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train_5800 | #Person1#: Hi, Ted. I have some good news for you.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: There will be a writing competition in our school next week. Since you are good at writing, you might be interested.
#Person2#: What is the topic for this competition?
#Person1#: My ideal city. You can write about a city that you want it to be.
#Person2#: That's great. I've thought about this for a long time. I want my ideal city to be neither too big nor too small. I hope it's a green city.
#Person1#: What do you mean by a green city? Do you want to plant a lot of trees in the city?
#Person2#: Green here means environmentally friendly. I want people in the city to use clean energy.
#Person1#: Now I see. Do you know what the prize for this year's competition is? You may not believe it.
#Person2#: Is it a big sum of money?
#Person1#: No, it's a two week holiday to some European countries.
#Person2#: Oh, I prefer to go to Asia. I've traveled to Europe many times. | a writing competition |
train_5801 | #Person1#: Hey, Jane.
#Person2#: Oh Hi John, nice to see you. I'm doing a presentation for my company at your hotel today.
#Person1#: Oh nice. You sure did bring a lot of things with you. What's it all for?
#Person2#: I need to show people all of our new game products, so I brought all of our games with me.
#Person1#: All the games? I never knew that your company made so many games.
#Person2#: Yes, and I'll be giving it all away to people who come to my presentation.
#Person1#: Sounds like fun, do you need a hand taking things inside?
#Person2#: That would be great.
#Person1#: OK, just wait here for a minute. I'll be right back with a luggage cart. | game products |
train_5802 | #Person1#: Can I talk to you for a minute, Professor Smith?
#Person2#: Sure, David. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I didn't get to copy down all the terms you mentioned in today's lecture and I know they were important.
#Person2#: Do you remember what parts of the lecture you had trouble with?
#Person1#: Not really.
#Person2#: Can I take a look at your note?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Interesting.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: David, just by looking through your notes from today and from last week's classes, I can tell that you've been missing a lot of important information from my lectures. Your notes are rather incomplete.
#Person1#: What's wrong? I thought I took good notes.
#Person2#: Not exactly. I think your note taking skills need some improvement.
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: What I suggest is that you copy down the key points that I put on the board at the start of each class. That way you can follow along and keep up with the main ideas of the lecture.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: Second, use the key points to help you fill in the details that develop each main point. Don't worry about writing down everything I say word for word. It looks like you are trying to do that. Focus on understanding the organization of the lecture. That will help you find the most important information you should write down.
#Person1#: All right. Thanks, Professor Smith.
#Person2#: Oh, and one more thing, you might find it useful to shorten words and use special marks. That can save you a lot of time. | note-taking skills |
train_5803 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Lexington Software. Angelina Dawson, how can I help?
#Person2#: Hello, this is Quinn from IBA.
#Person1#: Ah, hello Quinn. Oh dear, you are calling to tell me there is a problem, aren't you?
#Person2#: I'm afraid so, yes.
#Person1#: Hmm... well, it was my first attempt! Is it a very big mistake, or can we just alter it?
#Person2#: Unfortunately it's rather a big mistake.
#Person1#: What do you recommend we do?
#Person2#: I would recommend we scrap this one and you bring in another set as soon as possible.
#Person1#: I trust your judgement. Thank you, Quinn. I'll be back tomorrow with a new set. Bye for now. | problem reporting |
train_5804 | #Person1#: Hello Mr. Jones, please have a seat. Thank you for coming in today. I have read your resume. You completed University in England?
#Person2#: Yes, I went to Cambridge. After graduation, I started right away into the advertising industry. Later, I made a bit of a switch to focus on marketing research.
#Person1#: So, what experience do you have?
#Person2#: I have ten years marketing experience. This includes both entry level and management positions. In my last position, I worked my way up to being director of the marking department.
#Person1#: I can see that from your resume.Your last position was marketing director for a pharmaceutical company, is that right? Later, why did you decide to leave your former post?
#Person2#: I felt after five years in one place, I was ready for something new. I would like to have a job that is challenging, something that I can see and do new things every day. I loved many things about my former job, and I left with amiable feelings on both sides. I was just ready for something new.
#Person1#: I see. Do you want to work full-time or part-time?
#Person2#: I would rather work full-time.
#Person1#: I'll make note of that. Now, what are your salary expectations?
#Person2#: I am willing to negotiate, but I expect at least $ 40, 000 a year. | job interview |
train_5805 | #Person1#: Hello, could I speak to Allison, please?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, he's out at the moment.
#Person1#: When do you expect him back?
#Person2#: I think he'll be back in about an hour at least.
#Person1#: Well, may I leave a message?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Would you please ask him to call Chris when he gets back?
#Person2#: Ok. Does he know your number?
#Person1#: I'm afraid he doesn't. My mobile is 139- 2477 - 4026.
#Person2#: 13924774026. All right. Thanks for calling. Oh, hang on, someone's at the door that may be him, please hold on. | leaving a message |
train_5806 | #Person1#: I need to get my high speed internet installed.
#Person2#: You'll need to make an appointment.
#Person1#: Could I do that right now, please?
#Person2#: What day would you like us to do the installation?
#Person1#: Is Friday good?
#Person2#: We're only available at 3
#Person1#: You can't come any earlier than that?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. That's the only available time.
#Person1#: Are you available this Saturday?
#Person2#: Yes. Anytime on Saturday will be fine.
#Person1#: How does 11
#Person2#: We can do it. See you then. | installing high-speed Internet |
train_5807 | #Person1#: Next, please.
#Person2#: Could I purchase Euro with RMB here? I have to stay here for months.
#Person1#: Yes, the rate for cash purchases is listed on the electronica screen, so you have seen the rate of exchange.
#Person2#: Yes, I have known of it.
#Person1#: How much do you like to exchange?
#Person2#: 20, 000 RIB.
#Person1#: In what denominations?
#Person2#: It doesn't matter, but leave me some small changes, that will be convenient in daily life.
#Person1#: Right, I will exchange for you now. Please sign the exchange form giving the name and telephone.
#Person2#: Well, could you change them too? The dollars, I want to change them into Swiss francs.
#Person1#: OK, wait for a moment. Well, I am sorry, but we are not authorized to exchange coins because it is low and we do not have enough foreign coins. In this case, you'd better change 2, 000 $ to Swiss francs.
#Person2#: It doesn't matter.
#Person1#: Please sign the memo on the bottom and keep your money and memo.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. Good-bye. | exchanging money |
train_5808 | #Person1#: Let's play chess.
#Person2#: I haven't played chess for a long time.
#Person1#: That's all right, I'm a beginner. I've just learnt how to play.
#Person2#: Look, there's a chessboard. Those two men have already finished playing.
#Person1#: You're a very good player
#Person2#: Not really, but once I won a prize.
#Person1#: So did I. I won a prize last week but it was a prize for beginners.
#Person2#: My prize was for the best player in the country. Now let's start playing chess seriously. | playing chess |
train_5809 | #Person1#: Excuse me? How can I get to the nearest branch of the national bank?
#Person2#: There's branch on new street. Walk up this street until you get to the first set of traffic lights. Then turn right at the traffic lights.
#Person1#: How far up the street are the traffic lights?
#Person2#: Now far. About 150 meters perhaps.
#Person1#: Ok. So I turn right at the traffic lights. Then?
#Person2#: Then keep walking until you reach the war memorial. It's a big statue of a soldier. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: Ok. Where do I go then?
#Person2#: You'll see the national bank near the war memorial. It's a big building and you'll see a big sign on the front of the building.
#Person1#: God it. Thans very much. | showing the way |
train_5810 | #Person1#: how's it going?
#Person2#: I'm in a really good mood, actually. How about you?
#Person1#: to be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
#Person2#: what's wrong?
#Person1#: well, my boyfriend was supposed to call me last night, but he never did.
#Person2#: that's too bad. I'm sure there's a logical explanation for it. Don't be too upset about it.
#Person1#: the thing is, this isn't the first time he's promised to do something and then didn't.
#Person2#: I see how that can get a bit annoying.
#Person1#: a bit? I'm extremely annoyed that he didn't phone me when he promised me that he would! He's such a liar.
#Person2#: so what are you going to do about it?
#Person1#: I don't know. I've got mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, I really want to end it with him, but on the other hand, I don't want to be without him.
#Person2#: what do you think would make you happier?
#Person1#: in the long run, I think breaking up with him would make me much happier, but I know that I'll be depressed about it for a few weeks first.
#Person2#: relationships can be confusing sometimes.
#Person1#: what would you do if you were me?
