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train_1400 | #Person1#: I just moved into my apartment, and the plumbing is not working.
#Person2#: Can you describe the plumbing problems you are having?
#Person1#: The bathtub barely drains at all.
#Person2#: Okay, the bathroom plumbing needs looking at. What about the kitchen plumbing?
#Person1#: Neither the kitchen nor the bathroom plumbing is working well.
#Person2#: Has this problem been going on for a long time?
#Person1#: It just started happening last night.
#Person2#: I will be coming over to look at it this afternoon. Will you be there?
#Person1#: I will not be home.
#Person2#: I can always use my key to get in, but I would prefer that you be there. | #Person1# turns to #Person2# for help as the plumbing in #Person1#'s apartment doesn't work. #Person2# will look at it this afternoon. | broken plumbing |
train_1401 | #Person1#: Why are you so rude to your wife?
#Person2#: I didn't like her butting in where I didn't want her. She's a chatter box.
#Person1#: But she means to help you, not to trouble you.
#Person2#: I know. But I just can't stand her butting in when I was trying to emphasize a point. | #Person2# tells #Person1# why #Person2# is rude to #Person2#'s wife. | reasons for rudeness |
train_1402 | #Person1#: Not only does it centralise management, it also increases the efficiency of funds. We have testimonials from various companies who are very happy with the service.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm sure you do. It sounds like an excellent service.
#Person1#: You see, nowadays, a lot of companies are concerned about their group account management. As long as your company meets all the requirements of our Group Account Deposit Service, I would fully recommend it.
#Person2#: It seems perfect.
#Person1#: Here are some leaflets detailing everything we've discussed.
#Person2#: Could you also let me view some of the testimonials? I'd really be interested to see what other group companies thought of this service. | #Person1# introduces and recommends the group account management service to #Person2# and #Person2# wants to see the testimonials. | account management service |
train_1403 | #Person1#: Have you ever been in an earthquake?
#Person2#: Yes, I experienced one when I was in Tokyo once. The tremors only lasted a few seconds though and then it was over.
#Person1#: Do you know where it measured on the Richter scale?
#Person2#: I don't remember, but it wasn't very serious. Have you ever been in an earthquake?
#Person1#: No, but I was in quite a few tornados when I was younger.
#Person2#: Where are you from?
#Person1#: I'm from the plains of the Midwest. It's a prime location for tornadoes.
#Person2#: Did your house ever get damaged from the winds?
#Person1#: Most of the time we were lucky, but once a tree from our front yard was ripped out by its roots and ended up in our living room.
#Person2#: Wow, that must have really been scary.
#Person1#: Actually, some of my fon best memories of my childhood were of spending time with my family in the basement waiting for the tornados to pass.
#Person2#: Have you ever experiences a flood?
#Person1#: No, but my father's car was destroyed in a flood once. It actually happened the day after he bought the car!
#Person2#: That sure didn't last long! | #Person2# experienced an earthquake in Tokyo. #Person1# hasn't been in an earthquake but was in quite a few tornados when #Person1# was younger and #Person1#'s father's car was destroyed in a flood. | natural disaster |
train_1404 | #Person1#: What's the weather forecast for today?
#Person2#: Cloudy in the morning, overcast in the afternoon.
#Person1#: Any rain?
#Person2#: No, but I wouldn't be surprised if it rained tomorrow.
#Person1#: I wouldn't either. It's been looking like rain for several days. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the weather forecast for today. | today's weather |
train_1405 | #Person1#: Hi Jane, can you let me know the best way to get to your house this evening?
#Person2#: Certainly, where will you be coming from?
#Person1#: I need to be in the city centre this afternoon so I will be coming straight from there.
#Person2#: Ok. Take the Underground, the Circle line, to High Street Kensington. Make sure you take the High Street Kensington exit.
#Person1#: Got that.
#Person2#: Ok - when you leave the Underground, cross the road and you should see Horntown Street. Was up that street to the crossroads. As you was you should see a fast food place on your right.
#Person1#: Hold on, I am looking at the map now. Ok, I can see Horntown Road. Do I go straight at the intersection?
#Person2#: No, you need to turn left into Philimore Was and take the next right.
#Person1#: Ok, I can see that road.
#Person2#: That's fine. You will not miss it because it's just next to the Kensington centra Library.
#Person1#: Good, I can see the library on the map.
#Person2#: Ok, we live in the third building on your left. Will we see you around 7 pm?
#Person1#: That's great, see you at seven. | #Person1# will visit Jane tonight and Jane tells #Person1# the best way to her house. #Person1# will see Jane at seven. | showing the way |
train_1406 | #Person1#: She is, like, mega-intense, isn't she?
#Person2#: Ha, she is unstoppable. I'm learning so much from her.
#Person1#: What's it like to work with her?
#Person2#: She's demanding. But I like that. I mean, I know our timeline is tight.
#Person1#: Tell me about it.
#Person2#: You guys are working around the clock, I know. That guy Dave next to Zina never leaves.
#Person1#: Vince wants us to have everything debugged and ready to go by the end of the month. | #Person2# shares with #Person1# the feelings of working with one of their colleagues. | work feelings |
train_1407 | #Person1#: Great party, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yeah, it really is. I like it very much!
#Person1#: By the way, my name is Liu Wei. Nice to meet you!
#Person2#: Hi, I'm Susan Marshall. You can call me Susan. Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: You look so young. What do you do, Susan?
#Person2#: Well, I'm a college student at Oxford University. How about you?
#Person1#: I work for the Bank of China, in the International Section. | Liu Wei and Susan introduce themselves to each other at a party. | self-introduction |
train_1408 | #Person1#: Hi, Tony. Haven't seen you for a long time. How have you been?
#Person2#: OK, I'Ve been looking for a job for days, and I haven't found one yet. It's so hard finding work these days. Have you had any luck?
#Person1#: Yes, I've got a job, a waiter's job in a restaurant.
#Person2#: Are you well paid?
#Person1#: Well, $ 10 per hour, but I can keep the tips. That comes to roughly $ 80 every evening
#Person2#: Not bad.
#Person1#: Actually, there's still another opening. If you are interested, you'll surely get it.
#Person2#: That's great! I'll go there right now and speak with the boss.
#Person1#: There's no rush. You can see him tomorrow. I'Ve told him about you. He promised to give you the job.
#Person2#: That was nice of you, Susan. Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: Think nothing of it, Tony. I'm sure you'd do the same for me.
#Person2#: Could you tell me a bit more about the work there? I mean, those dos and don'ts. I am a green hand, you know.
#Person1#: First of all, you must be punctual. You should be there before 6 p. m. so that you will have half an hour for preparation changing clothes and things like that. Then, remember you should smile. Smile to your customers all the time. Never pull a long face even If you feel awful that day. Anything else? Oh, yes. Never argue with your boss. Learn to say'Yes, sir. '
#Person2#: Be a yes-man, you mean?
#Person1#: You may put it that way if you like. Don't worry. You'll have no problem.
#Person2#: I hope not. | Tony is looking for a job. Susan tells Tony about her current job as a waiter in a restaurant and Tony has a great interest in it. Susan has told her boss about Tony and her boss promised to give Tony the job. Susan also tells Tony about the dos and don'ts. | seeking a job |
train_1409 | #Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: Look at me. I look so old! I look as if I were thirty.
#Person1#: Come on! Stop being so vain. You look great! You are beautiful!
#Person2#: Yes, I am, but I think it's time for some plastic surgery I'm tired of these wrinkles and sagging skin. See?
#Person1#: I don't see any wrinkles or sagging skin! You are stop beings ridiculous. Besides, I think that people who get Boto, have facelifts, or tummy tucks look weird. It doesn't look natural.
#Person2#: Whatever, I think I'm gonna get liposuction and a nose job and some breast implants as well.
#Person1#: I think you need to get brain surgery. I honestly don't think you need cosmetic surgery. You look amazing.
#Person2#: I thought you were my friend and would support me on this! I just want to feel better about myself and feel more attractive.
#Person1#: You don't need plastic surgery to do that. You are fine the way you are and you have guys drooling all over you! Plus, plastic surgery hurts!
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yeah! When I got my nose job I was black and blue for a week! | #Person2# is not satisfied with #Person2#'s appearance and wants to have plastic surgery. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# looks good and plastic surgery hurts. | cosmetic surgery |
train_1410 | #Person1#: John has some trouble in his life.
#Person2#: I hear that his father died.
#Person1#: Yeah. He's been having an easy time since he was a boy, and now he doesn't know how to face the music.
#Person2#: He is out of luck. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about John's misfortune. | misfortune |
train_1411 | #Person1#: Did you go to the bank to withdraw money?
#Person2#: Today is so hot, besides I had so much housework to do. My friend came for a visit and stayed for two hours. I didn't forget, but I had no time at all.
#Person1#: So you didn't. Is that right?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Why didn't you just answer my question directly? Why would Chinese answer questions this way? I simply asked if you did it or not. It's a very simple question. And Chinese often give the reason before they would give a direct answer.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm sorry. I know it bothers you very much. But I don't know why Chinese sometimes would do this.
#Person1#: You know, today I asked a student if he brought his dictionary with him. It's a rule I made for the class that everyone brings a bilingual dictionary with them because sometimes they don't understand me. The funniest thing is that this student gave me a lot of reasons and no direct answer.
#Person2#: But you know if he brought it or not, right?
#Person1#: Yeah, after all the explanations like, it's too heavy, I was in a hurry. . . whatever. | #Person1# asks #Person2# a question but #Person2# didn't answer directly. #Person1# complains about that. #Person2# is sorry about that but doesn't know why Chinese people sometimes would do this either. | communication habits |
train_1412 | #Person1#: The Mountains would be a great place for the company retreat.
#Person2#: That's a wonderful choice.
#Person1#: I have chosen January as the month for this retreat.
#Person2#: January is a little too close to the Christmas holidays.
#Person1#: Yes, maybe another choice might be better.
#Person2#: I think that April would work. Spring is a lovely time to be in the mountains.
#Person1#: Thank you for thinking of that.
#Person2#: Maybe if we asked around we could see what people would prefer.
#Person1#: That is a good idea.
#Person2#: I'll take care of taking the survey and get back to you with the answers. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the proper time for the company retreat. #Person2# will take a survey and give #Person1# the answers. | company retreat |
train_1413 | #Person1#: Tell me something about yourself and your past.
#Person2#: I was born and grew up in hebes Province. I moved to Beijing, where I started taking courses for my MBA. When I completed my degree, I was offered an opportunity working for a financial services company. I've worked there for eight years.
