#Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, our flight will be delayed for one hour due to the congestion of the airport.
#Person2#: Excuse me, Miss. What did the announcement say?
#Person1#: We'll be delayed for one hour, because the airport is very crowded.
#Person2#: No kidding! We'll miss the connecting flight.
#Person1#: Oh, will you? That's too bad. We're very sorry to cause you a lot of trouble.
#Person2#: I really have to get to Paris by this evening. Would you please try to find any other available flight?

Summary: #Person1# announces the plane is delayed due to airport congestion. #Person1#'ll miss the connecting flight and asks for other available flights.


#Person1#: How are you, Mrs. Brandon?
#Person2#: Pretty good. How are you doing?
#Person1#: Not so good. I just lost my job today.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that.
#Person1#: How are your students doing?
#Person2#: They are very nervous about their final test.
#Person1#: I remember you gave our class a hard final test in my first year of college. Many of us failed. But I really learned a lot from you. You see, I can speak very good English.
#Person2#: Thank you for saying so.

Summary: #Person1# and Mrs. Brandon greet each other. #Person1# remembers the final test given by Brandon helped #Person1# a lot.


#Person1#: Excuse me. I am looking for a book called Little Women, but I can't find it anywhere.
#Person2#: Let me see. I am sorry we just have sold it out.
#Person1#: Will you have it later?
#Person2#: I think so. Could I have you name, telephone number? If we get one, I will call you.
#Person1#: That's terrific. Thank you.

Summary: #Person2# saves #Person1#'s contact information to call once they have Little Women later.


#Person1#: I was thinking about applying for the new position.
#Person2#: Do you think that is a good idea?
#Person1#: It seems like a good idea but I am not really sure.
#Person2#: What are your main concerns?
#Person1#: Well, it would give me a chance to grow, but I am wondering if I would like the job.
#Person2#: I know what you mean, I've thought about that myself.
#Person1#: I am also thinking about the pay.
#Person2#: Could you take a slight pay decrease for a chance to move forward?
#Person1#: Yes, it might be worth it. I am not certain.
#Person2#: I think I'm convinced that trying for this position is the best choice for you.

Summary: #Person1# hesitates about whether to apply for the job. #Person2# thinks the position is the best choice for #Person1#.


#Person1#: Did you have a good vacation, Katie?
#Person2#: Yeah! It was exciting-probably my most exciting vacation ever!
#Person1#: Wow! What did you do?
#Person2#: I took a nature adventure tour. For the first part, we went hiking. It was so much fun! We hiked all the way up to those beautiful waterfalls. I took lots of pictures.
#Person1#: Sounds great. So, what else did you do on the tour?
#Person2#: Well, the best part was at the end of the trip. We went skydiving! Can you believe it? I jumped out of an airplane.
#Person1#: Wow!
#Person2#: Yeah, it was just a fantastic vacation. How did you spend your break, Ryan?
#Person1#: Oh, I drove to visit my relatives.
#Person2#: Uh-huh. Did you have a good time?
#Person1#: Well, it was pretty boring, actually. It rained every day so we had to stay inside. We just stayed at home and watched TV a lot.
#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad.
#Person1#: No, that's OK. It really was very relaxing, even though it was a little boring.

Summary: During the vacation, Katie took an exciting nature adventure tour with hiking and skydiving, and Ryan drove to visit his relatives which is relaxing though boring.


#Person1#: Come in and have some coffee, Anna. The kids have just gone out to the mall to hang out with their friends.
#Person2#: I saw a lot of teenagers when Alan and I were there yesterday.
#Person1#: They spend hours there, especially on weekends.
#Person2#: Speaking of that trip, Alan bought a shirt at a department store, but the sleeves are too long. Do you know a seamstress or tailor who can shorten them?
#Person1#: I know several. But wouldn't it be easier to take the shirt back and exchange it for the right size?
#Person2#: Isn't that complicated?
#Person1#: No, it's easy. We'll just take the shirt back to the men's department and show them the sales slip. They'll exchange it for the correct size or give you a refund.
#Person2#: We? Do you want to go with me?
#Person1#: Sure. I love going to the mall.
#Person2#: What do you do there... hang around, like the kids?

Summary: #Person2# says Alan bought a shirt but the sleeves are too long so #Person2# asks #Person1# to introduce a tailor. #Person1# suggests exchanging at the shop and going together.


#Person1#: Waitress! I think there's something wrong with our bill.
#Person2#: No, I don't think so...$10 for the drinks, 15 for the small plate, and 20 for the main dish.
#Person1#: What? I knew the cheese sticks were 15. I always order cheese sticks, but I thought the main dish was $10.
#Person2#: Oh, that explains it. You think the bill should be $35.
#Person1#: Yes, exactly. I was wondering what happened to the rest of my change. I should have gotten back 15, not 5!
#Person2#: I understand. Sometimes people aren't honest, but I think this was an honest mistake. Didn't you order the sea cucumbers for dinner?
#Person1#: Yes, and they were delicious. Best cucumbers ever! I'm so glad I'm a vegetarian.
#Person2#: Sir, I am so sorry. Have you ordered sea cucumbers before? They aren't vegetables, you know.
#Person1#: Really? I thought it was a vegetable that grew in the ocean.
#Person2#: No. They're seafood.
#Person1#: Oh, no!
#Person2#: I'm so sorry, sir. I assumed you understood what you were ordering.
#Person1#: Actually, Jenny took my order. Maybe I can talk to her.
#Person2#: She had an emergency at home. I came in to take over her tables. But I'm sure if I talk to the manager, we can give you a discount for the order.
#Person1#: That's OK.

Summary: #Person2# helps #Person1# figure out what's wrong with #Person1#'s bill. It turns out that #Person1# ordered the sea cucumbers which #Person1# thought was vegetable, but they are seafood. #Person2#'ll talk to the manager about it.


#Person1#: Hello, China Travel Agency. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to travel to London. So I want to make a reservation for me on May fourth.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please. I'm sorry, but the flights are fully booked on that day. The next available flight is on May fifth. They have 2 flights: one at 9:30 AM and the other at 2:00 PM. Both flights have seats available.
#Person2#: That's great. I'd like to take the first available flight. What's the fair, please?
#Person1#: 2250 yuan.
#Person2#: Here is 2300 yuan.
#Person1#: Thank you. Here's the change for you and here are the ticket and receipt. Have a good time!

Summary: #Person2# reserves a ticket to London on May fifth at 9:30 AM and pays 2250 yuan for it with #Person1#'s help.


#Person1#: My boss wore a real stupid tie to work today. Can you guess why?
#Person2#: He isn't a man of good taste for clothes, is he?
#Person1#: He is, but I didn't mean that. His daughter bought him a tie as a Father's Day gift, and he was very happy to wear it and show it off to us in the office.
#Person2#: It must be hard being a father.
#Person1#: No, it's great being a father, seeing your children growing up and loving you and admiring you.
#Person2#: Maybe you'll only feel that way on Father's Day.

Summary: #Person1# talks with #Person2# about the boss's stupid tie which was sent by the boss's daughter.


#Person1#: It's almost Christmas. What are you doing this weekend?
#Person2#: Nothing special, just working. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: Well, I still haven't finished my Christmas shopping. Do you want to go shopping with me this weekend?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but I'm not sure if I can. Work has been really busy lately. Why don't we go on Friday instead?
#Person1#: Friday's not good. I think the stores will be very crowded and I have to work.
#Person2#: OK, then let's try to go this weekend. I should know if I can go by Friday. Is it OK if I call you then?
#Person1#: Yeah, that's fine.
#Person2#: What's your number?
#Person1#: 233-331-8828. Let me give you my email address too. It's Tom861@gmail. com
#Person2#: OK, I'll talk to you soon.
#Person1#: OK.

Summary: Tom invites #Person2# to do Chrismas shopping on Friday night, but #Person2# isn't sure if #Person2# will be available. Tom gives #Person2# his contact information and #Person2#'ll tell him then.


#Person1#: Hi Lucy, is there anything special today at school?
#Person2#: Hi dad, today, Maria asked if she could copy my math homework.
#Person1#: What did you tell her?
#Person2#: I said no, because that was cheating.
#Person1#: Good. I'm glad that you said no. She needs to do her own work.
#Person2#: She is smart, but I think she is just lazy.

Summary: Lucy tells her dad that she refused to let Maria copy her math homework. Her dad praises her.


#Person1#: Is the weather in San Francisco so bad all the time in the fall?
#Person2#: Yeah, but this is a typical autumn. It gets worse though, at least it's not raining that much.
#Person1#: That's too bad.
#Person2#: You'll get used to it. In the mean time, you'll have to watch a lot of movies, seems like the only thing to do with the bad weather.
#Person1#: Too expensive. Can you believe how much movies cost these days?
#Person2#: Yeah, it's crazy. It's like $9 a movie.
#Person1#: Unless it's a date, I'm not going to pay that much to watch a movie.

Summary: #Person1# thinks the weather is bad in the fall in San Francisco and #Person2# suggests #Person1# watch movies during the bad weather. But #Person1# thinks movies are too expensive.


#Person1#: Is my hair done yet?
#Person2#: Yeah, I just need to make the final touches.
#Person1#: How long until you're finished?
#Person2#: I'm finished. What do you think?
#Person1#: I like my hair so much.
#Person2#: Do you really?
#Person1#: It's beautiful.
#Person2#: Well, thank you very much.
#Person1#: How much is it for my hair?
#Person2#: You owe me $ 55.
#Person1#: Thanks for everything.
#Person2#: You are very welcome. Come back again.

Summary: #Person1# has #Person1#'s hair done with #Person2#'s assistance. #Person1# likes the haircut very much.


#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, liq
#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: #Person1# complains that #Person2# has spent too much time picking up cosmetics which have outrageous prices. #Person2# argues that #Person1# also spends a lot on #Person1#'s stuff.


#Person1#: Excuse me, I ' Ve been waiting my main dish for quite a time.
#Person2#: Yes sir, just a minute, please. I ' ll check with the kitchen. Thank you for waiting. It takes another 10 to 15 minutes, I ' m afraid.
#Person1#: I have an appointment in half an hour.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: Do you have anything else I can have instead?
#Person2#: Well sir, yes. How about this stew? We can serve you at once.
#Person1#: I ' ll take this stew then.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the main dish needs some more time. #Person1# changes it to the stew.


#Person1#: This is the route I thought we could take on our hike on Saturday afternoon.
#Person2#: How long is it altogether?
#Person1#: It's about six or seven miles. That's about ten kilometers.
#Person2#: That sounds OK. So, we start here at the car park and walk along the path to the waterfall.
#Person1#: Right. Then we turn left and walk up this small hill. The view from the top of the hill is worth the climb. We can eat a snack there.
#Person2#: Then we will follow this path down the hill to the old church.
#Person1#: We can spend a few minutes looking around the church. Then, we turn right and walk along this path.
#Person2#: This path leads to the cave. Can we look inside the cave?
#Person1#: Yes, we can, but it isn't very interesting.
#Person2#: Then we turn south and come back to the car park along this path.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: How long do you think it will take us to complete the walk?
#Person1#: I think it will take about four hours, including breaks.
#Person2#: That's fine. Are there signposts along the way, in case we get lost?
#Person1#: Yes, there are. They tell use which way to go and how far we have to walk.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the route they'll take on their hike on Saturday afternoon. It may take about four hours to complete the walk, including breaks.


