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train_11300 | #Person1#: I have been getting headaches almost every day lately.
#Person2#: Have you just started getting a lot of headaches?
#Person1#: I never had very many headaches before, but the last few weeks I have been getting a lot of them.
#Person2#: Have you had any unusually stressful situations in your life lately?
#Person1#: My mother just passed away last Tuesday.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. How about sleep? Are you getting enough rest?
#Person1#: I have been working really hard, and sleep has not been a priority.
#Person2#: Have you bumped your head or fallen lately?
#Person1#: No, I haven't hit my head.
#Person2#: I am going to send you to a neurologist for a few tests. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# has been getting headaches. #Person1# suffered stressful situations lately, but his sleep isn't a priority. #Person2# will send #Person1# a neurologist for tests. | headaches |
train_11301 | #Person1#: Hi, could we have two orange juice smoothies?
#Person2#: Would you like those with yogurt?
#Person1#: Sure, why not?
#Person2#: What else would you like to add? We highly recommend caterpillar fungus.
#Person1#: Caterpillar fungus? ! What the heck is that?
#Person2#: It's a special kind of Chinese herb. It's good for you! | #Person1# and #Person2# would like juice smoothies with yogurt, and #Person2# recommends caterpillar fungus. | drink |
train_11302 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order, madam?
#Person2#: I'm on a diet. So I have to avoid food containing too much fat. Do you have vegetarian dishes?
#Person1#: Yes, We do have some choices for ladies like you. What about some green salad?
#Person2#: Does it taste good ?
#Person1#: Sure. It's a popular dish among young ladies.
#Person2#: I think I'll try it.
#Person1#: We have three kinds of dressings for salad. Italian, French and Thousand Island. Which one would you like?
#Person2#: French, please.
#Person1#: OK. Do you want to order something else?
#Person2#: Milan Style Macaroni. Don't put sugar or salt on it, please. | #Person2# wants vegetarian dishes. #Person2# offers her some choices and she chooses green salad with French dressings and Macaroni. | vegetarian dishes |
train_11303 | #Person1#: Taxi, Taxi.
#Person2#: Yes, madam. where are you going?
#Person1#: I am going to the Chinese Consulate General at 520, 12th Ave.
#Person2#: Get on, please.
#Person1#: Thank you. Can we get there in half an hour, sir?
#Person2#: I am not sure, madam. Generally we can. but look at the traffic. It's the rush hour at noon. '
#Person1#: I am leaving for Boston at l
#Person2#: Goodness me. We are really in a hurry. | #Person1# takes a taxi to the Chinese Consulate General and hurries #Person2# to arrive there within half an hour. | take a taxi |
train_11304 | #Person1#: Why did you get home so late, Sarah? I was worried sick!
#Person2#: I had everything timed perfectly. I sat in the coffee shop, waiting for Bus 55. It is supposed to leave at 4:45 sharp. I take it everyday at that time because it arrives at the Waterson Station just in time to catch Bus 15.
#Person1#: And you lost track of time, didn't you?
#Person2#: No, Ken, not this time. I was at the bus stop on time and I was picking up my bag and getting to my feet at 4:35. I was two feet from the bus when it suddenly left.
#Person1#: 10 minutes early?
#Person2#: Yes, so I had to wait 30 minutes for the next bus. By then, there were no more buses leaving from Waterson.
#Person1#: How did you get here then?
#Person2#: I walked. Can you imagine? Me, a young woman, walking in the dark for an hour by herself?
#Person1#: And in this neighborhood! Next time, please call me. That was so dangerous.
#Person2#: I know. I'm lucky to be alive. What's wrong with the public transportation in this city? Don't they care about people who can't afford cars?
#Person1#: We should write a letter to our local officials.
#Person2#: And the newspaper! | Sarah tells Ken that she got home late because Bus 15 left 10 minutes early, then she waited 30 minutes for the next bus, but it didn't come, so she walked home. They decide to write a letter to local officials. | public transportation |
train_11305 | #Person1#: Did you watch TV last night?
#Person2#: Yes, I did.
#Person1#: It was a good game, wasn't it?
#Person2#: Oh, I didn't watch the football match. I wanted to, but my wife preferred to watch the old movie.
#Person1#: What a pity. It was quite exciting. Both teams played very well.
#Person2#: How did it finish?
#Person1#: It finished in a draw. What was the movie like.
#Person2#: It was quite good but we missed the beginning of it, because we had to eat first.
#Person1#: Did your wife enjoy it?
#Person2#: No. After half an hour, she stopped watching and started to read a book. | #Person2# didn't watch the football match because #Person2#'s wife preferred to watch the old movie, so #Person2# asks #Person1# the result of the game. | football match |
train_11306 | #Person1#: Hi Mrs. Marten, Guess what? I've decided that I want to play a sport. I'm thinking about joining one of the teams at school.
#Person2#: That's a great idea Joe, which sport do you want to play?
#Person1#: I'm not sure, which one I'd be good at. I can run really fast, but I'm not very good at throwing or catching a ball.
#Person2#: Um, well, you probably shouldn't play baseball or football then, and you wouldn't be very good at basketball either.
#Person1#: Is there a swim team? Maybe I'd be better at that.
#Person2#: We were supposed to have a swim team this year. But we didn't get enough money. I'm sorry Joe.
#Person1#: Oh well, I guess I can find something else to do. Thanks for your advice.
#Person2#: No problem, maybe we can look at the different clubs on campus you could join instead. Can you come back to see me after class? I'll be in the school volunteers office. | Joe tells Mrs. Marten that he wants to join a sports team but he is not good at throwing or catching a ball, so he wants to join a swim team but the school doesn't have it. | sport team |
train_11307 | #Person1#: There is a sales event at the shopping center this weekend. Let's go and have a look.
#Person2#: I don't want to go.
#Person1#: What's wrong? Don't you always go check out these things?
#Person2#: Yes, but I've spent all my pocket money this month.
#Person1#: Oh no, you're always running out of money. How about asking your parents for some?
#Person2#: That's not a good idea. My parents have given me enough money. It is I who spend money like water, I must change this habit. I've decided to find a part time job and learn to be independent.
#Person1#: Good, I'll be with you to find one instead of going to the sales this weekend. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a sales event but #Person2# refuses for lacking money. #Person2# plans to change the habit of spending money like water and find a job. | sales event |
train_11308 | #Person1#: Chris, I read an article about the secrets of leading a long life last night.
#Person2#: How do you feel like?
#Person1#: Great fun. It points out that taking a cold shower every morning is believed to be good to our health.
#Person2#: Did you have a try?
#Person1#: Yes, I have been trying it for about one month. I feel extremely energetic now.
#Person2#: Really? In fact, I heard this on the radio one month ago, but I only prefer to wash my face with cold water. Have you got to know about any other secrets?
#Person1#: Yes. It said that Japanese people have a very long life. They drink, you know, a lot of green tea. Miso soup consisting of green vegetables and grain is also very popular in Japan.
#Person2#: Oh, I've also heard that the French have a long life because of drinking a glass of red wine every day.
#Person1#: That's true. A good amount of alcohol is actually good for our health. | #Person1# tells Chris that taking a cold shower is believed to be good for people's health. They also share why the Japanese and French live long. | live long |
train_11309 | #Person1#: Hi, Steve. How was the concert?
#Person2#: Pretty good. The crowd seemed to enjoy it.
#Person1#: And how did Andrew do? Was he nervous? This was his first concert.
#Person2#: He seemed very calm.
#Person1#: Did he make any mistakes?
#Person2#: Well, sure.
#Person1#: Oh, no. Did everyone notice?
#Person2#: I don't think so. They were little mistakes. Someone would need to know the song very well to notice. I heard the mistakes but I don't think anyone else did. He seemed so calm that no one thought anything was wrong.
#Person1#: I'm so glad to hear that. He's been working hard for many years to get this good on the piano. His next concert will be better.
#Person2#: Yes, everyone makes mistakes, but the crowd liked him. They clapped loudly for him when he was done.
#Person1#: We should celebrate tonight. Let's take him to his favorite restaurant. | Steve tells #Person1# that Andrew performed calmly at the concert. Although Andrew made some mistakes, the crowd liked him and clapped loudly. They will celebrate tonight. | concert |
train_11310 | #Person1#: What do you think of our price?
#Person2#: Your price has gone up sharply, hasn't it?
#Person1#: Yes. We regret we cannot maintain our original price. Since the prices of the raw materials have been raised, we have to adjust the price of our products accordingly.
#Person2#: I agree with you there, but your price is unreasonable.
#Person1#: I don't think so. You must compare our price with that of other export houses. I'm sure our offer is in line with the prevailing market price level.
#Person2#: I don't think we'll be able to pay the price. To have this business concluded, you need to lower your price at least by 3 %.
#Person1#: I ' m afraid that there is no room for any reduction in price.
#Person2#: Don't you agree with me that in the long run, moderate prices will bring about large sales and more profit?
#Person1#: We've already cut down our price to cost level.
#Person2#: Is that all?
#Person1#: Yes, this is the best we can do.
#Person2#: I'm sorry we can't handle the price you offered. | #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s price is unreasonable but #Person1# thinks #Person1#'s offer fits the prevailing market price level. #Person2# wants #Person1# to lower the price by 3% but #Person1# refuses. #Person2# can't handle the price. | business bargain |
train_11311 | #Person1#: Honey, do you have a second?
#Person2#: Sure! Are you okay? You seem a bit worried. What ' s on your mind?
#Person1#: We need to talk.
#Person2#: Okay...
#Person1#: I ' Ve been thinking, and well, I think we need to start seeing other people.
#Person2#: What? Why? I mean, we ' Ve had our ups and downs, and we have the occasional disagreement, but we ' re happy together, aren ' t we?