#Person1#: What was the most significant project you've worked on?
#Person2#: I was assigned a project to design a 360 - degree performance system. It was a challenge for a person with a finance background. I met with the technical people and discussed the possibilities and obstacles. Based on that information, I selected a team and created a spreadsheet to manage the project. We got the project done on schedule. I was rewarded for outstanding results and was able to share the honors with the team.
#Person1#: What finance experience makes you qualified for this position?
#Person2#: For the past eight years, I have been working in the banking industry. I have a solid understanding of accounting concepts, an analytical mind and a strong attention to detail. I've had a lot of customer service training and experience, and I have been told that I excel in this area.
#Person1#: How would your coworkers evaluate you?
#Person2#: They'd say I was a handworker and a real team player.
#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 decision until later. | #Person1# has a job interview with #Person2# and #Person2# shares #Person2#'s past experiences, the most significant project #Person2# has worked on, how #Person2#'s coworkers evaluate #Person2#, the reasons why #Person2# is qualified for the position, and #Person2#'s salary expectations. | job interview |
train_1414 | #Person1#: Want to send out for some Chinese?
#Person2#: Some what?
#Person1#: Some Chinese food. I'm hungry, and there's a take-out restaurant near here. We can have them deliver and then watch the news on TV while we eat.
#Person2#: No, I'd rather go out. The Chinese food here is rather different from what I had at home. Maybe we can try some other food today. . . What about that all-you-can-eat place we passed the other day, the one over in the shopping center?
#Person1#: Okay. I could go for that. It's called Al's Steakhouse. They also have great fried fish, and I love their salad bar. You can go back to refill 1 your plate as often as you like.
#Person2#: Is that the place that serves such large portions of meat?
#Person1#: Yes, their steaks are enormous. Sometimes I can't finish what I'Ve ordered.
#Person2#: What if that happens to me? I hate to let food go to waste.
#Person1#: Don't worry. We'll just get a doggie bag. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing what to eat and they decide to have something in Al's Steakhouse, an all-you-can-eat place that serves such large portions of meat. | what to eat |
train_1415 | #Person1#: Can you tell me the price for a bus pass?
#Person2#: It costs $ 65 to buy a monthly pass.
#Person1#: Is there a cheaper bus pass?
#Person2#: There are student passes.
#Person1#: For how much?
#Person2#: It doesn't cost anything for the pass.
#Person1#: It's absolutely free?
#Person2#: The monthly sticker costs you.
#Person1#: How much is that?
#Person2#: Each month it'll cost $ 24 for a new sticker.
#Person1#: Let me get the student bus pass.
#Person2#: Let me go get it for you. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the information of the bus pass and wants to get the student bus pass. | bus pass |
train_1416 | #Person1#: Do you have the same style in white?
#Person2#: Sorry, miss. I'm afraid we don't have any on hand today.
#Person1#: What a pity. Are you likely to be getting more in?
#Person2#: Yes, maybe you can come on Friday. | #Person1# wants the same style in white. #Person2# asks #Person1# to come on Friday. | buying cloth |
train_1417 | #Person1#: Is the room ready for the meeting, Miss Chen?
#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Li.
#Person1#: How about the microphone and speakers?
#Person2#: I also have done it.
#Person1#: Good. Have you prepared some paper and pencils for the participants?
#Person2#: Yes. They have been laid by their name cards on the meeting table for each attendant. | Miss Chen has prepared everything well for Mr. Li's meeting. | good preparation |
train_1418 | #Person1#: Hey Mei Hong, how are you getting to Xi'an next week?
#Person2#: I'm not sure yet. I may take the train but then again I might take the bus.
#Person1#: Yeah but the bus takes a long time. You could fly - it's not so expensive these days.
#Person2#: Really? Maybe I'll do that then.
#Person1#: Ok well, you let me know your schedule and I'll book a ticket for you.
#Person2#: Ok. Thanks for that! | #Person1# recommends Mei Hong to go to Xi'an by air and will book a ticket for Mei Hong. | means of transportation |
train_1419 | #Person1#: Would you please take a seat over there? There are some interesting magazines on the coffee-table.
#Person2#: Thank you. How long it take to get my son's hair cut?
#Person1#: It shouldn't be long. Thirty minutes, tops. Are you in a hurry?
#Person2#: No. I'm thinking that maybe I can get my hair shampooed.
#Person1#: Good idea. Do you want a wash or a massage? Massage is especially good when you are tired.
#Person2#: How come?
#Person1#: Because it helps you speed up your circulation.
#Person2#: Then I won't say no to that.
#Person1#: How do you like it?
#Person2#: I feel totally refreshed.
#Person1#: We have discount coupons. 100 Yuan for ten times. Would you like to have one?
#Person2#: This time included?
#Person1#: Of course.
#Person2#: Then yes. | #Person2# is thinking about getting hair shampooed when #Person2#'s son is getting hair cut. #Person1# recommends a massage. #Person2# feels refreshed and buys the coupon. | a good massage |
train_1420 | #Person1#: I want to make dinner tonight.
#Person2#: What are you thinking of making?
#Person1#: I don't have any idea what to cook.
#Person2#: How about making a teriyaki bowl?
#Person1#: Can you tell me how to make it?
#Person2#: All it consists of is teriyaki beef and white rice.
#Person1#: Okay, but what do I have to do to prepare it?
#Person2#: All you have to do is cook some white rice.
#Person1#: What do I do after that?
#Person2#: Then cut up the beef and marinate it in teriyaki sauce.
#Person1#: What else do I have to do?
#Person2#: All that's left is to cook it. | #Person1# wants to make dinner but has no idea what to cook. #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to cook a teriyaki bowl. |
cooking |
train_1421 | #Person1#: So that will be one teddy, two terry cloth robes, three pairs of satin slippers, and two pairs of pajamas.
#Person2#: Does all that come to 10, 000 NT?
#Person1#: Let me see. . . yes, more. That will be 15, 880 NT in total. And after the discount, your total comes to 12, 704 NT. Here's your free teddy bear, free panties and your card application.
#Person2#: Where do I sign?
#Person1#: Right here. And write your address. You'll get the card in the mail within a week.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: I know your friend will like the gift set, especially the teddy bear.
#Person2#: Well, the teddy bear is for me!
#Person1#: Remember to keep your receipt in case your friend needs to make any exchanges. There are no refunds on sale items. | #Person2# is buying presents for a friend and #Person1# tells #Person1# to keep the receipt in case of any exchange. | buying gifts |
train_1422 | #Person1#: Madam, I made a close study of the draft contract yesterday evening. I think there are something needs to modify.
#Person2#: Which terms?
#Person1#: First, about the terms of payment. Your draft contract says that payment is to be made by D \ A. This is not our practice. We prefer to have the payment made by L \ C through a negotiating bank in America.
#Person2#: Good. I will add this to the contract.
#Person1#: The second thing I would like to point out, that is packaging. It's stipulated in the contract that all the computer parts should be packed in cardboard boxes. But I think the wooden cases are much safer.
#Person2#: Well, you are right. Is there anything else?
#Person1#: As far as the contract stipulations are concerned, there is nothing more. Thank you very much.
#Person2#: Well, we have agreed on all the major points. | #Person1# wants to modify the terms of payment and packaging in the draft contract. #Person2# has agreed on all the major points. | contract modification |
train_1423 | #Person1#: Did you enjoy your meal?
#Person2#: Yes, we really enjoyed it.
#Person1#: May I interest you in some dessert?
#Person2#: Yes, that sounds great.
#Person1#: Well, we have chocolate mousse cake, homemade fresh strawberry shortcake, and a spicy rum apple crisp for our specials.
#Person2#: The apple crisp sounds great.
#Person1#: Since there are four of you, would you like to split a second dessert?
#Person2#: Good suggestion. Could you please bring us a chocolate mousse cake and four dessert forks, please?
#Person1#: Would you like coffee or tea with your dessert?
#Person2#: Let's have four coffees, please.
#Person1#: OK. I will be right back with your desserts and drinks.
#Person2#: Thank you! We have really enjoyed our meal here. | #Person2# quite enjoys the meal and #Person1# will serve #Person2# an apple crisp, a chocolate mousse cake, and four coffees. | pleasant meal |
train_1424 | #Person1#: Hi, I'd like a single room.
#Person2#: Do you have a reservation?
#Person1#: No, I'm afraid not.
#Person2#: Let me check if we have any vacancies. . . You're in luck. We have one single room available.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: $ 60 a night. No charge for local calls on the phone or for the TV, unless you decide to watch the pay-per-view channels.
#Person1#: Okay, I'll take it.
#Person2#: Here's your key. Check out time is 12 noon. If you want to stay until 6 p. m. , it's another half day. After that you have to pay for another night.
#Person1#: Okay. When is your restaurant open?
#Person2#: It's open from 6:30 a. m. to 10 p. m. every day.
#Person1#: Okay, thank you. Which way to the room?
#Person2#: It's that way, on the second floor.
#Person1#: Thanks. | #Person1# wants a single room and #Person2#, the hotel receptionist, tells #Person1# the charge of the room and when is the restaurant open. | checking in |
train_1425 | #Person1#: May I help you at all?
#Person2#: Yes, please. My son wants to go overseas, to England, to do his Master degree. I wondered if you offer any kind of loan that could assist him in doing so?
#Person1#: We certainly do. I can give you some details about a loan called Personal Loan for Studying Abroad. We offer this to anyone who will study outside this country.
#Person2#: I see. What does it entail? I'm not sure if we will be eligible.
#Person1#: This loan is specially provided for people who are studying overseas to pay for their tuition fee and other sundry items.
#Person2#: So, we could use it to pay for my son's living expenses, not just his tuition?
#Person1#: That's right. The sundries could include accommodation, text books and so on. The guidelines are not so strict, you see.
#Person2#: That is good to know. Just think! We've been worrying about this for weeks and just a short visit here and my mind is at ease. Thank you. | #Person2# wants to apply for a loan supporting #Person2#'s son's study abroad and #Person1# tells #Person2# details of the loan. #Person2# is happy that the loan can cover living expenses and tuition. | overseas study loan |
train_1426 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I've been waiting for over an hour. My appointment was scheduled for 11:00 a.m., and I have a meeting at 1:30 p.m. I took lunch early and then came straight here for my annual health examination.
#Person2#: What's your name, sir?
#Person1#: Peter Jennings.
#Person2#: Let's see...you're next, Mr. Jennings. Dr. Watson is just finishing up with another patient. It should only be another couple of minutes.
