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train_11400 | #Person1#: What did you just put in the basket?
#Person2#: Some peanut butter.
#Person1#: That is not a jar of peanut butter.
#Person2#: Ok, fine, they're peanut butter cookies.
#Person1#: You know, we don't keep cookies in the house.
#Person2#: Mom, please.
#Person1#: I will buy you yogurt instead, it's much healthier.
#Person2#: I don't like yogurt. What about some chocolate pudding?
#Person1#: You can get the low sugar kind.
#Person2#: That kind doesn't taste as good. What about some carrot cake? It has carrots in it.
#Person1#: Cake also has a lot of sugar.
#Person2#: This is so unfair, I'm the only kid at school who isn't allowed to eat food that tastes good.
#Person1#: Ok, I'll let you buy one chocolate bar, but that's it.
#Person2#: Really? Are you serious? You're the best mom. | #Person1# keeps #Person2# from high-sugar food but #Person2# feels unfair. Finally, #Person1# agrees to let #Person1# buy a chocolate bar. | food |
train_11401 | #Person1#: Would you consider buying a self-driving car?
#Person2#: I don't know. I guess I'd have to research a bit more about them before making that decision.
#Person1#: It will probably be a while before we are able to buy them anyway. We might be seeing self-driving trucks on the road pretty soon, though. Google wants to change the commercial trucking industry. Right now, there are over 3 million truck drivers in the US, so adding self-driving trucks would likely take away a lot of jobs. But many drivers might still be able to accompany their trucks and get a full night's sleep in the process.
#Person2#: Truck drivers cause a lot of accidents on the freeway, so I think I'd like to see self-driving trucks. It would make me feel safer on the road.
#Person1#: Really? I think it might make me feel less safe. A human driver is much more likely to react quickly to something unexpected. | #Person1# analyses the advantages and disadvantages of self-driving trucks. #Person2# thinks self-driving trucks would make #Person2# feel safer on the road, but #Person1# doesn't believe their ability to handle unexpected things. | self-driving car |
train_11402 | #Person1#: Which type of washing machine have you decided on?
#Person2#: I'm still not sure.
#Person1#: We have many brands. Little Swan is domestic. Philipson, Panasonic are imported.
#Person2#: Which one is of the highest quality?
#Person1#: It's hard to say. Some customers preferred domestic ones, because they are cheaper. And others believe imported ones are more dependable. I think they are the same quality, but the price is quite different.
#Person2#: I don't care what the price is if the quality is guaranteed. | #Person1# introduces some washing machines. #Person2# says #Person2# focuses more on quality than the price. | shopping |
train_11403 | #Person1#: How do you manage to cook your own meals all the time?
#Person2#: Well, I guess my planning ahead and making sure that I always have enough ingredients at home.
#Person1#: You must go to the supermarket a lot then.
#Person2#: Yeah, I used to go every other day, but it still took a lot of time, so I only go twice a week now.
#Person1#: Do you go on the same days every week?
#Person2#: I do actually. I go on every Thursday and Sunday.
#Person1#: Why these 2 particular days?
#Person2#: I shop for the following week on Sunday. On Thursday I shop for the weekend.
#Person1#: I see. Sounds like a good plan.
#Person2#: Yeah, how often do you go to the supermarket?
#Person1#: Oh, I go probably twice a month. I order food delivery sometimes, but mostly I just eat out at restaurants.
#Person2#: You should go to the supermarket and cook more often. It's not that hard and it'll save you a lot of money.
#Person1#: I know, but I always have much work to do. It's hard to find the time. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# manages to cook #Person2#'s meals all the time and recommends #Person1# to try, but #Person1# doesn't have time to do so. | cooking |
train_11404 | #Person1#: We could have flown to Hangzhou, but I prefer traveling on rail. I like very much to watch the beautiful scenery by the window.
#Person2#: I like traveling by train too. I think it had something to my sense of safety.
#Person1#: Guess what? I always enjoy talking with people on the platform every time the train arrives at a station. You can make friends really fast and easily. I can practice my Chinese at the same time. It is a lot of fun, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, I can't agree more.
#Person1#: I often travel by train but I can never sleep well at night. Too much noise, you know.
#Person2#: Now some trains are really up to date. They say they're like moving hotels.
#Person1#: That is right. In England, many People traveled to and from London everyday by expressed rain.
#Person2#: It is getting dark now. Let's get some sleep.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their reasons for preferring traveling by train. | transportation |
train_11405 | #Person1#: Welcome to IBA. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm here for an International Settlement. Our company has to effect payment, and it needs to be done today. Here's the advice slip for the payment.
#Person1#: Thanks. I'm sorry to say that you need to get this stamped. There is no stamp on this slip and it is essential before I can process it for you.
#Person2#: I see. So, I need to stamp it. And sign it too?
#Person1#: Yes, that's right. Down here, at the bottom right hand corner to show that you agree to pay the printed amount.
#Person2#: I'll go back to the office and get it sorted and pop back later. Thanks, bye for now. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# needs a stamp and a sign on the advice slip to make the payment so #Person2# will come back later with everything sorted. | International Settlement |
train_11406 | #Person1#: Mr. Li, I come to remind you of the meeting scheduled at 11 o'clock this morning.
#Person2#: Oh, that's right. And the general manager asked me to report the company's sales for last year at the meeting.
#Person1#: By the way, the meeting will be held in your office.
#Person2#: OK, thank you very much.
#Person1#: Not at all. That's what I should do. | #Person1# reminds Mr. Li of the meeting in his office at 11 o'clock. | Meeting reminder |
train_11407 | #Person1#: Sir, what's wrong with you?
#Person2#: I have a spasm of nausea and dizziness.
#Person1#: Have you ever suffered from airsickness before? You're probably airsick.
#Person2#: No, this is the first time on a plane. Maybe you are right.. Please get me some pills.
#Person1#: OK. I will get some for you. There's an airsickness bag behind the seat in front of you.Please wait me for a moment. ( Go away for a few minutes, and now she comes back. ) Here are two pills. And the water is in the glass too.Please take the pills with water.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. ( Take the pills. )
#Person1#: Are you feeling better now?
#Person2#: Much better now. Thanks again.
#Person1#: My pleasure. | #Person1# gives #Person2# some airsickness pills to help with #Person2#'s nausea and dizziness from airsick. #Person2# feels better after taking the pills. | airsickness |
train_11408 | #Person1#: Good Morning. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Good Morning, I have a bad cough, and I want to see an internist.
#Person1#: Do you have a registration card?
#Person2#: No, I don ' t. I ' m a tourist.
#Person1#: Then you need to register as a new patient. Can I have a look at you ID card? I need your name, age, occupation, address and contacting number.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Thanks. Which kind of medicine do you prefer, western medicine or traditional Chinese medicine?
#Person2#: I ' d like to try traditional Chinese medicine. I heard it really works quite well if you know what you're doing.
#Person1#: All right. Yes, he does. The registration fee is 7 yuan, please. | #Person2# comes to see an internist about the cough. #Person1# assists #Person2# in registration and #Person2# prefers traditional Chinese medicine. | seeing an internist |
train_11409 | #Person1#: You guys are charging me $ 10 for a movie that I never ordered or saw.
#Person2#: Let's see, sir. According to your file, you watched ' Titanic ' Monday evening.
#Person1#: Well, the wrong information is in my file. I was at a concert Monday night.
#Person2#: Well, your word overrules the file, sir. One moment, please.
#Person1#: I knew you'd see it my way.
#Person2#: Sir, I deleted the $ 10, but I had to add a $ 2 service charge to your bill.
#Person1#: Am I in the Twilight Zone? You're charging me for a movie I never saw?
#Person2#: Please don't blame me, sir. Blame the computer programmer.
#Person1#: This is highway robbery. I've got a good mind to call the police!
#Person2#: If it makes you feel any better, other guests feel the same way. | #Person1# complains #Person2# overcharges #Person1# for a movie #Person1# never saw, #Person2# deletes it but has to charge #Person1# for the service. #Person1# is so mad at it. | customer complains |
train_11410 | #Person1#: I called HP about my computer.
#Person2#: What did they say?
#Person1#: They said I need a new hard drive.
#Person2#: That's too bad. How much is a new one?
#Person1#: It's not too much, only about $ 85.
#Person2#: Plus installation?
#Person1#: No, my hard drive is easy to remove and replace.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, it's just a couple of screws.
#Person2#: That's nice.
#Person1#: It's a lot better than paying someone $ 60.
#Person2#: If my hard drive crashes, I'll just call you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# will buy a new hard drive and install it to fix #Person1#'s computer. | Hard drive |
train_11411 | #Person1#: Even if our company didn't have a dress code, I still think people would wear formal clothing to work.
#Person2#: I wouldn't be so sure... People want to wear what they feel most comfortable in.
#Person1#: Maybe that's true for some positions, but I think the marketing and sales staff would definitely not agree. They dress for success! You can't go out on a sales call if you are dressed in jeans. It's just not respectful to you client.
#Person2#: I think what you wear is so overrated. I would rather have a down-to-earth, honest and solid sales person than a painted, patent leather, designer suite salesman.
#Person1#: It's not as simple as that. People judge you by your appearance, whether you like it or not. So dressing professional is being professional. The image that you portray to others is so important in business. It's your image and how others perceive you that makes the difference between landing or losing a sale.
#Person2#: Maybe you're right, but I'll take my sneakers and jeans any day! | #Person1# thinks the marketing and sales staff should wear formal clothing to work because dressing professionally is important for business, while #Person2# would prefer a down-to-earth salesman and wear comfortable clothing to work. | clothing for work |
train_11412 | #Person1#: Eric, how long will you be in China?
#Person2#: I don't know. Well, my contract here is for one year, and I don't know what I should do after that. Maybe going around for a while.
#Person1#: Well, have you ever thought about learning some Chinese?
#Person2#: Actually, I am learning that now. But it's too hard for me. You know the four tones and the stuff. It really freaks me out.
#Person1#: Don't worry. All things are difficult before they are easy.
