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train_1500 | #Person1#: I see you have bought the latest copy of beauty and fashion. Are there any interesting articles in it?
#Person2#: There's an interesting interview with a top fashion designer about the latest fashions. I enjoyed reading her thought. The which? section is very interesting this month. They tested facial cleaners. T
#Person1#: I like to take the tests that they print in this magazine.
#Person2#: Which tests do you mean?
#Person1#: You know. Tests like how jealous are you? and are you a fashion victim?
#Person2#: Oh, I see. I like to do those tests, too, but I don't take them seriously.
#Person1#: Of course not, but sometimes the results make you think about yourself and what you do. According to the jealousy test, I'm quite a jealous type of person. Perhaps I need to control my jealousy.
#Person2#: You're right. It's sometimes hard to tell which pages are advertisement and which ones are articles. | #Person2# asks about the magazine #Person1# bought. Both #Person1# and #Person2# likes to take the tests in the magazine but #Person2# doesn't take the tests seriously. | magazine |
train_1501 | #Person1#: What's the matter with you then? You look miserable.
#Person2#: It's us.
#Person1#: What do you mean by us?
#Person2#: Well, you always say you're busy.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: And you often go back to live with your parents and leave our son in the room by himself.
#Person1#: I. . . I. . . I miss my parents, also they miss me.
#Person2#: Oh I remember, I cut terrible calls, and you didn't say anything about it.
#Person1#: You mean I am groaned a few words?
#Person2#: Totally not. Perhaps it's about our marriage. | #Person2# complains about #Person1# and their marriage. #Person1# tries to explain. | marriage |
train_1502 | #Person1#: I do feel like a trip to Florida on such a gloomy day in New York, to enjoy the sunshine while lying on the beaches of Florida.
#Person2#: That's a great idea. It's the best season for tourists in Florida. You can also get a good sun-tan there.
#Person1#: But if the sunshine is too strong, it might damage the eyes and the skin.
#Person2#: You can put on your shades. And remember don't make your skin look like a tomato. Or else after that your skin will begin to flake off. You may even wind up with skin cancer.
#Person1#: I see. Overdoing it will do more harm than good.
#Person2#: You said it. | #Person1# wants to visit Florida for the sunshine. #Person2# agrees and advises #Person1# not to get overtanned. | sunshine |
train_1503 | #Person1#: I've been thinking about getting my hair cut.
#Person2#: I thought you were going to let it grow out long.
#Person1#: I said that, didn't I? But I just don't know what to do with it.
#Person2#: You're in one of those in-between stages, aren't you.
#Person1#: Yes, it's not short enough to be wash-and-go and not long enough to do anything fancy.
#Person2#: Have you thought about wearing a hat?
#Person1#: Everywhere I go?
#Person2#: Well, it's one way to get through the in-betweens if you really want to grow it out! | #Person1#'s hair is in the in-between stage. #Person2# advises #Person1# to wear a hat. | hair |
train_1504 | #Person1#: I know you're sleepy and I hate to bother you, but I think you're late for work.
#Person2#: Oh, no. I forgot to turn the alarm clock on!
#Person1#: Don't worry. I can give you a lift.
#Person2#: Thank you. You save me. | #Person1# will give #Person2#, who oversleeps, a lift. | late for work |
train_1505 | #Person1#: I have an issue.
#Person2#: What's going on?
#Person1#: There is a leaking pipe in my wall.
#Person2#: Is there any water damage?
#Person1#: There is mildew.
#Person2#: I'll go to your apartment tomorrow to fix the pipe.
#Person1#: Why can't I call someone to fix it today?
#Person2#: I'll just do it myself.
#Person1#: I need it done today.
#Person2#: You're right about that.
#Person1#: Are you okay with me calling a plumber?
#Person2#: That's fine. | #Person1# wants to call a plumber to fix the pipe today. #Person2# agrees. | fix the pipe |
train_1506 | #Person1#: Have you had enough time to look over the menu?
#Person2#: Yes, we are almost ready to order.
#Person1#: Let me remind you of the specials of the day, which are posted on the board.
#Person2#: Oh, that all sounds so good! Can we get the sauce on the side?
#Person1#: Yes, we would be happy to prepare the food to meet your special needs.
#Person2#: I was wondering if you have any vegetarian choices.
#Person1#: Yes, the roasted vegetable salad is good, and the portabella mushroom burger is also a good choice.
#Person2#: I think that I would like to order the broccoli noodles, please.
#Person1#: That is an excellent choice, and I could bring you your salads now or bring them with your dinner.
#Person2#: Please bring our salads to us now. We are hungry! | #Person1# introduces several dishes but #Person2# orders the broccoli noodles. And #Person2# asks #Person1# to bring the salad now. | order food |
train_1507 | #Person1#: If I remember correctly, time of delivery is another point in which we differ.
#Person2#: That's right. Let's go into details of it.
#Person1#: Ok. I hope you can have these goods delivered before the end of September. We'd like them to be ready in time for our Christmas sales.
#Person2#: Christmas doesn't come until the end of the year, does it?
#Person1#: No. But in the United States, the Christmas season begins about a month before December 25.
#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid a little bit difficult for us to advanced the time of shipment. Our manufacturers are fully committed at the moment.
#Person1#: I hope you can try to get them to step up production.
#Person2#: They are already working three shifts a day to step up production as new orders keep pouring in.
#Person1#: If that's the case, there's nothing to be done about it.
#Person2#: I'm sorry.
#Person1#: What's your last word as to the delivery date then?
#Person2#: By the middle of October. This is the best we can do.
#Person1#: All right. I'll take your words at that.
#Person2#: Good. Let's call it a deal. And we'll do our best to advance the shipment, but your letter of credit should be opened early September.
#Person1#: I promise. | #Person1# wants the goods to be delivered by the end of September. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's difficult to advance the shipping time because the manufacturers are busy. They finally reach an agreement to ship by the middle of October. | shipment |
train_1508 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is this the Guyon Travel Agency?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I want to travel to the ancient town in the south of China. Would you please tell me something about it?
#Person2#: Sure. There's network of canals. And there are white walls, black tiles, small bridges, flowing rivers, flagstones roads, blue sky and white clouds. Few places have preserved the past like this place. Walking on the ancient road makes us back to our sense.
#Person1#: Wonderful. That's just what I expect, where is my first place if I go there?
#Person2#: Zhouzhuang.
#Person1#: How long does the tour take?
#Person2#: It's about two days.
#Person1#: what's the cost?
#Person2#: It's about 300 yuan.
#Person1#: I know. Thank you very much.
#Person2#: That's all right. May you have a good trip!
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: My pleasure. | #Person1# wants to travel to the ancient town in the south of China. #Person2# from a travel agency describes the scenery, cost, and length of the trip to #Person1#. | travel |
train_1509 | #Person1#: Hi, good to see you. What can we assist you with today? Going away on business again?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm off again at the beginning of next week. I need to get some Traveller's Cheques.
#Person1#: We do always recommend people take Traveller's Cheques when travelling overseas. The world is a dangerous place nowadays, you never know.
#Person2#: Sure. At least if I do get robbed, heaven forbid, I can get my money back using the traveller's cheques insurance. Once, when I was travelling in France, I was pick-pocketed and not only did you replace my Traveller's Cheques for free, you also did it extremely quickly and easily. | #Person2# wants some Traveller's Cheques for a business trip from #Person1#. #Person2# and #Person1# discuss the advantages of Traveller's Cheques. | Traveller's Cheques |
train_1510 | #Person1#: Hello. What can we do for you?
#Person2#: Hello, I'm here to talk to someone about a Fixed Asset Loan.
#Person1#: Certainly. That shouldn't be a problem. Tell me, do you have a Basic Account with us?
#Person2#: Yes. I also have a Loan Certificate.
#Person1#: Oh, that's good. We will come to our final decision based on your credit rating, the payment capability. . .
#Person2#: Well, we have no problems with our credit rating, I can assure you. | #Person2# wants to apply for a loan. #Person1# checks #Person2#'s credit rating and payment capability. | loan |
train_1511 | #Person1#: Caroline Menzies speaking.
#Person2#: Could I speak to Diana Curzon?
#Person1#: I'm afraid she's in a meeting at the moment. Who's speaking?
#Person2#: This is John Laing from Dantons.
#Person1#: Can I take a message, Mr. Laing?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm actually returning her call. So perhaps you could tell her that I called.
#Person1#: Certainly. Does she have your number?
#Person2#: She must have, but let me give it to you anyway. It's 01705 455623.
#Person1#: 01705. . .
#Person2#: 455623.
#Person1#: 455623.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: OK. I'll make sure she gets the message.
#Person2#: Thank you. | John Laing returns Diana Curzon's call, but Diana Curzon is busy. Caroline Menzies will convey the message. | phone call |
train_1512 | #Person1#: Would you tell me how I send this parcel to shanghai, China? It contains only books.
#Person2#: You might send it as printed matter.
#Person1#: I wonder if you could have ensured here.
#Person2#: Of course. How much would you want to ensure this books for?
#Person1#: Let me see. I think I can have the ensured five hundred dollars.
#Person2#: five hundred dollars, so you'll pay ten dollars for the insurance. That's two percent of the total value of the article.
#Person1#: Here ' s the check for hen dollars | #Person1# sends a parcel with books and pays #Person2# ten dollars to insure the parcel. | send a parcel |
train_1513 | #Person1#: May I speak to Marry?
#Person2#: Marry is not in right now, she went shopping with her mum.
#Person1#: Will it be too late if I call around ten this evening?
#Person2#: That's all right. We don't go to bed early. | #Person2# allows #Person1# to call Marry again around ten. | phone call |
train_1514 | #Person1#: Hello, I would like to make an appointment to look at houses.
#Person2#: Sure, would you prefer looking in the morning or afternoon?
#Person1#: I would prefer mornings.
#Person2#: Can you go during the week, or can you only go during the weekend?
