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train_11800 | #Person1#: Mark! I was wondering if you finished that presentation you were working on last week?
#Person2#: Just about. It should be done in the next couple of days. Why?
#Person1#: Mr. Rodriguez was asking me about it yesterday.
#Person2#: I'll give him a call. | #Person1# asks Mark about his presentation because Mr. Rodriguez called. | presentation |
train_11801 | #Person1#: We like your product, and are interested in placing an order with you as soon as possible.
#Person2#: Well, we can proceed with the order until after the Christmas holidays. Our factories will be closed for another week.
#Person1#: That's all right. We will send you a purchase order in one week. I hope you will be able to take care of it.
#Person2#: No problem. Once we get your purchase order, we will begin the execution of the order right away.
#Person1#: Thanks. We need the products in less than one month, because we have a big deal with another company. By the way, will payment against delivery be OK?
#Person2#: That will be fine. And I can promise you that you'll get the goods about two weeks after we get your purchase order. | #Person1# will send #Person2# a purchase order and #Person2# will begin the execution immediately and will finish in two weeks after receiving it. | purchase order |
train_11802 | #Person1#: Hello, May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, we're interested in seeing the rooms for rent.
#Person1#: Oh, how nice! there are bright rooms and the house is very quiet.
#Person2#: That is exactly what we're looking for.
#Person1#: Well, each room is 40 dollars a week.
#Person2#: That sounds all right to us.
#Person1#: When do you want to move in?
#Person2#: How about tomorrow afternoon?
#Person1#: Fine, I'll be expecting you.
#Person2#: See you tomorrow. | #Person1# recommends one room to rent for #Person2# will move in soon. | house renting |
train_11803 | #Person1#: Room Reservations. May I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to cancel a reservation.
#Person1#: In whose name was the reservation made?
#Person2#: Jim White.
#Person1#: What was the date of the reservation?
#Person2#: From November 21st for 4 nights.
#Person1#: Excuse me, but is the reservation for yourself or for another party?
#Person2#: It's for myself.
#Person1#: May I have your name and phone number, please?
#Person2#: Yes, it's Zheg In and my number is 3811658.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir. I will cancel Mr. White's reservation from November 21st for 4 nights. We look forward to another chance to serve you. | Zheg In calls #Person1# to cancel Mr. White's reservation. | cancel the reservation |
train_11804 | #Person1#: Have you packed our passports?
#Person2#: Not yet. Do we need to take it with us?
#Person1#: Of course. Otherwise I cannot go abroad.
#Person2#: Is that hard to get a passport?
#Person1#: Not at all. But we do need to keep it with us all the time.
#Person2#: It is hard to believe this little thing is so valuable to us. | #Person1# tells #Person2# they should always take passports and #Person2#'s surprised. | passport |
train_11805 | #Person1#: Are you going somewhere?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm off to the department store. I must buy some furniture for my new flat.
#Person1#: Really? Well you'll have to get there before 6pm because they close early today.
#Person2#: Ok. Thanks for that information.
#Person1#: Yeah and remember if you buy something you mustn't carry it home otherwise your back will get worse.
#Person2#: Ok, do they have a delivery service?
#Person1#: Yes, but it's not free, you have to pay.
#Person2#: Ok, I'll see you later. | #Person2# is going to the department store for some furniture. #Person1# tells #Person2# its closing time and the delivery service. | department store |
train_11806 | #Person1#: Well, what about this two-bedroom apartment? The listing says it's right in the heart of the city, just steps from the metro.
#Person2#: Wow, that would be very convenient. How much is the rent?
#Person1#: It says it's $ 1600. But if you share it with another person, that's only $ 800 per month.
#Person2#: That definitely sounds like a steal. I think that is a very trendy neighborhood as well.
#Person1#: That's true. I know that there are lots of popular restaurants and coffee shops around there. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the location, rent, and the surroundings of the two-bedroom apartment. | house renting |
train_11807 | #Person1#: can I see these silk ties?
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: I'll take this one.
#Person2#: Good. Anything else? The tie pins? The cuff links?
#Person1#: No, thank you. I want to have a look at that scarf.
#Person2#: Ok. We have several kinds of scarves here. Let me get them for you. Just wait a minute.
#Person1#: Oh. I like this one. I have been looking for this color and design. Please wrap it for me, and I'll take it. | #Person2# recommends the scarves and #Person1# will take a silk tie and a scarf. | shopping |
train_11808 | #Person1#: Doctor, is it easy to see death?
#Person2#: Well, it seems it's not so easy for me to tell you about death.
#Person1#: Tell me the fact, please. I'm not afraid.
#Person2#: OK. I guess you're on the way to see death.
#Person1#: I believe you're right. But I want to have a long life. Help me, please.
#Person2#: OK. Listen. It looks as if you have too much money.
#Person1#: Oh?
#Person2#: It seems that the more money you have, the worse your health is. You must have worried too much about the safety of your money.
#Person1#: Yes, that's quite true.
#Person2#: Why not give some money to poor people?
#Person1#: No way!Money is my life. | The doctor tells #Person1# that #Person1# worries too much about the safety of #Person1#'s money and advises #Person1# to donate it. #Person1# refuses. | wealth or health |
train_11809 | #Person1#: So, Jane, tell me about your family. Who do you get on best with in your family?
#Person2#: Well, I think I get along best with my mother.
#Person1#: So, why is that?
#Person2#: Well, I think it probably has to do with the fact that we're both female. I mean the only other people in my family are my father and my brother.
#Person1#: So, what does your mom look like?
#Person2#: Well, she's actually taller than me. She has dark hair and a pretty firm build. Um. she's not too thin and not too fat.
#Person1#: And what does your mom do? Does she have a job?
#Person2#: Oh,it's a good question. She's actually a hairdresser. Yeah, so she does my hair.
#Person1#: Oh,that's fantastic. So what does your mom like to do when she doesn't work?
#Person2#: Well, she used to take sewing lessons, so she really likes to sew things like her own curtains and she even made me some clothes a few times.
#Person1#: Wow, so she's talented.
#Person2#: Yeah, she's quite artistic. | Jane tells #Person1# that she gets along best with her mother because they are both females. Jane describes her mom's appearance, her job as a hairdresser, and she likes sewing. | family |
train_11810 | #Person1#: I'd like to see you off, Jane, but I can't get to the airport until five o'clock.
#Person2#: I'm afraid I'll have left by then. My plane takes off at 4:30.
#Person1#: What a pity! You're going straight to Washington, aren't you?
#Person2#: No, I'm staying with my sister in New York. She isn't there at the moment but she'll have arrived by Monday morning. I'll spend a couple of weeks with her and then go to Washington. Classes will already have started by then.
#Person1#: Well, I wish you luck. | #Person1# tells Jane that #Person1# can't see her off and asks about Jane's travel plan. | see someone off |
train_11811 | #Person1#: I'm so glad the weekend is finally here. Where are you going?
#Person2#: Me? I'm thinking of going fishing in the river nearby. How about you?
#Person1#: I'm going to go camping in the mountain. I want to go jogging while I am there
#Person2#: That sounds exciting. | #Person2# plans to go fishing and #Person1# will go camping at the weekend. | weekend plan |
train_11812 | #Person1#: Hello, Mary. It's John. I've got something to tell you about the delivery of computers
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. How's it coming along?
#Person1#: Well, we have problems with the ABC Computer Company.
#Person2#: Really? What kind of problems?
#Person1#: They haven't delivered the order on time.
#Person2#: Oh, no. Why not?
#Person1#: I don't know. Would you call them?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. What's the order number?
#Person1#: It's CPU3861. Mr. Peterson is the contact man.
#Person2#: All right. I'll call you back later in the afternoon. | John calls Mary for delivery problems with the ABC Computer Company. Mary asks for the order number and will call him back. | delivery problem |
train_11813 | #Person1#: Helen, can you tell us a little bit about where you have worked before?
#Person2#: Well, my last job was with Format.
#Person1#: And when did you start to work there?
#Person2#: Two years ago.
#Person1#: So why did you decide to leave?
#Person2#: Well, perhaps you've heard that the company closed down earlier this year.
#Person1#: Yes, we've heard about it. And where did you work before Format?
#Person2#: Ideal Systems.
#Person1#: How long did you work for them?
#Person2#: For ten years, as a secretary.
#Person1#: And why did you leave that job as a secretary?
#Person2#: Well, I felt I needed a change. I think I learned all I could there.
#Person1#: OK, that's enough on your work experiences. You are listed. | #Person1# asks Helen detailed questions about her work experience with Format and Ideal Systems. | job interview |
train_11814 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm trying to get to the courthouse and I think I'm going the wrong way. Should I have turned left on Monroe Street?
#Person2#: No, no. You're all right. Just keep going straight on Fourth Avenue until you get to the Post Office, and turn left there. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the courthouse. | asks for directions |
train_11815 | #Person1#: Jack, would you please read this letter I've just written? I'd like to have your opinion.
#Person2#: I'd be glad to tell you what I think.
#Person1#: If you don't think it's any good, please say so. I really want to get this job.
#Person2#: It looks fine to me. But I have one suggestion.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: If I were you, I'd change the beginning. You should write about your education first.
#Person1#: Good idea, Jack. What do you think about the second part?
#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid it's too short. You should include much more information about your work experience.
#Person1#: You're right. I'll change it. | Jack advises #Person1# to change the beginning and add work experiences in the second part of the letter. | revise the letter |
train_11816 | #Person1#: Hey. How are you doing these days?
#Person2#: Well, I'm okay, but Brandon isn't doing so well.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well ..... I don't ... I don't know. It's kind of a strange situation. He was dating this girl ... you know Alex? He was dating her and then he ended up breaking up with her because she was using drugs, and ...
#Person1#: Oh, wow. Well, that was a good thing, right?
