#Person1#: Look, here is a very special business card from an illustrator. Every time I go through my book of business cards, I will notice it. It is an eye-catching one.
#Person2#: Wow, fantastic. I like the font and color for his name. It is creative yet personal.
#Person1#: Yes, it is a bold design. People will believe he can make an illustration as an impressive as a business card. It just stands out from those plain and standard ones used by government people or other big private and public organizations.
#Person2#: I agree. Business cards are great tools for promoting personal business. It won't take much time to design an amazing card, but it can make a big difference among the crowd. And you'll always notice it from your collection. For they have outspoken colors, own design and the sizes are not always according the mainstream business card. I wish to have one like this. But for sure our company has its own corporate design which all employees have to follow.

Summary: #Person1# shows #Person2# a special business card from an illustrator and #Person1# thinks it stands out. #Person2# agrees and thinks business cards are for promoting personal business so a special one can make a difference.


#Person1#: Did you watch the old-fashioned wrestling game last night?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. And I'm amazed the those karate and judo boys were so helpless before the wrestlers.
#Person1#: You bet. The wrestlers had got sound defences and they simply couldn't make it.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the old-fashioned wrestling game.


#Person1#: Tom, the cases are too heavy. I think we should take a taxi to the station.
#Person2#: Not at this hour. Look at the traffic. It's moving very slowly. We can get there just as quickly on foot.
#Person1#: Well, I can't carry this case any farther.
#Person2#: Alright, let me take it then. The cases aren't that heavy.
#Person1#: Don't be silly. They're heavier than you thought, especially when you carry them for some time.
#Person2#: Hmm, perhaps it isn't a bad idea.
#Person1#: What is not a bad idea? What do you mean?
#Person2#: Taxi, taxi!

Summary: #Person1# wants to take a taxi. Tom, who at first doesn't agree, is finally persuaded because the cases are really heavy.


#Person1#: Hey, there's Leo. I wonder why he's walking arm in arm with that young woman.
#Person2#: It's as plain as the nose on your face. They're dating each other.
#Person1#: You're pulling my leg! She must be thirty years younger than Leo. Talk about robbing the cradle!
#Person2#: Well, you can bet this relationship's going to be a flash in the pan.
#Person1#: It must have been love at first sight because I know he didn't have a girlfriend last week.
#Person2#: I think you are absolutely right. Actually, my father proposed to my mother after knowing her only two weeks. They got married a month later.

Summary: #Person2# says Leo and the young woman are dating each other, which surprises #Person1#. They think it must have been love at first sight.


#Person1#: Excuse me. I wonder if you could tell me how to find a place to have my shoes mended. I'm new in town.
#Person2#: Ah, there is a good shop not far from here. Go straight ahead and walk about three blocks. I can't remember the name of the shop, but you'll find it. It's near the police station. By the way, you know about the town guide? It's a thin book and has all kinds of useful information. You'll find one in any bookstore.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot! You've been so helpful. Let's see. Did you say the repair shop was three blocks away from here?
#Person2#: Exactly.
#Person1#: Thanks again.

Summary: #Person1# is new in town and asks for a place to have #Person1#'s shoes mended. #Person2# gives #Person1# directions and suggests #Person1# get the town guide.


#Person1#: That was a very interesting presentation, Ms. Wang. My colleagues and I are very impressed with your proposal.
#Person2#: Oh, no, surely. Your ideas were very interesting as well.
#Person1#: To show our appreciation for your hard work, we'd like to invite you to have dinner with us.
#Person2#: Oh, that would be lovely. Thank you.
#Person1#: Excellent. Have you had French food before?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Marvelous!

Summary: #Person1# invites Ms. Wang to have French food to show their appreciation for her presentation.


#Person1#: Is this one beside you your English teacher? She looks strict.
#Person2#: Yes, but her teaching is very well organized and clear. We all like her very much.
#Person1#: Who is this girl wearing glasses with dark hair?
#Person2#: Oh, she's my best friend. Our class went on a spring outing to the seaside last month and we took it.

Summary: #Person2# introduces #Person2#'s English teacher and best friend in the picture to #Person1#.


#Person1#: What's going on?
#Person2#: Nothing really, you?
#Person1#: I'm throwing a party next Saturday.
#Person2#: Is that right?
#Person1#: Yeah, are you going to come?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, I can't.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I don't really want to.
#Person1#: Well, why don't you?
#Person2#: I hate going to parties.
#Person1#: Well, that's okay.
#Person2#: Yeah, sorry.

Summary: #Person1# invites #Person2# to a party. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# hates parties.


#Person1#: Thanks for the pizza. It was delicious.
#Person2#: It's okay.
#Person1#: Next time, it's on me.
#Person2#: Don't be silly.
#Person1#: I'm serious.
#Person2#: Alright. Next time, we can try some other flavors.
#Person1#: Certainly. The vegetarian pizza looks pretty good. It must be very delicious.
#Person2#: Definitely. I really like Italian food.

Summary: #Person1# thanks #Person2# for the pizza. They'll try some other flavors next time.


#Person1#: I watched a very interesting documentary about plants yesterday evening. It was called ' unusual plants ' and looked at several species of plants from around the world which have unusual features.
#Person2#: Really? Tell me about some of the plants they showed.
#Person1#: Well. There was one type of plant that catches insects and eats them.
#Person2#: Is that type of plant found in this country?
#Person1#: No, it isn't. it's a pity, because I'd like to see it in action.
#Person2#: So would I. what other unusual plants did they show?
#Person1#: They showed flowers that only provide their nectar to one type of butterfly or bee. The insect has to be the exact size to get the nectar. Other insects cannot get it. Of course, when the insect collects the nectar, it also takes some pollen from one flower to another.
#Person2#: That's very specialized. So, the insects and the flowers rely on each other. If one became extinct, the other would too.
#Person1#: That's right. That's one reason why it's so important to protect every species.
#Person2#: I see. The plants that fascinate me most are cacti. I find it amazing that they can survive in such dry desert conditions.
#Person1#: According to the documentary, they have an incredible ability to find water supplies, however small, and then store them without losing much through evaporation.
#Person2#: That's why they often have long roots to find water spines instead of leaves, to reduce water loss.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# watched an interesting documentary called 'unusual plants', including a plant that catches insects and eats them, flowers that only provide nectar to one type of butterfly or bee, and cacti.


#Person1#: Excuse me, but could you tell me when the plane for Berlin leaves?
#Person2#: In 40 minutes, at eleven o'clock. The plane for Berlin leaves every two hours.
#Person1#: How much is a second class ticket, please?
#Person2#: We have only first class tickets left. It is $ 350 one way.
#Person1#: OK. I'd like one for the next flight.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but I don't sell tickets. You can get one from the machine over there.
#Person1#: All right. By the way, what's the gate number?
#Person2#: Four. Down the hall and to the left.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.

Summary: #Person1# wants to buy a ticket for the next flight to Berlin. #Person2# tells #Person1# to get it from the machine.


#Person1#: This is tough to say, Jordan, but I think we should break up.
#Person2#: Are you serious?
#Person1#: Yes, I mean it.
#Person2#: But why? Did I do anything wrong?
#Person1#: No, we are just too different. This isn't working.
#Person2#: Hey, come on. It's too early to say that. We can fix things.
#Person1#: I have thought about it for a while. I think it's time to move on for both of us.
#Person2#: But I still love you.
#Person1#: I'm sorry.
#Person2#: I knew this would happen some day...
#Person1#: Then why didn't you talk to me?
#Person2#: Well. It's not all my fault, Anna...
#Person1#: I don't want to argue with you anymore. This is going to be tough, but Let's try and be friends.
#Person2#: I would like that Anna, but I think I'll need a little space for a bit.
#Person1#: I think we'll be better off if we are apart.
#Person2#: Shall we keep pur friendship?
#Person1#: Sure, let's just be friends.

Summary: Anna wants to break up with Jordan because they are too different. Jordan can't accept it, but Anna insists and says they can be friends.


#Person1#: Hello, is this Professor Clark?
#Person2#: Yes, I am Professor Clark.
#Person1#: Hello, Professor, this is Kalina, and I am in your literature class on Monday mornings.
#Person2#: Yes, how are you doing?
#Person1#: I was partying hard over the weekend, fell down the stairs, and need time to recuperate.
#Person2#: That sounds painful. Are you going to be OK?
#Person1#: I sprained my wrist, but the doctor says it will be fine.
#Person2#: How many days will you be out of school?
#Person1#: The doctor said I should be good enough to return next week.
#Person2#: I am glad you let me know that you will be missing class. Get well!

Summary: Kalina phones Professor Clark to tell him she'll be missing his literature class because she sprained her wrist.


#Person1#: Excuse me, could you please take a picture for us?
#Person2#: Sure. Where would you like to stand?
#Person1#: Over here with the waterfall in the background, please.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Then just press the black button all the way down.
#Person2#: Are you ready? Here we go. Say Cheese!
#Person1#: It could be the battery. Let me Check it.
#Person2#: Is it the battery?
#Person1#: Yes, the battery is dead.
#Person2#: Do you have an extra battery?
#Person1#: No, I've only got one. OK, thank you all the same.
#Person2#: If you don't mind, you can use my camera and leave your address with me so I can send you the photos later.
#Person1#: That's so kind of you. Thank you very much!
#Person2#: You're welcome. Now smile. . .

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# to take a picture for #Person1# but the battery is dead. #Person2# suggests using #Person2#'s camera and will send #Person1# the photos later.


#Person1#: Jeff, what's your favorite Mexican holiday?
#Person2#: Definitely the Day of the Dead.
#Person1#: What is that? It sounds a little scary.
#Person2#: It's not really scary for us Mexicans. Actually, that day we celebrate, well, not celebrate, but remember our family members who are already dead.
#Person1#: OK. How do you remember them?
#Person2#: We put a big table decorated with flowers, bread, coffee or whatever the person that is dead used to like. And we think that on that day, that person is going to come back from the dead.
#Person1#: I see. And when do you have the holiday?
#Person2#: It's on November the first, and the second, too.
#Person1#: Do you do it just for your family or do you go and visit friends or other relatives?
#Person2#: No, we only keep it within the family actually.

Summary: Jeff tells #Person1# The Day of the Dead is his favorite Mexican holiday on which they remember their family members who are already dead.


#Person1#: Now, Mrs. Franks, I just like to read your statement back to you, and then you can write your name on it.
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: I was standing in front of the Second National Bank building at about 8:50 am, I saw a small red car heading for the cross roads of Churchill Avenue, and York Road, it was coming towards me along Churchill Avenue at about 40 miles per hour. The traffic lights on York Road changed to green, and a delivery lorry began to move forward at about 5 miles per hour. The driver of the car probably didn't see that his traffic light has changed from orange to red, and ran into the side of the lorry.
#Person2#: That's correct.

Summary: #Person1# reads #Person2#'s statement back to #Person2# and then #Person2# can write #Person2#'s name on it. #Person2# says the statement is right.


