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dev_0 | #Person1#: Hello, how are you doing today?
#Person2#: I ' Ve been having trouble breathing lately.
#Person1#: Have you had any type of cold lately?
#Person2#: No, I haven ' t had a cold. I just have a heavy feeling in my chest when I try to breathe.
#Person1#: Do you have any allergies that you know of?
#Person2#: No, I don ' t have any allergies that I know of.
#Person1#: Does this happen all the time or mostly when you are active?
#Person2#: It happens a lot when I work out.
#Person1#: I am going to send you to a pulmonary specialist who can run tests on you for asthma.
#Person2#: Thank you for your help, doctor. | #Person2# has trouble breathing. The doctor asks #Person2# about it and will send #Person2# to a pulmonary specialist. | see a doctor |
dev_1 | #Person1#: Hey Jimmy. Let's go workout later today.
#Person2#: Sure. What time do you want to go?
#Person1#: How about at 3:30?
#Person2#: That sounds good. Today we work on Legs and forearm.
#Person1#: Hey. I just played basketball earlier, so my legs are a little sore. Let's work out on arms and stomach today.
#Person2#: I'm on a weekly schedule. You're messing everything up.
#Person1#: C'mon. We're only switching two days. You can do legs on Friday.
#Person2#: Aright. I'll meet you at the gym at 3:30 then. | #Person1# invites Jimmy to go workout and persuades him into working out on arms and stomach. | do exercise |
dev_2 | #Person1#: I need to stop eating such unhealthy foods.
#Person2#: I know what you mean. I've started eating better myself.
#Person1#: What foods do you eat now?
#Person2#: I tend to stick to fruits, vegetables, and chicken.
#Person1#: Those are the only things you eat?
#Person2#: That's basically what I eat.
#Person1#: Why aren't you eating anything else?
#Person2#: Well, fruits and vegetables are very healthy.
#Person1#: And the chicken?
#Person2#: It's really healthy to eat when you bake it.
#Person1#: I guess that does sound a lot healthier. | #Person1# plans to stop eating unhealthy foods, and #Person2# shares #Person2#'s healthy recipe with #Person1#. | healthy foods |
dev_3 | #Person1#: Do you believe in UFOs?
#Person2#: Of course, they are out there.
#Person1#: But I never saw them.
#Person2#: Are you stupid? They are called UFOs, so not everybody can see them.
#Person1#: You mean that you can them.
#Person2#: That's right. I can see them in my dreams.
#Person1#: They come to the earth?
#Person2#: No. Their task is to send the aliens here from the outer space.
#Person1#: Aliens from the outer space? Do you talk to them? What do they look like?
#Person2#: OK, OK, one by one, please! They look like robots, but they can speak. Their mission is to make friends with human beings.
#Person1#: That means that you talk to them? In which language?
#Person2#: Of course in English, they learn English on Mars too.
#Person1#: Wow. Sounds fantastic! | #Person2# believes in UFOs and can see them in dreams. #Person1# asks #Person2# about UFOs and aliens in #Person2#'s dreams and finds #Person2#'s dreams fantastic. | UFOs and aliens |
dev_4 | #Person1#: Did you go to school today?
#Person2#: Of course. Did you?
#Person1#: I didn't want to, so I didn't.
#Person2#: That's sad, but have you gone to the movies recently?
#Person1#: That's a switch.
#Person2#: I'm serious, have you?
#Person1#: No, I haven't. Why?
#Person2#: I really want to go to the movies this weekend.
#Person1#: So go then.
#Person2#: I really don't want to go by myself.
#Person1#: Well anyway, do you plan on going to school tomorrow?
#Person2#: No, I think I'm going to go to the movies. | #Person1# didn't go to school today. #Person2# wants to skip class tomorrow to go to the movies. | go to school |
dev_5 | #Person1#: Honey, I think you should quit smoking.
#Person2#: Why? You said I was hot when smoking.
#Person1#: But I want you to be fit.
#Person2#: Smoking is killing. I know.
#Person1#: Check out this article. It says smoking can lead to lung cancer.
#Person2#: I don't believe it.
#Person1#: But you know that smoking does harm to health, right?
#Person2#: Of course I know it, but you know it's hard to quit smoking. . .
#Person1#: Stop beating around the bush. Will you quit or not?
#Person2#: Yes, ma'am. Whatever you say. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to quit smoking for health. #Person2# thinks it's hard but agrees. | quit smoking |
dev_6 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Mr. White? I just need you to sign these before I leave.
#Person2#: Sure, Sherry. Sorry to have kept you waiting. If you hadn't told me, I probably would have just forgotten all about them.
#Person1#: That's my job, sir. Just one more signature here, please.
#Person2#: There you are. | Sherry reminds Mr. White to sign. | workplace conversation |
dev_7 | #Person1#: Hey, Karen. Look like you got some sun this weekend.
#Person2#: Yeah? I guess so. I spent the weekend at beach.
#Person1#: That's great. Where did you stay?
#Person2#: Some friends of my parents live out there, and they invited me there.
#Person1#: So, what did you do out there? I mean besides bask in the sun, obviously.
#Person2#: I jogged up and down the beach and played volleyball. You know I never realized how hard it is to run on sand. I couldn't get through a whole game before I had to sit down.
#Person1#: Not to mention cooler. Did you go swimming?
#Person2#: I wanted to, but the water is too cold, and I just wetted in up to my knees.
#Person1#: It all sounds so relaxing. I wish I could get away to the beach like that.
#Person2#: It looks like you could use it. Don't tell me you spent the weekend in the library again. | #Person1# asks Karen where Karen stayed and how Karen spent the weekend at the beach. #Person1# thinks it's relaxing and wishes to go there. | holidays |
dev_8 | #Person1#: How do you usually spend your leisure time? I mean, do you have any special interests out of your job?
#Person2#: Of course. You see, almost everyone has some kind of hobby
#Person1#: Yeah, you're quite right and what's your hobby?
#Person2#: I like taking photos out of door.
#Person1#: Oh, photography, It's really a good hobby.
#Person2#: Yes, I usually develop and print all my own photos.
#Person1#: You yourself have a photo studio?
#Person2#: Yes, simple as it is. It does work. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s hobbies. #Person2# likes photography and has a photo studio. | hobby |
dev_9 | #Person1#: have you ever seen Bill Gate's home on the internet?
#Person2#: no. what's it like?
#Person1#: it's got its own library, theatre, swimming pool, and a guest house. The house itself has about ten different rooms that are all hooked up to computers so you can get things done in each room through.
#Person2#: would you want to live there?
#Person1#: I think his house is fantastic, but I wouldn't want to live there. You would have to hire one or two people to clean all the rooms in the house, plus a few people to take care of the gardens.
#Person2#: what's your dream home like then?
#Person1#: my dream home is actually just a small cottage in a quite village in England.
#Person2#: would you want to buy an old cottage or build a new one yourself?
#Person1#: old homes are great because they've got character. I think that's important.
#Person2#: it that why you wear second-hand cloths as well? Because they've got character?
#Person1#: no, that's just because I don't have enough money to buy new cloths all the time!
#Person2#: I see. If you lived in an old house, would it be decorated in a modern way?
#Person1#: no, I'd definitely try to restore it to its original state. I love to imagine what it'd be like to live in another time in history and living in a house decorated like it would have been 200 years a | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Bill Gate's home. #Person1# thinks it's fantastic but wouldn't want to live there. #Person2# asks about #Person1#'s dream house. #Person1# wants to live in a small and old cottage for its character. | dream home |
dev_10 | #Person1#: I am tired of everything in my life.
#Person2#: What? How happy you life is! I do envy you.
#Person1#: You don't know that I have been over-protected by my mother these years. I am really about to leave the family and spread my wings.
#Person2#: Maybe you are right. | #Person1# feels tired because of #Person1#'s mother's over-protection. | happy life |
dev_11 | #Person1#: There are advertisements everywhere here in hong kong. The city is so bright at night, with all the neon signs.
#Person2#: I like it. It makes the city feel alive. I like all the different colors and I like the billboards with eye-catching pictures and slogans.
#Person1#: I think that there are too many of them. I think that companies spend far too much money on advertising. They should have lower prices instead. Then they would see more.
#Person2#: I see your point, but if companies didn't spend money on advertising, no one would hear about their products. I agree that some form of advertising can be annoying. I don't like it when people try to give you leaflets with information about products you have no intention of buying.
#Person1#: I really hate receiving spam. I also dislike having to listen to advertisements and jingles when they are broadcast in stores or on the subway.
#Person2#: Yes, that annoys me too. With billboards, you can look away, but with broadcasts, you can't avoid them. I like the way that advertising agencies use comedy in their campaign.
#Person1#: I like that too. I don't like the way that advertising campaign often tell you if you don't buy a certain product, you're not cool or modern or efficient or something.
#Person2#: That kind of advertising seems to be very common with brand name products. They are always trying to maintain brand loyalty. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about advertisements in Hong Kong. #Person2# likes the billboards, while #Person1# thinks there're too many advertisements. They both hate leaflets and broadcasts but like the way that advertising agencies use comedy in their campaign. | advertisement |
dev_12 | #Person1#: Hi, Mr. Zhang. What's wrong? You don't look so happy. How was your date?
#Person2#: I was turned down again. It's frustrating. I guess you'Ve got to teach me some skills.
#Person1#: Me? I'm even less experienced than you are.
#Person2#: At least you know what American women generally like in a man.