#Person2#: You hit the nail right on the head.
#Person1#: Well, are you invested in some language-exchange program?
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: It's where I teach you Chinese, and in exchange you teach me English.
#Person2#: Awesome. I've been giving this a lot of thought. When can we do this?
#Person1#: How about this sunday?
#Person2#: Ok, cool.
#Person1#: Good. I'll give you a call tonight.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Bye. | Eric tells #Person1# he may stay in China for a year and he is learning Chinese now. #Person1# suggests doing language-exchange with Eric and they will do it this Sunday. | Stay in China |
train_11413 | #Person1#: Oh, man. I had the best supper last night. My wife made a stir-fry and it was amazing!
#Person2#: I love stir fry crispy bitesize vegetables covered in a mixture of soy sauce and oyster sauce. Wilted greens and fresh bean sprouts. Throw in some onion and garlic and ginger! Mmm! Mmm! It's almost lunchtime. I would die for a plate of stir fry right now!
#Person1#: Well, you can keep the vegetables, I'll take the meat. The stir fry my wife made was really hearty, with chunks of beef and slivers of bell peppers and onion. . .
#Person2#: What? You call that a stir fry? More meat than vegetables? That's the worst insult you could throw at a Chinese stir fry. What a disgrace to the wok she fried it in! What you had is equivalent to a fajita without the wrap! | #Person1# tells #Person2# he had the best stir-fry last night made by his wife with more meat than vegetables. #Person2# thinks that insults Chinese stir-frying. | Chinese stir fry |
train_11414 | #Person1#: Honey, have you all packed?
#Person2#: Almost ready. I am making a double check.
#Person1#: It is cold on the mountain. Have you packed the windshelled clothes and bodywarmers?
#Person2#: Of course. And I have also packed two umbrellas just in case of raining.
#Person1#: You are so thoughtful. Do you think our tent will be working well?
#Person2#: Of course. I just bought it last year.
#Person1#: What about our mobile phones and cameras? Did you charge them last night?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. Don't worry.
#Person1#: Good. We should tell our neighbour that they can call the police if some emergency happens to us.
#Person2#: Yes. You think a lot, too. | #Person2# is double-checking the package for a mountain trip. #Person1# thinks they should tell their neighbors to call the police if needed. | preparation for travelling |
train_11415 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you have football stockings here?
#Person1#: Yes. There are two colors.
#Person2#: OK, I'll buy two pairs of each color. And do you have sports socks?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: OK, give me two pairs in white.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: No. That's all. | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy football stockings and sports socks. | Shopping |
train_11416 | #Person1#: Welcome to Al's Garage. What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: No problem at all! I am taking a long road trip and I want to make sure my car is in good mechanical condition.
#Person1#: Very wise decision. When was the last time you had a tune up?
#Person2#: Not that long ago, I think it was four months ago.
#Person1#: We usually recommend that you bring your car in every five thousand kilometers.
#Person2#: Why? I mean, what exactly do you do to a car that you need to check it so often?
#Person1#: First of all, we change the motor oil and oil filter. If you don't do this, it can cause your engine to wear faster and that means you would probably have to change the pistons and intake valves.
#Person2#: I see. What else?
#Person1#: We also check your spark plugs, fuel filter, and other oil levels such as hydraulic fluid. We also check the clutch and brakes to determine when you will need new ones.
#Person2#: Ok, well, when you put it that way, it doesn't seem like a waste of time and money.
#Person1#: Trust me, regular tune ups will keep your car running smoothly and avoid break downs. | #Person2# wants to check #Person2#'s car before a long road trip. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to have the car checked every 5000 kilometers and introduces their services. | car service |
train_11417 | #Person1#: Is there a problem, officer?
#Person2#: Did you notice that stop sign you ran through?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, I didn't even notice it.
#Person2#: You didn't see it?
#Person1#: I honestly couldn't see it because of the bushes growing over it.
#Person2#: That's true. Those bushes are a problem.
#Person1#: I swear that I didn't mean to run it.
#Person2#: I can understand why you didn't stop for it.
#Person1#: Are you going to give me a ticket today, sir?
#Person2#: Under the circumstances, I think I'm just going to let you go with a warning.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: No problem. Next time, just pay closer attention. | #Person1# ran through a stop sign without noticing because of the bushes growing over it, so #Person2# only gives #Person1# a warning without a ticket. | stop sign |
train_11418 | #Person1#: I didn't expect to see you at this hour. You must have goofed off again.
#Person2#: Goofed off? Maybe, but I'm not a clock-watcher. I finished doing what I should do and then knock off an hour earlier.
#Person1#: You'll be sorry if the boss finds it out. He may probably give you the bag.
#Person2#: I'm sure of what I'm doing. | #Person1# thinks #Person2# has goofed off. #Person2# says #Person2# knows what #Person2# is doing. | Goofed again |
train_11419 | #Person1#: That girl looks very attractive, doesn't she?
#Person2#: Do you think so? I don't like girls who look like that. I like girls who aren't too slim. If you like her, go and talk to her.
#Person1#: I'd like to, but there's her boyfriend. He's very broad-shouldered.
#Person2#: He's huge! He must go to the gym to have a well-built body like that.
#Person1#: Do you prefer tall girls or short ones?
#Person2#: I don't mind, but I like girls with long hair.
#Person1#: We have different tastes. I like girls with short hair. I like tall girls - probably because I'm so tall myself.
#Person2#: Have you ever dated a girl taller than you?
#Person1#: No, never. I don't think I've ever met a girl taller than me! Have you gained weight recently?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. Perhaps I should go to the gym, like that girl's boyfriend.
#Person1#: I'm getting a bit plump myself. Perhaps I'll go with you. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their preferences regarding girls' appearance. And they find themselves a little plump, so they decide to go to the gym. | gossip |
train_11420 | #Person1#: I was looking at my test score and think that it should be higher.
#Person2#: Is the math wrong or the way the answer was marked?
#Person1#: I think an answer got marked wrong that should have been marked right.
#Person2#: These things can happen ; let's double-check the answers first to be sure, all right?
#Person1#: That would be great!
#Person2#: Look at the answer sheet and compare it to your answers. Do you see any place where I made a mistake in grading?
#Person1#: This one right here should be right.
#Person2#: Yeah, I see the same thing ; now we can do the math and check that, right?
#Person1#: Yeah, let's do the math.
#Person2#: I count all of the correct answers, total them, and divide by the total. Does this look right to you?
#Person1#: Looks pretty good.
#Person2#: Thank you for caring enough to check on your scores ; keep studying! | #Person1# thinks one of #Person1#'s answers has been marked wrong so #Person2# checks for #Person1# and corrects the scores. | Checking scores |
train_11421 | #Person1#: How is the college search going?
#Person2#: It's a huge headache. I have no idea what I want to do.
#Person1#: But don't you want to study music? Shouldn't it be easy?
#Person2#: It should be, but there are too many options. My grades are good enough that I have a lot of choices, but after that. . .
#Person1#: I know. You have to decide if you want to attend a school in a city or in the country, a big school or a small school, a public or private school. . .
#Person2#: Yup, you understand. And my parents are trying to pressure me into going to a Catholic college. They both attended one and think that it combines a good education with good discipline. And the tuition is usually pretty low.
#Person1#: I see. Well, don't forget to talk to the college counselor at the school. He usually gives good advice and can help point you in the right direction. He gave me some information, and next week I'm going to take a look at some of the colleges he recommended.
#Person2#: Thanks for the information. And good luck in your college search. | #Person2# has a headache on #Person2#'s college search because there are too many options. #Person2#'s parents also give #Person2# pressure. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to get advice from the college counselor. #Person2# is grateful. | College search |
train_11422 | #Person1#: Hey, Jim. I didn't know you biked to work.
#Person2#: Yeah, it helps keep me fit and helps the environment, too.
#Person1#: One less car on the road means less pollution.
#Person2#: Right. Since my work is near a park, it's a really nice ride, too.
#Person1#: How far is it?
#Person2#: Oh, about 10 miles. It takes me about an hour.
#Person1#: That doesn't sound too bad. I wish I could do it, but I work in the city. So I take the train.
#Person2#: You're doing your part for the environment by using public transportation, too.
#Person1#: True. Well, see you tomorrow.
#Person2#: See you. | Jim bikes to work while #Person1# takes the train. Jim thinks both of the transportations are environmentally-friendly. | means of commuting |
train_11423 | #Person1#: Could you tell me the right time, please?
#Person2#: Well. My watch says five past two. But it's no use rely on it because it has been gaining and losing these last a few days.
#Person1#: You have to go and fix it.
#Person2#: Yes. I will. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s watch is not accurate. | asking for time |
train_11424 | #Person1#: Hi, Michael, how's it going?
#Person2#: Well, things are all right.
#Person1#: I heard you got a new roommate. What's he like?
#Person2#: Yeah, Bob moved in last week. He is a nice guy and so far everything is cool except this girlfriend.
#Person1#: Oh? What's wrong with his girlfriend?
#Person2#: She came over last weekend. She is a nice girl but there's something about her voice that really creeps me out. I tried to smile and be polite, but the whole time all I could think was ' what's wrong with your voice? '
#Person1#: Well, I guess it might take some time to get used to.
#Person2#: I doubt it. Last time was an oral train wreck. Listening to her talk is like chewing tin foil.
#Person1#: Oh come on, it's not that bad.
#Person2#: No, it's so much worse. And tonight they invited me out to dinner. I really have no idea how I'm going to pull it off.
#Person1#: Rough. Maybe you can do the most of the talking.
#Person2#: That's the plan.
#Person1#: Good luck. | Michael tells #Person1# his new roommate is nice but he cannot withstand his roommate's girlfriend's voice. Michael may do most of the talking at the invited dinner with them. | New roommate |
train_11425 | #Person1#: I think we have everything in the contract. Shall we sign it?
#Person2#: Wait a minute. I think we have missed an important point. We should include an arbitration clause in the contract.
#Person1#: I believe we can solve disputes through an amicable negotiation.
