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train_12200 | #Person1#: What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I need to buy a new refrigerator today.
#Person1#: Were you looking at a particular refrigerator?
#Person2#: I like that Kenmore refrigerator.
#Person1#: This particular refrigerator is a very good choice.
#Person2#: Tell me about it.
#Person1#: Not only is it affordable, but it comes with all the appliances.
#Person2#: What are the appliances?
#Person1#: It has an ice maker, water dispenser, and plenty of room on the inside.
#Person2#: I'd like to see it for myself.
#Person1#: Go right ahead.
#Person2#: I like what I see. | #Person2# needs to buy a new refrigerator and like the Kenmore refrigerator. #Person1# says it's a good choice and introduces it. | buy a refrigerator |
train_12201 | #Person1#: Hello. Dr. Brown's Dental Office. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, this is Susan Smith. I'm calling about my appointment with Doctor Brown today at 3
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: I got the flu. I have a fever and a headache. Can I cancel my appointment?
#Person1#: Sure, you can, but you'll be charged for $ 10.
#Person2#: Oh, there's a charge? Why?
#Person1#: This is for the delayed cancellation. Because this time is reserved for you. If you are unable to keep an appointment, you should notify us 48 hours in advance. Otherwise, the charge will be made.
#Person2#: I see. That's ok. I'll pay.
#Person1#: Thanks for your understanding. Do you want to make another appointment?
#Person2#: No. Not right now. When I feel better I'll call you again.
#Person1#: Ok. Take care.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Susan phones to cancel her appointment with Dr. Brown because she got the flu. #Person1# tells her she'll be charged for $10 for the delayed cancellation. | cancel an appointment |
train_12202 | #Person1#: Good morning, Diane Davies. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to get some insurance for the contents of my home.
#Person1#: Fine. When did you move into the house?
#Person2#: A couple of weeks ago, and it's an apartment actually. I was told by the landlord that it would be a good idea to get some insurance for the furniture and other personal possessions.
#Person1#: Fine. Well, let's get some details. What kind of apartment is it?
#Person2#: It's a two-bedroom apartment.
#Person1#: What floor is it on?
#Person2#: Why do you need to know that?
#Person1#: Because it affects the cost of the insurance. An apartment on the ground floor isn't as protected as others and there's more chance of a break-in.
#Person2#: Really? I didn't know that. It's on the third, no... second floor.
#Person1#: Second... and how much is the rent?
#Person2#: It's $615 per month.
#Person1#: Good, and where is it located?
#Person2#: In Biggins St. South Hill.
#Person1#: I see. And what things did you want to insure?
#Person2#: Well, what do you recommend?
#Person1#: Well, the most important things are those, which you would normally find in a home, things like the television, fridge and so on.
#Person2#: I see. Well, I've got a fridge and a stereo system, which I've just bought from a friend.
#Person1#: And how much did you pay for the fridge?
#Person2#: Err, $450.
#Person1#: 50 or 15?
#Person2#: 50, and the stereo system costs $1,150.
#Person1#: Have you got a television?
#Person2#: Yes, but it's very old and not worth much.
#Person1#: OK. Well, is there anything else you want to insure?
#Person2#: Yes, I've got a couple of watches and my CDs and books.
#Person1#: How much do you think they're worth?
#Person2#: The watches are worth $1,000...
#Person1#: For both of them?
#Person2#: No. Each one and, all together, the CDs and books cost me about $400.
#Person1#: OK, so the value of everything you want to insure is $4,000.
#Person2#: How much will the insurance cost?
#Person1#: Let me see, $4,000 divided by... plus 10%... right, so this kind of insurance, err, that's Private Contents insurance, it comes to $184.00 for a twelve-month period.
#Person2#: $184.00. Well, that sounds pretty good. OK, I'll take that policy. | Diane Davies just moved into a two-bedroom apartment on the second floor in Biggins St and comes to #Person1# to get some insurance for the contents of it. Davies wants to insure a fridge, a stereo system, a couple of watches, CDs, and books. #Person1# tells Davies it comes to $184.00 for twelve-month insurance. Davies will take that policy. | insurance |
train_12203 | #Person1#: Anything interesting in the paper today?
#Person2#: Let's have a look. Well, yeah, there are a few here that might interest us. Here's one for just under 400. It only has one bedroom but it sounds nice. Near a park. It'd be nice to live near a park.
#Person1#: Mm. But, you know, 390 seems expensive for just one bedroom.
#Person2#: Yes, you're right. Oh, here's one that's a little cheaper, near University Avenue. It's 350.
#Person1#: How many bedrooms?
#Person2#: Just one again. That's not a very nice area.
#Person1#: No, it's pretty noisy. I'd prefer a larger place really.
#Person2#: Yeah. Let me see what the cheapest twobedroom apartment is. Oh, here's a real bargain. It's only 350. But it doesn't have any furniture.
#Person1#: No. You know how much it can cost to furnish an apartment.
#Person2#: Oh, here's another one for just over 400. This sounds very interesting. It's on Metealfe. That's a nice street.
#Person1#: Yes, it's quiet. | #Person1# and #Person2# are reading the paper looking for a satisfying apartment. They find a two-bedroom apartment with furniture for just over 400 on Metealfe and think it's suitable. | look for an apartment |
train_12204 | #Person1#: I'd like to plant some flowers and bushes in the front and back yards. I noticed the other day that we are the only people on our street that don't have a garden.
#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure. It will cost a lot of money and take a lot of time. Are you doing it just to fit in with everyone else?
#Person1#: No, that's not the reason. I think their houses look nice with gardens. And I think ours would look better,too.
#Person2#: Okay. If that's how you feel, we can go down to the local garden center and pick out some things. What kind of flowers would you like to plant? I like yellow ones and purple ones.
#Person1#: I'm not quite sure. I would like to look at some different kinds. I love pink, so I want to choose some flowers in that color. I'm determined to make our home look pretty. | #Person1# wants to have a garden to make their house look better. Though it'll cost lots of money and time, #Person2# agrees to go to the local garden center and pick out some things. | have a garden |
train_12205 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm trying to do some work. I'm afraid your children are making a lot of noise. Don't they ever go to sleep?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. They are noisy. But you know it's difficult to keep boys quiet.
#Person1#: I couldn't work and I couldn't sleep at night. And I was woken by the noise they made early this morning.
#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry. You know they never listen to me. They're only afraid of their father. He's away on business, but he will be back tomorrow.
#Person1#: I hope he can do something about it. | #Person1# complains about the noise that #Person2#'s children make. #Person2#'s sorry but she can do nothing about it. | complaint |
train_12206 | #Person1#: Julia, I want to talk to you.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I am wondering if you are dating anyone now?
#Person2#: No, so what?
#Person1#: What do you think of me?
#Person2#: I think you're great. But what on earth do you want to say?
#Person1#: I think I have fallen in love with you.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, I have been in love with you since the first time I saw you.
#Person2#: Why do you love me?
#Person1#: You're my kind of woman. I'm happy to have known you.
#Person2#: Are you sure?
#Person1#: Of couse. I've never felt like this before.
#Person2#: OK, but I hope that you can remember that love me, love my dog. | #Person1# tells Julia #Person1# fell in love with her. Julia hopes #Person1# can remember that love her, love her dog. | confession |
train_12207 | #Person1#: Who's that over here?
#Person2#: That's the new teacher.
#Person1#: What do you think of the teacher?
#Person2#: She's very nice.
#Person1#: What does she teach?
#Person2#: English, of course.
#Person1#: Is she your teacher?
#Person2#: Yes. She teaches our class three times a week.
#Person1#: Can she speak Chinese to her students?
#Person2#: Not very much.
#Person1#: It's a good thing you can speak English! | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s new English teacher who's over there. | English teacher |
train_12208 | #Person1#: I need to find somewhere to park.
#Person2#: Off campus or on campus?
#Person1#: I need to find a space on campus.
#Person2#: Why don't you park in the parking structure for students?
#Person1#: Where is the parking structure at?
#Person2#: It's on the west side of the campus.
#Person1#: Do you know if the parking structure is full or not?
#Person2#: It was empty last time I went up there.
#Person1#: How long ago was that?
#Person2#: I went up there early this morning.
#Person1#: Do you think it'll be full now?
#Person2#: It might be. You'll have to go see for yourself. | #Person1# needs to park the car on campus. #Person2# suggests the parking structure for students and asks #Person1# to see if it's full. | park the car |
train_12209 | #Person1#: How time flies!
#Person2#: May and Danny have already grown up.
#Person1#: I can still remember our first date.
#Person2#: Look at that big tree over there.
#Person1#: Yeah, oh my god! It's still there. We have our first date right on there.
#Person2#: Do you know that I fell in love with you at the first sight.
#Person1#: You were dull at that time.
#Person2#: But you agreed to go out with me at last.
#Person1#: I can't believe this for it's been 20 years since we got married. | #Person1# and #Person2# are recalling their first date. It's been 20 years since they got married. | anniversary |
train_12210 | #Person1#: What does she do?
#Person2#: She works as a teller in a bank.
#Person1#: Does she go to night school?
#Person2#: Yes. She goes three times a week.
#Person1#: Why? What does she want to be?
#Person2#: She wants to be a manager.
#Person1#: What classes does she take?
#Person2#: She takes classes in accounting and business. | #Person2# tells #Person1# she is a teller in a bank and goes to night school. | talk about someone |
train_12211 | #Person1#: Hey Jack. Are you excited about starting work?
#Person2#: Yeah. I'm really looking forward to it.
#Person1#: What was more exciting, starting college or starting work?
#Person2#: They're pretty similar, but in different ways. I really can't decide. How about you?
#Person1#: For me, I think starting school was more exciting.
#Person2#: Does that mean work isn't that great?
#Person1#: It's different for everyone, but because I knew school was going to be so much fun, I really got excited about it.
#Person2#: But work is a huge portion of our lives. I'm looking forward to making it fun.
#Person1#: That's a great attitude to have. I don't think you'll have any problems in the workforce.
#Person2#: I hope you're right. | #Person1# thinks starting school was more exciting because school was going to be so much fun. Jack's looking forward to starting work to make it fun. | starting work |
train_12212 | #Person1#: Jenny is very happy.
