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train_3200 | #Person1#: Are you being served, sir?
#Person2#: No, not yet. I just want a haircut.
#Person1#: Will you sit here, please? How would you like it cut?
#Person2#: I want it short.
#Person1#: But it's short already, sir.
#Person2#: I mean very short, shorter than it is now.
#Person1#: Shall I just trim it?
#Person2#: No, You can cut quite a bit off. I like it to be very short all over. Do you see what I mean?
#Person1#: Oh, I see. You like the Chinese style, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, in the Chinese style.
#Person1#: Would you like to have a shampoo, sir?
#Person2#: No, thank you.
#Person1#: How about oil or spray?
#Person2#: No, nothing of the kind.
#Person1#: There! How is that?
#Person2#: That's very good! | have a haircut |
train_3201 | #Person1#: Hello, it's nice to meet you.
#Person2#: I'm glad we're meeting today. Thank you.
#Person1#: You're welcome.
#Person2#: I would like to talk to you about your daughter.
#Person1#: Is there a problem?
#Person2#: No, your daughter is great.
#Person1#: That's great news.
#Person2#: Your daughter is a wonderful student.
#Person1#: She isn't messing up in class?
#Person2#: Of course not. Your daughter is smart and very well behaved.
#Person1#: Well, I'm so glad to hear that she's doing well.
#Person2#: It is my pleasure to have her in my class. | wonderful student |
train_3202 | #Person1#: Is the new computerised stock system in operation?
#Person2#: Not quite. The software engineers are testing it just now.
#Person1#: Have all the operators been trained on it?
#Person2#: Yes, most of them. We trained on a dummy system last month. A couple of people were away so we've organised two more training sessions on the live system for the whole team this week. | new system |
train_3203 | #Person1#: I think these patterns are quite good. Can you give me a price indication of these?
#Person2#: Of course, it's my pleasure. We'll quote you the lowest price prevailing.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. If your price is suitable, then we can make further discussion of contract.
#Person2#: Here is our price list, our terms are cash within three months of date of delivery, if you can pay it within one month. we'll give you a discount of 10 %.
#Person1#: Very good. How many goods do you have?
#Person2#: Can you tell me how many goods you intend to order?
#Person1#: We want to order 900 dozen.
#Person2#: The most we can offer you at present is 600 dozen. | make a deal |
train_3204 | #Person1#: I'm from Channel 5 News.
#Person2#: How's it going?
#Person1#: I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions.
#Person2#: Ask away.
#Person1#: First of all, did you vote today?
#Person2#: I already voted.
#Person1#: Who did you vote for?
#Person2#: I'm not going to tell you.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: My vote is personal.
#Person1#: I apologize for invading your privacy.
#Person2#: What I can tell you is that I voted for our next President of the United States. | vote |
train_3205 | #Person1#: IBA, how can I help?
#Person2#: Ah, yes, hello. I'm calling to get some info about your PIN services. You see, my friend also has an account with you and also enjoys shopping on the Internet. She recommended I sign up for this service too.
#Person1#: That was a wise decision, if I may say so. Our Personal Internet Banking Service offers online shopping transactions, payment of household bills online, account management. . .
#Person2#: I will probably just use it for online shopping. At the moment, I have to meet the seller in person and pay cash, if it's a local seller.
#Person1#: This will fix all of that for you. If you use our online payment service, the money will come straight out of your account and go directly into the seller's account, in a secure way. | PIN services |
train_3206 | #Person1#: You're listening to BBC English programme, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, join us, will you?
#Person1#: All right, but it is a bit too difficult for me to understand.
#Person2#: Don't worry. Listen to it more often, and you are sure to make progress. As the proverb goes, 'Where there is a will, there is a way.'
#Person1#: Thank you for your advice.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. | BBC English programme |
train_3207 | #Person1#: Here it is...Friday night. Do you want to go dancing?
#Person2#: Well, not really. I'm kind of tired. I had a pretty hard week. But how about going out to listen to some music?
#Person1#: How about a little light jazz?
#Person2#: Yeah. That sounds nice.
#Person1#: What about the Club Blue Note?
#Person2#: I've never heard of it.
#Person1#: My office manager was there last week. He said both the food and the music were wonderful.
#Person2#: Really? What kind of food do they serve?
#Person1#: Mostly sandwiches and salads.
#Person2#: Is it expensive?
#Person1#: He said the prices were very good. So, do you feel like trying it?
#Person2#: I'd love to! I'll just get my coat. | Friday night |
train_3208 | #Person1#: Hello, what seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not feeling very well at the moment. I'm preparing for the exams and I've been staying up late studying these days. This morning I got up very early to do some work, and I fell on the floor. I came around after a few seconds.
#Person1#: Mm. Have you had any other signs of sickness?
#Person2#: I've been pretty nervous, and my eyes hurt sometimes.
#Person1#: Well, it sounds as if you've probably been overdoing your studying and you're too tired. I don't think there's anything to worry about, and I think you should take it easy for a while and try to get plenty of sleep.
#Person2#: Yes, I haven't been getting much sleep lately. | overdoing studying |
train_3209 | #Person1#: Did you get to talk to the Browns about their trip to Venezuela?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. They said they had a great time.
#Person1#: What did they say the weather was like?
#Person2#: They said it was extremely cool. They suggested that we take some warm clothes.
#Person1#: Uh. Did you ask how the hotels were?
#Person2#: It seems they're excellent, and not expensive.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's what I've heard. Did they say if they had any language problem?
#Person2#: Sometimes. They told me that hardly anybody speaks English except the people in the hotels, but the staff of the hotels are helpful and friendly.
#Person1#: Well, that's good. And did they buy much while they were there?
#Person2#: No. They advised us not to buy clothes. They're much more expensive than in the States. But they told me you could get gold jewelry for very little. | trip to Venezuela |
train_3210 | #Person1#: Hi.
#Person2#: Oh, Hi.
#Person1#: Are you new in the neighborhood?
#Person2#: Oh, yeah.
#Person1#: Welcome, welcome to the neighborhood.
#Person2#: Oh.
#Person1#: Hey, I'm Stacy. I live across the street.
#Person2#: Oh, Hi, Stacy. I'm Mark. Mark Jones.
#Person1#: Um. Looks like your moving. Do you need any help unloading your moving truck? I can have my husband come or my kids.
#Person2#: Um, well, fortunately, the movers are going to do that, but you're welcome to, uh, help carry in a few things out from our car.
#Person1#: Yeah, sure, I can get them. So, where are you from?
#Person2#: Well, we're from originally from Chicago, but we just moved from a place called Springville.
#Person1#: Oh, Springville, that's, uh. Isn't that the ... the north end of the state
#Person2#: Yeah, just, yeah, not too far from here.
#Person1#: How was your trip?
#Person2#: Well, it went pretty well. We hired a moving company, something my company paid for, and it was simply more convenient than packing all our stuff, renting a truck, and then moving everything ourselves.
#Person1#: That's nice. How does this moving company work then? Was it pretty good?
#Person2#: Yeah. Well, in many cases, you can pack your own things and just have the company load the boxes and your other items on the truck, or they'll pack everything for you, and they can tow your vehicle behind the truck if you like, and they can even, you know, move heavy items like pianos.
#Person1#: Wow, that's nice. So, did everything go as planned?
#Person2#: Well, pretty much, except our cat disappeared
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yeah, about three hours before the movers left ...
#Person1#: Did you ever find it?
#Person2#: No, and uh, we're not sure if she ran away, got hit by a car, or what.
#Person1#: Oh, that must be really hard on your family. Sorry to hear about that.
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Yeah, that must be rough.
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: No sign of the cat?
#Person2#: Not yet.
#Person1#: Uh, I'm sorry. So, um, what do you do for a living?
#Person2#: Well, I'm software developer.
#Person1#: Oh, what do you do exactly in your job?
#Person2#: Well, um, most of the time, I develop educational software for schools.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: ... Yeah, and at the moment, I'm working on several educational apps for, you know, smart phones.
#Person1#: Oh, that's ... that's great.
#Person2#: Yeah, it's a really good job. And, so, how about yourself?
#Person1#: Well, actually, I'm a high school history teacher.
#Person2#: Oh, wow, you know, actually, I've created two apps on world history that you might be interested in.
#Person1#: Serious?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Oh, that sounds great. I'd love to see them.
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: By the way, um, you know, we're having a barbecue at our place on Friday.
#Person2#: Oh?
#Person1#: Why don't you come over ... bring your family and get to know some of the neighbors?
#Person2#: Well, let me talk to my wife, but just so you know, we have nine kids.
#Person1#: Serious? Nine kids? Wow!
#Person2#: Yes, so they might eat all your food.
#Person1#: Well, that's no problem. That's a lot of kids, but it'll be fun. Hey ...
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: No, just listen.
#Person2#: Hey.
#Person1#: Did you hear that? Listen, listen. It's coming from over there. It's in one of the ... there something in one of your boxes.