#Person1#: Going to look at houses during the week is best for me.
#Person2#: Where would you like me to pick you up?
#Person1#: I will meet you at the real estate office.
#Person2#: I am thinking of looking at three houses, and it will take about two hours.
#Person1#: That sounds good to me.
#Person2#: Once I contact the owners and confirm the times, I will e-mail you a schedule. | #Person1# makes an appointment with #Person2# for house viewing. #Person2# confirms the time and place with #Person1#. | look at houses |
train_1515 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I was wondering if you had the time to show me around this exhibition?
#Person1#: I'd be glad to, sir. But may I ask what line of business you are in?
#Person2#: I'm in the electrical appliances.
#Person1#: I see. Would you be interested in seeing the audio-visual products? They are made by our company.
#Person2#: Thanks, they are rather attractive. But I think there is nothing better than seeing things In actual operation.
#Person1#: Yes, of course. Would you like to make an inspection tour of some factories?
#Person2#: Yes, very much, if it wouldn't add inconvenience to you. First hand information is always more valuable than reading pamphlets.
#Person1#: I'll make the arrangement and let you know the time tomorrow.
#Person2#: That would be great. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to show him around the exhibition. #Person1# confirms the interests of #Person2# and will make the arrangement. | exhibition |
train_1516 | #Person1#: Happy New Year, Rose.
#Person2#: Happy New Year, Thomas. How many joys nice drinks with us, will you?
#Person1#: Thank you, I will. What are you up to today?
#Person2#: First, I am going to get ready for the parade, I have a great costume. Then later today, I am going to church. If you want, I can give you a costume, and you can be at parade too. It will be fun
#Person1#: Sure, why not. Sounds like fun. Why are you going to church?
#Person2#: My father likes to go, and I told him I will go with him.
#Person1#: What for?
#Person2#: Lots of people especially seniors like to go to church, and attend the evening service. | Rose invites Thomas to have some drinks and go to the parade together to celebrate New Year. Thomas accepts. | have fun |
train_1517 | #Person1#: are you good at cooking?
#Person2#: no, but I'm pretty good at eating!
#Person1#: do you prefer chinese food or Western food?
#Person2#: well, to be honest with you, Chinese food is really different from western food.
#Person1#: are you used to the food here?
#Person2#: I'm not really used to it yet.
#Person1#: what's your favorite Chinese dish?
#Person2#: like most foreigners, I really like Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. I eat them almost every day.
#Person1#: have you tried traditional Chinese dumplings yet?
#Person2#: I tried once, but they are quite difficult to eat with chopsticks.
#Person1#: you know, foreigners are not expected to use chopsticks proficiently. If you do, you'll give your Chinese friends quite an impression.
#Person2#: that's good to know. I'd like to try more Chinese food, but since I can't read any of the menus in the restaurants near my home, it's difficult to try new food.
#Person1#: if you want, I can introduce you to some typical Chinese dishes.
#Person2#: that would be great. I really only want to taste real Chinese food, not just the food that foreigners like to eat!
#Person1#: if you haven't tried Beijing duck yet, I'd like to treat you to a meal at a famous duck restaurant near Qianmen. It would be a pity if you left without tasting it! | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s opinions about Chinese food. #Person2# likes Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao chicken and wants to try typical Chinese dishes. #Person1# invites #Person2# to have Beijing duck. | Chinese food |
train_1518 | #Person1#: Hello, Pratt. How was your interview yesterday?
#Person2#: Hello, Finn. I did a wonderful job and I was employed. How about you?
#Person1#: I am sorry to tell you that I have lost the opportunity.
#Person2#: Why? You are so excellent. I think you are the most suitable person for the job.
#Person1#: Yes, I know I am excellent, but I pay no attention to the etiquette you'Ve told me.
#Person2#: What? Then what did you do?
#Person1#: When I entered the room, I forgot to close the door. Later, I couldn't help smoking, you know I am a heavy-smoker. What's more, I forgot to polish my shoes. There is some dirt on it.
#Person2#: You are so careless. You know they are the basic rules you should follow before you attend an interview. Do remember not to smoke any more, otherwise, you can't find a job.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. And next time I must make good preparations.
#Person2#: Good luck next time.
#Person1#: Thank you. | Pratt was employed but Finn was not because he didn't pay attention to the etiquette. Pratt asks Finn to remember the etiquette next time. | interview |
train_1519 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to check out these books.
#Person1#: May I see your library card, please?
#Person2#: Yes. Here you go.
#Person1#: Apparently, you have unpaid late fees.
#Person2#: I do?
#Person1#: You owe some money.
#Person2#: Exactly how much do I owe?
#Person1#: You owe $ 24. 50.
#Person2#: I won't be able to pay that right now.
#Person1#: Until you pay it, you can't check out books.
#Person2#: I will pay it. Don't worry. | #Person2# can't check out the books until the late fees are paid. | unpaid late fees |
train_1520 | #Person1#: Do you have any apartment to rent?
#Person2#: Yes. Right now I have a studio.
#Person1#: Where is it.
#Person2#: In the downtown, near the square.
#Person1#: Is it furnished?
#Person2#: Yes, and the rent includes utilities.
#Person1#: That's good. When can I go to see the house?
#Person2#: What about next saturday.
#Person1#: Fine. | #Person1# wants to rent a furnished studio from #Person2#. | rent an apartment |
train_1521 | #Person1#: Have you seen the movie Catwoman?
#Person2#: No, not yet. Is it good?
#Person1#: Yes, it's quite amusing, actually. Good plot, and Sharon Stone's in it.
#Person2#: Oh, she's good. She is my favorite! She must be getting on a bit now.
#Person1#: Yeah, but she looks amazing.
#Person2#: So what's the movie about?
#Person1#: Well, it's about this woman who got murdered because she discovered some company secrets about the cosmetics company she worked for. But then she got reincarnated as a cat.
#Person2#: Huh?
#Person1#: I know. Stay with me. She then decided to get her revenge by revealing the company secret and killing the boss. First, though, she had to discover her true cat nature. At the end she had a big fight with Sharon Stone, who was the real danger in the company. She had actually murdered the boss, who was her husband, and then tried to frame Catwoman for the murder, so everyone thought Catwoman was evil.
#Person2#: I see. Catwoman married the boss?
#Person1#: No. Sharon Stone was married to the boss, who treated her badly, so she killed him. So where was I? OK, so then, at the same time she fell in love with a cop, who was investigating the murder of the boss. Finally, she ditched the cop to follow her feline nature.
#Person2#: Wait a minute, I'm lost. The cop killed the boss?
#Person1#: No, Sharon Stone did.
#Person2#: And Sharon Stone is Catwoman?
#Person1#: Haven't you been listening to a word I've been saying? | #Person1# thinks Catwoman is a good movie. #Person2# asks about the plot. #Person1# describes the plot to #Person2# but #Person2# is not able to follow. | movie |
train_1522 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order? May I suggest a veal.
#Person2#: No, I'll have the fish please.
#Person1#: The chicken is also nice.
#Person2#: No, I want the fish.
#Person1#: Our special tonight is lobster.
#Person2#: Thank you, but I prefer the fish
#Person1#: Perhaps you'd enjoy the lamb
#Person2#: No, I like the fish.
#Person1#: What ever you say? | #Person1# recommends different dishes to #Person2# but #Person2# insists on ordering fish. | order food |
train_1523 | #Person1#: Hello, Jenny. What are you doing here?
#Person2#: Hello, Mark! This is my daughter, Sarah. It's the school holidays so we're shopping now--- we're not sure what to do after that.
#Person1#: Well, there's a show for children this afternoon in the library where I work.
#Person2#: Oh'? What time is it at?
#Person1#: It starts at two and finishes at three thirty. It's only a quarter past one now. Do you think Sarah would like that?
#Person2#: How much is a ticket?
#Person1#: Well, it's one pound fifty for adults and seventy-five pence for children. Programmes are twenty-five pence.
#Person2#: And does your library run a reading course in the holidays?
#Person1#: Yes, and if children under ten, like Sarah, read four books in six weeks, we give them something to take home.
#Person2#: What, like a book?
#Person1#: Well, this year it's a pen, but sometimes it's a book or a school bag. Meet me after the show and I'll give you some more detail.
#Person2#: Thanks. See you later then. | Mark recommends the show in the library to Jenny and her daughter. Jenny asks about the reading course. Mark will give her more details after the show. | library |
train_1524 | #Person1#: Did you go out yesterday evening?
#Person2#: Yes, we went to the Tianjin sports center to watch a women volleyball game between Tianjin and US. The US team was led by Lang Ping, the former coach of the Chinese national team.
#Person1#: How was the game?
#Person2#: It's very exciting, we enjoyed it very much, but we missed the first 30 minutes.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: We took a wrong bus, so we were late for the game. We got there at 7:30.
#Person1#: That's too bad. | #Person1# asks about yesterday evening. #Person2# watched a volleyball game but missed the first 30 minutes. | volleyball game |
train_1525 | #Person1#: Hello. Matt White speaking.
#Person2#: Hello, Dr. White, my name's Pan Johnson. My roommate, Janet Holmes, wanted me to call you.
#Person1#: Janet Holmes? Oh, that's right. She's in my Shakespearean English class. Has anything happened to her?
#Person2#: Nothing, it's just that she submitted a job application yesterday and the company asked her in for an interview today. She's afraid she won't be able to attend your class this afternoon. I'm calling to see whether it would be OK if I gave you her essay.
#Person1#: Certainly, that would be fine. Uh, you can either drop it off at my class or bring it to my office.
#Person2#: Would it be all right to come by your office around 4:00? I'm afraid I can't come any earlier because I have three classes this afternoon.
#Person1#: Uh, I won't be here when you come. I'm supposed to be at a meeting from 3:00 to 6:00, but how about leaving it with my secretary? She usually stays until 5:00.
