#Person1#: Look at this. This magazine has some guidelines for having a healthy diet.
#Person2#: When you have finished it, I'd like to see that. I've been thinking about what I am eating recently. I want to get some more ideas about nutrition and good health.
#Person1#: I've noticed that you aren't eating much junk food and are avoiding food with too much fat. I know this diet is healthy, but...
#Person2#: What are you thinking? Isn't this diet very tasty or satisfying?
#Person1#: No, I don't think it's tasty but I know it is important to have healthy food to keep fit.
#Person2#: Following the principles of good nutrition will help us to be healthy and enjoy a better life.
#Person1#: But sometimes I'd like to enjoy a piece of rich cheesecake.
#Person2#: Having one serving of cheesecake once in a while is not a problem. We just can't have too much and too often.

Summary: #Person2# eats a healthy diet and follows the principles of good nutrition. #Person1# thinks the healthy diet isn't tasty but needs them to keep fit.


#Person1#: Hi, Jack. Who are you writing to?
#Person2#: I'm writing to my parents, telling them I'll stay here this summer.
#Person1#: You're not going home? I thought you were going on a trip to Japan with your family.
#Person2#: Well, I intended, but I thought again in changed my mind.
#Person1#: Tell me. I'm interested in knowing what keeps you from joining your beloved family and staying here?
#Person2#: Michael arranged for me to work at his uncle's institution.
#Person1#: How much will you be paid?
#Person2#: Judy, I don't do it for money, but for experience. Besides, it's voluntary work.
#Person1#: You work without payment? That's really something. What kind of work is it?
#Person2#: I'll be a teacher in one of his uncle's orphanages. When will you leave for home?
#Person1#: Tomorrow. We'll fly to Hawaii 2 days after.
#Person2#: Have a nice vacation.
#Person1#: I'll send you postcards.

Summary: Judy and Jack are discussing summer vacation. Jack will stay because Michael arranged a voluntary work at Michael uncle's institution, while Judy will fly to Hawaii.


#Person1#: How nice it is here.
#Person2#: You can say that again. The sun is shining and there is a pleasant breeze. It's so lovely.
#Person1#: I've heard the weather here is ideal, just like spring most of the year.
#Person2#: That's correct. We have four seasons of spring.

Summary: #Person1# praises the nice weather here but #Person2# says they have four seasons of spring here.


#Person1#: Today is Saturday, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, what's wrong?
#Person1#: What's the date today?
#Person2#: Today is September 28th, 2007.
#Person1#: I have a meeting this afternoon.
#Person2#: When will it begin?
#Person1#: It will begin at three o'cock. What's the time now?
#Person2#: It is half past one.
#Person1#: I have to go now. I don't want to be late.
#Person2#: Don't worry, time is enough.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the date today. #Person1# remembers #Person1# has a meeting this afternoon.


#Person1#: This is an interesting project, we have for psychology class.
#Person2#: Interesting. It's going to be a lot of work.
#Person1#: What's so hard about it? We just have to make up a survey questionnaire related to theories from the class.
#Person2#: Making up a survey questionnaire isn't so hard, but we have to find 50 People to fill out the questionnaire and then write up a report, analyzing the data.
#Person1#: It'll be easy to find 50 people to fill out the questionnaire. We can do that in one afternoon at the student center, that actually sounds like fun to me.
#Person2#: That's good, I don't mind preparing the questionnaire and analyzing the data.

Summary: #Person1# will find 50 people to fill the questionnaire for their project, and #Person2# will prepare the questionnaire and analyze data.


#Person1#: I think he won't remember White Day .
#Person2#: Silly , you should make sure he does .
#Person1#: Uh-huh. How about you ?
#Person2#: He's buying me a handbag, and then dinner at a gorgeous restaurant.
#Person1#: You got a big return for a small gift.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# talk about White Day and their boyfriends.


#Person1#: Hey, Mr. Brown. How are you? Look at that smile on your face!
#Person2#: Recently it's been pretty good, actually.
#Person1#: That's what we like to hear, a profitable business.
#Person2#: Well, yes. Thanks, there's no trouble at the moment.
#Person1#: So, what can I do for you today? Are you needing to withdraw or transfer?
#Person2#: I'm going to need a Deposit Certification, to handle the affairs related to home.
#Person1#: Oh, domestic things? Yes, of course, we can help you with that.

Summary: #Person1# greets Mr. Brown and helps him with a Deposit Certification.


#Person1#: Dad, you love me, don't you?
#Person2#: Of course I do. Why do you ask? What's on your mind?
#Person1#: Well I saw this great offer for a free cellphone here in the newspaper and...
#Person2#: Free? Nothing's ever free.
#Person1#: Well, the phone is free after a $50 Mail in rebate.
#Person2#: Ah, so that's the catch, and why do you need a cellphone anyway?
#Person1#: That all my friends have one and I can use it to call you in case the car breaks down.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know, there are always so many fees.
#Person1#: But the monthly charge for this service is only $29.99 with one thousand free weekday minutes nationwide and unlimited weekend minutes, plus unlimited anytime minutes for anyone using the same service.
#Person2#: I don't know.
#Person1#: And you can run over the extra minutes, so the next month instead of just losing them. What do you think of that?
#Person2#: Yes, but what are the terms of the service agreement?
#Person1#: It's only for 6 months.
#Person2#: But what if you cancel early?
#Person1#: Umm there's a cancellation fee of $200, but with...
#Person2#: 200 bucks?
#Person1#: Yeah, but you won't have to worry about me while I'm driving the new car.
#Person2#: New car? What new car?
#Person1#: The new car you'll need to buy so I can use the cellphone. I mean, what's it gonna look like if I'm using a cellphone in our old lemon.
#Person2#: Teenagers. What do they think of next?

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# for a cellphone and explains the charges and the service agreement. #Person1# also wants a new car to go with the cellphone. #Person2# can't imagine what #Person1# as a teenager will think of next.


#Person1#: Please welcome August Getty to the stage. He's a young fashion designer living in Los Angeles. He just showed his fashion collection at New York Fashion Week, and he's only 20 years old. How did it feel to be one of the youngest designers at the event? Were you nervous?
#Person2#: It was a dream come true. I wasn't nervous. I was just very excited. When I was a kid, I made outfits from paper and rest spoons and forks. My biggest wish was to show my creations in New York.
#Person1#: What was your childhood like?
#Person2#: My family was very supportive. My mom let me cut up her bags to make clothes, and I loved picking out outfits for my sister to wear. My mom was also into fashion, so she encouraged me to follow my interests.
#Person1#: How would you describe the outfits you design?
#Person2#: I would say they are different, strange and stylish. I want my outfits to be nice enough to wear to a fancy event. But I also want them to get noticed.
#Person1#: Is your real name August?
#Person2#: Yes, I was born in August, so my parents named me after the month.
#Person1#: Have you ever been out on the street and seen someone in one of your outfits?
#Person2#: I have! It's always fun when that happens.

Summary: #Person1# interviews the young designer August Getty. August is excited to realize his wish to show stylish creations in New York. His family is supportive. He thinks it is fun to see people wearing his outfits.


#Person1#: Hello! How can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: I want to take out a loan for school. What kind of interest rate do you offer?
#Person1#: Do you qualify for any of the Federal loan programs?
#Person2#: Yes, but I need to borrow some more money.
#Person1#: Well. In that case we can offer you a private educational loan.
#Person2#: What's the interest rate?
#Person1#: It's 7. 2 %, fixed-rate loan.
#Person2#: How do I go about taking it out?
#Person1#: Just fill out this application. We can let you know right away if you qualify.
#Person2#: All right, thank you!

Summary: #Person2# wants to take out a loan for school and #Person1# tells #Person2# how to apply for it.


#Person1#: Have you bought another handset
#Person2#: No, it is the original one.
#Person1#: This is silver gray,while I remember your handset was black.
#Person2#: I have changed a case for it.
#Person1#: Can a handset case be changed?
#Person2#: Of course. That's why I bought this type. I can change its case frequently, so it is novel to use it.
#Person1#: How many cases are accessible?
#Person2#: There are two more, one is orange and the other is pink. I have bought them all.
#Person1#: It's really going to be fresh all the time.

Summary: #Person1# thinks #Person2# bought the other handset, but #Person2# changed the case because #Person2# bought all cases.


#Person1#: What's the matter, sir?
#Person2#: I have a terrible ache in my back.
#Person1#: How long has it been bothering you?
#Person2#: For about two weeks.
#Person1#: Do you have any history of back problem?
#Person2#: No, this is the first time.
#Person1#: Are you taking any medicine at the moment?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Please sit here and I will let you in when it is your turn.

Summary: #Person2# sees a doctor because of his backache. #Person1# asks about the symptoms and lets #Person2# wait.


#Person1#: What are your hobbies, Mr. Green?
#Person2#: I like collecting stamps.
#Person1#: But it's an expensive hobby, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, you're right. What do you like to do in your spare time?
#Person1#: I usually play chess with my friends. But I like playing basketball best.
#Person2#: Do you play basketball well?
#Person1#: No, I'm not very good at it. I play just for the fun of it.
#Person2#: Shall we have a game together some day?
#Person1#: OK, that'd be very nice.

Summary: Mr. Green likes collecting stamps; #Person1# likes playing basketball best. Mr. Green suggests having a basketball game together someday.


#Person1#: Can I help you, Madam?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to exchange some US dollars into RIB.
#Person1#: How much would you like to exchange?
#Person2#: What's the exchange rate for RIB?
#Person1#: It's US 100 for RMB 802 today.
#Person2#: I'd like to exchange 3, 000.
#Person1#: Fill out this exchange memo, please.
#Person2#: Yes. Here you are.
#Person1#: Wait a second, please. . . These are 24, 060 RMB and the receipt, please check them.
#Person2#: All right, thank you so much, good-bye.
#Person1#: Good-bye.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# the exchange rate and helps her to exchange some money.


#Person1#: I think that I would enjoy living here, but I would like to make improvements.
#Person2#: What would make this apartment better for you?
#Person1#: I think that it would look better with a better quality carpet.
#Person2#: You can have a different carpet, but you have to pay more if it costs more.
#Person1#: How much more would it cost to upgrade?
#Person2#: It could vary quite a bit, between 2 and 10 dollars per square yard.
#Person1#: Do you think that I could have a different paint color in my apartment?
#Person2#: I have to see a sample. Bring me one this week, please.
#Person1#: How long will it take for my new apartment to be ready?
#Person2#: Both the new paint and new carpet will be finished by next week.