#Person2#: Why do you think she's happy?
#Person1#: Her father is a CEO, so her family is very rich. They have a lot of money.
#Person2#: I don't think money is the same thing as happiness.
#Person1#: That's true. Mary's family isn't very rich, but they love and respect each other and live a happy life.
#Person2#: Mary also likes helping others very much and that adds to her happiness. | #Person1# and #Person2# agree that money isn't the same thing as happiness. | happiness |
train_12213 | #Person1#: Here with us is Marsha Ward, author of Save Your Child, which has been sold over 10,000 copies in Britain. Welcome, Marsha. Is there a lot to child safety in the home?
#Person2#: Definitely. Did you know that more than a million children in Britain every year require hospital treatment for accidents that happen in the home?
#Person1#: Really, I had no idea that the number was that high.
#Person2#: Yes. And almost all of those accidents could have been prevented. Parents can prevent children from falling down the stairs by fitting safety gates. They can use mats to prevent children sleeping on floors, especially in the bathroom. However, children should never be left alone in the bath.
#Person1#: Is the bathroom the most dangerous room in the house?
#Person2#: No, the most dangerous room by far is the kitchen.
#Person1#: OK. Now is a good time to answer some of our listeners' questions. Hello Line 1. | #Person1# interviews Marsha Ward, author of Save Your Child. Ward talks about how to prevent children from accidents in the home, and Ward thinks the kitchen is the most dangerous room. | child safety |
train_12214 | #Person1#: Did you have a nice weekend Charlie?
#Person2#: Not really, I went camping with my family.
#Person1#: That sounds fun.
#Person2#: It wasn't, camping is so boring. I didn't have any service on my phone, so I couldn't check Facebook or Twitter the whole weekend.
#Person1#: That doesn't sound like a big deal, didn't you enjoy hiking or swimming with your family?
#Person2#: Not really. I enjoyed taking pictures of us fishing, but I couldn't even post them until we got back on Monday.
#Person1#: Um, it sounds to me like you need to learn how to enjoy life without sharing every moment on social media. | Charlie went camping, but he thinks it's boring because he couldn't check Facebook or Twitter. #Person1# advises him to enjoy life without social media. | social media |
train_12215 | #Person1#: Hello Rick, I've come to say goodbye to you.
#Person2#: Are you going back to your country Canada?
#Person1#: No, I'll travel in Europe with my parents as this term is over. I want to go to France. But my parents preferred Germany. We'll travel for 2 months.
#Person2#: Wow, the whole summer vacation, wish you an enjoyable holiday. | #Person1#'ll travel in Europe for two months and comes to say goodbye to Rick. | travel |
train_12216 | #Person1#: Are you going on to graduate school when you get your BA?
#Person2#: I have considered going on for a Masters degree, but I may put off getting it.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: I think I'd like to work for a while before I start graduate school.
#Person1#: I've considered working for a while. But I don't want to put off learning Chinese.
#Person2#: Have you considered taking time off to go to China again?
#Person1#: I've thought of doing that. If I get a chance, I will. Otherwise I'll finish the graduate program and then go.
#Person2#: With a graduate degree you will have more opportunities. | #Person2# may put off getting a Master's degree to work. #Person1# doesn't want to put off learning Chinese, but #Person2# suggests finishing the graduate program first. | study or work |
train_12217 | #Person1#: What about you Brian? How much time do you spend on the Internet?
#Person2#: Not a lot. My computer is a bit slow. I find it frustrating.
#Person1#: But you must admit it is great for getting information.
#Person2#: Oh, sure.
#Person1#: Well, I spend a lot of time on the Internet. What I like is being able to keep in contact with my family. I really miss them.
#Person2#: Well, you are so far from home.
#Person1#: Yeah, what do you use it for?
#Person2#: I like being able to follow the English soccer. It is so hard to get any information through the regular media. What I hate is all that junk mails. It is average about 30 a day.
#Person1#: That's a lot. I managed to get rid of most of the stuff.
#Person2#: So you don't see any disadvantages at all?
#Person1#: Well, with this course I am doing, I have to spend a couple of hours on line every day and it really costs a lot.
#Person2#: That is true. | Brian doesn't spend much time on the Internet while #Person1# does to keep in contact with #Person1#'s family. Brian hates the junk mails, and #Person1# thinks the Internet costs a lot. | Internet |
train_12218 | #Person1#: Hey Susie, can I borrow your car tonight?
#Person2#: No, the last time you borrowed it, you returned it with the gas tank empty.
#Person1#: Did I? I'm sorry baby. I promise to fill the tank this time.
#Person2#: What do you need it for?
#Person1#: I want to take my mom out to dinner.
#Person2#: And I'm not invited?
#Person1#: You can come if you want. I thought she'd probably have plans with your friends.
#Person2#: I do, but I'd rather go with you. Don't you think it's time for me to meet your mother?
#Person1#: OK, sure. Just don't expect her to love you right away. She never thinks any girl is good enough for me. | #Person1# wants to borrow Susie's car to take his mom out to dinner. Susie wants to meet #Person1#'s mom, and #Person1# agrees. | mother |
train_12219 | #Person1#: Hello there. I'm Paul Daddy Lee. And there is fun time. I'm very happy to welcome actress Gemma Louis today.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Actually, shouldn't I call you a film star rather than an actress? After all, you've been world famous since making the film Starshine 2 years ago, haven't you?
#Person2#: Well. Yes, I suppose. I enjoyed making that film, but I really want to be a stage actress.
#Person1#: It was quite a surprise to get the lead in Starshine, wasn't it?
#Person2#: Yes. I got the part in spite of having no film experience.
#Person1#: How was that?
#Person2#: I was at a theater school. The director chose me to play the part after visiting several schools. I had a long talk with my parents before I accepted it. In the end, I went for it.
#Person1#: But you didn't make anymore films after finishing Starshine. Why is that? You must have had plenty of offers.
#Person2#: Yes, I did. But working far from home, I sometimes felt very lonely. So I came back to England.
#Person1#: So no more films?
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. I'd be happy to do another film, but I'm booked up for the next few months.
#Person1#: Now, what about the play you're appearing in at the moment?
#Person2#: It's great. It's actually a comedy called Dark Days.
#Person1#: And it's at the arts theater. Well, Gemma, thank you for coming to talk to our listeners. | Gemma Louis tells Paul Daddy Lee She enjoyed making the film, Starshine, but she wants to be a stage actress. Gemma talks about how she got the part as the lead with no film experience and her future work plans. | interview |
train_12220 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order?
#Person2#: I think that we have a pretty good idea of what we would like to order.
#Person1#: Let me tell you about the specials of the day, which are chicken in a wine sauce with capers, and grilled garlic shrimp.
#Person2#: I was wondering if the chef could leave off the sauce.
#Person1#: The chef would be happy to accommodate your special requests.
#Person2#: I am a vegetarian. Do you have any vegetarian selections?
#Person1#: You could choose the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza or the goat cheese and candied walnut salad.
#Person2#: I think that we will split the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza.
#Person1#: That is a good selection, and I can bring your salads now or serve them with your entree.
#Person2#: You can bring us our salads when you bring us our entree. | #Person1# introduces the specials of the day to #Person2#, but #Person2# wants vegetarian selections. #Person2# will split the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza. | order food |
train_12221 | #Person1#: Hello, could I speak to Allison, please?
#Person2#: I'm sorry ; he's out at the moment.
#Person1#: When do you expect him back?
#Person2#: I think he'll be back in about an hour at least.
#Person1#: Well, may I leave a message?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Would you please ask him to call Chris when he gets back?
#Person2#: Ok. Does he know your number?
#Person1#: I'm afraid he doesn't. My mobile is 139- 2477 - 4026.
#Person2#: 13924774026. All right. Thanks for calling. Oh, hang on, someone's at the door that may be him, please hold on. | Chris calls Allison but Allison's out, so Chris leaves his number and asks #Person2# to tell Allison to call back. | leave a message |
train_12222 | #Person1#: Please sit down.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: From reading over your resume, I assume your English is quite good. Have you had any experience in the writing field?
#Person2#: No, I haven ' t had any professional experience, but I have always been interested in creative writing.
#Person1#: Have you ever had a foreign instructor in English composition?
#Person2#: Yes, my college teacher was an Australian. She was also our adviser on our English language newspaper. I was the editor for two years.
#Person1#: That ' s very interesting. Tell me what you did exactly.
#Person2#: Well, I planned the layout of the newspaper and then I assigned various articles and columns to other students to write. I wrote the editorial each time.
#Person1#: What is your aim in going into the field of journalism?
#Person2#: To be frank with you, I would like nothing better than to be an overseas reporter some day.
#Person1#: That can be a rough job, you know.
#Person2#: Yes, I know that. But I like adventure and excitement in my writing.
#Person1#: Well, working in an editorial office may not be exciting enough for you. What do you think?
#Person2#: I would be glad to do routine work sometimes, if I could be assured of making advancements in the future.
#Person1#: I think this type of position would be a very good start for you. I am quite sure we can work something out for you, but I cannot give you a definite answer today. We will let you know within just a few days.
#Person2#: Fine. Thank you very much. | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# hasn't had any professional experience but has been interested in creative writing. #Person2# had an Australian instructor and was the editor of a newspaper. #Person2# wants to be an overseas reporter but would also be glad to do routine work sometimes as a start. #Person1# will inform #Person2# the result within a few days. | job interview |
train_12223 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Where is the way out?
#Person2#: Well, that's what I'm looking for myself.
#Person1#: It's very confusing in here, isn't it?
#Person2#: Absolutely. Oh, do you see a sign there?
#Person1#: It should be the way out.
#Person2#: OK. Let's go and see. | #Person1# and #Person2# are looking for the way out. | looking for exit |
train_12224 | #Person1#: The last thing to be ignored at a Chinese dinner table is to keep modest.
#Person2#: Does that suggest diners avoid speaking much? The same is true in the West.
#Person1#: No, absolutely not! On the contrary, you'll be considered a well-connected, sociable man, if you keep involved in the conversation all the time. But always pay attention to what you say. If the table has a senior guest, say something as upbeat and cheerful as possible. Or maybe, you may give the floor to him and keep listening as if very interested.
