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train_12300 | #Person1#: Hi. It's good to see the sun again.
#Person2#: Yes, we have been looking forward to this change for many days.
#Person1#: But it's supposed to cloud over this afternoon.
#Person2#: Oh, I can't believe it. The vegetables in my garden do need sunlight. They are getting yellow.
#Person1#: The same with mine. But I don't think we can do anything but wait.
#Person2#: What did the weather report say?
#Person1#: It said just what I told you.
#Person2#: Oh, my God! | #Person1# and #Person2# look forward to the sun because their vegetables are getting yellow. But the weather report says it'll be cloud. | weather change |
train_12301 | #Person1#: What part of the paper are you reading?
#Person2#: The travel section.
#Person1#: Are you thinking about our vacation already?
#Person2#: Yes, it's not so far away. I've been looking at these advertisements.
#Person1#: Why don't we go to the same place we went last year?
#Person2#: I won't stay at that hotel again. I have a better idea for this year. Look at this advertisement. This looks like a wonderful vacation to me.
#Person1#: 'Three weeks.' 'Ten exciting ports.' 'Use the ship as a hotel.' How much does it cost?
#Person2#: The price isn't given.
#Person1#: It must be expensive if they don't give the price in the paper. And besides, I'd rather stay in one place.
#Person2#: I don't want to sit on the same beach and eat the same food and look at the same walls every day for three or four weeks. | #Person2# is reading the travel section of the newspaper. #Person1# wants to go to the same place they went to. #Person2# disagrees and thinks an advertisement is wonderful. #Person1# thinks it must be expensive. | travel plan |
train_12302 | #Person1#: Why didn't you call me yesterday? I was waiting by the phone all day.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, I couldn't call. I couldn't find a phone.
#Person1#: What do you mean you couldn't call? You have a cell phone, don't you?
#Person2#: I used to have a cell phone. The teacher took it away because I tried to call you from class. | #Person2# didn't call #Person1# because #Person2#'s phone was taken away by #Person2#'s teacher. | didn't call |
train_12303 | #Person1#: Room service. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like a dinner for two. And would you please send it to the room?
#Person1#: Sure. Your room number, please?
#Person2#: Room 5003.
#Person1#: Ok. We'll get it ready in ten minutes.
#Person2#: Thanks. By the way, was my room cleaned this morning?
#Person1#: Yes. We clean all the rooms in the morning. Is there anything wrong?
#Person2#: No, not really. Just that my wife can't find her watch anywhere.
#Person1#: Just a minute. I'll go up and check it. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to send dinner to room 5003. #Person2#'s wife can't find her watch. #Person1# will check. | dinner and watch |
train_12304 | #Person1#: Excuse me, madam. I'm wondering if you could tell me the place where I can repair my shoes.
#Person2#: There's one on Fifth Street.
#Person1#: Thank you, but how far is it to that store?
#Person2#: Not very far and not difficult to find. Just keep walking and after two blocks you will see a supermarket on your left. The store is next to the supermarket.
#Person1#: Oh, thank you very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. You won't miss it,young man. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to find the store to repair shoes on Fifth Street. | repair shoes store |
train_12305 | #Person1#: Time to eat!
#Person2#: Coming. Oh, I'm starving. [Good, good.] Oh yuck! What's that?
#Person1#: Ah, now don't complain!
#Person2#: But what is it, and where is mom?
#Person1#: Now, mom put me in charge of dinner because she's not feeling well tonight.
#Person2#: But what is it ... and that smell!
#Person1#: It's pizza. I just followed an old family recipe here, and ...
#Person2#: Let me see that ... Oh, Dad. [What?] You're missing a page!
#Person1#: Oh, uh, well, uh ... well I couldn't find the second page of the recipe, but don't worry. I have plenty of experience around the house. Plenty of experience cooking.
#Person2#: That's not what mom says.
#Person1#: Well, wait, wait, here let me try a piece first. Here, let me, let me cool this off here. Ohhh, yeah. Oh, this is great stuff.
#Person2#: Yeah right. Why are you making that face?
#Person1#: Well, well, it's just, just a little rich for me. That's all.
#Person2#: Let me try it Dad. Uh. Dad. You put a little too much salt in it and besides it's burned. [Well ... ] And what's that?
#Person1#: Oh, well, well, that's just part of my own adaptation to the recipe. I added some pumpkin.
#Person2#: Oh, not another one of your surprises. Pumpkin doesn't go on pizza!
#Person1#: Well, okay, well, so what? Uh, what do we do now?
#Person2#: Well, how about some cold cereal ... You can't mess up on that, Dad. | #Person2#'s father makes dinner because #Person2#'s mother feels bad. #Person2# thinks the pizza is awful. #Person2#'s father missed a page of the family recipe, added too much salt and some pumpkin, and burned the pizza. #Person2#'s father also can't stand the taste. #Person2# suggests they have some cold cereal. | awful dinner |
train_12306 | #Person1#: What topic did you finally choose for the term paper for your World Economy class?
#Person2#: After thinking about a few ideas, I finally settled on the difference between Japanese and American styles of management.
#Person1#: Hmm. Why did you choose a topic like that?
#Person2#: Well, I'm planning to study Business in graduate school next year. After that, I hope to start my own company.
#Person1#: Isn't that a coincidence! I'm also doing a paper on how Japanese management styles are being adapted by American firms for my Comparative Cultures class.
#Person2#: Why don't we sit down and share some of our sources after we've each been to the library?
#Person1#: Great idea! Should we meet at the snack bar next Wednesday at this time?
#Person2#: That's fine with me. See you then. | #Person1# and #Person2# have similar paper topics. They decide to meet at the snack bar to share sources next Wednesday. | similar paper topics |
train_12307 | #Person1#: Good evening, Pizza House. This is Marty speaking. May I take your order?
#Person2#: Um yes. I'd like a medium pizza with pepperoni, olives, and extra cheese.
#Person1#: We have a two-for-one special on large pizzas. Would you like a large pizza instead?
#Person2#: Sure, that sounds good.
#Person1#: Great! Would you like your second pizza to be the same as the first?
#Person2#: No, make the second one with ham, pineapple and green peppers. Oh, and make it thin crust.
#Person1#: Okay, thin crust. Your total is $21. 50 and yourorder will arrive in thirty minutes or it's free!
#Person2#: Perfect. Thank you. Bye. .
#Person1#: wait! ! I need your address! | Marty helps #Person2# order two-for-one large pizzas on the phone. But #Person2# hangs up without giving the address. | order pizzas |
train_12308 | #Person1#: How is everything going with your girlfriend?
#Person2#: Didn't I tell you? It's over!
#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I did't know that you had split up. What happened?
#Person2#: It was a few things. The first thing that happened was that we were supposed to go out for a romantic dinner for our one year anniversary, but she stood me up!
#Person1#: Really! Did she tell you why she didn't show up?
#Person2#: No, but I ended up finding out later that night when I saw her with another man at a club near my home!
#Person1#: What was she thinking? Did you confront her about it when you saw her?
#Person2#: I wanted to, but I knew that if I spoke to her, I'd just blow up at her, so I decided to just go home. I called her later that night, but she didn't answer the phone.
#Person1#: I can't believe she would do that to you. It's so dishonest---and rude!
#Person2#: I know. I still haven't heard from her. The good thing is that I'm so angry with her that I don't feel sad about not having her around.
#Person1#: I bet you she regrets what she's done. You were such a good catch! She really lost out, didn't she?
#Person2#: I guess so. It would be nice to know why she did this though.
#Person1#: I know. It's always nice to have some closure, but I don't think you'll have a problem finding another girlfriend. | #Person1# asks #Person2# why #Person2# broke up with his girlfriend. #Person2#'s girlfriend didn't show up at the anniversary dinner but was with another man at a club. #Person2# went home and called her but she didn't answer. #Person1# thinks she's dishonest and rude, and #Person2# can find another girlfriend. | break up |
train_12309 | #Person1#: Who's that?
#Person2#: Saint Jude-he's the saint of lost causes. Like my cousin, Anna, who can't stop getting pregnant. She's a lost cause.
#Person1#: Is that your cousin in the back?
#Person2#: Yep. She's always got a bun in the oven. She was pregnant before marriage-a real sin in the Catholic Church.
#Person1#: What about birth control pills? Don't they work on Italians?
#Person2#: Ha-ha. Birth control and abortion are four-letter words in my family.
#Person1#: And I heard that Italian men have very active libidos. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about #Person2#'s pregnant cousin Anna, birth control, abortion, and Italian men's active libidos. | pregnant and abortion |
train_12310 | #Person1#: What's the bonus like at your company?
#Person2#: Well, it's OK, I suppose. We get about the equivalent of six months' salary.
#Person1#: Six months' salary? Are you serious ? That's incredible!
#Person2#: Maybe. But you'd be amazed at how little's left after the credit companies have deducted their share from my account.
#Person1#: Hey, I know what that's like . I bought a BMW on my Visa card . Now the payments really hurt.
#Person2#: Well, you're lucky that you're still able to make your payments. I missed a credit payment last month. Now my bank account's overdrawn , and the company is threatening to take back my purchases.
#Person1#: What did you buy?
#Person2#: A new home health monitor.
#Person1#: Health Monitor? I read an article about that racket. They're overpriced to begin with! Listen, if I were you , I'd let them take back their monitor and spend my money on something more practical.
#Person2#: You're kidding !
#Person1#: No joke!
#Person2#: That's something else! Maybe I'll return it to them. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the bonus and feels surprised about that. #Person2# missed a credit payment and the credit company is threatening to take back #Person2#'s health monitor. #Person1# suggests buying something practical instead. | credit card repayment |
train_12311 | #Person1#: Hey, Robbie. You're completely wet and covered with powder. So many colors! I mean, you look like a rainbow. What happened?
#Person2#: I've just come back from visiting my family. You know, we're from India and today is our Spring Festival Day. We call it Holly.
#Person1#: That's all very interesting. But I still don't understand why you look like that?
#Person2#: Well, we celebrate Holly by throwing colored powder and colored water at each other. And we light big fires, too, to show thanks to the gods.