#Person2#: I'd call him and dump him now! You deserve better than him! | annoying boyfriend |
train_5811 | #Person1#: David, have you watched the 82nd Oscar Awards Ceremony? Avatar got the Award of Visual Effect. The movie sounds great!
#Person2#: You are so old-fashioned. I have already watched it last week in cinema.
#Person1#: How was it?
#Person2#: Its 3D animation is attractive and its colorful scenes are also unforgettable.
#Person1#: It is said that The Hurt Locker got the Award of Best Picture. What do you think about this?
#Person2#: Well, its theme is moving and profound, so from the academic aspect, this is its advantage to win the award. | Oscar Awards Ceremony |
train_5812 | #Person1#: Did you hear what's going on downtown today? All the orders from the factory are staging a demonstration in the streets. Not one of the two thousand employees showed up for work today, and they have gathered outside the city hall to demand better working conditions for all factory employees.
#Person2#: Wow, sounds chaotic. . . two thousand people in the streets carrying picket signs and shouting slogans. What gave them the motivation to finally organize and call management on the substandard working conditions?
#Person1#: I think they gained courage after the mayor's speech last week on equality and opportunity for all town citizens. Anyway, the sentiments have been brewing for quite some time. I mean, we all know the working conditions at the factory are quite horrendous.
#Person2#: So what kind of demands do they have? What are they asking for specifically?
#Person1#: They want raises and medical insurance, and I think they want to clean up the factory's safety hazards. That's probably the most important issue. | workers gathering |
train_5813 | #Person1#: Do you want to go to the beach tonight?
#Person2#: Sure, which beach are we going to?
#Person1#: I wanted to go to Malibu beach.
#Person2#: I like Santa Monica.
#Person1#: The water there looks so dirty.
#Person2#: I just like the pier they have at Santa Monica.
#Person1#: I like the pier too, because it's beautiful at night.
#Person2#: Is Malibu beach nice?
#Person1#: It's a lot nicer, and I really like it better.
#Person2#: So you want to go to Malibu?
#Person1#: If that's okay with you.
#Person2#: Sure, let's go to Malibu. | going to beach |
train_5814 | #Person1#: Where did you get your mobile? It's really cute.
#Person2#: Oh, this? I got it in Singapore. Here, do you want to take a look?
#Person1#: Thanks. Gee, it's really light!
#Person2#: Yes, it is, isn't it? A bit too light, really. What make have you got?
#Person1#: I've got an old Ericsson. Here. Take a look.
#Person2#: Wow, that's really old.
#Person1#: Yes, I like collecting antiques.
#Person2#: Why don't you get a new one?
#Person1#: I don't know. I like this one, and I don't have any need for all the bells and whistles you get on the new ones.
#Person2#: Really, what makes you say that?
#Person1#: Well, I just need to make and receive calls, and it's quite reliable. I find that the more fancy stuff they put into these things, the more likely they are to break bown or go wrong, you know? I mean, this camera function, for instance-how often do you use it?
#Person2#: Sometimes, but I guess not very often. It's more for fun. Sometimes when I'm on a trip, for example, I can take a picture and send it to my kids. Or I can send a picture of a sample back to my office and get it costed up immediately.
#Person1#: Well, that's nice I guess. So how many kids do you have?
#Person2#: Three. Two boys and a girl. | mobile phones |
train_5815 | #Person1#: What's your favorite sport?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. Perhaps swimming is my favorite. I like swimming because it helps improve my lung capacity. In the scorching summer days, there's nothing like a cool swim. Currently, I go to the pool twice every week.
#Person1#: Is the entrance charge expensive?
#Person2#: Well, it costs an arm and a leg, 30 yuan per person. What a costly sport! That is why I have to refrain from even thinking about it. And I find jogging a very agreeable substitute.
#Person1#: Haha, jogging? Perhaps it might be a bit too boring?
#Person2#: You know what? You won't get a rush from it until you fully understand it. It is a simple sport and doesn't require skills of any sort. This leaves room for me to enjoy the beautiful suburban scenery while jogging. Fresh air caresses my face and blows into my chest, which translates into inspirations. Inspirations are really good stuff for a writer like me. Sometimes, I even come up with a verse or two.
#Person1#: You are really a man who knows how to enjoy being alone. | sports |
train_5816 | #Person1#: Joe, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Pretty good. Mary, I was wondering if you would like to come to a party on Friday night?
#Person1#: I am free that night, and a party sounds good.
#Person2#: Fine. It will be at my house. Do you know how to get there?
#Person1#: I kind of know where you live, but could you e-mail me your address?
#Person2#: I can do that. Do you have anyone that you would like to bring with you to the party?
#Person1#: I would really like to bring my friend Jake, if that would be OK.
#Person2#: Oh yeah, I remember Jake. That would be fine.
#Person1#: Would you like some help with the food?
#Person2#: Just bring along whatever it is that you and Jake would like to drink. | party |
train_5817 | #Person1#: Julia, will you be my wife?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Steven.
#Person1#: Please, Julia, I have made proposal to you five times. I really want to share the rest of my life with you.
#Person2#: I know. But I'm not ready for married life yet.
#Person1#: Julia, I really love you. I hope I can stay with you no matter you are happy or sad in future.
#Person2#: Your way does touch my heart.
#Person1#: So, will you marry me?
#Person2#: I want to think of it for some time. | proposal |
train_5818 | #Person1#: I heard you are going out with John?
#Person2#: Yes. To be frank, I really love him to death.
#Person1#: You are so lucky.
#Person2#: Why do you say that?
#Person1#: Why? Are you kidding me? A guy like that is hard to find. Few boys are so caring, so patient, and did I mention he is hottie?
#Person2#: You really think so?
#Person1#: Totally. I am saying it from the bottom of my heart! And it's obvious that he's head over heels in love with you, too.
#Person2#: I sure hope so. | a good boyfriend |
train_5819 | #Person1#: Beautiful weather, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Are you here on business?
#Person1#: No, I'm on a vacation to see the famous Three Gorges.
#Person2#: I'm going there for a tour, too. Is this your first trip to China?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: Why don't we go together? I can show you around. I think you'll have a better time.
#Person1#: I couldn't agree more.
#Person2#: Great, let's go! | travelling in China |
train_5820 | #Person1#: What's your schedule like this year?
#Person2#: Pretty busy. I have to pick up a lot of credits this year.
#Person1#: What's your major?
#Person2#: I'm majoring in French literature.
#Person1#: Oh, don't you have to take that class on 18th century poetry? It's really difficult. I hear the students in that class have to write a paper a hundred pages long.
#Person2#: That's right. We got the assignment last week.
#Person1#: When is it due?
#Person2#: Next Monday.
#Person1#: Remind me never to sign up for that course. | major and assignment |
train_5821 | #Person1#: When can you get the finished product to me?
#Person2#: We should have it put together by the end of next week.
#Person1#: Great! That'll be ahead of schedule! Good work.
#Person2#: Well, as the saying goes, we aim to please! | good coorperation |
train_5822 | #Person1#: Mr. Chandler will be our new partner, so his visit this time will be extremely important for our cooperation in future, because it may decide whether Mr. Chandler sign the trade contract with us or not. Do you have some idea?
#Person2#: I suppose we can bring him to visit our company, as well as our display room. In this way, he can know more about our company and our potential power. In my opinion, visiting the factory will help him learn our manufacturing process very much.
#Person1#: En, you are right, and he will trust us and maybe the contract will be signed soon. But remember to keep some skills of our manufacturing secret. On one hand, show his our best side ; on the other hand, do not show too much to protect our own business secrets.
#Person2#: Well, I understand.
#Person1#: Please make a detailed schedule on the visit this afternoon. | preparing the treatment |
train_5823 | #Person1#: Have you ever sung with a karaoke?
#Person2#: Yes, I do it quite often.
#Person1#: Karaoke has become a major entertainment. I wonder why.
#Person2#: Simple, it's fun.
#Person1#: How much fun is there in singing in front of other people, especially if you don't sing well?
#Person2#: Ah, that's the biggest fun of all. You see, even though you're not a good singer, people will listen to you.
#Person1#: I wouldn't do that.
#Person2#: But I like the feeling. | karaoke |
train_5824 | #Person1#: What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: I have a sore throat and headache.
#Person1#: Do you feel tired?
#Person2#: Yes, my whole body feels weak. And I really feel terrible.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I'll have to examine you.
#Person2#: Ok, go ahead.
#Person1#: Open your mouth and show me your tongue. Say ah. . . You have a bad cold. So you must stay in bed for a week. | getting a cold |
train_5825 | #Person1#: Michelle, Can you help me clean things up before we go?