#Person1#: That ' s just it, I ' m not happy anymore, Tim. It ' s not you, it ' s me. I know that I can be hard to deal with, and you are a great guy! You are the type of guy that any woman would kill for!
#Person2#: So, what are you saying? You ' re breaking up with me because I ' m perfect?
#Person1#: Tim, you are too good for me. You deserve someone who can make you smile and make you happy the way that you made me happy. Oh, I could say that I ' ll be all you need, but that would be a lie. I know I ' d only hurt you, I know I ' d only make you cry.
#Person2#: Baby, come on. Don ' t do this to me! Whatever it is, we can work it out. Just give me another chance! I know that we can get through this, but we gotta stick together! Don ' t leave me.
#Person1#: I can ' t, Tim. I hope someday you can find some way to understand I ' m only doing this for you. I don ' t really wanna go but, deep in my heart I know this is the kindest thing to do.
#Person2#: Laura...
#Person1#: Here are your keys. I ' ll send my sister to pick up the rest of my things next week. I ' m sorry, Tim. I wish you all the best, and I hope that one day we can meet again. I ' ll always love you. Goodbye. | Laura tells Tim they should start seeing other people because Tim's too good for her but she'd only make him hurt. Tim's astonished and wants another chance, but Laura's determined to leave. | break up |
train_11312 | #Person1#: Hey, what's new?
#Person2#: Not much. Just sitting here eating some Chinese food. Is that the paper? Why don't you open it and tell me my horoscope?
#Person1#: Ok, wait a minute... let's see. I'm a Taurus, and it says, Mars is in the third house, and is soon to eclipse Venus. I don't know what that means, but then it says, Your charm and drive will win others over to your way of thinking. Remember to be positive. Sounds good to me.
#Person2#: What about Gemini? What's the prediction?
#Person1#: Since Mercury has crossed paths with Jupiter, your fortunes are falling. Bad luck will follow you today, and you will lose that which you value. Be careful.
#Person2#: That sounds bad! I'm really worried, what should I do? Maybe I should go home and stay in the rest of the day.
#Person1#: But we have a date tonight! You can't stay at home because of a stupid horoscope. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the horoscope, which says #Person1#'s charm will win others over while #Person2#'s fortunes are falling. #Person2#'s worried. | horoscope discussion |
train_11313 | #Person1#: What's the matter with you, then? You look miserable.
#Person2#: It's us.
#Person1#: What do you mean by ' us '?
#Person2#: Well, we used to talk to each other before we were married. Remember?
#Person1#: What do you mean? We ' re talking now, aren't we?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, but we used to do so much together.
#Person1#: Yes. I remember. But we never used to argue. You used to think I was wonderful. Where are you going?
#Person2#: Back to live with my parents. That's something else I used to do before we were married. Remember? | #Person2# thinks #Person1# and #Person2# used to talk more before they were married, so #Person1# feels miserable and wants to go back to live with #Person2#'s parents. | relationship predicament |
train_11314 | #Person1#: Can you help me find a pan?
#Person2#: Are you looking for a small, medium, or large pan?
#Person1#: I want a big pan.
#Person2#: Does this one look big enough?
#Person1#: Yes, it's the right size, but it weighs too much.
#Person2#: Well, what do you think of the aluminum pan?
#Person1#: It's light enough, but the handle will get too hot after cooking.
#Person2#: Here's the same pan, but it has a space-age, heat-resistant plastic handle.
#Person1#: Oh, my family's going to love this one. I'll take it.
#Person2#: I'm so happy that you found what you wanted. Do you want to use a credit card?
#Person1#: Sure. Wait, wait. Does a lid come with this pan?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. Here's the lid. Yes, it comes with the pan. | #Person2# helps #Person1# find an aluminum pan with a plastic handle. #Person1# reminds #Person2# to give #Person1# the lid. | buy a pan |
train_11315 | #Person1#: Hi Kara, it's Mike here.
#Person2#: Hi Mike, how are you doing?
#Person1#: I'm doing well, and you?
#Person2#: Everything is going great.
#Person1#: Kara, would you be interested in going to dinner again this Friday?
#Person2#: Mike, I had a good time too, but I am getting ready to move back to the east coast, so I think I shouldn't get too involved right now.
#Person1#: Well, we could just go out as friends.
#Person2#: Right now, I think I need to really focus on matters at home, but thanks for a nice evening. | Mike invites Kara to have dinner again but Kara's moving and wants to focus on home matters, so she refuses. | dinner invitation |
train_11316 | #Person1#: I need to find the cereal aisle.
#Person2#: The cereal is over by the breakfast foods.
#Person1#: Where is that at?
#Person2#: It's by the oatmeal and breakfast bars.
#Person1#: I think I can find that.
#Person2#: Did you need help finding anything else?
#Person1#: Actually, I do need to find the dishwashing detergent.
#Person2#: That would be over by the paper towels and toilet paper.
#Person1#: I thought it was over there.
#Person2#: Yeah, you'll find it there.
#Person1#: I really appreciate all your help. | #Person2# helps #Person1# find the cereal aisle and the dishwashing detergent. | shopping |
train_11317 | #Person1#: Jenny, are you having fun here?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. This is really a nice party with wonderful people and lovely wines.
#Person1#: I'm glad you're enjoying it.
#Person2#: Thank you for the invitation.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. Would you like another glass of champagne?
#Person2#: Yes, please. Thank you for everything. | Jenny expresses to #Person1# her gratitude and appreciation for the party. | enjoy a party |
train_11318 | #Person1#: Would you like to come over for dinner tonight?
#Person2#: Sure, but I have to tell you that I've become a vegetarian. I don't eat any kind of meat.
#Person1#: When did you decide to become a vegetarian?
#Person2#: I saw a program a few months ago about how animals are raised for human consumption. I haven't been able to eat a single piece of meat since.
#Person1#: That's great. Do you find that you eat a lot more fruit and vegetables now?
#Person2#: Definitely. I've also been buying organic fruit and vegetables, which is more expensive, but much better for you because they don't have any pesticides on them.
#Person1#: You've really turned into a health nut, haven't you?
#Person2#: I guess you could say that. Eating fruit and vegetables helps keep you healthy. I've lost 5 pounds and I feel great!
#Person1#: How do you get enough protein in your diet?
#Person2#: Well, I eat a lot more tofu, beans, nuts and some fish.
#Person1#: Well, don't worry about dinner. I'll only make vegetarian dishes for you. Do you like sushi?
#Person2#: I prefer cooked fish to raw fish, but if you really like it, make it.
#Person1#: How about a spicy tofu and vegetable stir-fry?
#Person2#: That sounds great. What time should I come over?
#Person1#: Dinner will be ready at about 7:30 pm, so you can come over at 7 p. m.
#Person2#: Sounds good. See you there! | #Person1# invites #Person2# to have dinner. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s become a vegetarian and #Person2# has lost 5 pounds by eating vegetables and fruit. #Person1#'ll make vegetarian dishes for #Person2#. | vegetarian |
train_11319 | #Person1#: How are you feeling, champ? Ready to go?
#Person2#: You know, if I can keep up my workouts, I think I have a chance in 2004.
#Person1#: In what?
#Person2#: In gymnastics. I'm pretty flexible. Look! I can even touch my toes!
#Person1#: Can you do the vault?
#Person2#: I do back flips at the pool all the time. | #Person2# thinks #Person2# can have a change in 2004 in gymnastics since #Person2#'s pretty flexible now. | do gymnastics |
train_11320 | #Person1#: You are late again, Maria. The teacher is about to come.
#Person2#: I know. I have to prepare the supper for the whole family before I leave.
#Person1#: Oh, Ben has been cooking for us since I started attending this evening class. The good thing is, he has made great progress in cooking.
#Person2#: The housework is really a big problem for me. My husband is on a business trip to the U. S. now and I have to take care of everything myself.
#Person1#: How about your one-year-old baby?
#Person2#: I've asked my parents to live with us for a while, so they can look after her for me while I am at work or in the class.
#Person1#: How sweet of them! I have to work in the day time, study at night, and do housework during my spare time. I really hope I have eight arms and legs, like an octopus.
#Person2#: Me too. Sometimes I do want to give it up. I can't deal with so many things at a time.
#Person1#: When is your Adult College Entrance Exam?
#Person2#: It's close coming up at the end of this month. That will be no more than 15 days from now on.
#Person1#: Oh, my Adult College Entrance Exam is also around then. I don't know if I can pass it.
#Person2#: Why don't you take the CPA exam? You are already a good accountant, having so many years of experience.
#Person1#: I just want to study in a college, majoring in economics. I've had this dream for a long time. | Maria's late for the evening class because she has to do the housework. Luckily, she has her parents to help with children-care. #Person1# has to work, study, and do housework. Maria suggests #Person1# take the CPA exam but #Person1# just wants to study in a college. | evening class |
train_11321 | #Person1#: Not a single email until now? it's already twelve o'clock. I can't believe it!
#Person2#: Can't bear it, right? I've been there before. I'll feel uncomfortable if no one calls me or sends me text messages, like there is something missing.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's right. If no one sends me text messages, I'll go crazy.
#Person2#: Actually, this is a kind of addiction called'infomania'or'information overload'.
#Person1#: Addiction? checking emails and text messages often can be called an addiction? no way!
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Do you consider a frequent check of your in-coming emails to be an integral part of your working day?
#Person1#: Absolutely.
#Person2#: Do you have your cell phone with you wherever you go and check text messages and phone calls from time to time?
#Person1#: Yeah, it's a must. Otherwise, I may miss important phone calls and text messages.
#Person2#: Do you open all your IM tools whenever you're using a computer?
#Person1#: Yes. MSN, QQ, Skype, Google Talk, Ali wangwang, everything, so that I'll be in touch with all friends and relatives.
