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train_9000 | #Person1#: Bobby! Come here, look what I got you!
#Person2#: What is that?
#Person1#: A chess board! Daddy is going to teach you how to play!
#Person2#: Cool!
#Person1#: Ok, each player gets 16 pieces. You can be the white ones and I'll play with the black pieces. Now in the front, you set up the pawns. Those are the least valuable pieces and can only move one space forward. When you are about to capture another piece, it can move one space diagonally.
#Person2#: What about all these other pieces?
#Person1#: See this one that looks like a tower? It's called the rook. The one with the tall hat is called the bishop. See this little horsey? This is called the knight, it's a very important piece so it's best to not let your opponent capture it.
#Person2#: And these two? They are husband and wife?
#Person1#: That's right! That's the queen and that's the king. If the other player captures your king, he will say Check Mate and the game is over! Doesn't this sound fun?
#Person2#: Nah! This is boring! I'm gonna go play Killer Zombies on my PlayStation! | play chess |
train_9001 | #Person1#: Can we sit on the grass, darling?
#Person2#: No, you can't, darling. The grass is wet.
#Person1#: Look, darling! I can see a bench near that tree.
#Person2#: No, you can't. The bench is wet, too.
#Person1#: It's not raining, darling. The bench isn't wet.
#Person2#: Can't you see a notice on the bench?
#Person1#: Yes, I can.
#Person2#: What does the notice say?
#Person1#: It says'Wet paint!' | wet paint |
train_9002 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I need some medicine.
#Person1#: For whom?
#Person2#: My younger brother. He suffers from a bad cold.
#Person1#: What symptoms does he have?
#Person2#: Fever and a bad cough.
#Person1#: I got it. Don't worry, just a common cold.
#Person2#: What kind of medicine does he need?
#Person1#: Patulin will do.
#Person2#: How many pills for each time?
#Person1#: Six per day, and two after each meal.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: My pleasure. | medicine |
train_9003 | #Person1#: Why did you buy that painting?
#Person2#: I think it's beautiful. I want to hang it in the living room.
#Person1#: It looks like some kind of mistake.
#Person2#: That's the beauty of it, the imperfection.
#Person1#: Oh. Who is the artist?
#Person2#: Your daughter. She sold it at the school auction.
#Person1#: Oh! How about we hang it over here where everyone can see it?
#Person2#: I guess you see the value in it, too. | painting |
train_9004 | #Person1#: Your resume mentioned that you had been the surveyor, which was a concurrent job, of a certain market survey company. What was your main work content?
#Person2#: My main duties include designing survey sheets, transferring them to the dispatchers, making telephone covering on blurred information and processing the data and doing the primary analysis.
#Person1#: What had you gained mainly from this survey activity?
#Person2#: First, it was how to design survey sheets according to the subjects, because we had to prevent the questions from being too influential and we must make sure that every question was balanced and equitable. Secondly, it was how to get information through telephone covering in the fastest and most effectively way, because the person doing the survey usually doesn't have the patience to wait for long feedback. So the way we put up questions must be clear and direct and only by this means can we get accurate data. | surveyor |
train_9005 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Smith.
#Person2#: Good morning, Jamie. What time is it now?
#Person1#: It is 9 o'clock now.
#Person2#: I see. What is today's schedule?
#Person1#: You have two meetings today. One is at 10 am, and the other is at 2 pm. After the meeting, you will have dinner with Mr. Brown at the Chinese restaurant in Sister Hotel.
#Person2#: OK. Can you prepare things for the meeting in the meeting room? Make enough copies of the handouts.
#Person1#: No problem. Do you need the OHP?
#Person2#: Yes. I am going to show them some slides in the meeting. Can you call Mr. Brown to remind him of the dinner this evening?
#Person1#: OK. Do you want to ask the receptionist to wait for our customers at the receptionist counter before the meeting?
#Person2#: That would be great! You are really a good employee. | schedule |
train_9006 | #Person1#: Would you like to ask any questions?
#Person2#: I need to know about the fees.
#Person1#: What kind of fees?
#Person2#: I'm asking about overdraft fees.
#Person1#: You have to pay a small fee every time you overdraft.
#Person2#: What's the fee?
#Person1#: The fee is $ 25 every time you overdraft.
#Person2#: How is that a small fee?
#Person1#: That fee should keep you from overdrafting.
#Person2#: I'll say.
#Person1#: Do you have any more questions?
#Person2#: I don't need to know anything else. Thank you. | overdraft fee |
train_9007 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm Josephine Chen, the tour guide for the Jade Agency. We have a reservation of twenty rooms for tonight.
#Person2#: Please to meet you, Miss Chen. My name is Joey. Welcome to the hotel. Here are the keys, registration slips and breakfast vouchers. Break-fast will be served from seven tomorrow morning. Is there any change in your schedule?
#Person1#: No, our check-out time will still be 8: 30 tomorrow.
#Person2#: Then we will arrange a morning call at 7:30. Will that be fine?
#Person1#: That's alright.
#Person2#: Please put your luggage outside your room by eight. The bellboy will pick them up.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Hope you enjoy your stay. | hotel |
train_9008 | #Person1#: Oh!!! I have a horrible toothache.
#Person2#: I strongly urge you to change your diet. You shouldn't eat too many desserts.
#Person1#: Nothing works with my toothache now.
#Person2#: You should go to the dentist.
#Person1#: I hate dentists.
#Person2#: Well, suffer then. If you have a toothache, you have to go to the dentist.
#Person1#: It always hurts. I hate going.
#Person2#: Stop being such a baby. If it really hurts that much, just let them knock you out.
#Person1#: OK, OK, I'll go.
#Person2#: Good. You will feel better after you do. | toothache |
train_9009 | #Person1#: Hello, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my engine warning light is on.
#Person1#: How long has it been on for?
#Person2#: Just since today.
#Person1#: You can still drive, without problems.
#Person2#: It runs fine.
#Person1#: Let's check it out. There'll be a $ 45 charge to check it over. If you fix it with us, we'll include the $ 45 into your repair.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: Please write down your address and phone number, and sign here.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: It'll be about an hour. Are you going to wait?
#Person2#: No, you can give a call when you have done checking.
#Person1#: No problem. | car problems |
train_9010 | #Person1#: Good evening! This is Mr. Smith in room 609.
#Person2#: Good evening, Mr. Smith, What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I'm going to Shanghai early tomorrow morning. So I would like to request an early morning call.
#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Smith, when would you like us to call you tomorrow morning?
#Person1#: I have to be at the conference room of the Garden Hotel in Shanghai by 10 o'clock. I think it will take me three hours to get there. It means that I'll have to be on the road before 7 o'clock at the latest.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Well, in that case, I would like you to wake me up at 5:45.
#Person2#: OK. Good night, Mr. Smith, Have a good sleep.
#Person1#: Good night. | morning call |
train_9011 | #Person1#: Will you be voting this year?
#Person2#: Of course! Will you?
#Person1#: This is going to be my first time voting.
#Person2#: Are you serious?
#Person1#: I'm not sure what I'm doing.
#Person2#: Voting is easy.
#Person1#: I don't know anything about the bills or laws they're trying to pass.
#Person2#: The ballot gives you all that information.
#Person1#: Nobody told me that before.
#Person2#: You have nothing to worry about.
#Person1#: I'm so glad you told me that.
#Person2#: Good luck on your first election. | voting |
train_9012 | #Person1#: Let's play a game!
#Person2#: OK! How about Scrabble?
#Person1#: No, no, a friend of mine taught me this really fun game. I'm going to describe someone's face, and you guess who it is!
#Person2#: OK!
#Person1#: Let's see. He has a roman nose, bushy eyebrows and dimples!
#Person2#: Our cousin Pete! My turn! She has a pointy nose, sunken eyes and a mole on her chin!
#Person1#: Aunt Rose! That mole is so huge! OK, my turn. He has a crooked nose and full lips. He has quite a few freckles and an oval face. Oh, he is also bald!
#Person2#: Your future husband!
#Person1#: Not funny. | play a game |
train_9013 | #Person1#: How's your job search going?
#Person2#: I only started looking for a job a few days ago.
#Person1#: have you finished compiling your resume?
#Person2#: yes, I was precise with every word in my resume. Do you think it's good or not?