#Person2#: No way. Yeah.
#Person1#: That sounds ... That sounds like a cat. Is the cat in one of your ... Did you find ... Did the cat get in one of your boxes?
#Person2#: I don't know. Let me look. Hey, let me move this box. Yeah.
#Person1#: Wow!
#Person2#: Oh, no. I can't believe it! I'm sure the family is going to be happy about this.
#Person3#: I bet. Congratulations! | new neighbor |
train_3211 | #Person1#: Don't turn the dishwasher on! The baby just fell asleep. I need a break! I'm exhausted from cooking soup and baking cookies all morning.
#Person2#: Oh! I'll run it later, then. Let's sit outside and read while she sleeps. | dishwasher |
train_3212 | #Person1#: Excuse me, how can I get to the Riverside Theater?
#Person2#: Sorry I didn't earth what you said.
#Person1#: Please show me where the Riverside Theater is.
#Person2#: Can you speak French? I'm a foreigner here.
#Person1#: Oh, wonderful! I come from Paris. Is there a Riverside Theater?
#Person2#: OK, let me show you. Walk along the river and take the fourth turn on the left and go down until you reach the second traffic light. Tuna fight, at the end of the road, you'll see the theater.
#Person1#: Good heavens! What a long way!
#Person2#: Yes, you can take a taxi if you can't remember what I told you or if you don't want to walk a long way.
#Person1#: Well, I like walking. It's a fine day for walking, isn't it? And Shakespeare's play is worth such a day and such a long way!
#Person2#: It sounds reasonable. I like Shakespeare!
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: It's a pleasure. | ask directions |
train_3213 | #Person1#: Every year, the South has the floods. It is an act of God.
#Person2#: Do you really think so?
#Person1#: Yeah, you have some other ideas?
#Person2#: I think, in some way it is an act of God, but in another way, it just is caused by us.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: We didn't pay attention to the environment, cut down trees and polluted the air.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Fortunately government has taken some action to prevent such things. | floods |
train_3214 | #Person1#: This has got to stop! Another Friday night without a date! What can I do?
#Person2#: What about looking through the personal ads on the Internet? That's how I met Steven.
#Person1#: Actually, I've tried that. But the people you meet are always different from what you expect.
#Person3#: Do you often go to a chat room on the Internet?
#Person2#: No, that's the last thing I would do. You never know what kind of people you're talking to. People hide their true status. It's just a waste of time.
#Person3#: I bet many people don't agree with you. They think it's very interesting and relaxing. They find an outlet to express their inner feelings, which they may not want to talk about to anyone in person.
#Person2#: But a lot of traps too. To tell you the truth, I was trapped one time and it really hurt my feelings. The Internet pal turned out to be homosexual.
#Person3#: Well, why don't you join a dating service? A friend of mine met his wife that way.
#Person2#: That's not a bad idea.
#Person3#: Also, it might be a good idea to check out single's night at the bookstore.
#Person2#: Yeah. If I don't find a date, at least I might find a good book! | find a date |
train_3215 | #Person1#: Hi, Francis, morning! How are you doing today?
#Person2#: I had a bad start of the day. I was stuck in a bad traffic jam on my way and I missed my morning meeting.
#Person1#: Indeed, I agree that is not a good start. How about the meeting? You missed anything important?
#Person2#: It is ok. My boss briefs me later on.
#Person1#: Was he unhappy with you not attending the meeting?
#Person2#: Err, kind of. You know this traffic jam is really bad with so many new cars hitting the streets these days. | bad morning |
train_3216 | #Person1#: Thanks for the advice, Mr. Macmillan. I'll keep it in mind. I had better head off though. I'm meeting my husband for dinner.
#Person2#: Sure, I'm heading out myself. Enjoy your evening.
#Person1#: Thanks, sir. You too. Drive safely, I hear there's a lot ice on the roads.
#Person2#: Thanks for the warning! See you tomorrow! | goodbye |
train_3217 | #Person1#: That woman is a very good singer.
#Person2#: Yes, but she looks like a man.
#Person1#: What difference does it make?
#Person2#: Female singers are supposed to be pretty.
#Person1#: Singers are supposed to sing well.
#Person2#: They should look good, too.
#Person1#: There are lots of ugly men singers.
#Person2#: Men singers don't have to look good.
#Person1#: Then neither do women singers.
#Person2#: Well, I would never buy her CD.
#Person1#: But you would buy her CD if she was pretty?
#Person2#: Yes, I would buy all of her CDs. | women singer |
train_3218 | #Person1#: Good evening, ma'am. Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: No, I don't.
#Person1#: Awfully sorry, but there are no empty tables left now.
#Person2#: Well, can you tell me how long a wait do you think there will be?
#Person1#: About 15 minutes I think. Is that OK for you?
#Person2#: 15 minutes? That's too bad. I can't wait for so long.
#Person1#: I am sorry, ma'am.
#Person2#: Are you sure there aren't any empty tables at all? Can you please just check for me?
#Person1#: Well, I'll check again for you.
#Person2#: OK, I will wait for a moment.
#Person1#: I am so sorry for my mistake. There is a table available in the smoking section.
#Person2#: Good.
#Person1#: But it is in the smoking section. Do you mind, ma'am?
#Person2#: I think I have no choice now.
#Person1#: Please follow me then. I will show you to your table.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: You're welcome. Your server will be with you right away to take your order. Sorry again for my carelessness.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. | available table |
train_3219 | #Person1#: Good morning, Doctor Watson's Office.
#Person2#: Hello. My name is John Creamer and I'm hoping I could come in today to see the doctor.
#Person1#: Are you a patient of Doctor Watson?
#Person2#: Well, no, I'm in town at a conference and the manager of the hotel where I'm staying suggested that I call you.
#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Well, I've got some ringing in my ears.
#Person1#: Are you in any pain?
#Person2#: Well, just a little irek.
#Person1#: The doctor will be busy in the hospital until about 12:00 o'clock. The earliest you could see him would be about 4:30 this afternoon.
#Person2#: I'll come then if that's OK?
#Person1#: That will be fine. Meanwhile, you should try to take it easy. | see the doctor |
train_3220 | #Person1#: I want to go traveling to Hawaii.
#Person2#: That sounds like fun. How do you want to go?
#Person1#: I want to go there by sea but I have no idea how much it will cost.
#Person2#: I think it depends on the season.
#Person1#: Well, of course. I want to go when the weather is nice.
#Person2#: Are you going to travel alone?
#Person1#: No, my sister and I will travel together.
#Person2#: Well, you should go on line and try to find a good deal. | travel to Hawaii |
train_3221 | #Person1#: Dear, can you drive me to the clinic?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Well, my car won't start. I don't know what's the matter with it.
#Person1#: Could it be the battery?
#Person2#: No, I don't think it could be. I checked the battery two days ago.It must be other problems.
#Person1#: Well, I suppose it could be the gas.
#Person2#: No, there is plenty of gas. I filled it up yesterday.
#Person1#: Perhaps it's the starter then?
#Person2#: Yes, that's possible. | start the car |
train_3222 | #Person1#: May, is this the Hall of Ancient China?
#Person2#: Yes. Look at these historical relics here, amazing!
#Person1#: Why are they all in glass boxes?
#Person2#: For protection. Some relics will turn to dust if exposed to air.
#Person1#: So there isn't air in the glass boxes?
#Person2#: No, there isn't. They are all vacuumed.
#Person1#: I wonder how old these things are, thousands of years?
#Person2#: Yeah, they all come from a very ancient time.
#Person1#: Hey, look at the three-leg cup. I've seen it on TV.
#Person2#: The bronze cup was made 4, 000 years ago. It's priceless!
#Person1#: Yeah, it has no value at all. Who will use this cup today?
#Person2#: Danny, priceless means so valuable that you can't put a price on it.
#Person1#: Oh, it does? | historical relics |
train_3223 | #Person1#: Good morning. My name's Jason Smith.
#Person2#: Ah, good morning, Mr. Smith. Nice to meet you. I'm Peter Anderson from Personnel. Do sit down.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: Now, have you brought your curriculum vitae with you?
#Person1#: Oh, my CV. Yes, here it s. There are three copies.
#Person2#: Have you brought your certificates as well?
#Person1#: No, I haven't. I'm awfully sorry. Can I send them to you?
#Person2#: Yes, that'll be all right. Well, please tell me about your working experience.
#Person1#: I haven't been involved in international business, so I don't have any experiences, but I am diligent and I learn very fast.
#Person2#: OK, so do you think you can make yourself easily understood in English?
#Person1#: Yes, in most circumstances.
#Person2#: Are you available for business travel?
#Person1#: Yes, I am young, and unmarried. So it's no problem for me to travel frequently.
#Person2#: OK. You are good. Hope to see you next time. I'll call you if you get picked for next test.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. I'm looking forward to your call. | job interview |
train_3224 | #Person1#: I have made up my mind. I am getting a tattoo.
#Person2#: Really? Are you sure?
