#Person1#: This facility is great, don't you think?
#Person2#: Yes, it is better than last year. They have done a very good job this time.
#Person1#: I'm glad our booth is on the first floor. More people can see our display.
#Person2#: If someone wants to find us, they can look at this floor plan. It shows where all the companies have their booths.
#Person1#: Let me see that. I didn't get one when I came in.
#Person2#: Really? They didn't give you one with your ticket?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: That's strange.
#Person1#: Where do you go for lunch around here?
#Person2#: Are you hungry?
#Person1#: Not too bad. But I will be soon.
#Person2#: I went across the street. There is a good Chinese restaurant next to the hotel.
#Person1#: I can't see Cortex on this floor plan. Don't they have a booth here?
#Person2#: They must. Let me look at that. Here it is. Cortex. It's on the second floor, next to the Roll booth.
#Person1#: Oh, that will be uncomfortable for them.
#Person2#: For whom? Cortex?
#Person1#: Yes. Cortex just stole Darren McDowell from Rolly. And probably Darren will be here. So he will have to spend the whole show standing next to his old Cortex coworkers.
#Person2#: I've never met Darren. But you're right. That would probably be uncomfortable.
#Person1#: When you reserve a booth, you should check who your neighbors will be. Don't you think?
#Person2#: Yes, maybe. If you're Darren McDowell, you should probably check.
#Person1#: Yes. Well, I think I'll go get lunch. Will you join me?
#Person2#: No, I'll stay here at the booth. I ate earlier. Are you going to the Chinese restaurant?
#Person1#: Maybe. I will look around.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# thinks the facility is good but they think the booth location for Cortex and Rolly is awkward for Darren McDowell. #Person1# plans to go for lunch, but #Person2# ate earlier and will not go.


#Person1#: Uncle Ben, how did the Forbidden City get this name?
#Person2#: Well, in the feudal society, emperors had supreme power, so his residence was certainly a forbidden palace.
#Person1#: His residence? You mean the whole palace?
#Person2#: Yes. The Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was for the emperor to exercise his power over the nation, and the northern part, or the Inner Court was for his royal family.
#Person1#: Oh, unbelievable. This was too luxurious.
#Person2#: Even the whole country belonged to him. That's why he is called the emperor.
#Person1#: OK, then. I love these unique structured towers with the delicate carvings on them. It's really artistic.
#Person2#: Yeah, the buildings and designs of the Forbidden City are the peak of Chinese traditional architecture, not only scientific but also suitable for living.
#Person1#: I agree. It's definitely a product of wisdom. Well, why were those small animal sculptures placed on the tops of the buildings?
#Person2#: Some of them are mascots and some are symbols of power.
#Person1#: Why are there so many yellow things? Is yellow the lucky color in China?
#Person2#: Oh, no. In fact, yellow is the symbol of the royal family.
#Person1#: Just like the pattern dragon, right?
#Person2#: Exactly. Here is the Nine-dragon Screen.
#Person1#: Oh, it's really fabulous. I wanna take a picture here.
#Person2#: Sure, this will be a really good picture.

Summary: Ben introduces to #Person1# the origin of the name of the Forbidden City and its internal design. #Person1# thinks it unbelievable and luxurious. They also discuss the wisdom and power represented by the palace.


#Person1#: Waiter, we'd like a menu first, please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Well, we are waiting for two friends, so could we just have a look at the menu for a while?
#Person2#: Take your time. When you need anything, just call me.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# for a menu.


#Person1#: OK, Neil. I am a student journalist from senior grade. I know you just came to this new school a few months ago. Can I interview you for the school newspaper?
#Person2#: OK, I'm ready.
#Person1#: Neil, how do you usually get to school in the morning?
#Person2#: I usually go to school with my friends. We live very close to the school, so we don't have to take the bus. But on Fridays, my mother drives me to school.
#Person1#: Good answer. What are your favorite subjects?
#Person2#: I really enjoy physical education class. I love to go outside play games and have fun. I like English, too. But some of the words are hard to read and the grammar is hard too. Science is the most difficult for me.
#Person1#: That's OK, you're doing well. One last question. How do you feel about going to school in America?
#Person2#: I like it here. At first, I was scared but I like my friends and my teachers. I hope that one day I can speak English fluently.
#Person1#: Well, I believe you will. Keep up the good work, Neil.

Summary: #Person1# is a student journalist and interviews Neil for the school newspaper. Neil is a new student and he tells #Person1# how he gets to school, his favorite subjects, and he feels about school.


#Person1#: I'd like to book a flight to New York, please.
#Person2#: Certainly sir, what date?
#Person1#: May first.
#Person2#: May first. Single or return?
#Person1#: Return, please. I'd like a direct flight if possible.
#Person2#: Sure, what class do you like?
#Person1#: Economy class will be fine.

Summary: #Person2# helps #Person1# book a direct flight to New York.


#Person1#: Hello, glad to see you. Come in, please.
#Person2#: Thanks. It looks like the party is exciting and all are in high spirits.
#Person1#: My brother, Tom is visiting me for the weekend.
#Person2#: Where is he?
#Person1#: He is sitting in the corner over there, and beside the yound woman.
#Person2#: And who is the yound woman? Uh, the woman wearing a red coat.
#Person1#: Oh, that's Ann, my piano teacher.
#Person2#: Piano teacher! I never knew you were practicing the piano.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are at the party and #Person1# points Tom and Ann to #Person2#.


