#Person1#: How did you choose courses when you were abroad?
#Person2#: That's a very good question. Choosing proper courses and effectively planning a college schedule is very important to the progress toward your educational goal. In order to do these wisely and effectively, you should consult with a Program Adviser or Academic Counselor.
#Person1#: Wait a minute. There are some new terms for me. I can hardly follow you.
#Person2#: Ok, I will go into more detail. A Program Adviser or an Academic Counselor is usually an experienced professor who is responsible for all the necessary academic counseling through graduation. You can discuss with him the program selection, changing or adding a program, the requirements for graduation, and other problems related to your study. You will choose some courses, and then discuss with the adviser whether your choice can meet the requirements for graduation.
#Person1#: Everything is so new to me. I think I'll have to experience a very difficult period when I get there.
#Person2#: Sure, very difficult.
#Person1#: I am very grateful for your advice.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure to talk with you.

Summary: #Person2# advises #Person1# to consult with a Program Advisor or Academic Counselor before choosing courses and explains it in detail. #Person1# is grateful for #Person2#'s advice.


#Person1#: I really need a vacation. I just can't decide where to go.
#Person2#: Have you ever been to Curacao?
#Person1#: No, I haven't. It's so far.
#Person2#: Oh, come on! In this day and age, nothing is far. Besides, once you get there, it's like being in paradise. I really think you should consider it. In fact, I suggest you ask your travel agent about it.
#Person1#: What's so great about Curacao? It's just another tropical island with a pretty beach.
#Person2#: Just another tropical island? Bright sunny days with blue water rolling upon to the clean white sand. Gentle winds blowing through the palm trees of clear move at night. Come on! It's a tremendous place to go.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't know.
#Person2#: Look! You can go wherever you want. But it's important that you relax during your vacation. And Curacao is the perfect place for that. I mean, you can do all the things you like to do. Play tennis, swim, read, rest, not to mention eat well and get a great suntan. Why are you so hesitant? Come on! Be adventurous.
#Person1#: You're certainly making it sound better by the minute. OK, maybe I'll check it out with my travel agent.
#Person2#: I suggest you hurry. This is a very busy time of the year. And reservations aren't always easy to get. And it is absolutely necessary that you have reservations.

Summary: #Person1# can't decide where to go on vacation. #Person2# strongly recommends Curacao and tells #Person1# it's the perfect place to relax. #Person1# finally decides to check it out with #Person1#'s travel agent and #Person2# suggests #Person1# hurry.


#Person1#: Have you figured out where you want to transfer to?
#Person2#: I can't think of where to go.
#Person1#: Where would you like to go to school?
#Person2#: I really don't know.
#Person1#: You can't think of anything?
#Person2#: I really like where I'm at now.
#Person1#: So, why don't you just stay here?
#Person2#: That may be what I'm going to do.
#Person1#: It's a perfectly good school.
#Person2#: You're absolutely right.
#Person1#: Do you know what you're going to do now?
#Person2#: I'm just going to stay at PCC.

Summary: #Person1# asks where #Person2# wants to transfer to, #Person2# decides to stay at PCC.


#Person1#: OK, I've got an up-to-date map. Let's check the route from here to the airport.
#Person2#: OK. Here we are. So we drive to the A120 and turn left.
#Person1#: No, we turn right. Remember that we are coming from this direction.
#Person2#: Oh yes. Sorry. We need to drive only 7 miles to the M11 Motor Way and then we turn left to join the motorway and drive south.
#Person1#: According to the map, we get off the M11 at the second intersection and joined the M25. That's the motor way that goes around the edge of London.
#Person2#: That's another 15 miles so that's 22 miles in total so far.
#Person1#: Then we drive west on the M25.
#Person2#: Then we continue driving on the M25 when it turns south. When we reach exit 15, we turn left and drive along the M4. Then we take the first exit for Heathrow Airport. What's the total distance?
#Person1#: The journey along the M25 is 33 miles and then it's 3 extra miles from there to get to the airport.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# check the route from where they are to the airport according to an up-to-day map.


#Person1#: You look so fit, Nathan? What do you often do at the gym?
#Person2#: Well, I try to work on specific back and lower back muscles with barbells. But I don't like gyms so much, you know.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: Because I find that many gyms are not really gyms, there just socializing places. You just sit on a machine and talk with others for like 45 minutes,
#Person1#: Uhh, I see.

Summary: Nathan tells #Person1# he doesn't like gyms because they are just socializing places.


#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Good morning. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Oh, good, you speak English.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I'm looking for a double room for the next three nights... with a bathroom.
#Person2#: That's until Thursday?
#Person1#: Yes, have you got one?
#Person2#: Mm. We've got a double room for tonight and tomorrow night, but not for Thursday night.
#Person1#: Oh, dear. Nothing for Thursday night?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not.
#Person1#: Mm. And what about the price?
#Person2#: 150 francs a night. That's for a double room without a bathroom. We're very full. We haven't got any more rooms with private bathrooms.
#Person1#: Oh... no bathroom... Well, thanks anyway.

Summary: #Person1# wants a double room with a bathroom for the next three nights but finds there's no such a room left in #Person2#'s hotel.


#Person1#: Hi. I'm looking for some good deals on produce.
#Person2#: You might want to try the mangoes.
#Person1#: Can you describe a mango to me?
#Person2#: It's a fruit a little smaller than a grapefruit. It has a big seed in it.
#Person1#: Do I eat the seed?
#Person2#: Maybe some animals eat the seed, but humans don't. You'd have to soak it for 10 years.
#Person1#: What's the price of these mangoes?
#Person2#: Today you get a 50-percent discount. They're only $1 each.
#Person1#: Tell me what they taste like.
#Person2#: Their flesh is soft and juicy. It has a citrus taste. It's sweet.
#Person1#: Do I need to buy them ripe, or will they ripen at home?
#Person2#: Just press into it gently with your thumb. If it feels soft, it's ready to eat.
#Person1#: Where do mangoes come from?
#Person2#: These are from Guatemala, but we're going to start getting mangoes from India.

Summary: #Person2# describes a mango to #Person1#. #Person2# also tells #Person1# its price, taste and place of origin.


#Person1#: Hi sir, why did you pull me over? What's wrong?
#Person2#: Are you aware that you drove through a red light?
#Person1#: I ran a red light?
#Person2#: Yes, you did.
#Person1#: I apologize, but I didn't realize that I did.
#Person2#: Weren't you taught that yellow means slow down, not speed up?
#Person1#: I did learn that.
#Person2#: So, then why did you speed up?
#Person1#: I don't know what to tell you.
#Person2#: I'm going to have to write you a ticket.
#Person1#: I understand.
#Person2#: Here you go. Don't do that again.
#Person1#: Thank you sir.

Summary: #Person1# ran a red light without awareness. #Person2# pulls #Person1# over and writes #Person1# a ticket.


#Person1#: I hate landing in the sand trap! Now I'm probably going to waste strokes getting it out.
#Person2#: At least you haven't landed in the water yet. I've done that on the last two holes.
#Person1#: Could you hand me my wedge? I'll try. . .
#Person2#: Here you go. I'll wait for you to get on the green before I putt.
#Person1#: No. you go ahead and putt it out. Then I'Il go.
#Person2#: No way, Mary. I'm going to let you go first. I don't want the pressure of putting first.

Summary: Mary's golf ball landed in the sand trap and she hates that. #Person2# will wait for her to get on the green.


#Person1#: Do you want a cigarette?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I've given up, you know.
#Person1#: You don't mind if I have one.
#Person2#: Well, all tight. But you know , smoking does do harm to your health.
#Person1#: Yes , you are right.
#Person2#: Why don't you try and give it up?
#Person1#: I've tried to give up smoking several times , but it's no use.

Summary: #Person2# asks #Person1# why #Person1# does not quit smoking. #Person1# had tried but failed.


#Person1#: I would like to exchange Chinese money into German currency please.
#Person2#: Certainly. How much will you be exchanging today?
#Person1#: How about 50, 000 RIB. Would that be a problem?
#Person2#: That's a hefty amount. But that should have no problem at all. You should be aware that there is a ten-percent service charge, though.
#Person1#: Ten percent! Now that's hefty!
#Person2#: Wait a minute. . . do you have an account with us?
#Person1#: Yes I do; here is my account number.
#Person2#: For members, there is a small transaction charge, but it's only 5 dollars per transaction. Any particular denomination?
#Person1#: 3, 000 marks in hundreds and the rest in tens and twenty's, please.
#Person2#: Here you are Mr. Lee. Will there be anything else?

Summary: #Person2# helps Mr. Lee exchange Chinese currency into German currency. Mr. Lee pays a small transaction charge for this service.


#Person1#: Something's burning?
#Person2#: Oh, my bread!
#Person1#: Mm, I love burnt bread.
#Person2#: Curse this oven! Curse it!
#Person1#: But I prefer burnt bread.
#Person2#: Curse the worst oven in the world.
#Person1#: Wonderful! A perfect piece of bread!
#Person2#: There are thirteen of them. Oh, have another. Have a third, if you like, have them all.

Summary: #Person2# bread is burnt and curses the oven. But #Person1# likes the burnt bread.


#Person1#: There are many interesting stories about how a baby learns to say its first word. Now Mike, would you like to share your story with us?
#Person2#: OK, here's my story, I was about 18 months old I think and I had just started to say my first word. Every time a truck went by, I would shout a word that sounded like a track, but to everyone else, it sounded nothing like it. My parents tried to correct me, but failed. Then, about three months later, we traveled to New York, as we were waiting for our plane at the air?port. I looked out of a huge window, at that very moment I saw the largest truck in the world, I had to tell someone about this. I turned to my father who was standing next to about a thousand people waiting for the very flight and screamed 'Track! Track!' My father tried hard to shut me up, but I was so excited, I kept screaming my special word. My poor mother decided she didn't know this baby and then ran into the ladies-room where she hid until I finally stopped. Well, I learned how to say truck correctly, and soon I was talking like a normal child. However, my parents will never forget the very first word I produced in my life.

Summary: Mike is sharing his story about how he learns to say his first word when he was a baby.


#Person1#: My daughter plans to quit her present job and wants to find another. She says she wants to get a better job with higher pay.
#Person2#: It seems quite normal to me. It is pretty much what I want to do.
#Person1#: But what about settling down to start a family? Doesn't anyone want to get married any more?
#Person2#: It is different now. The world is becoming colorful. Some of my friends don't feel the same pressure to marry. We all want to wait for the right moment.
#Person1#: What time is the right moment?
#Person2#: Let the universe find us instead of forcing love. We prefer natural love. The most important thing is to be happy. Love will find us later. That is what we say.

Summary: #Person1#'s daughter wants to strive to work instead of settling down and starting a family. #Person2# tells #Person1# that nowadays people prefer natural love to forcing love.