#Person2#: Now I can tell you're definitely addicted to the overflow of information | #Person1#'s feeling uncomfortable about receiving no messages. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's a kind of addiction. #Person1# thinks it ridiculous. #Person2# asks about #Person1#'s symptoms, all of which are compatible with the diagnosis of the addiction. | information addiction |
train_11322 | #Person1#: Hi, Alice, what are you doing this sunday.
#Person2#: Nothing really, why, what's up?
#Person1#: If you are free, maybe you can get having for my birthday party, it should be fun.
#Person2#: Sounds great, i'd very much like having something thanks, when?
#Person1#: Around six pm.
#Person2#: Do you need help setting up or anything? I don't mind. I like to do that kind of thing. It's fun and I have a good eye for decorating.
#Person1#: No. thank you. I can handle it, but thanks for the offer.
#Person2#: Ok, I will see you again.
#Person1#: Great. I have a good day, thanks again for the offer. | #Person1# invites Alice to #Person1#'s birthday party and Alice agrees. Alice offers to help but #Person1# refuses thankfully. | party invitation |
train_11323 | #Person1#: I'd like to meet you again sometime.
#Person2#: That would be great. Actually, can I get your phone number, Ella? That's assuming you don't mind if I call you sometime.
#Person1#: Anytime. You can reach me at 5558929.
#Person2#: Ok, got it. I will call you sometime next week.
#Person1#: Fine.
#Person2#: It's time to go. Bye, Ella. Hope to see you soon.
#Person1#: Bye, Jason. | Jason requests for Ella's number and they would like to meet each other again. | social meeting |
train_11324 | #Person1#: Can I help you, Madam?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to buy a sweater for my husband. Which style is the latest?
#Person1#: These are all the latest fashion. How do you like this white turtleneck one?
#Person2#: I like this style. But do you have any other colors? I feel that this color doesn't suit his complexion.
#Person1#: We also have it in grey.
#Person2#: Great! I will take it. And could you suggest a pair of trousers to match this sweater?
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. I think this pair of jeans will suit the sweater well.
#Person2#: Let me see. Yes, they are perfectly matched! | #Person1# helps #Person2# choose a gray turtleneck to suit #Person2#'s husband's complexion and a pair of jeans to match the sweater. | shopping |
train_11325 | #Person1#: Hello, Matt!
#Person2#: Hello, Todd!
#Person1#: Matt, I'm going to ask you some questions about pet. First question, do you have a pet?
#Person2#: Yes, in fact, my mom's house we have three, three pets. two dogs and a cat. My family actually raises dogs for helping blind people.
#Person1#: Wow, like how do they train the dogs?
#Person2#: How do they train the dogs? Well, I mean, it's a long process, right. . . we get them when they're puppies. . . and so we train them basic. . . you know, sit, come. . . really basic things. . . then, after they're about two year old, they go a different training school.
#Person1#: Well, how many dogs do they train at a time?
#Person2#: Oh, just one! We have our own dog, and then we have a dog that we have that we are training.
#Person1#: Do you ever see the dogs you trained, like out on the street, or anything?
#Person2#: Sometimes we'll see them, they'll have like sort of conventions of reunions of the pets so, yeah, you get to see them once in awhile.
#Person1#: Oh, wow, that's cool. Um, why do people keep pets?
#Person2#: I guess the most important thing is companionship, right! So there is always somebody there for you that will like you no matter what.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's true. OK, besides cats, dogs, and fish, what are some other pets people keep?
#Person2#: Well, I guess if you are Sigrid and Roy you can keep a tiger or lion. I guess all types of things don't they. | Todd asks Matt several questions about pets. Matt tells Todd his family raises dogs to help blind people and explains how they train the dogs. Matt thinks the most important thing about keeping pets is companionship. | pets discussion |
train_11326 | #Person1#: Hurry up, get in.
#Person2#: I'm in, let's go!
#Person1#: OK, make a left here. . . no wait, I meant make a right. Come on, speed up!
#Person2#: Geez! What's the rush?
#Person1#: Don't worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, the light is about to change. . . step on it!
#Person2#: Are you nuts! I'm not going to run a red light!
#Person1#: Whatever. Just turn right here. . . . The freeway will be packed at this hour. . . . let's take a side street. Go on! Get out of our way! Move, move!
#Person2#: What's your problem! Geez. Having a fit is not going to help!
#Person1#: Here, I know a short cut. . . just go down here, and we'll cut though Ashburn Heights. Let's go, let's go! Watch out for that lady!
#Person2#: I'm going as fast as I can!
#Person1#: Yes! We made it. 5:58, just before the library closes.
#Person2#: You're such a geek! | #Person1# and #Person2# are in a hurry to the library. #Person1#'s giving instructions while #Person2#'s driving, and they are talking anxiously. They finally make it before the library closes. | drive a car |
train_11327 | #Person1#: When it comes to select a fund, you will always read Past performance is not an indication of future results, can you believe that?
#Person2#: Maybe it is right since everything is possible. You know the market changes quickly these days. But I still have doubted those funds with bad stock performance. For me, his stock record is the very important criteria to decide which to buy. I really want to decrease the risk reach the minimum and achieve the maximum returns.
#Person1#: If you refuse to take risk, you can't have better returns.
#Person2#: I will think about it. | #Person2#'s doubted those funds with bad stock performance, but #Person1# tells #Person2# past performance of a fund can't indicate future results. #Person2#'ll think about it. | select a fund |
train_11328 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Would you tell me where The People's Park is?
#Person2#: The People's Park is located on Nanjing Road, near Limbo road, just on the opposite side of the International Hotel.
#Person1#: How long will it take me to get there?
#Person2#: Only about twenty minutes.
#Person1#: I'm not going in the wrong direction, am I?
#Person2#: No, you aren't. Just go ahead, please.
#Person1#: May I take a bus to get there?
#Person2#: You can take the No. 22 trolley bus to get there.
#Person1#: OK. Thank you a lot. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the location of the People's Park and the way to get there. | ask for direction |
train_11329 | #Person1#: So, Monica, how do you like your new office?
#Person2#: Well, I love it. The room is special and clean with big windows and a lot of sunshine. There are plants along the corridor. Especially, I got my own desk with computer and telephone. Such a great place!
#Person1#: That's very good. I once turn down a job offer just because the office is awful.
#Person2#: What was so bad about it?
#Person1#: Small rooms, small window, a small desk shared by three people. I would have been interrupted all the time and for sure not be able to deliver good work.
#Person2#: Sounds bad! Lucky you! You didn't take that job. I think a good office environment is also important to work efficiently.
#Person1#: Totally agree. By the way, the number of the telephone on your desk is extension 506. You can pick up your office supplies from the supply room at the end of the corridor. | Monica's satisfied with her new office. #Person1# tells Monica #Person1# once turned down a job offer because of the awful office. They think the office environment affects efficiency. | office environment |
train_11330 | #Person1#: How can I be sure your products are of superior quality, as you promised?
#Person2#: One of the reasons for our good quality products is because of our quality inspection system, which is the best of its kind.
#Person1#: But a quality inspection system does not mean that each unit will always be up to the standard.
#Person2#: We have trained analyzers to do quality analysis at the end of each part when we make the product. This means that no mistakes are made.
#Person1#: Your salesman also told me that each worker is trained to do quality analysis. Can you tell me a little about that?
#Person2#: Certainly. We provide quality analysis training as part of the training for all new workers, plus a week of further training every year. | #Person2# assures #Person1# that #Person2#'s products are of superior quality due to their best quality inspection system and their trained analyzers and workers. | products quality |
train_11331 | #Person1#: Hello. Mr. Zhang. It's Mary.
#Person2#: Yes, Mary?
#Person1#: I'm afraid we're really staffed this week, Mr. Li. I'd like to meet you, but I'm sorry I really can't.
#Person2#: Are you telling me you're not going to meet with me?
#Person1#: Not at all, sir. I'd just like to delay our meeting to next week, I'll have time at the beginning of next week.
#Person2#: Well, I don't like it, but I guess I don't have any choice.
#Person1#: How about Monday morning at 9 a. m. ?
#Person2#: OK, I'll go to your office at that time. | Mary phones to delay the meeting with Mr. Zhang because she's busy. Mr. Zhang agrees reluctantly. | delay a meeting |
train_11332 | #Person1#: Thank you for coming so quickly.
#Person2#: No problem. What's wrong?
#Person1#: A pipe in my apartment is leaking.
#Person2#: Where is the pipe?
#Person1#: The pipe is in my bathroom.
#Person2#: Can you tell me how long the pipe has been leaking?
#Person1#: The pipe has been leaking for a couple days.
#Person2#: You do realize that I will need to rip down your wall to get to the pipe, right?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm aware of that.
#Person2#: Is that all right?
#Person1#: I just need the problem fixed.
#Person2#: I'll get started on it now. | #Person1#'s bathroom pipe's been leaking for some days and #Person2#'ll rip down the wall to fix it. | fix the pipe |
train_11333 | #Person1#: Onxiu Travel Agency, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to make a plane reservation to Shanghai, China.
#Person1#: Your name, please?
#Person2#: Via Kiang. I'd like to leave on May 5th.
#Person1#: Let me see what's available. Yes, Air China has a flight on May 5th at nine fifteen in the morning.
#Person2#: Well, I need an economy ticket.
#Person1#: Single ticket or return ticket?
#Person2#: Single. What's the fare, PLS?
#Person1#: Economy fare for single ticket from Beijing to Shanghai is 500 yuan.
#Person2#: I see. Is my ticket confirmed then?
#Person1#: Yes, your seat is confirmed on that flight. Pls arrive at the airport one hour before departure.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# helps Via Kiang book a single economy flight ticket to Shanghai. | book a ticket |
train_11334 | #Person1#: Watch out, Jenny! Be careful of the cars.
#Person2#: I'm fine, dad.
