#Person1#: what's your apartment like?
#Person2#: it's furnished two bedroom flat in a three-story building on campus.
#Person1#: what is it like living in on-campus housing?
#Person2#: it's not as bad as I thought it would be. The freshmen that live nearby are really loud, especially on the weekends. But, the rent is much cheaper than private housing, so it's worth it.
#Person1#: did you have to pay a deposit?
#Person2#: no, but we do have to pay 9 months rent in 6 months, so for the first months we pay 1/2 month's rent each month.
#Person1#: do you have to pay utilities on top of your monthly rent?
#Person2#: no, it's all included. Besides, students don't have to pay council tax, so we're saving quitea bit of money by living here.
#Person1#: how long is your contract for?
#Person2#: that's the bad thing---the contract ends in June, so we'll have to find a new apartment soon.
#Person1#: have you started looking again yet?
#Person2#: not yet. I'm hoping we'll be able to find something cheap once all the students leave the city for the summer.
#Person1#: Good luck!

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s apartment on campus. #Person2#'s satisfied with the apartment but the contract ends in June so #Person2# will have to start looking again.


#Person1#: Hi, Scott. How are you?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Rebecca. I'm tired.
#Person1#: Well, don't go to bed so late.
#Person2#: But I don't. I watch sports on TV and then I go to bed at about 9:15. The problem is I wake up really early.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: I take the boat to school now and it goes at 7:30 in the morning so my mom wakes me up at 6:44. I have breakfast and leave home at 7:00.
#Person1#: So have you changed school then?
#Person2#: Yes. The school on our island is for 6:00 to 11 year olds. Now I'm 12.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. So do you get home late in the evening?
#Person2#: Quite late. The boat back home is 2 hours after school. My mom's sister lives near the school. So I go and have dinner at her house.
#Person1#: When do you have time to do your homework?
#Person2#: I usually find a quiet table on the boat. When I get home, I watch TV, listen to music or use the computer.

Summary: Scott tells Rebecca he's tired because he has to wake up early to catch the boat to school. Then he shares his schedule after changing school.


#Person1#: Well, how was your honeymoon?
#Person2#: It was fantastic! We had such a good time. The only problem was that because it was their high season, we spent hours queuing.
#Person1#: Peak periods always entail hours of queuing. At least you got a nice tan though!
#Person2#: Yes, Florida had great weather while we were there. You look tan, too. Did you go somewhere?
#Person1#: My friends and I just got back from Bali.
#Person2#: Wow! Bali Islands have some of the best beaches in the world, don't they?
#Person1#: Yes, we were lucky. My friend's father owns a resort on one of the islands, so we were able to stay for free.
#Person2#: Did you go diving while you were there?
#Person1#: I took a few diving classes, but I didn't really like it, so I did snorkeling instead!
#Person2#: Did you take any pictures in the ocean?
#Person1#: I've got quite a few pictures of all different kinds of fish. I'll show them to you next time I see you.
#Person2#: Have you started planning your christmas vacation yet?
#Person1#: We're planning on going skiing in Switzerland. Do you ski?
#Person2#: No, but I do like snowboarding.
#Person1#: Would you like to go skiing with us for christmas?
#Person2#: I'll talk to my husband about it ; I'm sure he'll say yes! He loves Switzerland!
#Person1#: It is Europe's spotless land of lakes and mountains! Let me know as soon as you can so we can get a discount.

Summary: #Person2# had a great honeymoon in Florida. #Person1# and #Person1#'s friends just got back from Bali. #Person1# invites #Person2# to Switzerland for Christmas vacation. #Person2#'ll talk to her husband about it.


#Person1#: What's your number?
#Person2#: I'm number seven. What about you?
#Person1#: Five.
#Person2#: Hah hah! You have to go before me.
#Person1#: You think it's funny. I'm terrified.
#Person2#: Don't worry. It's safe.
#Person1#: But I've never jumped off anything in my life. The highest thing I've jumped off is my bed. I'm scared.
#Person2#: You are the one who wanted to come here, Sandy. You should enjoy it.
#Person1#: I guess I'm adventuresome, but then I'm scared too.
#Person2#: I'm not too scared. But I've done sky diving before.

Summary: Sandy is terrified of jumping off, although she is the one who wanted to come, while #Person2# is not too scared.


#Person1#: What do you need?
#Person2#: I need to use the Internet.
#Person1#: You have your library card, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I do.
#Person1#: There is a wait right now to use the computers.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: Would you please write your name on this list?
#Person2#: Then what?
#Person1#: I will call you when a computer is free.
#Person2#: How do I log on to the computer?
#Person1#: Use the number on the back of your library card.
#Person2#: Thanks. I'll be sitting over there.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# how to use the Internet and will call #Person2# when the computer is free.


#Person1#: How do you like your job here, Linda?
#Person2#: It's interesting, I like being an editor.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: I like talking to writers, I get to meet a lot of interesting people.
#Person1#: I'm happy to hear that, but publishing is more than just talking to writers. it involves a lot of work, patience and responsibility. Most of the work is boring.
#Person2#: I don't feel bored at all. I'm getting along with my colleagues. I will enjoy working with them. People are great in this industry.
#Person1#: Do you have any complaints?
#Person2#: No, I have no complaints. I hear there are many opportunities to move up in this company. is that true?
#Person1#: Yes, you have many opportunities to grow in this company as long as you do well.
#Person2#: That's perfect. I will definitely do well.

Summary: Linda tells #Person1# she loves her job as an editor because she enjoys talking to writers and colleagues.


#Person1#: Aren't you interested in watching the Olympics? There have been some excellent performances by athletes from all over the world.
#Person2#: I just don't find it very interesting.
#Person1#: I think it's wonderful to see people from all over the world taking part in such a great event.
#Person2#: I think that for a lot of people, it's just a way to try and show their country is better than other countries.
#Person1#: I think the Olympics help to promote world peace.
#Person2#: I'm not sure about that. We still have many wars in the world. I think that the idea behind the Olympics is a good one, but the reality is that during the Olympics countries compete. There's no real spirit of cooperation and people are usually not very friendly to each other.
#Person1#: You are so pessimistic! The Olympics is a great opportunity for athletes to demonstrate their speed, skill, agility and strength. Most people hope to see someone from their country win, but I think that they are just happy to see good performances by any athlete.
#Person2#: Well. I think that the most amazing performances are by athletes who participate in the Paralympics.
#Person1#: Now there we are in agreement!

Summary: #Person1# thinks the Olympics help to promote world peace while #Person2# thinks there's no cooperation but competition behind the Olympics. However, they both agree that the Paralympics is amazing.


#Person1#: I need help. I think my arm is broken.
#Person2#: Alright. Have you been to this hospital before?
#Person1#: No, I haven't. I need help quick. It hurts really badly.
#Person2#: I understand. It's good you came to the emergency room.
#Person1#: Let me see a doctor.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. You will need to wait at least a short time. We are very busy tonight. There was a big car accident on Highway 106.
#Person1#: I thought this was the emergency room.
#Person2#: It is. But unless you are critically injured, you still need to wait. You aren't bleeding, are you?
#Person1#: No. Only a little. I fell off my porch.
#Person2#: Oh, that's terrible. Is it your right arm or your left arm?
#Person1#: My left arm.
#Person2#: Can you fill out this form then?
#Person1#: No, I can't. I'm left-handed.
#Person2#: That's very inconvenient for you then. You'll probably have a cast on your left arm.
#Person1#: Yes. But why do I have to fill out a form anyway? This is the emergency room.
#Person2#: Yes, it is. But even in emergency rooms there is some paperwork to be done. Have you ever been in an emergency room before?

Summary: #Person1#'s arm is broken and wants to see the doctor seriously. However, #Person2# lets #Person1# wait because they are very busy tonight and asks #Person1# to fill out a form, which is very inconvenient for #Person1#.


#Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me where the post office is?
#Person2#: Go straight on, turn right at the first traffic lights. The post office is about fifty meters away.
#Person1#: I see. And is the No. 13 Middle School far away from the post office?
#Person2#: Not far. It's about 150 meters. Where do you want to go?
#Person1#: Oh, I only want to pick up my cousin from school. I am told that the school is next to the post office, and that is why I want to know how to get to the post office first.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the post office because #Person1# wants to find the nearby NO.13 school to pick up #Person1#'s cousin.


#Person1#: Marketing manage office, can I help you?
#Person2#: Mr. Green, please.
#Person1#: Sorry, he's out.
#Person2#: What time you suspect back them?
#Person1#: Sorry, I am not sure, can I take a message?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'll call back later.
#Person1#: That's fine. please call again later.
#Person2#: Ok, thank you. Goodbye.

Summary: #Person2# calls Mr. Green but #Person1# says he's out. #Person2# will call back later.


#Person1#: Have you received Tom's invitation yet?
#Person2#: No, I haven't. Invitation to What?
#Person1#: Tom bought a new house last week. And he's going to hold a house warming party this weekend.
#Person2#: Have you seen the house?
#Person1#: Yes, it's very big. It has a large bedroom for him and his wife, and a bedroom for each of their four children.
#Person2#: Is there a garden behind the house?
#Person1#: Yes, you know. Tom loves gardening. Now he can finally grow all the different plants he loves.
#Person2#: I'll go and check my email this afternoon. I must have just missed his invitation. I really look forward to seeing his new house.

Summary: #Person1# says Tom bought a big house and sent invitations to his house warming party. #Person2# hasn't received it and will go and check email.


#Person1#: A tiring work day is finally over. Hey, Mike, look at this. I like it a lot.
#Person2#: I do too. It's my favorite kind of food. Let's call Qiang Mai Restaurant for home delivery.
#Person1#: Great idea. Their food is always good. I eat there a lot.
#Person2#: Well, what would you like tonight?
#Person1#: I feel like having some soup.
#Person2#: And I think I will have chicken and special Thai rice.
#Person1#: OK. Let's order. Oh, wait a minute. I don't have any money with me.
#Person2#: I don't, neither. What should we do?
#Person1#: Well, let's look in the refrigerator
#Person2#: .

Summary: #Person1# and Mike want to order food for home delivery but they have no money. Then they decide to eat at home.


#Person1#: Do you want a taxi?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Where to?
#Person2#: Do you know where Dawanglu is?
#Person1#: Yes, I know it.
#Person2#: You can take me there?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. Step in, please!
#Person2#: That's good.
#Person1#: Buckle up the belt, please.
#Person2#: Let's go.

Summary: #Person2# wants to take #Person1#'s taxi to Dawanglu.


#Person1#: Hello, is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. I would like to check in.
#Person1#: Have you made a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes. I am Belen.
#Person1#: So your room number is 201. Are you a member of our hotel?
#Person2#: No, what's the difference?
#Person1#: Well, we offer a 10 % charge for our members.

Summary: #Person1# helps Belen check in.


#Person1#: Ten sheets of rice paper, 25 brushes, two boxes of oil color and two boxes of water color. All these come up to $ 35. 50, sir.
#Person2#: Ok, here is $ 50. Oh, can you make out an invoice for me?
#Person1#: Sure, just a minute. Are you an artist, sir?
#Person2#: No, I am a teacher. I teach art.
#Person1#: That must be a very interesting job.
#Person2#: It is. You must be new here. I do my shopping here regularly, once a week.
#Person1#: Do you? Nice to meet you! And here is the invoice and your change.
#Person2#: Thank you. Nice to meet you, too.