#Person1#: Yeah! Why not? They are trendy and look great! I want to get a dragon on my arm or maybe a tiger on my back.
#Person2#: Yeah but, it is something that you will have forever! They use indelible ink that can only be removed with laser treatment. On top of all that, I have heard it hurts a lot!
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Of course! They use this machine with a needle that pokes your skin and inserts the ink.
#Person1#: Oh, I didn't know that! I thought they just paint it on your skin or something.
#Person2#: I think you should reconsider and do some more research about tattoos. Also, find out where the nearest tattoo parlor is and make sure they used sterilized needles, and that the place is hygienic.
#Person1#: Maybe I should just get a tongue piercing! | tatoo reconsideration |
train_3225 | #Person1#: I know I'm a blabbermouth, but what do you think she should do, John?
#Person2#: Honey, we're in the museum now. We're not here to discuss your coworker's love life. We're here to enjoy the great paintings by Picasso!
#Person1#: I know! But it's really important to her! Her whole life could be ruined by this man!
#Person2#: You're making a federal case out of it. One unhealthy love affair can't ruin anything. It could even make your life more interesting.
#Person1#: Are you serious, John?
#Person2#: All I'm trying to say is that life is. . . like. . . er. . . this painting. | love life |
train_3226 | #Person1#: I've been thinking of taking I've been thinking of taking a Crazy English course. Do you think it's a good idea
#Person2#: Sure! You should do anything you can to improve your English.
#Person1#: Really? Do you think English is that important?
#Person2#: Of course it is. In fact, I'll even take the course with you if you want.
#Person1#: Great! It's always better to do things with a friend.
#Person2#: Do you have the phone number? I need to call for registration.
#Person1#: No, I left it at home. Sorry!
#Person2#: That's OK. I can get it from you later.
#Person1#: So, do you want to go somewhere for dinner and practice our English together tonight?
#Person2#: All right. I know a great restaurant near here. But, it's a little expensive and I don't have much money with me.
#Person1#: No problem. I just got paid. It's my treat.
#Person2#: Thank you! I'll be sure to return the favor after our first class, OK?
#Person1#: Forget it! That's what friends are for! Besides, I have a VIP card for a discount.
#Person2#: Good job! This is going to be a great night!
#Person1#: I think so too. Let's go! | improve English |
train_3227 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I need a passport.
#Person1#: You can apply for one here.
#Person2#: When can I do that?
#Person1#: If you like, you can apply right now.
#Person2#: That would be great.
#Person1#: I'm going to need you to complete this application.
#Person2#: What else do I have to do?
#Person1#: Then I will take your picture for your passport.
#Person2#: How long will it take?
#Person1#: Your passport will be ready in a few weeks.
#Person2#: Thank you. That's perfect timing. | passport application |
train_3228 | #Person1#: Are you ready to go shopping?
#Person2#: Not yet. I'm not finished with my research yet.
#Person1#: What research?
#Person2#: Reading my fashion magazines! How do you think I know so much about all the latest trends?
#Person1#: But they're just ads. . .
#Person2#: Duh. . . That's the point. The people in the ads are wearing what's in. Plus, there are articles on new trends. . . | fashion magazine |
train_3229 | #Person1#: Can you tell me where I can park?
#Person2#: Are you driving a motorcycle or an automobile?
#Person1#: I drive an automobile.
#Person2#: Fine. You can either park in the student lot or on the street. Do you know what a handicapped space is?
#Person1#: Yes, I have seen those spots.
#Person2#: Well, when you see the blue spots with the handicapped logo, do not park there unless you have a special permit. Are you going to be parking in the daytime or the evening?
#Person1#: I park in the evenings.
#Person2#: Then you also need to be aware of the time limits on the street signs. Have you seen those signs?
#Person1#: Yes, I have seen those signs.
#Person2#: The signs always tell you how long you can park there and on what days. Do you know how to read the curb colors?
#Person1#: Yes, I know what the curb colors mean.
#Person2#: Well, just as long as you realize that red means no parking and white means loading and unloading, I think you know what you need to know. | parking the automobile |
train_3230 | #Person1#: Merry Christmas, Bill!
#Person2#: Merry Christmas. Steven!
#Person1#: What do you want to do to celebrate Christmas?
#Person2#: I'll have supper with my girlfriend and go shopping. What about you?
#Person1#: I'll go to church first and then go to a Christmas party. Would you like to come?
#Person2#: I'd love to. But I am going to meet my girlfriend right now. See you later.
#Person1#: See you. | Christmas celebration |
train_3231 | #Person1#: Don't talk too much, Tom. We are on duty today, we should hurry up.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Tom, your task is to clean the blackboard.
#Person2#: How about yourself?
#Person1#: I'm going to sweep the floor first.
#Person2#: Daniel, I am not tall enough to reach the of the blackboard.
#Person1#: Stand on the chair, Pig Tom. Use your brain.
#Person2#: OK, I've finished cleaning the blackboard.
#Person1#: How about the podium?
#Person2#: Oh, I forgot about it. I'll get it.
#Person1#: Be quick, please. Our teacher and classmates will come soon.
#Person2#: I will be done before they come. | on duty |
train_3232 | #Person1#: Hello! Do you have a place where I can exercise?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. We have a fine exercise facility.
#Person1#: I'm happy to hear that. Now, would you tell me where it is?
#Person2#: You're actually standing above it. Just take the elevator or stairs down one level.
#Person1#: Is the hotel going to charge me a dollar a minute for gym use?
#Person2#: No, sir. There's no extra charge. All you need is your room key to open the door.
#Person1#: And the gym hours are?
#Person2#: Sir, you'll be pleased to know that our gym never closes.
#Person1#: One more question, Do you have a trainer?
#Person2#: We might be getting one in the near future. But at the present time, no. | hotel gym |
train_3233 | #Person1#: Excuse me, how do I get to the Forbidden City?
#Person2#: Follow this road and turn right at the second intersection. It'll be right there.
#Person1#: Is it far?
#Person2#: No, it should only take you about 15 minutes by foot.
#Person1#: Thank you. | showing the way |
train_3234 | #Person1#: Now that we know what kind of music we will play, we have to decide what each of us will do.
#Person2#: Well, I love hip hop dancing, so I should probably dance. Do you know how to rap?
#Person1#: Oh yeah! I'm a great rapper. And I know all the Vanilla Ice lyrics by heart.
#Person2#: Excellent. I'll start practicing my dance moves. | dance pratice |
train_3235 | #Person1#: I'm going to the park to play baseball with the guys.
#Person2#: But you promised to play chess with me this afternoon.
#Person1#: Yeah, but that was before the guys ask me to join the team.
#Person2#: So what?
#Person1#: You know how much I want to be on the team, and now there is an opening for me. If I don't go to practise today. They'll get someone else and I'll miss my chance.
#Person2#: I don't care about baseball. You know I need to practice for the chess championship and you promised to help with me if I washed the dishes for you last Sunday, and I did.
#Person1#: I know, and I will.
#Person2#: When?
#Person1#: After baseball practice.
#Person2#: And then, it'll be dinner time, then homework, and then your Show is on. You are going to break your promise.
#Person1#: No, I won't. I'm going to skip TV tonight and work on your chess game with you if that's ok with you.
#Person2#: Well, I'd rather do it the way we set up. But if you promise to give me your best game, it's ok with me.
#Person1#: No problem, I'll play as hard as I can and give you an extra game to say thanks. | break the promise |
train_3236 | #Person1#: Welcome to the International Business Department. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. I'm Ms. Dawson from Lexington Software. I need to send these documents to Vietnam via L / C.
#Person1#: No problem, I can do that for you right now. Have you checked the documents?
#Person2#: I have, but I have never done this before so would it be possible for you to double check them?
#Person1#: Of course, that's all part of the service.
#Person2#: Thank you. I don't think there should be any problems, but just to be sure. . .
#Person1#: Don't worry ; I'm sure it will be fine. If I do have any queries I'll call you, OK?
#Person2#: That's fine. Thank you again. | check document |
train_3237 | #Person1#: This is the last of the milk.
#Person2#: I know. I intent to go to the store today.
#Person1#: Would you get some that new cereal we saw advertise on TV.
#Person2#: Which one?
#Person1#: You know. The one with the silly art about how advisements have jump up and down.
#Person2#: Oh, you mean kikois.
#Person1#: Yeah, That's the one.
#Person2#: Well. I'll see, sometimes the store don't have some one of new kinds of cereal. | buy cereal |
train_3238 | #Person1#: How can I travel by air?
#Person2#: Have you traveled by air before?
#Person1#: No, this is the first time.
#Person2#: Let me tell you. First you must buy a ticket.
#Person1#: Yes, I know.
#Person2#: Then you must go to the airport.
#Person1#: Is that all?
#Person2#: Not Yet. Listen to me. Don't forget to take your ID card with you.
#Person1#: What's an ID card?
#Person2#: Something like a passport.
#Person1#: Can I board the plane now?