#Person1#: I must admit that I'm not really looking forward to it.
#Person2#: No?
#Person1#: Well, I've been to their parties before, and I don't suppose this one will be any better. All the same people are going on and on about their jobs.
#Person2#: Aha.
#Person1#: They all think they are so important. Honestly, I just can't be bothered with them. I never know what to say. Still I've been invited, so I suppose I'd better go. B: Eh.

Summary: #Person1# complains to #Person2# about a boring party that's coming up.


#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: My wife and I want to go to Beijing for a tour. Can you arrange it?
#Person1#: Yes, we can arrange that.
#Person2#: I'd like to know what kind of tour your travel agency has.
#Person1#: Our travel agency provides all kinds of tours, ranging from individual tour to group package tour.
#Person2#: Excellent.
#Person1#: When do you expect to come?
#Person2#: September 28th.
#Person1#: What specific places do you wish to visit?
#Person2#: We would like to visit the Great Wall, the Ming Tombs and the Imperial Palace.
#Person1#: OK.

Summary: #Person2# helps #Person1#, who wants to visit specific places, arrange a tour to Beijing on September 28th.


#Person1#: Look, it says they want a junior sales manager and it seems like it's a big company. That'll be good, for you might have to travel a lot.
#Person2#: Do they say anything about the experience?
#Person1#: Let me see. It says the candidate should have at least two years' experience as salesman.
#Person2#: So there's little hope for me to get the job.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# about a job opportunity, but #Person2# thinks there's little hope.


#Person1#: Can I see your passport, please?
#Person2#: Is this line for non-residents?
#Person1#: Yes it is. Residents can queen up in the lines to my right.
#Person2#: Ok. Here's my passport.
#Person1#: What's the expiration date on your passport?
#Person2#: I think it's soon, maybe in a few months. It was renewed in Beijing, so the new expiry date is on the last page.
#Person1#: I see. Yes, you'll need to renew your passport in a few months. Make sure you don't let it expire while you are in the UK.
#Person2#: I won't.
#Person1#: Do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: No, I don't have anything to declare.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying in the UK?
#Person2#: I'll be here for about a year.
#Person1#: What is the purpose of your stay?
#Person2#: I'll be studying. I'm doing an MBA at Nottingham University.
#Person1#: Where will you be staying?
#Person2#: I have a housing contract with the university. I'll be in a dorm room on campus.
#Person1#: How do you plan on paying for your living costs and tuition fees while you are here?
#Person2#: My father has already paid for that in advance. Here are the receipts.
#Person1#: Ok. Have a good stay. Here's your passport and documents back.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.

Summary: #Person1# checks #Person2#'s passport and reminds #Person2# to renew it before the expiration date. #Person1# also asks #Person2# a few questions about #Person2#'s stay in the UK.


#Person1#: Hi, Alice, what are you doing this sunday?
#Person2#: Nothing really, why, what ' s up?
#Person1#: If you are free, maybe you would like to go to a small party and having for my birthday party. It will be fun, you will get to know lots of people.
#Person2#: Sounds great, I'd very much like to accept your invitation, thanks, when?
#Person1#: Around six pm.
#Person2#: Do you need help setting up or anything? I don't mind. I like to do that kind of thing. It's fun and I have a good eye for decorating.
#Person1#: No. thank you. I can handle it, but thanks for the offer.
#Person2#: Ok, I will see you then.
#Person1#: Great, have a good day, thanks again for the offer.

Summary: Alice accepts #Person1#'s birthday invitation. Alice offers to help set up but #Person1# declines her because #Person1# can handle it.


#Person1#: It's hard to be optimistic about things with the way the economy's headed... The trade deficit is getting larger, consumption's down, I really think we're headed for a recession.
#Person2#: The economy has been stagnant for a while now. We've been in a recessive state for several months already. What worries me the most is the trade deficit. I think the government should do more to encourage exports.
#Person1#: Increasing exports would weaken the curency. I think the main point is economic growth. We need more jobs. Factories have oursourced and moved many jobs to foreign countries. The result is an increase in unemployment in our own country, lower consumption, lower production, and an overall feeble economy. If more people are working, it will give the economy a boost.
#Person2#: It's true that we should do something about unemployment, but what about inflation? If unemployment falls, there's pressure to increase pay. That would result in inflation, which would result in a much less dynamic economy.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the economic recession. #Person2# is worried about the trade deficit and thinks the government should encourage exports. But #Person1# thinks the country needs more jobs.


#Person1#: Let's go to McDonald's this evening. I'll treat you to dinner.
#Person2#: For what?
#Person1#: Good news! I won First Prize in the singing competition.
#Person2#: First prize! Congratulations!
#Person1#: So I have invited some friends to share my happiness.
#Person2#: What time shall we go there?
#Person1#: Now, it's 5:30. Let's go in an hour OK?
#Person2#: Alright. I will drive over there.
#Person1#: Please come to my house and pick me up. My car is being repaired, you know.
#Person2#: OK, See you this evening.

Summary: #Person1# will treat #Person2# to McDonald's because #Person1# won First Prize in the singing competition. #Person2#'ll pick #Person1# up this evening.


#Person1#: (sniffing) Is that a French cigarette?
#Person2#: Pardon?
#Person1#: Is that a French cigarette you're smoking?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. Why? What's the matter?
#Person1#: I don't understand why yousmoke French cigarettes. They make a terrible smell.
#Person2#: I like them very much. I prefer them to English cigarettes.
#Person1#: Have you got a lot of them?
#Person2#: Yes, about 200, why?
#Person1#: Well... er... could I buy some from you?
#Person2#: Buy some from me? But... you don't like French cigarettes!
#Person1#: No, I don't. But my wife does.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# if #Person2# is smoking French cigarettes. #Person1# doesn't like French cigarettes, but he wants to buy some from #Person2# for his wife.


#Person1#: Hi, Lynn. I saw you at registration yesterday. I sailed right through, but you were standing in a long line.
#Person2#: Yeah. I waited an hour to sign up for a distance-learning course.
#Person1#: Distance learning? Never heard of it.
#Person2#: Well, it's new this semester. It's only open to psychology majors. But I bet it'll catch on elsewhere. Yesterday, over a hundred students signed up.
#Person1#: Well, what is it?
#Person2#: It's an experimental course. I registered for child psychology. All I have got to do is watch a twelve-week series of televised lessons. The department shows them several different times a day and in several different locations.
#Person1#: Don't you ever have to meet with professor?
#Person2#: Yeah. After each part of the series I have to talk to her and the other students on the phone, you know, about our ideas. Then we'll meet on campus three times for reviews and exams.
#Person1#: It sounds pretty non-traditional to me. But I guess it makes sense, considering how many students have jobs. It must really help with their schedules, not to mention how it will cut down on traffic.
#Person2#: You know,last year my department did a survey and they found out that 80 percent of all psychology majors were employed. That's why they came up with the program.
#Person1#: The only thing is: doesn't it seem impersonal though? I mean, I miss having class discussions and hearing what other people thinks.
#Person2#: Well, I guess that's why phone contact's important. Any way, it's an experiment. Maybe I'll end up hating it.
#Person1#: Maybe. But I'll be curious to see how it works up.

Summary: Lynn tells #Person1# that she has signed up for a distance-learning course for psychology majors. Lynn says the course is experimental, in which Lynn will watch television lessons, make phone contact with the professor and other students, and then they'll meet on campus. #Person1# thinks it's non-traditional but makes sense because 80 percent of all psychology majors are employed.


#Person1#: Frank's getting married, do you believe this?
#Person2#: Is he really?
#Person1#: Yes, he is. He loves the girl very much.
#Person2#: Who is he marring?
#Person1#: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think.
#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding?
#Person1#: Not yet.

Summary: Both #Person1# and #Person2# are surprised that Frank's getting married.


#Person1#: Hello there! Come on in! Don't just stand there! Come and take a seat!
#Person2#: Um, okay. Well, I just want a trim. Nothing too fancy.
#Person1#: Oh my gosh! Your hair is amazing! So silky, so shiny! I am going to work my magic on your hair! You hear me? You are going to look like a million bucks!
#Person2#: Okay. Um. . . can you make sure my sideburns are even and you just take a little off the top.
#Person1#: Don't you worry, I'll take care of everything! Oh my god! I just love your curly hair! It's so fluffy and cute! You should totally let it grow out. An afro would look great on you!
#Person2#: Um. . . no.
#Person1#: Okay, but you are going to be my masterpiece!

Summary: #Person2# wants a trim. #Person1# serves #Person2# and admires #Person2#'s hair enthusiastically but #Person1# reacts indifferently.


#Person1#: Doctor Wilson, can I talk to you for a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, Fred. What is it?
#Person1#: I'm worried about my grade in your English Class. I really want an A, but.
#Person2#: I see. Well, it might be hard for you to get an A. So far, you have a B average. You would need a 97 or 98 on your final exam to get an A. Do you think you can get that higher score?
#Person1#: Probably not. The problem is that I have to have a B average in all the subjects to get the prize from our government. Otherwise, I'll have to find a part time job. I'm afraid it is difficult for me to put all my heart in my study if I have to work in my spare time. I'll probably get an A in history and a B in maths, but I'll get a C in chemistry.
#Person2#: It is a problem, isn't it? You'll have to get an A in English to get a B average.
#Person1#: Yes, but things don't look very good for me right now.
#Person2#: I gave 2 less tests this term that I usually do that might have changed your great a little. Maybe I'll give everybody a chance to write a composition in English. Then you'll have a good chance to get an A.
#Person1#: That would be great. I'll try my best. Thank you very much.

Summary: #Person1# needs a B average in all the subjects to get the prize from the government, so #Person1# has to get an A in English. Then Doctor Wilson says he will add an assignment so #Person1# will have a good chance to get an A.


#Person1#: Car trouble center. How may I help you?
#Person2#: My car won't start! Stupid old car!
#Person1#: Hold on, before you kick your car let's go through some possible problems.
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: OK, first of all, can you turn the key in the ignition?
#Person2#: Yeah! I am here with my friend and he thinks it may be the spark plug or the starter motor.
#Person1#: Those are possible problems, but tell me, when you turn the key, do you hear the starter motor crank?
#Person2#: Yeah, it sounds like it usually does when I start the car, but nothing else happens. The engine won't start. Should I maybe press the accelerator?
#Person1#: No. If you step on the accelerator pedal you can flood the carburetor and your car will never start.
#Person2#: So what do you think it is?
#Person1#: I know this may seem like a silly question, but does your car have gasoline?
#Person2#: Umm. yeah! Right! I got the car started! Thanks for your help! I told you to fill the tank!