#Person2#: Sure. Where should I put this cup?
#Person1#: Which cup?
#Person2#: The red one.
#Person1#: Put it on the table.
#Person2#: How about this fruit?
#Person1#: Oh, that goes in the refrigerator.
#Person2#: And those pencils? What should I do with them?
#Person1#: Bring those upstairs and put them in the bedroom.
#Person2#: How about this pen?
#Person1#: Give it to me. I need to use it.
#Person2#: What do you want me to do with that paper over there?
#Person1#: You can throw that away. I don't need it anymore.
#Person2#: The trash is full.
#Person1#: Alright, then please put it in a bag and take it outside.
#Person2#: OK. Now what?
#Person1#: I think we're finished. Can you please turn off the lights and shut the door?
#Person2#: Sure. | cleaning things up |
train_5826 | #Person1#: Steven, have you got better now?
#Person2#: Yeah, the doctor said that I can leave soon. I really miss home.
#Person1#: I guess you miss your wife and children very much.
#Person2#: Yeah, you are right. But I have to stay for another day for observation.
#Person1#: If necessary, I can stay here to accompany you until you are discharged.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I am very grateful that you can come to the hospital to visit me.
#Person1#: You are my best friend. That's what I should do. Please don't be a stranger. | in the hospital |
train_5827 | #Person1#: I would like to buy a ticket to New York please.
#Person2#: When do you plan to travel?
#Person1#: I'd like to pack my bags and leave tonight.
#Person2#: Are you aware that without two weeks advance notice prices will be very high?
#Person1#: Yes I know, but I just got the chance to leave and so I am going to take it no matter what.
#Person2#: I understand. So that's one ticket to New York, and you'll be departing tonight. Will that be one-way or round trip?
#Person1#: I wish I could stay there, but unfortunately it will have to be a round trip ticket.
#Person2#: When would you like to return?
#Person1#: My return date will be the 14th.
#Person2#: OK. I have several seats available. Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?
#Person1#: Anything but a center seat is fine with me. The middle seat drives me crazy!
#Person2#: OK Mr. Lee. I have you booked on flight 513 leaving on the 5th at 11:00 pm and arriving in New York on the 6th at 6
#Person1#: Will there be any layovers?
#Person2#: No, all flights are direct.
#Person1#: Perfect! I'm afraid to ask, but how much is it?
#Person2#: $ 800 dollars. | booking a ticket |
train_5828 | #Person1#: How have you been feeling lately?
#Person2#: I'Ve been feeling a little light-headed lately.
#Person1#: Has your blood pressure been high before?
#Person2#: If I have high blood pressure, it is news to me.
#Person1#: Usually people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, so we call it the silent killer.
#Person2#: What do you use to check for high blood pressure?
#Person1#: I am going to put a cuff on you to get a reading.
#Person2#: What does the reading tell you?
#Person1#: I get an idea of the pressure in your arteries when your heart is pumping blood versus at rest.
#Person2#: I hope that the test results show me to be really healthy. | checking blood pressure |
train_5829 | #Person1#: Welcome to our factory. My name is Tiang Had and I'll show you around here. First we'll take a look at the workshop which produces food thermometers. Please, this way.
#Person2#: Has all the work done by men been replaced by automatic computers?
#Person1#: Yes, it has.
#Person2#: Excuse me, what is this?
#Person1#: This is a circuit board.
#Person2#: Are the batteries in it made by your people?
#Person1#: No, they are from other factories.
#Person2#: What kind of battery is it?
#Person1#: It is lithium which can be used for over three years. | showing around factory |
train_5830 | #Person1#: How was your self-help trip?
#Person2#: Excellent. As soon as we landed, we boarded a bus to Disneyland. I love Mickey Mouse. Janet and I spent the entire first day going on all of the rides.
#Person1#: Didn't you feel any jet lag from the change in time zones?
#Person2#: I felt fine. I must have been too excited to notice.
#Person1#: I've never been to Disneyland. I went to Universal Studios when I was fifteen. My parents took my brother Franco and I to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Wish you and Janet love each other more. | self-help trip |
train_5831 | #Person1#: What are you thinking?
#Person2#: I'm thinking about where we shall spend our vocation.
#Person1#: It's about 7 o'clock. let's have our breakfast first.
#Person2#: Ok, dear. We will be late.
#Person1#: What do you want?
#Person2#: A ham salad sandwich.
#Person1#: Sorry, I didn't prepare this.
#Person2#: Then, I'd like some eggs and bread for breakfast instead.
#Person1#: Ok, I'll have it sent to you immediately. | preparing breakfast |
train_5832 | #Person1#: Can I see your passport, please?
#Person2#: Is this line for non-residents?
#Person1#: Yes it is. Residents can queen up in the lines to my right.
#Person2#: Ok. Here's my passport.
#Person1#: What's the expiration date on your passport?
#Person2#: I think it's soon, maybe in a few months. It was renewed in Beijing, so the new expiry date is on the last page.
#Person1#: I see. Yes, you'll need to renew your passport in a few months. Make sure you don't let it expire while you are in the UK.
#Person2#: I won't.
#Person1#: Do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: No, I don't have anything to declare.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying in the UK?
#Person2#: I'll be here for about a year.
#Person1#: What is the purpose of your stay?
#Person2#: I'll be studying. I'm doing an MBA at Nottingham University.
#Person1#: Where will you be staying?
#Person2#: I have a housing contract with the university. I'll be in a dorm room on campus.
#Person1#: How do you plan on paying for your living costs and tuition fees while you are here?
#Person2#: My father has already paid for that in advance. Here are the receipts.
#Person1#: Ok. Have a good stay. Here's your passport and documents back.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | passing the customs |
train_5833 | #Person1#: Good Morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to change Australian dollars for RIB.
#Person1#: How much do you want to change?
#Person2#: I am not sure. What's the rate today?
#Person1#: It's 1 Australian dollar to 6. 1 Yuan RIB.
#Person2#: What was the rate yesterday?
#Person1#: The rate was 1 Australia dollar to 6. 5 Yuan yesterday.
#Person2#: Oh, the rate goes down.
#Person1#: It does, sir. Do you still want to have it changed now?
#Person2#: Let me think. . . Will the rate still go down tomorrow?
#Person1#: I don't know, sir. But it won't change much.
#Person2#: Well, I want to change 1000 Australian dollars for RIB.
#Person1#: Okay. Please sign here in this form.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Here is the 6, 100 RIB.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | exchanging money |
train_5834 | #Person1#: So how did I do?
#Person2#: Not too good, I'm sorry.
#Person1#: I lost?
#Person2#: It was close. To be honest, you had the lowest price by three cents per hint, but they didn't like your delivery date. Acme promised them almost a full month sooner.
#Person1#: So the price was good?
#Person2#: Yes, they loved the price, the delivery date was the problem. They just didn't want to cut the delivery date that close. If something went wrong and you didn't deliver, we might not be able to get stock in time for Christmas. If you could have been two or three weeks faster on delivery, they might have gone with you.
#Person1#: So I didn't miss by much then.
#Person2#: No. It was very close and they argued over the bid for a long time. Better luck next time.
#Person1#: I knew the delivery was slow but I figured the price would win it for me.
#Person2#: That's possible, Bill. But the price would have to have been a lot lower, like around fifty cents per unit. | losing the competition |
train_5835 | #Person1#: Cathy, this is Mike. I am telephoning because I am going to meet some guests at the airport. So I will be absent for lunch.
#Person2#: That is OK. I will wait for you at supper time.
#Person1#: See you then. | lunch absence |
train_5836 | #Person1#: So many books here. Which one do you think Kate would like?
#Person2#: No idea. How about Tasty Fish? It's fifteen pounds and it's got so many color pictures in it.
#Person1#: So does the book Something Fishy. It's also got many instructions for cooking.
#Person2#: It seems to be fairly traditional. How about World Wide Fish?
#Person1#: Oh, it looks more like a reference book than a cook book. A lot of reading, and not many pictures.
#Person2#: It's interesting, though, the way it's organized fish by fish.
#Person1#: That's true. How much is it?
#Person2#: Twelve pounds.
#Person1#: And one I picked up first?
#Person2#: Something Fishy? Oh, here it is. That's seventeen pounds.
#Person1#: Hmm... Well, this one has a nice combination of pictures and instructions. Anyway, we can't spend all day here. I'm going to take this. | buying a book |
train_5837 | #Person1#: I'm free this afternoon. Shall we go see a film?
#Person2#: Ok. But I won't go unless there's a film about war.