Summary: #Person2# buys some drawing tools and asks for an invoice with #Person1#'s assistance.


#Person1#: Welcome! How was your trip?
#Person2#: Not too bad.
#Person1#: You must be exhausted! Your hotel is near the station.
#Person2#: Will I have time to rest before our meeting today?
#Person1#: Definitely. We are meeting at 7:00 PM, so will send a car for you around 6:00 PM.
#Person2#: Oh, great! I'll have 4 hours to explore the city. I am very excited to visit it. My friends are expecting me to post pictures on Wechat.
#Person1#: Is this your first time in Washington DC?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Well, that's a shame! I think you'll have some free time tomorrow. You should definitely visit the Smithsonian Museum and the Library of Congress is a must, too.
#Person2#: I can't wait.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# there will be time to rest before the meeting. Since it's #Person2#'s first time in Washington DC, #Person1# warmly recommends some places to visit tomorrow.


#Person1#: I'd like to pay a visit to the Smiths at 3:30 p.m. Will you go with me, Mary?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I won't be off work from my factory until 4:00 p.m. How about 4:15? I'll be free then, Jack.
#Person1#: OK. Let's meet at the bus stop and take the No.5 bus to go there.
#Person2#: Why not by bike? The bus would be crowded at that time.
#Person1#: But my bike is broken.
#Person2#: You can use your sister's new bike, can't you?
#Person1#: Yes. I'll wait for you in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema.

Summary: Jack and Mary will visit the Smiths at 4:15. They will meet in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema.


#Person1#: I'm terribly sorry. I'm late.
#Person2#: I've only been waiting for over an hour, that's all.
#Person1#: Yes, I know, I... I tried to get here in time, but just after I left home, the car broke down.
#Person2#: The car broke down?
#Person1#: Yes, and.., well.., luckily.., there was a garage near me, and.., and it took them a while to repair it.
#Person2#: Why didn't you at least phone?
#Person1#: I would have! But I didn't know the number of the restaurant.
#Person2#: You could have looked it up in the telephone book!
#Person1#: Yes, but... You'll never believe this... I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot the name.
#Person2#: I see, well, it was lucky you find a garage to repair your car.

Summary: #Person1# is late because #Person1#'s car broke down after #Person1# left home. #Person1# didn't call #Person2# because #Person1# forgot the name of the restaurant.


#Person1#: Why do you want to go to the U. S. ?
#Person2#: I want to enrich my knowledge in management. The United States is an ideal place for me.
#Person1#: What will you do when you come home?
#Person2#: Before I work in the office, I was a teacher. So if possible, I'd like to come back to some school to pass on my new knowledge to more people.
#Person1#: Do you feel your English is good enough for the course?
#Person2#: Yes. You know, English is my present working language. Besides, I scored very high in TOEFL.
#Person1#: Who will be your supporter during your stay in the States?
#Person2#: I will support myself. In recent years, I have saved enough money for my study in the U. S.
#Person1#: How long do you expect to stay there?
#Person2#: I will be there for three years.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about #Person2#'s plan of studying in the U.S., including the reasons, the job when coming home, the supporter, and the staying length.


#Person1#: I'm not sure about how to operate the washer and dryer.
#Person2#: What's the problem?
#Person1#: I need help turning them on.
#Person2#: You need change.
#Person1#: The machines take change?
#Person2#: Yes. It costs fifty cents for the washer and a dollar for the dryer.
#Person1#: Where do i put the money in?
#Person2#: You put the coins into the slot, push it in, and it will turn on.
#Person1#: That's it?
#Person2#: There's nothing else to it.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. Let me know if you need anything else.

Summary: #Person2# shows #Person1# how to operate the washer and dryer. #Person1# thanks for that.


#Person1#: I heard that you're going on your first date Friday night.
#Person2#: Are you angry, Lisa?
#Person1#: Angry? Why would I be?
#Person2#: Please don't tell my mom.
#Person1#: Come on. Dating is a part of young people's social life. Besides, you're sixteen already.
#Person2#: I'm glad that you see it that way.
#Person1#: Do you want to borrow my coat? I have a black coat that would look smashing on you.
#Person2#: Thank you so much, Lisa!

Summary: #Person2# is going to date. Lisa will keep it secret and gives her coat to #Person2#.


#Person1#: Oh, I'm fed up with my job.
#Person2#: Hey, there's a perfect job for you in the paper today. You might be interested.
#Person1#: Oh, what is it? What do they want?
#Person2#: Wait a minute. Uh, here it is. The European Space Agency is recruiting translators.
#Person1#: The European Space Agency?
#Person2#: Well, that's what it says. They need an English translator to work from French or German.
#Person1#: So they need a degree in French or German, I suppose. Well, I've got that. What's more, I have plenty of experience. What else are they asking for?
#Person2#: Just that. A university degree and three or four years of experience as a translator in a professional environment. They also say the person should have a lively and inquiring mind, effective communication skills and the ability to work individually or as a part of the team.
#Person1#: Well, if I stay at my present job much longer, I won't have any mind or skills left. By the way, what about salary? I just hope it isn't lower than what I get now.
#Person2#: It's said to be negotiable. It depends on the applicant's education and experience. In addition to basic salary, there's a list of extra benefits. Have a look yourself.
#Person1#: Hm, travel and social security plus relocation expenses are paid. Hey, this isn't bad. I really want the job.

Summary: #Person1#'s fed up with #Person1#'s job. #Person2# tells #Person1# about a job in the paper which #Person1# might be interested and introduces its requirements, salary, and benefits. #Person1# feels like wanting the job.


#Person1#: What's up, buddy? You look so upset.
#Person2#: I just broke up with a girl. Why didn't she understand that I loved her?
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. What's your conflict?
#Person2#: I don't know. She always said I didn't love her, but I did.
#Person1#: Did you think about talking to her again? Maybe she is waiting for your call.
#Person2#: I have asked for a talk again, but she refused and said she wanted to be quiet.
#Person1#: Come on, guy. Maybe she isn't your right person.

Summary: #Person2# is upset because #Person2# broke up with a girl. #Person1# tries to comfort #Person2#.


#Person1#: It's freezing cold out here, Joan! You said would be just a little chilly.
#Person2#: Yes, I know, George. We should walk home faster to keep warm.
#Person1#: Awe, and what is that?
#Person2#: Oh, just a bit of thunder. Nothing to worry about.
#Person1#: Just a bit of thunder? Nothing to worry about? Now it's pouring and I'm getting cold and wet.
#Person2#: Emm, yeah, we should probably run now.

Summary: The bad weather makes Joan and George cold and wet, so they want to go back home quickly.


#Person1#: No.11 Police Station. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. It's about my son Leech. He went to the school this morning but hasn't been hack yet and it's 6:00 p.m. now.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please. May I have his name?
#Person2#: Leech Smith, 112 Broadway.
#Person1#: Thank you. Now Mrs. Smith, what is the matter exactly?
#Person2#: Well, Leech left home at 7 o'clock this morning, but just now her teacher called me and asked why Leech didn't go to school.
#Person1#: Do you think it's possible that he went to friend's home?
#Person2#: I don't think so. I called her friends and our neighbors, but none of them had seen Leech today.
#Person1#: I see. Now, Let's move to some details. How old is he?
#Person2#: 10 years old. And he is 1.5 meters' tall.
#Person1#: What's he wearing?
#Person2#: A blue shirt, and white shoes, carrying a green school bag.
#Person1#: We'll do our best to find him, Mrs. Smith. Please try not to worry.

Summary: Mrs. Smith reports to No.11 police station that her son Leech is missing and offers a detailed description.


#Person1#: How do you dispose of the waste in your factory?
#Person2#: We try to recycle as much as we can.
#Person1#: What about the rest? How do you get rid of it?
#Person2#: We have to send it to landfill. It's very expensive because the government recently introduced a landfill tax so we're planning to build a new incineration plant next year to burn our waste.
#Person1#: But doesn't incineration produce carbon monoxide?
#Person2#: Yes, you're right, it does. But we believe it's less harmful to the environment than landfill

Summary: #Person2#'s factory recycles the waste as much as possible and plans to burn the rest instead of landfilling, which will be less harmful.


#Person1#: Open your suitcase please.
#Person2#: Ok, here you are.
#Person1#: Do you have anything do declare?
#Person2#: No, I don't.
#Person1#: Any cigarettes? Baker?
#Person2#: Yes, I have two cotton of cigarettes one bottle of whisky.
#Person1#: What is the white powder? Are they drugs?
#Person2#: No, this is the medicine for the stomach.
#Person1#: May I open one of those? Let me taste it.
#Person2#: Yes, Sir, go ahead, here you are.

Summary: #Person1# checks #Person2#'s suitcase. #Person1# will taste a white powder for a check.


#Person1#: Ok, Carrie, can you drive?
#Person2#: Yes, I can.
#Person1#: Do you have a drivers license?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: So, how long have you had your drivers license?
#Person2#: I think I got it when I was 17, actually. Just before I went to college.
#Person1#: Ok, how do you get a drivers license in your country?
#Person2#: Well, I think it's changed, since I was a teenager. At that time you had to get a learners permit first and then you could start driving with your parents. You also had to go to drivers school, then you had to pass a driving test, and I think a written test as well.
#Person1#: Ok, did you get a perfect score on your driving test?
#Person2#: I can't remember my exact score, but I remember it was pretty good.
#Person1#: Do all the members of your family drive?
#Person2#: Yeah, 4 of us share our 2 different vehicles. I'm buying my own next week though.

Summary: Carrie got the driver's license before college and she got a good score on the driving test. Carrie tells #Person1# how to get a driver's license in her country.


#Person1#: Our guest today is Dr. Lia Kwan. Dr. Kwan works with computer related injuries and problems. Dr. Kwan, do you see more computer-related problem these days?
#Person2#: Oh, definitely yes. People are doing more and more with computers and that means more physical problems.
#Person1#: So what can we do?
#Person2#: Well, how you sit at the computer is very important. First, have a good chair. It should support your back well.
#Person1#: OK, a good chair.
#Person2#: And also your feet should be flat on the floor when you're sitting. You shouldn't cross your legs.
#Person1#: OK. I don't always keep my feet flat on the floor at the computer.
#Person2#: I know, it's hard sometimes. Anyway, you shouldn't sit too close to the screen either.
#Person1#: Is half a meter away enough?
#Person2#: Not exactly. You should sit about an arm's length away.
#Person1#: What about the keyboard?
#Person2#: The position of arms and hands should be relaxed on the keyboard.
#Person1#: That's really helpful. Another advice?
#Person2#: Yes, that all about sitting. The other thing is about not sitting. You shouldn't sit at the computer too long. Make sure you take breaks often and move around, too.
#Person1#: Oh, that's really important and very helpful to us who work long hours at computers.