Summary: #Person2#'s car won't start. #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions to go through possible problems, and it turns out that #Person2#'s car has no gasoline. Eventually, #Person2# gets the car started.


#Person1#: Hello. How are you today?
#Person2#: Not so good. I have awful pains in my leg and a toothache.
#Person1#: Oh dear I've got a toothache too, in the dentist says he simply can't see me until next week. But what worries me is my headache.
#Person2#: I know what you mean, but at least you can do some gardening. I can't even do that with my back. The doctor says I mustn't lift or bend.
#Person1#: You poor thing. There's nothing worse than back trouble, but I don't do much in the garden now because I've hurt my arm, it's really painful.
#Person2#: Like my ankle, it hurts.

Summary: #Person1# has awful pains in #Person1#'s leg and a toothache and #Person2# has a toothache, a headache and back troubles.


#Person1#: Mary, I heard you moved again.
#Person2#: Yeah. I could not stand living here. There is always much noise in the neighborhood.
#Person1#: You mean noise? How could it be?
#Person2#: You know, on weekends when we wanted to have late rise in the morning, our neighbour started to raise Cain.

Summary: Mary tells #Person1# she moved because her neighbor raises Cain on the weekend morning.


#Person1#: Lin Yang. It's twelve already. What about having some thing to eat?
#Person2#: Are you hungry?
#Person1#: Well, I am a bit. Aren't you?
#Person2#: Not very. But I don't mind going somewhere for a light meal.
#Person1#: Where shall we go? What about McDonald's?
#Person2#: I'm fed up with French fries and hamburgers. I think we'd better go to the restaurant around the corner. It's a family-type. It serves good food at very reasonable prices.
#Person1#: OK, let's go.

Summary: #Person1# suggests going to McDonald's for lunch together. Lin Yang prefers the family-type restaurant around the corner.


#Person1#: Hey, could you help me try and figure out how to get ready for my job interview?
#Person2#: The most important thing to do is to make sure you know the company and what services or products it provides. Do you know all about them?
#Person1#: Yes, I pretty much understand the company.
#Person2#: Well, after you've done your research, you have to decide whether the company is casual or formal. Have you decided what they are yet?
#Person1#: Yes, I've been observing them.
#Person2#: When you are choosing what to wear, keep all of that in mind. Have you chosen what to wear?
#Person1#: I already have something to wear.
#Person2#: I would always be ready to go shopping with you! Should we talk about other basics?
#Person1#: OK, I am ready to think of other things.
#Person2#: You need to make sure you arrive on time, smile, be pleasant and friendly, look the person in the eye and answer all questions to the best of your ability. You'll do great!

Summary: #Person1# receives job interview advice from #Person2#. #Person2# says it's important to know the company and choose what to wear. #Person2# also reminds #Person1# to smile and make eye contact.


#Person1#: Good morning, Doctor!
#Person2#: Good morning, Miss Mandy. How are you today?
#Person1#: I am not feeling very well. I've got a bad cold.
#Person2#: Have you got a sore throat, too?
#Person1#: No, but I've got a headache.
#Person2#: Yes, I see. Go home to bed and take one of these pills every three hours.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.

Summary: Miss Mandy's got a cold and a headache. The doctor asks her to rest and take some pills.


#Person1#: Hello, Jim. Looking forward to seeing you. It's not a bad journey, really.
#Person2#: But what do I do when there? How can I get to your place?
#Person1#: Don't worry. When you get to Waterloo, take the underground to Regents Park. I'll meet you there at the gate, which will be obvious when you get there. You can't miss it. By the way, when are you leaving?
#Person2#: I am ready now. I'll get the... the 1138, a southern train, I think it is. That's non-stop to Waterloo and do I get the underground there?
#Person1#: That's it. You will go straight there on the underground. You want the Bakerloo line to Regents Park. It's only about 4 stops. Make sure you get a northern underground though. You want northern Bakerloo, OK?
#Person2#: OK, I'll be there soon.
#Person1#: Oh, by the way, I'll be with Tom. We're going to play badminton later at the college badminton club. Hey, would you like to join the club? Its gym is modern and quite bright and it has some great special services for members. Oh, if you want to catch your train, you'd better go now. It must be nearly 11:30 already.
#Person2#: Wow, you're right and it's just after half past. I didn't realize it was so late. I have less than 10 minutes. I better take my bag right now and run. See you around 12:30. Bye.
#Person1#: Bye.

Summary: #Person1# will meet #Person2# at the gate in Waterloo and tells #Person2# to make sure to get a northern underground. #Person1# will play badminton with Tom and invites #Person2# to join the club. #Person2# finds it's so late that #Person2# has to hurry up.


#Person1#: I really need to find a parking spot.
#Person2#: Are you looking for a space on or off campus?
#Person1#: Do you know any spaces on campus?
#Person2#: You can park in the student parking structure.
#Person1#: Where is it located?
#Person2#: You'll find the parking structure on the west side of the campus.
#Person1#: Do you have any idea if the parking structure has any spaces left?
#Person2#: Last time I checked, it was pretty empty.
#Person1#: What time was it when you went up there?
#Person2#: That was earlier this morning.
#Person1#: It wouldn't be full right now, would it?
#Person2#: I have no idea.

Summary: #Person2# advises #Person1# to park in the student parking structure, but #Person2# is not sure whether it's full now.


#Person1#: So who does he think he is, anyway, I can't believe the way that my boss has been ordering everyone around laterly, I mean, it's now like he is the CEO, or anything.
#Person2#: Um. . . Actually I am guessing you didn't get the MEMO. Your boss was selected to fill the vacancy in the CEO slot. He actually is the CEO now, or will be, as soon as the official press releases and hoopla is done with.
#Person1#: Yikes! you are joking, right? I can't believe it. No wonder he is so stressed and bossy lately. I thought he was just being ostentatious by giving orders to people and all the different departments. What big shoes to fill!
#Person2#: No kidding! When the last CEO left, we were worried about the future of the company.
#Person1#: What does a CEO do anyway? I know the CEO makes the most money in the company, but what does he actually do?
#Person2#: He is responsible to the board of directors for everything that happens in the company. He or she must give leadership to all company officers, as CEO is also responsible for providing the guidance of philosophy of the company, and acting as official representative, or face of the company.
#Person1#: Must be one smart guy.

Summary: #Person1# complains that #Person1#'s boss acts like the CEO and #Person2# tells #Person1# that he fills the vacancy in the CEO slot. They also talk about what the CEO should do.


#Person1#: You look like being on cloud nine.
#Person2#: I am.
#Person1#: What has made you so happy?
#Person2#: I think I'm in love.
#Person1#: Are you? Who's the lucky girl?
#Person2#: Her name is Jenny.
#Person1#: How did you meet her?
#Person2#: We are in the same math class. Our teacher sat us next to each other.
#Person1#: What do you like best about her?
#Person2#: She's very funny. She makes me laugh all the time.
#Person1#: I guess it was fate working to bring you together.
#Person2#: Whatever brought us together, I'm happy.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is so happy because #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s in love with Jenny who sat next to #Person2# in math class.


#Person1#: so, what's new in the kitchen? That refrigerator is new, isn't it?
#Person2#: yes. I needed a large one. Before, I had a separate refrigerator and freezer, but this has both combined into one.
#Person1#: That's usual nowadays. You've added a few shelves too.
#Person2#: yes. You know I've been cooking more kind of food recently and I needed some extra space for spices and ingredients.
#Person1#: Did you buy new cupboards too?
#Person2#: no, I didn't. I gave them a really good clean, so they just look new. The worktop was in poor condition, so I had a new one added.
#Person1#: I see that you have bought several new pots and pans and utensils.
#Person2#: yes, I have. I need them to help me with these new dished I'm trying to make. I need a little more practice before I invite guests over.

Summary: #Person2# shows #Person1# #Person2#'s kitchen. #Person1# asks about the new large refrigerator, new shelves, seemingly new cupboard,new pots and pans and utensils. #Person1# answers.


#Person1#: What do you think of AC milan and the team of Argentine?
#Person2#: They aren't evenly matched.
#Person1#: Yes, I think AC Milan's foot work is much better on the whole.
#Person2#: Yet the Argentine attacker is worth a bet.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# think AC milan and the team of Argentine aren't evenly matched.


#Person1#: What time does the train for Boston leave?
#Person2#: 9:25 on Platform 12, Track B.
#Person1#: When does it arrive?
#Person2#: It should be there at 11:45, but it may be a little late.
#Person1#: How much is a one-way ticket?
#Person2#: It's $ 32. 00.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the timetable and the price of the train for Boston.


#Person1#: May I have a word with you?
#Person2#: You've called me at a bad time. I'm writing a report and have to finish within an hour.
#Person1#: You really like leaving things to the last minute.
#Person2#: I know this is a terrible habit.

Summary: #Person1# wants to talk to #Person2#, but #Person2#'s writing a report to meet a deadline.


#Person1#: So, Is this your first time to TAIWAN?
#Person2#: No, I first came here1995.
#Person1#: Oh, really? And you are from the State, right?
#Person2#: Well, I am from Canada. Actally.
#Person1#: Oh, I am so sorry.
#Person2#: That' ok. That's happens all the time.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is from Canada and first came to Taiwan in 1995.


#Person1#: Tell me something about yourself and your past experience.
#Person2#: I have eight years of experience working in the IT industry. For the past two years, I have been working as a project manager for a dotcom. I am also MI certified. I'm looking for a team environment where I can join the excitement of building a company.
#Person1#: What experience have you had that qualifies you for this position?
#Person2#: I have worked on a variety of projects and jobs in the high tech industry. I wanted to have the experience of working for a dotcom and have learned something about being in on the ground floor of a business.
#Person1#: What attracted you to this job?
#Person2#: I've been searching for a while now to find a company that had a business model and corporate philosophy like yours. I am interested in working for a company that provides products and services to the K - 12 education market. My background is in this field, and my strength is in building relationships and solving problems. I am excited and interested in the idea of developing business relationships through e-commerce.
#Person1#: What qualities do you think are important to this position?
#Person2#: To have a combination of technical and business knowledge and to be very results-oriented. My past record shows that I have those qualities and more. Because of my business acumen and technical know-how, the teams I have managed accomplished outstanding results, including booking more than $ 50 million in online revenue.
#Person1#: When have you been most motivated?
#Person2#: When I have a specific project to complete, I like to know the specifics of a project from beginning to end. I like definite deadlines and I like to meet those deadlines. I expect some deviation from the original plan, but I try to stay focused and not let myself drift too far. I have great attention to detail and like to take my time and do it right the first time.
#Person1#: Why did you leave your last position?
#Person2#: I've set some goals for myself and my career, and unfortunately I'm at a standstill in my current situation. I have begun to explore options available before I spend too much time in a job where I can't advance. My goal is to continue to take on new responsibilities and be a key contributor to the success of an online venture.
#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?
#Person2#: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. I'd like to postpone that discussion until later.
#Person1#: Do you have any questions?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. Who are your financial backers? Who are the key competitors? Does the company have a plan for the IPO? What would you say is the best thing about your product or service?