#Person1#: that's good. Don't forget to design the format. An attractive format is as important as the content.
#Person2#: absolutely, I've highlighted all my strengths and the resume is clear and easy to read.
#Person1#: good. How about your cover letter?
#Person2#: a cover letter? I've never thought about that. Won't a CV do for my job application?
#Person1#: no, a CV is not enough. You should also attach it with a cover letter. Don't overlook it. You're faced with fierce competition in the job market. If your cover letter cannot stand out in the pile of
#Person2#: sounds reasonable. Even if I'm the right one for the job, many people are applying for the same vacancy at the same time, so I should try my best to catch the Human Resources manager's attention.
#Person1#: yes, you're right. All your preparation efforts are to help you land a job interview.
#Person2#: got it. I'll start right now. | resume |
train_9014 | #Person1#: Can you offer the Five Insurances for me?
#Person2#: Yes, we have insurance against old age, medical problems, unemployment, work injury and childbirth.
#Person1#: How are they get paid?
#Person2#: Insurance against old age, medical problems, unemployment will be paid by both the company and you, and the others by the company. | Five Insurances |
train_9015 | #Person1#: First of all, I would like to thank you for your kind invitation to visit your beautiful country. I hope my visit will help to promote a friendly relationship between us.
#Person2#: We've been looking forward to your visit. It is a great pleasure for us to have you as our guest. It is always more convenient to discuss things face to face.
#Person1#: I would like to tell you that my clients are very satisfied with the last delivery of your slippers. The styles and colors are very much to the taste of our market.
#Person2#: We've received some similar comments from other Australian firms too.
#Person1#: I understand you are selling the same products to some other Australian importers. This tends to complicate my business. As you know, I am experienced in the business of slippers and enjoy a good business relationship with all the leading whole - sabers and retailers in that line. I have a mind to expand this business in the years to come. One of the reasons of my visit here is to sign a sole agency agreement with you on these items for a period of 3 years. As it is to our mutual interests and profit, I am sure you'll have no objection to it.
#Person2#: We appreciate your good intention and your effort in pushing the sale of our slippers. As you know, the demand for this item in your market is quite substantial. However, according to our records, the total amount of your order last year was moderate, which does not warrant an agency appointment. Unless you increase the turnover we can hardly appoint you our sole agent.
#Person1#: I'll come to that. My proposal is
#Person2#: As far as I remember, we sold about 40, 000 pairs last year to you alone. Don't you think this annual turnover is rather conserve - time for a sole agent?
#Person1#: Well, I admit I always do business on the safe side. Could you let me have your proposal then?
#Person2#: Let's put it this way. I propose a sole agency agreement for Ladies and gents plastic slippers ( excluding children's ) for a duration of 3 years ; 60, 000 pairs to be sold in the first year, 70, 000 pairs in the second year, and 80, 000 pairs in the third year, the area is to be within the continent of Australia ( excluding any neighboring island ), commission 5 %.
#Person1#: You certainly drive a hard bargain, Mrs. Brown.
#Person2#: On the contrary, Mr. London, we value your friendship more than anything else. We both understand our slippers are very popular in your market on account of their superior quality and compete - time price. And with the sole agency in your hand, there will be no competition and you can easily control the market, which would naturally result in bigger sales. I'm sure you can fulfill the agreement without much difficulty.
#Person1#: Well, if you put it this way, I'll have to comply. When shall we sign the contract, Mrs. Brown?
#Person2#: Tomorrow afternoon.
#Person1#: Tomorrow afternoon will be fine. | sole agency agreement |
train_9016 | #Person1#: It's very nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Nice meeting you, too.
#Person1#: I can't believe I'm actually speaking to a candidate.
#Person2#: You can ask me questions, if you'd like.
#Person1#: I want to ask you what your policy is on gay marriage.
#Person2#: Everyone should be able to love who they want.
#Person1#: Would you make gay marriage legal?
#Person2#: I sure would.
#Person1#: I know a lot of people wouldn't agree with that.
#Person2#: That's not my problem.
#Person1#: I think that is really cool of you.
#Person2#: I'm glad to hear that. | gay marriage |
train_9017 | #Person1#: Did you listen to the weather report this morning?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. It will be cloudy in the afternoon. I hope that it won't rain.
#Person1#: Have you made the sandwiches yet?
#Person2#: No, I haven't. I'll start right away. Did you get the soft drinks?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. They are in the refrigerator.
#Person2#: Would you put plastic knives and forks in the picnic basket? And don't forget the paper plates and napkins.
#Person1#: Oh, Nancy called a while ago. She told me that she would like to bring something for the picnic.
#Person2#: I'll call her right away and ask her to bring a bottle of wine. | picnic |
train_9018 | #Person1#: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. We'll have to tackle the problems of the exporting step by step. And the first move is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand now.
#Person2#: Why don't we just concentrate on expanding here at home?
#Person1#: Of course, we should hold on to our position here. But you must admit the market here is limited.
#Person2#: Yes, but it's safe. The government keeps out foreigners with import controls. So I must admit I feel sure we could hold our own against foreign bikes,
#Person1#: I agree. That's why I am suggesting exporting. Because I feel we canpete with the best of them.
#Person2#: What you are really saying is that we'd make more profit by selling bikes abroad, where we have,a cost advantage and can charge high prices.
#Person1#: Exactly.
#Person2#: But, wait a minute. Packaging, shipping, finaetc. will push up our cost and we could end up no better off, maybe worse off.
#Person1#: OK. Now there are extra costs involved. But if we do it right, they can be built into the price of the bike and we can still be competitive.
#Person2#: How sure are you about our chances of success in the foreign market?
#Person1#: Well, that's the sticky one. It's going to need a lot of research. I'm hoping to get your help. Well, come on, Jack. Is it worth it, or not?
#Person2#: There will be a lot of problems.
#Person1#: Nothing we can't handle.
#Person2#: Um... I'm not that hopeful. But, yes, I think we should go ahead with the feasibility study.
#Person1#: Marvelous, Jack. I was hoping you be on my side. | exporting |
train_9019 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Well. I'm looking for something I saw at a friend's house a few days ago.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: It's a light metal shelf.
#Person1#: You're in the right department, but we don't have them in stock now.
#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad. Are you going to be getting more?
#Person1#: They're on order, but I should warn you that the price has gone up.
#Person2#: Just my luck.
#Person1#: They were $12.50, but the new ones will be about three dollars more. Come in next week. We should have them by then.
#Person2#: OK. I will be back. Thank you. | shelf |
train_9020 | #Person1#: Come in. Please have a seat.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: I'm Paul Turner. Branch Manager.
#Person2#: Katie Thomas, nice to meet you.
#Person1#: I hear that you're looking for temporary office work.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: How old are you, Katie?
#Person2#: Eighteen.
#Person1#: That's rather young. What experience have you had?
#Person2#: Well, I've just left school, in fact, and I'm looking for a job between now and when I go to college.
#Person1#: It doesn't sound as if we can help, Katie. You see, our clients are very demanding, especially when it comes to new office technology.
#Person2#: Oh, that's no problem. I took extra classes in office skills at school.
#Person1#: Oh, perhaps you'd like to outline what you've been doing?
#Person2#: I started by learning keyboard skills. Then I went in to learn about word processing.
#Person1#: Good. You seem qualified from the technical point of view. But how well do you think you'll get along with people in an office?
#Person2#: I think I'm quite adaptable. I belonged to the drama society, as well as working on the school magazine. And I played a bit of sports. So I'm used to working as part of a team.
#Person1#: Sounds good. Let's see... There's a request from Johnson's Imports for 'a bright youngster...' . | temporary office work |
train_9021 | #Person1#: Have you made any plans to go away during semester break? I've been thinking of skiing.
#Person2#: I really haven't had time to think about my vacation. I've been concentrating on getting ready for my exams, especially philosophy. But I'll probably go to the beach.
#Person1#: Why the beach?
#Person2#: Well, it would be nice to get away from this cold weather and just lie in the sun and relax after working so hard.
#Person1#: It's true that skiing does require work. And you have to get up early and wait in long lines for the chair lifts. Thanks. I think you help me make up my mind.
#Person2#: Sure. Now maybe you can use your mind to think about something else, like your studies.