#Person1#: Believe it or not, I guess American women like a man in good shape, which Chinese women may not care about so much. That's my honest opinion. I know you have been trying very hard.
#Person2#: American men are naturally taller than Chinese men. So even if I exercise, there aren't many chances.
#Person1#: No, that's not true. I'Ve met two American women who were married to Chinese. But those Chinese look very strong and healthy. So if you exercise more often, I bet it will surely be easier for you to date American girls. How old is Jacky Chan? He's small and short. But I bet he can have any American woman he wants.
#Person2#: You know, that's going to be a tremendous change for me. Because I never exercise.
#Person1#: Why don't you try then? Even if it doesn't help you find an American girl, you could still have a stronger and healthier body. You won't lose anything by doing that. | Mr. Zhang was turned down again and asks #Person1# to teach some skills. #Person1# thinks American women like a man in good shape and suggests Mr. Zhang try to exercise. | dating experience |
dev_13 | #Person1#: What sports do you think women excel at most?
#Person2#: I think women excel in every sport except the ones that are taboo for us to join in, like football.
#Person1#: I mean which ones are they better at than men?
#Person2#: Why do you care? Women and men are different all around. I don't think they can be compared.
#Person1#: That's a good point. Let me change my question. What sports do women like best?
#Person2#: Well, I know some women who love golf and I know others who love contact sports.
#Person1#: Are you saying that women can't be generally categorized?
#Person2#: Are you suggesting that anyone can be? | #Person1# asks #Person2# what sports women excel at and is better than men. #Person2# thinks men and women could not be compared. | women and sports |
dev_14 | #Person1#: Is there a city where it's always warm?
#Person2#: Yes, there are many cities where it's almost always warm. San Diego, for example.
#Person1#: Are there any other cities where it's always hot?
#Person2#: Many. Most of the cities in the southern part of the United States are hot all year.
#Person1#: But why do so many people live there?
#Person2#: Most people grow accustomed to the climate, but there are many others who complain about it all the time.
#Person1#: Are there any cities where it rains a lot?
#Person2#: Several. Two good examples are Seattle, in the state of Washington, and Portland, Oregon.
#Person1#: Tell us about some cold cities.
#Person2#: In the north there are many cities which are very cold in the winter. Boston and Chicago are two of them.
#Person1#: Is it always cold in Chicago and Boston?
#Person2#: Oh, no. On the contrary, there are many beautiful days, especially in the spring and fall. | #Person1# wants to know the cities where it's always warm, hot, rains a lot, and cold respectively, and #Person2# tells #Person1# these cities accordingly. | different climates |
dev_15 | #Person1#: Julia, I would like to have a word with you. Have a seat.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: According to your performance, I decided to give you a salary increase. From next month, there will be a 2, 000 yuan raise to your salary. Although your first raise might not sound considerable, the company believes that with your ability, sooner or later you'll get a better raise.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Mr. George. As a newcomer, I understand that you have your consideration and I am satisfied with the raise.
#Person1#: I think you deserved this.
#Person2#: Thank you again. I'll keep doing my best. | Mr. George decides to give Julia a salary increase according to her performance, and Julia feels satisfied. | salary increase |
dev_16 | #Person1#: I'm afraid it's bad news for you. You haven't got the position.
#Person2#: Oh, no! I can't have failed. Are you sure?
#Person1#: I'm afraid so. I'm terribly sorry.
#Person2#: It sucks. But Arden told me he's satisfied with my qualifications and experience.
#Person1#: He's the only one of the several to decide this.
#Person2#: How am I going to face the fellows in our office? They thought I would be promoted. They must be waiting for my good news.
#Person1#: I don't think the thing can be that serious. You should face the result. Besides, I don't think the position is the best for you.
#Person2#: But I lost the chance.
#Person1#: Keep working hard, and then you will get another chance of promotion someday. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# hasn't got the position. #Person2# feels disappointed and #Person1# encourages #Person2# to keep working hard. | lose promotion |
dev_17 | #Person1#: Hello, Sara are you finished packing yet? Do you need a hand?
#Person2#: Thanks. Dad, but I can manage it myself.
#Person1#: Make sure you have your ID card. You will need it while you travel.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. The problem is that I can't find it. Where did you put it?
#Person1#: All your important documents and certificates should be in the desk drawer.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, here it is.
#Person1#: Sara?
#Person2#: What's up?
#Person1#: Did you buy a map? Traveling can be really inconvenient without one, and you could even wind up lost
#Person2#: No. Dad. We have a tour guide.
#Person1#: Also, take these pills in case you have any airsickness, and take some cold medicine, too. How about some band-aids?
#Person2#: No, I won't get sick. I promise. Ok. I've finished. Bye, Dad. See you!
#Person1#: Take care, dear! Be careful! Oh Sara, wait a minute! You forget your raincoat and umbrella.
#Person2#: Dad, that's all right. I don't think it will rain. And it doesn't make any sense to take that many things on a trip. Besides I like to travel light. Bye! | #Person1# reminds Sara of several items to pack for the trip. Sara decides not to take them except her ID card because she likes to travel light. | travel packing |
dev_18 | #Person1#: Can I help you, ma'am.
#Person2#: Yes, will you keep our bags until 6 p. m. ?
#Person1#: Are you all our guests?
#Person2#: Yes, we checked out just now.
#Person1#: Please fill in this form.
#Person2#: Is this all right?
#Person1#: So you are leaving this evening. We keep your bags until 6 p. m. Here's your tag.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. | #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s help to keep the bags until 6 p.m. | keep the bags |
dev_19 | #Person1#: sorry, Brad. But you are going to have to re-do this.
#Person2#: What's the problem, Ms. Murphy?
#Person1#: It's badly organized. I can't present this to the board.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. Ms. Murphy. I'll re-work it. Can I give it back to you this afternoon? | Ms. Murphy asks Brad to re-do the work badly organized. | working conversation |
dev_20 | #Person1#: Did you know that drinking beer helps you sing better?
#Person2#: Are you sure? How do you know?
#Person1#: Well, usually people think I'm a terrible singer, but after we all have a few beers, they say I sound a lot better!
#Person2#: Well, I heard that if you drink enough beer, you can speak foreign languages better. . .
#Person1#: Then after a few beers, you'll be singing in Taiwanese?
#Person2#: Maybe. . . | #Person1# says drinking beer helps sing better, but #Person2# heard it helps speaking foreign languages. | drinking beer |
dev_21 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Miss Qi.
#Person2#: Good afternoon. It's very nice to see you again.
#Person1#: How are you feeling today?
#Person2#: I'm much better. The stomachache is gone, and the doctor is about to give me another endoscope examination to see whether the ulcer has healed.
#Person1#: That's good. Well, these are for you. I hope you will like them.
#Person2#: How beautiful they are! Thank you so much.
#Person1#: I've also brought some magazines for you. I hope they'll keep you from getting bored while you're in the hospital.
#Person2#: You're so thoughtful!
#Person1#: It's time for me to leave. I hope you will recover soon. See you later.
#Person2#: Thank you for coming. Good - bye. | #Person1# visits Miss Qi in the hospital and brings some magazines to keep her from getting bored. | visit a patient |
dev_22 | #Person1#: Amy, you don't look so well. What happened?
#Person2#: Yes. I feel terrible. I have been coughing for the whole morning.
#Person1#: Do you feel anything else?
#Person2#: Yes. I feel chilly and sluggish.
#Person1#: Have you had similar feelings before?
#Person2#: No. This is my first day abroad. I am not sure what is wrong with me.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I believe you are just not agreeing with the local climate. I will get you some medicine. You will be alright after a good rest.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | Amy feels terrible. #Person1# thinks she's not agreeing with the local climate and will get her some medicine. | local climate |
dev_23 | #Person1#: Would you like to order now, madam?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like the steak and mushrooms.
#Person1#: How would you like your steak, rare, medium, or well-done?
#Person2#: I'd like it well done, please.
#Person1#: What kind of potatoes would like to go with that, mushed, boiled, or baked?
#Person2#: I think i have bake potatoes. And i now have ice tea with lemon on the side, please.
#Person1#: Good, and would you care for soup or salad to start with?
#Person2#: I'd like cream onion soup please.
#Person1#: Will you have dessert to be, madam?
#Person2#: I want to skip desert. That is all, thank you.
#Person1#: OK, I'll be with you in a moment. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order a well-done steak, mushrooms, baked potatoes, ice tea, and soup. | order food |
dev_24 | #Person1#: I've been working hard for a whole year. I really need a break.
#Person2#: That's true. You need to take some time off to relax.
#Person1#: You said it. I'm looking forward to my annual vacation.
#Person2#: When are you going to take your vacation?
#Person1#: Later this month. I can't wait!
#Person2#: I really envy you. You know I'm not taking my vacation until December. | #Person1# will take an annual vacation, but #Person2# cannot take it until December. | annual vacation |
dev_25 | #Person1#: Waiter, get me rag, please. I have just spilled my wine.
#Person2#: Let me help you.
#Person1#: Thank you. Please bring me some paper napkins.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: I think I should be more careful next time. | #Person1# spilled the wine and asks #Person2# for rags. | at the restaurant |
dev_26 | #Person1#: What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: I'm trying to send the instruction book by E-mail, but I failed many, many times. And there is something wrong with the net maybe. It's so slow.
#Person1#: Well, maybe the net is slow now. Try it again.