#Person2#: You mean, keeping a low profile in the presence of the old? That goes in like with Confucius ' preachings, right?
#Person1#: Correct. Show respect for the older people. Conventionally, before the meal starts, the younger members are supposed to address each one of the elderly members of the table one by one. Others are kept in waiting until the most venerable guest proclaim the beginning of the meal and takes the first bite. Toasts also go to these men first before people can toast to each other.
#Person2#: Any other rules to observe in order to keep modest?
#Person1#: Yes, plenty of them. Don't eat fast! People usually keep their dining pace accorded with others. And all the dishes should not be eaten up completely.
#Person2#: Is it because that would give the host the impression that the food was insufficient?
#Person1#: Haha, I'm afraid it's simply because no one wishes to be too noticeable by finishing off the plate. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about keeping modest as a Chinese table manner. It includes keeping a low profile before the senior, waiting for the beginning of a meal, and keeping the dining pace with others. | table manners |
train_12225 | #Person1#: Hello, Ken.
#Person2#: Hello, George.
#Person1#: Have you just been to the cinema?
#Person2#: Yes, I have.
#Person1#: What ' s on?
#Person2#: Paris in the Spring.
#Person1#: Oh, I ' Ve already seen it. I saw it on television last year. It ' s an old film, but it ' s very good.
#Person2#: Paris is a beautiful city. I have never been there. Have you ever been there, Ken?
#Person1#: Yes, I have. I was there in April.
#Person2#: Paris in the spring, eh?
#Person1#: It was spring, but the weather was awful. It rained all the time.
#Person2#: Just like dear old London! | Ken watched a film named 'Paris in the Spring'. Both Ken and George think the film is good. Ken has been to Paris in the spring but it rained all the time. | film |
train_12226 | #Person1#: I'd like to set a fixed time for this meeting before we finish today. Can you all take a look at your schedules?
#Person2#: Thursday mornings are usually the slowest around here. Why don't we set it for Thursday at 10:00 a. m. ?
#Person1#: That's out for me. I already have a standard meeting on Thursdays at 9:30 a. m. How about Wednesday afternoon at 2
#Person2#: That's all right for my department. I don't know how the rest of you feel. | #Person1# and #Person2# are trying to set a fixed time for the meeting. | meeting schedule |
train_12227 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me where Main Street is?
#Person2#: Turn left at the second light and then go straight for two blocks.
#Person1#: Is it far?
#Person2#: No. It's only a five-minute walk. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to Main Street and the distance. | ask the way |
train_12228 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Are these chips on sale?
#Person2#: Yes. You will save 90 cents on each bag.
#Person1#: Is there any limit?
#Person2#: No, no limit. You can take as many as you want.
#Person1#: That's good. Thanks.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person2# tells #Person1# there's no limit of the discounted chips. | chips on sale |
train_12229 | #Person1#: Have you got any plans for the coming holiday?
#Person2#: Yes, I have a very special one. I will be doing volunteer work in a zoo for two weeks. A friend of mine working there told me the other day that they were in need of some volunteer keepers. I was very interested. So I asked him to get me the application form. Lucky, my application was approved by the manager very soon.
#Person1#: Volunteer in a zoo? What specific things will you do?
#Person2#: I will help to prepare food, feed animals and clean up. I'm very excited about it now.
#Person1#: It must be a unique experience. I'm looking forward to share your story when you come back.
#Person2#: Ok, I will bring you photos as many as possible. | #Person2# will be doing a volunteer keeper in a zoo during the coming holiday and #Person2# is looking forward to hearing more about it. | holiday plan |
train_12230 | #Person1#: Hey, what's up?
#Person2#: Oh, nothing.
#Person1#: What were you writing?
#Person2#: ( Laugh ) All right. You caught me in the act. I finally worked up the nerve to ask Diana out. I was just writing a note to put on her desk.
#Person1#: You mean you're going to ask her out in a note? You big chicken!
#Person2#: I admit it. I'm a wuss. I just can't do it in person.
#Person1#: But, you work with her everyday.
#Person2#: That's different. When I'm working, I'm in a different frame of mind. But, when I even think about asking her out, I get tongue-tied. At least in a note, I can get the words out without turning beet red.
#Person1#: You've dated a lot. What's so different about Diana?
#Person2#: Well, for one thing, she's gorgeous. She's so upbeat and sweet. Who doesn't like her? Oh, I don't know. All I do know is that I think we have great chemistry together. But, what if I'm wrong. Maybe she's just been nice to me out of courtesy and doesn't think of me that way. Oh. . . forget it. This was a bad idea.
#Person1#: Well, I guess you don't want this note, then.
#Person2#: What note?
#Person1#: I was looking for you to deliver this note from Diana. She wants to know if you want to go to the office party with her tomorrow night.
#Person2#: You're kidding! I can't believe you've been standing this entire time and didn't say anything.
#Person1#: Sorry. What can I say? Now, do you want the note or what?
#Person2#: Yeah, I want the note.
#Person1#: Have a great time tomorrow night.
#Person2#: Thanks. I plan on it. | #Person1# finds #Person2# is writing a note to ask Diana out because #Person2# is afraid of getting tongue-tied. #Person1# then tells #Person2# that Diana wants to go to the office party with #Person2# and #Person2# is excited. #Person1# gives the note from Diana to #Person2#. | ask for dating |
train_12231 | #Person1#: hello, Kate! How are you doing?
#Person2#: fine, thanks. How are you?
#Person1#: fine. How are your term papers?
#Person2#: oh, my lord. I haven't really started them.
#Person1#: how could it be? They are due two weeks later.
#Person2#: I know but I was busy with my part-time job the last few days.
#Person1#: Kate, you know, I am thinking of getting a part-time job next year because I really need more money and I don't want to ask my parents for any more. But I'm so busy! How am I going to work and study
#Person2#: to be honest with you, Jason, I don't think I'm doing a very good job of balancing my schoolwork with my job. I'm always two steps behind. I've got to get back to the dorm and continue writing tha
#Person1#: my advisor? | Kate hasn't started writing term papers because she was busy with her part-time job. Jason is considering getting a part-time job for money but is also too busy. Kate admits she doesn't balance the schoolwork and job well. | term paper |
train_12232 | #Person1#: ORG! It must be so late where you are. What time is it?
#Person2#: just after 2 am.
#Person1#: what's wrong? Can't sleep?
#Person2#: nope, actually I was waiting for you. I have something big to tell you.
#Person1#: really? What is it?
#Person2#: I have an offer to work for a company in your city today?
#Person1#: I can't believe it! Is it real? You're moving here?
#Person2#: I haven't accepted the position yet and with the upcoming holiday I think it's the perfect chance to visit the city and take a good look at the company before deciding. If you have time I think we c
#Person1#: just give me the dates and I'll make sure I'm free. You know after all these chatting online, it will be great to meet you in real life. I look forward to seeing you soon!
#Person2#: me too. But I think I am going to bed now. my head is getting heavy. Have a nice day there!
#Person1#: thanks. This is so exciting. Sleep tight and sweet dreams!
#Person2#: talk to you later. | #Person2# has a job offer in #Person1#'s city. #Person2# decides to visit this city before receiving the offer and asks about #Person1#'s free time to hang out together. #Person1# is looking forward to meeting #Person2#. | schedule a meeting |
train_12233 | #Person1#: Hi, Bob, everything okay?
#Person2#: more or less. There's just one thing bothering me.
#Person1#: oh? What's that?
#Person2#: well, you know I have some students studying for their master's degree. One of them tried to give me a gift that kind made me uneasy.
#Person1#: what gift?
#Person2#: it's an Egyptian carpet. The student came to my office the other day and brought the carpet to show his gratitude. Seeing what gift was, I was really uncomfortable. I mean it's too expensive a gift
#Person1#: you refused the gift? That's terrible.
#Person2#: I know, but I really can't accept such an expensive gift. I explained to him why, but he seemed really upset about it. I think he might have taken it the wrong way.
#Person1#: perhaps. He probably thinks you considered the gift a bribe for a higher grade.
#Person2#: that's what I am worried about. I do understand the respect attached with the gift and I am honored. But I really don't think it's proper for a student to spend a fortune on a gift for a professor. | Bob refuses a gift, an Egyptian carpet, sent by a student because although Bob is honored, he thinks it's too expansive to accept. He is worried that the student mistakes his refusal as a rejection of a bribe. | refuse a gift |
train_12234 | #Person1#: ( Before Christmas Party ) Are you ready for the Christmas party tonight
#Person2#: Almost. I have to get dressed. It's a formal party and I have special party make up!
#Person1#: Use this lipstick and it will make your lips shine!
#Person2#: Great! Uh, remember that there's a gift exchange, too. We all have to bring a gift.
#Person1#: I've already got mine.
#Person2#: ( At the Party ) It's Christmas Eve! Time to open presents!
#Person1#: Here! Open mine first.
#Person2#: Wow! It's just what I wanted!
#Person1#: Hey! Why don't I have any presents! | #Person1# suggests #Person2# using the lipstick and #Person2# reminds #Person1# of bringing a gift to the party. Later #Person2# gets what she wants but #Person1# gets nothing. | Christmas party |
train_12235 | #Person1#: Do you feel all right? You look Pale.
#Person2#: All my joints seem to hurt and I have a terrible headache.
#Person1#: Have you taken your temperature?
#Person2#: No, not yet, but I do feel a little feverish.
#Person1#: How long have you been feeling this way?
#Person2#: Only since this morning.
#Person1#: Oh, probably you've been working too hard.
#Person2#: Maybe you are right. | #Person2# has a terrible headache and feels feverish since this morning. #Person1# thinks that #Person2# works too hard. | feeling uncomfortable |
train_12236 | #Person1#: the dinner was really good. It knocked my socks off.
#Person2#: that's very kind of you to say so. Let's try some after-dinner wines.
#Person1#: great. Sweet wines are my favorite. They always make a great finish to a decisions meal.
#Person2#: do you prefer brandy or ports.
#Person1#: port, please.
#Person2#: excellent choice. I love its smooth flavor.
#Person1#: the port is exquisite. It must have spent years aging in barrels. Am I right?