#Person2#: No, you also need a boarding pass.
#Person1#: Thank you. Now I know how to travel by air. | travel by air |
train_3239 | #Person1#: what are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm just trying to complete today's crossword puzzle. Whenever I get the time, I like to do the crossword puzzles in the paper.
#Person1#: you really like brains that make you think, don't you?
#Person2#: I guess you could say that. What kind of games do you like?
#Person1#: I guess the games I like the most are the ones that I'm good at!
#Person2#: Doesn't everyone? Which games are those?
#Person1#: Well, I like to play darts. Whenever I go to a bar, I usually play for a few hours.
#Person2#: Did you play a lot of games when you were little?
#Person1#: My parents used to love to play checkers and dominoes. We used to have family tournaments every weekend.
#Person2#: Do you still like playing those games?
#Person1#: Not at all. I never really did, to be honest. What about you? Did your family used to play games together?
#Person2#: Everyone in my family really enjoys playing card games.
#Person1#: Some of my friends play cards on the internet. Have you ever tried that?
#Person2#: No, I prefer to play with people I know.
#Person1#: How about mah-jong?
#Person2#: It's a popular game with some people, but I've never played it.
#Person1#: I thought everyone in your country were experts at mah-jong!
#Person2#: I hate to disappoint you, but unlike what most people think, we aren't all exactly the same! | games |
train_3240 | #Person1#: I really hope to reach an agreement with you today that is suitable and beneficial for us both. I've thought through a lot of these details, and I hope we can have a chance to discuss them and resolve any differences this afternoon.
#Person2#: Let's get start. What kinds of things do you have in mind? If you let us know the requirements you have from the very beginning, we can work through each one until we can come to an agreement.
#Person1#: Firstly, we'd like to discuss a discounted price. If you can give us a discount of 7 % on the high volumes orders, we can pay in 60 days.
#Person2#: Huh. . . I think 7 % is little high that might be hard to do. How about this? We'll give you a discount of 4 %, but you can have 90 days credits.
#Person1#: Well, that might be acceptable, if you handle the insurance fees.
#Person2#: No, you have to take care of the insurance. But we are willing to pay the half transport. Can you accept that?
#Person1#: We cover the insurance and half the transport fee, and only have a discount of 4 %.
#Person2#: But you'll have 90 days to pay your bill and I'll tell you what. . . I'll also throw in the discount of 10 % on your up front deposit.
#Person1#: Done. . . | reach an agreement |
train_3241 | #Person1#: it's so great to be here! I'm so excited to help you and my daughter with your new home!
#Person2#: we're glad that you're here. Would you like a tour of the house?
#Person1#: that'd be great, but could I have a cup of tea first?
#Person2#: sure, I'll just go put the kettle on. Why don't you have a seat on the sofa and I'll go take care of things in the kitchen.
#Person1#: that would be lovely, thanks.
#Person2#: do you take milk or sugar with your tea?
#Person1#: I'll take a little milk, but no sugar, please. Make sure you let the tea steep a few minutes before you take the tea bag out of the cup.
#Person2#: ok. What do you think about our living room?
#Person1#: well, I do like the mantelpiece and the coffee table, but I don't really care for curtains. Did you get them at a yard sale? They look ancient.
#Person2#: my parents gave them to us as a house warming gift.
#Person1#: oh dear. Well, I suppose they will do for now. do you ever dust in here? It seems a bit dusty in here.
#Person2#: your daughter usually does the dusting, and I do the vacuuming.
#Person1#: I see. Well, I can help with the chores while I'm here. You two could probably use my help.
#Person2#: that's very nice of you to offer. Here's your tea. Be careful, it's still quite hot. | help to dust |
train_3242 | #Person1#: Madam, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Next week there will be a meeting with the manager of USE Company ; this is an important opportunity for our company to have a new relationship with a new partner. So, I want you to prepare an instruction book with detailed introduction of our products. This introduction will be presented in the meeting.
#Person1#: I get it. And. . . ?
#Person2#: Remember to add an agenda for this meeting and show our warm welcome to them.
#Person1#: How about adding some pictures of our products for the introduction?
#Person2#: Good idea! The pictures will illustrate the performance of our products vividly.
#Person1#: OK, I will prepare it right now.
#Person2#: A, do your best, it's very important.
#Person1#: Please trust me. I will finish it very well. | meeting preparation |
train_3243 | #Person1#: I'm very impressed by all the work you've done on your house. Mr. Miller, How long have you been working on it?
#Person2#: I first became interested in doing things myself several years ago. I've been doing something on it every now and then for almost a year now. You know, I couldn't afford to pay workmen to do it. | praise |
train_3244 | #Person1#: I'm in charge of buying the fruit for the children at our church. I'm so happy to find that apples and grapes are in season. Give me two dozens of each.
#Person2#: I hope that they're as good as they look. | buying fruit |
train_3245 | #Person1#: How is the weather today?
#Person2#: It's very cold and wet.
#Person1#: Are the winters like this every year in this place?
#Person2#: Pretty much. But it was a little colder last year.
#Person1#: Now I know why people here have thick clothes on.
#Person2#: What is the weather like in winter in your country?
#Person1#: It's quite different from yours. It's warm and hot in my hometown all year round.
#Person2#: You are very lucky then.
#Person1#: Well, some people in my country want to have your weather. | weather in winter |
train_3246 | #Person1#: Eastern Airlines Agency. Good Morning.
#Person2#: Good Morning. I want to book a round-trip ticket.
#Person1#: Where are you flying from, and what's your destination, sir?
#Person2#: From Montreal to Toronto.
#Person1#: What day do you want to fly?
#Person2#: I want to leave on Monday the 24th and return on Friday. Do you have any flights in the afternoon?
#Person1#: Yes, we do. By the way, will that be first class or economy class? How many people are there in your party?
#Person2#: Just myself. And I'd like economy class.
#Person1#: All right, there are seats still available. Would you prefer a window, aisle or center seat?
#Person2#: Window, please. Thank you. | air ticket booking |
train_3247 | #Person1#: Can I order take-out here?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. What would you like?
#Person1#: I want a hamburger, a medium French fries, a Big Mac meal, and a double cheeseburger, please.
#Person2#: Anything else?
#Person1#: And a 6-piece chicken nuggets.
#Person2#: What kind of drink would you like?
#Person1#: A large Coke with extra ice and a milkshake. And please give me several more straws. How much do I owe you?
#Person2#: Let me calculate it, er... that comes to $ 14.30.
#Person1#: Here's $15. Keep the change. | ordering food |
train_3248 | #Person1#: Now,Mr. Martin. I've just read your own doctor's report. So you haven't been feeling very well lately, is that right?
#Person2#: It's... it's my leg, doctor. My right leg. I keep getting a strange pain in it.
#Person1#: Could you tell me what the pain is like?
#Person2#: It's like... like boiling water running down my leg. It's been getting worse lately, too. I've been losing sleep.
#Person1#: You mean the pain's been keeping you awake?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. It's been keeping me awake.
#Person1#: Now, tell me, how long have you had this trouble?
#Person2#: The pain? For about a year now.
#Person1#: Hmm... Have you been getting tired lately after you have had a walk? For example, have you been getting a big short of breath, perhaps?
#Person2#: Why, yes! Yes, I have, doctor!
#Person1#: Hmm... I think we'd better give you a few tests here in the hospital.
#Person2#: Do you think it's serious,doctor?
#Person1#: Probably not.
#Person2#: But... Doctor Cook, my local doctor, thinks it's only that I've been working too hard lately.
#Person1#: That could be the reason. Don't worry, we'll find out soon. | see the doctor |
train_3249 | #Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I want to buy a personal gift for my brother. He's taking a trip to South America.
#Person1#: Is he going by ship or plane?
#Person2#: He,s flying. My gift will have to be something light in weight. What can you suggest?
#Person1#: What about this tie? It's made of pure silk.
#Person2#: My sister already gave him one. I'd like something unusual. Let me look around...oh, that clock looks nice, but...
#Person1#: Hey,here is a gift for the man who has everything.
#Person2#: Oh,a folding toothbrush! That's a wonderful idea! I'll take it. | choosing a gift |
train_3250 | #Person1#: Do you want your television repaired?
#Person2#: Yes, but not by the man you suggested.
#Person1#: Why not? The repairmen are very good and the charges are so reasonable.
#Person2#: That may be, but I couldn't find the place.
#Person1#: But you couldn't miss it. I told you it is at the first right after the railroad bridge.
#Person2#: I took that. I went to the end of the road. There is no such place.
#Person1#: Wait a minute. Perhaps it is the second right. Yes, I think it is.
#Person2#: I should have known, whenever someone says 'You can't miss it', you can be sure that you won't find it. | finding a place |
train_3251 | #Person1#: Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
#Person2#: I have worked as an executive secretary for 5 years, first for trading companies, and now I am working for a trust company. I interact well with peers, clients, administrators and bosses. I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress environments.
#Person1#: How are your typing and shorthand skills?