#Person2#: I am used to editing with Word 2003, and there are many pictures in the book.
#Person1#: It's beyond question. You can save it the same as a document.
#Person2#: I merely know how to send the direct letter. But I am not familiar with the attachment.
#Person1#: It's the same as usual. The only difference lies in that you need to paste the book as an attachment.
#Person2#: Can I mail the book if it is a large file?
#Person1#: There are limitations to the capacity of an E-mail. Commonly it's no more than 4 MB.
#Person2#: What if it exceeds the capacity?
#Person1#: You can divide it into several documents to mail. Or you can download the mentioned software from the warning. | #Person2# failed to send the instruction book by E-mail. #Person1# helps and teaches #Person2# how to do it. | send an E-mail |
dev_27 | #Person1#: Bill, will you be free at noon?
#Person2#: Yes. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: We need a new filing cabinet in the office. Could you go downtown with me after lunch?
#Person2#: All right. Have you got an idea about what type to buy?
#Person1#: Yes, the same as the one we have. And we also need some small articles in the office, such as pens, clips, erasers and sticky notes.
#Person2#: Can you remember them all?
#Person1#: Susan has already given me a list of all the stationery which we need to buy. | #Person1# invites Bill to buy office supplies which Susan has listed for #Person1#. | go shopping |
dev_28 | #Person1#: Do you know anything about health food?
#Person2#: It is so popular among people to preserve health now, so I read some books about health food.
#Person1#: Can you give me some examples?
#Person2#: Drinking warm and fresh water in the morning on wakening up is one of ways to keep healthy.
#Person1#: Really? Why we must have warm and fresh water?
#Person2#: Warm water can be good for your stomach, which is empty at that moment. And freshness can keep the water active to clean your digest system.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: Yogurt, because it has protein, vitamins and it is acidic. If you drink it everyday, your stomach will be more comfortable. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about health food and concrete examples. #Person2# lists warm and fresh water and yogurt and explains the reason. | healthy food |
dev_29 | #Person1#: The bridegroom looks a bit nervous.
#Person2#: On this occasion, most people do.
#Person1#: Oh, they are playing the wedding March. Here they come.
#Person2#: She is a beautiful bride.
#Person1#: I am so happy for them.
#Person2#: Are you crying?
#Person1#: Yes, I always cry at weddings.
#Person2#: Harris and Anne are perfect for each other.
#Person1#: Yes, they are.
#Person2#: You and Tom also make a great couple.
#Person1#: In fact, we are beginning to make preparations.
#Person2#: For the wedding?
#Person1#: No, no, for the engagement.
#Person2#: Try to catch this bouquet then. | #Person1# and #Person2# are touched by the wedding, and #Person1# says #Person1# and Tom are preparing for their engagement. | wedding |
dev_30 | #Person1#: We've been cramming for tomorrow's history exam since early this morning. What do you say we take a break and listen to some music, okay?
#Person2#: Now that you mention it, I'm getting a little bumed-out from studying nonstop, too. Listening to some music for a while would suit me just fine.
#Person1#: While you're picking out a record to play, I'll grab a couple of beers out of the refrigerator.
#Person2#: You sure have a lot of discs here.
#Person1#: Yeah, I've got everything from rock n'roll to the latest new - wave stuff.
#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I'm strictly into classical music. You don't happen to have any Bach or Mozart, do you?
#Person1#: Sorry, my taste in music doesn't go back any further than the 1960's. Music written before then is just history to me.
#Person2#: Well, speaking of history, let's get back to the books. We'Ve got an exam tomorrow, remember? | #Person1# and #Person2# are preparing for the history exam. #Person1# suggests taking a break to listen to some music, but they have different music tastes. Then they get back to books. | prepare for exams |
dev_31 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Have you got any books on genetic engineering? I've looked for them everywhere, but I can't find any.
#Person2#: I'm not sure if we've got any now. Books of that kind are on this shelf. Well, I'm afraid we've sold out.
#Person1#: What a pity! I should have come earlier.
#Person2#: Come some time next week if you like. I think we'll have got some by then.
#Person1#: Ok, I will. | #Person1# wants books on genetic engineering. #Person2# says they're sold out and asks #Person1# to come next week. | buy books |
dev_32 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Does this bus go to the National Library of China?
#Person2#: Yes, there are three stops left.
#Person1#: How long is the ride?
#Person2#: Well, you will get there in about a quarter of an hour if the traffic isn't too heavy.
#Person1#: Thank you. Would you please let me know when we get to the stop? I'm a stranger here.
#Person2#: Sure, madam. I'll remind you. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to remind her when they get to the stop. | take a bus |
dev_33 | #Person1#: How are you, Mrs. Brandon?
#Person2#: Pretty good. How are you doing?
#Person1#: Not so good. I lost my job today.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that.
#Person1#: How are your students doing?
#Person2#: They are very nervous about their final test.
#Person1#: I remember you gave our class a hard final test in my first year of college. Many of us failed. But I really learned a lot from you. You see, I can speak very good English.
#Person2#: Thank you for saying so. | #Person1# lost the job but is grateful for Mrs. Brandon from who #Person1# learned a lot. | casual chat |
dev_34 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Dr. Anderson's office.
#Person2#: Hello, my name is John Keat, and I was hoping I could come in today to see the doctor.
#Person1#: Are you a patient of Dr. Anderson?
#Person2#: Well, no. I'm at a convention from Mexico and the manager of the hotel where I'm staying suggested that I call you.
#Person1#: Well, I see. What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Well, I got this ringing in my ears. It's so terrible that I can hardly hear people talking now.
#Person1#: Are you in any pain or is there any fluid?
#Person2#: No discharge, just a slight earache.
#Person1#: Does the pain happen all the time, or once in a while.
#Person2#: It has been aching for two days and it's never stopped. I thought it might be due to my flying in the air, and after some rest it'll be all gone. But who knows it's getting worse. I need to see the doctor.
#Person1#: The doctor will be busy at the hospital until this evening. The earliest you could see him would be tomorrow morning at ten.
#Person2#: The time is good for me. I'll come in then if that's okay.
#Person1#: That will be fine; in the meantime you should try to take it easy. Don't press your ear and don't have water in when you take a shower.
#Person2#: Do I have to bring something when I'm seeing the doctor, since I have never seen a doctor in Canada.
#Person1#: For foreign visitors, I guess you may bring your passport for the hospital registration.
#Person2#: Yes, I will. Thank you for your help.
#Person1#: Thanks for calling. See you. | John Keat comes to Dr. Anderson's office and describes his earache to #Person1#. John Keat wants to see the doctor, but #Person1# says the doctor will be busy until this evening. #Person1# tells John to come tomorrow at ten with his passport. | see a doctor |
dev_35 | #Person1#: The hike will last for 2 hours. We'll start at sea level and then climb up a few hills. Are you ready?
#Person2#: I sure am. The one-hour yoga class this morning really made me full of energy. I'm feeling so good. I bet I can race you up those hills.
#Person1#: That won't be necessary. We want to take our time to enjoy the sights along the way. We'll point out certain plants, some of the insects, and watch out for possible snakes.
#Person2#: Snakes? Uh, I definitely will be racing you up the hill!
#Person1#: Not to worry. Nature is a wonderful thing. We are all meant to enjoy it together - snakes, spiders, trees, and us humans. | #Person1# and #Person2# plans to hike. #Person2# wants to race #Person1#, but #Person1# thinks they should enjoy the sights along the way. | climb hills |
dev_36 | #Person1#: Anne, thanks so much for introducing me to Caroline! Our first date went so well. I'm so excited to be in love right now.
#Person2#: I'm just glad to see you so happy, Gary!
#Person1#: I want to climb the highest mountain and shout, Caroline, will you marry me?!
#Person2#: Wow, you'd better not. Before you ask her to marry you, maybe you should ask her out on a second date. Only one date is not enough for you to know each other well. | Gary thanks Anne for introducing him to Caroline, and Anne suggests a second date. | dating |
dev_37 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Are there any spare rooms here?
#Person1#: Would you be interested in a three-bedroom flat? I have a few now.
#Person2#: That might be more rooms than I need. I don't have much furniture. | #Person1# suggests a three-bedroom flat. #Person2# wants fewer rooms. | recommend flats |
dev_38 | #Person1#: Sound and Vision, Administrative Department, Eve Wheeler speaking. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good afternoon, madam. This is John Cruise. I wish to register a complaint about my video recorder.
#Person1#: I see. I hope I can be of some help. Can you explain what the problem is, please?
#Person2#: Well, the recorder has severely damaged two quite valuable tapes of mine. And you guaranteed that this machine is the best there. I hope you understand that a simple repair is just not enough. I demand compensation for the lost tapes as well.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. That's all very unfortunate. I'm sure something can be done. I will put you through to our legal consulant, Mrs. Schroder. One moment, please. (dialing sound...) Hello, Mr. Cruise? Thank you for waiting. I'm awfully sorry, but Mrs. Schroder is having a meeting right now. Could she call you back later this afternoon?
#Person2#: I hope you're not trying to get rid of me.
#Person1#: Not at all, sir. I have noted your complaint and I will urge Mrs. Schroder to call you back as soon as possible. Could I have your phone number, please?
#Person2#: Yes. It's 0181 945 8719.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. Goodbye. | John Cruise calls Eve to register a complaint about his video recorder and explains what the problem is. Eve promises to urge their legal consultant to call him back. | after-sales service |
dev_39 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the Rainbow Restaurant from here?