#Person1#: Hi Jeff, how was your weekend?
#Person2#: It was great, Mary. How was yours?
#Person1#: My mother's birthday was Saturday and we had a great time. We had dinner at home and then watched an old movie. When they told me it was almost 70 years old. I thought it was going to be boring. But it was one of the best movies I've ever seen. I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. I laughed, I cried, I got angry.
#Person2#: Wow. Now I want to see it.
#Person1#: I'm dying to watch it again. Hey, why don't we get together and have a party and we can see the movie together.
#Person2#: That's a great idea. I can bring some friends, if that's OK.
#Person1#: Sure. I'll ask my mom to watch it with us. She can tell us all about the stars. Let's say 6:00 o'clock on Saturday.

Summary: Mary describes the old movie she watched at the weekend and invites Jeff to have a party to see the movie.


#Person1#: I've just had my lunch at the cafeteria of our university.
#Person2#: What do you think of the food today?
#Person1#: You have to ask. About as terrible as usual, I'd say.
#Person2#: You know, I think it's about time a group of us speak to some University officials about the quality of the food.
#Person1#: Do you have a good idea?
#Person2#: In my view, we had better get rid of the manager.
#Person1#: Do you think you are the first to think of that? The problem is that the University doesn't want to change another manager.
#Person2#: You mean you've been through this before?
#Person1#: Yes, when I was a freshman, I once did that. I once wrote a letter to the Student Services Official and presented a petition signed by 200 students.
#Person2#: What was his reaction?
#Person1#: He asked me why all the other students didn't sign it as well. I told him we only had time for a sample, but I was sure almost all the students would have.
#Person2#: Why was he so cool towards you? Isn't it a serious question?
#Person1#: That manager has good friends in the University. You know family connections.

Summary: Neither #Person1# nor #Person2# feels satisfied with the food in the university cafeteria. They think the manager should be changed. #Person1# had tried to propose but the Student Services Official was cool because the manager has good friends in the University.


#Person1#: Has your family lived here for long?
#Person2#: Five and a half years. We moved here on the first of November.
#Person1#: You have a fantastic view.
#Person2#: Yes. I love living here.
#Person1#: Look! You can see the village way down in the valley.
#Person2#: Yes. It's a lovely view.

Summary: #Person2# lives here and enjoys a good view.


#Person1#: You look upset these days. Anything wrong?
#Person2#: Not really, I'm just worried about my daughter.
#Person1#: Oh, you mean Susan. Why? She's such a nice girl.
#Person2#: Yeah I know. But somehow she's become different recently.
#Person1#: In what ways? What has she done?
#Person2#: Oh, no, you don't really want to hear it.
#Person1#: Come on. I am a mother of two girls.
#Person2#: Ok. I'm worried because she often hides in her room and sends messages to her friends.
#Person1#: Come on. It's not a big deal. She needs friends at this age. You can talk with her if you are really concerned.
#Person2#: I guess so. Anyway, she is growing up.

Summary: #Person2# is worried about #Person2#'s daughter because she's become different recently. #Person2# thinks it's not a big deal.


#Person1#: How wonderful it is to be in love! It's love at first sight! Oh. he's my Romeo!
#Person2#: Hey, Julie. How's it going?
#Person1#: Oh, Mary. You've surprised me!
#Person2#: Who were you talking to?
#Person1#: Um, I was just thinking aloud.
#Person2#: You look so happy. I see a twinkle in your eyes.
#Person1#: Come off it, Mary.
#Person2#: Oh, you have a crush on someone, don't you? Maybe those are wedding bells in your eyes!
#Person1#: You certainly do like teasing me, Mary. Well I'm in love with someone. The question is, how do I get his attention?
#Person2#: Well, that's easy. Walk up to him and kiss him.
#Person1#: I guess I asked the wrong person.

Summary: Julie is in love with someone and asks Mary how to get his attention, but Mary doesn't give any advice that Julie thinks applicable.


#Person1#: Mr. Wang, I've had scheduled for your two days stay in Shanghai. You can make some changes if it does not suit you.
#Person2#: All right. Please read it to me.
#Person1#: On Friday morning, Mr. Wang, the director of Shanghai Research Institute, will visit you at the hotel. In the afternoon, you will discuss some problems with Mr. Yang, vice manager of computer corporation.
#Person2#: Very good.
#Person1#: On Saturday, you'll leave the hotel for sightseeing. Miss Lu will be your guide.
#Person2#: Oh, that's great.

Summary: #Person1# reports Mr. Wang's two-day business schedule in Shanghai to him. Mr. Wang thinks it's great.


#Person1#: Bruno's.
#Person2#: Hi, I'm calling from Nika Corporation. We would like to hold a business lunch at the restaurant.
#Person1#: Oh, certainly. I'm Linda, the Manager. I can help you with that. How many will there be in your party?
#Person2#: There will be about 18 people.
#Person1#: Okay. For a party that size, we have a separate banquet room in the back.
#Person2#: Is there an extra charge to reserve the room?
#Person1#: No, as long as you can guarantee at least 15 guests, there is no extra charge.
#Person2#: That's great. I'd like to go ahead and reserve the room, then, for Friday, December 2, at around noon. This is a retirement party and we'd like to bring a cake for the guest of honor and some bottles of champagne. Will that be acceptable?
#Person1#: The cake is no problem at all, but we do charge a corkage fee of $ 15 a bottle for any alcohol not purchased from the restaurant.
#Person2#: Oh, that's fine.
#Person1#: Great. I have the banquet room reserved for a lunch on for Nika Corporation on the 2nd of December. May I have your name and contact information?
#Person2#: Sure. I'm J McQuillin and my number is 323-555-6840, extension 42.
#Person1#: Thanks, Mr. McQuillin. I'll give you a call a week in advance to confirm the arrangements.
#Person2#: Sounds good. Thanks for your help.
#Person1#: Thank you for choosing Bruno's. We look forward to seeing you on the 2nd.

Summary: J McQuillin from Nika Corporation calls Linda, the manager of Bruno's, to order a business lunch at the restaurant. J McQuillin reserves a room for December 2nd, at around noon, for a retirement party. Linda takes down Mr. McQuillin's name and telephone number and will call him a week in advance.


#Person1#: Ahahah! What is that thing on your couch! It just moved!
#Person2#: Did you think it wasn't real? That's my pet lizard.
#Person1#: You have a pet lizard? Somehow I never would have imagined that.
#Person2#: His name is Grunt. Come closer and I'll properly introduce you.
#Person1#: Does it bite or scratch?
#Person2#: No, he's perfectly harmless. And he's not afraid of strangers either. Here, hold him.
#Person1#: Wow. He's heavy! And his skin feels really cool.
#Person2#: Stick around and you'll get to know him better. He has a very unusual personality.

Summary: #Person2# introduces #Person2#'s pet lizard Grunt to #Person1#. #Person2# tells #Person1# that he's harmless and has an unusual personality.


#Person1#: Hello, I was wondering if I could talk with the apartment manager.
#Person2#: I am the apartment manager. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I was wondering if the apartment on Main Street is still available.
#Person2#: Yes, it's still vacant. Are you interested in seeing it?
#Person1#: Yes, I would love to see the apartment.
#Person2#: I will be at the apartment today at 6
#Person1#: Yes, I can be there at 6.
#Person2#: Great. I'll see you at 6. Do you know where it is?
#Person1#: Yes, I have a friend who lives in that neighborhood.
#Person2#: I'll be bringing an application form.
#Person1#: OK, should I bring anything with me?
#Person2#: No. I might need to see your ID card, but that's about it.

Summary: #Person1# wants to see an apartment on Main Street. #Person2# suggests meeting at the apartment today at 6. #Person1# agrees.


#Person1#: Would you like to come by and play bridge?
#Person2#: Well, let's see. Why don't we go dancing for a change? We haven't done that for a long time.
#Person1#: Well, to tell the truth, I don't really feel like it tonight. I had a pretty hard day and I'm sort of tired.
#Person2#: Hmm. Well, in that case, we could go to the movies.
#Person1#: Oh, we always go to the movies. Can't we do something different?
#Person2#: Well, do you have any suggestions?
#Person1#: Let's see. How do you feel about playing bridge?
#Person2#: It's OK with me, but we don't have any beer and things.
#Person1#: Well, shall I call Janet and ask her and Tom to come over, and I'll go to the store and buy some stuff.
#Person2#: OK.

Summary: #Person1# wants to play bridge but #Person2# wants to go dancing. #Person1# disagrees because #Person1# is tired. They finally agree on playing bridge and invite Janet and Tom.


#Person1#: Excuse me. Is this road to Tuner's Street?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Is it very far from here?
#Person2#: No, not very far. About an hour's walk.
#Person1#: Are there any buses going there?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, but the buses don't come very often. Only about 4 times a day.
#Person1#: When does the next bus come along?
#Person2#: Not until half past seven. You will arrive there if you walk.
#Person1#: Well, thank you. I'd better walk. I can't wait an hour and a half for a bus.

Summary: #Person2# advises #Person1# to walk to Tuner's Street because the bus doesn't come very often and #Person1# agrees.


#Person1#: Kenvir? Hi, it's Alice. I'm very sorry that I have a big favor to ask you again.
#Person2#: How big, Alice? Last time you said that, I ended up working overtime 4 nights.
#Person1#: Well, I've got a huge load of typing and Mr. Brown has insisted I get it done by tomorrow afternoon. Could you help me to type half of it?
#Person2#: All right, Alice. But this is the last time. I also have a lot of work to do.
#Person1#: Thank you, Kenvir. You're so kind.

Summary: Alice asks Kenvir to help her finish half of the typing. Kenvir tells her that it is the last time.


#Person1#: I've run out of steam. To be honest, I want to be in a different environment.
#Person2#: Is that so?
#Person1#: Yes. I don't want to be stuck in a rut. I want to move on.
#Person2#: Have you decided?
#Person1#: Yes, I want to get a better job.
#Person2#: Could you tell me why you want to quit?
#Person1#: I'm quitting because of the lousy salary and all the difficulties I have in getting along with my colleagues.
#Person2#: Oh, that sounds terrible. Would you be happier with higher pay here? I'm sure something can be worked out.
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. I've promised my girlfriend. We're going to travel south to find jobs that offer higher pay.
#Person2#: OK. I'd like to say that I've really enjoyed working with you. However, I think you should work harder at your new job and then you can ask for higher pay.

Summary: #Person1# wants to quit and get a better job. #Person2# offers higher pay but #Person1# refuses. #Person2# advises #Person1# to work hard at the new job.


#Person1#: Mr. Rogers?
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: I'm not feeling too well.
#Person2#: Would you like to go to the nurse's?
#Person1#: Yes, I would.
#Person2#: Here's a hall pass for it. Do you need someone to walk you there?
#Person1#: I can manage on my own. Thanks.
#Person2#: I'll drop by later to check on you.

Summary: #Person1# will go to the nurse's and Mr. Rogers gives #Person1# a hall pass.