#Person2#: yes. You always have a good nose for wines.
#Person1#: next time we are about to dinner we should try some Canadian ice wine.
#Person2#: oh, what's that?
#Person1#: it's made from naturally frozen grapes.
#Person2#: why not? It sounds great.
#Person1#: oh, here's to your health.
#Person2#: thanks. Cheers.
#Person1#: cheers. | #Person1# and #Person2# try port wines after dinner. #Person1# likes the port and #Person2# invites #Person1# to try Canadian ice wine next time. | after-dinner wine |
train_12237 | #Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: 6 500 yuan. You will get it on the price tag.
#Person1#: It s a little overpriced. Is there any discount on this laptop?
#Person2#: Its already very cheap. Let's make it 6 000 yuan.
#Person1#: I'd buy this if it were cheaper. How about 5 000 yuan?
#Person2#: Hum. . . I say 5 500 yuan. That's as cheap as it can get.
#Person1#: Is it the final price?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, this is our rock bottom price.
#Person1#: Alright, I'll buy this one. | #Person1# wants to buy a laptop and bargains with #Person2# over its price. Finally, they agree on 5500 yuan. | buying a laptop |
train_12238 | #Person1#: Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
#Person2#: For the past 3 years, I have been working in China East Airlines Corporation Limited. I'm very tolerant of people and have been told that this is one of my strengths. I feel I have a lot to offer as a team member.
#Person1#: Why are you interested in this occupation?
#Person2#: It's always been my dream to be a stewardess. And I like travelling to different places.
#Person1#: What do you think is the chief characteristic for a stewardess?
#Person2#: Well, a stewardess should be friendly, courteous, patient and treat passengers kindly and politely.
#Person1#: Do you get angry easily?
#Person2#: No, I know how to control my temper.
#Person1#: If a passenger had a accident, what would you do?
#Person2#: I would give him or her basic first aid and ask my partner to call for assistance at the same time.
#Person1#: If you are hired, when can you start work?
#Person2#: I can begin to work right away because I am out of work now.
#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?
#Person2#: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. I'd like to postpone that discussion until later. Maybe you could tell me what is budgeted for the position and how your commission structure works. | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# has been working in China East Airlines Corporation Limited and wants to be a stewardess. #Person2# answers about the chief characteristics and answers the questions related to personality, accidents of passengers, starting time, and salary expectations. | job interview |
train_12239 | #Person1#: Shall we discuss the packing? You know, a well-designed package helps sell the goods, so the products must not only be superior in quality, but also attractive in appearance. I'd like to see the sample of packing.
#Person2#: We have made a lot of improvement in packing. You are welcome to see the sample in the showroom. I think you will find the new packing beautiful and quite well-done.
#Person1#: Quite good. The beautiful design and bright color are just the European taste. How are you gonna pack these blouses?
#Person2#: We are going to pack them in boxes with a colored picture of the blouse on it. Inside we'll use a transparent poly bag for the blouse ready for the window show. You'll see that the blouses will appeal to the eye as well as to the purse.
#Person1#: Wonderful. | #Person1# wants to see the sample of the blouse package. #Person2# shows it and describe how they will pack those blouses inside and outside, which could attract customers. | blouse package |
train_12240 | #Person1#: Have you bought War Craft 2 yet?
#Person2#: Yeah! I bought it the day it was released.
#Person1#: How do you like it?
#Person2#: It's a great game. There are a lot of new characters.
#Person1#: Did it cost very much
#Person2#: It cost about thirty. Most games cost about that much.
#Person1#: Mechwarrior is such a good game. The graphics are awesome!
#Person2#: Oh, I know what you mean. I'm addicted to that game.
#Person1#: My roommate always wants to play it. But I told her to buy her own game.
#Person2#: Yeah, my roommate likes to watch me play. He says it's like watching a movie.
#Person1#: I've never seen such good graphics.
#Person2#: And I've never heard such good sound in a game. | #Person2# bought the newly released game War Craft 2 and it cost about 30. Both #Person1# and #Person2# think Mechwarrior is a good game. | game |
train_12241 | #Person1#: Could you please cover for me two hours this morning?
#Person2#: Sure. Any specific reason I should know about in case people ask where you are.
#Person1#: I have to see the dentist. We have an appointment for this morning from 9 to 11 o'clock. So if there is any phone call, please pick up for me. If there is something urgent, tell them I will be back in two hours.
#Person2#: No problem. Good luck.
#Person1#: Yes, I will need it. Thanks. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to cover for #Person1# two hours because #Person1# has to see s dentist. #Person2# agrees. | time schedule |
train_12242 | #Person1#: Hello. I'd like to change my reservation for March 19. My name is Mary Chang.
#Person2#: Ah, yes, Miss Chang. What seems to be the problem?
#Person1#: Well, I'd like to change the date to March 20, and make that for two singles, not one.
#Person2#: Very well. That can be arranged. | #Person2# helps Mary Chang change the reservation date. | change the reservation |
train_12243 | #Person1#: Hello sir, how may I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to buy some flowers, please. Something really nice.
#Person1#: I see, may I ask what the occasion is?
#Person2#: It's not really an occasion, it's more like I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Very well. This arrangement here is very popular among regretful husbands and boyfriends. It has a dozen long stem red roses with a couple of sunflowers and a single orchid that stands out. It includes a small teddy bear to achieve the effect of immediate forgiveness.
#Person2#: I think I'm gonna need more than just a dozen red roses and a bear. What else do you recommend?
#Person1#: Mmm, well this is our ' I'm sorry I cheated on you ' package. Two dozen red roses lined with tulips, carnations and lilies. The fragrance and beauty of this flower arrangement is sure to make her forgive you.
#Person2#: I don't think that's gonna cut it. I need something bigger and better!
#Person1#: I'm sorry sir but, what exactly did you do?
#Person2#: Well, I may have accidentally insinuated that she is getting chubbier.
#Person1#: Get out of my store, you jerk! | #Person2# wants some flowers to apologize and #Person1# recommends some packages but #Person2# keeps asking for a bigger one. #Person1# asks what #Person2# did and #Person2# answers that he insinuated that she is getting chubbier. #Person2# gets mad asks him to leave. | buying a gift |
train_12244 | #Person1#: Hello. I am calling to apply for the job as an airlines staff. I'd like to check it. Is it part-time or a full-time job?
#Person2#: OK, the job is a full-time one.
#Person1#: What does the job description say?
#Person2#: We need a person with ability and flexibility. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about a job as an airline staff. | job applying |
train_12245 | #Person1#: I'd like you to bring me some food.
#Person2#: Just name it, sir.
#Person1#: Please send up a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.
#Person2#: Regrettably, we're currently out of filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?
#Person1#: Sure, I love porterhouse, too.
#Person2#: Would you be interested in chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne?
#Person1#: I'd love to, but I'm allergic to strawberries.
#Person2#: Okay, no strawberries tonight. The items will be charged to your amenities account.
#Person1#: Go right ahead.
#Person2#: Our staff will bring you your order in as short a time as possible. | #Person1# orders champagne, lobster tail, and porterhouse since filet mignon is out of stock. #Person2# recommends chocolate-covered strawberries to #Person1# but #Person1# is allergic to it. | order food |
train_12246 | #Person1#: Are you OK?
#Person2#: I'm fine. I'm just so touched by the sad story.
#Person1#: So I can say now that you must have enjoyed the opera. Which scene is your favorite?
#Person2#: I love them all. But if I had to name one as the best, I would say it's the ending.
#Person1#: What's it about? You know, I couldn't help falling asleep.
#Person2#: Did you? I didn't notice that. But still you should know it, for you have seen it with Laura before.
#Person1#: I guess I've done the same thing last time I was here with her, too. I mean falling asleep. For me, this one is not that attractive.
#Person2#: Then I doubt if you like operas at all.
#Person1#: Yes. I like Carmen very much. But I don't mind if you want to tell me about this one.
#Person2#: OK, then. The man was old and he was visiting his wife's grave, with a rose in his hand. When he got there, he saw someone already put a rose on her grave.
#Person1#: Very impressive. And I do like the leading actress who has an amazing voice.
#Person2#: Me, too. There was always a good round of applause every time she sings.
#Person1#: Yes, the applause! That was what kept waking me up during the show.
#Person2#: And it's been such a faultless performance with the perfect lighting, and music. Just amazing!
#Person1#: No doubt, it's not a simple thing to put on a'phantom show'.
#Person2#: Exactly. | #Person2#'s favorite is the ending of the opera but #Person1# was falling asleep and missed it, so #Person2# tells #Person1# the ending of the opera, which #Person1# thinks is impressive. They both like the leading actress who has an impressive voice. | opera |
train_12247 | #Person1#: You're here today to argue your ticket?
#Person2#: I am.
#Person1#: Plead your case.
#Person2#: The police officer that pulled me over said I was speeding.
#Person1#: Were you speeding when you got pulled over?
#Person2#: I was not speeding.
#Person1#: How fast were you going?
#Person2#: In a 40 mph zone, I was only going about 35.
#Person1#: Well, seeing as the officer that pulled you over isn't here, I'll let you go.
#Person2#: Do I still need to pay the fine?
#Person1#: No, you don't.
#Person2#: I appreciate your understanding. | #Person2# comes to #Person1# to argue about the speeding ticket. #Person2# states that #Person2# was not speeding, then #Person1# lets #Person2# go without any fine because the officer is not here. | traffic ticket argumentation |
train_12248 | #Person1#: Do I have to talk to the interviewer or just leave my application?
#Person2#: You should communicate with the interviewer whose company you are interested in, and make a good impression on him or her. In that case, your chance of success will be greater.
#Person1#: What should I do in the fair?
#Person2#: You should take a look at all the companies, choose your favorite ones, go over to talk with the interviewer and leave your resume in the end. | #Person2# advises #Person1# to communicate with the interviewer and then leave the resume in the fair. | find a job |
train_12249 | #Person1#: Hi, Tess. What are you going to do tomorrow?
#Person2#: Hi, Tom. I don't have much to do. Why?
#Person1#: Shall we go for a picnic tomorrow? Let's go to National Park. It's beautiful there.
#Person2#: A good idea. When shall we start?