#Person1#: I'm afraid there's none. Then how about the theater?
#Person2#: Well, most plays are badly written, though they are Very cheap.
#Person1#: Let's go to a concert. You like music very much, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, but light music only.
#Person1#: What are we going to do then?
#Person2#: Why not go to the library? You like reading as much as I do.
#Person1#: Yes. that's a good choice for you and me. | where to go |
train_5838 | #Person1#: Good morning, Dr. Ellis' Office.
#Person2#: This is Mrs. Jackson. May I speak to the doctor?
#Person1#: Mrs. Jackson, Dr. Ellis is here. How's that new tooth?
#Person2#: Not so good, doctor. That's what I'm calling about. It just doesn't seem to fit right.
#Person1#: Well, that's to be expected during the first few days after it has been put in. Have you been leaving it in as I told you?
#Person2#: Well, it hurts so much, doctor, especially when I eat.
#Person1#: I understand, Mrs. Jackson. It hurts in the beginning, I know. But it's really better to leave it in, except when you clean it of course.
#Person2#: Well, I did at first, doctor, but it hurt so much that I just couldn't stand it any longer.
#Person1#: Well, maybe we can set it a little more.
#Person2#: Set it right?
#Person1#: Yes. When can you come here?
#Person2#: Oh, right away, doctor, if you don't mind.
#Person1#: Let me see, can you get here by 11:00?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, doctor. I can make it. Thank you. See you then. | toothache |
train_5839 | #Person1#: Good evening, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I think I left my digital camera on the train from London earlier today.
#Person1#: Did you, sir? Oh, well, in that case, we'd better fill in a Lost Property Form. Can you tell me your name?
#Person2#: Yes, it's Mark Adams.
#Person1#: OK. Your address?
#Person2#: You mean in Britain or in the States?
#Person1#: How long are you staying?
#Person2#: Oh, I've still got a few months in Britain.
#Person1#: OK, then can you give me your address here?
#Person2#: Right. It's 18 Linden Drive, Laten Essex. Do you want the phone number?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd better have that too.
#Person2#: OK, 0809 45233.
#Person1#: Thanks. And you say it was a digital camera, what make and model?
#Person2#: It's Samsung G302.
#Person1#: OK, got that. Now, you say it was the London train. What time did it arrive in Edinburgh?
#Person2#: At 4:45 this afternoon.
#Person1#: Well then, if we find it, sir, shall we phone you or write to you?
#Person2#: No. I think I will drop in the day after tomorrow to check out.
#Person1#: Right you are, sir. We'll do our best. | losing digital camera |
train_5840 | #Person1#: How was your shopping trip Martin?
#Person2#: Actually it was the most interesting day I've had so far.
#Person1#: Oh really? Did you find any bargains?
#Person2#: I did! I found this lovely teapot. It was the best one I saw in the shops.
#Person1#: And how did you get around town?
#Person2#: I took a taxi. It seemed the easiest thing to do.
#Person1#: Right, so you didn't get lost?
#Person2#: I did actually but I think I met some of the friendliest people in China. They soon showed me the way! | shopping trip |
train_5841 | #Person1#: Are you going to watch the Indy Five Hundred on TV this weekend?
#Person2#: I'm not really into racecar driving.
#Person1#: You were when we were in high school. That, and baseball.
#Person2#: Yeah, well, times change. Look at you-you're a father now. You can't say that you haven't changed.
#Person1#: True, but I still have to watch my baseball. The season's in full swing now.
#Person2#: I mean, I know spring training's over, but I'm just not into all that.
#Person1#: Hello? Is the real Taylor in there? | changes |
train_5842 | #Person1#: Even if our company didn't have a dress code, I still think people would wear formal clothing to work.
#Person2#: I wouldn't be so sure. . . People want to wear what they feel most comfortable in.
#Person1#: Maybe that's ture for some positions, but I think the marketing and sales staff would definitely not agree. They dress for success! You can't go out on a sales call if you are dressed in jeans. It's just not respectful to you client.
#Person2#: I think what you wear is so overrated. I would rather have a down-to-earth, honest and solid sales person than a painted, patent leather, designer suite salesman.
#Person1#: It's not as simple as that. People judge you by your appearance, whether you like it or not. So dressing professional is being prefessional. The image that you portray to others is so important in business. It's your image and how others perecive you that makes the difference between landing or lossing a sale.
#Person2#: Maybe you're right, but I'll take my sneakers and jeans any day! | how to wear |
train_5843 | #Person1#: I wonder what he looks like. Oh, I can't wait to see him! His email said he'd be wearing a white hat. oh, there he is.
#Person2#: hey, Isabelle...
#Person1#: Logan! Why on earth are you hiding here? White hat! Come on! Don't tell me you're the guy! It can't be true.
#Person2#: yes, I am the guy. ...
#Person1#: what a bummer! You set me up?
#Person2#: let me explain. I didn't mean to hurt you... | disappointing meeting |
train_5844 | #Person1#: Excuse me. May I take a picture of you and your little boy?
#Person2#: What's it for?
#Person1#: It's for a book.
#Person2#: Oh, that's a nice idea. Well, it's fine if you take our picture.
#Person1#: Thank you. I appreciate your help. | taking a picture |
train_5845 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for a good novel. Can you recommend anything?
#Person2#: Certainly. What kind of novel did you have in mind?
#Person1#: I'm not really sure. I don't like romance novels, but any other genre is okay, as long as the book's good.
#Person2#: Well, let me see. . . This Stephen King novel is a real thriller.
#Person1#: Sorry, I forgot to mention that I don't like horror much, either.
#Person2#: That's okay. Well, let me think. How about a mystery novel?
#Person1#: Hmm. . . I sometimes like mysteries, but I don't think I'm in the mood for one right now.
#Person2#: There are a number of science fiction and fantasy novels I can recommend.
#Person1#: I love science fiction and fantasy, but I've been reading a lot of both lately, so I'd prefer to get something else.
#Person2#: How about a good historical novel? This one set in medieval France is excellent. The story is exciting and the characterization is very well done.
#Person1#: That sounds interesting. Okay, I'll get this one. Thanks for all your help.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. | buying a novel |
train_5846 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Is this Mrs. Howard Snow?
#Person1#: Yes, it's this. What time is it? You woke me up.
#Person2#: Listen to me, Mrs. Snow. It's about your daughter.
#Person1#: My daughter? Lucy? What's the matter is she?
#Person2#: She's alright. We've got her, Mrs. Snow. Do you understand?
#Person1#: You've got her? What do you mean? What do you want to tell me? What is this? A joke?
#Person2#: A joke? No, Mrs. Snow. It isn't a joke.
#Person1#: I don't understand.
#Person2#: Do you understand this? We kidnapped her yesterday. And now we want $1,000,000 for her.
#Person1#: What? You what?
#Person2#: Yeah, I think you're listening now. There's a plane from New York to London at 11:00 o'clock this evening. Get on that plane. Get on it.
#Person1#: And then, what then?
#Person2#: There's a hotel in London called Park Hotel. I think you know it. Stay there and wait.
#Person1#: Wait? Wait for what?
#Person2#: My next phone call at 9:00 o'clock tomorrow evening. That's all for now.
#Person1#: Wait! Stop! Who are you? What's your name? Hello? Hello? | kidnap |
train_5847 | #Person1#: Good evening. For today's program, we have invited Sophie, a lady, who worked as a nurse during World War 2.
#Person2#: Good evening. At the beginning of World War 2, the government called on all its citizens 18 years old and over to help out. I started training as a nurse in November 1940. It was 2 months of being taught basic skills in the school of nursing.
#Person1#: What happened to you during the sudden attack, you know when Nazi Germany dropped bombs on Britain?
#Person2#: Manchester was bombed on the twenty-second and twenty-third of December 1940. On December twenty-forthth, I received an order requesting my immediate return from leave for duties of nursing the wounded. Many volunteers in the Manchester social services have taken a week's leave for the Christmas holidays. So the Manchester city rest centers were short of staff. Christmas Day was therefore my first day of nursing. | experience sharing |
train_5848 | #Person1#: So Mary, how was your summer vacation with your friends Jenny and David?
#Person2#: Oh, we loved it. My friend Tom also went with us, we all had a great time.
#Person1#: So where did you go?
#Person2#: We first spent a few days in China, then we went to Malaysia. After leaving that country, we went to Thailand and spent a few days there.
#Person1#: Did you go to Singapore?
#Person2#: We had planned to go there, but we ran out of money. | summer vocation |
train_5849 | #Person1#: Mondays are terrible. Our timetable is filled with difficult subjects.