Summary: #Person1# wants a new paint color and a new carpet in the apartment and #Person2# tells #Person1# those changes will be finished by next week.


#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to buy a swimming suit for my older sister as a birthday present.
#Person1#: What size does she wear?
#Person2#: Medium, the same size as I do.
#Person1#: Would she like this style?
#Person2#: No, do you have something different from this one?
#Person1#: What about that one?
#Person2#: The style is fine, but the color is too dark. Do you have something brighter?
#Person1#: How about this one? It's too expensive. Do you have something cheaper?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. There is a budget department on the first floor. Why don't you check there?
#Person1#: OK, thank you very much.

Summary: #Person2# wants to buy a swimming suit but isn't satisfied with #Person1#'s recommendation. #Person1# advises #Person2# to check in a budget department.


#Person1#: Hello, this is the International Student Office. My name is Leah. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to speak to the Ms. Collins, please.
#Person1#: Ok. Can I ask who is calling, please?
#Person2#: This is Nathaniel Brown.
#Person1#: And what is your call regarding?
#Person2#: I'd like to talk to her about my accommodation situation.
#Person1#: Ok, I'll try and put you through. Please hold.
#Person2#: Ok.
#Person1#: . . . Sorry, her line is busy at the moment. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: Sure. Can you have her call me back on my cell phone number?
#Person1#: Ok. What's your number?
#Person2#: It's 0-7- 7-8- 7-3- 6-7- 6-8- 8.
#Person1#: Let me repeat that back to you. That's zero, double seven, eight, seven, three, six, seven, double six, double eight.
#Person2#: No, there's no double six at the end of the number. It's just zero, double seven, eight, seven, three, six, seven, six, double eight.
#Person1#: I got it. When should I have her call you back?
#Person2#: Anytime before 6 pm tonight.
#Person1#: Ok, Nathaniel. I'll have Ms. Collins call you back sometime tonight before 6 pm.
#Person2#: Thank you!
#Person1#: Bye!
#Person2#: bye!

Summary: Nathaniel wants to speak to Ms. Collins but her line is busy. Nathaniel leaves his phone number to Leah who will have her call back later.


#Person1#: I ' m hungry, let ' s go grab a bite to eat.
#Person2#: Yeah me too. Oh! Can we stop at the shop really fast? I lost my makeup bag at the airport and I want to pick up a few things.
#Person1#: Will you take long?
#Person2#: No! Five minutes I promise!
#Person1#: Come on! We have been here for almost an hour! I thought you said you were only going to get a few things! How long does it take you to pick out a lipstick and some nail polish!
#Person2#: Are you crazy? You have no idea what you are talking about! Just for my eyes I have to get eye-liner, an eyelash curler, eye shadow, an eyebrow pencil and mascara. Then I need to get foundation, liquid foundation.
#Person1#: Whoa whoa whoa! Are you nuts? How much is all this going to cost? I ' m looking at the price at each one of these little things and it ' s outrageous! This is basically a crayon!
#Person2#: What about you? You spend as much or more money on your razors, after shave, cologne and gel! Not to mention how much you spend on clothes and...
#Person1#: Fine! Get the stupid thirty dollar crayon!

Summary: #Person2# has lost her makeup bag and wants to pick up some cosmetics in the shop. #Person1# blames #Person2# for spending a lot of money on makeup and then #Person2# accuses #Person1# of spending too much on his razors, shave, etc.


#Person1#: Last time I talked about the student services in the college. Today I'd like to talk about the Counselling Services. The College Counselling Service is located in the North Building. The counsellors are Ms. Penny Rawson and Ms. Ann David. I have asked Ms. Rawson to join us today to discuss their role. Ms. Rawson...
#Person2#: Thank you. Both Ann and I are full-time counsellors. Students either come tons on their own or are referred to us by a tutor. We see students individually, run group therapy sessions and courses of sessions as we think necessary. We are here to help with any problems? no matter how great or small, such as homesickness, relationship difficulties, death and separation, sexual problems, undue stress due to work and so on. You will not be the first to be homesick, find college life stressful, or decisions problematic. So please don't hesitate to come and have a chat if there is anything bothering you. This is a confidential service but we are willing to arrange with your course directors, your tutors, Student Union officers, career department or doctors. We can also put you in touch with outside counselling services. As a part of the university, all counselling is free of charge for full-time students. I know some of you may feel that seeing a counsellor has a stigma attached to it, but let me assure you even the best balanced individuals encounter situations where they need someone to talk with. So please don't hesitate. You're welcome to make use of this service. We hope you will enjoy your studies at the university. Thank you.

Summary: #Person1# is giving a speech and invites #Person2# to introduce the Counselling service in the college. #Person2# says students are welcomed to see a counselor when they meet any problems, such as homesickness, relationship difficulties and so on.


#Person1#: Amelia, what in particular do you have to do as a wedding planner?
#Person2#: I make most of the big decisions with the exception of more personal ones, such as what the bride will wear or who will be invited. I also booked the venue and the photographer.
#Person1#: So, do people ask you to organize their weddings to save money?
#Person2#: Well, I reduce some of the costs. But they have to pay my fee, so it works out about the same. In most cases, they are simply too busy to do it without assistance.
#Person1#: Tell me, what made you want to become a wedding planner?
#Person2#: In my case, it was after I'd been doing some voluntary work for a non-profit organization. Others come into wedding planning through different routes, such as restaurant management or providing meals for open air events.
#Person1#: So how could someone find work in this type of business?
#Person2#: Well, some companies offer courses, or you can provide written references from past clients. But in my case, people were impressed by shot of beautiful weddings planned and run by me.
#Person1#: Thank you, Amelia.

Summary: As a wedding planner, Amelia makes most of the big decisions and reduces some costs for a wedding ceremony. She tells #Person1# she became a wedding planner because of some voluntary work for a non-profit organization.


#Person1#: You talked like the Terminator for two months? Wow, I think you liked that movie even more than I liked'Titanic. 'Why did you like'Terminator'so much?
#Person2#: Well, 'Terminator'is a really great action movie, and I like action movies because they're exciting.
#Person1#: Isn't'Terminator'really violent? I usually don't like gory movies because they gross me out.
#Person2#: It is pretty violent, but since it's just robots fighting one another, it isn't very bloody and so it won't gross you out.
#Person1#: Hmm. . . I don't know. Even though it may not be gory, I think it would still totally freak me out.

Summary: #Person2# likes 'Terminator' because it's exciting, but #Person1# thinks the movie would freak #Person1# out.


#Person1#: Well, Mike, nowadays there's much talk about nanometer. But what on earth is it?
#Person2#: Nanometer is a length scale. It's one billionth of a meter, roughly ten times the size of an individual atom.
#Person1#: Hmm. . . it's hard to figure out the exact size, I'm afraid.
#Person2#: Well, let's make it this way. For comparison , 10 NM is 1000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. There are as many nanometers in an inch as there are inches in 400 miles.
#Person1#: I see. Thank you.

Summary: Mike explains to #Person1# what a nanometer is by making an analogy.


#Person1#: What can I do for you, Sir?
#Person2#: I'm Tom in room 508, and I want a wake-up call tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: At what time?
#Person2#: 6:15 am, please.
#Person1#: No problem, we have a computer wake-up service. Please dial 2 first and then the time. That is to say, dial 2 and then 0615.
#Person2#: I see. I should dial all the numbers 20615 in turn. Thank you. By the way, if I want to change my wake up time, what shall I do?
#Person1#: Just dial your new wake up time, the computer will record the new wake up time and delete the previous numbers automatically.
#Person2#: If I dial 20700, I will be waked up at 7:00 am, am I right?
#Person1#: Yes, quite right.
#Person2#: Thank you. Goodnight.

Summary: Tom wants a wake-up call tomorrow morning. #Person1# asks Tom to dial 2 first and then the time. #Person1# also tells Tom how to change the wake-up time.


#Person1#: Hello. Good morning, Stately Restaurant. May I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to book a table for seven thirty o'clock, please.
#Person1#: Fine, sir. For how many people, please?
#Person2#: For four people. We'd like a quiet table with a fine view of the river.
#Person1#: OK. What name, please?
#Person2#: This is Peter Kaufman.
#Person1#: Can you spell that, please?
#Person2#: Peter Kaufman, P-E-T-E-R, Peter, K-A-U-F-M-A-N, Kaufman.
#Person1#: Oh, thanks, Mr. Kaufman. We look forward to your visit.
#Person2#: Bye-bye.

Summary: #Person1# helps Peter Kaufman book a quiet table with the river view for 4 people for 19:30.


#Person1#: You got a letter in the mail.
#Person2#: Give it to me.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: It's my acceptance letter from UCLA.
#Person1#: What does it say?
#Person2#: I'Ve been accepted!
#Person1#: Are you serious?
#Person2#: I'm serious.
#Person1#: Good for you!
#Person2#: NYU was my first choice, but UCLA is just fine.
#Person1#: I'm so proud of you.
#Person2#: Thanks. I'm proud of myself, too.

Summary: #Person2# receives a letter and finds that #Person2# is accepted into UCLA. #Person1# is proud of #Person2#.


#Person1#: What did the boss say to you?
#Person2#: He asked me to beef up in the work.
#Person1#: Yeah. You look so unhappy recently. What's the matter.
#Person2#: Nothing, thanks. I am just not in the mood these days.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# what the boss said, and #Person2# isn't in the mood.


#Person1#: You taught at a local school for a year, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I was there as an English teacher.
#Person1#: Did you enjoy yourself there?
#Person2#: Sure. I was fond of those lovely children
#Person1#: So why did you decide to resign?
#Person2#: The school is a little bit too far away. I simply want to take good care of my elderly grandfather.
#Person1#: I see. But why don't you continue to work as a teacher?
#Person2#: I think it's better for me to meet new challenges in life.
#Person1#: So you can have more room for development.
#Person2#: And I can experience another kind of life style.
#Person1#: It sounds like a good idea.
#Person2#: I hope I can adapt to the new job as soon as possible.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the reason for #Person2#'s resignation which is for taking care of #Person2#'s grandfather, and says #Person2# changes career to gain new experience.