#Person1#: What would my new duties be?
#Person2#: Your main responsibility is trouble-shooting between top management and the general employees.
#Person1#: Will I have the chance to take business trip abroad once in a while?
#Person2#: Yes, you definitely will.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person1#'s new duties and admits #Person1#'s chance to take business trips abroad.


#Person1#: Uh, you just called the police. Before we can help you, we need to check on a couple of things. Could you describe the man who robbed you in the street in a bit more detail please?
#Person2#: Yes, he had dark skin and short brown hair?
#Person1#: But did you notice his clothing?
#Person2#: Ah, he was wearing a white T-shirt, but I can't remember what his trousers looked like?
#Person1#: Was he wearing jeans?
#Person2#: Let me think. Oh, I don't remember at all.
#Person1#: OK, and he looked old?
#Person2#: No, very young. I think he is in his 20s.
#Person1#: Well, fine. If you remember any other information, please tell us immediately. We'll contact you in the near future.
#Person2#: OK. Thank you very much.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the robber had dark skin and wore a white T-shirt. #Person2# can't remember whether he wore jeans but #Person2# says he's very young.


#Person1#: Compared with the yellow one, you look more beautiful in this white skirt.
#Person2#: Thank you. I like the white one better. But how much will you charge me?
#Person1#: It costs $100, but I'd like to take off 30%, and that's it.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# think the white skirt is better. #Person1# gives the price.


#Person1#: Pardon me. Does your hotel have a fitness facility?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. We try to anticipate all our guests'needs, including fitness.
#Person1#: Great! Where is it?
#Person2#: Sir, the gym is just below the lobby. You can take the elevator or the stairs.
#Person1#: Do I have to pay extra?
#Person2#: No, sir. It's gratis. Just take your room key so you can get in.
#Person1#: What are the gym hours?
#Person2#: You'll be happy to know that it's open 24/7.
#Person1#: Great! Is a trainer available?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but no. We used to have a trainer, but then he had an unfortunate accident.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# there is a free fitness facility without trainers under the lobby and it is open 24/7.


#Person1#: Morning, Sue. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?
#Person2#: Yes, thanks. We had a great time. And some friends went with us.
#Person1#: Where did you stay? In a hotel?
#Person2#: No. We camped in the mountains, near Snowdon. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.
#Person1#: Sounds wonderful. Was the weather good?
#Person2#: The sun shone nearly every day and it didn't rain at all.
#Person1#: Did you like the people there?
#Person2#: Yes, they were great. We met some farmers and had tea in their houses.
#Person1#: When did you get back? Last night?
#Person2#: No. This morning. You'll think we were mad. We got up at 4:30, left at 5 and arrived here at 9. I'm so tired. What about you? Did you have a good weekend?
#Person1#: Yes, but I didn't do much. I stayed at home. The weather was terrible.

Summary: Sue had a great holiday in the country, and the weather was good. #Person1# just stayed at home at the weekend because of the terrible weather.


#Person1#: Hi Michael.
#Person2#: Hi Amy. What's up?
#Person1#: I'm looking for the airport. Can you tell me how to get there?
#Person2#: No, sorry. I don't know.
#Person1#: I think I can take the subway to the airport. Do you know where the subway is?
#Person2#: Sure, it's over there.
#Person1#: Where? I don't see it.
#Person2#: Across the street.
#Person1#: Oh, I see it now. Thanks.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Do you know if there's a restroom around here?
#Person2#: Yes, there's one here. It's in the store.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Bye.

Summary: Michael shows Amy where to take the subway to the airport and where the restroom is.


#Person1#: Did you hear something?
#Person2#: Oh, it is my cell phone ringing. I set it in the vibration mode.
#Person1#: It is a good habit to set your cell phone to vibrate. It is very annoying to hear the loud and sudden ring tone in quiet offices.
#Person2#: You are right. Some ring tone is just terribly loud. You can hear it even in the next door. It is really a kind of distraction.
#Person1#: Maybe we can write a report to the boss to see what can be done.
#Person2#: Good idea.

Summary: #Person2#'s phone rings. Then #Person1# and #Person2# talk about ring tones in offices. They will write a report to the boss.


#Person1#: Discoveries is looking for a reporter to travel all over the world and write adventure articles.
#Person2#: Oh, it's a good job, I think.
#Person1#: So you are interested in working for Discoveries?
#Person2#: That's right. write adventure articles, but I'm sure I could. I've written lots of articles for a newspaper.
#Person1#: Oh? What newspaper have you written for?
#Person2#: Well, so far I've sold articles to the chicago Star and a few other newspaper.
#Person1#: Have you ever written an adventure article?
#Person2#: No, but I have done some adventurous things to get information for my newspaper articles.
#Person1#: Tell me about one of them.
#Person2#: Well, I wanted to report on prisons, so I went to a store and stole something. Of course the police came, and I spent ten days in prison. It was horrible. When I got out, I wrote two articles about my experience there. When the police read the articles, they got upset and complained. Since then the prisons have really improved.
#Person1#: That certainly is interesting.

Summary: #Person2# is interested in working for Discoveries. #Person2# once wrote two articles about prisons, then they have improved after the police read the articles.


#Person1#: Hello, I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Smith, and I can ' t make it on that day.
#Person2#: What day was your appointment on?
#Person1#: My appointment was on Monday.
#Person2#: What time had you chosen?
#Person1#: It was for 10
#Person2#: I am looking at your appointment right now. What day would you prefer?
#Person1#: I would prefer next Thursday.
#Person2#: What time would be best for you?
#Person1#: I want to come in at 2
#Person2#: I am writing you down for that time. We look forward to seeing you.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# to reschedule #Person1#'s appointment with Dr. Smith.


#Person1#: Hello, Mrs. Turnbull. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks. How's your boy, Jack?
#Person1#: He's a bit tired. You know, he goes to school at eight o'clock every morning. He doesn't get home till after four. then he does his homework after tea. It often takes him a couple of hours to finish
#Person2#: Poor boy. They work hard at school nowadays, don't they? Does he like it?
#Person1#: School, you mean? Yes, he does. He likes his teachers, and that always makes adifference.
#Person2#: Yes, it does. Does he go to school by bus?
#Person1#: No, he walks. He likes walking. He meets some of his friends at the corner andthey go together.
#Person2#: What does he do when it rains?
#Person1#: My husband takes him in the car. He passes the school on the way to the office.

Summary: #Person1# tells Mrs. Turnbull about #Person1#'s boy, Jack, who is a bit tired because of school but likes it. Jack usually walks to school but takes the car when it rains.


#Person1#: What are you doing over the weekend?
#Person2#: I'm planing to go bolling tonight. Tomorrow I was hoping to see a movie. What about you?
#Person1#: I want to go camping, you know, just get a way for the weekend. I'm not sure I'll be able to, though.
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: Well, I have a lot of work. I'll see how to goes.

Summary: #Person1# has plans for the weekend, while #Person2# does not decide.


#Person1#: Hey, let's pull over and look at that house over there.
#Person2#: Yes, that looks great! Is it on our Open House list?
#Person1#: Yes, it is on our list.
#Person2#: Well, it looks great from the curb. Let's go on inside.
#Person1#: Let's sign the registry. The realtor looks kind of busy right now.
#Person2#: OK, let's go check out the kitchen next.
#Person1#: Oh look, they have some refreshments in here.
#Person2#: Make sure that you pick up a flyer with the information about the home.
#Person1#: Does it say how much they are asking for this house?
#Person2#: Yes, it seems to have been discounted from two hundred and thirty-five thousand to two hundred and twenty-five thousand

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# come to see a house. They check out the inside and talk about its price.


#Person1#: Jared, I just heard about your father. How is he doing?
#Person2#: He's in the hospital resting. The doctor's didn't give a clear answer yet.
#Person1#: I'm so sorry to hear that. But this is a good hospital. I'm sure they will do whatever they can.
#Person2#: I hope so.
#Person1#: You must feel really worried right now. But you know your dad is a fighter.
#Person2#: Yeah. I think my mom is the most worried. I'm basically worried about how she is doing.
#Person1#: Where is she right now?
#Person2#: She's in the hospital with my dad. I have to go back tonight.
#Person1#: Hey, I'll go with you.
#Person2#: You don't have to.
#Person1#: It's really no problem.
#Person2#: Ok. Let's go right after dinner.

Summary: #Person1# inquires about Jared's father who's in the hospital resting. Jared tells #Person1# he's basically worried about how his mother's doing. Jared has to go back to the hospital and #Person1# decides to go with him.


#Person1#: Good morning everyone. Thank you for attending the meeting today. I'm sure you all have a copy of the agenda. So let's get started with the first issue.
#Person2#: We're here today to present to you the results of our marketing research regarding the consumer behavior.
#Person1#: I would like to begin by introducing our foreign guests to our stuff on your left, we have Mr. Brown, who is Vice President of Sales. Next to him is Ms. Arts, Director of Marketing for the Atlas Company. In the back row is Dr. Barolo, who is visiting from Italy. Thank you all for coming here.
#Person2#: I am glad to see everyone is here and on time. Let's get started! Susan, toss out some of your ideas.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are hosting a meeting about the results of marketing research. They first introduce their guests, and then start the meeting.


#Person1#: Do you have the letter of approval of employment?
#Person2#: No, I haven't got one. My employment petition hasn't been approved yet.
#Person1#: In that case, you are not allowed to work in China, until you get the employment petition.
#Person2#: Ok, I see.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# isn't allowed to work in China without an employment petition.


#Person1#: Why do you choose our company to apply for a job?
#Person2#: I wish to have a job in which I can make good use of my strengths and have further improvement. And your company meets all my requirements.
#Person1#: Have you got a clear idea about our company?
#Person2#: Yes, I have purposefully done some homework in advance.
#Person1#: Have you tried other companies?
#Person2#: Actually, I have applied to several companies recently. But I am most satisfied with your company.
#Person1#: Will you take a job which is not in line with your major?
#Person2#: Admittedly, I hope it is a job in line with my specialty. But I will make the best effort to do the job whatever is assigned to me.
#Person1#: How long would you work here if you were admitted?
#Person2#: I would continue to work in the company as long as the job suits me well.
#Person1#: Do you expect a high salary?
#Person2#: In my mind, salary is not the most important thing.

Summary: #Person2# thinks the job in #Person1#'s company can make good use of #Person2#'s strengths. #Person2# is most satisfied with #Person1#'s company. #Person2# also tells #Person1# #Person2# doesn't care too much about the salary.