#Person1#: So David, you don't like sports.
#Person2#: Well, I like sports, but I'm just not keen on sports programs. You know, I would usually rather watch a movie or some kind of history program.
#Person1#: Oh, ok, so you're into history?
#Person2#: Oh yes, I like studying the history of the countries that I have visited. It makes it more interesting when I go sightseeing.
#Person1#: Ok, which countries have you visited?
#Person2#: I been over a good bit of Europe. Ah, Mexico, Peru. I spent almost a year in Egypt and I went to Israel, Jordan and now I'm here in Japan. I've been in Japan for a year and a half, and while I have been here, I visited Korea for about a week.
#Person1#: Ok, wow, that's a lot. So, did you do the pyramids in Egypt?
#Person2#: Oh yes, actually I climbed the pyramids, it was during the summer. So there aren't many tourists.

Summary: David likes history programs rather than sports programs because he likes to know the history of the countries he has visited. Then David tells #Person1# about his travel experiences.


#Person1#: Did you take notes in math class? If so, can I borrow them? I wasn't there because I was at an amusement park.
#Person2#: I do have some notes, but I am reading them right now. Maybe you should ask another one for help.

Summary: #Person1# wants to borrow #Person2#'s math notes but #Person2# needs it at present.


#Person1#: John, did you have a dream when you was a little boy?
#Person2#: Of course I did. I dreamed to be a pilot when I grow up. But unfortunately, I didn't realize it.
#Person1#: I had the same experience with you. When I was a little boy I dreamed to be a great scientist. But now you see, I'm just a common office clerk.
#Person2#: Okay, forget about that. So, do you have some practical dreams at present?
#Person1#: I do. And now I'm working hard to learn English, and I want to be an interpreter some day.
#Person2#: You're promising. Just follow your dream and never give up.
#Person1#: Thanks, I will.

Summary: John dreamed to be a pilot and #Person1# dreamed to be a scientist. Then they talk about the practical dream at present.


#Person1#: I heard a rumor this morning. . . It seems Trusten Tools is going out of business. Another competitor is going bankrupt. That could be good news for us.
#Person2#: I think you must have heard wrong. The truth is we are going to be taken over by Trusten. We are being bought out, and our company will be merging with our largest competitor. It's not good news at all. . .
#Person1#: What? We are merging with Trusten? I never thought that would happen. Will we be getting new owners? Will it affect our jobs?
#Person2#: Probably. The new owners will be coming to start alignment meetings nextweek. One of the big question is what to call the new conglomerate company.
#Person1#: Wow, with such a big change. We won't have the same name?
#Person2#: It's not only the name of our company that will change. . . I expect that after this acquisition, there'll be a ton of things up in the air.

Summary: #Person1# shares the rumour that Trusten Tools is going bankrupt. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's fake news and it's their company that will be taken over by Trusten. #Person1#'s astonished and worried about its effect.


#Person1#: Isn't this apartment good?
#Person2#: Well, I don't know. I mean, it's OK.
#Person1#: It's so big, so much room. I feel so free here.
#Person2#: It must be cold in winter. Our place's so comfortable and warm.
#Person1#: Oh, John, and the view. Look at the view of the ocean from this window. I feel so relaxed.
#Person2#: Oh God. It makes me seasick. Our place's so much more down to Earth.
#Person1#: Look at this furniture. I like it so much.
#Person2#: You do? I feel like I'm in a museum. It's uncomfortable. Are you supposed to sit in these chairs?
#Person1#: Oh, John. Don't you wish we could live in a place like this?
#Person2#: What's wrong with our place?

Summary: #Person1# thinks the apartment is big with a good view and #Person1# likes the furniture. But John thinks the room makes him uncomfortable.


#Person1#: Here we are, Ryan! This is where we're going to celebrate!
#Person2#: It's a ETV palace! I'm glad I brought my platinum card.
#Person1#: You won't need it. Stanley, my best man, is going to treat everybody!
#Person2#: Where is Stanley? It was his idea to have the bachelor's party at a ETV, wasn't it?
#Person1#: If it were up to Stanley, we'd have the wedding in the ETV! He loves to sing.
#Person2#: Then I bet he's really good!
#Person1#: Well, uh, I'll let you decide that for yourself. He'll be here a little later. Here's our room!

Summary: #Person1# tells Ryan that Stanley will treat everybody in the ETV palace.


#Person1#: Hi, Ann. Are you still working here?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Jack. Yes, I'm still working part-time in a company, as much as I can. The trouble is that I'm so busy with my classes that I don't have enough time for my work.
#Person1#: Do you have a lot to do?
#Person2#: Well, not too much at the moment.
#Person1#: Are you going to go on working in that company?
#Person2#: I hope so. I really like my work, and next term, I will have more time.
#Person1#: Sounds good. Hope I'll see you around here more often.
#Person2#: OK. I hope to see yon too. Bye for now.

Summary: Ann tells Jack she doesn't have enough time for her work, but she'll go on working because she likes the work.


#Person1#: Can you go faster, sir? I have a meeting in 15 minutes.
#Person2#: The traffic near the stadium is bad because of the pop concert.
#Person1#: Should I get out and walk?
#Person2#: No, don't worry. I know a short-cut that will get you there in 5 minutes.

Summary: #Person1# has a meeting in 15 minutes, so #Person2# will take a short-cut which will take only 5 minutes to avoid traffic.


#Person1#: How did you like Egypt?
#Person2#: Oh, perfect. It's one of the most interesting places I've ever seen.
#Person1#: Where did you go?
#Person2#: Well, we spent most of the time in Cairo and Luxor.
#Person1#: What's there to see in Cairo?
#Person2#: Well, not all that much, in fact, but there is the museum and the pyramids, and that's really something.
#Person1#: What's the city like?
#Person2#: It's very large, and the streets are always noisy and dirty.
#Person1#: I thought you liked it.
#Person2#: Well, I did in a way. It's very different, but I liked Luxor better. Luxor's a little town fight on the banks of the Nile. It's very quiet and peaceful and much cleaner than Cairo. And actually I did more sightseeing there.
#Person1#: Did you buy anything?
#Person2#: Oh, sure. There are some excellent shops in Luxor with all sorts of interesting things. A lot better than Cairo, in fact, I bought a gold necklace. Want to see it?
#Person1#: Sure.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# about the trip to Egypt. #Person2# describes Cairo and Luxor where #Person2# did some sightseeing and bought a gold necklace.


#Person1#: I'm phoning about the factory visit next Friday. What should I do when I arrive?
#Person2#: Park in the visitors'car park in front of the factory and then go to the gatehouse. It's directly opposite the entrance to the car park. The Security people will sign you in and give you a visitor's badge. My assistant will come down to meet you.
#Person1#: OK, thanks. Look forward to seeing you on Friday, then.

Summary: #Person1# phones #Person2# to ask about what to do on #Person1#'s arrival for the factory visit.


#Person1#: Hello, Hanson. Today I come to say goodbye to you, for I'm going back to London tomorrow.
#Person2#: No, not so soon. Couldn't I persuade you to stay a couple of days more?
#Person1#: Much as I wish to but I really can't. I've already booked the flight.
#Person2#: I hope this won't be our last meeting.
#Person1#: Of course not. You can come to London to visit me in future. And I also will come here if I have a chance.
#Person2#: I will miss you.
#Person1#: I will miss you, too. You're really a good friend.
#Person2#: It's a pity that I'm too busy to see you off tomorrow.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter.
#Person2#: Take care of yourself and remember to keep in touch.
#Person1#: I will.
#Person2#: Goodbye and have a good flight.
#Person1#: Thankyou. Goodbye!

Summary: #Person1# says goodbye to Hanson. Hanson'll miss #Person1# and feels pity for being too busy to see #Person1# off.


#Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hi, Shelley. Have you had lunch?
#Person1#: Not yet.
#Person2#: So shall we have lunch together? I'd like to take you this time.
#Person1#: I'd like to, but I can't.
#Person2#: How come?
#Person1#: I'Ve a lot of paper work to do right now. I'm behind schedule.
#Person2#: All right. Can we make it another time?
#Person1#: Sure, thanks.
#Person2#: I'll call you later. Bye.
#Person1#: Bye.

Summary: #Person2# invites Shelley to have lunch together, but Shelley is too busy to come.


#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: I've been having a lot of headaches recently.
#Person1#: How long have they been bothering you?
#Person2#: Since this past Monday. I hadn't slept well the night before and thought that was the reason, so I went to work as usual.
#Person1#: Did you take any medicine?
#Person2#: Not on Monday, but I did take some on the following day. The pain stopped for about half a day and then came back that night. So I decided to come and see you.
#Person1#: OK. Let me examine you and see if we can sort this out.

Summary: #Person2# has been having headaches since last Monday but #Person2# worked as usual. #Person2# took medicine which didn't work. #Person1# examines #Person2#.


#Person1#: Could I order dinner?
#Person2#: Of course. What would you like?
#Person1#: I want a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.
#Person2#: I'm so sorry. We ran out of filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?
#Person1#: That's too bad, but the porterhouse will be okay.
#Person2#: May I be so bold as to suggest chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne?
#Person1#: Not tonight, thank you.
#Person2#: No strawberries. We'll charge your amenities account, if that's okay.
#Person1#: Charge it to whatever account you like.
#Person2#: Your meal will be delivered as soon as it's all ready. Enjoy!

Summary: #Person1# is ordering dinner. #Person2# says they ran out of filet mignon and suggests the porterhouse. #Person1# accepts it but refuses chocolate-covered strawberries.


#Person1#: I went to the tutoring service centre on campus today. And I got a job.
#Person2#: Congratulation. What will you do?
#Person1#: They got me a part-time tutoring job, teaching an Australian businessman Chinese.
#Person2#: That's wonderful. I want to get a part-time job too. Tell me what I should do.
#Person1#: It's very simple actually. You can go to the service centre and have your name and job interest resisted. They will give you a call if any job comes up.
#Person2#: Good. I'll do it.

Summary: #Person1# got a part-time tutoring job at the tutoring service centre and teaches #Person2# how to find one.


#Person1#: This website offers very convenient air tickets booking service. It is quick and accurate.
#Person2#: Yes, I once booked there. They give the immediate confirm information and flight information to both your mobile phone and e-mail. You can conveniently pay by credit card, so the whole transaction only takes a couple of minutes. They also provide e-tickets, meaning you don ' t need to go to any office to pick an air ticket. You go to the airport directly and check in with your ID card.
#Person1#: So it has attracted more and more customers these days.
#Person2#: Yes, therefore they are expanding the scope of their service. For example, hotels can be booked through the same site as well.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a website that offers convenient air tickets booking service and are expanding the scope of service.