#Person2#: I hope so. too. But I still think the provision of arbitration is of great importance to both of us.
#Person1#: All right. I agree with you. But where do we hold arbitration?
#Person2#: I suggest the arbitration be held in a third country.
#Person1#: It sounds reasonable. The clause should be like this - any disputes arising from the execution of this contract shall be settled in a friendly way. If no settlement can be reached through consul - nation and conciliation, the disputes shall be submitted for arbitration by a mutually nominated arbitrator. The arbitrator's decision on the dispute is final and binding on the both parties.
#Person2#: Ok. | #Person1# and #Person2# are adding an arbitration clause in the contract before they sign it and #Person2# suggests the arbitration be held in a third country. | Arbitration clause |
train_11426 | #Person1#: Hi, Yang Tang. Come in! Pretty hot out there, isn't it? Did you have trouble finding us? Sit! Sit!
#Person2#: Hello, Mr. Jones, its. . .
#Person1#: Yang Tang, just call me Fred! Everyone does.
#Person2#: Ei, OK, er. . Fred. Thank you for seeing me today.
#Person1#: No problem. No problem at all. Say, it says here in your resume you studied in California. Great place, isn't it? I studied in California myself as well! And I really enjoyed it. What did you like most about California?
#Person2#: Well, I. . . I guess the weather. And the people. They were all very friendly and kind to me.
#Person1#: Yeah, the people are quite relaxed. . . Those were some great times I spent there. Well, thanks for stopping by. Are you from King Dao, aren't you, Yang Tang?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I was born and raised there, and still live with my parents in the same house.
#Person1#: Is that right? Wonderful, wonderful. I've been in King Dao for two years now. A great place. Nice people and great beer! Well, I guess we'd better get started. | Yang Tang is greeted by Fred for an interview. They talk about their experience in California and Yang Tang's hometown King Dao. | Interview |
train_11427 | #Person1#: What do you do in your free time, Nancy?
#Person2#: Well, I like playing the violin.
#Person1#: Really? How long have you been playing the violin?
#Person2#: About ten years so far. I started learning when I was in middle school.
#Person1#: That's really interesting.
#Person2#: Sure. So what about you? Do you have any hobbies?
#Person1#: Well, I like collecting matchbox! I'm not sure if that counts, though.
#Person2#: Of course it does. Everybody has his own hobby. | Nancy likes playing the violins in her free time while #Person1#'s hobby is collecting matchboxes. | Hobbies |
train_11428 | #Person1#: I think I may try to eat a little better.
#Person2#: I changed my diet recently, and I eat a lot healthier now.
#Person1#: What do you eat?
#Person2#: My diet consists mainly of fruits, veggies, and chicken.
#Person1#: That's it?
#Person2#: Just about.
#Person1#: How is that the only thing that you'll eat?
#Person2#: You know that fruits and vegetables are very healthy foods?
#Person1#: So, what about the chicken?
#Person2#: I bake chicken because it's a healthy way to eat it.
#Person1#: That sounds delicious and nutritious.
#Person2#: You should try it. You won't be disappointed. | #Person2#'s diet becomes healthier now, consisting mainly of fruit, veggies, and chicken. #Person2# recommends #Person1# to try baked chicken. | Healthy diet |
train_11429 | #Person1#: Let's move out of here. This apartment is too small.
#Person2#: I agree. I'll look in the paper.
#Person1#: A house would be great. I could plant a garden. And you could use the garage for a workshop.
#Person2#: Here's an interesting ad, For rent. Two-bedroom, unfurnished house, fenced yard, one-car garage. Pets OK.
#Person1#: How much is the rent?
#Person2#: The ad says $ 325 plus deposit.
#Person1#: When is the place available?
#Person2#: It's available now, and it's got a very good location. You won't be far from work. | #Person1# and #Person2# are looking for a bigger place and they find an interesting ad for renting. | Renting |
train_11430 | #Person1#: Hey Lisa. . . want to grab lunch with me?
#Person2#: Sure, Emily. We haven't done that in a while.
#Person1#: Yeah. . . actually, we haven't hung out at all recently. You seem sort of under the weather. Is there something going on?
#Person2#: Well, keep this under your hat, but I think I'm going to quit after New Year.
#Person1#: Quit this company? Oh. . . wow.
#Person2#: I know I should be pretty happy here, but I'm not finding the kind of job satisfaction I need. I'm a good graphic designer. . .
#Person1#: One of the best in the company.
#Person2#: That's kind of you to say. But. . . the stuff we do here hasn't really challenged me very much at all.
#Person1#: Oh, I get it. Simply put, you're bored, huh?
#Person2#: That's one way of putting it. For me, a job needs to stimulate my brain, otherwise it becomes a daily drudgery. | Emily and Lisa are having lunch together and Lisa tells Emily she may quit her job because it is not challenging. | lunch casual talk |
train_11431 | #Person1#: The negotiation of the price has taken us a long time. I hope the following negotiation about quality will be quicker.
#Person2#: I think so, too. Our only request is that the quality is in conformity with the contract stipulations.
#Person1#: Don't worry. Our quality is based solely on our sales samples.
#Person2#: But what will you do if the goods we receive are not standard?
#Person1#: We are sure to responsible to replace the defective ones.
#Person2#: That's great. | #Person2# requests the quality to conform with the contract stipulations. #Person1# will replace defective products. | Negotiation about quality |
train_11432 | #Person1#: What did you get for lunch today?
#Person2#: All I had was a sandwich, chips, and soda.
#Person1#: Where'd you get your food from?
#Person2#: I went to the cafeteria and bought it.
#Person1#: What sandwich did you order?
#Person2#: I ordered a ham sandwich, but they gave me a bologna sandwich instead.
#Person1#: Was it any good?
#Person2#: I enjoyed it, even though I had not asked for it.
#Person1#: I ordered a sandwich there before.
#Person2#: Is that right?
#Person1#: Yeah, and they messed my order up too.
#Person2#: That may be true, but I'm sure you enjoyed your sandwich. | #Person2# ordered a ham sandwich but got a bologna sandwich from the cafeteria. #Person1# got a messed order there before too. | Lunch |
train_11433 | #Person1#: Listen, you can not afford another day off. You'Ve called in sick five times in the last three weeks.
#Person2#: I know, but I am really sick.
#Person1#: Well. I want a note from the doctor this one and to be honest, if it continues, we may not be able to have you here.
#Person2#: I understand, sir. I'll bring a doctor's note in tomorrow. I am sorry, Mr. Thomas | Mr. Thomas asks #Person2# for a doctor's note for #Person2#'s 6th sick leave this month. | Sick leave |
train_11434 | #Person1#: Thank you for coming tonight, Mrs. Webber. As a teacher, it's great seeing the kid's parents assist our parent-teacher conference night.
#Person2#: Of course! I am very interested to know how my child is doing and also get some insight from you as to how he can improve.
#Person1#: Well Allen is a great student. He is a hard worker and very well behaved, however he does struggle a bit with math.
#Person2#: I guess he gets that from me, I never did well in math when I was a kid. What can I do at home to compliment what he is learning in the classroom.
#Person1#: Well, it's important that you sit with him and review his homework assignments and help him with math. I would also recommend he stay after school twice a week for tutoring sessions. It will really help a lot.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot! I will definitely do that. Is there anything else?
#Person1#: Um. . . yes. Here is a notice from our financial department, seems your child's Tumion is overdue.
#Person2#: Oh yes, I. . . | Mrs. Webber attends the parent-teacher conference night. #Person1# tells Mrs. Webber Allen is a great student, though struggling with math. #Person1# recommends Mrs. Webber to help with Allen's homework and after-school tutoring. | Parent-teacher conference night |
train_11435 | #Person1#: What's today's date?
#Person2#: It's July 5th.
#Person1#: When are you going on vacation?
#Person2#: I'm leaving on Sunday. We're going to Canada.
#Person1#: Really? The day after tomorrow? That's very soon.
#Person2#: Yeah I know.
#Person1#: How long are you going to stay there?
#Person2#: About 2 weeks.
#Person1#: When are you coming back?
#Person2#: I'm coming back on the 17th.
#Person1#: Alright. Have a nice trip. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is leaving on Sunday for Canada for two weeks. | Trip |
train_11436 | #Person1#: Mary doesn't want me to take the job. She says our child is too young. And the job requires much travelling.
#Person2#: You should talk to her again and see if you can find a way out. Think about the gains and losses before you make the decision. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# have another talk with Mary about #Person1#'s job. | Taking new jobs |
train_11437 | #Person1#: Hi, John! Long time no see.
#Person2#: Julia! It must be over two years. The last time we met was at Kate's birthday party, wasn't it?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. That's right. How is life with you?
#Person2#: Well, I guess not too bad. You're getting a little fat. I can see your husband Michael must be feeding you too much, you must live a happy life!
#Person1#: Yeah. He enjoys cooking and the dishes he cooks are very delicious. But that's not the reason. The only trouble is I have no time for exercise. Anyway I should lose weight from now on.
#Person2#: Are you still working in that factory? You ought to have taken the job at our place when the manager offered the job to you. We have a strict five-day week and you're free at weekends.
#Person1#: I ought to have. Michael often complains about my working too long. Often when I come back home from work, my children have already fallen asleep.
#Person2#: Michael is right. You should spend more time with your family. Think it over, Julia. I could ask our manager. I think maybe he'll offer you a job. You suit our company so well! | Julia is getting a bit fat because she has no time for exercise. John recommends Julia to work at his company to enjoy free weekends and spend more time with children. | casual talk |
train_11438 | #Person1#: Hi, Lynn, how are you feeling?
#Person2#: Steven! Why? How do you know?
#Person1#: You were absent today. Tom told me that you had been ill. What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: Nothing serious. Yesterday I went to the supermarket after school. But it began to rain heavily on my way home. I was wet absolutely.
#Person1#: Bad luck.
#Person2#: This morning I got a fever. The doctor asked me to stay at home and have a rest after taking some medicine.
#Person1#: Are you better now?