#Person2#: Like what?
#Person1#: Well, like English, French, geography and chemistry in the morning, followed by maths in the afternoon.
#Person2#: What's your favorite day of the week?
#Person1#: Oh, Wednesday without doubt. We have an easy morning. Just art and music, followed by sport all the afternoon.
#Person2#: That sounds nice. | timetable |
train_5850 | #Person1#: Oxford Travel Agency, how may I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, I'd like to ask about the package tour from Newcastle to London.
#Person1#: Sure, what's your question?
#Person2#: Your website says that the trip starts off every Thursday. Can I join the trip on July thirtieth?
#Person1#: Sorry, I'm afraid it's full. How many people are going?
#Person2#: My husband and our two children will go with me.
#Person1#: 4 people then. There is still enough places on August sixth. Will that do?
#Person2#: That's fine. Any discount for children under 12?
#Person1#: Sorry, the price for children is the same, 700 pounds each person. It's already cheaper than other agencies.
#Person2#: Alright, I'd like to book it. My name is Lisa Garcia and my number is 1-976-344-5829.
#Person1#: OK, Miss Garcia, be sure to pay for it either online or at our agency at least 5 days before departure.
#Person2#: I see, thanks. | package tour |
train_5851 | #Person1#: Would you like a cigarette?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I've decided to give up smoking.
#Person1#: Really? Why?
#Person2#: Well, it's just that I think if you don't enjoy doing something any more, you should stop doing it.
#Person1#: I see. You mean you don't enjoy smoking any more?
#Person2#: That's right. You should give it up, too. It ' s bad for your health.
#Person1#: Stop talking like my mother. That's what she keeps saying.
#Person2#: But it's true. It's a nasty habit. I can't think why I ever started. Anyway, it's obviously got you in its grip!
#Person1#: What do you mean? What are you talking about?
#Person2#: I mean you couldn't give it up! | Discuss quitting somking |
train_5852 | #Person1#: Hello, may I speak to you for a few minutes?
#Person2#: About what?
#Person1#: I want to speak to you about this year ' s election.
#Person2#: Oh, really?
#Person1#: Yes, I am a volunteer for the campaign.
#Person2#: I am very impressed.
#Person1#: I feel that history is about to be made, and I want to be a part of it.
#Person2#: That is very nice of you.
#Person1#: Will you be voting?
#Person2#: Yes, I am going to vote.
#Person1#: Make sure you make it to your polling place early on Election Day.
#Person2#: Thank you and good luck. | Talk of election |
train_5853 | #Person1#: I like to open up a savings account please.
#Person2#: O. K. We offer a few different kinds.
#Person1#: I want the one with the highest interest rate.
#Person2#: That would be our Saver's Plus account.
#Person1#: 4.5 %, that's good. How much money do I have to keep in it to get that rate?
#Person2#: You have to maintain a balance of $ 10, 000 in the account or the rate drops to 3 %.
#Person1#: All right. I ' ll open one of those.
#Person2#: Just fill out these forms, and I ' ll be with you in one second.
#Person1#: Thanks. | Banking business |
train_5854 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Can I open a postal savings account in your office?
#Person2#: Of course. What kind of postal savings account do you want to open?
#Person1#: Hum.. Can you recommend me one with high interest?
#Person2#: OK. We offer a few different kinds of postal saving services. They have different interest rates.
#Person1#: I want the one with the highest interest rate.
#Person2#: That would be our Savers Plus account. You must pay 10 000 yuan into your deposit account. In this way you can get 5 % dividend at the end of the year.
#Person1#: All right. I'II open this one.
#Person2#: Just fill out these forms, and I ' ll be with you in one second.
#Person1#: Thanks. | Postal office business |
train_5855 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. British Airline. Is there any thing I can do for you?
#Person2#: Can I make a reservation for flight FW58 to San Marino?
#Person1#: Sure. When do you want to take the plane?
#Person2#: Next Monday.
#Person1#: Will that be first class or economy seat?
#Person2#: What's the fare for a first class seat?
#Person1#: $ 200.
#Person2#: Oh. I am not a wall streeter. Give me an economy one please. | Flight reservation |
train_5856 | #Person1#: Hey, son, are you insured?
#Person2#: Not yet, but I'm thinking of it. Have you bought one, Dad?
#Person1#: I took out a life insurance policy and made your mother the beneficiary.
#Person2#: Can you tell me why you want to buy it?
#Person1#: I am a fireman and it is a dangerous job. I have to consider your mother's life.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Do you advise me to buy one?
#Person1#: You have children now. What if something, God forbid, happens to you?
#Person2#: That's true. Well, how much do you think I should get?
#Person1#: A $ 100 000 policy shouldn't be too expensive. Here, call my agent. He'll give you a good deal. | Insurance disscusion |
train_5857 | #Person1#: Hello baseball fans, and welcome back to today's game! My name is Rick Fields and of course, I am here, once again, with the man that seals the deal, Bob Copeland. '
#Person2#: It's a beautiful day to see two world class teams face each other and fight for their right to be called champions.
#Person1#: Well, the national anthem has just been sung, and the umpire has started the game. It's time to play ball!
#Person2#: Roger Vargas is up at bat. The pitcher winds up and strike one!
#Person1#: A very nice curve ball by the pitcher. The catcher gives him the sign, he winds up and Vargas gets a line drive!
#Person2#: The players are scrambling to get the ball. Vargas gets to first base and he's still going! The outfielder throws it to second! Vargas slides! He's safe!
#Person1#: Great play!
#Person2#: We have a runner on third and up at bat is Brian Okapi! There's the pitch, he hits it! It's going, going, that ball is gone!
#Person1#: Home run by Okapi! That puts this team ahead by two as we are at the bottom of the fifth inning here at Richie Stadium! | Baseball game commentary |
train_5858 | #Person1#: Mr. Carmichael, this is Ellen Bower calling again. You had said I should call this week to schedule an interview with you.
#Person2#: That's right, Ms. Bower. How are you? I'm not sure if I'll be able to fit you in this week, I'm afraid.
#Person1#: I understand, Mr. Carmichael. I'd be glad to make it some time next week.
#Person2#: All right, then. Why don't we say next Tuesday at 11:30 a. m. ? | Interview appointment |
train_5859 | #Person1#: What's your new girlfriend like?
#Person2#: Katherine? Well, she's good at languages.
#Person1#: Does she know how to speak Spanish?
#Person2#: She knows how to speak Spanish and Japanese.
#Person1#: Wow!!!
#Person2#: And she's good at sports, too. She knows how to play tennis and basketball.
#Person1#: That's terrific!
#Person2#: But there's one thing she's not good at.
#Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: She's not good at remembering things. We have a date, and she's an hour late!! | Talking about girlfriend |
train_5860 | #Person1#: Do you like swimming?
#Person2#: Yes. Swimming is one of my most favorite sports, indoors or out-doors.
#Person1#: Me too. Swimming is a very good exercise for health. It combines water, bath, sunbath, and air bath together. It promotes the growth and haleness of muscles, bone, viscera and nerve systems.
#Person2#: I have never thought that swimming can bring us so many benefits. I only know that swimming in great waves and deep running water can train people's spirits, and enable people to be fearless of the hardships, dangers and difficulties and become brave and staunch.
#Person1#: Have you ever swum in a river or a lake?
#Person2#: Yes, but not always. However, I won't let it go if I have a chance. | Swimming disscussion |
train_5861 | #Person1#: It seems to me that you fall for good-looking guys.
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Why don't you date up a handsome guy and spend time together?
#Person2#: I have found myself a date mate.
#Person1#: You must have a lot in common and a barrel of fun.
#Person2#: A barrel of fun, of course. He often says that I'm a date bait. | Social meeting |
train_5862 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm Benjamin. Nice to meet you here. You look great.
#Person2#: Thank you. Nice to meet you too. I'm John. Is this your first time to take a long-distance trip on plane.
#Person1#: No, this is the second time. But I also feel bad because of the lower pressure and the jet lag.
#Person2#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Take it easy. It will be OK soon. You see, I take this long-hour plane frequently, but the jet lag still makes me uneasy.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Do you get a good knowledge of China?
#Person2#: Yes, whenever I think about China, I'd see the Tian'an Men Square. China is a very beautiful country. And I've seen many landmarks in China but I like the Great Wall most.
#Person1#: All of the Chinese are proud of the Great Wall. And it was built before the In dynasty near Shan Haiguan-the First Pass in the World.
#Person2#: Was it built before the In dynasty? I thought it was in the Ming dynasty.