#Person1#: Interesting. But aren't you afraid that you'll catch a cold and get ill? I mean, you're completely wet.
#Person2#: Actually, the things we throw at each other helped to keep us healthy.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, the colored powders we throw are made from traditional Indian medicines.
#Person1#: And the coloured water, too?
#Person2#: The coloured water comes from the yellow flowers called Palash, and they're good for you, too.
#Person1#: Amazing. It sounds like a lot of fun.
#Person2#: It really is. Next year, if you're interested, I'll bring you along.
#Person1#: That would be great. I'll make sure I keep February second free.
#Person2#: Actually, Holly isn't like Christmas. The date changes from year to year. It's always celebrated at the end of the winter season, on the last full moon day of the month.
#Person1#: OK, just let me know when it is. Anyway, you'd better go inside and get changed. | Robbie took part in India Holly, gets wet and is covered with powder. People celebrate Holly by throwing colored powder and water that made from traditional Indian medicines and the yellow flowers called Palash. The date of Holly changes every year. Robbie can take #Person1# to Holly next year. | India's Holly |
train_12312 | #Person1#: Can I help you, madam?
#Person2#: Yes. Did you have this room checked before we moved in? The toilet doesn't seem to have enough power and the water doesn't flow away in the shower. What do you have to say to that?
#Person1#: I'm extremely sorry to hear that. I'll attend to it right away. We usually check every room before new guests move in. We've been busy with a large conference.
#Person2#: That's not what you should do after all. One doesn't expect this sort of thing here.
#Person1#: No, madam. I do apologize. It's most unusual. We do try to check the room as thoroughly as possible. Anything else?
#Person2#: Well, your air conditioning doesn't seem to be working too well. It's so hot up here.
#Person1#: I'll just try to make it work better and you'll find it a little cooler in a short time. Also, I'll send someone along right away to look at the toilet and shower. | #Person2# complains about the air conditioning, the toilet and the shower of the room. #Person1# apologizes and will check all the problems. | check the room |
train_12313 | #Person1#: How do you like your English lessons, Lilei?
#Person2#: Well, I'm enjoying them, but they are not easy.
#Person1#: What do you find difficult?
#Person2#: Lots of things, especially learning new words, I try my best to speak English. Although I sometimes make mistakes in pronunciation.
#Person1#: Do you read many books in English?
#Person2#: Not many, I don't like looking up words in the dictionary, I prefer listening more.
#Person1#: Listening is useful, but I think you should read more too. In that way, you'll find it easier to learn new words. | #Person1# asks Lilei about his English learning. Lilei thinks English isn't easy. #Person1# suggests reading more to learn new words. | study English |
train_12314 | #Person1#: What time do you usually get up in the morning?
#Person2#: I sleep in every morning, sometimes until 11 or 12.
#Person1#: Are you serious? I get up at 5:00 every morning to go to the gym and then I get to work around 7:00.
#Person2#: Well, I work from home. So I can set my own hours. I usually work until midnight or one in the morning and then I like to sleep in.
#Person1#: I like to be in bed around 9:00 or 10:00 at night so I can get enough sleep. Our schedules are very different. You're lucky that you get to set your own schedule, but I could never sleep that late. I'm definitely a morning person.
#Person2#: And I'm definitely a night person. Waking up early is so terrible.
#Person1#: Maybe we should switch schedules for a week.
#Person2#: No way. I would never want your schedule.
#Person1#: Very funny. What are you doing today?
#Person2#: Well, it's Saturday so I was thinking of taking a hike. Would you like to come?
#Person1#: Sure. Can we go to see a movie afterwards?
#Person2#: I don't really like movies actually. Can we do something else?
#Person1#: Sure, but I have to work tomorrow even though it's Sunday. So I do need to be home around 9:00. Too bad I can't relax tomorrow instead. | #Person1#'s a morning person while #Person2#'s a night person. #Person1# suggests switching their schedules but #Person2# refuses. #Person2# then invites #Person1# to go hiking. #Person1# agrees but has to be home around for tomorrow's work. | schedules |
train_12315 | #Person1#: How do you usually get to work in the morning?
#Person2#: I try to ride my bike most of the time. Of course, when I'm running late, I take the subway.
#Person1#: I always seem to be 5 or 10 minutes late for everything. I drive to work everyday. So if the traffic is bad, I have to think of a new way to apologize to my boss for being late.
#Person2#: Does your boss yell at you if you're late?
#Person1#: No, not really. He knows that I live far away. I stay late whenever I don't make it on time in the morning and it probably helps that I earned a fair amount of money for the company year after year.
#Person2#: Have you ever considered moving into the city to be closer to your job?
#Person1#: To be honest, I would rather change jobs than houses. My wife loves our house, especially since she works from home. Our kids are in great schools. And on the weekends, there are a million things for us to do as a family.
#Person2#: It does sound nice. For me, though, I love living in the city. There are so many cultural activities and I love not having to drive.
#Person1#: Yeah, driving is pretty stressful sometimes.
#Person2#: I think it's also easier to live in the city when you don't have kids. If I were a mom, I probably live closer to you.
#Person1#: Well, you and Timothy might want to think about getting started with that.
#Person2#: You sound just like my mother in law. | #Person1# drives to work and is always late if the traffic is bad. #Person2# asks whether #Person1# considers moving into the city. #Person1# says no because of #Person1#'s family. #Person2# loves living in the city and not having to drive. | work, house, children |
train_12316 | #Person1#: Susan, would you and Frank like to come to our house warming party this weekend?
#Person2#: A house warming party? You mean you are moving to a new home?
#Person1#: Yeah, Deborah and I are moving to a new home in another city. We bought it 2 months ago.
#Person2#: Congratulations! both of you must be very happy.
#Person1#: Well, we have always dreamed of owning our own home here, but houses in London are so expensive.
#Person2#: I understand. Christopher and I have been living in the house we rent for 13 years. We found it very difficult to buy a house here, although we have been saving Well, when is the party?
#Person1#: 7:00 PM this Friday, at Googly Swiss Cottage. I'll send you directions.
#Person2#: OK. Christopher and I will be there on time. | #Person1# invites Susan to the house warming party. #Person1#'s moving to a new home in another city because the houses in London are too expensive. | London's house price |
train_12317 | #Person1#: Oh hi, Linda, this is Todd.
#Person2#: Yes, Todd, how nice to hear your voice!
#Person1#: Linda, I just wanted to say that I had a wonderful evening with you last Friday.
#Person2#: I really enjoyed our evening together, Todd.
#Person1#: I had fun also and was wondering if you would like to go hiking with me in the mountains on Saturday.
#Person2#: Hiking would be perfect! May I bring along a picnic lunch for us to share?
#Person1#: A picnic lunch would be a nice thing to have along.
#Person2#: I'll work on the lunch, and you can work out the details of where we will go. What time will you be at my house?
#Person1#: Nine would be good, don't you think?
#Person2#: Nine is good. See you on Saturday! | Todd and Linda enjoyed their evening together last Friday, so Todd invites Linda to go hiking on Saturday and Linda gladly agrees. | hiking invitation |
train_12318 | #Person1#: Ok, honey, time to take down the Christmas tree.
#Person2#: Do we have to?
#Person1#: Come on, it ' s losing needles all the time and the branches are sagging.
#Person2#: It ' s not that bad, besides it really looks nice in that corner. It gives the room a good atmosphere.
#Person1#: A good atmosphere? The tree is falling apart, and it ' s messing up the room.
#Person2#: But it makes the place feel so much like Christmas. I ' d really hate to have to take it down.
#Person1#: But Christmas was two weeks ago! It ' s been there only because we ' Ve been too busy to get rid of it.
#Person2#: I know, but it seems like such a shame to have to take it away.
#Person1#: But it ' s falling apart, and the cat keeps playing with the lower branches.
#Person2#: I know, I know. But it reminds me of the great Christmas we just had. All of us were here - - my parents, your parents, the kids, and the cousins - - the food was good, and everybody got what they wanted.
#Person1#: Yeah, it was a good Christmas. It won ' t always be this good, but we can ' t make it last longer than it should.
#Person2#: Ok, fine. We need to take down the tree.
#Person1#: I ' ll make a deal with you. We ' ll leave it up until Sunday, and then we ' ll take it down after church. | #Person1# thinks it's time to take down the Christmas tree since it's messing up the room, but #Person2# wants to keep it to remind them of the great time they had with their family. They eventually decide to leave it up until Sunday. | a Christmas tree |
train_12319 | #Person1#: Are you going to vote?
#Person2#: Of course! Are you?
#Person1#: I plan to, but what day is the election?
#Person2#: You should know that.
#Person1#: Can you just tell me?
#Person2#: The election is this Tuesday.
#Person1#: Are you serious?
#Person2#: I ' m not kidding.
#Person1#: It ' s a good thing I asked you.
#Person2#: That should ' Ve been something you knew already.
#Person1#: I couldn ' t remember.
#Person2#: Whatever. Just make sure you go vote. | #Person1# doesn't remember the election day. #Person2# tells #Person1# the date and reminds #Person1# to go vote. | the election day |
train_12320 | #Person1#: Do you like cooking?
#Person2#: I love it. I really enjoy creating a meal from various ingredients and watching my friends enjoy it. It gives me a real sense of satisfaction. Do you enjoy cooking?
#Person1#: I don ' t like it. It takes up too much time and I really hate having it clean up after the meal. I can ' t stand doing the washing up, drying up and putting all the dishes and cutlery away.
#Person2#: You can ask the guests for help. My guests usually insist on doing the washing up. I just have to remind them where everything goes.
#Person1#: So what kinds of dishes do you usually make? I know you like Italian food.
#Person2#: Italian, Indian and chinese. I ' Ve only recently started cooking chinese meals and I need some more practice.
#Person1#: Do you find it hard to get ingredients for Chinese food?
#Person2#: Not at all. You can find most of them in supermarkets. The ingredients are usually the same as in Western food. The way that the food is prepared is the big difference, not the ingredients.