#Person2#: Drive two blocks and turn left. Continue on until you reach Heath Street and turn right. Then turn left at the second stop light. You can't miss it. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the Rainbow Restaurant. | ask for directions |
dev_40 | #Person1#: Adam, could you show me around the school?
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: What's the tallest building?
#Person2#: You mean the white building near the playground?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: That is the library. And it has more than 1, 000, 000 books.
#Person1#: What's the building to the south of the library?
#Person2#: You know, our school is divided into two parts, the junior high school and the senior high school. That is the new classroom building for our senior high school.
#Person1#: Is there a swimming pool in your school?
#Person2#: Yes. There is a large swimming pool, but it is only available in summer.
#Person1#: I do envy you. And I hope I can enter your school one day.
#Person2#: I believe that you can make your dream come true. | #Person1# asks Adam to show #Person1# around the school. #Person1# envies Adam and hopes to enter Adam's school one day. | show around school |
dev_41 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I'm a stranger here and lost my way.
#Person2#: Can I help you?
#Person1#: Sure. Can I get to the central department stall this way?
#Person2#: uh... Yes. Turn right, then take the second turning on your left.
#Person1#: Is it far?
#Person2#: It's about fifteen minutes' walk. That's all.
#Person1#: And do you know where the national bank is?
#Person2#: Yes. It's on this street. Keep walking for two blocks and it's on the corner on the right.
#Person1#: Thanks very much.
#Person2#: You are welcome. Good luck.
#Person1#: Thank you. I won't miss it. | #Person1# lost the way and asks #Person2# for the way to the central department stall and the national bank. | ask for directions |
dev_42 | #Person1#: Some people pile on their agonise and try to seek other's sympathy by telling them how miserable they are.
#Person2#: Yeah. They take the advantage of other people's hospitality and generosity.
#Person1#: I was fooled once. A lady told me she needed some money to keep the pot boiling. So I gave her some money and bailed her out of the situation. But later I learned that she had lied to me.
#Person2#: You are still wet behind the ears. You should have seen through her.
#Person1#: Nothing rang a bell. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about people taking advantage of other's hospitality and generosity. #Person1# shares #Person1#'s own experience. | casual talks |
dev_43 | #Person1#: I'm looking for a pan I can use in my kitchen.
#Person2#: What size pan were you thinking of?
#Person1#: I've already got a small pan. I need a big one.
#Person2#: Well, this one might work for you.
#Person1#: Oh, no, that's way too heavy a pan for me.
#Person2#: Here, lift this aluminum pan. It's the same size.
#Person1#: Yes, it's very lightweight. But I don't want this aluminum handle.
#Person2#: Here's a similar aluminum pan. But it has a heat-resistant handle.
#Person1#: Oh, this feels very nice. It's perfect. I'll take it.
#Person2#: I knew we'd find the right pan sooner or later. How would you like to pay?
#Person1#: Cash. But first, I need a lid for this pan.
#Person2#: Oh, no problem. Here's the lid that comes with the pan. | #Person1# wants a pan, and #Person2# recommends a big aluminum pan with a heat-resistant handle and a lid. #Person1# pays for it by cash. | buy a pan |
dev_44 | #Person1#: Come in, come in!
#Person2#: Hi, Gary, what happened? I was waiting for you at the theater. Why didn't you meet me there?
#Person1#: I thought we were supposed to meet here.
#Person2#: Don't you know our movie starts at seven? And we were going to meet at the theater at five to seven. Then it doesn't make sense to meet at the apartment.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. We must have misunderstood each other.
#Person2#: Why don't you try to be clearer about your intentions?
#Person1#: You're right. I am sorry. Let's go and watch the movie.
#Person2#: It's okay. I don't want to go now. We've already missed ten minutes of the movie. I don't want to see a movie without watching the beginning. | #Person2# and Gary misunderstood each other, so they missed the beginning of the movie. Gary apologizes, but #Person2# doesn't want to see the movie anymore. | daily conversation |
dev_45 | #Person1#: Good morning, I'm Daniel. I'm applying for the positon of manager.
#Person2#: Yes. Sit down, please. How did you learn about our company?
#Person1#: I got to know your company through such famous brands as LUX, LIPTON and WALLS. After making a customer survey, I was glad to find out how your products are appreciated by millions of Chinese.
#Person2#: Why would you like to work with us?
#Person1#: It's the job I'm interested in. And your company is the best-known. Although I don't have much experience as a manager, the job description you sent to me was very interesting. It's a job I've been dreaming of and I feel suited to fill it.
#Person2#: Oh, really? Would you transfer to another company if it is not what you expected?
#Person1#: I don't think so. As the saying goes, A great oak needs deep roots. I'm really interested in this job.
#Person2#: That's fine. Thanks for coming to see us. I hope to be able to let you know about the job within the week. | Daniel applies for the position of manager, and #Person2# interviews Daniel. Daniel talks about how he learned about the company and why he'd like to work here. | job interview |
dev_46 | #Person1#: What's wrong with you, Lucy?
#Person2#: Our dog Rusty is lost. Someone left the backyard gate open and he got out. My daughter is so upset right now.
#Person1#: Have you called the local dog shelters?
#Person2#: Well, they haven't seen him. They said they would call me if they find our dog, but I don't expect miracles. It's 2 days and...
#Person1#: We can always look for miracles. Does he have any identification on him?
#Person2#: He's wearing his sweater. He's brown with white spots and... Sorry, 'm not thinking straight. You know, he's a big part of our family. We got him when he was a little puppy. I'm just worried he was stolen or is injured somewhere.
#Person1#: I understand. I used to pet dogs, too. Let's walk around the neighborhood. Hey, look! There he is.
#Person2#: Rusty! Come here boy! Oh, Glenn, I can't thank you enough. I owe you a big favor. | Lucy's dog Rusty was lost. Glenn asks Lucy about Rusty's identification and helps Lucy find Rusty when they walk around the neighborhood. | find a dog |
dev_47 | #Person1#: Oh, Patrick. I can't get this phone to work. Can you help me?
#Person2#: Are you trying to make a call?
#Person1#: Yes, I just got it and I can't get the thing to work.
#Person2#: Let me see. OK, you turn it on.
#Person1#: I didn't turn it on.
#Person2#: No, see you wait for the screen to light up. Then you enter the phone number and press the C button, right here. Got it?
#Person1#: OK. I've got it. Ha! It's ringing. Hi, baby, it's me. Listen, I'm going to be a little late. I'm still at work in the office. OK? I'll be back by about 6:00. | #Person1# asks Patrick to help make a call. Patrick tells #Person1# how to use the phone and get through successfully. | use phones |
dev_48 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to book 3 seats to Calgary, Canada on a flight, leaving sometime before next Sunday.
#Person1#: Economy class?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: One way or round trip?
#Person2#: One way.
#Person1#: There aren't any direct flight, sir. You will have to change in Vancouver.
#Person2#: That's alright.
#Person1#: There is a Canadian Airlines flight 30 leaving Beijing next Friday at 10 o'clock am. It has 3 seats available. Will that be alright?
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: Your name, please.
#Person2#: BASIL, Basil. How much is the ticket?
#Person1#: $580 for one. | #Person1# helps Basil book three seats of economy class to Calgary, Canada on a flight next Sunday. | book tickets |
dev_49 | #Person1#: Hong, it seems like you really struggle to learn English, is this level too hard for you?
#Person2#: I don't know. I think it's just boring. I don't like the workbooks because the lessons talk about baby things. I'm not a little child. I want to learn something more exciting.
#Person1#: Hmm, I have an idea that you'll like. This week, you can do a special project for class.
#Person2#: Oh, what's that?
#Person1#: I want you to watch some YouTube videos of people speaking in different English accents. I'll send you the links for the ones you should watch, they're very funny. One person does about 30 different accents in 10 minutes.
#Person2#: Wow, that's great, but, won't it be harder for me to learn English if I'm listening to so many different ways of speaking the language?
#Person1#: It shouldn't, this is just a fun project to help you get more interested in the lessons. There is a more serious side to it, though. I want you to write a one page essay about the videos and tell the class about your project on Friday. You can show some of the videos during your presentation too if you like. I think the whole class will benefit from this.
#Person2#: I can't wait to get started. Thank you, Miss Winters. | Hong thinks learning English is boring and wants something more exciting. So Miss Winters asks Hong to do a special project for the class to get more interested in the lessons. | learn English |
dev_50 | #Person1#: Have any plans for the weekend, Tom?
#Person2#: Yeah, I ' m going for a hike in the southern Rocky Mountains.
#Person1#: Oh, do you go hiking often?
#Person2#: I go as much as I can. I love hiking because you can really get in touch with nature.
#Person1#: It would be nice to get out of the city. Do you want some company?
#Person2#: Sure. But, it will be a long hike, 30 miles in three days. Have you been hiking before?
#Person1#: Yeah, I go a lot too. I saw a bear and a mountain lion on my last hike.
#Person2#: Wow! You must have been pretty far away from the city.
#Person1#: Yeah, my friend and I hiked in a very wild part of the national forest.
#Person2#: Well, bring him along too. We ' ll have a great time this weekend.
#Person1#: Thanks, I ' ll ask him. | #Person1# asks Tom about his weekend plan and whether he needs a company. Tom is going for a hike and invites #Person1# and #Person1#'s friend to go together. | weekend plan |
dev_51 | #Person1#: I've got an idea. Let's make this game even more interesting.