#Person1#: No, before the In dynasty.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. Thought I am an American, I know quite a lot about China and I like Chinese tea very well.
#Person1#: Both the green tea and the black tea are good for our health. And I usually refresh myself with a cup of tea. | Flight conversation |
train_5863 | #Person1#: Would you and your wife care to come to our place and have tea with us some afternoon?
#Person2#: Why, that's very kind of you, Mrs. Johnson. I'm sure my wife will be glad to.
#Person1#: How about tomorrow afternoon?
#Person2#: Tomorrow afternoon would be fine. | Afternoon tea invitation |
train_5864 | #Person1#: Hello, do you remember me? I bought some vases from you yesterday.
#Person2#: eyes, you sent them to New York, right?
#Person1#: That's right. I thought I'd come back to buy a few more souvenirs.
#Person2#: What did you have in mind?
#Person1#: Well, first, I'd like to buy a few postcards. My sister used to always send a postcard to herself whenever she went anywhere. I want to do that, too.
#Person2#: We have plenty of postcards to choose from here. The same designs can be found on these posters.
#Person1#: Posters are difficult to travel with. I think I'll just buy the postcards. I heard that you might also have some of the masks that are made in Venice.
#Person2#: Yes, we do. They're on the wall behind you.
#Person1#: How much do they cost?
#Person2#: The prices are clearly marked on the back of each mask. Would you like me to get one down for you to look at?
#Person1#: Yes, I think I'd like the green mask in the middle.
#Person2#: Here you go.
#Person1#: I'll take it, I'd also like to buy some chocolate.
#Person2#: Are you looking for some homemade chocolate as a gift?
#Person1#: Yes, it's my girlfriend's birthday today and she loves chocolate.
#Person2#: We've got plenty to choose from here.
#Person1#: They look delicious. I think she'll be pleased. | Souvenir shopping |
train_5865 | #Person1#: Good morning. How can I help you?
#Person2#: I want to apply for a passport here.
#Person1#: OK. Please fill in these forms and take them back when you are done.
#Person2#: ( 10 minutes later. ) Hi. Here are completed forms.
#Person1#: OK. Can I have your original ID card and tw0 2 - inch photos?
#Person2#: Here you are, But I forgot my photos.
#Person1#: That is OK. We have photo taking service here. You may pay your fee, take a photo there and take it back here.
#Person2#: OK. I am going right now. | Passport application |
train_5866 | #Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: Which subway should I take to get to the East Side?
#Person1#: Oh, you have to take the shuttle to Grand Central.
#Person2#: Which train is that? Which platform does it leave from?
#Person1#: It's not on this platform. These trains are uptown and downtown, not crosstown. You have to go up these stairs over there. | Ask for directions |
train_5867 | #Person1#: Something's wrong with my computer.
#Person2#: Exactly what?
#Person1#: All I get is a black screen.
#Person2#: What's the matter?
#Person1#: I think I know, because this happened before.
#Person2#: What happened before?
#Person1#: My hard drive crashed.
#Person2#: Oh, no. That's bad news.
#Person1#: It sure is, but I'm going to call HP first, just to make sure.
#Person2#: Will you lose all your files?
#Person1#: No, I always back up my files.
#Person2#: You're smart. | Computer crash |
train_5868 | #Person1#: Do you have any questions?
#Person2#: Tell me about fees.
#Person1#: What fees are you referring to?
#Person2#: I want to know about overdraft fees.
#Person1#: We charge a small fee every time you overdraft.
#Person2#: How much?
#Person1#: For each time you overdraft, you have to pay $ 25.
#Person2#: That's not a small fee.
#Person1#: You shouldn't overdraft.
#Person2#: That's for sure.
#Person1#: Do you need help with anything else?
#Person2#: That's all I needed to know. Thanks. | Overdraft fees |
train_5869 | #Person1#: Excuse me, what's the screen near your steering wheel for?
#Person2#: It's a portable TV. It's a popular thing now.
#Person1#: Oh, that's new to me. So what's on everyday?
#Person2#: News about current affairs, documentaries, music, movies, noncommercial ads and so on.
#Person1#: Is there anything interesting?
#Person2#: Yes, there are something good and informative. I think that many people underestimate the value of TV in education.
#Person1#: I agree. Are there any commercials on the TV?
#Person2#: Of course. Because the TV stations need to make money from commercials between the programs.
#Person1#: That makes a lot of sense. Does the TV work well?
#Person2#: Not always. It depends on the transmission of the satellite signals.
#Person1#: I got it. Do you pay for the programs?
#Person2#: Yes, 50 Yuan per month. | On-board television |
train_5870 | #Person1#: I'd like to start by talking about prices.
#Person2#: I'd be glad to answer any questions you may have.
#Person1#: Your products are very good, but the price you ask is much too high.
#Person2#: If you consider our high research costs and excellent quality, the price we are asking is only reasonable.
#Person1#: I know, but we want 1000 pieces. This is a very large order. So, can you give us a 25 percent discount? | Bargaining |
train_5871 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm here to see Joanna Stevens. I have an appointment at four.
#Person1#: Certainly, may I take your name? I'll let her know you'Ve arrived.
#Person2#: Sure, it's Josh O'Neil.
#Person1#: Ms. Stevens will be with you momentarily. Can I offer you something to drink?
#Person2#: Yes, a coffee would be nice, thank you.
#Person1#: Here you are. Ms. Stevens is ready for you now. I'll show you to her office, right this way. | Appointment reception |
train_5872 | #Person1#: I've got a reservation here. My name is John Sandals.
#Person2#: Mr. Sandals, may I see your ID, please?
#Person1#: One second, please, while I dig it out. Here.
#Person2#: Now, sir, do you have a credit card?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Do you accept American Express?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mr. Sandals, but we accept only MasterCard or VISA.
#Person1#: That's okay, I've got plenty of cards. Here's my VISA.
#Person2#: Okay. You're in room 507. It's a single queen-size bed, spacious, and nonsmoking. Is that suitable?
#Person1#: Yes, that's just what I wanted.
#Person2#: Here's your key, sir. If you need anything, just dial 0 on your room phone. | Checking in |
train_5873 | #Person1#: This is IBA Bank, Claire speaking, how may I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, hello, yes, arm. . . I've just lost my bank stuff.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, could you be a little more specific?
#Person2#: You know my bank stuff. My card, my book. . .
#Person1#: OK, I will have to take some details from you. Could you tell me your name, please?
#Person2#: Jim Chan. The account's in my name. Is that all you need to know?
#Person1#: Not quite, Sir. We will need to also know the account number, the deposited amount and your PIN number. You will also have to come in and fill out some forms. | Bank stuff loss |
train_5874 | #Person1#: Where are we going now?
#Person2#: We are going to Jingshan Park. Originally it was an imperial garden while it is now a public park.
#Person1#: Where is it?
#Person2#: It is at the north of Forbidden City, on the central axis of Beijing.
#Person1#: What can we see in it?
#Person2#: Jingshan consists of five individual peaks, and there lies an elaborate pavilion on the top of each peak. These pavilions were used for gathering and leisure time. These five peaks also draw the approximate historical axis of central Beijing.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: According to the dictates of Eng Shut, it is favorable to site a residence to the south of a nearby hill. When the capital was moved to Beijing, no hill existed at this location, so one was constructed. It is called ' Coal Hill '. The last emper-or of Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen, committed suicide by hanging himself here in 1644.
#Person1#: Tragedy.
#Person2#: Jingshan Park is especially a popular place for old people socializing and gathering. People can often find elder folks dancing, singing opera and other cultural activities at Jingshan Park. | Travelling |
train_5875 | #Person1#: What a wonderful sight!
#Person2#: Yes. I've dreamed a thousand times that I could lie down here to relax.
#Person1#: We are tired of jobs and competition. We need a quiet place.
#Person2#: I'd like to stay here for all my life if possible.
#Person1#: So would I. Look, it might be going to rain.
#Person2#: I don't think it will spoil our trip.
#Person1#: It will give us better feeling and atmosphere if it rains.
#Person2#: Let's kick off our shoes to walk on the green flag stoned roads.
#Person1#: That's a good idea! | Relaxing travel |
train_5876 | #Person1#: Did you see the news today?
#Person2#: I haven't had a chance to see it.
#Person1#: You know about the blackout last night, right?
#Person2#: The lights were out everywhere.
#Person1#: A bunch of people went looting last night.
#Person2#: They what?
#Person1#: They took full advantage of the lights being out.
#Person2#: That's crazy.
#Person1#: The news reported that four stores were broken into.