#Person2#: I can type 100 Chinese words a minute and take dictation in English at 150 words a minute.
#Person1#: Can you operate computers skillfully?
#Person2#: Yes, I can. I have received some special trainning in computers. Besides I am good at operating common office machines, such as fax machines and duplicating machines.
#Person1#: Sometimes we are very busy and need to work overtime. How do you feel about that?
#Person2#: That's all right. But could you tell me how often and how many hours I should work overtime?
#Person1#: It just depends. If we have important visiting delegations, you have to stay with us. It's not unusual.
#Person2#: Mr. Smith, I's like to ask you a question.
#Person1#: OK, please.
#Person2#: What specific duties would I perform if I am hired?
#Person1#: Nothing different from a secretary's common responsibilities. However, you know, our company is an international trade-oriented company, can you handle English papers and write English correspondence?
#Person2#: Yes. I specialized in English secretary studies at college and that's one of the main parts of my present job.
#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?
#Person2#: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. Maybe you could tell me what is budgeted for the position.
#Person1#: The starting monthly salary would be $, 000, with rises after the half year according to your competence.
#Person2#: I think it's acceptable and I really like the job. And when can I know the decision?
#Person1#: We'll inform you of our final decision by early July. Do you have any other questions?
#Person2#: No. Thank you for the time. | job interview |
train_3252 | #Person1#: Can I take your order?
#Person2#: I'll take two value meals.
#Person1#: What kind of drink do you want with those meals?
#Person2#: One Coca Cola and the other a Sprite, please.
#Person1#: You can super-size your meals for only three dollars extra.
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like that, then.
#Person1#: How about anything for dessert, like an apple pie or ice cream?
#Person2#: No, thanks. That will be it. | ordering food |
train_3253 | #Person1#: You are blue in the face, arn't you?
#Person2#: The cat has eaten my fish, I'll kill it.
#Person1#: But supposing your son killed like the fish, what do you think then?
#Person2#: I'll beat him.
#Person1#: So beat the cat, but don't kill it. | cat |
train_3254 | #Person1#: I'm absolutely stuffed. I don't think I've ever eaten so much at one sitting.
#Person2#: same here. How did we manage to eat seven jin of dumplings?
#Person1#: well, I had five of them. the bill, please.
#Person3#: that will be 71 yuan.
#Person2#: here's 80. keep the change.
#Person3#: I'm sorry, sir?
#Person2#: he means, 'Could we get the change please? '
#Person3#: of course, one moment please.
#Person2#: what did you mean when you said 'keep the change'?
#Person1#: it's called a 'tip'. Think of it as a gift given to the server to show appreciation for their good service. It's common practice in the States. | tip |
train_3255 | #Person1#: Come on in. I am so glad you are here. We have been expecting you.
#Person2#: Am I late for the party? Looks everyone is already here. Hope I didn't miss something interesting.
#Person1#: No, you are just on time. We haven't really started yet.
#Person2#: Great, here are some flowers for you. I hope you like them. I was not sure if the color will suit your new apartment.
#Person1#: Thank you, they're beautiful. You can hang your coat over there. Try this new couch, it is so comfortable. You will love it. Want something to drink, tea, coffee, juice or Cola?
#Person2#: Don't bother. I will help myself.
#Person1#: Make yourself at home.
#Person2#: It is such a nice place.
#Person1#: Well, I don't mean to boast but all the designs are done by myself and some colleagues are already trying to copy some of them for their new apartments. Look, they are making photos now of my designed kitchen. | housewarming party |
train_3256 | #Person1#: I hear you bought a new house in the northern suburbs.
#Person2#: That's right, we bought it the same day we came on the market.
#Person1#: What kind of house is it?
#Person2#: It's a wonderful Spanish style.
#Person1#: Oh, I love the roof tiles on Spanish style houses.
#Person2#: And it's a bargaining. A house like this in river side costs double the price.
#Person1#: Great, is it a two bedroom house?
#Person2#: No, it has three bedrooms and three beds, and has a living room with a twelve-foot ceiling. There's a two-car garage.
#Person1#: That's a nice area too. It'll be a good investment for you.
#Person2#: Yeas, when will you buy a house?
#Person1#: Not untill the end of this year, you know, just before my wedding.
#Person2#: Right, congratulations.
#Person1#: Thank you. | buying a house |
train_3257 | #Person1#: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful!
#Person2#: Autumn is the best season in Beijing, you know.
#Person1#: Yes, I can see. The summer heat is over, and the winter cold is still far away.
#Person2#: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year?
#Person1#: Autumn is also very nice in Washington.
#Person2#: Is it very cold in winter there?
#Person1#: No, it isn't. But sometimes it snows a lot in winter.
#Person2#: Does it rain a lot in summer there?
#Person1#: Oh yes! Sometimes it rains very heavily. How about here in Beijing?
#Person2#: There's a lot of rain in summer, but it seldom rains in autumn.
#Person1#: I feel it's rather dry here.
#Person2#: That's true. Many people from the south don't like the weather here.
#Person1#: Are you from the south?
#Person2#: No, I'm from the north. I was born in Beijing, actually.
#Person1#: I see. so this is your hometown? | weather |
train_3258 | #Person1#: Hi, Karen! Where's Tom?
#Person2#: He's upstairs. He's having a bath. Tom!
#Person3#: Yes?
#Person2#: Sam's here.
#Person3#: I'm nearly ready. Hello, Sam. Have a cigarette.
#Person1#: No thanks, Tom.
#Person3#: Have a glass of whisky then.
#Person1#: OK. Thanks.
#Person3#: Is dinner ready, Karen?
#Person2#: It's nearly ready. We can have dinner at seven o'clock.
#Person3#: Sam and I had lunch together today. We went to a restaurant.
#Person2#: What did you have?
#Person3#: We had roast beef and potatoes.
#Person2#: Oh!
#Person3#: What's the matter, Karen?
#Person2#: Well, you're going to have roast beef and potatoes again tonight! | lunch and dinner |
train_3259 | #Person1#: Do you like jazz, Tom?
#Person2#: No, I don't like it very much. Do you?
#Person1#: Well, yes, I do. I'm a real fan of Wynton Marsalis.
#Person2#: Oh, does he play the piano?
#Person1#: No, he doesn't ! ! ! He plays the trumpet. So, what kind of music do you like?
#Person2#: I like rock a lot.
#Person1#: Who's your favorite group?
#Person2#: The Cranberries. I love their music. How about you? Do you like them?
#Person1#: No, I don't. I can't stand them ! ! | music preference |
train_3260 | #Person1#: Can you believe me?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Please count on my love.
#Person2#: I will.
#Person1#: I'll be yours through endless time.
#Person2#: I see. And I'll always be devoted to you.
#Person1#: Thank you. I know I've nothing to offer you, but I'll never give you reason to cry.
#Person2#: I'll never hurt you; I'll never lie.
#Person1#: My love will grow, like a river to flow.
#Person2#: It can't be dry, and can't die.
#Person1#: I don't know whether we are in a dream.
#Person2#: Aha, Aha. . . | lovers' honeyed words |
train_3261 | #Person1#: Hello, my name is Peter Jones. I'm your new neighbor. I just moved in next door.
#Person2#: Oh, nice to meet you. My name is Miss James. I hope you enjoy living here.
#Person1#: I hope so, too. You know when we were considering whether to buy the house, Mr. Johnson, the housing agent told us that jogging was very popular here. I am a big fan of jogging. I used to go jogging every day in my old neighborhood.
#Person2#: Aah, yes. Many people here love to jog. I go jogging twice a week.
#Person1#: Can you tell me a good place to go jogging near here?
#Person2#: Sure, the long coast path along the beach is a perfect place for jogging.
#Person1#: Coast path. Sounds nice. Is it far from here? Can I walk there?
#Person2#: Yes, it's only a 5 minute ride from here.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Anything in particular I should know about jogging there?
#Person2#: Emm, yeah, just be sure to wear sunglasses there. The sunlight there is very bright and it can be hurt on your eyes.
#Person1#: Thanks for the advice. So are there any other activities to do there on the beach?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, beach volleyball is also very popular. A lot of people play there on the beach.
#Person1#: Wow, that's wonderful. It looks like we're going to have a lot of fun here in the neighborhood.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm sure you will. | jogging place |
train_3262 | #Person1#: Do you have anything particular on this evening?
#Person2#: No, I've got a lot of time to kill.
#Person1#: Well, then, won't you come over to dinner and have a game of mahjong afterwards?
#Person2#: With pleasure.
#Person1#: You are not so eager about majang before.
#Person2#: That's because I didn't know the fun of playing it then. Why is majang? Such a popular game, do you know?
#Person1#: I've got no idea. I only know that foreigners are beginning to take an interest in it, besides their old card games.
#Person2#: That's right. Some of them are already experts.
#Person1#: Indeed they are. But the cham about majang is once you're interested in it, you can't shut it off.