#Person1#: Let's plan, the dinner for the end of the year.
#Person2#: I've been talking to some of the other kids in the class and quite a few of them want to go to a pizza restaurant.
#Person1#: Um, I think I've had enough of pizza. I eat it at least twice a week, it be good to have something different.
#Person2#: Well, there's that Chinese restaurant. The bamboo house.
#Person1#: It's closing next week for a month. They're going to build a new kitchen or something. I remember going to someplace with a singer and guitarist. And it was great.
#Person2#: But there will be at least 20 of us, will be so noisy that we won't hear the music.
#Person1#: You're right. Hey, we haven't thought about the cost. Some people will want to go to a cheap place, and others can afford somewhere more expensive.
#Person2#: Why don't we fix the amount first and ask a restaurant to provide a meal for that price?
#Person1#: That's a good idea. And we can make a list of the places we think our best, and get the rest of the class to choose one.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are planning the class dinner for the end of the year. They discuss the place and the cost, and decide to fix the amount first and ask a restaurant to provide a meal for that price.


#Person1#: Stop running around in front of the TV, will you? Why don't you just sit and watch?
#Person2#: I've tried, but I can't stand the bald man talking so loudly in the program.
#Person1#: Then stay away. Nobody's keeping you from doing that.
#Person2#: Don't be so irritable. I just don't understand the program, that's all.
#Person1#: All right, I will explain it to you later on. Now scram.
#Person2#: Ok. I will wait until you have had your fun, if that's what you want.
#Person1#: That's exactly what I want, thank you.

Summary: #Person2#'s running around in front of the TV, leaving #Person1# irritated. #Person2#'ll wait until #Person1# finishes watching.


#Person1#: What's the area of your country?
#Person2#: It's not very big. It's a little over half a million square kilometers.
#Person1#: That sounds quite big! How many people live there?
#Person2#: There are about 30 million people in my country. Most of them live in the north.
#Person1#: What's the average income?
#Person2#: That's the really hard to say. I think most people earn about two thousand dollars a month, if you convert the money from our currency into dollars.
#Person1#: So your country is fairly rich.
#Person2#: I think we are richer than most countries, but not as rich as countries in western Europe. Our biggest problem at the moment is unemployment, which is roughly 8 %. It has doubled over the last four years.
#Person1#: Unemployment in my country is a fraction of that.

Summary: #Person2# talks with #Person1# about #Person2#'s country which has a big area, a high population and a relatively high average income. The unemployment in #Person2#'s country is serious while in #Person1#'s country not.


#Person1#: Oh, my god. I am so heavy now. I gain 10 kilos.
#Person2#: I am going to the gym. Do you want to come with me?
#Person1#: I think I should go. I really need to lose some weight.
#Person2#: Then, I'll wait for you at the car park in 20 minutes.
#Person1#: 0K. See you then.
#Person2#: Do you have your member card with you?
#Person1#: Nope, I do not have a membership yet.
#Person2#: Well I have a guest ticket. You can use it.
#Person1#: That is so nice of you. If I like the service and the training equipment, I think I will join the club.

Summary: #Person1# decides to go to the gym with #Person2# to lose weight. #Person2# gives #Person1# a guest ticket to enter.


#Person1#: Mark, I remember last week you told me that you wanted to learn a foreign language. Here is an ad that you may be interested in. Jackson College language school. They have German, Russian and Spanish. Is there a language that you want to learn?
#Person2#: Yes, the last one. I want to go to Spain and settle down there. Where do they offer the courses?
#Person1#: Their classes are given in different places. You could go to their branch school called New Century. It's just 3 blocks away.
#Person2#: That's really close. I can get there by bike.
#Person1#: Yes, by the way, would you like to go with me to the History Museum this Thursday?
#Person2#: I'd like to but I have to practice the piano in the morning and then I have an art class in the afternoon.

Summary: #Person1# tells Mark the language class information, and Mark might take Spanish class. Mark refuses #Person1#'s invitation to the History Museum because of piano practice.


#Person1#: What time does the match start on Sunday?
#Person2#: Well, most people turn up at about 1:45 PM but things won't start until 2:00 PM.
#Person1#: Cool. How many other people are going to turn up?
#Person2#: I think 12 people should come along on Sunday and that's out of a total membership of 49.
#Person1#: It'll be good to get some exercise?
#Person2#: Oh yeah, you'll be doing a lot of running. We're playing an army team. The soldier is normally give us a pretty good game.
#Person1#: Does it get a bit rough?
#Person2#: Not really. The referee Michael keeps things under control.
#Person1#: Cool. See 1:00 Sunday then.
#Person2#: Yeah, see you.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the match starts at 2 pm, and the game doesn't get rough because the referee keeps things under control.


#Person1#: How long have you been in Taiwan?
#Person2#: About 3 years, so I came here 2000.
#Person1#: So, where did you grow up?
#Person2#: Providence , Rhode Island. do you know it?
#Person1#: I am not sure, where exactly is it?
#Person2#: Well, not so far from New York. So what about you? Did you grow up here?
#Person1#: No, I was born in Gaoxiong, I only moved to Taibei after I graduated.

Summary: #Person2# grew up in Providence, while #Person1# was born in Gaoxiong.


#Person1#: Good afternoon, madam. May I help you?
#Person2#: Do you have some new perfume?
#Person1#: I am sorry, madam. I didn't hear you. It's too noisy here. Could you please say it again?
#Person2#: Well, I wanna buy some new perfume.
#Person1#: Would you please wait a minute? I will get one for you at once.
#Person2#: That's all right.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Can I open it?
#Person1#: Yes, certainly, madam.
#Person2#: It smells sweet.
#Person1#: Yes, it is. This perfume just arrived yesterday, and it's the latest products of Chanel.
#Person2#: Really? How much is it?
#Person1#: 55 dollars, madam.
#Person2#: Ok, I will take two bottles.
#Person1#: Thank you. Do you need something else?
#Person2#: No, thanks.

Summary: #Person2# purchases two bottles of Chanel's latest products of perfume at the cost of $55 per bottle with #Person1#'s assistance.


#Person1#: Excuse me! What time is it? My watch stopped.
#Person2#: Let me see. It's 9
#Person1#: Is your watch right?
#Person2#: I think so. I set it by the radio this morning.
#Person1#: By the way, can you tell me what the date it is today, and what day it is, please?
#Person2#: Well, it's the 10th and on the Tuesday.

Summary: Since #Person1#'s watch stopped, #Person1# tells #Person2# the time, the date and the day.


#Person1#: Professor Li, do you know where to buy art supplies?
#Person2#: For what? Are you taking up painting?
#Person1#: No. I can't paint. I'm asking for my niece. She is really into it.
#Person2#: Oh, good. How old is your niece?
#Person1#: She is eight. Actually, I'm buying a good set of art supplies for her as a birthday gift.
#Person2#: It's a wise thing to do. Art will do a child a world of good.

Summary: #Person1# asks Professor Li where to buy art supplies for #Person1#'s eight-year-old niece as a birthday gift.


#Person1#: Good afternoon. May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Could you please change this note for me?
#Person1#: Don't you want to buy anything in my shop?
#Person2#: Sorry, I just need some change. I have got to phone someone.
#Person1#: OK. Let me see if I can help you.
#Person2#: That's very kind of you.
#Person1#: I'm sorry I'm rather short of change myself, but there is a bank across the road you can get some there.
#Person2#: Well, thank you all the same.

Summary: #Person2# wants to change a note into some changes in #Person2#'s shop. #Person1# tells him there's a bank nearby.


#Person1#: Daddy, I am so glad you come out with us.
#Person2#: Honey, I am sorry that I am too busy most of the time.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter. But I really haven't gone for a picnic for a long time.
#Person2#: What did you do last weekend?
#Person1#: It was boring. Just did my homework and practiced the piano.
#Person2#: Did you play football with other children?
#Person1#: Ahh, I was not available last Sunday. I was too busy almost as much as you.
#Person2#: Cool, we can take the football, shuttlecock and badminton racket to the park.
#Person1#: Hooray! I can play football with daddy. Mom and sister can play badminton.
#Person2#: After that, we will have a picnic.
#Person1#: That's great. We can also take the dragon kite with us. After the picnic, we can fly it.
#Person2#: Okay, it sounds good.

Summary: #Person1# is glad that #Person1#'s dad has time to have a picnic with the family and play football with #Person1#.


#Person1#: Excuse me. We ordered too much. May we take the food home?
#Person2#: Yes, surely.
#Person1#: Do we have to pay extra charge for that?
#Person2#: No, you don't. It is free of charge.
#Person1#: Well, then, will you put this and that into doggie bags?
#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Would you wait for a few minutes?
#Person1#: Thanks. Would you do me another favor?
#Person2#: Yes, what is it?
#Person1#: Some more Chinese tea for us, please.
#Person2#: Sure. I'll be back in a minute.

Summary: #Person1# ordered too much and takes the food home for free with #Person2#'s assistance.


#Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm Bill. I'm in Room 908. Can you change the room for me? It's too noisy. My wife was woken up several times by the noise the baggage elevator made. She said it was too much for her.
#Person1#: I'm awfully sorry, sir. I do apologize. Room 908 is at the end of the corridor. It's possible that the noise is heard early in the morning when all is quiet.
#Person2#: Anyhow, I'd like to change our room.
#Person1#: No problem, sir. We'll manage it, but we don't have any spare room today. Could you wait till tomorrow? The American People-to-people Education Delegation will be leaving tomorrow morning. There'll be some rooms for you to choose from.
#Person2#: All right. I hope we'll be able to enjoy our stay in a quiet suite tomorrow evening and have a sound sleep.
#Person1#: Be sure. I'll make a note of that. Everything will be taken care of. And if there is anything more you need, please let us know.

Summary: Bill wants to change the room because his room is noisy. #Person1# apologizes for the noise and promises to change the room for Bill tomorrow.


#Person1#: Excuse me , can I use your computer to type my paper?
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: I am afraid I can't finish typing it this afternoon. When will you use it tonight?
#Person2#: Oh, Never mind, I finished my paper. So you can use it tonight .
#Person1#: Thanks a lot!

Summary: #Person1# borrows #Person2#'s computer to type the paper.


#Person1#: Tomorrow is Halloween, I know I'm ready. I bought two pumpkins and a big bags of candy. Do you want to help me a jack-o-lantern?
#Person2#: I'd love to. I heard about Halloween when I was in Beijing. It's kind of a children's day. Small kids get dressed up, then walk around with paper bags or baskets, knocking on the neighbor's
#Person1#: They are supposed to say trick or treat? Then the neighbors are supposed to hand up the candy.
#Person2#: That's kind of cool. But what's the trick mean?
#Person1#: Usually it's the older kids going around playing Halloween, like punching the pumpkins left outside people's doors or - - someone's tree. They usually do it late at night after little kids go
#Person2#: That sounds kind of fun, maybe I can get tighter with my friends that night.
#Person1#: Usually be adults, you don't have kids have a big party in get dressed up too.
#Person2#: That does sound a lot of fun.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are preparing for Halloween. They talk about the customs especially the trick-or-treat. #Person2# thinks that sounds a lot of fun.