#Person1#: How long does it take you to cook a meal for 5 or 6 people?
#Person2#: Obviously, it depends on what I ' m cooking. But I ' d say it generally takes about one and a half hours. | #Person2# likes cooking while #Person1# doesn't because it's troublesome. #Person2# usually makes Italian, Indian, and Chinese dishes, thinks it's easy to get ingredients for Chinese food, and it generally takes 1.5 hours to cook a meal for 5 or 6 people. | cooking |
train_12321 | #Person1#: I am so happy to know that the promotion campaign for our new product is very successful. We just made a record sale this season.
#Person2#: That is very encouraging news. I heard that the marketing department has done a three months research, they sent the feedback information to the research and development center by the end of every month. That is to say, the R & D center redesigned the product twice before it was launched into the market.
#Person1#: It is not an easy job. How do you like the advertisement for the new product?
#Person2#: That is the best one I have seen. I am sure our target customers, young people will love it.
#Person1#: Certainly. | #Person1#'s happy that their new product made a record sale. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the research by the marketing department and the redesign work by the R & D center, and they both appreciate the advertisement for the new product. | a record sale |
train_12322 | #Person1#: Hi Paul. How are you, friend.
#Person2#: Not good. My cousin is driving me up the wall.
#Person1#: How so?
#Person2#: He stays up untill all hours of the night, and he never lifts a finger to help.
#Person1#: Have you talk to him about it?
#Person2#: Not yet, but I have to soon. He's eating me out of house and home. I caught him reading the fridge again last night
#Person1#: Ahahah, Maybe that will help you lose weight.
#Person2#: This is no laughing matter, Nick.
#Person1#: Sorry Paul. I couldn't help it. So why doesn't he give you a hand?
#Person2#: He watch the tob too much. Now really I don't know. But I can't handle this much longer.
#Person1#: Well, talk to him, and let me know what happens, OK? | Paul complains to Nick about his cousin who stays up all night and never helps. Nick advises Paul to talk to his cousin. | complaint |
train_12323 | #Person1#: Why don't you watch where you're going?
#Person2#: Me? You're the one who pulled out in front of me!
#Person1#: There was plenty of room for me to pull out. You didn't have to stay in the lane you were in.
#Person2#: Hey, listen. I had every right to stay in the lane I was in. You were supposed to wait until I passed to pull out. And anyhow, you didn't give me any time to change lanes. All of a sudden--BANG--there you are right in front of me.
#Person1#: I think my arm is broken.
#Person2#: Sorry about your arm, but it serves you right. You need to learn how to drive. You're lucky you didn't get killed. And I'm lucky to be alive too.
#Person1#: Listen, let's just wait until the police get here. Then we can decide whose fault this accident was.
#Person2#: Fine with me. I know the laws of the road. I'm not worried.
#Person1#: I have a cell phone in my car. Now it's probably on the floor on the passenger side. Why don't you get it for me, and then I can call the police?
#Person2#: Alright.
#Person1#: It doesn't work. It looks like it's broken. I need to get to a hospital. You should drive me there.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah? It's better if we make a police report first. Then you can go to the hospital.
#Person1#: Damn it! I'm injured here. We could wait all day for the police.
#Person2#: Well, you'll just have to wait. I'm not going to move my car until the police arrive. I'll go into one of those houses over there and use their phone. Don't worry. You'll get to the hospital in time.
#Person1#: It really hurts.
#Person2#: Yes, maybe it does. But if you're going to drive like you did just now, you will have to get used to a little physical pain. You know what I mean?
#Person1#: To hell with you. The accident was your fault.
#Person2#: I'm afraid it wasn't. And when the police get here, you will also see that it wasn't. But enough of this bickering. I'm going to go find a phone. Don ' t move that arm while I'm gone. Alright?
#Person1#: To hell with you. | #Person1# and #Person2# argue about who's responsible for the accident. Both of them think it's the other's fault. #Person1#'s arm is broken so #Person1# asks #Person2# to drive #Person1# to the hospital, but #Person2# won't move #Person2#'s car until the police arrive. Then, #Person2#'s going to find a phone to call the police. #Person1# keeps cursing. | a car accident |
train_12324 | #Person1#: We're thinking of ordering fifty refrigerators. But, there's one problem.
#Person2#: What's that? I thought our negotiation went very well.
#Person1#: The only problem is the price. It's not possible for us to make any sales at this price.
#Person2#: $ 1500 is almost the lowest price we can offer.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I can't agree with you there. Your price is much higher than other companies.
#Person2#: You get what you pay for, considering the high quality, our price is very reasonable.
#Person1#: I don't deny that the refrigerator is of top quality. If you could go a little lower, we'll place the order right away.
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't give you an immediate answer for this problem, let me talk to our general manager first.
#Person1#: All right, we'll wait for your answer. | #Person1#'ll place the order immediately if #Person2# can lower the price. #Person2#'ll have to talk to #Person2#'s manager first. | business negotiation |
train_12325 | #Person1#: Can I see your ticket please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Ok, Mr. Smith. Do you have any bags to check?
#Person2#: Just this one.
#Person1#: And would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat?
#Person2#: Aisle, please.
#Person1#: Boarding time is 10:20 am.
#Person2#: What's the gate number?
#Person1#: Gate 29C. Have a nice flight. | #Person1# helps Mr. Smith check in. | check in |
train_12326 | #Person1#: Good morning golf aficionados! My name is Rick Fields, and you guessed it, I am here with my main man, Bob Copeland.
#Person2#: Thank you, Rick! As you can see, ladies and gentleman, we are here in beautiful Pebble Beach where the top golfers in the world are trying to win the grand prize of one million dollars!
#Person1#: Whoa, that's a lot of cash! Let's go to the course and see how Tiger Woods is doing.
#Person2#: All right, we are here at the eighth hole. It's a par four, and has some very difficult hazards which many golfers find difficult to avoid. Although, I did see Jack Nicklaus hit a hole in one on this very same hole!
#Person1#: Tiger Woods is about to tee off, and let's see if he has the same luck as Jack. Tiger is asking his caddie for his driver and, he seems to be very nervous.
#Person2#: Oh no! Not a good swing at all! It's definitely not his day today. On the seventh hole he got a bogey and before that he barely made par. He will definitely not get a birdie on this shot.
#Person1#: It seems that his ball has flown somewhere deep in the trees. He is having a hard time finding it and even his caddie has climbed a tree to try and spot it.
#Person2#: Oh no! A bear! Run, Tiger, run! Somebody call animal control! | Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are broadcasting a golf tournament in which Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are playing. | a golf competition |
train_12327 | #Person1#: Bob, you look pale. What happened?
#Person2#: I didn't sleep a wink last night.
#Person1#: Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned! Maybe I can help you.
#Person2#: Well, I'm under a lot of pressure. My boss is very pushy. He assigned me two projects. Now the deadlines are near and I still haven't finish one of them.
#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Well, I guess no one can help me but myself. For the moment, I just need someone to talk to so that I can relieve my stress.
#Person1#: I know your feeling. Take it easy. | Bob's under pressure because he hasn't finished the projects assigned by his pushy boss. #Person1# tries to comfort him. | feel stressed |
train_12328 | #Person1#: Honey, I'll be right back!
#Person2#: Where are you going?
#Person1#: I told you already! I'm going to get my nails done.
#Person2#: Again? You just went last week! You spend more time at the nail salon than you do here at home! Honestly, why do you need a manicure every week?
#Person1#: Well, first of all, I like to pamper myself, and my nails look great. You should come with me!
#Person2#: Why? I don't want to have nail polish or anything like that!
#Person1#: They don't only paint my nails! The manicurist will remove my cuticles, file my nails, and apply at least nails coats of nail polish!
#Person2#: Yeah, sounds like something I should definitely do. | #Person1#'ll go to the nail salon and tells #Person1# the service not only includes nail-painting but also manicuring. #Person2# gets interested. | the nail salon |
train_12329 | #Person1#: This is the good life! We have it good don't you think?
#Person2#: Yeah of course! Although, don't you ever wonder what ' could have been '?
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, sometimes I think of how things could have turned out if I had done things a little differently.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: Like for example, if I hadn't studied architecture, I would have become an artist like I wanted to.
#Person1#: I see. Yeah now that I think of it, I wouldn't have gotten married if I hadn't moved to this town and met Sally.
#Person2#: You see! Everything happens for a reason! We wouldn't even have met if I hadn't been in that car accident ten years ago!
#Person1#: Well, I have no regrets!
#Person2#: I'll drink to that! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about what life could have been if they had done things differently. | daily casual talk |
train_12330 | #Person1#: Hey, Robert, what are you doing this weekend?
#Person2#: I didn't have any big plans.
#Person1#: We are putting together a birthday party for Mary.
#Person2#: That sounds like fun. Where will it be?
#Person1#: We thought it would be fun to have a pool party at Jay's house.
#Person2#: Oh good! Can I bring anything?
#Person1#: We will be providing hot dogs, hamburgers, and cake, but people can bring side dishes.
#Person2#: I am assuming that the dress is casual.
#Person1#: Dress casually and bring your bathing suit!
#Person2#: Wonderful. Just e-mail me the time and date and I'll be there. | #Person1# invites Robert to join a birthday party for Mary at Jay's house this weekend. | a birthday party |
train_12331 | #Person1#: Hi, Bob! How are you doing?
#Person2#: Fine! How are you?
#Person1#: I'm fine too, thank you.
#Person2#: I've come to tell you I'm going to the concert this evening. Will you come with me? I've two complimentary tickets.
#Person1#: With the greatest pleasure. Where is the concert this evening?
#Person2#: It will be held at the Music Hall.
#Person1#: What's on the program?
#Person2#: It's a piano recital. I'm fond of piano, you know. | Bob invites #Person1# to a piano concert this evening. | concert invitation |
train_12332 | #Person1#: Sam, what shall I do with my stocks? Will I lose money?
#Person2#: There's a possibility.
#Person1#: What do you mean by that?
#Person2#: I mean if you don't sell your shares now, it's quite likely that you'll end up losing your shirt.