#Person1#: Yeah, just as you said, I should focus more on study now, because the exams of various courses are approaching. If I cannot pass those exams smoothly, I will not have a good time in vacation.
#Person2#: Absolutely! So now we should put the vacation aside temporarily and make good preparation for the exams. Do you want to go to the library with me now?
#Person1#: Sure! Let's go! | semester break |
train_9022 | #Person1#: Which season do you like best?
#Person2#: I like spring.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Oh, everything comes back to life in spring and the weather gets warmer.
#Person1#: I like spring , too. We can go for a walk and enjoy the fresh air. | favorite season |
train_9023 | #Person1#: Now I know why I split up with Mike. We found we were simply not good for each other.
#Person2#: In what ways?
#Person1#: Well, he is a typical Sagittarius guy, while I am a Cancer. We aren't really compatible
#Person2#: Ha-ha, so you believe in astrology?
#Person1#: What's strange about that! As a person born under the sign of Cancer, I am home-loving and wish for a peaceful family life. But according to astrology, Sagittarius guys are too adventurous and risk-taking. They seldom think of leading a settled and peaceful life.
#Person2#: Is that so? I'm afraid it is too narrow-minded to judge people using astrology. It's all stereotypes!
#Person1#: But in my case, the fact matches the theory. Mike is humorous, energetic, always as fresh as a daisy, but probably too ambitious. It frightens me!
#Person2#: But as far as I remember, you two caught on like a house on fire when you first met.
#Person1#: Exactly. But later on, he cares more about his career than love. Work seems to be the better all, and all for him-so much that he doesn't even grudge sparing a day out with me. | astrology |
train_9024 | #Person1#: My sister was taken to the hospital yesterday
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: She was hit by a car. Luckily, she wasn't seriously hurt.
#Person2#: Let's buy some flowers, and pay her a visit
#Person1#: We'll have to hurry; visiting hours will be over soon
#Person2#: OK. Let's go | visit a patient |
train_9025 | #Person1#: Ok, so who are we going to invite to our dinner party?
#Person2#: Well, we have the Thompsons, the Greens, and the Andersons, about twelve people total.
#Person1#: Don't forget my friend Andy from the office. He has nothing to do on Friday, so I invited him over.
#Person2#: But that makes thirteen people! We can't have thirteen people for dinner on Friday!
#Person1#: Why can't we?
#Person2#: It's an old superstition. If we have thirteen people at the table, then it means bad luck. Can Andy bring a date?
#Person1#: I'm not sure. He just broke up with his girlfriend recently, and I don't think he's in the mood to start again so soon.
#Person2#: But we can't have thirteen for dinner!
#Person1#: I think you're making a mountain out of a molehill. It's only a superstition. It really doesn't mean anything.
#Person2#: Absolutely not! I refuse to have thirteen people for dinner on Friday!
#Person1#: Ok, ok. I'll ask my sister to come. That way we'll have fourteen for dinner.
#Person2#: That's better. | superstition |
train_9026 | #Person1#: And lots of 'Dear Abby' sob stories. . .
#Person2#: Hey! I learn a lot from the psychologists who give advice in those columns!
#Person1#: No wonder you're such a wacko. . .
#Person2#: Whatever. . . Smell! Perfume samples!
#Person1#: Nice. Hey, I like the layout of this page. . .
#Person2#: You mean, you like the pictures of the beautiful models. . . Hello? | colomns |
train_9027 | #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. | portable TV |
train_9028 | #Person1#: I just called the airport. Our flight has been delayed for 3 hours.
#Person2#: What? That's terrible. We just checked out of the hotel. Now what are we supposed to do?
#Person1#: Well, the woman at the airport said that all flights are delayed due to heavy fog. They expect the fog to lift by noon time because they'll be some wind then.
#Person2#: In that case, why don't we just have a relaxing breakfast here in the hotel restaurant? Then we'll catch a taxi to the airport around 11:00. | flight delay |
train_9029 | #Person1#: Do you wear a seatbelt every time you drive or ride in a car?
#Person2#: Do I have to? I'm a great driver with fifteen years of driving experience.
#Person1#: The chances of being injured in a car accident this year are one in seventy-five. I think that's worth thinking about seriously.
#Person2#: I've never had a serious accident.
#Person1#: My brother was not as lucky as you. Last December, he was almost killed in an accident. He wasn't wearing a seatbelt.
#Person2#: Wow, that's terrible.
#Person1#: Fastening your seatbelt should be an automatic thing as soon as you get into your car. But too many people still refuse to wear seatbelts.
#Person2#: OK, I get the message. From now on, I'll wear my seatbelt. | wear a seatbelt |
train_9030 | #Person1#: Mandy, could you make a call to the cinema to see if there are still some seats left for the movie this afternoon?
#Person2#: I have already booked the tickets online for the 2:00 o'clock movie. I am thinking of picking them up from the ticket office after we have lunch at the restaurant. What do you think?
#Person1#: Ok, well, the Smiths want to move our appointment forward by half hour earlier, that means we should be there at 11:30.
#Person2#: Then we don't have enough time, we'd better get moving. Oh, before I forget, can you remind me to stop by the bookstore on the way back home? I have to order a book there.
#Person1#: Ok. | schedule |
train_9031 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm a new student here, the campus is very big, I'm lost.
#Person2#: Where do you want to go?
#Person1#: I want to find where the school library is.
#Person2#: OK, go down this street and turn right at the second corner. Go along until you see a gray building, that's it.
#Person1#: That sounds hard to find.
#Person2#: Actually, it is very easy. The library is just between the post office and the red main teaching building.
#Person1#: That sounds much easier.
#Person2#: You are right. But you have to hurry. It has started raining.
#Person1#: Thanks very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | ask directions |
train_9032 | #Person1#: Have you finished the report?
#Person2#: Don't mention it. I haven't even started writing it. It's killing me!
#Person1#: You must be kidding. It's due tomorrow. How can you finish it on time?
#Person2#: I've been reading all the information I need to write it. But the more I read, the more I want to know. I cannot stop it.
#Person1#: What are you reading?
#Person2#: First, I was into the environment, then the government, but then I found something really interesting. Have you heard about VR technology? That's what I'm going to write about.
#Person1#: Good luck. | report |
train_9033 | #Person1#: Tom, your training to be a technical advisor at digital superstore. What hours do you work?
#Person2#: Well, I work part time on Saturdays 9:00 till 3:00 and Sundays 11 till 5.
#Person1#: OK. So what do you do exactly?
#Person2#: Basically I'm just here to help people with any problems so I meet customers when they come into the store and talk to them. I advise them about the best things to buy. I don't actually take the money. I just help people decide what to buy.
#Person1#: What's the most difficult thing about your job?
#Person2#: Em, well, we sell more than 2000 different products in the store. So it's very difficult to have all the information to know everything about all the products.
#Person1#: What do you like about your job?
#Person2#: Well, I'm very interested in technology, computers and everything and working in the shop. I get the chance to find out about all the latest things. | technical advisor |
train_9034 | #Person1#: Did you have a busy week?
#Person2#: Uhm, well, no. I mean I didn't do a lot, but I bought a computer.
#Person1#: You did? Thank goodness. Now you don't need to borrow mine. You had it for 2 weeks last time.
#Person2#: Yeah, so sorry about that. I wrote my history paper on it. Thanks again by the way.
#Person1#: Sure, no problem. So how do you like your computer?
#Person2#: Oh, it's really cool. I use it everyday.
#Person1#: Really? Are you using it for class? I mean you're working on a paper now, right?
#Person2#: Uh, yeah, I am. But I don't use it for class.
#Person1#: So what do you use it for?
#Person2#: Uh, actually I just watch DVDs on it all week. | new computer |
train_9035 | #Person1#: Excuse me. We're leaving today. I'd like to pay our bills now.
#Person2#: OK. By the way, I'd like to tell you that the check-out time is 12
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: Have you used any hotel services this morning or had breakfast at the hotel dining room, Mr. Green?
#Person1#: Yes, my friend and I just had breakfast at the dining room, but we didn't use any services.
#Person2#: How about the charge for the days you shared the room with your friend?
#Person1#: Please add to my account.
#Person2#: The total for the eight days is five hundred sixty yuan.
#Person1#: OK. Here you are. | pay the bill |
train_9036 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hi. It ' s Tony calling from the dentist ' s office. Is Lily there?