#Person2#: Fine, please tell her I'll be there at 4:00. And Dr. White, one more thing, could you tell me where your office is? Janet told me where your class is, but she didn't give me directions to your office.
#Person1#: Well, I'm in Room 302 of the Gregory Building. I'll tell my secretary to put the paper in my mail box, and I'll get it when I return.
#Person2#: I sure appreciate it. Goodbye, Dr. White.
#Person1#: Goodbye, Ms. Johnson. | Pan calls Dr. White to confirm if Pan can submit the essay for her roommate but Dr.White and Pan have conflicts in the schedule. Dr. White tells Pan to give the essay to his secretary and gives Pan the location of his office. | submit an essay |
train_1526 | #Person1#: What time do you usually get up in the morning?
#Person2#: I sleep in every morning, sometimes until 11 or 12.
#Person1#: Are you serious? I get up at 5 every morning to go to the gym, and then I get to work around 7.
#Person2#: Well, I work from home, so I can set my own hours. I usually work until midnight or 1 in the morning, and then I like to sleep in.
#Person1#: I like to be in bed around 9 or 10 at night so I can get enough sleep. Our schedules are very different! You're lucky that you get to set your own schedule, but I could never sleep that late. I'm definitely a morning person.
#Person2#: And I'm definitely a night person. Waking up early is so terrible.
#Person1#: Maybe we should switch schedules for a week!
#Person2#: No way! I would never want your schedule.
#Person1#: Very funny... What are you doing today?
#Person2#: Well, it's Saturday, so I was thinking of taking a hike. Would you like to come?
#Person1#: Sure. Can we go to see a movie afterwards?
#Person2#: I don't really like movies, actually. Can we do something else?
#Person1#: Sure, but I have to work tomorrow, even though it's Sunday, so I do need to be home around 9. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their daily schedules. #Person1# is a morning person but #Person2# is a night person. They decide to take a hike but not to see a movie today. | schedule |
train_1527 | #Person1#: Oh, wow. I can't believe today is our last day of school. No more teaching for three months straight! So where are you going for summer vacation?
#Person2#: A couple of months ago, one of my students gave me a magazine. I was greatly interested in it. Now I get it in my mailbox every month.
#Person1#: Why don't you just read it online?
#Person2#: Well, I just love the photos, and sometimes I cut them out and put them up on my wall.
#Person1#: Huh?
#Person2#: I have been planning my vacation ever since I got that first magazine. I pick the most interesting photos, cut them out, and put them up on my wall. I look at them and decide where I want to go most.
#Person1#: Most people just do that on Facebook, you know...
#Person2#: Well, I just prefer to do it this way.
#Person1#: So how many photos do you have on your wall?
#Person2#: About a dozen.
#Person1#: So have you decided where you will go?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I even have my plane ticket.
#Person1#: I can't wait to hear where it is. Two months of planning and studying photos...okay, so...where are you going?
#Person2#: To Morocco! I'll be there for a month!
#Person1#: That sounds great! | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the vacation plan. #Person2# received a magazine from a student, cut photos from the magazine, put them on the wall, decided to travel to Morocco for vacation. | vacation |
train_1528 | #Person1#: How do you usually spend your day, Paul?
#Person2#: I usually get up at seven. I take a shower and dress and then I have breakfast at seven thirty. I leave the house at eight. I work from nine to five. I have dinner at six thirty, watch television and then go to bed.
#Person1#: How do you usually spend you weekends?
#Person2#: In the summer, I usually sit in the park. At other times of the year, I like to do odd jobs around the house or paint. Painting is my hobby.
#Person1#: What do you do for exercise?
#Person2#: I play basketball every weekend. | #Person1# asks how Paul spends day and weekends, and what Paul does for exercise. | daily routine |
train_1529 | #Person1#: Please take a seat!
#Person2#: Thank you!
#Person1#: Now, you're applying for a job as secretary with us. I'd like to ask you some questions. Now, first of all, how many foreign languages can you speak?
#Person2#: Well, I can speak English quite well. And I also know a little Japanese.
#Person1#: English and a bit of Japanese. Um, can you type?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I can type.
#Person1#: Uh-huh, and can you use a computer?
#Person2#: Oh yes. I am very good at computers.
#Person1#: Apple and PC?
#Person2#: Both, yes. And I can do word processing and other things as well.
#Person1#: Right, and um, can you take shorthand?
#Person2#: Yes, not very fast, but I can.
#Person1#: OK, fine. And can you drive a car?
#Person2#: No, I'm afraid I can't.
#Person1#: Well, that's not very important. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# as a secretary. #Person2# can speak foreign languages, use a computer, take shorthand but can't drive. | job interview |
train_1530 | #Person1#: Hello, Kate. Have you been to the new sports center yet?
#Person2#: Not yet. Where is it?
#Person1#: On Mill Road, near Stone Street, behind Santa Station.
#Person2#: What about it?
#Person1#: It's wonderful. You can do a lot of sports there. I played table tennis last Saturday, and watched a basketball match.
#Person2#: What about the swimming pool?
#Person1#: It's very good. Would you like to go there with me next week?
#Person2#: Good idea. Every day is OK except Monday.
#Person1#: Well. Why not go there on Saturday? Then we can stay for a long time.
#Person2#: OK. See you. | #Person1# describes the new sports center to Kate and invites her to go there together. | sports center |
train_1531 | #Person1#: Aren't you going to give us a training workshop next week? How are things going on your preparation for the presentation?
#Person2#: I'm having trouble narrowing down my topic for the training. I want to speak about how to improve our sales technique, but there is so much to say, it's hard to get organized.
#Person3#: Our training group won't be very large, so you will have more time to focus on more areas. We can cover a lot of ground in an hour and a half, if everyone is participating and paying attention.
#Person2#: I want to focus on some suggestions about making sales scores, and I was hoping to throw in a few role plays so that people get practise implementing the things I'm going to talk about. Do you think people will go for the role playing?
#Person1#: I think some people may be a little shy to do role playing in front of class... but if you are enthusiastic about your topic, you can help everyone to feel more at ease and willing to give it a try. | #Person2# updates #Person1# and #Person3# about the preparation for the presentation at a training workshop. #Person3# introduces the training group. #Person2# gives some suggestions. | presentation |
train_1532 | #Person1#: I think Andy's party will be fun.
#Person2#: Yeah, I think so. Oh, by the way, I need to ask you something.
#Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: Could I get back the sweater you borrowed?
#Person1#: Sure. Oh, that reminds me. Could I borrow your black leather boots?
#Person2#: My boots? Er. . . Sure, ok. | #Person1# agrees to return the sweater to #Person1# but asks to borrow the boots. | borrow clothes |
train_1533 | #Person1#: Do you have a boyfriend?
#Person2#: Yes. Why?
#Person1#: Well, I came to know a girl 3 weeks ago and we have so much in common.
#Person2#: So?
#Person1#: So I think I may fall in love with her.
#Person2#: You are attracted to her. That sounds great, but how do you know that it is a crush or it's real love?
#Person1#: Then what's the difference between having a crush and falling in love?
#Person2#: That's a big question. Well, if you are in love, maybe you'll take every opportunity to talk to her or telephone her for no reason at all.
#Person1#: That's what I did.
#Person2#: And you think about her all the time?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: And maybe you suddenly have new interests. I mean you suddenly begin to do things you used to avoid, ie. You used to sleep in every morning, but because she jogs every morning, then you begin to like jogging.
#Person1#: That's it. She likes dogs so much now, and I begin to love dogs.
#Person2#: Oh, congratulations! Sounds like you've found your soul mate.
#Person1#: Thanks. But I know falling in love is one thing, while staying in love is another.
#Person2#: Yeah, that's right. If you find this person is more and more important to you and you can totally trust her, then you can stay in love.
#Person1#: Yeah. Falling in love is so good!
#Person2#: While staying in love is even better. | #Person2# met a girl but can't tell if it's a crush or real love. #Person1# analyzes for #Person2# and thinks #Person2# has found the soul mate. | love |
train_1534 | #Person1#: what was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?
#Person2#: my husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.
#Person1#: three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!
#Person2#: well, since my husband and I are from two different countries, and we live in a third country, we decided to have one in each country. It wasn't actually that expensive.
#Person1#: were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married?
#Person2#: I would have liked them to be there, but they couldn't afford to fly out to see us, and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them, so they understood.
#Person1#: did your husband's family get to meet your family?
#Person2#: my husband's parents flew out to meet my family when we got married in my hometown, so that was great. Some people spend ridiculous amounts of money on extravagant wedding receptions, but we agreed t
#Person1#: that makes sense. Did you go on a honeymoon?
#Person2#: we waited until our one-year anniversary to go on our honeymoon to Africa.
#Person1#: you really didn't have a very traditional wedding, did you?
#Person2#: not at all, but we don't have a very traditional marriage either, so it suited us perfectly! | #Person1# asks Abigail about her wedding. Abigail and her husband from two different countries got married in a third country so they had three parties. She didn't go on a honeymoon. She feels her untraditional wedding perfect because of her untraditional marriage. | wedding |
train_1535 | #Person1#: I have been having a lot of headaches lately.
#Person2#: Have you been having these headaches for a long time?
#Person1#: I have had headaches my whole life, but they have been getting worse lately.
#Person2#: Have you been under a lot of stress lately?
#Person1#: I've been under stress, but no more than usual.
#Person2#: Have you been getting enough sleep lately?
#Person1#: No, I only sleep a few hours a night.
#Person2#: Have you had any head injuries lately?
#Person1#: Yes, actually I fell skiing last week and hit my head.
#Person2#: I am going to send you for a CT scan, and I will see you again when we see the results. | #Person1# has a headache. #Person2# asks about the details and will send #Person1# for a CT scan. | medical diagnostics |
train_1536 | #Person1#: Have you bought another handset
#Person2#: No, it is the original one.
#Person1#: This is silver gray,while I remember your handset was black.
#Person2#: I have changed a case for it.