#Person2#: Well, yeah, that was, but now she's really angry with him, and he's having all kinds of problems with her, like last week, she punched him in the face and in the groin at school. Right in front of everyone.
#Person1#: Oh, man! So, what did he do about it?
#Person2#: Well, um ... she told him that if he said anything to a teacher, to the principal or anyone, she would get her friends to beat him up after school.
#Person1#: Man. This sounds really bad. I mean, you often think of men becoming aggressive toward women, but I guess it can go the other way.
#Person2#: Yeah, yeah. You don't really think of this, but it happens, so um ...
#Person1#: So, what are you going to do about it?
#Person2#: Well, first, Brandon said that, um, he was just going to let it go, but you know, he didn't want to cause any more problems ...
#Person1#: Yeah, I can see that.
#Person2#: Then he decided that if she was doing that to do that to him and get away with it, she'd just do it to the next guy, so he went to the principal and the school police officer and reported everything, and now they're going to press assault charges against her.
#Person1#: So, isn't he worried about what her friends are going to do to him?
#Person2#: Yeah, but he thinks that the other people in her group were just going along with her. [ Yeah. ] You know, I don't know. We'll see. They're probably frightened of what she might do to them. You know, she'll probably get suspended and have to go to court, but I don't know. He's kind of worried about some backlash.
#Person1#: I mean, people have to realize that you can't inflict violence on others, you know, in any type of relationship or friendship.
#Person2#: Yeah, that's right. Anyway, I guess ... I got to go, but I'll keep you updated on what happens.
#Person1#: Alright, thanks. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that Brandon was dating Alex but broke up with her because she used drugs. Alex was angry with Brandon so she punched him and asks Brandon not to tell the teacher. Brandon just wanted to let it go at first but then he went to the principal and the school police officer and reported everything. The school will press assault charges against Alex and Brandon is worried about some backlash. | inflict violence |
train_11817 | #Person1#: It's lucky that we rode our bike here instead of driving.
#Person2#: It's a good job that we got here early. Look at all those cars there. They'll never get in.
#Person1#: You'd better follow me closely. I don't want to lose you.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll keep up.
#Person1#: We go in over there. Gate B. Peter said they're pretty good tickets.
#Person2#: Where are they?
#Person1#: They're right behind the goal.
#Person2#: Oh,do we have to stand up all the time?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: I hope we can see the match clearly.
#Person1#: That's why we've come early. The earlier, the better. | #Person1# feels lucky that they rode the bikes instead of driving. They can see the match clearly because they came early. | see the match |
train_11818 | #Person1#: Gosh! Have you seen this, Richard?
#Person2#: See what?
#Person1#: In the paper. It says, there is a man going around pretending he's from the electricity board. He's been calling at people's homes, saying he is coming to check that all their appliances are safe. Then he gets around them to make him a cup of tea, and while they are out of the room he steals their money, handbag whatever and makes off with it.
#Person2#: But you know, Jane, it's partly their own fault. You should never let anyone like that in unless you're expecting them.
#Person1#: It's all very well to say that. But someone comes to the door, and says electricity or gas and you automatically think they are OK, especially if they flash a card to you
#Person2#: Does this man have an ID then?
#Person1#: Yes, that's just it. It seems he used to work for the electricity board at one time. According to the paper the police are warning people especially pensioners not to admit anyone unless they have an appointment. It's a bit sad. One old lady told them she'd just been to the post, office to draw her pension when he called. She said he must have followed her home. He stole the whole lot.
#Person2#: But what does he look like? Surely they must have a description.
#Person1#: Oh, yes they have. Let's see, in his thirties, tall, bushy dark hair, slight northern accent, sounds a bit like you actually. | Jane tells Richard that a man steals people's money by pretending he's from the electricity board. Jane also tells that the man used to work for the electricity board and they have a description according to the newspaper. | newspaper |
train_11819 | #Person1#: Hi, Mike. Are you going to the barbecue tonight?
#Person2#: Maybe.
#Person1#: Why maybe? Are you sure?
#Person2#: I don't know. All those people, I won't know anyone.
#Person1#: But that's the idea. You go to these things to meet new people.
#Person2#: But I don't think barbecue is the best way.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: Because it's just hard to meet friends.
#Person1#: Well, I love meeting people in a big group because there are more possibilities.
#Person2#: But don't you think it's hard to get to know people? Besides, it's noisy. You can't always have a great conversation.
#Person1#: Then how do you like to meet people?
#Person2#: I think small groups are the best way to meet people. I meet the most interesting people in class. I see how they think and talk every day. If I like someone, then we might get together later on.
#Person1#: You're such a serious guy. I met my best friend in the sports club. We came to know we had a lot in common. If you ask me, big parties are the best way to meet people.
#Person2#: Well, maybe. Mmm, I should try my chances of the barbecue. I'll see you tonight, Mary. | Mike is not sure whether he will go to the barbecue because he thinks it's hard to meet friends. Mike thinks small groups are the best way to meet people, while Mary believes big parties are. Mike'll go. | meet with people |
train_11820 | #Person1#: What's the best way to downtown?
#Person2#: If you're in a hurry, you should take a taxi. But it's kind of expensive.
#Person1#: I'm in no particular hurry.
#Person2#: Well, in that case, take an airport bus then. It will cost you only about $5.
#Person1#: That cannot be a better idea. | #Person2# advises #Person1# to take an airport bus to downtown. | transport |
train_11821 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, here is the dress you want to be made.
#Person2#: But I don't think it's what I asked for.
#Person1#: What's wrong with it, the color, the style or the size?
#Person2#: No, it's not the fight material. I can't possibly accept it.
#Person1#: That is a pity. | #Person2# won't accept the dress because it's not the fight material. | dress |
train_11822 | #Person1#: Hello, Patrick, is that you?
#Person2#: Yeah Jane, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I was calling about the apple tree that you were trimming yesterday.
#Person2#: That was hard work!
#Person1#: I'm sure it was. It sure looked difficult.
#Person2#: Yeah, I'm glad it's finished. Hauling the branches to the front for garbage pick up was no fun either.
#Person1#: Well, I don't think you're quite finished yet, some of the larger branches fell over into my yard, and I think you should come and get them.
#Person2#: Listen Jane, I don't see why I should do that. You eat all the apples that fall in your yard and you've never complained about that before.
#Person1#: Well, it's easier to pick up apples then to drag tree branches all the way to the curb. My kids pick up the apples, and the branches are just too big for them to drag.
#Person2#: Well, I guess you'll just have to do it yourself Jane.
#Person1#: Patrick, I wish you would reconsider. We've always gotten along fairly well, but I think you're out of line here. The branches are your responsibility.
#Person2#: Sorry Jane, I disagree! You take the benefits of the apple tree, but refuse to deal with the bad side of it! Besides, it won't take you any time to get the branches out front!
#Person1#: Get the branches off my property or I'll have to sue you.
#Person2#: Yeah? For what?! You're taking those law classes too seriously! I've gotta go, I have to pick up my son.
#Person1#: You'll be hearing from me.
#Person2#: Yeah, yeah. See you in court Jane. | Jane tells Patric some of the branches of the apple tree fell over into her yard and asks him to get them. Patric refuses because he thinks it's not his responsibility. Patric thinks Jane takes the benefits of the apple tree but refuses to deal with the branches. Jane will sue Patric. | apple tree |
train_11823 | #Person1#: Excuse me, may I sit here?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: Where are you going?
#Person1#: I'm going to Washington D.C. And you?
#Person2#: To New York. Is this your first trip here?
#Person1#: Yes, I am a student from China. Would you please tell me something about Washington D.C.?
#Person2#: With pleasure. Washington D.C. is the capital of America and it has many interesting places.
#Person1#: But I am afraid I won't have enough time to see all those interesting places.
#Person2#: It doesn't matter. You can take the tour mobile. It will take you to most tour sites in Washington D.C.
#Person1#: That's great. Thank you for your information. | #Person1# is going to Washington D.C.. #Person2# recommends a tour mobile that can take #Person1# to the most tourist sites. | tour mobile |
train_11824 | #Person1#: I like this apartment. Do you think we can afford it?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so. It's not a very expensive apartment. It's in the right area, and it has everything that we are looking for. The rooms are quite large, too.
#Person1#: I love the balcony. We can sit outside and enjoy the sun in summer. We are on the 12th floor now, so there's a very nice view from the balcony.
#Person2#: The neighborhood is nice, too. There is a park nearby.
#Person1#: Yes, and there are many houses nearby. I like it that the neighborhood isn't full of apartment blocks. | #Person1# and #Person2# are seeing an apartment and they like its rooms, balcony, and neighborhood. | see a apartment |
train_11825 | #Person1#: What are you doing this evening?
#Person2#: Well, I've got a lot of work to do. I ought to stay at home and study, really.
#Person1#: Oh, come on. It's Saturday.
#Person2#: Well, how about going to the cinema, then?
#Person1#: There is nothing on that I want to see.
#Person2#: Oh, all right. Well, we could rent a video and watch that.
#Person1#: Neither of us has a video player.
#Person2#: No. But Tony's got a new DVD player. How about renting a movie to watch with him at his place?
#Person1#: Oh, that's a great idea. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss their evening plan and decide on renting a movie to watch with Tony at Tony's place. | evening plan |
train_11826 | #Person1#: Do you have a good English-Chinese dictionary?
#Person2#: Sure. How about this one?
#Person1#: Is this the latest edition?
#Person2#: Yes. We have both the paperback and the hardcover.
#Person1#: What's the difference?
#Person2#: The hardcover is more expensive.
#Person1#: Oh! I see. I'll have the paperback, please, | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy a English-Chinese dictionary. | English-Chinese dictionary |
train_11827 | #Person1#: I need to find a new furniture set for my living room.
#Person2#: Where are you going to find one?