#Person1#: You'v been work here for nearly a month, how do you feel about the job?
#Person2#: Not bad. Thank you for your help. I am always busy with this job, I feel a bit tired.
#Person1#: I had the same feeling when I first came to work here. but after a period of time, I feel better, I am sure you'll get used to this busy job.
#Person2#: I also feel that work efficiency here is very high. and you have strong working ability and professional skill, it seems that you know all, that's really wonderful!
#Person1#: You know the phrase the survival of the fittest. We have no choices.
#Person2#: That's right, I have to work.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2#'s feeling of working here. #Person2# feels busy and admires #Person1#'s efficiency, and #Person1# says #Person2# will get used to it soon.


#Person1#: Excuse me, but please empty your pockets of all the metal things and put them in this tray.
#Person2#: Including my keys?
#Person1#: Yes, and please step over there.
#Person2#: All right. What shall I do now?
#Person1#: Just open your bags so we can check them. After that you can pick them up right behind that X-ray machine.
#Person2#: I've got film in my bag.
#Person1#: That's all right. This machine will not damage the film.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: Can I have your boarding pass? We need to stamp it.
#Person2#: Sure. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Am I through now?
#Person1#: Yes. Here is your boarding pass.
#Person2#: Thank you and goodbye.

Summary: #Person2#'s going through the security. #Person1# checks #Person2#'s bags and stamps #Person2#'s boarding pass.


#Person1#: I hear you're being sent to Madrid for the annual conference. Is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, it would be my first trip overseas. Actually, it's going to be my first time leaving the country.
#Person1#: Are you serious? You haven't even been anywhere on vacation?
#Person2#: No, I have never vacationed anywhere exortic. But even if I don't get a chance to travel on my personal time, at least I can travel on company time!
#Person1#: Well, being able to go to the conference sounds like such a great opportunity. Have you applied at the embassy for a visa yet?
#Person2#: Yes, it wasn't too hard to get. All I had to do was fill out the paperwork and pay the application fee.
#Person1#: You leave next Tuesday, right? What time is your flight?
#Person2#: My flight departs at 7 am. I have everything except for my luggage ready.
#Person1#: If your flight is leaving so early, I can take you to the airport and see you off. I'll still be able to make it into the office by 9.
#Person2#: That would be great! Thanks a lot!

Summary: #Person2# will go to Madrid for the annual conference, which would be #Person2#'s first trip overseas. #Person2# has everything except for #Person2#'s luggage ready. #Person1# offers to take #Person2# to the airport.


#Person1#: I am calling to ask the position of HR manager. Could you tell me more about it?
#Person2#: Yes. We are looking for someone who are well-educated and have all-round experience as a manager.
#Person1#: I have a master's degree in HR management in Peking University. And I worked as a HR manager in a European enterprise for many years. I know it is not just some clerical issues, but more social work with reason and patience.
#Person2#: Great. What about having a formal interview on Monday next week?
#Person1#: OK, thanks a lot. See you then.

Summary: #Person1# phones to ask the position of an HR manager. #Person2# tells #Person1# the requirements and arranges for a formal interview.


#Person1#: How can I help you this afternoon?
#Person2#: I want to take out some money, but there's a massive queue for the ATM so I thought I'd do it over the counter.
#Person1#: Unfortunately, an ATM is being refilled because it ran out of money. That's what's causing the hold up.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. I thought maybe it was just the time of the day, although it isn't usually busy at 2:30 in the afternoon.
#Person1#: You are right, you've just missed the lunchtime rush. Could you fill out a withdrawal slip, please?
#Person2#: I did that already, while I was waiting. Also, here's my card.
#Person1#: Thank you. And you require. . .
#Person2#: 800 RIB, please.
#Person1#: Please enter your personal code right here, on the key pad. And sign here, please.
#Person2#: OK. . .
#Person1#: Thank you. Here's your card back and your money. Please double check it for me.
#Person2#: Yes, that's great. Thanks.

Summary: #Person1# at the counter tells #Person2# the ATM's being refilled causes the hold up and helps #Person2# take out 800 RIB.


#Person1#: Thank God, it's Friday! Time for a drink! Let's hit the bars!
#Person2#: OK. I don't mind going bar hopping with an expert like you.
#Person1#: Should we start with beer or wine or go straight to the hard liquor?
#Person2#: I think I'll have a glass of wine. Let's see. . . they have red wine, white wine and port. They even have sangria! It's the happy hour special.
#Person1#: Port's too sweet. It's a dessert wine. A dry red French wine would be nice with meat. A glass of chilled white German wine would be good with fish. But, we're not eating and it's hot out, so I think I'll have a tall glass of sangria with ice.
#Person2#: Good choice! But, what's your favorite kind of hard liquor?
#Person1#: I like to stick to the clean stuff, like vodka, gin, white rum and other clear spirits.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are going to the bar on Friday and talk about what to drink.


