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train_5000 | #Person1#: do you like animals? I really like dogs.
#Person2#: so do i. I don't like cats.
#Person1#: why? I think cats are ok.
#Person2#: I can't bear being near cats. They don't seem to like me either.
#Person1#: I like wild animals. I don't like spiders and snakes. I think spiders and snakes are disgusting.
#Person2#: I'm fond of snakes. I think they're great. I agree with you about spiders though. I think spiders are horrible. I think it's because they have so many legs.
#Person1#: I think bears are wonderful. Pandas are fantastic. I low the people who kill them for their fur.
#Person2#: I agree. I'm carry about mice. I think they're so cute!
#Person1#: really? I don't see the attraction. I'm afraid of mice. | animals |
train_5001 | #Person1#: You are married to a foreigner, aren't you? So what's it like?
#Person2#: Well, in the first year of our marriage, we had great difficulties in getting along. The things that are important to me are not important to him. We had a lot of conflicts.
#Person1#: Yeah, I know what you mean. The first year of any marriage is difficult for all couples, not to mention two people from different cultures.
#Person2#: Now we have a two-year-old boy. We're very happy that he's healthy and smart.
#Person1#: Oh, so he's half Chinese and half American. That's unusual. What languages does he speak, then?
#Person2#: Right now he speaks mostly English, and he can say a few Chinese words. But he will learn in the future.
#Person1#: What does he look like? Can people tell?
#Person2#: Yes, people surely can. He's whiter than the Chinese kids, and his hair is a little blonde. My husband says his eyes are very Chinese though. | marriage |
train_5002 | #Person1#: What type of movies do you like?
#Person2#: I like all sorts of movies, primarily drama and science fiction.
#Person1#: That's an interesting combination. How about western movies?
#Person2#: Western and horror are the two types of movies I don't care for.
#Person1#: Why don't you like horror? They're entertaining.
#Person2#: Some are entertaining, but I find most of them stupid and childish. For example, I don't understand why a person always goes into the house alone when something is suspicious.
#Person1#: Ha ha. I know what you mean. But it's just a movie. They need for the characters to do that. | movie types |
train_5003 | #Person1#: What are you two doing in here?
#Person2#: We heard you weren't feeling well, so we came to check on you.
#Person1#: I was sitting there giving out nametags and all of a sudden, there she was.
#Person2#: Who, Femi? Yeah, Yi-jun saw her inside.
#Person1#: All these memories of prom night came back to me. I had to be alone. You remember that night?
#Person2#: I remember someone spiked my punch. You sat with me in the girl's bathroom. . . | conversation between friends |
train_5004 | #Person1#: Mark. Where have you been? I'Ve been calling you all morning.
#Person2#: I'Ve been playing computer games.
#Person1#: What? So you blew me off yesterday and today over a stupid video game? What game is so important that you have no time for me anymore? What are you playing?
#Person2#: It's called Counter Strike. It's a first person shooter game. It's awesome. It's a multi player game where you can go online and compete against players from all over the world.
#Person1#: You'Ve been wasting your time on this? I can't believe it! It doesn't even look fun or challenging!
#Person2#: My laptop is on my bed. If you think it's so easy then get on line and try to beat me.
#Person1#: Fine!
#Person2#: Damp it! How are you killing me with a single shot? It's not fair! I don't want to play anymore! Let's go get something to eat.
#Person1#: Can you bring me something? I am totally hooked on this game! | play computer game |
train_5005 | #Person1#: I'Ve always wondered, what's the difference between English for Chinese students and English for native students?
#Person2#: I don't know. What do you think?
#Person1#: I think a Chinese student concentrates on written English, and uses it as a basis for communicating. From start to finish he's learning vocabulary and fundamentals of grammar. This is a very difficult way to learn.
#Person2#: What do natives get?
#Person1#: They get higher level English, which is more formal than everyday spoken English. They also deal with matters of style and creativity.
#Person2#: Do you mean that a native doesn't make any mistakes in grammar?
#Person1#: Absolutely not! Native speakers make a lot of grammar mistakes, especially if they come from a home where nonstandard English is spoken.
#Person2#: I suppose that only a small percentage of college students don't know standard English in American universities.
#Person1#: Actually there are more non-native speakers than you think. That's why it's so important to quit worrying about making mistakes. Just talk to everyone every chance you get. | speaking English |
train_5006 | #Person1#: Hello, this is United Airlines.
#Person2#: Hello, I want confirm my flight. My name is Jesse.
#Person1#: When is your flight?
#Person2#: June loth.
#Person1#: One first class seat on flight YW132, is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, thanks. By the way, what time do I have to start check-in?
#Person1#: You are supposed to check in at least one hour beforehand. | confirm flight |
train_5007 | #Person1#: Bruno's.
#Person2#: Hi, I'm calling from Nika Corporation. We would like to hold a business lunch at the restaurant.
#Person1#: Oh, certainly. I'm Linda, the Manager. I can help you with that. How many will there be in your party?
#Person2#: There will be about 18 people.
#Person1#: Okay. For a party that size, we have a separate banquet room in the back.
#Person2#: Is there an extra charge to reserve the room?
#Person1#: No, as long as you can guarantee at least 15 guests, there is no extra charge.
#Person2#: That's great. I'd like to go ahead and reserve the room, then, for Friday, December 2, at around noon. This is a retirement party and we'd like to bring a cake for the guest of honor and some bottles of champagne. Will that be acceptable?
#Person1#: The cake is no problem at all, but we do charge a corkage fee of $ 15 a bottle for any alcohol not purchased from the restaurant.
#Person2#: Oh, that's fine.
#Person1#: Great. I have the banquet room reserved for a lunch on for Nika Corporation on the 2nd of December. May I have your name and contact information?
#Person2#: Sure. I'm J McQuillin and my number is 323-555-6840, extension 42.
#Person1#: Thanks, Mr. McQuillin. I'll give you a call a week in advance to confirm the arrangements.
#Person2#: Sounds good. Thanks for your help.
#Person1#: Thank you for choosing Bruno's. We look forward to seeing you on the 2nd. | order a lunch |
train_5008 | #Person1#: Hello, Doctor.
#Person2#: Well, What seems to be the trouble, Mr. Williams?
#Person1#: It's nothing serious actually, doctor. It's. . . Well, I get tired very easily recently, and I often doze off during meetings, office hours and sometimes even while I'm dining.
#Person2#: How long has this been going on?
#Person1#: About two months. I didn't pay much attention to it in the beginning, but you see, I got fired this morning. I dozed off while we were having an important meeting, right in front of the boss. I was very embarrassed.
#Person2#: How was your appetite?
#Person1#: Pretty good, I'd say.
#Person2#: You haven't lost any weight, have you?
#Person1#: No, doctor. I've actually put on two pounds.
#Person2#: Unbutton your shirt, please.
#Person1#: Well, doctor?
#Person2#: You'll have to have some laboratory examinations to know for sure.
#Person1#: What examinations?
#Person2#: A blood test and during test. You can come back next week, say 4 pm to see the results. | conversation with doctor |
train_5009 | #Person1#: We have a holiday next week, don't we?
#Person2#: Yes, on Monday.
#Person1#: What're you going to do?
#Person2#: I'm probably going to spend the day looking at cars.
#Person1#: At cars! You aren't thinking about buying a car, are you?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I'd like to be able to get around a little more.
#Person1#: But it will be expensive to have a car in the city, won't it?
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. Of course, gasoline costs a lot these days.
#Person1#: But what about parking? You can't park on the street, can you?
#Person2#: A lot of people do. I'll try it for a while anyway, but I certainly don't want to pay a lot of parking tickets. | buying a car |
train_5010 | #Person1#: What games do you like?
#Person2#: I like word games.
#Person1#: How about a game of bridge?
#Person2#: I don't like it at all.
#Person1#: What about guessing games?
#Person2#: I'm not one for the games.
#Person1#: Let's play other game.
#Person2#: What about playing go?
#Person1#: OK. | play games |
train_5011 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is this the parcel post counter?
#Person2#: No, it's at counter 1, right over there.
#Person1#: ( At counter 1. ) Do you take parcels here?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I want to send this package to Los Angeles, please.
#Person2#: Do you want to send it by air or by regular mail?
#Person1#: I'd like to send it by regular mail.
#Person2#: I'll have to weigh it first. 120 yuan, please.
#Person1#: Here is 200.
#Person2#: Your change, please.
#Person1#: Thank you. | send mail package |
train_5012 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. Please sit here.
#Person2#: A haircut and a shave, please.
#Person1#: How would you like your hair cut, sir?
#Person2#: Short on both sides. Not so much off at the back.