#Person1#: It took me two months to get this appointment. I'm just worried that I'll be late getting back to the office. If I'm late for my meeting, my boss will be upset.
#Person2#: But you have a medical appointment. I'm sure he'll understand...
#Person1#: It's a 'she', actually. The problem is that I'll give a presentation at the meeting. If I'm late, the whole thing will be...
#Person2#: Oh, look who's here!
#Person1#: Thank goodness! Dr. Watson... | Peter tells #Person2# he has been waiting for his annual health examination for over an hour and is worried about being late for a meeting. Fortunately, Dr. Watson comes. | annual health examination |
train_1427 | #Person1#: Do you think you can take me to the Grand Hotel in 30 minutes?
#Person2#: It depends. If the traffic isn't too heavy... Anyhow, I'll try my best. You've got enough time.
#Person1#: How much should I pay?
#Person2#: $12.75, please.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. Here's $15. Give me $1.00 back, please. | #Person2# tries the best to take #Person1# to the Grand Hotel. | driver and passanger |
train_1428 | #Person1#: The manager just emailed to say that the meeting would be put off till the next Sunday. Will you have everything ready by then? Anna, what's wrong? Are you hearing me?
#Person2#: Sorry, I was thinking about my brother. I haven't heard from him for two weeks.
#Person1#: How often do you call each other?
#Person2#: Usually at least once a week, but he's now a volunteer teacher at a mountain village. I can only write to him.
#Person1#: The mail can be really slow sometimes. I'm sure you'll hear from him soon.
#Person2#: I hope so. | Anna was worried about her brother when #Person1# talks about the meeting. #Person1# comforts Anna. | brother |
train_1429 | #Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Hello! Glad to meet you.
#Person1#: Tell me something about yourself, please.
#Person2#: My name is Wan Mei and I live in Guangzhou. I was born in 1987. I am a student of Jinan University. I have majored in Public Administration, I like travelling very much and enjoy sports. I am in the tennis club at my university.
#Person1#: Your application form says you were out of school for half a year during high school. What was the reason? Were you ill?
#Person2#: Oh. No. My father's job took him to America for six months then, and he decided to take the whole family along.
#Person1#: So during that time you went to high school in the United States?
#Person2#: Yes, it was just for a few months. I attended Johnson High School in Chicago.
#Person1#: Tell me why you are interested in working for this company, will you?
#Person2#: I think working in this company would give me the best opportunity to use what I've learned at college, studying public administration for four years. I think this company has a great future. So for a long time I've been thinking I'd like to work for this company.
#Person1#: Have you ever worked during your university days?
#Person2#: Yes. I worked as a teacher to teach English to a middle school student.
#Person1#: There's a good chance for you to come to work for this company. Thank you for coming. Good bye!
#Person2#: Good bye! | #Person1# is interviewing Wan Mei. Wan Mei tells #Person1# the previous experiences at school and at work and reason for applying for this company. #Person1# tells Wan MEi there's a good chance for Wan Mei to come to work for this company. | job interview |
train_1430 | #Person1#: Excuse me, but could you tell me when the plane for Berlin leaves?
#Person2#: In 40 minutes, at eleven o'clock. The plane for Berlin leaves every two hours.
#Person1#: How much is a second class ticket, please?
#Person2#: We have only first class tickets left. It is $ 350 one way.
#Person1#: OK. I'd like one for the next flight.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but I don't sell tickets. You can get one from the machine over there.
#Person1#: All right. By the way, what's the gate number?
#Person2#: Four. Down the hall and to the left.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. | #Person1# wants to buy a ticket for the next flight to Berlin. #Person2# tells #Person1# to get it from the machine. | plane information |
train_1431 | #Person1#: Hi, Mike. What have you been up to?
#Person2#: Not much. I started exercising.
#Person1#: Trying to get in shape?
#Person2#: Yeah, and I need to start improving my health.
#Person1#: Me, too. What are you doing besides exercising?
#Person2#: That's about all.
#Person1#: I think if you eat better, it will also help a lot.
#Person2#: Sleep is important, too. I heard people who sleep an average of eight hours a day have less health problems.
#Person1#: Looks like there are a lot of things to do to stay healthy.
#Person2#: True. But I think it is worth it. When you get older, you want to be healthy and active.
#Person1#: Absolutely. | Mike and #Person2# agree that it's significant to exercise more, eat better and have a good sleep in order to stay healthy. | stay healthy |
train_1432 | #Person1#: Hello, Bob. I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you getting along with your preparations for the entrance exam?
#Person2#: Well, I really can't tell. Anyhow, I'm doing my best, working night and day.
#Person1#: So am I. Sometimes, I feel very tired, both physically and mentally.
#Person2#: I feel the same. I often suffer from headaches and general weakness. Not enough time for sleeping. I don't know what will become of me if it goes on like this for long.
#Person1#: And no time for sports, even music, not to mention films or TV programs. All we can see is exercises, exam papers and this sort of things.
#Person2#: It seems that to go to college is the only future we have.
#Person1#: Certainly not. Even if we can't go to college, we can take up many other jobs and do our bits for the society as well.
#Person2#: Quite right. But we'll get more knowledge after studying several years at college. That means we can work better for our country and people after graduation. In addition our parents lay great hope on us, and we shouldn't make them feel disappointed. | Both #Person1# and Bob feel tired when preparing the entrance exam. #Person1# doesn't think going to college is the only future they have. Bob agrees but still thinks it's a better choice. | entrance exam. |
train_1433 | #Person1#: Excuse me. What's the postage on this letter to New York, please?
#Person2#: How would you like to send it?
#Person1#: By registered airmail.
#Person2#: Eighty cents, please. And please write down the postal code in the mailing address. Anything else?
#Person1#: Yes. I'd like 6 postcards and 10 fifty-cent stamps, please.
#Person2#: All right. Here you are.
#Person1#: And this package is for London. Will you weigh it for me?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. This package is 10 grams overweight. You'll have to pay 50 cents extra for the overweight. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the postage and the weight of the letter and asks #Person1# to write down the postal code. | mailing a package |
train_1434 | #Person1#: Good evening, can I get you a drink?
#Person2#: Sure, I would like a Coke.
#Person1#: Would you like to order anything off the appetizer menu?
#Person2#: Let's see, can I get some fried zucchini, please?
#Person1#: Would you like to order anything else?
#Person2#: No, that's it, thank you.
#Person1#: No problem, call me when you're ready to place the rest of your order.
#Person2#: I would like to order my food now.
#Person1#: What did you want to order?
#Person2#: Can I get a cheeseburger and some fries?
#Person1#: Can I get you anything else?
#Person2#: That's all, thank you. | #Person1# serves #Person2# and #Person2# orders a drink and appetizer first and then orders food for the dinner. | order |
train_1435 | #Person1#: Can you tell me where I can park?
#Person2#: Are you driving a motorcycle or an automobile?
#Person1#: I drive an automobile.
#Person2#: Fine. You can either park in the student lot or on the street. Do you know what a handicapped space is?
#Person1#: Yes, I have seen those spots.
#Person2#: Well, when you see the blue spots with the handicapped logo, do not park there unless you have a special permit. Are you going to be parking in the daytime or the evening?
#Person1#: I park in the evenings.
#Person2#: Then you also need to be aware of the time limits on the street signs. Have you seen those signs?
#Person1#: Yes, I have seen those signs.
#Person2#: The signs always tell you how long you can park there and on what days. Do you know how to read the curb colors?
#Person1#: Yes, I know what the curb colors mean.
#Person2#: Well, just as long as you realize that red means no parking and white means loading and unloading, I think you know what you need to know. | #Person2# tells #Person1# when and where to park the automobile in the evenings and reminds #Person1# to be aware of the time limits on the street signs and the curb colors. | park the automobile |
train_1436 | #Person1#: People are funny.
#Person2#: They sure are.
#Person1#: Did you hear about the pilot?
#Person2#: The one that stole a small plane?
#Person1#: Yes, he stole a plane in Canada and flew into the U. S.
#Person2#: Did they catch him?
#Person1#: Yes. After two U. S. fighter jets followed him for an hour, he landed on a highway.
#Person2#: Did he crash?
#Person1#: No, he just landed the plane and walked to a restaurant.
#Person2#: Did the cops find out why he flew into the U. S. ?
#Person1#: His life sucked. He was hoping a fighter jet would shoot him down.
#Person2#: Poor guy. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the pilot stealing a small plane and hoping a fighter jet would shoot him down. | a pilot |
train_1437 | #Person1#: Hi, excuse me. is this seat taken?
#Person2#: Oh, no. It's all yours.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. My name is Ashlyn. It's nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Carson. It's nice to mee you, too.
#Person1#: the weather is so warm for December, don't you think?
#Person2#: it is unusually warm. I balme it on global warming.
#Person1#: global warming is wreaking havoc everywhere.
#Person2#: so sure. Are you from around here?
#Person1#: no. I'm new here. I just moved here a few months ago.
#Person2#: where are you from?
#Person1#: I'm from China. What about you?
#Person2#: I am from Texas. I was in China once, but it was a long time ago.
#Person1#: did you enjoy it?
#Person2#: I did. I especially liked the food. What do you think about the food here?
#Person1#: it's very different from Chinese food, but I am getting used to it.
#Person2#: Is that the Da Vinci Code that you've got there?
#Person1#: yes, have you read it?
#Person2#: no, but I saw the movie. What do you think about it?
#Person1#: well, to be honest, I've only gotten though 10 pages of it. So far, though, it's interesting.
#Person2#: well, this is my stop. it was nice talking with you.
#Person1#: likewise. Bye! | Ashlyn and Carson meet each other for the first time and they have a pleasant talk about the weather, the place they come from, and The Da Vinci Code before Carson gets off. | a pleasant talk |
train_1438 | #Person1#: excuse me, could you tell me which line I'm supposed to stand in to buy bubble wrap and to post a package?
#Person2#: you can buy the bubble wrap here, but you'll have to stand in line over here to post your paskage.
#Person1#: that's a really long line. How long do you think it'll take to get through all those people?
#Person2#: it takes about 3 minutes per person, so it'll probably be about an hour's wait.
#Person1#: can I buy stamps here?
#Person2#: sure. How many would you like?
#Person1#: I need 30 for my Chrismas cards.
#Person2#: are you sending them abroad?
#Person1#: twenty of them are going abroad to China and America.
#Person2#: do you have any going anywhere in the EU? If you do, those are less expensive.
#Person1#: no.