#Person1#: I have no idea.
#Person2#: Do you want to know where I bought mine?
#Person1#: Where'd you get it from?
#Person2#: I got it from IKEA.
#Person1#: How much did it cost you?
#Person2#: It cost me a couple thousand for the whole set.
#Person1#: Is the furniture sturdy?
#Person2#: The furniture is built extremely well.
#Person1#: I don't mind paying a lot as long as the quality is good.
#Person2#: Well, trust me. The quality is fantastic. | #Person1# wants to buy a new furniture set. #Person2# tells about #Person2#'s furniture bought in IKEA and its price. | buy a furniture |
train_11828 | #Person1#: can I see your passport, please?
#Person2#: is this line for non-residents?
#Person1#: yes it is. Residents can quene up in the lines to my right.
#Person2#: Ok. Here's my passport.
#Person1#: what's the expiration date on your passport?
#Person2#: I think it's soon, maybe in a few months. It was renewed in Beijing, so the new expiry date is on the last page.
#Person1#: I see. Yes, you'll need to renew your passport in a few months. Make sure you don't let it expire while you are in the UK.
#Person2#: I won't.
#Person1#: do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: no, I don't have anything to declare.
#Person1#: how long will you be staying in the UK?
#Person2#: I'll be here for about a year.
#Person1#: what is the purpose of your stay?
#Person2#: I'll be studying. I'm doing an MBA at Nottingham University.
#Person1#: where will you be staying?
#Person2#: I have a housing contract with the university. I'll be in a dorm room on campus.
#Person1#: how do you plan on paying for your living costs and tuition fees while you are here?
#Person2#: my father has already paid for that in advance. Here are the receipts.
#Person1#: ok. Have a good day. Here's your passport and documents back.
#Person2#: thank you very much. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the expiration date on #Person2#'s passport and #Person2# will stay in the UK for about a year. #Person1# also asks #Person2#'s purpose of the study and living location. #Person2#'s father has paid all fees in advance. | customs inquiry |
train_11829 | #Person1#: We don't have much time. We have to be back at work in 20 minutes.
#Person2#: Really? Have you got everything you need?
#Person1#: Yes. What about you? What else do you want?
#Person2#: Razors, soap, a towel. Ah, and a toothbrush.
#Person1#: The razors and soap are over there.
#Person2#: Hmm...$ 2.75 for 10 razors. That's cheap.
#Person1#: Hmm...That's nice. Look! Do you want this soap?
#Person2#: No, I don't. Look at this. $ 3.80 for soap. That's expensive. There, $ 1.20, that's cheap. I'll have this kind. Now, where are the towels?
#Person1#: Here they are.
#Person2#: How much are they?
#Person1#: These are $ 70.95 each and these, $ 9.65.
#Person2#: And this one, this one is $ 5.35.
#Person1#: But it doesn't feel nice. You'd better buy something better than that.
#Person2#: OK, then. I'll take this one, $ 7.95. It's not too expensive and it's of better quality. | #Person1# and #Person2# are buying daily necessities. #Person2# bought
10 razors for $ 2.75 and soap for $ 1.20. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to buy a better towel. | shopping |
train_11830 | #Person1#: Hey Mary, you've really been gone a long time. How did you manage to do that?
#Person2#: Hi. Well, I talked with my teachers before I left about the work I would miss, but my aunt in Denver made me study a lot there.
#Person1#: I thought she was your rich aunt.
#Person2#: Not really. But she doesn't have any children, so she does have some money even though she was a teacher.
#Person1#: How was the holiday?
#Person2#: Cool and I saw so many people on the mountain on Washington's Birthday.
#Person1#: The beaches were full on Washington's Birthday here, too. It really was warm here. So lots of people went swimming.
#Person2#: Well, we should have stayed home that day. There were so many people. We took the train over to the mountain. So we didn't have to drive. It was a good thing we did. There were so many cars and buses and no place to park anywhere.
#Person1#: Just like the beaches here. | Mary tells #Person1# her aunt made her study a lot. Mary took the train over the mountain on Washington's Birthday and there are many cars and buses there like the beaches #Person1# mentions. | holiday |
train_11831 | #Person1#: I noticed an article in the newspaper about the problem of rapid growth of cities in America. I was wondering,do you Americans carry out of birth control policy? Can Americans have as many children as they want?
#Person2#: Yes, we can have as many as we want. But most people decide to have only one or two. And some people decide not to have any.
#Person1#: Why do they decide not to have any? In the old days, we Chinese always wanted to have as many as possible. Some still do now.
#Person2#: Some people prefer to devote all their energy to their work or to seek their own interests and travel. And others see so many problems in the world that they refused to bring children into such a difficult environment.
#Person1#: It's understandable. | #Person2# tells #Person1# America has no birth control and most people have one or two kids, while some people decide not to have any child. | birth control |
train_11832 | #Person1#: They should be a great show. Let's go in.
#Person2#: Sure. Say, did you bring my book?
#Person1#: Oh, I completely forgot it.
#Person2#: You forgot? But you promised. I needed to study for the test. Oh, I knew I never should have lent it to you.
#Person1#: Calm down, Melber. After the show, we can drive by my house and pick it up.
#Person2#: It's pretty far out of the way. But I guess we'll have to.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll treat you to an ice cream to make it up to you.
#Person2#: OK. | Say forgets to take Melber's book and suggest they pick it up after the show. | daily talk |
train_11833 | #Person1#: The film starts at 7:30. So, shall we meet at 6:00 o'clock? We could go for a meal first.
#Person2#: 6:00 o'clock is a bit early for me. I've to finish a report this afternoon. How about 7:15 outside the cinema? We could always go for something to eat after the film. I think it finishes at about 9:30.
#Person1#: Ok, I'll see you later. | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to meet at 7:15 for a movie and eat afterward. | meeting time |
train_11834 | #Person1#: Mom, it's hot out there. I'm going to take a shower.
#Person2#: Another one? Haven't you already taken 2 today?
#Person1#: Well, I'm sweaty. Why can't you smell me from over there?
#Person2#: You really shouldn't take more than one shower a day though. You're wasting water.
#Person1#: But water is not that expensive.
#Person2#: Water is an important resource and we don't have endless supply of it.
#Person1#: But if I don't shower, I'll smell up the whole house.
#Person2#: Well, at least keep it short. If you cut your shower time by 2 minutes, you can save about 600 liters a month.
#Person1#: That much. When did you become such a water expert?
#Person2#: Since my friend Michael told me about the water shortages that are happening all over the world.
#Person1#: But we've always had lots of water in the city.
#Person2#: We have water now. But more people on the planet means less water to go around. Think about that as you shower. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# shouldn't take more than one shower a day because water resource is limited. #Person1# insists and #Person2# advises #Person1# to keep showers short. | water resource |
train_11835 | #Person1#: Can you believe the school year is almost here?
#Person2#: I know. Every time I walk by our new school, I get a little anxious.
#Person1#: Why? Everything is going to be so much better.
#Person2#: Really? I heard it is a lot of extra work.
#Person1#: Relax. We'll get used to it. Apparently, there was a huge computer room we can study in. Also they have just finished building a new running track and put in artificial grass.
#Person2#: Cool. We'll have lots of fun on the playground.
#Person1#: You think that's cool? There are 2 gyms and a indoor swimming pool. Anyway, we have to choose 2 arts courses this year. Any thoughts?
#Person2#: At first I thought about dance and music, but I changed my mind. I think I'm going to try acting instead. And since I'm joining the school newspaper, I'll take something related to that.
#Person1#: Good for you. I'm going to improve my drawing and learn how to play the drums.
#Person2#: Hey, maybe if you become a famous musician, I can interview you. | #Person1# tells #Person2# their new school has finished building a new running track and put in artificial grass. Then they discuss two art courses they need to choose. | new school |
train_11836 | #Person1#: I have found that Chinese people really enjoy drinking tea.
#Person2#: Yeah, tea is an important part of Chinese culture.
#Person1#: I know there are many kinds of tea, such as Longjing Tea, Biluochun Tea and Oolong Tea.
#Person2#: Yeah, Qimen Black Tea, Huangshan Maofeng Tea, and Jasmine Tea are also very famous.
#Person1#: How are they different from each other?
#Person2#: They taste different, because they're made differently. Black tea is heavy but green tea is light. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about different kinds of Chinese tea and they have distinguished taste. | tea |
train_11837 | #Person1#: We hope that there will be no repetition of this kind of trouble in the future.
#Person2#: Yes. I promise it will not happen again.
#Person1#: We look forward to your settlement at an early date.
#Person2#: We will inform you as soon as possible. | #Person2# promises #Person1# no repetition of the trouble. | promise |
train_11838 | #Person1#: We are doing Secret Santa at the office again this year.
#Person2#: Whose name did you pick?
#Person1#: I got Jacob. Any ideas what to get him?
#Person2#: Booze!
#Person1#: Yeah, you ' re right. Can ' t go wrong with that. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# give Booze to Jacob. | Secret Santa |
train_11839 | #Person1#: Hilton hotel, may I help you?
#Person2#: We would like to book a table for 6 at 7:00 in the evening.
#Person1#: OK, sir. We will arrange one for you.
#Person2#: Can we bring drinks by ourselves?
#Person1#: Sorry, sir. It's not allowed in our hotel.
#Person2#: All right. Thank you. | #Person1# helps #Person2# book a table for 6 at 7 pm. | booking |
train_11840 | #Person1#: Have you worked out the offers. Mr. Thou?
#Person2#: Yes, we have. Here's our CIF quotation sheet. Please have a careful look.
#Person1#: Are the prices on the list firm offers?
#Person2#: Yes. All the quotations on the list are subject to our final confirmation.
#Person1#: I wonder whether there are any changes in your prices.
