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train_11600 | #Person1#: Today I want to invite you to talk about insurance you ' re interested in.
#Person2#: Thank you. I wonder whether I can enjoy the life insurance and health insurance.
#Person1#: Of course. A two-week paid vacation a year, a five-day workweek.
#Person2#: Good. Anything else?
#Person1#: Yes, all the insurance will be linked with your work. We will issue an insurance policy. | #Person1# gives information on the insurance #Person2# is interested in. | discuss the insurance |
train_11601 | #Person1#: ( A stranger stops to help ) Everything OK?
#Person2#: No! My tour bus got a speeding ticket not ten minutes ago. Now my engine is on fire!
#Person1#: I think that's just steam. Your engine's overheated.
#Person2#: Do you know a lot about cars?
#Person1#: A little bit. I'll take a look if you want me to.
#Person2#: Please. Thank you so much for stopping.
#Person1#: Yeah, she's hot. Radiator's leaking. Looks like you were running her pretty hard.
#Person2#: That must have been just before I got the speeding ticket.
#Person1#: Did you have an accident recently... Hey, wait a second! I know this car!
#Person2#: You do?
#Person1#: I ran into it a couple of weeks ago. What do you know? Name's Hal.
#Person2#: I'm Akimbo. Nice to meet you, I guess.
#Person1#: Boy, I'm sure sorry about your car. Hey, Akimbo, I wonder if you'd like to make a deal?
#Person2#: What kind of deal?
#Person1#: I'd like to give you cash for the damage to your car.
#Person2#: You don't want your insurance company to pay for it?
#Person1#: I'd rather not. They'll raise my rates. It'll cost me more in the long run.
#Person2#: If you give me cash, do you care if I don't fix the car?
#Person1#: Hell, I don't care. Just don'T submit a report to your insurancecompany.
#Person2#: It's a deal, Hal. Thanks again for stopping to help. And thanks for smashing my car! | Akimbo says Akimbo's car engine is on fire, and Hal thinks the radiator is leaking. Hal recognized the car because Hal ran into it weeks ago. Hal gives Akimbo money to fix it because Hal doesn't want to tell the insurance company, or it will raise the rates. | discuss the car |
train_11602 | #Person1#: What do you think we need to do to get our new branch office running well?
#Person2#: First, I'd make sure that we have a good, local, corporate lawyer. He or she will know all the local laws and regulations.
#Person1#: That ' s very important. A friend recommended a good law firm to me. We ' ll need someone to hire staff.
#Person2#: I think that we should send one of our HR people to do that. I don ' t think we should use an agency, because they won ' t be familiar with the type of people we employ. Have we decide on the location of
#Person1#: Yes. We have. We chose the location in the northeast of the city, not too far from the airport and on the edge of the CBD.
#Person2#: Why didn ' t we choose an office in the CBD?
#Person1#: The offices there were too expensive. Have we negotiated any contracts yet?
#Person2#: Yes. We ' Ve signed two contracts with companies that we already do work for in other countries. We hope to sign another three this month.
#Person1#: When will the branch office open?
#Person2#: Hopefully next month. Everything is a little rushed. We should be able to set up our branch office and expand our business quickly.
#Person1#: Has and advertising campaign been prepared?
#Person2#: Yes, it has. We ' re going to target the business community through business magazines.
#Person1#: I made plenty of business contract on my last visit and through the embassy. We should be able to get plenty of customers. | #Person2# thinks they need to have a good lawyer, and #Person2# will send HR to do that. #Person1# says they've chosen the location on the edge of CBD because the offices inside CBD are too expensive. #Person2# signed two contracts and will target the business community through business magazines. | new branch office |
train_11603 | #Person1#: Could you make up this prescription for me, please?
#Person2#: Certainly. I'll do it for you right away. Sorry the drugs on this order are out of stock.
#Person1#: What can I do?
#Person2#: Would you prefer to take similar medicine of other brands?
#Person1#: Could I?
#Person2#: Certainly. I recommend this medicine. It's the same medicine, same quality, at a much lower cost. And it helps just as much. In fact, you'll feel better just by saving the money, I promise.
#Person1#: Great. I'll take this brand. And how do I take these medicines?
#Person2#: This is for internal use. Two tablets, four times a day.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person2# helps #Person1# make up the prescription, but the drugs on the order are out of stock. #Person2# recommends an alternative. | prescription |
train_11604 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, sir.
#Person2#: Good afternoon. I have a reservation under the name of Hilton.
#Person1#: Could you spell that, please?
#Person2#: Sure. It's H-I-L-T-O-N.
#Person1#: One moment, please. Ah yes, Mr. Hilton, you booked a single room for three nights. Is that correct?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: I see from the computer that you are a frequent guest here. Do you have your loyalty card?
#Person2#: Yes, here you are. And here's my credit card, too.
#Person1#: Thank you. Right, your room number is 105. Here's your key and receipt. Thank you for choosing our hotel again, sir.
#Person2#: Thank you, goodbye.
#Person1#: Goodbye. | Mr. Hilton reserved a room, and he is a frequent guest. #Person1# helps Mr. Hilton check-in. | hotel service |
train_11605 | #Person1#: Professor, do you have a few moments when I could meet with you?
#Person2#: I schedule my appointments from two to four on Saturday ; what works best for you?
#Person1#: Three would be a good time.
#Person2#: Great, do you need directions to my office?
#Person1#: I'm not sure.
#Person2#: Well, just make sure to go through the double doors, and I'll be on the right.
#Person1#: OK, I'll find it.
#Person2#: It's very easy to find.
#Person1#: See you then.
#Person2#: I will enjoy seeing you ; have a good week! | #Person1# makes an appointment with the professor. The professor tells #Person1# where is professor's office. | make an appointment |
train_11606 | #Person1#: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I'm getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision.
#Person1#: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then cover your left eye and read the chart in front of you.
#Person2#: Mmm. . . X, E, R, 3, a question mark, and I can't quite make out the other symbol but I think it's the peace sign.
#Person1#: Wow, Arthur! You're as blind as a bat!
#Person2#: Yeah, I know, my vision is really blurry at times.
#Person1#: Ok then, head on over to the other room and pick out some frames while I fill out your prescription.
#Person2#: Thanks doc!
#Person1#: Arthur, that's the bathroom. | Arthur tells the doctor he can't see things far away, and the doctor finds his vision is bad. The doctor asks him to pick out some frames. | see a doctor |
train_11607 | #Person1#: Hey, Jordan, is that you? Long time no see!
#Person2#: Oh, hey, no kidding! I haven't seen you since orientation three months ago! So how've you been? Settling into college life OK?
#Person1#: Yeah, I think so! I pledged Phi Iota Alpha, so I'm living at the frat house now.
#Person2#: Oh, so you're a frat boy now, huh?
#Person1#: Yeah, yeah, I know, it's totally cliche, but really, I think it's been a good decision. I've got a lot of support and good suggestions from the guys. What about you? What have you been up to?
#Person2#: Not much. I'm still living at home and commuting to school. I ended up dropping that metalworking class I was so excited about. It just wasn't as interesting as I'd hoped. The guidance counselor suggested that I focus on my prerequisite courses so that I can make sure the credits count.
#Person1#: That sounds smart. . . but kind of boring.
#Person2#: Yeah, it is, a little bit. I joined the Great Outdoors Club, though, which has been a lot of fun. We've gone on two camping trips already, and I've made some good friends.
#Person1#: That's cool. Hey, so have you decided on your major yet?
#Person2#: Definitely pre-med. What about you?
#Person1#: I still have no clue. . . but we don't have to declare a major till our sophomore year, so I've got time! Oops, I'm late for class. Gotta run!
#Person2#: OK, take care! Hey, nice running into you!
#Person1#: Yeah, you too! | #Person1# lives in a frat house now, while Jordan still lives at home. Jordan joined the Great Outdoor Club and dropped the metalworking class. Jordan has decided to choose pre-med as a major but #Person1# hasn't decided yet. | school life |
train_11608 | #Person1#: Are you ok? You seem a bit anxious.
#Person2#: Yeah, I'm OK, I have been having a lot of mood swings lately. I think it has to do with the pills my doctor prescribed that are causing chaos on my hormones.
#Person1#: So you mean you feel ecstatic one minute and then blue the next?
#Person2#: Yeah, it's weird. For example just this morning I was feeling detached and lonely, even though there was really no reason to feel that way.
#Person1#: Well, maybe your mood will swing positively and you will feel confident, brave and hopeful!
#Person2#: I hope you are right. | #Person2#'s mood swings, and it might because of the pills. #Person1# comforts #Person2# that #Person2#'s mood will swing positively. | mood swing |
train_11609 | #Person1#: you're rather energetic today. What's going on?
#Person2#: nothing really. I think I've had a few too many coffees.
#Person1#: free coffee is one of the perks at this place, isn't it?
#Person2#: it's the only perk of this job! How's your day going?
#Person1#: not that well. I've got that Monday morning feeling today.
#Person2#: why is that?
#Person1#: my boss has been breathing down my neck all day. I can't wait for the weekend!
#Person2#: your boss is a real salve-driver, isn't he?
#Person1#: you can say that again! He won't even let us check our personal email at work!
#Person2#: that's not just your boss. No one is allowed to send personal emails from the office.
#Person1#: really? I didn't know that it was against company policy.
#Person2#: maybe your boss isn't so horrible after all!
#Person1#: no, he is. Some bosses will bend the rules a bit sometimes, but not my boss. He always follows the rules to a T.
#Person2#: try not to let it bother you too much.
#Person1#: thanks. I better get back to my work before my boss yells at me again!
#Person2#: ok, I'll see you in a bit.
#Person1#: alright. See you later! | #Person2#'s energetic because #Person2# has too much coffee. #Person1#'s boss breathes down #Person1#'s neck and doesn't allow #Person1# to check personal emails. #Person2# says that's normal, but #Person1# still insists #Person1#'s boss is too strict. | office talk |
train_11610 | #Person1#: Did you enjoy that new movie?
#Person2#: That movie's just a lot of noise, same as Simon.
#Person1#: Oh, what happened, Carole?
#Person2#: I had to go by myself, he couldn't make it.
#Person1#: What? I met him just before I took off from Kitty's, he said he was coming.
#Person2#: Kitty's? He sure gets around, doesn't he?
#Person1#: Looks like it. So how did he handle it to?
#Person2#: His excuse was familiar. He said his car died again.
#Person1#: I think that's a bunch of nonsense. It seemed ok to me.
#Person2#: I know. Last week he gave me a lie about being too busy.
#Person1#: Doesn't sound promising.
#Person2#: Well, I think it's the time to pull the plug.
#Person1#: If you want I'll let him know if I run into him.