#Person1#: What do you need today?
#Person2#: I need to take a few classes.
#Person1#: What kind of classes would you like to take?
#Person2#: How about a driver's course?
#Person1#: Okay, you're going to need to make an appointment.
#Person2#: I don't understand why I need to make an appointment.
#Person1#: You need to make one to come down and fill out your paperwork.
#Person2#: I'd like to make one now if I could.
#Person1#: Sure you can ; when would you like to come in?
#Person2#: I'd like to come in tomorrow morning at 9
#Person1#: That'll be fine.
#Person2#: That's great. Thank you very much.

Summary: #Person2# wants to take a driver's course tomorrow morning and #Person1# tells #Person2# to make an appointment.


#Person1#: Welcome to Bill's Fabric World. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I was wondering if you guys also tailor clothes?
#Person1#: Sure we do! We have the best tailors in the country! What is it that you need exactly?
#Person2#: Well, I'm looking to get a custom-made suit.
#Person1#: Excellent! We have the finest cashmeres at affordable prices. How about we get you measured? Let's start off by measuring the width of your shoulders. Now, let's measure the length of your arms and this bit around your neck here.
#Person2#: Can you make sure you leave a little extra space in the collar? My neck gets easily irritated.
#Person1#: No problem! Now for your pants, let me just measure your waist and the inseam.
#Person2#: You might also want to leave a little extra room in the waist area. I tend to gain a few pounds over the holidays.
#Person1#: OK. Now you can pick your fabric and pattern design. Please follow me.

Summary: #Person2# wants a suit tailored with extra space in the collar and waist. #Person1# measures #Person2# and will let #Person1# pick the fabric and pattern design.


#Person1#: Hi, John! I'd like to invite you to dinner this evening.
#Person2#: To dinner? What for?
#Person1#: I have passed my driving test!
#Person2#: Congratulations! I'm really glad to hear that.
#Person1#: Thank you! I have been preparing for it for half a year, you know. And I've made it at last.
#Person2#: So, where shall we have our dinner?
#Person1#: How about the Friendship Hotel? I like the food and service there.
#Person2#: I agree. I'll take you there in my car.
#Person1#: Fine. Let's go at half past six.

Summary: #Person1# invites John to dinner because #Person1# has passed the driving test. They will go to the Friendship Hotel at 6:30.


#Person1#: Can we make you an offer? We would like to run the campaign for four extra weeks.
#Person2#: Well, can we summarize the problem from my point of view? First of all, the campaign was late. It missed two important trade affairs. The ads also did not appear into key magazines. As a result, the campaign failed. Do you accept that summary of what happened?
#Person1#: Well, the delay wasn't entirely our fault. You did in fact make late changes to the specifications of the advertisements.
#Person2#: Uh, actually, you were late with the initial proposals so you have very little time and in fact, we only asked for small changes.
#Person1#: Well whatever, can we repeat our offer to run the campaign for 4 extra weeks?
#Person2#: That's not really the point. The campaign missed two key trade affairs. Because of this, we are asking you either to repeat the campaign next year for free, or we only pay 50% of the fee for this year.
#Person1#: Could we suggest a 20% reduction to the fee together with the four week sustention to the campaign.
#Person2#: We are not happy. We lost business.
#Person1#: I think we both made mistakes. The responsibility is on both sides.
#Person2#: Ok, let's suggest a new solution. How about a 40% cut in fee, or a free repeat campaign?
#Person1#: Well, let's take a break, we're not getting very far. Perhaps we should think about this.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a fail campaign. #Person2# asks either to repeat the campaign next year for free or 50% reduction of the fee. #Person1# suggests a 20% reduction together with the four-week sustention. They will take a break and find a new solution.


#Person1#: Would you mind taking your feet off the table, Mike?
#Person2#: Not at all. But I've found satisfaction in it!
#Person1#: Do you put your feet on your own table?
#Person2#: No, I never do that.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I don't want to mark my table, of course.
#Person1#: Well, will you please put them down?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I thought you wouldn't come back so early.
#Person1#: I forgot something on the table.
#Person2#: Oh, you've got a good memory.

Summary: #Person1# comes back early and asks Mike to take his feet off #Person2#'s table.


#Person1#: Hi, Steven! What do you like to do during the weekend?
#Person2#: I love swimming and cycling. On Saturday morning I usually ride my bike around the city or the country road for almost two hours.
#Person1#: That's great! I think they do you a lot of good.
#Person2#: Sure, they do.
#Person1#: But why do you choose cycling at first?
#Person2#: Because it is convenient and good for environmental protection.
#Person1#: You are really a good citizen.
#Person2#: That's what I can do.

Summary: Steven tells #Person1# he goes cycling every Saturday. Steven chose cycling because it's convenient and environment-friendly.


#Person1#: Good evening, sir. Are you ready to order now?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to try Chinese food. But I don't know anything about it.
#Person1#: Chinese food is divided into eight big cuisines, such as Cantonese food, Sichuan food, Fujisan food, etc. Our restaurant is famous for Sichuan style.
#Person2#: Is there any difference between Cantonese food and Sichuan food?
#Person1#: Yes. Cantonese food is lighter while Sichuan food is spicy and hot.
#Person2#: Really? I like hot food. Can you make a few suggestions?
#Person1#: How about the eggplant and minced pork in dry red chili sauce and the'Tofu'beancurd? They are our specialties.
#Person2#: OK. I'll have them. Is there any soup?
#Person1#: Yes. Sour soup of Sichuan style. It's our chef's recommendation.
#Person2#: That's fine. I'll have a try.
#Person1#: Sir, your dish will take 5 minutes to prepare. While waiting, would you like anything to drink?
#Person2#: Martini, please.
#Person1#: OK, sir. We'll try our best to serve you as soon as possible.

Summary: #Person2# wants to try Chinese food and asks #Person1# for suggestions. #Person1# introduces the main cuisines of Chinese food and recommends some hot food to meet #Person2#'s preference. #Person2# accepts.


#Person1#: Hi, Mike. Haven't seen you for a while. How's Cathy?
#Person2#: We are not seeing each other any more.
#Person1#: What happened? Did you break up?
#Person2#: Yeah. I got sick and tired of her nagging all the time.
#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry. Maybe you were just emotional at that moment. Do you think you guys can get back together?
#Person2#: I don't know. There's plenty of fish out there in the sea!
#Person1#: Oh, you are such a dog!

Summary: Mike broke up with Cathy. #Person1# feels sorry, but Mike doesn't want to get back.


#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.

Summary: #Person1# offers a coffee and shows Josh O'Neil the way to the office for his appointment with Joanna Stevens.


#Person1#: Good morning miss. Wang
#Person2#: Good morning Mr. Li
#Person1#: It's a beautiful morning isn't it?
#Person2#: Oh. It's a nice day indeed
#Person1#: I hope it won't be too hot, I can't stand the heat
#Person2#: Really. For me too.

Summary: Miss Wang and Mr. Li think the weather's nice.


#Person1#: Can you tell me the details of what happened, Miss Marple?
#Person2#: I was waiting outside of the bank, and through the window, I saw the robber approached the cashier, pull out a gun, and demand that she hand over all the money from the drawer. Then he shot at the guard before running out and getting in a car.
#Person1#: Do you still remember the license plate number of that car?
#Person2#: It's BD16SMJ.
#Person1#: Thanks for your information, Miss Marble, please contact us if you remember anything more.
#Person2#: I will.

Summary: Marble tells #Person1# about the robbery and the license plate number of the robber's car.


#Person1#: Can I help you, Ma'am?
#Person2#: I need a phone card for this new cell phone.
#Person1#: Cool phone. What kind of phone card do you want?
#Person2#: It's for my daughter who is still a senior high school student.
#Person1#: Then the M-Zone will be suitable.
#Person2#: What's special with the service?
#Person1#: You know students use tested message service. And they provide favorable service for that.
#Person2#: That's nice. And I need a pre-paid phone card.
#Person1#: Oh, there is a sales promotion for it now.
#Person2#: Oh, good. Then what is it?
#Person1#: If you buy a pre-paid phone card worth 100 yuan today, you will get 50 yuan for free.
#Person2#: May I have two of them?
#Person1#: Sure. As many as you want.
#Person2#: Okay, then a third one for my husband too.

Summary: #Person2# recommends a phone card for #Person1#'s daughter. #Person1# wants a prepaid one and #Person2# tells her there is a sales promotion. #Person2# decides to get three phone cards.


#Person1#: Now, Mr. Sun, did you see the accident clearly?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I was standing outside the post office.
#Person1#: Can you remember what time it happened?
#Person2#: Yes, it was 4:25 by my watch.
#Person1#: Good. Now, was the truck going fast?
#Person2#: Yes. Well, perhaps the driver thought the traffic lights were going to change to green. But they were red.
#Person1#: Are you sure, Mr. Sun?
#Person2#: Yes, absolutely sure.
#Person1#: Well, thanks a lot, Mr. Sun. Good-bye.
#Person2#: Good-bye.

Summary: Mr. Sun witnessed the accident and tells #Person1# the detailed information.


#Person1#: I wish the politicians would quit digging up dirt about each other's past.
#Person2#: I know. It really makes a mess of the whole election process.
#Person1#: And it takes up all the news.
#Person2#: The problem is that there always a large number of people who eat that kind of stuff up.
#Person1#: It's so small. The fact that there is public interest, doesn't say much for us as the public.
#Person2#: Have you ever listened to AM radio? It's quite a different experience than the traditional news stations on TV and FM radio.
#Person1#: I don't remember the last time I listened to AM radio.
#Person2#: Another place you can get real insight is European papers. You can get them on-line.

Summary: #Person1# is fed up with the news full of politicians' dirty past. #Person2# recommends AM radio and European papers to get real insight.


#Person1#: My boss told me never to go to work again!
#Person2#: I can't believe it, why?
#Person1#: I don't know. What he told me that I was so confused.
#Person2#: Did you usually go to work late?
#Person1#: Well, I often did.
#Person2#: When you were working, did you think about other things?
#Person1#: Sometimes.
#Person2#: Could you use a computer?
#Person1#: No, I can only use a typewriter.
#Person2#: Well, I think I know why. You didn't use your time well and you didn't learn new things.

Summary: #Person2# analyzed that #Person1# is fired because #Person1# did not use time well nor learned new things.


#Person1#: Hey, look out!
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: You've just scratched my car. Oh, God, a paint was scratched off.
#Person2#: Where? my car?
#Person1#: No, mine!
#Person2#: Thank goodness!
#Person1#: I've just had it repainted.
#Person2#: That's terrible.
#Person1#: I am sorry to say this, sir, but you should've been more careful.
#Person2#: I apologize for that. But the space is too small.
#Person1#: What about the damage to my car? What are you gonna do about that?
#Person2#: Can we solve this later? I am calling the insurance company.
#Person1#: OK. I gotta call mine too.

Summary: #Person2# scratched #Person1#'s car by accident. They're calling their insurance companies to solve the problem.