#Person1#: Did you get hit?
#Person2#: No, dad. Can I go there to play ball?
#Person1#: Watch out for strangers, and don't go too far away. Alright? | Dad asks Jenny to watch out for cars and strangers. | daily casual talk |
train_11335 | #Person1#: You look tired.
#Person2#: Yeah, I am worn out. I've been surfing the Internet.
#Person1#: Were you doing school work or playing games?
#Person2#: Well, I wanted to get some information about Canada for my project, but I found a really interesting chat room with people from that country and started chatting.
#Person1#: Did you get the information you needed?
#Person2#: Yes, but then we spent a lot of time chatting about other interests. | #Person2#'s tired because #Person2# spent much time chatting online with people from Canada and got the information #Person2# needed for #Person2#'s project. | online chatting |
train_11336 | #Person1#: Hi, Mike! Now that the midterms are over, some of us are planning to go boating this weekend. You want to come along?
#Person2#: Sounds great, but I've never done it before.
#Person1#: Oh, come on! None of the others have either except me. And this is our last chance to take a break before finals.
#Person2#: Yeah, what shall I have to bring then?
#Person1#: In fact, I wish we could take your car there. Mine's in the repair shop again.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. It's not me you want, it's my car.
#Person1#: Don't be silly. So what would you say?
#Person2#: Oh, why not!
#Person1#: Great! I'll give you a call when I find out when everyone wants to leave on Friday.
#Person2#: OK! | #Person1# invites Mike to go boating and asks Mike to drive his car because #Person1#'s is under repair. Mike agrees. | boating invitation |
train_11337 | #Person1#: Excuse me, my watch stopped running, and I am not sure what's wrong with it.
#Person2#: Well, let me look at it. Hmm, it seems that it just needs a new battery.
#Person1#: Oh, that's really. I got some water on it last week and I was afraid that it might ruin the watch.
#Person2#: How much is a new battery? It's 6.99, and we not only change a battery but also guarantee it for a year. And if you have the watch cleaned here, we can guarantee it for an additional three months.
#Person1#: That sounds like a good deal. I'll get my battery here. When will it be ready?
#Person2#: Usually I can do it right away but now I'm repairing lots of watches and I am way behind. Can you leave your watch here until 5 PM?
#Person1#: Okey, see you then. | #Person2# checks #Person1#'s watch and thinks it needs a new battery. #Person2# can offer a guarantee if #Person1# buys a new battery here. #Person1# agrees. | fix the watch |
train_11338 | #Person1#: Emily, what do you do as a trendspotter?
#Person2#: Very simple. Take digital photos of youth culture and send them to my company. It's called Look-Look.
#Person1#: What kind of company is it?
#Person2#: It's a youth culture marketing and trend forecasting firm in Hollywood. I'm one of Look-Look's 65,000 trendspotters worldwide.
#Person1#: Look-Look gets a lot of information about the ever-shifting tastes of the youth market by these images.
#Person2#: Yes, its clients are mostly companies. They get information about trends from Look-Look and develop their products. They also use the images of Look-Look on their websites to impress young people and promote their newly designed products.
#Person1#: But are there any people who don't like their pictures to be used on the website?
#Person2#: I always have my subjects' permission before I take their pictures and put up their images onto Look-Look.com.
#Person1#: Where do you find your best subjects?
#Person2#: At school, in the park, at local supermarkets and near many music clubs.
#Person1#: What is difficult about this job?
#Person2#: To catch our original styles because so many young people try hard to stand out. You have to be able to find the difference between someone who is copying trends and someone who is truly inventing a new look.
#Person1#: Thank you for talk with us, Emily. | Emily tells #Person1# about her responsibilities as a trendspotter and introduces her company called Look-Look. | interview |
train_11339 | #Person1#: Good morning, this is Burt's Bicycle Rental.
#Person2#: Good morning, Miss. A friend of mine suggested I call you to hire some bikes.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. A lot of people do this these days.
#Person2#: Yes, we're just on holiday here for a few days and they said it would be a good idea to see the island by bicycle.
#Person1#: Well, it certainly is. And most people rent a motor bike because you can get around faster and even go to the beach if you like.
#Person2#: If I wanted to hire 2 motor bikes tomorrow morning for 2 days, would there be any problem?
#Person1#: No problem at all. May I know your name?
#Person2#: It's Green, G-R-E-E-N.
#Person1#: And your telephone number?
#Person2#: I'm at the Holiday Sun Hotel. My number is 0708112, I'm in Room 1203. By the way, is your bike rental shop at No.100 Teckman Street?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: OK, then, I'll see you tomorrow morning. Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: I'll see you then. | Green phones to hire some bikes. #Person1# suggests a motorbike because it's faster and can go to the beach. Green decides to rent 2 motorbikes. | hire motorbikes |
train_11340 | #Person1#: Welcome.
#Person2#: Hi, John. Hey, you've done a good job decorating this place, really nice.
#Person1#: Thanks, I am glad you like it. Can I get you a drink?
#Person2#: No, thanks. Let's make dinner. I am getting hungry.
#Person1#: Here is the kitchen. I will wash the onions first. Could you take the meat out of the fridge? It's in a yellow plastic container.
#Person2#: Wow, this smells good.
#Person1#: Could yon pass those potatoes to me, please?
#Person2#: What are we having?
#Person1#: My special dumplings, sweet and sour pork, beef with onions and green peppers, and a few side dishes like tomatoes with sugar.
#Person2#: Sounds wonderful. What are you going to do next?
#Person1#: I'll start preparing the meat stuffing.
#Person2#: The dumplings are great. I wish I had the recipe. And could you tell me what's in this?
#Person1#: Well, I put a lot of onions in it, and garlic and melon.
#Person2#: Oh, I like garlic and melon. | #Person2# comes to John's place and helps him with dinner preparation. #Person2# thinks John's special dumplings are great and John tells #Person2# what's in the dumpling. | prepare dinner |
train_11341 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Sam.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Tina.
#Person1#: What are you going to do tomorrow?
#Person2#: I'm not sure yet. And you?
#Person1#: I would like to go skating. Feel like going with me?
#Person2#: Is skating interesting?
#Person1#: I think so. Fresh air, white snow. It's so comfortable.
#Person2#: But I can't skate well.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter, I can teach you.
#Person2#: It's very kind of you. | Tina invites Sam to go skating and offers to teach him. Sam agrees. | skating invitation |
train_11342 | #Person1#: Do you remember Tina, my good friend?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: She just broke up with her boyfriend.
#Person2#: Well, that happens. I hope she is all right.
#Person1#: But the problem is she and her ex-boyfriend are working in the same department. It is somehow embarrassing for them to see each other everyday.
#Person2#: That is the down side of an office romance. I hope their work is not affected by the emotional stress. The boss must be very annoyed if that will be the case.
#Person1#: Well, Tina says she would be able to handle it and concentrate on her own work, easier set them done. But working harder and concentrating only on the job might well helped to overcome the initial stress of the breakup. | #Person1# shares the news with #Person2# that Tina broke up with her boyfriend who is in the same department as her. | office romance |
train_11343 | #Person1#: finally we're on board!
#Person2#: yes. It was so crowded. I'm worn-out. Let's find our seats.
#Person1#: are they window seats or aisle seats?
#Person2#: let me see... yes, one window seat and one aisle seat.
#Person1#: ok. But can I trade my seat with you? I prefer the one near the window. I'm a terrible flyer. I always get airsick and can never relax until after I've landed.
#Person2#: that's fine. I'd like to be on the aisle anyway. It's easier to get in and out.
#Person1#: thanks. Where shall we put our luggage?
#Person2#: I think the smaller carry-on bag can go in the overhead compartment, and the others can go under the seat.
#Person1#: good idea.
#Person2#: don't forget to keep the seat belt on.
#Person1#: ok. Hope it's a pleasant trip.
#Person2#: yes!
#Person1#: and no hijackers.
#Person2#: oh, you have too wild of an imagination. | #Person1# trades #Person1#'s aisle seat with #Person2#'s window seat. #Person2# tells #Person1# where to put luggage and reminds #Person1# to keep the seat belt on. | social casual talk |
train_11344 | #Person1#: Good evening. I've come to see Miss Morrison
#Person2#: Oh! Good evening. I'm sorry, but she is not in. She's gone out to the theatre
#Person1#: Oh! I've just come back from Canada and I've brought a parcel from her parents
#Person2#: Please come in
#Person1#: But you're busy, aren't you?
#Person2#: I was preparing my supper but I've finished now.
#Person1#: I can leave the parcel with you, can't I?
#Person2#: Oh! yes | #Person1# comes to give Miss Morrison the parcel from her parents but she's out. #Person1#'ll leave the parcel with #Person2#. | leave the parcel |
train_11345 | #Person1#: Have you ever run into a person who tries bleed you white?
#Person2#: I am always on the look out for such girls.
#Person1#: I hear that some guys splash all their money about on them.
#Person2#: Mark is one of them. He has trouble with a girl who turned out to be a dead beat. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s always looking for girls who can bleed #Person2# white. Then they talk about guys who splash all their money on such girls. | daily casual talk |
train_11346 | #Person1#: How old is Keith?
#Person2#: He's 21. how old is James?
#Person1#: He's a year older than Keith, but he looks younger.
#Person2#: How's your father?
#Person1#: He's fine. He retired last week. It's turning poing in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.
#Person2#: He can spend more time with his grandchilder.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't think he wants to. He wants to travel to several different countries around the world.
#Person2#: So, he wants to have a more active retirement. Good idea!
#Person1#: How do you want to spend your old age?
#Person2#: In the same way, probably. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Keith's 21 and #Person1# tells #Person2# James is 22 though he looks younger than Keith, then they talk about #Person1#'s father's retirement life. | daily casual talk |
train_11347 | #Person1#: I've brought a little dog for Alice, girls usually like looking after pets.