#Person2#: Thanks anyway, but I'll do it, Rebecca. Let's get to class. | Carole complains Simon didn't watch the movie because his car died. But Rebecca ran into him. Carole says Simon lied about being busy before, and Carole will pull the plug. | complaint |
train_11611 | #Person1#: I'm not a Christian. I just want to know why Americans believe that sort of thing.
#Person2#: Believe what?
#Person1#: You know. . . like, say God is the creator of the universe, the Bible, and Jesus Christ. . .
#Person2#: You don't believe that? Everyone interprets the Bible in a different way. To some people, the Gospel 5 is a source of much comfort.
#Person1#: What do you believe, John? Are you Christian?
#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I don't know if I'm a Christian or not. Christians don't often share the same belief. But I believe that we all possess, by the grace of God, the potential to create fantastic changes on this earth.
#Person1#: Do you believe that one religion is better than another?
#Person2#: No, all religions are essentially based on the same ideals, so no one is really better.
#Person1#: Do you go to church regularly?
#Person2#: When I'm home in the States, I go, but not in China. | #Person1#'s not Christian and wants to know why people believe in God. John shares his opinion on religions with #Person1#. | religion |
train_11612 | #Person1#: May I help you with something?
#Person2#: I would like to return these books.
#Person1#: What happened to this book?
#Person2#: I dropped it, and the cover tore off.
#Person1#: I'm going to have to charge you for the damage.
#Person2#: How much?
#Person1#: It's only $ 5.
#Person2#: That's not too bad.
#Person1#: I know it's not.
#Person2#: Here's the money for the book.
#Person1#: Thank you for your payment.
#Person2#: You are very welcome. | #Person2# dropped the book and the cover tore off so #Person1# charges #Person2# $5. | book service |
train_11613 | #Person1#: The trouble is not that. It is that he may suddenly remember something I promised him a couple of weeks ago, out of a clear blue sky. Then he complains that I have gone back on my words.
#Person2#: Does he do that with his Dad? I mean, does he complain things to his father?
#Person1#: He never does, and in fact, he seldom communicates with him.
#Person2#: But didn't you say that his Dad takes him under his wings?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. He only takes side with him. He seldom asks what Dick is doing. | #Person1# complains to #Person2# that the man will accuse #Person1# of breaking promises and takes side with the man's dad. | complaint |
train_11614 | #Person1#: Reservation Center, Air China. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm coming to confirm my ticket.
#Person1#: May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: My name is Zu Ping. In fact, I have a reservation on Flight No. 125 for Zhenjiang, leaving Beijing at 2:00 p. m. tomorrow. Now I'd like to make a change of my travel schedule. Is it possible to change my booking to the day after tomorrow?
#Person1#: Certainly.
#Person2#: Do you have a seat available on the same flight the day after tomorrow?
#Person1#: Yes. You are reconfirmed on Flight No. 125 for Zhenjiang, leaving Beijing at 2:00 p. m. on January 15th.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: You are welcome. | #Person1# helps Zu Ping change the travel schedule by changing the flight booking to the day after tomorrow. | flight change |
train_11615 | #Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. I've received this Remittance Advice from the bank.
#Person1#: Could I take a look at it, please? Let me just check these details. . . right.
#Person2#: Mr. CK Chen contacted me this morning and asked me to come in for the remittance.
#Person1#: I've got the details here. 10, 000 RMB sent by Mr. CK Chen from Guangzhou. Could I see some ID? You passport, for example?
#Person2#: Here you go. Can I deposit some into my account and take some in cash? I need 1, 000 RMB for my expenses, you see.
#Person1#: That's no problem. Could you please sign here? Here's the 1, 000 RMB in cash, your passport back, and the remaining balance has been deposited in your account. | Mr. Chen asks #Person2# to come for the remittance. #Person1# helps #Person2# deposit some money into #Person2#'s account and take 1000RIB in cash. | remittance service |
train_11616 | #Person1#: Excuse me, are there any more shopping carts?
#Person2#: Yes, you can find it at the entrance.
#Person1#: But there isn't a single one right now.
#Person2#: Ok, I'll get one for you.
#Person1#: thank you, I'll wait here.
#Person2#: Here it is. It's really hard to find a shopping cart at this moment.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. By the way, do you make the deliveries?
#Person2#: We make deliveries only for bulk buying.
#Person1#: Is it free of charge?
#Person2#: No, but the charge is rather low.
#Person1#: Ok, thank you. | #Person2# helps #Person1# find a shopping cart and says #Person2# can also make deliveries with a low charge. | shopping |
train_11617 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order now, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: What would you like to have for your appetizer, sir?
#Person2#: I would like vegetable soup, please
#Person1#: And what would you like to have for the main course
#Person2#: Shrimp salad. And what kind of pie do you have?
#Person1#: Apple, banana and strawberry pie.
#Person2#: Then a piece of apple pie, please.
#Person1#: And what would you like for dessert?
#Person2#: Icecream, please.
#Person1#: What flavor would you like?
#Person2#: orange
#Person1#: Thank you. I'll bring your order right away. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order vegetable soup for his appetizer, shrimp salad and apple pie for the main course, and orange ice cream for dessert. | order food |
train_11618 | #Person1#: I've enjoyed conversing with you.
#Person2#: Is there a reason why you're trying to get off the phone so fast?
#Person1#: I've got to go.
#Person2#: I wasn't done talking to you.
#Person1#: I have to do some things, and besides, it's not polite to be nosey.
#Person2#: I'm not being nosey. I'm just asking.
#Person1#: I really don't think it's any of your business.
#Person2#: That's not nice.
#Person1#: I apologize, but I'm getting off the phone now.
#Person2#: Okay. | #Person1# will get off the phone, but #Person2# still wants to talk and asks why. #Person1# feels #Person2#'s nosey. | phone call |
train_11619 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order?
#Person2#: Yes, I'll have the Texas chili burger.
#Person1#: Would you like fries with that?
#Person2#: A large, with tons of ketchup.
#Person1#: And to drink?
#Person2#: I'll have a diet coke, please.
#Person1#: Is this dine-in or take-out?
#Person2#: Take-out, please. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order take-out foods and drinks. | order food |
train_11620 | #Person1#: I am afraid the label is not quite suitable for this locality. Could you quote us for the order with neutral cases?
#Person2#: I am afraid not. We usually design the label ourselves. You know we should be responsible for the brand labels of our goods.
#Person1#: In that case, we'd like you to make some changes in the labeling.
#Person2#: What are they?
#Person1#: First, the languages on the label should be in both English and French. Second, the red color doesn't suit our national customs. Could you print the label in some light colors such as yellowish or bluish?
#Person2#: That can be easily done. Is there anything else?
#Person1#: The brand name and the nice artwork need not be changed, but the net weight must be placed on the lower part of the panel.
#Person2#: We'll get the factory to meet your requirements.
#Person1#: Thanks for your help. | #Person1# thinks the label isn't suitable for the locality and asks #Person2# to change the language, color, the brand name, and the artwork. #Person2# will contact the factory. | change the labels |
train_11621 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm Cindy, the office clerk. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hi, I'm Henry Wilson from number 37.
#Person1#: Hi Henry. How are you? Is everything Okay in your apartment?
#Person2#: Yes. Everything is fine in the apartment. But I know nothing about this area. Could I ask you some questions?
#Person1#: Yes, please.
#Person2#: Can you tell me the postal code for this building?
#Person1#: Yes, it's L8V 4B7.
#Person2#: Thank you. Also, how can I get my mailbox key?
#Person1#: I'll tell Peter to bring your key to your apartment right away.
#Person2#: Who's Peter?
#Person1#: He's the superintendent of this building.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. I'Ve got one more question.
#Person1#: No problem. Go ahead, please.
#Person2#: Where can I change the address on my driver's license?
#Person1#: The Department of Motor Vehicles office is at 212 Barton Street North.
#Person2#: Can you give me directions to the office?
#Person1#: We are at 2368 King Street East.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: So, it's easy to get to the office from here. From your apartment, just drive along King Street East for about one kilometer and you'll see a three-story blue building on your right. That's the Department of Motor Vehicles building where you can change your driver's license.
#Person2#: What floor is the office on?
#Person1#: It's on the first floor.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You are very welcome. | Henry knows nothing about this area. Cindy tells Henry the postcode, and Peter will give Henry the mailbox key. Cindy says Henry can change the address on the driver's license in the Department of Motor Vehicles office and tells Henry how to get there. | ask for information |
train_11622 | #Person1#: I think I've looked everywhere, but I haven't seen a swimming pool here.
#Person2#: This hotel has no full-size pool, but we do have swim stations in our gym.
#Person1#: Swim stations? Whoever heard of such a thing?
#Person2#: You swim in a swim station just like you run on a treadmill.
#Person1#: All that exercise in a little pool! Do I have to pay anything?
#Person2#: The swim stations are available to all guests for no charge.
#Person1#: Very good. Now can you tell me the hours of operation?
#Person2#: They're available anytime between 7 a. m. and 10 p. m. , seven days a week.
#Person1#: Wow! I can't wait to change into my trunks!
#Person2#: The swim stations are very popular, sir. I hope you don't find a line down there. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the hotel has a swim station available to all guests without charges. #Person1#'s excited about it. | swim station |
train_11623 | #Person1#: Mr. Jacobs! Lovely to see you again! What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I'd like to make a deposit please, into my granddaughter's account. It's her birthday on Friday.
#Person1#: What a thoughtful granddad! Do you have her account details with you?
#Person2#: Yes, right here.
#Person1#: Great. Please fill them out on this deposit slip.
#Person2#: Here? And here?
#Person1#: That's right. How much do you want to pay in?
#Person2#: 1, 000 RIB.
#Person1#: Not just a thoughtful granddad, but a generous one too.
#Person2#: It's an important birthday. | #Person1# helps Mr. Jacobs deposit 1000 RMB in Jacobs's granddaughter's account as a birthday gift. | bank service |
train_11624 | #Person1#: Hey honey, how was your day?
#Person2#: It was alright. I ran into Bill and we got to talking for a while. He's in a bit of a jam.
#Person1#: Why? What happened?
#Person2#: Well, his son had an accident and Bill doesn't have health insurance. This really got me thinking, and I wondered if we shouldn't look into a couple of different HMO's.
#Person1#: Yeah, you're right. We aren't getting any younger and our kids are getting older.
#Person2#: Exactly! I searched on the web and found a couple of HMO's with low co-pays and good coverage. The deductibles are low, too.
#Person1#: Sounds good, although, do you think we can qualify for insurance? Those insurance companies are real pirates when it comes to money.
#Person2#: Well, we don't have any pre-existing illnesses or conditions, so we should be fine.
#Person1#: I wish our company or country provided us with healthcare.