Summary: #Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# says #Person2# has eight years of experience working in the IT industry and has worked on many projects and jobs. #Person2# is attracted to #Person1#'s company because it provides products and services to the K-12 education market. #Person2# thinks the position needs people who are knowledgeable and results-oriented. #Person2# left the last position because #Person2# wants to explore new advancements and #Person2# will discuss the salary after knowing the job.


#Person1#: Hello, I wish to speak to Mr.Zhang.
#Person2#: This is he speaking.
#Person1#: Oh, how do you do, Mr.Zhang? This is Mary speaking, I have a present for you from Wu of Beijing.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you.
#Person1#: Mr.Wu had told me that you were coming to Changchun. May I call on you at your hotel tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yes, it's all right. Shall we say two in the afternoon?
#Person1#: Great. Then I'll be at your hotel at two.
#Person2#: All Right.
#Person1#: How could I get there?
#Person2#: The hotel is near to People's Square. Its name is Bai Ju Hotel.
#Person1#: what's your room number?
#Person2#: It's Room 302 on the third floor. But I'll be waiting for you in the lobby, If you can't find me, please page me.
#Person1#: I'll do that, Mr.Zhang, See you tomorrow.
#Person2#: See you!

Summary: Mary calls Mr. Zhang to give him a present from Wu of Beijing. They will meet at two tomorrow at the lobby of Bai Ju Hotel.


#Person1#: Hi there, I'm Steve Saunders. What's your name?
#Person2#: I'm Patti Whitney. Isn't this convention great?
#Person1#: Yes it is, better than I expected it would be. The presenters have been first rate. Is this the first conference you've been to?
#Person2#: No, I've been coming for the last 3 years. Each year keeps getting better. Where are you from?
#Person1#: I'm from Long Island, New York. What about yourself?
#Person2#: I'm from the other side of the coast--Los Angeles.
#Person1#: Wow. I really like California. . . the weather there is much better than the East Coast.
#Person2#: Have you been to California?
#Person1#: Just once. Quite a few years ago we took the kids to Disneyland on our vacation.They had a blast.
#Person2#: How many kids do you have?
#Person1#: Two,a boy and a girl.They're already grown now.
#Person2#: Well,California's changed over the last little while.You should come back out sometime.

Summary: Steve and Patti meet at the conference and they start to share some basic information about themselves.


#Person1#: Did you enjoy your meal?
#Person2#: Yes, we really enjoyed it.
#Person1#: May I interest you in some dessert?
#Person2#: Yes, that sounds great.
#Person1#: Well, we have chocolate mousse cake, homemade fresh strawberry shortcake, and a spicy rum apple crisp for our specials.
#Person2#: The apple crisp sounds great.
#Person1#: Since there are four of you, would you like to split a second dessert?
#Person2#: Good suggestion. Could you please bring us a chocolate mousse cake and four dessert forks, please?
#Person1#: Would you like coffee or tea with your dessert?
#Person2#: Let's have four coffees, please.
#Person1#: OK. I will be right back with your desserts and drinks.
#Person2#: Thank you! We have really enjoyed our meal here.

Summary: #Person2# quite enjoys the meal and #Person1# will serve #Person2# an apple crisp, a chocolate mousse cake, and four coffees.


#Person1#: I will have sole then.
#Person2#: All right, how about the other guests.
#Person1#: The rest of us will have this today's special, please.
#Person2#: Ok.
#Person1#: I am sorry but I ordered sole not the same as the others. Will you change it?
#Person2#: I'm afraid we have no more sole.
#Person1#: Then I'll have the pork cutlet instead.
#Person2#: Certainly, just a moment, sir.

Summary: #Person1# orders sole but is served with the same as the others. #Person2# has no more sole, so #Person1# changes to the pork cutlet.


#Person1#: Did you hear what's going on downtown today? All the workers from the factory are staging a demonstration in the streets. Not one of the two thousand employees showed up for work today, and they have gathered outside the city hall to demand better working conditions for all factory employees.
#Person2#: Wow, sounds chaotic. . . . two thousand people in the streets carrying picket signs and shouting slogans. What gave them the motivation to finally organize and call management on the substandard working conditions?
#Person1#: I think they gained courage after the mayor's speech last week on equality and opportunity for all town citizens. Anyway, the sentiments have been brewing for quite some time. I mean, we all know the working conditions at the factory are quite horrendous.
#Person2#: So what kind of demands do they have? What are they asking for specifically?
#Person1#: They want raises and medical insurance, and I think they want to clean up the factory's safety hazards. That's probably the most important issue.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# that today all the two thousand workers gather outside the city hall demanding better working conditions. #Person1# thinks they probably most want to clean up the safety hazards.


#Person1#: Hi! Nice to meet you, Nancy! Where were you yesterday?
#Person2#: I didn't come because I was sick.
#Person1#: You still look a little sick. You ought to go back to bed.
#Person2#: I am going home now.
#Person1#: Did you drive today?
#Person2#: Oh, No, I don't have a car.
#Person1#: I can take you home. Would you like a ride?
#Person2#: Yes. Thanks a lot. Could you stop at the chemist's on the way? I need to buy some medicine.

Summary: Nancy tells #Person1# she didn't come yesterday because of sickness. #Person1# takes Nancy home.


#Person1#: Jack! You've really done it this time.
#Person2#: What? What happened?
#Person1#: I told you to get this consignment out last week. We can't very well run a light bulb conference without any light bulbs, can we? What am I going to do with you?
#Person2#: Please, give me one more chance. I'll never let it happen again. I'm very sorry.
#Person1#: Well, I guess I could give you one more chance, but this is the last time. In themeantime, I hear that Tom who normally does night shift is taking three weeks'vacation, Can you think of anyone who would be willing to work nights while he is gone?
#Person2#: Um, me?
#Person1#: Bingo!

Summary: Jack begs #Person1# for one more chance. #Person1# will give him another chance but asks him to work nights when Tom is gone.


#Person1#: Excuse me, did you find a green wool scarf? I was here about 5 minutes ago.
#Person2#: I can look.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: But I only have a gray scarf here. Sorry. Where were you in the store, Sir?
#Person1#: Well, first I was in the shoe section. Then I looked at sweaters and jackets.
#Person2#: Just a minute. Hi. It's Sue at the register upstairs. Did you find a green wool scarf? OK. You're in luck! They have your scarf in the shoe section.
#Person1#: Oh, what a relief! Thanks for your help.
#Person2#: My pleasure.
#Person1#: Oh, it's 4:30. Is there a subway station near here?
#Person2#: Yes, there's one down there. Toronto has a good public traffic system. There are buses, street cars and trains to different parts of the city and areas outside the city.

Summary: Sue asks #Person1#'s location, helps #Person1# find #Person1#'s green wool scarf in the shoe section and tells #Person1# where the subway station is.


#Person1#: What's the date today?
#Person2#: December the fifteenth. The day after tomorrow is little Tom's birthday.
#Person1#: Right. What present should we give him this time? By the way, how old is he?
#Person2#: Thirteen today and tomorrow. Fourteen the day after tomorrow.
#Person1#: How time flies! He's a big boy now.
#Person2#: And don't forget Mary, Tom's twin sister. It's her birthday, too.
#Person1#: OK. Let's invite all their little friends to come and celebrate.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# December the seventeenth is Tom's birthday, and they plan to invite their friends to celebrate.


#Person1#: How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm in a good mood today, actually. How about you?
#Person1#: To be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
#Person2#: What's wrong?
#Person1#: There's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around.
#Person2#: I see! Do you want to ask her out?
#Person1#: Sure, but how?
#Person2#: You can ask her out for drinks after work.
#Person1#: But for what reasons? She doesn't even know who I am.
#Person2#: Then you've got a lot of work to do. You need to get her to notice you first.
#Person1#: Easier said than done.
#Person2#: You can start by meeting her at the bus stop and saying'hello'to her.
#Person1#: But I always get tongue-tied when I see her.
#Person2#: That's something you need to overcome. Men should make the first move as most girls prefer being chased.
#Person1#: I see. I'll try.
#Person2#: Good luck!

Summary: #Person1# likes a girl in the company but feels shy to talk with her. #Person2# tells #Person1# to get the girl to notice #Person1# first and make the first move.


#Person1#: Now, Jimmy, did you get a good view of the accident?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I was standing outside the bank building and I saw it all quite clearly.
#Person1#: Do you know what time it was?
#Person2#: Yes. I checked my watch. It was 2:45 exactly.
#Person1#: Good. Now, how fast was the truck moving?
#Person2#: Well, quite slowly-about 10 miles an hour. It was coming up York Road. I suppose the truck driver knew the lights were going to change. But they were still red when he went over them.
#Person1#: I see. What about the car? Was it also driving slowly?
#Person2#: It was coming along Union Street about 30 miles per hour. It was a blue Ford. The driver stopped his car when he saw the truck crossing the street.
#Person1#: Did you see what colour his traffic light was?
#Person2#: Yes, it changed to yellow just before he crossed it.

Summary: Jimmy tells #Person1# the truck went slowly up York Road and the driver ran the red light. The car went 30 miles an hour and the light changed to yellow just before it crossed it.


#Person1#: Hey, Michael. Remember me? I'm Becky. We used to work at Lemans together.
#Person2#: Oh, sure. How are you? Long time no see. How are things at Lemans?
#Person1#: It's about the same. I've been thinking of making a change myself. Do you mind if I ask you a few things about your job at the university?
#Person2#: No, not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Well, I was wondering what the salaries are like? I mean. . . are they much lower than the corporate world?
#Person2#: Well, I can't speak for all universities, but my salary is a definitely lower than at Lemans. I just don't think the salaries are comparable when you leave a major corporation.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's what I thought. But, I've heard that the perks are better. I was wondering if that was really true.
#Person2#: I'd have to say yes and no on that. I don't get a big end-of-the-year bonus like I did at Lemans but I get to take classes for free if I want to. I've always wanted to get a graduate degree so I'm taking classes now to do that.
#Person1#: Oh, that's great. It sounds like you're really happy with your move.
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess I am. Working at a university is really suits me.

Summary: Becky and Michael meet after a long time. Becky wants to change the job and asks Michael some questions on salaries. Micheal loves his job.