#Person1#: Are you OK, Chuck? You look pale.
#Person2#: I'm fine, Catherine. I just stayed up late last night working on my Chinese.
#Person1#: Oh, poor you. You know what, I found a new way to learn Chinese and it works very well.
#Person2#: You did? Do tell me. I've spent all these months trying to learn something new about it. But I've made little progress.
#Person1#: Sure. I'm learning Chinese through songs.
#Person2#: So you're learning Chinese songs?
#Person1#: You can say that. I can actually sing some of them now.
#Person2#: That's a real achievement. How did you do that?
#Person1#: I start by listening to the song a few times and after several times I am able to follow the singer.
#Person2#: It makes sense.
#Person1#: It does. I've learned some Chinese folk songs this way. They are clearly presented and easy to follow.
#Person2#: Can I join you, Catherine? I do want to have a try.
#Person1#: Why not? I downloaded a beautiful song the other day. We can learn it together now.
#Person2#: Great! Do you think we need a Chinese dictionary?
#Person1#: Yes, just in case we run into new characters.
#Person2#: OK. I will bring it with me.

Summary: Chuck makes little progress in learning Chinese and Catherin shares with him a good way to learn Chinese by listening to Chinese folk songs.


#Person1#: Hey man, you wanna buy some weed?
#Person2#: Some what?
#Person1#: Weed! You know? Pot, Ganja, Mary Jane some chronic!
#Person2#: Oh, umm, no thanks.
#Person1#: I also have blow if you prefer to do a few lines.
#Person2#: No, I am ok, really.
#Person1#: Come on man! I even got dope and acid! Try some!
#Person2#: Do you really have all of these drugs? Where do you get them from?
#Person1#: I got my connections! Just tell me what you want and I ' ll even give you one ounce for free.
#Person2#: Sounds good! Let ' s see, I want.
#Person1#: Yeah?
#Person2#: I want you to put your hands behind your head! You are under arrest!

Summary: #Person1# tries to sell drugs to #Person2#, then #Person1# is arrested by #Person2#.


#Person1#: Excuse me. Could you give me some directions?
#Person2#: What are you looking for?
#Person1#: A gas station. My car ran out of gas two blocks back.
#Person2#: Walk straight ahead until you come to the second traffic light. Then turn right.
#Person1#: Do you know the name of the street?
#Person2#: I can't remember, but it's the second light.
#Person1#: By the way, do you know the price of the gas now?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I don't. But I do know the price has gone up.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.

Summary: #Person2# points out the way to the gas station for #Person1# and knows the price has gone up.


#Person1#: So that will be one teddy, two terry cloth robes, three pairs of satin slippers, and two pairs of pajamas.
#Person2#: Does all that come to 10, 000 NT?
#Person1#: Let me see. . . yes, more. That will be 15, 880 NT in total. And after the discount, your total comes to 12, 704 NT. Here's your free teddy bear, free panties and your card application.
#Person2#: Where do I sign?
#Person1#: Right here. And write your address. You'll get the card in the mail within a week.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: I know your friend will like the gift set, especially the teddy bear.
#Person2#: Well, the teddy bear is for me!
#Person1#: Remember to keep your receipt in case your friend needs to make any exchanges. There are no refunds on sale items.

Summary: #Person2# is buying presents for a friend and #Person1# tells #Person1# to keep the receipt in case of any exchange.


#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.

Summary: #Person1# interviews Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones introduces his educational background and previous career experience and tells #Person1# why he left his former post and his salary expectations.


#Person1#: Hello, thank you for taking the time to interview me.
#Person2#: Hi there, I ' m Bill Gotcha, the owner of Gotcha Enterprises. Did you find your way here OK?
#Person1#: Your assistant gave wonderful directions.
#Person2#: Why are you switching jobs at this point in your career?
#Person1#: Our Company is moving overseas and I wish to stay in the United States.
#Person2#: What are you best at?
#Person1#: I am good at organizing systems that have been having problems.
#Person2#: What is your biggest challenge in terms of skills?
#Person1#: I don ' t like to sit around and so like to always find things to do to keep myself busy.
#Person2#: That is good to hear!

Summary: #Person1# tells Bill Gotcha #Person1# why #Person1#'s switching jobs. #Person1#'s best at organizing problematic systems and #Person1# likes finding things to keep busy.


#Person1#: David, what do you want to do after graduation?
#Person2#: I suppose I should choose one from the'Best Career List', to be a public officer, what do you think?
#Person1#: That sounds like a hot job, right? But in my opinion, you ought not to choose one career from that so-called list, and you need to take your interests, values, and skills into account.
#Person2#: It beats me! I never thought about it before and maybe I thought finding a career is a simple thing.
#Person1#: You'd better ask for suggestions from a career counselor, and then make a decision.

Summary: David supposes he will be a public officer. #Person1# advises him to ask for suggestions from a career counselor.


#Person1#: When in Rome, do as the Romans do, they say.
#Person2#: What do the Romans do?
#Person1#: They live in Rome , of course , and go to work by car or bus. But sometimes it takes too long that way because of the traffic jams, so they walk.
#Person2#: In other words , the Romans do what everyone else does.
#Person1#: Yes, but they do it differently. Everything is different.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Well, the climate's different for a start. It doesn't rain so much as it does in England. The sun shines more often.
#Person2#: I envy them the sun.
#Person1#: I know. You hate the rain, don't you?
#Person2#: I certainly do.
#Person1#: And a Roman really Ioves life. Eie knows how to enjoy himself.
#Person2#: They always eat spaghetti and drink wine, don't they?
#Person1#: Not always. But they like a good meal. Lots of tourists go to Rome just for the food, you know.
#Person2#: Really? How much does it cost to fly to Rome?
#Person1#: I don't know exactly, but it costs a lot of money.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# the Romans are very different. They love life and enjoy a good meal. The climate there in Rome is also different.


#Person1#: We are interested in some precision machine tools. We have some inquires on hand.
#Person2#: That's fine. We can supply all kinds of precision machine tools. Our products are much admired in the world market and enjoy a wide acceptance in modern industry.
#Person1#: Can I have a look at your catalogue and the corresponding technical data?
#Person2#: Why, of course. Here are some that will show you our latest development. You may select which ever you need.
#Person1#: I think our users have the impression that your prices are always much too high, compared with those of other supplies.
#Person2#: Excuse me. It's true that our products do cost slightly more than the other makers, but It's only due to our technological superiority.
#Person1#: Your products may have certain advantages, but your prices are too stiff.
#Person2#: If you give us your inquiry, I shall go very carefully into the price and try my best to put you on the best of the terms.
#Person1#: OK, I'll come back to discuss it to some details after our users have studied your catalogues and price list.
#Person2#: Yes, surely. We hope to do some substantial business with you.

Summary: #Person1# is interested in some precision machine tools. #Person2# recommends their products but #Person1# thinks the prices are too high. #Person2# explains it's due to their technological superiority. They will discuss it in details later.


#Person1#: Professor, where's Canada?
#Person2#: Canada is north of here.
#Person1#: Can you show me on the map?
#Person2#: Sure. Look here. Canada is north of the United States.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Where's Mexico?
#Person2#: Mexico is south of the United States.
#Person1#: How about Connecticut? Where's that?
#Person2#: Connecticut is east of New York.
#Person1#: What state is west of Pennsylvania?
#Person2#: Ohio.
#Person1#: OK, Where's Los Angeles?
#Person2#: Los Angeles is in California. It's southeast of San Francisco.
#Person1#: Where's Boston.
#Person2#: Boston is in the northeast part of the country.
#Person1#: Where is Las Vegas?
#Person2#: Las Vegas is in the southwest.

Summary: The professor shows #Person1# Canada, Mexico, Connecticut, Ohio, Los Angeles, Boston, and Las Vegas on the map.


#Person1#: Hello, I would like to make an appointment to look at houses.
#Person2#: Sure, would you prefer looking in the morning or afternoon?
#Person1#: I would prefer mornings.
#Person2#: Can you go during the week, or can you only go during the weekend?
#Person1#: Going to look at houses during the week is best for me.
#Person2#: Where would you like me to pick you up?
#Person1#: I will meet you at the real estate office.
#Person2#: I am thinking of looking at three houses, and it will take about two hours.
#Person1#: That sounds good to me.
#Person2#: Once I contact the owners and confirm the times, I will e-mail you a schedule.

Summary: #Person1# makes an appointment with #Person2# for house viewing. #Person2# confirms the time and place with #Person1#.


#Person1#: Hi, Lucy!
#Person2#: Hi. It's a wonderful wedding, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, It's very great.
#Person2#: Mary's father is a rich man, isn't he?
#Person1#: You are right, Mary's father is responsible for the entire wedding-arrangement, costs, etc. I think he must spend much money.
#Person2#: Will Mary and her husband be ready to leave for their honeymoon?
#Person1#: Yes. Look! Mary is going to throw the bride bouquet.
#Person2#: Oh, I'll try to catch it.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# agree the wedding is great and costs much. #Person2# will try to catch the bride bonquet.


#Person1#: Excuse me, how do I get to Wall Street?
#Person2#: Take the A train south to the Liberty Ave. stop. You should be able to find it from there.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but how do I know the subway train is going south?
#Person2#: The southbound A trains say Brooklyn.
#Person1#: O. K. , so it's this one?
#Person2#: Yeah. Hey? What are you doing? Let the people off the train before you get on.
#Person1#: Oh, sorry.
#Person2#: Jeez. Tourists.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the train to Wall Street and asks #Person1# to let people off before #Person1# getting on.


#Person1#: How is everything going with your girlfriend?
#Person2#: Didn't I tell you? It's over!
#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I did't know that you had split up. What happened?
#Person2#: It was a few things. The first thing that happened was that we were supposed to go out for a romantic dinner for our one year anniversary, but she stood me up!
#Person1#: Really! Did she tell you why she didn't show up?
#Person2#: No, but I ended up finding out later that night when I saw her drinking with another man at a club near my home!
#Person1#: What was she thinking? Did you confront her about it when you saw her?
#Person2#: I wanted to, but I knew that if I spoke to her, I'd just blow up at her, so I decided to just go home. I called her later that the night, but she didn't answer the phone.
#Person1#: I can't believe she would do that to you. It's so dishonest-and rude!
#Person2#: I know. I still haven't heard from her. The good thing is that I'm so angry with her that I don't feel sad about not having her around.
#Person1#: I bet you that she regrets what she's done. You are such a good catch! She really lost out, didn't she?
#Person2#: I guess so.
#Person1#: So I don't think you'll have a problem finding another girlfriend. There are plenty of fish in the sea!

Summary: #Person2# split up with his girlfriend because his girlfriend stood him up and drank with another man on their anniversary. #Person1# thinks his girlfriend will regret and #Person2# will find another girlfriend.


#Person1#: Good afternoon, Sam.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Tina.
#Person1#: What are you going to do tomorrow?
#Person2#: I'm not sure yet. And you?
#Person1#: I would like to go skating. Feel like going with me?
#Person2#: Is skating interesting?
#Person1#: I think so. Fresh air, white snow. It's so comfortable.
#Person2#: But I can't skate well.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter, I can teach you.
#Person2#: It's very kind of you.