#Person2#: Not in a million years! | #Person2# tells #Person1# Bill's son had an accident but doesn't have health insurance. So, they're worried about couples of different HMO's. | discuss health insurance |
train_11625 | #Person1#: May I see the manager of your office?
#Person2#: I'm afraid he's having an important meeting now. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Thank you. I am Fred, coming from Future Clothes Company. I've brought some catalogues of our new series of the summer clothes. I wonder if your manager would like to have a look at them.
#Person2#: Of course, he would. Would you leave them with me?
#Person1#: We are suppliers of the summer clothes of various styles and colors. I think you will be interested in some of our new products. We always keep the pace of the clothes fashion, so as to catch the interest of our customers.
#Person2#: We're thinking of ordering some special styles of summer clothes. We should be interested in your products if they are of the styles we want.
#Person1#: As you know, we also take orders for clothes made according to specifications.
#Person2#: How long would it take you to deliver the orders?
#Person1#: Two months at most.
#Person2#: Good. I'll send your catalogues to those who are interested. Meanwhile, may I have an indication of price? Can I have your price-sheet?
#Person1#: Yes, of course, here you are. The prices are subject to our confirmation. | Fred has brought some catalogs of the new series of summer clothes and leaves them with #Person2#. Fred says they also take orders for clothes made according to specifications, and he gives #Person2# the price-sheet. | clothes catalogs |
train_11626 | #Person1#: We need someone rather quickly, the sooner the better.
#Person2#: Can I ask what the position pays?
#Person1#: Well, of course depends somewhat on experience, background and that sort of thing. What are your currently earning?
#Person2#: My current salary is in the range of fifty thousand yuan.
#Person1#: I see. Including bonus?
#Person2#: Yes, but not including overtime pay. I'm looking for a salary slightly higher than my present one, with opportunities for raises if I work well.
#Person1#: What starting salary would you expect here?
#Person2#: I have to support my parents who are advanced in age, so I'd like to commence at HAD 2, 500 a month. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# currently earns about 5000 yuan excluding overtime pay and looks for a job which commences at HAD 2500 a month. | discuss the salary |
train_11627 | #Person1#: I like the Honda Accord you showed me before. I think it's more practical for my needs.
#Person2#: Alright, sir. You are making a good choice. Honda has made a lot of design improvements in the new Accord.
#Person1#: What does it come with standard?
#Person2#: On all our new cars, the standards include
#Person1#: Cruise control? I don't like that.
#Person2#: Why not, sir?
#Person1#: I think it's dangerous. What if I can't turn it off?
#Person2#: Well, sir, I know some of our customers are concerned about cruise control. But Honda has never had a single cruise control malfunction that led to an accident.
#Person1#: I wish it didn't have cruise control. My wife doesn't like it either.
#Person2#: You know, sir, you don't have to use it. You can turn it on or off. If you don't want to use it, you just never turn it on.
#Person1#: I suppose. And What about the sunroof? Is that standard?
#Person2#: No, the sunroof is optional, sir.
#Person1#: I see. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the Honda has cruise control but #Person1# thinks it's dangerous. #Person2# says not a single cruise control malfunction has happened but #Person1# insists. #Person2# says #Person1# can never turn it on and the sunroof is optional. | discuss a car |
train_11628 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir May I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. My family and I are visiting Boston for a few days. Do you have any rooms?
#Person1#: How many are there in your family?
#Person2#: Four. My wife and I, and two children.
#Person1#: Well, we can let you have two rooms, Or we can give you one large room with two double beds.
#Person2#: What are the prices?
#Person1#: The two rooms would be 100 dollars a day. The large room would be 80 dollars a day.
#Person2#: We'll take the two rooms.
#Person1#: Very good. sir. Would you please register? Write your name and address on this card... Thank you. Is this your luggage?
#Person2#: Yes. We have four suitcases.
#Person1#: All right. The bellboy will bring them up for you. You will be in rooms 403 and 405. How long do you plan to stay in Boston?
#Person2#: Four days. We'll leave on Friday. I understand that you can give us some information about tours of the city.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. I'll be glad to help you arrange a tour.
#Person2#: We'll come back here after we get settled in our rooms. Let's go. The elevators are this way. | #Person1# gives #Person2# two rooms for #Person2#'s family for 100 dollars a day. The bellboy will bring the suitcases for #Person2#. #Person2#'s family will stay in Boston for four days, and #Person1# will help arrange a tour. | accommodation |
train_11629 | #Person1#: Good evening. Welcome back to Miss Know It All. For today's program, Mr. John Smith, chairman of National Weight and Health Association, has come with findings from out recent NWHA survey on obesity. Now, Mr. Smith, what is the purpose of your survey?
#Person2#: We wanted to explore how people around the world view obesity or being overweight. Actually, obesity has gone global.
#Person1#: How did you do it?
#Person2#: We interviewed 16,000 people in 16 countries.
#Person1#: How large is the overweight population of the world according to your estimates?
#Person2#: 1.6 billion including 18 million children under age 5.
#Person1#: Really surprising, isn't it? And what are your findings about people's attitudes regarding obesity?
#Person2#: Our survey found that people in Brazil feel the most pressure to be thin. 83% of Brazilians think there is too much emphasis placed on weight. French are most likely to blame Americans. They use American's fast food as an excuse for their overweight problem. Russians are most likely to blame their parents for obesity. They are followed by Germans and Indians. When asked who encouraged them to try to lose weight, the Swiss tend to exclude their doctor.
#Person1#: Stay tuned for more about the NWHA survey, we will be back soon after the break. | #Person1# and Mr. John Smith talk about John's survey on how people view obesity. John tells #Person1# different country has different views on obesity, and #Person1# is surprised. | discuss obesity. |
train_11630 | #Person1#: Tongtong, have you finished your homework? We are going to meet your father at the station.
#Person2#: I'm busy doing it. My teacher has told us to hand it in tomorrow morning. Just a moment. I'll finish it soon. | Tongtong tells #Person1# Tongtong will finish the homework soon. | homework |
train_11631 | #Person1#: You two are quite different. How did your company put you two together as a team?
#Person2#: At first, they wanted to hear our harmony. We sang to them and they really liked to. So they decided that it would be best to put us together as a group.
#Person1#: What are some of the distinctive features of your music?
#Person2#: We have a variety of different songs; we have four different styles: soft rock, slow music, love songs and country music. But we are most at home with soft rock. I really like our voices merged together and I like how it sounds. Actually, there is a song called Studying. Our company really likes the song because it represents our voice.
#Person1#: What would you like to bring to the audience through your music?
#Person2#: I'd like to recommend our first song to everyone. The name of the song is Believe. The main idea we want to share is that we want to tell everyone you have to believe in yourself before people can believe in you. Actually we want to bring our music to everyone and make everyone happy. Music is something all around you. You can listen to music and you can feel what the music says. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# and #Person2#'s partner were put in a team because the company wanted their harmony. They have many different songs but are most with soft rock. #Person2# recommends their first song Believe to tell the audience to believe in themselves. | interview |
train_11632 | #Person1#: I heard that you're going back to Beijing soon.
#Person2#: That's right, and boy, I'm really busy!
#Person1#: I can imagine. But listen ... I'd love to get together with you before you go. Would you like to go out for dinner one night?
#Person2#: That's a great idea. Let's see ... on Monday night I have to study for that final exam.
#Person1#: Me, too, but I'm free on Tuesday. How about going out that night?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't. I'm watching a movie with Nancy at 7:00.
#Person1#: Are you going to the last class party on Friday night? Let's go out for dinner at 6:30 before the party. It doesn't start until 8:00.
#Person2#: There will be a dinner at the party. I love to eat, but I can't eat two dinners.
#Person1#: There's always Saturday night. Are you busy then?
#Person2#: No ... Saturday night I'm free.
#Person1#: I'm going to a disco with a group of friends. Do you want to join us? We can dance together.
#Person2#: I'd really like to have a quiet dinner instead. Oh! Can I call you back? Someone's at the door.
#Person1#: Sure. I'll be home all afternoon. | #Person2#'s going back to Beijing. #Person1# invites #Person2# to have dinner. But #Person2# will study on Monday, watch a movie on Tuesday, and there will be a dinner on Friday. #Person1# suggests going disco on Saturday, but #Person2# wants a quiet dinner. | dinner invitation |
train_11633 | #Person1#: Hey Markus. I have a question I'd like to ask you.
#Person2#: Yes. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Well, I'm thinking about going to Germany this summer [Great!], and I need some advice. You're the best person I know to answer my questions since you're German.
#Person2#: Thank you. What do you want to know?
#Person1#: Well, don't laugh, but I met this really nice woman through an online music mailing list, you know, a discussion group on the Internet [laughter]. I need some advice. You see, Claudia, ...
#Person2#: Okay. So it's Claudia, oh?
#Person1#: Yeah, yeah. See, she invited me to spend two weeks in Germany [Hum]. And well, I told here I had studied a little bit about the country and language [Hum], and she's kind of expecting that I know more than I really do.
#Person2#: Hum. You're really in hot water now!
#Person1#: Yeah. I think so.
#Person2#: Well, what do you want to know?
#Person1#: Well, she's planning on introducing me to her parents.
#Person2#: Hey. Sounds kind of serious.
#Person1#: It isn't, at least I think it isn't. Anyway, what should you do when you greet someone for the first time in Germany?
#Person2#: Well, it depends upon your relationship with the person. Now, speaking of your girlfriend, Claudia, ....
#Person1#: Hey, I didn't say she was my girlfriend.
#Person2#: Ah, okay, okay. Now if you're meeting someone formally for the first time, like Claudia's parents, you should make sure you arrive on time.
#Person1#: Okay, so arrive on time. Uh, what about common greetings?
#Person2#: Well, Germans often shake hands, and they use the person's family name, unless they're really close friends.
#Person1#: Okay, what about with Claudia? I'm not sure what I should do in her case.
#Person2#: Ah. You can call her Claudia [Okay], shake hands, and why don't you take her some flowers?
#Person1#: Oh, how do you say 'Nice to meet you' anyway?
#Person2#: Oh, 'Ich freue mich, Sie kennenzulernen.'
#Person1#: 'Ich freu me senselen...? '
#Person2#: Uhhh. Not exactly. 'Ich freue mich, Sie kennenzulernen' [Uhhh]. Humm. Honestly, I think you need to take a crash course in German before you leave. Claudia might think you're speaking Chinese or something if you don't. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# met Claudia in a discussing group online and Claudia's invited #Person1# to Germany and meet her parents. #Person1# asks #Person2# for advice because #Person2# is German. #Person2# suggests #Person1# arrive on time, use people's family name, and take some flowers. #Person2# thinks #Person1# should take a crash course in German before leaving. | ask for advice |
train_11634 | #Person1#: Um, hello again. Are you sure you don't want to make a purchase, sir?