#Person2#: Yes, I am much better now. I think I can go to school tomorrow.
#Person1#: That's good. | Lynn tells Steven she got a fever from the rain so she didn't go to school today, but she feels better now. | being ill |
train_11439 | #Person1#: It's Alice's birthday tomorrow.
#Person2#: Are you sure? I think it should be the day after tomorrow.
#Person1#: Well, let me see. Oh, I'm sorry. You're right. It is the day after tomorrow. Shall we buy her a present?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Shall we give her some flowers?
#Person1#: Flowers are lovely. But I think it's better to buy her a nice box of chocolates.
#Person2#: Alice doesn't like sweet things. Didn't you know that?
#Person1#: You're right. Er ... I know. We can give her a record. She loves music.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Let's go to the music shop and choose one for her. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Alice's birthday should be the day after tomorrow and they are going to get a record for her. | Birthday |
train_11440 | #Person1#: By the way, would you like to go to the movies this evening?
#Person2#: I'd love to. But I must write some emails.
#Person1#: Why tonight?
#Person2#: I haven't written to anyone for months. Sylvia and John must think I've forgotten them.
#Person1#: You don't have to write. You can call them tomorrow. It's half price on Sundays.
#Person2#: Yes, I could, couldn't I? All right. I'll do that. What's playing then?
#Person1#: Let's see. Here we are. The Columbia: In the World. A must for all teenagers.
#Person2#: No, thank you!
#Person1#: Central: Children's World. All parents of teenage children ought to see this picture.
#Person2#: There must be something worth seeing somewhere.
#Person1#: What about this? John Wayne in Texas, Here I Come.
#Person2#: I can't stand Westerns.
#Person1#: Neither can I. Listen, Joan. I've got a better idea...
#Person2#: Let's stay at home and wash down the kitchen walls!
#Person1#: Great idea! | #Person1# tells Joan Joan can call Sylvia and John instead of writing emails. #Person1# and Joan decide to stay at home rather than going to the movies because they don't like the movies. | Going to movies |
train_11441 | #Person1#: Come on. Will you please stop biting your nails?
#Person2#: Sorry, I just can't help it.
#Person1#: But it's annoying.
#Person2#: I don't mean to annoy you. I feel so nervous.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: I feel nervous every time I take examinadons.
#Person1#: Just relax. I used to feel the same way, but now I can handle exams easily.
#Person2#: How do you make it?
#Person1#: Well. I attended some lectures on taking exams.
#Person2#: That works? What's the importance?
#Person1#: Well, you should know that you've been working really hard. And the most important thing is that you should know that the world wouldn't end if you fail.
#Person2#: Ok. I'll have a try and see if it works. | #Person2# is biting #Person2#'s nails because #Person2# is nervous about exams, which annoys #Person1#. #Person1# comforts #Person2#. | being nervous |
train_11442 | #Person1#: What's your favourite sport, Susan?
#Person2#: Football.
#Person1#: Soccer or rugby?
#Person2#: I prefer soccer. It's a splendid game. But, like most of us, I just watch it. I watch a soccer match nearly every Saturday afternoon either at the local stadium or on TV. What about you, John?Do you play football?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. And I don't watch it either. I know it's Britain's most popular outdoor game, but I never liked it, not even when I was at school.
#Person2#: But don't you watch the Cup finals and the great international matches between British teams and other national teams?
#Person1#: Very rarely. My favourite game is cricket. I used to be quite a good cricket player when I was at school and I've kept it up ever since.
#Person2#: It's a very English game, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. It has become popular in the Commonwealth countries. Do you ever watch the matches between England and the other Commonwealth countries?They're very interesting and exciting.
#Person2#: Yes, I watch them on TV. | Susan likes soccer and watches soccer games nearly every week while John likes cricket and he watches soccer very rarely. | Soccer and criket |
train_11443 | #Person1#: Wow, look at all these old books on this shelf. They've got to be at least one hundred years old. I'll bet they're worth a lot to collectors.
#Person2#: Well. They've got a lot of sentimental value for me, and that's all about it. | #Person1# thinks the old books are valuable to collectors while #Person2# thinks they have sentimental value for #Person2#. | Old books |
train_11444 | #Person1#: Hello, Lily.
#Person2#: Hello, Mr. Clark. You're early for lunch. It's only eleven o'clock.
#Person1#: When I come late, there's usually nothing left.
#Person2#: What would you like today?
#Person1#: I'll have the leg of lamb.
#Person2#: And would you like salad? The salad plate today is lettuce, tomatoes, and black olives. | Mr. Clark comes to Lily's early and orders a leg of lamb. | Lunch |
train_11445 | #Person1#: I can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job.
#Person2#: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying.
#Person1#: But I don't even know what to study.
#Person2#: If I had chance again, I'd major in English. You're good at language.
#Person1#: That's what my parents want me to do.
#Person2#: You should take their advice. They know what's best for you.
#Person1#: But my friends will have jobs and lots of fun, while I spend all my time doing reading and writing.
#Person2#: But if you go to university, you'll still have time for fun.
#Person1#: Hm, what you say makes sense. But you know, I still have to ask my parents for pocket money, and I hate to do so at this age.
#Person2#: And if you try to find a part-time job, you'll have some money too.
#Person1#: You're right. Thank you for the advice. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# keep studying and listen to #Person1#'s parents' advice. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can still have fun at university and can find a part-time job. | decision on future |
train_11446 | #Person1#: Hello, sir. Is there anything I can help you find?
#Person2#: Um. . . Uh. . . I'm just looking, thanks.
#Person1#: Need a gift for your girlfriend or wife. . .
#Person2#: No, no, no. I'm just browsing. Thanks anyway.
#Person1#: Well, if you need anything, just ask.
#Person2#: Um. . . well, where's the men's shoe department?
#Person1#: It's on the third floor. Turn left when you get off the escalator.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person2#'s just browsing and #Person1# tells #Person2# the men's shoe department is on the third floor. | Shopping |
train_11447 | #Person1#: Is it me or is it really hard to understand this speaker?
#Person2#: You're right. It's not that he has an accent like some of the other speakers from another country. It's just that he is speaking too softly. Do you think it would be rude to ask him to turn his microphone up a little bit?
#Person1#: I don't think he's wearing one either that or he's turned it off.
#Person2#: That's crazy. There must be 400 people here.
#Person1#: This part of the conference has turned into such a waste of time. Maybe we should leave and try to find another lecture.
#Person2#: I can't do that. I come here specifically to hear this guy's speech. I think I'll just go up to him at the end of the speech and try to ask him some questions.
#Person1#: Good idea. Would you mind if I followed you up there? It might be the only way to get anything out of this hour.
#Person2#: No problem. | #Person1# and #Person2# couldn't understand the speaker because he speaks too softly. #Person1# thinks this conference is a waste of time. #Person2# decides to ask some questions in the end. #Person1# agrees. | Conference |
train_11448 | #Person1#: Jane, how was school today?
#Person2#: Oh, Daddy, it was fun. I made a new friend. Her name is Cindy. She's a new student. Her family moved here from Seattle, Washington. Cindy and I have a lot in common. We both like drawing, playing with dogs and eating pizza.
#Person1#: That's cool. Why not invite her over for dinner one night?
#Person2#: Can we, Daddy?
#Person1#: Sure. We can order pizza and let's invite her parents, too. We can get to know them.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. They don't have any friends here yet. | Jane made a new friend called Cindy at school and #Person1# asks Jane to invite Cindy and her parents for dinner. | New friend |
train_11449 | #Person1#: Excuse me. We'd like to rent a flat near the university.
#Person2#: OK. How many people are you looking for somewhere for?
#Person1#: 2. We'd like something as cheap as possible.
#Person2#: OK. How many rooms do you need in the flat?
#Person1#: We'll need 2 bedrooms, the kitchen and dining room can be separate or combined.
#Person2#: OK. I've got a list of places that fit your requirements. Let's just go through them. The first flat is about 2 miles away from your university and it's near the Walmart.
#Person1#: Well, can we go to have a look at it? We'd like to see it before making a final decision.
#Person2#: Of course. I'm not very busy at the moment. If you can wait for about 15 minutes, I can take you there.
#Person1#: Thank you. That would be great. | #Person1# wants to rent a flat so #Person2# made a list of places based on #Person1#'s requirement. They're going to have a look at the first one. | Rent |
train_11450 | #Person1#: Honey, let's eat out tonight.
#Person2#: What for?
#Person1#: I got promoted.
#Person2#: Really? That's great. It's a big moment. We should celebrate it but Linda is coming tonight. Can we make it another time?
#Person1#: Linda is coming? That's it. Linda will come with us and we can enjoy a family dinner together, it must be a wonderful time.
#Person2#: Sounds good. It is half a year since we had a family dinner, have you booked a table for 4?
#Person1#: For 4? There are just three of us.
#Person2#: Our granddaughter, Shelly is coming along and today is her fifth birthday.
#Person1#: It's a real surprise. I can't wait to see her. I'll call and make a reservation right now. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to eat out to celebrate #Person1#'s promotion. Linda and their granddaughter will come as well. | Family dinner |
train_11451 | #Person1#: I'd like to rent a bike for a day. How much does it cost?
#Person2#: It's $20 a day. A day is from 9 o'clock in the morning until 7 o'clock in the evening.
#Person1#: So if I brought the bike back at 7:30, would I have to pay for an extra day?
#Person2#: Yes. And there's a deposit to pay as well. It's $50. Then when you bring the bike back, we'll give you back the $50. But if you didn't bring the bike back before 7 pm, we'd keep the money of course.
#Person1#: Well. You don't need to worry. I'll surely bring the bike back at 5 o'clock. Do you have helmets, by the way?
#Person2#: Of course. It's free to rent a helmet. Let's go and choose a bike and helmet for you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the price and the time range of renting a bike and helps #Person1# rent a bike. | Rent a bike |
train_11452 | #Person1#: I need some flowers for my girlfriend.
#Person2#: No problem. Would you like some artificial carnations?