#Person1#: Is that so?
#Person2#: Absolutely. Take my word for it. | Sam advises #Person1# to sell #Person1#'s shares, or #Person1#'ll lose money. | sell the shares |
train_12333 | #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# helps #Person2# order a Coke, some fried zucchini, a cheeseburger, and some fries. | order food |
train_12334 | #Person1#: I'm afraid we can't increase salary this year, money is just too tight.
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I can't agree, dan.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: Surely, there are other ways to save money.
#Person1#: What are you talking about, we've tried everything! | Dan cannot increase the salary since money is too tight this year. | increase salary |
train_12335 | #Person1#: Forest Restaurant. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: May I make a reservation?
#Person1#: Of course. At what time?
#Person2#: The four of us will be there at 7:00 this evening.
#Person1#: OK, sir. We are looking forward to your arrival. | #Person1# helps #Person2# make a reservation at a restaurant. | make a reservation |
train_12336 | #Person1#: How nice these sunglasses are!
#Person2#: Yes, they are the latest designs. Would you like to try them on?
#Person1#: I want to try on this pair.
#Person2#: The round shape pair?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: I think it suits you well.
#Person1#: I agree, how much?
#Person2#: 120 yuan.
#Person1#: It's not expensive. OK. I'll take them. | #Person1# tries on a pair of sunglasses and will take them. | buy sunglasses |
train_12337 | #Person1#: So Alex, you're off to the Olympic stadium then?
#Person2#: Yes, I should get there just in time for the women's 400m relay.
#Person1#: Wow, that should be really exciting, especially with so many famous athletes there.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm also going to watch the triple jump and the high jump.
#Person1#: Well have a good time. Get me some autographs if you can.
#Person2#: Ok, I'll try my best. | Alex's off to the Olympic stadium to watch some games. | watch games |
train_12338 | #Person1#: My brother gave me a baby cat yesterday. I can keep it as my pet.
#Person2#: I don't understand. Why do you want a cat?
#Person1#: Cats are beautiful and lovely, aren't they?
#Person2#: No, cats are too dirty. They are lazy and cunning. I don't like them at all.
#Person1#: I don't think so. I think cats are sweet.
#Person2#: You can keep the cat, but you should keep it away from me. | #Person1# got a cat and #Person1# loves it, but #Person2# doesn't like cats. | cat |
train_12339 | #Person1#: Hello, ABC Company.
#Person2#: Hello, could I speak to Mr. Wang, please?
#Person1#: I am sorry. He's out in a meeting now. Could I ask who is calling?
#Person2#: This is Mr. Smith of XYZ Company. When will he be back?
#Person1#: He'll be back at about five in the afternoon. Could I take a message?
#Person2#: Yes, Please tell him I called and ask him to return my call as soon as possible. It's about the PPT contract.
#Person1#: All right, Mr. Smith. I'll be sure he gets your message. | Mr. Smith phones for Mr.Wang. #Person1# tells Mr. Smith he isn't available so Mr. Smith requests #Person1# to leave a message. | phone call |
train_12340 | #Person1#: Ann, it's terrible!
#Person2#: What's up?
#Person1#: Look, this is a pimple!
#Person2#: Oh, I think it is.
#Person1#: How come?
#Person2#: I think it's because of your bad habits!
#Person1#: I have no bad habit. I sleep eight hours a day, never eat spicy food, clean the face twice a day and so on. I have done a lot.
#Person2#: I know you have done a lot, but you always sleep very late. Sleeping eight hours a day doesn't mean it is healthy. Sleeping after 12 is hurtful to our body, and I think this is your problem.
#Person1#: I wasn't aware of that!
#Person2#: You should do better later. | #Person1# gets a pimple. Ann thinks it's because #Person1# sleeps very late. | bad habits |
train_12341 | #Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. How may we be of service?
#Person2#: Hi. We'd like to open a Foreign Currency Account, please.
#Person1#: OK, do you have the relevant materials?
#Person2#: Yes, yes, we do. Right here.
#Person1#: Right. You have a choice of account, we provide USD, HAD, JOY and GAP accounts. Which do you want to go for?
#Person2#: We will go for the US dollar account.
#Person1#: OK, I'll begin the opening procedure now and we'll let you know when everything is sorted. | #Person2# opens a US dollar account at the Lincoln Bank with #Person1#'s assistance. | open an account |
train_12342 | #Person1#: Room Service. May I help you?
#Person2#: This is Room 603. I'm afraid that the heating system doesn't work. It's very cold here.
#Person1#: Have you switched on the radiator?
#Person2#: Yes. I have switched it on for a long time. The room is still very cold.
#Person1#: We're terribly sorry for that. We'll send our staff io fix it now. Or do you want to change your room?
#Person2#: I prefer not to move first.
#Person1#: OK. Is it convenient for us to come now?
#Person2#: Yes, please. | #Person2# phones Room Service because the heating system in #Person2#'s room doesn't work. #Person1#'ll send their staff to fix it now. | the heating system |
train_12343 | #Person1#: I want to have a continental breakfast.
#Person2#: Here is the coffee, toast and bacon. Do you like fried eggs or poached ones?
#Person1#: Neither, can I have them scrambled?
#Person2#: Of course. They will be ready in a few minutes. | #Person1# orders a continental breakfast with scrambled eggs with #Person2#'s assistance. | order breakfast |
train_12344 | #Person1#: May I see your license?
#Person2#: But officer, did I do something wrong?
#Person1#: Did you see the speed limit sign. It says thirty five miles an hour here.
#Person2#: But my speed meter reads only thirty miles.
#Person1#: Then why did my radar show you're going forty five? | #Person1# demands #Person2#'s driving license since #Person1#'s radar shows #Person2#'s speeding. | speeding |
train_12345 | #Person1#: Who do you think should get the job? How about Mr. Becket?
#Person2#: Mr. Becket? I'm not sure. He is a nice fellow, of course, and easy to get along with. But I doubt his professional expertise. I want someone who can get the job done. | #Person2# doesn't think Mr. Becket is qualified for the job | job applicant |
train_12346 | #Person1#: The Painting Club. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to ask about the painting classes.
#Person1#: OK. We have some classes starting the week of February 20th lasting seven weeks and meeting twice a week.
#Person2#: How much does it cost?
#Person1#: $140. That's $10 for each lesson.
#Person2#: How much does it cost if I am a member of the Painting Club?
#Person1#: It's half price. Members pay half.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: And classes start in February. You can come to put down your name on February 16th or 17th if you have decided to attend the classes.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: You are welcome. | #Person2# phones to ask about the painting classes. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the schedule and the fee. | the painting classes |
train_12347 | #Person1#: Hello, Joan. Why are you late today? You are never late for work.
#Person2#: No, I never am, but...
#Person1#: Wow! Your coat's very dirty! Did you fall?
#Person2#: Yes, I had a terrible experience on the underground train. Listen to this! A man came up to me and pulled out a knife. He pointed it right at me!
#Person1#: Oh, no! Are you all right? Did he hurt you?
#Person2#: No, he didn't hurt me, but he took my handbag.
#Person1#: Then what happened? What did you do?
#Person2#: I caught hold of his knife, and he pushed me to the floor.
#Person1#: Oh, no! Why did you catch hold of his knife? That's dangerous.
#Person2#: I don't know. I didn't think.
#Person1#: And what did the other passengers do? Did they help you?
#Person2#: Yes, they did. Two men ran after the robber and held him.
#Person1#: Did the police come?
#Person2#: Yeah. The conductor called a policeman, and he took the robber to the police station.
#Person1#: What a story! Thank God you're all right. | Joan gets late for the first time. She tells #Person1# it's because she met a robber with a knife on the underground train, then she shares the terrible experience in detail. | be robbed |
train_12348 | #Person1#: Hey, Taxi. Over here!
#Person2#: Did you call for a car service
#Person1#: Yes, are you engaged
#Person2#: Not at the moment. Where would you like me to take you
#Person1#: I am going to the airport, and I have to catch the 930 flight to New York.
#Person2#: Well, it's a long way and there is roadwork near Broadway. I am not sure I can snake it in half an hour.
#Person1#: But I can't miss the flight. It's an important meeting and it's waiting for me.
#Person2#: All right, I will try my best. If there aren't any holdups, I think we can get there in time.
#Person1#: That's great. How much is it to the airport
#Person2#: About $25, tips not included.
#Person1#: Fine. Will you please help me with the luggage
#Person2#: Oh, yes, sure. Let me put it in the boot.
#Person1#: Thanks very much.
#Person2#: Not at all. Bang the door, please.
#Person1#: Ok, let's hurry.
#Person2#: You are in luck. The traffic is not heavy today. | #Person1# takes #Person2#'s taxi to the airport to catch the flight. #Person2# tells #Person1# it might be difficult to get there in time but #Person2#'ll try. #Person2# estimates the fee and #Person1# thinks it acceptable, then they are about to set out. | take a taxi |
train_12349 | #Person1#: My mother and my wife are always holding different ideas.
#Person2#: If you are really in love with your wife, you should be in support of her. You can't have it both ways, of course.
#Person1#: You mean I should please her by following her suggestion.
#Person2#: Yeah. Love me, and love my dog. | #Person1# tells #Person2# he's always holding different ideas with his wife. #Person1# suggests he follow her suggestions. | daily casual talk |
train_12350 | #Person1#: Help! Are you a doctor? My poor little Frankie has stopped breathing! Oh my gosh, Help me! I tried to perform CPR, but I just don't know if I could get any air into his lungs! Oh, Frankie!
#Person2#: Ellen, get him hooked up to a monitor! Someone page Dr. Howser. Get the patient to hold still, I can't get a pulse! Okay, he's on the monitor. His BP is falling! He's flatlining!
#Person1#: NOOOOOO! Frankie! DR. ! Do something!
#Person2#: Someone get her out of here! Get me the defibrillator. Okay, clear! Again! Clear! Come on! dammit! I'm not letting you go! Clear! I've got a pulse!
#Person3#: Okay, what's happening?
#Person2#: The patient is in acute respiratory failure, I think we're going to have to intubate!