#Person2#: I have a question.
#Person1#: Uhhh. . . OK. What is it?
#Person2#: Why do people like all this fancy, expensive underwear?
#Person1#: What kind of question is that?
#Person2#: I'm just curious. I think women are beautiful without this stuff.
#Person1#: Uh. . . yeah, right. . . | #Person2# asks #Person1# why people like fancy and expensive underwear. #Person1# can't answer. | ask a question |
train_11635 | #Person1#: Hi, are you being helped?
#Person2#: No, I'm not. I am interested in some scarves.
#Person1#: All our scarves are in this section. What do you think of this one here? It's made of silk.
#Person2#: Hm, It looks nice, but I'd like to have something warm for the winter.
#Person1#: Maybe you would like a heavy wool scarves. How about this one?
#Person2#: I think that's what I want. How much is it?
#Person1#: It's 75 dollars plus tax.
#Person2#: It's a little expensive. Do you think it's possible to get a discount?
#Person1#: Since you like it so much, how about a 10% discount? That's the best I can offer.
#Person2#: That's good. Could you wrap it for me?
#Person1#: Sure. Is there anything else I can get for you?
#Person2#: No, that should be it. Thank you! | #Person1# recommends #Person2# heavy wool scarves and gives #Person2# a 10% discount. #Person2# takes the scarves and asks #Person1# to wrap it. | buy a scarf |
train_11636 | #Person1#: I like to stay here.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: People are very kind down your way. You're lucky.
#Person2#: Yes, do you always gather to welcome new comers?
#Person1#: Never.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yeah. People down our way hardly speak to each other. | #Person1# thinks people are kind here but are not down #Person1#'s way. | discuss people |
train_11637 | #Person1#: I understand your feeling. When someone is feeling at loose ends, we may show mercy on him. This is what we call the 'milk of human kindness'.
#Person2#: That's right. But feeling sorry for someone is one thing, and sticking to our principles is another. We must make a clear cut between them.
#Person1#: You've take the words out of my mouth. | #Person1# says people should show mercy and #Person2# thinks sticking to one's principle is another thing. | discuss life principles |
train_11638 | #Person1#: What do you think of the way people use and treat animals?
#Person2#: I think most people treat animals well, but we are often cruel to animals. When we raise animals for food, the conditions they live in are often poor.
#Person1#: Perhaps people should stop eating animals. We could grow more crops.
#Person2#: What would you do with all the animals? You couldn't just let them go. Besides, some people would still hunt them. Meat has become an integral part of our diet.
#Person1#: We could provide them with better conditions anyway. We should certainly try to improve the conditions at zoos. We should try to recreate the natural conditions as much as possible.
#Person2#: That's true. I think zoo are a good idea, because they allow people to get close to animals. I think it's good for kids to see wild animals.
#Person1#: I agree. I'm an adult and I love going to the zoo. I don't like animals experiments though. I believe that we can do tests in other ways.
#Person2#: I read that the number of animals being used in experiments is falling drmatically as new techniques are being introduced.
#Person1#: That's good news. The good thing is that most people treat their pets well.
#Person2#: Sometimes you read about people who have been cruel to pets or other animals, but those stories are rare.
#Person1#: Have you every given money to any of the charities that take care of animals.
#Person2#: Yes, I have. They do an excellent job. | #Person2# thinks people are often cruel to animals and animals' conditions aren't good if they're raised for food, but meat has been an integral part of people's diet. #Person1# says they can improve the conditions of animals in the zoos and disapproves of animal experiments. | discuss animal conditions |
train_11639 | #Person1#: John, you look pale. What happened?
#Person2#: I stayed up last night.
#Person1#: Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned! Maybe I can help you!
#Person2#: Well, I'm under a lot of pressure. My manager is very pushy. He assigned me two projects. Now the deadlines are near but I have finished neither of them.
#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Well, I guess no one can help me but myself. For the moment, I just need someone to talk to so that I can relieve my stress.
#Person1#: I know your feeling. Take it easy and say something to me if you like.
#Person2#: Oh, buddy, you are so kind. Thank you!
#Person1#: Not at all! | John stayed up and feels stressed because John hasn't finished the two projects the manager assigned. #Person1# comforts John and is willing to listen to #Person2#. | discuss work |
train_11640 | #Person1#: Julia and I are driving downtown this afternoon. Want to come, Tom?
#Person2#: Thanks, Kathy, but I've got to study. I'm way behind in maths.
#Person1#: Well, in that case, is there anything we can get for you?
#Person2#: Gee. I left my watch at Gelson's the other day. It should be ready by now.
#Person1#: I'd be glad to pick it up.
#Person2#: Well, Kathy, now that I think about it. I've got something else to do downtown. I have to buy something at the supermarket. Maybe I'd better go with you.
#Person1#: We'll be leaving from the parking lot. I'm behind with my work, so we'll only be there a couple of hours.
#Person2#: Oh, if it's only a couple of hours, I can certainly go.
#Person1#: Great. See you in a few minutes. | Kathy's driving downtown and invites Tom to come along, but Tom has to study. Kathy will help Tom pick up the watch. Then Tom changes his mind and will go with Kathy to buy something. | go downtown |
train_11641 | #Person1#: Hello. Is that doctor Brown's office, please?
#Person2#: Yes, but doctor Brown is busy now. Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person1#: Yes, my name is Jim Anderson and I'm hoping I can come this afternoon to see the doctor.
#Person2#: So what seems to be the problem?
#Person1#: Well, I've got a pain in my left eye and I don't know the cause of it.
#Person2#: Is it serious?
#Person1#: It's not that serious, but I'm worried. So can I come this afternoon?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but doctor Brown will be busy the whole afternoon. What about tomorrow morning?
#Person1#: Does doctor Brown work in the evening? I'm really worried, you know.
#Person2#: sorry, but tomorrow morning at 10:00 is OK for you to come. | Jim Anderson wants to make an appointment with Dr. Brown because Jim has pain in the left eye. #Person2# says Brown's only available tomorrow morning. | make an appointment |
train_11642 | #Person1#: Ann, are you doing anything tonight?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm afraid I'll be busy tonight, I have an appointment with Professor Smith.
#Person1#: Well, how about tomorrow? Maybe we could go to a concert?
#Person2#: Tomorrow, I will take one of my friends to Heathrow Airport, she's going to America.
#Person1#: That's too bad.
#Person2#: I will pick you up when I get back and we can go to the concert together. What do you think?
#Person1#: Great I'll book the tickets right now. | #Person1# invites Ann to a concert, but Ann's busy tonight. Ann will pick up #Person1# tomorrow when Ann gets back. | concert invitation |
train_11643 | #Person1#: So Alice, when do you begin?
#Person2#: I start on the twenty-first. I'm hoping to hurry to the coast before I'm too busy.
#Person1#: I don't blame you, you're going to be working long hours, and should get a little rest before it all starts.
#Person2#: We don't actually start working on the first day, but there's going to be some hard training. All new volunteers are required to complete 10 days of training, so I do want to get a little play time before that. | Alice tells #Person1# Alice will have hard training, so Alice wants some playtime before that. | training |
train_11644 | #Person1#: Well, it's a lovely room, it's quite a nice size, but I don't like green paint very much. Would it be alright if I painted the walls Brown?
#Person2#: Yes that's fine. As long as you don't paint them a very dark color. One of my renters painted them black, a few years ago. That was terrable.
#Person1#: Is there anything I should know?
#Person2#: Well, I don't allow cats to go upstairs at all.
#Person1#: Oh, not at all?
#Person2#: No, absolutely not. I don't like animals and I don't allow people to smoke in bedrooms.
#Person1#: I agree with that, I don't smoke. Can I use the kitchen if I want to cook something?
#Person2#: Yes, but only before 7:00 o'clock in the evening.
#Person1#: Ok, I see.
#Person2#: And one more thing. If you don't mind. I don't want any big noisy parties.
#Person1#: Oh right, well, it sounds fair. Thank you very much. | #Person2# allows #Person1# to paint the walls brown but doesn't allow cats or smoking. #Person2# says #Person1# can use the kitchen before 7 pm, but #Person1# can't hold noisy parties. | room rules |
train_11645 | #Person1#: Nice to meet you, sir. I come from New Times Clothes Company. We learnt that your exhibits on the Trade Fair in Shanghai this month were marvelous. Would you please quote the price?
#Person2#: Before we discuss the price, may I ask you what kind of exhibits you are interested in?
#Person1#: Your summer clothes for white-collar and men's jackets.
#Person2#: Can you give us a rough idea of the quantity you require? It is generally known that the price varies according to the quantity.
#Person1#: That is to say, 10000 sets for the one of white-collar and 5000 for men's jackets.
#Person2#: In that case, our offer for the white-collar series is US $ 200, and the other is US $ 300 per set.
#Person1#: Do you quote CIF or FOB?
#Person2#: We usually quote on a CIF basis and a commission of five percent for you. You will find our price is most competitive.
#Person1#: What are your terms of payment?
#Person2#: Letter of credit at sight.
#Person1#: Another question. Could you tell me the earliest possible time of shipment?
#Person2#: Within a month after your letter of credit reaches us.
#Person1#: Well, I got all the point. All the decision will be made since I get the approval from my supervisor.
#Person2#: OK! I expect you to accept our general terms and conditions of trade. We believe that through our cooperation, large transactions will be brought to speedy conclusion. | #Person1# has a great interest in #Person2#'s exhibits in Shanghai. #Person1# orders 10000 sets for the one of white-collar and 5000 for men's jackets. They discuss the price, terms of payment, and the earliest possible time of shipment. | exhibits price |
train_11646 | #Person1#: Mom, where are you going?
#Person2#: I am going to buy some food to cook for supper.
#Person1#: Good. I wanna come with you.
#Person2#: How strange! Our little emperor now asks to help out with shopping.
#Person1#: We learnt about vegetables and meat at school. But I never see the real thing.
#Person2#: Wow, that's something new. Let's go! What's this, honey?
#Person1#: Er, is it cabbage?
#Person2#: Cabbage? Is that what they teach at school now? OK, honey, it's spinage.
#Person1#: Yeah, I know, this is Popeye's favorite food.
#Person2#: There we go.
#Person1#: Mom, come here. I know this, it is carrot, am I right?
#Person2#: Bingo! It's dark outside, Let's hurry up. | #Person2# is going grocery shopping. #Person1# wants to go with #Person2# and compare what #Person1# will see with what #Person1# learned. | buying food |
train_11647 | #Person1#: You look so happy, Anna. Any good news?
#Person2#: Yes. I ' Ve won the first prize in the math contest.
#Person1#: Really? Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thank you, Paul.
#Person1#: By the way, would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow evening? Tomorrow is my birthday.