#Person2#: How? Do you want to play strip-trivia or something?
#Person1#: Well, if you want to! Seriously, though, let's make a bet.
#Person2#: Why don't we just make it a friendly game?
#Person1#: Don't be such a chicken! Whoever loses has to treat everyone to a movie. | #Person2# wants to play the game friendly, but #Person1# wants to make a bet. | play a game |
dev_52 | #Person1#: Here is your spicy diced chicken with peanuts, sir.
#Person2#: Thank you. It looks very attractive.
#Person1#: I would advise you to enjoy the dish while it is hot.
#Person2#: Tasty and tender! It must be one of the famous local dishes.
#Person1#: Yes. It's a traditional dish.
#Person2#: And it must be very particular in cooking.
#Person1#: You are right, sir. To prepare it, a Sichuan food chef first fries some chilli until they turn reddish brown, and then puts diced chicken breast meat into the pot with other condiments and peanuts. That's why the dish has a bright colour.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: Enjoy yourself, sir. | #Person2# likes his spicy diced chicken with peanuts very much. #Person1# tells him how to cook it. | dish |
dev_53 | #Person1#: So what's wrong with the drain?
#Person2#: It's clogged and water won't go down.
#Person1#: Let me take a look. You know why? It's clogged with hair. No wonder water won't go down.
#Person2#: Well, I guess people who lived here before didn't clean the bathtub.
#Person1#: You're darn right!
#Person2#: What should I do now?
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'Ve got some acid here. It will help dissolve the hair down there.
#Person2#: Ur, it stinks!
#Person1#: Now you know you have to clean your bathtub every time when you use it. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to dissolve the hair that clogs the drain and tells #Person2# to clean the bathtub. | drain problem |
dev_54 | #Person1#: Can you effect shipment during September?
#Person2#: I don't think we can make it.
#Person1#: Then when at the earliest can we expect the shipment?
#Person2#: By the middle of October.
#Person1#: It's too late. You see, in our market October is the season for the kind of commodity. So the goods must be shipped before October or we won't be ready for the season.
#Person2#: Well, considering our long standing good business relationship, we'll try hard to negotiate with our manufacturers for an earlier delivery.
#Person1#: Thanks. Then may I suggest that you put down in the contract'shipment on September 15 or earlier'?
#Person2#: Let me see. Now the workers will have to work on three shifts for it. Well, we can manage it on 20th September. That's the best we can do.
#Person1#: Oh, that's very considerate of you. I'lI take your word for it. | #Person1# requests for earlier shipment to catch the season. #Person2# finally agrees to manage it on 20th September. | negotiate about shipment |
dev_55 | #Person1#: Mr. Brown, are your children always kicking up a row like this? I cannot concentrate on my paper.
#Person2#: Sorry, Mr. Black. I'm trying to make them quiet.
#Person1#: I'm afraid if the noise goes on, I shall have no alternative but to leave.
#Person2#: Sorry, sir. Believe me, everything will be all right. | Mr. Black complains about the children's noise to Mr. Brown. | complaint |
dev_56 | #Person1#: I don't understand why some parents keep beefing and complaining about their daughters not being able to follow suit.
#Person2#: Yeah. Li Na's mother has been building a fire under her since her neighbour's daughter got married with a Canadian. She's almost driving Li Na crazy.
#Person1#: If I were Li Na, I would ask her if she had done that.
#Person2#: She is as meek as a lamb. She never goes against anyone or anything. She's as good as gold, you know? | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Li Na who is pressed by her mother for marriage. | mother and daughter |
dev_57 | #Person1#: How do you like these dishes?
#Person2#: Fine, they are colorful and tasty.
#Person1#: Did you enjoy your dinner?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. I have never tasted anything like this.
#Person1#: Would you like some more rice?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm full.
#Person1#: Another piece of meat pie?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm on diet.
#Person1#: How about the dessert?
#Person2#: Ice cream, please. | #Person2# enjoyed the dinner and asks #Person1# for ice cream as dessert. | catering service |
dev_58 | #Person1#: This place serves good breakfasts, don't you think?
#Person2#: Yes. But I'm not used to eating American-style breakfast.
#Person1#: What are you planning to do today?
#Person2#: I saw yesterday that they rent windsurfers at the beach. I want to rent one.
#Person1#: Have you done windsurfing before?
#Person2#: No, but it looks fun. I always wanted to try it.
#Person1#: Can you take a little advice from a friend?
#Person2#: Sure. What?
#Person1#: Don't waste your money. Windsurfing is very hard. And it will be windy today. They will charge you fifty dollars for a half-hour, and you won't be able to windsurf. You will fall and fall and fall.
#Person2#: But I always wanted to try it.
#Person1#: Yes, but it takes a long time to learn. You would spend a thousand dollars to learn it on a rental windsurfer.
#Person2#: Well, I will see. How was your day at the office? | #Person2# wants to try windsurfing but is stopped by #Person1# who thinks it's hard and will cost a lot. | windsurfing |
dev_59 | #Person1#: Ben, what are you doing?
#Person2#: Well, I would say that I'm just drifting - - here, in the pool.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Well, it's very comfortable just to drift here.
#Person1#: Have you thought about graduate school?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Would you mind telling me then, what were those four years of college for? What was the point of all that hard work?
#Person2#: You got me.
#Person1#: Now listen, Ben. Look, I think it's a very good thing that a young man, after he's done some very good work, should have a chance to relax and enjoy himself, and lie around, and drink beer and so on. But after a few weeks I believe that person should want to take some stock in himself and his situation and start to think about getting off his ass. | #Person1# tells Ben that a young man should actively prepare for himself and his situation after relaxation. | future plan |
dev_60 | #Person1#: The stepmother was very wicked. She couldn't stand a happy smile on the boy's face.
#Person2#: And?
#Person1#: And she did her best to pull out the thorn in her flesh and the boy lost whatever made him happy.
#Person2#: Poor child! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the wicked stepmother. | wicked stepmother |
dev_61 | #Person1#: Well, no one could survive without water, but you see pollution has been making more and more water unable for drinking.
#Person2#: Yeah. Water pollution has for a long time been a major concern among the environmental issues.
#Person1#: But what are the sources of water pollution?
#Person2#: They could generally be divided into two categories
#Person1#: Well, direct ones are the pollution directly from factories, refineries waste treatment plants etc. , aren't they?
#Person2#: Yeah. They are emitted directly into urban water supplies.
#Person1#: But what about the indirect ones?
#Person2#: Indirect sources include contaminants that enter the water supply from soils or groundwater systems and from the atmosphere via rainwater.
#Person1#: I see. For the sake of us all, we should be an active participator in the prevention of it.
#Person2#: Sure. It's an issue asking for everyone's participation. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about water pollution and its direct and indirect sources. They agree they should be an active participator in the prevention of it. | water pollution |
dev_62 | #Person1#: I'm not sure, is this our stop?
#Person2#: Yeah, get off the bus.
#Person1#: Do you have any idea where we are?
#Person2#: I'm really not sure.
#Person1#: This can't be the right stop.
#Person2#: I don't think this is right.
#Person1#: We got off too early, didn't we?
#Person2#: Yeah, we did get off too early.
#Person1#: I should've just stayed on the bus.
#Person2#: I messed up.
#Person1#: Great, we have to walk now.
#Person2#: You want to wait for the next bus? | #Person1# and #Person2# get off the bus too early due to #Person2#'s mistake. | wrong stop |
dev_63 | #Person1#: OK, now let's go on to talk about initial deposits.
#Person2#: Good idea. How much do I need to deposit?
#Person1#: For Agreement Savings, we ask for 100, 000 RMB.
#Person2#: And how do I withdraw if I need to?
#Person1#: You can use a Type A Agreement Savings Account the same was as a Settlement Account.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, refresh my mind. What's different about a Type B Account?
#Person1#: With a Type B Account, it cannot be directly involved in any transaction and it cannot be applied to any external withdrawal service. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the deposit amount and how to withdraw it. | deposit |
dev_64 | #Person1#: To which gate do I need to go to catch connecting flight 101 to New York City?
#Person2#: Go to gate 18. The plane is now boarding. You must hurry.
#Person1#: Show me the fastest way to get there.
#Person2#: Instead of walking, you can take this shuttle to get you there faster.
#Person1#: Do you think the plane will leave without me?
#Person2#: No, I'll call the attendants at the gate. I will tell them you're on your way.
#Person1#: Thank you so much. I would really appreciate that.
#Person2#: You are welcome. Have a safe trip. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to take the shuttle to catch the plane and will call the attendants at the gate. | catch a flight |
dev_65 | #Person1#: Uh. . . that's Greek to me.
#Person2#: That means they have tapered legs.
#Person1#: Well, mine are baggy. They're the kind of pants you can lounge around in.
#Person2#: Mine are, too.
#Person1#: So maybe we should go out after all.
#Person2#: Yeah. Let's just lounge around! | #Person1# and #Person2# think their pants are comfortable to lounge around. | lounge around |
dev_66 | #Person1#: Excuse me, madam. Is this seat taken?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Do you mind my sharing the same table with you?
#Person2#: Of course not. There are so many people here today.
#Person1#: Yes. I can't even find a seat. | #Person1# wants to share the seat. #Person2# agrees. | find a seat |
dev_67 | #Person1#: Wangfujing Grand Hotels. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Do you have any rooms available next Saturday and Sunday night?