#Person1#: I am sorry for damaging your car, sir.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. Just leave it to the insurance companies.
#Person1#: The car park in this community is over crowded, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yeah, more and more cars. People should try to take public transportation.
#Person1#: There aren't enough buses in this city, are there?
#Person2#: Yeah, sometimes I really feel like writing a letter to the mayor.
#Person1#: That's too much of hassle. We just want a little bigger parking space.
#Person2#: Have you taken this to the property management, yet?
#Person1#: No. but I'm gonna. You know, several months ago, I backed into red Honda when parking.
#Person2#: Where? On the road?
#Person1#: No, right here in the parking lot. It was parked right here in your space. The left rearview mirror was smashed.
#Person2#: Is the car owner a lady with deafening voice?
#Person1#: Yes! How do you know that?
#Person2#: That's my wife!

Summary: #Person1# damaged #Person2#'s car and they complain about parking and transportation. #Person1# shares the experience of another car accident and #Person2# finds out that was #Person2#'s wife's car.


#Person1#: Mary, where are you?
#Person2#: I'm still in Edinburgh. The flights have been delayed.
#Person1#: You caught me just in time. We were about to leave for the airport.
#Person2#: I know, Janet said so. I'm glad I found. You have had a long wait otherwise.
#Person1#: When will you be leaving do you think?
#Person2#: No, not for an hour at least. Look, don't bother to come out to the airport.
#Person1#: It's no trouble. We'll meet you.
#Person2#: No, I'd rather you didn't, honestly.
#Person1#: No, don't be silly, Mary. We'll collect you.
#Person2#: No, Bruce. I'd rather get a taxi.
#Person1#: We will be there, Mary. See you later.

Summary: Mary tells Bruce her flight has been delayed and asks Bruce don't bother to collect her at the airport, but he insists on doing so.


#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. When is the next train to New York City?
#Person1#: Let me see. . . the train to New York City. . . here it is. . . daily except Sunday at 10 thirty, 12 twenty and 15 ten.
#Person2#: Aren't there any trains before 10 thirty?
#Person1#: Sorry, not before 10 thirty.
#Person2#: Then one to New York at 10 thirty.
#Person1#: One way or round trip?
#Person2#: One way.
#Person1#: A soft seat or hard one?
#Person2#: How much is a soft?
#Person1#: $ 15. And for a hard one, only $ 6.
#Person2#: Then one hard seat, please.
#Person1#: OK. Here is your change. The train leaves on platform 8.

Summary: #Person1# helps #Person2# buy a hard seat one-way train ticket to New York City. The train leaves at 10 thirty.


#Person1#: Did Bean send these dirty jokes to you, too? Look!
#Person2#: What a creep! Phony good luck e-mails are one thing, but sexual harassment is crossing the line.
#Person1#: No wonder he asked for my address first-he just wants to harass me!
#Person2#: You could try using a spam filter to reject stuff that's obviously pornographic or anything else you don't want.

Summary: #Person2# suggests #Person1# use a spam filter to reject Bean's pornographic stuff.


#Person1#: I'd appreciate it if you could help me pick out a gift for my daughter.
#Person2#: Would she be interested in a laptop?
#Person1#: That's exactly what I was thinking of.
#Person2#: A Mac would be an excellent gift.
#Person1#: I like Macs. How much for a Mac?
#Person2#: You can take a 15 - inch Pro home right now for only $ 2, 100.
#Person1#: A Mac it is. I'll take one home with me.
#Person2#: She'll be very happy with this. And how do you plan to pay for it?
#Person1#: I'll use my VISA, if that's okay.
#Person2#: Now, if you'll just sign here, the Mac is all yours.
#Person1#: Will she need anything besides what's in this box?
#Person2#: Everything she needs is right here in the box.
#Person1#: I appreciate your help. Maybe I'll be back for more computer stuff.
#Person2#: Your daughter should get straight A's from now on. Good-bye.

Summary: #Person1# wants to pick a gift for #Person1#'s daughter. #Person2# recommends a 15-inch Mac Pro for $2100 and #Person1# buys it.


#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: That's it, my lease is up. I have to move.
#Person1#: What? Why? Can't you renew it?
#Person2#: The owner apparently is selling this place to make way for the construction of a parking lot.
#Person1#: Well, I can help you pack. We should start looking for a new place for you ASAP.
#Person2#: I think I might move in with my parents for a couple of months until I can find something. You know how hard it is to find a decent place around here. I'm gonna have to put most of my stuff in storage for a while.
#Person1#: Well, let me know if there's anything I can do to help out.
#Person2#: Actually, would you mind looking after my pet tarantula and snake for a couple of weeks?

Summary: #Person2# has to move because the owner is selling the place. #Person2# decides to move in with #Person2#'s parents and asks #Person1# to look after #Person2#'s pet tarantula and snake.


#Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: I'd like to see some coats. Would you recommend me some of them?
#Person1#: Sure. Come to look at these styles. They sell very well.
#Person2#: Which models do you sell the most?
#Person1#: How about these? They are the current bestsellers.
#Person2#: I like this style, but I don't like its color. Do you have this coat in yellow?
#Person1#: Yes, I will find one for you. Here you are. It's made of exceptionally good quality, pure wool, and is very soft.
#Person2#: It looks nice.
#Person1#: Yeah, this is the latest model. If you like it, you can try it on.