#Person1#: At six in the morning. I've got some drinks and several kinds of food.
#Person2#: Good. I've just bought some bread. And I'll go to buy a roast duck. We'll certainly have a good time.
#Person1#: Wonderful. Shall we ask Jack and Mary?
#Person2#: OK! They are free tomorrow, too. I think they would be glad to go with us. Will you tell them about it?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I am going to a birthday party this evening. So it would be kind of you to do it.
#Person2#: All right. | Tess and Tom plan to go for a picnic with drinks and food tomorrow. Tess will ask whether Jack and Mary can come. | picnic |
train_12250 | #Person1#: How is the weather today?
#Person2#: Nice and bright, not too cold.
#Person1#: Much better than yesterday, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes. But it may be windy and colder later.
#Person1#: I don't mind as long as it doesn't snow.
#Person2#: What was the temperature yesterday?
#Person1#: It was five below.
#Person2#: I guess the lake is covered with ice. Skating today would be nice.
#Person1#: But I don't think the ice is strong enough yet. It might be dangerous.
#Person2#: Perhaps you are right. I hope for colder weather.
#Person1#: I also hope. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the weather is nice and bright today, and they hope for colder weather to skate on the ice. | weather |
train_12251 | #Person1#: Hey Susan, are you interested in buying some used books for school? You can really save some money that way.
#Person2#: Well, what do you have?
#Person1#: Well, let's see. I have a science book called Today's World and I am selling it for 30 dollars.
#Person2#: 30. That's too expensive for a broken book like that.
#Person1#: Maybe so, but I bought it for 60 and I wrote a lot of notes in the book that should help you with the class if you could read my writing.
#Person2#: What else are you selling?
#Person1#: OK, I have an English writing textbook for 14 dollars, a math book for 23 and a novel for only 7.
#Person2#: Hmm...
#Person1#: It's up to you. You know these things go fast.
#Person2#: OK, I'll take the writing book and the novel. I need both of those for sure.
#Person1#: No more textbooks?
#Person2#: Not now. Teachers are always changing their minds about textbooks.
#Person1#: All right. | #Person1# suggests Susan buying some used books for school and Susan buys an Eglish writing book and a novel. She doesn't buy more textbooks because she thinks teachers always changes minds about textbooks. | buying used books |
train_12252 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Dad, it's me, Kirsty.
#Person1#: Kirsty! How are you?
#Person2#: I'm fine, but Still a little tired.
#Person1#: I can imagine. What's the work like?
#Person2#: It's still too early to say. But I think it's going to be really good. It's a big company and everybody's been so kind and helpful.
#Person1#: And how about the city? Have you seen much of it yet?
#Person2#: I've seen a bit. It just seems such a big, busy city. I don't see how I'll ever find my way around.
#Person1#: I know. Big cities can seem really strange' and frightening at first. Where are you living?
#Person2#: Well, I find a tiny apartment. It's in the downtown area and it's close to work.
#Person1#: It all sounds really interesting. Hope you'll enjoy yourself there. | Kirsty is calling her father and tells about the busy work in the big city. She has kind colleagues and now lives in an apartment close to work. | work life |
train_12253 | #Person1#: How long are you going to be at the gas station?
#Person2#: I don't know for sure. Not long if they're not busy. Maybe an hour.
#Person1#: Could you drop me off at the department store? I want to look at some shoes they advertised on sale.
#Person2#: Sure. I'll probably go over to the stamp market and talk to Tim while they're fixing the car.
#Person1#: Where should I meet you then?
#Person2#: I can pick you up in an hour and a half in front of the drugstore. Is that okay?
#Person1#: Fine with me. I'll see you then. | #Person1# asks to be dropped off at the department store for shopping while #Person2# is at the gas station. #Person2# will pick #Person1# up in an hour and a half. | meeting time |
train_12254 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I am looking for the textbook by a Professor Jordon for the marketing course.
#Person2#: I am afraid it's out of stock. You'll have to order it. And it will take the publisher 3 weeks to send it to us. | The textbook that #Person1# wants is out of stock. | buying a textbook |
train_12255 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to buy a blue jacket. Do you have any blue jackets?
#Person1#: Yes. What size do you wear?
#Person2#: I want Size M.
#Person1#: Here you are. Try it on and see whether it is all right for you.
#Person2#: It's all right. I like it very much. How much is it?
#Person1#: 360 Yuan.
#Person2#: Oh. That's a bit expensive. Do you have any other kind? I want a cheaper one.
#Person1#: What about this one? It's only 120 Yuan.
#Person2#: OK. I'll take this one. Here is the money. | #Person2# wants to buy a blue jacket but the first one is expensive. He takes a cheaper one finally. | buying blue jackets |
train_12256 | #Person1#: Do you think I could use your car tomorrow? I've got a date with this girl, see? And...
#Person2#: I see. Well , now you can have it as long as you bring it back by nine thirty.
#Person1#: Nine thirty? That's no good. Couldn't I have it a bit longer? Even if I fill up the tank?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not, Nick. That's the best I can do. | Nick wants to use #Person2#'s car for a date. #Person2# asks him to bring the car back by nine thirty. | borrow a car |
train_12257 | #Person1#: I'm trying to decide what school to apply for.
#Person2#: Are you thinking about a public school or a private one?
#Person1#: I'm not sure. What's the difference between them?
#Person2#: Public schools are usually state funded, whereas private schools usually get their funding elsewhere.
#Person1#: Which is better?
#Person2#: One isn't necessarily better than the other. It depends a lot on the school administration and the teachers.
#Person1#: I hear you have to wear uniforms at private schools.
#Person2#: Yeah, sometimes. | #Person1# is applying for schools. #Person2# tells #Person1# the differences between public schools and private schools. | apply for school |
train_12258 | #Person1#: What courses are you going to take next year?
#Person2#: Well, I am certainly going to take chemistry and physics, but I haven't decided on the other subjects yet. I'd like to take English.
#Person1#: Why are you going to take English with chemistry and physics?
#Person2#: Because I want to study English literature. But I think chemistry is better for getting a job.
#Person1#: Of course it depends on what you are going to do when you leave college. Have you decide what you are going to do when you graduated?
#Person2#: I am going to be a, well, I hope to be a research chemist. | #Person2# plans to take chemistry, physics, and English next year because #Person2# hopes to be a research chemist after graduation. | course taking |
train_12259 | #Person1#: Hello Mike! Would you like a drink?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I had too much to drink yesterday evening. I had a bad hangover this morning. My head felt terrible.
#Person1#: Were you celebrating something?
#Person2#: Yes. It was a friend's birthday party. We drank all kinds of things-beer, wine and spirits. After midnight , we were even drinking cocktails!
#Person1#: It's a bad idea to drink a combination of alcoholic drinks. You should stick with one for the whole evening.
#Person2#: I know, but it was a celebration, you kwon? I don't think I've see you drunk.
#Person1#: I usually only drink beer and I rarely drink more than a few pints.
#Person2#: You are a sensible drinker. Anyway, I'm not going to drink any alcohol this evening. I don't' want another bad hangover.
#Person1#: Let me buy you a soft drink then. How about a coke?
#Person2#: Yeah. That's a good idea. I heard that coke was first used as a medicine.
#Person1#: Rally? . . . barman! . . . a large coke with ice and lemon, please... thanks. Here's the money.
#Person2#: Are you going to the wine tasting tomorrow?
#Person1#: Yes. I thought it might be interesting to learn a little about wine...
#Person2#: ... and taste a few! There will be wines from several countries and an expert to give advice on which wines are good and which ones are not.
#Person1#: Yes. I'm looking forward to it. | Mike had a bad hangover because he drank a combination of alcoholic drinks at the birthday party last night. #Person1# orders a coke for Mike and they are looking forward to the wine tasting tomorrow. | hangover |
train_12260 | #Person1#: Excuse me, do you have the latest issue of Newsworld?
#Person2#: Yes, this week's issue just came in. Here it is.
#Person1#: How about Music Madness?
#Person2#: Let me check. . . yes, we got the October issue a few days ago. It's on that shelf over there.
#Person1#: Okay, I'll take these two magazines and a copy of Today's Post. | #Person1# buys two magazines and a copy of Today's post from #Person2#. | buying issues |
train_12261 | #Person1#: Sam, who is this in this picture?
#Person2#: Emm, oh, that's my brother, Chris. He went sailing that one time, but he didn't like it. He is a good climber though. He spends every weekend doing that.
#Person1#: And is this him, too?
#Person2#: No, that's my uncle, Steve. He goes skiing 3 times a year. He likes playing basketball, too.
#Person1#: And your sister Laura is in the school football team, isn't she?
#Person2#: She does play for their school, but for the volleyball team. | Sam tells #Person2# about his brother Chris, uncle Steve and sister Laura in the picture and the sports they like. | sports |
train_12262 | #Person1#: Hi Fiona, I've known the result of the writing competition that you entered. You've done a great piece of writing.
#Person2#: Thank you. I wasn't really expecting to win.
#Person1#: So the results was a great surprise.
#Person2#: Yes, but I guess I wasn't satisfied with my writing at all. Anyway, I know you're really good at writing so can you have a look at that sometime? It'll be great if you could give me some help on how I could improve. I really want to be a journalist like you when I'm older. | Fiona gets an unexpectedly good result of the writing competition. Fiona wants #Person1# to help her with writing. | writing competition |
train_12263 | #Person1#: Shelby Museum information desk, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. Could you tell me what the museum's opening hours are?
#Person1#: Certainly, opening hours are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.
#Person2#: I see. Oh, and one more thing, how much does each ticket cost?
#Person1#: Admission is $2.50 for adults and one dollar for children. Members of the Shelby Museum society are admitted free of charge. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the opening time and the ticket price of Shelby Museum. | museum |
train_12264 | #Person1#: Good morning. I'd like to join the school volunteer project, but I'm not sure what I should do.
#Person2#: OK, don't worry. Let me help you. What do you like doing?
#Person1#: I love writing stories.
#Person2#: Well, you must be good at telling stories. Am I right?
#Person1#: Yes, of course.
#Person2#: Then why not help us look after children on weekends?
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I can tell them stories. I am sure children will love my stories and me.