#Person2#: Thank you, but Alice is only a visitor here. I don't know if she'll keep it.
#Person1#: To tell you the truth, the dog isn't my real reason for coming. I want to ask Alice if she'd like to be my girlfriend.
#Person2#: Really? | #Person1#'s brought a dog for Alice and will ask her to be his girlfriend. #Person2#'s surprised. | chase a girl |
train_11348 | #Person1#: I can't believe it took us two hours to get here. The traffic in New York is unbelievable.
#Person2#: Yeah, but just relax honey, we're here and we're going on vacation. In a few hours we'll be in Hawaii, and you'll be on the golf course.
#Person1#: Oh no! Look at that line! It must be a mile long! There's no way I'm waiting for another two hours.
#Person2#: Honey. . . don't. . .
#Person3#: Hey man, the end of the line is over there.
#Person1#: Yeah. . .
#Person3#: No seriously, I was here first, and you can't cut in line like this.
#Person1#: Says who?
#Person3#: I do!
#Person1#: So sue me!
#Person3#: Alright. . . that's it. . . . | #Person1# complains about the traffic in New York and waiting in a long line. #Person3# tells #Person1# and #Person2# not to cut in line. #Person1# gets impatient and raises hell. | social talk |
train_11349 | #Person1#: I'm sorry to make you wait. What did you decide?
#Person2#: Well, I wasn't planning on spending that much money today, so. . .
#Person1#: Trust me, it's worth it. With the 'Love, Amy Card', you'll get a 20 percent discount on everything in the store, every time you shop!
#Person2#: Even if an item is on sale?
#Person1#: Yes! And there are more bargains. See these pajamas? If you buy a pair now, you get this teddy bear as a gift!
#Person2#: Oh! It's so cute! | #Person1#'s trying to persuade #Person2# into buying a card which can offer a 20 percent discount on everything in the store every time #Person2# shops. | selling |
train_11350 | #Person1#: Hey Martin, I just did some running in the park. What are you doing?
#Person2#: There was a windstorm last night, so it blew this mess everywhere, what's up?
#Person1#: I just wanted to see if you'd like to see the latest movie with me tonight? Why do you have to do this kind of work?
#Person2#: My father and I have a deal. I help around the house and he pays me. Once I get these leaves into bags. I have to cut the grass. Tomorrow, I will water the flowers in the garden.
#Person1#: How long have you had this arrangement?
#Person2#: Since I became a teenager, I help him fix his motorcycle, too.
#Person1#: Is there something in particular you are saving for? A new car?
#Person2#: I can't afford anything too expensive, but my parents said they would pay for half the cost of a laptop. My father wants me to know the meaning of 'no pains, no gains'.
#Person1#: That's cool, so should I come back later?
#Person2#: Yeah, let me finish my responsibilities first, and then I'll call you. | #Person1# invites Martin to a movie but Martin has to finish his responsibilities around the house to get paid by his father, then Martin tells #Person1# about the history of this deal. | home responsibilities |
train_11351 | #Person1#: Hi Sue. How's it going?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Frank. Just fine. How are your classes?
#Person1#: Pretty good. I'm glad this is my last term here though.
#Person2#: Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.
#Person1#: I was, but now I'm getting tired of it. I'm ready for the real world.
#Person2#: What are you planning to do when you graduate?
#Person1#: First, I want to get a job as a computer programmer and then after 5 years or so I'd like to start my own business.
#Person2#: Sounds good. I still have 3 terms to go until I'm done.
#Person1#: You'll make it for sure. Well, see you later.
#Person2#: Bye. | Frank tells Sue he's glad this is his last term because he's tired of school. Frank wants to be a computer programmer and then start his own business. | future plan |
train_11352 | #Person1#: Hi, Deck, would you like to go swimming this afternoon?
#Person2#: I wish I could, but I have to spend the rest of the day in the library. I have a 10 page paper due tomorrow.
#Person1#: Oh, is that for Professor Lowell's class?
#Person2#: Yes, I have to write about a poem we read in class.
#Person1#: That's hard. How was it going, so far?
#Person2#: Not very well, and I also have to study a lot for maths and history, but I don't know what to do at all.
#Person1#: You know, I've been doing very well in maths, so I'd be happy to help you. If you like we can start tomorrow.
#Person2#: Oh, that'll be great. | #Person1# invites Deck to swim but Deck has to write a paper and study for maths and history. #Person1# offers to help him with maths. | study plan |
train_11353 | #Person1#: I heard you into town yesterday.
#Person2#: Oh yes, I had a meeting with the bank manager. My husband and I have decided to buy a new house, so we need a loan from the bank.
#Person1#: How did it go?
#Person2#: The meeting went well, but getting there was not so pleasant. I found a parking space just outside the bank. But just as I started backing into the space, another car drove into it.
#Person1#: That was rude. You must have been very angry.
#Person2#: Yes, I open my window and shouted at the other driver.
#Person1#: What did that driver do?
#Person2#: He just ignored me and walked away. It took me 20 minutes to find another place. | #Person2# shares with #Person1# #Person2#'s unpleasant parking experience on the way into town yesterday. | parking experience |
train_11354 | #Person1#: Good morning, two tickets to London, please.
#Person2#: Express train or regular one?
#Person1#: Any difference?
#Person2#: The regular ticket is 80 dollars while price of the express ticket is 10% higher.
#Person1#: I see, but how long does the express train take?
#Person2#: Comparatively, it can save you nearly an hour and the next one is leaving at 10:45.
#Person1#: Oh, we only have 15 minutes to go. But that's the time to catch the train. Besides, as long as I get to London earlier, I don't mind paying a little extra.
#Person2#: And in preference for the seat?
#Person1#: A window seat would be perfect. I always love to enjoy the view outside while taking the train.
#Person2#: No problem. Here is your ticket, wish you a pleasant trip.
#Person1#: Thanks. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the advantages of the express train so #Person1# decides to buy two express tickets with window seats. | buy tickets |
train_11355 | #Person1#: Come on, we're going to be late for school. What are you reading?
#Person2#: Oh, it's one of dad's business magazines. Have you seen the plan for this freedom ship?
#Person1#: No. What is it?
#Person2#: Well, it's just a concept at the moment, but they are planning to build a huge ship that looks like a floating tower block with an airport on top.
#Person1#: That sounds a bit unstable if you ask me. Let's have a look. Oh, that's amazing! It looks like a multistory carpark. Are they really going to build it?
#Person2#: Only if it can be profitable. So if you ask me, I'd be surprised. They need billions of dollars to even start, so it may never happen. | #Person2#'s reading a business magazine and tells #Person1# about the plan for a freedom ship. #Person1# thinks it amazing and #Person2#'d be surprised. | build a ship |
train_11356 | #Person1#: Did you have a busy week?
#Person2#: Uhm, well, no. I mean I didn't do a lot, but I bought a computer.
#Person1#: You did? Thank goodness. Now you don't need to borrow mine. You had it for 2 weeks last time.
#Person2#: Yeah, so sorry about that. I wrote my history paper on it. Thanks again by the way.
#Person1#: Sure, no problem. So how do you like your computer?
#Person2#: Oh, it's really cool. I use it everyday.
#Person1#: Really? Are you using it for class? I mean you're working on a paper now right?
#Person2#: Uh, yeah, I am, but I don't use it for class.
#Person1#: So what do you use it for?
#Person2#: Uhm, actually I just watched DVDs on it all week. | #Person2# bought a computer and #Person2# doesn't need to borrow #Person1#'s computer now. #Person2# just uses the new computer for watching DVDs. | a new computer |
train_11357 | #Person1#: I just want tickets to go see a live video taping of doctor Phil and Los Angelus. Do you want to go with me?
#Person2#: Who is doctor Phil?
#Person1#: You don't know who doctor Phil is? I watch him on TV every day. He's the host of a popular television show. He helps people get through life's most difficult situations. It's a great show, you should watch it.
#Person2#: When are you going down to Los Angeles?
#Person1#: I'm leaving on May twenty-first and returning on the twenty-third.
#Person2#: I have never been to Los Angeles, can we go to Hollywood?
#Person1#: Sure, maybe we'll even see some big movie stars. Your husband will be so jealous.
#Person2#: I really want to go. I'll see if I can get those days off work and then I'll let you know. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to Los Angeles to see a live videotaping of Doctor Phil. #Person2#'s interested. | tour plan |
train_11358 | #Person1#: Hello. Front desk.
#Person2#: Yes. This is Bob Robinson. I ' m calling from room number 627.
#Person1#: Hi, Bob. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Is it possible to change to another room?
#Person1#: Could you please tell me why?
#Person2#: My room is facing the swimming pool. It ' s noisy for me. I have a problem sleeping. And I feel uncomfortable when I take an elevator.
#Person1#: So you need a quiet side room on the lower floor.
#Person2#: You ' re right.
#Person1#: Okay. Let me check for a room on the first floor.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: I ' Ve only two rooms on the first floor. How about room 108?
#Person2#: That ' s fine. Can I move now?
#Person1#: Sure. I ' ll send the bellman to help you.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you kindly.
#Person1#: You ' re welcome. | Bob Robinson calls to change to a quiet side room on the lower floor. #Person1# finds one on the first floor and will send the bellman for help. | hotel service |
train_11359 | #Person1#: Is this where I can catch a bus to the theater?
#Person2#: Yes, but you can't get there with out a change.
#Person1#: Which bus do I have to change?
#Person2#: You have to get off at the hospital and change for bus 15.
#Person1#: I see. Thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go to the theater by bus. | transportation |
train_11360 | #Person1#: Sir, may I please see your license and registration? Do you know how fast you were going?
#Person2#: No, I'm not sure. I think about 65 mph, right?