#Person1#: Very well, sir. Do you want me to trim your beard?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: Now have a look, please. Is it all right?
#Person2#: Well. I would like my hair cut shorter on the temples.
#Person1#: Is that satisfactory?
#Person2#: Yes, thanks.
#Person1#: Do you want conditioner?
#Person2#: No, thanks. But I'd like a facial massage.
#Person1#: Yes, sir.
#Person2#: Now where should I pay the money?
#Person1#: You should go to the counter, just over there. | at the barber's |
train_5013 | #Person1#: Can you direct me to some fresh produce that's on sale?
#Person2#: Well, we've got some great mangoes on sale.
#Person1#: Mangoes? What are mangoes?
#Person2#: Well, it's a fruit with a big seed in it.
#Person1#: Can you eat the seed?
#Person2#: No. Peel the skin with a sharp knife, and throw out the seed.
#Person1#: Well, how much are they?
#Person2#: Well, they're on sale today for only $ 1 each.
#Person1#: Can you describe their taste?
#Person2#: They usually taste sweet, but they remind me of an orange.
#Person1#: How can I tell if they're ripe?
#Person2#: You can buy them either ripe or unripe. Unripe ones are hard.
#Person1#: Where do they grow mangoes?
#Person2#: The ones that are on sale are from Central America. | buy mangoes |
train_5014 | #Person1#: May I come in?
#Person2#: Come in, please.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to trouble you, but I'd like to ask when I will get a raise.
#Person2#: In 3 months or so.
#Person1#: You said the same thing three months ago.
#Person2#: Did I? Well, anyway, you will get your raise when the economy starts picking up.
#Person1#: You mean that I won't get a raise until the recession ends?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I got the message. I'm quiting.
#Person2#: Nah, don't be so fast. We like your work here, but this company is on hard times and I can't be handing out raises for anyone.
#Person1#: I've been here for 3 years, and I haven't had a raise in all that time. If you like my work, it should be reflected in my pay, and I feel it isn't.
#Person2#: I hear what you're saying, and I wish there were something I could do.
#Person1#: Very well, consider me gone. | get a raise |
train_5015 | #Person1#: Do you do a lot of your shopping online?
#Person2#: Not really. I like looking on the internet at what's available, but I usually prefer to actually see and touch what I'm buying before I pay for it. Sometimes, I'll look at something in a shop, but later buy it online if it's cheaper. You don't like buying things online, do you?
#Person1#: No. I'm a little worried about security. You never who's trying to find out your codes and passwords. Aren't you worry about that?
#Person2#: Not really. I know that it happens, but if you buy from reputable companies with secure websites, you should be ok. Even though I use online shopping facilities, I don't think it's the best way to shop.
#Person1#: I'm surprised to hear you say that. I thought you loved anything technological.
#Person2#: I do. I'm a big fan of using new technology, but I don't want to sit in front of a computer screen all day. I think people need to get out and interact with other people.
#Person1#: So, how about coming to the department store with me? I want to see if there are any new summer clothes on sale yet.
#Person2#: Sure. I'd love to join you. Can we stop by the computer store? I just want to see if they have something.
#Person1#: Sure. While you're in the computer store. I will visit the book store opposite. I like to browse through their books if they have anything interesting.
#Person2#: Ok. I'Ve finished online. Let's go. I'll just get some money and my credit card.
#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me. I had forgotten to get mine. | shopping |
train_5016 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you show me the cloisonn bracelet in the counter?
#Person2#: Sure. Let me get it for you.
#Person1#: Can you also show me this one?
#Person2#: No problem. This one is made of pure gold.
#Person1#: I think the cloisonn bracelet is more beautiful.
#Person2#: You're right. This one costs less, but is more beautiful.
#Person1#: Will the luster fade out after some time?
#Person2#: No, we guarantee the quality.
#Person1#: Ok. Can I try it on?
#Person2#: Certainly, the mirror is right here. | shopping |
train_5017 | #Person1#: Hi, Lynn. I saw you at registration yesterday. I sailed right through, but you were standing in a long line.
#Person2#: Yeah. I waited an hour to sign up for a distance-learning course.
#Person1#: Distance learning? Never heard of it.
#Person2#: Well, it's new this semester. It's only open to psychology majors. But I bet it'll catch on elsewhere. Yesterday, over a hundred students signed up.
#Person1#: Well, what is it?
#Person2#: It's an experimental course. I registered for child psychology. All I have got to do is watch a twelve-week series of televised lessons. The department shows them several different times a day and in several different locations.
#Person1#: Don't you ever have to meet with professor?
#Person2#: Yeah. After each part of the series I have to talk to her and the other students on the phone, you know, about our ideas. Then we'll meet on campus three times for reviews and exams.
#Person1#: It sounds pretty non-traditional to me. But I guess it makes sense, considering how many students have jobs. It must really help with their schedules, not to mention how it will cut down on traffic.
#Person2#: You know,last year my department did a survey and they found out that 80 percent of all psychology majors were employed. That's why they came up with the program.
#Person1#: The only thing is: doesn't it seem impersonal though? I mean, I miss having class discussions and hearing what other people thinks.
#Person2#: Well, I guess that's why phone contact's important. Any way, it's an experiment. Maybe I'll end up hating it.
#Person1#: Maybe. But I'll be curious to see how it works up. | distance-learning course |
train_5018 | #Person1#: Dad, I need a few supplies for school, and I was wondering if ....
#Person2#: Yeah. There are a couple of pencils and an eraser in the kitchen drawer, I think.
#Person1#: Dad, I'm in eight grade now, and I need REAL supplies for my demanding classes.
#Person2#: Oh, so you need a ruler too?
#Person1#: Dad, I need some high-tech tech stuff like a calculator, a Palm Pilot, and a laptop computer.
#Person2#: Uh. I didn't have any of that when I was in middle school, and I did just fine.
#Person1#: Yeah, and they weren't any cars either, WERE there. [Hey] And things are just more progressive now.
#Person2#: Well, we can rule out the hand pilot [Palm Pilot, Dad]. Whatever, AND the computer ... unless mom lets you sell the car. And as for the adding machine [Calculator]. Yeah, I think mine from college is kicking around here somewhere.
#Person1#: Dad, I need a calculator for geometry, and I have heard you can download free software from the Internet.
#Person2#: Great. My daughter will be playing video games in geometry class.
#Person1#: Dad.
#Person2#: Okay. How much is this thing going to cost me?
#Person1#: Well, I saw it at the store for only $99, WITH a $10 mail-in rebate, or you could buy it online.
#Person2#: Oh. Do they throw in a few aspirin so your father can recover from sticker shock?
#Person1#: Dad. Please!!!. Everyone has one [I've heard that before.] and you always say you want me to excel in school, and I'll chip in $10 of my own, and I'll even clean up my room [Hey!!].
#Person2#: Hmmm, 100 bucks. Well, you'll be supporting me in my old age, so, I guess so. When do you need it?
#Person1#: Now, right now. [Now!] Mom's already waiting in the car for us. [Huh?] She said she would buy me an ice cream if I could talk you into to buying it for me today. | school supplies |
train_5019 | #Person1#: Now, Jimmy, did you get a good view of the accident?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I was standing outside the bank building and I saw it all quite clearly.
#Person1#: Do you know what time it was?
#Person2#: Yes. I checked my watch. It was 2:45 exactly.
#Person1#: Good. Now, how fast was the truck moving?
#Person2#: Well, quite slowly-about 10 miles an hour. It was coming up York Road. I suppose the truck driver knew the lights were going to change. But they were still red when he went over them.
#Person1#: I see. What about the car? Was it also driving slowly?
#Person2#: It was coming along Union Street about 30 miles per hour. It was a blue Ford. The driver stopped his car when he saw the truck crossing the street.
#Person1#: Did you see what colour his traffic light was?
#Person2#: Yes, it changed to yellow just before he crossed it. | traffic accident |
train_5020 | #Person1#: Which countries have you been to?
#Person2#: I've been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in Asia - China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand - and to the United States and Canada.
#Person1#: I thought you had been to Australia too.
#Person2#: No, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and New Zealand soon. Which is the most beautiful country you've been to?
#Person1#: I think I'd say Norway.
#Person2#: Isn't it really cold there?
#Person1#: Well, the north of Norway is almost always cold, but farther south, it can be fairly warm in summer. It's a wet country, so there's snow almost everywhere in winter. | countries |
train_5021 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, madam. I'm doing some market research and I'm hoping you might have a few minutes to answer some questions.
#Person2#: Okay, sure.
#Person1#: Great, thank you very much. First of all, do you own a personal computer?
#Person2#: Of course! Doesn't everyone?
#Person1#: How long have you owned it?
#Person2#: I bought this particular computer last year. But I got my first PC in 1995.