Summary: #Person2# is looking for some coats and likes the one #Person2# recommends at last.


#Person1#: Hey Lucas, how was your trip to Paris?
#Person2#: It was wonderful, but I was so tired.
#Person1#: Did you go to the top of the Eiffel Tower.
#Person2#: Yes, that was the first thing we did. We went all the way to the top. There were visitorsfrom all over the world taking photos there.
#Person1#: What else did you see?
#Person2#: Art galleries, cathedrals, statues, fountains, palaces, bistros, there's really too much to say.
#Person1#: You must have had a great time.
#Person2#: Yes, at the beginning we were all excited and had lots of fun. However, on the third day of travelling in the city, I felt sick, I think I had something bad to eat but it passed by the evening.
#Person1#: Yes. you need to be careful with what you eat when you're abroad. sometimes new food might disagree with you.
#Person2#: On the fourth day, we went to taste the French cuisine. That was really fantastic. And no stomach problems.
#Person1#: That is great. Everyone says French food is wonderful.
#Person2#: You'll have to try for yourself some day.

Summary: Lucas tells #Person2# about his trip to Paris. He visited the Eiffel Tower and many other places. He felt sick on the third day and tasted French cuisine on the fourth day.


#Person1#: Excuse me, where can I get the 7:30 flight to Chicago?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but the 7:30 flight to Chicago has just left.
#Person1#: Oh, no, I missed the flight.
#Person2#: I'm afraid so.
#Person1#: I don't believe it. I have to get to my brother's wedding. When is the next flight?
#Person2#: Let me see. It's at 9:00.
#Person1#: Not until 9:00? Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes. Would you like to book a ticket?
#Person1#: I guess so. Tell me, when will the flight arrive?
#Person2#: At 11:00.
#Person1#: I hope so.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# missed the 7:30 flight. #Person1# will book a ticket for the next flight.


#Person1#: Hey, Mike. You've been surfing the Net for quite a while. What on earth are you searching for?
#Person2#: It's something relative hackers. I often hear people talking about them, but I don't know much about them.
#Person1#: Well, roughly speaking, a hacker is a computer buff.
#Person2#: You mean a guy using enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the computer?
#Person1#: You can say that.
#Person2#: But why are people always having such a negative attitude towards them?
#Person1#: They must have mixed hackers with crackers.
#Person2#: What is crackers then?
#Person1#: There is another group of people who loudly call themselves hackers, but they aren't. They break into computers and break the phone system. Real hackers call these people crackers, and want nothing to do with them.
#Person2#: So they are two totally different concepts.
#Person1#: Well, the real hackers mostly think crackers are lazy, irresponsible and not very bright, and feel that being able to break security does make you a hacker any more than being able to start cars without keys makes you an automotive engineer. Unfortunately, many journalists and writers have been fooled into using the word hacker to describe crackers. This irritates real hackers to no end.
#Person2#: I see. Then the basic different is, hackers build things, crackers break them.
#Person1#: You got it.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: You are welcome.

Summary: #Person1# tells Mike about the definition of hacker and cracker and explains the differences as the word hacker is often misused to describe crackers.


#Person1#: There is a wonderful opera today. I'd like to see it.
#Person2#: I do not like the play with complicated plot. What's on today?
#Person1#: 'The sound of music'. This music is known by everybody and is suitable for all ages. It is about a happy family without sex, violence or bad language.
#Person2#: I know that. I have seen the film as the same title. Andrews gives a performance to be remembered for a lifetime from Maria to a cheerful governess.
#Person1#: Yes, you are right. I like the song in the movie, edelweiss, do you remember it?
#Person2#: Of course, it is a nice song that can make audience calm and pleasant.
#Person1#: Those young actors play the roles perfectly.
#Person2#: I hope the opera will be more stupendous than the movie. Have you bought the tickets?
#Person1#: No, I am asking you whether you will go to see it.
#Person2#: Let's go. We'd better buy the tickets earlier and have dinner in restaurant.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# an opera called 'The sound of music' is on today. They talk about it and both like it, so they decide to watch it together.


#Person1#: I want to keep a pet, but I don't know which one to buy?
#Person2#: Dogs are nice, but they are really energetic, and you need to make sure they get enough exercise every day.
#Person1#: Having a dog would probably be too much work for me, then.
#Person2#: What about cats? They are more independent.
#Person1#: Actually, I was thinking of something a little more exotic. I don't want a common pet like a dog or a cat.
#Person2#: How about a lizard? Are lizards more along the lines of what you were thinking of getting?
#Person1#: Yeah, are they easy to look after?
#Person2#: Yeah, they are pretty low-maintenance ; they eat almost anything.

Summary: #Person1# wants to keep a little more exotic pet instead of common pets like dogs and cats, so #Person2# recommends a lizard.


#Person1#: Mr. Parker. When did you arrive home yesterday evening?
#Person2#: At about 8:00 o'clock?
#Person1#: What did you do right after you entered your flat?
#Person2#: Well, I washed my hands and then watched the Sports News.
#Person1#: When did you have supper?
#Person2#: At about 8:45 I guess.
#Person1#: Did you stay at home all evening?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: But your friend said, that he phoned you several times between 8:00 and 9:00. But you didn't answer.
#Person2#: Well, I think I was in the bath at that time.
#Person1#: No, you weren't, you were not even at home last night, you robbed a bank in James Street.