#Person1#: You're not sure? You were going at 90 miles per hour! That's 25 mph over the legal speed limit! Have you been drinking?
#Person2#: No, Officer, not at all.
#Person1#: Then how can you explain your behavior?
#Person2#: Well, I guess I just wasn't paying attention to the speedometer.
#Person1#: Not paying attention to the speedometer? Why not?
#Person2#: Um, because I was busy talking to my friend.
#Person1#: On a cell phone?
#Person2#: Yes, I was using a cell phone. I just bought it, so I decided to give my friend a phone call to tell him about it. While I did that I also turned on the radio and was listening to one of my favorite songs, and eating some food I had bought at a fast food restaurant, and, um. . . guess I had too many distractions.
#Person1#: That's definitely true. I'm going to have to give you a ticket. Please remember to drive more carefully next time. | #Person2# was caught by #Person1# for speeding. #Person2# says he had too many distractions while driving so he didn't pay attention to the speedometer. #Person1# will give him a ticket. | traffic regulation |
train_11361 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to check in, please.
#Person1#: May I see your ticket and passport, please?
#Person2#: Sure. Here they are.
#Person1#: Please put your baggage on the scale.
#Person2#: What's the weight limit?
#Person1#: Thirty two kilos.
#Person2#: I hope my baggage aren't overweight.
#Person1#: No. They aren't.
#Person2#: May I carry this satchel?
#Person1#: Sure. But please attach this claim tag.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Here is your boarding pass.
#Person2#: Which gate?
#Person1#: Gate Four. Please go and have a seat in the waiting hall.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# helps #Person2# check-in, handles #Person2#'s baggage, and tells #Person2# #Person2#'s boarding gate. | airport service |
train_11362 | #Person1#: Charlotte, have you had your supper?
#Person2#: No, I don't want to eat anything.
#Person1#: Why? Don't you feel well?
#Person2#: I'm down in spirits.
#Person1#: What's up?
#Person2#: My manager jumped on me for my mistake today.
#Person1#: You must not feel depressed about such a trivial thing.
#Person2#: I think I'm too clumsy. I can do nothing well.
#Person1#: You'd better shape up if you want to get the job done.
#Person2#: But I doubt myself.
#Person1#: Cheer up! Don't let me down. We all make mistakes, and that is life. | Charlotte is down in spirits because her manager blamed her for her mistake. #Person1# encourages her. | encouragement |
train_11363 | #Person1#: There will be a party in my company ; what shall I wear?
#Person2#: Is it formal or informal?
#Person1#: I guess it is a formal one because the general director will give a speech there, and most of the staff will take part in.
#Person2#: In that case, formal suit with a nice tie will be better.
#Person1#: You are right. What about shoes?
#Person2#: The brown leather shoes are OK.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. | #Person2# advises #Person1# on dressing for a formal company party. | party clothes |
train_11364 | #Person1#: I don't know what to say. This can't be happening. Here's the obituary.
#Person2#: It's really there? This all seems so surreal-like it's all one big nightmare.
#Person1#: But it explains why Taylor isn't answering and Femi took time off from work.
#Person2#: Poor Femi. Taylor's death must have made her realize that she still cared for him.
#Person1#: This says the viewing is at Myers Funeral Home today until five.
#Person2#: It's already half past four. We should go and pay our respects. Taylor's family will be there. | #Person1# and #Person2# are surprised at Taylor's death and they sympathize with Femi. They will go for Taylor's viewing. | death |
train_11365 | #Person1#: Today people are hearing about information superhighways and the intermet.
#Person2#: Is this change going to be beneficial for theindividuals like you and me.
#Person1#: Yes, I think so. My friend once used it mostly to play chess, but now he has learnt how to do other things on the Internet.
#Person2#: There's no doubt the Internet will be a powerful commercial medium. It'll connect hundreds of millions of customers and open up huge markets for all kinds of products and services.
#Person1#: That's true. I can imagine companies sending advertisements directly to customers over the net. Customers, in turn, can examine and compare whatever goods they want to buy and tell their computers to find them at the best price offered.
#Person2#: Yeah. It'll be a shoppers heaven. That's the use of net in E-commerce. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the benefits of information superhighways and the internet to individuals and commerce. | E-commerce |
train_11366 | #Person1#: Excuse me, are you Miss Green?
#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?
#Person1#: May I introduce myself?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I'm a new student in the school. My name's John.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, John.
#Person1#: It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Green. | John introduces himself to Miss Green. | self-introduction |
train_11367 | #Person1#: How do you get along with your co-workers?
#Person2#: I get along pretty well with most of them. It seems there are always a few rotten apples in the bunch, though, Like Margaret. I don't know why management hasn't fired her yet. She's a terrible gossip.
#Person1#: Do you think management should fire someone just because they gossip?
#Person2#: It's not only that she gossips, but she also tries to start problems among other employees by spreading rumors and telling lies about her co-workers. She's not trustworthy, and in my opinion, I think she's nuts.
#Person1#: So how do you develop good relationships in the office?
#Person2#: I think one of the important things is just to be considerate of your co-workers'feelings and needs. If you are aware of other people and do your part to make a good working environment, you should be able to get along with most of the people you work with.
#Person1#: I think you're right, but it does seem that there are always a few co, workers that are harder to work with than others. | #Person2# complains about a co-worker's gossiping and thinks management should fire her because she is not trustworthy. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to develop good relationships with coworkers. | office relationship |
train_11368 | #Person1#: Hi, how are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm fine. How about yourself?
#Person1#: I'm pretty good. Thanks for asking.
#Person2#: No problem. So how have you been?
#Person1#: I've been great. What about you?
#Person2#: I've been good. I'm in school right now.
#Person1#: What school do you go to?
#Person2#: I go to PCC.
#Person1#: Do you like it there?
#Person2#: It's okay. It's a really big campus.
#Person1#: Good luck with school.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# and #Person2# share their recent status. | social meeting |
train_11369 | #Person1#: Do you have any vacancies?
#Person2#: Yes, we have a nice room on the sixth floor.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: 200 yuan a night.
#Person1#: OK. Dose it include breakfast?
#Person2#: Yes. And could I have your name?
#Person1#: Kate Green.
#Person2#: How long do you want to stay?
#Person1#: 5 days. And could you send a bellboy to pick up my luggage?
#Person2#: Sure. We'll be there in a few minutes.
#Person1#: Could you keep my valuables?
#Person2#: We'd like to. You may call the attendant if you need any help. | #Person2# helps Kate Green to reserve a room including breakfast for 5 days and offers luggage service. | hotel service |
train_11370 | #Person1#: Who's that over here?
#Person2#: That's the new teacher.
#Person1#: What do you think of the teacher?
#Person2#: She's very nice.
#Person1#: What does she teach?
#Person2#: English, of course.
#Person1#: Is she your teacher?
#Person2#: Yes. She teaches our class three times a week.
#Person1#: Can she speak Chinese to her students?
#Person2#: Not very much.
#Person1#: It's a good thing you can speak English! | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s new English teacher. | introduction |
train_11371 | #Person1#: What in the world is that smell?
#Person2#: The aroma of roasting coffee beans.
#Person1#: Smells like you're baking something. What are those?
#Person2#: Green beans. They pop and turn brown when you roast them.
#Person1#: Cool! But isn't that a hot air popcorn popper?
#Person2#: This machine roasts the beans just right. If you roast them too long, or the temperature is too hot. . .
#Person1#: The beans will burn. I know. I've tasted burnt coffee before. . . yuck! | #Person2# is roasting coffee beans with a popcorn popper. #Person2# tells #Person1# this machine roasts the beans just right. | coffee bean |
train_11372 | #Person1#: Doctor, may I ask my mother's condition?
#Person2#: Well, you'd better sit down for this. It has been terminal lung cancer.
#Person1#: Oh my god. Please save her life.
#Person2#: We'll try our best, but you'd better prepare for the worst.
#Person1#: I see, D. But I plead you to help her.
#Person2#: I have said that we will try our best. You can trust us. But you know her situation.
#Person1#: How long do you expect her to live?
#Person2#: About half a year. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person1#'s mother's lung cancer and suggests #Person1# should better prepare for the worst. | lung cancer |
train_11373 | #Person1#: Were you able to get a look at the suspect's face?
#Person2#: Yes. I know exactly what he looks like.
#Person1#: I must ask you to pick him out of a line-up.
#Person2#: That won't be a problem.
#Person1#: Look closely at the five men in this line-up.
#Person2#: I am looking.
#Person1#: Do you see the suspect?
#Person2#: Yes. He's in the line-up.
#Person1#: What number is the suspect?
#Person2#: Number four.
#Person1#: Thank you for all your help.
#Person2#: It was no problem at all. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to identify a suspect's face out of a line-up. | suspect identification |
train_11374 | #Person1#: Mom. I have to go school shopping. There's only one more week left.
#Person2#: Do you need money or what?
#Person1#: I have this list of stuff that I need and I only have half the dough.
#Person2#: Half the dough huh. Well. How would you like to earn the other half?
#Person1#: Do I have a choice? Uh. That's a no. What can I do?
#Person2#: I thought you'd never ask. The lawn needs to be mowed and the garage deserves to be cleaned. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for money and #Person2# asks #Person1# to do chores to earn the money. | family conversation |
train_11375 | #Person1#: Taxi.
#Person2#: Yes, sir, where are you going?
#Person1#: I am going to the railway station.
#Person2#: Get on, please.
#Person1#: Thank you. Can we get there in half an hour?
#Person2#: I am not sure, sir. Generally we can, but look at the traffic. It's the rush hour.
#Person1#: My train will leave at 3:00, I'll have to arrive there before 2:50.
#Person2#: We are really in a hurry.
#Person1#: Can't we go faster?