#Person1#: I see. And what do you primarily use your computer for?
#Person2#: Well, I use it to send e-mails a lot, and... um, I have a teach-yourself French program. And I shop online pretty often.
#Person1#: Mmm. Any other uses?
#Person2#: Keeping track of my bank account, and there are a couple of computer games I enjoy.
#Person1#: Now you've mentioned e-mail and online shopping. Do you use the Internet for any other purposes?
#Person2#: Not really. I haven't got around to explore it too much.
#Person1#: Okay, thanks. Sorry to have given you so much trouble. Thanks again. | market research |
train_5022 | #Person1#: Hi, Jenny. What did you do today?
#Person2#: Hi, Mark! I've just got back from the Art Gallery. They had a wonderful art exhibition today. You shouldn't have stayed home and worked on that paper. I think you would have been inspired by some of the paintings.
#Person1#: Oh, Idon't know. I don't really care for modern art.
#Person2#: I think you should think ofmodern art like food. You need to taste things to see if you like them. You know, some of the pieces at the exhibition were even for sale. The last one was on sale for $9,000.
#Person1#: $9,000? Well, I may go and visit the exhibition tomorrow, but I'm not going tobuy anything.
#Person2#: OK, let me know how it goes, won't you? And you might give Tom a call. He wanted to go with me today but his aunt was intown so he couldn't. He really wants to go.
#Person1#: OK, I will. | the exhibition |
train_5023 | #Person1#: What are you doing, Mary?
#Person2#: I am cooking the dinner, John.
#Person1#: Oh. Look! The Capital Building caught on a big fire today.
#Person2#: What? How about the people in the building?
#Person1#: More than 220 people were killed and the building was destroyed.
#Person2#: It must have taken the fire fighters a long time to put it out.
#Person1#: Yes, they spent about five hours putting it out. Hm, what a strange smell!
#Person2#: Oh, I forgot the food cooking on the fire!
#Person1#: Be quick! Turn the gas off. You should be careful next rime, otherwise you'd have our house on fire! | catch a fire |
train_5024 | #Person1#: Is this your umbrella, Miss?
#Person2#: Oh yes, it is. Thank you. I was looking for it just now.
#Person1#: You look a bit familiar to me. I wonder if we have met somewhere before?
#Person2#: Have we?
#Person1#: May I ask where you live?
#Person2#: Just two blocks away, in that tall building.
#Person1#: That's it. I live there too. I am on the 8th floor.
#Person2#: It's a small world. We live on the same floor.
#Person1#: I'm Adam Smith. May I know your name?
#Person2#: I'm glad to know you. Mr. Smith. I'm Lily Brown. | conversation between neighbours |
train_5025 | #Person1#: You must be feeling terrible for Mary.
#Person2#: Yes, she's been like this for two weeks.
#Person1#: I'm worried that she can't catch up with her class.
#Person2#: So am I. The doctor says she'll get over in a month. | worried about Mary |
train_5026 | #Person1#: What's the date today?
#Person2#: December the fifteenth. The day after tomorrow is little Tom's birthday.
#Person1#: Right . What present should we give him this time? By the way, how old is he?
#Person2#: Thirteen today and tomorrow. Fourteen the day after tomorrow.
#Person1#: How time flies! He's a big boy now.
#Person2#: And don't forget Mary, Tom's twin sister. It's her birthday, too.
#Person1#: OK. Let's invite all their little friends to come and celebrate. | twin's birthday |
train_5027 | #Person1#: How can I lose weight, doctor? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food?
#Person2#: Well, Jim. It is a combination of how much you eat, the type of food you eat, and when you eat your meals.
#Person1#: I never eat breakfast though.
#Person2#: That's a big mistake, you should always have a good breakfast. You will not run your car without fuel, and as well you won't expect your body to work without food.
#Person1#: I never thought about it that way.
#Person2#: I bet you eat a large evening meal, then sit and watch TV or read a book. Then instead of burning off your energy, your body stores it as fat.
#Person1#: Oh doctor, I feel so foolish.
#Person2#: Well control is really using common sense when you plan your eating habits.
#Person1#: I know doctor, thank you so much. | eatting habit |
train_5028 | #Person1#: Now let's begin the class. Who is on duty today?
#Person2#: I am, sir.
#Person1#: Please come to the front to have five minutes' free talk in English. Very well! Whose turn is it to have a free talk?
#Person2#: It's me, sir. But I am sorry I have forgotten to prepare for it.
#Person1#: Well. Don't forget to perform your duty next time, ok? Now, let's start our lesson. | a free talk |
train_5029 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Do you have this in blue?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. That one comes in green blue and red.
#Person1#: And sorry. I can't find the price. How much is it?
#Person2#: Oh, that's 39 dollars and 95 cents. It's on the sale at the moment.
#Person1#: OK. Do you have it in extra small?
#Person2#: I'll just go and check for you. | shopping |
train_5030 | #Person1#: Bob, why don't we go out to lunch today and visit some friends?
#Person2#: I'll miss today's football game. I can't miss it.
#Person1#: Honestly, Bob, don't you ever get tired of football games?
#Person2#: This will be one of the best games of the year. Why don't you watch it with me? You might like it.
#Person1#: I have better things to do with my Sunday afternoons. Besides it's too rough for me. | weekend activities |
train_5031 | #Person1#: Well, hello, please come in and sit down. Your name is Mary North, I see.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: So why don't you tell me about yourself?
#Person2#: Uh well, certainly, I come from Japan, but now I live here in London. I received a degree in business English at the university of Chicago in America, and I organized many activities at university. These are all in my application.
#Person1#: Well, how about your office skills? Can you type fast?
#Person2#: I can type. But not very fast.
#Person1#: Can you do word processing and financial reports?
#Person2#: Now I can't. But I'd like to learn about computers.
#Person1#: What about languages?
#Person2#: Well, I speak Japanese. My French is good, and I can speak English very well.
#Person1#: Oh yes, I think will send you a letter next week. | job interview |
train_5032 | #Person1#: So you're the first woman they hired.
#Person2#: Yes, there are 10 men, 10 car salesman and me.
#Person1#: And how are you doing?
#Person2#: This week I sold 3 cars. I was the Top salesperson.
#Person1#: How did you do it? Did you do anything special?
#Person2#: No, not really. It helps that I'm a woman. There are a lot of women looking at cars and buying cars by themselves. They feel more comfortable talking to a woman and you know, I like talking.
#Person1#: How were the other salesman?
#Person2#: They're very friendly. | conversation about work |
train_5033 | #Person1#: Hi Linda, I hear there's going to be a table tennis match in the Sports Center this evening.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, it's true. The Chinese team will play the national team from Singapore.
#Person2#: That's great. Is it a match between the Mens team or the women's team?
#Person1#: Both teams are made up of excellent players, it short to be an exciting game. By the way have you got any tickets?
#Person2#: Not yet, but I hear it is difficult to get a ticket.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll try my best to get one for you this afternoon.
#Person2#: Thank you for your help.
#Person1#: I'll call you if I get the tickets. | table tennis match |
train_5034 | #Person1#: How would you describe your job Sam?
#Person2#: I'm a museum builder. I manage a team of people called museum educators. All of them hold graduate degrees in museum education, museum studies or public history, and all have worked in other museums or historic houses before joining my team.
#Person1#: What do museum educators do?
#Person2#: We help people learn, no matter what their age. We build programs around exhibitions or themes, objects and stories about people's lives. We work with many different audiences, students, families, teens, educators and other professionals and hobbyists.
#Person1#: Do you have volunteers to help with your work?
#Person2#: Yes, we have a lot of volunteers giving tours.
#Person1#: What else are you in your team doing?
#Person2#: We are also creating 2 mobile apps, print in online books and information and activities for our website and social media sites.
#Person1#: Do you love your work?
#Person2#: That goes without saying. Working in a museum was always my dream as a child. | work in museum |
train_5035 | #Person1#: In Britain, we are often told that people are leaving the big cities to live in the countryside, but is this the same worldwide?
#Person2#: Not at all. If you look at the biggest cities in one thousand nine hundred and fifty, 7 out of the top 10 were in the developed countries. But by the year two thousand, the developing countries will have 8 out of top 10. New York, which in one thousand nine hundred and fifty, was number one with a population of around 12,000,000 will only be the sixth the largest city in the world, but with an extra 2 million.
#Person1#: And London?
#Person2#: London, which was number 2, won't even be in the top ten, its population in one thousand nine hundred and fifty, by the way, was about 10,000,000.
#Person1#: And why is this happening? Why are people moving to the big cities from the country in the developing countries?