#Person1#: Now Cathy, do you know when the visitors from India are coming?
#Person2#: We offer them three choices: the end of March, the middle of April and the beginning of May, and choose the earliest one which is good actually with exams coming up in May.
#Person1#: Right. And how many are coming? Did you say about 12?
#Person2#: Yes, they said 12 at first, but changed to 10 this morning.
#Person1#: Good, we have 8 weeks to prepare, here are my suggestions. On the first day, a welcome party, then they can visit the schools in the district on the second and third days.
#Person2#: We've got to remember this group wants to look at how computers are being used in the classroom.
#Person1#: Exactly, so I want to ask Mr. Goodman to give them a talk on this on the afternoon of the third day.
#Person2#: That will fit in very nicely.
#Person1#: And on the last day, they would do some sightseeing, we could take them on the tour of London but many of them may have been there already, and Scotland will be too far away.
#Person2#: Why not take them for a walk along the coast, it should be interesting.
#Person1#: Good idea! Cathy I'm sure they'll like it.

Summary: Cathy tells #Person1# when the visitors from India are coming and how many are coming. Then #Person1# and Cathy discuss the plan of how to receive them.


#Person1#: How's the building work going?
#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid we've had a slight delay.
#Person1#: What's the problem? We really can't have any delays at this stage. We're working to a really tight schedule and we're already over budget.
#Person2#: The cement arrived late but don't worry, I'm confident we can still meet the deadline. The crew is on stand-by and as soon as the concrete has set we can get started again.
#Person1#: OK. Keep me informed. Jt must be ready on time.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the building work has been delayed because the cement arrived late.


#Person1#: Hello, Barbara. Welcome back. You look great.
#Person2#: Rod, it's lovely to see you again.
#Person1#: How was your trip?
#Person2#: Fine, but tiring. Milan was interesting. It's bigger than I expected, noisier and dirtier too.
#Person1#: And Florence? What did you think of Florence?
#Person2#: Well, I didn't go there. Have you been there?
#Person1#: No, I've never been to Italy. I'd really like to go to Rome. Well, the car's in the car park. Is this all your suitcase?
#Person2#: Yes, but the suitcase is very heavy.
#Person1#: Barbara, what's in it? Books or stones?
#Person2#: Just 20 pairs of shoes.

Summary: Barbara tells Rod her trip to Milan is fine but tiring, and her suitcase is very heavy due to 20 pairs of shoes inside.


#Person1#: Good morning, is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Can you enlarge the picture?
#Person1#: Yes, what size do you want?
#Person2#: I want it enlarged to 5 inches.
#Person1#: No problem. Come and get your picture on Friday.

Summary: #Person2# requests #Person1# to enlarge the picture.


#Person1#: This business of having to be a role model, where you can never relax, hang loose, can you?
#Person2#: Well, I can't exactly go to hang with my friends at some of the places we used to go to, and just basically raise hell and have a whole bunch of fun. I can't do that any more because it's not good for the public to see that. It's not good for me.
#Person1#: Your father said you have the ability to be one of the biggest influences in history, not just golf, humanity. What do you think of that?
#Person2#: I think that is more important than just my golf. I think my golf is merely a vehicle to influence people
#Person1#: How?
#Person2#: How? Oh, so many kids look up to role models, so I can help out kids in a positive way, I can influence their lives in a positive way, and I think that's what it's about.
#Person1#: I mean you are only 21, what's the goal? Where do you go?
#Person2#: Keep winning.
#Person1#: But you know, at a certain point, doesn't lose its thing...?
#Person2#: Winning never gets old and having fun never gets old either. And you always have fun.
#Person1#: And playing these tournaments is with all the apprehension and everything, still fun?
#Person2#: Always. The day it's not fun is the day I quit And it's been fan since I was in the high chair. And it's fun today.

Summary: #Person2# can't hang out with friends like before because what #Person2# does will influence the kids and #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s goal is to keep winning because winning never gets old just like having fun.


#Person1#: Good Morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to change Australian dollars for RIB.
#Person1#: How much do you want to change?
#Person2#: I am not sure. What's the rate today?
#Person1#: It's 1 Australian dollar to 6. 1 Yuan RIB.
#Person2#: What was the rate yesterday?
#Person1#: The rate was 1 Australia dollar to 6. 5 Yuan yesterday.
#Person2#: Oh, the rate goes down.
#Person1#: It does, sir. Do you still want to have it changed now?
#Person2#: Let me think. . . Will the rate still go down tomorrow?
#Person1#: I don't know, sir. But it won't change much.
#Person2#: Well, I want to change 1000 Australian dollars for RIB.
#Person1#: Okay. Please sign here in this form.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Here is the 6, 100 RIB.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.

Summary: #Person2# realizes the rate between Australian dollars and RMB goes down, but #Person1# says it won't change much tomorrow. #Person1# decides to change 1000 Australian dollars for RIB.


#Person1#: Our dinner is ready.
#Person2#: What do we have for the dinner now?
#Person1#: Potatoes, tomatoes and cucumber.
#Person2#: Do you feed rabbits?
#Person1#: It is said that greens can improve our metabolism. In addition, I want to keep fit.
#Person2#: Where is my favorite white bread? Is it in refrigerator?
#Person1#: I didn't buy any of it at all. Most health food are good for you, but don't taste good.
#Person2#: Do you prepare some dessert for me?
#Person1#: I am clear about your sweet tooth, so I made a mixed fruit dish for you.
#Person2#: Are you trying to change our eating patterns?

Summary: #Person1# prepares dinner with only vegetables without #Person2#'s favorite bread or dessert because #Person1# thinks greens can improve metabolism.


#Person1#: I've been looking forward to the new semester.
#Person2#: I hope we can make great progress in this new semester.
#Person1#: Hope so.
#Person2#: I hear we'll have a new English teacher this semester.
#Person1#: Really? I hope we will do much better under her guidance.
#Person2#: I am sure we will.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are both expecting the new semester. #Person1# tells #Person2# they'll have a new English teacher. #Person2#'s surprised and hopes they'll do better under her guidance.


#Person1#: Is this table on the corner OK?
#Person2#: Sure, we can sit here.
#Person1#: Gee, you've hardly got anything on your plate.
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess I'm just not that hungry.
#Person1#: What's the matter? Aren't you feeling well?
#Person2#: Well, I've been really worried. It's my car. It's in the shop again.
#Person1#: Really? What's wrong this time?
#Person2#: I don't know exactly. Something's wrong with the brakes I think.
#Person1#: Well, at least that shouldn't cost you much to fix. Parts are cheaper for all American cars like yours. Did the mechanic say how much it would cost?
#Person2#: He said he would call me later today about the cost.
#Person1#: Watch out, he doesn't try to take advantage of you.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Well, some car mechanics, if they think that someone doesn't know much about cars, they might try to over charge that person.
#Person2#: Maybe so, but I trust this man. He has done some work for me in the past and his prices seemed to be fair.
#Person1#: Oh. That's good to know. Maybe I'll try using him in the future. By the way, do you need a ride home after class today?

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is worried about #Person2#'s car which is in the shop. #Person1# asks #Person2# to watch out because some mechanics may overcharge people who don't know much about cars.


#Person1#: I heard the film was after the novel The Godfather.
#Person2#: Who wrote it?
#Person1#: Mario Puku.
#Person2#: Who're the producer, the director, the stars, heroine and the hero?
#Person1#: I'm always interested in how, but seldom pay much attention to who.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the film The Godfather.


#Person1#: Do you like ethnic food?
#Person2#: I do! My favorites are Mexican, Thai, and Indian.
#Person1#: Really? Have you ever tried Moroccan?
#Person2#: I can't say that I have. What are the basic ingredients?
#Person1#: I don't know. A friend of mine said I should try it.
#Person2#: Do you know where a Moroccan restaurant is?
#Person1#: As a matter of fact, he gave me this address.
#Person2#: Let's go there for lunch! I'm up for an adventure!

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes ethnic food but hasn't tried Moroccan. #Person1# suggests going to a Moroccan restaurant for lunch.


#Person1#: I do feel like a trip to Florida on such a gloomy day in New York, to enjoy the sunshine while lying on the beaches of Florida.
#Person2#: That's a great idea. It's the best season for tourists in Florida. You can also get a good sun-tan there.
#Person1#: But if the sunshine is too strong, it might damage the eyes and the skin.
#Person2#: You can put on your shades. And remember don't make your skin look like a tomato. Or else after that your skin will begin to flake off. You may even wind up with skin cancer.
#Person1#: I see. Overdoing it will do more harm than good.
#Person2#: You said it.

Summary: #Person1# wants to visit Florida for the sunshine. #Person2# agrees and advises #Person1# not to get overtanned.


#Person1#: Where in Canada are you from Ken?
#Person2#: I'm from Toronto.
#Person1#: Oh, I've never been there. What's it like?
#Person2#: It's a big city, but it's not too big. The nightlife is colorful. I enjoy it.
#Person1#: Is it expensive there?
#Person2#: Yeah, a little bit.
#Person1#: And what's the weather like in Toronto?
#Person2#: Well, it's pretty cold in the winter and very hot and wet in the summer. It's nice in the spring and fall though. You can always see the clear sky then.

Summary: Ken tells #Person1# he's from Toronto and tells about the life and the weather there.


#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: It's our anniversary today. I am looking for the same flowers as the ones in her wedding bouquet.
#Person1#: What do they look like?
#Person2#: White.
#Person1#: How tall are they?
#Person2#: They are short, I guess. About the same height as those short flowers over there.
#Person1#: Do they look like roses?
#Person2#: No, they look like little bells.
#Person1#: Oh, lilies of the valley. No, I am sorry. We are all out of them right now.
#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad.
#Person1#: What about roses?
#Person2#: Ok. How many do you suggest?
#Person1#: As many as you like, sir. They are beautiful, aren't they?
#Person2#: Yes, they are.

Summary: #Person2# wants to buy lilies of the valley for his anniversary but #Person1#'s store has run out of them, then #Person1# recommends roses.


#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I'm returning a book.
#Person1#: Do you need anything else?
#Person2#: I also need to check out this video.
#Person1#: This is all you want to check out?
#Person2#: Just the video.
#Person1#: I'm going to need your library card.
#Person2#: I have it right here.
#Person1#: You'll need to take care of the video.
#Person2#: I will.
#Person1#: We will fine you if you damage it.
#Person2#: I get it. Thank you.

Summary: #Person2# returns a book and checks out a video with #Person1#'s assistance.


#Person1#: May I take a look at the shoes over there?
#Person2#: Certainly. What's your size?
#Person1#: Size 24. Are they synthetic or leather?
#Person2#: They are all leather. How do they feel?
#Person1#: It's comfortable. I will take it.

Summary: #Person1# buys a pair of shoes.


#Person1#: Hi, Stephanie. I hear you have a new job.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm teaching math at Lincoln High School.
#Person1#: So how do you like it?
#Person2#: Well, the salary is a little low, but the students are nice. How are things with you?
#Person1#: Not bad. You know I'm an air traffic controller now.
#Person2#: Now that's an exciting job!!!
#Person1#: Yes, but it's very stressful.

Summary: #Person2# finds out Stephanie now teaches maths. #Person2#'s job is an air traffic controller. #Person2# says it's stressful.