#Person1#: Good morning! The Inland hotel. How may I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to book a room for Friday night and Saturday night.
#Person1#: Certainly. What kind of room would you like?
#Person2#: A single room please. I hope you're not fully booked.
#Person1#: A single room? That's fine. In whose name shall I make the booking?
#Person2#: Jones. According to your website, the nightly rate is $ 50, including breakfast.
#Person1#: We offer a 20 % discount for guests staying of Friday and Saturday. The total cost will be $ 80, including breakfast.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. I look forward to seeing you on Friday.
#Person1#: Could I just take your credit card number please? I should mention that there is a cancellation charge of $ 20.
#Person2#: That's fine. My credit card number is. . .

Summary: Jones phones to book a single room for Friday night and Saturday night. #Person1# helps make the reservation and charges Jones $ 80.


#Person1#: Hi! Welcome to the Service Centre. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, yes. I'm interested in renting a two-bedroom apartment.
#Person1#: Well, I would like to ask you a few questions before I show you what we have available, so that we will be able to match your needs better. First, what price range are you interested in?
#Person2#: Somewhere between $400--$450 a month.
#Person1#: Okay. Do you have a specific location in mind?
#Person2#: Well, I would like to live somewhere near the university. Or at least on a bus line.
#Person1#: And when would you like to move in?
#Person2#: On the first of the month.
#Person1#: Okay. Here are the photos of the apartments that fit your preferences.
#Person2#: Thank you. The one on Broadway Avenue looks nice. I would like you see it. And the one on Main Street.
#Person1#: Sure. Let me get the keys and we will go to look at them. If you choose to rent one of them, we would need some money for possible damage. You will be responsible for everything inside. If you like, we can sign an agreement today.
#Person2#: Great! Thank you.

Summary: #Person2# wants to rent a two-bedroom apartment about $400-$450 a month near the university. #Person1# will bring #Person2# to look at some apartments that fit #Person2#'s preference.


#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes please. I'm looking for a smartphone, but uhm? I don't know much about them.
#Person1#: Right. Well, with a smart phone you can use software, you know for your appointments, as an address book, that kind of thing you can take notes and write documents.
#Person2#: I see I'm interested in this one.
#Person1#: This one? It's got all the features you'd expect. A nice screen, wireless internet.
#Person2#: So I can check my email, can I?
#Person1#: Yeah you can read and send email and surf the Internet, too. As long as you're in an area the Internet can cover.
#Person2#: It's got a camera hasn't it?
#Person1#: Yeah, it's really good. You can take photos or videos. You can download video games and it's got an MP3 player for your favorite songs. You can even watch TV.
#Person2#: Wow. I really like the functions they're wonderful.

Summary: #Person2#'s looking for a smartphone and asks #Person2# for some information of smartphone. #Person2# likes one smartphone, and #Person1# introduces its functions to #Person2#. #Person2#'s satisfied with it.


#Person1#: Hello and thank you for calling computer technical support.
#Person2#: Uh, yes, I have a problem ...
#Person1#: Your call is important to us, and we will answer your call in the order that it was received. You are number 47 in the queue. Your approximate waiting time is 47 minutes.
#Person3#: Jason, speaking. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm saved. I thought I was going to have to wait all day.
#Person3#: Okay, what's the problem?
#Person2#: Yeah, well, I bought one of your laptop computers about three weeks ago, but it just isn't running right.
#Person3#: Okay, well, sorry to say, but your computer is no longer under warranty. [What?!] It ran out yesterday.
#Person2#: What? A three-week warranty? [Yeah, great isn't it.]. Ah!!!
#Person3#: Okay, okay, what seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Well, first of all, the thing always freezes [Yeah.] and has crashed a zillion times ... [Always.]
#Person3#: Uh, sir ...
#Person2#: ... and I think the computer's infected with spyware and the big banana trojan virus ... [That's normal.] That's my biggest ... that's normal? ... That's my biggest concern.
#Person3#: Oh, oh, uh, sir ...
#Person2#: ... and plus there was a ton of preinstalled, third-party programs that just clutter the computer, and I'm at wit's end trying to get this thing to work.
#Person3#: Sir. I have to put you on hold.
#Person2#: What?
#Person3#: It's going to take us a minute or so to diagnose the problem. [Huh?!] I'm going to transfer you to our ONE technician.
#Person2#: One ... one!? But ...
#Person1#: Thank you for waiting. Your call is important to us. You are number 84 in the queue. You approximate waiting time is 2 hours, 17 minutes or whenever we get around to answering your call. [ End of call and continuation of computer advertisement ... ]
#Person4#: Does this experience sound familiar? Then, do what I did. If your computer is holding your hostage and you can't get the service you deserve, then call Turbo Command, creators of the safest and most reliable computers and operating system on the planet. Listen, while the competition is spending all of their time trying to imitate our computer's performance and features, our company is innovating the computer industry. So, why buy a computer that hiccups every time you turn it on when you can be the owner of the sleekest and friendliest machine ever. Call us today or visit our Website for more information, and let us introduce you to the ultimate computer experience.

Summary: #Person2# calls computer technical support because the computer #Person2# bought three weeks ago isn't running right but Jason tells #Person2# the computer is no longer under warranty. #Person2#'s astonished at the length of the warranty and tells Jason about the problems. Jason transfers #Person2# to a technician, but it turns out to be the answering machine and then the continuation of a computer advertisement.


#Person1#: Hey! Taxi.
#Person2#: Where are you heading, sir?
#Person1#: Capital Airport.
#Person2#: What's your flight time?
#Person1#: At 7:50.
#Person2#: I guess we should get there no later than 7:00.
#Person1#: How long is the ride from here then?
#Person2#: Well, since it's rush hour, I'd say the ride would take about thirty minutes, more or less. Is that okay?
#Person1#: Yes, that'll be fine. How much is this going to cost?

Summary: #Person1# takes #Person2#'s taxi to Capital Airport. They talk about how long it will take and how much it will cost.


#Person1#: Has the train come yet?
#Person2#: No, I ' Ve been waiting for ages.
#Person1#: It's so unreliable. I'Ve been late for my meetings all this week.
#Person2#: Yes, me too. I think I'Ve lost some important clients recently because of this train!
#Person1#: Yes, my customers have started to complain too!
#Person2#: Oh look! Here it comes now!

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are waiting for the train and complain about its lateness.


#Person1#: Come on, darling. We haven't got much time.
#Person2#: All right. I'm nearly ready. What time does the bus leave?
#Person1#: Half past six. . . and it's half past six already.
#Person2#: Oh, we've got plenty of time.
#Person1#: We haven't. Hurry up!
#Person2#: All right. Let's go.
#Person1#: And about time too!

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are catching the bus leaving at 6:30.


#Person1#: Mary, I will have an interview tomorrow. I am so excited!
#Person2#: Congratulations! By the way, have you had all the things ready for the interview?
#Person1#: I only typed several copies of my resume.
#Person2#: That's not enough. You have many other things to prepare.
#Person1#: What are they?
#Person2#: Besides the resume, you also need the original and copies of your graduation certificate and your ID card.
#Person1#: I see
#Person2#: Also several copies of your one-inch color photos.
#Person1#: Yes, I have those.
#Person2#: You also need to prepare formal clothes for the interview ; a suit should be the best.
#Person1#: I will get it soon.
#Person2#: Have a briefcase ready with all your interview materials in it for easy carrying.
#Person1#: Ok, I will remember.
#Person2#: All these should be enough. Good luck!

Summary: Mary gives useful suggestions about the preparation for #Person1#'s interview tomorrow.


#Person1#: Dad, where are we going?
#Person2#: First, we will go to the city center and stop for something to drink, then we will visit the University Museum.
#Person1#: Where are we going to have a drink?
#Person2#: There is a coffee shop round the corner. Can you see that big building at the end of the road?
#Person1#: Yeah, I can see it.
#Person2#: That is a bank. The coffee shop is opposite the bank.
#Person1#: Good, I will have hot chocolate.
#Person2#: Samantha, stop. Wait for the lights to turn green. When crossing the road you must always pay attention to what's around you.
#Person1#: Sorry. How far is the museum?
#Person2#: Only 3 stops away, we can walk there. Here we are. You find us a table and I'll get the drinks.

Summary: #Person2# tells Samantha they will stop for something to drink and where is the coffee shop. #Person2# then asks Samantha to find a table and he'll get the drinks.


#Person1#: I'd like to request some more amenities.
#Person2#: Amenities? What do you mean by amenities, sir?
#Person1#: Well, the free stuff! You know the soap, lotion, shampoo, etc.
#Person2#: I see. Sir, if I may ask. Have you used up all the amenities in your room?
#Person1#: Not at all. I still have enough for the next few days.
#Person2#: Then what is the problem, sir?
#Person1#: I need some to keep as souvenirs!
#Person2#: Souvenirs?
#Person1#: Yes, souvenirs. Trinkets to remember my trip by!
#Person2#: We do have a souvenir shop on the first floor, sir.
#Person1#: Oh, that's not the same. I never pay for hotel souvenirs!
#Person2#: I'll call housekeeping. Someone will be up with more amenities shortly.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# for some free stuff as souvenirs. #Person2#'ll call housekeeping to bring some amenities.


#Person1#: What will you do after graduation, Rose?
#Person2#: I'd like to be a computer programmer.
#Person1#: A computer programmer. Why?
#Person2#: I want to make more money. I see my parents working in the restaurant every day but they don't earn much.
#Person1#: Ah, I see, but are you good at operating computers?
#Person2#: Yes, I got the first place in the computer competition last week.
#Person1#: That job isn't easy I think.
#Person2#: Yes, but I love to work with computers.
#Person1#: Have you any working experience?
#Person2#: No, but I will work in a computer company this summer.
#Person1#: Wish you good luck.
#Person2#: Thanks.

Summary: Rose tells #Person1# that she wants to be a computer programmer after graduation because she wants to make more money.


#Person1#: We are having a debate on advertising Thursday evening, and I have to take part.
#Person2#: That's interesting. I should like to hear what people think about advertising.
#Person1#: What's there to say? We must have advertising, mustn't we?
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Well, we wouldn't know what there was to buy if we didn't have advertisements.
#Person2#: Yes, that's true. Up to a point, advertisements provide information that we need. IF someone has produced a new article, naturally, the seller wants to tell us about it.
#Person1#: Yes, and the advertisements tell us which product is the best.
#Person2#: Do they? I don't think so. Every manufacture says that his product is the best, or at least tries to give the impression. Only one can be the best, so the others are misleading, aren't they?
#Person1#: Well, in a way, I suppose, but we don't have to believe them, do we?
#Person2#: Are you saying that advertisements aren't effective? I don't think that intelligent businessmen will spend millions of dollars on advertising if nobody believes the advertisements, do you?
#Person1#: Perhaps not, but after all, it's their money that they are spending.
#Person2#: Is it? I think not. The cost of advertising is added to the price of the article. You and I and all the other people who buy the article pay for the advertising.
#Person1#: Well, I suppose we get something for our money, some information.
#Person2#: Yes, but don't forget it is often misleading information, and sometimes harmful.
#Person1#: Harmful?
#Person2#: What about the advertisements desiring to persuade young people to smoke cigarettes? Wouldn't you say the are harmful?
#Person1#: You've given me a lot to think about. I'm quite looking forward to the debate now.