#Person2#: Yes, once I went crazy over other hobbies such as stamp collecting and reading, but I find them very boring now.
#Person1#: I'm sure your former hobbies are more beneficial.
#Person2#: I can't deny that and I can't help it, either.
#Person1#: The bells ringing. That must be our partners. | playing majang |
train_3263 | #Person1#: Hi, my name is Catherine.
#Person2#: I'm John. It's nice to meet you.
#Person1#: Do you know what this professor is like?
#Person2#: I have no idea. This is my first year.
#Person1#: You are a freshman? Me too. Where are you from?
#Person2#: I'm from San Francisco.
#Person1#: I've been there a few times. It's a great city.
#Person2#: Where are you from?
#Person1#: I grow up in this area.
#Person2#: So you know all the fun places to hang out, right?
#Person1#: Yeah, the best places are in the heart of downtown. There are a lot of clubs and bars.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Do you know what you are majoring in yet?
#Person1#: Not yet. I'm leaning towards business. But that's only if I can't get into computer science. How about you?
#Person2#: I want to go to medical school. So I'll probably end up majoring in biology.
#Person1#: That's cool.
#Person2#: Is the weather this bad all the time in the fall?
#Person1#: No, this is a typical autumn. It gets worse though, at least it's not raining that much. You'll get used to it. In the mean time, you'll have to watch a lot of movies. Seems like the only thing to do with the bad weather.
#Person2#: Oh, the professor is coming. | first time meeting |
train_3264 | #Person1#: Have you booked the train tickets?
#Person2#: Yes, the train leaves 4 o'clock and arrives at London at about 10.
#Person1#: What about the plane tickets from London to Paris?
#Person2#: Well, I want your advice. If we take the plane, leaving at midnight, we'll have to pay 260 pounds each. But if we leave at 8 in the morning, we'll have to pay 410.
#Person1#: Can we get to the airport at 11?
#Person2#: Yes, it's only 30 minutes from the railway station to the airport.
#Person1#: Then we'll take the plane, leaving at midnight. | plane ticket |
train_3265 | #Person1#: It's freezing cold out here, Joan! You said would be just a little chilly.
#Person2#: Yes, I know, George. We should walk home faster to keep warm.
#Person1#: Awe, and what is that?
#Person2#: Oh, just a bit of thunder. Nothing to worry about.
#Person1#: Just a bit of thunder? Nothing to worry about? Now it's pouring and I'm getting cold and wet.
#Person2#: Emm, yeah, we should probably run now. | terrible weather |
train_3266 | #Person1#: Isaac, something's wrong with the shower. It can't be turned off completely. It keeps dripping.
#Person2#: Yeah, maybe the shower head needs replacing.
#Person1#: Oh, it's probably just a washer or something that needs to be replaced. Can you take a look at it?
#Person2#: Me? I'm not a repairman. I don't even know what's wrong with it.
#Person1#: I know, but you're always so good when the TV needs to be fixed. You know, when the screen needs adjusting.
#Person2#: Yeah, well, that's an emergency. | dripping shower |
train_3267 | #Person1#: What do you do in the evening, John?
#Person2#: I go to the school Theatre club every Tuesday evening. The rest of the week I usually stay home. I don't like the city very much.
#Person1#: Why don't you like the city?
#Person2#: Before I moved here, I lived in a village. I knew all the people in my neighborhood.
#Person1#: Life is different in the city.
#Person2#: I know, but the village was quiet and there was only a little traffic. I hate the noise in the busy roads here.
#Person1#: So do I. I live near a busy road. Sometimes the noise keeps me awake at night.
#Person2#: I hate crossing the road the most. They're bikes, motorbikes and cars coming from every direction. They really scare me. | city life |
train_3268 | #Person1#: Jack, I was just wondering if you'd like to go out this Friday.
#Person2#: Oh, Rose. I haven't seen you since we last met at our classmates party. What are you going to do?
#Person1#: Well, I was thinking if we could go to a movie after a western dinner.
#Person2#: That sounds like fun.
#Person1#: Of course. We can do something else if you'd like.
#Person2#: No, no. The movie sounds great.
#Person1#: Well. How are we going? By bus or subway?
#Person2#: Uh, isn't it better if I drive to pick you up?
#Person1#: That's very kind of you. What time shall we start off?
#Person2#: How about 7:30?
#Person1#: Good. Let's make it. | movie night |
train_3269 | #Person1#: I'm not sure about how to operate the washer and dryer.
#Person2#: What's the problem?
#Person1#: I need help turning them on.
#Person2#: You need change.
#Person1#: The machines take change?
#Person2#: Yes. It costs fifty cents for the washer and a dollar for the dryer.
#Person1#: Where do i put the money in?
#Person2#: You put the coins into the slot, push it in, and it will turn on.
#Person1#: That's it?
#Person2#: There's nothing else to it.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. Let me know if you need anything else. | washer and dryer |
train_3270 | #Person1#: Can I borrow this magazine from you? It's really interesting and I can't put it down.
#Person2#: I am sorry, but I can't lend it to you now, for I haven't finished reading it. If you don't mind, I can lend you some back numbers to you.
#Person1#: That would be very kind of you. By the way, is it a monthly magazine?
#Person2#: No, it is a fortnightly. So, you see, I can get the new one quite soon. | magazine |
train_3271 | #Person1#: Food is less expensive in a cafeteria, because you serve yourself.
#Person2#: How to do it?
#Person1#: Just pick up a tray, then put a knife, a fork, a spoon and a paper napkin on it and stand in the line.
#Person2#: How long will it take to reach the buffet?
#Person1#: Not long, because people rush for lunch.
#Person2#: The line sure does move fast.
#Person1#: Tell the man behind the counter what you want.
#Person2#: OK. I like that green vegetable but I don't know how to call it.
#Person1#: Just point to it if you don't know the name.
#Person2#: All right. | cafeteria |
train_3272 | #Person1#: How far do we have to go?
#Person2#: About 50 miles.
#Person1#: The traffic is not very heavy on this high way, is it? So I ' m sure we ' ll make it.
#Person2#: No, but we ' Ve got a hurry. It will be the rush hour soon.
#Person1#: Don ' t worry. There ' s plenty of time yet.
#Person2#: But it ' s Friday today. This road is always jam packed during the weekend, isn ' t it?
#Person1#: Right. | on the way |
train_3273 | #Person1#: Where's Mrs. Johnson?
#Person2#: Just call her Lisa, Mary. She's cooking dinner.
#Person1#: I see. Can I sit down?
#Person2#: Of course! Make yourself at home.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Johnson.
#Person2#: Please, just call me Tom.
#Person1#: Okay, Tom.
#Person2#: Where's Cindy?
#Person1#: She's upstairs in my room.
#Person2#: Can you tell her to come downstairs? We're about to have dinner. | form of address |
train_3274 | #Person1#: Come on, you are left behind!
#Person2#: Wow, I can't catch my breath. You are running too fast, honey.
#Person1#: You just need more exercise.
#Person2#: Yes, but you need to slow down. This is jogging, not racing!
#Person1#: I don't care. I want to burn up my fat.
#Person2#: But running so fast is not good for people over forties.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: We are not as athletic as we were when young. Mild exercise is more suitable for us.
#Person1#: But I want to burn up more calories!
#Person2#: In fact, in order to burn up your fat, you must take it slowly for a longer time.
#Person1#: Really? I will slow down then. | exercise |
train_3275 | #Person1#: What's the deal with the Asia area sales? Did you have a chance to look at any other reports that came in from the branch offices?
#Person2#: We got numbers back from our offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore and Tokyo, we're waiting on Bangkok and Kula Lumpur.
#Person1#: What do the preliminary figures tell you? Any kinds of trends going on for the branches in the Far East?
#Person2#: It's hard to say, because the branches are located in diversity different countries, cultural and social influences will definitely play a part in the success of the product in the various markets.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: For instance, some products that do very well in Tokyo branch are a flop in Malaysia. We're talking about different people with different lifestyles and different needs. Each of the branches takes these types of things into consideration when they compile their reports and their marketing plans. | report |
train_3276 | #Person1#: I wish to make it clear at the outset that this matter of labels is entirely our problem.
#Person2#: I should say it is something we have never come across before.
#Person1#: The Federal Food and Drug Administration, or the FDA as we call it for short, imposes a whole set of regulations on the import of food products to the United States. Over the years, they have become so rigid and complicated that they are now quite a head - ache for us importers.
#Person2#: In my opinion, overly strict regulations are just another way of restricting imports.
#Person1#: Ah, there's something in what you're saying. According to the present FDA regulations, the Ma Ling Labels then cannot be used if the lichee is to be offered for import into the United States.
#Person2#: Why not? Our cannedlichee and canned provisions have already been widely sold in various markets abroad, and the Ma Ling Label has now been accepted by most of overseas customers and importers. Is it quite impossible for you to use the Ma Ling labels as they are?
#Person1#: I'd be quite willing to if I could, but we must comply with the label requirements according to our law, or we can't clear the consignment of lichee through the Customs.