#Person2#: Good, happy birthday to you!
#Person1#: Not so soon. It ' s not my birthday today. Well, you ' ll come, won ' t you?
#Person2#: Sure, I will. Thank you for inviting me.
#Person1#: My pleasure. | Paul congratulates Anna for winning the first prize and invites Anna to Paul's birthday party. | congratulation and birthday |
train_11648 | #Person1#: Hey, Mark, long time no see.
#Person2#: Julie! It's good to see you again. How have you been?
#Person1#: Great. I just got back from a week's vacation in Thailand.
#Person2#: Really? How was it?
#Person1#: Fantastic! I didn't want to come back.
#Person2#: I hear the beaches in Thailand are beautiful.
#Person1#: They are. And not only that the people are friendly, but also the food is delicious, not to mention cheap.
#Person2#: I do like Thai food. Did you see much of Bangkok?
#Person1#: Not much. I've go enough city life in Beijing.
#Person2#: I know what you mean. I could use a vacation myself.
#Person1#: Hey, wouldn't it be great if we could go to Thailand together sometime?
#Person2#: Yeah, it sure would. | Julie tells Mark about Julie's vacation in Thailand. Julie enjoyed the people and food. Julie and Mark plan to go to Thailand together sometime. | vacation in Thailand |
train_11649 | #Person1#: Have you ever witnessed any crimes or accidents?
#Person2#: I don't quite remember. Why did you ask that?
#Person1#: I was taking a walk in the park early this morning when suddenly I heard someone calling ' help '. I rushed over and saw a man beating a woman.
#Person2#: Oh, my. What did you do?
#Person1#: I guess I was stunned for a moment, then I quickly ran away to get help.
#Person2#: Did you call the police?
#Person1#: Yes. Fortunately, I had my cell with me this morning. I called the police as I was running to get people to come to help. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the experience of witnessing a crime this morning. | witness an accident |
train_11650 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'd like to apply for a library card.
#Person2#: Certainly. Here's an application form. Do you have proof of residence?
#Person1#: What sort of proof do you need?
#Person2#: A driver's license or something showing that you live in this city.
#Person1#: I'm a student from out of state, so I don't have a local driver's license.
#Person2#: Do you have a current electricity or gas bill in your name?
#Person1#: The phone bill's in my name.
#Person2#: That'll do. Bring the most recent one in with your completed application, and we'll issue you a temporary library card right away.
#Person1#: How long will it take to get the regular one?
#Person2#: It'll be mailed to you within two weeks, but you can borrow books on the temporary card.
#Person1#: Okay. Thanks for your help. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to bring the phone bill in #Person1#'s name as proof of residence for the library card application. | library card |
train_11651 | #Person1#: Who are those guys?
#Person2#: Kobi Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, they are the Los Angeles Lakers'star players.
#Person1#: Oh.
#Person2#: Wait a second. He shoots, he scores!
#Person1#: All right!
#Person2#: Here comes Jordan, though.
#Person1#: Wow, Michael Jordan's slam-dunks are beautiful things to watch.
#Person2#: Yeah. He's older, so he doesn't slam, as much as he did when he was younger, but when he does, it's still amazing.
#Person1#: Which team do you think will win?
#Person2#: The Lakers. Jordan is the only good player Washington has. | #Person1# and #Person2# watch basketball games and discuss the players. #Person2# thinks The Lakers will win. | basketball game |
train_11652 | #Person1#: How about a movie tonight?
#Person2#: It doesn't matter to me.
#Person1#: Does 7 o'clock suit you?
#Person2#: Either way. I don't care.
#Person1#: How about a snack after work?
#Person2#: I couldn't careless.
#Person1#: Would you rather stay home?
#Person2#: Whatever you say.
#Person1#: Are you really interested in doing something?
#Person2#: I don't mind if you want to. | #Person1# makes plans for later the day with #Person2# who doesn't care. | watch the movie |
train_11653 | #Person1#: What are you doing, awake?
#Person2#: I can't sleep. . .
#Person1#: But it's almost midnight!
#Person2#: Exactly. I'm too excited for Christmas morning. Also, I thought I heard Santa.
#Person1#: Really? How do you know it was Santa?
#Person2#: Well, I heard that naughty boys and girls get coal in their stockings, so I thought I'd be nice and make Santa cookies. I even left out some milk. I heard someone in the kitchen eating the cookies, so I came downstairs!
#Person1#: Hmm. . . well I know that Santa won't come down the chimney with you hiding behind the tree, spying on him!
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Really! Let's go back upstairs and get back to bed. That way, we can let Santa do his job. Then when you wake up, it will be Christmas already!
#Person2#: O-K. . .
#Person1#: Hey, honey! Is that you? Don't eat all the cookies, I want some, too! | #Person2# can't sleep because of Christmas coming. #Person1# persuades #Person2# to go back to bed and sleep. Both #Person1# and #Person2# want to eat the cookies. | eat the cookies |
train_11654 | #Person1#: Well, I am a regular member of this club.
#Person2#: Do you have to pay to join?
#Person1#: Yes, membership fees vary depending on the club but usually they run into tens of thousands of dollars.
#Person2#: Wow, that much? Don't they have any public courses?
#Person1#: Very few, unfortunately.
#Person2#: How was your game today?
#Person1#: Extremely good. I shot a 78, including 5 birdies!
#Person2#: Congratulations! What's your normal handicap?
#Person1#: Ten. How did your game go?
#Person2#: My drives were terrible today. I kept slicing the ball into the roughs and sand traps.
#Person1#: Maybe you can correct it by going to a driving range before you play again. | #Person1# introduces the membership of the golf club to #Person2#. #Person1# and #Person2# share the results of golf games with each other. | club membership |
train_11655 | #Person1#: what do you think about all the different diets people go on?
#Person2#: I don't think dieting is good for you. It's much better to eat a balanced diet and to never get overweight to begin with!
#Person1#: but what do you think about people who are obese? What should they do to lose weight?
#Person2#: they need to eat healthy foods, but they also have to increase the amount of exercise they do every day. They don't have to cut out fattening foods altogether, though.
#Person1#: so you think it's ok for people who are dieting to eat chocolate?
#Person2#: sure, they can eat some chocolate. As long as they are exercising and eating mostly healthy foods, there's nothing wrong with having a small desert.
#Person1#: how about drinking soda?
#Person2#: many people gain weight by drinking far too much soda. Soda should be a treat ; there's simply no nutritional value in it whatsoever. If you want to lose weight and you can't stop drinking soda, try
#Person1#: that's good advice. Have you ever tried taking vitamins?
#Person2#: my mother used to make me take vitamins every day, but I don't take them anymore. Vitamins are good as a supplement, but they don't do much good if you don't have a well-balanced diet to start.
#Person1#: how do you know so much about food and dieting?
#Person2#: you might not believe this, but I used to be twice the size than I am now! | #Person2# doesn't think dieting is good for #Person1#. #Person2# thinks it's better to have more exercise, a more balanced diet, and less soda to lose weight. | go on diet |
train_11656 | #Person1#: You're a wonderful person, Kathleen.
#Person2#: So you are.
#Person1#: And I'm so honored that you would want to be with me because you would never be with anyone who wasn't truly worthy.
#Person2#: I feel exactly the same way with you.
#Person1#: Don't, don't, don't, don't say that. That, that makes it worse.
#Person2#: What? You don't love me? Me, either.
#Person1#: You don't love me?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: But we're so right for each other.
#Person2#: I know, I know. Well, is there some, is there someone else? Oh, that woman on television, Sydney Ann. | #Person1# feels #Person1# and Kathleen are right for each other but Kathleen doesn't love #Person1#. | quarrel |
train_11657 | #Person1#: Hello. May I speak to Mary, please?
#Person2#: Speaking. Who's calling, please?
#Person1#: Hi, Mary. This is Tom.
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Tom. How've you been?
#Person1#: Just fine. I say. Aren't you busy tomorrow evening?
#Person2#: Let me see. Uh-huh. . . no, I guess I'll be free.
#Person1#: Well, uh. . . why not dine out together and go to the movies?
#Person2#: Sounds like a good idea.
#Person1#: Okay. I'll pick you up at 6:00.
#Person2#: Thank you for inviting me. See you then. Bye, Tom. | Tom calls Mary to invite Mary to dine out and watch a movie tomorrow evening. | invitation |
train_11658 | #Person1#: He has so many friends supporting him.
#Person2#: And he himself is very diligent. Considering all these, I think he has the ball at his feet.
#Person1#: But he has to stick to it and to it long enough. | #Person1# discusses a person with #Person2#. | football game |
train_11659 | #Person1#: Hi. I can't get going on my computer until I get a broadband hookup.
#Person2#: Just plug the Ethernet cable into your computer, and you'll be off and running.
#Person1#: That would be okay if I had an Ethernet port. Unfortunately, my laptop uses wireless only.
#Person2#: In that case, let me tell you about some alternatives.
#Person1#: Anything to get me up and running.
#Person2#: For starters, we have a computer lab.
#Person1#: Fantastic! What do I have to pay per hour?
#Person2#: The lab is completely free. But you do have to pay a dime a page for printing.
#Person1#: That's fine. Now tell me about the other alternatives.
#Person2#: Just bring your laptop down here to the lobby. We're set up for wireless right here.
#Person1#: Great! I like that suggestion, but what if I need to print something there?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, you'll have to go to the computer lab for your printing needs. | #Person2# provides several solutions for #Person1# to access the internet. #Person1# can plug the Ethernet cable, use the computer lab, or use wireless in the lobby. | computer lab |
train_11660 | #Person1#: Get up as early as six o'clock only to be jammed at every crossroad and still late for work. What a life! I've had enough of it.
#Person2#: Cool down, man. Everyone is fed up with the rush-hour traffic. But life isn't really all that. You should take the initiative and make some changes first.
#Person1#: What should I do then?
#Person2#: I recommend you ride a bike instead of commuting by bus. It may offer you many benefits. First, it's good for your health. I'm afraid it's not necessary for me to further elaborate. While lots of people spend time like an hour each morning exercising, a bike ride to work not only builds you up, but also makes full use of time. You might as well sleep out for a longer hour.
#Person1#: I know cycling is always a more favorable choice than a bus. After all, it's a sport. But do you think it a pleasant experience to take in the dirty, polled air on the road?
#Person2#: Well, such things are just unavoidable in a great metropolis like Beijing. I think a still more desirable benefit is psychological. Bicycling home after work can help release your stress. Life in the offices is miserable. You just sit there in a daze, gazing at the monitor and dealing with files and documents. Why don't you give a full play to your energy after work? Enjoy the speed on the road. Just think, you are flashing past the poles with your own energy. How great! | #Person1# complains about the rush-hour traffic every morning when going to work and #Person2# recommends #Person1# to go to work by bike because it's good for both physical and psychological health. | benefits of bike |
train_11661 | #Person1#: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again! That's the third time today! Hey Samuel, can you come take a look at my PC? It's acting again. It must have a virus or something.