Summary: Dr. Lia Kwan answers #Person1#'s questions and gives a lot of useful solutions to solve computer-related injuries and problems.


#Person1#: I can't find my glasses and I can't see anything. Can you help me find a few things?
#Person2#: No problem. What are you looking for?
#Person1#: My laptop, do you see it?
#Person2#: Yes, your laptop is on the chair.
#Person1#: Where's my book?
#Person2#: Which one?
#Person1#: The dictionary.
#Person2#: It's under the table.
#Person1#: Where's my pencil?
#Person2#: There's a pencil in front of the lamp.
#Person1#: That's not a pencil. That's a pen.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry. There is a pencil behind the cup.
#Person1#: How about my backpack? Do you know where that is?
#Person2#: It's in between the wall and the bed.
#Person1#: Where are my shoes?
#Person2#: They're on the left side of the TV.
#Person1#: I don't see them.
#Person2#: Sorry, I made a mistake. They're on the right side of the TV.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: Oh, and here are your glasses. They were next to your cell phone.

Summary: #Person2# helps #Person1# find several things because #Person1# cannot find #Person1#'s glasses and #Person1# cannot see anything. #Person2# finds #Person1#'s glasses at last.


#Person1#: What shall we do this weekend?
#Person2#: Let's go for a walk.
#Person1#: Where to go, then?
#Person2#: Let's go to the new forest. We haven't been there too long.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I'll pick you up at about ten. Is that all right?
#Person2#: That's wonderful. See you then. Bye!

Summary: #Person2# suggests #Person1# go to the new forest together.


#Person1#: Your silk garments have aroused much interest in our country ever since our first order was put on the market. We have no doubt we can do better this year if you appoint us your sales agent.
#Person2#: We appreciate your intention, but the amount of your orders last year was moderate.
#Person1#: That's true. However at the Fair last March, people were so interested in Chinese garments that the demand this year will surely increase.
#Person2#: Do you think it will help if we appoint a local agent?
#Person1#: I'm sure it will, if we are appointed your agent. Your garments are attractive, and we, a well-established importer with multiple sales channels, can boost the sales.
#Person2#: Well, we'll consider your proposal.

Summary: #Person1# persuades #Person2# to appoint #Person1#'s company as #Person2#'s sales agent. #Person2# will give it a thought.


#Person1#: Nathan said he didn't have any fun at his new school this week. Do you know why?
#Person2#: I think he hasn't made any new friends yet. He's just a little lonely.
#Person1#: He really misses his friends from our old neighborhood.
#Person2#: Without a doubt. Maybe if he knew he doesn't have to give up any of his old friends to make new ones, it will be easier for him.
#Person1#: How do you propose to help him understand that?
#Person2#: Well, we can help him keep in touch with his old friends.
#Person1#: I guess we could go visit once in a while too.
#Person2#: Yeah. There's a lot we can do to help him through this transition.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about helping Nathan who transferred to a new school to overcome loneliness by keeping in touch with his old friends.


#Person1#: Good morning! Marquette General Hospital. Tia speaking. May I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, this is Emily Wang, I want to see a doctor today.
#Person1#: Your medical card No. , please?
#Person2#: GRM 789051
#Person1#: Thanks. Do you have an appointment, Ms. Wang?
#Person2#: No. But it is urgent, and I need to see a doctor as soon as possible. I am really in bad shape.
#Person1#: What is the matter?
#Person2#: I have a high fever and a bad headache.
#Person1#: Have you taken your temperature?
#Person2#: Yes, I took my temperature last night. It was 102 degrees. But right now I feel my fevers is up to 103 degrees.
#Person1#: Anything else bothering you?
#Person2#: I can not stop coughing, and I can not stop sneezing. I vomited blood last night. Sorry, I am coughing again.
#Person1#: Well, you can come to a work-in clinic today. You do not need an appointment.
#Person2#: What time should I come?
#Person1#: Any time between 8 a. m. to 9 p. m.
#Person2#: Ok. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You are very welcome. Anything else I can do for you today?
#Person2#: No, thanks.

Summary: Emily Wang calls Tia because Emily Wang wants to see a doctor. Emily Wang has a high fever and a bad headache. Tia asks Emily Wang to come to a work-in clinic today without an appointment.


#Person1#: Want to meet for lunch this Saturday?
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't. I am busy.
#Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: I always do volunteer work on the first Saturday of every month.
#Person1#: What kind of volunteer work?
#Person2#: I help out at the children's hospital. I help plan activities.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah?
#Person2#: Yes, it's exciting. This month we are doing crossword puzzles.

Summary: #Person2# cannot meet #Person1# this Saturday because #Person2# volunteers at the children's hospital.


#Person1#: I cannot ignore her suggestion. In fact I always value her suggestion.
#Person2#: I know. Maybe you will get the air if you go against her.
#Person1#: Well, it takes two to make a happy marriage.
#Person2#: And it takes two to make an agreement too. You have no guts, I am afraid.

Summary: #Person2# thinks #Person1# has no guts to go against his wife.


#Person1#: Susan, we're going to need those data before tomorrow.
#Person2#: I know. I'm just waiting for confirmation on one of them. I can get them to you by tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: Yeah? All right. Thanks, Susan.
#Person2#: That's all right.

Summary: Susan can get the data to #Person1# by tomorrow morning.


#Person1#: John, I'Ve asked you not to smoke in here! I don't want to see you smoking in my office again.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Ms. Fairbanks. I won't let it happen again.
#Person1#: That's what you said the last time! If you want to smoke, you'll have to use your break time and go outside!
#Person2#: I understand, Ms. Fairbanks.

Summary: Ms. Fairbanks criticizes John for smoking in the office during working time.


#Person1#: I come to try my new suit. Here's the receipt.
#Person2#: Yes, please wait a minute. I'll fetch it for you. Here it is. Please try it on and take a look at the mirror. How do you like it?
#Person1#: Aren't the trousers a little too long?
#Person2#: If you think so, we'll shorten the legs a bit. It'll take about twenty minutes.
#Person1#: Very well. Thank you.
#Person2#: You're welcome, sir.

Summary: #Person1# thinks the trousers are too long after trying the new suit. #Person2# will shorten them.


#Person1#: I hear your boss has a real good impression of you and he is thinking about giving you two more days off each month.
#Person2#: I hope not. I'd rather get more work hours so I can get enough bucks to help out my two kids at college.

Summary: #Person2# would rather work than have days off.


#Person1#: Can you tell me where the book A dream of red mansion is?
#Person2#: I'm sorry it's been lent out. What about this one? It's a newly published novel written by a young writer. It has a fast paced plot and the language is easy to read.
#Person1#: OK. I'll take it. By the way, how long can I keep it?
#Person2#: 3 weeks. You can come back and borrow it for longer if you can't finish it in time.
#Person1#: How long can I keep the novel the second time?
#Person2#: The same. 3 weeks. But you can only borrow it twice within a year.
#Person1#: Alright. Thank you very much.

Summary: #Person1# wants to borrow A Dream of Red Mansion but it's been lent out, so #Person1# borrows another novel.


#Person1#: Elegance Hotel, is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Hello, I would like to make a reservation for four nights next week, from Tuesday to Friday.
#Person1#: All right, single or double room?
#Person2#: Single room with a bath room, please. I would like a room with a view of the whole city.
#Person1#: All right. We have a single room available right now.
#Person2#: What's the rate, please?
#Person1#: 578 yuan a night, plus VAT, including air-conditioner and TV.
#Person2#: Does that include breakfast? Can I make calls on outside line?
#Person1#: Yes, it includes English breakfast. For the phone, I am afraid you can not.
#Person2#: OK, that's fine. Could you hold it for me?
#Person1#: Would you like to confirm the reservation?

Summary: #Person2# wants to make a reservation at the Elegance Hotel for four nights next week. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the rate and the facilities.


#Person1#: Do you like watching the Winter Olympic Games?
#Person2#: Of course. It's the tradition game in winter, and with good reason. Don't you like watching it?
#Person1#: Of course I do. I love it. All the games are exciting and the competitors are respectable.
#Person2#: That's true. For various reasons, it takes more to hold a fierce game for Winter Olympics than it does for Summer Olympics. You know, the low temperature may cause many problems.
#Person1#: Yeah. What's the difference between the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics?
#Person2#: When the Olympic Games started in modern times, only summer events were included. When it grew popular, there came the Winter Olympic Games, which includes a variety of winter sports.
#Person1#: I see. Then, what's your favorite winter sport?
#Person2#: Figure skating. In my eye, nothing beats it.
#Person1#: Then you must know Shen Due and Hao Hongbo.
#Person2#: Oh, I didn't expect you to know them. But yes, I love them not only because of many medals they've won, but also because of many medals they've won, but also because of their spirits.
#Person1#: You should go to talk with May. She is a big fan of them too.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# like watching the Winter Olympic Games and talk about the difference between the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics. #Person2# shares #Person2#'s favorite winter sport and figure skaters with #Person1#.


#Person1#: Ok, I'Ve got an up-to-day map. Let's check the route from here to the airport.
#Person2#: Where are we? Oh, here we are. So we drive to the A120 and turn left.
#Person1#: No, we turn right. Remember that we are coming from this direction.
#Person2#: Oh yes! Sorry! Then we drive to the M11 motorway.
#Person1#: How far is that?
#Person2#: It's only seven miles. We turn left to join the motorway and drive south.
#Person1#: According to the map, we get off the M11 at the second junction and join the M25. That's the motorway that goes around the edge of London.
#Person2#: That's another 15 miles, so that's 22 miles total so far.
#Person1#: Then we drive west on the M25. we must be careful to turn in the right direction!
#Person2#: Then we drive on the M25. it turns south. When we reach exit 15, we turn left and go west along the M4.
#Person1#: Then we take the first Heathrow Airport. What's the total distance?
#Person2#: The journey around the M25 is 33 miles and then 3 extra miles to get to the airport. So how many miles is that together?
#Person1#: 22 miles to the M25, 33 miles on the M25, and 3 after that. That's a total of 58 miles, isn't it?
#Person2#: It shouldn't take us very long to cover that distance. Remember that we can go quite fast on the motor way.
#Person1#: We can only go fast on the motor ways if there isn't much traffic. I think we should allow ourselves plenty of time to get there. Being early is much better than being late.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are checking the route from where they live to the airport according to an up-to-day map. #Person2# thinks it shouldn't take them long to cover that distance but #Person1# thinks they should allow themselves plenty of time to get there.


#Person1#: I am sorry, but I cannot stay for the rest of class today.
#Person2#: Why do you need to leave early?
#Person1#: I don ' t feel so good.
#Person2#: What doesn ' t feel right?
#Person1#: I feel as if I am going to be sick to my stomach.
#Person2#: Perhaps you should get checked out at the Student Health Center before you go home.
#Person1#: I have some medicine at home that I could take.
#Person2#: Are you going to be OK to drive home, or would you like someone to go with you?
#Person1#: Thank you, but my friend is in the library, and he can give me a ride home.
#Person2#: We hope that you are feeling better soon. E-mail me if you have any questions.