#Person2#: In that case, what can we do to help you? Have you any suggestions?
#Person1#: Would you consider quoting us for the order with neutral cans on a C. I. F. basis for delivery in Hong Kong? Our associated company there will have the labels printed to comply with the FDA regulations.
#Person2#: Do you think that's the only way out? You know we usually do the labeling, as we are responsible for the brand labels of our products. | import regulations |
train_3277 | #Person1#: We're having a tailgate party I before the game. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: Okay. But what is a tailgate party?
#Person1#: Someone brings a truck to the game and we have a barbecue right there in the parking lot out of the back of the truck!
#Person2#: How fun! Can I bring something?
#Person1#: Don't worry about it! Just come at five.
#Person2#: I make a mean potato salad!
#Person1#: Well, if you insist, you are welcome to bring a potato salad!
#Person2#: Then I'll see you in the parking lot at five! Thank you! | tailgate party |
train_3278 | #Person1#: are you ready to go the concert?
#Person2#: yes. Should we go there by bus so we aren't late?
#Person1#: actually, why don't we go there by bike? We could get stuck in traffic if we travel by bus in such hour.
#Person2#: that's true. Cycling is good for our environment, too. Let me just get my helmet then.
#Person1#: is your helmet comfortable?
#Person2#: not really, but I liked the design, so I got it.
#Person1#: maybe you should think about getting a round helmet ; they're better.
#Person2#: I'll think about it.
#Person1#: is that your new bicycle?
#Person2#: yes, my father gave it to me for my birthday. Do you like it?
#Person1#: it's the newest 10 speed cycling mountain bike. These are really expensive!
#Person2#: nothing but the best from my dad. I like everything about it except for the brakes. They are a bit sticky.
#Person1#: I can fix those for you. Is there anything else wrong with it?
#Person2#: well, my saddle is too low for me. Do you know how to change the height?
#Person1#: that's easy. It's important to have the saddle high enough so that your legs can extend fully when you are on your bicycle.
#Person2#: is that why my knees have felt sore after every time I've ridden my bike?
#Person1#: it's possible. Give me a minute and I can fix these for you and then we can go. | bicycle |
train_3279 | #Person1#: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn't think much of the max oreo exhibition. He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned.
#Person2#: Really? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent. What did you think of it?
#Person1#: I liked it. I didn't think his works were masterpieces, but the certainly weren't uninspiring, in my opinion.
#Person2#: I don't think I'Ve ever read a good review of an exhibition by that critic. He doesn't seem to like anything. Which kinds of paintings do you prefer?
#Person1#: I like landscapes and still life. You prefer abstract paintings, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I like painters who use rather than watercolors. The colors appear richer. What do you think?
#Person1#: I agree. I prefer oils too. I collect landscapes, but I only have a small collection. You have a small collection of abstract art, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes. Good artwork is very expensive nowadays. When I was in china, I bought some calligraphy by famous artists. You should come and see it sometime.
#Person1#: That would be nice. Can you read the characters?
#Person2#: I know what the characters on the paintings mean. I think Chinese characters look very artistic. It's said that the way they are written can give insight into the artist's character.
#Person1#: I think that's true with any of the fine arts. | art works |
train_3280 | #Person1#: Why are there still so many people overweight despite the current fitness craze?
#Person2#: Well, there are certain factors that effect people's size and weight.
#Person1#: What are they?
#Person2#: One study said that low-income groups have a higher percentage of over-weight people than higher income families.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: The survey said that the low, income groups eat more junk food on a daily basis.
#Person1#: That makes sense. Probably less time to make dinner and the junk food is cheaper.
#Person2#: And junk food contains lots of fat and oil. There is one final reason why so many people are fat.
#Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: Nobody exercises any more-not even kids! The average American home has the TV on for 6 hours a day!
#Person1#: Wow! No wonder people are so fat. Say, Carl, looks like you could be doing a bit more exercising.
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess so.
#Person1#: You should consider eating healthier food and getting some more exercise.
#Person2#: Hey, I started a diet and lost 10 pounds.
#Person1#: So what happened?
#Person2#: Well, I quit and gained it back plus 5 pounds.
#Person1#: You should have kept trying. | overweight |
train_3281 | #Person1#: Did your wife give birth yet?
#Person2#: Yeah. She's a healthy beautiful girl.
#Person1#: Congratulations. How is your wife doing?
#Person2#: She is tired, but getting a lot of rest now.
#Person1#: That's good to hear.
#Person2#: I'm just glad there were no complications.
#Person1#: If your wife and baby are both happy, what more can you ask for?
#Person2#: It's been a week, and I haven't slept that well.
#Person1#: That's normal for anyone with a newborn.
#Person2#: Yeah, but it's so hard. I have to work, and then go home and take care of my wife and the baby. I'm going to get sick at this rate.
#Person1#: You'll get used to it. After everything stabilizes, you can regain your health.
#Person2#: That's true. I should make sure my wife and baby stay healthy during this time. | give birth |
train_3282 | #Person1#: All right. But these are black and I don't like black shoes. They're dull.
#Person2#: Well, black is a better color than pink. Pink's for girls.
#Person1#: Then why are you wearing black shoes?
#Person2#: Because. . . oh, all right. You win. Let's pay for them and go.
#Person1#: Hey, thanks, mum. | shopping |
train_3283 | #Person1#: I'm going to the beauty parlor. Do you want to come too?
#Person2#: Sure. Let's go. What are you going to have done?
#Person1#: I want to have a foot massage and haircut.
#Person2#: A foot massage sounds like a great idea. They are very relaxing. I'd also like to have a mudpack on my face. It's supposed to help with your complexion.
#Person1#: Good idea. We should also pedicures and manicures.
#Person2#: This could become a very expensive trip to be beauty parlour!
#Person1#: I think it's a good idea to pamper yourself occasionally. Don't you agree?
#Person2#: Oh, I agree. We both work hard and a little beauty treatment can relieve stress.
#Person1#: Maybe we should try a thai massage too.
#Person2#: What's special about a thai massage?
#Person1#: That's when the masseuse walk on your back and massage you with her feet.
#Person2#: Sounds painful! | beauty parlor |
train_3284 | #Person1#: Hello, is that Cathy speaking?
#Person2#: Yes, is that you, Allen?
#Person1#: Yes, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Not bad.
#Person1#: Say I've got two tickets for the concert this evening. Would you like to come with me?
#Person2#: Sure. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: Then I'll pick you up at six thirty. OK?
#Person2#: Ok, see you.
#Person1#: See you. | invitation |
train_3285 | #Person1#: What reason do you have for missing school?
#Person2#: I was sick.
#Person1#: How were you sick?
#Person2#: I had a stomachache.
#Person1#: Did it get any better?
#Person2#: I'm still feeling under the weather.
#Person1#: Would you like anything for your stomach?
#Person2#: I took something earlier.
#Person1#: Get better.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. | missing school |
train_3286 | #Person1#: Thank you for your visit to our company. I'd like to make an introduction for you. Is there anything in particular you'd like to know?
#Person2#: Your company has a very good reputation, and I have been planning to visit it for a long time. What's the advantage of your factory over other plastics ones?
#Person1#: Our production speed is almost twice the industry-wide average. And we've already expanded the factory this year.
#Person2#: Could you tell me the cost of production per unit?
#Person1#: I'm not familiar with that part. Let me call someone in charge. | factory |
train_3287 | #Person1#: Mark, you are not telling me the truth. Now why?
#Person2#: Promise you are not going to be angry?
#Person1#: Yes, all right. So why? Go on then. Say it. Oh, really, Mark. I promise I'm not going to be angry. Now why were you late?
#Person2#: I forgot.
#Person1#: You forgot? You. . .
#Person2#: Ah, ah, you promised, and remember? | tell the truth |
train_3288 | #Person1#: Where are you studying and what's your major?
#Person2#: I am studying at Beijing University. I major in Civil Law.
#Person1#: Why did you choose Beijing University?
#Person2#: Because Beijing University is the best university in China and I'm sure I am one of the best students.
#Person1#: What courses have you learned?
#Person2#: I have learned many courses, such as Civil Law, Economic Law, Commercial Law and Administration Law.
#Person1#: Which one is your favorite? Why?
#Person2#: Civil Law. Because it is broad and profound, and furthermore, it best reflects the spirits of fairness and equality.
#Person1#: What was your minor subject?
#Person2#: Psychology. | education background |
train_3289 | #Person1#: Lisa, are there family rules in this house?
#Person2#: Well, I wouldn't call them rules, but there are some things that I expect my daughter to do.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Setting the table and doing the dishes.
#Person1#: Is there anything else?
#Person2#: I also expect Cindy to tidy up her own room.
#Person1#: Her room is very neat and clean.
#Person2#: Yeah. She's a very responsible person.
#Person1#: I will keep my room clean, too. That's a promise. | family rules |
train_3290 | #Person1#: I saw on TV that there is an entertainment item, bungee in Beijing Longtanhu Park. Except that the height is not exiting enough.