#Person1#: No, Lily is not here at the moment.
#Person2#: Could you ask her to call me back when she gets in?
#Person1#: Sure. What ' s your number, please.
#Person2#: 519 367 8901.
#Person1#: Thanks. And your name is Tony, right?
#Person2#: Yes. I ' m Tony. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You ' re welcome. Bye.
#Person2#: Bye. | a call |
train_9037 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Black, how are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you, and how are you?
#Person1#: Very well, thank you. It's nice to meet you again. I am awfully sorry for not being able to meet you at the airport, as I was busy yesterday. I do hope you had a very enjoyable trip from New York.
#Person2#: Yes, a very pleasant journey indeed. Thank you.
#Person1#: How are you getting along with your business?
#Person2#: Not bad. The fur market is not very brisk lately, but the selling season is advancing near. I hope there will be more buyers in the market this year.
#Person1#: I hope we can do more business together. Though we are satisfied with our past trade record, there are still possibilities for more business. In the meantime, let's discuss other spheres of cooperation, such as investment, technology transfer and technical assistance. | further cooperation |
train_9038 | #Person1#: Could you please wait for a minute? I'll buy the tickets
#Person2#: All right.
#Person1#: Here is your ticket.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: The park will close soon. We Should better go in right now.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, let's go in.
#Person2#: It is a new park, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, how do you know?
#Person2#: I guessed it.
#Person1#: Well, generally speaking, the park is a window on the world history, a window on the world civilization and a window on the world's tourist attractions as well.
#Person2#: Oh, how wonderful! | a park |
train_9039 | #Person1#: Betty, something is burning. Can you smell it?
#Person2#: You're right.
#Person1#: Look! The iron is still on.
#Person2#: I should have turned it off. I'll turn it off now.
#Person1#: Look at my nice blue shirt, there's a big hole in it.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Jim.
#Person1#: Never mind, dear. | something burned |
train_9040 | #Person1#: Could you do something to advance your shipment?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. But why?
#Person1#: We expect the goods to be on the market before the end of December to catch up with the Spring Festival sales.
#Person2#: I can understand your position. We can not make any promise, but we'll try our best. | advance the shipment |
train_9041 | #Person1#: Good morning! May I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning! Is Mr. Smith in? I'm Cheng Jun from China National Petroleum Corporation. I'd like to see him.
#Person1#: Do you have an appointment with Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: Am. No, I have an urgency to talk with him.
#Person1#: Wait a moment, please. I'll tell his secretary that you are here.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. He is holding a meeting until ten o'clock.
#Person2#: It's nine o'clock now. And I'll wait for him. | have an appointment |
train_9042 | #Person1#: How's your trip going?
#Person2#: Oh I'm enjoying myself but it's so hot here
#Person1#: Isn't London hot in the summer?
#Person2#: Well it can be but Shanghai is much warmer than London.
#Person1#: I see. What about transport? How does Shanghai compare to London?
#Person2#: Actually I think the buses and trains here are more modern.
#Person1#: And what about the number of people on the streets?
#Person2#: Oh, I think Shanghai is much more crowded than London. | a trip |
train_9043 | #Person1#: What's that, a new video game?
#Person2#: Nope! It's the latest generation of PAD! You won't believe what it can do.
#Person1#: For instance?
#Person2#: It has a built-in camera unit that takes digital color stills. It also plays MP3 files, which I can save on media cards and then transfer to the hard drive of my computer.
#Person1#: Wow! Anything else?
#Person2#: This one comes with its own folding keyboard. It has a pre-installed handwriting recognition program. I can use the stylus to write on the screen.
#Person1#: What if I want to use CD-ROMs or floppies?
#Person2#: Just plug in a peripheral CD or floppy drive and you're ready to go! | the latest pad |
train_9044 | #Person1#: Hello! So you are leaving today.
#Person2#: Hello. Thank you for seeing me off. You actually don't need to bother.
#Person1#: It is my pleasure to see you off.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. I hope to see you again.
#Person1#: I hope so, too.
#Person2#: Thanks again for everything you have done for me.
#Person1#: You're welcome. Have a nice trip! | see someone off |
train_9045 | #Person1#: I can't believe that Anthony is finally getting married!
#Person2#: Yeah well it's about time! He's been living with his parents for 40 years!
#Person1#: Don't be mean. Look here come the bridesmaids! Their dresses look beautiful!
#Person2#: Who are those kids walking down the aisle?
#Person1#: That's the flower girl and the ring bearer. I'm pretty sure they're the groom's niece and nephew. Oh, they look so cute!
#Person2#: I just hope the priest makes it quick. I'm starving. I hope the food's good at the reception.
#Person1#: That's all you ever think about, food! Oh, I think the bride's coming now! She looks gorgeous. Wait, what's she doing? Where's she going?
#Person2#: Oh great! Does this mean that the reception is canceled? | get married |
train_9046 | #Person1#: You wouldn't believe what I got in the mail today!
#Person2#: what's that?
#Person1#: it's a letter from Ray and Sue in Shanghai!
#Person2#: have you read it yet?
#Person1#: no, I thought I'd wait until you got home.
#Person2#: go on, read it out loud.
#Person1#: ok. It says, ' Dear Jessica. It was so good to receive you letter. I sounds like you and Riley are settling into your new home with ease. . . '
#Person2#: when did you send her a letter?
#Person1#: just a few weeks ago. Sue and I send letters to each other often.
#Person2#: I didn't know anyone did that any more. Ok, go on.
#Person1#: ok. . . I'm going to have to skip over this section. It's girl-talk.
#Person2#: that's fine with me.
#Person1#: oh. It's actually all rather personal.
#Person2#: well, skip over all of that and read me the rest.
#Person1#: ok, it just says, ball, blah, blah. . . ' Ray and I look forward to seeing you in June. Write soon. With love, Sue. '
#Person2#: are we going to see them in June or are they coming to see us?
#Person1#: didn't I tell you? We're going to Shanghai to stay with them in June.
#Person2#: oh, I guess I missed that.
#Person1#: men! | get a mail |
train_9047 | #Person1#: Well, what about it? As it happens I've got two tickets for next thursday evening. I thought perhaps.
#Person2#: Well, thanks all the same, Denise. But no I don't think. Sorry, I'm sure you would enjoy it. I'd like to Denise, but I'm busy on friday this week and next week too.
#Person1#: But I said thursday. The tickets are for thursday evening.
#Person2#: Thursday? Oh, sorry. I meant thursday too. I mean I busy then too.
#Person1#: I see. Oh, well some other time perhaps.
#Person2#: Yes. some other time perhaps. Thanks again. | tickets |
train_9048 | #Person1#: He always likes to say something as if all his geese are swans.
#Person2#: I know this characteristic of him. So I never think seriously of his words.
#Person1#: Yeah. This is a clever way to be in contact with such a person.
#Person2#: It seems that you don't like him.
#Person1#: You like to communicate with him? | bad personality |
train_9049 | #Person1#: So how much should I gamble?
#Person2#: Why not fifty or one-hundred dollars?
#Person1#: Okay. One-hundred then. Do you think I will lose it?
#Person2#: I don't know. You have to be smart, but you have to be lucky too. Some games are all luck. With some, you need to be smart.
#Person1#: I want games that are all luck.
#Person2#: I knew you would say that! Then you should play the slot machines.
#Person1#: Slot machines? No, I don't want that! That's too boring. I want a game with cards or dice.
#Person2#: So what do you want to play then?
#Person1#: Blackjack. We can play blackjack. And I will gamble one-hundred, or maybe two-hundred dollars.
#Person2#: Huh? You are breaking our rule already! And we didn't even start to play yet!
#Person1#: Oh, don't be so strict! We are in Las Vegas.
#Person2#: Yes, and if I stay with you, we will have to walk back home to New York. Because we will lose all our money and our plane tickets too! | gamble |
train_9050 | #Person1#: Steven, have you any friend in London?
#Person2#: Yes, my old friend Hanson lives there
#Person1#: Are you close?
#Person2#: Yes. He's one of my best friends. Our friendship formed at college. Why did you ask that?
#Person1#: I'm going to London on business next week. But I know nothing about it.
#Person2#: I get it. You want to find a guide, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, Steven. You always know what I want.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I will call Hanson, and ask him to help you.