#Person1#: Oh, no. Carnations are not very elegant. Artificial flowers have no passion.
#Person2#: How much did you want to spend?
#Person1#: Money is no object.
#Person2#: Our most elegant flower is Golden Lily.
#Person1#: I will take ten.
#Person2#: Do you want to add some baby's breath for that? They are equally popular now.
#Person1#: Of course. Can I have it delivered to my girlfriend's house this afternoon?
#Person2#: Yes, but there is a five dollars delivery charge.
#Person1#: That's ok. Here is the address. | #Person2# helps #Person1# choose flowers for his girlfriend. #Person1# also wants to have the flowers delivered and pays for it. | flowers ordering |
train_11453 | #Person1#: Which university did you graduate from?
#Person2#: I graduated from Peking University.
#Person1#: What was your major at university?
#Person2#: I studied economics, I am especially interested in the economic development of China.
#Person1#: What course did you like best?
#Person2#: I like Business Management, and i think it's very useful for the present work.
#Person1#: What do you think is the relationship between the subjects you've taken and the job you are seeking?
#Person2#: I've taken courses on office administration, reports and correspondence writing. I think all these are closely related to the job of assistant manager, because it requires the ability to perform general office work and to assist the manager in handling all paperwork. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s school, major, the favorite course and ideas of the relationship between subjects and jobs. | education background |
train_11454 | #Person1#: Good morning, Sir. Where are you going?
#Person2#: I ' m going to England by flight BE987.
#Person1#: When is your flight?
#Person2#: 10:00 AM. When am I supposed to check in?
#Person1#: we are checking in. May I have your ticket and your health certificate and your luggage please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Are you keeping the small bag as carry-on luggage, sir?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: You must weigh that as well.
#Person2#: all right.
#Person1#: Your luggage is two pounds over. I ' m afraid They'll be in excess luggage charge, Sir.
#Person2#: How much must I pay?
#Person1#: It ' s ten yuan.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: This is your luggage check Which You must show when you disembark at your destination and here is your boarding pass and your ticket.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: Now, please wait until your flight is called. There's about twenty-five minutes to go.
#Person2#: I ' m a little nervous. I ' Ve never flown before.
#Person1#: There ' s nothing at all to worry about. Once you are in the air, it ' s just like sitting at your sitting room. It ' s going to be a very pleasant flight. | #Person1# helps #Person2# check in and gives him his luggage check. #Person2# pays for the excess luggage charge and is told by #Person1# to wait until the flight is called. | check-in |
train_11455 | #Person1#: I'm hungry.
#Person2#: So am I.
#Person1#: Where should we go eat today?
#Person2#: How about we go eat in the cafeteria?
#Person1#: I never bought food from the cafeteria.
#Person2#: You haven't? They have a lot of good stuff.
#Person1#: What do they have?
#Person2#: They sell everything.
#Person1#: Well, I want Chinese food.
#Person2#: I've gotten chow mein from there before.
#Person1#: I guess we can eat there then.
#Person2#: Trust me, the food isn't half bad. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# are hungry. #Person2# suggests cafeteria and explains why. #Person1# agrees. | daily talk |
train_11456 | #Person1#: Are you free this weekend, Miss Rose?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. What's up?
#Person1#: Then would you please go to a dance party with me?
#Person2#: With pleasure. I suppose you dance often.
#Person1#: Oh, no. As a matter of fact, I haven't danced for a long time.
#Person2#: But I am told that you dance wonderfully well.
#Person1#: Thanks for flattering me. I think you dance a lot, right?
#Person2#: No. Just occasionally.
#Person1#: What's your favorite dance?
#Person2#: It's hard to say, but I do love the foxtrot and waltz.
#Person1#: How about rock'n'roll?
#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I don't like it. It's too noisy.
#Person1#: And the tango?
#Person2#: Oh, it's really beautiful, but I just can't do it well.
#Person1#: Don't be so modest. I'm sure you can do it very well. Then I'll meet you at six. Is that at all right?
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Great! I'm your lucky fellow then. | #Person1# invites Miss Rose to the dance party. Miss Rose agrees. She tells #Person1# she loves foxtrot and waltz and doesn't like rock'n'roll because it's too noisy. | dance invitation |
train_11457 | #Person1#: Julia, look at me! I'm gaining weight. How could I lose weight? Do you have any good ideas?
#Person2#: Since summer is coming, I think swimming is a good way for you to do.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Of course! Swimming can help you stay in shape by targeting all parts of your body.
#Person1#: Really? Does swimming have other advantages?
#Person2#: It could also help you increase vital capacity.
#Person1#: That's great. Okay, from now on I would swim three times a week. I hope I can get rid of the weight.
#Person2#: You will make it if you persist in it. | #Person1# wants to lose weight. Julia suggests swimming and tells #Person1# its advantages. #Person1# is convinced. | lose weight |
train_11458 | #Person1#: Hello, sir, what can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Hello, I need a new suit. I have an important interview next week, so I really need to look sharp.
#Person1#: No problem! We have a broad selection of suits, all tailored made so that it will fit perfectly.
#Person2#: Great! I want a three piece suit, preferably made from Italian cashmere or wool.
#Person1#: Very well sir. Would you like to have some shirts made also?
#Person2#: Sure. I'll also take some silver cuff link and a pair of silk ties.
#Person1#: Very good. Now, if you will accompany me, we can take your measurements and choose the patterns for your suit and shirts. | #Person2# tells #Person1# he needs a suit and some shirts with designated texture for an important interview next week. | go shopping |
train_11459 | #Person1#: It's raining outside, Catherine, it's too bad. What's the weather like in your hometown?
#Person2#: It's very hot, the temperature is often over 40C.
#Person1#: Do you like the weather in Seattle?
#Person2#: Not really. But I like it in spring and fall. I don't like it in winter.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: The winter is very rainy, I don't like the rainy day.
#Person1#: What about the weather in Boston?
#Person2#: I lived there for three years. I like summer but I don't like winter.
#Person1#: Is it very cold in winter?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. But it's nice in spring and fall. | Catherine tells #Person1# about the weather in her hometown, Seattle and Boston and her preferred seasons. | weather |
train_11460 | #Person1#: Jenny, you look terrible. What's eating you?
#Person2#: Don't brother me!
#Person1#: Hey, chill out, I'm just trying to help.
#Person2#: Sorry, Sally, it's not your fault.
#Person1#: So, what's the problem?
#Person2#: I drew a blank on the algebra test.
#Person1#: No kidding! Didn't you study for it?
#Person2#: Yeah, but nothing was clear during the test.
#Person1#: That's too bad, anyway, I'm sure things will turn around next semester.
#Person2#: I'm thinking of dropping out.
#Person1#: You can't do that, Jenny!
#Person2#: I'm dead serious about this, Sally.
#Person1#: Come on, let's talk about it. | Jenny tells Sally her terrible algebra test. Sally comforts her and tries to stop her ideas from dropping out. | school life |
train_11461 | #Person1#: You're just left school, haven't you, Emily?
#Person2#: Yes, I finished last Friday.
#Person1#: You sound relieved.
#Person2#: Well, yes. I don't mind admitting that I am. I enjoyed school, but I did object to having to go in every day once we've done all our exams.
#Person1#: Well, what are you going to do now? Have you made any plans?
#Person2#: Yes, I intend to go to university. That'll be in September. But it all depends on my A level results.
#Person1#: You mean getting into university actually depends on your passing your A level subjects?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. | Emily's relieved after leaving school. She tells #Person1# she wants to get into university and it depends on her A level results. | school life |
train_11462 | #Person1#: Where are you going this weekend?
#Person2#: I have no idea. Maybe I will sleep for the whole day.
#Person1#: So boring! Shall we go out for a picnic with my friends?
#Person2#: Sounds interesting. Who are the other people?
#Person1#: Fred and David, my college class mates and Rachel.
#Person2#: Gorgeous! What should I bring on that day?
#Person1#: Your tent and enough food and water.
#Person2#: You mean, we can do many other things after the picnic, right?
#Person1#: We can go fishing, chatting and camping.
#Person2#: What are we waiting for? Come on!
#Person1#: Don't hurry. Wait for my call. | #Person2# chooses to go out for a picnic with #Person1# and #Person1#'s classmates. #Person1# tells #Person2# what to take and what they will do. | weekend activities |
train_11463 | #Person1#: Mike, come and look at this painting of shrimp! It is so simple yet so vivid!
#Person2#: Yeah. It is incredible! Is it the work of Qi Bakshi?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. How do you know that?
#Person2#: Well, Qi is famous all over the world, isn't he? Besides I am quite interested in Chinese painting.
#Person1#: Cool! What kind of Chinese painting do you prefer, free sketch or claborate-style painting?
#Person2#: I prefer free sketch, especially the landscape paintings. I can always feel peace and harmony from those landscape paintings.
#Person1#: That's true. Chinese art stresses the harmony between man and nature, which is an important part of China's traditional culture.
#Person2#: I love this art exhibition!
#Person1#: So do I. Let's go to other areas to see what they have got, shall we?
#Person2#: OK. | #Person1# and #Person2# appreciate the painting of shrimp by Qi Bakshi and talk about Chinese painting. They both like the art exhibition. | art exhibition |
train_11464 | #Person1#: Hello, I'm Jack. Are you Christina?
#Person2#: Yes I am. Nice to meet you, Jack.
#Person1#: Are you from Italy, Christina?
#Person2#: No, I am German. I live in Munich.
#Person1#: Really, I went to Munich last week.
#Person2#: And did you like it?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. It is a fantastic city. And I like German food as well.
#Person2#: And where are you from, Jack?
#Person1#: I am from California in the United States. But I am now studying in England.
#Person2#: What are you studying?
#Person1#: I am studying languages. This year I am doing German and Italian.
#Person2#: Oh, excellent. Why don't we talk in German for a while then? | Jack and Christina introduce to each other about their nationality and where they live. | daily conversation |
train_11465 | #Person1#: Good morning Mike!
#Person2#: Morning Sally! What's up? you seem in a hurry!