#Person2#: You say how high can be exciting?
#Person1#: The highest bungee spot in the world is located in Mount Kikicama, South Africa, which is 216 meters high. A cable car in a scenic spot in Switzerland is 160 meters high.
#Person2#: I know that Frenchmen installed the Bungee cord between two tall buildings.
#Person1#: It is said that Bungee was originally a grown-up ceremony of the indigenous people of New Guinea. People stood on branches of the tree, which was over 30 meters high. Their feet were fastened with canes and they jumped off from where they stood. When they almost reached the ground, they suddenly stopped to prove their bravery and express that they were able to endure the hardships of life independently.
#Person2#: Luckily there is no such kind of'grown-up ceremony'any more. | Bungee |
train_3291 | #Person1#: I need to get my internet fixed.
#Person2#: What's the problem with your internet?
#Person1#: It won't connect.
#Person2#: How long has this been happening?
#Person1#: This problem has been happening for a few days now.
#Person2#: The internet doesn't come up at all?
#Person1#: It just won't connect to a webpage, but it will pop up.
#Person2#: There's obviously a problem with your connection.
#Person1#: I'm going to need someone to come and fix it for me.
#Person2#: I can send somebody right now to fix it.
#Person1#: How long will it take for them to get here?
#Person2#: They'll be there in about an hour. | fix the internet |
train_3292 | #Person1#: Excuse me, but I'm a bit lost here. Where does this street lead to?
#Person2#: The Queen Street, I guess.
#Person1#: So is it the right way to the City Hall?
#Person2#: I'm afraid you're going in the opposite direction. | ask for directions |
train_3293 | #Person1#: We're interested in your Drawn Works. What about the supply position?
#Person2#: For most of the articles in the catalog, we have good supply.
#Person1#: Here's our inquiry list. You'll find the required items, specifications and quantities all there.
#Person2#: Thanks. I'll look into it and let you have our firm offers tomorrow.
#Person1#: I don't need to remind you that the market has become very competitive.
#Person2#: You'll find our prices very favorable.
#Person1#: That's fine. By the way, do you quote FOB or CIF?
#Person2#: Either can be done, though we usually quote on CIF basis.
#Person1#: Then would you please make your prices CIF including five percent?
#Person2#: Certainly. We can work them out for you. | business talk |
train_3294 | #Person1#: I'd like to book a ticket to Shanghai.
#Person2#: When would you like to fly?
#Person1#: As soon as possible. Do you have a flight tomorrow?
#Person2#: I will check, please hold on. Sorry to say that flight is all booked up. Can I book you for the 3rd of September?
#Person1#: That will be OK.
#Person2#: How many people are there in your party?
#Person1#: Just me this time.
#Person2#: What class will you fly? First class? Business class? Or economy class?
#Person1#: Economy class will be fine.
#Person2#: Round trip or one way trip?
#Person1#: I would like to book a one way trip ticket.
#Person2#: How will you pay, cash or charge?
#Person1#: I would like to pay by check.
#Person2#: I am sorry, we do not accept checks.
#Person1#: I'll pay by charge card then.
#Person2#: Great. What name shall I put the reservation under?
#Person1#: Lucy Green.
#Person2#: You are booked, Ms. Green.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: It's a pleasure. | flight reservation |
train_3295 | #Person1#: Michael, it is time to wake up.
#Person2#: Huh?
#Person1#: Yes, it is time to wake up. And, also, from now on I will speak only English to you. And you should speak only English to me, too.
#Person2#: Okay, mom.
#Person1#: Right. That's good.
#Person2#: It will be hard at first, but I think I can do it.
#Person1#: I know you can do it.
#Person2#: I will do my best.
#Person1#: That is great. All I want is for you to do your best in everything you do. | daily conversation |
train_3296 | #Person1#: Well, I'm sure all our listeners would love to be brought up to date on the latest in tiny televisions.
#Person2#: It's an expanding market, that's for sure, and they seem to be getting smaller every year.
#Person1#: Which countries are dominating the market?
#Person2#: At the moment it's Japan, principally. In the spring of 1982 Sony introduced the Watchman?
#Person1#: Is that the Walkman?
#Person2#: No, the Watchman is a portable black and white TV set with a tiny screen and aerial.
#Person1#: How big is the whole thing?
#Person2#: Oh, I'd say about 35 cm by 12 cm and it weighs only a couple of kilograms.
#Person1#: Was it a success from the start?
#Person2#: Funnily enough, a Sony executive said that no one would want to watch a TV while walking around-and also a slightly larger model could be bought for half the price!
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: But, despite this pessimistic view, sales of this model far outnumbered projections.
#Person1#: Well, you never can tell! How big was the initial production?
#Person2#: The company started with 2,000 units per month and increased to 5,000 by the end of 1982, but they still couldn't keep up with the demand.
#Person1#: So I suppose they upped the production levels even higher.
#Person2#: It was much more radical than that! In the spring of 1983 Sony pulled out all the stops and launched the Watchman all over again with a new model.
#Person1#: Oh, what's it like?
#Person2#: Well, it's 20 per cent smaller and the price is 25 percent less...
#Person1#: Mmmm.
#Person2#: and the components were designed from scratch.
#Person1#: And what about production levels?
#Person2#: They quadrupled to 20,000 units a month just for the Japanese market!
#Person1#: Wow! The Watchman certainly seems to have taken off.
#Person2#: Indeed it has.
#Person1#: And I believe there were other Japanese companies as well.
#Person2#: Yes. At the end of 1982 Hattori-that's H-A-T-T-O-R-I--you know, the makers of Seiko watches-well, they unveiled an even smaller TV, around 3era, which is built into a wrist-watch.
#Person1#: Incredible!
#Person2#: It certainly is. The rest of the set is carried separately in your pocket and it's about the size of a packet of kingsize cigarettes.
#Person1#: And how does it work?
#Person2#: It has a liquid crystal display screen. The TV receiver and battery pack fit into your pocket, and they're connected by a cord to the watch.
#Person1#: Is there a headphone?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, that's plugged into the receiver as well.
#Person1#: Seems a bit complicated, that one, with all the wires and bits and pieces.
#Person2#: Yes, it does.
#Person1#: Any other Japanese models?
#Person2#: Yes, Casio-that's C-A-S-I-O. Their latest is a calculator-sized TV about one-third the bulk of the Watchman and with 1983 production figures of 2000 units a month.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: And, according to a spokesman, they hope to match their calculator sales, which are about 25 million units per year.
#Person1#: Very impressive. And no doubt other Japanese companies will jump on the bandwagon.
#Person2#: Most likely.
#Person1#: Now, could you tell us about other countries making these tiny TVs?
#Person2#: Of course. From Sinclair in England there's one similar in size to the Casio, and their production levels were 1 million for 1983.
#Person1#: Obviously they're planning on backing a winner!
#Person2#: How right you are. A representative said they expect a mass-market response, not just a novelty item.
#Person1#: And just which market are the manufactures aiming at?
#Person2#: Mainly the commuters who spend hours going to and from work. These TVs will provide relief from the monotonous train and bus rides.
#Person1#: Well, thank you for keeping us in touch with this extremely popular gadget.
#Person2#: My pleasure, and happy viewing to all of you with those TVs. | tiny televisions |
train_3297 | #Person1#: And what time do you call this then?
#Person2#: look, I'm sorry, Mrs. Miller...
#Person1#: Ten o'clock is a fine time to roll into work, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, I know I'm a bit late, but...
#Person1#: A bit late! Listen to that! A bit late, he says.
#Person2#: Please, Mrs. Miller, my train...
#Person1#: Oh, don't tell me .... your train was late.
#Person2#: No, it wasn't, it...
#Person1#: Well, what's your excuse this time then, George?
#Person2#: The eight thirty train was cancelled so I had to wait for the next train.
#Person1#: Cancelled, was it?
#Person2#: Yes, they said it had engine trouble.
#Person1#: Well, that's rather strange. Harry got here all right. He didn't seem to have any problem with the eight thirty!
#Person2#: Oh...er... which machine shall I start on? This blue car, Mrs. Miller? | be late |
train_3298 | #Person1#: Mr. Wilson, you said you saw the bus crash into the truck. Do you know what caused the accident?
#Person2#: I saw a boy riding his bicycle in the street. The bus driver tried to avoid biting him. He made a sudden turn and lost control the bus. | car accident |
train_3299 | #Person1#: Oh, hi, Linda. I'm glad I've caught you.
#Person2#: Hi, Chris.
#Person1#: I'm having a party this Saturday. I've just moved into a new flat. We're starting at about five thirty. Can you come?
#Person2#: I'd love to. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: Here's my new address.
#Person2#: Thanks. Church Street, Randwick.
#Person1#: Right. The party's at five thirty p.m.
#Person2#: I won't forget, and I'll be there in time.
#Person1#: See you then.
#Person2#: Bye. | invitation |
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