#Person2#: I ran a virus scan on your computer, and it turns out that you have a lot of infected files!
#Person1#: But I'm quite careful when I'm browsing the internet, I have no idea how I could have picked a virus.
#Person2#: Well, you have to make sure that your anti-virus software is updated regularly. yours wasn't up to date, that's probably what was causing your problems.
#Person1#: Ok. Anything else?
#Person2#: Yeah, try not to kick or hit the computer!
#Person1#: Um yeah. Sorry about that. | #Person1#'s computer doesn't work because of the virus. Samuel advises #Person1# to update the anti-virus software regularly and not to kick the computer. | old anti-virus software |
train_11662 | #Person1#: How would you like this order shipped?
#Person2#: Send it by the fastest way.
#Person1#: Are you going to ship this by air? That might cost a little more.
#Person2#: How much?
#Person1#: I'll check the costs and call you back.
#Person2#: OK. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about shipping the order faster. | ship the order |
train_11663 | #Person1#: I want to buy some jewellery.
#Person2#: What kind of jewellery do you like to have?
#Person1#: I should like to look at some bracelets.
#Person2#: May I show you gold ones or platinum ones?
#Person1#: Gold ones.
#Person2#: Pure gold or carats?
#Person1#: Pure gold ones, please. This is so beautiful. I'll take it.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: 1336 yuan. | #Person1# decides to buy the pure gold bracelet after #Person2# shows #Person1# it. | buying jewellery |
train_11664 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. madam. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Someone has stolen my cell phone.
#Person1#: I am sorry to hear that. Would you mind coming with me to my office and tell me what exactly happened there?
#Person2#: OK. I left my cell phone in my room this morning before I want out. When I come back it was gone. I have looked every where in my room and I can't find it.
#Person1#: Well, in that case. I will call the manger, you can talk directly with him. | #Person2#'s cell phone was stolen and #Person2# reports the details to #Person1#. | losing cell phone |
train_11665 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Meng! It's nice to see you today. It's been a while, hasn't it?
#Person2#: Hello, Miao Ping. Yes, it has. I've been in Saudi Arabia for the last 6 weeks on business. I did have a little time to relax in Dubai, though.
#Person1#: I envy you, Mr. Meng! What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I need to effect a payment under my L / C. Not the old one, the new one my Assistant came in and dealt with last week.
#Person1#: Right. Do you have the code for that one?
#Person2#: It's DG193445782100. Can you find it?
#Person1#: Here it is. Have you got the advice slip with you? You have sufficient funds in the account, so we can go ahead. | Mr. Meng tells Miao Ping about Mr. Meng's business trip to Saudi Arabia. Miao Ping helps Mr. Meng to effect payment under Mr. Meng's L/C. | effect a payment |
train_11666 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Can I get a ticket on the next flight to Frankfurt?
#Person2#: Sure. It will depart 2 hours later.
#Person1#: What's the fare for a single ticket?
#Person2#: That's $ 150.
#Person1#: Can you give me a special offer?
#Person2#: Of course. Right now it is the slack season, we will give you ten percent off.
#Person1#: How about a round trip? Could you offer us something more?
#Person2#: I am sorry, there is no difference. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to book an air ticket and gives #Person1# ten percent off. | buying air ticket |
train_11667 | #Person1#: Excuse me for being late to work.
#Person2#: Where have you been?
#Person1#: My car broke down.
#Person2#: That's too bad. Please try to fix it so that it doesn't happen again.
#Person1#: Yes, I'll work on it.
#Person2#: Thank you, have a seat. We are working on the new project
#Person1#: Great! Fill me in.
#Person2#: Let's take a look at the Campbell Project.
#Person1#: I don't understand the projected revenues.
#Person2#: Let's take another look at it for those of you who don't understand. | #Person1# is late for the meeting because of the broken car. #Person2# fills #Person1# in. | new project |
train_11668 | #Person1#: How much is the fare?
#Person2#: Three yuan.
#Person1#: Could you tell me how to use it?
#Person2#: You put it in the slot at the turnstile and then push the turnstile to get into the platform.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. By the way, how can I get out of the platform after I get off the train?
#Person2#: That's very easy. The exit is always open.
#Person1#: Thank you for your help.
#Person2#: My pleasure. | #Person2# instructs #Person1# how to take and get off the train. | use the fare |
train_11669 | #Person1#: Hey Joe, how have you been?
#Person2#: I am doing well. How about you, Mary?
#Person1#: I am doing OK, Joe.
#Person2#: There is a new movie at the mall that I want to see. Want to go with me?
#Person1#: I can't because I already promised my roommate that I would go shopping with her.
#Person2#: I could go to the movies on Friday night instead. Would that be better?
#Person1#: Did you have a certain movie in mind?
#Person2#: I thought the movie about a serial killer who rapes and mutilates his victims would be a good choice.
#Person1#: I kind of wanted to see ' The Secret Life of Bees. '
#Person2#: Maybe we can think of something somewhere between a chick flick and a horror movie! | Joe invites Mary to watch a movie. Mary has to go shopping with her roommate. They will go on Friday night and decide on the movie later. | watch a movie |
train_11670 | #Person1#: I would like to know is it a direct flight to Dubai?
#Person2#: Sorry. No. You need to transfer to a connect flight in the middle.
#Person1#: Too bad. I hate transferring during a flight. It is too complex.
#Person2#: You have to do it. But it takes only about 30 minutes.
#Person1#: Really? It used to cost a few hours.
#Person2#: It has become more time saving.
#Person1#: Ok. Good. I want two side by side tickets in the Economy cabinet. Thank you. | #Person1# decides to take a connected flight after #Person2# tells #Person1# the length of transferring time. | flight information |
train_11671 | #Person1#: Please pull your table down. It's lunch hour.
#Person2#: All right.
#Person1#: What would you like, sir?
#Person2#: What would you suggest?
#Person1#: You may choose from the fish and beef.
#Person2#: I'd like the beef.
#Person1#: Here you are. Would you like a cup of tea or coffee?
#Person2#: No, I'd rather have a glass of juice, please. What kinds do you have?
#Person1#: We have a selection of orange, apple, grape and lemonade.
#Person2#: I'll have a glass of lemonade. More ice, please.
#Person1#: All right. Will there be anything else?
#Person2#: Could you give me more paper napkins?
#Person1#: Sure. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: You're welcome. Enjoy your meal. Press the call button if you need any more help. | #Person2# orders the beef and a glass of lemonade for lunch from #Person2#. #Person2# asks #Person1# for more paper napkins. | lunch order |
train_11672 | #Person1#: It would be nice to go to the beach sometime this weekend.
#Person2#: What's the weather going to be like? I may want to go too.
#Person1#: The weather this weekend is supposed to be warm.
#Person2#: Will it be good beach weather?
#Person1#: I think it will be.
#Person2#: It wouldn't be good if it got cold this weekend.
#Person1#: I want this trip to be perfect, I hope it stays warm.
#Person2#: This California weather is so uncertain, it's impossible to know what'll happen.
#Person1#: I know. Every day the weather seems different.
#Person2#: I would love it if it wasn't always so unpredictable.
#Person1#: That would make it easier for us to make plans.
#Person2#: I know. Things are easier when you know what the weather's going to be like. | #Person1# and #Person2# hope the warm weather on weekends because #Person1# and #Person2# want to go to the beach whereas the California weather is uncertain. | weather |
train_11673 | #Person1#: Marissa, if your papers continue to be late, I will have to give you a failing grade for the course.
#Person2#: I'm sorry! I've been having a really hard semester.
#Person1#: You need to try a little harder, okay?
#Person2#: I know, I will. There's just been a lot going on lately. I'm moving out of my house, and my brother is in the hospital.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that, but this is the 7th paper you've turned in late.
#Person2#: I promise I'll get the next one in on time. Just please don't fail me.
#Person1#: I'll give you one more chance, but just one. Don't let me down. | #Person1# warns Marissa that she should hand in the paper on time next time or she will fail the course. | warning |
train_11674 | #Person1#: Madison Square Garden. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you have any more tickets for the concert on Friday night?
#Person1#: Do you mean the Rock'n'Roll Revival Show? Yes, we still have some $30 tickets left.
#Person2#: Great. OK, and is the box office open now?
#Person1#: Yes, the box office is open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
#Person2#: Oh, by the way, what time does the show start?
#Person1#: It starts at 8:00 in the evening.
#Person2#: And what time does it end?
#Person1#: Well, there are four bands, so it'll probably end at about midnight.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: No problem. | #Person2# calls Madison Square garden to book the tickets for the music festival and ask about the schedule. | concert |
train_11675 | #Person1#: Pardon me, officer. I want to go to Bums Park. Would you please tell me how to get there?
#Person2#: Yes, Miss. Bums Park is about half a mile from here. Do you want to take a bus or walk? The bus stop is on the other side of the street if you want to take a bus.
#Person1#: Well, I'd like to walk if it's within walking distance.
#Person2#: All right. We are now on Main Street. Go this way along, until you come to First Street.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: Go straight along Main Street as far as First Street. Turn left onto First Street and walk another two blocks. Then you'll come to Lincoln Street?
#Person1#: Lincoln Street.
#Person2#: Yes, then turn right. Walk for a few minutes. Bums park begins at the comer of Lincoln and Fifth.
#Person1#: Thank you very much, officer.
#Person2#: You're welcome. Good-bye. | #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to Bums Park. | show the way |
train_11676 | #Person1#: Hello, darling. I've just heard I have to go to Italy for a couple of days. I am flying this evening.
#Person2#: Oh, David. Do you really have to go? You know the Johnsons are coming around to see us tonight.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. But I can't help it. They'll have to come some other time.
#Person2#: Then we won't be able to go to the theatre tomorrow.
#Person1#: No, I am afraid we have to change all our plans.
#Person2#: All right. David, when exactly are you leaving then?
#Person1#: I am taking the 7 o'clock plane to Rome.
#Person2#: Are you coming home before you go to the airport?
#Person1#: I am afraid I can't. I am still having a talk with my boss here.
#Person2#: What about your suitcase?
#Person1#: I am afraid you'll have to pack it for me.
#Person2#: And who is fetching it for you?
#Person1#: You'll bring it, darling.
#Person2#: Why me?
#Person1#: Because you are coming with me. It's your birthday on Saturday and this trip is my birthday present for you. I'll meet you at the airport, three quarters before the flight. Don't forget anything and don't be late. See you later, darling. | David asks #Person2# to change the plans, pack David's suitcase, and bring the suitcase to the airport. David surprises #Person2# with the unexpected birthday trip to Italy. | go to Italy |
train_11677 | #Person1#: Hi. I have a reservation for tonight, and I just want to check in.