#Person1#: I am having an exam at nine, It's already eight thirty.
#Person2#: Don't worry, I'll drive you.
#Person1#: Thank you very much!
#Person2#: How are your cases coming along?
#Person1#: Very well, thanks, I will probably finish next week, but this is still a lot of work, I have been worked on in for six months, and i'm so closed to end. I can feel it.
#Person2#: Wow, Good for you. It sounds like a lot of work. I'm proud of you! Is this the right building?
#Person1#: Yes, It's only eight forty. Thanks so much!
#Person2#: You're welcome. Good luck, bye!
#Person1#: Have a nice day, bye! | Mike gives Sally a ride and Sally talks about her cases on the way. | free ride |
train_11466 | #Person1#: Oh Gush! The first day of my career is over. I can not breathe now after dealing with so many documents. But I heard the notice that our company will hold two-week staff training.
#Person2#: Stop fussing! It is said that the training is important for our newcomers. And my company also informs me to attend the training next week.
#Person1#: But for me, the training is waste of my precious time.
#Person2#: I disagree with you. Companies usually make a workable and reasonable plan for the trainings, so as to improve new comers'understanding of the company and its rules in short time. Through the training, we get to know many things, such as the corporate culture and spirit. Our newcomers can really grasp the essence of the company | #Person1# complains that staff training is a waste of time. #Person2# disagrees and talks about the advantages of the training. | staff training |
train_11467 | #Person1#: I have a parking ticket to pay for.
#Person2#: Did you bring your ticket?
#Person1#: Yes, I remembered to bring my ticket with me today.
#Person2#: Did you bring your ID?
#Person1#: I didn't bring my ID.
#Person2#: You're going to need your ID to pay the ticket.
#Person1#: What do you need my ID for?
#Person2#: We have to know that this ticket is really yours.
#Person1#: All right, I see what you mean.
#Person2#: Next time you come back, bring your ID.
#Person1#: Will everything be cleared from my record?
#Person2#: Yes, everything will be cleared. | #Person1# didn't bring #Person1#'s ID when paying for the parking ticket. #Person2# asks #Person1# to come back with the ID. | parking ticket |
train_11468 | #Person1#: Can you please give me a hand? I can't carry the heavy box.
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. Don't you see I'm looking up a word in the dictionary?
#Person1#: I think you are flicking through it.
#Person2#: Well, wait a minute. | #Person1# wants #Person2# to give a hand, but #Person2# doesn't do so. | daily conversation |
train_11469 | #Person1#: Are you introverted or extroverted?
#Person2#: I wouldn't call myself introverted. Sometimes I enjoy being by myself very much. But other times I like sharing activities with others too.
#Person1#: What kind of personality do you think you have?
#Person2#: Well, I approach things very enthusiastically, I think, and I don't like to leave something half-done. It makes me nervous. I can't concentrate on something else until the first thing is finished.
#Person1#: What do you think is the most important thing for you to be happy?
#Person2#: For me, this would be having good relationships with my family members. My family has always been very close knit, and we still spend a lot of time together.
#Person1#: What basic principles do you apply to your life?
#Person2#: Working hard and being frugal are both virtues. I strive to practise these two virtues in my life. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s personality, the things for #Person2# to be happy and #Person2#'s principles of living. | individual characters |
train_11470 | #Person1#: Mom, what were movies like when you were a kid?
#Person2#: Everything about them was different, even the theaters.
#Person1#: I'm really interested. Tell me about them.
#Person2#: Well, where I grew up, we saw movies at a drive-in theater in our car with the whole family.
#Person1#: That's cool. I bet you could bring your own food.
#Person2#: We did. On hot days, we'd take a blanket and lay in the back of dad's old pickup to watch the movie.
#Person1#: Why don't we do that anymore?
#Person2#: Well, the weather might have some influence, during bad weather the theater didn't make a whole lot. | #Person1#'s mom tells #Person1# about drive-in theater in her childhood and the reason of its decay. | theater |
train_11471 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Brown. How are you today?
#Person2#: I'm very well, thank you.
#Person1#: that's good to hear. Shall we get started? I see from your application form that you'Ve worked as a maintenance man for over 7 years.
#Person2#: yes, that's true.
#Person1#: what kind of work did you do?
#Person2#: I fixed many kinds of machine tools such as milling machines, grinders, welders, etc. I also repaired other things such as vacuums, toilets, locks, etc. I also did some electrical work. I took some courses about electrical systems.
#Person1#: That's good. What kind of electrical work did you do?
#Person2#: I took care of commercial and residential coolers and heaters. I fixed many kinds of power failure problems. Some co-workers and I even rewired part of a building.
#Person1#: well, your work experience sounds good for the job we have open. Now tell me about the best job you'Ve ever had, please.
#Person2#: the best job? What do you mean?
#Person1#: like the job you feel the most proud of.
#Person2#: I think my favorite job so far was when I worked for Linaria. It was hard work but the people on my job crew were great to work with. We really worked as a team. I enjoy working with those people.
#Person1#: Tell me something about a time when you did something well, something you feel proud of.
#Person2#: I fixed a big problem with a machine and saved a lot of money for the factory. I got bonus for it.
#Person1#: that's great. No wonder you feel proud of that. Now let me ask you another question.
#Person2#: Go ahead, please.
#Person1#: in all the jobs you'Ve had, what was it you disliked the most?
#Person2#: wow, this question is hard to answer. I don't think I'Ve ever had a job that I really disliked. But I dislike work that is monotonous, always the same from day to day. I like to move around and do different things.
#Person1#: all right. Do you have any questions?
#Person2#: no. I can't think of any right now.
#Person1#: you'll hear from us by the end of this week.
#Person2#: thank you very much. I'm looking forward to hearing from you about this job. | #Person1# interviews Mr. Brown, and Mr. Brown tells #Person1# his work in detail. He also tells #Person1# he fixed a big problem and saved a lot of money for the factory and that made him proud of. Then #Person1# asks him what job did he dislike most. | job interview |
train_11472 | #Person1#: There isn't much rice, is there?
#Person2#: No, there isn't, but there are some vegetables.
#Person1#: Are there any potatoes?
#Person2#: No, there aren't. I'm sorry.
#Person1#: I'm very hungry, Donald. What can I eat?
#Person2#: There's a little bread and there are a few biscuits.
#Person1#: But I want some rice and some meat.
#Person2#: All right, I'll walk to the village and I'll get some meat.
#Person1#: Good. By the way, who's going to cook the meat?
#Person2#: You'll cook it of course! | #Person1#'s hungry and insists on wanting some rice and meat. Donald'll walk to the village and get some. | things to eat |
train_11473 | #Person1#: Hello. Thank you for calling Spend Mart.
#Person2#: Is this the Customer Service Desk?
#Person1#: Yes. How can I help you?
#Person2#: I bought a sweater from your store a week ago. It says size 12. But actually, it is a size 10. Can I exchange it?
#Person1#: Do you have the receipt with you?
#Person2#: Yes, I do.
#Person1#: I like to apologize for the problem. Please come down with your receipt and sweater to exchange it for the size you want.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You're welcome. | #Person2# calls to exchange the sweater in the wrong size. #Person1# asks #Person2# to come down with the receipt and the sweater. | after-sales service |
train_11474 | #Person1#: Hello there, welcome to Wine World. Let me know if I can help you out at all.
#Person2#: Um, yes, please, I could really use some help. I'm going over to my boss'house for dinner tonight and don't know what kind of wine I should bring.
#Person1#: OK, do you know what kind of food will be served?
#Person2#: Well, his wife is Japanese. He said she makes really good sushi.
#Person1#: Hmm, that's a bit of a challenge. Sushi is notoriously difficult to pair with wine. Well, let's see. have to be a white wine, of course.
#Person2#: Why? Wouldn't a red wine go well with sushi?
#Person1#: No, I don't think so. Sushi is a very delicately flavored food, and red wine would be a jarring contrast. You need a white wine, which has more subtle flavors, to complement the fish.
#Person2#: I see. So should I get a bottle of Chardonnay? That's a white wine, right?
#Person1#: Yes, Chardonnay is a white wine, but I'm not sure it'd be your best bet. Chardonnay is one of the more fullbodied whites, and tends to be a bit oaky. I'd suggest that you go for something brighter, like this Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.
#Person2#: Sauvignon Blanc? What's that?
#Person1#: That's another varietal, or type of grape, just like Chardonnay.
#Person2#: Let's see. The label says it's got ' attractive citrus and grassy aromas that give way to crisp, mineral flavors and a bonedry finish. Serve chilled. ' Oh, no, how long will it take to chill the wine? I'm on my way to the dinner now.
#Person1#: It's OK, don't worry, we'll just choose a wine from the cooler. We don't have quite as extensive a selection over here, but. . . this Rhone Valley white would be lovely.
#Person2#: All right. What varietal is that?
#Person1#: Well, this is a French wine, so they don't always specify the varietal on the label. The French believe that the soil a grape is grown in is one of the most important factors in the final flavor of the wine. This wine is probably a blend of a few different types of grapes, mostly Viognier, I'd guess.
#Person2#: And you think this is a good wine?
#Person1#: Yes, this is one of our best-sellers. It's not quite as dry as the Sauvignon Blanc we were looking at earlier, which means it's more approachable. It's light and crisp, with a bit of a vanilla aroma.
#Person2#: Perfect! I'll take it! | #Person2# asks #Person1# for suggestions of the type of wine to bring to #Person2#'s boss. #Person1# first recommends a white wine and explains the reason. But #Person1# thinks although Chardonnay is a white wine, Sauvignon Blanc is brighter. #Person1# also explains the varietal of different types of wine. Finally, #Person2# decides to choose the Rhone Valley white. | wine selection |
train_11475 | #Person1#: Hello, I'm looking for a shop that sells inexpensive cashmere sweaters.
#Person2#: Have you tried an outlet?
#Person1#: Why didn't I think of that?
#Person2#: Many of my friends shop at outlets.