#Person2#: The reasons are various, but many are moving to look for work and the problems caused by this are enormous. It said the 26,000,000 people will be living in Mexico City by the year two thousand, with Sao Paulo in Brazil, not far behind.
#Person1#: It's hard to believe.
#Person2#: I know. Well, just imagine the difficulties this is going to cause in terms of health, transport, an education. | population movement |
train_5036 | #Person1#: I'm really looking forward to going camping this summer, Jason. When I get into the forest, I feel like I can finally relax. It's better than any beach.
#Person2#: Me too, Sarah. I can't wait to sit by a fire and sleep in the forest under the stars. The one thing I find stressful, however, is the packing.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: We have to bring sleeping bags, clothes, food, water, games and so much more, but we don't have enough room in our car for extra stuff. It's really frustrating.
#Person1#: That's why I want a car with far more enough space like Marie Antonis. They store all their camping things inside.
#Person2#: Yeah, sounds like we have to save up money for a new car. | go camping |
train_5037 | #Person1#: Millie, tomorrow is your mom's fiftieth birthday. Do you know that?
#Person2#: Of course. What should we do for it?
#Person1#: First of all, a birthday present. What about buying her a beautiful skirt?
#Person2#: That's a good idea. It'll make her look younger. And a big birthday cake, too.
#Person1#: Right? Should we have a special dinner?
#Person2#: How about a Chinese dinner?
#Person1#: Fine. Where shall we have it?
#Person2#: We can have it at home. I have learned to cook a few dishes from a Chinese friend. I'm sure mom will like them.
#Person1#: All right. Are you going to the grocery store to buy some food as well?
#Person2#: Yeah. Why don't we go together, dad?
#Person1#: I'd love to. When?
#Person2#: How about this afternoon?
#Person1#: OK. | mother's birthday |
train_5038 | #Person1#: Hey! I just bought one of those new Japanese cell phones! It's loaded with extras.
#Person2#: What does it do?
#Person1#: It's got a built-in video camera so you can see the person you're talking to.It also takes stills and I can use the E-mail mode to send digital pictures straight to my friend's phone!
#Person2#: Wow! What else does it do?
#Person1#: I can plug it into a folding keyboard to type in message mode. l can even surf the net.
#Person2#: Cool! Anything else?
#Person1#: Yes.With the 600 - second digital memory, l can record my voice and send it using voice message mode.
#Person2#: Wow!
#Person1#: You'll love this! I can use a stylus to draw a map on the touch screen and then use the fax mode to send it to another phone. | new cell phone |
train_5039 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I ' Ve been waiting my main dish for quite a time.
#Person2#: Yes sir, just a minute, please. I ' ll check with the kitchen. Thank you for waiting. It takes another 10 to 15 minutes, I ' m afraid.
#Person1#: I have an appointment in half an hour.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: Do you have anything else I can have instead?
#Person2#: Well sir, yes. How about this stew? We can serve you at once.
#Person1#: I ' ll take this stew then. | restaurant service |
train_5040 | #Person1#: Where are you going?
#Person2#: I'm going to buy a CD.
#Person1#: Why not listen to music online?
#Person2#: Then I will have to pay quite a lot to listen to music on line, isn't it?
#Person1#: You can audition music on line, and you can audition it off line after downloading it, so you needn't pay for it.
#Person2#: I have downloaded one, but it still can't be listened.
#Person1#: In order to listen to music, you must have the necessary software.
#Person2#: Can you recommend some to me?
#Person1#: Certainly. Realplayer is a good.
#Person2#: Can I download it?
#Person1#: Yes, but you need install it after downloading so that you can use it.
#Person2#: I'll try it tonight. | listen to music |
train_5041 | #Person1#: May I help you with something?
#Person2#: I would like to return some books.
#Person1#: I ' ll take them.
#Person2#: Here you go.
#Person1#: These books were due two weeks ago.
#Person2#: Yeah. I totally forgot they were due.
#Person1#: You will need to pay late fees on these books.
#Person2#: How much are the late fees?
#Person1#: The fee is 25 cents every day.
#Person2#: I have to pay 25 cents a day?
#Person1#: And that ' s for each book that is late.
#Person2#: That shouldn ' t be a problem. | late fees |
train_5042 | #Person1#: Do you see that small white car over there? It's Tom's new car.
#Person2#: Oh, my God. It's beautiful. But it looks expensive.
#Person1#: It is very expensive. Tom's father paid for it.
#Person2#: I want to have a car like that. But I am not rich. And I don't have a rich daddy.
#Person1#: They are By new models now, they are not very expensive. Maybe you should look for one. | a new car |
train_5043 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I booked a room here.
#Person1#: Your name, please?
#Person2#: Brown, Jason Brown.
#Person1#: Wait for a minute, Mr. Brown, a single room with bath from today to the fifteenth.
#Person2#: That's right
#Person1#: Would you like to register now?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Could you fill out this registration form, please?
#Person2#: OK. Is this all right?
#Person1#: Yes. Thank you. May I see your passport, please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. Will you be paying in cash or by credit card?
#Person2#: In cash.
#Person1#: Your room number is 210. The bellboy will show you the way there. I hope you enjoy your stay.
#Person2#: Thanks. | hotel service |
train_5044 | #Person1#: I am calling to say thank you for the interview yesterday.
#Person2#: You are welcome. I am very impressed by your capability.
#Person1#: Is there anything I should do?
#Person2#: No, nothing. It's thoughtful of you to call me again.
#Person1#: Thank you. Please call me at any time if you have any questions.
#Person2#: OK, I will. | thank-you call |
train_5045 | #Person1#: Hello. Good morning, Stately Restaurant. May I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to book a table for seven thirty o'clock, please.
#Person1#: Fine, sir. For how many people, please?
#Person2#: For four people. We'd like a quiet table with a fine view of the river.
#Person1#: OK. What name, please?
#Person2#: This is Peter Kaufman.
#Person1#: Can you spell that, please?
#Person2#: Peter Kaufman, P-E-T-E-R, Peter, K-A-U-F-M-A-N, Kaufman.
#Person1#: Oh, thanks, Mr. Kaufman. We look forward to your visit.
#Person2#: Bye-bye. | restaurant reservation |
train_5046 | #Person1#: do you mind if I sit here?
#Person2#: no, of course not. Go ahead.
#Person1#: don't I know you?
#Person2#: yes, now that you mention it, I think we had a chemistry class together in high school.
#Person1#: you're right! How are you? It's been a long time!
#Person2#: What did you do after high school?
#Person1#: I went straight to university afterwards. What about you?
#Person2#: I took a year off to go travelling.
#Person1#: that sounds exciting. Where did you go?
#Person2#: I went all over the world. It was the best year of my life. Where did you go to school?
#Person1#: I went to a small school in Connecticut. It has a very good reputation for its languages department.
#Person2#: Oh, did you study a foreign language?
#Person1#: yes, I got a grant to study Chinese.
#Person2#: that's a very difficult language to learn, isn't it?
#Person1#: it is, but it's very rewarding.
#Person2#: so you can speak Chinese?
#Person1#: I can, but not as well as I'd like to. I'll be studying Chinese until the day I die!
#Person2#: I think most languages take a lifetime to learn well. | life experience |
train_5047 | #Person1#: I am certain I am going to fail my English test.
#Person2#: Why are you so pessimistic?
#Person1#: Because it's impossible to improve listening level within a week.
#Person2#: Only for this reason?
#Person1#: Yes, I think my vocabulary and reading comprehension are not very bad.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. Practice makes perfect. I will lend you some listening materials, so that you can practise more before the exam. I believe you can pass the exam with good preparation.
#Person1#: Oh, thank you. That's very nice of you. | exam preparation |
train_5048 | #Person1#: Hey Jack. What's going on?
#Person2#: Hey Matt. I'm going to ask Martha to marry me?
#Person1#: Really? When did you decide this?
#Person2#: I always knew she was the one, but I decided to pop the big question about 2 weeks ago. I'm just debating on how to do it.
#Person1#: That's exciting, man.
#Person2#: So how did you propose?
#Person1#: You shouldn't use my example. It wasn't special. I kind of wish I made it more special but it's too late now.
#Person2#: What do you think I should do?
#Person1#: There are a lot of options. You can surprise her over dinner, or ask her in a public area, or if you have the balls, ask her father in front of her.
#Person2#: I never thought about that.
#Person1#: Thought about what?
#Person2#: Asking her father in front of her. How do you think she will react?
#Person1#: I don't know. You should know how she's going to react. She is your girlfriend.
#Person2#: I think that's the idea I was looking for. Thanks, man.
#Person1#: Don't mention it. Good luck. You're going to need it. | ways to propose |
train_5049 | #Person1#: Hi, Steven! What do you like to do during the weekend?