#Person2#: I'll do my best. | #Person2# drives #Person1# to the railway station and they are in a hurry. | taxi service |
train_11376 | #Person1#: I want to change rooms. In fact, I want a refund for tonight!
#Person2#: If you tell me the exact problem, I can be more helpful.
#Person1#: Cockroaches have declared war on my room!
#Person2#: Allow me to apologize. I'll give you another room right now, and a full refund for tonight.
#Person1#: Thank you for not asking me to collect the roaches in a jar as evidence.
#Person2#: Sir, only your mother wants to please you more than we do. | #Person1# requires a room change and a refund because of the cockroaches. #Person2# accepts. | hotel service |
train_11377 | #Person1#: Could you help me?
#Person2#: What do you need?
#Person1#: I can't seem to find my class.
#Person2#: What building is it in?
#Person1#: It's in the C building.
#Person2#: Oh, I know exactly where that is.
#Person1#: Do you think you can tell me where it is?
#Person2#: Sure, what room number is it?
#Person1#: It's room number 261.
#Person2#: I have a class around there right now.
#Person1#: Could you show me where it is?
#Person2#: No problem, come on. | #Person2# will show #Person1# the way to #Person1#'s classroom because #Person2# will have a class around. | ask the way |
train_11378 | #Person1#: Good morning.
#Person2#: Good morning. Are you through with the cleaning? If not, we'll come back a little later.
#Person1#: Never mind, come right in. I've almost finished. You always keep the room neat and tidy, I must say. It saves me a lot of work, but you should let me do it.
#Person2#: It doesn't take much time. I'm used to tidying up my room myself.
#Person1#: It's very considerate of you to do so. Do you have any laundry today?
#Person2#: I have a suit that needs cleaning.
#Person1#: Let me have it, please. I'm taking some laundry downstairs anyway. | #Person2# always keeps #Person2#'s room neat and tidy, which saves #Person1# a lot of work. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is considerate. | cleaning |
train_11379 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for some perfume. Do you have perfumes with a light scent?
#Person1#: How about this one? It smells like green tea and is our best seller. Try it.
#Person2#: It does smell good, How much is it?
#Person1#: It goes for $ 40.
#Person2#: OK. I'll take this one. | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy a kind of perfume smiling like green tea. | shopping |
train_11380 | #Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, here is the Westminster Abbey. It's one of the oldest buildings in London.
#Person2#: What a large building. Can we visit by ourselves?
#Person1#: Of course. Take your time and enjoy your trip.
#Person2#: Thank you. When and where shall we meet?
#Person1#: We will meet at 5:00 right here.
#Person2#: I see. | #Person1# introduces Westminster Abbey and lets #Person2# have a tour freely. | tour |
train_11381 | #Person1#: This is my new favorite store. I got 5 shirts, 3 pairs of pants, and 2 belts for less than $100. And they are all designer clothes!
#Person2#: I found some great stuff, too! I can't believe how low the prices are. This purse was only $25, and it is real leather! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about how cheap the goods are in #Person1#'s favorite store. | shopping |
train_11382 | #Person1#: My God! Where is my suitcase?
#Person2#: Oh! I think that they've unloaded all the luggage. Well, it's not here.
#Person1#: I suppose that suitcase is lost, doesn't it?
#Person2#: Which suitcase was it?
#Person1#: The one with all the souvenirs, the one that you told me not to pack.
#Person2#: Are you sure you checked it?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: It might be, loaded on another flight.
#Person1#: Do you think that it could be left behind?
#Person2#: That's always a possibility. Sooner or later, it'll be traced and rerouted.
#Person1#: I hope you are right.
#Person2#: Well... What do we do now?
#Person1#: I should report it to the airline, look, why don't you wait for me in the coffee shop? I'll meet you there as soon as I'm through.
#Person2#: Ok! Good luck! | #Person1# cannot find #Person1#'s suitcase and thinks it might be lost. #Person2# thinks there are many possibilities. #Person1# will report it to the airline. | suitcase lost |
train_11383 | #Person1#: Is that Anne Shaw?
#Person2#: Yes, speaking?
#Person1#: Hello, it is Eric from London.
#Person2#: Hello, Eric. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I'm fixing up on next project team meeting, and I just want to check some possible dates with you.
#Person2#: Fine, let me just get my diary. Ok, which dates are you looking at?
#Person1#: I've spoken to the others, and they prefer either the third week of May or the second week of June.
#Person2#: Yeah, both of the weeks are pretty clear at the moment except for the 11th of June.
#Person1#: Right, I've got that.
#Person2#: So where is the meeting taking place this time?
#Person1#: It was going to be in London. But I spoke to Carlos in Mexico City and he suggested Chicago. He thinks it will be more convenient for most of the team.
#Person2#: He's probably right. It'll certainly be much easier for me as well. Because I can fly from Toronto, and I'm sure you can find a meeting room somewhere near the airport.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I'll check up some hotels in that area and get back to you towards the end of the week.
#Person2#: Fine, but I'm not in the office on Friday.
#Person1#: Ok, I'll call you later in the afternoon on Thursday.
#Person2#: No problem. Bye. | Eric calls Anne Shaw to fix up the time and place for the next project team meeting. Anne tells Eric her available dates and says she prefers to meet in Chicago. Eric will check up some hotels and contact Anne again soon. | appointment |
train_11384 | #Person1#: Oh, look, who's here? Upon my word, if it isn't Mr. White. Oh, Mr. White, you shouldn't have come.
#Person2#: That's all right. I was told the weather was not good enough.
#Person1#: Yes, not ideal for flying.
#Person2#: If it doesn't clear up soon, I'm afraid the flight might be put off.
#Person1#: Let's hope for the best.
#Person2#: Mrs. Smith, do you like traveling by air?
#Person1#: For me there is nothing like traveling by air. It is both speedy and comfortable. Mr. White, there goes the announcement for passengers to board.
#Person2#: Oh, good news for you. The plane will take off on time as it is clearing up.
#Person1#: I think I must go now. Thank you for coming to see me off, Mr. White.
#Person2#: It's a pleasure. Come again, I wish you a pleasant journey.
#Person1#: Thank you. Good-bye. | Mr. White comes to see Mrs. Smith off and she is surprised and grateful. The plane will take off on time as the weather is clearing up. | say goodbye |
train_11385 | #Person1#: I hope you're not too put out with me for the delay. I have to stop by friends' home to pick up a book on my way here.
#Person2#: Well, that's not a big deal. But you might at least phone if you know you're going to keep someone waiting. | #Person1# explains the reason for #Person1#'s delay, but #Person2# thinks #Person1# should better phone first. | argument |
train_11386 | #Person1#: Did you see the list of books for this course?
#Person2#: Yes,the teacher expects us to get the first five on the list.
#Person1#: Are you going to buy them?
#Person2#: I don't know. These books are expensive. And I don't have a lot of money on me.
#Person1#: How about sharing them with me?
#Person2#: Sounds good.
#Person1#: Let's do this. I will buy three and you buy two of them.
#Person2#: I would rather do it this way: we pay fifty-fifty for the books now.
#Person1#: And Then?
#Person2#: At the end of the course you can take the books you like and I will take the ones I like.
#Person1#: What if we both like the same books?
#Person2#: Come on,we are not going to argue over that,are we?
#Person1#: I was just joking. It's definitely a better idea.
#Person2#: Then let's get the books as soon as possible. | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to pay fifty-fifty for the books their course requires and split them at the end of the semester. | shopping |
train_11387 | #Person1#: Where's Cecilia, Mark?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. She finishes school at 3. Maybe she went to Joyce's. She knows she has to come home before 5.
#Person1#: It's 5:30 now.
#Person2#: Maybe she forgot her watch.
#Person1#: Well, someone has to wash the dishes. The kitchen's a mess.
#Person2#: I can go to Joyce's. I know her address.
#Person1#: That's OK. We don't need her. You can wash the dishes. | #Person1# cannot find Cecilia and asks Mark to take over the dishes washing. | family conversation |
train_11388 | #Person1#: Can I use your laptop for a while?
#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.
#Person1#: Oh, isn't your computer Wi-Fi capable?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. You want go online? there are no wi-fi hotspots around.
#Person1#: Oh my, no internet access is killing me.
#Person2#: Can't you wait till you get home? then you can surf the internet using the broadband, wireless connection or whatever you like.
#Person1#: No, I'm not feeling myself. I just want to check my emails, visit my favorite websites and chat with my friends.
#Person2#: Now I see, you must be suffering from discomgoogolation.
#Person1#: What does that mean? there's nothing wrong with me.
#Person2#: Well, the term 'discomgoogolation' comes from 'discombobulate' and 'google'. Becasue floods of information are just a mouse click away, net users are very likely to become addicted to the web.
#Person1#: That's alright. I just can't bear losing track of all the latest information. It almost drives me crazy.
#Person2#: Then, you're probably addicted. | #Person1# borrows #Person2#'s laptop but there is no internet access. #Person1# terribly wants to check emails, visit favorite websites, and chat online.
#Person2# thinks #Person1# is addicted to the web. | web addiction |
train_11389 | #Person1#: What did you think of the teambuiding session this morning? Do you think it did much good?
#Person2#: Well, a lot of the games were pretty silly. I don't know how much it helped us to be a better team, but i think everyone had a good time.
#Person1#: I think that's an important part of it all. . . we've got to be able to see another side of our co-workers and boss. . . . We can see what they're like as real human beings, working together on some project , for fun. I really think it helped our team jell together better.
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess you're right. I think the trust game was my favorite. I think in order to have a strong team, we've all got to learn how to trust each other more.
#Person1#: The trust game was your favorite, huh? My favorite part was the personality tests. I think to know more about what kind of personality type you are will tell you a lot about how you can fit into a team. Also, when you know the personality strengths of your colleagues, it helps you undestand them better. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the team-building session. #Person1# thinks it is helpful. #Person2# agrees. #Person1# likes personality tests best, while #Person2# prefers the trust game. | teambuilding |
train_11390 | #Person1#: Can you lend me fifty bucks?