#Person1#: Could you hold the line, please? I will check out our room availability for those days. . . Yes. we have a few vacancies next weekend. We have double rooms, suites and deluxe suites in Japanese, Roman. French and presidential styles, which one do you like best?
#Person2#: A double room, please.
#Person1#: OK. Could I have your name, please?
#Person2#: My name is Monica Cellar.
#Person1#: OK, Ms. Monica. I've reserved a double room for you next Saturday and Sunday night. We will see you then!
#Person2#: Thank you. | Monica calls the reception to make a room reservation for next Saturday and Sunday nights and #Person1# helps her. | reserve a room |
dev_68 | #Person1#: We can offer you a 5 % discount.
#Person2#: Your price is rather out of line, much higher than we expected. We can't buy with your offer.
#Person1#: Well, what do you suggest then? How about 8 %?
#Person2#: When we say your prices are much too high, we don't mean the are higher only by 2 or 3 percent. If we are to place an order with you. I think a discount of about 15 % would be sufficient.
#Person1#: What? You want to drive me bankrupt! You can't expect us to make such a large reduction.
#Person2#: There's no point in making a counter offer because the gap is too great.
#Person1#: How about lo %? This price is already a little tight, our profit margin is not that large.
#Person2#: Ok. I can settle for that. | #Person1# offers a discount but #Person2# is not satisfied. After negotiation, they agree on a 10% discount. | bargain |
dev_69 | #Person1#: You are seemingly upset. What's behind you?
#Person2#: Arden wants to have a trademark for our new series of products registered. But I have no idea on the registering process.
#Person1#: That's not as complicated as you suppose.
#Person2#: Is it so easy? I never experienced this. Can you tell me something about it?
#Person1#: It is known that there is a time limit for trademarks. And we should not have a similar trademark with the one in the same field.
#Person2#: Based on what you said, does it mean that we can not have a trademark like 'genova', right?
#Person1#: Correct. And our country follows the priority of use principle.
#Person2#: Can you tell something about the preparation for the register?
#Person1#: Some relative documents will be needed and the fee may be quite dear. So you need to learn more about the process and regulations about this issue. | #Person2# is upset because #Person2# doesn't know the registering process of a trademark. #Person1# gives #Person2# some tips and suggests #Person2# learn more about this issue. | trademark |
dev_70 | #Person1#: your mp3 looks so cool. Where did you get it?
#Person2#: I bought it online.
#Person1#: really? Do you often shop online?
#Person2#: yes. I buy most of my daily necessities online.
#Person1#: I've never tried E-shopping. Is it better than shopping at an actual store?
#Person2#: yes, much better. You can log in a website, browse through many items and categories comfortably at home, order the goods, pay by credit or debit card, and the goods will be delivered to your home.
#Person1#: sounds good, and I don't have to queue up at the cashier.
#Person2#: and you can still go ' window shopping ' just like in a real shopping mall.
#Person1#: well, are there any other advantages?
#Person2#: yes, most of the shops are closed at 22 or even earlier, but the internet operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be accessed anywhere.
#Person1#: are there many choices of online shopping?
#Person2#: sure. You can buy almost anything you can think of.
#Person1#: perhaps I should have a try. | #Person2# bought an MP3 online but #Person1# never tried e-shopping. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the advantages of shopping online. #Person1# thinks #Person1# should have a try. | shopping online |
dev_71 | #Person1#: OK, Mr. Wang. Thank you very much for coming to the airport to see us off. Your great country and your hospitality have left a very deep impression on all of us and your working attitude and your way of doing business have changed my opinions about Chinese people.
#Person2#: Really? I'm glad to hear that.
#Person1#: That's true. And this trip has been a very productive one for us.
#Person2#: Thank you again for your visit. We are looking forward to your reply.
#Person1#: Believe me, Mr. Wang. I'll do my best to promote the transaction.
#Person2#: We are happy that we have established business relations. I really hope that we'll have more business to do and more opportunities to meet each other.
#Person1#: It's very kind of you to say so.
#Person2#: You are very nice and helpful. Hope to see you again.
#Person1#: I think we will have opportunities to meet each other in the future.
#Person2#: OK, I think it's time for you to check in. If you run into any difficulty, we'll be here to assist you immediately.
#Person1#: Fine. Thank you very much. Bye-bye.
#Person2#: Goodbye. | Mr. Wang sees #Person1# off at the airport and they share good expectations of their business relationship. | see off |
dev_72 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hello. Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person1#: Yes, please. I'd like to open a savings account. Would you please give me some advice?
#Person2#: Certainly, I'll be very happy to help you. Usually we offer current or fixed accounts for individuals.
#Person1#: What's the difference between the two?
#Person2#: If you open a fixed account, the interest rate is higher.
#Person1#: Then how about the current account?
#Person2#: You may withdraw the money at any time. You just need to present your deposit book.
#Person1#: Thank you for your help. I think I'll open a current account.
#Person2#: OK. Do you have your ID card on you?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Good. Everything is done. Here is your deposit book and ID card.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure. | #Person2# helps #Person1# open a savings account and explains the differences between current and fixed accounts. | open an account |
dev_73 | #Person1#: There have been too many unplanned shutdowns over the past few months. We'll have to make a few changes to the way we operate. We need to reduce our downtime.
#Person2#: I agree, but the maintenance team is fully stretched dealing with problems. We don't have time to carry out any preventive maintenance.
#Person1#: We need to establish routine maintenance procedures. It costs us too much in lost production if we wait until something breaks down before we fix it. | #Person1# proposes to build maintenance procedures to reduce lost production during downtime. | deal with shutdown |
dev_74 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm afraid you've parked in the wrong spot.
#Person2#: Oh, really? Isn't this spot C408?
#Person1#: No, it's D408, my parking space. I have already paid for it.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, I must have been confused. I had thought it's C section, but actually it's D section. I'll move my car right away.
#Person1#: It's no big deal. Thank you. | #Person1# asks #Person2#, who parked in #Person1#'s spot, to move the car away. | move the car |
dev_75 | #Person1#: Why don't you watch where you're going?
#Person2#: Me? You're the one who pulled out in front of me!
#Person1#: There was plenty of room for me to pull out. You didn't have to stay in the lane you were in.
#Person2#: Hey, listen. I had every right to stay in the lane I was in. You were supposed to wait until I passed to pull out. And anyhow, you didn't give me any time to change lanes. All of a sudden--BANG--there you are right in front of me.
#Person1#: I think my arm is broken.
#Person2#: Sorry about your arm, but it serves you right. You need to learn how to drive. You're lucky you didn't get killed. And I'm lucky to be alive too.
#Person1#: Listen, let's just wait until the police get here. Then we can decide whose fault this accident was.
#Person2#: Fine with me. I know the laws of the road. I'm not worried.
#Person1#: I have a cell phone in my car. Now it's probably on the floor on the passenger side. Why don't you get it for me, and then I can call the police?
#Person2#: Alright.
#Person1#: It doesn't work. It looks like it's broken. I need to get to a hospital. You should drive me there.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah? It's better if we make a police report first. Then you can go to the hospital.
#Person1#: Damn it! I'm injured here. We could wait all day for the police.
#Person2#: Well, you'll just have to wait. I'm not going to move my car until the police arrive. I'll go into one of those houses over there and use their phone. Don't worry. You'll get to the hospital in time.
#Person1#: It really hurts.
#Person2#: Yes, maybe it does. But if you're going to drive like you did just now, you will have to get used to a little physical pain. You know what I mean?
#Person1#: To hell with you. The accident was your fault.
#Person2#: I'm afraid it wasn't. And when the police get here, you will also see that it wasn't. But enough of this bickering. I'm going to go find a phone. Don't move that arm while I'm gone. Alright?
#Person1#: To hell with you. | A car accident happens because #Person1# pulls out in front of #Person2#'s car. #Person1#'s arm and the cell phone were broken, so #Person2# needs to find a phone to call the police to decide whose fault this accident was. | a car accident |
dev_76 | #Person1#: I hear a businessman is building a dog park in our city.
#Person2#: Really? What for?
#Person1#: Obviously because there's a law against having dogs in the streets.
#Person2#: Does it mean that dogs have to stay at home all the time?
#Person1#: Sounds pretty cruel, right? Maybe a dog park is a good idea.
#Person2#: Maybe they should just allow people to walk their dogs in the streets.
#Person1#: But then streets could be a mess.
#Person2#: Couldn't people clean up after their dogs?
#Person1#: Would they? | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the dog park. | dog park |
dev_77 | #Person1#: Hi Kevin!
#Person2#: Hi Laura, long time no see! What have you been up to lately?
#Person1#: Not much. I can assure you. And you?
#Person2#: Much the same except I do have some big news.
#Person1#: Come on. This suspense is killing me.
#Person2#: No, really, what have you been doing these past few weeks? The last time I saw you, you were looking for a new job.
#Person1#: Well, that's not exactly true. I was thinking about changing jobs. Luckily, they offered me a new position in the accounting department.
#Person2#: A step up in the big business world.
#Person1#: I wouldn't exaggerate, but I am pleased. I had been hoping to get a promotion for a while. So when it finally came through, I was relieved. Actually, that's why I was looking for a new job. I just didn't want to work there anymore if they weren't going to recognize my efforts.
#Person2#: Right, sometimes you can do your best and it seems like the others don't know you exist. I hope the money's better.
#Person1#: I got a reasonable raise, now enough about me. I'm dying to hear your news.