#Person2#: Sure. What's your name?
#Person1#: Uh. Mike Adams.
#Person2#: Okay. Let me check here. Um. Here's your key to open your door. You're in room 360. Just walk down this hall [Okay.], and you'll see the elevators on your right.
#Person1#: Oh, okay, and what time is the restaurant open for breakfast?
#Person2#: It serves breakfast from 6:30-10 a.m.
#Person1#: Oh, okay. And, uh, where's the exercise room? I'd like to, you know, run a couple of miles before going to bed tonight.
#Person2#: It's on the second floor, and it's open until 10 tonight [Okay.], but the treadmill isn't working.
#Person1#: Oh, oh well. And one final question. Do you have wireless Internet in the rooms?
#Person2#: We DO [Ah!]... for $7.95 a night.
#Person1#: Uhhh, I thought something like that would be free.
#Person2#: No, sorry, sir but you can get free wireless access if you sit in the parking lot on the far north side. [Oh!] You see, the hotel next to us has wireless and ....
#Person1#: Oh, great. Um, and uh ... forget that. And every room has a refrigerator, right?
#Person2#: Well, we can have one put in your room for an additional ten dollars a night.
#Person1#: Ahhhh. I thought something like that would be included in the price of the room.
#Person2#: Sorry, sir.
#Person1#: Well, you know, it ... it kind of irks me it when hotels nickel-and-dime their customers like this. I mean, I checked with sev(eral hotels) ... I mean I checked with sev(eral hotels) ...
#Person2#: You really should have checked this one too, shouldn't you have, buddy.
#Person1#: (Laughing) I ... I guess that I ... I'm all flustered now. I mean all the other hotels provide these amenities for free.
#Person2#: Sorry, sir. It's just the way it is at this hotel.
#Person1#: And the bed? Is that extra too?
#Person2#: Of course ... NOT.
#Person1#: Oh. I've had it. I'll just try the hotel across the street. I'm sure they'll give me better service.
#Person2#: Okay, but you'd be canceling your reservation here, so we'll have to charge you a cancellation fee of 50% of the cost of the room.
#Person1#: Ahhhh, forget it. I can't win either way. What's my room again?
#Person2#: Three sixty (360).
#Person1#: Ughhhhhh!!! | #Person1# checks in the hotel and asks about the breakfast, exercise room, wireless Internet, and refrigerator. #Person1# wants to change the hotel because the amenities are not free. #Person1# decides to stay in the hotel after #Person2# informs #Person1# about the cancellation fee. | check-in |
train_11678 | #Person1#: Hey, Bob. How long have you been here?
#Person2#: I started swimming this morning at 5:00.
#Person1#: My goodness! That's early! I got here at 6:00. How many lanes have you done?
#Person2#: I swam 50 lanes before 6:00, but I can't remember how many lanes I've done since then.
#Person1#: I have 10 more to do and it'll be done.
#Person2#: I'm almost finished, too. Do you have any classes right after you finish?
#Person1#: No, I don't have to go to class until 11:00. How about you?
#Person2#: No, I don't have to go to class until 10:00. I usually go out for breakfast after I swim. Would you like to join me today?
#Person1#: Sure, that sounds like fun. Let me finish and I'll meet you outside the locker room.
#Person2#: OK, see you then. | Bob and #Person2# talk about their exercises in the swimming pool and daily schedule. #Person2# invites Bob for breakfast. | swimming |
train_11679 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I'm looking for Park Street.
#Person2#: Park Street? It isn't far from here. Just keep walking up this street. Turn left at the first corner, go straight ahead and turn left again and in front of you is the Park Street.
#Person1#: Thank you. I'm looking for a bank.
#Person2#: There are lots of banks on Park Street. Do you want to change your money?
#Person1#: Yes. Which bank do you suggest?
#Person2#: You could try the New City Bank. It's next to the big church.
#Person1#: And is there a post office near here?
#Person2#: Yes. See that big new shopping center? There is one on the first floor.
#Person1#: Oh, thank you very much.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person2# shows #Person1# the direction to Park Street and the post office. #Person2# recommends the New City Bank for changing the money. | show the way |
train_11680 | #Person1#: Susan, I heard you are going to France. How long will you be staying there?
#Person2#: A whole year. My aunt lives there. I'm going to do a one-month course at a language school and spend the rest of the time traveling. | Susan tells #Person1# about Susan's living plan in France. | stay in France |
train_11681 | #Person1#: Hello, and welcome to our program 'Working Abroad'. Our guest this evening is a Londoner, who lives and works in Italy. Her name's Susan Hill. Susan, welcome to the program. You live in Florence, how long have you been living there?
#Person2#: Since 1982. But when I went there in 1982, I planned to stay for only 6 months.
#Person1#: Why did you change your mind?
#Person2#: Well, I'm a designer. I design leather goods, mainly shoes, and handbags. Soon after I arrived in Florence, I got a job with one of Italy's top fashion houses, Ferregamo. So, I decided to stay.
#Person1#: How lucky! Do you still work for Ferregamo?
#Person2#: No, I've been a freelance designer for quite a long time now. Since 1988, in fact.
#Person1#: So, does that mean you design for several different companies now?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. I've designed many fashion items for a number of Italian companies, and during the last four years, I've also been designing for the British company, Burberry's.
#Person1#: What have you been designing for them?
#Person2#: Mostly handbags, and small leather goods.
#Person1#: Has the fashion industry in Italy changed since 1982?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. It has become a lot more competitive. Because of quality of products from other countries has improved a lot. But the Italian quality and design is still world-famous.
#Person1#: And do you ever think of returning to live in England?
#Person2#: No, not really. Working in Italy is more interesting. I also love the Mediterranean sun and the Italian life style.
#Person1#: Well, thank you for talking to us, Susan.
#Person2#: It was a pleasure. | In #Person1#'s program, called 'Working Abroad', Susan tells about her job in Italy as a freelance designer, designing handbags and small leather goods for different Italian companies. Susan shares her opinions about the fashion industry in Italy. | a designer |
train_11682 | #Person1#: Joy Chain elementary school, please.
#Person2#: Will do.
#Person1#: How frustrating! The bus is still not coming.
#Person2#: Ma'am, take your kid to school?
#Person1#: Yes. I am in a hurry. Please take a shortcut.
#Person2#: No problem. Don't worry, the taxi is faster than the bus.
#Person1#: The traffic is terrible on Monday morning. It takes us almost 1 hour to get to school.
#Person2#: My son is the same. But he always makes an early start in the morning, and enjoys listening to the English programmer Let's talk in English on the way.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. He is killing two birds with one stone. Sir, please turn right at the next corner. And stop at the taxi stand.
#Person2#: OK!
#Person1#: What is the fare?
#Person2#: It's 14. 5 Yuan.
#Person1#: Keep the change!
#Person2#: Thanks, Ma'am. | #Person1# takes #Person2#'s taxi because the bus doesn't come and the traffic is terrible. #Person1# asks #Person2# to take a shortcut to the school. | take a taxi |
train_11683 | #Person1#: Mark. Where have you been? I've been calling you all morning.
#Person2#: I've been playing computer games.
#Person1#: What? So you blew me off yesterday and today over a stupid video game? What game is so important that you have no time for me anymore? What are you playing?
#Person2#: It's called Counter Strike. It's a first person shooter game. It's awesome. It's a multi player game where you can go online and compete against players from all over the world.
#Person1#: You've been wasting your time on this? I can't believe it! It doesn't even look fun or challenging!
#Person2#: My laptop is on my bed. If you think it's so easy then get on line and try to beat me.
#Person1#: Fine!
#Person2#: Damm it! How are you killing me with a single shot? It's not fair! I don't want to play anymore! Let's go get something to eat.
#Person1#: Can you bring me something? I am totally hooked on this game! | Mark neglects #Person1# because Mark is addicted to a video game, called Counter Strike. #Person1# also becomes addicted to the game after Mark invites #Person1# to join the game. | computer games |
train_11684 | #Person1#: what do you do when you see a homeless person on the streets begging for money?
#Person2#: I never really give them money because I don't want to contribute to their addictions.
#Person1#: homeless youth can easily become involved with drugs and prostitution. Do you do anything to help them?
#Person2#: I usually ask them if they want some food and then give them something to eat. I figure that if they're homeless, they're probably hungry.
#Person1#: that's a good idea. Do they usually accept the food?
#Person2#: almost always. However, sometimes they get mad at me for not giving them any cash.
#Person1#: it's sad how more and more young people are sleeping on the streets in London now.
#Person2#: the cost of living in London is just too high for most people.
#Person1#: it's true. The economy is in a bit of mess at the moment.
#Person2#: did you know that few people can pay the rent on minimum wage, let alone pay for food and other living costs?
#Person1#: there just isn't enough affordable housing to go around. If only the housing cost would drop, fewer people would be in financial trouble.
#Person2#: added to that is the high unemployment rate right now.
#Person1#: something's got to change---and it's got to happen soon.
#Person2#: politicians like to ignore the problems of the working class. They like to focus on making life easier for the upper class.
#Person1#: I can only hope that one day they will change. | #Person2# gives food instead of cash to help homeless people. #Person1# agrees with #Person2#. #Person2# and #Person1# complain about the minimum wages, affordable housing, unemployment rate, and politicians. | beggers |
train_11685 | #Person1#: When I quarrel with my husband. He didn't evern try to cool me out.
#Person2#: It takes two to make a quarrel and it takes two to memd fences.
#Person1#: I was so angry that I could not keep cool. What I need is just an apology. | #Person1# tells the quarrel with #Person1#'s husband to #Person2#. | quarrel with husband |
train_11686 | #Person1#: Will you look at that coming down? I thought today was supposed to be a warm sunny day.
#Person2#: I know. Me too. I left my umbrella at home. I don't even have a coat.
#Person1#: Do you know how long it's supposed to rain? Do you think we can wait it out?
#Person2#: Well, I have to pick up my son from school, so I can't wait long. Let me check my weather app.
#Person1#: I don't know if you can get service here on the phone.
#Person2#: Oh, I can. My phone is pretty reliable. Let's see... It looks like the rain is going to last another hour. I'm going to have to try to get a taxi.
#Person1#: I have the company car today. Maybe you could use it to pick up your son and I can get it back from you tomorrow before we start work. | #Person1# lets #Person2# use the company car to pick #Person2#'s son from the school as #Person2#'s phone shows that the rain will last another hour. | the coming rain |
train_11687 | #Person1#: Good morning. Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I am looking for a pair of trousers for my son. Could I see that pair hanging in the window?
#Person1#: Sure sir. Is this the pair you meant?