#Person2#: Were the looters found?
#Person1#: The police don't know who did it.
#Person2#: I hope this doesn't happen again. | Robbery news disscusion |
train_5877 | #Person1#: is that your rabbit?
#Person2#: yes, I just adopted her from the humane society this weekend.
#Person1#: that's good of you. why did you decide to get a rabbit.
#Person2#: well, i wanted to get a pet that wouldn't disturb the neighbors. at the same time, I wanted a pet that would be affectionate.
#Person1#: rabbits aren't usually that affectionate, are they?
#Person2#: if you cuddle them a lot when they are very young, they can be just as affectionate as dogs or cats.
#Person1#: i didn't know that. Are rabbits difficult to take care of?
#Person2#: not really. I went to the veterinarian to get her vaccinated and she told me that all I needed to do was to make sure to trim its nails from time to time, to give her food and water, and to clean its
#Person1#: that sounds pretty easy. Do rabbits make your house smell?
#Person2#: No, rabbits aren't very stinky. As long as your clean the cage on a regular basis, it's not too bad.
#Person1#: can you train a rabbit to do things?
#Person2#: you can't train them like you can train dogs, but you can train them to do some things. For example, you can train them to go the bathroom in a special rabbit toilet.
#Person1#: that's amazing! Has she bitten you yet?
#Person2#: not yet. She's pretty tame. I think she must be used to being around lots of different people. | Rabbit raising |
train_5878 | #Person1#: It's a sunny day, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. I'm Jennifer. Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: My name is David. Nice to meet you, too.
#Person2#: Are you American?
#Person1#: No, I'm a Britisher. Where do you come from?
#Person2#: I come from America. Are you a freshman?
#Person1#: Yes. What about you?
#Person2#: Me, too.
#Person1#: Great. Maybe we can study and play games together. I think we can be good friends.
#Person2#: Yeah. Anytime. | First meet |
train_5879 | #Person1#: Good morning sir, I come to fetch me suit.
#Person2#: Sure. May I see your receipt?
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: That's right. Try it on.
#Person1#: Well, I think the waist is a little tight and the sleeves are too long.
#Person2#: Really? Let me see. | Unsuitable suit |
train_5880 | #Person1#: Jessica is going back to Holland next week. I've been thinking a lot about what to give her as a parting gift, but I still have no clue.
#Person2#: is that the girl you spent almost every weekend with?
#Person1#: yeah, that's her. We had a lot of wonderful times together. She is really a special friend, and I want to get her something meaningful.
#Person2#: I am not good at picking gifts. Maybe you can ask if there's anything she needs to make it easier?
#Person1#: I don't think so. That way it would lose all the charm. I want it to be a surprise. I want to show her that I care about her and I hope our friendship will last.
#Person2#: yeah, that's nice.
#Person1#: hmm, I think I've got an idea. Maybe I can get her an ever-green plant to take back home.
#Person2#: a plant? That's creative. I'm sure ever time she waters it she'll think of you. But there is a problem. Do you think it'll be able to go through the customs?
#Person1#: I hope so. I'll make sure to get a small one so she can put it into her suitcase. I hope it won't cause her trouble at the border.
#Person2#: I don't know. I think the idea of a plant going across borders with a friend is really exciting but maybe seeds would be safer. You don't want to get her in trouble. | Parting gift |
train_5881 | #Person1#: My friend Emily recently lost 18 pounds.
#Person2#: Oh, really?
#Person1#: The point is that she has been persuading me to lose weight too.
#Person2#: Well, it's a good thing for you.
#Person1#: Good? Yes, it's good for her but not for me. You see, she tells me that I'll feel better about myself if I slim down. She keeps giving me newspaper clippings about the latest miracle diet and insists that I join a health club, as she has.
#Person2#: So you don't think you are fat and need to lose weight?
#Person1#: I just can't bear it that Emily made me feel like a baby who always pigs out on junk food.
#Person2#: junk food is not good for your health. Too much of it will make you fat.
#Person1#: But junk food is so easy. It requires no silverware or plates, no rigid mealtimes, no pleases and thank yous.
#Person2#: Ok, but junk food has many disadvantages. As junk food contains high amount of oil and fat, you'll feel sleepy, but not be able to concentrate when you have a lot of it.
#Person1#: Yes, but life without chips, ice cream and coca cola is boring.
#Person2#: Let me see. You could exercise more to keep fit.
#Person1#: Well, that sounds better than giving it up. | Junk food |
train_5882 | #Person1#: Cool camera. What are its features?
#Person2#: It's loaded! For example, it's got a 256 color, LCD screen that rotates 360 degrees, and switches to black and white in power save mode. Also, it has a low-light mode for night shooting and touch screen menu controls that are really convenient.
#Person1#: What about the quality of the pictures?
#Person2#: Oh, it's the usual 5600x3200 resolution with 10. 0 megapixels. It's got a 5xzoom, so from 28mm to 120mm the pictures look great! I can change the resolution, too.
#Person1#: Wow! What about the memory?
#Person2#: It has a built-in hard-wired memory, but I like to use the 64MB media cards that come with it. I can download everything onto the hard drive and then edit and enhance with different software. It takes fantastic pictures that I can either print out or E-mail to my friends. | Camera performance |
train_5883 | #Person1#: What reasons do westerners drink for?
#Person2#: I don't think drinking requires any special purposes. For us people in the West, the purpose is generally quite simple-to savor the wine.
#Person1#: I know what you mean there. In many circumstances, people kiss the baby for the nurse's sake. And that's what we do when drinking at a banquet. Even though we do have a rich variety of brand-name wines, like Matai and Showing Yellow Rice Wine, alcohol is usually served not for the enjoyment itself. We just be its Dionysus effect to enliven the atmosphere, improve personal association with each other and solidify friendship.
#Person2#: And to make matters worse, you're urged to drink ' one more cup time and again. There is too much etiquette to observe. You'II be set free at a Western banquet It seems we are keen to make it convenient as possible to savor the wine, its color, its aroma and its delicate taste.
#Person1#: Yeah. It's of supreme importance that the goblet, table-cloth, and plates should be made shiningly clean, so that the color of the wine is clearly visible and the delicate aroma and taste are fully appreciable.
#Person2#: Yes. For me, who can't hold much liquor, it's particularly agreeable. If only I had thechance to enjoy Chinese Matai at a leisured pace while sitting at a Western banquet! | Talks on drinking |
train_5884 | #Person1#: Room service, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I have some shirts that need laundering, and I'd like my suit pressed.
#Person1#: There is a laundry form as well as a bag in your room. Pls fill it out and the maid will come pick it up.
#Person2#: How long will it take to get my clothes back?
#Person1#: To press the suit only takes 3 hours. The laundry will be returned to you tomorrow around noon time. Is that all right?
#Person2#: That's all right. Pls send someone to pick it up.
#Person1#: Right away, sir. | Room service |
train_5885 | #Person1#: Do you often ask your kid to help in the kitchen?
#Person2#: Yeah, Sarah enjoys pouring, mixing, and serving her creations to family members.
#Person1#: Good! According to an article I've just read, that encourages healthy eating in kids. | Kids in kitchen |
train_5886 | #Person1#: It smells like an ashtray in here!
#Person2#: Hi honey! What's wrong? Why do you have that look on your face?
#Person1#: What's wrong? I thought we agreed that you were gonna quit smoking.
#Person2#: No! I said I was going to cut down which is very different. You can't just expect me to go cold turkey overnight!
#Person1#: Look, there are other ways to quit. You can try the nicotine patch, or nicotine chewing gum. We spend a fortune on cigarettes every month and now laws are cracking down and not allowing smoking in any public place. It's not like you can just light up like before.
#Person2#: I know, I know. I am trying but, I don't have the willpower to just quit. I can't fight with the urge to reach for my pack of smokes in the morning with coffee or after lunch! Please understand?
#Person1#: Fine! I want a divorce! | Unsuccessful smoking quiting |
train_5887 | #Person1#: Did you order the cake?
#Person2#: Oh,I forgot.
#Person1#: Get on the phone right now. It might not be too late.
#Person2#: I'm so sorry! OK, so you just want a simple message on it.
#Person1#: Yeah. How about 'Happy Birthday Tony, from the gang. '
#Person2#: I'm on it! | Birthday cake |
train_5888 | #Person1#: What would you like to be in the future?
#Person2#: A teacher.
#Person1#: But if I were you, I would be a singer . You've got such a beautiful voice.
#Person2#: I wouldn't like to be a singer , but I'd like to become a music teacher to teach children to sing , That dream developed in my mind when I was a child.