Summary: #Person1# is going to have a debate on advertising. #Person1# thinks advertisements provide information and tell people which product is the best. #Person2# thinks advertisements can be misleading and sometimes harmful. #Person1# thinks #Person2# provides a lot to think about.


#Person1#: Welcome to our shop. It seems you are interested in this dress.
#Person2#: Yes. But I am afraid it is too thick to wear in summer.
#Person1#: That's no problem. It is made of linen, so you won't feel hot in it. I can assure you it is of superior quality. What is more, it is very popular with young women.
#Person2#: How much is it?
#Person1#: 88 Yuan.
#Person2#: OK, that is reasonable. I will take it.

Summary: #Person2# spends 88 yuan buying a linen dress in #Person1#'s shop.


#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you mind telling me the time when the recruitment will officially start?
#Person2#: It will be held on October 15th.
#Person1#: Should I arrive early or on time?
#Person2#: You'd better be early in case that you may be late because of traffic jam. That will put you in a insurmountable place.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the recruitment will be held on October 15th and suggests #Person1# arrive early.


#Person1#: Now I know why I split up with Mike. We found we were simply not good for each other.
#Person2#: In what ways?
#Person1#: Well, he is a typical Sagittarius guy, while I am a Cancer. We aren't really compatible
#Person2#: Ha-ha, so you believe in astrology?
#Person1#: What's strange about that! As a person born under the sign of Cancer, I am home-loving and wish for a peaceful family life. But according to astrology, Sagittarius guys are too adventurous and risk-taking. They seldom think of leading a settled and peaceful life.
#Person2#: Is that so? I'm afraid it is too narrow-minded to judge people using astrology. It's all stereotypes!
#Person1#: But in my case, the fact matches the theory. Mike is humorous, energetic, always as fresh as a daisy, but probably too ambitious. It frightens me!
#Person2#: But as far as I remember, you two caught on like a house on fire when you first met.
#Person1#: Exactly. But later on, he cares more about his career than love. Work seems to be the better all, and all for him-so much that he doesn't even grudge sparing a day out with me.

Summary: #Person1# thinks she broke up with Mike because they aren't compatible in astrology. #Person2# thinks judging people by astrology is wrong while #Person1# thinks her case matches the theory.


#Person1#: How can I help you, Ma'am?
#Person2#: I was hoping you could look at my car today. For the past few weeks, it has been making very strange noises.
#Person1#: What kinds of noises?
#Person2#: It sounds as if something is being damaged in the wheels. It only happens when I'm slowing down.
#Person1#: Whoa. It sounds like you need new brakes. You'll have to leave the car with us until tomorrow.
#Person2#: Gosh, I was thinking you'd be able to get it back to me this afternoon.
#Person1#: Unfortunately, we need to order the parts and we can't get started until they arrive. If I order them now, they'll be here this afternoon or tomorrow morning at the latest.
#Person2#: I see. Well, why don't I just bring my car back in the morning? There is a show I really want to see downtown tonight.
#Person1#: I don't think that's a good idea. You're risking your life by driving this car. If I were you I'd check the bus schedule.

Summary: #Person2#'s car has been making strange noises. #Person1# advises her to change a new brake and asks her to leave the car here. However, #Person2# wants to drive downtown, but #Person1# suggests not.


#Person1#: welcome back! How was your vacation?
#Person2#: it was fantastic, but I'm glad to be back! Being a tourist is really tiring!
#Person1#: where did you end up going?
#Person2#: because it's off-season, we got a really good package deal to Paris, so we went there.
#Person1#: I've always wanted to go to Paris. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world! Did you go to the top?
#Person2#: that was the first thing we did. I have a few pictures. Do you want to see them?
#Person1#: sure. What's this one a picture of?
#Person2#: oh, that's a picture of me on our fourth day of travelling. I'm standing next to a famous foundation in the centre of the city.
#Person1#: you don't look very happy in that picture.
#Person2#: no, by that time, I was sick of sightseeing. I had had enough of art galleries, cathedrals, fountains, statues, and palaces!
#Person1#: so what did you do?
#Person2#: we spent that afternoon walking around a flea market. We had a few coffees, watched a movie, and went for a swim in the pool at the hotel.
#Person1#: my travel agent always reminds me to plan a day of relaxing for every 3 days of sightseeing. Did you go to the Louvre?
#Person2#: of course! You can't go to Paris without going to their famous art gallery! I was surprised by how small the Mona Lisa was though.
#Person1#: that's what everyone says! I can't wait to see it for myself some day.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s trip to Paris and shows #Person1# some pictures. #Person2# says by the time of one picture, #Person2# was sick of sightseeing but still enjoyed the trip to the art gallery and recommends #Person1# to go. #Person1# feels interested.


#Person1#: What bus can I catch to get to the Gold Line?
#Person2#: Tell me where you live.
#Person1#: I live in Altadena.
#Person2#: You can catch the 264.
#Person1#: It goes to the Gold Line?
#Person2#: Yes, it does.
#Person1#: What street do I go to to catch it?
#Person2#: You can catch it on Altadena Drive.
#Person1#: I had no idea that bus went to the station.
#Person2#: Yes, it does.
#Person1#: I'm glad you told me.
#Person2#: You're welcome.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the bus #Person1# can catch to get to the Gold Line from Altadena.


#Person1#: I'm going to the beauty parlor. Do you want to come too?
#Person2#: Sure. Let's go. What are you going to have done?
#Person1#: I want to have a foot massage and haircut.
#Person2#: A foot massage sounds like a great idea. They are very relaxing. I'd also like to have a mudpack on my face. It's supposed to help with your complexion.
#Person1#: Good idea. We should also pedicures and manicures.
#Person2#: This could become a very expensive trip to be beauty parlour!
#Person1#: I think it's a good idea to pamper yourself occasionally. Don't you agree?
#Person2#: Oh, I agree. We both work hard and a little beauty treatment can relieve stress.
#Person1#: Maybe we should try a thai massage too.
#Person2#: What's special about a thai massage?
#Person1#: That's when the masseuse walk on your back and massage you with her feet.
#Person2#: Sounds painful!

Summary: #Person1# invites #Person2# to a beauty parlor. They are planning to have several expensive beauty treatments to relieve working stress.


#Person1#: Hey. Hey. Hey, hey, hey!! What are you doing?
#Person2#: Uh, what does it look like I'm doing? I'm having your car towed away for parking illegally.
#Person1#: Officer. You can't do that. That's not fair.
#Person2#: What do you mean it's not fair? You parked your car in a no-parking area.
#Person1#: What? What do you mean?
#Person2#: Look, sir. There's a sign right there that says…
#Person1#: Where? Where?
#Person2#: ... right there! It says, Tow away zone. No parking between the hours of 7 a.m. through 6 p.m.
#Person1#: Oh, that one? Those tree branches are covering it.
#Person2#: Sorry, you're going to have to take that complaint up with the city. I'm just doing my job. I'm just here to uphold the law. Anyway, you can clearly see it once you get out of your car.
#Person1#: But, but ... my car was only here for five minutes.
#Person2#: Sorry. But it's my duty.
#Person1#:  I had to just run into this building to ... to drop off some clothing at the homeless shelter. Just trying to help people in need.
#Person2#: Sir. The homeless shelter? It's six blocks down the road. Anyway, look, here's your ticket, and the address where you can pick up your car is found on the back.
#Person1#: What? A hundred and fifty dollars? That's outrageous. I mean, completely ludicrous.
#Person2#: Sorry. Don't park your car illegally!
#Person1#: So, you mean that you're going to have my car towed away. I'm standing right here. Look. How about two tickets for a lecture on the history of the English language tomorrow night at the library? Anything.
#Person2#: Sir. It's illegal to bribe an officer.
#Person1#: Wait, wait wait, or how 'bout some coupons for a free burger at that restaurant across the street.?
#Person2#: You've got to be kidding me.
#Person1#: Buy one and get the second one half price.
#Person2#: You know sir, you'd probably better leave now. Have a good day.

Summary: #Person2# is towing #Person1#'s car away for parking illegally. #Person1# explains that the tree branches covered the sign but #Person2# still gives him an expensive ticket. #Person1# offers #Person2# tickets for a lecture and coupons at the restaurant across the street but #Person2# says it's illegal to bribe an officer.


#Person1#: Excuse me. Could you tell me if the bus goes the national history museum?
#Person2#: No. It doesn't. There's no through bus to the national history museum Madam. .
#Person1#: I see. Where do I have to change them?
#Person2#: You can transfer at Cuchan Men.
#Person1#: How far is it?
#Person2#: Well, it's only three stops from here.
#Person1#: I see. Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You're welcome.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# how to transfer the bus to the national history museum.


#Person1#: You voted, right?
#Person2#: You know I did.
#Person1#: Who did you vote for?
#Person2#: I voted for Obama, of course!
#Person1#: Can you believe that he actually won?
#Person2#: I knew he would win.
#Person1#: I didn't think he would.
#Person2#: He was the top candidate.
#Person1#: I figured people wouldn't vote for him because he's African American.
#Person2#: That just goes to show that America is finally turning over a new leaf.
#Person1#: You're absolutely right.
#Person2#: I'm excited that Barack Obama is our President.

Summary: #Person2# voted for Obama. #Person2# knew Obama would win as he was the top candidate while #Person1# thought the contratry because he's African American.


#Person1#: Susan, I've got a few questions. Let's see. Can you type?
#Person2#: No,I can't type.
#Person1#: What about shorthand?
#Person2#: I don't know. I've never tried.
#Person1#: So you can't take shorthand and you can't type. What can you do, may I ask?
#Person2#: Well, I can play the piano and the violin.
#Person1#: Play the piano and the violin?
#Person2#: Yes, and I can sing and dance.
#Person1#: Susan, what are you doing here?
#Person2#: I want a job. I want to work here.
#Person1#: But you can't take shorthand, and you can't even type.
#Person2#: No, of course I can't. I'm an actress.
#Person1#: But I want a secretary.
#Person2#: Is this the Grand Theater?
#Person1#: No, of course not. It's the Grand Hotel. The Grand Theater is on the opposite street.

Summary: Susan, an actress who can play musical instruments but can't type, is wrongly interviewed for a secretary by #Person1#.


#Person1#: Do you mind if we call on you this evening?
#Person2#: Of course not, we'd be happy if you could come. What time will you be able to come?
#Person1#: How about seven o'clock?
#Person2#: Fine. We'll be expecting you.

Summary: #Person1# wants to call on #Person2# at 7. #Person2# agrees.