#Person2#: Yes, that's it. What are these trousers made of? My son's skin is quite sensitive, so I have to be careful about the material of the clothes he wears.
#Person1#: These are made of cotton, sir. These are made by a famous children's brand called Wonder World. It's a very popular brand because of the good quality material.
#Person2#: Oh, that's good. What other colors do these trousers come in? If you have blue, that would be great. Blue is my son's favorite color. I'd rather not have black or gray.
#Person1#: Uh, these come in blue as well. Here you are, a blue pair.
#Person2#: Thank you. And one last thing, how much do the trousers cost?
#Person1#: Well, they were originally 150 yuan each, but they are now on sale 20% off.
#Person2#: That's great. I'll take them. | #Person2# buys a pair of blue trousers made of cotton with 20 percent off for #Person2#'s son from #Person1#. | buy trousers |
train_11688 | #Person1#: Didn't you just get that book from the library?
#Person2#: Yes, a few days ago.
#Person1#: It looks like you're almost finished with it. Why are you reading it so fast?
#Person2#: I like the story so much that I can hardly put it down.
#Person1#: Well, we can't get to the library until the weekend, so you won't have anything new to read until then. You should read only a few chapters each day.
#Person2#: I'll do that with the next book. This one is too exciting.
#Person1#: What are you going to do for the rest of the week? There are 4 days left before Saturday arrives.
#Person2#: I think I'll read this book again. When I read quickly, I don't remember certain parts very well. | #Person1# tells #Person2# to read the book slowly but #Person2# decides to read the book again for the rest of the week. | read the book |
train_11689 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, do you know where the subway station is?
#Person2#: It's down the street about 2 blocks away.
#Person1#: I've never been to this city before, so I'm not familiar with the city. Can I find it easily?
#Person2#: I think so. Just walk down the street for about 5 minutes and you'll see a sign for it right in front of a post office. Keep walking for about 10 minutes and you'll be at the subway station. So, are you here to visit friends or for business?
#Person1#: Actually, I'm with 2 friends to go sightseeing. We got separated while we were shopping in the mall, so they went to the train station and are now waiting for me there.
#Person2#: Well, I hope you have a good time here in this city.
#Person1#: Thanks. | #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the subway station because #Person1# will meet the separated friends at the subway station. | show the way |
train_11690 | #Person1#: Good morning.
#Person2#: Morning.
#Person1#: Come in, sit down. Now, you're a new patient, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: Ok, so I better ask you some questions first. Now, have you ever had any serious illnesses or accidents?
#Person2#: A broken leg I got from playing football when I was 17. I was in the school team at that time.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: No, apart from that, nothing.
#Person1#: And have you had any operations of any kind?
#Person2#: No, the only time I've been to hospital before, was when I broke my leg.
#Person1#: Fine, any allergies?
#Person2#: Yes, to dust and cats.
#Person1#: How do you react?
#Person2#: They both make me sneeze a bit, nothing else. | #Person1# asks #Person2#, the new patient, about #Person2#'s medical history. #Person2# broke #Person2#'s leg at 17 and has allergies to dust and cats. | body-check |
train_11691 | #Person1#: Good morning.
#Person2#: Good morning.
#Person1#: Mrs. Wong can you tell me something about your work experience?
#Person2#: Yes, I worked as a bank clerk for 3 years in the Bank of China. I must say that it was a good job.
#Person1#: Why did you leave that job since it was such a good job?
#Person2#: I didn't really want to, but my family had to move to another city so I left the bank.
#Person1#: What did you do after that?
#Person2#: I worked for a private company for 6 months and then I did a one year full-time course in finance and trade.
#Person1#: What's your best quality?
#Person2#: Um my best quality? Well, I think I'm a hardworking and responsible person. I guess those are my best qualities.
#Person1#: That is good, the position you applied for requires those qualities.
#Person2#: Yes, a good sales manager should work hard and be responsible.
#Person1#: Yet we want an experienced person and you haven't worked in this position before.
#Person2#: That's true. However, my advantages that I am ambitious and eager to do this job well. I believe I am the most suitable person for the job.
#Person1#: OK. What are your salary requirements?
#Person2#: Well, 5000 to 6000 per month.
#Person1#: OK. We will inform you when we make a decision. | Mrs. Wong tells #Person1# her work experience, advantages, and salary requirement during the interview. #Person1# will inform Mrs. Wong when #Person1# makes a decision. | job interview |
train_11692 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me if there is a gas station around here?
#Person2#: Yeah, there are a few. The closest one is only a couple of blocks away. But it's a little expensive. The cheapest one is about 2 miles from here.
#Person1#: Well, I think I should just go for the closest one.
#Person2#: OK. Just go straight until you see the first traffic lights up there. Take a left turn and go down one block. You'll see the gas station near a post office.
#Person1#: OK, I should be able to make it. | #Person1# needs to go a gas station. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the closest one. | ask directions |
train_11693 | #Person1#: Doctor Joseph, why did you want to be a doctor?
#Person2#: Both my dad and mom were doctors and I wanted to be like them. But it all started to be more than imagination once I got to college.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, when I was a freshman, I didn't know what I wanted to major in. So I took a health class that included an emergency first aid certificate. I figured it would be useful to know how to help someone an emergency if they needed it.
#Person1#: Sounds good.
#Person2#: Well, one night as I was walking back to my dorm. I saw a woman on the ground who had stopped breathing. I gave her mouth to mouth breathing and called 911. By the time the ambulance arrived, she had been able to breathe normally. In addition, she left the hospital the next evening. The doctor said that I had saved her life.
#Person1#: Amazing! You were a hero.
#Person2#: And that was the night that I decided to study medicine.
#Person1#: Alright. We're going to take a quick commercial break. But don't touch your remote control. Because when we come back, Doctor Joseph is going to tell us something about what he does at Johns Hopkins Hospital, including some of the scarier moments he's had as a physician. Stay tuned. | During #Person1#'s interview, Doctor Joseph tells that saving a woman's life in freshman year makes Joseph wants to become a doctor. | interview a doctor |
train_11694 | #Person1#: Well, it's illegal to bring food and drinks into the theater.
#Person2#: Too bad. I did anyway.
#Person1#: No wonder you brought such a big bag today.
#Person2#: I brought Strawberry Sticks. See?
#Person1#: Those are the ones that are pre-dipped in sweet coating!
#Person2#: Yep. And there's real strawberry chunks in the coating. | Although it's illegal, #Person2# brought Strawberry Sticks into the theater. | theater |
train_11695 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to exchange some money.
#Person1#: what currency would you like to trade in?
#Person2#: I would like to exchange Chinese RMB for American dollars. Do you accept $ 100 bills?
#Person1#: No problem, we can accept any denomination. How much would you like to exchange today?
#Person2#: Well, that depends on the rate. How much is the RMB trading at today?
#Person1#: It's a shame you didn't come a little earlier, the exchange rate was reset yesterday afternoon. The American dollar is now worth 7.45 RMB. It was much lower yeasterday. If you would like to sell RMB, we can give you a rate of 7.35. Will that be all right?
#Person2#: I guess, here, give me 5, 000 RMB worth please. I might as well exchange a little extra. Who knows what the exchange rate will be tomorrow! | #Person2# wants to exchange some RMB for American dollars and asks the rate. #Person1# gives #Person2# a rate of 7.35 and #Person2# wants to exchange 5, 000 RMB. | money exchange |
train_11696 | #Person1#: do you like animals?
#Person2#: yes, doesn't everyone?
#Person1#: what's your favorite animal?
#Person2#: it's hard to say. While dogs are more affectionate, cats are much easier to take care of.
#Person1#: have you ever had a dog?
#Person2#: when I was little, we had a few domestic dogs at home.
#Person1#: they always say that dogs are a man's best friends. do you think that's true?
#Person2#: definitely. rich or poor, dogs always love their masters.
#Person1#: how about cats? Have you ever had one for a pet?
#Person2#: i had one a few months ago, but she ended up running away.
#Person1#: how did that happen?
#Person2#: she left through a window that was open one night and never returned.
#Person1#: you must have been devastated!
#Person2#: i was pretty sad. i still hope that she'll return some day!
#Person1#: I hope she does. Do you think you'll ever get another pet?
#Person2#: I think I will. It's difficult to feel longly when you have a pet around.
#Person1#: i hope your cat finds its way back home.
#Person2#: i do, too. | #Person2# likes animals and #Person2# had dogs when #Person2# was little. #Person2# also had a cat but it ran away and may get another pet because #Person2# thinks the pet can prevent people from feeling lonely. #Person1# hopes the cat will return. | pet |
train_11697 | #Person1#: Hey Julie, you want to go grab something to eat?
#Person2#: Sure! What do you feel like having?
#Person1#: I really feel like having a big juicy steak!
#Person2#: Oh. OK. I don't eat meat, but that's fine, I am sure wherever we are going they will have other options right?
#Person1#: I didn't know you were a vegetarian!
#Person2#: I'm not, I am a vegan.
#Person1#: A what?
#Person2#: A vegan. I don't eat or use any animal based products. I don't wear leather, eat eggs, drink milk or anything that comes from an animal. I used to be a pescatarian before, which basically means you don't eat meat, but still have fish and seafood.
#Person1#: Wow! That's interesting! It must be tough!
#Person2#: It's a bit difficult to find vegetarian friendly restaurants sometimes, but since more and more people are vegetarians or vegans nowadays, it's getting a bit less difficult. | #Person1# invites Julie to eat and wants to eat a steak, but Julie is a vegan and introduces the lifestyle of a vegan. #Person1# thinks it must be tough. | vegan |
train_11698 | #Person1#: I would like to discuss purchasing a home with you.
#Person2#: I can help you. What location are you looking for?
#Person1#: I would like to live in Pasadena or Arcadia.
#Person2#: Have you thought about what your needs are in terms of size?
#Person1#: We would like a smaller cozy cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
#Person2#: Is living in a particular school district important to you?
#Person1#: No, we don't really care because they are all pretty good around here.
#Person2#: Are you interested in purchasing on the lake, or would you like a home with a view?
#Person1#: We really want to live in a lakeside home with a dock for our boat.
#Person2#: Now that I have an idea of what you want, I can begin my search. | #Person1# wants to purchase a cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in Pasadena or Arcadia. #Person1# doesn't care about the school district but prefers to live by the lake. | purchase a home |
train_11699 | #Person1#: Let's go to the seashore on Saturday.
#Person2#: Yes! Let's go sailing and water skiing. That's so exciting.
#Person1#: It's expensive, too. Let's just sit in the sun and go swimming instead.
#Person2#: Yes. Let's sleep on the sand. That's most exciting! | #Person1# thinks sailing and water skiing are expensive. #Person2# suggests they sleep on the sand. | seashore |