Summary: #Person1# questions Mr. Parker about Mr. Parker's whereabouts yesterday evening and accuses Mr. Parker of robbing a bank.


#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need to apply for a parking permit.
#Person1#: Are you a professor?
#Person2#: What? Are you kidding? I'm only 22 years old!
#Person1#: Yes, I am kidding. But don't you know only professors and students with disabilitiescan apply for parking permits?
#Person2#: Yes, I know. I have a disability. My hip was broken last year. And I can't walk well.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know.
#Person2#: It's alright. You didn't see me walk to the desk.
#Person1#: Here is the application form. I also need to see your student ID and your permission letter from the university.
#Person2#: My permission letter?
#Person1#: Yes, the letter that certifies you have a disability. And it must certify your disability entitles you to a parking place.
#Person2#: I was told I should have the letter sent directly to your office.
#Person1#: Yes. Or you can bring it yourself.
#Person2#: But I asked them to send it to you directly.
#Person1#: Let me look in the file then. Maybe we received it.
#Person2#: My name is Derek Schneider, S - C - H - N - E - I - D - E - R.
#Person1#: Yes, here it is. Alright. Then I just need your completed application form, and I will be able to process your request.
#Person2#: Good. I will sit over there and fill out the form. I will give it to you in a few minutes. Oh, by the way, can I apply for any parking lot I want?
#Person1#: The form has a map on the back. You may specify your top four choices. We will give a spot in the lot that has an opening.
#Person2#: I see. Thank you.
#Person1#: You're very welcome.

Summary: Derek Schneider needs to apply for a parking permit. #Person1# tells him only professors and students with disabilities can apply. Derek tells #Person1# he has a disability and has had the permission letter sent directly to #Person1#'s office. #Person1# finds the letter and asks Derek to fill out a form and specify his top four choices.


#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to return these slacks.
#Person1#: Alright. Do you have your receipt?
#Person2#: Yes. Here it is. I bought them last week.
#Person1#: And why are you returning them?
#Person2#: I bought them to go with a blouse of mine. But they don't really match.
#Person1#: I see. Oh, wait. Ma'am, I'm sorry. These slacks were on sale.
#Person2#: Yes, they were thirty percent off.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but we don't allow returns on sale items.
#Person2#: I know many stores have that policy. But I have returned sale items here before.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but we usually don't do it. It is our policy.
#Person2#: I just bought these slacks a week ago. And I am a regular customer here. Can you make an exception this time?
#Person1#: Well. Let me talk to the manager for a moment. Madam, the manager says can do it this time.
#Person2#: Good. I'm a regular customer here. I am glad you can make an exception for me.
#Person1#: Please show me your receipt again.
#Person2#: Here it is.
#Person1#: I will have to give you store credit, Madam. If you can find something else you like in the store, you can use the credit.
#Person2#: Store credit is okay with me. I'm sure I will find something I like. I shop here a lot.
#Person1#: We appreciate your business, Madam.

Summary: #Person2# wants to return some slacks which were on sale and #Person1# refuses. Then #Person1# talks to the manager and agrees to make an exception for #Person2# in the way of offering store credit. #Person2# accepts.


#Person1#: Hello, could you tell me my test results?
#Person2#: Your results are posted on the website. Just put in your password and you can see the exact numbers.
#Person1#: Are you saying that all my results were normal?
#Person2#: We always contact you by phone to come in if there is a need for follow-up.
#Person1#: How will I know what the results mean on the website?
#Person2#: The purpose of each test is given on the site.
#Person1#: Will the numbers mean anything to me?
#Person2#: The website will give you your results and then tell you what the normal range is.
#Person1#: Can I see all of my test results at once?
#Person2#: Yes, you can see every test for the past five years. You can compare them.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the test results for the past five years are shown on the website, including the purpose of each test and the normal range.


#Person1#: how do you feel about wearing name logos or slogans on your clothing?
#Person2#: I've never really thought about it before. I guess it doesn't bother me.
#Person1#: do you think advertising has an influence on the choices you make when you're shopping?
#Person2#: I guess so. I usually buy name-brand clothing, shoes, and electronic goods. How about you?
#Person1#: I actually try to avoid name-brand items. I can't stand it when big companies advertise their products all over the place!

Summary: #Person2# usually buys name-brand things while #Person1# tries to avoid name-brand items.


#Person1#: What kind of promotional events are scheduled for the new product line?
#Person2#: Marketing has us set up with product launches in five major cities, as well as some sponsoring events throughout the year. All together, there will be 15 events.
#Person1#: What kind of sponsoring are we talking about? I don't know how effective sponsorship really is. . .
#Person2#: It's not what you're thinking. These events will give us a wider exposure than most. Take the tri-city marathon for starters. This is a highly publicized event. The television exposure alone will nearly double our customer awareness.
#Person1#: Other than the marathon, what else is on the list?
#Person2#: We've got a spot in Olympic Stadium sponsoring one of a team's equipment, then a rally for cancer research, and a connection to the inner-city education program.
#Person1#: Sports, medicine, education. . . seems kind of random, don't you think?
#Person2#: It might seem that way, but this events were all carefully chosen based on marketing research. These are the events that our customers and potential customers care about.