#Person3#: Alright! Tube's in! Bag him! Someone give him 10 cc's of adrenaline! Let's go, people move, move!
#Person1#: Doctor, oh, thank god! How is he?
#Person2#: We managed to stabilize Frankie, but he's not out of the woods yet. he's still in critical condition. We're moving him to intensive care, but.
#Person1#: Just do whatever it takes. I just want my little Frankie to be okay. I couldn't imagine life without my little hamster! | #Person1#'s hamster Frankie has stopped breathing so #Person1# sends him to the hospital. #Person2# and Dr. Howser are trying to save him by every means. Finally, Frankie's still in critical condition. #Person1# desperately requests them to save Frankie. | medical emergency |
train_12351 | #Person1#: Hello, Bessie.
#Person2#: Hello, Jack. Happy birthday!
#Person1#: My birthday? I forgot it, Thank you for remembering my birthday.
#Person2#: I'd like to offer you my congratulations on your birthday and best wishes for your future happiness, good health and continued success. I've asked the Fairy Flowers to send you a bunch of flowers. I hope you'll like them.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. I'm so touched.
#Person2#: Now let me sing 'Happy birthday' for you.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. | Jack congratulates Bessie on her birthday and prepared flowers for her. Bessie's touched. | happy birthday |
train_12352 | #Person1#: What do you do for a living?
#Person2#: I'm a doctor.
#Person1#: Really? Do you like it?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. It's very interesting. What's your job?
#Person1#: I'm a bus driver.
#Person2#: Oh, do you enjoy it?
#Person1#: No, I don't really like it. It's boring. | #Person2#'s a doctor and #Person2# likes it. #Person1#'s a bus driver but #Person1# doesn't like it. | jobs |
train_12353 | #Person1#: You must like negotiating a lot. People are saying, you are a super negotiator.
#Person2#: Ha, I am flattered. Actually, when it comes to negotiate, you don't need to like it. You just need to understand how it works.
#Person1#: I am not good at it by any means. Give me some advice.
#Person2#: Well, generally speaking, if you want to change someone's mind or understand his position, you have to put yourself in his shoes. Understand his need and the cost for his need. And then you work together to find a solution.
#Person1#: Sounds easy. But how can I apply to practice? I am thinking about applying for more reimbursement for my mobile bill. But I am afraid our boss will turn me down.
#Person2#: Ok, as John after Kennedy put it, let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate. | #Person2# gives #Person1# some advice on negotiating and encourages #Person1# to apply to practice courageously. | try to negotiate |
train_12354 | #Person1#: Good morning. Can I see your membership card please?
#Person2#: Well, I'm actually here to join the bookclub today.
#Person1#: I'm really sorry. There is something wrong with the computer. If you can come back on Monday, that's tomorrow, we can sign you up then and we have a discount on Mondays and Tuesdays.
#Person2#: Oh, but I have to see the dentist tomorrow, and I have a meeting to attend on Tuesday.
#Person1#: In that case you can leave your information on this piece of paper and I'll put your application into the computer tomorrow.
#Person2#: Oh, that's wonderful.
#Person1#: Which membership would you like? A one-year membership, a three-year membership or a lifetime membership? There is a special gift for the lifetime membership.
#Person2#: Let me see. I think a one-year membership is right for me. | #Person2# wants to join the book club but the computer doesn't work. #Person1# suggests leaving #Person2#'s information and #Person1#'ll sign #Person2# up tomorrow. | join the bookclub |
train_12355 | #Person1#: Oh, there is nothing better than an ice cold glass of ice water on a hot day.
#Person2#: You know, cold water always gives me stomachaches.
#Person1#: Really? I've never had that problem. I've been drinking ice water since I was little.
#Person2#: When I was a small boy, my grandmother never let my mom give me anything other than warm water.
#Person1#: Even in the summer?
#Person2#: Yes, every once in a while my dad would take me to get some ice cream, but my grandmother was never happy about that. I think it was the sugar that she didn't like. | #Person1#'s been drinking ice water since childhood while cold water always gives #Person1# stomach. | drink water |
train_12356 | #Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, we'll pay a visit to a cave tomorrow.
#Person2#: What fun is it to visit the cave you mean?
#Person1#: It's an uncommon cave. It's underground, wide and long and in the cave there's rocks of different shapes which looked like a lion, a tree, a bell or something else.
#Person2#: What else can we do there besides seeing the rocks?
#Person1#: There's a stream running through the cave. You can row boats there.
#Person2#: How will we get there and will it take a long time?
#Person1#: About 60 miles away from here. First, we get to the town nearest to the cave in a passenger car and then we take an about 15 minute walk.
#Person2#: May I understand that the cave is in a place far from the town?
#Person1#: Not really. Since the ground is not strong, it's impossible to build roads or railways.
#Person2#: Are there any restaurants where we can stay for lunch and have a rest?
#Person1#: There are some. They are mostly opened by the local people. So if you are not used to the local food, I'd suggest you take some food yourself.
#Person2#: What else should we take?
#Person1#: Oh, your question reminds me of one thing that I have to mention. Bring with you some clothes in case it is cold in the cave. Is everyone clear about that?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Good. Then we'll gather at the gate of your hotel at 7:00 o'clock AM. Bye and goodnight. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that they'll pay a visit to an uncommon cave tomorrow. #Person1# explains the schedule in detail and answers #Person2#'s questions about the arrangements patiently. | tour plan |
train_12357 | #Person1#: Have you got any hobbies?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm fond at fishing, and a very keen on making home movies.
#Person1#: I like taking photographs. But I haven't got a camera.
#Person2#: I take a lot of photographs, too, but I'm interested in the history of the cinema. So I really enjoy using a camera.
#Person1#: What other interests of you got? Do you collect anything?
#Person2#: Yes, I collect stamps and I've got quite a big collection of records and tapes, but I don't buy stamps now, because it costs me a lot of money. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes fishing, making home movies, and collecting. They both like taking photographs. | hobbies |
train_12358 | #Person1#: What do you like doing in your free time, Ann?
#Person2#: Well, reading is my favorite thing to do.
#Person1#: What else do you like doing?
#Person2#: Listening to music.
#Person1#: Do you play any musical instruments like the piano?
#Person2#: No, I don't play the piano but I play the guitar sometimes, I spend a lot of my free time practicing. What about you, John?
#Person1#: Well. I am crazy about sports, especially basketball, so I spend every minute I can either playing with others or training. | Ann likes reading, listening to music, and playing the guitar. John's crazy about sports, especially basketball. | hobbies |
train_12359 | #Person1#: You see, I can't sleep very well. Could I have some sleeping pills please?
#Person2#: Oh? Why can't you sleep?
#Person1#: I don't know really.
#Person2#: Is anything worrying you?
#Person1#: Well, perhaps, I'm working very hard, we are very busy at the moment.
#Person2#: Well, I don't really like giving patients sleeping pills. You must have a good rest or get all about work. If you can't sleep, have a hot bath before you go to bed and then read a boring book. Don't use exciting ones, and don't drink coffee. | #Person1# wants some sleeping pills since #Person1#'s under stress recently and couldn't sleep well. #Person2# offers some suggestions instead of giving the pills. | sleeping problems |
train_12360 | #Person1#: Susanna, look at this photo. It is near a cliff, but I don't remember where we took it.
#Person2#: Um, well, it still looks cold. I think we'd been for a cycling to the Red Mountains National Park.
#Person1#: Oh, I remember there was a cafe at the top of the cliff. We went there to have a rest and took a picture of the view.
#Person2#: Yes, it's kind of dangerous. There is no fence, so we have to be careful.
#Person1#: It is really a good picture.
#Person2#: Oh look, there is a date on the back. We took it on August fifteenth.
#Person1#: Yeah, it is just the day before Ricky's birthday.
#Person2#: Oh yes, yes, we celebrated it together at Ricky's new house. | #Person1# and Susanna are looking at a photo taken on the day before Ricky's birthday and recall the past. | a photo |
train_12361 | #Person1#: Well, Lucy. Why do you look unhappy?
#Person2#: Oh, Mike. I've made 3 bad mistakes so far this week. This morning I forgot to give a very important message to my father, so he got really angry with me.
#Person1#: But you're usually very careful and never make mistakes. What's the matter with you?
#Person2#: I'm very tired. I don't know what I'm doing these days.
#Person1#: Have you gone to bed late recently?
#Person2#: I'm usually embedded about 10:00, but I have been woken up at 4:30 every morning. And then I can't go back to sleep.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: It's my new neighbor. He has to get up at 4:30 every morning and he always turns his radio on loudly.
#Person1#: Ask him to turn it down then.
#Person2#: OK. I'll have to talk with him. | Lucy's been tired this week because her neighbor gets up very early and makes noises that wake her up. Mike suggests Lucy talk to the neighbor. | bad mistakes |
train_12362 | #Person1#: Does this bus really go to the mall?
#Person2#: It goes all the way there.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: I know it does. I take this bus a lot.
#Person1#: How long does the bus take to get there?
#Person2#: The bus ride is only 30 minutes or so.
#Person1#: Where do we get off the bus?
#Person2#: Right behind Macy's is a bus stop.
#Person1#: The stop is really at the mall?
#Person2#: It's in the middle of the parking lot.
#Person1#: That's perfect. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for information about taking a bus to the mall. | take a bus |
train_12363 | #Person1#: Could you give me an expense report? I would like to attach the invoices for my phone bill this season.
#Person2#: Here you are. Do you need glue?
#Person1#: That is very kind of you. I ' m just running out of glue.
#Person2#: You ' re welcome. | #Person2# gives #Person1# an expense report and glue. | an expense report |
train_12364 | #Person1#: That's really convenient. We were wondering if you could take a little off the rent, though.
#Person2#: I can take two thousand off. That'll make the rent twenty-eight thousand.
#Person1#: That's great. Every little bit counts. And we don't need the parking space. I guess we could rent it out.
#Person2#: Sure, for at least three thousand per month.
#Person1#: That'll bring the price down to twenty-five. That's the price we were shooting for.