#Person2#: All these products are our best-selling lines. The prices of our products will change according to that of the international market demand. And we are always open to negotiate, especially on larger orders. What do you have in mind?
#Person1#: How long does your offer remain valid? I need some time to get my supervisors on board with this plan.
#Person2#: I understand. Our offer remains open for 4 days. | Mr. Thou worked out the offers and tells #Person1# some information about it. Also, Mr. Thou says that the offer remains valid for 4 days. | Offers |
train_11841 | #Person1#: Good afternoon! Trans Pacific Airline. How can I help you?
#Person2#: I ' m calling to cancel my reservation for Trans Pacific Flight 8 on July 19 from Taipei to Minneapolis. Could you please make it for the same flight on August 2 instead of July 19?
#Person1#: What ' s your name, please?
#Person2#: My name is Judy Wang.
#Person1#: How do you spell your name, please?
#Person2#: My first name is J-U-D-Y, and my last name is W-A-N-G.
#Person1#: Please note that this ticket has a penalty of $ 75 for any change or cancellation.
#Person2#: It ' s OK. Where should I pay for the penalty?
#Person1#: At the airport. OK, Miss. Wang, your Flight 8 on July 19 from Taipei to Minneapolis is canceled. Your new reservation is Trans Pacific Flight 8 from Taipei to Minneapolis at 9 thirty a. m. on August 2.
#Person2#: That ' s 1POJ7403.
#Person1#: That ' s correct.
#Person2#: Thank you!
#Person1#: Is there anything else I can do for you?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I ' m all set. Good-bye. | #Person1# helps Judy Wang change the flight from Taipei to Minneapolis on July 19 to the same flight on August 2. Judy Wang needs to pay $75 for a penalty at the airport. | change the reservation |
train_11842 | #Person1#: I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Monica to our company and introduce her to her department and colleagues. For all of you, we hired Monica because she is a very professional accountant and we are very happy to have her in the finance department. She has lots of working experiences as an accountant and I am sure everybody in the department can benefit from this.
#Person2#: Hello, everybody. I am Monica and this is my first day at work. I am working in the finance department. I am very happy to meet everyone and I am looking forward to working well with all of you. I am very happy to be one of the team and I will do my best to get into the working situation as soon as possible. By the way, call me Monica. Everybody calls me so. | #Person1# introduces Monica, who is hired as an accountant, to the finance department and her colleagues on her first day at work. Monica then introduces herself. | introduce a staff |
train_11843 | #Person1#: What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I would like to use a computer.
#Person1#: Do you have your library card?
#Person2#: I sure do.
#Person1#: There is a wait for the computers.
#Person2#: That ' s all right.
#Person1#: You need to print your name on this list.
#Person2#: Okay. Now what?
#Person1#: Once a computer is available, I will let you know.
#Person2#: How am I supposed to log on to the computer?
#Person1#: All you do is type in the number on the back of your card.
#Person2#: That ' s it? Thank you very much. | #Person2# wants to use a computer in the library. #Person1# tells #Person2# to wait and how to log on to the computer. | Using computers |
train_11844 | #Person1#: So, how'd everyone do?
#Person2#: Well, there's this clock I was. . .
#Person3#: MY vintage clock! How do you have my clock? ?
#Person2#: Your vintage clock? ! I just paid sixty-five dollars for it.
#Person3#: Sixty-five? What the. . . ?
#Person1#: How did you bargain him down, Wei? You've never even been to a flea market before!
#Person2#: It must be my special touch. I think bargaining is in my blood!
#Person1#: Never underestimate a woman when it comes to bargaining! | Wei tells #Person1# that she bargained about #Person3#'s vintage clock and paid $65. | bargaining |
train_11845 | #Person1#: Are you free this evening, Li?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I'm busy tonight. I'm having dinner with friends.
#Person1#: What a pity. I wanted to go for a drink with you.
#Person2#: What about tomorrow? Are you doing anything tomorrow?
#Person1#: No, I haven't got any plans.
#Person2#: Shall we go out tomorrow then?
#Person1#: Why not? Sounds good to me. | Li and #Person1# decide to go for a drink tomorrow. | go out |
train_11846 | #Person1#: Could we go over some things, because I think my test score is wrong.
#Person2#: What do you think is wrong, the math or the way your answer was scored?
#Person1#: Both.
#Person2#: I am willing to take a second look because teachers make mistakes, too. Will that work for you?
#Person1#: Yeah, I'm ready.
#Person2#: Check your answers against the ones on the answer sheet and let me know where you see the mistake.
#Person1#: These look strange.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree ; let's move on to the calculating of the score. Would that be OK?
#Person1#: OK, let's do the calculation.
#Person2#: We add all of these up and divide by this and that gives us this percentage.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: Anytime you have a question, please feel free to ask! | #Person1# requests for a second look at #Person1#'s test and #Person2# is willing to. And then they go through it together. | correct math score |
train_11847 | #Person1#: Hey, Gucci. I didn't know it would be a charity show. You can see there are many collecting boxes at the entrance.
#Person2#: Oh, I forgot to tell you this. The show is to collect money for children in need. And all the money from ticket selling will go to the Red Cross.
#Person1#: That's really a good thing. Let's do our part.
#Person2#: Good idea.
#Person1#: Who will sing in the show?
#Person2#: A lot of stars, including Andy, Justin, Mendy. . .
#Person1#: Mendy? Are you sure? I love her songs!
#Person2#: Me too. She is so young and talented. She is not only a singer but also a great composer herself.
#Person1#: Yeah. Though she was so popular, I heard she managed to maintain a low profile.
#Person2#: She is a real star. Not a onetime thing.
#Person1#: But I also heard some people didn't like her music. I don't understand why. She is so amazing!
#Person2#: Well, I suppose people have different tastes on music. Moreover, here stuff is really strong and creative. It takes time for people to accept new things.
#Person1#: You are right. Anyway, things will be different as the days go on. She can get it. I have faith in her.
#Person2#: Sure. That makes a good fan. Do you know what songs she is gonna sing tonight?
#Person1#: Here is the programme. Check it out yourself!
#Person2#: OK. | Gucci and #Person1# are happy to do their part in a charity show and both of them love Mendy who will sing in the show. They discuss how good Mendy is. | a charity show |
train_11848 | #Person1#: Could you tell me something about the Mid-Autumn Festival? I find it also very interesting.
#Person2#: OK. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. It is said that there is a beautiful goddess Chang'E on the moon who had eaten some sort of elixir and had to depart her husband. She is always expecting to see her husband again. So, later we have the traditional idea that when there is the full moon, it is time for the family members to come together.
#Person1#: So, I understand why people eat moon cakes on that day.
#Person2#: You are right. In China, 'round'is an auspicious word. The moon cakes are in round shape.
#Person1#: Is it official?
#Person2#: It was not in the past. But from 2008, we can enjoy a three-day holiday for this festival. | #Person2# introduces the Mid-Autumn Festival to #Person1# about the story of Chang'E, meaning of 'round', and the three-day holiday. | the Mid-Autumn Festival |
train_11849 | #Person1#: I just saw Something About Mary last night. It was hilarious.
#Person2#: David took me to it last week. I thought it was a little sick.
#Person1#: What do you mean sick? It was really funny, don't you think?
#Person2#: It was entertaining in some ways. But in general I didn't like it.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I just think the humor was too gross. There were too many disgusting things in it. I don't think a comedy has to have so much smut to be funny.
#Person1#: It wasn't a dirty movie. There wasn't even any nudity.
#Person2#: No, you're right. But nudity doesn't bother me. What bothered me were all the jokes about masturbation, stuff like that. It was too sick.
#Person1#: Oh, you are too conservative. It's just realistic.
#Person2#: I don't think it's realistic. I thought it was sick. Why does a movie have to use that kind of humor?
#Person1#: People think it's funny. | #Person1# saw Something About Mary last night. #Person2# thinks it is sick but #Person1# thinks it is funny. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is too conservative but #Person2# disagrees. | Something About comedy |
train_11850 | #Person1#: Any plans tonight?
#Person2#: Not really, do you?
#Person1#: Well, I am wondering if we took a hang-out for a drink or something. You know, I just came back from a really tough interview. I was quite nervous during the interview. I really want to have the job. Right now, I am still a little on the edge. I am not sure if I could convince them during the interview.
#Person2#: Take it easy. It is all over now. How was it going, anyway?
#Person1#: I don't know. I think I did well in the paper exams. I was prepared to answer a lot of questions, but they didn't ask those as I expected. To my surprise, the manager tried to talk about the Chinese poesy with me.
#Person2#: That's strange. But probably, it is the new interview technique they call it'Getting to know you more personally'. What about your answers?
#Person1#: Just did my best. | #Person1# wants to go out for a drink with #Person2# because #Person1# just came back from a tough interview. #Person2# suggests #Person1# takes it easy. | interview |
train_11851 | #Person1#: What's going on here?
#Person2#: You mean, what's happening? Well, constable, I'm trying to get out of the windowand Fred here is helping me.
#Person1#: Why are you climbing through the window and not leaving by the front door?
#Person2#: Well, you see I can't find the key and I'm in a hurry. Come on, Fred, We're wasting time.
#Person1#: Just a minute you two. I don't think you're telling me the truth. This isn't poorhouse, is it?
#Person2#: No, it's my brother's. I'm staying with him for a while.
#Person1#: Is he at home?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. He's in jail for house-breaking at the moment. | #Person2# is climbing through the window of a house with Fred's help. Constable doesn't believe that the house belongs to #Person2#'s brother. | Get into house |
train_11852 | #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. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about homeless people and the reasons why people can't afford their life in London. #Person2# thinks politicians like to ignore the problems of working class and #Person1# hopes one day they will change. | economy problems |
train_11853 | #Person1#: Here we are, Room 215.
#Person2#: It is very nice.
#Person1#: The telephone is by the end. Dial 0 for reception.