#Person2#: I agree with you. Can you tell me your name and telephone number?
#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I nearly forgot. I am Jim Green. My telephone number is 8832765. | #Person2# helps Jim join the volunteer project and suggests that Jim can look after children and tell them stories on weekends since Jim loves writing stories. | volunteer project |
train_12265 | #Person1#: French is so hard, do you know what's the most difficult part for me?
#Person2#: The grammar?
#Person1#: Yes, but only one particular area. I can't remember if a word is male or female.
#Person2#: You have to just remember those.
#Person1#: But there are so many and I can't find a pattern. For instance, the moon is female and the sun is male. I know those are common in different languages, but a chair is female and hair is male. I think that hair would be considered female. I just don't get it.
#Person2#: It can be very confusing, don't let it get you down, Andy. You're doing well this term. One bad quiz score will hardly affect your grade. Your reading is excellent and so is your writing, you'll get used to this part of the language soon enough. | Andy thinks it difficult to learn French because it's hard to remember if a word is male or female. #Person2# encourages Andy. | learning French |
train_12266 | #Person1#: It was very nice of you to invite me.
#Person2#: I'm very glad you could come, Doctor Wong. What would you like?
#Person1#: This is my first time at a Chinese restaurant. Could you tell me the different features of Chinese food?
#Person2#: Generally speaking, Beijing food is a bit oily. Shanghai food is rather light and Hunan dishes are very spicy.
#Person1#: Chinese dishes are delicious. They have a very nice color, too.
#Person2#: Would you like some dessert?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm quite full.
#Person2#: Did you enjoy the meal?
#Person1#: It's the most delicious dinner I've ever had.
#Person2#: I'm so glad you like it. | #Person2# tells Doctor Wong about the different features of Chinese food when Wong comes to a Chinese restaurant. Wong enjoyed the dinner. | Chinese food |
train_12267 | #Person1#: I don't know what to do. I start off studying, but I always end up doing something else.
#Person2#: I'll help you, but please listen to me. Now first turn off your music. Music doesn't help you study.
#Person1#: OK, no music.
#Person2#: Have an Apple and a glass of water on your desk before you start. Here you are.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Because then you don't need to go to the kitchen for something to eat or drink.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: Turn off your phone.
#Person1#: No way.
#Person2#: Yes, it stops you working. If you turn it out, it's easier to concentrate. You can read your messages later.
#Person1#: OK. But I can't turn off the internet on my computer. I need it to look up information.
#Person2#: OK. But you can turn off your instant messages.
#Person1#: I know, mom.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Thanks. | #Person1# cannot concentrate on the study. #Person1#'s mom tells #Person1# to turn off the music, phone, and instant message and then asks #Person1# to get an apple and water before starts. | studying distraction |
train_12268 | #Person1#: What are your thoughts on the apartment?
#Person2#: I think that it ' s absolutely gorgeous.
#Person1#: There aren ' t any problems with the apartment?
#Person2#: I think that the apartment looks very nice, but I do see some problems.
#Person1#: What problems?
#Person2#: I did notice a few stains in the carpet.
#Person1#: We will have the carpet cleaned before you move in.
#Person2#: You will?
#Person1#: Yes, but other than that, are there any more problems?
#Person2#: That was the only thing that I saw that was wrong with the apartment.
#Person1#: I ' m happy that you find this apartment so appealing.
#Person2#: It is. I love it. | #Person2# thinks the apartment is gorgeous but the carpet is dirty. #Person1# will clean the carpet before #Person2# moves in. | apartment |
train_12269 | #Person1#: So, what do you plan to do today?
#Person2#: There is a Matisse exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. Larry and I will go.
#Person1#: Did you buy tickets already?
#Person2#: No. Do we need tickets?
#Person1#: Well, probably. Probably you will have to wait in line if you don't have tickets.
#Person2#: Outside or inside?
#Person1#: Outside, on the sidewalk.
#Person2#: Hmm. It's very cold today.But I brought my jacket. Maybe it will be alright to wait.
#Person1#: The MYOMA is very popular. There will be a lot of people.
#Person2#: MYOMA? What's that?
#Person1#: Oh, sorry.It stands for the Museum of Modern Art. It's an acronym. M O M A MYOMA.
#Person2#: I see. Do you have any suggestions for other things we should do?
#Person1#: I suggest you go to the Jewish Museum.It ' s not far from the Guggenheim, near Central Park. It is really very interesting.Also, there is a great museum of medieval European art further up north.It ' s called the Cloisters.
#Person2#: How can we get up there?
#Person1#: You can take a bus.
#Person2#: But Larry says the neighborhoods in the north are dangerous. | #Person2#'ll go to the Museum of Modern Art with Larry but #Person2# doesn't buy tickets. #Person1# thinks they'll wait in line for a long time and suggest going to the Jewish Museum by bus. | Museum |
train_12270 | #Person1#: What is the annual salary for this job?
#Person2#: The annual salary is sixty-five thousand dollars per year.
#Person1#: What does the benefits package include?
#Person2#: This job pays for half of your medical, dental, and disability.
#Person1#: Do we get paid time off?
#Person2#: You have a total of 21 days paid time off which can be used for vacation, personal, or sick leave.
#Person1#: How about retirement?
#Person2#: We still offer a traditional retirement plan that pays out if you stay with the company for 5 years or more.
#Person1#: Can I get company provided specialized training?
#Person2#: We offer full tuition reimbursement for job related classes.
#Person1#: Where is the benefits office?
#Person2#: It's on the second floor in Suite 201. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the details of the job, including the annual salary, the benefits package, retirement and so on. | working conditions |
train_12271 | #Person1#: Were you in a leadership position when you were a college student?
#Person2#: Yes. I was president of the Student Council of our university.
#Person1#: Did you get any honors or awards at your university?
#Person2#: Yes. I was elected Excellent Party Member for four academic years.
#Person1#: Were you involved in any club activities at your university?
#Person2#: Yes. I was a member of the Student Poetry Society. I like writing poems in my spare time.
#Person1#: What extracurricular activities did you usually take part in at your college?
#Person2#: I sometimes played table tennis and sometimes played basketball. | #Person2# answers #Person1#'s questions about #Person2#'s leadership position, honors or awards, club experience, and extracurricular activities in college. | college experience |
train_12272 | #Person1#: Thank God! I am finished writing that service guide! It took me forever!
#Person2#: When did you finish?
#Person1#: This morning! No more overtime, and no more headaches!
#Person2#: Well, I ' m glad to hear it. Have a cup of coffee! | #Person1# happily tells #Person2# #Person1# finished the service guide. | finish work |
train_12273 | #Person1#: Hello, thanks for calling 123 Tech Help, I'm Todd. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello? Can you help me? My computer! Oh man. . .
#Person1#: It's okay sir, calm down. What happened?
#Person2#: I turned on my laptop and it broke! I mean, the monitor went black!
#Person1#: Ok, sir, it sounds like you might have a virus.
#Person2#: I don't feel sick, . . . let me check. . . Nope! No fever, I'm fine.
#Person1#: No, your computer might have a virus, I mean, it has a bad program on it. Maybe that's why it crashed. I recommend that you run an antivirus program in order to safely remove any unwanted spyware or Trojans.
#Person2#: Phew!. . . Wait a minute, CRASH? ? !! Spyware? Trojans! What? where? when? ! | #Person2#'s computer broke and calls Todd. Todd thinks the computer has a virus and recommends #Person2# run an antivirus program. | Computer's problems |
train_12274 | #Person1#: Cindy, can you show me how to call Connecticut?
#Person2#: Who do you know there?
#Person1#: A good friend of mine is there on a homestay program, too.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: Is it expensive to make out-of-state calls?
#Person2#: Yeah, but it isn't more expensive than international calls.
#Person1#: What do I do here?
#Person2#: Easy. Dial the area code for Connecticut ; then dial your friend's number.
#Person1#: That's it?
#Person2#: Check the local time before you call. You don't want to wake your friend up by accident. | Cindy shows #Person1# how to make an out-of-state call to contact #Person1#'s friend. Cindy reminds #Person2# to check the local time. | make a call |
train_12275 | #Person1#: Honey, we are all out of wine and cheese. Do you mind running to the deli and picking up a few things?
#Person2#: Can't it wait? I'm watching the game right now!
#Person1#: Your friends and family are coming over tonight and we still need to get a lot of things.
#Person2#: Fine! What do you need?
#Person1#: OK, pick up some cured meats to go with the wine. Maybe a pound of polish sausages, ham, liverwurst, salami and any other cold cuts that are on sale. I think I saw a promotion for pastrami. Also get s
#Person2#: Whoa wait a minute! Isn't that a bit too much? I mean, how much is all of this going to cost!
#Person1#: Never mind that. Get some dips as well. Get a jar of spinach and blue cheese dip and also some Tzatziki. If they have bean dip get that as well. Last but not least, get some pickles.
#Person2#: Is that all, your majesty?
#Person1#: Very funny! Get a move on! People will be here any minute. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to buy things because they'll treat the friends and family tonight. #Person2# refuses at first but then agrees. #Person1# lists many things including several kinds of meat, dips, pickles and wine. | buy food |
train_12276 | #Person1#: Look at these clothes designed by top fashion designer like Versacci, Calvin Klein, and Vivienne Westwood. What do you think of them?
#Person2#: Well, they look lovely, but they're not very practical. I mean, would you wear that dress to the office or walking down the street?
#Person1#: I know what you mean. People would stare at you in amazement if you wore something like that in an everyday situation. I suppose only extravagant rich people wear them at cocktail parties.
#Person2#: Maybe. I'm not sure why they have fashion shows like this. Hardly anyone will buy those clothes. The clothes you see are nothing like the ones that ordinary people wear. It seems like a waste of money.
#Person1#: I think that the designers hold these fashion shows for a few reasons. First, it's just like a big party. They can meet each other and network. The other thing is that it is great advertising. All the journalists and photographers are there. Thirdly, it give them a chance to show what they would like to see people wearing.
#Person2#: You meant it's an expression of their fantasies?
#Person1#: Yes. I think the designers are saying that these clothes are what they would like to see people wear if those people weren't concerned with what other people might think. In a way, the designers are saying ' don't worry about what others think. Wear what you like!'.