#Person1#: Can a handset case be changed?
#Person2#: Of course. That's why I bought this type. I can change its case frequently, so it is novel to use it.
#Person1#: How many cases are accessible?
#Person2#: There are two more, one is orange and the other is pink. I have bought them all.
#Person1#: It's really going to be fresh all the time. | #Person1# thinks #Person2# bought the other handset, but #Person2# changed the case because #Person2# bought all cases. | handset |
train_1537 | #Person1#: Mom, I want a puppy.
#Person2#: Let me think about it.
#Person1#: Why do you have to think about it?
#Person2#: Because puppies cost money.
#Person1#: No, they don't. Puppies are free.
#Person2#: Yes, but puppies need their shots.
#Person1#: Shots for what?
#Person2#: So they won't get sick, just like why you get your shots.
#Person1#: I hate shots.
#Person2#: And puppies have to eat. Food costs money.
#Person1#: No problem. I'll give him some food off my plate.
#Person2#: Oh, no, you won't. Puppies don't eat vegetables. | #Person1# wants a puppy. #Person2# needs to think about it because the puppies cost money. | puppy |
train_1538 | #Person1#: Wow, that was a delicious meal! We must come back to this restaurant. Everyone in my family told me how good it was, but I'd never tried it before. I'm glad I listened to them.
#Person2#: I've been here a lot with my friends, but this time was the best. Last time I ate some pasta and it was OK, but my steak tonight was excellent.
#Person1#: My chicken was amazing. It was so soft and juicy. It's easy to cook chicken too long until it's dry, but this was perfect.
#Person2#: We should tell the chef. I'm sure he would appreciate it. | #Person1# and #Person2# both think highly of the restaurant. #Person2# suggests telling the chef. | restaurant |
train_1539 | #Person1#: I ' m hungry, let ' s go grab a bite to eat.
#Person2#: Yeah me too. Oh! Can we stop at the shop really fast? I lost my makeup bag at the airport and I want to pick up a few things.
#Person1#: Will you take long?
#Person2#: No! Five minutes I promise!
#Person1#: Come on! We have been here for almost an hour! I thought you said you were only going to get a few things! How long does it take you to pick out a lipstick and some nail polish!
#Person2#: Are you crazy? You have no idea what you are talking about! Just for my eyes I have to get eye-liner, an eyelash curler, eye shadow, an eyebrow pencil and mascara. Then I need to get foundation, liquid foundation.
#Person1#: Whoa whoa whoa! Are you nuts? How much is all this going to cost? I ' m looking at the price at each one of these little things and it ' s outrageous! This is basically a crayon!
#Person2#: What about you? You spend as much or more money on your razors, after shave, cologne and gel! Not to mention how much you spend on clothes and...
#Person1#: Fine! Get the stupid thirty dollar crayon! | #Person2# has lost her makeup bag and wants to pick up some cosmetics in the shop. #Person1# blames #Person2# for spending a lot of money on makeup and then #Person2# accuses #Person1# of spending too much on his razors, shave, etc. | buy cosmetics |
train_1540 | #Person1#: It was very kind of you to give me a tour of the place. It gave me a good idea of your product range.
#Person2#: It ' s a pleasure to show our factory to our customers. What ' s your general impression, may I ask?
#Person1#: Very impressive, indeed, especially the speed of your NW Model.
#Person2#: That ' s our latest development. A product with high performance. We put it on the market just two months ago.
#Person1#: The machine gives you an edge over your competitors, I guess.
#Person2#: Certainly. No one can match us as far as speed is concerned.
#Person1#: Could you give me some brochures for that machine? And the price if possible.
#Person2#: Right. Here is our sales catalog and literature.
#Person1#: Thank you. I think we may be able to work together in the future. | #Person2# gave #Person1# a tour of the factory. #Person1# is impressed especially by the speed of #Person2#'s NW Model and expresses #Person1#'s cooperation intention. | factory tour |
train_1541 | #Person1#: So, Casey, how are things going with the photos for the press kit?
#Person2#: Yeah, I ' Ve been meaning to talk to you about that. I might need to ask for an extension on that deadline.
#Person1#: You ' Ve had over a month to get this finalized! Why are things delayed?
#Person2#: Well, the thing is, we ran into a lot of problems...
#Person1#: I ' m not looking for excuses here. I just want to get this finished on time!
#Person2#: I know, and I apologize for the delay. But some things were just beyond my control. I had trouble booking the photographer, and then Michael was sick for three weeks, so I couldn ' t include him in the photos, and the design team lost all the files, so I had to re-do the pictures.
#Person1#: I ' m not going to put this off any longer, Casey! I want those photos ASAP! | #Person1# asks Casey about the process of the photos. Casey apologises and makes excuses for the delay but #Person1# is still very angry and wants the photos ASAP. | work |
train_1542 | #Person1#: Hi, my name is Ted, what's yours?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I said, I'm Ted, who are you?
#Person2#: Huh? Oh, my name is Laura.
#Person1#: Do you come here often, Laura?
#Person2#: Huh? I can't hear you, the music's too loud.
#Person1#: Let's go outside and talk. So Laura, do you come here often?
#Person2#: Hold on, my ears are still ringing from the music. . . what was it you asked me?
#Person1#: I asked if you come here often.
#Person2#: Sometimes, usually once every few weeks. Do you?
#Person1#: No, this is my first time here.
#Person2#: I usually come with a group of friends. We dance a little, have a few drinks, and just have a good time.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's why I'm here. My friends dragged me here, because they think I spend too much time studying.
#Person2#: That's good. It's good to hit the books, but you need to get out once in a while.
#Person1#: I guess so. But the music is too loud. I don't mind getting out and meeting people, but next time I'll do it in a park. | Ted and Laura meet for the first time. They tell each other how often they come to this place and they think the music here is too loud. | loud music |
train_1543 | #Person1#: Today is Saturday, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, what's wrong?
#Person1#: What's the date today?
#Person2#: Today is September 28th, 2007.
#Person1#: I have a meeting this afternoon.
#Person2#: When will it begin?
#Person1#: It will begin at three o'cock. What's the time now?
#Person2#: It is half past one.
#Person1#: I have to go now. I don't want to be late.
#Person2#: Don't worry, time is enough. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the date today. #Person1# remembers #Person1# has a meeting this afternoon. | daily casual talk |
train_1544 | #Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, dear Mr. Simpson. Following the increasing communication between Unity Company and Pineapple Computer Company, we established steady cooperation. And today we all here feel very proud and honored to have Mr. Simpson with us. Mr. Simpson is well-known for his success and his career. So first of all, let me, on the behalf of all present here, extend our warm welcome and cordial greetings to our distinguished guest. Now let's invite Mr. Simpson to give us his speech.
#Person2#: I want to show my gratitude for your hospitality. And I believe me trip here will be meaningful and our cooperation will go deeper and stabler in near future. Through the communication, we can know more about each other. Thank you so much for your consideration.
#Person1#: Well, I also hope our cooperation will be never-ending. Thank you again. | #Person1# invites Mr. Simpson to give a speech. Mr. Simpson expresses his expectation for a long-standing cooperation between #Person1# and him. | cooperation |
train_1545 | #Person1#: I'm phoning about the factory visit next Friday. What should I do when I arrive?
#Person2#: Park in the visitors'car park in front of the factory and then go to the gatehouse. It's directly opposite the entrance to the car park. The Security people will sign you in and give you a visitor's badge. My assistant will come down to meet you.
#Person1#: OK, thanks. Look forward to seeing you on Friday, then. | #Person1# phones #Person2# to ask about what to do on #Person1#'s arrival for the factory visit. | on arrival |
train_1546 | #Person1#: Yuck. The carrots taste awful and salty. Hi sis, how do you like them?
#Person2#: I like them very much. They are delicious.
#Person1#: Well, you can have all my carrots.
#Person2#: Daniel, hold on for a minute. What are you trying to pull there?
#Person1#: Nothing. Just that I don't care for these carrots. Hi, sis. , I saw you buy some chocolate cakes. I am done with the main course. It's about time for some dessert.
#Person2#: Oh, you want my chocolate cakes, so to speak!
#Person1#: No, no, I'm just thinking of some dessert. And I have had enough carrots.
#Person2#: Daniel, carrots contain much Vitamin C. It is good for you.
#Person1#: I know, but chocolate cake is even better.
#Person2#: Oh, stop it! You know you need vegetables. You will end up fat if you don't watch your diet, now.
#Person1#: Well, actually, I don't mind eating carrots, but chocolate cakes are much better. You know I was born with a sweet tooth. | Daniel thinks the carrots don't taste good and wants #Person2#'s chocolate cake. #Person2# tells him eating carrots does good to health but Daniel still wants the cake. | eating carrots |
train_1547 | #Person1#: David, would you like something to eat?
#Person2#: No, I'm full.
#Person1#: Do you want something to drink?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like some coffee.
#Person1#: Sorry, I don't have any coffee.
#Person2#: That's OK. I'll have a glass of water.
#Person1#: A small glass, or a big one?
#Person2#: Small please.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: You're welcome. | #Person1# asks David if he wants something to eat or drink. David'll have a small glass of water. | drink |
train_1548 | #Person1#: I'd like to reserve a table for three at 6:30 this evening.
#Person2#: Let me check. Hold on, please. . . Yes, that's fine. Smoking or nonsmoking area?
#Person1#: Nonsmoking, please.
#Person2#: All right. May I have your name?
#Person1#: My surname is Gao.
#Person2#: How do you spell it, sir? | #Person2# helps Mr. Gao reserve a table for dinner. | reserve a table |
train_1549 | #Person1#: I saw an interesting program on TV last night. It was about elderly people.
#Person2#: And what did the program say?
#Person1#: It said that people with a positive attitude tend to live longer and happier.
#Person2#: I think that many physicians now agree with that idea.
#Person1#: And the TV program also said that physical exercise helps people deal with stress.