#Person2#: I love swimming and cycling. On Saturday morning I usually ride my bike around the city or the country road for almost two hours.
#Person1#: That's great! I think they do you a lot of good.
#Person2#: Sure, they do.
#Person1#: But why do you choose cycling at first?
#Person2#: Because it is convenient and good for environmental protection.
#Person1#: You are really a good citizen.
#Person2#: That's what I can do. | goes cycling |
train_5050 | #Person1#: Hey Jack. How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm falling in love.
#Person1#: What! With who?
#Person2#: That girl in my econ class. She is so hot.
#Person1#: Did you guys go on a date already?
#Person2#: No. I didn't even talk to her yet. But I think I'm in love.
#Person1#: Does she have a boyfriend?
#Person2#: I don't think so. I've been following her around campus and I haven't seen another guy.
#Person1#: Dude, you're a stalker man. Just ask her on a date.
#Person2#: I plan on running into her in the cafeteria when she's alone. I think I'll ask her then.
#Person1#: So why do you think you're in love?
#Person2#: She's the only thing I can think of all day long.
#Person1#: That's called blind love. Well, I gotta run. Tell me how it goes next week.
#Person2#: Aright. I'll talk to you later. | fall in love |
train_5051 | #Person1#: How do you like other films starring Charlie Chaplin?
#Person2#: Well, I like others very much, but I really don't think much of this one.
#Person1#: You don't like the performance, do you?
#Person2#: Yes, but I don't like the story. | Chaplin's films |
train_5052 | #Person1#: How do you feel about wearing name logos or slogans on your clothing?
#Person2#: I've never really thought about it before. I guess it doesn't bother me.
#Person1#: Do you think advertising has an influence on the choices you make when you're shopping?
#Person2#: I guess so. I usually buy name-brand clothing, shoes, and electronic goods. How about you?
#Person1#: I actually try to avoid name-brand items. I can't stand it when big companies advertise their products all over the place!
#Person2#: I know that advertisers are experts at persuading people to spend their money, I think brilliant items are usually higher quality than ~ grounds.
#Person1#: I think is sensible to buy products that is high quality than others when you want to buy something that's going to last a long time, but I don't think it always makes sense.
#Person2#: Do you have a brand preference for anything?
#Person1#: I do for shower items like shower gel and shampoo, but I don't for higher-end items.
#Person2#: What do you think about the ' impossible is nothing ' billboard on the high street?
#Person1#: It's just a slogan for a famous company ; there's nothing really special about it.
#Person2#: I think it's a brilliant advert! It really grabs my attention!
#Person1#: To each their own! | discuss advertisement |
train_5053 | #Person1#: What's your favourite ball sport?
#Person2#: I like basketball. I really enjoy watching the NBA games on TV.
#Person1#: Who's your favourite player?
#Person2#: I don't really have one but I support Huston.
#Person1#: Do they have a good team?
#Person2#: I think they do, but I'm biased. They have a good manager and a great coach.
#Person1#: I can't keep up with the game. The players play so quickly that I can hardly see what they are doing.
#Person2#: I have the same problem. The players are really very skilful. I wish I could play that well.
#Person1#: You play for an amateur team, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. We're doing pretty well this season. We'Ve won most of our games, but we're not top of the league table.
#Person1#: How many more games are there this season?
#Person2#: We'Ve got four more games. I hope we can win all of them. | basketball |
train_5054 | #Person1#: Management is going through a big turnover these days. With Bill's retirement, and department realignment, we have lost about 1/3 of our managerial staff. They've been dropping like flies. . .
#Person2#: Isn't that a good thing? Having fewer bosses means having less stress, don't you think?
#Person1#: Actually, I don't think so. Supervisors are really important to make sure everything goes smoothly in the workplace. They are necessary for divvying up work and disciplining employees. If there is no one to keep an eye on us, no one would get any work done. You know what they say, when the cat's away, the mice play.
#Person2#: You're right, we do need leadership. But what we don't need is too many people to lead us. You know what they say about too many chiefs and not enough Indians. . .
#Person1#: Alright. . . I get your point. | discuss management |
train_5055 | #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. | reasons for floods |
train_5056 | #Person1#: Hey Bob. Whatchy doing?
#Person2#: I'm at home painting.
#Person1#: I didn't know you paint. What type of painting is it?
#Person2#: I enjoy oil painting. I learned it in one of my extra classes in college.
#Person1#: That sounds so interesting. I wish I learned a hobby.
#Person2#: Hobbies are never too late to learn. They offer a variety of classes at the local community college. You should look into it.
#Person1#: I think I will. Thanks for the info. | learn a hobby |
train_5057 | #Person1#: I'm thinking about redecorating my bedroom. I bought this magazine in order to get some ideas. What do you think of this?
#Person2#: That looks good. The room in the picture is bigger than your bedroom, so you wouldn't be able to have all that furniture in your room.
#Person1#: I'd like to have the bed and the wardrobe.
#Person2#: You would fit both of them in your bedroom. Perhaps you could also get the dressing table. I think that one would look good in your bedroom.
#Person1#: Yes, it would. It's very expensive though.
#Person2#: Everything in this magazine seems expensive. You could probably find something similar in a discount store.
#Person1#: Yes. I'm sure I could find something similar at one. I'd also like to get a new carpet for my bedroom.
#Person2#: You can get cheap carpets easily. Another idea is to buy a rug. That would cover a lot of the carpet and you wouldn't have to replace the carpet. It would save you a lot of work.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I'm really looking forward to redoing my bedroom. | redecorate a room |
train_5058 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the post office is?
#Person2#: Sure. If you get on this road and turn left at the second intersection, you'll see it on your right-hand side.
#Person1#: Thank you so much for your assistance!
#Person2#: You are welcome. | ask the way |
train_5059 | #Person1#: Some people are always closing their handsets, so it's difficult to inform them.
#Person2#: Why not send them short messages?
#Person1#: Can short messages reach them?
#Person2#: Short messages will be kept in the short messages center. Once they open the handsets they will receive them, which is better than you can't find them.
#Person1#: Why haven't I thought of this skill?
#Person2#: I use short messages quite a lot. If it's not too complicated I will send a short message, which can save much phone charge.
#Person1#: I am informed that many people used short messages to pay a New Year call, and only on the Spring Festival it amounted to 1 billion this year, didn't it?
#Person2#: I almost can't live without messages, from which I learn about weather forecasts and stock quotations. | short messages |
train_5060 | #Person1#: What's the special today?
#Person2#: 'All-you-can-eat'dinner special.
#Person1#: I don't like to.
#Person2#: Do you care for seafood?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm very fond of seafood.
#Person2#: Which seafood do you prefer?
#Person1#: I'd like to have red cooked sea cucumber.
#Person2#: Is there anything else you would like to have?
#Person1#: Bring me an assorted cold dish, please.
#Person2#: Would you care for beverage?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm fine.
#Person2#: What would you like to drink?
#Person1#: A bottle of champagne. | order food |
train_5061 | #Person1#: I am sorry to tell you that you failed in the job interview in our company.
#Person2#: It is tough to accept it, I mean. But can you tell me why?
#Person1#: It is hard to tell. Maybe it is because you're not resourceful enough to be a manager.
#Person2#: I get it, and thank you for your honesty. | interview failure |
train_5062 | #Person1#: Good moming. sir. Here is your breakfast.
#Person2#: Thank you. Just put it on the table.
#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: En, would you please give me some bread please? I am hungry now.
#Person1#: OK. I will get you some right now. | serve breakfast |
train_5063 | #Person1#: What's the matter, sir? You look pale.
#Person2#: I feel dizzy and weak. And I'm having this pain in my ear. I think I am sick.
#Person1#: Are you often traveling by plane?
#Person2#: No, this is the second time.
#Person1#: That's right. It's normal if you don't often take the plane. Just relax a little bit.
#Person2#: Why this happens to me when I am on the plane? I feel bad.
#Person1#: Don't worry, sir. It's just because of the lower pressure.
#Person2#: What should I do about it?
#Person1#: You may feel much better if you chew some gum or peanuts.
#Person2#: OK, thanks. Does it work really? I'll give a try.
#Person1#: Are you feeling better now? Do you need some pills?
#Person2#: Much better. Thank you. I just feel tired but I can't fall asleep.
#Person1#: So, you'd better wear this eyeshade and you will sleep well.
#Person2#: I am not used to wearing that. Thanks.
#Person1#: If you try to adapt yourself to your destination's local time, you'll feel more comfortable. So please try to sleep, and have meals according to Los Angeles's time.
#Person2#: Thank you so much.
#Person1#: You are welcome. Please press the button when you need any help. | take the plane |
train_5064 | #Person1#: Hi, John, this is Mary, your tenant up in Lincoln Park.