#Person2#: Very philosophical. I think they design these clothes more for publicity. They try to see who can be the most extreme and outrageous, but still stylish.
#Person1#: Come on. All this fashion has reminded me that I want to buy some clothes. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about top fashion clothes and designers. #Person2# thinks those clothes are unpractical and can't understand such kinds of fashion shows. #Person1# thinks people hold fashion shows because it's like a party with great advertising. #Person2# thinks it's for fashion publicity. Seeing these fashionable clothes makes #Person1# want to buy clothes. | fashion clothes. |
train_12277 | #Person1#: What about you, Ernie? How did you get into pop music?
#Person2#: Well I always hear it on the radio, so I started to get into it.
#Person1#: Yeah, if something is on the radio it must be really good.
#Person2#: I totally agree! | #Person1# and Ernie agree that music on the radio must be good. | listen to radio |
train_12278 | #Person1#: Mr. : Hello, Mary.
#Person2#: Hi.
#Person1#: Mr. : I'm Mr. Taylor, and I'm your counselor. I'm going to show you around the school.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Mr. : Right here is the cafeteria.
#Person2#: It's huge!
#Person1#: Mr. : But not big enough. And here is our computer room.
#Person2#: There must be about 50 computers in here.
#Person1#: Mr. : And over here is our gymnasium.
#Person2#: Do I have to take gym?
#Person1#: Mr. : Just like everyone else. | Mr. Taylor, a counselor, shows Mary around the school. | show around school |
train_12279 | #Person1#: Hi, Ann. I was wondering if you are free tomorrow night?
#Person2#: Well, George. I guess I am. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I've just gotten a pair of pre-sale Star Wars movie tickets from a friend and was thinking of inviting you along for the opening premiere. Are you interested?
#Person2#: Yeah, definitely! Thanks for inviting me.
#Person1#: My pleasure.
#Person2#: I really wanted to watch the Star Wars on the opening day, but the pre-sale tickets were sold out. How did you manage to get hold of them?
#Person1#: A friend of mine works at the corporate headquarters of Pepsi, which is a major sponsor of the movie. He was able to get the tickets for free, and then he sold two more for me for 50 dollars a piece.
#Person2#: You paid 50 dollars for each ticket? That's a huge premium over the regular price.
#Person1#: Not really. Considering the fact that other people were willing to pay as much as 200 dollars each on the black market. Besides, I knew you were really looking forward to watching Star Wars on the opening day.
#Person2#: Wow! I am really honored you went through all this trouble just for my sake. I really appreciate that. So, what time are we going?
#Person1#: Well, let's see. The movie stars at 10. We should be there at least 1 hour earlier, because there is a big line. I could pick you up at your house at 8, if that's ok with you.
#Person2#: 8 pm, that's fine with me.
#Person1#: Okay.
#Person2#: So I'll see you tomorrow then at 8.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's great. I'll see you tomorrow night.
#Person2#: Ok, George. Bye!
#Person1#: Bye, Ann! | George invites Ann to watch the opening premiere of Star Wars. Ann wonders how he gets the tickets because the pre-sale tickets were sold out. George says he paid 50 dollars a ticket from a friend. Ann appreciates it. George will pick up Ann at Ann's house at 8 tomorrow night. | see a movie |
train_12280 | #Person1#: We're forming a study group to prepare for the finals. Do you want to join us?
#Person2#: But the semester just started? Why the rush?
#Person1#: After you try it once this way, I don't think you'll ever put off studying till the end again.
#Person2#: How often do you meet?
#Person1#: We plan to get together once a week.
#Person2#: What days, do you know?
#Person1#: We were talking about Wednesday evenings at the library, from seven to eight.
#Person2#: Okay, count me in. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to join a study group for finals. #Person2# agrees. | study group |
train_12281 | #Person1#: Mary, I heard you moved again.
#Person2#: Yeah. I could not stand living here. There is always much noise in the neighborhood.
#Person1#: You mean noise? How could it be?
#Person2#: You know, on weekends when we wanted to have late rise in the morning, our neighbour started to raise Cain. | Mary tells #Person1# she moved again because the neighbor is noisy. | move |
train_12282 | #Person1#: I'd like to purchase a parking permit for next semester.
#Person2#: Are you a daytime student or do you just come in the evenings?
#Person1#: I am a daytime student.
#Person2#: Will you be driving a motorcycle or a car?
#Person1#: I will be driving my car.
#Person2#: OK, that will be twenty-five dollars. How would you like to pay for it?
#Person1#: I'll pay for it with a check.
#Person2#: Would you like to pay for any extra permits for another vehicle?
#Person1#: No, thanks ; I'm fine.
#Person2#: Here you go then. Have a great school year! | #Person1# purchases a car parking permit for the daytime. #Person2# charges #Person1# twenty-five dollars by check. | parking permit |
train_12283 | #Person1#: Don't worry. I'm sure you'll do better next time.
#Person2#: I didn't realize it was so difficult though I know I'm always too nervous in such competition.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter. Forget it.
#Person2#: I don't think I performed well.
#Person1#: Oh! That's much hetter than I did.
#Person2#: Can you tell me how to improve myself?
#Person1#: There's no secret at all. The only thing for you to do is to practice more. You will succeed.
#Person2#: Thank you for your encouragement.
#Person1#: It's a pleasure. Come on. I'm on your side. | #Person2# didn't do well in the competition and wants to improve. #Person1# comforts #Person2# and tells #Person2# to practice. | practice and competition |
train_12284 | #Person1#: I'll help you, Lucy. Look at what I've got here. In this small bottle, there's a magic love potion.
#Person2#: A magic love potion?
#Person1#: Yes. If you put a few drops on someone's eyelids while he's asleep, he'll fall in love with the first person he sees when he wakes up.
#Person2#: It can't be true.
#Person1#: Take my word for it.
#Person2#: So what am I going to do?
#Person1#: Just come to our house and stay over. You'll sit by his bed and greet him like a beautiful red rose, 'Good morning!'
#Person2#: That sounds like a blue rose! My sitting by his bed?
#Person1#: Don't be so shy, Lucy. | #Person2# gives Lucy a magic love potion and teaches Lucy how to make someone fall in love with Lucy. | magic love potion |
train_12285 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I wonder if you could help me?
#Person2#: Of course, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: Well, I hate to have to say this, but I'm not happy with my room.
#Person2#: Oh, what exactly is problem?
#Person1#: Well, the traffic is very loud. I got no sleep last night.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm so sorry, Sir. I'll see what I can do about that. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# isn't happy with his room because of the loud traffic. | traffic noise |
train_12286 | #Person1#: Can I help you, madam?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a new winter coat.
#Person1#: Have you any particular color in mind?
#Person2#: I don't know really. What's the fashional color this year?
#Person1#: Red is very popular.
#Person2#: Good. Red suits me very well. It's a cheerful color, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, madam, I agree. What size are you?
#Person2#: Well, I used to be size fourteen, but I've put on a bit of weight recently, so may be sixteen.
#Person1#: Here you are, madam. All these are sixteens.
#Person2#: I quite like this one. How much is it?
#Person1#: It's $ 180.
#Person2#: Oh, that's too expensive. Aren't there any cheaper ones?
#Person1#: These are our cheapest coats, madam.
#Person2#: Yes, I see. I'll take it. Here's $ 200.
#Person1#: Here's your change.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2#'s looking for a winter coat. #Person1# recommends red suits and asks #Person2# about her size. Finally, #Person2# buys a cheaper one. | buy a coat |
train_12287 | #Person1#: Hello. I would like to buy some business cards.
#Person2#: Excellent. How many would you like?
#Person1#: Two thousand would be fine.
#Person2#: You need to fill out this form, please.
#Person1#: All I want is the same thing on this card.
#Person2#: That will be no problem, sir.
#Person1#: . . . Okay, I'm finished. Here's your form and my old card.
#Person2#: Very good, sir. Your order will be ready in one week.
#Person1#: Do you think you could finish it in three days?
#Person2#: No problem, sir. But it will cost you extra. | #Person1# wants to buy business cards. #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill out the form and says it'll cost extra for an expedited fee. | business card |
train_12288 | #Person1#: Do you remember Tina, my good friend?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: She just broke up with her boyfriend.
#Person2#: Well, that happens. I hope she is all right.
#Person1#: But the problem is she and her ex-boyfriend are working in the same department. It is somehow embarrassing for them to see each other everyday.
#Person2#: That is the down side of an office romance. I hope their work is not affected by the emotional stress. The boss must be very annoyed if that will be the case.
#Person1#: Well, Tina says she would be able to handle it and concentrate on her own work, easier set them done. But working harder and concentrating only on the job might well helped to overcome the initial stress of the breakup. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Tina. Tina broke up with her boyfriend who works in the same department. Tina handles it and concentrates on work. | office romance |
train_12289 | #Person1#: Well, if it isn't the teacher's pet!
#Person2#: Stop it. Teacher doesn't treat me any different than she does everyone else.
#Person1#: You can't prove that by me. I saw the score on your report.
#Person2#: Hey, I worked hard on that report and I deserve the grade I got.
#Person1#: It just happened to be the highest grade in the class.
#Person2#: You're just jealous because you didn't do as well as you thought you did. Admit it.
#Person1#: I worked hard too. But she always gives me a lower grade.
#Person2#: If you think that she is not fair with your work then you should talk to her in person instead of stewing over it. | #Person2# gets the highest grade. #Person1# thinks the teacher treats #Person2# better. #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s jealous and suggests #Person1# talk to the teacher. | envy highest grade |
train_12290 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Could you show me the coat on the shelf?
#Person1#: Sure. Please come this way.
#Person2#: May I try it on?
#Person1#: Of course. Here is the fitting room.
#Person2#: It doesn't fit quite right. It feels a little tight in the waist. Do you have this in a larger size?
#Person1#: Yes, here it is.
#Person2#: Well, how do I look in this one?
#Person1#: You look really beautiful in it.
#Person2#: OK. I'll take it. | #Person1# assists #Person2# to try a coat and praises #Person2#'s look. #Person2# buys the coat. | buy a coat |
train_12291 | #Person1#: Good evening, madam. May I help you?