#Person1#: Hey, Jeff, where's your stereo?
#Person2#: I needed some money, so I hocked it last week.
#Person1#: You must have been really hurting for cash to have done that.
#Person2#: I had just enough money to make ends meet until payday. Then last Wednesday I received a phone bill to the tune of $ 195. 00. I hit the ceiling when I saw that.
#Person1#: It sounds like you weren't expecting that.
#Person2#: I'd forgotten that my brother had used my phone earlier this month to call his girlfriend. He forgot to mention that she happened to be in New York at the time 3000 miles away.
#Person1#: Well, if you need some money to tide you over until payday, I can loan you some.
#Person2#: Thanks, but tomorrow's payday I can make until then. Thanks any-way.

Summary: #Person1# asks Jeff about his stereo. Jeff tells #Person1# he needed money as his brother made several phone calls which brought him a huge bill unexpectedly, so Jeff hocked it last week. #Person1#'s willing to lend him some money, but Jeff says he can make it.


#Person1#: Good afternoon. Thank you for the opportunity to interview for this position.
#Person2#: Hello, have a seat. I'm Bill Gotcha. I am assuming you found your way here with no trouble?
#Person1#: Actually, I am very familiar with the area so there was absolutely no problem.
#Person2#: I am curious as to why you want to leave your current employer.
#Person1#: I am interested in switching fields.
#Person2#: Do you feel that you are exceptionally good at anything in particular.
#Person1#: I am good at pulling together teams of people to accomplish a task.
#Person2#: What are you not good at?
#Person1#: I am impatient with myself at times and am hard on myself.
#Person2#: We appreciate hearing that about you!

Summary: #Person1# tells Bill that #Person1# is interested in switching fields, good at teamwork, and is impatient with #Person1#'s self. Bill appreciates hearing that.


#Person1#: Hey, Paul, why the long face?
#Person2#: It's difficult to explain.
#Person1#: Try me.
#Person2#: Well, I had a terrible day of work , I'm thinking of quiting my job.
#Person1#: Take it easy, maybe tomorrow will be different.
#Person2#: I don't know, I can't stand my job these days.
#Person1#: Cheer up, I hope you'll feel better soon.

Summary: Paul says he's thinking of quitting his job. #Person1# tries to cheer him up.


#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, 000NT?
#Person1#: Let me see. . . yes, 15, 880NT. After the discount, your total comes to 12, 704NT. 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.

Summary: #Person2# buys a teddy, two terry cloth robes, three pairs of satin slippers, and two pairs of pajamas with #Person1#'s assistance. #Person1# reminds #Person2# to keep the receipt in case of an exchange.


#Person1#: We are going to have a picnic tomorrow at the picnic center.
#Person2#: That's great.
#Person1#: Now let's get things ready.
#Person2#: Don't worry. There are all kinds of things in the center.
#Person1#: That's much more convenient. We don't even have to bring the flavorings.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# that the picnic center has everything they need.


#Person1#: Have you heard the big news?
#Person2#: What big news?
#Person1#: Olivia and Nicholas are engaged! He proposed to her last night at a fancy restaurant.
#Person2#: I didn't even know they were dating! .
#Person1#: After Nicholas' ex-girlfriend cheated on him, they realized that they had a great friendship and that maybe they were meant to be with each other.
#Person2#: They really are perfect for each other. I can't think of a better-matched couple than them!
#Person1#: I heard that they are planning to have an extravagant wedding ceremony in a church with a reception in an expensive restaurant on the lake.
#Person2#: Have they asked anyone to be in the wedding party yet?
#Person1#: I think Nicholas asked Jack to be his best man and Olivia asked Kaitlyn to be her maid of honour. They both have big families, so their siblings will be the bridesmaids and groomsmen.
#Person2#: It sounds like they've done a lot of planning in a very short time. Have they decided where they are going to go for their honeymoon?
#Person1#: I haven't heard where they will go yet, but I bet you they will go to a beach somewhere; you know how they both love surfing.
#Person2#: You know, most people find it difficult to find their soul mate, but they've made it seem extremely easy!

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# Olivia and Nicholas are engaged. #Person2# thinks they are a perfect match. They talk about the couple's plans for the wedding ceremony and the honeymoon.


#Person1#: Well, Miss Li, it's time for us to say good-bye to each other.
#Person2#: Yes, I suppose we must. I have enjoyed all these days that you have spent with me, and I'll always remember them. I've learned a lot from you. Thank you for all your kindness.
#Person1#: I'm glad you could come to see us off. I have enjoyed your interpreting. You have done a wonderful job. I hope you be my interpreter again next time I'm here.
#Person2#: I hope so, too.
#Person1#: It's hard to tear myself away from your friendly people and your ancient country, but nothing lasts for ever. I have to go back home this time, but I'm sure I'll return very soon.
#Person2#: I'm really glad to hear that
#Person1#: Good-bye. Miss Li, say hello to your husband and your son for me. See you soon.
#Person2#: Good-bye, Mr. White. A happy journey home, and hope to see you again soon.

Summary: Mr. White and Miss Li say goodbye to each other. Mr. White hopes Miss Li will be his interpreter again and thanks her for seeing them off.


#Person1#: You look great!
#Person2#: Thanks to you. I'm totally pumped up.
#Person1#: So you are happy that you made the decision to join us.
#Person2#: I surely am. But still there is one single problem.
#Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: I eat more and more these days. And it puts even more weight on me.
#Person1#: It's not good to start with too much work-out at the beginning. What about trying something else?
#Person2#: I'd love to do that. What do you recommend?
#Person1#: More and more people are warm up to Yoga these days. Do you want to have a try?
#Person2#: Do you think it's a good option for health and relaxation?
#Person1#: Absolutely. But it takes great perseverance to master.
#Person2#: I can do that.
#Person1#: Here is a free class going on right over there. Go and join them.
#Person2#: How did it go?
#Person1#: Everything was okay when it started, but the music made me drowsy. So I think I may have dozed off for a minute over there.

Summary: #Person2# joins the team to lose weight but #Person2# worries about her rising appetite. #Person1# suggests doing the work-out step by step and recommends Yoga. #Person2# experienced the free class and felt drowsy about the music.


#Person1#: How was the party last night?
#Person2#: Nice. I had a good time and met some very nice people. But where are you off to in such a hurry?
#Person1#: I've been invited to a cocktail party. It's 6 o'clock now. I'm late.
#Person2#: But you told me that if you're invited to a party, you should plan to arrive a half hour late.
#Person1#: A party yes, but not a cocktail party.
#Person2#: What's a cocktail party like?
#Person1#: A cocktail party is generally held from 5:30 to 7:30. There are drinks and snacks, but no dinner. This cocktail party is being held by my department to celebrate Christmas.
#Person2#: It seems that you know something about American social customs.
#Person1#: I've still got a lot to learn. But American people understand that we're newcomers here and they don't hold it against us if we make a faux pas.
#Person2#: Make a what?
#Person1#: A faux pas is a French word. It means a mistake, especially in the area of social matters.
#Person2#: I see.

Summary: #Person1# is off in a hurry to a cocktail party although #Person1# usually arrives a half-hour late for parties. #Person1# tells #Person2# American people understand that they're newcomers and don't hold it against them if they make a faux pas.


#Person1#: May I speak to Marry?
#Person2#: Marry is not in right now, she went shopping with her mum.
#Person1#: Will it be too late if I call around ten this evening?
#Person2#: That's all right. We don't go to bed early.

Summary: #Person2# allows #Person1# to call Marry again around ten.


#Person1#: Hello, I want to order an Easy-own package. What would you recommend?
#Person2#: Which function do you use more, making calls or sending short messages?
#Person1#: About the same. But I'm looking for a job, so I have to answer the phone often.
#Person2#: Then I recommend this package to you. You can receive all the calls free by paying just 10 yuan a month.
#Person1#: That's good. How can I order it?
#Person2#: Sending a message'KTCTWY'to 10086 will do.
#Person1#: Thank you. I'll have a try.
#Person2#: You're welcome.

Summary: #Person2# recommends an Easy-own package for #Person1# based on that #Person1# has to answer the phone often.


#Person1#: Aunt Cindy, do you shop online often?
#Person2#: Yes. It's very convenient and the price is even lower.
#Person1#: Last week, I tried to buy some books online, but I didn't know how to pay for them?
#Person2#: You should open an account at the online bank first. After that, you can buy anything online.
#Person1#: Are there many things online?
#Person2#: Sure. You can find everything all over the world. Let's check it out online!
#Person1#: Oh, what's this? Second-hand cellphone store?
#Person2#: Yeah, this one is very famous with a good credit among on-line customers. It's like an open free market. If you want to change your cellphone for a new one, you can sell the old one here.
#Person1#: Really? How to do that?
#Person2#: Take some pictures of the thing you want to sell, then upload it onto line with a brief description about it and leave your connecting number. Then your stuff will be sold by auction.
#Person1#: That's amazing. I'd love to try it later. Oh, an on-line virtual supermarket?
#Person2#: Let's click to check it out.
#Person1#: Oh, I got it. It simulates the real supermarket, which makes it feel so real. Mom will love it. She loves shopping in supermarkets.
#Person2#: No doubt about it. Shopping online will get more and more popular. It's a real revolution about people's consuming habits.
#Person1#: Are there any disadvantages about it?
#Person2#: It takes some time for the stuff you buy online to arrive. But I think this problem will be solved soon.

Summary: Aunt Cindy introduces online shopping to #Person1#, including how to pay for online goods, how to sell second-hand cellphones, what the online virtual supermarket is, and the disadvantages of shopping online, etc. #Person1# feels excited and decides to have a try.


#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!

Summary: Jeff and Joanne are quarreling about the division of property. Joanna wants to keep the antique gramophone while Jeff wants to get the silver tea set. An old picture reminds them of the happy time they had together and they start to think if their relationship can't be reconciled.


#Person1#: Hi, Tom. What are you reading?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Tanya. This is a newspaper, the Community News. It carries only good news.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah. I think I've seen that.
#Person2#: Yeah, isn't it a great idea? I'm so fed up with all the bad news you read about all the time. It's about time someone offers some creative choice to the mainstream newspapers.
#Person1#: I don't know.., the problem with it is, if it's only good news, how do you know you're getting the whole story, and not just sugar-coated truth? It doesn't sound like objective journalism - that both sides of a story and all facts are being reported.

Summary: Tom tells Tanya he's reading a newspaper. Tom says it only carries good news, and Tanya thinks it doesn't like objective journalism.