Summary: #Person1# feels sick and asks for leave. #Person2# suggests #Person1# get checked out but #Person1# says #Person1# has the medicine and #Person1#'s friend will take #Person1# home.


#Person1#: I want to register for this mathematics course.
#Person2#: I'm sorry registration has closed.
#Person1#: Closed? The clerk told me I could come back and register any time during the first week of classes.
#Person2#: Well, that's not possible. The computer's official student account has already been sent to the state. And that's what our budget is best on. Who told you that anyway?
#Person1#: Some woman here when I tried to register three weeks ago. She said I just had to pay a late fee.
#Person2#: She must have been a temporary worker. They don't have much training. Why didn't you register then?
#Person1#: She said I couldn't until I had my birth certificate. Here it is.
#Person2#: Your birth certificate?
#Person1#: Well, I'm a new part-time student. So she ask for identification. I don't drive so I don't have a driver's license.
#Person2#: Huh. That's no reason to demand a birth certificate. We only need to establish residency: a phone bill with your name and address on it would've been fine.
#Person1#: Really? Only prove of my address?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm afraid she gave you the wrong information. Still you'll have to wait and take your math's class next semester.
#Person1#: But that's no fair.
#Person2#: Well, I sympathize with your problem, but frankly, I don't think there is anything anyone can do for you. You were trapped in the system. If you want to you can talk in the director. She will help you if she can.
#Person1#: Great.
#Person2#: Don't get your hopes up.

Summary: #Person1# missed the registration for the mathematics course because the temporary worker told #Person1# the wrong information and asked #Person1# for the birth certificate which is not needed. #Person2# sympathizes with #Person2#'s problem but cannot do anything for #Person1# so #Person2# asks #Person1# to talk to the director.


#Person1#: What happened to your car?
#Person2#: A tow truck was towing my car and put all those dents in my car.
#Person1#: Are they going to pay you for the damages?
#Person2#: They're saying it was already there.
#Person1#: What the hell. That doesn't make sense. What are you going to do?
#Person2#: I have to go to court. A cop was there so he can prove that the damage wasn't there.
#Person1#: That sucks. I'd be pissed if that happened to me.
#Person2#: I got an estimate and it's four thousand dollars.
#Person1#: Oh my gosh. Damn. . . screw the court, I would burn down their store.
#Person2#: We'll see what happens after court.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# a tow truck towed #Person2#'s car and left many dents. #Person2#'ll have to go to court and #Person1# feels angry.


#Person1#: Let's take a coffee break, shall we?
#Person2#: I wish I could, but I can't.
#Person1#: What keeps you so busy? You've been sitting there for hours. You've got to walk around. You just can't stay on the computer forever.
#Person2#: Well, I am up to my neck in work. I've got to finish this report. Sarah needs it by noon. I don't want to be scolded if I can't finish my work by the deadline.
#Person1#: I understand that, but you'd feel better if you took a break, even for just a short while.

Summary: #Person1#'s persuading #Person2# to take a break after working for hours.


#Person1#: Hey, don't walk on the lawn.
#Person2#: Sorry, I'm looking for my wallet.
#Person1#: You lost your wallet? Anything important in it?
#Person2#: Yes. A lot of cash. Almost forty thousand pounds.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I think you'd better talk to the police officer walking there.
#Person2#: It seems that is a better way. Thank you.
#Person1#: You are welcome.

Summary: #Person2# loses the wallet. #Person1# suggests he should talk to the police officer.


#Person1#: Could you come and help me mend the computer, Neel?
#Person2#: What's wrong with it?
#Person1#: I can't log on the internet again.
#Person2#: Let me see. Did you change anything on your computer?
#Person1#: No, never.
#Person2#: What kind of anti-virus software do you use?
#Person1#: I don't have this kind of software.
#Person2#: Are you riding? You have to install an anti-virus software on your computer. If not, you will be attacked by viruses, and it can lead your computer into failure.

Summary: #Person1# can't log on the Internet and asks Neil for help. Neil's surprised #Person1# doesn't have any anti-virus software.


#Person1#: Good evening. Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: No, we don't.
#Person1#: How many people are you together?
#Person2#: Just two people.
#Person1#: Would you like to sit in a smoking section, a non-smoking section or whatever comes open first?
#Person2#: We prefer non-smoking section.
#Person1#: I am awfully sorry but there are no vacancies left now. Would you like to wait for a moment?
#Person2#: How long a wait do you think there'll be?
#Person1#: I think about ten minutes.
#Person2#: Ok, we'll wait a while.
#Person1#: I am sorry for making you wait so long. Now there is a table available in non-smoking section. Please follow me.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: This is the menu. Are you ready to order now?
#Person2#: Well, I think I'd like to have a tomato sausage soup first. And the same for him, please.
#Person1#: Yes, and what would you like to drink?
#Person2#: One goblet of red wine and one bottle of beer please.
#Person1#: Would you like a dessert?
#Person2#: What special kind of desserts do you have?
#Person1#: Lemon pie, hot cake in syrup, chocolate sundae and custard pudding.
#Person2#: Well, I think we will order after we finish the main course.
#Person1#: All right. I'll bring your soup right away.

Summary: #Person2# and #Person2#'s friend wants to sit in the non-smoking area for dinner so #Person1# asks them to wait about 10 mins for an available table. Then, #Person1# assists #Person2# ordering soups and some drinks. They will order dessert later.


#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm trying to get to the Spring Gardens. Is it far from here?
#Person2#: Spring Gardens? No, it's not this way. It's in the city centre.
#Person1#: Is it? Oh, no. Someone told me it was this way.
#Person2#: No, no, it's not this way. You want to go down there.
#Person1#: Yes, OK...down there.
#Person2#: Yeah, then, turn left, OK?
#Person1#: Left.
#Person2#: Yep, then right, first street on your right.
#Person1#: Right.
#Person2#: Then straight on, keep walking.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm lost. It sounds really difficult. Um, could I get a taxi anywhere near here?
#Person2#: It's not so far. You just walk to the corner of the street or over the next block. There are buses that can take you there.
#Person1#: Well, it's starting to rain. I think I'll get a taxi. Thanks, anyway.
#Person2#: That's OK. Lots of taxis go this way.
#Person1#: I'm getting wet. What a day!

Summary: #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to Spring Gardens. #Person1# thinks it's complicated and decides to take a taxi because of the weather.


#Person1#: Ooo, this is so exciting. So, where do you want to get married? I know, I know, I know. Um, up in the mountains. You know, that beautiful waterfall? Why don't we get married by the waterfall?
#Person2#: Uh, I don't know.
#Person1#: Oh, come on. It would be great. It's so beautiful, and it's peaceful, and it's really romantic. Come on.
#Person2#: I don't know. You know I'm allergic to 32 types of wild flowers ...
#Person1#: You'll be okay. Take an allergy pill.
#Person2#: ... and I might break out in a terrible rash.
#Person1#: You'll be okay. Come on. Well, let's .... I'm sure we can come up with something nice. Come on. Let's think about it.
#Person2#: Wh .. wh ... wh ... We could get married in my parent's backyard. [ What? ] Yeah. We just need to move the dogs for a few hours.
#Person1#: No! Don't even think about it. Their backyard is really tra ... tra (She means to say, trashy). It's ... it's in bad shape. And their house is like, right next to the freeway. It's only half a block from the freeway. It's so noisy. Come on. There is a real nice reception hall only a couple miles away. We can do that. You don't have to worry about your allergies.
#Person2#: Ah, that sounds expensive!
#Person1#: It's not that expensive ... just a little bit. And then, and then, look. We can have a catering service come, and they serve shrimp and lobster tails, and when my friend got married, they had the best desserts. Come on, and then, you know, for our breakfast, our wedding breakfast, we could go to that Japanese restaurant ... I can't remember. What's it called?
#Person2#: You mean, Samarai Sushi?
#Person1#: Yeah, Samuri Sushi! Their food is so good. Come on, come on.
#Person2#: That sounds so expensive.
#Person1#: But it's okay. It's worth it. Come on, Ron! Come on!
#Person2#: How about my mother's tuna fish sandwiches instead?
#Person1#: Ronald. We can spend a little bit more money than what you keep in that old stupid jar on your desk. Come on.
#Person2#: Well, I was trying to save money for the honeymoon.
#Person1#: Well, yeah. [ Yeah. ] Well, okay. Well, I've been thinking about too. I've been thinking about it for weeks.
#Person2#: Me too. Now look, look at this Web site. We could go to Salt Lake City, Utah.
#Person1#: That would be so cool! They have the best snowboarding and skiing, and their snow. It is the best snow. This time of year would be perfect. They have some really, really nice hotels. Oh, Ron, we're going to love that. That would be wonderful. I love skiing.
#Person2#: I .. I ... I was thinking about visiting some of the local art and natural history museums instead. [ What? ] Snow skiing just isn't my thing.
#Person1#: Oh, Ron. Come on.
#Person2#: You ... you know. I don't do well in the cold.
#Person1#: Brother!
#Person2#: Oh, yeah! [ What? ] That's a good idea. Let me call my brother. [ No way! ] He lives there, and he probably could let us stay at his house.
#Person1#: For our honeymoon!?!?!
#Person2#: Oh, yeah! [ No! ] Wait, wait! Where are you going? Come back. Did I say anything wrong?

Summary: #Person1# suggests getting married in the mountains but Ron is worried about his allergies. Ron suggests his parents' backyard. #Person1# refuses and suggests a reception hall instead and wants to go to a Japanese restaurant for their wedding breakfast. Ron thinks it's too expensive and wants to save money for their honeymoon. #Person1# wants to go snowboarding and skiing but Ron was thinking about museums and wants to stay at his brother's house. #Person1# leaves angrily.


#Person1#: Are you going out again?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to the cinema, dad.
#Person1#: You mustn't go to bed very late. Can you be home before nine.
#Person2#: Oh, I won't be back so early. The film will be over at nine. Can I have the key to the bicycle?
#Person1#: No. I won't let you ride a bicycle late at night.
#Person2#: Oh, dad, I'm not a child. I'm 17 already. I'll come back as soon as the film is over.
#Person1#: OK. Here's the key. Take care.
#Person2#: I will. Thank you, dad.

Summary: #Person1# asks for permission to ride home late at night. #Person1#'s dad refuses at first but gives in later.


#Person1#: Hello, Michelle. How are you feeling today?
#Person2#: Hi, Doctor Frank, I am not feeling very well. That is why I made an appointment with you.
#Person1#: I am sorry to hear that. What seems to be the trouble?
#Person2#: My head has been hurting a lot lately. I never used to feel like this.
#Person1#: When does it hurt the most?
#Person2#: Usually I feel fine. It only hurts when I am in class. My head starts hurting when I try to copy notes from the board. I tried sitting near the back of the room, but it doesn't help. In fact, it gets worse.
#Person1#: Well, it sounds like you might need glasses. You should get your eyes checked. It should not take too long.
#Person2#: Thank you, doctor. I appreciate your help.

Summary: Michelle tells Doctor Frank he has a headache when copying notes from the blackboard. Doctor Frank thinks he might need glasses.