#Person1#: Hi, Cole. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: if you have a few minutes, I'd like to talk to you about my future at this company.
#Person1#: sure, have a seat.
#Person2#: thanks.
#Person1#: let me just grab your file. How long have you worked for us now?
#Person2#: I've worked here as a sales representative for about a year now.
#Person1#: one year already? It's amazing how time flies like that. Are you enjoying your job?
#Person2#: yes, but I'd like to have a chance at job advancement.
#Person1#: I see. What job did you have in mind.
#Person2#: well, I've noticed that is a position available as a sales manager.
#Person1#: do you understand what duties that job would entail?
#Person2#: yes. I would be directly responsible for all of the sales representatives in my department. I assume there'd be more meetings, paperwork, and other responsibilities, too.
#Person1#: that's right. Do you have any experience in management?
#Person2#: yes. In fact if you look at my resume, you can see that I was a manager before I started this job.
#Person1#: well, I think you'd be the perfect candidate for the position. According to company policy, you'll still have to go through the formal application procedures though, so fill this application form in
#Person2#: ok. Thanks for your support.

Summary: Cole's worked as a sales representative for about a year and would like a promotion to sales manager. #Person1# thinks he'd be the perfect candidate for the position and tells him to go through the formal application procedures.


#Person1#: Excuse me.
#Person2#: Yes? What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I just checked in, and there's a problem with my room.
#Person2#: And what is the problem?
#Person1#: I asked for a non-smoking room, and I don't have one. My room smells like cigarette smoke. I can't stand it. Could you change my room, please?
#Person2#: Let me see. . . I'm sorry, but we don't have any more non-smoking rooms. We won't charge you for your room tonight.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: I'm very sorry about this.
#Person1#: That's OK. Thanks for your help.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# asked for a non-smoking room, but #Person1#'s room smells like cigarette smoke. #Person2# doesn't have any non-smoking rooms so they won't charge #Person1# for tonight.


#Person1#: Hey Ted, I saw this ad in the paper. You should take a look.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: It's for a job. It looks perfect for you.
#Person2#: Let's see. . . 'Wanted, manager for up-and-coming firm. Must have good organizational skills. Experience a plus. Please contact Betty Sue. 'Oh, I don't know. . .
#Person1#: Come on, what have you got to lose?
#Person2#: What about my resume?
#Person1#: Here, I'll help you type one up.
#Person2#: Thanks, Mary. You're a real pal. I'll call now to set up an interview.

Summary: Mary sees a job ad and encourages Ted to apply. Ted accepts.


#Person1#: I have a three-week vacation coming up in a few months and I want to take a trip. But I don't really know where I want to go.
#Person2#: Do you want to stay in this country, or would you prefer to go abroad?
#Person1#: I think I'd like to visit a foreign country. I'm not interested in Africa, but any place else would be fine.
#Person2#: Well, that leaves the Orient, the Middle East, South America, and Europe. Oh, and I almost forgot Australia. Are you interested in seeing anything in particular? Historical monuments? Museums? Or people?
#Person1#: Monuments might be interesting, but museums are too stuffy. I think I'd like to see a little night life, too. If I'm going to spend lots of money on a trip, I don't want to be bored.
#Person2#: It sounds as if you would do well to go to Europe - possibly to France, Spain or Italy. There are excellent hotels, so many interesting sights to see, plenty of night clubs.
#Person1#: Say, how about 'Gay Paree' in Paris? I could spend my whole vacation there and really have a good time, couldn't I? They say the night spots are really terrific!
#Person2#: Well, you'd certainly have plenty of time to find out. And during the day you could do a little sightseeing.

Summary: #Person2# recommends some countries to #Person1# because #Person1# doesn't know where to go for a three-week vacation. Since #Person1# wants to enjoy an interesting trip and nightlife, they think Paris is great.


#Person1#: are you looking for a course?
#Person2#: yes, but I'm not sure which one to sign up for.
#Person1#: what kind of program are you looking for? Full-time or part-time?
#Person2#: I have to work during the day, so I want to find a part-time course that I can do in the evenings.
#Person1#: what kind of course are you looking for?
#Person2#: I need to improve my English.
#Person1#: do you want a one-to-one private tutor or a group class?
#Person2#: I think a one-to-one course will be too expensive for me, so a group class would be fine.
#Person1#: have you ever considered taking one of our online courses?
#Person2#: I think I prefer face-to-face instruction better.
#Person1#: that's fine. If you want, you can sign up for a pre-sessional interview.
#Person2#: what's that for?
#Person1#: one of our qualified teachers will interview you so that they can find a class that suits you best.
#Person2#: do you have a brochure about the course that I can take home to read?
#Person1#: sure. Here's a brochure about out English classes that meet in the evenings.
#Person2#: thanks. I'll read through it tonight and get back to you tomorrow to sign up for a course.

Summary: #Person2# wants to have a part-time group online course and #Person1# asks #Person2# to sign up for a pre-sessional interview in order to find out which course #Person2# is qualified for.


#Person1#: Sorry. I didn't mean to be late. Can I come in?
#Person2#: What's your excuse this time?
#Person1#: Have I used the one that my sister is sick?
#Person2#: Yes, twice last week.
#Person1#: Are you sure? I thought I said it was my mother.
#Person2#: I don't think so. But it could've been.
#Person1#: Well. You can trust me this time. My sister is definitely sick. I'm just coming from the hospital. They say she might even die.
#Person2#: I don't buy your story. Try not to have any more sick relatives this week, all right?
#Person1#: I'll do my best.
#Person2#: Just try to be a little more punctual in the future.
#Person1#: I'm working on it. Really!

Summary: #Person1#'s late again and #Person1# explains it's because #Person1#'s sister is sick but #Person2# doesn't trust #Person1# and asks #Person1# to be punctual in the future.


#Person1#: I see there are some workmen on the site. When is the building work due to start?
#Person2#: Well, it'll take three weeks to demolish the old building and clear away the debris. We should be ready to start the construction work in week 23.
#Person1#: How long will the sub contractors be on site?
#Person2#: About ten weeks in total if everything goes according to plan.
#Person1#: I'm sure it will. So, we should be able to start moving the machinery in during week 34. I'll confirm that date with our suppliers.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# about the schedule of the building work. #Person1#'ll confirm the date of moving the machinery with suppliers.


#Person1#: Excuse me. May I take a picture of you and your little boy?
#Person2#: What's it for?
#Person1#: It's for a book.
#Person2#: Oh, that's a nice idea. Well, it's fine if you take our picture.
#Person1#: Thank you. I appreciate your help.

Summary: #Person1# asks to take a picture of #Person2# and #Person2#'s boy for a book. #Person2# agrees.


#Person1#: Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?
#Person2#: No, not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Are you going somewhere or meeting someone?
#Person1#: I am on my way to Washington. And you?
#Person2#: I am on my way to San Francisco.
#Person1#: Really? I think San Francisco is probably the most exciting city in the U-S.
#Person2#: So do I. No other city has as many good restaurants or as much good music.
#Person1#: Is San Francisco your hometown?
#Person2#: I am from a very small town in Pennsylvania. I wouldn't want to live there again, either. I don't like to live in a small town very much.
#Person1#: Neither do I. But small towns have their advantages: less traffic -
#Person2#: And friendlier people. You know, I'm beginning to feel homesick. By the way, where are your from?
#Person1#: China.
#Person2#: China? But you speak English like a native speaker. I didn't have any idea.
#Person1#: Oh, excuse me. It's time for my flight. Well, it's been nice talking with you.
#Person2#: You, too. Bye!

Summary: #Person1# from a small town in Pennsylvania and #Person2# from China meets at the airport. #Person1#'s heading for Washington and #Person2#'s heading for San Francisco.


#Person1#: Hi Hannah, how are you?
#Person2#: Not too bad. The first day back is never easy, bud.
#Person1#: Oh, of course. You're just back from holiday. I bet it was quiet in the office last week. I was in India, Martin in Mexico, you in Greece. So how was it?
#Person2#: Fantastic. We flew to Crete.
#Person1#: Did you stay in a hotel?
#Person2#: No, we rented an apartment. We didn't spend a lot of time in it. We ate out every night. The night life was good. Lots of restaurants and bars and it cost very little for a good meal.

Summary: #Person1# and Hannah go back to school from holiday. #Person1# asks Hannah about her trip to Greece.


#Person1#: Good afternoon, girls.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Miss Luke.
#Person1#: This afternoon we're going to learn how to cook soup. Open your book at unit 2.
#Person2#: Excuse me, Miss Luke.
#Person1#: Yes, Sue?
#Person2#: There is some chewing gum on your shoes.
#Person1#: Who threw the chewing gum on the floor?
#Person2#: It's June Cook.
#Person3#: It wasn't me. You stupid fool!
#Person1#: Excuse me?
#Person3#: There is no excuse for you!
#Person1#: You are always a little rude in the class. You should learn to be polite.
#Person3#: You should learn how not to be ugly!

Summary: Sue tells Miss Luke that she has some chewing gum on her shoes. Sue says June threw the chewing gum on the floor but June says it wasn't her and Sue and Miss Luke are stupid.


#Person1#: A friend of mine is now in the big house. He was caught red-handed for selling cocaine.
#Person2#: That is a deadly risky business. He should have it coming on him.
#Person1#: He must be regretting about having done the business.
#Person2#: I bet he is. He domed his own life.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# a friend of #Person1#'s was sent to prison for selling cocaine.


#Person1#: Okay, I'll take it. By the way, do you have delivery service?
#Person2#: You don't need to carry the furniture home because we have delivery service.
#Person1#: Do you charge for delivery?
#Person2#: Wo will deliver the goods to you for free.
#Person1#: Very good. Could you deliver it to this address?
#Person2#: Sure. Please write down your name and your phone number.
#Person1#: OK. Can you tell me the delivery time?
#Person2#: No later than tomorrow.
#Person1#: Thanks.

Summary: #Person1# asks for delivery service and #Person2# arranges the delivery for #Person1#.


#Person1#: Good morning, sir. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to open an account.
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. Would you like to open a time deposit savings account or a checking account?
#Person2#: Actually, I'd like to open one of each, if that's possible.
#Person1#: No problem, sir. What sort of time deposit account would you like to open?
#Person2#: What are my choices?
#Person1#: The minimum time period is three months. The longer the period, the higher the interest rate. If you withdraw your money before time is up, there are penalties.

Summary: #Person1# helps #Person2# to open accounts and explains different sorts of time deposit accounts.


#Person1#: Peter, have you finished your English composition?
#Person2#: No. But I'm working on it.
#Person1#: Class starts in twenty minutes. You have to turn it in at the beginning of class today.
#Person2#: I know. I know!
#Person1#: Do you think you can finish it on time?
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll get it done very soon. I'm almost finished.
#Person1#: You'd better hurry!
#Person2#: Well, it would be a lot easier to finish if you stopped talking to me.
#Person1#: Sorry!

Summary: Peter's busy working on the English composition which should be turned in in twenty minutes while #Person1# keeps hurrying him.