#Person1#: What do you think this flat?
#Person2#: It's not really all that good. The bedroom is a little small for us.
#Person1#: Small? But it should be enough for our needs, I think.
#Person2#: But there's no hot water after 10 at night. Sometimes I like to have a hot shower before bed, especially in the winter, it feels good.
#Person1#: That's true, but I love the living room, it's huge and filled with sunshine.
#Person2#: True, and I like the kitchen. It's new and well equipped.
#Person1#: It has a great balcony with an incredible view of the park.
#Person2#: You are right. The view is spectacular. But that bedroom is so small. We'd never be able to fit all of our stuff in there.
#Person1#: May be we could get some new furniture, better stuff.
#Person2#: I haven't thought of that.

Summary: #Person2# doesn't think the flat is really all that good. #Person1# thinks it should be enough for their needs with some new furniture.


#Person1#: What's the life expectancy in your country?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, but probably about 75 years. How about in your country?
#Person1#: About 70, I think. This newspaper article talks about the problems of an aging population. It's a problem that will soon affect most of the world.
#Person2#: I heard that the government might need to increase the retirement age, because otherwise there will not be enough workers to support the young and the elderly.
#Person1#: Perhaps we need to have more babies! Tina gave birth to a baby boy yesterday.
#Person2#: Did she? That's great. However, if we have too many children, that will have a bad effect on the environment.
#Person1#: How's your son these days?
#Person2#: Oh, he's fine. Kids seem to grow up very quickly nowadays.
#Person1#: He'll be a teenager before you know it! Teenagers are often rebellious! When do you think it is a good age to have a child?
#Person2#: I had mine when I was 24. That's a little young. I'd suggest you wait until you are in your late twenties, or even in your early thirties if you have a good career.
#Person1#: Yes, I think you're right. I'm thinking about having a child, but not just yet.
#Person2#: Is there a big generation gap between parents and their children in your country?
#Person1#: Yes, there is. Teenagers do not want to live traditional lives. They want to go out, have fun, and explore the world. They want to develop their own view of life. Parents usually try to discourage them, but they don't often succeed.
#Person2#: Parents usually give their children more freedom in my country. Sometimes they give them too much freedom.
#Person1#: It's almost impossible to get the right balance. If you are too strict, kids might ignore you. If you are too lenient, they might go wild.

Summary: At first, #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the problem of the aging population. Then #Person1# mentions Tina's new-born baby and #Person1#'s son. #Person2# thinks it is better to have a baby after the career is settled down and #Person1# also agrees that the generation gap between parents and children is widening.


#Person1#: Julia, why have you prepared a candlelight dinner? Anything special to celebrate? Did you get a promotion?
#Person2#: Honey, don't tell me that you forgot our anniversary, did you?
#Person1#: Oh, my dear, how can I forget such an important day? I was just kidding. Look at this box.
#Person2#: What's in it?
#Person1#: Have a guess.
#Person2#: A necklace?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: I have no idea.
#Person1#: Open it now.
#Person2#: Oh, my god. A diamond brooch. It's so beautiful. You're so kind to me, A. Thank you!
#Person1#: You're welcome, honey. I hope we will celebrate our golden wedding anniversary in future.

Summary: Julia has prepared a candlelight dinner to celebrate the anniversary and #Person1# sends her a diamond brooch as a present.


#Person1#: Good evening, sir. What's your pleasure this evening? Your usual?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm going to stay with the same, a beer.
#Person1#: Certainly, a beer. Here you are, sir.
#Person2#: Oh, darn. Look what I've done. ( Spill the drink )
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll make you another on the house.

Summary: #Person1# serves #Person2# a beer and #Person2# spills the drink.


#Person1#: Rose, the weekend is coming. Let's discuss what we will do.
#Person2#: What about going to the zoo on Saturday and to the park on Sunday?
#Person1#: Sounds good. But on Saturday there's a football final.
#Person2#: Then, what shall we do on Sunday.
#Person1#: Let me see. We can visit the country. We haven't done that for such a long time.
#Person2#: Good idea. I'll go shopping in one of the department stores nearby. We'll go to the zoo and the park another time. After all, we can put that off.
#Person1#: OK.

Summary: #Person1# has a football final on Saturday. #Person1# and #Person2# plans to visit the country on Sunday.


#Person1#: Are you still learning Chinese?
#Person2#: Yes. But I don't have enough time for it. I have so many other things to do every day.
#Person1#: It is the same with me. I can read Chinese now. But I still find it difficult to speak Chinese and I don't always understand people when they speak Chinese to me.
#Person2#: We don't hear Chinese enough, I think. Do you listen to the radio from China?
#Person1#: Yes, I listen to the news from China almost everyday. That helps me understand Chinese, but not to speak it.
#Person2#: We'd better go to China for a holiday.
#Person1#: Right. That'll be the best way.

Summary: Both #Person1# and #Person2# find it difficult to speak Chinese. #Person2# thinks it's because they don't hear Chinese enough and suggests going to China for a holiday.


#Person1#: Hello. Mr. Rodriguez?
#Person2#: Yes. Is this Paula?
#Person1#: Yes, sir. I'Ve just dropped those slides off at the Winthrop office. Do you need anything else while I'm out?
#Person2#: No, that's all right. Paula. Why don't you get something to eat, and I'll see you this afternoon.

Summary: Mr. Rodriguez tells Paula he doesn't need anything else besides slides.


#Person1#: Talking about the future. I think there will be huge changes in the way people use cars. Laws will be made about what kind of car you can own and when you can use it.
#Person2#: Maybe they'll just be too many of them on the roads. The air will be so seriously polluted that nobody will be able to breathe normally.
#Person1#: Exactly. People will have to rely on trains.
#Person2#: Why do you say that?
#Person1#: Well, we won't be able to use cars and the airports take too much space. That leaves trains.
#Person2#: Huh, so do you think there'll be better train systems between cities?
#Person1#: Sure, they'll enable people to travel between cities in a matter of hours. There may even be trains going under the oceans to connect the main continents.
#Person2#: Under the oceans? I get nervous enough flying on a plane.

Summary: #Person1# thinks that in the future people will have to rely on trains instead of cars and planes, and there'll be better train systems between cities.


#Person1#: Hi, my name is Marcus. I was sent over to help fill in for someone in the shipping department. I'm not sure where to go.
#Person2#: That depends, you're probably supposed to report to either Mr. Johnson at the loading area, or Miss Hancock over in the goods house.
#Person1#: According to the paperwork, I have here. I'm supposed to report to Miss Hancock. Would you be able to direct me to where I can find her?
#Person2#: Sure, you need to go back out this door and then across the parking lot. The goods house is just behind it, it's a blue building.

Summary: Marcus has to report to Miss Hancock according to the paperwork and #Person1# direct Marcus to find her.


#Person1#: Have you seen my glasses?
#Person2#: No, where did you leave them?
#Person1#: Right here by the telephone.
#Person2#: Are you sure?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm sure! I saw them here five minutes ago.
#Person2#: Maybe you left them in the living room.
#Person1#: No, I put them here by the telephone.
#Person2#: Well, they are not there now.
#Person1#: Maybe someone took them. I know I left them here.

Summary: #Person1# can't find #Person1#'s glasses. #Person1# and #Person2# talk about where the glasses might be.


#Person1#: In China at least, coffee is often associated with an exotic, well-to-do bourgeois lifestyle. Coffee is often considered a hobby of the well-educated, middle-class people.
#Person2#: Maybe that's why some young chaps often spend a whole afternoon in a coffee bar, surfing the net or just typewriting something with laptop. While they are savoring a coffee at a leisured pace, they are actually showing off!
#Person1#: Yes. Behind a lifestyle, there is a culture. Young people easily become blind worshippers of a Westernized life. While they may not really like coffee, they think it desirable and enviable to be lavish with money in those high-consumption places.
#Person2#: Then what about tea? We need to bear in mind in the first place that tea, rather than coffee, has been the most popular drink for the Chinese people.
#Person1#: Well. Tea represents another facet of popular culture. While a coffee bar is usually quiet and resonates with soft, elegant music, a teahouse is often a noisy, crowded, public space. People visit teahouses to associate with others, playing chess, chatting, or simply listening to operas.
#Person2#: What a pity that the traditional teahouses, as depicted by Lao She, keep fading away so quickly in this metropolis. It is not easy to find an old-fashioned teahouse that suits the ordinary people's spending power either. Teahouses of today all feature a cozy, comfortable environment, and high-quality services, but can easily cost you a good deal, just like a coffee bar.
#Person1#: Well, that's true. In a sense, it is not so much what you drink that really counts, as where and how you drink.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the popularity of coffee and tea in China, which represents in a culture aspect. Coffee is usually considered as a hobby of middle-class people and young people easily become blind worshippers of a Westernized life. However, the traditional teahouses keep fading away in the metropolis.


#Person1#: David, I am going for an interview tomorrow. It's an American company. Can you give me an idea of what the interviewer will ask?
#Person2#: Well. They may ask you to tell them more about your educational background and your working background.
#Person1#: But they can see my resume. It's all in there.
#Person2#: I know, but sometimes interviewers just want to hear you say it. Then you may be asked for your viewpoint on why you feel you are qualified for the job, give them all your qualifications and how you think they will fit the position you are applying for. Questions like what sort of experience do you have and what are your goals? are closely related to this.
#Person1#: Ok. What else?
#Person2#: They may want to know how the company will benefit and why they should hire you?
#Person1#: I see. What about the salary?
#Person2#: Hm, they may ask you what kind of salary you have in mind, or simply tell you what the company is offering. I think the latter is more likely for a starting position, especially if you have little experience. And if they are seriously considering hiring you, they will probably want to know when you would be available to start work. And basically, that's about it.
#Person1#: Ok, thanks, David. You'Ve helped me a lot.
#Person2#: Anytime. Let me know how it works out.

Summary: David tells #Person1# the interviewer may ask about educational background and working background, the interviewee's qualification for the job, the reason to hire the interviewee, and the company may simply tell #Person1# what they can offer for the salary.


#Person1#: Charles, do you have any children?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: How many children do you have?
#Person2#: I have two kids. A boy and a girl.
#Person1#: What are their names?
#Person2#: Jack and Stephanie.
#Person1#: How old are they?
#Person2#: Stephanie is 18 and Jack is 24.
#Person1#: Are they in school?
#Person2#: Stephanie is. She goes to college in Washington and Jack works in Florida.
#Person1#: What does Stephanie study?
#Person2#: She studies English.
#Person1#: Is she here now?
#Person2#: No, she's at school.