#Person2#: I want a facial. But this is the first time I've come here, so can you tell me how you do it?
#Person1#: Sure. Most facials start with a thorough cleaning. Then we usually use a toner to invigorate the skin, followed by exfoliation treatment-a peeling mask or scrub that removes the dead cells that make the skin lock dull. After that, we'll massage your face and neck with oil or cream to improve the circulation and relieve the tension, followed by a mask to moisturize and soften the skin.
#Person2#: That's exactly what I want. How long does it take?
#Person1#: We have half-hour and one-hour treatments.
#Person2#: What's the regular price?
#Person1#: Well, the half-hour facial costs 50 yuan and the one-hour costs 80 yuan. If you want make-up, another 20 yuan will do.
#Person2#: Good, I will take the one hour facial with make-up.
#Person1#: That's fine, madam.
#Person2#: By the way, could you give me a manicure? Use a light nail-polish, please.
#Person1#: Yes, madam. | #Person1# introduces the steps of a facial. #Person2# chooses the one hour facial with make-up and also asks for a manicure service using a light nail-polish. | beauty project |
train_12292 | #Person1#: We've got a new manager in our department.
#Person2#: Oh? You hoped to get that job, didn't you?
#Person1#: Yes, I did.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. That's too bad. Who is it? Who got the job, I mean?
#Person1#: Someone called Drexler. Carl Drexler. He's been with the company onlytwo years. I've been here longer. And I know more about the job, too
#Person2#: Hmm. Why do you think they gave it to him and not to you?
#Person1#: Because I'm the wrong sex, of course!
#Person2#: You mean you didn't get the job because you're a woman?
#Person1#: Yes, that was probably it! It isn't fair.
#Person2#: What sort of clothes does he wear?
#Person1#: A dark suit. White shirt. A tie. Why?
#Person2#: Perhaps that had something to do with it.
#Person1#: You mean you think I didn't get the job because I come to work in jeansand a sweater?
#Person2#: It's possible, isn't it?
#Person1#: Do you really think I should wear different clothes?
#Person2#: Well. . . perhaps you should think about it.
#Person1#: Why should I wear a skirt? Or a dress?
#Person2#: I'm not saying you should. I'm saying you should think about it. That's all!
#Person1#: Why should I do that? I'm good at my job! That's the only important thing!
#Person2#: Hmm. Perhaps it should be the only important thing. But it isn't. Not in this company. | A man called Drexler got the job #Person1# wants. #Person1# works longer and knows more about the job so she thinks it's sexism. #Person2# reminds her to think about her dressing. #Person1# thinks the ability to work is the only important thing. #Person2# thinks it's not in this company. | working dress |
train_12293 | #Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm watching TV.
#Person1#: Are there any good programs on TV?
#Person2#: Tingling is on TV.
#Person1#: Which Channel is it?
#Person2#: Channel 8.
#Person1#: It doesn't seem quite interesting. Would you change the channel? | #Person2# watches Tingling. #Person1# wants to change the channel. | watch TV |
train_12294 | #Person1#: Oh, the clothes here are so expensive! No wonder there are few people.
#Person2#: Beauty costs, dear! What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me?
#Person1#: Yeah, it's lovely, but to be frank, it's not the most practical. You don't have many formal events in your calendar, do you?
#Person2#: Come on, you sound like my Mom. Look at it, it's beautiful!
#Person1#: When you buy clothes, you must think about the material, quality and price.
#Person2#: Maybe you have a point.
#Person1#: Make sure you buy what you need and your clothes can be worn for various occasions.
#Person2#: All right. How about this black skirt? It can be worn for anything---a party, a job interview and even a funeral!
#Person1#: That's true, but you already have two back coats and one black sweater.
#Person2#: Oh! Hey, look, that's the same shirt Britney wore in her concert.
#Person1#: Exactly! Oh, my god! I love Britney! I'm going to get it.
#Person2#: Why not try it on?
#Person1#: It's just the right size--a perfect fit! I'll take it. Oh, no, I'm a little short. Did you bring your credit card?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I promise I'll pay you back as soon as we get home. | #Person2# likes the dress. #Person1# thinks it's not practical and suggests #Person2# consider the material, quality and price, and make sure it's practical on various occasions. #Person2# takes a practical black skirt but #Person1# still disagrees. #Person1# then borrows money from #Person2# to buy a Britney shirt. | buy clothes |
train_12295 | #Person1#: Did you order the cake?
#Person2#: Oh, I forgot.
#Person1#: Get on the phone right now. It might not be too late.
#Person2#: I'm so sorry! OK, so you just want a simple message on it.
#Person1#: Yeah. How about'Happy Birthday Tony, from the gang. '
#Person2#: I'm on it! | #Person2# forgot to order the cake. #Person1# asks #Person2# to call. | birthday cake |
train_12296 | #Person1#: We are free this afternoon, aren't we, Mr. John?
#Person2#: Yes, we are visiting the exhibition this afternoon, and look around Beijing city, wouldn't we?
#Person1#: It's very kind of you, Mr. John. the sightseeing trip between our business talk will be sort of our work division. business can be make for pleasure. what kind of exhibition we're going to see?
#Person2#: It's industrial exhibition, in origin show the results of new industrial products in the city. a lot of products there to meet the needs of home and export
#Person1#: Could you give more detail information about some of the industries you just mentioned?
#Person2#: Yes. take the oil industry for instance. you know there are twenty oil resources in China. you can see many chemical products in the exhibition. such as chemical fabrics as I dress.
#Person1#: What the others?
#Person2#: There are chemical materials, medicines, rubber, plastics and so on, many products and meet the domestic markets, we are also trying to meet international markets.
#Person1#: How about textile industry?
#Person2#: Textile is a traditional industry, which has completely catalogue, and solid basis and has developed in the past few years. the export is great, counting more than 25 % of export products
#Person1#: That's surprising, three days ago when I went to yancheng store, I saw different kinds of textile goods. I've bought some for my wife, some for my friends. they seem very attractive.
#Person2#: That's good. I think they must like them. in recently years, light industry have be developing in Standley, and place a credible role in our industry sister. these industry including leather, bikes, household electric products, clocks, sporting goods and so on. many of them are very popular at home and abroad.
#Person1#: I'm sure I'll enjoy seeing them. and will have more information of your city industry. what is more? I'd like to visit if it is possible. the famous Goumi street in the city.
#Person2#: No problem, that street is nearly built along the both sides of this street. there is stores, restaurant follow the style of tradition chinese building, the guest come there taste very traditional favorite dishes.
#Person1#: I am sure I'll enjoy some real chinese food then. | #Person1# and John will visit the industrial exhibition and the Beijing city between the business talk. John tells #Person1# about the detailed information of industries, including the oil industry with chemical fabrics, the chemical materials, medicines, rubber and plastics that meet both domestic and international markets. John talks about the traditional textile industry and Standley's developing light industry. #Person1# bought some textile goods in Yancheng. #Person1# wants to visit Goumi street and enjoy Chinese food. | industrial exhibition |
train_12297 | #Person1#: Good morning, doctor. I've been suffering very much from a toothache lately.
#Person2#: Well, let me have a look. Will you sit down in this chair and open your mouth wide?
#Person1#: I think one of the back ones at the top is giving me the most trouble.
#Person2#: Yes. This big one is badly decayed. I'm afraid it must be taken out.
#Person1#: Oh, I hate having teeth pulled out. Will it hurt?
#Person2#: No need to worry. You won't feel anything at all. I'll give you an injection to stop the pain. Just wash your mouth out with this water, will you?
#Person1#: Will it take long?
#Person2#: No, it'll be over soon. Nurse, get some X-rays of our patient's molars. Then we'll start. Open your mouth wide. Don't be so nervous. Now open wider. . . now stay, that's over. . .
#Person1#: Is it out?
#Person2#: Not yet, but it soon will be. Now open again please. . . It's out! Look!
#Person1#: Well, really! That was wonderful! I felt no pain at all. Thank you, doctor. | #Person1# has a toothache and comes to see the dentist. #Person2# asks the nurse to get X-rays of #Person1#'s molars, gives #Person1# an injection and takes out the decayed tooth. #Person1# feels no pain. | see a dentist |
train_12298 | #Person1#: I've been at this for two weeks now and nothing's turned up.
#Person2#: You're right. I think it's time to seek professional help.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: I know you don't want to pay for a job, but I think it's time we consulted a headhunter.
#Person1#: You're right, I don't want to pay, but I don't want to live without pay, either.
#Person2#: Ha, ha, ha! I agree. That's not much fun.
#Person1#: Do you have anyone in mind?
#Person2#: Actually I do.
#Person1#: Who?
#Person2#: Cooke & Co. does a lot of placements in your field.
#Person1#: Ya, they do. Anyone else come to mind?
#Person2#: Not at the moment, but I'll let you know. | #Person1# can't find a job. #Person2# suggests #Person1# consult a headhunter and recommends Cooke & Co. #Person1# asks if there is anyone else. | headhunter |
train_12299 | #Person1#: Can't you do something about the service in this hotel, manager?
#Person2#: I'm sorry madam. What's the problem exactly?
#Person1#: My breakfast, that's the problem.
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: I ordered breakfast from room service. Oh, at least half an hour ago.
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: I've telephoned room service three times, but my breakfast still hasn't come.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: I've got an important meeting at nine o'clock. And now it seems I'll have to go there without breakfast. Really, I don't think this is good e-nough.
#Person2#: I'm very sorry about this, Madam. You ordered breakfast half an hour ago and you've phoned three times since then.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: I'm really sorry about that. You should have received your breakfast no later than five or ten minutes after you'd ordered it.
#Person1#: That's what I thought.
#Person2#: The problem may be that they are short of people in the kitchens recently. But I'll look into this. And I'll make sure that the breakfast is sent to you immediately. Full English breakfast, was it?
#Person1#: Yes. Full English breakfast.
#Person2#: Very well, madam. I'll deal with this myself and I'll have it sent up to your room right away. | #Person1# ordered breakfast from room service half an hour ago. She called three times but the breakfast hasn't come. #Person2# apologizes and promises to send full English breakfast to #Person1#'s room immediately. | guest room breakfast |