#Person2#: ok, here you go. That will be 18 pounds and seventy two pence.
#Person1#: and the bubble wrap?
#Person2#: that's another quid.
#Person1#: thanks a lot. You've been very helpful. | #Person1# is sending a package and #Person2# instructs #Person1# how to buy bubble wrap and post a package. #Person1# also buys some stamps for Christmas cards. | sending a package |
train_1439 | #Person1#: Joanne, let's not make this divorce any more acrimonious than it already is, okay? Let's just get down to business and start dividing this stuff up fairly, so we can go our separate ways, alright?
#Person2#: Fine with me. I just want to get this over with. It's important we make a clean break. I should have signed a pre-nup.
#Person1#: What was that?
#Person2#: Nothing! Anyway, you're right, there's no reason this has to be nasty. My lawyer tells me you've accepted our alimony proposal and the division of property, as well as the custody agreement- I keep the cat and you get the dog. So that's done. . . finally.
#Person1#: Let's not go there, Joanne! Ok, so let's start with the record collection, I'll take the albums I contributed and you can have your cheesy disco albums back.
#Person2#: Fine, but I'm keeping the antique gramophone as my grandfather gave it to me.
#Person1#: I believe that was a wedding present to both of us, Joanne. And you hardly ever use it!
#Person2#: He's my grandfather, and he never really liked you anyway!
#Person1#: Whatever! Alright, I'll concede the silly gramophone, if you'll agree that I get the silver tea set.
#Person2#: How typical, when are you ever going to use a silver tea set? Fine! I don't want to drag this out any longer than necessary. What's next? What about these old photographs?
#Person1#: Which ones? Let me have a look. Wow, look at that! That brings back memories. . . That?
#Person2#: Our trip to Italy! I remember that day. We were going to visit the Trevi fountain, and we got caught in the rain. . .
#Person1#: . . . and you looked so adorable with your hair all wet. I had to take a picture of you standing there in that little alley, smiling and laughing in the rain. . .
#Person2#: Oh, we really did have fun back then, didn't we?
#Person1#: Oh, Joanne, are we making a big mistake? I know our relationship has been on the rocks for sometime but are you sure we can't reconcile and try again? I still love you.
#Person2#: Oh Jeff! I love you too! I'm so glad we didn't have to decide who keeps the motorcycle.
#Person1#: The motorcycle? But that's mine! | Joanne and Jeff are making divorce and dividing their stuff. They decide Joanne will have the antique gramophone and Jeff will have the silver tea set. They then find some old photographs which bring back memories and find they still love each other. | divorce |
train_1440 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, San Felice Hotel. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book a room, please.
#Person1#: Certainly. When for, madam?
#Person2#: March the 23rd.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying?
#Person2#: Three nights.
#Person1#: What kind of room would you like, madam?
#Person2#: Er. . . double with bath. I'd appreciate it if you could give me a room with a view over the lake.
#Person1#: Certainly, madam. I'll just check what we have available. . . Yes, we have a room on the 4th floor with a really splendid view.
#Person2#: Fine. How much is the charge per night?
#Person1#: Would you like breakfast?
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: It's eighty four euro per night excluding VAT.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: Who's the booking for, please, madam?
#Person2#: Mr. and Mrs. Ryefield, that's R-Y-E-F-I-E-L-D.
#Person1#: Okay, let me make sure I got that
#Person2#: Yes it is. Thank you.
#Person1#: Let me give you your confirmation number. It's 7576385. I'll repeat that, 7576385. Thank you for choosing San Felice Hotel and have a nice day. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye. | #Person2# calls the San Felice Hotel to book a room for three nights with a view over the lake. #Person1# books a room for her and gives her a confirmation number. | room booking |
train_1441 | #Person1#: Well, mom, thanks for having Simon stay for a couple of days.
#Person2#: That's OK, Phillip. What have I got to do?
#Person1#: Well, Saturday's busy. In the morning, he's got his piano class.
#Person2#: Right. And in the afternoon, he's going to a birthday party, isn't he?
#Person1#: No, that's in the evening. He's going to the football match in the afternoon. Remember?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I remember now. So what time does the party start?
#Person1#: At 7:30 and Mrs. Carter will bring him home.
#Person2#: Fine. Now on Sunday morning, we can go to the swimming pool on our bikes.
#Person1#: Well. He's got a cold, so swimming isn't a very good idea. But he'd like a bicycle ride.
#Person2#: OK. Your father wants to take Simon to the park in the afternoon.
#Person1#: Fine. And then a quiet evening watching TV.
#Person2#: What about a trip to the cinema?
#Person1#: No, I think he'll be too tired for that.
#Person2#: OK. | Phillip sends Simon to his parents' home and tells #Person2# where Simon needs to go in the following days. | caring about Simon |
train_1442 | #Person1#: Who are the people in this photo?
#Person2#: Oh, that's my homestay family. I'm going to Australia for a year on an exchange program. And those are the people I'm living with. Those are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Their daughters' names are Jenny and Cindy, and their son's name is George.
#Person1#: Is that George there?
#Person2#: No, that's Jenny's husband, Charlie. They were just married. George is the one in front.
#Person1#: Good looking man, he's not married?
#Person2#: No. Cindy's not married, either. But Jenny and Charlie are moving to their own house next week. So it won't be as crowded as it looks. I'm leaving for Sydney in a month.
#Person1#: Well, have a great time. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the people in the photo who are #Person2#'s homestay family in Australia. | family portrait |
train_1443 | #Person1#: Dad, where are we going?
#Person2#: First, we will go to the city center and stop for something to drink, then we will visit the University Museum.
#Person1#: Where are we going to have a drink?
#Person2#: There is a coffee shop round the corner. Can you see that big building at the end of the road?
#Person1#: Yeah, I can see it.
#Person2#: That is a bank. The coffee shop is opposite the bank.
#Person1#: Good, I will have hot chocolate.
#Person2#: Samantha, stop. Wait for the lights to turn green. When crossing the road you must always pay attention to what's around you.
#Person1#: Sorry. How far is the museum?
#Person2#: Only 3 stops away, we can walk there. Here we are. You find us a table and I'll get the drinks. | #Person2# tells Samantha they will stop for something to drink and where is the coffee shop. #Person2# then asks Samantha to find a table and he'll get the drinks. | day planning |
train_1444 | #Person1#: No.106, please.
#Person2#: I'm No.106. Here you are.
#Person1#: Welcome to Genova's Deli. Just drop your number in the basket there. What can I get for you today?
#Person2#: I need 3 sandwiches. The first two are both roast beef with cheese, but one has everything on it, and the other has no tomatoes.
#Person1#: What kind of bread for the roast beef sandwiches?
#Person2#: Wide world please.
#Person1#: Alright. What about the third one?
#Person2#: That's a turkey sandwich on sliced wheat bread with cheese, bacon and onions.
#Person1#: Nothing else on the turkey?
#Person2#: No, just those 3 things.
#Person1#: You got it. Anything else?
#Person2#: Yeah, can I have 3 cokes and a large bag of chips please?
#Person1#: The chips and drinks are just to your left. Just take whatever you want and I'll meet you over by the cash register. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order 3 sandwiches with different requirements, 3 cokes and a large bag of chips. | buying sandwitches |
train_1445 | #Person1#: Good morning, Miss.
#Person2#: Good morning. Could you tell me where I can find the Clothing Department?
#Person1#: On the left of the elevator of the 3rd floor.
#Person2#: I ' d like to buy a woolen vest for my grandpa.
#Person1#: I ' m sure you can find your favorite there.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: It ' s my honor. | #Person1# tells #Person2#, who wants to buy a vest for her grandpa, the location of the Clothing Department. | Clothing Department |
train_1446 | #Person1#: I'm interested in Chinese antiques.
#Person2#: We have a great variety of Chinese antiques. Besides, we have landscape painting, figure painting and flower-and-bird painting.
#Person1#: I'd like a flower-and-bird painting.
#Person2#: How about this picture of cranes with pine trees? It was painted by a famous Chinese painter in King Dynasty.
#Person1#: Oh, they look just like live cranes.
#Person2#: And what is more, in traditional Chinese thinking, cranes and pine trees symbolize longevity. | #Person1# is interested in Chinese antiques. #Person2# recommends a picture of cranes with pine trees. | Chinese antiques |
train_1447 | #Person1#: Hi. I ' m here to catch flight 513 to New York.
#Person2#: May I see your ticket please?
#Person1#: Here you are. Do you need to see my passport?
#Person2#: Any form of picture I. D. will do.
#Person1#: Mmmm... a photo I. D. I have my New Jersey driver ' s license. Is that ok?
#Person2#: That will do. What an interesting picture! How old is it?
#Person1#: Actually it wad taken just last year, but I had a shaved head and a beard. Can you still recognize me?
#Person2#: Barely. Will you be checking any luggage today?
#Person1#: Yes, One suitcase. I also have a carry-on bag.
#Person2#: Ok. Mr. Lee, you ' re all set. Your flight leaves from gate 10. Boarding begins at 10:30 | Mr. Lee is catching flight 513 to New York. #Person2# helps with his check-in process and thinks his photo is interesting when checking his photo I.D. | picture I.D. |
train_1448 | #Person1#: What's your main range?
#Person2#: Generally speaking, we provide bikes for both gentlemen and ladies, size 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27 inches. We can vary the colors according to the buyer's requirements. Here are the catalogues and the pattern books. They will give you a rough idea about our products.
#Person1#: I am interested in your flying pigeon bicycles. I think some of these items will find a ready market in Canada. But what our customers appreciate most is a reliable product.
#Person2#: To be reliable is the strong point of our products. As a matter of fact, it's always our practice to supply high quality goods at reasonable prices. Flying pigeon is the best of its kind at the price.
#Person1#: Then I'd like to know your availability of the products and the terms of sales, such as mode of payment, delivery, discounts, etc. | #Person1# is interested in #Person2#'s flying pigeon bicycles, which #Person2# has confidence in, and wants to know the availability of the products and the terms of sales. | flying pigeon bicycles |
train_1449 | #Person1#: You'll never guess what I won at work today! - Tickets to tonight's final NBA game.
#Person2#: Two, I hope and I hope that by telling me about them you are planning on taking me!
#Person1#: Of course! And here's the best part, they are court side seats!
#Person2#: How in the world! Who came up with seats like that from your company?
#Person1#: Some guy in the accounting department has a brother on the team!
#Person2#: Can't beat that! Thank you accounting guy!
#Person1#: The game starts at seven so we'd better hustle, it's already five.