#Person2#: And the most active older people seem to enjoy some kind of physical exercise. My father is over 60 years old, and he lifts weights every day. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about an interesting TV program about elderly people. | TV program |
train_1550 | #Person1#: Hello there! Come on in! Don't just stand there! Come and take a seat!
#Person2#: Um, okay. Well, I just want a trim. Nothing too fancy.
#Person1#: Oh my gosh! Your hair is amazing! So silky, so shiny! I am going to work my magic on your hair! You hear me? You are going to look like a million bucks!
#Person2#: Okay. Um. . . can you make sure my sideburns are even and you just take a little off the top.
#Person1#: Don't you worry, I'll take care of everything! Oh my god! I just love your curly hair! It's so fluffy and cute! You should totally let it grow out. An afro would look great on you!
#Person2#: Um. . . no.
#Person1#: Okay, but you are going to be my masterpiece! | #Person2# wants a trim. #Person1# serves #Person2# and admires #Person2#'s hair enthusiastically but #Person1# reacts indifferently. | hairstyle |
train_1551 | #Person1#: How's the food?
#Person2#: It's pretty good.
#Person1#: Well I don't think so. I don't like it at all!
#Person2#: I'm afraid you're being too particular about your food.
#Person1#: I eat dog food when my parents are out.
#Person2#: We're in the same boat! I'Ve eaten fast food the whole week. I hate it now.
#Person1#: Poor us! All this junk food lacks nutrition!
#Person2#: Let's dine out tonight for a change!
#Person1#: Good idea! | #Person1# and #Person2# get tired of eating fast food when their parents are out. They will dine out tonight for a change. | nonnutritive food |
train_1552 | #Person1#: I found a great school for Junior!
#Person2#: Don't you think it's a little early to be looking for schools? We haven't even had the baby yet!
#Person1#: We can't be too cautious about these things.
#Person2#: You are going to be such an adorable father! Tell me about this school.
#Person1#: There is a huge slide on the playground and lots of trees and even a little brook!
#Person2#: What about inside the school?
#Person1#: There is a library right inside the front door.
#Person2#: I think our child is going to love it! | #Person1# found a great school for Junior and describes it to #Person2#, although they haven't had their baby. | school |
train_1553 | #Person1#: Farmington? Would you take a look at these catalogue ads that Roger did? I don't think we can use them.
#Person2#: Hmm. I see what you mean. Have you spoken with Roger? He usually does better work than this.
#Person1#: I know, Mr. Farmington. But, I'm not sure that I should bring this up with him. I think it would be better if you spoke to him.
#Person2#: All right. Leave these ads with me. I'll speak to him this morning. | #Person1# and Farmington feel dissatisfied with the ads that Roger did. Farmington will speak to Roger. | making advertisements |
train_1554 | #Person1#: Tomorrow is Halloween, I know I'm ready. I bought two pumpkins and a big bags of candy. Do you want to help me a jack-o-lantern?
#Person2#: I'd love to. I heard about Halloween when I was in Beijing. It's kind of a children's day. Small kids get dressed up, then walk around with paper bags or baskets, knocking on the neighbor's
#Person1#: They are supposed to say trick or treat? Then the neighbors are supposed to hand up the candy.
#Person2#: That's kind of cool. But what's the trick mean?
#Person1#: Usually it's the older kids going around playing Halloween, like punching the pumpkins left outside people's doors or - - someone's tree. They usually do it late at night after little kids go
#Person2#: That sounds kind of fun, maybe I can get tighter with my friends that night.
#Person1#: Usually be adults, you don't have kids have a big party in get dressed up too.
#Person2#: That does sound a lot of fun. | #Person1# and #Person2# are preparing for Halloween. They talk about the customs especially the trick-or-treat. #Person2# thinks that sounds a lot of fun. | Halloween |
train_1555 | #Person1#: Dear fellows. As you know, Mr. Ross will be leaving us very soon after his short but meaningful visit to our company.
#Person2#: I really want to stay a little longer, but I still have a meeting to attend. All in all, I am so impressed by your hospitality and your warm welcome. Thank you for the trouble you have taken.
#Person1#: Just as what I said in my welcome speech, Mr. Ross's visit to our company is meaningful for both our two companies. Thank you very much for your visiting. We will miss you all the time.
#Person2#: During my trip here, I learned a lot and I get to know our choice of choosing your company as our partner is definitely right. I can feel and sense the potential of your company. And at last I wish our further cooperation will be sound and successful.
#Person1#: That's our pleasure. Mr. Ross, your visit leaves gorgeous memory here. And I hope Mr. Halmiton, the president of your company can also have the chance to visit our company soon. Remember me to him, please.
#Person2#: Of course, I will. | Mr. Ross has visited #Person1#'s company and is leaving very soon. He thanks #Person1#'s hospitality and they both wish their further cooperation will be sound and successful. | short visit ends |
train_1556 | #Person1#: Room service. Can I help you?
#Person2#: This is room 1019. I would like to order breakfast.
#Person1#: What would you like, sir?
#Person2#: One orange juice, scrambled eggs with bacon, toast and coffee.
#Person1#: It will take about 20 minutes, sir. Is that all right?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Oh, by the way, could you also bring me today's paper?
#Person1#: Of course, sir. | #Person2# calls Room Service to ask for breakfast and today's paper. | room service |
train_1557 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Croft.
#Person2#: Good morning, nurse. I want to see the dentist, please.
#Person1#: Do you have an appointment?
#Person2#: No, I don't.
#Person1#: Is it urgent?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. It's very urgent. I feel awful. I have a terrible toothache.
#Person1#: Can you come at 10 am on Monday, April 24th?
#Person2#: I must see the dentist now, nurse.
#Person1#: The dentist is very busy at the moment. Can you come at 2 PM?
#Person2#: That's very late. Can the dentist see me now?
#Person1#: I'm afraid that he can't, Mr. Croft. Can't you wait till this afternoon?
#Person2#: I can wait, but my toothache can't! | Mr Croft has a terrible toothache and wants to see the dentist right now, but the nurse tells him that the dentist is not available and he has to wait. | see the dentist |
train_1558 | #Person1#: Hello. Do you like this jewelry? I made most of these items myself.
#Person2#: You really have talent. How did you learn to do this?
#Person1#: My mother taught me some tricks of the trade. I've always loved jewelry.
#Person2#: Me, too. But I could never make bracelets like these.
#Person1#: I've been making these designs for over ten years. You can have a bracelet for ten dollars.
#Person2#: I'll take one right now for seven dollars.
#Person1#: It's a deal! | #Person1# recommends a bracelet designed by #Person1# to #Person2#. #Person2# takes one after bargaining. | buy jewelry |
train_1559 | #Person1#: I've just visited your showroom. You surely get a lot of fancy bedsheets. I like them very much.
#Person2#: I'm glad you like them. They are all made of silk. Here on display are all the most popular and favorite products. What items are you particularly interested in?
#Person1#: 20 is very colorful and feels nice. I'd like to start with it. Is it pure silk?
#Person2#: Yes. It is the latest product and is highly recommended because of its fine design and quality. You certainly have an eye for good things.
#Person1#: Thank you for saying that. But what's the unit price?
#Person2#: Here is the catalogue and the price list. You can take a look.
#Person1#: The price seems acceptable. Can you supply the bedsheets now if we order some?
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: That's fine. Then let's sign a contract. | #Person1# likes the bedsheets in the showroom displayed by #Person2#. They reach an agreement on the price and will sign a contract. | visiting the showroom |
train_1560 | #Person1#: Hey, you. Can't you be a bit faster? You make the whole group wait for you.
#Person2#: How can you blame it on me? I'm having trouble in operating this kind of machine. It is designed for you right handers.
#Person1#: You always complain about these machines. But you are not the only one using your left hand.
#Person2#: Really? I don't know any others who are the same as me.
#Person1#: To tell you the truth, I'm also left-handed.
#Person2#: You?
#Person1#: Yeah. You should spend some time getting suited to it in advance. Then you can do it quickly.
#Person2#: Is that what you have done?
#Person1#: Yes. In fact, it pays to use both hands.
#Person2#: OK, I will try. | #Person2#'s left-handed and works slowly. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s also left-handed and asks #Person2# to get suited to the work in advance instead of complaining about the machines. | left-handed |
train_1561 | #Person1#: I'm not sure about this soup, Carl. It has no taste.
#Person2#: No! I don't think so, Maria. It tastes fine to me. We've been to this place before, and I don't feel the soup tastes any different.
#Person1#: Well, I still think it needs something. Salt?
#Person2#: No, certainly not. What about pepper? If anything, I think it could use a little more of that.
#Person1#: Now you're talking. That's exactly what it needs. And how about some more onions too?
#Person2#: I don't know about that. You seem to be starting to like food with strong tastes recently.
#Person1#: Oh, really? | Maria thinks the soup lacks certain tastes. Carl thinks Maria starts to have a strong taste recently. | different tastes |
train_1562 | #Person1#: Why, Ann, I haven't seen you for ages. How have you been?
#Person2#: Bob, it has been a long time, hasn't it? It must be at least a year.
#Person1#: No. We talked at the Johnson's Christmas party last December. Don't you remember?
#Person2#: That's right. Well, how are you? Still working for the Germen company?
#Person1#: No. I changed my job about 4 months ago. I'm with the World Bank now. How about you?
#Person2#: I'm still working at the University, but I transferred from the German Department to the Spanish Department.
#Person1#: Don't you tell me you speak Spanish, too?
#Person2#: Sure. I grew up in Spain, you know. German was what I studied in college.
#Person1#: All I have ever managed to learn is a little Italian.
#Person2#: Oh. excuse me, someone is knocking at the door. I'll talk to you again later, Bob.
#Person1#: It was nice talking to you, Ann. | Bob and Ann haven't seen each other for a long time. They tell each other how they have been doing recently. | social meeting |
train_1563 | #Person1#: Good morning, Miss. I'd like to speak to the manager.