#Person1#: Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little?
#Person2#: Sure. If you want to stretch your legs, a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body, like this. It's a very simple exercise, but very effective.
#Person1#: I need to excise my arms too. How can I do that?
#Person2#: One good way is to do push-ups. Another way is to use weights. Make sure you grip the weights firmly. You don't want to drop them on your feet!
#Person1#: When I do push-ups, should I bend my elbows so that my nose touches the ground?
#Person2#: You don't need to bend your elbows that much. Bend them so that your arms are at a 90 degree angle. The most important think is to remember to keep your body straight. Many people bend their bodies at the waist, which reduces the effectiveness of the exercise.
#Person1#: What's a good exercise for my chest muscles?
#Person2#: One that I recommend is that you lie on your back. You should have a weight in each hand and stretch your arms out either side of your body.
#Person1#: So I need plenty of space for this exercise.
#Person2#: Yes, you do. Lift the weight up, keeping your arms straight all the time.
#Person1#: Great. Thanks for you advice!

Summary: #Person2# recommends #Person1# to do push-ups and use weights to help #Person1# get fit and stretch #Person1#'s muscles. Then #Person2# tells that keeping #Person1#'s body straight is the most important and recommends #Person1# to lie on #Person1#'s back to exercise for chest muscles.


#Person1#: Wow! That's a pretty dress, but it's too expensive.
#Person2#: Yeah, it is! Why is it so expensive?
#Person1#: It's because of good quality and the fine design.
#Person2#: I don't think it's worth that money.
#Person1#: Anyhow, this dress is really elegant.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# talk about a dress.


#Person1#: I'm thinking about redecorating my bedroom. I bought this magazine in order to get some ideas. What do you think of this?
#Person2#: That looks good. The room in the picture is bigger than your bedroom, so you wouldn't be able to have all that furniture in your room.
#Person1#: I'd like to have the bed and the wardrobe.
#Person2#: You would fit both of them in your bedroom. Perhaps you could also get the dressing table. I think that one would look good in your bedroom.
#Person1#: Yes, it would. It's very expensive though.
#Person2#: Everything in this magazine seems expensive. You could probably find something similar in a discount store.
#Person1#: Yes. I'm sure I could find something similar at one. I'd also like to get a new carpet for my bedroom.
#Person2#: You can get cheap carpets easily. Another idea is to buy a rug. That would cover a lot of the carpet and you wouldn't have to replace the carpet. It would save you a lot of work.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I'm really looking forward to redoing my bedroom.

Summary: #Person1#'ll redecorate #Person1#'s bedroom so #Person1# bought a magazine for references. #Person2# thinks everything in the magazine is expensive so #Person1# can buy something similar in discount stores. #Person1# wants a carpet but #Person2# recommends a rug.


#Person1#: Hi, I want to check out. Here is my room key.
#Person2#: One second, sir, while I print out your receipt. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: May I ask, sir, if you enjoyed your stay?
#Person1#: Well, except for one night, I enjoyed the hotel. And I loved New York, of course.
#Person2#: Thank you for your honesty. I assure you there will be no cockroaches next time.

Summary: #Person2# helps #Person1# to check out and asks for feedback on the hotel service. #Person1# generally enjoyed the stay.


#Person1#: Ahem... uh, sir, I beg your pardon... Uh, mister, are you waiting to buy a ticket for the movie?
#Person2#: What's it look like, lady? This is the ticket line I'm standing in, isn't it?
#Person1#: Well, yes, it is, but...
#Person2#: So, what's your beef anyway, lady?
#Person1#: You just cut into line, in front of me and everyone else, that's what! Go take your place back at the end of the line, like every - one else!
#Person2#: Oh sure, lady, and fat chance I'd get a ticket before they're sold out. I'm staying right here, understand? So be a nice lady and butt out!
#Person1#: Just what gives you the right...?
#Person2#: Because I'm no sucker ; only suckers go to the end of the line. It's as simple as that, lady.
#Person1#: Well, you're no gentleman, either.
#Person2#: Okay, lady, just to show what a gentleman I really am, I'll let you go in front of me. Now, just buy your ticket and shut your trap, will you, lady?
#Person1#: Whew! I got the last one. This must be my lucky day!
#Person2#: What was that you just said? Last one...? Hey, they've closed the ticket window!
#Person1#: Yes, I'm afraid I bought the last ticket, and to think, if you hadn't been such a gentleman...
#Person2#: Lady! This is unfair! I've been cheated! I was in line before you.That should have been my ticket! Come on, hand it over, lady!
#Person1#: Gentleman! Hah! Fat chance! Hah! Eat your heart out, sucker! Hah!

Summary: #Person2# cut into line in front of #Person1#. #Person1# asks him to go to the end of the line. #Person2# refuses but lets her go in front of him. #Person1# gets the last ticket and sneers at #Person2#.


#Person1#: Hello. This is the China Telephone Company. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Is this the Complaints Department?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: I want to complain about the bill I received this month. I don't think I've made that many phone calls. Have their rates gone up? There must be a mistake in your billing.
#Person1#: Alright Madam, tell me your phone number and I'll check it for you.
#Person2#: My number is 63513516.
#Person1#: Thank you. Please hold on for a moment.
#Person2#: Alright.
#Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm still here.
#Person1#: Well, there doesn't seem to be any problems with your account. The billing is accurate. You must have overlooked the international call you made to Europe.
#Person2#: Let me see. Right. I'm sorry, it's my mistake. But it is still very expensive.
#Person1#: Well, why don't you apply for the international dial service? It's free of charge.
#Person2#: Can I do that?
#Person1#: Sure. You can. The rates are cheaper as you do without assistance from the operator.
#Person2#: I see. Well, thank you very much and I'm sorry for bothering you.
#Person1#: It's no bother at all. That's what we're here for. Thanks for calling.

Summary: #Person2# phones the China Telephone Company to complain that her bill last month was unreasonably high. #Person1# checks the account and reminds #Person2# of the international calls she made to Europe. #Person2# recognizes her mistake. #Person1# recommends the international dial service.


#Person1#: Did you remember to bring back that software I lent to you?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. It completely slipped my mind.
#Person1#: That's ok. If you could just bring it in tomorrow, I would appreciate it.
#Person2#: Definitely, I'm really sorry.

Summary: #Person2# doesn't bring back #Person1#'s software and will bring it tomorrow.


#Person1#: Hello, ma ' am, can I help you find something?
#Person2#: Yes, actually I ' m looking to buy a camera.
#Person1#: We ' Ve got a wide selection do you know if you ' d like a point-and-shoot, or something a little fancier? Are you shopping for yourself or for someone else?
#Person2#: Actually I ' m buying a camera for my husband.
#Person1#: Ah, well then I ' d recommend a nice entry-level digital SLR.
#Person2#: Yeah? Can I take a look at the Sirs you carry?
#Person1#: Sure thing, follow me. This here is the.
#Person2#: The Canon Eos. Yeah it ' s ok, but I ' m looking for something that performs better in low light, has a better display panel, and longer battery life.
#Person1#: Oh, ah, um the Nikon D60 is a nice option.
#Person2#: Yeah, but what kit lens does this camera come with? I don ' t want some bulky telephoto lens.
#Person1#: Oh, well this one has the, uh.
#Person2#: Looks to me like an 18-55 mm lens. pretty standard, that will do. Not like my husband will be stalking celebrities or anything!
#Person1#: So, ahem, can I interest you in any acc...
#Person2#: Accessories? Do you carry polarizing filters?
#Person1#: Polarizing filter um we should! I ' m sorry, ma ' am. It looks like we ' re sold out.
#Person2#: No you ' re not! There are some right here!
#Person1#: Oh, well, would you look at that! Polarizing filters.
#Person2#: Thanks for your help, Ralph!
#Person1#: No problem, ma ' am.

Summary: #Person2# wants to buy a camera for her husband. #Person2# tells #Person1# about her requirements on the camera. #Person1# introduces some products with different functions and specifications to her. Finally, #Person2# chooses a camera with polarizing filters.


#Person1#: How are you doing, Andrew?
#Person2#: Not well. I've been feeling pretty lonely lately.
#Person1#: But you have so many friends! How could you be lonely?
#Person2#: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none'. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call them acquaintances, not friends.
#Person1#: What about me? I'm your friend.
#Person2#: I know you are, you are my girlfriend. I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I find it difficult to make new friends, too. It's not as easy as it was when we were young, is it?
#Person2#: Not at all.
#Person1#: I've made a lot of new friends since I started learning English. Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends.
#Person2#: That's a good idea.
#Person1#: What kind of qualities do you look for in a friend?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I guess I'd like to meet some people who have a positive attitude and want to have a good time.
#Person1#: People who play ultimate Frisbee have a positive attitude; maybe you should join the ultimate Frisbee club.
#Person2#: That's a possibility. Thanks!

Summary: Andrew confides to his girlfriend that he feels lonely. He thinks his friends are acquaintances but not friends. Andrew wants a guy friend to hang out. His girlfriend advises him to join an ultimate Frisbee club.


#Person1#: Well, I'm sure all our listeners would love to be brought up to date on the latest in tiny televisions.
#Person2#: It's an expanding market, that's for sure, and they seem to be getting smaller every year.
#Person1#: Which countries are dominating the market?
#Person2#: At the moment it's Japan, principally. In the spring of 1982 Sony introduced the Watchman?
#Person1#: Is that the Walkman?
#Person2#: No, the Watchman is a portable black and white TV set with a tiny screen and aerial.
#Person1#: How big is the whole thing?
#Person2#: Oh, I'd say about 35 cm by 12 cm and it weighs only a couple of kilograms.
#Person1#: Was it a success from the start?
#Person2#: Funnily enough, a Sony executive said that no one would want to watch a TV while walking around-and also a slightly larger model could be bought for half the price!
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: But, despite this pessimistic view, sales of this model far outnumbered projections.
#Person1#: Well, you never can tell! How big was the initial production?
#Person2#: The company started with 2,000 units per month and increased to 5,000 by the end of 1982, but they still couldn't keep up with the demand.
#Person1#: So I suppose they upped the production levels even higher.
#Person2#: It was much more radical than that! In the spring of 1983 Sony pulled out all the stops and launched the Watchman all over again with a new model.
#Person1#: Oh, what's it like?
#Person2#: Well, it's 20 per cent smaller and the price is 25 percent less...
#Person1#: Mmmm.
#Person2#: and the components were designed from scratch.
#Person1#: And what about production levels?
#Person2#: They quadrupled to 20,000 units a month just for the Japanese market!
#Person1#: Wow! The Watchman certainly seems to have taken off.
#Person2#: Indeed it has.
#Person1#: And I believe there were other Japanese companies as well.
#Person2#: Yes. At the end of 1982 Hattori-that's H-A-T-T-O-R-I--you know, the makers of Seiko watches-well, they unveiled an even smaller TV, around 3era, which is built into a wrist-watch.
#Person1#: Incredible!
#Person2#: It certainly is. The rest of the set is carried separately in your pocket and it's about the size of a packet of kingsize cigarettes.
#Person1#: And how does it work?
#Person2#: It has a liquid crystal display screen. The TV receiver and battery pack fit into your pocket, and they're connected by a cord to the watch.
#Person1#: Is there a headphone?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, that's plugged into the receiver as well.
#Person1#: Seems a bit complicated, that one, with all the wires and bits and pieces.
#Person2#: Yes, it does.
#Person1#: Any other Japanese models?
#Person2#: Yes, Casio-that's C-A-S-I-O. Their latest is a calculator-sized TV about one-third the bulk of the Watchman and with 1983 production figures of 2000 units a month.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: And, according to a spokesman, they hope to match their calculator sales, which are about 25 million units per year.
#Person1#: Very impressive. And no doubt other Japanese companies will jump on the bandwagon.
#Person2#: Most likely.
#Person1#: Now, could you tell us about other countries making these tiny TVs?
#Person2#: Of course. From Sinclair in England there's one similar in size to the Casio, and their production levels were 1 million for 1983.
#Person1#: Obviously they're planning on backing a winner!
#Person2#: How right you are. A representative said they expect a mass-market response, not just a novelty item.
#Person1#: And just which market are the manufactures aiming at?
#Person2#: Mainly the commuters who spend hours going to and from work. These TVs will provide relief from the monotonous train and bus rides.
#Person1#: Well, thank you for keeping us in touch with this extremely popular gadget.
#Person2#: My pleasure, and happy viewing to all of you with those TVs.