#Person2#: What are we waiting for? Let's go! | #Person1# won two tickets for tonight's final NBA game and will take #Person2#, who is excited about that, together. | final NBA game |
train_1450 | #Person1#: What's the matter, John? you seemed to be restless today.
#Person2#: You see, I've been offered a new job. I can't decide whether to take it or not.
#Person1#: Oh, that's easy. If it's better than the one you are doing now, go for it. That's my advice.
#Person2#: It isn't that easy. I hate to quit my present job. People around here are very nice and the work itself is challenging.
#Person1#: Then what about the salary? Would you get more?
#Person2#: Yes, they say I would get a big sum.
#Person1#: Have you discussed it with your wife?
#Person2#: Yes, she leaves it to me.
#Person1#: As I say it the work is well worth try. After all you can get a higher salary.
#Person2#: I have to think about it. | John has to think about whether to take the new job or not, although #Person1# advises him to take it. | new job |
train_1451 | #Person1#: Lili, let ' s take a vacation!
#Person2#: George, how can we? Vacations cost money. And this month we don ' t have much money left after paying the rent.
#Person1#: Well, Lili, we can visit different places in the state in our van 10. We are not going to take a plane or stay at a hotel this time. Trust me, it won ' t cost much.
#Person2#: Where will we sleep, then?
#Person1#: In the van.
#Person2#: What about other expenses?
#Person1#: Let ' s see. Gas, food, recreation, we won ' t spend much. Come on. Don ' t hesitate. We need to get out of the house once in a while. We have been working hard, haven ' t we?
#Person2#: Maybe you ' re right. When do you plan to go?
#Person1#: The sooner the better! I can ' t wait!
#Person2#: Oh, I don ' t know where we ' re going yet.
#Person1#: As long as we ' re going, you can decide where to go. I trust your judgments. I know you miss Chinese food, so we can eat at a Chinese restaurant this time.
#Person2#: Let ' s go to Chicago. We can have lunch in Chinatown. Then we can go to a ball game at Wrigley Field!
#Person1#: You have such good ideas! | George tries to persuade Lili to take a vacation because they have been working hard. Lili worries about the money at first but then agrees and suggests going to Chicago to have Chinese food and go to a ball game. | take a vacation |
train_1452 | #Person1#: hi, my name's Abby. What's your name?
#Person2#: I'm colin. It's nice to meet you. What do you do?
#Person1#: I'm a freelance English teacher. How about you?
#Person2#: I'm in between jobs at the moment.
#Person1#: what kind of job are you looking for?
#Person2#: I'd like to find a job with flexible hours in the IT field.
#Person1#: have you ever thought about becoming a freelance IT consultant?
#Person2#: no. Is it difficult to find such a job?
#Person1#: not if you are good at net-working. Do you like to meet new people?
#Person2#: yes. I'm pretty out-going and friendly.
#Person1#: do you have experience in the IT field?
#Person2#: I have some. I worked in the IT department at a language school for four years in Spain.
#Person1#: do you speak Spanish?
#Person2#: yes, but not fluently.
#Person1#: that's OK. Have you sent your CV out to anyone yet?
#Person2#: I've sent my CV to dozens of companies but nobody has got back to me.
#Person1#: did you write a clear objective in your resume?
#Person2#: no, because I didn't know what I wanted to do.
#Person1#: I think you need to update your CV. Bring it over to my office tomorrow and I'll help you with it.
#Person2#: thanks, I will. I'll see you tomorrow then! | Abby, a freelance English teacher, advises Colin, who wants to find a job with flexible hours in the IT field, to be a freelance IT consultant and volunteers to help Colin with his CV tomorrow. | find a job |
train_1453 | #Person1#: Where did you get all these barney tour pamphlets?
#Person2#: I took them from a travel agency. Look at those nice pictures, lash forest, palm fringed, white sand beaches, crystal blue ocean, they're breath-taking. It is like paradise on earth.
#Person1#: That's why it's become a very popular holiday destination these years. Someone told me the service there is very good too. Are you planning to spend the holiday there?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm thinking about signing up for a tour in the travel agency. Their next tour starts the same time as my holiday does next month.
#Person1#: How many days is the tour?
#Person2#: 10 days. When I get back, I still have two days to go before work. Isn't that great?
#Person1#: That's a perfect plan. Enjoy yourself. | #Person2# took some barney tour pamphlets from a travel agency and is planning to sign up for a tour. #Person1# thinks it's a perfect plan. | holiday plan |
train_1454 | #Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Is Petti there?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, I'm afraid you've dialed the wrong number. There is no Petti here.
#Person2#: Wrong number? Are you sure? I called yesterday and she was there.
#Person1#: I'm sure you have the wrong number. This one has been my number for more than 20 years.
#Person2#: That's impossible. I remember the number clearly. Isn't this 763-4565?
#Person1#: No, It isn't. It's 736-4565. It seems you've misdialed.
#Person2#: Really? I'm so sorry I bothered you. I'll try again.
#Person1#: That's all right. This sort of thing happens all the time to everyone.
#Person2#: Yeah. I guess it does. Sorry again for bothering you.
#Person1#: No worries. | #Person2# calls to talk to Petti. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# has misdialed. #Person2# feels sorry. | misdial |
train_1455 | #Person1#: Hello, Alice. Would you like to go to the temple fair with me?
#Person2#: Temple fair?
#Person1#: Yes. The ancient custom of holding temple fairs is to offer sacrifices to the god of the earth, and they have developed into a festival filled with food, performances and games now.
#Person2#: Sounds interesting!
#Person1#: Absolutely, I love temple fairs. Beijing has several temple fairs recently. They are different from each other to some extent, but also have a lot in common.
#Person2#: I just can't wait to see them. Which one do you choose today?
#Person1#: What about Tianqiao Temple Fair? A variety of opera performances, acrobatics shows, and food will dazzle you.
#Person2#: Great! Do you know how to get there?
#Person1#: Of course.
#Person2#: Couldn't be better. | #Person1# explains the temple fair to Alice and invites her to go to the Tianqiao Temple Fair together. Alice agrees. | temple fair |
train_1456 | #Person1#: Tomorrow I'll take you to some places that I'm sure you will have interest in.
#Person2#: Where else haven't we been to yet?
#Person1#: They are the Folk Antique Handicrafts and Collectibles Exhibition Halls.
#Person2#: Sounds great! How many kinds of folk collections do they have?
#Person1#: Well. there're actually over 200 kinds of folk collections in this city. That's half the collections of antique objects in China. There's one exhibition half for multiple collection, and several individual display rooms for private collectors.
#Person2#: Private collectors! They must have excellent collections. I'II go and see each of them. What kinds of collections can I see? Come on, don't keep me in suspense!
#Person1#: No hurry! I'II tell you now, The collections include ancient cases and caskets, tea sets, abacuses, precious sea shells and conches, drama costumes, agates, ancient coins, fans, mini-musical instruments, root-carving, rare stones and rocks, model ships, model cars. . .
#Person2#: Enough! I can't wait anymore. | #Person1# will take #Person2# to the Folk Antique Handicrafts and Collectibles Exhibition Halls, which has over 200 kinds of folk collections, tomorrow. #Person2# can't wait anymore. | exhibition |
train_1457 | #Person1#: She is so beautiful, isn't she?
#Person2#: Who?
#Person1#: Julia Roberts.
#Person2#: Yeah, she is so charming. I like her, too.
#Person1#: It's said that her new movie is going to come out.
#Person2#: What's the movie about?
#Person1#: I'm not sure.
#Person2#: Isn't it silly to see a movie that you know nothing about?
#Person1#: I already told you, because Julia Roberts is in it. I like her because she is not only a great actor but also is very generous to give a lot to many kinds of charities.
#Person2#: Yeah, she is great. I also admire her for her concern about society. | #Person1# and #Person2# both like Julia Roberts and admire her for her concern about society. | Julia Roberts |
train_1458 | #Person1#: Will they send me a form telling me that I have been granted unemployment?
#Person2#: A Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter will be sent to you.
#Person1#: What information will be in that letter?
#Person2#: The Award Letter will inform you as to how much you will receive.
#Person1#: What other forms will I need to turn in?
#Person2#: Every two weeks you will receive a Continued Claim Form that you must turn in.
#Person1#: What will they be asking me on that form?
#Person2#: You must show that you were available and that you looked for work.
#Person1#: What else will they ask me?
#Person2#: One of the questions they ask you is if you were well enough to work. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# will be informed #Person1# has been granted unemployment by letter. Also, #Person1# needs to turn in a Continued Claim Form every two weeks. | umemployment |
train_1459 | #Person1#: What about a medication to help me with my problem?
#Person2#: There are several types of medications that we can try for your high blood pressure.
#Person1#: What types of medications would be best?
#Person2#: For water retention, I am going to start you on Hydrochlorothiazide, which is a diuretic.
#Person1#: What are the side effects from taking that drug,
#Person2#: You need to stay hydrated on this drug, but most people experience little side effects.
#Person1#: Will that one medication take care of all of my problems?
#Person2#: For now I want you to take a second drug, Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor.
#Person1#: Am I going to experience any complications with that drug?
#Person2#: The most you will experience will be a dry cough but you probably won't experience anything negative. | #Person2# will give #Person1# two kinds of drugs to help with #Person1#'s high blood pressure and tells #Person1# there won't be many complications. | side effects |
train_1460 | #Person1#: Good morning! I am a rookie in our office.
#Person2#: Good morning! Welcome to our office!
#Person1#: Nice to meet you! My name is Peter Smith.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you too! I am George Williams.
#Person1#: This is my first day at work!
#Person2#: Well, hope you will enjoy your first day!
#Person1#: I am new to the work and I will appreciate your guidance!
#Person2#: I will try my best to assist you if you need any help.
#Person1#: Thank you. It is very kind of you.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | Peter Smith, a rookie in the office, and George Williams greet each other. George promises to help Peter if needed. | rookie |
train_1461 | #Person1#: How are you doing?
#Person2#: Everything's fine with me.
#Person1#: What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Is it possible for me to view the apartment today?
#Person1#: Unfortunately, you will not be able to view it today.
#Person2#: Why can't I view it today?
#Person1#: You'll need to make an appointment to view the apartment.
#Person2#: I understand. May I make an appointment then?
#Person1#: How does this Friday sound?
#Person2#: Friday at 6 pm. would be perfect.
#Person1#: That will be fine.