Summary: Tina invites Sam to go skating with her and she can teach him.


#Person1#: Dear, time is up, let ' s go there now.
#Person2#: Just a minute. I ' m putting on my clothes.
#Person1#: Have you taken the key to the door?
#Person2#: Yes. Oh, dear, I can ' t find my hairbrushes. Can you help me?
#Person1#: Where have you put it?
#Person2#: I put it in the dressing room.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes, quite sure.
#Person1#: Then, have you looked downstairs?
#Person2#: Yes, I ' Ve looked everywhere downstairs.
#Person1#: Look, dear. It ' s over there.
#Person2#: Where?
#Person1#: On the floor.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are leaving in a hurry. #Person2# asks #Person1# to find #Person2#'s hairbrushes. #Person1# finds it on the floor.


#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I need to find this specific magazine, and I am not sure where to look for.
#Person1#: How old is the magazine? Is it a recent magazine less than a year old or is it an old magazine?
#Person2#: You need to know how old the magazine is to find it?
#Person1#: Yes, the more recent magazines are in the magazine reading room on the second floor, but after a year, magazines are tied together and kept on the third floor.
#Person2#: Well, the magazine I want to find is more than a year old, so that means I need to go to the second floor. Oh,excuse me, what am I saying, the third floor.
#Person1#: That's right, the third floor.
#Person2#: Thank you for your help.

Summary: #Person2# needs to find a magazine that is more than a year old. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's on the third floor.


#Person1#: To which gate do I need to go to catch connection flight Ll 01 to Madrid?
#Person2#: Go to gate 18. The plane is boarding now. You should hurry up.
#Person1#: Show me the fastest way to get there.
#Person2#: Instead of walking. you can take this shuttle to get you there faster.
#Person1#: Do you think the plane will leave without me?
#Person2#: No, I'll call the attendants at the gate to tell them that you are on your way.
#Person1#: Thank you so much. I really appreciate that.

Summary: #Person2# advises #Person1# to take the shuttle to catch the flight and will call the attendants at the gate.


#Person1#: Good evening, Saliva. What's that wonderful aroma from your kitchen? What are you doing now?
#Person2#: I am cooking now!
#Person1#: Are you good at cooking?
#Person2#: I have studied its skills recently at a training school. I plan to run a restaurant, so I have to practise cooking!
#Person1#: It is a good idea. What dish are you cooking now?!
#Person2#: I am steaming fish in a pressure cooker. Have you ever tried steamed fish?
#Person1#: Yes, I have. But the taste of steamed fish at that restaurant is not delicious. The fish is not well-done and too salty.
#Person2#: That's the case. I think there is not enough time to steam it and soy sauce is too much.
#Person1#: I have the same idea as yours.
#Person2#: It's OK. Please have a taste of it.
#Person1#: Thank you. Oh, it's very delicious.
#Person2#: Thank you for your praise.
#Person1#: Besides steamed fish, what else are you good at cooking?
#Person2#: I am good at stewing beef with potato, frying chicken, hot and sour soup etc.
#Person1#: So many dishes. Next Friday week is my birthday. I would like to invite you to cook for my dinner party, OK?
#Person2#: Why not? It is a good opportunity for me to practise cooking.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure.

Summary: Saliva has to practice cooking because she plans to run a restaurant. She's steaming fish and invites #Person1# to taste it. #Person1# thinks it's delicious. Saliva's good at cooking many other dishes, so #Person1# invites her to cook for #Person1#'s dinner party.


#Person1#: Our company's wei-ya is tomorrow night! It's your first Chinese New Year in Taiwan--you must be excited!
#Person2#: Excited? What's there to be excited about? It's just another company dinner, right?
#Person1#: You have no idea! There's a banquet with prizes, performances. . . you name it!
#Person2#: Really? What kind of prizes?
#Person1#: Well, I heard that last year Vivian from accounting won a new car!
#Person2#: A new car! You're kidding!
#Person1#: No, really! And she told me the secret to winning, wear red underwear!
#Person2#: Wear red underwear? ! Does that really work? Are you going to try it?
#Person1#: Of course! I'm not only going to wear red underwear, but I'm going to wear red socks and a red shirt, too!
#Person2#: Gee, I don't think I own any red underwear, but I can buy some!

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# about their company's wei-ya, the prizes of which might include a new car. #Person1# says wearing red underwear may help win the prizes.


#Person1#: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
#Person2#: I have just left school, but I am well acquainted with office work.
#Person1#: Why are you qualified for this position?
#Person2#: Since leaving school, I have attended typewriting and shorthand classes, and have now attained a speed of fifty and ninety works respectively.
#Person1#: What can you contribute to the position of a market analyst?
#Person2#: I know how to gather and summarize information from the Intent, which is an essential skill for market analysis.
#Person1#: What job-related skills do you have?
#Person2#: I am a good accountant and have a thorough knowledge of the English language.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s strengths and weaknesses, #Person1#'s qualifications for the position, promising contribution, and job-related skills.


#Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Fill it up with regular, please.
#Person1#: Should I take a look at your battery?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm in a hurry.
#Person1#: Your car is ready.
#Person2#: Good! How much is it?
#Person1#: 250 yuan, please!
#Person2#: That is expensive.
#Person1#: You should know about the oil crisis.

Summary: #Person1# helps #Person2# fill up the car for 250 yuan.


#Person1#: Hey, what sort of drinks do you want? Gatorade or water?
#Person2#: Gatorade. It's rich in Vitamin and it gives us energy and vitality.
#Person1#: Yes, that's the exact thing we need. One for each.
#Person2#: What should we do, now with Jack out of the game?
#Person1#: We should choose from the backups.
#Person2#: That's right. Spraining the ankle and breaking the leg are the common things during the match.
#Person1#: That's why we should learn to protect ourselves. Otherwise, the game is not worth the candle.
#Person2#: That's for sure. During the back court, we should change the position we played.
#Person1#: Yes, I played shooting guard, I like shooting and you'll play inside, OK?
#Person2#: I agree with you. I think we'll play much better than before.
#Person1#: Wow, the cheer-section is coming. The music is so fantastic.
#Person2#: Yeah, look how passionate they are! Are they professional?
#Person1#: Well, you should ask your friend. You know I'm not the boss. Just kidding.
#Person2#: Oops! I almost forget about it. Do you see the girl in the middle of the first line?
#Person1#: Yeah, what's up?
#Person2#: Don't you think she looks like your daughter?
#Person1#: I also have a doubt. Oh, kill me softly, she is May.

Summary: #Person2# gets #Person1# Gatorade and #Person1# says protection is important during the match. #Person1# recommends changing the position they played and #Person2# agrees. #Person2# recognizes one of the girls in the cheerleaders is #Person1#'s daughter.


#Person1#: According to Professor Thompson, language slowly but constantly develops from all forms into newer ones.
#Person2#: That's my opinion, too. We can easily find new words and new expressions in English.
#Person1#: Perhaps that's why new dictionaries are published about every five years.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the development of language.


#Person1#: I need to order new business cards.
#Person2#: Do you have any idea how many you'd like?
#Person1#: I think 2, 000 would be enough.
#Person2#: Would you fill out this form, please?
#Person1#: I don't want to make any changes to my old card.
#Person2#: If you detect any difference, I'll take you out to dinner.
#Person1#: . . . Okay, that's it. Here's the form, and here's my old card to use as a model.
#Person2#: Thank you. Your order will be ready seven days from now.
#Person1#: I need it sooner. Let me have it in three days, okay?
#Person2#: We can certainly give you faster turn around, but it will cost you extra.

Summary: #Person1# needs 2000 new business cards the same as the old ones. #Person2# asks for extra money if #Person1# wants to get them quicker.


#Person1#: Hey James, how's the job search going?
#Person2#: Hi, Sharon. I had no idea. It would take so much time. It sure makes it difficult to prepare for final exams. How about you?
#Person1#: I was lucky. There seems to be a shortage of high school teachers now. I applied to 3 schools and each one offered me a position.
#Person2#: That's great. Which one did you like?
#Person1#: I haven't decided yet. Of course, it would be easiest for me to stay here in New York or go back home to Boston but I may go to California.
#Person2#: That would be a big move.
#Person1#: So tell me about your plans.
#Person2#: Well, I applied to 6 newspapers. Last week I had an interview with New York Times.
#Person1#: How did it go?
#Person2#: Not so well. I think they're looking for people with some experience.
#Person1#: Have you had any other interviews?
#Person2#: No, not yet. It seems that everyone wants to be a writer these days. There just aren't that many jobs out there.
#Person1#: That's too bad.
#Person2#: Yes, I had hoped to have a job lined up by graduation. That doesn't seem likely now.
#Person1#: What will you do if you can't find a job?
#Person2#: In that case, I'll begin working on a master's degree in the fall.
#Person1#: Good luck.

Summary: Sharon is offered several positions as high school teachers. James applied to 6 newspapers and James' interview with the New York Times didn't go smoothly. James will begin working on a master's degree in the fall if he can't find a job.


#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.

Summary: Tiang Had shows #Person2# around the factory and answers several questions.


#Person1#: Hi, Kangkang.
#Person2#: Hi, Jane.
#Person1#: What are you going to do this Saturday evening?
#Person2#: I'm going to a concert.
#Person1#: How exciting! Who is going to sing at the concert?
#Person2#: Xu Song. He is my favorite pop singer.
#Person1#: Where is he going to give the concert?
#Person2#: In the gym.
#Person1#: What time is it going to start?
#Person2#: At 7:30 p. m. Would you like to go with me?
#Person1#: I'd love to, but I'm going to visit my uncle.

Summary: Kangkang is going to Xu Song's concert this Saturday evening while Jane's going to visit her uncle.


#Person1#: Let's move out of here. This apartment is too small.
#Person2#: I agree. I'll look in the paper.
#Person1#: A house would be great. I could plant a garden. And you could use the garage for a workshop.
#Person2#: Here's an interesting ad
#Person1#: How much is the rent?
#Person2#: The ad says $ 325 plus deposit.
#Person1#: When is the place available?
#Person2#: It's available now, and it's got a very good location. You won't be far from work.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# plan to move, and they find a satisfying house in the paper.


#Person1#: Can I help you find something?
#Person2#: I would like to buy a new fridge.
#Person1#: Is there one in particular that you like?
#Person2#: I was looking at this Kenmore refrigerator.
#Person1#: Ah yes, that is a great refrigerator.
#Person2#: What's so great about it?
#Person1#: It's both affordable and it comes with all the appliances.
#Person2#: What appliances?
#Person1#: It comes with an ice maker, water dispenser, and there is a lot of room inside.
#Person2#: May I see the inside for myself?
#Person1#: Be my guest.
#Person2#: Wow! You're right! This refrigerator is great. I'll take it.

Summary: #Person2# is looking at Kenmore refrigerator, and #Person1# tells that it's affordable and has many appliances. #Person2# will take it.