#Person2#: I'm glad. Now, there's a deposit fee of two month's rent. | #Person2# takes two thousand off the rent and #Person1# will rent out the parking place. | rent |
train_12365 | #Person1#: Good evening, Mr. Lee and thank you for choosing our airline. We have just discovered that this flight is overbooked. Would you like to volunteer to give up your seat?
#Person2#: Overbooked? Give up my seat? I don ' t understand.
#Person1#: From time to time we have a situation in which there are more passengers than there are seats on the aircraft. That ' s overbooked.
#Person2#: I know what overbooked is, I just don ' t understand how that could happen?
#Person1#: Actually it ' s a common practice to overbook, as passengers often don ' t take their flight as scheduled. Most of the time there is no problem but today, more passengers arrived than we have seats,
#Person2#: So who has to stay behind?
#Person1#: Well, first we ask for volunteers. If someone like yourself volunteers, they receive a free round trip ticket to be used within one year. If no one volunteers we just have to select someone.
#Person2#: Ok. I ' ll volunteer. I could use a free ticket! | #Person1# asks Mr. Lee if he can volunteer to give up his seat because the flight is overbooked. Mr. Lee will volunteer to receive a free ticket. | overbooked flight |
train_12366 | #Person1#: Good morning. I ' m from the New York book review. Could I ask you some questions about your latest book?
#Person2#: Sure. Take a seat... what would you like to know?
#Person1#: First, I ' Ve heard that your latest book is based on a true story.
#Person2#: That ' s correct. It ' s a murder mystery based on actual murders that book place in Florida several years ago. The main character-the police invesigator-is based on the man who investigated the case.
#Person1#: How do you research your books?
#Person2#: I always visit the places that I use as setting for stories. Readers like things to be as factually correct as possible-even in fiction! I usually base my characters on people I have met. Most character are a mixture of the characters of two or more people.
#Person1#: I really like your books. I ' Ve just finished this one. I read it from cover to cover in a single day. Congratulation on making the bestseller list yet again!
#Person2#: Thank you. Let met sign it for you... there you go.
#Person1#: Oh! Thank you very much. I heard that you are currently writing a collection of short stories. What are the stories about?
#Person2#: There ' s a real mix of stories in the book. I haven ' t finished all of them yet, though. Many of them are short detective stories, but there are also horror stories and sci-fi ones. If you give me your business card, I ' ll make sure you get an advance copy to review.
#Person1#: Thanks very much. I ' m sure it will sell well. I can ' t wait to read it. Here ' s my card. Thank you for you time. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s lastest book is based on a true story and #Person2# always visits places and always bases the characters on people #Person2# has met. #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s business card and will give #Person1# an advance copy of the collection of mixed stories. | the lastest book |
train_12367 | #Person1#: Mr. Charles, I feel that we have had a very pleasant talk.
#Person2#: I think so too, and you have a general understanding of the company now.
#Person1#: Yes, your company is a big one in the field and has great potential.
#Person2#: What else do you want to know?
#Person1#: I want to know about the salary information in your company.
#Person2#: Then, how much do you wish to be paid each month?
#Person1#: I hope my starting salary will be 3, 000 yuan a month if I become a formal worker.
#Person2#: We will give you more than what you hope.
#Person1#: Really? That's good news for me.
#Person2#: You will have a six-month internship after you enter our company. During this period you can get 2, 500 yuan a month, and after that you can get 3, 500 yuan per month.
#Person1#: It sounds great!
#Person2#: You can also get a bonus at the end of the year, and if you can keep working in the company, your salary will get a raise every year.
#Person1#: By the way, how many days do we work every week?
#Person2#: Five days every week, but if it is necessary, you need to work overtime once in a while
#Person1#: OK, I see | #Person1# thinks the company has great potential. Mr. Charles will give #Person1# a higher starting salary than #Person1# hopes. #Person1# can have a bonus at the end of the year and get a raise but #Person1# needs to work overtime sometimes. | starting salary |
train_12368 | #Person1#: How do I know what forms to fill out for unemployment?
#Person2#: There is a special form to apply for unemployment benefits.
#Person1#: How do I get the form to apply for unemployment benefits?
#Person2#: You can go online to begin the application process.
#Person1#: What type of information will I have to provide to the Employment Development Office?
#Person2#: You need to be able to say whom you worked for and when.
#Person1#: Will they need anything else from me?
#Person2#: You should be able to provide a layoff notice or proof of severance.
#Person1#: What should I do after I turn in the application?
#Person2#: You need to be interviewed over the phone. They will set up a time for you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# to fill out a special form online for unemployment benefits and to provide previous working experiences and a layoff notice. #Person1# will be interviewed after that. | the application process |
train_12369 | #Person1#: This is the menu. What would you like to have?
#Person2#: I don't know what to have. If you don't mind, I'll just leave the choice to you.
#Person1#: With pleasure, sir. May I suggest Steamed stuffed buns and deep-fried twisted dough sticks? They are popular breakfast among Chinese people.
#Person2#: OK. Anything to drink?
#Person1#: Yes, sir. We usually serve soya-bean milk and jellied beancurd. Which one do you prefer, sir? A
#Person2#: I'll try the soya-bean milk this time.
#Person1#: So, that's steamed stuffed buns and deep-fried twisted dough sticks, and a Soya-bean milk.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir. Just a moment, please. | #Person1# recommends #Person2# to have steamed stuffed buns and deep-fried twisted dough sticks. #Person2# also orders soya-bean milk. | Chinese breakfast |
train_12370 | #Person1#: Mr. McKenna, do you have a second? I need to talk to you about something.
#Person2#: Sure, Liv, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: Well, I was just wondering. . . you see, I know I'Ve used up all my vacation days this year, but my sister is getting married, and the wedding is overseas, and, well. . .
#Person2#: You wanna take some time off, is that right?
#Person1#: Well, sir, I was just hoping that I might be able to take some unpaid leave this year.
#Person2#: What dates are you planning on taking off? I'll need at least two months notice, so that I can plan for your absence.
#Person1#: I was thinking of taking off from September first until the thirtieth. Would you be okay with that?
#Person2#: Well, I guess so. | Liv asks Mr. McKenna for some unpaid leave for his sister's wedding although he has used up all the vacation days. Mr. McKenna gives him permission. | unpaid leave |
train_12371 | #Person1#: Are you new here?
#Person2#: This is my first day here.
#Person1#: Are you a freshman in college?
#Person2#: I started school somewhere else.
#Person1#: What school did you transfer from?
#Person2#: I started at PCC.
#Person1#: What made you transfer?
#Person2#: My grades weren't good enough to go here.
#Person1#: Did you like PCC?
#Person2#: I loved PCC.
#Person1#: Good luck here.
#Person2#: I'm excited to be here. | #Person2# started school at PCC and transferred here because #Person2#'s grades weren't good enough. | a transfer |
train_12372 | #Person1#: Now I understand. But I don't smoke or drink. So what am I supposed to buy in here?
#Person2#: You can buy some of these nice butterflies.
#Person1#: No, I'm sorry. I don't think it is nice to have butterflies mounted in boxes. It is kind of disgusting.
#Person2#: What? You feel sorry for the butterflies?
#Person1#: Yes. I think they should just let them fly free, and not try to sell them to foreigners. It is a kind of destruction of nature.
#Person2#: Well, I agree with you. I'd rather think that the butterflies are flying around in the mountains. I just wonder if they really catch so many that it affects the butterfly population.
#Person1#: Who knows? Hey, I like these jade bears here.
#Person2#: How much are they?
#Person1#: This one is 2300 dollars. Maybe I should buy it for my mother. What do you think?
#Person2#: If you want. Didn't you buy her a small vase already?
#Person1#: Yes, but she would like this a lot. She likes to collect little things like this.
#Person2#: Alright. Buy it then. I won't buy anything. Well, maybe I'll buy some Cognac.
#Person1#: Maybe I could buy some Cognac for my brother. He always drinks it.
#Person2#: Let's go ask about it. | #Person1# doesn't like butterflies mounted in boxes and wishes let them fly free. #Person1# may buy a jade bear in addition to a small vase for #Person1#'s mother, and some Cognac for #Person1#'s brother. #Person2# might also buy some Cognac. | what to buy |
train_12373 | #Person1#: How many people are there in your family?
#Person2#: My immediate family is quite small. It's just my older step-brother, my mom, my step-dad and me. how about you?
#Person1#: I have a large family. I have three older sisters, my twin sister, a younger brother, and parents.
#Person2#: I didn't know you were a twin! Are you identical or fraternal?
#Person1#: We're identical. I mean, we look exactly the same, but we are complete opposites when it comes to everything else.
#Person2#: Interesting. It must be great having a twin sister. Are you best friends, too?
#Person1#: We used to be really close, but that all changed once she moved to Shanghai. How about your family? You didn't mention to your biological father.
#Person2#: I don't know much about him. He died when I was just a baby. Even though I don't have a blood relationship with my step-father and step-brother, I consider them to be my real family.
#Person1#: What about your step-brother's mother? Does he keep in touch with her?
#Person2#: No, she also died when my step-brother was little. My mother and my step-father met each other shortly after my father died and became good friends. They ended up getting married a few years later.
#Person1#: Sounds like it was meant to be. | #Person2# has a step-brother, a step-dad, and #Person2#'s mom. #Person2#'s mom and #Person2#'s step-father met after #Person2#'s father died and got married later. #Person1# has a big family including an identical sister who looks the same as #Person1# but is different from #Person1# in every aspect. | family |
train_12374 | #Person1#: It may comfort you to know that many people attended his viewing.
#Person2#: How did they hear? No one called.
#Person1#: In times of loss, it is often hard to pick up the phone. But his whole family was here.
#Person2#: His mom and dad must be destroyed. He was their only son.
#Person1#: And he was so young, with so much life to look forward to.
#Person2#: Yes. . . thank you for understanding. We have to go now.
#Person1#: This sheet tells the visiting hours and funeral time and location. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the many people attended the young man's viewing. They were sorry for his death. | attend a viewing |
train_12375 | #Person1#: You know, Taylor's been in the hospital for a couple of days.