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Mary, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I was wondering when trash collection day was.
#Person2#: It's on Tuesdays and Fridays.
#Person1#: Great.
#Person2#: You could save a couple of dollars by taking it to the dump yourself, though.
#Person1#: Oh, o. k. Where's that?
#Person2#: It's at the corner of that street.
#Person1#: Thanks. Who do I call for trash collection?
#Person2#: Just leave the stuff by the curb. The company'll send a guy out next month to give you the bill.
#Person1#: All right. Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: No problem. | trash collection |
train_5065 | #Person1#: OK, so now the last point on our agenda. Jill, let's go over the profit and loss statement.
#Person2#: Great. Well, the main issue here, as you can see is that our expenses are through the roof.
#Person1#: Let's see. . . These numbers are off the charts! What's going on here!
#Person2#: Well, um, sir, the company expenditures on entertainment and travel are out of control. Look at these bills for example. Just this month we'Ve paid over twenty thousand dollars for hotel charges!
#Person1#: OK, thank you. I'll look into it.
#Person2#: The list goes on and on. Here, this is a bill for five thousand dollars for spa treatments!
#Person1#: Thank you, that will be all. I'll take care of it.
#Person2#: Look at this one sir, eight thousand dollars were spent in one night at a place called ' Wild Things '? !
#Person1#: OK, I get it!! Thank you for your very thorough analysis! | expense analysis |
train_5066 | #Person1#: I have a resume here.
#Person2#: What's your name, please?
#Person1#: David, Chou.
#Person2#: Oh, yes Mr. Chou. We have been looking forward to this.
#Person1#: These are all my personal documents about my education and working experience you asked for. And I have to be off for an important meeting now. If you think I am right for the job, please keep me informed.
#Person2#: Ok, I will call you if you give me your name card.
#Person1#: I am sorry, but I don't have one with me right now.
#Person2#: In that case, just tell me your phone number.
#Person1#: It's 687 3452. | hand in documents |
train_5067 | #Person1#: Have you a bus tour round the city?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Do you want to join the day tour or the night tour?
#Person1#: Day tour. How much does that cost?
#Person2#: $ 20.
#Person1#: Is lunch included?
#Person2#: Of course. You will have the local specialties. | day tour |
train_5068 | #Person1#: The boss had an informal discussion with me this morning, I feel really down.
#Person2#: What's up?
#Person1#: Well, actually I failed to meet a deadline last week and I forgot to answer an e-mail for a VIP customer yesterday.
#Person2#: Anything that distracts you from work?
#Person1#: Yes, everything. I feel overwhelmed by the daily work. Sometimes, I just can't focus on what I am doing. What is worse, though I make plans for a whole week, I always have to make changes later on because other things come up. I can't manage my time well. I can't handle work well. I am afraid I was screw up more things.
#Person2#: Look, Lucy. Things are not so bad as you said. This is our company's busiest time in a year. You need to relax a little. Don't push yourself too hard, ok?
#Person1#: Well, I will try. | office talk |
train_5069 | #Person1#: Welcome, everyone. Welcome to Language International. My name is Ema Waston. And I am the center manager. I hope you will all have a wonderful stay here with us. This is Mr. Brone, our social organizer.
#Person2#: Thank you, Ema. Hello, everyone. I'm Jone Brone, And it's my job to make sure you have some fun while you are here. Now this afternoon we'll go together on the walking tour of the city. And then on Wednesday afternoon, we are off to the legal sports center where you can play volleyball or football, use the gym, or go swimming to keep yourselves fit. And on Friday afternoon, we have a film club. This week's film is Spider Man. On Saturday, we are going on a day trip to Oxford, leaving here at 8:30 in the morning. Please don't be late, or we'll go without you. And finally on Sunday, we are off to London, leaving at the same time. If there are any other things you'd like to do while you are here, just ask me. And I will see if I can help. | tour plan |
train_5070 | #Person1#: What can I do for you, madam?
#Person2#: I've lost my shoulder bag.
#Person1#: Are you sure you have searched everywhere?
#Person2#: Yes, I can't find it anywhere.
#Person1#: Can you describe it to me?
#Person2#: Yes, it is brown and has a large button at the front.
#Person1#: What is it made of?
#Person2#: It's made of leather.
#Person1#: When did you last have it?
#Person2#: I had it with me before I played table tennis on the chair. But after I came back from the rest room, it was not there any longer.
#Person1#: What's in it?
#Person2#: My purse with about 200 Yuan, my keys, my cell phone and an address book.
#Person1#: Please leave me your name and telephone number so that we can inform you as soon as possible.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. | lose a bag |
train_5071 | #Person1#: My jewelry store needs a new website. The one I have now is so out of date. I bet I'm losing customers because of that.
#Person2#: I have been designing websites for three years. Just give me a week, and Fll create an amazing site that will impress both you and your customers. | design a website |
train_5072 | #Person1#: I'd like to go to movies with you, Tim. But it'll be quite late after the movie. How are we coming back? The last bus back is at 9:30 p.m.
#Person2#: Don't worry. Auntie Lee is giving us a lift home after her class. | take someone home |
train_5073 | #Person1#: CFC Taxis.
#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to book a taxi, please.
#Person1#: Certainly. For what time?
#Person2#: Five o'clock tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: Where from, madam?
#Person2#: From Qilu Hotel.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Where do you want to go?
#Person2#: To the railway station. How much will it cost?
#Person1#: About 20 dollars.
#Person2#: How long will it take to get there?
#Person1#: If the traffic is not too busy, it will take about 15 minutes. | book a taxi |
train_5074 | #Person1#: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Susan?
#Person2#: I can't wait to see Canada, Jason, but I'm scared stiff of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.
#Person1#: There's nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?
#Person2#: I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.
#Person1#: And how often do you hear of a crash? Once or twice a year?
#Person2#: Yes, but aero-planes fly so high and fast that once is enough.
#Person1#: There are more road accidents per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.
#Person2#: I still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but as least you can relax. I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.
#Person1#: It's fine if you're a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough sea?
#Person2#: No. I've only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour, but in any case I'd rather be sea - sick than dead. | transportation |
train_5075 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Anderson. My name is Jenny Green, and I'm a secretary at Feiyu Food Company.
#Person2#: I don't think we have an appointment.
#Person1#: No, we don't. I'm very sorry to just show up like this.
#Person2#: Since you are already here, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: Well, I know that your supermarket was founded three years ago and business has been good for the past two years.
#Person2#: I'm quite busy, Miss Green. If you don't mind, please get straight to the point.
#Person1#: OK. You may have heard of products made by our company. We also have TV advertisements. We would like to work with you. If we cooperate, it'll certainly help your business.
#Person2#: I'm quite satisfied with the food company that serves us now. Its products are popular with customers.
#Person1#: Here. At least take a look at some of our products.
#Person2#: All right... These are pretty good indeed, but...
#Person1#: The price is very reasonable. And you don't even need to worry about a contract. if you are not satisfied, we will adjust the price.
#Person2#: Well, I know, but now I have an important meeting. Leave your card. I'll call you when necessary. | recommend products |
train_5076 | #Person1#: I hear you mid Jacky are engaged at last.
#Person2#: Yes, we are.
#Person1#: When are you getting married?
#Person2#: In the autumn.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. Where's the wedding going to be?
#Person2#: We're not sure yet. Perhaps in San Diego.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I remembered your parents live there. don't they?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: Where are you going to live? We're going to buy a flat or a small house somewhere in the South. | getting married |
train_5077 | #Person1#: Hey. Hey. Hey, hey, hey!! What are you doing?
#Person2#: Uh, what does it look like I'm doing? I'm having your car towed away for parking illegally.
#Person1#: Officer. You can't do that. That's not fair.
#Person2#: What do you mean it's not fair? You parked your car in a no-parking area.
#Person1#: What? What do you mean?
#Person2#: Look, sir. There's a sign right there that says…
#Person1#: Where? Where?
#Person2#: ... right there! It says, Tow away zone. No parking between the hours of 7 a.m. through 6 p.m.
#Person1#: Oh, that one? Those tree branches are covering it.
#Person2#: Sorry, you're going to have to take that complaint up with the city. I'm just doing my job. I'm just here to uphold the law. Anyway, you can clearly see it once you get out of your car.
#Person1#: But, but ... my car was only here for five minutes.
#Person2#: Sorry. But it's my duty.
#Person1#: I had to just run into this building to ... to drop off some clothing at the homeless shelter. Just trying to help people in need.
#Person2#: Sir. The homeless shelter? It's six blocks down the road. Anyway, look, here's your ticket, and the address where you can pick up your car is found on the back.