Summary: Charles tells #Person1# some basic information about his two kids.


#Person1#: Thank goodness, it wasn't as hard as I thought.
#Person2#: Well, it was completely within my expectation.
#Person1#: But don't you think the answers weren't clear for the last few multiple choice questions? I just guessed.
#Person2#: I totally agree. The teacher set a few obstacles for us on purpose. Otherwise, everyone would get full marks.
#Person1#: The other tough part was the writing, though what we were required to do was just write a very short and simple essay. I was confused a lot by the use of Chinese words and sentence structures.
#Person2#: Um, I had the same problem, we should read more, and then imitate the writing.
#Person1#: Good idea. I believe we will make better progress by practicing more in this way.

Summary: The exam is within the expectation of #Person1# and #Person2#, but there're some obstacles. They think writing is tough and should practice more.


#Person1#: I'm going to the United Stated to attend my daughter's commencement.
#Person2#: How nice! Are you going to convert some RMB to US dollars?
#Person1#: Yes. But I will not take much cash with me I can ask the bank to give me the traveler's checks. So it will be safer.
#Person2#: How can you cash them when you arrive in the United States?
#Person1#: I will go to the bank, give them my check, show them one piece of my identifications, and the most important thing is that I should sign my name to endorse the check.
#Person2#: It sounds quite simple. Next time when I travel abroad, I will apply for this kind of check too.

Summary: #Person1#'s going to the US to attend #Person1#'s daughter's commencement. #Person1# takes the traveler's checks and explains to #Person2# how to use it.


#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.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# had a car accident. #Person1# thinks #Person2# shouldn't stay in the lane but #Person2# thinks #Person1# needs to learn how to drive and should have waited. #Person1#'s arm hurts so #Person1# wants to go to the hospital, but #Person2# insists on making a police report first. They both get angry and rude.


#Person1#: Could you tell me what university you want to go to, John?
#Person2#: Pardon?
#Person1#: What university would you enter?
#Person2#: University? Why? You asked me last year.
#Person1#: Oh, I forget. Sorry.
#Person2#: I went to Harvard University.
#Person1#: Did you? And what course did you take there?
#Person2#: God save me! Is there anything wrong with you? Didn't I tell you?
#Person1#: I've not known. Perhaps, I've got a bad memory.
#Person2#: I did a B. A. in economics. Remember?
#Person1#: Terrific! B. A. , again and again-B. A.

Summary: John tells #Person1# that he went to Harvard and majored in Economics. John is irritated because he has told #Person1# before.


#Person1#: You see, the bungee participants take a deep breath when they stand at the starting spot and then, like diving, their heads are over heels and they jump off into the realm of the combination of heaven and earth The wind roars at their ears and their bodies rapidly descend. They do not even have enough time to do several gymnastic movements and they are rebounded to the upper air by the cord.
#Person2#: Entrusting life to the care of a rope indeed requires infinite courage.
#Person1#: A young French fellow recalled his first bungee experience and said, When I fastened the cord and walked to the platform, I was extremely nervous. When I looked down, I was nervous even more. If the cord had broken, I would be knocked to bake meat. However, I knew my worries were unwanted. I was afraid if I retreated others might say something about me. I had to harden my heart and impose my head downward. I only felt wind wiring at my ears. My body rapidly descended. I thought that after only seven or eight seconds I was rebounded to upper air by the cord. In fact it was 30 seconds. Maybe because of my nervousness, I only felt seven or eight seconds. When rebounding to the high altitude, I felt a sudden sense of relief. I did not feel nervous very much, but very comfortable.
#Person2#: It is hard to come by in life that you experience this kind of comfortable!

Summary: #Person1# shares the first bungee experience of a young French fellow with #Person2#. #Person2# says entrusting life to the care of a rope requires courage and the comfort brought by extreme sports is hard to come by in life.


#Person1#: How have you been feeling lately?
#Person2#: I've been feeling a little light-headed lately.
#Person1#: Has your blood pressure been high before?
#Person2#: If I have high blood pressure, it is news to me.
#Person1#: Usually people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, so we call it the silent killer.
#Person2#: What do you use to check for high blood pressure?
#Person1#: I am going to put a cuff on you to get a reading.
#Person2#: What does the reading tell you?
#Person1#: I get an idea of the pressure in your arteries when your heart is pumping blood versus at rest.
#Person2#: I hope that the test results show me to be really healthy.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has been feeling light-headed. Then #Person2# asks #Person1#'s previous situations and give an examination of the pressure in the arteries.


#Person1#: You spoken English is pretty good. Please tell me your experience in learning English.
#Person2#: Uh, I don't know what to say. What do you want to know?
#Person1#: What's your method of learning?
#Person2#: Let me think a minute. I think I always try to take every chance to practice.
#Person1#: What if there is no chance? I mean what if you don't have a partner, what will you do?
#Person2#: Well, I talk to myself. That is, I play one role first, then the other.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. You are really creative.

Summary: #Person2# shares #Person2#'s method of practicing spoken English with #Person1#. #Person2# talks to himself when there's no partner.


#Person1#: Hi, Becky, what's up?
#Person2#: Not much, except that my mother-in-law is driving me up the wall.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: She loves to nit-pick and criticizes everything that I do. I can never do anything right when she ' s around.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: Well, last week I invited her over to dinner. My husband and I had no problem with the food, but if you listened to her, then it would seem like I fed her old meat and rotten vegetables. There's just nothing can please her.
#Person1#: No, I can't see that happening. I know you're a good cook and nothing like that would ever happen.
#Person2#: It's not just that. She also criticizes how we raise the kids.
#Person1#: My mother-in-law used to do the same thing to us. If it wasn't disciplining them enough, then we were disciplining them too much. She also complained about the food we fed them, the schools we sent them too, and everything else under the sun.

Summary: Becky complains that her mother-in-law likes to criticize everything she does for example the food Becky made and how they raise the kids. #Person1#'s mother-in-law did the same thing on children rasing.


#Person1#: Hey Julie haven't seen you for a while? How is everything?
#Person2#: Hi GAIL, fine thank you.
#Person1#: Why don't you travel together with us to work? As you know, Kathy will leave our company next month for further education, so we've got a spare seat in my car.
#Person2#: Thanks GAIL, but I found a suitable ride partner: Miss Gomez. She is going to move near my apartment next week. So you see, it will be convenient for a ride.
#Person1#: Oh really? That's too bad that you couldn't join us, but it's good you're taking a car with her. I used to work with her in the marketing Department.
#Person2#: Oh did you? I don't know much about her, but I know for sure that she is never late for appointments.
#Person1#: Yes, right, she was doing well and marketing and popular with the colleagues.
#Person2#: That's very nice.

Summary: Gail invites Julie to travel to work together but Julie will share a ride with Mrs. Gomez whom Gail used to work with.


#Person1#: Hey, honey, do you have anything scheduled this weekend?
#Person2#: No, why?
#Person1#: You know Ryan got his knees badly injured while doing warming up exercises. He still stays in a hospital now.
#Person2#: Oh my gosh. He loves soccer so much. Will he give up soccer?
#Person1#: Actually, he will still get involved but won't risk reinjuring his knee. He's considering being a coach.
#Person2#: Shall we go to see him and bring him some flowers as a get well soon present?
#Person1#: Well, the surgery is scheduled for this Friday. He expects to be in the hospital till next Monday. Maybe we could see him on Saturday. But flowers do him no good. Anything practical?
#Person2#: Then, some great chocolate and bread? You know if I were in his shoes, I'd prefer to get away from hospital food.
#Person1#: OK.

Summary: Ryan injured his knees, but he will still be involved in soccer as a coach. #Person1# suggests visiting him and taking some presents for him.


#Person1#: How was your doctors' appointment?
#Person2#: It was fine. He says that I'm pretty healthy overall. But I told him that I have trouble sleeping sometimes and he offered me sleeping pills.
#Person1#: Did you take them?
#Person2#: No, I'm afraid they're harmful to my health.
#Person1#: So what are you going to do?
#Person2#: I think I will schedule an appointment with the psychologist. Maybe I can't sleep because I have too much anxiety. Talking to someone may help.
#Person1#: You know I used to have trouble sleeping and I found a few things that help. If I exercise outdoors in the morning, it relaxes me all day. Also, if I don't use my phone or computer after 8:00 pm, then I can easily fall asleep at 10.
#Person2#: Those are good suggestions. Maybe I should try those things before I pay to see a psychologist.
#Person1#: Yeah, you might as well try.

Summary: #Person2# has trouble sleeping sometimes and is going to see the psychologist. #Person1# offers some good suggestions that #Person2# may try.


#Person1#: What courses are you going to take next year?
#Person2#: Well, I am certainly going to take chemistry and physics, but I haven't decided on the other subjects yet. I'd like to take English.
#Person1#: Why are you going to take english with chemistry and physics?
#Person2#: Because I want to study english literature. but I think chemistry is better for getting a job.
#Person1#: Of course it depends on what you are going to do when you leave college. Have you deside what you are going to do when you graduated?
#Person2#: I am going to be a, well, I hope to be a reseach chemist.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'ll take English with chemistry and physics. #Person2# wants to be a research chemist after graduation.


#Person1#: Mum, I can't find my socks for basketball. Have you seen them?
#Person2#: Let me see. Are they white?
#Person1#: Yes. Where did you see them?
#Person2#: I saw them in the sitting-room just now. You may go and get them.
#Person1#: Oh. Here they are!
#Person2#: You should put your things away.
#Person1#: OK. I will.

Summary: #Person1# can't find #Person1#'s socks for basketball. #Person2# saw them in the sitting-room.


#Person1#: Hi, chary, are you busy this evening?
#Person2#: sorry, I'm afraid that I've got plans tonight.
#Person1#: what are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm going to my parents'house for my father's birthday.
#Person1#: how old is he today?
#Person2#: it's his 50th birthday.
#Person1#: well, wish him a happy birthday for me.
#Person2#: sure thing. What are your plans for the evening?
#Person1#: I was just thinking of going to a movie tonight.
#Person2#: well, if you can wait until tomorrow night, I'll go with you then.
#Person1#: sorry, I've got people coming over tomorrow night.
#Person2#: sounds like this weekend just isn't going to work out for us.
#Person1#: sounds that way. Maybe some other time then?
#Person2#: sure. Hey, I'm sorry, but I've got to get going.
#Person1#: yeah, me, too. It's about time I made a move.
#Person2#: say hello to your friends for me.
#Person1#: likewise. See you later.
#Person2#: Bye!