#Person2#: And I'm the one who put him there with my football moves.
#Person1#: But you're not to blame for them keeping him there.
#Person2#: Yeah, what was all that stuff about running tests about anyway?
#Person1#: I'm not sure, but we can find out. I bought some crosswords to keep him busy.
#Person2#: Great, then let's go visit him. I want to give him some flowers, too, to say sorry. | Taylor was sent to the hospital because of #Person2#'s football moves. #Person1# and #Person2# will visit him. | visit a patient |
train_12376 | #Person1#: Have you been ever been to Disneyworld?
#Person2#: When I was young, my parents took me to the one in California. I always forget which, is that one Disneyland or Disneyworld?
#Person1#: The one in Florida is Disneyworld and the one in California is Disneyland, so you must have been to Disneyland.
#Person2#: That's right. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: Well, I've never been to either so I was thinking of going to Disneyworld for my honeymoon.
#Person2#: When are getting married?
#Person1#: Some time next year. We haven't set the date yet.
#Person2#: Congratulations! I had no idea.
#Person1#: Thank you. So what do you think? Would we have a good time?
#Person2#: Do you like amusement parks?
#Person1#: For the most part, yes. Some of the rides are bit too scary for me, though.
#Person2#: If you don't think twice about the rides and go on every ride that you can, you'll have a good time.
#Person1#: Even the roller coasters that go through tunnels in the dark?
#Person2#: Even those. It'll be very romantic, I think. You'll have loads of fun.
#Person1#: Thanks for the advice. I'll talk to my fiance about it tonight.
#Person2#: I'm sure he'll love the idea. Just throw yourself into it and you'll enjoy it! | #Person2# has been to Disneyland in California and #Person1# may go there for the honeymoon. #Person2# suggests #Person1# go on every ride without thinking twice and wishes #Person1# to have a good time. | go to Disneyworld |
train_12377 | #Person1#: Did you tip the bellboy?
#Person2#: Yes, but I don't think it was enough. He looked disappointed. I gave him three dollars.
#Person1#: That sounds about right to me, fifty cents a bag. If they think you don't know better, they'll try to get more.
#Person2#: It's the same in Balloon. But I definitely think we over-tipped the cab driver. The fare was twenty dollars, and you gave him a five-dollar tip. That's twenty-five percent of the total! Too much!
#Person1#: I disagree. He was polite and informative, and he drove smoothly. One should reward good service.
#Person2#: I'll sign for dinner and charge it to our room. Let's see. The bill is one hundred dollars. That seems reasonable. How much tip should I leave?
#Person1#: Remember last month when we were in Europe? Maybe Californians use that same system they add the waiter or waitress into the bill, so you don't have to leave anything extra. | #Person2# thinks the tip for the bellboy wasn't enough while the tip for the cab driver was too much. But #Person1# thinks they tipped properly. | tips |
train_12378 | #Person1#: How can I lose weight, doctor? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food?
#Person2#: Well, Jim. It is a combination of how much you eat, the type of food you eat, and when you eat your meals.
#Person1#: I never eat breakfast though.
#Person2#: That's a big mistake, you should always have a good breakfast. You will not run your car without fuel, and yet you expect your body to work without food.
#Person1#: I never thought about it that way.
#Person2#: I bet you eat a large evening meal, then sit and watch TV or read a book. Then instead of burning off your energy, your body stores it as fat.
#Person1#: Oh doctor, I feel so foolish.
#Person2#: Way to control is really using common sense when you plan your eating habits.
#Person1#: I know doctor, thank you so much. | Jim never eats breakfast and always eats a large evening meal without burning off the energy. #Person2# suggests him use common sense to plan his eating habits. | eating habits |
train_12379 | #Person1#: Greg. I want to speak to you for a minute.
#Person2#: Yes. Ms. Gray. Is there something wrong?
#Person1#: I'm afraid there is, Greg. I don't mind you taking a break. But you'Ve been away from your desk for twenty-five minutes already.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Ms. Gray. I must have lost track of the time. I'll get back to work, now. | Ms. Gray warns Greg that his break is too long and Greg will come back now. | office talk |
train_12380 | #Person1#: Good morning, everybody. Welcome to IAM Technology. I'm very pleased so many of you could make it here today. My name's Sam Weiss. I'm the Production Manager. I'd like to show you the layout of the factory before we go and visit it. As you can see from this diagram, everything is under one roof. We've designed it this way to help the flow of materials and to avoid bottlenecks.
#Person2#: This area here is where we keep our raw materials. The main production area - our machine hall - is situated next to it. Maintenance is situated between the stores and the production area. Just to the right of Maintenance, there are steps up to the Lab and the Admin Section. Process Control is also on the upper level. It's located above the factory floor so that the operators can monitor everything that is going on below. | Sam Weiss welcomes people to IAM Technology and shows people the layout of the factory. And then #Person2# tells people the locations specifically. | the factory's layout |
train_12381 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Mr. Smith in Room 502. Please send up a bellboy. I'm checking out. What time is checking out time?
#Person2#: Checking out time is twelve. Guests will avoid an additional days room charge by checking out on time.
#Person1#: It's nearly 12:00 now. Will I be charged extra?
#Person2#: We won't charge any extra if you'd vacate the room by two o'clock.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. May I leave my baggage here until Thursday?
#Person2#: Yes. We can put it in our storage room.
#Person1#: Will there be any extra charge?
#Person2#: There will be no charge on baggage left by guests who have checked out.
#Person1#: I see. Please prepare my bill and I will be right down to pay it. | Mr. Smith will check out but still leave his baggage there. #Person2# tells him there won't be an extra charge. | check out |
train_12382 | #Person1#: How do you like this one? It's nice and cheap It's only thirty-four dollars.
#Person2#: Have you got anything cheaper?
#Person1#: Sorry. I think that's the cheapest
#Person2#: May I try it on?
#Person1#: Yes. you can The fitting room is right over there.
#Person2#: All right. I think I'll take it. | #Person1# helps #Person2# try on the cheapest one. #Person2# will take it. | shopping |
train_12383 | #Person1#: Excuse me, are you Dr. Smith?
#Person2#: Yes I am. And you. . .
#Person1#: I'm David, Joanna's husband. She has to be at work late today. So she asked me to pick you up here.
#Person2#: So nice to meet you, David. Call me Bill. It's very nice of you to come here.
#Person1#: My pleasure. | Joanna's husband David picks up Bill because Joanna works late. | pick up someone |
train_12384 | #Person1#: Good morning. sir. How may I serve you today?
#Person2#: I'd like a cup of mocha.
#Person1#: Sure. Large or medium?
#Person2#: Medium, please.
#Person1#: Anything else to go?
#Person2#: Yeah. give me a chocolate bar also.
#Person1#: You've got it.
#Person2#: Please have them wrapped. I'll take them away.
#Person1#: Sure. It's seven eighty-nine.
#Person2#: Here's eight dollars. Keep the change.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir. Have a nice day. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to wrap a medium cup of mocha and a chocolate bar. | take away food |
train_12385 | #Person1#: What seems to be the problem, kid?
#Person2#: I've got a sore throat, a runny nose and a headache.
#Person1#: Ah. . . How long have you been like this?
#Person2#: I am not very sure. Maybe for three days.
#Person1#: Do you have any stomachache?
#Person2#: I guess so. It comes and goes.
#Person1#: Open your mouth and say ah. . . God, you are suffering from the swelling of tonsils.
#Person2#: Is that serious, doctor?
#Person1#: Yes, I am sure that you got the flu. You need a shot.
#Person2#: Oh, doctor. Do I have to? I am afraid of needles!
#Person1#: Yes, that's for sure. But it is not that bad. It's gonna be all right.
#Person2#: Oh, doctor, please. . .
#Person1#: Be brave, young man. Only girls cry when given an injection.
#Person2#: You are right. I won't cry anymore. | #Person2# got a sore throat, a runny nose, and a headache. #Person1# thinks #Person2# got the flu and needs a shot. #Person2#'s afraid of needles but #Person1# encourages him. | get the flu |
train_12386 | #Person1#: Have you got some nice apples in stock today?
#Person2#: What about these? They are very fresh and exceptionally juicy.
#Person1#: Are they sweet?
#Person2#: Very sweet.
#Person1#: How much are they?
#Person2#: These are a dollar each and those are 75 cents each.
#Person1#: All right, I'll have a dozen of the dollar ones.
#Person2#: OK. Anything else?
#Person1#: Do you have any tangerines? I'd like to have two kilograms.
#Person2#: Yes, we've just had some wonderful tangerines in from Tailband. Here they are.
#Person1#: How much is it in all?
#Person2#: Thirty dollars. | #Person1# buys a dozen of apples which are a dollar each and some tangerines. | buy some fruits |
train_12387 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I'm afraid you're in my seat. You've moved my books.
#Person2#: Oh, dear.
#Person1#: You must have realized somebody was here.
#Person2#: Oh, well, I looked around. There wasn't any other space. I waited a while and nobody came. I'm sorry if I've taken your place. | #Person2# is sorry for taking #Person1#'s place. | apology |
train_12388 | #Person1#: You must be very busy these days. I heard you are responsible for the meeting arrangements this time. It can be the most important meeting for our company this year.
#Person2#: Sure it is. I am up to my ears as time expressed.
#Person1#: Do we still use the conference room in the same hotel as last time? You remember? I like that one.
#Person2#: If we were in the same conference room, I would not work late these days. That conference room has been booked out. This time our boss wants to hold the meeting in our company. So everything has to be rearranged and checked, like tables, chairs, mean tacks, podium, audio and visual equipments and even the lunch menu.
#Person1#: Good preparation will improve the effectiveness of the meeting. I am sure that your hard work will pay off. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# works late to rearrange and check everything since they will hold the meeting in a different place this year. | the meeting arrangements |
train_12389 | #Person1#: Come in, please.
#Person2#: Good morning, Mrs. Smith.
#Person1#: Good morning. You are Mr. Sun, aren't you? Take a seat, please.