#Person2#: I am the manager, Sir. How can I help you?
#Person1#: Oh, really? It's this radio. It doesn't work.
#Person2#: Mm... did you buy it here?
#Person1#: What do you mean? Of course I bought it here. Look, you switch it on and nothing happens.
#Person2#: Could I see your receipt?
#Person1#: Receipt? I haven't got one.
#Person2#: Oh, you should have got a receipt when you bought it.
#Person1#: I perhaps did. I must have thrown it away.
#Person2#: Ah, well, have you got any other proof of purchase, the guarantee, for example?
#Person1#: No. It must have been in the box. I threw that away, too.
#Person2#: Oh, dear. You really ought to have kept it. We need to know the exact date of purchase.
#Person1#: What? I only bought it yesterday! That young man over there served me. Oh, I paid by cheque. I've got the cheque stub.
#Person2#: That's all right then. Did you check the radio before you left the shop?
#Person1#: Check it? No, it was in the box. I hoped it would work. It wasn't a cheap radio. It's a good make.
#Person2#: You should have checked it.
#Person1#: Come on! Do not tell me what I should have done, and do something! Either give me my money back or give me another raido.
#Person2#: There's no need to get aggressive, Sir. Let me look at it... mm... you see this little switch on the back?
#Person1#: Yes?
#Person2#: It's on 'main', and it should be on 'battery'. You really should have read the instructions.
#Person1#: Oh! | #Person1# comes for a radio he bought yesterday that doesn't work. He can't find the receipt but manages to offer the cheque stub. The manager checks the radio and finds that it's because #Person1# didn't read the instructions, he didn't move the switch onto the right position. | problem with radio |
train_1564 | #Person1#: What's your favourite game?
#Person2#: I like to play table tennis. How about you?
#Person1#: I like swimming and skating.
#Person2#: Isn't it hard to learn skating?
#Person1#: No, what you need is balance.
#Person2#: Could you teach me how to do it?
#Person1#: Sure, anytime when you are free.
#Person2#: Do I have to buy a pair of skates?
#Person1#: I don't think it's necessary. Why not rent them? | #Person2# likes table tennis. #Person1# likes swimming and skating. #Person2# requests #Person1# to teach #Person2# to skate. | favourite games |
train_1565 | #Person1#: I've just had my lunch at the cafeteria of our university.
#Person2#: What do you think of the food today?
#Person1#: You have to ask. About as terrible as usual, I'd say.
#Person2#: You know, I think it's about time a group of us speak to some University officials about the quality of the food.
#Person1#: Do you have a good idea?
#Person2#: In my view, we had better get rid of the manager.
#Person1#: Do you think you are the first to think of that? The problem is that the University doesn't want to change another manager.
#Person2#: You mean you've been through this before?
#Person1#: Yes, when I was a freshman, I once did that. I once wrote a letter to the Student Services Official and presented a petition signed by 200 students.
#Person2#: What was his reaction?
#Person1#: He asked me why all the other students didn't sign it as well. I told him we only had time for a sample, but I was sure almost all the students would have.
#Person2#: Why was he so cool towards you? Isn't it a serious question?
#Person1#: That manager has good friends in the University. You know family connections. | Neither #Person1# nor #Person2# feels satisfied with the food in the university cafeteria. They think the manager should be changed. #Person1# had tried to propose but the Student Services Official was cool because the manager has good friends in the University. | bad manager |
train_1566 | #Person1#: Oh, my! I can't go on.
#Person2#: Me neither. I give up or I will die.
#Person1#: I've never seen such hot weather in my life.
#Person2#: I can't agree more. It's like the whole world is boiling.
#Person1#: Look. the temperature has hit 98!
#Person2#: I can't believe it. We used to have such nice weather here all year round.
#Person1#: Yes. How I miss the good old days. Just cool or warm days.
#Person2#: So, what to do now?
#Person1#: I guess we can't do anything until the sun sets down.
#Person2#: You are right. I'm sweating all over.
#Person1#: Let's go back home and take a shower.
#Person2#: Yes. We might cool down in this way. | #Person1# and #Person2# cannot stand the heat and miss the old days with nice weather. They will go back home and take a shower. | hot weather |
train_1567 | #Person1#: Why weren't you at the German class last night, Tom? Have you given up?
#Person2#: Well, no...I came back late yesterday and found John sleeping in the chair. He'd been writing a report all day long and he was too tired to go out again, so we gave the lesson a miss.
#Person1#: You've missed quite a lot of lessons lately, haven't you? Are you losing interest?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm afraid so. Neither John nor I have a gift for language. People just laugh at us when we attempt to speak German. How did you and Jane pick it up so quickly and easily? You've hardly been in Germany a month.
#Person1#: It was neither quick nor easy. We'd both studied the language before we came, and we only needed to revise it.
#Person2#: Anyway, all our friends here speak English very well, so we don't really need to learn German. | Tom explains why he missed the German class yesterday and admits that he has lost interest in German. He thinks it's unnecessary to learn German because all his friends here speak English very well. | learning German |
train_1568 | #Person1#: Hey, Mary! You have really been gone a long time. How did you do that?
#Person2#: Hi! Well, I talked with my teachers before I left about the work I would miss. Besides, my aunt in Denver made me study a lot there.
#Person1#: I thought she was your rich aunt.
#Person2#: Not very. But she didn't have any children to raise, so she does have some money, even though she was a teacher.
#Person1#: How was the holiday?
#Person2#: Cold, at least three of the days I went. And I saw so many people on the mountain on Washington's Birthday.
#Person1#: The beaches here were full on Washington's Birthday, too. It really was warm here, so lots of people went swimming.
#Person2#: Well, we should have stayed home that day. There were so many people. We took the train over to the mountain, so at least we didn't have to drive. It is a good thing we did-there were so many cars and buses, and no place to park anywhere.
#Person1#: Just like the beaches here. | Mary tells #Person1# about her holiday during which she studied a lot. They talk about Washington's Birthday when everywhere was crowded with people. | holiday |
train_1569 | #Person1#: I really can't stand the way David controls the conversation all the time. If he's going to be at the Christmas party, I just won't come.
#Person2#: I'm sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come. | #Person1# complains to #Person2# about David, who controls the conversation all the time. | complaint |
train_1570 | #Person1#: Are you going to Helen's birthday party on Friday evening?
#Person2#: I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's sure to be fun. She's invited a lot of friends. Do you think everyone will be able to get into her house?
#Person1#: If everyone turned up, it would be very crowded. But a few said that they couldn't go, so I think it should be OK.
#Person2#: Are you taking anything?
#Person1#: I've got her a birthday present and I'll take a bottle of wine too.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. She has bought plenty of food and drinks. It's going to be a noisy party. I hope her neighbours don't mind too much.
#Person1#: Helen gets on very well with her neighbours. I wouldn't be surprised if they went to the party too. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing whether Helen's birthday party will be crowded and what to take as a gift. | Helen's birthday party |
train_1571 | #Person1#: Welcome to McDonald's. Can I take your order?
#Person2#: Please give me this extra value meal, a red bean pie, and one order of vegetable salad.
#Person1#: Would you like something to drink?
#Person2#: A cup of hot orange juice.
#Person1#: Will that be it?
#Person2#: Yes, that's all. | #Person2# orders an extra value meal and hot orange juice with #Person1#'s assistance at McDonald's. | order food |
train_1572 | #Person1#: Waiter, I would like to order now.
#Person2#: Sure. What do you want to have today?
#Person1#: Cream soup and steak, please.
#Person2#: How do you like your steak?
#Person1#: Excuse me, what does that mean?
#Person2#: Well, there are several kinds of steaks. For example, you can have your steaks medium-rare, medium-well or well-done.
#Person1#: Thanks for your explanation, I would like it well-done. | #Person1# orders cream soup and well-done steak with #Person2#'s assistance. | order food |
train_1573 | #Person1#: Well, this is not quite the style I want. Have you any suit in fashion?
#Person2#: How is this one? It's the latest, made of cashmere.
#Person1#: Can I try it on?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: This is much better. How much is it? | #Person2# recommends a suit to #Person1#. | buy clothes |
train_1574 | #Person1#: Steven! Good to see you brother! How are you? How was your trip?
#Person2#: It was fine. I've been better but, it's great to be home, I've missed you all! How's mom?
#Person1#: She's great! All she ever does is talk about you-her little boy that went to the United States. You're her pride and joy, you know that?
#Person2#: Can't wait to see her. And you? What's new with you?
#Person1#: Well, Nisha and I are expecting! You'll have another nephew or niece soon!
#Person2#: That's great! Wow! Congrats! You two are great together, ya know. You have such a beautiful family. I hope one day I can have that.
#Person1#: Of course, man! Come on! I mean, everything was set here for you to marry Shalini! You know, she's still pining after you. I don't think she'll ever get over you.
#Person2#: What are you talking about? I hardly knew her! How could she be in love with me? I couldn't go through with it even though she is a great woman. No, I left my heart in the United States. I just hope Veronica is happy.
#Person1#: Get over it! You're home now. Everyone here thinks so highly of you, there'll be girls throwing themselves at you. You can marry anyone you want!
#Person2#: I don't want to marry anyone! I want to marry her! Don't you understand?
#Person1#: You are incorrigible.
#Person3#: Steven! My baby how are you! I've missed you so much!
#Person2#: Hey, mom! Great to see you!
#Person3#: You look so thin! Didn't those Americans feed you? Come come, let's have some chai. By the way. . . There is a girl here waiting for you.
#Person4#: Hi Steven.
#Person2#: Veronica! How did you get here? How did you know where I live? I waited for you at the airport but you never showed. . .
#Person4#: I also have some little secrets that I haven't told you about, but we can discuss that later. I realized that I was just scared. Scared of how much I love you and of the commitment that marriage requires. I'm here now. Now there is something I wanna ask you. Steven, will you marry me?