Summary: #Person2# says they have 15 sponsoring events. #Person1# doubts the effectiveness, but #Person2# says it offers a wider exposure. #Person2# sponsors a marathon, a rally, etc., which are carefully chosen.


#Person1#: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude.
#Person2#: I am Mr. Foster, and we have a 7:00 dinner reservation tonight for four people.
#Person1#: Welcome, Mr. Foster, if you would have a seat in the lounge area, our hostess will be ready to seat you in just a moment.
#Person2#: We are going to have a drink while we are waiting. Please let the hostess know that she can find us there.
#Person1#: She will come and let you know when your table is prepared.
#Person2#: Those patio tables are new, aren't they? Would it be possible to be seated out there?
#Person1#: An outside table is available right now if you would like to be seated immediately.
#Person2#: We would love to sit outside. Thanks for your help!
#Person1#: Here is your table, and now may I take your drink order while you are considering what to have for dinner?
#Person2#: Yes, could you please bring us a pitcher of margaritas and four glasses while we are figuring out our dinner order?
#Person1#: I'll put your drink order in and be right back to get your dinner order.
#Person2#: We'll be ready to order by the time you get back!

Summary: Mr. Foster has a 7:00 dinner reservation and wants to be seated in the patio tables. #Person1# arranges the table for him. Mr. Foster asks #Person1# to bring them drinks while they are figuring out their dinner order.


#Person1#: Dad, dad.
#Person2#: Uh, what?
#Person1#: The movie is over. You slept through the best part.
#Person2#: Ah, I must have fallen asleep during the last few minutes.
#Person1#: You did. He were out for so long. You should've brought your pillow and blanket. So what did you think about it?
#Person2#: Well, overall, I'm a little disappointed with the movie. The story was not believable. You have to admit.
#Person1#: Ah, I thought it was fantastic. I mean, you have to admit that the special effects were awesome. And the acting wasn't bad, either.
#Person2#: What about the airship officer? He was strange. He was always talking to himself.
#Person1#: Well, he was a little unusual, but the airship's doctor was amazing. It was so cool when he brought the captain back to life after landing on Venus.
#Person2#: That was pretty realistic. But then the rest of the movie just went from bad to worse.
#Person1#: How do you know? You were sleeping so soundly.
#Person2#: Well, turn off the TV. Let's go to bed or you will be late for tomorrow's classes.

Summary: #Person2# sleeps through a movie and gets woken up by #Person1#. #Person2# thinks the movie is unrealistic while #Person1# thinks it was great. #Person1# doubts how #Person2# knows. #Person2# doesn't answer and suggests going to bed.


#Person1#: Look, Bob. This is a photograph I took during my trip to Australia.
#Person2#: Let me see it, can I? This is a good photograph. Who are these people?
#Person1#: They're people I met during the trip. That's the ship we traveled on.
#Person2#: What a beautiful ship! Who's this?
#Person1#: That's the man I told you about. Remember?
#Person2#: Ah yes. The one who offered you a job in Australia.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: Who's this?
#Person1#: Guess!
#Person2#: It's not you, is it?
#Person1#: That's right. I grew a beard during the trip, but I shaved it off when I came home.
#Person2#: Why did you shave it off?
#Person1#: My wife didn't like it!

Summary: #Person1# shows Bob a photograph #Person1# took during the trip to Australia and tells him about the people in the photograph.


#Person1#: Susan is going to get a divorce.
#Person2#: How do you know that?
#Person1#: She told me that Peter and she has a quarrel last nigh, and she left this morning, bag and baggage.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. But I think you are making a fuss. They will make it up. Bet it.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# Susan and Peter are getting a divorce but #Person2# thinks they'll make it up.


#Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a jacket for my son.
#Person1#: Come with me, please. Here are the jackets for boys.
#Person2#: The black one looks nice. How much is it?
#Person1#: Twenty-five dollars.
#Person2#: Oh, I am afraid it's too expensive.
#Person1#: What about the blue one over there? It looks nice, too. And it's a little cheaper.
#Person2#: But it's a bit too small. Have you got a bigger size?
#Person1#: Sorry, we haven't. But we'll get some soon. Will you come back next week?
#Person2#: All right. I'll come back then. Thanks.

Summary: #Person2# will get a bigger size of the blue jacket for #Person2#'s son in #Person1#'s store next week.


#Person1#: I'm very annoyed at your disobedience.
#Person2#: But mum, I didn't mess it up.
#Person1#: You should have asked for my opinion before you did it.
#Person2#: Sorry, mum. I won't do it again.
#Person1#: You'd better remember your promise.

Summary: #Person1# feels annoyed at #Person2#'s disobedience and #Person2# apologises.


#Person1#: What can I get for you today?
#Person2#: Can I please have fried eggs and toast?
#Person1#: Of course, would you like jam or butter with your toast?
#Person2#: That depends on what kind of jam you have.
#Person1#: Grape, strawberry, blueberry.
#Person2#: I'll have strawberry.
#Person1#: Any coffee for you today?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm getting on a plane in a few hours, and I need to be able to sleep during my flight.
#Person1#: Oh right, no problem. So fried eggs, toast, and water. Will bring them to your table in a few minutes.