#Person2#: Yes, thank you.
#Person1#: I've noticed from your resume that you majored in accounting at Peking University. Will you please tell me something about your related courses?
#Person2#: In the first academic year we learned Principles of Accounting, and in the following years we learned Cost Accounting, Commercial Accounting, Industrial Accounting, and Management Accounting.
#Person1#: Have you taken Accounting for Decision-Making and Control?
#Person2#: No, we haven't taken such a course, but we have taken a more specialized course for decision making, by the name of Forecasting and Decision-Making.
#Person1#: From your school report card, I can see you did well in every course. But our advertisement says we need an accountant with practical work experience.
#Person2#: I forgot to include my experience as an accountant in my resume. In fact, I took a part-time job as an accountant at the Atlantic Trading Company during my second and third school year. I worked three evenings a week there and I did quite well. Here is the recommendation.
#Person1#: You can speak English fluently but I wonder if you can deal with bookkeeping and accounting in English.
#Person2#: No problem. The professional English course is just English for Accounting. Moreover, as you know, the Atlantic Trading Company is a Sino-Australian joint venture. When I served part-time there, I became well acquainted with accounting operated in English.
#Person1#: That sounds fine. Why did you choose to apply to our company?
#Person2#: I have a relative working as a manager in your manufacturing department. Her name is Lilling. She told me a lot about your company and I became quite interested. I believe I can have a promising career with the development of this company.
#Person1#: Do you know something about the payment we give to our employees?
#Person2#: No, can you tell me about it?
#Person1#: Of course. As for an entry-level accountant, we pay 1, 500 a month in the first half year. We have a grading system to evaluate your work. If you have made progress, we will certainly raise your salary. For beginners with a CPA certificate, they can earn at least 2, 000 a month.
#Person2#: I have passed the five courses required by the Chinese CPA Association, but the certificate won't come to hand until next month. How about that?
#Person1#: I hope you can show me your CPA certificate before we reach a decision by the end of July.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mrs. Smith. It is really a pleasure talking with you.
#Person1#: The same for me. We'll keep in touch with you.
#Person2#: Thank you. Good-bye. | Mrs. Smith is interviewing Mr. Sun who tells her about the courses he has attended and his working experience at the Atlantic Trading Company. Mr. Sun is well acquainted with accounting operated in English and he wants to come here because he believes it's promising. Mrs. Smith tells him he can get a higher salary if he has the CPA certificate. | a job interview |
train_12390 | #Person1#: Which route are you interested in?
#Person2#: I think the four days'tour from New York to Atlantic City will be fine.
#Person1#: That's a good choice.
#Person2#: What is the departure date?
#Person1#: We have parties every Saturday from June to October. | #Person2#'s interested in a four days' tour. #Person1# tells #Person2# they have parties every Saturday. | four days' tour |
train_12391 | #Person1#: Excuse me?
#Person2#: Yes. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Well, I bought this skirt here yesterday afternoon. But I got the wrong size. It's too small for my daughter. I wonder if I could refund it.
#Person2#: Yes, you could if it's kept intact. But don't you want to get a bigger size?
#Person1#: I intended to, but as far as I know, all the skirts of this kind here are of the same size.
#Person2#: Are they? In that case, I'll be glad to give your money back.
#Person1#: Sorry to have given you trouble.
#Person2#: Never mind. It's just my duty. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help refund a skirt since it's too small and there isn't a bigger size. | post-sales service |
train_12392 | #Person1#: So, now we have covered all the important points.
#Person2#: Yes, I think so.
#Person1#: Before we draft the contract, let's examine the details.
#Person2#: Ok, under this contract, we'll supply you with 600 dozen T-shirts, S, M and L equally assorted, at USD 100 per dozen, CFR London. Shipment in July. Payment by irrevocable sight LC.
#Person1#: Perfect. But what I'm concerned about most is the time of delivery .
#Person2#: You may rest assured that shipment will be effected within the time limits stipulated in the contract. But there is also one point I'd like to stress.
#Person1#: Yes?
#Person2#: Your LC must be opened at least onemonth before the time shipment, otherwise we won't be able to catch the ship.
#Person1#: No problem. I'll have the covering LC opened as soon as I wetback. In addition, would you tell me by whom the commodity inspection is conducted before shipment?
#Person2#: The goods will be inspected by the China Import & Export Commodity Inspection Bureau. It will then issue certificate of quality and a certificate of weight. These will be taken as final and biding.
#Person1#: Please remember to use both English and Chinese versions and both versions should be equally valid.
#Person2#: Naturally. Each of us keeps one original and two copies.
#Person1#: Then I'll come along three days later to put my signature on it.
#Person2#: Good. | Under the contract, #Person2# will supply clothes to #Person1#, who will open LC as soon as #Person1# went back. The goods will be inspected by the China Import & Export Commodity Inspection Bureau, which will then issue a certificate. Both English and Chinese versions are equally valid. | draft the contract |
train_12393 | #Person1#: So, what's your plan for this weekend?
#Person2#: I just want to stay at home.
#Person1#: How about going to see a movie?
#Person2#: Sorry, I've been tired these days. I just want to have a good rest.
#Person1#: But I think going to movies is a better way to relax yourself.
#Person2#: You're probably right.
#Person1#: Maybe we should go out to eat first.
#Person2#: Yeah. I think so.
#Person1#: I know pizza's been your favorite. Let's meet at Summer Pizza House. I heard they just came out with the new pizza.
#Person2#: Really? I haven't been there for a long time. When shall we meet?
#Person1#: Well, the movie is at 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.
#Person2#: Why don't we go to the 2:00 pm show?
#Person1#: No problem. We can meet at Summer Pizza House at 11:00 am.
#Person2#: Perfect. If so, we can have plenty of time to enjoy our pizza. | #Person2#'s tired but #Person1# invites #Person2# to hang out to relax. Thus, they'll meet at Summer Pizza House and then watch a movie. | weekend plans |
train_12394 | #Person1#: How do you like Hong Kong, Mr. Green?
#Person2#: Very much.
#Person1#: Are you staying at a hotel?
#Person2#: Yes, at the Star Hotel, next door to this building.
#Person1#: Oh, yes.
#Person2#: It's nearly one o'clock! I'm hungry. Is there a good restaurant nearby?
#Person1#: Yes, there are several. Would you like to eat Chinese food or European?
#Person2#: Er, European, I think. But would you like to have lunch with me?
#Person1#: Well, thank you. I'd like to.
#Person2#: Good, would you like to choose a better restaurant?
#Person1#: Well, there's Brown's. The food's very good, but I'm afraid it's rather expensive.
#Person2#: That's all right, Miss Jiang. Shall we go, then? | Mr. Green likes Hong Kong and stays at the Star Hotel. He invites Miss Jiang to have lunch and she recommends Brown's. | restaurant choice |
train_12395 | #Person1#: Why, Tom. You look pale. What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: Nothing serious. I haven't had much exercise lately, I'm very busy. What do you do in your spare time?
#Person1#: I often go to ball games.
#Person2#: What's your favorite sport?
#Person1#: My favorite summer sport is swimming, and my favorite winter sport is skating. I also like watching track events and gymnastics. You have a favorite sport, don't you?
#Person2#: My favorite sport is tennis, but I can't play it well.
#Person1#: I like tennis, too. There is a tennis match at our school tomorrow morning. Do you want to go?
#Person2#: I'm sorry to say I can't. I want to watch TV. It's a live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games. It will be very exciting.
#Person1#: All right. By the way, you should pay more attention to your health. You must have more exercise in your free time.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. I will. | #Person1# likes swimming and skating, and Tom likes playing tennis. #Person1# invites Tom to a tennis match but Tom refuses because he wants to watch the Winter Olympics' opening ceremony on TV. | sport and exercise |
train_12396 | #Person1#: Look. Jack! That man fell off the ladder. Come and help! He must be injured.
#Person2#: He's not moving. Shall we take him to the hospital?
#Person1#: We mustn't move him. Leave him where he is.
#Person2#: We must get help. I'll go to that phone box and call the First Aid Center.
#Person1#: Right. I'll stay here with him.
#Person2#: How is he now?
#Person1#: He's still not moving, but he's breathing. His head must be hurt.
#Person2#: The First Aid Center says they are coming soon.
#Person1#: Let's wait until help comes. Look, there they come! | A man fell off a ladder. Jack called the First Aid Center. #Person1# stayed with him without moving him. | an injured man |
train_12397 | #Person1#: Did you turn off the lights and check the locks on all doors and windows?
#Person2#: Yes, I checked them very carefully. And I told our next door neighbor we'd be gone for two weeks. They promised they'll keep an eye on the house for us.
#Person1#: That's great! | #Person2# told neighbors to keep an eye on their house. | before leaving |
train_12398 | #Person1#: What do you think of my new painting? I've just finished it.
#Person2#: Well, the colors are a little strange, don't you think?
#Person1#: Ah, yes. That's the point. It's called Colors.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I see. Well, it's not quite my cup of tea - but then we all have different tastes, don't we? | #Person2# thinks the colors of #Person1#'s new painting are strange. | different tastes |
train_12399 | #Person1#: Wow, your coat's got very dirty. Did you fall?
#Person2#: Yes, I had a terrible experience on the underground train when I was on the way to work. I tell you, a man came up to me and pulled out a knife. He pointed it right at me.
#Person1#: Oh, no. Are you all right? Did he hurt you?
#Person2#: No, he didn't, but he took my handbag.
#Person1#: Then what happened? What did you do?
#Person2#: I caught hold of his knife and he pushed me to the floor.
#Person1#: Oh, no. Why did you catch hold of his knife? That's dangerous.
#Person2#: I don't know. I didn't think.
#Person1#: What did the other passengers do? Did they help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Two men ran after the robber and held him.
#Person1#: Did the police come?
#Person2#: Yes, the police were called and two policemen came and took the robbers to the police station.
#Person1#: What a story! Thank God, you are all right. | #Person2# met a robber with a knife and another two passengers held the robber. Two policemen took the robbers to the police station. | robbery |