#Person1#: So do you think I can take it?
#Person2#: I'd stay over there, if I were in your shoes.
#Person1#: I know, but things are getting a bit out of hand and I just can't do nothing.
#Person2#: See your problem? You get so restless when it's time to calm down.
#Person1#: You're right.

Summary: #Person1# wants to take something while #Person2# thinks #Person1# should stay over there and keep calm.


#Person1#: We are very interested in your printed pure silk scarves, so could you introduce us your prices?
#Person2#: Thank you for inquiring. But your enquiry is too vague to reply.
#Person1#: Please send us your best offer and state payment terms and time of shipment.
#Person2#: Ok. I need to discuss it with our manager. We'll let you have our firm offer next week.
#Person1#: I'm waiting. Your early offer will be highly appreciated.
#Person2#: Ok. I will reply to you as soon as possible.

Summary: #Person2# will send #Person1# the best offer and state payment terms and time of shipment as soon as possible.


#Person1#: May I take your order?
#Person2#: We'd like this course for two, please.
#Person1#: I'm afraid this course is for four persons.
#Person2#: Well, can't you make it for two only?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not, sir.
#Person2#: I see. Well, what do you recommend then?
#Person1#: I would recommend a soup with two or three small dishes.
#Person2#: Right, we'll have these three.
#Person1#: Would you like rice with your meal?
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir. Just a moment, please.

Summary: #Person2# orders a soup with small dishes on the recommendation of #Person1#.


#Person1#: Now that Abby has finished her presentation. It only occupied 4 minutes. Let's evaluate her speech. Jason, what do you think of her presentation?
#Person2#: She spoke loudly and clearly and she seemed quite confident.
#Person1#: OK. What else?
#Person2#: Her speech was well organized. Her conclusion reminded me of all the important points she had made.
#Person1#: Good. Now what about some things that Abby might work on for next time?
#Person2#: There were some long pauses when she was trying to think about what to say next.
#Person1#: True. Perhaps practicing a few more times before her speech would help her not to pause as much.

Summary: #Person1# and Jason are evaluating Abby's presentation. Jason expresses his opinion about her advantages and disadvantages.


#Person1#: How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm fine, thank you.
#Person1#: Did you need help with something?
#Person2#: If I could, I would like to view the apartment sometime today.
#Person1#: That won't be possible today.
#Person2#: Why is that?
#Person1#: You can only view the apartment with an appointment.
#Person2#: I would like to make one right now if I can.
#Person1#: Are you available this Friday?
#Person2#: Can we do it at 6 o'clock?
#Person1#: Your appointment for Friday at 6 pm has been confirmed.
#Person2#: All right. I'll see you on Friday.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# people can't view apartments without appointments. #Person1# helps #Person2# make an appointment for Friday at 6 pm.


#Person1#: Why not go to the supermarket today, the coupon will be past due in three days.
#Person2#: Sure. Can we use it in Today Supermarket?
#Person1#: Let me check. Yes, we can.
#Person2#: I really don't know what to buy.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# will use a coupon for a supermarket.


#Person1#: Hello, Chandler! How are you?
#Person2#: Fine. And you?
#Person1#: Just so so. I am too tired. My company has been holding too many training sessions lately.
#Person2#: That's good. Not Evey company provides employees with training opportunity. It seems that your company wants to further develop their employees and encouragelifelong learning.
#Person1#: Good? ! For them but not to me.
#Person2#: So, what's the problem?
#Person1#: We have to participate in training after a busy day and during the weekend. You know, after work all you want to do is throw yourself onto your bed. And during the Weekend, you just want to stay at home and enjoy a family dinner.
#Person2#: Yes, you are right. But one should keep learning daily to maintain our keen mental power expand our intellectual capacity. Constant learning drive us to Sharp our power of reasoning, analysis and judgement.
#Person1#: Yes, I agree with you on the point but couldn't the training be held during the working day instead of weekend?
#Person2#: Yes, you are right. I think weekend is the time for family gathering and rest Maybe you could make that suggestion to your boss.

Summary: #Person1# is tired because #Person1#'s company provides them with many training sessions so they have to participate during the weekend. #Person1# agrees with Chandler that they should keep learning but thinks the training can be held during the working day.


#Person1#: Hey, Bobby, how long have you been here?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Judy. I started swimming this morning at six.
#Person1#: Goodness! That's early! I got here at six.
#Person2#: Do you have any class right after you finish?
#Person1#: No, I don't go to class until 10:00. How about you?
#Person2#: I'll have a class at 11:00, I usually go out for breakfast after I swim. Would you like to join me today?
#Person1#: See, that sounds like fun. Let me finish and I'll meet you outside.
#Person2#: OK, see you then.

Summary: Bobby and Judy talk about their class schedules and decide to go swimming together.


#Person1#: Susan? We're having a farewell party for John Anderson today.
#Person2#: What time? I'd like to go, but my calendar is really full today.
#Person1#: We're starting at 12:00 and it'll go on for the rest of the afternoon.
#Person2#: I'll try to make it. I should be able to fit some time in around 3 o'clock.

Summary: #Person1# invites Susan to John's farewell party. She'll try to make it.


#Person1#: OK. Steven, you're looking at a picture. Please describe what you see!
#Person2#: Uh, I can see a red double decker bus. It's the kind of bus you'll see very often in London. In fact I know this bus is from London because I can see the names, Chelsea, Sloan Square, Victoria, Herring Cross. These are all areas in London. Um, so obviously the bus is in London.
#Person1#: OK. Have you ever been on a double decker bus?
#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, yeah. many times. Many times. When I was younger, you used to get double-decker all over England but now you only tend to see them in the big cities.
#Person1#: Oh, really. Mm! How much is the fare?
#Person2#: Well, it depends on the journey. It's. . I guess it's not too expensive, but the minimum price you would pay is, for a short journey, is about a pound.
#Person1#: Mm, yeah, who can you see on the bus? Can you pick out anyone on the bus who looks interesting?
#Person2#: Hmm, yeah, well this girl here at the back, that's leaning on the door, um, she looks really bored, actually. Maybe she is going to work or something and she doesn't want to go!
#Person1#: Is that how you feel on the bus?
#Person2#: Uh, well, no, not really, because I haven't worked in England for a long time, so I haven't taken a bus for a long time.
#Person1#: So, so you're British, do you missing them?
#Person2#: Um, yes, sometimes. Sometimes.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can see a red double-decker bus and a girl at the back in the picture. #Person2# says these buses are common in London and the minimum fee is one pound. #Person2# sometimes misses the bus.


#Person1#: Are there any long rivers in Africa?
#Person2#: Yes, for example, the River Nile is the longest fiver in the world.
#Person1#: Is it Egypt? I hear that it used to flood large areas. What about it today?
#Person2#: In order to control the flood and make electricity, people built the Aswan High Dam on the river.
#Person1#: Then it is another interesting place, isn't it?

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the River Nile is a long river in Africa and people built the Aswan High Dam to control the flood and make electricity.


#Person1#: Hi, is this the Resume Writing Workshop?
#Person2#: Yes, this is the Resume Writing Workshop. Welcome!
#Person1#: I really don't know that much about putting together a resume.
#Person2#: It's easy. Don't worry about it.
#Person1#: What's the most important part?
#Person2#: Well, the most important thing we need to do is make sure that our name and contact information are across the top.
#Person1#: What comes next?
#Person2#: You can either list your job experience next or your education--whichever is the most impressive should be first.
#Person1#: Can I list my interests next?
#Person2#: Sure, that would be a good place for them.

Summary: #Person2# at the Resume Writing Workshop is teaching #Person1# how to put together a resume.


#Person1#: Hello Leo, how is India?
#Person2#: Tiring, our connecting flight from Mumbai was delayed several times.
#Person1#: What caused the delay?
#Person2#: Well, we had to go to a port miles from a big city. And there wasn't a major airport near by, the closest airport was a military base, which is sometimes used by a local airline.
#Person1#: So what time was your flight due to leave?
#Person2#: At 10:30 in the morning, but they told us it would leave at 12:30, then at 2:00, and then left at 3:30 at last.
#Person1#: Perhaps there was a technical problem or a storm.
#Person2#: Perhaps, but the military do not allow civil flights to land after 5, so we had to fly to another airport further away from our destination.
#Person1#: That must have been frustrating.
#Person2#: Yes, it was.

Summary: Leo tells #Person1# his flight was delayed several times. #Person1# guesses there was a technical problem or a storm, and Leo says they have to fly to another airport.


#Person1#: I hear you bought a new house in the northern suburbs.
#Person2#: That's right, we bought it the same day we came on the market.
#Person1#: What kind of house is it?
#Person2#: It's a wonderful Spanish style.
#Person1#: Oh, I love the roof tiles on Spanish style houses.
#Person2#: And it's a bargaining. A house like this in river side costs double the price.
#Person1#: Great, is it a two bedroom house?
#Person2#: No, it has three bedrooms and three beds, and has a living room with a twelve-foot ceiling. There's a two-car garage.
#Person1#: That's a nice area too. It'll be a good investment for you.
#Person2#: Yeas, when will you buy a house?
#Person1#: Not untill the end of this year, you know, just before my wedding.
#Person2#: Right, congratulations.
#Person1#: Thank you.

Summary: #Person2# has just bought a Spanish style house at a good price and #Person2# will buy a house before #Person2#'s wedding.


#Person1#: Hi, Kate.
#Person2#: Hi, Don. What a surprise!
#Person1#: Yeah, I saw someone walking like you, but I wasn't sure. We haven't seen each other for how long? Almost three months? But you look quite different now.
#Person2#: Have you noticed what has changed?
#Person1#: Oh, you look quite slender and more vivacious. What have you been taking? Are you on a diet?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm on a diet, but I'Ve not taken anything. I just eat less and exercise more. And it really worked in the past three months. I'Ve lost twelve pounds.
#Person1#: Wow! That's great. I sincerely want to achieve my weight loss goals, but it's difficult for me to keep up the exercise. Also you know, old habits are hard to break.
#Person2#: What kind of exercise do you think I do? I just go to dance everyday after work. I'm taking an amateur dance class. I dance two hours everyday.
#Person1#: Dance? You only go dancing? That's not hard. I can do that.
#Person2#: Sure. Join my class next week.

Summary: Kate becomes slender and more vivacious and she tells Don that she eats less and takes dancing classes. Don will join Kate's dance class next week.


#Person1#: Good evening, can I get you a drink?
#Person2#: Sure, I would like a Coke.
#Person1#: Would you like to order anything off the appetizer menu?
#Person2#: Let's see, can I get some fried zucchini, please?
#Person1#: Would you like to order anything else?
#Person2#: No, that's it, thank you.
#Person1#: No problem, call me when you're ready to place the rest of your order.
#Person2#: I would like to order my food now.
#Person1#: What did you want to order?
#Person2#: Can I get a cheeseburger and some fries?
#Person1#: Can I get you anything else?
#Person2#: That's all, thank you.

Summary: #Person1# serves #Person2# and #Person2# orders a drink and appetizer first and then orders food for the dinner.


#Person1#: Excuse me. May I have a bus map, please?
#Person2#: You mean one for the city?
#Person1#: Yes, within New York.
#Person2#: I'm afraid we don't have any. If I were you, I'd try one of the newspaper stands.
#Person1#: Thank you.