Summary: Chary'll celebrate his father's 50th birthday tonight and #Person1#'ll watch a movie with others tomorrow night. Since they can't find a suitable time for both of them, they decide to meet some other time.


#Person1#: I think John will be here in half an hour, why don't we start first?
#Person2#: Sure. Waiter, menu, please.
#Person3#: Here you are. What do you want to start with?
#Person1#: Just some wine, please. We are still waiting for our friend.

Summary: #Person1# orders some wine first while waiting for John.


#Person1#: Hi, Natasha. I see you're going out for a run. You don't have to go to work today?
#Person2#: I've started running to work instead of taking the bus. It's good for the environment.
#Person1#: I drive to work. I keep fit at the gym.
#Person2#: Well, running gives me a wonderful feeling of freedom-it's just what I need before sitting down in the office every day.
#Person1#: Are you going to join in the big race next month?
#Person2#: I'd like to. Are you going to take part in it?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. But I'm not going to train by running to work. I'll run around the park a few times when I get home in the evenings.
#Person2#: OK. Anyway I must go now or I'll be late. Bye.

Summary: #Person2# runs to work while #Person1# drives to work and keeps fit at the gym. They're both willing to participate in the big race.


#Person1#: Happy Anniversary!
#Person2#: Oh, thank you. They're beautiful. You shouldn't have ... especially since our anniversary was last week.
#Person1#: What? Oh, I completely forgot ...
#Person2#: Again?
#Person1#: No Way. I can't believe it.
#Person2#: Neither can I, but you did.
#Person1#: Ah, how can I make it up to you ... again? Anything!
#Person2#: Okay, let's negotiate. [Negotiate?] First of all, I want to go on that dream vacation you've always promised me.
#Person1#: You mean, to Chicago?
#Person2#: No! To Europe. I want to fly first class and stay at 5-star hotels. And no more places with broken heaters, leaky showers, and dirty bedding.
#Person1#: Ah, were those places that bad?
#Person2#: Well, SOMETHING a little nicer, at least once in a blue moon, would be nice. [Well ... ] And, oh yeah. Next, I want to get a new kitchen stove. The old one took its last breath weeks ago.
#Person1#: But we ...
#Person2#: No, we're NOT going to use the outdoor barbecue anymore. It isn't any fun at all cooking outside in the winter, with icicles hanging from your nose.
#Person1#: That bad?
#Person2#: Not for YOU since you're always watching from inside.
#Person1#: Oh, well.
#Person2#: And finally, I want a new wardrobe: some new dresses, shirts, pants, earrings ...
#Person1#: But ...
#Person2#: And, NO, I'm not going to wear your grandmother's old secondhand pants again.
#Person1#: Is that it?
#Person2#: Uh, hmm, for now. So, why don't we grab a bite to eat before we start planning the entire adventure.
#Person1#: But lunch wasn't on the list.
#Person2#: Let's see. Paris, Rome, London, then a short detour to Russia, China, [What?!] and, ooh, and Hawaii on the way home.
#Person1#: Wow. I'd better ask the boss for a huge raise.

Summary: #Person1# forgets his wedding anniversary again and wants to make it up to his wife, who wanted to travel to Europe, fly first class, stay in five-star hotels, and buy a new kitchen range and wardrobe. #Person1# thinks he'd better ask the boss for a huge raise.


#Person1#: Janice how much do you pay for insurance?
#Person2#: Which kind?I have many kinds of insurance. There's car insurance, home insurance, life insurance.
#Person1#: Ah, car insurance?
#Person2#: Let me see. I pay $100 a month.
#Person1#: Wow, that's cheap. I pay twice that much.
#Person2#: Well, there are a couple of good reasons for that. For one men always cost more to insure than women.
#Person1#: What? How can you say that?
#Person2#: Well, if you look at the number of car accidents in the US that cost insurance companies a lot of money. Most of them are caused by men.
#Person1#: You're saying that I'm paying too much money because what other guys are doing wrong.
#Person2#: Exactly.
#Person1#: But I'm a great driver.
#Person2#: Really? How many accidents have you been in this past year?
#Person1#: I don't know. 3 or 4 I guess? But only one of them was my fault. OK. It may be 2 of them.
#Person2#: Right. Do you know how many I've been in over that same period?
#Person1#: Let me guess. 0.
#Person2#: Bingo.
#Person1#: So that's the real reason why your insurance is so low. You don't drive enough.
#Person2#: I think you missed the point.

Summary: #Person1# pays twice the price of car insurance than Janice does. Janice thinks men always cost more to insure because most car accidents are caused by men. #Person1# thinks Janice spends less on insurance because Janice drives less.


#Person1#: Hello there, Sir. I've dealt with you before, haven't I?
#Person2#: You remember me! Yes, I'm with Li Wang Enterprises ; I'm the Accountant Peters.
#Person1#: Yes, of course, Mr. Peters! Good to see you again. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: Well, we've just acquired a new business so we need to set up a lot of services with you. We are particularly interested in Agent Services.
#Person1#: I see. We offer Agent Services free of charge here. Before your new business begins trading, we could, on behalf of your existing company, do a series of registration and get the certificates you need. If you are unsure of the local laws, that is.

Summary: #Person1# remembers Peters from previous experience. #Person1# explains Agent Services as Peters's particularly interested in it.


#Person1#: Hey, Jane. . . are you familiar with our company's insurance policies?
#Person2#: Umm. . . . I think so. What's up?
#Person1#: I've never really paid attention to the fine print of our insurance policies. . . but it looks like I'm going to need to make a claim.
#Person2#: Really? Are you OK?
#Person1#: I have a slipped disc in my lower back and the doctor says surgery is probably the best option. Does our worker insurance cover this kind of thing?
#Person2#: If the injury is workplace related I'm sure it's completely covered.
#Person1#: Hummm. . . I think I'll have to talk to the doctor again about that. Anyway. . . now that I'm going to have to make some claims, I think I'd better try and understand how the system works. Would you mind breaking it down for me?
#Person2#: Sure. Basically we have two insurance policies for employees. . . workman's compensation and medical insurance. The company pays the premiums for workman's compensation, and for a significant part of the medical coverage, but you pay part of that premium, too.
#Person1#: That's the charge for insurance I see on my pay slip each month, right?
#Person2#: Yep. Every country in the world has a different system, but here we buy insurance from a private provider. So workman's compensation is if I slip and break my arm while working in the office or on the job, right?
#Person1#: That's right. The company pays for all your medical bills and there is also some financial compensation if you have to take days off to see doctors or spend time recuperating.

Summary: #Person1# consults Jane about their company's insurance policies because he needs back surgery and will have to make some claims. Then Jane introduces the policies in detail.


#Person1#: Where were you this morning, Julie? Mom and I were going to take you to school.
#Person2#: Oh, thanks, Dad. I thought you saw my note. I took the bus early in the morning.
#Person1#: An early bus? I thought you were a night person.
#Person2#: We had band practice. We're playing at the game next month, and I was excited. But now...
#Person1#: Uh-oh. What happened?
#Person2#: It's the uniforms. I saw them, and now I'm sorry I ever started playing the flute.
#Person1#: Ugly? I'm sure you'd look great in anything, Julie.
#Person2#: It's not that. They're made out of wool. Wool! In August!
#Person1#: Dear Lord! You'll all get way too hot.
#Person2#: Well, it's worse for the saxophone players.
#Person1#: I guess the drummers have the same problem.
#Person2#: Yes. They complained, but the school doesn't have money to buy new clothes for us.

Summary: Julie tells her dad she took an early bus to school this morning to have band practice, then she complains about the uniforms they're going to wear.


#Person1#: Lucy, you're back. How was your first day of school?
#Person2#: It was great. I had a really good time.
#Person1#: What classes did you have?
#Person2#: Well, I had English from 9 o'clock to 11 o'clock, art from 12 o'clock to 2 o'clock, and math from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock.
#Person1#: What do you think about the teachers?
#Person2#: To be honest, I liked all of them, except for the math teacher. Though he must be quite young, he seem like an old person. He's so boring!
#Person1#: That's too bad. How was your English teacher?
#Person2#: She was great. In today's class, she gave us a lecture on how to be a good student. She told us not to arm for exams, and to pay more attention on communicating than memorizing.
#Person1#: Where is she from?
#Person2#: She said that she's from a small town in the middle of America.
#Person1#: Were you able to understand everything that she said?
#Person2#: Not everything, but nearly. She speaks very clearly and doesn't use very complex words so that it is easy for us to understand her.
#Person1#: She sounds like a good teacher. Do you think you'll pass her class?
#Person2#: Yes. . . with flying colors!
#Person1#: What does that mean?
#Person2#: It's a new phrase that she taught us today. It means that I will not only pass the class, but I will do extremely well!
#Person1#: If you like the class this much already, I'm sure you will.
#Person2#: I hope so.
#Person1#: did she give you any homework?
#Person2#: not today. She said she wanted us to relax tonight instead of doing homework,
#Person1#: no wonder you like the class so much.

Summary: Lucy tells #Person2# her first day of school. She has English, art, and math classes. She doesn't like her math teacher, but she likes English teacher. Lucy believes she can pass the English class with flying colors, which is a new phrase that she learned today.


#Person1#: Good morning, Miss. I'd like to speak to the manager.
#Person2#: I am the manager, Sir. How can I help you?
#Person1#: Oh, really? It's this radio. It doesn't work.
#Person2#: Mm... did you buy it here?
#Person1#: What do you mean? Of course I bought it here. Look, you switch it on and nothing happens.
#Person2#: Could I see your receipt?
#Person1#: Receipt? I haven't got one.
#Person2#: Oh, you should have got a receipt when you bought it.
#Person1#: I perhaps did. I must have thrown it away.
#Person2#: Ah, well, have you got any other proof of purchase, the guarantee, for example?
#Person1#: No. It must have been in the box. I threw that away, too.
#Person2#: Oh, dear. You really ought to have kept it. We need to know the exact date of purchase.
#Person1#: What? I only bought it yesterday! That young man over there served me. Oh, I paid by cheque. I've got the cheque stub.
#Person2#: That's all right then. Did you check the radio before you left the shop?
#Person1#: Check it? No, it was in the box. I hoped it would work. It wasn't a cheap radio. It's a good make.
#Person2#: You should have checked it.
#Person1#: Come on! Do not tell me what I should have done, and do something! Either give me my money back or give me another raido.
#Person2#: There's no need to get aggressive, Sir. Let me look at it... mm... you see this little switch on the back?
#Person1#: Yes?
#Person2#: It's on 'main', and it should be on 'battery'. You really should have read the instructions.
#Person1#: Oh!