#Person5#: I now declare you, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride. | Steven just came back from America. #Person1# tells Steven Nisha and #Person1# are expecting their new-born baby and asks Steven to get married soon, but Steven only wants to marry Veronica who's in America. When Steven gets home, he is astonished to find Veronica waiting for him. Veronica expresses her love for Steven and proposes. At last, they get married. | marriage |
train_1575 | #Person1#: I heard a rumor this morning. . . It seems Trusten Tools is going out of business. Another competitor is going bankrupt. That could be good news for us.
#Person2#: I think you must have heard wrong. The truth is we are going to be taken over by Trusten. We are being bought out, and our company will be merging with our largest competitor. It's not good news at all. . .
#Person1#: What? We are merging with Trusten? I never thought that would happen. Will we be getting new owners? Will it affect our jobs?
#Person2#: Probably. The new owners will be coming to start alignment meetings nextweek. One of the big question is what to call the new conglomerate company.
#Person1#: Wow, with such a big change. We won't have the same name?
#Person2#: It's not only the name of our company that will change. . . I expect that after this acquisition, there'll be a ton of things up in the air. | #Person1# shares the rumour that Trusten Tools is going bankrupt. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's fake news and it's their company that will be taken over by Trusten. #Person1#'s astonished and worried about its effect. | bad news |
train_1576 | #Person1#: I heard that janet has got a new job. She's working for the united investment group. I hear that they pay very well.
#Person2#: I heard that too. She must be making a pocket. Well, good for her.
#Person1#: now, she'll be able to save up for that holiday in the united states.
#Person2#: yes, she will. At the moment, the exchange rate is very favorable, so she should try to go as soon as possible, while it's cheaper.
#Person1#: you're right. By the way, did you hear that tom inherited some money recently?
#Person2#: really? I thought his parents had died several years ago.
#Person1#: they did. He inherited the money form an uncle. I hope he doesn't lose a lot of it in taxed to the government.
#Person2#: dying can be very expensive nowadays! What's he going to do with it?
#Person1#: he said that he would probably invest most of it. He's got a well-paid job, so he doesn't need the money to cover day-to day expenses. He just wants some extra money available for when he retires.
#Person2#: I had some good financial news yesterday too.
#Person1#: really? Have you won a fortune in the lottery?
#Person2#: no, but I got a pay rise of 5% and a hours for all the hard work I've put in recently. I think it was very nice for my boss to show his appreciation in that way.
#Person1#: It certainly was! So, what are you going to do with your windfall? | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Janet's new job working for the united investment group and Tom's inheritance from his uncle. Then, #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got a pay rise yesterday. | good news |
train_1577 | #Person1#: Are you really dating with Frank?
#Person2#: Yeah. But in my heart of hearts, I find he's not very much to my liking.
#Person1#: Then why not keep away from him?
#Person2#: The problem is that I just have no one to turn to right now.
#Person1#: That's stupid. | #Person1# thinks it stupid for #Person2# to date Frank. | stupid dating |
train_1578 | #Person1#: Tomorrow will be my first day at work, what do you think I should be wearing?
#Person2#: Well, if you want to look professional, serious and more conservative, a blue dress, white shirt and not-too-high shoes would be the best choice. But sometimes, very formal clothes will keep you at a distance from your colleagues. It depends on the company's dress code.
#Person1#: Indeed, I found most of the employees dress casually when I went to the interview. Only the manager was in suit and tie and he just came back from a ceremony. It seems that their dress code is not that formal. Probably, I should put on car key and simple shirt.
#Person2#: Whatever you choose, make sure they are neat and clean. | #Person2# offers #Person1# some suggestions on what to wear on #Person1#'s first day at work. | work wearing |
train_1579 | #Person1#: How many laguages can you speak?
#Person2#: I can speak French and German.
#Person1#: How well can you speak them?
#Person2#: I can speak German quite well, but I can't speak French very well.
#Person1#: Can you help me to translate these sentences into German now?
#Person2#: No, but I'll be able to tomorrow. | #Person2# introduces #Person2#'s language abilities. #Person1# requests #Person2# to translate some sentences into German. | language |
train_1580 | #Person1#: May, look, what's that in the cage?
#Person2#: Don't you know that? It's panda.
#Person1#: Of course I know. I just can't see it very well.
#Person2#: OK, then put on your glasses, and do you know what does the panda eat?
#Person1#: Of course, Bamboo!
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: I also know they are given to other countries as gifts for friendship.
#Person2#: You sound quite knowledgeable.
#Person1#: Not really, panda is my favorite animal.
#Person2#: Actually, it likes milk too.
#Person1#: Any way, in a word, panda is our friend.
#Person2#: Do you know other famous animals in the world?
#Person1#: Yeah, let me think, the kangaroo and koala bear from Australia are very famous.
#Person2#: That's right. OK, let's move on. | May tells #Person1# that it's a panda in a cage. #Person1# likes pandas best and knows a lot about them. | pandas |
train_1581 | #Person1#: Hi, the lab said that you would be getting my test results in today.
#Person2#: I like you to come in and discuss some further tests that I would like to run.
#Person1#: I think that this is a bad sign.
#Person2#: For now, I would like to run a few more tests to look into some of the problems that you mentioned.
#Person1#: Why wouldn't you tell me over the phone?
#Person2#: If there is any question about test results, we always do a recheck.
#Person1#: I need to come in right away.
#Person2#: I would be happy to see you this afternoon. If you are feeling upset, please bring a friend or relative along.
#Person1#: You are scaring me!
#Person2#: Come on in this afternoon and we will talk. It will be fine! | #Person2# asks #Person1# to come in and discuss some tests that #Person2# would like to run. #Person1# is worried about the test results. | test results |
train_1582 | #Person1#: Are you still learning Chinese?
#Person2#: Yes. But I don't have enough time for it. I have so many other things to do every day.
#Person1#: It is the same with me. I can read Chinese now. But I still find it difficult to speak Chinese and I don't always understand people when they speak Chinese to me.
#Person2#: We don't hear Chinese enough, I think. Do you listen to the radio from China?
#Person1#: Yes, I listen to the news from China almost everyday. That helps me understand Chinese, but not to speak it.
#Person2#: We'd better go to China for a holiday.
#Person1#: Right. That'll be the best way. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# find it difficult to speak Chinese. #Person2# thinks it's because they don't hear Chinese enough and suggests going to China for a holiday. | learning Chinese |
train_1583 | #Person1#: Can you tell me where the book A dream of red mansion is?
#Person2#: I'm sorry it's been lent out. What about this one? It's a newly published novel written by a young writer. It has a fast paced plot and the language is easy to read.
#Person1#: OK. I'll take it. By the way, how long can I keep it?
#Person2#: 3 weeks. You can come back and borrow it for longer if you can't finish it in time.
#Person1#: How long can I keep the novel the second time?
#Person2#: The same. 3 weeks. But you can only borrow it twice within a year.
#Person1#: Alright. Thank you very much. | #Person1# wants to borrow A Dream of Red Mansion but it's been lent out, so #Person1# borrows another novel. | borrow a book |
train_1584 | #Person1#: Thanks for agreeing to this interview, Miss Lerner. OK, so I have a few questions. First, when did you know you wanted to write children's books?
#Person2#: Well, I studied creative writing in college, but after I graduated I worked in advertising. It wasn't until I had my own children that I got interested in children's books.
#Person1#: Did you write one for your kids?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. My best friend drew the pictures for me.
#Person1#: And did they like it?
#Person2#: They loved it. A friend of my husband saw a copy in our home and he showed it to a publisher that he knew. They published it that year. The next year, I wrote 3 more books. Since the beginning, I have had a total of 8 published.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. Thank you so much for your time. This interview will appear in my school newspaper in about 3 weeks. I can send you a copy if you'd like. | #Person1# interviews Miss Lerner for #Person1#'s school newspaper. Miss Lerner shares her experience of writing children's books. | interview |
train_1585 | #Person1#: May I come in?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: How are you doing, Madam? My name is During Wu. I am coming to your company for an interview as requested.
#Person2#: Fine, thank you for coming. Mr. Wu, Please take a seat. I am Anne Smith, the assistant manager.
#Person1#: Nice to see you, Mrs. Smith.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too. | During Wu comes to the company for an interview and the assistant manager Anne Smith introduces herself. | job interview |
train_1586 | #Person1#: Hi, Mark! Long time no see!
#Person2#: Hi, Alex!
#Person1#: Where have you been?
#Person2#: I just got back from London.
#Person1#: How was your flight?
#Person2#: It was OK. There was a lot of turbulence, though.
#Person1#: That ' s too bad. how long was the flight?
#Person2#: It was 10 hours.
#Person1#: Did you have a layover?
#Person2#: Yes, in paris, France.
#Person1#: Did you buy anything in the duty-free stores?
#Person2#: Yes. I bought two boxed of chocolate? one for me and one for you!
#Person1#: Oh, you didn ' t have to...
#Person2#: It was nothing. | Alex tells Mark about his flight, the layover, and the things he bought in the duty-free stores. | flight |
train_1587 | #Person1#: You get your bus pass?
#Person2#: I'm not going to buy one.
#Person1#: You're not?
#Person2#: I think it's a waste of money.
#Person1#: It actually costs less if you have a bus pass.
#Person2#: How is that?
#Person1#: You can use it however many times you need to.
#Person2#: Is that right?
#Person1#: Yup, and you can keep the money in your pocket.
#Person2#: That sounds nice.
#Person1#: You should go get yours.
#Person2#: Yeah, I think I will. | #Person1# persuades #Person2# to buy a bus pass to save money and #Person2# is convinced. | bus pass |
train_1588 | #Person1#: Hello! This is Ruby speaking from G. O. T. International Travel Agency. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I ' d like to make a reservation for my trip from Detroit to Beijing on April 13 on Trans Pacific Airline.
#Person1#: Do you want a single ticket or a round trip ticket?