Summary: #Person2# suggests #Person1# buy a bus map from the newspaper stand.


#Person1#: Hi, I'm George. I'll be your waiter this evening. Are you ready to order or do you need a few more minutes?
#Person2#: I'm ready now. I'd like the roast chicken and a side order of corn.
#Person1#: And would you like an appetizer before your meal? The soup of the day is our delicious tomato soup.
#Person2#: I'll pass on the soup, but I'd like a garden salad.
#Person1#:
#Person3#:
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a glass of iced tea.
#Person1#: Okay. I'll be back in a minute with your drink and salad.
#Person2#: Thank you.

Summary: George helps #Person2# to order the meal and will come back with #Person2#'s drink and salad.


#Person1#: Do you know Sammo Hung, a Mister Rice kind?
#Person2#: Of course, he is now 56 years old, and he started studying aerobics, singing, dancing and Kung Fu at the age of 9, and has starred in 140 Kung Fu films. He has also become an independent producer and director.
#Person1#: You know only what aspect of him. Do you know what he could do in the kitchen?
#Person2#: I have no idea, tell me.
#Person1#: In the kitchen with his wife by his side. He still puts on quite a dinner time show.
#Person2#: What does he do there?
#Person1#: Imagine a big cook cutting vegetables on fast forward, picture a man making the fry, throwing the mixture up in the air and then catching it every last bit in his frying pan, and his cooking motto is 'enjoy the moment'. If you want to know how they cook, visit www. studioclassroom. com. tw for the recipe.

Summary: #Person1# advertises a website to #Person2# by quoting the example of Sammo Hung.


#Person1#: You really look familiar.
#Person2#: Really? My name is Gretchen Hammer. What is your name?
#Person1#: My name is Phillip Hammer. I think we are related. Who is your dad?
#Person2#: Jacob Hammer. He is originally from Holland.
#Person1#: That's my uncle. You're my cousin! Hi cousin!
#Person2#: It's really a small world, isn't it! The Hammer family isn't very big.
#Person1#: It really is. Do you have time to eat dinner and catch up?
#Person2#: I always make time for family.

Summary: Phillip Hammer finds that Gretchen Hammer is his cousin. Phillip invites Gretchen to dinner. Gretchen agrees.


#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Mark, this is Lucy.
#Person1#: What's up?
#Person2#: I have a friend. He is my best friend and he wants to learn English. He would pay about 100 yuan per hour. Are you interested?
#Person1#: I don't know.
#Person2#: So I take it you are not interested.
#Person1#: No, Lucy. Don't get me wrong. I mean school will be open on Sept. 2nd, and I will have a very tight schedule by then.
#Person2#: Don't worry. My friend says he can always arrange his schedule around your schedule.
#Person1#: That will be fine. When can I see him?
#Person2#: Let's do it this way. I'll take him to your place this Saturday. Then you two can make a schedule.
#Person1#: Make sure you come here before noon. I will be picking up my friend at the airport in the afternoon.
#Person2#: How are you going to get there?
#Person1#: By bus, of course.
#Person2#: I am sure my friend can give you a ride.
#Person1#: Great. By the way, what does your friend do?
#Person2#: He is a lawyer.
#Person1#: Ok, see you then.
#Person2#: See you.

Summary: Lucy's lawyer wants to learn English from Mark. Mark hesitates because he'll be busy. Lucy tells him her friend can always arrange the schedule around Mark's so Mike agrees. They'll meet to make a schedule.


#Person1#: Excuse me. My bag was stolen. Will you help me?
#Person2#: When did it happen?
#Person1#: Just about half an hour ago.
#Person2#: Tell me where it happened and how?
#Person1#: Yes. It was just when I was walking in the park. I saw some children with a newspaper.
#Person2#: That happens often these days. Well, please fill in this ' Report of Theft '.
#Person1#: I want to get in touch with the Chinese Embassy, because my passport was in the stolen bag!

Summary: #Person1#'s bag was stolen when walking in the park. #Person2# comes to #Person2# for help.


#Person1#: How about your exam?
#Person2#: I failed again.
#Person1#: Why? Did you oversleep again?
#Person2#: No, I didn't.
#Person1#: Then, what's wrong with you?
#Person2#: Oh, I can't tell you.
#Person1#: Tell me. Maybe I can help you.
#Person2#: Nobody can help me.
#Person1#: Don't say things like that. Tell me your trouble. We are good Mends, aren't we?
#Person2#: Yes. It's something like this. This time, I made full preparations, but Smith told me he could get perfect marks. I decided to copy his paper and I did copy, though not completely. It turns out that his marks were lower than mine. And we both failed.
#Person1#: lt serves you right.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# failed the exam again because #Person2# copied Smith's paper, whose marks were even lower than #Person2#'s.


#Person1#: why are you in such a good mood today?
#Person2#: well, yesterday, I decided to face my fear of heights.
#Person1#: I didn't know you were scared of heights! Was it really bad?
#Person2#: let me put it this way. I've never seen a porfessional soprts game in a stadium because I could never get myself to walk to the top of the stairs to sit down.
#Person1#: so what did you do about it yesterday?
#Person2#: I went sky-diving!
#Person1#: you're kidding me! that sounds really scary!
#Person2#: It was scary, but it felt great, too.
#Person1#: weren't you scared?
#Person2#: of course I was scared. But I had an instrustor that went with me and that helped.
#Person1#: so have you cured your fear of heights?
#Person2#: I think so. After I jumped out of the plane, I realized that I should just enjoy life. Worrying about it or not doing things out of fear is just plain silly.
#Person1#: I'm impressed.
#Person2#: are you scared of anything?
#Person1#: well, sometimes I get scared when I'm in my apartment all by myself.
#Person2#: what do you think is going to happen?
#Person1#: I always worry that the door is unlocked or that a window is open and that a stranger will come in and steal my things.
#Person2#: it sounds like you just need to be more careful.

Summary: #Person2# is in a good mood and tells #Person1# that #Person2# decided to face the fear of heights yesterday. #Person2# went sky-driving yesterday. #Person1# also talks about what scares #Person1#.


#Person1#: So how was your interview?
#Person2#: I haven't gone to the interview yet. It's tomorrow. I am so nervous.
#Person1#: Don't worry. You should do fine. You have the experience.
#Person2#: I hope so.
#Person1#: Remember, they want someone who works well with people. You've got to show them how easy-going and personable you are.
#Person2#: Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

Summary: #Person2# feels nervous for tomorrow's interview. #Person1# suggests qualities #Person2# should show during the interview.


#Person1#: I really hope to reach an agreement with you today that is suitable and beneficial for us both. I've thought through a lot of these details, and I hope we can have a chance to discuss them and resolve any differences this afternoon.
#Person2#: Let's get start. What kinds of things do you have in mind? If you let us know the requirements you have from the very beginning, we can work through each one until we can come to an agreement.
#Person1#: Firstly, we'd like to discuss a discounted price. If you can give us a discount of 7 % on the high volumes orders, we can pay in 60 days.
#Person2#: Huh. . . I think 7 % is little high that might be hard to do. How about this? We'll give you a discount of 4 %, but you can have 90 days credits.
#Person1#: Well, that might be acceptable, if you handle the insurance fees.
#Person2#: No, you have to take care of the insurance. But we are willing to pay the half transport. Can you accept that?
#Person1#: We cover the insurance and half the transport fee, and only have a discount of 4 %.
#Person2#: But you'll have 90 days to pay your bill and I'll tell you what. . . I'll also throw in the discount of 10 % on your up front deposit.
#Person1#: Done. . .

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# negotiate over the details of their trade, including the discount, the insurance fees, the transport fee, etc. They reach an agreement at the end.


#Person1#: How are you?
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: I haven't seen you for several days.
#Person2#: Oh, I have been with my uncle for a week.
#Person1#: What's he doing?
#Person2#: He is an accountant. I have been helping him for a week.
#Person1#: He must be happy.
#Person2#: Yeah. How are you these days?
#Person1#: Fine too.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are greeting each other. #Person2#'s been helping #Person2#'s uncle and #Person1#'s fine.


#Person1#: Hi, what can I get for you?
#Person2#: Hello, may I have a double cheeseburger?
#Person1#: With everything on it?
#Person2#: That sounds great.
#Person1#: Did you want fries with your order?
#Person2#: May I get a large order of curly fries?
#Person1#: Did you want something to drink?
#Person2#: Get me a medium Pepsi.
#Person1#: Would you like anything else?
#Person2#: No, thank you. That's it.
#Person1#: No problem, that'll be $ 5. 48.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. Keep the change.

Summary: #Person2# orders some fast food and pays for it with #Person1#'s assistance.


#Person1#: what was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?
#Person2#: my husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.
#Person1#: three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!
#Person2#: well, since my husband and I are from two different countries, and we live in a third country, we decided to have one in each country. It wasn't actually that expensive.
#Person1#: were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married?
#Person2#: I would have liked them to be there, but they couldn't afford to fly out to see us, and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them, so they understood.
#Person1#: did your husband's family get to meet your family?
#Person2#: my husband's parents flew out to meet my family when we got married in my hometown, so that was great. Some people spend ridiculous amounts of money on extravagant wedding receptions, but we agreed t
#Person1#: that makes sense. Did you go on a honeymoon?
#Person2#: we waited until our one-year anniversary to go on our honeymoon to Africa.
#Person1#: you really didn't have a very traditional wedding, did you?
#Person2#: not at all, but we don't have a very traditional marriage either, so it suited us perfectly!

Summary: #Person1# asks Abigail about her wedding. Abigail and her husband from two different countries got married in a third country so they had three parties. She didn't go on a honeymoon. She feels her untraditional wedding perfect because of her untraditional marriage.


#Person1#: Are you going to leave school at the end of the term?
#Person2#: Yes, I am.
#Person1#: What are you going to do?
#Person2#: I'm going to be a clerk.
#Person1#: What does a clerk do?
#Person2#: He works in an office. He writes letters and reports, and he types.
#Person1#: I want to be a vet.
#Person2#: A what?
#Person1#: A vet--a veterinary surgeon.
#Person2#: Good gracious! What is that?
#Person1#: A vet's a man who takes care of sick animals. He is an animal doctor.
#Person2#: I once read a story about a person who talked to animal. It was very interesting.
#Person1#: I think I will learn to exchange with animals, understand their feelings and become their best friend.
#Person2#: I am sure you will be a good vet.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their career plans. #Person2# is going to be a clerk and #Person1# wants to be a vet.