#Person1#: Thank you! | go on business |
train_9051 | #Person1#: I'm glad we came here. This is really delicious!
#Person2#: I was worried you would think it was too far to drive.
#Person1#: Well, it's true I've never driven two hours just to get lunch. But really, I think it's worth it.
#Person2#: I think if you try some more authentic Chinese food, you might understand how we students from Taiwan suffer.
#Person1#: How do you mean ' suffer '?
#Person2#: I mean, in Milwaukee there is no good Chinese food. So we miss the food in Taiwan too much. Sometimes we just have to drive down here to Chicago to find something better.
#Person1#: Even in the winter?
#Person2#: Yes, even in the winter.
#Person1#: And even if it takes two hours, huh?
#Person2#: Why not? I've been craving good food for three weeks now. I'm too sick of hamburgers and pizza!
#Person1#: Well, this really is delicious, I have to admit. I can understand better now why you and your friends are always whining.
#Person2#: Don't tease me! Good food is really important to Chinese!
#Person1#: I know. I can see that. This is what is called ' dim sum, ' right?
#Person2#: Yes, all these dishes are different ' dim sum ' dishes. You can't find this kind of thing except for in a few cities in America.
#Person1#: So when you Chinese think of Chinatown, you mostly think of food. Is that right?
#Person2#: Of course. I will try to buy some things at the Asian grocery down the block too. Then I can do a little cooking in my apartment.
#Person1#: And maybe we can go to a good Italian restaurant for dinner, after the museum. Chicago has some great Italian restaurants.
#Person2#: No way!
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: We're going up to the ' new ' Chinatown for dinner. I already know where we're going to go.
#Person1#: Alright, alright. I am happy to try more Chinese food. Will it be dim sum again?
#Person2#: No, dim sum is usually eaten around lunch time, or sometimes closer to breakfast. We'll try more Taiwanese style up at the ' new ' Chinatown.
#Person1#: Taiwanese style? Isn't dim sum Taiwanese style?
#Person2#: No, dim sum is more Cantonese style. But of course you can buy it in Taiwan.
#Person1#: I wonder if you can cook things this good.
#Person2#: I'm a great cook actually. You will see. | try Chinese food |
train_9052 | #Person1#: Dad, do you know where Mom is?
#Person2#: I think she is in her room putting a little something together for you to take to school with you.
#Person1#: She'd better not start crying like she usually does.
#Person2#: I know, but she is going to miss you something awful. Have I told you how proud I am of you?
#Person1#: Dad, now don't you go getting mush on me.
#Person2#: I mean it. You have really shown us that you are prepared to take on the adult world.
#Person1#: That means a lot to me Dad. Thanks.
#Person2#: We have great confidence in you. | go to school |
train_9053 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I wish to buy a diamond ring.
#Person1#: How many carats diamond do you want?
#Person2#: Two carats.
#Person1#: Is this one suit for you?
#Person2#: No, it seems too old-fashioned.
#Person1#: What about this?
#Person2#: Let me try it on, it's too small for me, haven't you got any larger ones?
#Person1#: Yes, try this one please.
#Person2#: This fits me well, how much is it?
#Person1#: 3, 500 yuan.
#Person2#: It's reasonable. Here you are. | buy a ring |
train_9054 | #Person1#: Have you taken your temperature?
#Person2#: Yes, and it is 37 C.
#Person1#: Well, open your mouth and let me have a look. It is nothing serious. You haven't got a fever. But you should take the medicine and need have more rest recently. When you feel well, you could take more exercises, or play sports like basketball, running, and swimming. And eating healthy food, having more fruits and vegetable and drinking milk are good for your heath.
#Person2#: Yes, I see. Thanks a lot. | take the temperature |
train_9055 | #Person1#: Don't you think it's nice out?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so too.
#Person1#: I think that it's going to rain.
#Person2#: I hope that it does rain.
#Person1#: You like the rain?
#Person2#: The sky looks so clean after it rains. I love it.
#Person1#: I understand. Rain does make it smell cleaner.
#Person2#: I love most how it is at night after it rains.
#Person1#: How come?
#Person2#: You can see the stars so much more clearly after it rains.
#Person1#: I would love for it to rain today.
#Person2#: I would too. | rain |
train_9056 | #Person1#: Where can I enjoy the best local food?
#Person2#: Well! You like sea food?
#Person1#: Yes, I do.
#Person2#: Then I'd like to suggest you try Anchor Inn on Seaside Drive.
#Person1#: Is it very far from here?
#Person2#: No, you can walk from here. | seafood |
train_9057 | #Person1#: How about overtime work?
#Person2#: Overtime work is very common in companies. I can work overtime if it's necessary, but I don't think we will work overtime everyday.
#Person1#: Do you like regular work?
#Person2#: No, I don't like regular work. I am interested in different projects with new opportunities and new challenges, but I can do regular work if the company needs me to do so. | work |
train_9058 | #Person1#: Acknowledgments play a necessary part in the interview.
#Person2#: Sure. Kind acknowledgments can show one's good attainment.
#Person1#: We often ignore the acknowledgments in our daily life, and consider them as disposable.
#Person2#: Actually, that's not true. Acknowledgments can help you leave a good impression on others, especially in the public places.
#Person1#: We should particularly pay attention to acknowledgments in the interview.
#Person2#: In the beginning of the interview, it is best that you make acknowledgments for the opportunity of the interview.
#Person1#: Don't forget to say ' Thank you ' when you take a seat.
#Person2#: Make acknowledgments as well when the interviewer thinks highly of your dressing, experience, or words.
#Person1#: You can win a good impression of the interviewer in this way.
#Person2#: Acknowledgments can also help the job-hunters to show their good attainment.
#Person1#: Finally, at the end of the interview, make acknowledgments to the interviewer again.
#Person2#: Smiles and kind attitudes are the basics of acknowledgments. | acknowledgments |
train_9059 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to deposit 1000 Yuan in my bank account.
#Person1#: Please fill out this deposit form, first.
#Person2#: OK. . . Here you are. Any problem on that?
#Person1#: No, that's fine. Do you bring your bankbook with you?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. Here it is, and the cash.
#Person1#: Wait a moment, please.
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Is there anything else I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. Can you tell me what the interest rate is now?
#Person1#: The deposit rate is 0. 8 % every month.
#Person2#: Thanks. | deposit money |
train_9060 | #Person1#: Are there any hobbies you do?
#Person2#: When I have time, I sometimes draw and paint.
#Person1#: Oh, you actually do that?
#Person2#: Every so often, I do.
#Person1#: Did you always know how to draw and paint?
#Person2#: I was taught in high school how to draw and paint.
#Person1#: You had an art class?
#Person2#: Exactly, it was my favorite class.
#Person1#: Well, it's good that you're so talented.
#Person2#: I appreciate that.
#Person1#: Talent is a great thing, I wish I had one.
#Person2#: Everyone has a talent. They just need to find it. | hobbies |
train_9061 | #Person1#: I've read your resume and know a lot of things about your qualifications for this position. One thing you didn't mention is why you left your last job? I know the company you worked for is a good company.
#Person2#: yes, it's a good company. But the management changed last month. We didn't get along, so I quit.
#Person1#: I understand. Why would you like to join our company?
#Person2#: I'm qualified for this position. And I've heard a lot of good things about your company.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: You take care of your employees. And your company offers good salaries and benefits.
#Person1#: that's good to know. Why do you think you're qualified for this position?
#Person2#: I've got over seven years'experience working in this kind of position. I know I can do a good job in this position. | a new job |
train_9062 | #Person1#: Good morning, Sir. Are you here to get some advice about our new Personal Financing Program?
#Person2#: I am indeed. What can you tell me?
#Person1#: The account is a compound savings account, which is in RMB and Forex.
#Person2#: Do I get a card?
#Person1#: Yes, you can have a Money Link card. You can also base the account on time deposits. The choice is yours.
#Person2#: How about the interest? I'm not really happy with the interest I'm receiving through my Current Account.
#Person1#: The interest on this new account is higher than any of the accounts in our Personal Financing.
#Person2#: That sounds better. Also, can I use the one card for several accounts? Say, if I have two or three accounts and want to transfer money from one to the other?
#Person1#: Yes, you can have multi-accounts on the card, you can also make transfers from the account and securities companies and various other benefits.