#Person2#: Can I order room service?
#Person1#: Yes, here's the menu. You can order from reception.
#Person2#: Good.
#Person1#: This is your mini bar. It contains alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and also a few snacks. Anything you use will be added to your bill. The price list is by your bed.
#Person2#: OK. thanks.
#Person1#: Your bags will be here shortly. | #Person1# tells #Person2# some information about the hotel room after #Person2# checks in. | hotel information |
train_11854 | #Person1#: I can't stand being with you any more. I'm sick of your drinking.
#Person2#: I swear I never drink again. Just give me another chance, please.
#Person1#: How many chances have I given you, I've given up on you.
#Person2#: You know how hard I try to quit, I've lost without you. I am mot let you go.
#Person1#: It's not just for your drinking. But you are lacking sense of responsibility.
#Person2#: I have to make money to support the family, so I have little time left to share with you.
#Person1#: Even if I was seriously ill you couldn't spare a moment.
#Person2#: I told you I happened to be more important meeting at that time.
#Person1#: I just don't trust you any more. | #Person1# can't stand with #Person2#'s drinking and lacking a sense of responsibility. #Person2# defends for #Person2# but #Person1# doesn't trust #Person1# anymore. | quarrel |
train_11855 | #Person1#: Why are you in court today?
#Person2#: I got a ticket, and I would like to fight it.
#Person1#: Is the officer that pulled you over here today?
#Person2#: He's here.
#Person1#: Tell me what happened.
#Person2#: The officer says that I ran a red light, but I didn't.
#Person1#: The officer wouldn't lie about that.
#Person2#: He must've, because the signal had a camera on top of it.
#Person1#: There was no picture taken of your license plate?
#Person2#: I don't believe it took my picture.
#Person1#: I'm just going to let you go.
#Person2#: I appreciate that. | #Person2# is in court to fight a ticket of running a red light. #Person1# lets #Person2# go. | fight in court |
train_11856 | #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! | #Person2# wants to buy warm scarves. #Person1# recommends a heavy wood one and #Person2# buys that one with a 10% discount. | buy a scarve |
train_11857 | #Person1#: Let me see your passport, please.
#Person2#: Oh, here you are.
#Person1#: You come from Germany, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes. And come here for tourism.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying in China?
#Person2#: Twenty days.
#Person1#: OK. Have you filled in the Declaration Form?
#Person2#: Yes, here is the form.
#Person1#: Is this your luggage?
#Person2#: Yes, only one travel bag.
#Person1#: What do you have in the luggage?
#Person2#: Nothing but several personal effects.
#Person1#: That's all. Thank you for your co-operation. | #Person1# checks #Person2#'s passport, departure place, the purpose of traveling, duration of stay, declaration form, and luggage. | passing customs |
train_11858 | #Person1#: OK darling, got some pizzas, potato chips, hot dogs and lots of cheese!
#Person2#: Oh John, I thought we said we would start eating right! Remember? Our new healthy lifestyle? That's all junk food!
#Person1#: Humph! Right, so what did you get?
#Person2#: Well, healthy food, of course! I got some whole wheat bread, skimmed milk, fresh fish and organic carrots. . .
#Person1#: Organic? What's organic? Do we need organic carrots. . . ?
#Person2#: They were grown without using any chemicals that are harmful to our health. And yes, John, we need organic carrots. . .
#Person1#: Oh, so organic vegetables are the green option, right?
#Person2#: Yup, better for the environment and better for us!
#Person1#: Wait a minute, that? . . . Doughnuts? They organic doughnuts, Kelly?
#Person2#: I like doughnuts. | John got some junk food. Kelly reminds John that they said they would start a healthy lifestyle. Kelly got some healthy food and introduces organic food to John. | new healthy lifestyle |
train_11859 | #Person1#: Hello, I'd like to see Mr. Charles, the manager, please.
#Person2#: You don't make any prior appointment, do you?
#Person1#: No. I haven't, but I'll take only a few minutes of his time.
#Person2#: Please tell your name, company and the nature of your business.
#Person1#: Yes. My name is Lin Tao, the director of Guangzhou Computer Corporation.
#Person2#: I see. Wait a minute, please.
#Person1#: Okay, sure thing. I will wait just here, thank you.
#Person2#: Mr. Lin, Mr. Charles can see you now. This way, please. | Lin Tao wants to see Mr. Charles without an appointment. #Person2# registers Lin Tao's information and takes him to Mr. Charles after two minutes. | appointment |
train_11860 | #Person1#: Are there any special unemployment forms I need to fill out?
#Person2#: You need to get a special application form.
#Person1#: Do you know where I can find the application form?
#Person2#: You can go to the Employment Development Office and pick it up.
#Person1#: What records will I have to show to apply for unemployment benefits?
#Person2#: They will need a record showing who you worked for and when you worked for them.
#Person1#: Is there anything else I will need to provide?
#Person2#: Be prepared to show a written notice of your termination as proof.
#Person1#: Do I need to do anything else after I turn in the application?
#Person2#: You will receive a notice for a phone interview, which will continue the process. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# needs a special application form, working record, a notice of termination, and a phone interview to apply for unemployment benefits. | unemployment application |
train_11861 | #Person1#: I am glad to have the opportunity of visiting your corporation. I hope we can do business together.
#Person2#: It's a great pleasure to meet you, Mr. White. I believe you have seen our exhibits in the showroom. What is it that particularly interests you?
#Person1#: I am interested in your hardware. I've seen the exhibits and studied your catalogues. I think some of the items will find a ready market in France. Here is a list of requirements.
#Person2#: Thank you for your inquiry. Would you tell us what quantity you require so that we can work out the offer?
#Person1#: I will do that. Meanwhile, could you give me an indication of the price.
#Person2#: Here are our FOB price lists. All the prices in the lists are subject to our confirmation.
#Person1#: What about the commission? From European suppliers, I usually get a 3 to 5 % commission for my imports. It's the general practice.
#Person2#: As a rule we don't allow any commission. But if the order is sizable one, we will consider it.
#Person1#: You see I do business on a commission basis. A commission on your prices would make it easier for me to promote sales. Even 2 or 3 % would help.
#Person2#: We'll discuss this when you place your order with us. | Mr. White is interested in hardware cooperation with #Person2#. Mr. White gives #Person2# a list of requirements but #Person2# needs the quantity he requires. #Person2# gives Mr. White an indication of the price as he demands. Then they discuss a commission. | business and trade |
train_11862 | #Person1#: I'm glad we took the train. I don't like to ride in buses.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree. We can see the scenery better. In a bus, all you see are the roads.
#Person1#: Even in Taiwan, I always liked to take the train. It is more comfortable.
#Person2#: I agree. Buses bounce too much. After two or three hours, you feel too tired.
#Person1#: Look at that village!
#Person2#: Beautiful.
#Person1#: Do you think I can take a picture through this window?
#Person2#: I don't know if it will turn out good. The window might cause the picture to be blurry. | #Person1# and #Person2# agree that it is better to take the train rather than the bus. | discussion on vehicle |
train_11863 | #Person1#: Mr. Martin? I need to talk to you for a minute.
#Person2#: Certainly, Mr. Emory. Is there a problem, sir?
#Person1#: Well, I'd just like you to help me with the holiday schedule.
#Person2#: Fine, Mr. Emory. Let me just grab a pad and pen. | Mr. Martin will help Mr. Emory with the holiday schedule. | ask for help |
train_11864 | #Person1#: Chinese tea is famous all over the world. I want to buy several boxes.
#Person2#: There are various kinds of tea in China. It depends on the taste and effect.
#Person1#: Well, I do not know Chinese tea at all.
#Person2#: This is green tea, you can drink it in summer. It can relieve summer-heat and it is good for maintaining your lungs.
#Person1#: Sounds interesting. What about this?
#Person2#: It is black tea, it has a strong taste and promotes digestion.
#Person1#: What's this? It smells fragrant.
#Person2#: It is jasmine tea of high quality. It is fragrant and has a pleasant taste.
#Person1#: I will take the jasmine tea. Could you pack it with the wrapping paper and ribbon? It is a gift for my friend.
#Person2#: No problem. Wait for a moment. | #Person2# recommends green tea, black tee, and jasmine tee to #Person1# who wants to buy Chinese tea and #Person1# decides to take the jasmine tea. | buy Chinese tea |
train_11865 | #Person1#: Hello, Mrs. White. Do you feel better today?
#Person2#: Oh, much better. Thank you.
#Person1#: Can I ask you some questions now?
#Person2#: Certainly.
#Person1#: First, do you remember what the driver looks like?
#Person2#: Yes. He looked quite old and not very tall. Oh, and he had thick lips.
#Person1#: OK. When the accident happened, where were you going?
#Person2#: I was walking fast to a bank and pay a bill for my son.
#Person1#: I see. After the driver knocked you down, he got out of his car and looked at you, didn't he?
#Person2#: Yes, he did. I was bleeding, so he looked scared and then hurried back to the car.
#Person1#: Do you remember his clothes?
#Person2#: Yes. He wore a blue T-shirt, gray trousers.
#Person1#: OK. I think I have enough information now. Thank you.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | Mrs. White feels better today. Then she tells #Person1# the details about her car accident and the looking and dressing of the driver. | car accident |
train_11866 | #Person1#: Miss Jones, could you tell me more about your first job with hotel marketing concept?
#Person2#: Yes, certainly. I was a marketing consultant responsible for marketing 10 UK hotels. They were all luxury hotels in a leisure sector, all of a very high standard.
#Person1#: Which markets were you responsible for?
#Person2#: For Europe and Japan.
#Person1#: I see from your resume that you speak Japanese. Have you ever been to Japan?
#Person2#: Yes, I have, I spent months in Japan 2006. I met all the key people in the tourist industry, the big tour operators and the tourist organizations. As I speak Japanese I had a very big advantage.