#Person2#: Thanks for your help. | #Person2# wants to view the apartment. #Person1# helps #Person2# to make an appointment on Friday at 6 pm. | view the apartment |
train_1462 | #Person1#: I'm glad to have the opportunity of visiting your corporation. I hope to conclude some substantial business with you.
#Person2#: It's a great pleasure to meet you, Mr. Brown. I believe you have seen our exhibits in the showroom. May I know what particular items you're interested in?
#Person1#: I'm interested in your hardware. I'Ve seen the exhibits and studied your catalogues. I think some of the items will find a ready market in Canada. Here is a list of my requirements, for which I'd like to have your lowest quotations, C. I. F. Vancouver.
#Person2#: Thank you for your inquiry. Would you tell us the quantity you require so that we can work out the offers?
#Person1#: I'll do that. Meanwhile, could you give me an indication of price?
#Person2#: Here are our F. O. B. price lists. All the prices in the lists are subject to our confirmation.
#Person1#: What about the commission? From European suppliers I usually get a 3 to 5 percent commission for my imports. It's the general practice.
#Person2#: As a rule we don't allow any commission. But if the order is a substantial one, we'll consider it.
#Person1#: You see, but I do business on a commission basis. A commission on your prices would make it easier for me to promote sales. Even two or three percent would help.
#Person2#: That's something we can discuss later. | Mr. Brown is interested in #Person2#'s hardware and asks #Person2# to give him an indication of price. Mr. Brown also asks for a commission. #Person2# will consider it if the order is a substantial one. | substantial business |
train_1463 | #Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, we are heading towards the first spot of our trip-the Louvre.
#Person2#: Wonderful. That's a place famous for its arts.
#Person1#: Yes. There are so many famous paintings on show. I am sure it will be an unforgettable trip.
#Person2#: Surely it will be. By the way, when will we get there?
#Person1#: Half an hours later. | #Person1# will bring #Person2# to the Louvre. #Person2# agrees that the trip will be unforgettable. | the Louvre |
train_1464 | #Person1#: Please show me the menu, Miss.
#Person2#: Of course. Here you are. Can I take your order now?
#Person1#: Yes. I'd like an Italian soup to start with and then some fried noodles.
#Person2#: All right. Can I serve you anything else?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd like another cup of coffee afterwards. Make it hot, please.
#Person2#: You've got it, sir. | #Person2# takes #Person1#'s order, including soup, fried noodles, and coffee. | take the order |
train_1465 | #Person1#: Judy, what do you think of the new general manager?
#Person2#: He has extensive experience, although the guy's really deep, sometimes, it scares me.
#Person1#: I heard he's very clear about his likes and dislikes and he's not the type to just let things go, so don't provoke him.
#Person2#: I know, and that's why I'm always respectful and I keep my distance. It's safer that way.
#Person1#: Me too, I don't know why, but every time I see the guy, I break into a cold sweat.
#Person2#: It's in the eyes. They're the type that seems to look into your soul, making one really uneasy.
#Person1#: Whatever we said, we must be more careful.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree with you. | #Person1# and Judy agree that the new general manager makes people uneasy and they should be more careful. | new general manager |
train_1466 | #Person1#: Look! Allen has the mike!
#Person2#: I thought he only liked to listen?
#Person1#: That was before he heard Stanley sing! I guess he couldn't stand it anymore, so he decided to give it a try himself! Allen has a really good voice! He sounds like Enrique Iglesias!
#Person2#: And he can move, too! He dances like Ricky Martin! | #Person1# and #Person2# admires Allen's voice and dance. | sing a song |
train_1467 | #Person1#: Don't you have air-conditioning in your apartment? It's sweltering here!
#Person2#: Well, there is air-conditioning. Did you see that window air conditioner there? The problem is that the window unit isn't powerful enough.
#Person1#: I guess not, huh.
#Person2#: Well, I'm going to move out anyway. The new apartment has central air-conditioning.
#Person1#: You should have moved out long, long ago.
#Person2#: Well, I had to wait until the lease expired. So. . .
#Person1#: So how can you stand the heat?
#Person2#: Well, I open the windows and. . . and I'Ve got an electric fan ere. It helps a little. | #Person2#'s air conditioner is not powerful enough. #Person1# thinks #Person2# should have moved out long ago, but #Person2# had to wait until the lease expired. | air conditioner |
train_1468 | #Person1#: We have one day to visit the big city, can you give us some advice?
#Person2#: Yes, you can take a limo, a tour bus or just walk.
#Person1#: I don't think we can visit the city in one day just by walking. How much does the limo cost?
#Person2#: $ 50 a day. | #Person1# decides to visit the city by limo after hearing #Person2#'s advice. | take a limo |
train_1469 | #Person1#: O. K. So, where do you think we can save more money?
#Person2#: Well, we could eat in more. That $ 300 for entertainment is mostly going to restaurants.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's a good idea, and you like to cook. What about the books?
#Person2#: No, I need my books.
#Person1#: Come on, if we save more money we can retire earlier, and you'll actually have time to read all those books you buy.
#Person2#: Well, what about the $ 50 you spent on a shirt? You could'Ve gotten something for less.
#Person1#: O. K. Let's compromise, if you agree to only spend $ 75 on books, I'll agree to only spend $ 40 for my next shirt.
#Person2#: All right. That sounds fair. | #Person1# and #Person2# agree to save money by eating in more and spending less money on books and shirts. | save money |
train_1470 | #Person1#: How many hours do you work a week?
#Person2#: I do a forty-hour week. I'm on flexi-time. I usually start work at 8 a. m. and finish at 4
#Person1#: And how many weeks holiday do you get a year?
#Person2#: Four - plus public holidays. I usually take two weeks off in the summer and the rest at New Year.
#Person1#: Do you do overtime?
#Person2#: Yes, if we're busy. I'm paid double-time if I work at weekends. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# does a forty-hour week, has four-week long holidays a year, and does overtime if needed. | flexi-time |
train_1471 | #Person1#: Hello! Is Mr. Green there?
#Person2#: Speaking. May I ask whom I am talking to?
#Person1#: This is Li with Silk Company. We met last Sunday during the exhibition.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I remember your company.
#Person1#: Thank you for visiting our products. I remember that you are interested in our silk products and so, could I have a meeting with you this week to show you moreinformation about our products?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but I'm afraid that my schedule is full this week.
#Person1#: What about next week? Is it convenient for you?
#Person2#: Am. How about 10 a. m. on next Friday?
#Person1#: Any time you say is OK.
#Person2#: All right, expecting you. | Li with Silk Company wants to show Mr. Green more information about their products. They schedule a meeting next Friday. | have a meeting |
train_1472 | #Person1#: I'm not satisfied with it.
#Person2#: Why not? What's wrong with it?
#Person1#: Sometimes it goes fast. And sometimes it goes slow. And the alarm doesn'twork, either.
#Person2#: Would you like another one?
#Person1#: No. Can I have my money back?
#Person2#: Hmm. . . have you got a receipt?
#Person1#: A receipt?
#Person2#: Yes. I must see your receipt. You can't have your money back without receipt.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm not certain, but I think I've lost it. | #Person1# isn't satisfied with a product and requests a refund. #Person2# asks for the receipt, but #Person1# thinks it's lost. | refund |
train_1473 | #Person1#: When can I move into my new house?
#Person2#: The current owners will be moving out on Tuesday, so technically you could pick up the keys and move in on Wednesday.
#Person1#: Will the utilities be turned on?
#Person2#: You need to contact the utility company and make arrangements to transfer the utilities to your name.
#Person1#: I really want to paint the walls right away and get the carpet cleaned.
#Person2#: If I were you, I would take a few days to take care of those things before you move in.
#Person1#: I was thinking that I should have my new appliances delivered as we are moving in.
#Person2#: That would be perfect. That way, someone will be there, but you will have them right away.
#Person1#: Can you help me on my move-in day?
#Person2#: I think that I have something else really important to do on that day. I just can't remember what it is. | #Person1# is going to move into #Person1#'s new house. #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the move-in date and the pre-arrangements. #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s help on the move-in day but #Person2# thinks #Person2# can't make it. | new house |
train_1474 | #Person1#: Oh, will you tell me when I get Hayfield Road, please?
#Person2#: It's only three stops from here. I tell you when we get there, it's my stop, too.
#Person1#: Thank you. That is very kind of you.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. --Do you see those traffic lights ahead? We'll turn left when we get to them. Hayfield Road is the next stop after that. Why do you want to get off there?
#Person1#: I want to go to the new Technical College.
#Person2#: Oh? You won't find it easily if you go down there alone. I show you where it is.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. But I don't want to put you to any trouble.
#Person2#: Oh, it is no trouble at all. I have to go past there anyway. We are almost there now. Hurry up, or we will miss the stop. Now, let's get off.
#Person1#: All right. | #Person2# tells #Person1# when they get Hayfield Road and volunteers to show #Person1# how to get to the new Technical College. #Person1# is grateful. | ask directions |
train_1475 | #Person1#: Good morning. Miss Zhao. Please sit down.
#Person2#: Thank you. It's nice to meet you. Mr. Zhang.
#Person1#: I have your application here. You are a university student?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm a business major.
#Person1#: So you are interested in working for our company.
#Person2#: Yes, I need a part time job, both for money and experience.
#Person1#: We'll have an opening for an office clerk this summer.
#Person2#: That would be wonderful.
#Person1#: Are you computer trained?
#Person2#: Yes, I can handle Windows, Power Point, and Excel. Here is my certificate.
#Person1#: Ah. that's very good. You'll need some training in our methods, though. Every office is different, you know.
#Person2#: Thank you. That will be very helpful for my future. When do I start exactly?
#Person1#: We'll let you know as soon as possible. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye. | Mr. Zhang interviews Miss Zhao. Miss Zhao is a university student who is computer trained and needs a part-time job for money and experience. | interview |
train_1476 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. I'd like some information about the trains, please.
#Person2#: Yes, madam. Which train? Where are you going?
#Person1#: To Bournemouth. You see, I have a sister there and...
#Person2#: So your question is 'When's the next train to Bournemouth?' Is that right?
#Person1#: Yes, that's right.
#Person2#: At half past four. That's in about a minute.
#Person1#: Thank you. Oh! Which platform does it leave from?
#Person2#: Platform 13.
#Person1#: Platform 13! Oh,dear! I never travel on trains that leave on Platform 13! 13 is an unlucky number. When's the next train after the 4:30? | #Person2# tells #Person1# the next train to Bournemouth leaves from Platform 13. #Person1# thinks it's unlucky. | unlucky number |
train_1477 | #Person1#: We are having a debate on advertising Thursday evening, and I have to take part.