#Person2#: That's wonderful. | personal financing program |
train_9063 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for the Alands Morrissette album Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie.
#Person2#: Let's see. If we have it, it should be over there under M. ( He looks through the Cds. ) Hmm, it looks like we've sold out of that one, but we should be getting some more copies in soon. If you want, we can order it for you.
#Person1#: That's okay, I'll just check back later. Do you have the new Sting album?
#Person2#: Yes, it's right over here.
#Person1#: Great. One last question, where is your jazz section?
#Person2#: Back there against that wall.
#Person1#: Oh, I see it. Thanks for your help.
#Person2#: No problem. | buy albums |
train_9064 | #Person1#: Could you give us a detailed description of the properties of your product?
#Person2#: OK. The X2500 has the unique feature of providing better data flow with less input time. It will reduce your work load at the office.
#Person1#: Could you tell me more about it?
#Person2#: Of course. One of the real pluses of this product is that it is of very high quality, and of compact size. No one can match us so far as quality is concerned.
#Person1#: Can you introduce its price level to me?
#Person2#: We have this item in three price level.
#Person1#: We need the best possible quality.
#Person2#: That means this one.
#Person1#: I see, that's what I will order. | describe the properties |
train_9065 | #Person1#: What are we going to eat for dinner?
#Person2#: Are you going to cook anything?
#Person1#: I didn't plan on cooking tonight.
#Person2#: If you're hungry, then cook something.
#Person1#: I don't know what to make.
#Person2#: Tell me what you want to eat.
#Person1#: I've been craving chicken and potatoes.
#Person2#: I'd like that.
#Person1#: Are you going to cook it tonight?
#Person2#: I'm really not going to cook tonight.
#Person1#: Okay, I guess I'll cook.
#Person2#: Why don't you start cooking then? | cook for dinner |
train_9066 | #Person1#: Look, there's no way we can convince people they need fresh motor oil every morning.
#Person2#: No, but you can let them know that yours is the cream of the crop-the purest motor oil in the world. Careful, hold it by the java jacket. This coffee drink has half and half-what do you think?
#Person1#: It tastes funny. Why can't people just stick to plain and simple coffee?
#Person2#: That's just the point! Purity is the essence of good coffee, right? | coffee |
train_9067 | #Person1#: What's going on with you?
#Person2#: Nothing. What's going on with you?
#Person1#: I'm having a party this Friday.
#Person2#: I had no idea.
#Person1#: Is that right?
#Person2#: I didn't hear anything about it.
#Person1#: Can you go?
#Person2#: What time?
#Person1#: It starts at 8 o'clock.
#Person2#: I'll go.
#Person1#: I hope that I'll see you there.
#Person2#: No doubt. | a party |
train_9068 | #Person1#: Hello sir, how can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need this prescription please.
#Person1#: Let's see. Okay, so 50 mg of Prozac, would you prefer this in capsule or tablet?
#Person2#: Capsules are fine.
#Person1#: Okay, you should take 1 capsule 3 times a day. Be sure not to take it on an empty stomach, and also, don't ever mix it with alcohol!
#Person2#: Yes, I know. It's not the first time I'm taking this! Don't worry, I won't overdose!
#Person1#: Okay, anything else I can get you?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I almost forgot! Can I also get some eye drops and um, some condoms?
#Person1#: Sure. Darn condoms aren't registered in our system.
#Person2#: Oh, well that's okay, I'll get some later, thanks. . . Really it's no problem.
#Person1#: Just hang on there a sec. Can I get a price check on Fun Times Ribbed Condoms please! | prescription |
train_9069 | #Person1#: Do you want to go catch a movie tonight?
#Person2#: I can't, I have to go to the gym.
#Person1#: Come on! You can go tomorrow, just skip it today. It's not as if you are gonna get in trouble!
#Person2#: Actually I will! I am working out with a personal trainer that gets on my case if I don't go. I like it, because it makes me feel more obligated to go and get healthy.
#Person1#: That's cool, does your personal trainer basically teach you how to work out?
#Person2#: Yeah. He makes a work put plan depending on the areas I want to work on, or the muscles I want to build. Like for example in order to get better muscle tone in my abs, pecs and biceps, he makes me work out with free weights. Then for my quads, calves and hamstrings, I do leg lifts or squats.
#Person1#: Sounds like you are really getting in shape! | work out |
train_9070 | #Person1#: Hello, sir. Could you spare me a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, Jane. You look upset, what happened?
#Person1#: Well, you know it's Kevin. He's telling everyone that David and I are in love. But we're not. We're just study pair. You know, I help him with his English. And he helps me with my math.
#Person2#: Oh, I was going to tell you that you have made great progress in math. I was wondering what made such a progress. Now that explains.
#Person1#: Yeah sir.
#Person2#: Don't worry, I'll talk to Kevin tomorrow.
#Person1#: Thank you sir. | in bad mood |
train_9071 | #Person1#: Hey Taxi! Ah... Thanks for stopping.
#Person2#: Where are you going?
#Person1#: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of History, and...
#Person2#: Sure. No problem.
#Person1#: Uh. Excuse me. How long does it take to get there?
#Person2#: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes.
#Person1#: Oh, by the way, do you know what time the museum closes?
#Person2#: Well, I would guess around six o'clock.
#Person1#: Uh, do you have the time?
#Person2#: Yeah. It's half past four.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: Uh, this is your first time to Beijing City, right?
#Person1#: Yeah. Do you know any good restaurants that offer meals at a reasonable price?
#Person2#: Umm... Well, the Friendship restaurant. It's not as inexpensive as other places I know, but the service is better.
#Person1#: Sounds great! How do I get there from the museum?
#Person2#: Well, there are buses that run that way. | take a taxi |
train_9072 | #Person1#: Ryan. I just want you to know that I'm going to go to school to become an auto mechanic.
#Person2#: Uh what? Does Dad know about this?
#Person1#: Who cares? It's my life. I really enjoy working on cars.
#Person2#: Oh, I get it. You want to study auto mechanics because of your new boyfriend. What's his name? Jimmy or something? Listen, auto mechanics is a man's job.
#Person1#: No, you got it all wrong. [What?] First of all, his name is James, and second, he doesn't work at an auto shop anymore. He had a job there for five years, and he really liked his job because he learned how to identify problems and fix things. You, on the other hand, can't even change the toilet paper roll in the bathroom.
#Person2#: Hey, that's not fair.
#Person1#: And James is now back in college. He's majoring in nursing.
#Person2#: Nursing? Nursing? That's a woman's job?
#Person1#: I cannot believe I'm hearing this. A man can be a nurse, and they can do the job just as well as anybody else. Nurses, whether they are men or women, care for the sick, the elderly. Things like that.
#Person2#: Uh.
#Person1#: And are you saying that women can't be farmers, carpenters, or truck drivers?
#Person2#: Well, most men do those jobs, so ... Anyway, women can do them if they want. I just think that women are better suited to be secretaries, waitresses, piano teachers. You know.
#Person1#: Man, you're stuck in the 18th century. No one will marry you.
#Person2#: Oh, well, just forget this. But not to change the subject, but I'm having a problem with my car, and I was wondering if Jimmy, I mean James, could take a look at it.
#Person3#: Forget it. Start pushing!
#Person2#: Ah! | boyfriend |
train_9073 | #Person1#: You'll need 36 credit hours to get an M. A. degree. Fifteen must be from the English Department and fifteen from the Education Department. For the remaining six credit hours, you can either write a thesis or take two more selected courses.
#Person2#: Right now, this is very confusing to me, but I'm sure I'll know what to do as I learn more about it. | credit hours |
train_9074 | #Person1#: You know I just finished some very interesting research for the newspaper about things people do in their spare time.
#Person2#: Really? What did you learn?
#Person1#: Well, I talked to 20 people and 19 of them watch TV.
#Person2#: That's interesting. I never watch it, do you?
#Person1#: Not much. Anyway, about half of them, 9 people, play some kind of sport.
#Person2#: I'm not surprised. People are getting more exercise these days.
#Person1#: Yes, a few of them go to movies.
#Person2#: Mm, I do, too.
#Person1#: But here is the most interesting result: only one of them reads.
#Person2#: That's terrible. | some research |
train_9075 | #Person1#: Clinic, can I help you?