Summary: #Person1#'s interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# thinks tiny televisions are an expanding market and Japan now is dominating the market since the appearance of the Watchman in 1982. #Person2# introduces its size and weight and the sales of this model far outnumbered projections. It is said that the production levels were even higher when Sony launched the Watchman with a new model in 1983. Then #Person2# introduces Hattori that unveiled an even smaller TV and explains how it works to #Person1#. After that, #Person2# talks about Casio and their calculator-sized TVs with 1983 production figures of 2000 units a month. #Person2# tells that Sinclair in England also made the tiny TVs and the manufacture aim at providing relief to the commuters on their ways.


#Person1#: I don't think we've met.
#Person2#: No, I don't think we have.
#Person1#: My name is Dick Brown.
#Person2#: How do you do? Mr. Brown. I am Susan Heywood.
#Person1#: Mr. Smith often talked about you.
#Person2#: Really? I am glad to meet you.
#Person1#: I'm honored to know you.

Summary: Dick and Susan meet for the first time and greet each other.


#Person1#: I am afraid that I spoke wrong in front of all of the tables. Such a big mistake.
#Person2#: Never mind about that.
#Person1#: I am terribly sorry. Will you forgive me?
#Person2#: No, It's totally okay. Don't blame yourself.

Summary: #Person1# apologizes for saying something wrong in public. But #Person2# doesn't blame #Person1# at all.


#Person1#: That looks like a bad accident.
#Person2#: Yeah, should we get out and help?
#Person1#: No, there's a police car behind us. He'll stop.
#Person2#: Looks like the one guy lost control in all this rain, and the other one hit him.
#Person1#: Yeah. It's pretty bad, that car looks like a coke can.
#Person2#: These accidents always cause traffic jams on rainy days.
#Person1#: Yeah, it looks like we're in for a long drive.
#Person2#: Ah, well. Put on the news. I got up late and missed it.
#Person1#: All right.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# come across a car accident and #Person2# asks #Person1# to put on the news.


#Person1#: Excuse me, I want to know the price of your CPU.
#Person2#: Glad to tell you. The price of CPU is 300 dollars.
#Person1#: It's rather too high. If you can make it cheaper, we will be able to place large orders continuously.
#Person2#: If you order a large amount, we can give you a discount.
#Person1#: Well, can you explain it to me?
#Person2#: The price of CPU is 260 dollars above 1, 000 Units.
#Person1#: Can you reduce more?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but to be frank, considering exploiting the market in your country, we have already supplied you at very low preferential price.
#Person1#: In that case, we have to stop ordering if a reduction can't be made. Please reconsider.
#Person2#: It is so hard to deal with.
#Person1#: If you can give us a more reduction, We'd be able to give you an order on the spot.
#Person2#: This price is the best we can make.

Summary: #Person1# negotiates with #Person2# on the prices of #Person2#'s products but they can't reach an agreement. #Person1# wants #Person2# to reduce more but #Person2# says it's already the lowest.


#Person1#: Hello, Sir. We haven't seen you for quite a while. So, what is it today that we can do for you?
#Person2#: I need a Deposit Certificate to handle some stuff in land.
#Person1#: I see, yes, I can do that now. I'm sure you know, as I may have told you before, you should pay an extra 20 RMB handling fee for this service.
#Person2#: Yes, I recalled you charging that before. And I thought it was extortionate! Haha!
#Person1#: I can just take it from your account, you don't need to give me cash.
#Person2#: OK. . . so it'll come out of my account? Well, that makes it much easier.
#Person1#: Anything else you'll be needing today, Sir?
#Person2#: Nope. That's everything, thanks.

Summary: #Person2# needs a Deposit Certificate. #Person1# takes 20 RMB from #Person2#'s account for the service.


#Person1#: Hi, could you help me find a place where I could buy some lunch?
#Person2#: Sure! What kind of food would you like?
#Person1#: I was thinking of pizza or something else Italian, maybe.
#Person2#: I know the perfect place!
#Person1#: Good! Where is it?
#Person2#: It's right past that last building on the left. Do you want me to go with you?
#Person1#: That would be great.
#Person2#: Glad you asked me to join you. This will be fun!

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# for recommendations about where to buy Italian food. #Person2# tells #Person1# a place and offers to go with #Person1#.


#Person1#: Hi, Jack. Long time no see!
#Person2#: Yeah. How's everything going?
#Person1#: Not bad. At least I am still alive.
#Person2#: Just alive? I guess you are some lucky guy. I heard you are going out with Jane.
#Person1#: Where did you get that idea?
#Person2#: Oh, come on. Jane is a very nice girl, someone you meet only once till lifetime.
#Person1#: You are right. I am not boasting, but she is really as beautiful as she is intelligent.
#Person2#: Well, I really envy you for finding such a nice girl.

Summary: Jack envies that #Person1# should date with Jane who is a nice girl.


#Person1#: Hi. Have you got a personal computer?
#Person2#: Certainly. What's the matter?
#Person1#: I wonder if you often trade with others on the internet.
#Person2#: Sure. I often buy things or do business through it without going out to the physical stores.
#Person1#: Great! It's just like viewless stores. But how can you shop or order on line or trade on line?
#Person2#: That's simple. Just click the hyperlink, www. taobao. com or www. ebay. com, and you can see the specimen of the goods shown on the screen, and then you can place an order online with the sales company. And the goods will be delivered to your place.
#Person1#: Is the service charged?
#Person2#: No. it's free.
#Person1#: Really. I'll get a computer at once.

Summary: #Person2# often trades online and teaches #Person1# how to do it. #Person1# feels interested and will get a computer at once.


#Person1#: Your garden looks beautiful this summer, the flowers are really colorful.
#Person2#: Thank you. I have roses, tulips and daffodils. Do you like the rockery with the small flowers?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Those are violets are they?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. This afternoon I'm going to water these flowers.
#Person1#: The lower branches on that tree are hanging very low. Would you like me to cut them off for you?
#Person2#: Thank you. That would be very kind of you. I have a saw in the garden shed.
#Person1#: When the lower branches are removed you'll be able to sit under the tree.
#Person2#: Tomorrow, I'll cut the grass. Then the garden will look perfect.
#Person1#: Just make sure children don't play in the flower beds and destroy the flowers.

Summary: #Person1# thinks the flowers in #Person2#'s garden are colorful. Then #Person1# helps cut the lower tree branches off for #Person2#.


#Person1#: Philip, I was really glad to hear about your award. Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thanks, Denise. Actually, I was really surprised. I mean, there were a lot of qualified people out there.
#Person1#: Sure. But the work you did was really exceptional! You definitely deserved it!
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. I expect to see your name nominated pretty soon, too. You've been doing some great work!

Summary: Denise congratulates Philip on his winning the award and admires his work. Philip thanks Denise and wishes him nominated soon.


#Person1#: Next. Eh, your passport please.
#Person2#: OK, here you are.
#Person1#: Eh, what is the purpose of your visit?
#Person2#: I'm here to attend a teaching convention for the first part of my trip, and then I plan on touring the capital for a few days.
#Person1#: And where will you be staying?
#Person2#: I'll be staying at a hotel downtown for the entire week.
#Person1#: And what do you have in your luggage?
#Person2#: Eh, well. Just, just my personal belongings, emm, clothes, a few books and a CD player.
#Person1#: OK. Eh, please open your bag.
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: OK. Everything is fine. Eh, by the way, is this your first visit to the country?
#Person2#: Well, yes and no. Actually I was born here when my parents were working in the capital many years ago. But this is my first trip back since then.
#Person1#: Well, enjoy your trip.
#Person2#: Thanks.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# comes to the country for a convention and will stay in a hotel. #Person2# only takes some personal belongings and #Person1# thinks everything is fine.


#Person1#: You have any ideas as to what you want to do this weekend?
#Person2#: I'm going to the movie theater with my friend. What are you going to do?
#Person1#: I'm not quite sure yet.
#Person2#: How about you see a movie with me and my friend?
#Person1#: What movie are you and your friend planning on watching?
#Person2#: Not sure. Is there a movie out that catches your eye?
#Person1#: No good movies come to mind.
#Person2#: Have you decided whether or not you would like to go?
#Person1#: No, thanks. Maybe another time.
#Person2#: For sure another day.

Summary: #Person2# will see a movie with friends this weekend. #Person2# asks #Person1# to come together, but #Person1# refuses.


#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Anderson.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Miss Li.
#Person1#: How nice to see you again!
#Person2#: Nice to see you, too.
#Person1#: It's been a long time, hasn't it? How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you. And you?
#Person1#: Very well too, is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. Could you guide me to where I can change money?
#Person1#: Sure, Mr. Anderson, please come along with me.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: My pleasure.

Summary: Mr. Anderson asks Miss Li to guide him to the place where he can change money.


#Person1#: You want to go to the movies tonight?
#Person2#: Sure! What's playing?
#Person1#: The new Twilight movie!
#Person2#: Twilight? As in the vampire movies? No way, I am watching that, but I don't understand why everyone is so excited about these films about vampires. It doesn't make sense.
#Person1#: Of course it does. It's like a modern tale of Romeo and Juliet. You can see a couple who are in love but can't be together because they are so different. And in the fact that immortality and super human strengthen this really sexy and there you have it! Plus the cast is hip, young people that make the movie even more enticing.
#Person2#: I don't buy into that. I think it's just a fad. Pretty soon this will pass and everyone will be into wear-wolves or zombies!

Summary: #Person1# wants to watch the new Twilight vampire movie, while #Person2# doesn't understand why people are excited about the vampire movie and thinks it's just a fad.