#Person1#: Hello, Elizabeth. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks.
#Person1#: Are you sure you're all right? You look a bit worried today. Is anything wrong?
#Person2#: Well, yes, there is something wrong actually. Perhaps you can give me some advice.
#Person1#: Of course, if I can.
#Person2#: Well, last night when I returned from the theatre, I found that I'd lost my wallet.
#Person1#: Oh dear! That's terrible! What was in your wallet?
#Person2#: Well, some money. of course, my visa, all my identity cards and some photos.
#Person1#: Well, if were you, I'd go to the police station straight away and report it.
#Person2#: Yes, I've already done that, and they said they'd look for it. But we're leaving soon and I need my visa and identity cards badly.
#Person1#: Oh dear! What a pity! Are you sure you lost the wallet in the theatre?
#Person2#: Yes, quite sure.
#Person1#: I think you should put an advertisement in the China Daily, saying when and where you lost it.
#Person2#: But that takes too long.
#Person1#: Wait a minute! My uncle lives in Beijing and he lives very close to the theatre. I'll telephone him and ask him to go there to inquire about it. You'd better have breakfast now and I'll meet you later.

Summary: Elizabeth tells #Person1# that she lost her wallet in the theatre and she has reported it to the police, but she needs the things in the wallet badly. #Person1# will ask #Person1#'s uncle who lives close to the theatre for help.


#Person1#: We've got a problem. . . it looks like we'll need more spotlights on the exhibition booth. The client thinks it's too dark, and they want to add halogen lighting. We've already got 3 sets of track lighting from you guys, do you think you could help us out and throw in some halogens?
#Person2#: Oh. . . Um. . . I don't think so. you know the halogen lighting is much more expensive than your track lighting system. Plus I'm going to have to call in some guys to install it for you. That's not going to come cheap.
#Person1#: But it would only be adding to the existing structure. We're not talking about anything new here. . .
#Person2#: It doesn't matter because we will still have to call the electrician out, and they are union labor. It'll cost you a pretty penny. . .
#Person1#: How much do you think it would cost?
#Person2#: Mumm, I estimate it'll run in the neighborhood of. . . $ 500 per light.
#Person1#: $ 500per light? ! That's ridiculous! It can't possibly be that expansive!
#Person2#: It is, I'll tell you why. We'll have to call in the electrician, he's going to charge overtime now because it's already 5PM, and it will probably take him an hour a light. Plus, the halogen lights take more electricity, so your electrical cost is going to be higher as well.
#Person1#: Can't you give me a break on this? We've already spent so much money on lighting, I hate to have to blow so much more on halogens.
#Person2#: No, that's the cost, and that's what it's going to cost us. We can't go in the hole with this. I am giving you my best price, so take it, or leave it.

Summary: #Person1# wants to add halogen lighting. #Person2# offers a price but #Person1# thinks it's too expensive. #Person2# explains why it is so expensive. #Person1# still wants to bargain but #Person2# won't budge.


#Person1#: Is this your car?
#Person2#: Yes. Why are you asking?
#Person1#: You can't park your car here. Don't you see the sign 'No Parking' here?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't notice it. I haven't been here more than three minutes.
#Person1#: I'll have to ask you to move your car at once, otherwise you'll be getting a parking ticket.
#Person2#: Well, where am I to park my car?
#Person1#: There's a car park just around the corner.
#Person2#: Most likely it's full.
#Person1#: Well, anyway you can't stay here. You see, you are blocking the traffic. Can I see your driving license?
#Person2#: Sure. One moment. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir. That's all right. Now you must move your car.
#Person2#: Very well, officer. I'm going.

Summary: The officer asks #Person2# to move the car because it's not allowed to park here. #Person2# agrees to move the car.


#Person1#: May I see a hat , please?
#Person2#: What size do you take?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I don't know.
#Person2#: I'll measure you. . . You take size 6. What colour hat would you like?
#Person1#: Brown, please.
#Person2#: Here are some nice brown hats. Try this hat on. It's a very good one.
#Person1#: Yes, I like this one. It goes very well with my coat. How much is it?
#Person2#: It's $ 9. 95. Do you want me to put it in a box?

Summary: #Person2# measures #Person1# and helps #Person1# buy a brown hat.


#Person1#: That's it! I've had it with this TV! We need to get a new one. The signal is so bad. It's ridiculous. All of our friends have nice TVs. It's high time we joined them.
#Person2#: You don't want to get one of those 3D TVs, do you?
#Person1#: Well, I'm not sure. All I know is that I want something with a big screen,and the most important thing is a clear picture.
#Person2#: Oh, you mean like the one our neighbor bought the other day?
#Person1#: Yeah. They have fantastic sound, too.
#Person2#: This all sounds a little expensive to me. I'm not sure if we have the money, even if we didn't go on vacation.
#Person1#: Hey, look at this ad in the paper! They're having a special sale on TVs. This one is only $300! And even the biggest ones are only $500.
#Person2#: Well, I think we can afford that. Let's go check out that sale!

Summary: #Person1# complains about the TV and wants a new one with clear pictures. #Person2# worries about money. However, #Person1# finds a TV ad and they are going to have a look at the sales.


#Person1#: Thanks for coming shopping with me.
#Person2#: I'm so honored that you thought to ask me.
#Person1#: I've never given a speech in front of a thousand people before.
#Person2#: You're going to do great. And you're going to look great.
#Person1#: Thanks. Now let's decide which one of these suits looks best for this occasion.
#Person2#: I still like the olive one best. There's a tailor here who can take up the sleeves for you.
#Person1#: The question is, can he have it done before Friday?
#Person2#: These guys are professional. I think they can have it done tomorrow. Let's ask.

Summary: #Person2# helps #Person1# to pick a suit for #Person1#'s speech which needs to be tailored before Friday.


#Person1#: Wow, that was a delicious meal! We must come back to this restaurant. Everyone in my family told me how good it was, but I'd never tried it before. I'm glad I listened to them.
#Person2#: I've been here a lot with my friends, but this time was the best. Last time I ate some pasta and it was OK, but my steak tonight was excellent.
#Person1#: My chicken was amazing. It was so soft and juicy. It's easy to cook chicken too long until it's dry, but this was perfect.
#Person2#: We should tell the chef. I'm sure he would appreciate it.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# both think highly of the restaurant. #Person2# suggests telling the chef.


#Person1#: Good morning and welcome. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Could you tell me something about safety deposit box rental, please? I need somewhere safe to keep some insurance documents ; I just simply don't feel comfortable keeping them at home or in the office.
#Person1#: We have 3 different types of boxes. We usually rent for 1 year and the fee depends on the size and location of the box.
#Person2#: I think I'll go for the smallest, as it's just for documents. Will I be the only key holder? I'd perhaps feel a little nervous if I knew someone else could have access to it at any time.
#Person1#: You can have more than 1 key if you'd like, but we must have signature cards for each box.
#Person2#: That's great ; I can give an extra key to my wife. I feel perfectly comfortable with her having a key. Thanks for your help.
#Person1#: If you have your ID and are willing to pay a year in advance, we can do that for you today, there is no need to wait.
#Person2#: OK, I'll take a small, for 1 year, in this branch, please.

Summary: #Person2# asks #Person1# about a safety deposit box. #Person2# chooses the smallest safe box for the documents and feels comfortable giving the extra key to his wife.


#Person1#: I need some books on hardware.
#Person2#: There's many books here. What about these?
#Person1#: Great! They're the very books I want. May I borrow two books?
#Person2#: Sure. But you can only keep them for a week.
#Person1#: I see. Thank you.

Summary: #Person1# borrows two books with #Person2#'s assistance.


#Person1#: Happy birthday, Ms. Lin. Here is a present for you.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you! It's very kind of you. Ah, it is a porcelain vase.
#Person1#: I hope you like it.
#Person2#: Yes, it is lovely. I have been expecting something like this for a long time. Thanks ever so much.
#Person1#: I am glad you like it.

Summary: #Person1# gives a porcelain vase to Ms. Lin as a birthday gift. Ms. Lin's grateful.


#Person1#: I hear you are planning to travel abroad.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to the United States. Where do you think I should go?
#Person1#: In my opinion, there are several places you mustn't miss, like Washington DC, Las Vegas, New York and Los Angeles.
#Person2#: Someone has suggested that we go to Hawaii.
#Person1#: Yes, you should consider Hawaii too. It's definitely worth a visit. There are some beautiful beaches there.
#Person2#: I would definitely enjoy some beautiful sunshine.
#Person1#: That's right. I've been there twice with my parents and they both agree it is really a wonderful place.
#Person2#: OK. I'll talk about it with my wife and I believe she'll love the idea of visiting Hawaii.
#Person1#: I hope you enjoy your trip.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s going to travel to the United States and asks #Person1# where to go.


#Person1#: I heard you are looking for a house.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: How is this going?
#Person2#: I haven't found one that satisfies my demands yet.
#Person1#: I can recommend an apartment for you. A friend of mine is about to move. She doesn't want to rent that house any longer.
#Person2#: Where is the house?
#Person1#: It is on Spring Avenue.
#Person2#: Really! So it is just near my office building. Great! How much is the rent?
#Person1#: It's $ 240 a month.
#Person2#: Does that include utilities?
#Person1#: It includes water, but not gas and electricity.
#Person2#: That's a little expensive.
#Person1#: But it's very convenient for you to walk to work.
#Person2#: Yes. I won't have to take a bus to go to my office. Is it a one-bedroom apartment?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: That is what I am looking for. Could I go to see the house tomorrow afternoon?
#Person1#: Certainly! But I have to contact my friend first.
#Person2#: All right! Thank you.

Summary: #Person1# recommends an apartment to #Person2#, and they discuss the location, rent and utilities of it. #Person2# is going to see the house tomorrow afternoon.


#Person1#: So did you get in touch with your brother?
#Person2#: No, not yet. I'm really worried.
#Person1#: Well, it'd be foolish to call the police. He probably just went away overnight.
#Person2#: Maybe you're right. But I'm still worried.

Summary: #Person2#'s worried about #Person2#'s brother. #Person1# comforts #Person2#.


#Person1#: Hi Paul. How are you, friend.
#Person2#: Not good. My cousin is driving me up the wall.
#Person1#: How so?
#Person2#: He stays up untill all hours of the night, and he never lifts a finger to help.
#Person1#: Have you talk to him about it?
#Person2#: Not yet, but I have to soon. He's eating me out of house and home. I caught him reading the fridge again last night
#Person1#: Hahaha, Maybe that will help you lose weight.
#Person2#: This is no larghing matter, Nick.
#Person1#: Sorry Paul. I couldn't help it. So why doesn't he give you a hand?
#Person2#: He watchs the tob too much. Now really I don't know. But I can't handle this much longer.
#Person1#: Well, talk to him, and let me know what happens, OK?

Summary: #Person2# complains to #Person1# about #Person2#'s cousin who behaves badly and drives #Person2# up the wall, and #Person1# suggests #Person2# talking to him.


#Person1#: Jacob, are you interested in helping me out and going on a blind date with a friend of mine?
#Person2#: That depends. What does she look like?
#Person1#: Well, she's got a beautiful face and long curly red hair.
#Person2#: How tall is she?
#Person1#: She's fairly tall, maybe 2 inches taller than me.
#Person2#: Is she chubby?
#Person1#: Not at all. She's actually very athletic.
#Person2#: It sounds like she's pretty good-looking. Does she wear glasses?
#Person1#: No, but she does wear contact lenses.
#Person2#: How's her skin?
#Person1#: She's got a gorgeous complexion with a few freckles on her nose.
#Person2#: Does she have any piercings or tattoos?
#Person1#: I think she has her ears pierced and she definitely has a few tattoos
#Person2#: What's the tattoo on her foot like?
#Person1#: It's a butterfly - everyone in her family has one.
#Person2#: Even her mom?
#Person1#: Yes, even her mom.
#Person2#: What's her personality like?
#Person1#: She's a lot like me.
#Person2#: So there is something wrong with her! It was beginning to sound like she was too good to be true!