#Person2#: This is Frank Smith. Can I make an appointment with Dr. Milton?
#Person1#: Yes, of course, Mr. Smith. Can you manage this afternoon?
#Person2#: I am afraid not. I can manage tomorrow.
#Person1#: I am afraid Dr. Milton's not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday, March 27th.
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: Will 5:30 pm be all right?
#Person2#: Yes. But what time is the clinic closed?
#Person1#: We start at 5:00 am and close at 7:00 pm on weekdays. We don't work on the weekends.
#Person2#: I'd prefer a later time.
#Person1#: Then what about 6:15 pm?
#Person2#: Well, that's fine. | make an appointment |
train_9076 | #Person1#: Sarah, you work in the admissions office, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I've been here for ten years as assistant director.
#Person1#: Really? What does that involve?
#Person2#: Well, I'm in charge of all the admissions of postgraduate students in the university.
#Person1#: Only postgraduates?
#Person2#: Yes, postgraduates only. I have nothing at all to do with undergraduates.
#Person1#: Do you find that you get particular-sort of...different national groups? I mean, do you get large numbers from Latin America or...
#Person2#: Yes. Well, of all the students enrolled last year, nearly half were from overseas. They were from African countries, the Far East, the Middle East, and Latin America.
#Person1#: Em. But have you been doing just that for the last 10 years, or, have you done other things?
#Person2#: Well, I've been doing the same job. Er, before that, I was secretary of the medical school at Birmingham, and further back, I worked in the local government.
#Person1#: Oh, I see.
#Person2#: So I've done different types of things.
#Person1#: Yes, indeed. How do you imagine your job might develop in the future? Can you imagine shifting into a different kind of responsibility or doing something...
#Person2#: Oh, yeah, from October 1, I'll be doing an entirely different job. There's going to be more committee work. I mean, more policy work, and less dealing with students, unfortunately-I'll miss my contact with students. | the admissions office |
train_9077 | #Person1#: Hi, what're you reading?
#Person2#: An old book Death on the Nile. Have you read it?
#Person1#: Not yet, but I saw the movie. Could I borrow it when you finish reading?
#Person2#: Sure. But you need to be patient. | reading |
train_9078 | #Person1#: Hi, Francis, how was your business trip?
#Person2#: It was a nightmare.
#Person1#: What's up?
#Person2#: Actually, the business trip itself was very successful. We arrived on time, we had nice conversations and we settled some important issues for the next year.
#Person1#: Sounds quite fruitful, why do you call it still a nightmare then?
#Person2#: Well, the air line lost my luggage on the return flight and then I lost my carry on bag when I was tackling with the officers in charge. I left the airport three hours later than I expected and then I was caught in a traffic jam. When I finally got home, I was totally exhausted. But I found the elevator was out of service due to a blackout.
#Person1#: This is really a sad story. Did they trace back your luggage?
#Person2#: I am still waiting for their call.
#Person1#: Take it easy, all sufferings have their reward. | a business trip |
train_9079 | #Person1#: Hey, you're early! Where's everyone?
#Person2#: Well. . . I told them not to come. I made a reservation just for the two of us. I thought we could have an quiet evening all to ourselves.
#Person1#: Oh. . . why?
#Person2#: Jennifer, there's something I wanna ask you.
#Person1#: Sure. What is it?
#Person2#: Hmm. . . okay, here's the thing. I've always seen you as more than just a friend, and I can't take it any more. I know you better than anyone, I know the pros and cons of your personality, I even know what side of the bed is yours! I think we would be great together, don't you?
#Person1#: Are you serious? We've been friends for years! We can't just change that overnight!
#Person2#: I know! I never had the guts to tell you. . . until today. So, what do you say? Are you willing to give me a shot?
#Person1#: I. . . I. . . | show love |
train_9080 | #Person1#: What did you get for lunch today?
#Person2#: All I had was a sandwich, chips, and soda.
#Person1#: Where'd you get your food from?
#Person2#: I went to the cafeteria and bought it.
#Person1#: What sandwich did you order?
#Person2#: I ordered a ham sandwich, but they gave me a bologna sandwich instead.
#Person1#: Was it any good?
#Person2#: I enjoyed it, even though I had not asked for it.
#Person1#: I ordered a sandwich there before.
#Person2#: Is that right?
#Person1#: Yeah, and they messed my order up too.
#Person2#: That may be true, but I'm sure you enjoyed your sandwich. | the lunch |
train_9081 | #Person1#: Mary, this is Mike. Listen, Jerry and I want to go to a movie tonight. Jerry's brother will give us a lift to the cinema. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: Well, it sounds like fun, but actually I really got a lot of homework to do.
#Person1#: Oh, come on, Mary. It'll be fun.
#Person2#: I really can't. I've got a math test on Monday, and I have to hand a chemistry report in on Tuesday. And I'm really getting nervous about that. Thanks for asking. Hope you will have a good time. | watch a movie |
train_9082 | #Person1#: This is Lincoln Bank, Consumer Credit Department. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Ah, hello. I'm calling to find out how I apply for a car loan.
#Person1#: We offer a Personal Automobile Consumer Loan. The application process is pretty straight forward. I trust you have enough funds to cover the 20 % down payment?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. It's ready and waiting in my account.
#Person1#: The next step is for us to recommend a dealer to you, who are already contracted to us, so...
#Person2#: Could I just stop you there? Sorry to interrupt, but I have already been to your appointed dealer and selected the car I want.
#Person1#: That will certainly cut down the processing time. We can move on to the next step. Do you have the purchase price?
#Person2#: Yes, it's 110, 000 RIB. So, with the down payment done, I will need to borrow 70, 000 RIB.
#Person1#: What we need you to do next is to come into the branch with a correctly filled in application form, ID card, proof of residency, proof of income, the agreement from the agent and of course the 20 % down payment.
#Person2#: Yes, I have everything here. OK, I'll come in and see you later today. Maybe I could have my new car as early as next week! How exciting! | Car loan |
train_9083 | #Person1#: Where do you come from?
#Person2#: I come from Greece.
#Person1#: What's the climate like in your country?
#Person2#: It's very pleasant.
#Person1#: What's the weather like in spring?
#Person2#: It's often windy in March. It's always warm in April and May, but it rains sometimes.
#Person1#: What's it like in summer?
#Person2#: It's always hot in June, July and August. The sun shines every day.
#Person1#: Is it cold or warm in autumn?
#Person2#: It's always warm in September and October. It's often cold in November and it rains sometimes.
#Person1#: Is it very cold in winter?
#Person2#: It's often cold in December, January and February. It snows sometimes. | Climate in Greece |
train_9084 | #Person1#: I hate to do this to you, Alice, but I ' m going to have to ask you to put in some more overtime.
#Person2#: Does it have to be this afternoon, Mr. Fairbanks? I ' Ve already made plans.
#Person1#: Well, I would have preferred to do it today, but if you ' Ve already made plans, we can do it tomorrow.
#Person2#: I ' d appreciate that, sir. How long do you think you ' ll need me to stay? | Ask for overtime |
train_9085 | #Person1#: Are you ready to go to the mall?
#Person2#: Yeah. Dig my new pants?
#Person1#: Copycat!
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: You went out and bought khakis, too!
#Person2#: No. Mine are a soft brown. Yours are khaki.
#Person1#: Whatever. | Pants |
train_9086 | #Person1#: You received a letter in the mail.
#Person2#: Give it here.
#Person1#: Who ' s the letter from?
#Person2#: I think it ' s my acceptance letter from NYU.
#Person1#: I want to know what it says.
#Person2#: They didn ' t accept me.
#Person1#: Are you serious?
#Person2#: It ' s the truth.
#Person1#: Are you okay?
#Person2#: I really wanted to get into NYU.
#Person1#: I am really sorry to hear that.
#Person2#: It ' s okay. I ' m still waiting to hear from UCLA anyway. | Acceptance letter |
train_9087 | #Person1#: Isn't it wonderful walking here?
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: I mean look at all these magnificent buildings around us.
#Person2#: Yes, look over there. That's the Empire State Building. My book says it's 102 stories tall.
#Person1#: It's quite famous but don't you think it looks a bit old-fashioned?
#Person2#: You're right, but when it was built in 1930 it was a marvel of technology and engineering.