#Person1#: Yes, of course. Have you had any contact with Japan in your present job?
#Person2#: Yes, I've had a lot. The truth is I have become very popular with the Japanese, both for holidays and for business conferences. In fact, the market for all types of luxury holidays for the Japanese has increased a lot recently.
#Person1#: Really, I'm interested to hear more about that, but first tell me have you ever traveled on the luxury train, the Orient Express, for example?
#Person2#: No, I haven't. But I've traveled on the Glacial Express through Switzerland and I traveled across China by train about 8 years ago. I love train travel. That's why I'm very interested in this job. | Miss Jones tells #Person2# her first job as a marketing consultant responsible for marketing 10 UK hotels. As she speaks Japanese, she had a big advantage when she was in Japan. She has a lot of contacts with japan in her present job. She likes train travel. | job interview |
train_11867 | #Person1#: I am sure you've noticed a lot of things that are different about our school.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. In the United States, we don't have to carry a big school bag with us like you do.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: We have a locker of our own, which is a small box with a lock. We keep textbooks and our personal things in it. I just bring a day-pack to school.
#Person1#: A day-pack?
#Person2#: Yes. It's a small bag that you carry on your back.
#Person1#: What do you carry in it?
#Person2#: My notebooks or a few books for homework.
#Person1#: That's convenient. Is there anything else you've noticed about our school?
#Person2#: Yes. I am surprised that everyone is so silent in class.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, we usually ask questions about exams, homework or textbooks on the first day of the school year. The teacher likes such questions.
#Person1#: So you felt it different.
#Person2#: Yes. I expected to see a lot of discussions in class, because we learn in that way in the United States.
#Person1#: I see. That would be a good topic for our school newspaper for the first month of the term. Nice talking with you. See you around. Bye.
#Person2#: Bye. | #Person2# has noticed differences between schools in the United States and #Person2#'s school. Students in the United States use lockers and ask questions in class but students from #Person2#'s school carry a big bag and keep silent in class. | school difference |
train_11868 | #Person1#: Um, Mary, could you cell me how to use this cassette recorder, please?
#Person2#: OK. Well, first of all, you have to plug it into the power supply.
#Person1#: Yeah, I see.
#Person2#: Once you've done that... you don't need to switch anything on.
#Person1#: How do you open it?
#Person2#: Well, you have to press the little button that says eject.
#Person1#: This one here?
#Person2#: That's right. That's it.
#Person1#: Like that?
#Person2#: Yeah. After you've clone that, then you load the cassette. Make sure that you've got the right side of the tape facing you and not away from you. Then you should close the cassette flap.
#Person1#: Like that?
#Person2#: Yeah, that's right. And then you must remember to press the play button to set it to work.
#Person1#: That one on the right?
#Person2#: Yes, that's it.
#Person1#: Like that?
#Person2#: Right! It won't go clown unless you push hard.
#Person1#: I know. Those old models are all like that.
#Person2#: That's just what you must do.
#Person1#: Yes. But how about this red thing here?
#Person2#: That's the record switch. Be careful not to press it when you're playing, because if you do you'll wipe off whatever is on the tape.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. So that's the record and this is the rewind.
#Person2#: Exactly. If you want to rewind, then you have to press it down.
#Person1#: And then stop it here.
#Person2#: That's it. You've got it. | Mary tells #Person1# to plug the cassette recorder into the power, press the eject button, load the cassette, and press the play button. Mary tells #Person1# don't press the record switch when playing the cassette and also where the rewind switch is. | Using cassette recorder |
train_11869 | #Person1#: Hey, Karen, it looks like you've got some sun this weekend.
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess so. I spent the weekend at the beach.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah, that's great. Where did you stay?
#Person2#: Some friends of my parents' live out there and they invited me for as long as I wanted to stay.
#Person1#: So what are you doing back here already?
#Person2#: Oh, 1 have a paper to work on, and I just couldn't do any serious studying at the beach.
#Person1#: I don't blame you. So what did you do out there? I mean besides lying out in the sun.
#Person2#: I ran slowly up and down the beach, and 1 played some volleyball. You know I never realized how hard it is to run on sand. I couldn't even get through a whole game before I had to sit down.
#Person1#: Did you go swimming?
#Person2#: I wanted to, but they said the water isn't warm enough for that until a couple of months from now.
#Person1#: It all sounds nice. I wish I could get away to the beach like that. | Karen tells #Person1# that Karen spent the weekend at the beach, ran on the sand, and played volleyball. But Karen didn't go swimming. Karen comes back to study. #Person1# wishes to go to the beach like that. | beach |
train_11870 | #Person1#: Well, Jenny, the school year is almost over. We just have two more weeks before exams. What do you plan to do this summer?
#Person2#: I'm going to teach English to some immigrants in the university's community service program.
#Person1#: That sounds interesting. Don't you need to speak a foreign language for a job like that?
#Person2#: No, you don't. You just have to present the language simply and give the students a chance to practice speaking.
#Person1#: Come to think of it, that's the way I was taught to speak Chinese. But speaking didn't help me learn to read and write Chinese.
#Person2#: My students won't want to read and write English, at lease not now. They are more interested in speaking.
#Person1#: You sound very knowledgeable about all this. How do you know so much?
#Person2#: I took a Teaching English as a Second Language course last year when you were in China. I've also talked with the experienced teachers quite a lot. I think I would like to be an ESL teacher when I graduate. | Jenny plans to teach English to some immigrants in the university's community service program this summer and she tells #Person1# that students are more interested in speaking. | English teaching |
train_11871 | #Person1#: Hi. Can I help you with something?
#Person2#: Yes, please. We're looking for the men's department.
#Person1#: It's right over there, by the escalator.
#Person3#: Here we are . . . and here are the sport shirts.
#Person2#: Look at this one. The color is perfect for you!
#Person3#: I like it, too. How much is it?
#Person2#: It's on sale for $19. 98.
#Person3#: That's a good price. But I think they only have it in large.
#Person2#: Excuse me! Could you help me?
#Person1#: Sure. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Does this shirt come in medium?
#Person1#: Yes, it does. Here's a medium.
#Person3#: Great. We'll take it.
#Person1#: Will that be cash or charge? | #Person1# helps #Person2# and #Person3# find the men's department and find a sport shirt in the medium for #Person3#. They will take the shirt. | buy sport shirts |
train_11872 | #Person1#: Here are the menu and wine list.
#Person2#: What would you like to drink? Mr. Ford?
#Person3#: I'd like to try German Beer.
#Person2#: Bring us two bottles of the German Beer.
#Person1#: OK, sir. What about something to eat?
#Person2#: What's the special food in this restaurant?
#Person1#: We have special beef steak, pork, chicken and fish.
#Person3#: I like beef steak.
#Person2#: Make it two.
#Person1#: How would you like to have it, rare, medium or over done?
#Person2#: I want it medium.
#Person3#: Me, too. | #Person1# helps #Person2# and Mr.Ford order two bottles of the German Beer and two servings of medium-cooked steaks. | order food |
train_11873 | #Person1#: You look happy.
#Person2#: I am happy. I just bought a new car.
#Person1#: Wow! Is it a good car?
#Person2#: It's a great car. It's very comfortable and it goes really fast.
#Person1#: Was it expensive?
#Person2#: Yes, very expensive.
#Person1#: What colour is it?
#Person2#: It's red and black. | #Person2# is happy and #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s new car. | New car |
train_11874 | #Person1#: Alice, your father is amazing. He's 90 years old and he lives alone in that big house.
#Person2#: I know. He doesn't like to ask anyone for help. My dad insists on paying his own bills and taking care of himself!
#Person1#: That sounds like my Grandmother. She was always stubbornly independent.
#Person2#: It seems that folks like my father and your grandmother are determined to be on their own.
#Person1#: They see their independence as a kind of character strength.
#Person2#: Sometimes they are too independent. | #Person1# and Alice think #Person1#'s grandmother and Alice's father are stubbornly independent. | independent life |
train_11875 | #Person1#: Hello, I want to order an Easy-own package. What would you recommend?
#Person2#: Which function do you use more, making calls or sending short messages?
#Person1#: About the same. But I'm looking for a job, so I have to answer the phone often.
#Person2#: Then I recommend this package to you. You can receive all the calls free by paying just 10 yuan a month.
#Person1#: That's good. How can I order it?
#Person2#: Sending a message 'KTCTWY' to 10086 will do.
#Person1#: Thank you. I'll have a try.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person2# recommends an Easy-own package that meets #Person1#'s demand and #Person1# will order it. | Easy-own package |
train_11876 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Could you spare a minute?
#Person2#: Uh, yes.
#Person1#: Do you go to work by train every day.
#Person2#: Yes. I commute five days a week by train.
#Person1#: And would you mind telling us what you think of the rail service?
#Person2#: It's really very good.
#Person1#: Why do you say that?
#Person2#: Well, trains are frequent and come on time.
#Person1#: Which train do you catch in the evening?
#Person2#: I usually take the five thirty home.
#Person1#: And can you get a seat?
#Person2#: No, I usually have to stand.
#Person1#: Would you agree that the service is fast?
#Person2#: Yes, it's reasonably fast but it certainly isn't cheap. Fares have gone up 25 persent. | #Person1#, who goes to work by train every day, tells #Person2# that #Person1# thinks highly of rail service. | rail service |
train_11877 | #Person1#: How do you usually spend your time, now that you've retired?
#Person2#: Well, I nearly always get up at dawn. I don't like sleeping in late. The days are longer in summer than in winter, so I get up in summer. I usually do some exercise when I get up.
#Person1#: What do you have for breakfast?
#Person2#: I usually have cereal, but sometimes I cook a traditional English breakfast.
#Person1#: that sounds nice. How do you spend your mornings?