#Person1#: Excuse me, I've been waiting here for fifteen minutes. Do you know why the traffic is so heavy?
#Person2#: A lorry overturned on the road and blocked it, so all the traffic was held up.
#Person1#: Oh, what a terrible situation! This traffic is unbearable.
#Person2#: Yeah, traffic was brought to a standstill by the accident. If we had gone early we would miss the traffic.
#Person1#: I agree with you. But now we have to wait. The sky is overcast, and it is very sultry. I fear a thunder storm is brewing.
#Person2#: Don't worry. The traffic jam is said to be over soon.
#Person1#: Yes, I hope so. Thank you for telling me this.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# a traffic accident caused the traffic jam and it will be over soon.


#Person1#: What can I do for you, Miss Dickinson?
#Person2#: Yes, doctor. I'm afraid I've caught a cold.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. When did you first start to feel ill?
#Person2#: Well, yesterday I was wearing a silk skirt, even though it was quite cold outside. And then this morning when I got up, I didn't feel well. Now my head is really heavy. And I've been coughing a lot.
#Person1#: Emm, did the nurse take your temperature when you came in?
#Person2#: Yes, she did. It was 36. 2 degrees.
#Person1#: Uh, yes, I see that here in your chart. Well, Miss Dickinson, the good news is that you don't have a fever. Let me just check your lungs.
#Person2#: Is it serious, doctor?
#Person1#: Don't worry, it's just a normal cold. I don't think you need to take any medicine. Just stay at home for a day. Drink some water, stay warm and you will feel better soon.
#Person2#: OK, doctor. Thank you.
#Person1#: Take care and have a good day, Miss Dickinson.

Summary: Miss Dickinson comes to see a doctor because she thinks she caught a cold. #Person1# tells her she doesn't have a fever and just needs to stay at home and drink some water.


#Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: I'd like to buy a box of chocolates.
#Person1#: OK. We have dark chocolates, milk chocolates, fruit chocolates and some chocolate with nuts in them. Which kind would you like?
#Person2#: I prefer to buy fruit chocolates, please. My son likes them very much.
#Person1#: All right. Anything else?
#Person2#: Let me see. Oh yes, I want to buy some fruit. Do you have any strawberries? My daughter and my wife like them very much.
#Person1#: Yes, they are over there. You can try one. They are very sweet.
#Person2#: Let me see. Well, they don't look fresh enough. The pears look juicy. I'll take 3 kilos please. How much is the total?
#Person1#: Just a moment, please. 55 yuan for the chocolates, and twenty one for the pairs, that will be 75 yuan in all, please.
#Person2#: Thank you. Here is 100 yuan.
#Person1#: Your change, please.
#Person2#: Thanks.

Summary: #Person2# buys his son's favorite fruit chocolates from #Person1#. He buys pears instead of his daughter and wife's favorite strawberries because the strawberries don't look fresh.


#Person1#: Hey Claire, you've been really quiet these last few days. Is something wrong?
#Person2#: I've been really stressed. It's the end of the year and I've got so much stuff to do! I feel like I'm drowning in work.
#Person1#: Well, stress is a real thing. It's not an imaginary condition.
#Person2#: It's seriously affecting my life! I can't sleep, I don't have much of an appetite and my husband says I've been kind of short tempered. Other people seem to handle stress okay. . . why am I so weak?
#Person1#: You're not weak. . . you're stressed out! Stress has been a part of the human condition for millions of years. Back when we still lived in the trees we had to watch out for predators. . . and as you might imagine, that was pretty stressful.
#Person2#: Yeah, but I don't see any tigers or leopards roaming around our office. My stress is just about silly paperwork!
#Person1#: But you're actually having the same reaction as our tree-dwelling ancestors! It's called the flight or fight response. Each time you feel like something's threatening you, your body decides whether to run away or fight. . . it causes all sorts of chemical reactions in the body.
#Person2#: So a deadline will cause that same reaction?
#Person1#: It could. Modern humans actually have more flight or fight responses than our ancestors did. They just had a couple of close calls every day, but today, we have dozens or even hundreds!
#Person2#: So the life of a cave woman was less stressful than my life?

Summary: Claire is pretty stressed and the stress seriously affects her life. #Person1# comforts her that stress is a part of the human condition and Claire's stress about the paper is similar to their ancestors' stress about the environment, which is called flight or fight responses.


#Person1#: Hi. Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Hello, yes, I opened an L / C with you recently. We opened it 7 days ago.
#Person1#: If you could show me your details, please. What can I do?
#Person2#: We would like to amend it, please.
#Person1#: We can amend it for you as long as your customer agrees to the amendment.
#Person2#: It's all agreed, here's a letter to prove it.
#Person1#: That's fine. All you need to do is fill in this form and state the amendment.

Summary: #Person2# comes to amend an L / C and brings a letter to prove the approval of the amendment.


#Person1#: I'd like to extend my visa for another two years.
#Person2#: Are you on a tourist visa or a student visa?
#Person1#: Student visa.
#Person2#: What is the reason for extension?
#Person1#: I'll go into a practical training as soon as I receive my Master ' s degree from the University of Pennsylvania early next month.
#Person2#: We ' ll need a letter from your university and a financial statement from you.

Summary: #Person1# needs to extend the student visa, and #Person2# asks for some documents.


#Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, dear Mr. Simpson. Following the increasing communication between Unity Company and Pineapple Computer Company, we established steady cooperation. And today we all here feel very proud and honored to have Mr. Simpson with us. Mr. Simpson is well-known for his success and his career. So first of all, let me, on the behalf of all present here, extend our warm welcome and cordial greetings to our distinguished guest. Now let's invite Mr. Simpson to give us his speech.
#Person2#: I want to show my gratitude for your hospitality. And I believe me trip here will be meaningful and our cooperation will go deeper and stabler in near future. Through the communication, we can know more about each other. Thank you so much for your consideration.
#Person1#: Well, I also hope our cooperation will be never-ending. Thank you again.

Summary: #Person1# invites Mr. Simpson to give a speech. Mr. Simpson expresses his expectation for a long-standing cooperation between #Person1# and him.


#Person1#: Want to meet for lunch this Saturday?
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't. I am busy.
#Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: I always do volunteer work on the first Saturday of every month.
#Person1#: What kind of volunteer work?
#Person2#: I help out at the children's hospital. I help plan activities.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah?
#Person2#: Yes, it's exciting. This month we are doing crossword puzzles.

Summary: #Person1# invites #Person2# to lunch, but #Person2# has to do volunteer work this Saturday.


#Person1#: I heard Rose is pregnant. I hope it'll be a boy this time.
#Person2#: I hope so, too. Rose and her husband have been wanting a boy so much.
#Person1#: After three baby girls in a row, Rose is under a lot of pressure from her in-laws. They want a boy in the worst way now.
#Person2#: But baby girls are just as good and just as fun as baby boys.
#Person1#: I agree with you, but you know how old-fashioned the elders are.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# Rose is pregnant and they both hope it'll be a boy this time.


#Person1#: Is your lady beautiful? Since I came here from the country, I've not seen her close. Tell me, is she beautiful?
#Person2#: Thomas, if I could write with the beauty in her eyes, I was born to look in them and know myself.
#Person1#: And, her lips?
#Person2#: Her lips? The early morning rose would wither on the branch if it could feel envy.
#Person1#: And her voice like a lark's song?
#Person2#: Deeper, softer, none of your twittering larks. I would banish nightingales from her garden before they interrupted her song.
#Person1#: Oh, she sings too?
#Person2#: Constantly. Without doubt, and plays the lute. She has a natural ear.

Summary: #Person2# praises his lady's appearance, voice, and musical talent in a poetic way to Thomas.


#Person1#: What will you do now? Propose to her.
#Person2#: Of course I won't chill out. Opportunity knocks only once.
#Person1#: You should strike while the iron is hot.
#Person2#: You're right. I will have a talk to her about that.

Summary: #Person1# suggests #Person2# strike while the iron is hot and propose to her. #Person1# agrees.


#Person1#: You'll soon graduate from your university. Do you have any plans for the future?
#Person2#: I'm planning to go to graduate school, but I also want to find a job. Otherwise, I'll have nowhere to go if I fail the entrance exam.
#Person1#: Do you have a clear career path to follow?
#Person2#: career path? I'm not sure.
#Person1#: what kind of job do you want after graduation?
#Person2#: I want to become a professor, a lawyer, an editor, a civil servant. . .
#Person1#: wait! You can't do so many things at the same time. What exactly do you want?
#Person2#: I don't know. Do you have any advice for me?
#Person1#: yeah, you should first decide what kind of career you really want, plan your career path, and then try your best to achieve your goal.
#Person2#: I think perhaps I need to buy a few years while I figure out about my career.
#Person1#: no, you can't waste your time wandering around. If you want a job that requires a higher degree or diploma, you should focus on your graduate school extrance exam;if you want a job that needs working
#Person2#: thank you so much for your advice. I'll think it over.

Summary: #Person2# will soon graduate from the university. #Person1# is asking #Person2# about the future plans and suggests that #Person2# should figure it out about further study or plan a career path.


#Person1#: If the weather is this hot tomorrow, we may as well give up the idea of playing tennis in the afternoon.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't think it'll last long. The weather forecast says it will cloud over by mid-afternoon

Summary: #Person1# thinks the weather is too hot. #Person2# thinks won't last long.


#Person1#: How often do you service the pump?
#Person2#: We take very good care of this particular pump. It's a crucial part of our process. We clean it and flush it through at the end of every shift, We check the high pressure seals, recalibrate the gauges and lubricate all moving parts weekly. We replace the gaskets every month.
#Person1#: How do you decide how often these things need to be done?
#Person2#: Well, from experience we can predict the lifespan of different components. We try to replace components before they fail or wear out. This prevents the equipment from breaking down. It also saves us a lot of trouble!

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# how and how often they take care of a particular pump.


#Person1#: Excuse me. I am from STM. We are carrying out a survey on the traffic in our city. Do you mind if I ask you some questions?
#Person2#: No, not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Good, thanks. What do you do, sir?
#Person2#: I am a teacher. I teach children French.
#Person1#: Great. Do you live far from the school? I mean, how do you usually go to work?
#Person2#: Well, mostly by car. But once in a while, I prefer to ride my bike. You know, I live quite far from the school, about 20 miles. And I have to spend about an hour riding to school. But it only takes me less than a quarter of an hour to drive my car, unless the traffic is very bad.
#Person1#: I see. Does this happen often? I mean the bad traffic.
#Person2#: Yes, sure! I often get stuck on the way, and the problem's getting worse and worse.
#Person1#: That's all of my questions. Thank you very much.
#Person2#: You are welcome.

Summary: #Person2#'s a teacher and usually drives to work but #Person2# prefers to ride a bike. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# often gets stuck on the way.


#Person1#: Could I have a word with you, Madam?
#Person2#: Is that you, Janice? Just speaking.
#Person1#: I have to tell you that I can't be in today and tomorrow.
#Person2#: So sorry to hear that. What's wrong with you?
#Person1#: I feel sick and coughed a lot at night.
#Person2#: Is that serious? You ought to see a doctor.
#Person1#: Yes, I did this in the morning. And my doctor wanted me to have a rest these two days.
#Person2#: That's good. Do you suppose you will be back at company the day after tomorrow?
#Person1#: I hope so. And I will definitely tell you if I can not.
#Person2#: Well, take care of yourself. And hope you will be better as soon as possible.