#Person1#: Thanks. That is a good suggestion.
#Person2#: I'm only too happy to help. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# try an outlet instead of cashmere sweaters. | Outlets |
train_11476 | #Person1#: Mom, I want to move out.
#Person2#: Hey, sounds great to me, kid. What kind of job did you find?
#Person1#: Job?
#Person2#: Yes, job. If you're going to live on your own, you have to pay for rent and everything else.
#Person1#: I thought I could just get you and Dad to pay for an apartment. I found a cheap one.
#Person2#: When you move out, your father and I aren't paying your rent, young man. Get a job.
#Person1#: You're right. If I'm going to live on my own, I have to be independent.
#Person2#: Well, the newspaper is over there. Look in the want ads, but I don't know what you're going to find without a college degree. | #Person1# wants to move out with the parents' payment. #Person2# asks #Person1# to find a job because she won't pay the rent. | independence |
train_11477 | #Person1#: Come on in. Let me show you around. Here's the living room.
#Person2#: Great. The view from this window is wonderful.
#Person1#: This is the kitchen.
#Person2#: It looks new.
#Person1#: Yes. We just renovated a few month ago.
#Person2#: I like it.
#Person1#: Here's the master bedroom.
#Person2#: Wow, it's nice. What did you say about the rent?
#Person1#: $ 900 a month.
#Person2#: Does that include utilities?
#Person1#: Yes. It includes electricity, water, gas and cable, but the telephone is extra.
#Person2#: When will it be available?
#Person1#: The end of this month.
#Person2#: I like it a lot but I need to talk with my wife. Can you hold it for me for two days?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. I will let you know as soon as possible. | #Person2# visits the house and is satisfied with the house that #Person1# shows him. But #Person2# needs to talk with his wife. | house renting |
train_11478 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Sorry to disturb you. May I make up your room now?
#Person2#: Yes, please. We're on my way out. You can put up make up sign on. Could you bring us some towels and hangers.
#Person1#: No problems, sir. Everything will be already when you come back. | #Person2# agrees to let #Person1# make up their room. | make up room |
train_11479 | #Person1#: Have you ever been to Xi'an?
#Person2#: Yes, I'Ve been there several times on business trips. But I have never really seen the terra-cotta warriors as it is outside the city.
#Person1#: I'Ve heard many people saying that it is a place worth touring. I really want to see the old walls and terra-cotta warriors one day. Of course I won't miss the local food either. You know, the sites interests a food in scenery, food is a key factor when visiting a place.
#Person2#: I agree. As long as the food is not too bizarre once I saw some people eating insects. That is frightening.
#Person1#: Sure it is. Is it convenient to get there by plane?
#Person2#: Well, the airport is quite far from the downtown area, but it is still more convenient than taking the train. | #Person1# thinks Xi'an is worth visiting and #Person2# agrees, but #Person2# thinks the food is bizarre. #Person2# also tells #Person1# it's convenient to get there by plane. | tourist attractions |
train_11480 | #Person1#: I am looking for a comfortable convenient way to see the country.
#Person2#: Have you heard of motor coaching? It's one of the fastest-growing segments for the travel industry.
#Person1#: No, I've not heard of it. Tell me about it.
#Person2#: It's almost like going on an ocean cruise except that you go by land. Everything is planned for you from the moment you step on board a luxury coach.
#Person1#: Is it just a bus?
#Person2#: Oh. no. The motor coach is air-conditioned, there is a galley for food preparation, movies or music are available for your entertainment and attendants are there to take care of your every need.
#Person1#: Wow! That sounds like pure luxury. | #Person1# wants to see the country comfortably and conveniently, so #Person2# recommends motor coaching and its service and facilities. | motor coaching |
train_11481 | #Person1#: Can I take your drink order?
#Person2#: Where is your wine list?
#Person1#: The wine choices are posted on the little menu in the middle of the table.
#Person2#: Do you have any mixed drinks available here?
#Person1#: We can make a number of mixed drinks at our bar.
#Person2#: I heard that you are famous for your drinks. What are your specials?
#Person1#: Our house special is our Cuervo Gold margarita.
#Person2#: I would love a margarita right now! That is what I am going to order.
#Person1#: Can I prepare your drink on the rocks, or would you prefer it blended?
#Person2#: I prefer my margarita on the rocks, please.
#Person1#: Do you like your margarita with salt or no salt?
#Person2#: No salt, please. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to introduce the specials. Then #Person2# orders a margarita on the rocks without salt. | drink order |
train_11482 | #Person1#: David, I must say sorry to you.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Do you remember I borrowed several magazines from you last week?
#Person2#: Yes, I lent you three magazines that day.
#Person1#: But today I only can find two of them. I lost one. I'd pay it for you.
#Person2#: It doesn't matter. They are only some old magazines. You don't need to return them to me if you can't find them.
#Person1#: But I'm really sorry for being so careless. I can buy another new magazine for you.
#Person2#: No, I don't want to hear anything like that. Let's talk about anything else. | #Person1# apologizes to David for losing one of his magazines. #Person1# wants to return a new one but David refuses. | apology |
train_11483 | #Person1#: Maths department, Doctor Webster speaking.
#Person2#: Hello, Professor Webster, this is Janet Wang calling. I'm living two doors down from your teaching assistant, Ken Williams. Ken asked me to call you because he has lost his voice and can't talk to you himself.
#Person1#: Lost his voice? Oh, what a shame! Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Well, Ken has a class this afternoon from two-thirty to four and he won't be able to teach it, but he doesn't want to cancel it either.
#Person1#: Want me to try to find somebody else to teach the class?
#Person2#: No, not exactly. What he wants to do is to get someone to go in for him, just to pass back the midterm exams. He's already marked them and they are on the desk in his office. The whole thing wouldn't take more than ten minutes.
#Person1#: His classes are two-thirty, eh? Well, I'm afraid at that time I'll be on campus anyway; so I can do it for him.
#Person2#: Thank you very much, Professor Webster. | Janet Wang calls Professor Webster on behalf of Ken Williams because Ken has lost his voice and cannot teach the class tomorrow, so Janet asks Webster whether he can pass back the midterm exams for Ken. Professor Webster agrees. | phone call |
train_11484 | #Person1#: I've heard you are going to New York tomorrow. I'd like to see you off to the airport.
#Person2#: Oh. Thank you. That's very kind of you.
#Person1#: What time are you leaving for the airport?
#Person2#: 8:30 a.m. But I've got to arrive at the airport at 9:30 a. m.
#Person1#: What airline and what flight?
#Person2#: Pan America Airlines. Flight 169.
#Person1#: I'll come to the hotel and pick you up at 8:30 a. m.
#Person2#: All right. See you tomorrow. | #Person1# wants to see #Person2# off to the airport and asks #Person2#'s leaving time, airline and flight. | see someone off |
train_11485 | #Person1#: ABC company. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Can you put me through to Mr. Brown in the Sales Department?
#Person1#: I'm afraid Mr. Brown is at a meeting at the moment.
#Person2#: Can I leave a message?
#Person1#: Certainly.
#Person2#: Can you ask Mr. Brown to call me at 1300-621-7865?
#Person1#: Who is calling, please?
#Person2#: Alan Peterson.
#Person1#: OK. Mr. Peterson. Can you repeat the phone number?
#Person2#: That's 1300-621-7865.
#Person1#: OK. I'll ask Mr. Brown to call you as soon as the meeting is over.
#Person2#: Thanks. Bye. | Alan Peterson calls ABC company and leaves a message for Mr. Brown. | phone call |
train_11486 | #Person1#: Good morning. I would like to borrow some novels in English. What kind of books would you recommend?
#Person2#: It might be a good idea to read some easy articles first. You will enjoy them more and be able to read fast.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. Thank you for your advice. | #Person1# wants to borrow some novels. #Person2# suggests #Person1# read some easy articles first. | ask for advice |
train_11487 | #Person1#: Hi, Terry, you're just back from New York.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: It must be an exciting trip.
#Person2#: Well, I've really seen lots of things. I saw the most spectacular view when I was crossing a bridge to Manhattan at dusk, and the skyscrapers were lit up producing a classic nighttime view of Manhattan.
#Person1#: That's really beautiful.
#Person2#: But that's not the whole picture. Some of the streets in New York are very rough. I saw large piles of garbage cans at the roadside, and graffiti all over garage doors and store shutters.
#Person1#: I can't believe it.
#Person2#: The garbage are tidily bagged and boxed, though.
#Person1#: Did you stay in a hotel?
#Person2#: Yes. The hotel we stayed at turned out to be fairly decent, though the room was small, with a tiny bathroom that was only about 3 feet larger than the bed. As I was inexperienced with tourist-area hotels, I was startled, I mean, the room was $129 a night. But at least the room was clean and the bed reasonably comfortable.
#Person1#: What's your general impression of New York?
#Person2#: Well, restaurants pack their tiny tables very tightly; grocery stores and bookstores have aisles that are narrow; the sidewalks are cluttered with newsstands, vendors and their carts, and places that aren't restrictively small, such as the lawns around the Natural History Museum, are full of people, so they're no escape. | Terry tells #Person1# about his trip to New York. Terry thinks some streets are rough, the hotel is tiny but decent, and New York is crowded. | trip |
train_11488 | #Person1#: Before making out a plan for sightseeing trips for you, I'd be glad to know if you have anything special in mind that you'd like to see.
#Person2#: Well, as a matter of fact, we were discussing this question last night. We all spoke of the Great Wall, one of the seven wonders of the world. We wouldn't want to leave China without seeing that. If it could possibly be arranged, how far is it from here?
#Person1#: Only about 50 kilometers. Just an hour and a half's trip by car. We'll put down at the Great Wall then.
#Person2#: Good! And we've heard quite a lot about the Summer Palace. We'd like to see that, too.