Summary: #Person2# orders fried eggs, toast, and water for breakfast with #Person1#'s assistance.


#Person1#: Time to eat!
#Person2#: Oh, I'm starving. Where is Mom?
#Person1#: Mom put me in charge of dinner because she's not feeling well tonight.
#Person2#: But what is it ...and that smell?
#Person1#: It's pizza. I just followed an old family recipe here,and ...
#Person2#: Let me see that ...Oh, you're missing a page!
#Person1#: Oh, uh, well, uh ...well I couldn't find the second page of the recipe. But don't worry, I have plenty of experience around the house.
#Person2#: Let me try it. Oh, you put too much salt in it and it's burnt.
#Person1#: Well, I think we'd better go out for dinner.

Summary: Mom's not feeling well tonight so she put #Person1# in charge of dinner. #Person2# finds #Person1#'s pizza too salty and burnt. #Person1# thinks they should go out for dinner.


#Person1#: Carmen, please help me. I'm going on a trip to San Francisco for 6 days with my parents, and I have 4 suitcases.
#Person2#: Four suitcases? Why do you need so much?
#Person1#: I just started taking all my favorite clothes out of the cupboard, and, well, it just happened.
#Person2#: OK. Let's talk about this. First of all, San Francisco is full of hills and you'll be walking a lot, so these leather shoes have to go. So do these beach shoes. You should bring the hiking shoes instead.
#Person1#: You're right.
#Person2#: Now, let's see what we can arrange with two skirts, this black one and this dark green one, a yellow blouse, one gray, one light blue. Take a narrow belt and a wide one, and you're set for anything.
#Person1#: Hey, you're working magic.
#Person2#: A pair of jeans. And you're ready, except for underwear.
#Person1#: You're so great. In just a few minutes, you've solved my problem.

Summary: #Person1# got over-packed for a trip to San Francisco so Carmen's helping #Person1# take out unnecessary items.


#Person1#: How about this floor lamp?
#Person2#: Fine, just get it! We have been shopping for furniture for five hours! I'm so tired!
#Person1#: We still need to find an armoire and a dresser.
#Person2#: Fine! I am going to go home and drop off this nightstand, coffee table and love seat while you look for the rest of the things.
#Person1#: Great! Pick me up in about an hour because I think I'll also get a bean bag and a dining set.
#Person2#: While you are at it can you pick out a nice recliner? I really want one so I can watch TV.
#Person1#: Recliner? In my beautifully decorated living room? I don't think so!

Summary: #Person2#'ll go home and drop off the furniture they've bought, while #Person1# shops for other furniture. #Person2# wants a recliner but #Person1# disagrees.


#Person1#: Hi, I'm the superintendent of this building. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hi, I'm Paul. Could you show me the apartment on the first floor?
#Person1#: Sure. Let's go.
#Person2#: I like this one. How much is the rent?
#Person1#: $ 850 a month.
#Person2#: Does the rent include utilities?
#Person1#: No. Utilities are extra.
#Person2#: Where's the laundry room?
#Person1#: It's on the other side of this floor.
#Person2#: What's your rule about pets?
#Person1#: We allow one or two pets but you have to pay a $ 300 deposit.
#Person2#: How come?
#Person1#: If your pet ruins the apartment walls or carpet we'll keep your pet deposit. If not, we'll return your deposit when you move out. But be careful, we don't allow pet snakes in the apartment.
#Person2#: who takes care of bug control?
#Person1#: We do. We will spray the apartments before you move in.
#Person2#: Thank you very much for taking your time. I'm still deciding. I will call you tomorrow.

Summary: The superintendent of the building shows Paul around the apartment on the first floor and provides information related to the rent, utilities, and living rules with pets.


#Person1#: Look, mom has left a note with housework for us to do while she and dad are away this weekend.
#Person2#: Let's see. Tidy up the garage and clean up the backyard.
#Person1#: She doesn't say which we should do first.
#Person2#: Hey, we're not robots. We can make our own plan as long as everything gets done. Read the weather report in the newspaper.
#Person1#: Em, sunny today, cloudy tonight, probably heavy rain tomorrow. Well, that makes it easy. We work outside today and inside tomorrow.
#Person2#: Yep, let's get started. I want to go to the supermarket this afternoon.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are reading the notes their mother left with housework for them to do. They decide to work outside today and inside tomorrow.


#Person1#: are you ready to go the concert?
#Person2#: yes. Shoud we go there by bus so we aren't late?
#Person1#: actually, why don't we go there by bike? We could get stuck in traffic if we travel by bus in ruch hour.
#Person2#: that's true. Cycling is good for our environment, too. Let me just get my helmet then.
#Person1#: is your helmet comfortable?
#Person2#: not really, but I liked the design, so I got it.
#Person1#: maybe you shoud think about getting a round helmet; they're better.
#Person2#: I'll think about it.
#Person1#: is that your new bicycle?
#Person2#: yes, my father gave it to me for my birthday. Do you like it?
#Person1#: it's the newest 10 speed cycling mountain bike. These are really expensive!
#Person2#: nothing but the best from my dad. I like everything about it except for the brakes. They are a bit sticky.
#Person1#: I can fix those for you. Is there anything else wrong with it?
#Person2#: well, my saddle is too low for me. Do you know how to change the height?
#Person1#: that's easy. It's important to have the saddle high enough so that your legs can extend fully when you are on your bicycle.
#Person2#: is that why my knees have felt sore after every time I've ridden my bike?
#Person1#: it's possible. Give me a minute and I can fix these for you and then we can go.