Summary: #Person1# asks Jacob to help #Person1# go on a blind date. Jacob asks #Person1# for more information about the girl and Jacob thinks the girl is too good to be true.


#Person1#: Did you see the news today?
#Person2#: I haven't had a chance to see it.
#Person1#: You know about the blackout last night, right?
#Person2#: The lights were out everywhere.
#Person1#: A bunch of people went looting last night.
#Person2#: They what?
#Person1#: They took full advantage of the lights being out.
#Person2#: That's crazy.
#Person1#: The news reported that four stores were broken into.
#Person2#: Were the looters found?
#Person1#: The police don't know who did it.
#Person2#: I hope this doesn't happen again.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# that some people went looting during the blackout last night and are still at large.


#Person1#: All right. I want to bring everybody in on this project. When can we start working on this?
#Person2#: Well, we could probably get started with a strategy meeting tomorrow morning at 8
#Person1#: I tell you what, 800 is no good for me, but why don ' t you guys get started and I ' ll come by at around 8
#Person2#: That ' s fine with me. How much time are we going to have to work on this?

Summary: #Person1# wants to have everybody start working on a project, so #Person2# suggests having a strategy meeting tomorrow at 8. As the time doesn't fit #Person1# well, #Person1#'ll come by at around 8.


#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, can I cash my traveler's check here?
#Person1#: Of course, we'd be happy to cash it for you.
#Person2#: What's the cashing rate?
#Person1#: Well, it's listed on the electronic board on the left. We cash it at present traveler's check buying rate.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. How much it the service charge?
#Person1#: The service charge is 1 % of the total amount of the check.
#Person2#: Well, I'd like to cash these four checks for $ 100 each.
#Person1#: Would you please countersign them here?
#Person2#: OK, there you are.
#Person1#: And your passport please.
#Person2#: Oh, I forgot to bring it. It is in my hotel room.
#Person1#: Sorry, sir. We can't cash the checks for you without your passport.
#Person2#: Well, thanks. I will come again this afternoon, then.

Summary: #Person2# needs to cash the traveler's check. #Person1# tells #Person2# the cashing rate and the service charge. #Person1# forgets the passport and will come again this afternoon.


#Person1#: Who has been here already this morning?
#Person2#: Well, Vince dropped off some sales reports for you. Said you signed a big deal with HomeSupplies. com.
#Person1#: They're small fry. Tonight I'm going to LA to negotiate with Stars. com. That'll be big.
#Person2#: You're right. All the entertainment web sites follow Stars. com.
#Person1#: Who else has been here?
#Person2#: Elvin stopped by to see me.
#Person1#: Elvin? Which one is he?

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# Vince came here this morning and Elvin stopped by to see #Person2#.


#Person1#: You didn't come to work yesterday. What happened?
#Person2#: I had to look after my son at home.
#Person1#: What's wrong with him?
#Person2#: He has a fever.
#Person1#: Is he getting better now?
#Person2#: I think so. Thank you.

Summary: #Person2# didn't come to work yesterday because #Person2#'s son had a fever.


#Person1#: Doctor, I have the worst toothache!
#Person2#: How long have you had this pain?
#Person1#: For about a week or so, but it ' s gotten really bad in the last couple of days.
#Person2#: Did you do anything that might have aggravated your tooth?
#Person1#: You know, I was eating jawbreakers in the movies the other day, and I accidentally bit down really hard on one.
#Person2#: What kind of toothbrush do you use?
#Person1#: I just use a regular hard bristle toothbrush.
#Person2#: Does it bother you when you eat something really cold?
#Person1#: Yes, it definitely bothers me more when I do that.

Summary: #Person1# has had a toothache for a week. #Person2#, the doctor, asks #Person1# about the details.


#Person1#: Tom, wake up! It's almost seven o'clock.
#Person2#: Oh, morning, Mom. Did the alarm clock ring?
#Person1#: Yes, it did.
#Person2#: But I didn't hear it at all.
#Person1#: What time did you set it for last night?
#Person2#: Six o'clock.
#Person1#: Hurry up, or you'll be late for school. Are you feeling ill?
#Person2#: No. I'm only sleepy because I stayed awake the whole night.
#Person1#: Breakfast is ready. Get dressed and get out of bed. Don't forget to wash you face and brush your teeth before you eat breakfast.
#Person2#: OK, I'm coming.

Summary: Mom wakes Tom up and hurries him to breakfast, or he will be late for school.


#Person1#: What do you think about the equipment in our company?
#Person2#: We have to equip our company with a network of work stations at every office and show room as soon as possible.
#Person1#: I also realized this issue. And office automation is essential.
#Person2#: Besides, Internet tends to be more essential now in the information age.
#Person1#: Good idea. A network of work stations is helpful for our management.
#Person2#: And, to be frank, our copying machines are too slow ; our telephone system is limited in function.
#Person1#: You are right. The current equipment of our offices really falls behind. Next week, you can provide me a catalogue of new equipment.

Summary: #Person2# thinks they have to equip the company with a network of work stations and current equipment falls behind. #Person1# agrees.


#Person1#: Lisa, I need some help here.
#Person2#: What is it, dear?
#Person1#: Well, I need to get some female stuff.
#Person2#: You mean stuff like tampons and sanitary napkins?
#Person1#: Yeah. I didn't know what they're called in English.
#Person2#: Follow me. All the things you need as a woman are in aisles 10 and 11. This section is usually near the medicine section in any supermarket.
#Person1#: I'll keep that in mind.

Summary: #Person1# needs Lisa's help to get some female stuff and Lisa shows her the location.


#Person1#: I'd like to talk to you for a second, please.
#Person2#: Okay, Mark, What's up?
#Person1#: I'd like to know why you're always taking credit for work we'Ve done together like that line in the new Ice Cream ad?
#Person2#: That was my line, Mark. I know we worked on the ad together, but that was definitely my line.

Summary: Mark wonders why #Person1# always takes credit for the work they've done together like the line. #Person1# says that's #Person1#'s line.


#Person1#: So you said you and Amanda met through a mutual friend. How did it happen?
#Person2#: Well, my roommate was friends with Amanda, so he introduced us.
#Person1#: Did he tell you what she was like first?
#Person2#: Yes, he described her to me, and she sounded like my type.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# about how #Person2# and Amanda met.


#Person1#: Hi, Queenie, how are you enjoying yourself at university?
#Person2#: Hi, Jack, it's a lot of work. But I am having a good time. Are you planning to attend college next year?
#Person1#: Yeah. Can you tell me what facilities they have for disabled students? My wheelchair doesn't always allow me to get into buildings.
#Person2#: You should inquire at Student Services. They can discuss your medical history with you confidentially and make allowances. My friends Shannon and Rosie use computers to do their exams, so in your case, I'm sure it would not be a problem.
#Person1#: What about the wheelchair access?
#Person2#: The newer buildings have elevators and wide doors, but the older buildings have not been upgraded to accommodate handicapped people as far as I know. What faculty are you planning to go into?
#Person1#: I am thinking of doing engineering.
#Person2#: Hmm. Engineering is in the old Adams building. I don't know if there is an elevator.
#Person1#: Do the buses that go out to campus have facilities to bring wheelchairs on board?
#Person2#: Yes, that I know for sure. All the buses are equipped with electronic lifts, and there are seats that fold back.
#Person1#: What about the sidewalks?
#Person2#: I think most of the sidewalks have been leveled at the corners, so you could probably use your wheelchair, but I am not sure. In fact, if you would like, why don't you come with me? I'll be taking the bus and I could show you around once we got there.
#Person1#: That's really nice of you, Raphel. I'd really like that.
#Person2#: Okay, I will come to your house about 8:30 in the morning and we can take the commuter train into town, then catch the bus up to the university.
#Person1#: Great, I look forward to it.

Summary: Jack asks Queenie the facilities for disabled students at university. Queenie suggests Jack inquiry the Student Services. Queenie says that the newer buildings have wheelchair access, but the older buildings have not been upgraded, and all the buses have facilities to bring wheelchairs on board, so he could probably use the wheelchair on the sidewalks. They will go to university together.


#Person1#: Where do you work, Fiona?
#Person2#: I work in a restaurant.
#Person1#: Then you must know about how people tip very well. I came to this country just last week. I really don't know how to tip. Yesterday ordered a five dollar 95 cent beer, I gave the waitress $6. 00 and asked her to keep the change. She didn't give me a happy look.
#Person2#: Well, you tipped too little. You should have left at least a 15% tip. That's a regular tip.
#Person1#: Oh, I really tipped too little last time. Have you received such a low tip before?
#Person2#: Sure. Some customers just leave such a low tip on purpose. What's worse, they expect quick service. It's really hard to accept.
#Person1#: How do most people tip?
#Person2#: Most people tip a 15% tip, but some tip 20% or even higher.
#Person1#: Those must be your favorite kinds of customers.
#Person2#: Sure. I am saving money for a car, so I really need better tips.
#Person1#: Well, you can expect good tips form me.
#Person2#: Thanks.

Summary: #Person1# asks Fiona, who works in a restaurant, how to tip. Fiona tells #Person1# most people leave a 15% tip, but some tip 20% or even higher.


#Person1#: Next, please. May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Hello, yes, I ' d like to open a bank account.
#Person1#: Certainly, I can can help you with that. What type of account would you like to open? A chequing or a savings account?
#Person2#: What What features do they offer?
#Person1#: Well, if you just take a look here, see, with our chequing account, you can have unlimited daily transactions for a small monthly fee, and our savings account has a higher interest rate, but you must carry a minimum balance of $ 10, 000 dollars.
#Person2#: I see, well, I think I ' m more interested in a chequing account. I like to have easy access to my money.
#Person1#: Alright, then, with this chequing account you ' ll be issued a debit card and a cheque book. Will you require overdraft protection? There is an extra fee for that.
#Person2#: No, that won ' t be necessary.
#Person1#: In that case, I ' ll get you to fill out this paperwork. I ' ll need your social insurance number, and two pieces of government ID. If you could just sign here, and here, and here. we ' ll be all set. Would you like to make a deposit today?
#Person2#: Yes, I ' d like to deposit one billion dollars.

Summary: #Person2# opens a chequing account with #Person1#'s assistance because he wants to have easy access to his money. He would like to deposit one billion dollars today.


#Person1#: Can I take your order?
#Person2#: I'll take two value meals.
#Person1#: What kind of drink do you want with those meals?
#Person2#: One Coca Cola and the other a Sprite, please.
#Person1#: You can super-size your meals for only three dollars extra.
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like that, then.
#Person1#: How about anything for dessert, like an apple pie or ice cream?
#Person2#: No, thanks. That will be it.

Summary: #Person1# serves #Person2# and #Person2# orders two super-size value meals.