#Person1#: All right, the Summer Palace, well, and there are a number of places that I think you'd find interesting, the Temple of Heaven, the Former Imperial Palaces and the Ming Tombs. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that they want to see the Great Wall and the Summer Palace, #Person1# helps to arrange their trips and recommends other places. | trip planning |
train_11489 | #Person1#: Ah, good morning. It's Mr. Robinson, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Have a seat.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: OK. I've got your letter of application. Now, as you know, when you apply for a post with our company, we need to find our a few things about both your academic background and recent work experience.
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: First of all, A-levels?
#Person2#: Yes, I've got three. Geography, maths and physics.
#Person1#: Geography, maths and physics. OK. And what about your degree?
#Person2#: I went to Manchester University and got an engineer degree with water management as my specialization.
#Person1#: A-ha, I see.
#Person2#: And as for work experience, I started it out after graduating in 1996 in India, working for the Indian Government.
#Person1#: Did you work as a volunteer?
#Person2#: No, it was a three-year water irrigation project.
#Person1#: That sounds fascinating. How did you organize that? You see it wasn't a British company then.
#Person2#: No, I know. My university had links with an Indian engineering university. So it was organized that level.
#Person1#: And after that?
#Person2#: Then I came back, moved to Sheffield and have been working with Latimer Engineering since then.
#Person1#: And what exactly are you doing for Latimer?
#Person2#: Ah, I'm working in water irrigation again, this time as a project research assistant.
#Person1#: Great. I've got your details. Now, let's move on to a more general discussion about what we are looking for here... | #Person1# interviews Mr. Robinson and asks him about both his academic background and recent work experience. Mr. Robinson answers in detail. Then they move on to a more general discussion about what they're looking for here. | job interview |
train_11490 | #Person1#: Something wrong?
#Person2#: Yes. My car is having problems.
#Person1#: What's wrong?
#Person2#: It won't start.
#Person1#: Do you want me to take a look?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I think I can handle it.
#Person1#: Well, if you change your mind, let me know.
#Person2#: I will. Thanks. That's sweet of you.
#Person1#: No problem.
#Person2#: I might need some tools though. Do you know where I can get some?
#Person1#: Sure. I have all kinds of tools. Just ask. I'll be happy to get them for you.
#Person2#: Thanks. That would be very helpful.
#Person1#: Anything for you. Seriously, I don't mind helping.
#Person2#: OK. If you really insist, I could always use the company. | #Person2#'s car has problems but #Person2# refuses #Person1#'s help and only asks for some tools. | car repair |
train_11491 | #Person1#: What kind of a car do you have?
#Person2#: An old one.
#Person1#: I know it's old, but what make is it?
#Person2#: It's a Chevrolet. Why do you ask? You going into the car business?
#Person1#: Nothing like that. My cousin is going to take a job overseas and he can't take his car with him, so he's going to sell it - cheap. It's practically new.
#Person2#: WelL I have been thinking about getting a newer car. I can't afford a brand new one.
#Person1#: Would you like to look at my cousin's car?
#Person2#: Is it a four-door or a two-door?
#Person1#: It's a coupe with a vinyl roof.
#Person2#: Does it have automatic transmission? .
#Person1#: Yes, and it also has power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning.
#Person2#: I guess I might take a look at it. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1#'s cousin is going to sell his car. #Person2# wants to have a look after #Person1#'s introduction. | used car |
train_11492 | #Person1#: I'm searching for an old music box.
#Person2#: You came to the right place. Any particular decade?
#Person1#: If you had a box made in the '20s, that would be nice.
#Person2#: We just got one in yesterday, so now we have six.
#Person1#: Would any of them have dancing figures?
#Person2#: Yes, we still have two boxes left that have dancing figures.
#Person1#: Oh, they're both so beautiful. Let me have this one, I think.
#Person2#: That one truly is a beautiful piece of work, isn't it?
#Person1#: One last question
#Person2#: Oh, no. Everything we sell here is 'as is. '
#Person1#: I guess I was asking for too much.
#Person2#: If it breaks down, maybe you can find a repairman on the Internet. | #Person1# wants to buy an old music box with dancing figures and the shop assistant stops #Person1# from asking questions. | music box |
train_11493 | #Person1#: Would you like to see our new shirts?
#Person2#: Sorry, but I'm not really that interested in those things.
#Person1#: Well, they are very nice you know.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: And not expensive either.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't care about that.
#Person1#: Everybody is buying them.
#Person2#: Are they?
#Person1#: Yes, they are very fashionable, you see.
#Person2#: I am afraid I am not interested in fashion.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: But thank you very much all the same.
#Person1#: Sorry I couldn't help you. | #Person1# tries to convince #Person2# to see their new shirts but #Person2# shows no interest. | shopping |
train_11494 | #Person1#: Hi, Ann.
#Person2#: Hi. You look excited. What's happening?
#Person1#: I just heard that our school will hold a singing contest in 5 days.
#Person2#: And you're planning to enter?
#Person1#: Of course. This is a great chance for me to show off my beautiful voice.
#Person2#: Is there a prize?
#Person1#: I heard that the winner gets a Panda Radio.
#Person2#: Do you think you have a chance?
#Person1#: A chance? Not just a chance, I'm a hundred percent certain. Everyone says my voice is beautiful.
#Person2#: But you haven't practised all that much.
#Person1#: I still have 5 days to practise. It's in the bag!
#Person2#: Don't be too sure. You're still going to need some help.
#Person1#: Yeah, maybe. | Ann tells #Person1# that she's going to enter the singing contest and is confident of winning. #Person1# asks Ann to ask for some help. | singing contest |
train_11495 | #Person1#: Royal Hotel, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I urgenfly need a room for tomorrow night, and do you have any vacancies?
#Person1#: Yes, we have. What kind of room would you like?
#Person2#: I'd like a suite with an ocean view, please.
#Person1#: No problem, sir.
#Person2#: What is the price of the suite?
#Person1#: It is $ 200 per night.
#Person2#: It is a little high. I'm told that your hotel is offering discount now.
#Person1#: Yes, but the offer ended yesterday. I'm sorry.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Then do you have anything less expensive?
#Person1#: No, sir. So far it is the least expensive suite for tomorrow night.
#Person2#: OK, I will take it. By the way, does the price include breakfast?
#Person1#: Yes, it does. Now could I have your name, please?
#Person2#: My name is David White.
#Person1#: Would you kindly spell it for me?
#Person2#: That is D-A-V-I-D, W-H-I-T-E.
#Person1#: Thank you, I got it. And how long do you expect to stay?
#Person2#: About three days.
#Person1#: OK. Our check-in time is after 12:00. And see you tomorrow.
#Person2#: Thank you. See you. | David White wants to book a room in the Royal Hotel for three days and asks for a discount. #Person1# tells him the offer has ended and books the cheapest suite for him. | room booking |
train_11496 | #Person1#: James, have you heard of a gap year?
#Person2#: No, what's that?
#Person1#: It's when you take a year off between finishing high school and going to college. It's popular in the UK.
#Person2#: Hmm...What do people do for that year? Work?
#Person1#: Some people do, other people volunteer. But mostly, it's for traveling and taking it easy for a little while.
#Person2#: Do you like that idea?
#Person1#: I guess so. We've been working so hard and we're only in our second year. Besides, college won't be any easier. So it's good to have some fun while you can.
#Person2#: But I think it's just a way to fall one year behind where you should be.
#Person1#: How so?
#Person2#: If someone is interviewing you for a job, they're going to ask you about that year. And you'd better have something better to tell them than I went traveling. | #Person1# explains the gap year to James. James disagrees with #Person1#'s ideas because he thinks it's a way to fall one year behind where he should be. | gap year |
train_11497 | #Person1#: Good evening Steven, thank you for being with us.
#Person2#: Thank you for having me.
#Person1#: So Steven, as a guitar player how to describe your music? Is it a kind of folk rock or a mixture of pop and rock?
#Person2#: Well, I just wanted to be real rock, hard and solid.
#Person1#: Has it changed since your first record?
#Person2#: No. I'm happy with what I can do.
#Person1#: Where are your favorite places to play?
#Person2#: Oh I love Australia. People here are all smiles.
#Person1#: So no one throws things on to the stage in Australia?
#Person2#: People throw things everywhere, you can't stop that.
#Person1#: What do you think of the people who download your music from the Internet.
#Person2#: Well, the truth is people who download your music or people who are interested in your music, and if you're upset about that, then what's the point?
#Person1#: Thanks Steven, before we finish can you offer any tips on becoming a better songwriter?
#Person2#: Stop listening to other people's songs, be yourself. | #Person1# interviews Steven. Steven tells #Person1# Australia is his favorite place to play because people here are all smiles. He also shares how to become a better songwriter. | interview |
train_11498 | #Person1#: Janet, what's wrong with you?
#Person2#: I'm finding studying at Oxford quite hard.
#Person1#: You're telling me, there's so much work.
#Person2#: It's not the work. But everything so different.
#Person1#: In China, generally, we have large classes but we don't have classes after that, and mostly our teachers tell us what we should do, so I'm not used to asking questions or discussing things.
#Person2#: You have to memorize a lot, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, but I'm good at that.
#Person2#: You're lucky, there's so much to remember studying law.
#Person1#: Yes, well, we've been trained to do that. But we don't have so much training in thinking such as giving your opinion and then proving it.
#Person2#: Yes, I suppose that's what our teachers have always encouraged us to do. | Janet tells #Person1# the reason why she feels hard to study at Oxford is that the learning method she uses in China is different from that in Oxford. | learning style |
train_11499 | #Person1#: James, thank goodness, you arrived. The test is starting in 10 minutes. Don't you remember where the first group and you've held all the papers?
#Person2#: Terribly sorry for being late, Helen. Can you imagine I've been standing outside for over an hour waiting for the boss?
#Person1#: In such freezing weather? What on earth happened?
#Person2#: I stayed up until 11:50 last night to prepare the report. This morning, I didn't wake up until 7:00. I knew the test would start in 2 hours, but the boss, the boss!
#Person1#: OK. James, calm down. At the moment, we better sort out all the papers together.
#Person2#: It's too late you see. The professor is waving to us. | James complains to Helen about waiting for the boss as the reason for being late. | test |