#Person2#: What? Again? Why do you keep running out of money?
#Person1#: I guess I don't earn enough.
#Person2#: No, I think it's how you budget your life, that's the problem.
#Person1#: That's my business, not yours.
#Person2#: True enough, until the time comes that you need to take my money. I don't know where you're wasting your money but I think you need to take a look at what's really important.
#Person1#: So how do you survive from pay day to pay day?
#Person2#: I don't just survive. I put money away as well. I know when I get paid where most of the cash will go, and I stick to my plan. If I follow a budget I don't have any nasty surprises.
#Person1#: I'm not disciplined enough I guess.
#Person2#: In a few months I'm planning to invest my money into some foreign companies. I think you need to reevaluate your spending habits. | #Person1# has to borrow money from #Person2#. #Person2# thinks #Person1# should reevaluate spending habits, and shares #Person2#'s experience on following #Person2#'s budget and making investments. | money |
train_11391 | #Person1#: What do you think of doctor Tompson?
#Person2#: I feel confident of his ability to cure my daughter's disease.
#Person1#: How can you be so sure?
#Person2#: I can tell from the way he spoke to us.
#Person1#: Never believe his words. | #Person2# trusts Doctor Tompson, but #Person1# doesn't. | trust |
train_11392 | #Person1#: Do you think children watch too much Tv?
#Person2#: I only allow my child to watch up to an hour a day. I don't think that tv is bad for kids. I think that kids should be active and not become couch potaoes.
#Person1#: Perhaps I should impose a limit on how much Tv my kids can watch. They don't do much else in their free time. At least they always do their homework first.
#Person2#: If you decide to put a limit on the amount of tv they can watch, remember to have something else for them to do. If you don't, they'll get bored and misbehave.
#Person1#: They could go out and play with their friends.
#Person2#: Sure. You could talk to other parents in your neighbourhood and plan it so that all the kids are free at the same time.
#Person1#: Perhaps I could ask my husband to teach them foot ball or some thing. He watches too much Tv too.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Remember that if the parents watch too much Tv, the kids will probably follow suit. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about limiting children's TV time. #Person2# thinks parents should plan other activities for children while they limit the TV time. They agree that parents play a pivotal role. | parenthood |
train_11393 | #Person1#: Oh, my God! I've been cheated!
#Person2#: What? What did you buy?
#Person1#: It's a brick! I can't believe how stupid I was. Damn it!
#Person2#: What is it? Why did you buy a brick?
#Person1#: There was a guy on the sidewalk. He had three new boxes, Panasonic video camera boxes. He said he had to get rid of them quick.
#Person2#: And?
#Person1#: So he said he'd sell me one for twenty dollars. A four-hundred-dollar camera for twenty bucks.
#Person2#: And it's a brick?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: I can't believe how stupid you are. Why didn't you open the box?
#Person1#: I wanted to. But he said, no, the box is still in its plastic wrap from the store. If it's opened, other people won't believe it's new.
#Person2#: So he had the boxes wrapped in plastic.
#Person1#: Yes, it was the kind of perfect plastic wrap that comes with new products. Look, it even had a bar-code price sticker on it! It looked brand new.
#Person2#: But why would a guy be selling new video cameras for twenty dollars?
#Person1#: He said he had to get rid of them. They were stolen.
#Person2#: Aha! Now I understand. You were trying to buy stolen goods on the sidewalk. So, what I think is, you deserve to get cheated!
#Person1#: C'mon, don't blame me! I thought it was a new camera. We could use it. We were even thinking about buying a camera. I don't understand how he could have such a perfect-looking box.
#Person2#: That's no problem. He just has a friend who works in a shop that can do plastic wrap. That's easy. And probably it's the same shop he got the boxes from. Maybe his friend works in an electronics store. They sell video cameras there. Probably they had a couple video camera boxes lying around. So they get the idea of wrapping bricks to sell to fools like you. Twenty dollars a brick. That's a good profit if they can sell enough bricks.
#Person1#: You're right, Sarah. I was a fool. I can't believe it. How could I fall for such a trick? | #Person1# was trying to buy a stolen brand-new camera at a very low price on the sidewalk. Then #Person1# finds out what he bought is actually a brick. The seller didn't allow #Person1# to open the box to keep it brand-new. Sarah analyzes the trick and thinks #Person1# deserves to be cheated. | trick |
train_11394 | #Person1#: Are there many idioms in English?
#Person2#: There are hundreds and hundreds. English is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions.
#Person1#: Can you give us an example?
#Person2#: I'll look up the rate. To look up doesn't mean to look high into the sky or to look at the roof. It means to search for and find some information.
#Person1#: What about the expression 'goodbye'? Is that an idiom?
#Person2#: That is just a natural, grammatical English expression. It has a direct translation in other languages.
#Person1#: This is interesting, Ms. Parker. | Ms. Parker tells #Person1# about English idioms and offers examples. | language |
train_11395 | #Person1#: Hey, do you know if it's possible to get to Los Angeles from San Francisco by train?
#Person2#: Yeah, it is. But why don't you fly? It's much faster and costs about the same.
#Person1#: No way. I hate flying. Do you know how long the train takes?
#Person2#: Well, the quickest route is through the center of California. You can start in Sacramento, but it's not a very good route. If you take the train along the coast, it is much more beautiful. It's a great way to see California.
#Person1#: Well, I don't care about that. I just need to get to Los Angeles and back. My cousins wedding is next month. | #Person1# asks #Person2# how to get to Los Angeles from San Francisco by train. #Person2# suggests two routes. | transportation |
train_11396 | #Person1#: I haven't seen you for a long time. Where have you been?
#Person2#: I went to New York to visit my sister and stayed there for 2 months. Actually, I really went to meet my new nephew.
#Person1#: That's great. How old is he?
#Person2#: Well, he was 5 months old when I got there and he could possibly be the most beautiful baby I have ever seen.
#Person1#: What did you do in your sister's home?
#Person2#: I held the baby and played with him a lot which was nice, but what I enjoyed most was feeding him. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# visited #Person2#'s sister in New York and enjoyed the time with #Person2#'s new nephew. | family |
train_11397 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?
#Person2#: Erm..no, I'll just move my bag.
#Person1#: Thanks, how long have you been waiting?
#Person2#: Oh, about half an hour. I'm waiting for my friend to meet me. How about you?
#Person1#: Oh, I've just got here about 3:30. I'm picking up my younger sister, she'll be arriving on a 4:00 o'clock bus.
#Person2#: Where is she from?
#Person1#: London. She's studying there.
#Person2#: Me too. I'm studying business at the London School of Economics.
#Person1#: She studies photography at the London College of Fashion.
#Person2#: Yes, I know it. It's a very famous college. She must be good.
#Person1#: Maybe, all I know is that she is always asking our dad for money to buy new cameras or something. What do you plan to do after University?
#Person2#: Well, I might work in a cafe called the blue. But if possible, I'd really like to travel for a year, maybe to... Oh, I'm sorry. I've got to say goodbye, my friend just arrived. Well, it was nice chatting with you. | #Person2# is waiting for a friend. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is waiting for #Person1#'s younger sister. Then they talk about #Person1#'s sister and #Person2#'s plan after University. | social meeting |
train_11398 | #Person1#: Dad, are you going to miss me when I go back to college next week?
#Person2#: Of course I'm gonna miss you, girl.
#Person1#: But, dad. I mean, you are always talking about how much money you'll save on food, hot water and gas while I am away.
#Person2#: Just kidding. You know, getting a university degree is really important. I'm proud of you, do you have everything ready?
#Person1#: Yep.
#Person2#: You know, business is really a great major for you.
#Person1#: Well dad, uh.
#Person2#: And future possibilities, a great salary, opportunities to make a difference in the community and supporting.
#Person1#: Well dad. Uh, I changed my major.
#Person2#: What? You changed your major?
#Person1#: Yeah. I really thought about it after talking it over with mom. I've decided to major in wildlife science.
#Person2#: What are you talking about? Are you serious? Have you made a full consideration?
#Person1#: Dad, I've always been interested in working with nature and this field gives me the opportunity to live out my dream.
#Person2#: Wait, when did all this happen?
#Person1#: Dad, I can even go on to graduate school and further my education after Tod and I get married, of course.
#Person2#: Graduate school? Tod? Getting married? Wait, wait, wait, who's Tod? Ah! What's next? | #Person1# tells her dad that #Person1# has changed #Person1#'s major from business to wildlife science. Then her dad finds out that he knows nothing about #Person1#'s plan about going on to graduate school and her boyfriend. | family conversation |
train_11399 | #Person1#: I was thinking about our travel plans. Why don't we make our vacation longer and bike across Europe? We could still end our trip in Austria or we could go all the way to Greece.
#Person2#: That sounds a lot harder than taking a train or a car.
#Person1#: It isn't so bad really, lots of people do it. We're both pretty strong physically and have good bikes. We could spend the whole summer on our trip instead of visiting your parents for half of it. We could promise to visit them for New Years.
#Person2#: It would be a good way to see the countryside and I love being in nature, would there be enough places to spend the night along the way?
#Person1#: Some friends of mine went on a biking trip during university. They said there are many little roadside inns. Sometimes they even stayed with farmers or camped in fields.
#Person2#: I'm all for it. Will we still start out in France, like we had planned at first?
#Person1#: I think if we bike, we should begin our trip in Spain. I want to see some of the beautiful architecture there. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their travel plans. #Person1# suggests biking across Europe and talks about the experience of #Person2#'s friends. #Person2# agrees. #Person1# also suggests beginning their trip in Spain instead of France. | travel plan |