#Person2#: I usually do housework in mornings. I go shopping occasionally. I like to do all my shopping in one bag trip to the supermarket. I always drive to the big supermarket in the city center. It takes about 20 minutes to drive there.
#Person1#: How do you spend your afternoons?
#Person2#: I usually meet some friends and we play sports together or I might spend some time alone on my hobbies. I spend winter evening watching tv, but I spend summer evening at cultural events if I have time. | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about how #Person2# spends time especially the mornings and the afternoons, and what #Person2# has for breakfast after retirement. | Retired life routine |
train_11878 | #Person1#: Mike, come and look at this painting of shrimp! It is so simple yet so vivid!
#Person2#: Yeah. It is incredible! Is it the work of Qi Baishi?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. How do you know that?
#Person2#: Well, Qi is famous all over the world, isn't he? Besides I am quite interested in Chinese painting.
#Person1#: Cool! What kind of Chinese painting do you prefer, free sketch or claborate-style painting?
#Person2#: I prefer free sketch, especially the landscape paintings. I can always feel peace and harmony from those landscape paintings.
#Person1#: That's true. Chinese art stresses the harmony between man and nature, which is an important part of China's traditional culture.
#Person2#: I love this art exhibition!
#Person1#: So do I. Let's go to other areas to see what they have got, shall we?
#Person2#: OK. | #Person1# and Mike discuss Chinese painting. Mike says he loves the free sketch especially landscape paintings. They love this art exhibition and decide to see other areas. | Chinese painting |
train_11879 | #Person1#: Where shall we go for coffee in town?
#Person2#: How about the cafe near the bus station?
#Person1#: That's always so crowded. We can try that new one next to the library.
#Person2#: Good idea, but that's quite a long way from here. It'll be really slow with all the traffic.
#Person1#: We could take our bikes, but we'd have to go back and get them.
#Person2#: Emm, or another possibility would be a walk through the park.
#Person1#: That wouldn't be so quick.
#Person2#: But it's so much nicer.
#Person1#: If you say so, let's go. | #Person1# and #Person2# will walk through the park to the coffee shop next to the library. | coffee |
train_11880 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm just looking, thanks. Well, actually, I'm looking for something for my sister.
#Person1#: And what exactly are you looking for?
#Person2#: I don't really know. A dress?
#Person1#: Right. Well, what color does your sister usually wear?
#Person2#: Well.
#Person1#: OK, what color are her eyes?
#Person2#: Green.
#Person1#: OK, purple usually suits people with green eyes.
#Person2#: Oh, great. Purple is fine.
#Person1#: Now, what size is she?
#Person2#: Uhm, well, she isn't very big, but she's not particularly thin, either.
#Person1#: That'll be a medium then. Well, we have this rather nice silk evening dress here.
#Person2#: Good. I'll take it. How much is it?
#Person1#: $70. 00, sir. How would you like to pay?
#Person2#: $70. 00? Ah, by credit card, please.
#Person1#: Fine, if you could just sign...
#Person2#: Here you are. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Just a minute, sir. Here's your receipt.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Emm, can she exchange it if it doesn't fit her?
#Person1#: Yes, but she needs to bring in the receipt. | #Person1# recommends a purple dress for #Person2#, who is looking for something for #Person2#'s sister, and tells him the dress can be exchanged with the receipt. | buy a dress |
train_11881 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I will stay in the city for a few days and I'd like to know what's on.
#Person2#: Well, there's a teahouse at the Capital Theater. They say the play is very good.
#Person1#: When is it on exactly?
#Person2#: Every night except Sunday. Hold on...Yes, the show will run until the beginning of July. It begins at 8 o'clock and lasts more than 2and a half hours, finishing at 10:45. Here, take this flyer. It tells you more.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the exact release time and timetable of a show in a teahouse. | exact release time |
train_11882 | #Person1#: I see you are busy now, Kate. Once you finish, I'd like to have a talk with you.
#Person2#: Alright, come in please.
#Person1#: Oh no, I don't want to interrupt you. I can wait. I'll come back later.
#Person2#: I'm afraid it's going to be a long wait. I'm working on my English paper.
#Person1#: English paper? I thought you'd finished it. Didn't you turn it in on Friday?
#Person2#: Uh-huh, but the professor just returned it to me. I was told to add 5 more pages.
#Person1#: 5 more pages! That's quite a lot. How are you going to do it?
#Person2#: That's what I am trying to figure out. Now, what can I do for you? | Kate is busy with her English paper because the professor asked her to add 5 more pages and #Person1# wants to talk with her. | busy with paper |
train_11883 | #Person1#: Are you looking at some funny pictures? You've been laughing all this time.
#Person2#: I was watching a video on YouTube. It was really funny.
#Person1#: What's it about?
#Person2#: It was a news reporter reporting a story about an old man who lives under a big tree.
#Person1#: How could that be funny?
#Person2#: Well, as he was reporting the story, hundreds of bees attacked him, and the reporter had to dive into his SUV and drive away. But he was unlucky.
#Person1#: Did he have an accident?
#Person2#: No, some bees followed him into his car.
#Person1#: I hope he got to the doctors quickly. Jack, how about a walk in the park? It's a beautiful day today.
#Person2#: But I don't feel like walking outside now. There are so many funny videos on this website. I just can't stop watching them.
#Person1#: Come on, Jack. You can't sit in front of the laptop all day. It's not good for your eyes.
#Person2#: You're right. I'll go to the park with you. | Jack thinks videos on YouTube are funny and wants to watch, but #Person1# wants to walk outside with him so #Person1# persuades him. Finally, Jack agrees. | funny videos |
train_11884 | #Person1#: Mrs. Phoebe, here are your ordered goods. Please inspect the goods now.
#Person2#: All right. Let me have a check. Can you tell me how can you inspect your exported goods?
#Person1#: Our quality control department is in charge of the inspection, which is directly under general manager. It is essential to attach the importance to the quality of goods. It is the basement for the future cooperation.
#Person2#: That is good. And here I give you a piece of advice. You should have used stronger cardboard boxes for such a heavy item. Besides, it's better to secure the cartons with metal straps. What's more, the order number wasn't anywhere on some of the boxes.
#Person1#: I realize that now. I will do that after a while.
#Person2#: Thank you. Can I open the packages to check the color and style?
#Person1#: Of course, let me help you.
#Person2#: The color and style are consistent with the sample. Great!
#Person1#: You know, we are superior to other clothes companies.
#Person2#: Yes, that's for sure. There is nothing wrong with the quality. I think you'd better pack them first in plastic bags, than in cartons.
#Person1#: OK. We will manage it later. | #Person1# tells Mrs. Phoebe how they inspect their exported goods. Phoebe suggests using stronger cardboard boxes for such a heavy item. Then, Phoebe checks the color and the style and are satisfied with the quality. | business talk |
train_11885 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Do you speak English?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. How can I help you?
#Person1#: Well, I've just arrived in my room, but there are no instructions in English about the facilities available! Could you help me for a moment?
#Person2#: Of course not. What exactly would you like to know?
#Person1#: First, what is the number for room service?
#Person2#: It's 1200. Room service is available 24 hours a day.
#Person1#: Very good. Now, could you help me to adjust the air conditioning, please? It's too hot in my room.
#Person2#: Yes, the control unit is on the wall next to the bathroom. Is 24 C all right?
#Person1#: Yes, that's perfect. Another thing, if need more items for the mini-bar, which Number should I call?
#Person2#: You should call the Housekeeping Department on 2300. They will replace any stock for you immediately.
#Person1#: I see. So, is it possible to make international phone calls from my room?
#Person2#: That's no problem. Just dial 9 to get an outside line, and then dial the number as usual.
#Person1#: Well, thanks a lot for your help.
#Person2#: No problem, sir. If there's anything else you need, you can find me at the desk by the elevator, or you can call housekeeping if I'm not there.
#Person1#: OK, goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye, sir. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the number for room service and the location of the control unit of the air conditioning. Then, #Person2# introduces the number for the Housekeeping Department and tells #Person1# how to make international phone calls. | at the hotel |
train_11886 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I be of service?
#Person2#: I don't know. Can I purchase Treasury Certificates here at this counter?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. We have Treasury Notes with two, three and five-year terms available.
#Person2#: Two years is fine, with a value of 1, 000 RIB.
#Person1#: OK, could I take a look at some ID please, like a passport?
#Person2#: Here you go. By the way, is it possible to cash them before the maturity comes up?
#Person1#: No, I'm afraid that isn't possible. You must wait until maturity before you cash them. | #Person1# helps #Person2# purchase Treasury Certificates and tells #Person2# #Person2# can't cash them until maturity. | bank service |
train_11887 | #Person1#: This is such a beautiful day! Great for sailing!
#Person2#: It sure is! The water looks so nice! Anchor the boat for a little while. I ' m going to take a dip.
#Person1#: Why are you doggy-paddling? I taught you how to swim! Do your breast stroke!
#Person2#: I get too tired! I ' ll just backstroke, it ' s easier!
#Person1#: Try kicking your legs more. That ' s good. Don ' t go out too far!
#Person2#: It ' s fine. Jump in!
#Person1#: Kathy! Get back here! I see a shark!
#Person2#: Ahahah! ! ! Help me! Help! Bring the boat closer! The shark is coming straight towards me!
#Person1#: It ' s right under you! Kathy! ! ! | #Person1# and Kathy are sailing in the water. Kathy takes a dip but #Person1# finds a shark suddenly appears right under Kathy. | go sailing |
train_11888 | #Person1#: I would like to watch the Oscars on tv tonight. How about you?
#Person2#: Yes, I ' d love to. it ' s interesting to see who is considered the best in their field and which film are thought to be particularly good.
#Person1#: I like watching it for the fashion. I like to see what the ladies are wearing. Of course, the men nearly always just wear the traditional tuxedo.