#Person1#: Are you sure about that?
#Person2#: I'm quite sure. I've always loved working with children. | Dream job |
train_5889 | #Person1#: The Canada Day is on the 1st of July.
#Person2#: What is its national anthem?
#Person1#: The national anthem of Canada is 'O Canada'.
#Person2#: Can you sing the song?
#Person1#: Yes, I could sing it when I was very young. | Canada national anthem |
train_5890 | #Person1#: Look! Someone is celebrating his birthday.
#Person2#: This must be his 21st birthday. No doubt about it.
#Person1#: Why? Do you know that guy?
#Person2#: No. Well, in America, 21 is the age when you're allowed to drink. So, many guys celebrate it in bars.
#Person1#: That's interesting. But it would be really expensive, I suppose. Just think about all the drinks.
#Person2#: No. If it's your birthday, then you don't need to pay a cent. Just blow out the candles and open the gifts. That makes the birthday a special day. Your friends will take care of everything.
#Person1#: Wow. That's wonderful.
#Person2#: What about in China? What'd you do to celebrate your birthday?
#Person1#: Nowadays, it's no difference from America. But in old times, we have traditional ways to celebrate it. | The 21st birthday |
train_5891 | #Person1#: What is the most unexpected thing you experienced in space?
#Person2#: I wasn't quite prepared for the view of the Earth as we left. It was just awe-inspiring. It emerged from just a slightly curved horizon to a whole Earth , where you could look across oceans and continents in a single glance. I wasn't quite prepared for that. It's inevitably etched in my memory.
#Person1#: When viewing the Earth from space,do you feel detached from humanity or more a part of the totality of humankind?
#Person2#: Detached. You're literally detached from one planet, captured by another. Your only link to reality is the Earth out there;fortunate-1y,it stays in view the whole time.
#Person1#: There're a lot of suspicions that the International Space Station is never going to become reality. Is it going to be some future project that never happens?
#Person2#: I believe it's certainly for real. It without question has suffered a lot of delays. But there's hardware sitting on the pad right now and it's due to go off in December. It is a reality. It has just taken longer to get literally off the ground.
#Person1#: There were a lot of talks during the Bush administration about a not too distant future Mars mission. It seemed to fizzle out. Do you think that this Shuttle mission will reignite the public's passion for space and get us to Mars sooner?
#Person2#: I hope this flight is not just a one-time affair, that it does re-ignite people's interest to push on. But only time will tell.
#Person1#: You had gone to the moon twice, orbited space around the Earth lots of times, and of course you have had the most amazing views that a human being can have. How long do we ordinary beings have to wait to feel the weightlessness? I just can't wait.
#Person2#: If I were the man making the decisions, you could get in line tomorrow. I strongly support ordinary people going into space. Unfortunately, I don't think it will be in the near future. | Interview about space |
train_5892 | #Person1#: Hoo, thanks for stopping. Sometimes it can be impossible to get a cab in the rain.
#Person2#: No worries. Where to?
#Person1#: I'm going to fifth avenue and east twenty second street, no rush at all though.
#Person2#: Well, that's good because it looks like we're not going to be able to move more than a few feet per minute.
#Person1#: Well, that's what happens when it starts to rain during rush hour. I'm one of the lucky ones. Usually I would have an appointment around this time, but today I get to go home early.
#Person2#: That's great, ma'am. I'll try to get you home as early as possible. | Raining day conversation |
train_5893 | #Person1#: Dad, I just finished my paper. Can you help me check it before I handed in?
#Person2#: Sure, let's take a look. Sweetie, this is really good. Your ideas are so original.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: I can tell you worked hard on it.
#Person1#: I really did. I started thinking about what I wanted to say 3 weeks ago.
#Person2#: Well, it was well worth all the time.
#Person1#: Let's just hope my teacher agrees. | Paper work |
train_5894 | #Person1#: You're so involved. What are you reading?
#Person2#: You know Snoopy? That lovely dog always tells us the truth of life in his simple words.
#Person1#: I like the Snoopy Series 2. I thought you wouldn't like cartoons. Don't you feel them too childish?
#Person2#: Not at all. Cartoons are fun not only for kids, but also for adults.
#Person1#: I quite agree. We adults need simple and interesting things in our stressful lives.
#Person2#: I like cartoon movies, too. Many of them are great works.
#Person1#: Me too. What's your favorite one?
#Person2#: Ice Age, it's fantastic.
#Person1#: Tell me something about the movie, I've heard about it, but I've never seen it.
#Person2#: Oh really? It's a rather old movie coming out around 2003. It's so classical that you shouldn't have missed it, it's a story about what happens to a group of animals at the end of the Ice Age. The pictures are beautiful and the whole movie is very imaginative.
#Person1#: Are there just animals? No humans?
#Person2#: There are only a few humans, not as hateful as they are in most cartoon movies.
#Person1#: Eh, I cannot wait to see it.
#Person2#: I have a DVD of this film. I'll bring it to you tomorrow.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. | Cartoon |
train_5895 | #Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm working on my college application. I just started writing my personal statement, but I'm having a hard time.
#Person1#: What does it have to be about?
#Person2#: It's basically just an essay about why I want to go to college and what I hope to do there. It's difficult to write, because I don't know what to major in yet. I know I want to go to college. I just don't have an idea of why I want to go.
#Person1#: Why not just tell the truth in your essay?
#Person2#: You mean I should write about the fact that I don't know what to do with my life?
#Person1#: Yeah. I mean, I doubt if anyone really knows what career they want to have when they first go to college. You have years to figure that out.
#Person2#: I guess I could write about that.
#Person1#: What else do you need to do to finish your application?
#Person2#: I need 2 recommendation letters. I asked my English teacher and my math teacher. Mrs. Watson turned hers in, but I'm waiting on my math teacher. I wanted to ask my drama teacher, Mr. Bennett, but I've only had one class with him, so I decided not to. I already turned in my grades and my SAT score.
#Person1#: How did you do on the SAT?
#Person2#: Not as well as I had hoped. I have really good grades, though, and I'm in all honors classes so that should help. | College application |
train_5896 | #Person1#: Would you like to have some ice cream? I've got a variety of flavors for you to choose from. I've got strawberry, peach, chocolate, chocolate chip, coffee, rocky road and butter.
#Person2#: Wow, what choices you have. I wish I could, but I just can't. I'm on a diet to lose weight.
#Person1#: Come on, it's just a bite. It doesn't really hurt to have just a bite.
#Person2#: I'd better not. Please don't tempt me. Please.
#Person1#: God, you are really strong willed.
#Person2#: You're right. I'm not so easily persuaded into doing something that I think is wrong.
#Person1#: Well, I'd better not tempt you. Otherwise if I give you a piece of cake, you might ask for a glass of milk.
#Person2#: You are so kind. Both of them, please. | Diet and temptation |
train_5897 | #Person1#: I heard that you went to Qingqing Grassland. Can you tell me something about the journey?
#Person2#: Yes, we had a wonderful time there.
#Person1#: What did you do at Qingqing Grassland?
#Person2#: We had a lot of fun. We rode horses, played volleyball and football, and had evening parties, watched the sunrise, climbed the hills and so on. Look, here are some photos taken there. You can see how we were.
#Person1#: I can see. What about the weather?
#Person2#: It was cooler there than in our town, and even a bit cold at night. We all enjoyed the cool air, the clear sky and the green grass. You would have felt the same if you had been there.
#Person1#: That's true. I will go there sometime next year. | Travel experience |
train_5898 | #Person1#: Hi, Monica.
#Person2#: Hi, Peter.
#Person1#: What are you doing on Wednesday night? There will be a great show at the Global Theater. Would you like to go with me?
#Person2#: Wednesday night? Oh, sorry, I'm planning to finish my composition.
#Person1#: Oh, well, never mind. How about Thursday? Why don't we go out to dinner, just you and me?
#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea, but I might have to help my roommate clean up the apartment.
#Person1#: Well, that means you're going to be busy on Thursday night, too?
#Person2#: I'm afraid so. | Unlucky Invitation |
train_5899 | #Person1#: Hi Brittany. What are you doing with all of your clothes on your bed?
#Person2#: I'm trying to decide what to wear to school the first day.
#Person1#: Oh, A. Mom didn't tell you?
#Person2#: Didn't tell me what? What?
#Person1#: This Bs ' school you're going to is going to make your life easy.
#Person2#: What are you talking about brother? Spill it.
#Person1#: Uniforms, sis, no more worrying about appearances!
#Person2#: You mean I have to wear the same thing every day? MOM! | school uniforms |
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