Summary: Janice calls to #Person2# to ask for sick leave for two days as the doctor suggests, and #Person2# agrees.


#Person1#: Can I take your order please?
#Person2#: Can I get a burger and a large fries?
#Person1#: Sure. Anything to drink with that?
#Person2#: A large coke, please.
#Person1#: Eating here or to go?
#Person2#: Eating here, please.
#Person1#: That's 7 dollars and 25 cents. You can get free refills with your coke.

Summary: #Person2# orders a burger, a large fries and a large coke.


#Person1#: Well, what did you think of that film?
#Person2#: I had mixed feelings really. From what I'd read, I expected it to be funnier.
#Person1#: I know what you mean - just shows how different people's tastes can be. Good twist at the end though. I wasn't expecting that, were you?
#Person2#: I kind of guessed what was coming, to be honest. There were a lot of references to other films in the storyline I thought.
#Person1#: Oh, you think so? I wasn't quite sure what message it was trying to convey, though. One minute it seemed to be saying one thing and the next it was saying the opposite.
#Person2#: Yeah, I agree.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their feelings towards a film. They agree that the message the film was trying to convey is vague.


#Person1#: Miss Wang, would you mind my asking you a personal question?
#Person2#: No , not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Are you married?
#Person2#: Yes. Is that so important?
#Person1#: Frankly yes. We like to employ married people. By the way, do you have any children?
#Person2#: Yes, I have a three-year-old son.

Summary: Miss Wang is married and #Person1# likes employing married people.


#Person1#: Is everything ready for Billy's birthday party?
#Person2#: Yes. I've finished making the birthday cake and I've put all the things on the table. Did you find the party hats?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. I've put one on the table for each child. I put up the big 'happy birthday' sign too.
#Person2#: Thanks. Do you think we have enough for the kids to eat and drink?
#Person1#: I'm sure of that. There's enough food here to feed an army!
#Person2#: That birthday cake looks wonderful, but you haven't put any candles on it yet.
#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me. I've prepared some party games for the children too.
#Person2#: I've brought a tape with lots of children's songs on it.
#Person1#: Hopefully, that will keep everyone happy.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# has got everything ready for Billy's birthday party, including a cake, food, hats and children's games and songs.


#Person1#: Oh, when is your flight to Athens?
#Person2#: Sunday. Why?
#Person1#: Would you be able to come over on Saturday night?
#Person2#: Yes, I should have finished packing by then.
#Person1#: My friends will give me a graduation party.
#Person2#: Terrific.
#Person1#: I'll pick you up.
#Person2#: That isn't necessary.
#Person1#: My dad will let me borrow the car.
#Person2#: Oh, well. That would be very nice.
#Person1#: About 8 o'clock.
#Person2#: 8 o'clock is fine.
#Person1#: Great. It's a date.
#Person2#: Who's going to be there?
#Person1#: Just my friend Peter and a few kids from school.
#Person2#: I'm going to miss all of you. You've been like a second family to me while in New York.
#Person1#: We're going to miss you.
#Person2#: Maybe you could come to visit me in Greece.
#Person1#: I'm counting on it.
#Person2#: Wonderful.

Summary: #Person2# will fly to Athens on Sunday and #Person1# invites #Person2# to come to #Person1#'s graduation party on Saturday night. They will miss each other.


#Person1#: it's a lovely day out today, isn't it?
#Person2#: it's beautiful. Enjoy it while it lasts. It's supposed to get cold tomorrow.
#Person1#: what's the weather forecast for tomorrow?
#Person2#: it's supposed to snow early tomorrow morning and then tomorrow afternoon there's a chance of freezing rain.
#Person1#: that doesn't sound pretty.
#Person2#: do you have any plans for tomorrow?
#Person1#: well, I was going to drive to Birmingham to see some friends.
#Person2#: you might want to change your plans. With the cold and wet weather that we're supposed to have tomorrow, the roads are going to be rather slippery.
#Person1#: I suppose I should. I don't like driving in dangerous weather conditions. Do you have any plans for tomorrow?
#Person2#: I just have to go to class tomorrow afternoon.
#Person1#: if you're lucky, it'll get canceled and you can have a snow day!
#Person2#: if that happens, then I'll invite you over and we can drink hot cocoa and watch movies.
#Person1#: that sounds like fun.
#Person2#: hey, look outside! It's started to drizzle!
#Person1#: English weather is even more predictable than I had previously thought.

Summary: Today's a lovely day but #Person2# tells #Person1# it will be snowy and rainy tomorrow. #Person1# changes the plan to Birmingham after hearing that, and #Person2# will invite #Person1# over if #Person2#'s class is canceled because of snow.


#Person1#: Can you believe that Susan got married?
#Person2#: Really? I remember she said if she would remain single. Is the man very rich?
#Person1#: No. That's what is surprising me.
#Person2#: You means she didn't marry a rich man.
#Person1#: He's a postman.
#Person2#: I thought she would marry a fortune.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are surprised that Susan married a postman.


#Person1#: Where are we going now?
#Person2#: We are going to Jingshan Park. Originally it was an imperial garden while it is now a public park.
#Person1#: Where is it?
#Person2#: It is at the north of Forbidden City, on the central axis of Beijing.
#Person1#: What can we see in it?
#Person2#: Jingshan consists of five individual peaks, and there lies an elaborate pavilion on the top of each peak. These pavilions were used for gathering and leisure time. These five peaks also draw the approximate historical axis of central Beijing.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: According to the dictates of Eng Shut, it is favorable to site a residence to the south of a nearby hill. When the capital was moved to Beijing, no hill existed at this location, so one was constructed. It is called ' Coal Hill '. The last emper-or of Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen, committed suicide by hanging himself here in 1644.
#Person1#: Tragedy.
#Person2#: Jingshan Park is especially a popular place for old people socializing and gathering. People can often find elder folks dancing, singing opera and other cultural activities at Jingshan Park.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# Jingshan Park is in the north of Forbidden City and it consists of five individual peaks. #Person2# also says the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chong Zhen committed suicide there.


#Person1#: What are we going to eat for dinner?
#Person2#: Whatever meal that you plan on making.
#Person1#: I thought you were making dinner tonight.
#Person2#: I do all the cooking.
#Person1#: Your food tastes so much better than mine.
#Person2#: Save it. If you want something to eat, then make it yourself.
#Person1#: You really want me to cook tonight?
#Person2#: I had a long day today. I really am not in the mood to make anything.
#Person1#: No problem.
#Person2#: Thanks. I'm going to go take a nap.
#Person1#: Would you like me to come get you when the food is done?
#Person2#: Thank you.

Summary: #Person2# asks #Person1# to cook dinner but #Person1# thinks #Person2# cooks better. #Person2#'s too tired to cook so #Person1#'ll cook.


#Person1#: How do you decide what grade we get?
#Person2#: I look at many things, attendance, quizzes, and tests.
#Person1#: What is the most important factor?
#Person2#: Obviously I look for improvement as we go along, but I would like you to do your best from the beginning.
#Person1#: How can we keep track of our grades?
#Person2#: The final and midterm are 40 percent of your grade ; homework, attendance, and quizzes total 60 percent.
#Person1#: What if we can't get to school?
#Person2#: You can only miss one class without penalty.
#Person1#: If we have a major problem, will you let us know?
#Person2#: I will be letting you know during the year if you have a major problem.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# decides grade mainly by students' improvement. #Person2# will let #Person1# know if #Person1# has a major problem.


#Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Hello, Lucy. This is John. Could you do me a favor? I've tried to phone my wife six times and I can't get through. The line is busy all the time. Could you possibly go next door and give her a message?
#Person1#: Sure! What do you want to tell Mary?
#Person2#: Could you just say I've met an old friend and I'm staying with him? I'm not in the office now and I'll give her a ring later.
#Person1#: Sure, I'll go right now.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot, Lucy.

Summary: #Person2# requests Lucy to give a message to his wife because the line's always busy.


#Person1#: What are you going to do after you return from Washington?
#Person2#: I'm going to stay in the city.
#Person1#: What will you do all day?
#Person2#: I'm going to work with my father at the store. In the evening, I'll read books. On weekends, I'll go to the beach with my family.
#Person1#: Have you ever worked?
#Person2#: No, but I can learn. What are you going to do this summer?
#Person1#: I'm going to camp. I've gone to camp for four summers.
#Person2#: I've never gone to camp. What do you do there?
#Person1#: We do many things. In the morning, we go swimming and boating. In the afternoon, we play basketball or tennis. We sit around a camp fire at night. We sing or tell stories.
#Person2#: That sounds wonderful.
#Person1#: It is wonderful. What's John going to do this summer?
#Person2#: I think he's going to the mountains with his parents.
#Person1#: Well, so long, Mary. Have fun.
#Person2#: You too, Peter. Give my regards to John. I'll see you in September.

Summary: Peter and Mary discuss their summer plans. Mary will work at a family store and Peter will go camping, and their friend John will go to the mountains.


#Person1#: Hi, Nice to see you again!
#Person2#: Hi! I haven't seen you for quite a long time. What are you doing these days?
#Person1#: I'm taking a country music course.
#Person2#: Oh, really? How interesting! What are you learning from the course?
#Person1#: A lot of things, you know, such as the history of country music, singing, and how to play a guitar.
#Person2#: That's great. Well, talking about country music reminds me of a famous singer, John Denver. Have you ever heard of him?
#Person1#: Sure. His song 'Country reads take me home' is popular both in the USA and in China.
#Person2#: Yes, that's true. Did you hear the had news about him?
#Person1#: what was it?
#Person2#: He had an accident while flying his plane alone, and he was killed.
#Person1#: That's a big loss for country music.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is taking a country music course. They then talk about a famous singer and his flying accident.


#Person1#: In the past half year, we made some schedules and objectives, do you still remember that?
#Person2#: Of course. I spent the whole week to know the general process for these plans. And since I was employed, I have been working on them. Madam, how am I doing? Are you satisfied with my job?
#Person1#: How do you feel what you have done? Did you meet our goals?
#Person2#: I suppose so. I tried my best to be familiar with all these appliances and office process. Certainly without my colleagues'help, I could not do these things in such a short period.
#Person1#: Yes. And you also overworked in last month, when Steven asked for leave. I have been very satisfied with your performance. And your dependability has been a great asset.
#Person2#: Thanks for your praise, Madam.

Summary: #Person1# praises #Person2# because #Person1# has been very satisfied with #Person2#'s performance and thinks #Person2#'s dependability has been a great asset.


#Person1#: Waiter, show me the menu, please.
#Person2#: Yes, here you are. Would you care to order now, Sir?
#Person1#: I'll have the baked salmon.
#Person2#: Any vegetable?
#Person1#: I'd rather have broccoli.
#Person2#: OK. Can I serve you anything else?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd like another cup of coffee.
#Person2#: All right.