Summary: #Person1# comes for a radio he bought yesterday that doesn't work. He can't find the receipt but manages to offer the cheque stub. The manager checks the radio and finds that it's because #Person1# didn't read the instructions, he didn't move the switch onto the right position.


#Person1#: I'Ve just looked over your resume and I must admit I am quite impressed.
#Person2#: Thank you. I'Ve worked pretty hard to be able to list those accomplishments.
#Person1#: You'Ve got plenty of training and experience. I wonder if you could tell me something about your goals. Where do you see yourself ten years from now?
#Person2#: To be honest, I don't plan in that much detail. My goals tend to be general ; I define success according to the job at hand. I see myself advancing as I succeed, but I don't necessarily dwell on
#Person1#: interesting! And how do you feel about decision-making? Are you an independent thinker, or do you depend more on your superior for direction?
#Person2#: That depends a bit on the problem at hand. There are certain situations in which a manager can give a general directive, and expect his employees to know how to take the initiative on the detail
#Person1#: Sounds good. Everyone is taking about teams these days. Can you describe your role as a member of a sales team?
#Person2#: I see myself as an encourager. Of course, sales can be quite competitive and sometimes people in this field have a secret desire for others to fail. In my last job, each representative handled
#Person1#: So, your experience is as impressive in practice as it is on paper.

Summary: #Person1# praises #Person2#'s impressive resume and asks #Person2# some questions, such as #Person2#'s goals, thoughts about decision-making, and the role as a member of a sales team. #Person2# answers perfectly.


#Person1#: Kathy! How are you? It's been ages! What are you doing these days?
#Person2#: I just opened my own restaurant. I'm also head chef.
#Person1#: You're kidding! You've always hated cooking!
#Person2#: Well, I used to hate cooking, but now I love it.
#Person1#: When did you change your mind?
#Person2#: After I tried French food. Before that, I used to cook really boring things for my family.
#Person1#: I still can't believe it! So, did you go to cooking school or something?
#Person2#: Yeah. I went to California to study.
#Person1#: Really? How long did you stay there?
#Person2#: I was there between 88 and 90.
#Person1#: And what did you do after that?
#Person2#: Then I came back here. I worked for about three years to get some experience.

Summary: #Person1# is surprised to know Kathy is a chef now because she used to hate cooking. Kathy then tells #Person1# her cooking study experience.


#Person1#: Excuse me, professor. I need to go home now.
#Person2#: Is everything OK?
#Person1#: I just feel funny.
#Person2#: What exactly seems to be the matter?
#Person1#: I have a terrible headache.
#Person2#: Do you think that you should go to the Student Health Center?
#Person1#: I already have some medicine at home if I could just get there.
#Person2#: Do you need someone to drive you home?
#Person1#: Thank you, but the bus stops right at my house.
#Person2#: Well, go home and rest up. Make sure you check the website for your assignments.

Summary: #Person1# asks for leave because of a terrible headache and the professor approves.


#Person1#: So what happened, madam?
#Person2#: Well, I saw this old man. He was kind of holding his bag like this. He just left the bank and I was still queuing up to collect my money, but I was near the door. Now this young man came running past him and tried to get the bag.
#Person1#: And they both fell down?
#Person2#: Yeah, and the young man ran away, and the poor old man fell on the sidewalk, still holding his bag tightly. And we managed to help him up. Now can I go back in to collect my money?
#Person1#: Would you mind coming with us, madam? We need more information.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# that the young man tried to get the bag of the old man when the old man fell down.


#Person1#: Have you got anything for diarrhea?
#Person2#: Yes, here you are. These tablets are very effective.
#Person1#: How should I take this medicine?
#Person2#: Take two tablets every six hours.
#Person1#: I see. I'll follow your instructions.
#Person2#: And take a good rest for a few days.
#Person1#: Thank you.

Summary: #Person2# gives #Person1# the medicine for diarrhea and the instructions on taking it.


#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Give me six-piece chicken nuggets, a large fries, and a large coke.
#Person1#: You will need to wait a few minutes for fries. They're still in the fryer.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: Your total comes to 7 dollars.
#Person2#: Here's 20.
#Person1#: Thank you. Your cash back is 13 dollars. Pull into a parking states, and we'll bring you your fries in two minutes.
#Person2#: Thanks.

Summary: #Person2# buys some food and drink in the parking lot with #Person1#'s assistance.


#Person1#: I wonder if I can ask you a question.
#Person2#: Ask me a question? What do you want to know?
#Person1#: Well. . . er. . . it is just. . . just that I. . .
#Person2#: Just what? Stop beating around the bush. Tell me what you want to know.
#Person1#: I. . . er. . . I just want to know if you could lend me a few bucks.
#Person2#: Lend you a few bucks? No way! Still remember the money you borrowed me last time?
#Person1#: Yeah. But I. . .

Summary: #Person1# wants to borrow a few bucks from #Person2#, but #Person2# refuses.


#Person1#: I need to find a new furniture set for my living room.
#Person2#: Where are you going to find one?
#Person1#: I have no idea.
#Person2#: Do you want to know where I bought mine?
#Person1#: Where did you get it from?
#Person2#: I got it from IKEA.
#Person1#: How much did it cost you?
#Person2#: It cost me a couple thousand for the whole set.
#Person1#: Is the furniture sturdy?
#Person2#: The furniture is built extremely well.
#Person1#: I don't mind paying a lot as long as the quality is good.
#Person2#: Well, trust me. The quality is fantastic.

Summary: #Person1# needs to find a new furniture set for the living room. #Person2# recommends IKEA whose quality is fantastic.


#Person1#: Hi, Jane. It's nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the US during the vacation.
#Person2#: Yes. I went to New York to attend a summer course in English.
#Person1#: Wow. You were lucky. How long did you stay there?
#Person2#: About 50 days. I went there on July 5th and came back on August 25th.
#Person1#: How about the course?
#Person2#: The course was very good. The teachers were nice. They taught us to listen, speak, read and write in English, but it was mostly speaking. One interesting thing I found was that the American classes are different from our classes here because the students have a lot more freedom. You can sit anywhere you like in the classroom. You can ask the teachers questions at any time during the class, and you are welcome to share your ideas with the class. I really like this kind of class.
#Person1#: How interesting! Maybe our teacher should try that.

Summary: Jane tells #Person1# she attended a summer course in English for 50 days. Jane thinks the course was very good and the teachers were nice. Jane found the students in American classes have more freedom.


#Person1#: OK, I just want to brief you all on the travel market in Taiwan. To start with, generally speaking, the travel industry in Taiwan focuses mainly on tours. This segment of the industry is well developed.
#Person2#: Sorry to interrupt, Doris, but can you tell me more about these tour groups, what kind of things they enjoy, and so on?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. Most of the time, when they travel, they prefer to do so in large groups accompanied by a guide, who usually takes care of everything, for instance, choosing the restaurants, the itinerary, the mode of transport, and things like that. Another thing is that most travelers to the UK tend to be middle aged, around 40 to 50 or so. This age group is less adventurous ; they like good hotels, and have money to spend. They kind of prefer to stay in the cities where they feel safer. They are not into mountain climbing in Wales or anything.
#Person2#: I don't mean to interrupt, but can you tell me what plans you have for growing the youth market?
#Person1#: Just a moment. I'll tell you about that in a minute. Where was I? Oh yes. By way of illustration, let's look at the top five destinations in the UK for this kind of traveler over the last five years. If you look at page ten you can see what I mean. In spite of these characteristics of the market, I still think there is room for growth in the youth sector.
#Person2#: So how do you intend to do that?
#Person1#: OK, let me tell you what we'Ve been doing. We'Ve been in touch with the Wales and Scottish Tourist development offices here in Taiwan and they're interested in working with us to promote their regions to the youth segment. We'Ve decided to implement an advertising campaign focusing on the excitement of the activities in those regions.
#Person2#: May I interrupt you for a moment?
#Person1#: Go ahead.
#Person2#: How much is it going to cost, and who is going to pay?
#Person1#: Well, at the moment we are trying to work out those details. We haven't managed to come up with a concrete plan yet, but we are working on it.
#Person2#: I see. OK. So what's next?
#Person1#: Well, our intention is to have some features about these regions in some youth magazines. We're also going to run some ads on TV and put some flyers in places where young people go, like the gym and student organizations. We're making arrangements to have some activities at big shopping malls and department stores around town.

Summary: Doris introduces the travel market in Taiwan to #Person2#. Doris tells #Person2# that the tour groups tend to be middle-aged and prefer to do travelling in large groups accompanied by a guide. Despite these characteristics of the market, she still thinks there is room for growth in the youth sector. Doris has found a potential cooperator to develop the youth segment and tells #Person2# the promotion plan.


#Person1#: We have a variety of trousers. Which one do you like best?
#Person2#: I want to buy one to match my shirt. Can you give me some advice?
#Person1#: What about this one?
#Person2#: Yes, they seem to be my size and go with my shirt quite well. I will take it.

Summary: #Person1# assists #Person2# in buying trousers to match #Person2#'s shirt.


#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Can you recommend some popular tour?
#Person1#: How long is your journey?
#Person2#: Two weeks and I would like to go abroad.
#Person1#: The popular tour of the season is a 14 - days'sightseeing to Venice. Are you interested in that city?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I will book the tour.

Summary: #Person1# recommends a 14-day's sightseeing to Venice to #Person2# and #Person2# books the tour.