#Person2#: Sometimes the men wear flamboyant colours. Which films do you think will win awards this year?
#Person1#: I ' m really not sure. Usually just one or two films look set to sweep the awards ceremony, but this year there are several contenders.
#Person2#: You ' re right. This year should be much more exciting than usual. What ' s you favourite award category?
#Person1#: You might think this strange, but I like the category for best foreign language film.
#Person2#: It ' s nice to see foreign language films making a little impact on Hollywood. I like the best actor and actress. | #Person1# and #Person2# want to watch the Oscars because #Person2# wants to see who is considered best and which films are good while #Person1# watches it for fashion. Then, they talk about their favorite award category. | the Oscars |
train_11889 | #Person1#: Hi, Sue. What's up?
#Person2#: Hey, Andrew. How's everything with work?
#Person1#: Ok, I guess. My boss has been on my back recently.
#Person2#: Really? What's he been doing?
#Person1#: You know, just giving me lots to do. I'm really busy right now.
#Person2#: Are you? What are you busy with?
#Person1#: Oh, lots of things. Mostly training new people. | Andrew tells Sue he's been very busy with work. | daily casual talk |
train_11890 | #Person1#: Hi! Good morning, Sarah!
#Person2#: Good morning, Dr. Lee.
#Person1#: I have not seen you for a long time. How are you?
#Person2#: Not very well.
#Person1#: What are your symptoms?
#Person2#: I have nausea, and I am dizzy. Also I have a abdominal pain.
#Person1#: Where is the pain? Could you show me please?
#Person2#: Here.
#Person1#: What kind of pain? Sharp pain, dull pain or severe pain?
#Person2#: Sharp pain.
#Person1#: Is the pain continuous?
#Person2#: No, It is not continuous. It comes and goes.
#Person1#: Please lie down over there.
#Person2#: All right.
#Person1#: Does it hurt when I push here?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: What about here?
#Person2#: Not really.
#Person1#: How long have you been like this?
#Person2#: For about a month.
#Person1#: How about your appetite?
#Person2#: I am eating pretty good.
#Person1#: How about your bowel movements?
#Person2#: No constipation. Everything seems OK. | Sarah tells Dr. Lee she has nausea and she's dizzy, and she has sharp and intermittent abdominal pain. Dr. Lee gives her a physical check and asks about other symptoms. | see a doctor |
train_11891 | #Person1#: What's your favorite movie?
#Person2#: My favorite movie is Superbad.
#Person1#: Oh, why is that?
#Person2#: It's the funniest movie that I've ever seen.
#Person1#: That's true. It is a very funny movie.
#Person2#: You've seen it before?
#Person1#: Yes, I saw that movie the first day it came out in theaters.
#Person2#: Didn't you laugh through the whole movie? I did.
#Person1#: Me too. That movie brought tears to my eyes.
#Person2#: Mine too.
#Person1#: I have it on DVD at my house if you want to come over and watch it.
#Person2#: Sure, let's go. | #Person2#'s favorite movie is Superbad because it's funny and #Person1# feels the same way, then #Person1# invites #Person2# to watch it again. | discuss a movie |
train_11892 | #Person1#: So what do you feel like doing this evening? How about going to the cinema?
#Person2#: Ah, that's a good idea. But I heard the film club of our school would show a film for free. Maybe we don't need to go to the cinema.
#Person1#: That's good! I've also heard there will be a party held by the Students'Union tomorrow evening. Would you like to go with me tomorrow night?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but I'm afraid I can't.
#Person1#: Why? Do you have to prepare for your examination? Oh, come on, girl, relaxation is also very important.
#Person2#: That's not the reason. I have to go to the English Corner tomorrow evening. You know, I've been going there every week.
#Person1#: Oh, God, I've forgotten it.
#Person2#: You said you wanted to improve your English, so how about coming with me tomorrow? I can also introduce some friends to you.
#Person1#: Oh, no, I don't want to know any more geeks like you.
#Person2#: They are not geeks. They are also interested in singing, dancing, and so on. They are excellent, and they can always help me a lot.
#Person1#: Really? Is there a foreign teacher for every class?
#Person2#: It depends. If they are not busy, they will come to join us, and talk with us.
#Person1#: So you just talk all the time?
#Person2#: Of course not. The foreign teachers also teach us English songs, and play games with us.
#Person1#: That sounds interesting. I'll go with you tomorrow evening.
#Person2#: You won't be disappointed. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a party held by the Students Union but #Person2# needs to go to the English Corner and invites #Person1# to come together. #Person1# doesn't want to go at first but then is persuaded into going. | English Corner |
train_11893 | #Person1#: I'm hungry, let's grab a bite to eat.
#Person2#: Sure! How about we go home and prepare a couple of sandwiches?
#Person1#: Nah! Let's go get a burger and fries.
#Person2#: All you ever do is have unhealthy fast food Pizza, fries, burgers and hot dogs! You have to start eating better!
#Person1#: What are you talking about? I have salads some times.
#Person2#: Yeah right! I'm serious! You should also cut down on your sugar intake as well. You drink carbonated drinks that are high in fructose syrup! It's really not healthy!
#Person1#: Fine! I'll start drinking and having home cooked meals that are low in fat. Are you happy now?
#Person2#: It's a start, but I'll be happy when I see you stick to your promise! | #Person1# wants to eat burgers and fries. #Person2# gets angry and asks #Person1# to eat healthily, then #Person1# promises to eat home-made meals. | eating habits |
train_11894 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I hope so. I'm looking for some material for a paper I'm writing, and I'm not quite sure where to look.
#Person1#: I'll certainly try to help you. What topic is your paper on?
#Person2#: My paper is on the influence of television on children.
#Person1#: There are several possible sources you might use for that topic. I suggest you use the computer and the computer will give you a list of every scientific journal that talks about children and television.
#Person2#: Thank you for you help. | #Person1#'s assisting #Person2# in finding some material for a paper on the influence of television on children. | search for information |
train_11895 | #Person1#: You are saying he will be promoted to the general manager?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes. I bet my bottom dollar that he will get promoted.
#Person1#: Just because he gets on well with everybody?
#Person2#: Partly, and he's also a hardworking man. | #Person2# tells #Person1# a certain man will be promoted because he's easygoing and hardworking. | gossip |
train_11896 | #Person1#: Anita, I'Ve been here only three days and you're leaving already.
#Person2#: Just for a few weeks. I need this vacation. You'll be all right. You know the project we're working on, and you're a good scientist. Don't worry. I'll be back as soon as I spend or gamble all my money.
#Person1#: Gambling? Where?
#Person2#: Las Vegas. I find gambling relaxing. I don't take it seriously, the way some people do. Besides, I love the shows and the all-night atmosphere of the town. The casinos never close, you know.
#Person1#: If you gamble all night, you'll run out of money in a few days. | Anita'll go on vacation to Las Vegas. She tells #Person1# she finds gambling relaxing. | vacation |
train_11897 | #Person1#: Man, that sunset is beautiful. I'Ve never seen one so red.
#Person2#: Yeah, it's pretty nice, but its so red because of air pollution.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yeah, the smog from all these cars gets into the air and turns the sunlight red.
#Person1#: I never knew that.
#Person2#: Yeah, more people need to take public transportation or carpool.
#Person1#: Well, we'Ve already done our part.
#Person2#: Yeah, it's your turn to drive next week. Don't be late picking me up.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'm getting more sleep these days. The baby's finally growing up a little more.
#Person2#: Well, give me a call if you can't make it for some reason. | #Person1# admires the red sunset. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's because of air pollution and then reminds #Person1# to drive next week. | daily casual talk |
train_11898 | #Person1#: Are you new here?
#Person2#: Yes, I am.
#Person1#: Is this your first year in college?
#Person2#: I actually transferred here from another school.
#Person1#: Which school?
#Person2#: I transferred from PCC.
#Person1#: How do you like it here compared to PCC?
#Person2#: I love it here.
#Person1#: Do you like it better here or at PCC?
#Person2#: Don't get me wrong. I like it here, but PCC is better.
#Person1#: So, why did you leave PCC?
#Person2#: Because I got my AA and now I am going towards my bachelor degree. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# transferred here from PCC to get the bachelor's degree and #Person2# thinks PCC is better than here. | transferred student |
train_11899 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need to apply for a parking permit.
#Person1#: Are you a professor?
#Person2#: What? Are you kidding? I'm only 22 years old!
#Person1#: Yes, I am kidding. But don't you know only professors and students with disabilitiescan apply for parking permits?
#Person2#: Yes, I know. I have a disability. My hip was broken last year. And I can't walk well.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know.
#Person2#: It's alright. You didn't see me walk to the desk.
#Person1#: Here is the application form. I also need to see your student ID and your permission letter from the university.
#Person2#: My permission letter?
#Person1#: Yes, the letter that certifies you have a disability. And it must certify your disability entitles you to a parking place.
#Person2#: I was told I should have the letter sent directly to your office.
#Person1#: Yes. Or you can bring it yourself.
#Person2#: But I asked them to send it to you directly.
#Person1#: Let me look in the file then. Maybe we received it.
#Person2#: My name is Derek Schneider, S - C - H - N - E - I - D - E - R.
#Person1#: Yes, here it is. Alright. Then I just need your completed application form, and I will be able to process your request.
#Person2#: Good. I will sit over there and fill out the form. I will give it to you in a few minutes. Oh, by the way, can I apply for any parking lot I want?
#Person1#: The form has a map on the back. You may specify your top four choices. We will give a spot in the lot that has an opening.
#Person2#: I see. Thank you.
#Person1#: You're very welcome. | Derek Schneider whose hip was broken last year wants to apply for a parking permit. #Person1# asks for Derek's student ID and his permission letter that certifies his disability, then #Person1# tells Derek to complete the application form. | parking permit application |