Summary: #Person1# helps #Person2# order the baked salmon, broccoli and coffee.


#Person1#: Excuse me, do you have a vacancy?
#Person2#: Let me see. Yes, we still have four left.
#Person1#: Well, I would like to book a single room.
#Person2#: How long would you stay?
#Person1#: 5 days. From Feb. 13 to 18.

Summary: #Person2# helps #Person1# book a single room.


#Person1#: My doctor says I need an outside interest to get my mind off my work. Can you suggest a hobby?
#Person2#: Well, electronics might be fun, but you don't want a hobby that requires a lot of expensive equipment, do you?
#Person1#: No, I don't want to buy expensive equipment. I just want to do something that is relaxing and enjoyable. Do you think collecting umbrellas would be interesting?
#Person2#: Collecting umbrellas? I've heard of a lot of unusual hobbies, but I've never heard of that one. You don't play a musical instrument, do you?
#Person1#: Yes, I play the violin, but I want to do something different. What's your hobby?
#Person2#: My hobby is stamp collecting. I've been collecting stamps since my childhood. And it's a lot of fun. Have you ever had a stamp collection?
#Person1#: No. I've never had a stamp collection. It's difficult and it takes a long time to build a good stamp collection, doesn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, building a good collection takes a long time. But a rare set of stamps can be very valuable. I can see that you're not interested in stamp collecting. So how about sports?
#Person1#: Yes, I am interested in sports. I want something I can do on weekends. Do you think golf would take my mind off my job?
#Person2#: Yes, I think it would.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# to suggest some hobbies. #Person1# wants to do something relaxing, such as collecting umbrellas, but #Person2# thinks it's odd. #Person2# likes collecting stamps, but #Person1# thinks it's time-consuming and difficult. #Person1# decides to play golf.


#Person1#: Do you give me a bonus?
#Person2#: Yes. We don't give bonus every month, but we offer semi-annual bonuses.
#Person1#: Do you allow any commission?
#Person2#: Yes. Commission will be given on the basis of your sales revenue. And the percentage will be 2 % of your total revenue.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# they offer semi-annual bonuses and allows commission.


#Person1#: Mary, have you ever wondered why some cultures have more proverbs than others? For example, the Mayans, the Incas, and the North American Indian tribes seem to have fewer proverbs than cultures like, the Arabians, and the Chinese. I wonder why this is.
#Person2#: What would you say about our ... our own culture? Would you say we're a culture that's rich in proverbs or one that lacks proverbs?
#Person1#: I think we, we have a rich heritage of proverbs - the Benjamin Franklin maxims, proverbs, wise sayings have been handed down to us.
#Person2#: Well, I think the fact that we're no longer creating proverbs today maybe says something ... maybe perhaps explains to some extent why proverbs in certain cultures were not as extended or extensive as in other cultures.
#Person1#: Mm, hmm. That's true. I wonder why we are not creating as many proverbs as we did in 1700s and 1800s. I agree with you. I don't think there are nearly as many. I can't think of any. I'm sure there are some, but I wonder why this is so.
#Person2#: Yeah, well, I think we all know a great many proverbs. If we sit down, we can think of some that we can ... we can list. But we don't seem to use them to explain things. We find many times that they're used too much and too simple - too general. Today we're much more sophisticated, you might say, and analytical, and therefore we don't use proverbs to explain things the way, say, our grandfathers and parents did.
#Person1#: Life is too complicated now to just quote a simple proverb to take care of things.
#Person2#: Right, and maybe to some extent that's why the North American Indians and the Mayans among others don't have as many proverbs. At least there's no record of as many proverbs. Since their own culture ... their traditions were highly eroded and they were wiped out during this era of change.
#Person1#: Well, that's interesting.

Summary: #Person1# and Mary discuss that some cultures are rich in proverbs while others not. They think their culture has many proverbs but people don't create and use proverbs today because life is too complicated to be quoted by simple proverbs, perhaps that's why some cultures lack proverbs. In addition, some cultures' traditions were highly eroded.


#Person1#: I want to try something different today.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: I want a different hair style.
#Person2#: What style do you want?
#Person1#: Can you make my hair short?
#Person2#: Exactly how short do you want it?
#Person1#: Make it a few inches long.
#Person2#: Are you sure you want me to cut it that short?
#Person1#: I've been thinking about this for a while now.
#Person2#: Okay. I'll do it if you're positive that this is what you want.
#Person1#: I honestly want my hair that short.
#Person2#: All right, then let's begin.

Summary: #Person1# wants to cut #Person1#'s hair short and #Person2#'ll make it for #Person1#.


#Person1#: Could you suggest some ways to bring family members closer together?
#Person2#: Well, I feel it is very important for families to have regular meals together. One of my good childhood memories was dinner with my parents and two sisters. Because my husband and I both worked and our three children were busy with their studies, we seldom had a chance to get together as a family. But we thought it would be possible for us to sit down and enjoy meals together every week. First we tried setting fixed days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. But almost everyone was unhappy. Then my son had the idea that everyone told his or her most convenient days and I would choose the two best days. For a while the children were still unhappy with the idea. They said they would rather spend the time with their friends playing sports. Gradually, though, they began to see the evenings together as interesting and helpful. We loved a lot. We made plans for trips. We discussed each other's problems. After a couple of months anyone who had to miss a family meal felt regretful. And now we all feel than we have been able to build stronger relationships within the family that we had before.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# regular meals are important for families. #Person2# at first set a fixed time but everyone was unhappy. Then everyone told their most convenient days and #Person2# chose the two best ones. Now they really enjoy family dinners.


#Person1#: I would like to watch the Oscars on Tv tonight. How about you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd love to. It's interesting to see who is considered the best in their field and which film are thought to be particularly good.
#Person1#: I like watching it for the fashion. I like to see what the ladies are wearing. Of course, the men nearly always just wear the traditional tuxedo.
#Person2#: Sometimes the men wear flamboyant colours. Which films do you think will win awards this year?
#Person1#: I'm really not sure. Usually just one or two films look set to sweep the awards ceremony, but this year there are several contenders.
#Person2#: You're right. This year should be much more exciting than usual. What's you favourite award category?
#Person1#: You might think this strange, but I like the category for 'best foreign language film'.
#Person2#: It's nice to see foreign language films making a little impact on Hollywood. I like the 'best actor and actress'.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# will watch the Oscars on TV tonight. #Person2#'s interested in the actors and actresses while #Person1# watches it for the fashion. They talk about their favorite award category.


#Person1#: We're trying to get donations.
#Person2#: What are you getting donations for?
#Person1#: We're getting donations for the campaigns.
#Person2#: How much money are you looking to make?
#Person1#: As much as we can.
#Person2#: Are you doing different fundraisers?
#Person1#: We're just going door to door.
#Person2#: You should do something else.
#Person1#: Do you have any suggestions?
#Person2#: Try a car wash and selling candy.
#Person1#: That is a good idea.
#Person2#: You'll make more money that way.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# they're trying to get donations by going door to door. #Person2# thinks it's not enough and suggests trying a car wash and selling candy.


#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like to have a pair of shoes.
#Person1#: What size would you like, please?
#Person2#: Size eleven.
#Person1#: OK. What about this pair?
#Person2#: Sorry, I don't like white. Have you got any other colors?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. We have also got blue, brown and black.
#Person2#: Can I have a look at the black ones? Black is my favourite colour.
#Person1#: Sure. Here you are.
#Person2#: They look nice. What's the price?
#Person1#: Fifty dollars.
#Person2#: May I try them on?
#Person1#: Yes, please.
#Person2#: OK. I'll take this pair. Here's the money.
#Person1#: Thank you.

Summary: #Person2# buys a pair of black shoes with #Person1#'s assistance.


#Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: Hello. I called earlier in the week and spoke to someone in the personal loans department about an overseas study loan. She said to come in as soon as I had the chance, as this must be done in person. I'd like to apply today.
#Person1#: OK, that's absolutely fine. I will need to see some credentials before we can get started. Do you have the notification of admission letter from your university, your passport and your visa with you?
#Person2#: Yes, yes. It's all here. There you go. I'm not sure if I need any other proof or guarantee to get this loan, do I?
#Person1#: You do, I'm afraid. There are 3 ways to do this. You can choose, mortgage, pledge or guarantee mode.
#Person2#: Yes, I read about all of these in the brochure and decided which would be more suitable for me. I'd like to go for the guarantee mode, please.
#Person1#: Right, that's no problem. I see you are already well informed. If you choose that one, you can borrow up to 70 % of the total tuition and miscellaneous fees.
#Person2#: OK, that's perfect, 70 % is excellent, it'll be a big help. Thanks.

Summary: #Person2# comes to Lincoln Bank to apply for an overseas study loan and provides #Person1# with some credentials. #Person2# decides to go for the guarantee mode and can borrow up to 70% of the tuition and fees.


#Person1#: Sit down, please, Mister Johnson. Can you tell me more about your school work?
#Person2#: OK. My best subject was history and my second best was geography. However, my favorite subject was math and the results I got in my math paper were often quite good.
#Person1#: Do you think that these subjects will help you get this job?
#Person2#: Of course. I understand that you produce computers and prepare software, and working with computers needs a logical mind rather than great skills in math. That's especially true when it comes to writing programs. And I think my results show that I have such abilities.
#Person1#: I see. Well, I've enjoyed our talk. We'll inform you of our decision in a week.
#Person2#: Great, as I'll have to go back to my college 10 days later.

Summary: #Person1# gives Johnson a job interview. Johnson says he is good at history, geography, and math, and thinks his background qualifies him for the job. #Person1# will inform Johnson of the results soon.


#Person1#: Did you have a part-time job when you were still in school?
#Person2#: No. I was way too busy studying all the time. How about you?
#Person1#: Yeah. I worked about 20 hours a week in a pizza restaurant.
#Person2#: What was that like?
#Person1#: It was always very busy there.
#Person2#: What did you do?
#Person1#: I stood behind the register and took pizza orders.
#Person2#: Did you get any perks on the job?
#Person1#: Yeah. I got to eat as much pizza as I could for free.

Summary: When in school, #Person2# didn't have a part-time job, while #Person1# worked in a pizza restaurant.


#Person1#: What is your policy on returns?
#Person2#: If you bring them back with your receipt within 7 days, you'll get all your money back. If it is over 7 days, you'll get back 80% of what you paid. Also, if you want to change the pants, just bring them in and will do them for free.
#Person1#: Sounds good.
#Person2#: That will be $70 please. How would you like to pay for it? Cash, check or card?
#Person1#: By card, here you are.
#Person2#: Ok, sir, here you are, thank you very much.
#Person1#: Thank you.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the policy on returns. #Person1# thinks it's good and pays for the pants by card.