#Person1#: What? A hundred and fifty dollars? That's outrageous. I mean, completely ludicrous.
#Person2#: Sorry. Don't park your car illegally!
#Person1#: So, you mean that you're going to have my car towed away. I'm standing right here. Look. How about two tickets for a lecture on the history of the English language tomorrow night at the library? Anything.
#Person2#: Sir. It's illegal to bribe an officer.
#Person1#: Wait, wait wait, or how 'bout some coupons for a free burger at that restaurant across the street.?
#Person2#: You've got to be kidding me.
#Person1#: Buy one and get the second one half price.
#Person2#: You know sir, you'd probably better leave now. Have a good day. | tow one's car |
train_5078 | #Person1#: Give me your hand. (takes Rose's hand) Close your eyes. Go on. (Rose closes her eyes) Step up. Now hold on to the rail. Keep your eyes closed; don't peek.
#Person2#: I'm not.
#Person1#: Step up onto the rail. Hold on. Keep your eyes closed. Trust me?
#Person2#: I trust you.
#Person1#: All right, open your eyes. (Rose opens her eyes. She stretches her arms, and Jack stands behind her, arms around her. )
#Person2#: I'm fling, Jack. (singing) Come, Josephine, in my flying machine. Up she goes, and up she goes. . . | play Titanic |
train_5079 | #Person1#: What did her boss say to you?
#Person2#: He asked me to beef up in the work.
#Person1#: Yeah. You look so unhappy recently. What's the matter.
#Person2#: Nothing, thanks. I am just not in the mood these days. | office talk |
train_5080 | #Person1#: Can I help you find something?
#Person2#: I would like to buy a new fridge.
#Person1#: Is there one in particular that you like?
#Person2#: I was looking at this Kenmore refrigerator.
#Person1#: Ah yes, that is a great refrigerator.
#Person2#: What's so great about it?
#Person1#: It's both affordable and it comes with all the appliances.
#Person2#: What appliances?
#Person1#: It comes with an ice maker, water dispenser, and there is a lot of room inside.
#Person2#: May I see the inside for myself?
#Person1#: Be my guest.
#Person2#: Wow! You're right! This refrigerator is great. I'll take it. | recommend a refrigerator |
train_5081 | #Person1#: Look, here is a very special business card from an illustrator. Every time I go through my book of business cards, I will notice it. It is an eye-catching one.
#Person2#: Wow, fantastic. I like the font and color for his name. It is creative yet personal.
#Person1#: Yes, it is a bold design. People will believe he can make an illustration as an impressive as a business card. It just stands out from those plain and standard ones used by government people or other big private and public organizations.
#Person2#: I agree. Business cards are great tools for promoting personal business. It won't take much time to design an amazing card, but it can make a big difference among the crowd. And you'll always notice it from your collection. For they have outspoken colors, own design and the sizes are not always according the mainstream business card. I wish to have one like this. But for sure our company has its own corporate design which all employees have to follow. | business cards |
train_5082 | #Person1#: May I take an order now?
#Person2#: Yes, I think ready to order. Elitherbeth , What would you like to have?
#Person3#: I haven't made my mind yet. You order first , Donald.
#Person2#: Alright. Fish with chicken soup and I want to steak medium raw. I have a big potato green beans and make a salad. All of the dessert later.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. And you Miss. What would you like to have?
#Person3#: I can't decide , I didn't see anything I really like.
#Person1#: There are over thirty dishes to select from. Miss.
#Person2#: There must be something you should like, Elitherbeth.
#Person3#: Well, I guess so. But the only seafood that I don't hate is oysters. and I don't care for chicken and I don't like fish. Do you any oysters
#Person1#: No , Miss. I'm afraid not. How about some other seafood. ?
#Person3#: Oysters are the only seafood I like. I dislike the rest.
#Person2#: I wish they would have something for you.
#Person1#: May I suggest tomato soup? Steak mushroom gravy, a curry and butter colifa for dessert , drop-very pie with ice-cream. | order food |
train_5083 | #Person1#: Hello. This is Ken. May I speak to Andy?
#Person2#: I'm afraid Andy isn't in at the moment. He's gone to the supermarket. Could I take a message?
#Person1#: Great. Can you remind Andy that we're meeting tomorrow at 3:00 o'clock?
#Person2#: OK. Does he know where the meeting is?
#Person1#: Tell him we'll be meeting in the corner office downtown.
#Person2#: Yes, corner office downtown. Is there anything else?
#Person1#: I'll leave my telephone number just in case he doesn't have it.
#Person2#: OK, I'm ready.
#Person1#: My cell phone number is 4399087754.
#Person2#: That's 4398087754.
#Person1#: No, it's 4399087754.
#Person2#: OK, I'll make sure Andy sees this as soon as he comes back.
#Person1#: Thank you, goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye. | phone call |
train_5084 | #Person1#: Hey Carol, what's new?
#Person2#: Not much, just catching up on a TV show I like to watch. Sometimes it's nice to come home after a long day at work and relax.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. In fact, I wouldn't mind some relaxation time myself.
#Person2#: You look like you had a long day, too. Did you just get home from work?
#Person1#: No, I just returned home from an overseas business trip. I spent the last 24 hours in airports, and on airplanes. Luckily, I have the next 2 days off, it's a rare opportunity.
#Person2#: So what are you going to do, since you finally have time to yourself?
#Person1#: When I can I like to go to the beach. I go for a swim, dry off and lay in the sun with a good book to read.
#Person2#: That sounds very peaceful, it's nice to be alone sometimes. Of course, there is nothing better than hanging out with your friends.
#Person1#: That's true, actually if you're not doing anything tomorrow. You could come out with me and my friends we're going to have lunch, and then go see a movie.
#Person2#: I would love to, I don't work tomorrow either.
#Person1#: Great, well, I'll let you watch your TV show and I'll go to my room to send some emails to my boss.
#Person2#: Don't be silly, you work too hard. Sit down and watch the show with me, relax.
#Person1#: I guess that's the best thing to do. | relaxation |
train_5085 | #Person1#: International Film Club.
#Person2#: Hello, I'd like some information about the club, please?
#Person1#: Certainly, first of all, you must be over 15. Is that OK?
#Person2#: Yes, that's fine. I'm 16, are you open on Sunday.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, we aren't. When we started we opened from Tuesday to Friday, but now we open from Monday to Saturday. We get more people now.
#Person2#: Oh, OK. What about times?
#Person1#: We open the doors at 7:30 and the film usually starts at 7:45. We close at 11:00 PM.
#Person2#: Is it expensive?
#Person1#: It costs $7. 50 to see each film or you can pay for a month, which is cheaper, $15. 00.
#Person2#: That sounds good. What do I need to do now?
#Person1#: Why don't you come along this week, ask for me? My name is John Smith, my workmate can give me a call if I'm not here.
#Person2#: Great, and where are you?
#Person1#: We're behind the local library building, it's next to the bus station, opposite a bank.
#Person2#: OK, that's fine, thanks. | a movie club |
train_5086 | #Person1#: Mrs. Thompson once ditheist, Jason.
#Person2#: Why? We shouldn't be in trouble or anything? In fact we were super active during the entire class discussion this morning.
#Person1#: That's just it. I don't think it's a bad thing at all. I think she is going to ask us to run for class monitor.
#Person2#: Whoa! Really? That's a lot of responsibility.
#Person1#: Well, I think you'd be great at it. Besides, it's a big honor to be asked to do it. It means that Mrs. Thompson sees us as leaders.
#Person2#: I'm not sure if I can do it by myself, though. Could we do it together?
#Person1#: Let's ask Mrs. Thompson. I hear her coming in from the hallway now. | run for monitors |
train_5087 | #Person1#: Won't you have some of this?
#Person2#: Yes, thanks.
#Person1#: It's my grandmother's favorite recipe for barbecue.
#Person2#: It's very good. How do you make it?
#Person1#: I use a special dressing and homemade catsup.
#Person2#: This salad looks so nice-just right for a hot day.
#Person1#: I'm glad you like it.
#Person2#: You Americans usually have nutritious food.
#Person1#: Oh, but Chinese food is so delicious. I wish I knew how to cook Chinese food. Do you follow recipes?
#Person2#: We use different spices but few people use recipes. They learn to cook by experience.
#Person1#: I always use a recipe but my grandmother never did. She was a great cook. She would make clam chowder and cornbread every Sunday night. | cook |
train_5088 | #Person1#: So, you ' re applying for a B2 visa, where is your final destination and what ' s the purpose of your trip to the United States?
#Person2#: I ' m going to visit my brother. he ' s just had a baby. He lives in Minneapolis.
#Person1#: And how long do you you plan to remain in the United States?