#Person2#: That's interesting. I should like to hear what people think about advertising.
#Person1#: What's there to say? We must have advertising, mustn't we?
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Well, we wouldn't know what there was to buy if we didn't have advertisements.
#Person2#: Yes, that's true. Up to a point, advertisements provide information that we need. IF someone has produced a new article, naturally, the seller wants to tell us about it.
#Person1#: Yes, and the advertisements tell us which product is the best.
#Person2#: Do they? I don't think so. Every manufacture says that his product is the best, or at least tries to give the impression. Only one can be the best, so the others are misleading, aren't they?
#Person1#: Well, in a way, I suppose, but we don't have to believe them, do we?
#Person2#: Are you saying that advertisements aren't effective? I don't think that intelligent businessmen will spend millions of dollars on advertising if nobody believes the advertisements, do you?
#Person1#: Perhaps not, but after all, it's their money that they are spending.
#Person2#: Is it? I think not. The cost of advertising is added to the price of the article. You and I and all the other people who buy the article pay for the advertising.
#Person1#: Well, I suppose we get something for our money, some information.
#Person2#: Yes, but don't forget it is often misleading information, and sometimes harmful.
#Person1#: Harmful?
#Person2#: What about the advertisements desiring to persuade young people to smoke cigarettes? Wouldn't you say the are harmful?
#Person1#: You've given me a lot to think about. I'm quite looking forward to the debate now. | #Person1# is going to have a debate on advertising. #Person1# thinks advertisements provide information and tell people which product is the best. #Person2# thinks advertisements can be misleading and sometimes harmful. #Person1# thinks #Person2# provides a lot to think about. | advertisement |
train_1478 | #Person1#: The prevailing attitude about premarital contracting is that it spoils the whole concept of marriage, love, and trust. How do you counter that?
#Person2#: First of all, most of us hear about premarital contracting when someone rich and famous gets divorced and about all the battles they are going through. I know when my husband and I decided that we wanted to have a premarital contract, my son said 'Why you guys doing that? Don't you trust each other?' So it's not surprising that people's initial reaction is a negative one. But in fact, premarital contracting is a way that we can learn more about each other, make each other feel more comfortable about issues that are of concerns, and certainly clarify money concerns. This way, we can talk about them, decide together how we want our marriage to work, and if necessary, and only if necessary, we put it in a premarital contract, a legal document.
#Person1#: Each year, there is one divorce for every two marriages. And a substantial portion of those who have divorced remarry. Is the notion of the premarital contract simply for those who are entering second marriages, or is it also something for the people getting married for the first time?
#Person3#: Premarital contracting is a communication process. I think all of us, whatever age we are, whatever financial status we have, we have things to talk about. And if we avoid doing that and wait until there are problems, it's almost too late. I think that no matter what age, whether we've been married once or not, whether we have stepchildren, whether we have assets, it's important to communicate and consider a legal document. | #Person1# asks about premarital contracting. #Person2# is not surprised that people's initial reaction towards premarital contracting is negative but still thinks it's a way to learn more about each other. #Person3# thinks that premarital contracting is a communication process and it's important to communicate and consider a legal document. | premarital contracting |
train_1479 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Can you tell me which is the way to the nearest shoe shop?
#Person2#: There's one on Queen's Road.
#Person1#: Thank you, but how can I get there?
#Person2#: It's not far from here. Walk along this road and after three blocks you'll see a post office on your right. The shop is just behind it.
#Person1#: How long do you think it will take me to get there?
#Person2#: About 20 minutes at the most. Anyway, you can take the No.102 Bus.
#Person1#: I'd better go there by bus. By the way, where is the bus stop, please?
#Person2#: Just across the road.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the nearest shoe shop and how to get there by bus. | ask the way |
train_1480 | #Person1#: Hi, Bob. I heard about your accident but I didn't think it would be this bad.
#Person2#: Well, thanks for making me feel better.
#Person1#: I can hardly recognize you. Tell me what happened.
#Person2#: I just got back from Africa where I had a terrible accident in a motorcycle race. I broke both my legs when my motor failed and was hit by another motorcycle. I was laid up in a hospital over there for three weeks.
#Person1#: Three weeks, that's a long time. What did you do while you were in the hospital?
#Person2#: Well, if you can believe it, I read all about motorcycle racing. I love racing even if it hurts.
#Person1#: But I'm afraid you don't make it look very funny. You're lucky to be alive.
#Person2#: That's for sure. I am lucky to be alive.
#Person1#: How soon can you get well? Did the doctor tell you about it?
#Person2#: They say I still need to stay in bed for two weeks or so.
#Person1#: I think you'll get a bit fatter by then. By the way, is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: No, thank you. Thank you for the beautiful flowers. It's very kind of you to come to see me.
#Person1#: I'll be going then. Bye.
#Person2#: Bye. | #Person1# visits Bob in the hospital. Bob still needs to stay in bed. He had a terrible accident in a motorcycle race but still loves racing even if it hurts. #Person1# thinks he's lucky to be alive. | accident |
train_1481 | #Person1#: Mark is the best candidate for chairman of the student union, isn't he?
#Person2#: Well, that guy won't be able to win the election unless he gets some majority vote from women students. And I'm not sure about that. | #Person1# thinks Mark is the best candidate for chairman of the student union, but #Person2# isn't sure he'll win. | chairman |
train_1482 | #Person1#: (Sniffing) Phew! Is that French coffee?
#Person2#: Pardon?
#Person1#: Is that French coffee you are drinking?
#Person2#: Yes,that's right. Why? What's the matter?
#Person1#: I don't understand why you drink French coffee. It makes a strong smell.
#Person2#: I like it very much, I prefer it to English coffee.
#Person1#: Have you got a lot of it?
#Person2#: Yes. Why?
#Person1#: Well.., er...could I get some from you?
#Person2#: Get some from me? But...you don't like French coffee!
#Person1#: No, I don't, but my wife does and I can't understand why. | #Person1# doesn't like French coffee but asks #Person2#, who likes it very much, for some for his wife. | French coffee |
train_1483 | #Person1#: So, Emily, how was your day?
#Person2#: I don't think you really want to hear about it.
#Person1#: It can't have been that bad. Go on and tell me about it.
#Person2#: To be honest, it was horrible! My manager is such a pain in the neck!
#Person1#: Why? What happened?
#Person2#: Well, he made quite a few mistakes on the monthly report and when his supervisor found them, my manager blamed them on me!
#Person1#: That's not very fair. What did you do?
#Person2#: There wasn't really anything that I could do. There's always been a lot of bad blood between my manager and myself. If I had said anything, he would have fired me for sure.
#Person1#: Does he treat everyone in your department like this?
#Person2#: He treats everyone pretty badly, but the way he treats me really takes the cake!
#Person1#: Do you have any idea why he treats you worse than the others?
#Person2#: I really have no idea. All I know is that the thought of him really curls my hair!
#Person1#: Is there anyone else you can talk to about it at your company?
#Person2#: Not really. I'm hoping to live with it for a while until I get a promotion.
#Person1#: That's very sensible. It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders.
#Person2#: I try to be sensible about it, but it's not very easy. Sometimes you just have to grin and bear it.
#Person1#: That's so true. When you have a taste for success, you can't let dishonest people like your manager get in the way. | Emily tells #Person1# she had a horrible day. Her manager made some mistakes and blamed them on her. Emily has no idea why her manager treats her worse than others but she can do nothing until she gets a promotion. #Person1# thinks that's sensible. | unfair treatment |
train_1484 | #Person1#: I can put you in rooms three-eleven and three-twelve. They're at the rear of the hotel.
#Person2#: Mona
#Person3#: That's much better, thank you.
#Person2#: Mona
#Person3#: Yes, Dad?
#Person2#: I'd like a view.
#Person3#: Oh. Is there a view?
#Person1#: Not really.
#Person3#: Well, we want our rooms together.
#Person2#: Mona...
#Person3#: Yes, Dad?
#Person2#: I don't mind if our rooms aren't together. I'd like a lovely view.
#Person1#: I'll see what I can do. I can put you both on the same floor. Room 305 with a view and Room 311 at the rear. Your father will be just opposite you, Ms. White. Is that OK?
#Person3#: Oh, yes, that's fine.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: My pleasure. Could you just fill out this form please? | Mona's dad wants a lovely view, while Mona wants their rooms together. Thus #Person1# puts them in two opposite rooms on the same floor, one of which has a view. | hotel |
train_1485 | #Person1#: Well, any luck? Did you see Buster anywhere?
#Person2#: No, I couldn't find him either. I drove all around the neighborhood. I circled our block 3 times, hoping he'll show up. No such luck. I'm sorry, Ben.
#Person1#: It's not your fault. I shouldn't have left the door open. I hope we'll find him. He is such a huge part of our family. He walks with Lily to school every morning.
#Person2#: I'm sure we'll find him. Ben, I remember when I lost my dog, Spot. We looked for 10 hours and finally we just gave up. Not long after we got home, Spot showed up at our front door. They know how to get home, Ben. They always do.
#Person1#: I hope you're right, Lucy. Maybe he'll show up before it gets dark. I just hope he's OK.
#Person2#: He will be, Ben. He has always been loyal to you and your family. He's probably just off exploring.
#Person1#: If you say so, let's walk up Forest Avenue and see if maybe he's hiding in Mr. Johnson's yard. He always likes to bark and chase his cat around there.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. See, we'll find him before you know it. You have nothing to be worried about. | Ben and Lucy are looking for Buster. Ben regrets letting the door open. Lucy comforts Ben. They will walk up Forest Avenue to look for Buster. | lost dog |
train_1486 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Andrea.
#Person2#: Hello, Andrea, this is Alex. I have some very good news for you. Miranda was very satisfied with you, and said she's very much looking forward to working with you. Isn't that wonderful? Congratulations, dear. How does it feel to be Miranda's new assistant? I imagine that you're just delighted with this news. So let's see, you can start on Monday, right?
#Person1#: Emm, well, I don't think I can start Monday. I am visiting my father in Baltimore. And because I don't live in New York, I'll need a couple of days to find a flat and buy some furniture, and move my things from my current apartment.
#Person2#: Oh, well, then, in that case, I suppose Wednesday would be good. OK, see you then. | Alex tells Andrea the good news that Andrea will be Miranda's new assistant. Andrea can't start on Monday, so Alex changes it to Wednesday. | new assistant |
train_1487 | #Person1#: Lily, where do you like to eat?