#Person2#: I ' d like to have a round trip ticket with a one-year open return.
#Person1#: Economy or Business Class?
#Person2#: Economy, please. How much is it?
#Person1#: It will be $ 850.
#Person2#: Very good. Could I get an electronic ticket? I ' m always afraid of losing my tickets.
#Person1#: No problem. How do you wish to pay for it?
#Person2#: Bank of American card. The number is 6786 9182 12300 8657.
#Person1#: Thank you! Would you like an aisle seat or a window seat?
#Person2#: An aisle seat, please. I ' m tall and need to get up and walk pretty often.
#Person1#: No problem. Your ticket is for Trans Pacific Flight 87 from Detroit to Beijing at 3 forty p. m. on April 13. You will arrive at Beijing International Airport at six 35 p. m. on April 14. Your electronic
#Person2#: What time should I arrive at Detroit Airport?
#Person1#: Please be at the airport two hours before your departure to check in. You also need to reconfirm your reservation with the airline at least 7 days prior to your departure.
#Person2#: What happens if I can ' t leave on April 13? Can I cancel my ticket or change the reservation to another date?
#Person1#: Yes, you can, but you will have to pay a penalty of $ 75 for any change or cancellation.
#Person2#: That ' s OK. What are the weight restrictions for checked baggage?
#Person1#: On Trans Pacific international flights, each ticketed passenger is permitted a maximum of two checked bags with a maximum weight per checked bag of 70 pounds.
#Person2#: That ' s great! I can have two bags checked for 70 pounds each. I think I ' m all set. You ' re really efficient. Thank you very much for your help.
#Person1#: Thank you for the compliment and for calling G. O. T. Travel Agency. Have a nice trip! | #Person2# wants to make a reservation for a round trip ticket with a one-year open return. Ruby in G. O. T. International Travel Agency helps #Person2# get an electronic ticket. #Person2# chooses the economy class, an aisle seat, and asks for the check-in time, the amount of penalty to change the flight and the weight restrictions for checked baggage. | flight ticket reservation |
train_1589 | #Person1#: What happened? Why didn't he win?
#Person2#: Didn't you hear? He was disqualified.
#Person1#: How did that happen? He's so talented! I thought he had a great chance of winning a gold medal!
#Person2#: If he didn't have any drug problems, he would have won.
#Person1#: What? What kind of drugs was he using?
#Person2#: He was taking steroids to make him stronger and faster.
#Person1#: I thought that all athletes were supposed to be regularly tested for drugs.
#Person2#: They are. The only reason they didn't disqualify him until after the race is because the results from the text only came back afterwards.
#Person1#: That's so disappointing. I don't know why top athletes would feel the need to take drugs.
#Person2#: I don't think it's right, but I can understand why they might. Imagine how much pressure there would be to win for your country!
#Person1#: Regardless of how much pressure you're under, there's never a good reason to take drugs.
#Person2#: I agree. Hopefully with the new regulations, fewer athletes will try to cheat with drugs.
#Person1#: Let's hope so. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the athlete didn't win because he had drug problems and was disqualified. #Person1# thinks that there's never a good reason to take drugs and #Person2# agrees. | drug problems |
train_1590 | #Person1#: Frank ' s getting married, do you believe this?
#Person2#: Is he really?
#Person1#: Yes, he is. He loves the girl very much.
#Person2#: Who is he marring?
#Person1#: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think.
#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding?
#Person1#: Not yet. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Frank is getting married to the girl he met in Spain. | marriage |
train_1591 | #Person1#: My dear, it's five flights up!
#Person2#: That's all right. We'll get used to it. Besides, it is quiet up there. We're little further away from the street and traffic noise and there's no one living over us.
#Person1#: Is the place well-furnished?
#Person2#: Yes, it's pretty bright in there and big enough for our children to play.
#Person1#: What about the kitchen?
#Person2#: The stove and refrigerator are in good working order, and I don't see any loose electric wiring that could cause fires.
#Person1#: Are the plumbing all right?
#Person2#: The plumbing seems OK, too. The toilet flushes and the shower has hot and cold water, and the sinks don't seem to leak.
#Person1#: The place is OK. Let's go there and have a look at it again. | #Person1# and #Person2# are evaluating a house which is far from the street. They check the equipment of the house and think it is ok. | see a house |
train_1592 | #Person1#: Good evening.
#Person2#: Good evening. Could you let us have a double room?
#Person1#: How long will you be staying?
#Person2#: A week or ten days. We'd like to have a quiet room, if possible-not too near the street.
#Person1#: Let me see. Yes, you can have Room 313. It's at the back.
#Person2#: What's the price per day'? And are the meals included or extra?
#Person1#: 20 pounds per day, including breakfast.
#Person2#: All right, we'll take it.
#Person1#: Very good, sir. Will you register, please?
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Thank you. The porter will show you to your room | #Person2# registers a quiet double room for a week or ten days and asks for the price and breakfast. | room registeration |
train_1593 | #Person1#: Hello, may I speak to Alice please?
#Person2#: This is she. How's it going?
#Person1#: I've been trying to call you all day.
#Person2#: Sorry about that. I was cleaning up.
#Person1#: It's okay.
#Person2#: So what were you calling me about?
#Person1#: Oh, I just wanted to see if you wanted to hang out tomorrow.
#Person2#: Sure, what did you want to do?
#Person1#: Maybe we can go see a movie or something.
#Person2#: That sounds like fun. Let's do it.
#Person1#: I'll see you tomorrow then.
#Person2#: See you then. Goodbye. | #Person1# speaks to Alice and invites her to hang out tomorrow. Alice explains why she didn't answer the phone. | invitation |
train_1594 | #Person1#: Well, I'Ve looked over your resume, Mr. Peepers.
#Person2#: Please, call me Ted.
#Person1#: Well, Ted, this is a very impressive resume. However, we do have several other applicants to finish interviewing before we can make a final decision. We'll call you by Friday, if that's all right.
#Person2#: That's no problem.
#Person1#: Do you have any other questions?
#Person2#: Well, what kind of salary do you provide?
#Person1#: Salary is based on experience as well as time spent with our company.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: Salary can be negotiated once we officially offer you the job.
#Person2#: Sounds fine. | #Person1# thinks Ted's resume is impressive and they will call him by Friday. Ted asks about the salary. | job interview |
train_1595 | #Person1#: What are you doing over the weekend?
#Person2#: I'm planing to go bolling tonight. Tomorrow I was hoping to see a movie. What about you?
#Person1#: I want to go camping, you know, just get a way for the weekend. I'm not sure I'll be able to, though.
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: Well, I have a lot of work. I'll see how to goes. | #Person1# has plans for the weekend, while #Person2# does not decide. | weekend plan |
train_1596 | #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 beside 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# wants to take English with chemistry and physics because #Person2# likes English literature but chemistry is better for getting a job. | class |
train_1597 | #Person1#: Daniel, have you ever heard about the wildlife sanctuary?
#Person2#: Is that different from this kind of zoo?
#Person1#: Yes, of course.
#Person2#: So tell me about it!
#Person1#: There are a lot of wild animals in that place, and also some special rules while visiting.
#Person2#: Special rules?
#Person1#: There, you only have two ways for visiting.
#Person2#: Details?
#Person1#: On their bus or in your own cars, and you won't be allowed to get off the bus until you reach the special region.
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: Because it is dangerous to get out of the car or bus. You can just imagine how fierce the wild animals can be.
#Person2#: That makes sense. But that sounds interesting. Is there one in Beijing too?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: I prefer to go there next time.
#Person1#: Yeah, sure, you won't be disappointed. | #Person1# tells Daniel about the wildlife sanctuary and introduces two ways for visiting. #Person2# tells that people won't be allowed to get off the bus or car when visiting. | wildlife sanctuary |
train_1598 | #Person1#: you haven't spent much time with Sophia lately. Are you speaking to each other at the moment?
#Person2#: no, we're not. We've been drifting apart for a while.
#Person1#: but you two used to do everything together. I thought you really enjoyed each other's company.
#Person2#: we did, but since she started her new job, all she does is hang out with her new friends from work.
#Person1#: can't you hang out with them, too?
#Person2#: I could, but all they ever talk about is work, so I always end up feeling left out.
#Person1#: maybe you should invite her over for dinner, so it's just the two of you.
#Person2#: I tried that a few weeks ago and she ended bringing a pal from work with her! She's so busy these days that it's just impossible to hang out with her.
#Person1#: it can't be that bad. She was always a really good friend to you.
#Person2#: you're right. She would never talk about me behind my back or hold a grudge. But she just doesn't seem very interested in our friendship anymore.
#Person1#: she's probably just excited about her new job. You should give her some time. It would be a shame to lose such a good friend.
#Person2#: I've given her enough time. I'm over it now.
#Person1#: I still think you two should try to patch things up.
#Person2#: I think I just have to accept the fact that it's time for us to go our separate ways. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# and Sophia have been drifting apart since Sophia started her new job. #Person1# advises #Person2# to invite Sophia over for dinner and give her some time to patch things up, but #Person2# thinks that it's time for them to go their separate ways. | interpersonal relationship |
train_1599 | #Person1#: It's said you will go abroad to pursue your graduate studies.
#Person2#: Yes, I've been thinking about visiting you. I hope to get some advice from you.
#Person1#: Which country do you want to go to?
#Person2#: My field is electronic engineering. Which country do you think I should go?
#Person1#: Were I in your position, I'd go to America.
#Person2#: Which university should I apply to?
#Person1#: There are many universities for you to choose from. Some famous universities such as Harvard, Yale, the University of Michigan, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are really wonderful places to study, but they are very competitive and expensive. Some smaller universities or institutes are also very nice but much cheaper.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Thank you very much. | #Person2# asks #Person1# for some advice about #Person2#'s graduate studies. #Person1# suggests #Person2# go to America and recommends some universities. | graduate studies |