#Person2#: I am getting married.
#Person1#: No, you said you'd never get married.
#Person2#: That was then and this is now. You've got to meet Andrea, she's great!
#Person1#: This is all news to me. I didn't even know you were dating.
#Person2#: We weren't. We've just been dating for two weeks now.
#Person1#: And you getting married?
#Person2#: I know. I can't help it. I just know she's the one.
#Person1#: Well, congratulations! That's fantastic!
#Person2#: Thanks, I'm glad to hear you feel way. | Laura and Kevin meet each other after a long time and share their personal latest news. Laura got a job promotion and an increase in wage while Kevin got married to Andrea after dating for 2 weeks. | share news |
dev_78 | #Person1#: Where were you yesterday?
#Person2#: I was at home asleep.
#Person1#: Asleep! I thought that you had to take an exam.
#Person2#: I was sick. I had a fever. I couldn't get out of bed.
#Person1#: You still look a little sick. You couldn't go back to bed.
#Person2#: I'm going now. I just came here to speak to my professor.
#Person1#: What did he tell you?
#Person2#: He said that I'd be able to take a make-up.
#Person1#: Well, that's all right then. Are you going straight home?
#Person2#: I have to stop at the drugstore on the way. I need some aspirin.
#Person1#: Do you think that you should walk that far?
#Person2#: I have to walk. I didn't bring my car. 1 didn't think I'd be able to drive today.
#Person1#: Well, take care of yourself.
#Person2#: OK. Thanks. | Being sick, #Person2# didn't take the exam but can do a make-up. #Person2# finished a talk with the professor and is on the home. | being sick |
dev_79 | #Person1#: What a great day! Hey, Tom, do you want to go to the beach this weekend?
#Person2#: Yeah, that is a great idea. Maybe Sara would like to come along with us.
#Person1#: I doubt it.
#Person2#: Why? You are kidding! You know, she loves watching the sea.
#Person1#: But yesterday afternoon she told me that she would go home this Saturday.
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: She said that her mother was ill and stayed in the hospital, and therefore she wanted to go home to see her.
#Person2#: I am sorry to hear that. Well, What do you think? Should we take some food?
#Person1#: That sounds great. Maybe we could have a picnic on the beach. Then let's take some sandwiches, chips, and uh... some salad as well.
#Person2#: We should also take some drinks like Coke and beer.
#Person1#: Good. In addition, we had better pack beach towels and sun cream.
#Person2#: OK. Please don't forget to give me a call and let's go down together. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the beach at the weekend as Sara, whose mom is ill, cannot go. They list some food, drink, and other belongings to take. | weekend plan |
dev_80 | #Person1#: Yes, I'd like to report a theft.
#Person2#: Okay. Can you tell me exactly what happened.
#Person1#: Well, I was walking home from work two days ago, enjoying the nature all around me ... the birds, the frogs, the flowing stream ... [Okay, Okay] when this woman knocked me right off my feet, grabbed my stuff, and ran off through the trees. [Hmm]. I was so surprised by the ordeal that I didn't go after her.
#Person2#: Yeah. Can you describe the woman for me?
#Person1#: Yeah. He was about a hundred and ninety centimeters tall ...
#Person2#: Wait. You said a woman robbed you.
#Person1#: Well, I'm not really sure. [Hmm]. You see, the person was wearing a white and black polka dot dress, a light red sweater over it, and she ... or he ... was wearing a pair of basketball shoes.
#Person2#: Humm. What else can you tell me?
#Person1#: Okay. Like I said, the person was about 190 centimeters tall, heavy build, with long wavy hair. She ... or he ... was probably in his or her late 30's. I didn't get a good look at the person's face, but well ... uh ....
#Person2#: What? Was there something else?
#Person1#: Well, the person ... had a beard.
#Person2#: Ah! What was, uh, taken ... exactly?
#Person1#: Well, just my left shoe. Bizarre, isn't it?
#Person2#: Ah. The 'bearded woman' has struck again!
#Person1#: The 'bearded woman'?
#Person2#: Yeah. It's this man who dresses up like a woman and, for some unknown reason, removes the left shoe from his victims. He's really quite harmless, though, and he usually returns the shoe to the crime scene a couple of days later.
#Person1#: Hey, he can keep my shoe, and I'll just take off my left shoe every time I walk through the park. | #Person1# reports a theft to a policeman. #Person1# describes the appearance of the thief and the policeman recognizes the bearded woman who often removes the victim's left shoe and returns after days. | a theft |
dev_81 | #Person1#: I don't know what Jim's got to grumble about. My work load has doubled in the past year and I still manage. He is not doing anything different from when he arrived, as far as I can see.
#Person2#: Yeah, but he's not as energetic as you are. Well, no one is. But the boss doesn't blame me when I get a bit behind. He is very understanding with me. But with Jim, he goes on and on.
#Person1#: I haven't noticed it. But you're probably right. I wonder why he does it. | #Person1# doesn't understand why Jim grumbles. #Person2# thinks he's not as energetic as #Person1# is and the boss is not understanding with him. #Person1# wonders why. | colleague's grumble |
dev_82 | #Person1#: I'd like to find a job.
#Person2#: We have several part-time jobs available here, Would you like to look through the list?
#Person1#: Yes, thank you. I'd like to apply for the job at the computer center.
#Person2#: Please fill out the form. | #Person1# wants to find a job at the computer center. | find a job |
dev_83 | #Person1#: What did the boss say to you?
#Person2#: He asked me to beef up in the work.
#Person1#: Yeah. You look so unhappy recently. What's the matter.
#Person2#: Nothing, thanks. I am just not in the mood these days. | The boss asks the unhappy #Person2# to beef up in the job. | being unhappy |
dev_84 | #Person1#: I'll always remember my college days.
#Person2#: Oh yeah?
#Person1#: It was one of the best times in my life. It was tough, but I made it. I became a college graduate.
#Person2#: How did you feel when you graduated?
#Person1#: It was a pround day for me. My family attend the graduation ceremony. I was so nervous. I couldn't find my cap and gown, but all worked out in the end.
#Person2#: What did you do after graduation?
#Person1#: I was planning to attend gradate school, but then I was offered a good job doing marketing, so I changed my mind.
#Person2#: Sounds like you're happy with your decision.
#Person1#: I sure am. So what about you? How did you feel when you graduated?
#Person2#: It was also a proud day for me, but I also felt like a kind of loss that day.
#Person1#: How could it be?
#Person2#: While seeing others going to work or continue their study, I didn't know what I would do.
#Person1#: You didn't have an offer?
#Person2#: I had one, but I didn't like the job very much. I wanted to attend graduate school, but I was afraid it would be too tough.
#Person1#: I think you lack in the power of decision. Once you make your decision, don't be overtaken by misgivings and fear. Just go full steam ahead! | #Person1# and #Person2# share their feelings about the graduation day and different plans after graduation. #Person1# encourages #Person2# to have more power on a decision. | future planning |
dev_85 | #Person1#: hey Jayden, I was wondering if you could do me a favor.
#Person2#: that depends. What is it?
#Person1#: it's kind of a big favor. I'm absolutely flat broke, and I owe my landlady $200. she's given me until Friday to give it to her, but I don't get paid until next Monday. Do you think you could loanm
#Person2#: I'd love to help you out, but I'm a bit short on cash this month as well. I had to get a new engine put into my car, and that ate up my savings.
#Person1#: if you can't give me the full amount, a fraction of it would still help. I'll pay you back on Monday. I promise.
#Person2#: let's see, I've got about $50 to get me through the weekend. I can only spare about $20. I would give you more if I had it, I just don't have much money to my name right now.
#Person1#: thanks a lot Jayden. Every little bit will help. Tell you what, if you aren't doing anything tonight, why don't you come over and have dinner at my place.
#Person2#: that'd be great. Thanks! What time should I come over?
#Person1#: how about at 6 pm?
#Person2#: see you then! | #Person1# owes the landlord $200 and wants to borrow some from Jayden who is tight on cash as well. Jayden only lends #Person1# $20 and #Person1# will come over at 6 pm. | borrow money |
dev_86 | #Person1#: How old are you?
#Person2#: Nine . . . but I'll be ten on May 1st. When is your birthday?
#Person1#: I'm older than you! I'll be ten on April 14th.
#Person2#: Are you going to have a birthday party?
#Person1#: Maybe. I'll have to ask my mother. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their birthday. | age and birthday |
dev_87 | #Person1#: this party rocks!
#Person2#: you said it. Good beer, good music, and on top of that, there are so many hot girls here!
#Person1#: I'm with you on that. Check out that one over there. I think I'm in love!
#Person2#: well, she's alright, but not really my cup of tea. What about the blond with the red dress?
#Person1#: oh, that's Janice. She's just new in town. You have a thing for blonds, eh?
#Person2#: yeah! She could do anything she wants to me!
#Person1#: I bet. Why not go over and talk to her? She's really nice.
#Person2#: I don't think so. I get so nervous talking to girls. I always put my foot in my mouth, scare her off, and end up looking like a real fool. Besides, she is way out of my league.
#Person1#: come on! Man up! You'll never know until you try.
#Person2#: okay okay, just let me have another cup of beers to get my head in the game.
#Person1#: all right. But I think you ought to move soon.
#Person2#: why?
#Person1#: I can see five other guys eying her up.
#Person2#: okay, here I go!