#Person2#: Well, my favorite restaurant is the Knife and Talk. It's very near the city center. At lunch, it's full of office workers, but I like to go before that, in the middle of the morning. I go there and order big breakfast and take one of their newspapers and just relax for an hour or so. Their pancakes are delicious. They don't have a TV in there, which I love most. They just have some jazz music, very quiet. Nothing too loud. What's your favorite restaurant?
#Person1#: Well, it's just a very simple restaurant. There are only about 6 tables in there, a couple of waitresses wear ugly pink uniforms. But the food is great, very tasty and cheap too, which is important of course. There are some truck drivers sitting at the counter drinking coffee. And eating sausages every morning. I always have pancakes in the morning, and their fish pie for lunch. That restaurant has been open for many years. They say the actor James Dean eats there, sometimes, but I don't think that's true. | Lily's favourite restaurant is the Knife and Talk. She likes to go there before lunch and relax for an hour. #Person1#'s favourite restaurant is a very simple one. The food there is tasty and cheap. | favourite restaurant |
train_1488 | #Person1#: I'd like to rent a bike for a day. How much does it cost?
#Person2#: It's $20 a day. A day is from 9 o'clock in the morning until 7 o'clock in the evening.
#Person1#: So if I brought the bike back at 7:30, would I have to pay for an extra day?
#Person2#: Yes, and there's a deposit to pay as well. It's $50. Then when you bring the bike back, we'll give you back the $50. But if you didn't bring the bike back before 7:00 PM, we'd keep the money of course.
#Person1#: Well. You don't need to worry. I'll surely bring the bike back at 5 o'clock. Do you have helmets, by the way?
#Person2#: Of course. It's free to rent a helmet. Let's go and choose a bike and helmet for you. | #Person1# wants to rent a bike with a helmet. #Person2# tells #Person1# there's a deposit. #Person1# promises to bring the bike back on time. | rent a bike |
train_1489 | #Person1#: Shirly, I'm working on our class diary for next week. Would you please give me the information?
#Person2#: Sure. First is the deadline for after class activity application. The deadline is next Monday, June fourteenth.
#Person1#: Monday, June fourteenth.
#Person2#: Yes, then on Wednesday, that's the sixteenth, all classmates have to hand in three student photos.
#Person1#: Three student photos.
#Person2#: OK. Next is the basketball club meeting. It's on the seventeenth.
#Person1#: The basketball club meeting on the seventeenth, and where will they meet?
#Person2#: At the stadium.
#Person1#: And at what time?
#Person2#: From 12:45 to 1:30 PM.
#Person1#: Right.
#Person2#: Then the last thing is about filling in a form with up-to-date personal data. Our class needs to go to the computer room during the morning break on the eighteenth.
#Person1#: OK. The morning break on the eighteenth.
#Person2#: Ah, wait a minute. I made a mistake. It should be during the lunch break.
#Person1#: Got it.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Shirley helps #Person1# to work on the class diary for next week. They need to apply for after class activity, hand in student photos, attend the basketball club meeting, and fill in a form next week. | class diary |
train_1490 | #Person1#: What are you reading?
#Person2#: It is a book written by a guy who was born without arms or legs.
#Person1#: What? So how does he get around?
#Person2#: He can actually walk pretty well, but he can't move that fast. He also has an assistant who helps him. He is actually quite successful.
#Person1#: He must have worked pretty hard.
#Person2#: Yeah, he travels around the world and gives a speech is to young people. He's changed many people's lives. Even when nothing seemed possible he stayed positive and put in even more effort. | #Person2# is reading a book written by a guy who was born without arms or legs. #Person1# thinks he must have worked pretty hard. | read a book |
train_1491 | #Person1#: Being away from home for college can be stressful. Besides all the pressures of study, there's the pressure on your pocket. Today, let's go to a university to find out. Excuse me. Can I ask you a few questions?
#Person2#: Well, OK.
#Person1#: How do you find the cost of living in the city?
#Person2#: Everything is expensive, including clothing, housing and traveling.
#Person1#: So what do you spend most on?
#Person2#: Transport I think. For food, if I cook myself, it's not expensive at all. For clothing, I bring my clothes here from my home country where there nice and cheap. But every week I have to spend more than 100 pounds on the trains.
#Person1#: Then what's the social life like?
#Person2#: I'm a very social person. I love hanging out with my friends and meeting new people. Thankfully I don't drink nor smoke, so the only expenses maybe tickets to the cinemas, clubs and so on. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# on #Person2#'s cost of living in the city. #Person2# thinks everything is expensive, especially transport. | cost of living |
train_1492 | #Person1#: So, how should we get to the theatre?
#Person2#: Let's take the bus.
#Person1#: I hate the bus system in London! The bus drivers are rude, the buses are never on time, and there are few people around who can help you.
#Person2#: It's not that bad. You probably just had a bad experience once.
#Person1#: It wasn't just once. Every single time I take the bus, something bad happens to me or to someone else on the bus.
#Person2#: We could take the subway, but we'd have to go three stops along one line and then change trains twice.
#Person1#: Train fares are twice as expensive as the bus fare, too.
#Person2#: If we don't hurry up, we'll miss the show. Should we take the bus?
#Person1#: We're already late, so I think we had better take a taxi.
#Person2#: I don't think we'll be able to find a taxi very easily during hush hours. Let's just take the bus.
#Person1#: Fine. Have a look at the timetable to find out when the next one arrives.
#Person2#: It looks like it should be here in just a few minutes. don't worry. Nothing bad will happen. I'll even buy your ticket for you.
#Person1#: Thanks, that was nice of you.
#Person2#: See, now something good has happened to you on a bus trip! | #Person2# suggests taking the bus to the theatre. #Person1# doesn't want to take the bus because of the bad experiences. They give up the taxi because they are already late. and #Person2# persuades #Person1# to take the bus at last. | transportation |
train_1493 | #Person1#: Hello.Hot water overflowed from the bathtub.Will you help me?
#Person2#: Would you turn off the tap?
#Person1#: I did it.
#Person2#: Then will you put all the towels under the bathroom door?
#Person1#: OK. I will.
#Person2#: I'll have our housekeeper come right away.
#Person1#: I'm sorry I was too tired to fall asleep.
#Person2#: When you woke up, the water was coming out of the tub.
#Person1#: Right.Can I compensate for the damage with the travel accident insurance? | #Person1# fell asleep and water overflowed from the bathtub. #Person2# gives #Person1# some instructions. | bathroom roomservice |
train_1494 | #Person1#: Doctor, I feel much better now. Will I be albe to go home some time this week?
#Person2#: That's good to hear. You've had an ideal recovery from your operation. We're going to send you home tomorrow.
#Person1#: Do you think I can get back to work very soon?
#Person2#: Don't be in such a hurry. I'm confident that you'll be completely recovered in 4 to 6 weeks.
#Person1#: Is there anything I should do?
#Person2#: You'd better have a good rest for a week. Be sure to have regular meals. Stay away from alcohol.Give up smoking at least a little while.
#Person1#: Should I take some medicine?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm going to give you some.Take one tablet of this medicine three times a day before meals. For that one, two tablets. And remember to come to the out patient department for a consultation in two weeks, please.
#Person1#: It's very kind of you.
#Person2#: You're welcome. We wish you a speedy recovery.Goodbye. | #Person1# feels much better now and tells the doctor that #Person1# wants to go home. #Person2# gives #Person1# some advice and will send #Person1# home tomorrow. | medical consultation |
train_1495 | #Person1#: Have you declared your income and are you prepared to pay tax?
#Person2#: Not yet. I don't know how to fill out the form. What is the tax-free allowance for supporting a dependent?
#Person1#: I don't really know. Why not ask the accountant or the lawyer of the law firm? They will tell you which is subject or not subject to taxation. He can even help you avoid paying tax legally.
#Person2#: If I don't pay my taxes, would the tax officials discover it?
#Person1#: Certainly. No one who evades tax can escape from their detection. They ' ll check your income through computers. You'd better make a declaration to the tax authorities as soon as possible. If you fail to meet the deadline, you will be fined. | #Person1# doesn't know about tax-free allowance. #Person2# advises #Person1# to seek an accountant and make the declaration soon. | tax declaration |
train_1496 | #Person1#: Good day! Welcome to Lincoln Bank, how may we assist you?
#Person2#: Hello. I need to find out if a Receipt of Proceeds has arrived. I'm from Felix Wasserman Associates.
#Person1#: Thanks. Have you got the L / C number?
#Person2#: It's NX567822100007.
#Person1#: Hang on a tick and I'll check for you. I'm sorry ; we have no record of that arriving.
#Person2#: OK, thanks for checking. Could you give me a ring when it arrives, please?
#Person1#: No problem. I'll be in touch as soon as it comes in. | #Person2# checks the document status from #Person1#. #Person1# will update #Person2# when the document arrives. | check document status |
train_1497 | #Person1#: I need to make a copy of a document as soon as possible.
#Person2#: No problem, sir. There's a copy machine in our computer lab.
#Person1#: Very good. How much does each copy cost?
#Person2#: Each copy will cost you a dime, sir.
#Person1#: A dime? I remember when copies used to cost a nickel.
#Person2#: There aren't many things you can get for a nickel, sir. | #Person1# wants to make a copy of a document. #Person2# tells him the price. | copy a document |
train_1498 | #Person1#: Hello, Sir. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I need to find a new way of getting my insurance.
#Person1#: We've just started a new business at this bank, Bank-Insurance Link.
#Person2#: Could you give me some details about that?
#Person1#: Certainly. It could really benefit someone like you. Besides insurance for you, you can also get more or less dividends from the insurance company.
#Person2#: That sounds great. More dividends if I want to purchase them!
#Person1#: There are two different types that we are offering at the moment, Dividend Deposit and Dividend Participated Deposit.
#Person2#: I'll go through the materials that you have given me and return shortly. Thanks. | #Person1# wants to purchase a insurance. #Person2# introduces the new insurance with dividends. #Person1# will go through the materials and decide later. | insurance |
train_1499 | #Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I couldn't find the book I was looking for.
#Person1#: Have you checked the database?
#Person2#: I checked.
#Person1#: Was it on the shelf?
#Person2#: It should have been, but it wasn't.
#Person1#: Maybe someone took it.
#Person2#: Will you be getting another copy anytime soon?
#Person1#: I'm sure we will.
#Person2#: Would you be able to reserve it for me?
#Person1#: I sure will.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person2# couldn't find a book. #Person1# will reserve another copy for #Person2#. | find a book |