#Person1#: How can I help you today, Alice?
#Person2#: Well, I came to talk to you because I want to apply for a scholarship.
#Person1#: Oh, good. You're an excellent student. I'd be very willing to help you with that.
#Person2#: Thanks. I really appreciate it. In fact, I do need a letter of recommendation for this scholarship.
#Person1#: What kind of scholarship is it?
#Person2#: It's an undergraduate scholarship offered by the American Minority Students Scholarship Association. I'm eligible for it because I'm Asian American.
#Person1#: Fine. I know about that scholarship. You have to be a student in your junior year, and you have to have a grade point average of 3. 7 or higher.
#Person2#: I'm a junior now, and my GPA is 3. 92.
#Person1#: Excellent. So you'll have a good chance of getting it.
#Person2#: Well, I hope so. The competition is probably pretty heavy. And they want a writing sample too.
#Person1#: Do you have an essay you want to send them?
#Person2#: No, they want a special essay. I must write an essay on a particular question they pose.
#Person1#: What is the question?
#Person2#: They give applicants a topic. The topic is, The Place of Ethnic Minorities in a Democratic Society. My essay must be three pages typed and double-spaced.
#Person1#: That's a pretty short essay.
#Person2#: Yes, but I need to write it by next week.
#Person1#: Good luck. I'm sure you will do a good job.
#Person2#: I came here today to talk to you because. . . Well, I need to ask two favors.
#Person1#: Sure. What are they?
#Person2#: First, I need a letter of recommendation.
#Person1#: I'd be happy to write one for you.
#Person2#: And second. . . Well, I'm not sure if it's normal.
#Person1#: What is it? Do you want me to read your essay?
#Person2#: Yes, if you could. I mean, if you could read it to make sure there are no mistakes. Or maybe you'd have some suggestions.
#Person1#: Of course I could read it. That's no problem. But you need to get it to me soon.
#Person2#: I will. I want to write the first draft tonight. So I could bring it tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: Alright. If you can bring it to me tomorrow morning, I can talk with you after class on Friday. So I'll have some feedback for you before the weekend.
#Person2#: That would really help me a lot. I'm very grateful.
#Person1#: Don't mention it. I'm always willing to help good students.

Summary: Alice wants to apply for a scholarship offered by the American Minority Students Scholarship Association since she is eligible for it that she is Asian American, a student in junior year and has GPA 3. 92. To get the scholarship, Alice must write an essay on the topic--The Place of Ethnic Minorities in a Democratic Society. #Person1# is helping her write a letter of recommendation, read her essay, and give some suggestions.


#Person1#: I'm reading an interesting report on Mars.
#Person2#: Oh, what does it say? Does it say water could still exist under the surface of Mars?
#Person1#: Absolutely! It says there is water on Mars buried beneath the surface. It's just a matter of how deep it is.
#Person2#: Then could the soil on Mars somehow be fertile enough to groh simple plants?
#Person1#: The soil would need quite a bit of fertilizer to grow anything. And it would need to be protected from the UV radiation.
#Person2#: Actually, we are doing a project in school that involves landing a ship and staying on Mars for an extended period of time. Doef NASA have any type of portable habitats that could be used to stay on the planet?
#Person1#: I'm not sure NASA has built any porteble habitats for extended stays on Mars , but they have looked at various designs.
#Person2#: One of the most exciting things about Mars is that there could have bean life on it. What are your personal opinions on the life on Mars theory?
#Person1#: Well, I'm not really an expert in this area, but my understanding is that anything is possible. It's just that it is so hard to determine what went on 4. 5 billion years ago.
#Person2#: But maybe there is a chance of gradually improving the surface and atmosphere of Mars so it may be inhabitable by humans.
#Person1#: I'm skeptical. Mars is made of rocks containing silicon,iron, and various minerals. It also has an atmosphere of carbon dioxide. It is so different from what we have on earth, you know.
#Person2#: I'd still like to hope that some day we could set up a human colony there.
#Person1#: But there are still other big problems we need to solve such as prolonged weightlessness, food storage, and a series of physiological effects.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# that there is water on Mars buried beneath the surface. The soil would need quite a bit of fertilizer to grow anything. One of the most exciting things about Mars is that there could have been life on it. #Person1# is skeptical about the assumption that Mars may be inhabitable by humans since it's so different from the earth.


#Person1#: Hello! Is this Mr. Chang?
#Person2#: Yes. Who is speaking?
#Person1#: This is Kelly speaking. I am calling from London. How are you, Mr. Chang?
#Person2#: Oh, Kelly, I couldn't recognize your voice. Well, I'm fine.
#Person1#: Mr. Chang, I just want to tell you that we are leaving London for Beijing by flight CP 645 on Saturday morning. Could you meet us at the airport, please?
#Person2#: Excuse me, I couldn't quite hear you. This line is crossed. Can you speak louder, please?
#Person1#: I will say it again... Do you hear me now?
#Person2#: Much better. I will definitely go to the airport to meet you.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Goodbye.

Summary: Kelly calls Mr. Chang to tell him the flight information and Mr. Chang will pick Kelly up at the airport.


#Person1#: I can't believe you got such great seats to this baseball game!
#Person2#: I'm glad you like them.
#Person1#: We are right by home plate. I can see everything perfectly.
#Person2#: I almost got seats by first base, but I thought you would like these more.

Summary: #Person1# is surprised that #Person2# got seats by home plate.


#Person1#: Hey, that's a very nice hairdo you're wearing!
#Person2#: Oh you're exaggerating. I'm never really good at making hairdo.
#Person1#: You did it yourself? Wow, you are good!
#Person2#: Thanks for saying so, but my husband thinks otherwise.
#Person1#: He's just got no idea of how good you are.

Summary: #Person1# compliments #Person2#'s hairdo, which #Person2#'s husband doesn't like.


#Person1#: Hello, Sir. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: Hello. I've been asked to come and see about something called L / C? What is it exactly?
#Person1#: L / C stands for'letter of credit'. This is necessary for trade between two countries. A Letter of Credit is quite literally that, a letter addressed by the buyer's bank to the seller's bank stating that they could vouch for their good customer, the buyer, and that they would pay the seller in case of the buyer's default. Nowadays, it's sometimes used for domestic trade too.
#Person2#: So the other party could be across the world or just on the other side of the street!

Summary: #Person2# explains to #Person1# L / C stands for 'letter of credit', which is necessary for trade between two countries.


#Person1#: The show will be starting in a few minutes. We'd better go in and find our seats.
#Person2#: Number 7 and 9 of the Row 11 in the stalls, aren't they?
#Person1#: That's right. This entrance is for even numbers. That entrance over there is for odd numbers. Let's go over there.
#Person2#: What a nice theatre! I guess it can seat hundreds of people.
#Person1#: Maybe you are right.
#Person2#: Look. It's begin.
#Person1#: Well, how did you like the show?
#Person2#: It's so interesting, I like it very much.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# find their seats in a theatre and enjoy an interesting show.


#Person1#: I see you've brought something to occupy your time while we wait. Good. We may be here for a long time.
#Person2#: Yes, Papa. I brought the catalog for the next college we're going to visit -- the one in New Hampshir.
#Person1#: Maybe we won't have to wait long. We've only been here fifteen minutes. I heard that the people here usually arrive around thirty minutes later than the time they set.
#Person2#: I'm not used to the way they treat time here. They wouldn't see me if we were in China. I missed the appointment because I was forty-five minutes late at Shanghai. I think if I was in the states, they might probably arrive latter than me.
#Person1#: It's just that Chinese people pay more attention to exact times. They're very punctual people. But the american may be more casual.
#Person2#: I think that if you're more than thirty minutes late, you have to apologize and explain what delayed you.
#Person1#: Our appointment with this dean is for three-fifteen. My watch says three-thirty. I'm sure we're not late.
#Person3#: Lily? Come in. Sorry I kept you waiting. I did not expect that you would arrive such early!

Summary: Lily and her papa are waiting for the dean. They think that Chinese are more punctual while Americans are more casual. Though they've been waiting for a while, the dean thinks they arrive early.


#Person1#: Any plans tonight?
#Person2#: Not really, do you?
#Person1#: Well, I am wondering if we took a hang-out for a drink or something. You know, I just came back from a really tough interview. I was quite nervous during the interview. I really want to have the job. Right now, I am still a little on the edge. I am not sure if I could convince them during the interview.
#Person2#: Take it easy. It is all over now. How was it going, anyway?
#Person1#: I don't know. I think I did well in the paper exams. I was prepared to answer a lot of questions, but they didn't ask those as I expected. To my surprise, the manager tried to talk about the Chinese poesy with me.
#Person2#: That's strange. But probably, it is the new interview technique they call it ' Getting to know you more personally '. What about your answers?
#Person1#: Just did my best.

Summary: #Person1# suggests go out for a drink after a tough interview. #Person2# then asks #Person1# for more information about the interview.


#Person1#: Are you still watching the soap opera, Nancy?
#Person2#: Yeah. I can't take my eyes off that when it is on.
#Person1#: Is it that appealing?
#Person2#: Well, the cast of the opera isn't very strong and the story isn't so impressive, but the main actor's acting is really outstanding, who is handsome, too.
#Person1#: Shall we think you need a break right now? There is a football match on channel eight.
#Person2#: Oh, stop talking about that stupid match. I really don't understand why certain people are running after one ball.
#Person1#: If we can choose program, I'd rather watch the documentary, this kind of soap opera is really boring.
#Person2#: Everyone has his own taste. And have you ever heard of the saying, 'One man's meat is another's poison.'
#Person1#: But you been in front of TV for almost 5 hours, even at dinner time. I had to say you were the most selfish person I have ever seen.
#Person2#: Well, well, watch channel.

Summary: Nancy's watching a soap opera, but #Person1# wants to watch a football match. Nancy refuses to have a break, so #Person1# says she is selfish.


#Person1#: Mike, I'm calling to ask you if you go for a walk with me at the park tonight.
#Person2#: That depends. I will go to the cinema with Tom this afternoon. If I come back early, I will take a walk with you.
#Person1#: When is the movie over?
#Person2#: At about 5:00 o'clock.
#Person1#: Well, give me a call around 5:30 pm and tell me about your plan.

Summary: #Person1# invites Mike to go for a walk tonight, but Mike'll go to a movie with Tom. Mike will tell #Person1# his plan around 5:30 pm.


#Person1#: Hi, Mark! Long time no see!
#Person2#: Hi, Alex!
#Person1#: Where have you been?
#Person2#: I just got back from London.
#Person1#: How was your flight?
#Person2#: It was OK. There was a lot of turbulence, though.
#Person1#: That ' s too bad. how long was the flight?
#Person2#: It was 10 hours.
#Person1#: Did you have a layover?
#Person2#: Yes, in paris, France.
#Person1#: Did you buy anything in the duty-free stores?
#Person2#: Yes. I bought two boxed of chocolate? one for me and one for you!
#Person1#: Oh, you didn ' t have to...
#Person2#: It was nothing.

Summary: Alex tells Mark about his flight, the layover, and the things he bought in the duty-free stores.