#Person1#: good luck! | #Person1# and #Person2# see a blond, but #Person2# is nervous talking with girls. After #Person1#'s encouragement and another cup of beer, #Person2# decides to talk to the blond. | talk to girls |
dev_88 | #Person1#: Mary? Are you still there?
#Person2#: Yes. What do you want?
#Person1#: Did your bid win?
#Person2#: What do you care, dork?
#Person1#: Hey! I'm trying to be nice, and you still want to fight! Did you get the statue or not?
#Person2#: You mean fat boy?
#Person1#: Sorry. I take that back. I mean the copper Buddha you wanted. | #Person1# asks Mary the result of the bid not very nicely so Mary doesn't want to answer. | inappropriate words |
dev_89 | #Person1#: Good morning!
#Person2#: Good morning, Gav! Did you sleep well last night?
#Person1#: I slept like a baby. I fell asleep right away last night, didn't wake up once, and didn't have any nightmares!
#Person2#: That's great news! You look much more relaxed than you did yesterday.
#Person1#: I feel much better, but I'm still worried about something.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: Well, I have to drive to school for a meeting this morning, and I'm going to end up getting stuck in rush-hour traffic.
#Person2#: That's annoying, but nothing to worry about.
#Person1#: For me, traffic jams are quite stressful, because I'm pretty impatient. How can I prevent myself from getting stressed if I get stuck in a traffic jam?
#Person2#: Just breathe deeply when you feel yourself getting upset.
#Person1#: Ok, I'll try that.
#Person2#: Is there anything else bothering you?
#Person1#: Just one more thing. A school called me this morning to see if I could teach a few classes this weekend and I don't know what to do.
#Person2#: Do you have any other plans this weekend?
#Person1#: I'm supposed to work on a paper that'd due on Monday.
#Person2#: Try not to take on more than you can handle.
#Person1#: You're right. I probably should just work on my paper. Thanks! | Gav had a good sleep last night but worries about the traffic jam and classes to teach. #Person2# asks Gav's plan for the weekend and #Person2# gives the suggestions when Gav feels upset. | annoying things |
dev_90 | #Person1#: I don't think the teacher had a right to say that. The teacher was wrong to have accused her in front of the whole class.
#Person2#: You've got to be joking! It's the teacher's right to say anything wants, and if she saw Myra cheating, she certainly had the right to say so.
#Person1#: I agree she had the right to say something, but I feel she should have done it privately.
#Person2#: You're right. If I were the teacher, I wouldn't have done that. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# think the teacher should say to Myra privately if she saw Myra cheating. | teacher's right |
dev_91 | #Person1#: Listen, Karen, I need your help. I don't know anyone here yet.
#Person2#: I'm glad to help you. What's wrong?
#Person1#: My mother-in-law just went into the hospital in L. A. Hank and I will be flying there tonight.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear it. What's wrong with her?
#Person1#: Doctors aren't sure yet. But the real problem is Suzy. She has a bad cold, and we don't want to take her with us. But we don't know who can stay with her.
#Person2#: You need a babysitter.
#Person1#: Yes, I'd ask Jill, the girl I've had before, but I need someone overnight. Maybe even for two nights.
#Person2#: I could have Suzy stay at my place.
#Person1#: I don't want to do that to you, Karen.
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: Your own kids would get Suzy's cold. I think it would be better to have a good babysitter here. But I don't know who to ask. I need someone more mature than Jill. It might even be for two or three days.
#Person2#: I know who we can ask. There is a girl I know, Sara Ralston. She is 17, and she will usually take this kind of job. I know her from my church, and I trust her completely.
#Person1#: I'd like to talk with her. This is short notice, I know. But Hank and I are leaving tonight.
#Person2#: I'll get you her number. I hope she can do it. She is very responsible.
#Person1#: I'm glad you know someone. I knew you would be the best person to ask about this. I don't want to insult Jill or her mother. I think Jill maybe could do it. But I'd rather have someone a little older.
#Person2#: I'll go home and get Sara's number. I'll call her first myself.
#Person1#: Great. Then call me and let me know if she's free. | #Person1# asks Karen for help to find a mature babysitter for two or three days because #Person1# will fly to L.A. to see #Person1#'s mother-in-law in the hospital and has to leave Suzy, who has a cold, at home. Karen recommends Sara who is mature and responsible, and she will contact her. | find a babysitter |
dev_92 | #Person1#: Anna just email to say that the managers meeting is put off till next Monday. Will you have everything ready by then, Sabrina? Hey Sabrina, what's wrong?
#Person2#: I'm so worried. I haven't heard from my sister for 2 weeks.
#Person1#: How often do you call each other?
#Person2#: Normally at least once a week. But she's now a volunteer teacher in a mountain village in Africa. I can only write her.
#Person1#: The Mail can be really slow sometimes. I'm sure you'll hear from her soon.
#Person2#: I hope so.
#Person1#: You know the saying 'no news is good news'. If something were wrong, someone would have called you.
#Person2#: Maybe you're right. Thanks, Jason. | Sabrina is worried about her sister because she hasn't heard from her sister for 2 weeks. #Person1# comforts her. | worry |
dev_93 | #Person1#: Hi, there. I think I'm coming down with something. I need some medicine to get me through the next few days.
#Person2#: Wow, you look terrible. What's going on?
#Person1#: Well, my throat hurts. My nose has been running and I have a bad cough. It could just be cold, but I don't know for sure.
#Person2#: You should take some cold medicine and get some rest. You don't look well.
#Person1#: I have a very important job and I can't miss any work. So, give me something strong.
#Person2#: All right. But if you have the flu, only rest will help. If you're still sick in 3 days, you should go see a doctor.
#Person1#: Thanks for your help. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for some strong medicine to get through the important days. #Person2# agrees but still suggests #Person1# see a doctor. | strong medicine |
dev_94 | #Person1#: There is only 20 minutes left. I've got an appointment. I'm meeting a friend in the City of Westminster at 9:00 AM. I hope not to miss it.
#Person2#: Well, I'm going there, too. I can give you a lift if you like.
#Person1#: Could you really? That would be kind.
#Person2#: Where are you meeting your friend?
#Person1#: Near the park. But if you can drop me at an underground station that will be fine.
#Person2#: The park's not far out of my way. I'll take you there.
#Person1#: That's very kind of you. | #Person2# will give #Person1# a lift to meet a friend. | give a lift |
dev_95 | #Person1#: How was your summer trip?
#Person2#: It was great. My friend and I travelled throughout India.
#Person1#: Sounds hot! How did you get along without studying the local language?
#Person2#: Most People there speak English. But there were some remote places in the mountains where we had to learn a few words to communicate. Usually it was easy. One time, though, it got a little awkward. I was asking a baker for some bread and I said 'I want money' instead of 'I want bread'. The words for money and bread were so similar that I got them mixed up.
#Person1#: How did the baker react?
#Person2#: He looked a little scared but my friend quickly cleared up the confusion. We ended up becoming friends with the guy and he introduced us to more young people. Whenever we told the story of our meeting, it would make everyone laugh. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about a funny experience about language confusion during the summer trip in India. | trip experience |
dev_96 | #Person1#: So, now ,have you been asked for an interview, yet?
#Person2#: Yes, I already have an interview schedule with the manager on Wednesday.
#Person1#: Oh, that's the day after tomorrow, congratulations. Where will the interview be held?
#Person2#: In a building which is very close to where you work, we can meet up then, and I'll tell you about it over some coffee. | #Person2# has an interview schedule on Wednesday and will tell #Person1# about it over coffee. | interview |
dev_97 | #Person1#: I've been wondering how to start running. I want to run a marathon and I know you're a good runner.
#Person2#: Well, you need to start out slowly. See if you can run a mile without stopping and then start increasing your distance.
#Person1#: OK, do you think I should run on a running machine at the gym or outside?
#Person2#: Well, it depends on what you like. Running inside is nice, because you can stay at a steady speed. But outside is nice too, because you're surrounded by nature and fresh air.
#Person1#: Maybe I'll try running outside first and see how it feels. | #Person1# wants to start a marathon and #Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions. | start running |
dev_98 | #Person1#: So Izek, is there a Christian church nearby?
#Person2#: There is one, just 2 blocks from here, on the west end of the Ivy Street. So are you a Christian if you don't mind me asking?
#Person1#: No. It's just I'm doing this essay about the influence of Christian religion on western cultures. So I just want to do some research personally.
#Person2#: I see. Actually, one of the priests in that church is my cousin. I can arrange a meeting between you 2 if you like.
#Person1#: Really? That would be great. Thank you so much.
#Person2#: It's OK. I'm glad I could be of some help to my new working partner. | #Person1# wants to research Christian and Izek helps to arrange a meeting with the priest. | Christian research preparation |
dev_99 | #Person1#: Well, it's a nice room. Hmm... is there anything that I should know?
#Person2#: Well. I don't allow the cat to go upstairs at all, and I don't allow people to smoke in the bedrooms.
#Person1#: Oh, I agree with that. I don't smoke anyway.
#Person2#: And I don't allow people to stick pictures up on the walls.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Can I use small nails or something?
#Person2#: Oh yes, something like that is quite acceptable, and there just two more things if you don't mind. If you go out, would you please remember to close the window?
#Person1#: Right. I'll do that.
#Person2#: And there is the kettle. When you boil it, could you please put it on the floor?
#Person1#: Alright. I'll do that then. | #Person2# tells #Person1# some matters needing attention when #Person1# lives in the room. | room rules |
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