#Person2#: I ' ll be here for approximately three weeks. See, here ' s my return ticket for the twenty-sixth of March.
#Person1#: And, who is sponsoring your trip?
#Person2#: My brother, here, this is an invitation letter from him. I will stay with him and his family in their home.
#Person1#: Alright, tell me about the ties you have to your home country.
#Person2#: Well, I own a house. actually, I ' m leaving my dog there with my neighbors. I have a car at home, and oh, my job! I ' m employed by Tornal as an engineer. Actually, I only have three weeks ' vacation, so I have to go back to work at the end of March.
#Person1#: And what evidence do you have that you are financially independent?
#Person2#: Well, I do have assets in my country. like I said, I own a house, and see, here ' s a bank statement showing my investments, and my bank balance.
#Person1#: I ' m sorry, sir, we cannot grant you a B2 visa at this time, instead, you are granted a resident visa! Congratulations, you are the millionth person to apply for a visa! You win! Congratulations! | apply for visa |
train_5089 | #Person1#: Don ' t you agree that all the thieves should be punished by cutting off their fingers?
#Person2#: I ' m afraid many people would turn thumbs down on it.
#Person1#: Don ' t you think in that case, there wouldn ' t be so much stealing?
#Person2#: Definitely. But I think it is too fierce. | punishments on thieves |
train_5090 | #Person1#: Who is that guy?
#Person2#: It's Clive of course. Where did you come from? Every girl knows Clive!
#Person1#: Really? He is my type.
#Person2#: He is everybody's type.
#Person1#: What position does he play?
#Person2#: Shooting guard. The same as Michael Jordan!
#Person1#: Oh, I love Michael Jordan. He fills people's lives with great excitement.
#Person2#: Used to. But now he is too old to play in a fierce game like this. But Kobe is the upcoming superstar now.
#Person1#: Kobe is a good player but I heard he is a womanizer.
#Person2#: That is not true. They are just jealous of him!
#Person1#: Jordan is a legend, anyway. An idol that no one can replace. I think Clive can make a good professional basketball player. He is not just about muscles he also plays smart.
#Person2#: You know what, he is also an outstanding football player. He is surely to be a star of tomorrow.
#Person1#: By the way, do you know if he has a girl friend?
#Person2#: You are so not here! His girlfriend is one of the cheer leaders.
#Person1#: Oh, My chance is slim then. | school star |
train_5091 | #Person1#: Hello, miss. Can you bring me something to drink?
#Person2#: Sure, sir. But there is a charge for alcoholic beverages in economy class. Would you please refer to this price list? And then give me your order.
#Person1#: Thank you for reminding me. Well, please give me a glass of brandy and I will pay for it.
#Person2#: OK, I will bring it to you in a moment. | drinks on plane |
train_5092 | #Person1#: The tea smells good. What tea is it?
#Person2#: It's a special green tea named Longing Tea from Zhejiang province.
#Person1#: What's special about it except its pleasant smell?
#Person2#: You can see that it keeps the original color of the tea leaves very well.
#Person1#: They must have some special methods to do this during the process.
#Person2#: Probably. I love green tea. It's one of my daily necessities.
#Person1#: Then, do you have ' tea time ' every day? I mean, do you drink tea at a settled time?
#Person2#: Not really. But I really love to have after-meal tea.
#Person1#: What's the advantage about tea?
#Person2#: There are a lot of them. In hot or warm days, tea helps to dispel the heat and brings on an instant cool with a feeling of relaxation. Moreover, the tea leaves contain a number of chemicals which are good for people's health.
#Person1#: Does that mean the stronger the better?
#Person2#: No. Constant drinking of over-strong tea would do harm to people's health. So don't make your tea too strong.
#Person1#: Got it. What's the proper time for tea?
#Person2#: It's fine for most time of the day. But don't have tea before bedtime.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: It will give rise to occasional insomnia. OK, let's enjoy the tea before it gets cold. | tea |
train_5093 | #Person1#: I was thinking about applying for the new position.
#Person2#: Do you think that is a good idea?
#Person1#: It seems like a good idea but I am not really sure.
#Person2#: What are your main concerns?
#Person1#: Well, it would give me a chance to grow, but I am wondering if I would like the job.
#Person2#: I know what you mean, I've thought about that myself.
#Person1#: I am also thinking about the pay.
#Person2#: Could you take a slight pay decrease for a chance to move forward?
#Person1#: Yes, it might be worth it. I am not certain.
#Person2#: I think I'm convinced that trying for this position is the best choice for you. | apply for the job |
train_5094 | #Person1#: There's a double feature at the cinema this Saturday. Do you want to go with me?
#Person2#: What are the movies that are playing?
#Person1#: There's an action movie with Harrison Ford and a chick flick with Susan Abandon.
#Person2#: I've never seen a movie I don't like that had Harrison Ford in it.
#Person1#: So, is that a yes?
#Person2#: Yes. What time does it start and do you want to meet me there?
#Person1#: It starts at one and yea, let's meet there. It's the cinema on the corner of Lincoln and Main.
#Person2#: Great! I have a coupon for free popcorn at that theater! | go to cinema |
train_5095 | #Person1#: You look great!
#Person2#: Thanks to you. I'm totally pumped up.
#Person1#: So you are happy that you made the decision to join us.
#Person2#: I surely am. But still there is one single problem.
#Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: I eat more and more these days. And it puts even more weight on me.
#Person1#: It's not good to start with too much work-out at the beginning. What about trying something else?
#Person2#: I'd love to do that. What do you recommend?
#Person1#: More and more people are warm up to Yoga these days. Do you want to have a try?
#Person2#: Do you think it's a good option for health and relaxation?
#Person1#: Absolutely. But it takes great perseverance to master.
#Person2#: I can do that.
#Person1#: Here is a free class going on right over there. Go and join them.
#Person2#: How did it go?
#Person1#: Everything was okay when it started, but the music made me drowsy. So I think I may have dozed off for a minute over there. | Yoga class |
train_5096 | #Person1#: Who's that man over there talking to James?
#Person2#: Where? Oh, that's Henry.
#Person1#: He's very handsome, isn't he? What's he like?
#Person2#: He's very nice, actually, but rather eccentric.
#Person1#: Really? I love eccentric people.
#Person2#: Yes, but he may be too eccentric even for you.
#Person1#: Why? What do you mean by that?
#Person2#: Well, haven't you heard?
#Person1#: Heard what? No one ever tells me anything.
#Person2#: Well, apparently, he's been having an affair with his secretary.
#Person1#: Really! How fascinating.
#Person2#: According to Mary, he's divorcing his wife and there's a big fight going on about the children. I thought everyone knew.
#Person1#: Well, what can I say? I didn't know. Oh, I meant to tell you earlier, your blouse doesn't really match your skirt. Those colors don't really suit you either.
#Person2#: Oh. Thanks. Look, I must just go and say hello to someone. I'll be right back. | an unethical man |
train_5097 | #Person1#: Hi Rose, what are you busy with right now?
#Person2#: Hi Jack, I'm working on these documents. The manager wants them for half an hour.
#Person1#: Well, Rose, may I say something with you right now?
#Person2#: Is there something you need?
#Person1#: Are your free this weekend?
#Person2#: Yes, I have nothing to do.
#Person1#: Great, Is it convenient if i visit you this weekend?
#Person2#: I beg your pardon?
#Person1#: I'd like to call on you this weekend. I just want to a drop in for a chat.
#Person2#: Really? well, ok, you're welcome.
#Person1#: Is 5 PM. a good time for you?
#Person2#: Hmm, how about seven? I can treat you to dinner.
#Person1#: Sure, that would be great. I'll bring the wine.
#Person2#: OK. Then I'll be expecting you.
#Person1#: I'll be there on time. | pay a visit |
train_5098 | #Person1#: How long have you been in Taiwan?
#Person2#: About 3 years, so I came here 2000.
#Person1#: So, where did you grow up?
#Person2#: Providence, Rhode Island. do you know it?
#Person1#: I am not sure, where exactly is it?
#Person2#: Well, not so far from New York. So what about you? Did you grow up here?
#Person1#: No, I was born in Gaoxiong, I only moved to Taipei after I graduated. | place of birth |
train_5099 | #Person1#: Alice, your father is amazing. He's 90 years old and he lives alone in that big house.
#Person2#: I know. He doesn't like to ask anyone for help. My dad insists on paying his own bills and taking care of himself!
#Person1#: That sounds like my Grandmother. She was always stubbornly independent.
#Person2#: It seems that folks like my father and your grandmother are determined to be on their own.
#Person1#: They see their independence as a kind of character strength.
#Person2#: Sometimes they are too independent. | independence |
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