#Person1#: Look at the catalogue, John. I think I want to get this red blouse
#Person2#: Don't you have one like this in blue?
#Person1#: Yah, but it doesn't have a red one.
#Person2#: Do you need every color in the rainbow?
#Person1#: Yes!
#Person2#: Ze ze ze ... Women!

Summary: #Person1# tells John that she wants blouses in different colors.


#Person1#: The final examination will be held at the end of this month. Have you made good preparation?
#Person2#: Sure. I've reviewed all the lessons I have learned this academic year.
#Person1#: Are you sure you can do well this year?
#Person2#: I am 100 % certain.
#Person1#: According to what you did last time, I have my doubts.
#Person2#: I am sure I can get a 95 this time.

Summary: #Person2# has prepared well for the final examination but #Person1# doubts.


#Person1#: Oh! I knew it! I knew it!
#PErson2#: what's wrong?
#Person1#: . . . I knew it. I always knew you were a lesbian!
#Person2#: She's my roommate, not my date. The D-man, as in dork.
#Person1#: Haha. Still got that great sense of humor, I see. Here's my card. I sell used cars. A car from us is a car you can trust!
#Person2#: Alrighty then. I think I knew you... Wait a minutes! Didn't you use to date Sheryl?
#Person1#: Sweet little lassie. Yep, broke her heart when the D-man told her he couldn't be a one-woman guy.
#Person2#: Oh? I heard she dumped you. Anyway, she's right over there. Oh, Sheryl!

Summary: #Person1# meets #Person2#, an arrogant man who was Sheryl's boyfriend.


#Person1#: I heard that janet has got a new job. She's working for the united investment group. I hear that they pay very well.
#Person2#: I heard that too. She must be making a pocket. Well, good for her.
#Person1#: now, she'll be able to save up for that holiday in the united states.
#Person2#: yes, she will. At the moment, the exchange rate is very favorable, so she should try to go as soon as possible, while it's cheaper.
#Person1#: you're right. By the way, did you hear that tom inherited some money recently?
#Person2#: really? I thought his parents had died several years ago.
#Person1#: they did. He inherited the money from an uncle. I hope he doesn't lose a lot of it in taxed to the government.
#Person2#: dying can be very expensive nowadays! What's he going to do with it?
#Person1#: he said that he would probably invest most of it. He's got a well-paid job, so he doesn't need the money to cover day-to day expenses. He just wants some extra money available for when he retires.
#Person2#: I had some good financial news yesterday too.
#Person1#: really? Have you won a fortune in the lottery?
#Person2#: no, but I got a pay rise of 5 % and a hours for all the hard work I've put in recently. I think it was very nice for my boss to show his appreciation in that way.
#Person1#: It certainly was! So, what are you going to do with your windfall?

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Janet's new job. #Person1# then shares with #Person2# the news that Tom inherited some money from an uncle and #Person2# is surprised. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got a salary raise.


#Person1#: Hi! It's me again!
#Person2#: Hi! What's up?
#Person1#: Well, since I talked to you about an hour ago, I've found that I won't be able to go bowling with you as we had planned. Something important has just come up.
#Person2#: Oh?
#Person1#: Yes. My boss is insisting that I work this afternoon, and there's nothing I can do about it. I hope you understand.
#Person2#: Of course I do. Let's plan on going bowling some other time.

Summary: #Person1# cannot go to bowling this afternoon because of work. #Person2# plans on going some other time.


#Person1#: Hi, Mike. I'm calling to ask if you'd like to come and have supper with us on Friday.
#Person2#: The day after tomorrow? I'm afraid I won't be able to. I have to work overtime on Friday, or else I'll have to work this weekend.
#Person1#: You work really hard. Then how about this Saturday evening?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I won't be able to make it then either. I promise Jenny I'd go to a movie with her this Saturday. How about this Sunday?
#Person1#: Let me see. Yes, that would be fine. Let's make it this Sunday then.

Summary: #Person1# calls to invite Mike for supper on Friday or Saturday, but Mike can't make it. They finally decide to make it this Sunday.


#Person1#: What's the bonus like at your company?
#Person2#: Well, it's OK, I suppose. We get about the equivalent of six months'salary.
#Person1#: Six months'salary? Are you serious? That's incredible!
#Person2#: Maybe. But you'd be amazed at how little's left after the credit companies have deducted their share from my account.
#Person1#: Hey, I know what that's like. I bought a BMW on my Visa card. Now the payments really hurt.
#Person2#: Well, you're lucky that you're still able to make your payments. I missed a credit payment last month. Now my bank account's overdrawn, and the company is threatening to take back my purchases.
#Person1#: What did you buy?
#Person2#: A new home health monitor.
#Person1#: Health Monitor? I read an article about that racket. They're overpriced to begin with! Listen, if I were you, I'd let them take back their monitor and spend my money on something more practical.
#Person2#: You're kidding!
#Person1#: No joke!
#Person2#: That's something else! Maybe I'll return it to them.

Summary: #Person2# can't pay his bills even with a high bonus for #Person1# has bought a home health monitor and missed the credit payment last month. #Person2# persuades #Person1# to return it.


#Person1#: I came in response to your advertisement for a salesperson.
#Person2#: OK, please be seated. May I have your name, please?
#Person1#: My name is Woody.
#Person2#: OK, Woody. Why are you interested in this job?
#Person1#: Because I admire your company. Yours is one of the most effective and respectable companies in this city.
#Person2#: Have you worked anywhere else before?
#Person1#: Yes, five years ago. I began to work in a fashion company in Shanghai. Two years ago, I came to Beijing, and worked in a department store as a salesman.
#Person2#: OK, your work experience is impressive, and I think you sound right for this position, but I do have 3 other people to interview, so you'll be hearing from us within a week.
#Person1#: Thanks.

Summary: Woody came in response to #Person2#'s advertisement for a salesperson and tells #Person2# his working experience. #Person2# will inform him of the result within a week.


#Person1#: How is the weather today?
#Person2#: It's very hot and humid.
#Person1#: Quite different from the forecast.
#Person2#: The weather changes often at this time of the year. It's possible to cool down in the late afternoon.
#Person1#: How are the summers here generally?
#Person2#: They are usually hot and rainy.
#Person1#: I have been here for about a month. It's very hot and humid.
#Person2#: It's just June now. The rainy season hasn't arrived yet.
#Person1#: What shall we do today? Good weekends shouldn't be wasted.
#Person2#: What about swimming?
#Person1#: That's a great idea.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# it's hot and humid today and the weather here in summers are usually hot and rainy. Then #Person2# suggests swimming and #Person1# agrees.


#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir.What Can I do for you?
#Person2#: Well. I can't find my key now. I think I have lost it.
#Person1#: Really? Have you left it in your room?
#Person2#: I don't think so. I took it with me when I went out this morning.
#Person1#: Well, in that case, you have to pay for it. Please fill out the form first.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# to pay for the key and fill out the form because #Person2# lost it.


#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, Is this the road to the peace Store?
#Person2#: You could get there this way, but it'd be faster to go along the Wort Street.
#Person1#: Where's Wort Street, please?
#Person2#: Turn right at the third intersection, you'll see the street and then walk along the street to the south.
#Person1#: How far is it from the Wort Street?
#Person2#: Just walk for a few minutes, you'll find it.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the Peace Store. #Person1# is grateful.


#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my brakes are not working well.
#Person1#: What's wrong with them?
#Person2#: I hear a noise and feel vibrations when step on the brake.
#Person1#: The front brake?
#Person2#: I think so.
#Person1#: What kind of car is it?
#Person2#: Toyota Corolla 2002.
#Person1#: Write down your name and address, give me the key, and I will check it out.
#Person2#: Do you charge for checking it out?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: How long is it going to take?
#Person1#: About half an hour.
#Person2#: I'll wait.

Summary: #Person1# helps #Person2# to fix breaks. #Person1# says it will take about half an hour.


#Person1#: What an attractive blouse, You look so pretty in this blue dress!
#Person2#: Really? Thank you. I bought it in Spring Street yesterday.
#Person1#: It's very nice. It goes well with your skirt.
#Person2#: Thank you. It's very nice of you to say so.
#Person1#: Not at all. This dress certainly shows your good taste.
#Person2#: That's quite a compliment coming from you.

Summary: #Person1# compliments #Person2#'s dress and #Person2# appreciates it.


#Person1#: Oh, come on, Ultraman!
#Person2#: What's up, Bro? What's in the bulletin?
#Person1#: It says that there will be a blackout from 5 p. m. to 7 p. m. in our neighborhood today.
#Person2#: Blackout? Even the TV has the limit.
#Person1#: Don't you know you will look like a monster in the blackout?
#Person2#: Oops, no, Daddy can't watch American Idol, either!
#Person1#: That's not the point. Come on, can you imagine that there will be no electricity on such a hot day?
#Person2#: Oh, my god! No air-conditioner!
#Person1#: OK, since you are the smart one, can you come up with a better plan? So that we won't be baked like cookies here.
#Person2#: How about playing Barbie out there in the neighborhood?
#Person1#: Barbie? You know, I might be seven, but I'm not a girl.
#Person2#: Do you have a better plan?
#Person1#: All right, all right.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# can not see the TV show and cannot use the air-conditioner because of the blackout. So they decide to play barbie in the neighborhood.


#Person1#: Hi, I'm George. I'll be your waiter this evening. Are you ready to order or do you need a few more minutes?
#Person2#: I'm ready now. I'd like the roast chicken and a side order of corn.
#Person1#: And would you like an appetizer before your meal? The soup of the day is our delicious tomato soup.
#Person2#: I'll pass on the soup, but I'd like a garden salad.
#Person1#: Can I get you anything to drink?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a glass of iced tea.
#Person1#: Okay. I'll be back in a minute with your drink and salad.
#Person2#: Thank you.

Summary: George serves #Person2# tonight and helps #Person2# order #Person2#'s meal, a garden salad, and a glass of iced tea.


#Person1#: Jodi, I must get a hold of Jim today, but I forgot his address and phone number.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. I have his pager number right here.
#Person1#: Really? You'Ve helped me a lot. Thank you.
#Person2#: Forget it. It's nothing.

Summary: Jodi tells #Person1# Jim's pager number. #Person1#'s grateful.


#Person1#: What can I do for you, Miss?
#Person2#: I want to buy a bottle of perfume for myself.
#Person1#: Well, here is a perfume kind for women.
#Person2#: I don't like strong perfumes.
#Person1#: How about this Isawell's flowery perfume?
#Person2#: I don't think it smells nice.
#Person1#: Do you have green tea perfume?
#Person2#: Yes, here you are.
#Person1#: May I have a look at this?
#Person2#: Sure. The bittersweet perfume has a calming effect on the nerves.
#Person1#: I like this fragrance.
#Person2#: How much is it?
#Person1#: 150 yuan.
#Person2#: I'll take it.

Summary: #Person2# wants to buy a bottle of perfume and #Person1# helps #Person2# choose one with bittersweet fragrance.