#Person1#: What other important buildings are we going to see on Fifth Avenue?
#Person2#: Quite a number. Actually every skyscraper has a history. A few blocks ahead we'll see St. Patrick ' s Cathedral and just across the street will be the world-renowed Rockefeller Center. It's a landmark in the history of architecture.
#Person1#: What's there after that?
#Person2#: Well then, there's a Central Park. Facing the park on Fifth Avenue is probably some of the most expensive properties in the world.
#Person1#: What are they all for?
#Person2#: Most of them are office buildings, huge department stores, and hotels but some are just private homes. New York is one of the financial centers of the world. And there are lots of very expensive places. | Fifth Avenue |
train_9088 | #Person1#: Come and meet our employees, Mr. Richards.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Jackson.
#Person1#: This is Nicola Grey, and this is Claire Taylor.
#Person2#: How do you do? Those women are very hard-working. What are their jobs?
#Person1#: They're keyboard operators. This is Michael Baker, and this is Jeremy Short.
#Person2#: How do you do? They aren't very busy! What are their jobs?
#Person1#: They're sales reps. They are very lazy.
#Person2#: Who is this young man?
#Person1#: This is Jim. He is our office assistant. | Employee introduction |
train_9089 | #Person1#: Then, I'll see you next week, Ms. O'Brian?
#Person2#: Yes. Let's say Tuesday at noon. Bring your portfolio with you.
#Person1#: Certainly. Is there anything else you would like me to bring, Mr. O'Brian?
#Person2#: No, that's all. I already have your resume. | Meeting arrangement |
train_9090 | #Person1#: We're having a sixties party next week. Do you want to come?
#Person2#: What is a sixties party?
#Person1#: You come dressed in anything from the sixties.
#Person2#: That sounds like fun. But where can I get clothes that old?
#Person1#: Check out your mom's closet. I'll bet she still has something.
#Person2#: Good idea. Can I bring some music from that period too?
#Person1#: That will be great! Do you have LPs or Cds?
#Person2#: Don't tell me you have a record player! | sixties party |
train_9091 | #Person1#: Hello, Grace. That's a beautiful skirt you have on. Where are you going?
#Person2#: I am going to attend an interview.
#Person1#: What kind of job are you applying for?
#Person2#: My major is English. Of course I'll apply for an English teacher.
#Person1#: Oh. That dress doesn't exactly match the job.
#Person2#: Why? You said my skirt was beautiful just now.
#Person1#: Yes, your skirt is really beautiful, but you are applying for a teaching position. You see, your skirt is very short, and your make up is too thick. What's more, the color of your lipstick doesn't match your skin. As a teacher, you should be a little more sedate.
#Person2#: Then what should I do?
#Person1#: Some of my friends tell me that being a teacher, the most important is the beauty of mind. You shouldn't pay too much attention to your appearance. You should appear frugal and prudent. Your experience and knowledge will gain the appreciation of your interviewer. | Interview |
train_9092 | #Person1#: Is everything ready for the big family barbecue tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yep. The steaks and chicken are marinated and I also bought hamburger buns.
#Person1#: We should also cook a couple dozen hot dogs and kebabs.
#Person2#: Yeah, good idea. We can put some lawn furniture outside next to the grill. I also set up the tent outside so we can hide from the sun if it gets too hot.
#Person1#: Great! I asked Grace to bring cups and serviettes as she is also bringing two big coolers for the beers.
#Person2#: This is gonna be a great barbecue! | Big family barbecue |
train_9093 | #Person1#: Are you an American?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Why don't you speak English?
#Person2#: Oh, my mother is a German, so I can speak German.
#Person1#: Oh, do you like Chinese?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'm eager to learn Chinese, but it is too difficult for me.
#Person1#: I want to study German. Can we exchange lessons?
#Person2#: Very Good. I'd like to do that.
#Person1#: When will we begin?
#Person2#: How about tomorrow night?
#Person1#: That's all right. | Language exchange lessons |
train_9094 | #Person1#: Do you have any plans for Veteran's Day?
#Person2#: You mean Armistice Day.
#Person1#: Well, as you know, on November 11th the allies signed a peace treaty with the Germans, also known as the Armistice Treaty. This marked the end of WWI and many countries around the world commemorate this date under names such as Remembers'Day. In Poland it's their independence day! There's a lot going on around the world on this day.
#Person2#: Wow, I didn't know! Probably because I flunked history in school. | Armistice Day |
train_9095 | #Person1#: Hello Mike! Would you like a drink?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I had too much to drink yesterday evening. I had a bad hangover this morning. My head felt terrible.
#Person1#: Were you celebrating something?
#Person2#: Yes. It was a friend's birthday party. We drank all kinds of things-beer, wine and spirits. After midnight, we were even drinking cocktails!
#Person1#: It's a bad idea to drink a combination of alcoholic drinks. You should stick with one for the whole evening.
#Person2#: I know, but it was a celebration, you Kwon? I don't think I'Ve see you drunk.
#Person1#: I usually only drink beer and I rarely drink more than a few pints.
#Person2#: You are a sensible drinker. Anyway, I'm not going to drink any alcohol this evening. I don't'want another bad hangover.
#Person1#: Let me buy you a soft drink then. How about a coke?
#Person2#: Yeah. That's a good idea. I heard that coke was first used as a medicine.
#Person1#: Rally? . . . barman!. . . a large coke with ice and lemon, please. . . thanks. Here's the money.
#Person2#: Are you going to the wine tasting tomorrow?
#Person1#: Yes. I thought it might be interesting to learn a little about wine. . .
#Person2#: . . . and taste a few! There will be wines from several countries and an expert to give advice on which wines are good and which ones are not.
#Person1#: Yes. I'm looking forward to it. | drinks |
train_9096 | #Person1#: When is your birthday?
#Person2#: August 1st.
#Person1#: Do you usually have a birthday party?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. My parents prepare dinner for me.
#Person1#: What would you do at the party?
#Person2#: We sing ' Happy Birthday ' at the party and have birthday cakes.
#Person1#: Do you know when people began to sing the song ' Happy Birthday '?
#Person2#: Well, I don't know.
#Person1#: Let me tell you the story. In 1892, Patty Smith Hill and Mildred Hill wrote a song called'Good Morning to you'. But later someone added the words'Happy Birthday'to their tune.
#Person2#: So the'Happy Birthday'song has been popular since then?
#Person1#: Yes, actually, the song has been sung since its publication in 1932. People all over the world have sung it in many different languages. | birthday |
train_9097 | #Person1#: When it comes to select a fund, you will always read ' Past performance is not an indication of future results ', can you believe that?
#Person2#: Maybe it is right since everything is possible. You know the market changes quickly these days. I still have some confidence in those funds with bad stock performance. Though one stock record is the very important criteria to decide which to buy, I will still consider it if it shows a good performance recently.
#Person1#: But I still have doubted those funds with bad stock performance. For me, a stock record is the very important criteria to decide which to buy. I really want to decrease the risk reach the minimum and achieve the maximum returns.
#Person2#: If you refuse to take risk, you can't have better returns.
#Person1#: I will think about it. | Stock record |
train_9098 | #Person1#: Dad, where are we off to?
#Person2#: First we will go to the city centre and stop for something to drink. Then we will visit the University Museum.
#Person1#: Where are we going to have a drink?
#Person2#: There is a coffee shop round the corner. Can you see that big building at the end of the road?
#Person1#: Yes?
#Person2#: That is a bank. The coffee shop is opposite the bank.
#Person1#: Good. I will have hot chocolate.
#Person2#: A stop! Wait for the lights to turn green.
#Person1#: When crossing the road you must always pay attention to what's around you.
#Person2#: Sorry. How far is the museum?
#Person1#: I am not sure. We will ask for directions in the coffee shop.
#Person2#: Here we are. You find us a table and I'll get the drinks. | Casual talk |
train_9099 | #Person1#: Madam, is everything set up for your trip?
#Person2#: Not yet. I seem to move my house to that place. You don't know how tight the schedule is for this trip.
#Person1#: You will be busier, right?
#Person2#: Correct! I have three-day visit to Shanghai on December 10th.
#Person1#: That will be gorgeous!
#Person2#: I would like a single room with a bath for two nights. Can you help me to reserve a hotel room for me?
#Person1#: Yes, Madam. | set up trip |
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