#Person1#: Good morning, Japan Airline domestic reservations. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I Would like make a reservation to Huston for tomorrow.
#Person1#: The flight to Huston takes off daily every two hours from 6:00 to 11:00 pm. So you don't need a reservation. Seats are available on a'first come, first served'basis.
#Person2#: Oh, that's quite convenient. Thank you.

Summary: #Person2# wants to make a flight reservation. #Person1# tells #Person2# there's no need.


#Person1#: I think you should look over these figures again. There are some calculations that are a bit off.
#Person2#: I apologize. This should not have to be this way.
#Person1#: Apology is accepted. Try to do better next time.
#Person2#: Of course, I should have been more careful. I'm sorry.

Summary: #Person2# apologizes to #Person1# for some miscalculations.


#Person1#: Where's Mrs. Johnson?
#Person2#: Just call her Lisa, Mary. She's cooking dinner.
#Person1#: I see. Can I sit down?
#Person2#: Of course! Make yourself at home.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Johnson.
#Person2#: Please, just call me Tom.
#Person1#: Okay, Tom.
#Person2#: Where's Cindy?
#Person1#: She's upstairs in my room.
#Person2#: Can you tell her to come downstairs? We're about to have dinner.

Summary: Mary is talking with Tom. They are about to have dinner.


#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I want a leather jacket.
#Person1#: What size, please?
#Person2#: Size 40.
#Person1#: What color would you prefer?
#Person2#: Let me see. Do you think a brown one will do?
#Person1#: Well, the brown one is beautiful indeed, but I think the black one will suit you better.
#Person2#: Really? Please get it for me.
#Person1#: Will there be anything else?
#Person2#: Is this dress made of pure silk?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. It's brilliant.
#Person2#: Is it washable?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. But you have to be careful.
#Person2#: How much, please?
#Person1#: Only 350 yuan.
#Person2#: All right. Will you wrap it for me?
#Person1#: OK. Here you are.

Summary: #Person2# buys a leather jacket and a dress made of pure silk with #Person1#'s recommendation.


#Person1#: Hey George, how is your chicken?
#Person2#: My chicken tastes all right, but it is pretty dry. How is your fish?
#Person1#: My fish is pretty dry too.
#Person2#: It's almost as if this food has been sitting a little too long. It doesn't seem fresh.
#Person1#: Yes, it seems that way to me also.
#Person2#: How are your vegetables?
#Person1#: My vegetables are very soggy.
#Person2#: Mine are the same way. It seems like they've been overcooked.
#Person1#: I don't usually complain, but I think that we should mention this to the waiter.
#Person2#: I agree. Maybe they can bring us some better food.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are dissatisfied with the food. They decide to tell the waiter.


#Person1#: We cannot avoid being asked questions in the interview. Sometimes, my mind goes blank.
#Person2#: It is so terrible to be caught unaware.
#Person1#: Admittedly, you can get prepared in advance for the interview, but you cannot cover everything concerned.
#Person2#: Sure. So you should know how to deal with the probable questions and then make flexible reply.
#Person1#: Firstly, your answer should go straight to the point, and be clear and brief.
#Person2#: State your opinion or argument first, and then go on with details.
#Person1#: Never should you give an answer completely beside the point.
#Person2#: If you indeed don't know how to answer, admit it frankly.
#Person1#: Pretending to know when you do not know may expose yourself to ridicule.
#Person2#: Confirm the question if you don't catch it clearly.
#Person1#: Try to avoid the possible duplicate answer if you can.
#Person2#: It can help you leave a deep impression on the interviewer.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about how to prepare the interview in advance. They share their opinions and agree flexible and clear replies should be made to deal with probable questions.


#Person1#: Dad, can you buy a new camera? My old one has gone west.
#Person2#: What? I gave it to you only 3 months ago.
#Person1#: So, you didn't buy a good one for me. This time how about a better one?
#Person2#: Ok, son. I think I'Ve go to tell you the truth. My company has gone out and I'm now out of job. If you want a new camera, go and earn money yourself.

Summary: #Person1# requests #Person1#'s dad to buy a better camera, #Person1#'s dad tells #Person1# to earn money himself because he is out of job.


#Person1#: Hello sir, how can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need this prescription please.
#Person1#: Let's see. Okay, so 50 mg of Prozac, would you prefer this in capsule or tablet?
#Person2#: Capsules are fine.
#Person1#: Okay, you should take 1 capsule 3 times a day. Be sure not to take it on an empty stomach, and also, don't ever mix it with alcohol!
#Person2#: Yes, I know. It's not the first time I'm taking this! Don't worry, I won't overdose!
#Person1#: Okay, anything else I can get you?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I almost forgot! Can I also get some eye drops and um, some condoms?
#Person1#: Sure. Darn condoms aren't registered in our system.
#Person2#: Oh, well that's okay, I'll get some later, thanks. . . Really it's no problem.
#Person1#: Just hang on there a sec. Can I get a price check on ' Fun Times Ribbed Condoms ' please!

Summary: #Person1# gives #Person2# #Person2#'s prescription. #Person2# also wants some eye drops and some condoms but is told that darn condoms are registered in their system.


#Person1#: Do you take reservations?
#Person2#: Of course. Reservations aren't necessary, but we recommend them as our restaurant can get quite busy.
#Person1#: I need a table for two for tonight.
#Person2#: What time?
#Person1#: We'd like to be seated at 8p m.
#Person2#: Smoking or non?
#Person1#: Non-smoking.
#Person2#: What name is the reservation under?
#Person1#: My name is Paul.
#Person2#: Ok. Please arrive at seven forty-five. We can only hold the table until 8, 15.

Summary: Paul books a table for two at 8 pm tonight with #Person2#'s assistance.


#Person1#: Good afternoon madam. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hi. I want to check out. My room is 1005.
#Person1#: OK. Please hold on a minute. So you checked in on Monday and stayed 3 nights in single room 1005. Is that right?
#Person2#: Yes. Can I have a look at my bill?
#Person1#: OK. Here you are. If there are no questions, could we have your signature in the blank below?
#Person2#: OK. I would like to have my receipt report, please.
#Person1#: Here it is. We are pleased to serve you here and we look forward to seeing you again. Wish you have a good day.

Summary: #Person2# checks out in the hotel with the assistance of #Person1#.


#Person1#: Ben, come here! I'm having trouble picking out a dress for tonight. How about this silver one?
#Person2#: I don't think you need to wear something about fancy.
#Person1#: You're right. It's not that comfortable and we're going to be dancing a lot in the concert.
#Person2#: Why don't we go to the mall and get you something? It's your birthday next week.
#Person1#: I have enough clothes. Here, look! This is black, so it matches my shoes.
#Person2#: There are 3 long tears down the back. It looks like you got attacked by a tiger.
#Person1#: That's the style. Besides, I'm not going to be the only one with holes in my clothing there. I'll fit right in.
#Person2#: You make a good point.

Summary: #Person1# asks Ben to help her pick out a dress for tonight's concert. She finally decides on a black dress which matches her shoes.


#Person1#: hello, Jason, there is going to be a screening of Final Destination 3 at our campus cinema tomorrow. I plan to go to see it.
#Person2#: is it a horror movie?
#Person1#: yeah, I love horror movies. Would you like to go with me tomorrow?
#Person2#: no way. I will be scared out of my wits.
#Person1#: that's funny, I didn't know a big fellow like you could be so soft and timid on the inside.
#Person2#: Hey, how could you like to taste my fist?
#Person1#: alright, all joking aside, what kinds of moves do you like?
#Person2#: Um, let me see, romance, comedy. documentary, action, science fiction, animated and so on.
#Person1#: that is to say, you like all genres except for horror movies.
#Person2#: yeah. It seems like we don't speak the same language as far as movies are concerned.
#Person1#: not quite. I also greatly enjoy romance and comedy.
#Person2#: the Notebook is this type of movie.
#Person1#: really? I haven't heard of it.
#Person2#: well then, this could be a nice opportunity to enjoy it together. I bet you'd love it.
#Person1#: Ok. I can't wait to see it. Let's go!

Summary: #Person1# invites Jason to watch a horror movie but #Person2# dislikes the genre. #Person1# and #Person2# both like romance and comedy movies and decide to watch the Notebook.


#Person1#: Excuse me. Is anyone sitting here?
#Person2#: No, nobody.
#Person1#: You don't mind if I smoke, do you?
#Person2#: Well, to be frank, yes, I do.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. But this isn't a no-smoker, is it? I mean would you mind if I smoke here?
#Person2#: Actually it is. Perhaps you haven't noticed the sign.
#Person1#: Sign? What's sign?
#Person2#: There, on the window.
#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I didn't notice it. Sorry.
#Person2#: That's all right.

Summary: #Person1# wants to smoke but #Person2# reminds #Person1# that smoking is not allowed here.


#Person1#: Let's try to get out of the supermarket quickly.
#Person2#: Yeah. I hate spending all day in there, too.
#Person1#: What do we need? Let's make a list.
#Person2#: We need milk, eggs, butter, coffee, vegetables, fruit, bread, cheese, and some snacks.
#Person1#: I want some pickles, oh, and we're out of flour. Put that on the list, too.
#Person2#: Anything else?
#Person1#: Not that I can think of. Wait a second, we're out of breakfast cereal. I think corn flakes are on sale. Get those.
#Person2#: No, you get those. I'll go and get the fruits, vegetables, milk, butter, and eggs, you get the rest.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# want to finish shopping quickly and thus will get the stuff separately.


#Person1#: I think these patterns are quite good. Can you give me a price indication of these?
#Person2#: Of course, it's my pleasure. We'll quote you the lowest price prevailing.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. If your price is suitable, then we can make further discussion of contract.
#Person2#: Here is our price list, our terms are cash within three months of date of delivery, if you can pay it within one month. we'll give you a discount of 10 %.
#Person1#: Very good. How many goods do you have?
#Person2#: Can you tell me how many goods you intend to order?
#Person1#: We want to order 900 dozen.
#Person2#: The most we can offer you at present is 600 dozen.

Summary: #Person1# thinks the patterns are good. #Person2# can give #Person1# a discount of 10%. #Person1# orders 900 dozen. #Person2# only has 600 dozen.


#Person1#: What were you like when you were my age?
#Person2#: That was a long time ago, I was a lot like you actually. I loved art and I took dance lessons.
#Person1#: I like art, too.
#Person2#: I know you do. I have hung a lot of your paintings up in the living room. I was also very shy and I didn't make friends very easily. Do you want to see some photos of me when I was little?
#Person1#: Yeah.
#Person2#: Here I am on Easter Sunday. Look at my silly hat and here I am with the family dog Buttons. He was so sweet. Oh, look this is me with your mother when she was little. She looks just like you.
#Person1#: I think she looks like you.
#Person2#: She does look like me. I'm her mother after all.
#Person1#: When did you meet me?
#Person2#: When you were born, I was at the hospital when your mother had you and I was the third person to hold you. Your grandfather was the fourth. He would be very proud of you if he were still with us today. You're a wonderful little boy.

Summary: #Person2# shows her grandson some pictures of her own when she was young. #Person2# tells her grandson she was the third person to hold him.