Summary: #Person1# suggests cycling to the concert to avoid traffic. #Person2# agrees and gets #Person2#'s helmet. #Person1# thinks a round helmet is better. #Person2#'s new bike has some problems, and #Person1# helps to fix it.


#Person1#: What's your main range?
#Person2#: Generally speaking, we provide bikes for both gentlemen and ladies, size 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27 inches. We can vary the colors according to the buyer's requirements. Here are the catalogues and the pattern books. They will give you a rough idea about our products.
#Person1#: I am interested in your flying pigeon bicycles. I think some of these items will find a ready market in Canada. But what our customers appreciate most is a reliable product.
#Person2#: To be reliable is the strong point of our products. As a matter of fact, it's always our practice to supply high quality goods at reasonable prices. Flying pigeon is the best of its kind at the price.
#Person1#: Then I'd like to know your availability of the products and the terms of sales, such as mode of payment, delivery, discounts, etc.

Summary: #Person1# is interested in #Person2#'s flying pigeon bicycles, which #Person2# has confidence in, and wants to know the availability of the products and the terms of sales.


#Person1#: I hear you just got back from Brazil. Did you enjoy yourself?
#Person2#: Yes, I had a wonderful time.
#Person1#: Really? Well, speaking of time, actually, I had a time problem here in the US. I was invited to my professor's house. He said to come at 7:00. I arrived at about 7:10 but I guess it was a little early.
#Person2#: Why? What did your professor say?
#Person1#: He didn't say anything. He was still in the shower. His wife opened the door.
#Person2#: So they were still getting ready? Well, Americans usually show up at a party about 20 or 30 minutes late. But you weren't too early.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# has a time problem in the US because Americans usually show up about 20 or 30 minutes later than the appointed time.


#Person1#: I see that there are Olympic mascots in your car.
#Person2#: Yes. I am very interested in the Olympic Games, and I'm especially excited about 2008 Beijing Olympics.
#Person1#: Me, too. I want to be a volunteer for 2008 Beijing Olympics.
#Person2#: That's cool. Care for a little quiz on that?
#Person1#: No problem. I'm an'Olympic expert'.
#Person2#: Wow, you've talked the talk. Now it's time to walk the walk. Here we go. First, can you tell me something about the ancient Olympics?
#Person1#: The ancient Olympics originated in ancient Greece.
#Person2#: Good. Why do people name it Olympics?
#Person1#: They name it after the place where it was first held.
#Person2#: Who started the modern Olympics?
#Person1#: This question is a piece of cake. A Frenchman named Baron de Coubertin.
#Person2#: What did people call him?
#Person1#: Of course he was called'the father of the Olympics'.
#Person2#: What did he do for restoring the Olympics?
#Person1#: He once made a speech on the ' Renaissance of the Olympics'.
#Person2#: Well, that's for all. Excellent!
#Person1#: I've told you I'm an expert.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is an 'Olympic expert' and wants to be a volunteer for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. #Person2# asks #Person1# several questions about the Olympic Games.


#Person1#: So, Claire, you're into drama!
#Person2#: Yes, I have a master's degree in drama and theatre. At the moment, I'm hoping to get onto a Ph.D program.
#Person1#: What excites you about drama?
#Person2#: Well, I find it's a communicative way to study people and you learn how to read people in drama. So usually I can understand what people are saying even though they might be lying.
#Person1#: That would be useful.
#Person2#: Yeah, it's very useful for me as well. I'm an English lecturer, so I use a lot of drama in my classes such as role plays. And I ask my students to create mini-dramas. They really respond well. At the moment, I'm hoping to get onto a Ph.D course. I'd like to concentrate on Asian drama and try to bring Asian theatre to the world's attention. I don't know how successful I would be, but here's hoping.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sure you'll be successful. Now, Claire, what do you do for stage fright?
#Person2#: Ah, stage fright! Well, many actors have that problem. I get stage fright every time I'm going to teach a new class. The night before, I usually can't sleep.
#Person1#: What? For teaching?
#Person2#: Yes. I get really bad stage fright. But the minute I step into the classroom or get onto the stage, it just all falls into place. Then I just feel like: Yeah, this is what I mean to do. And I'm fine.
#Person1#: Wow, that's cool!

Summary: Claire hopes to get into a Ph.D. course on drama because drama helps with her English teaching. Claire tells #Person1# that she has stage fright for teaching but she is fine when she on stage.


#Person1#: Hey, Jim. It's time to wake up and get out of bed.
#Person2#: Do I have to get up now?
#Person1#: You'd better get up, or you'll be late.
#Person2#: What're you talking about? My alarm even hasn't gone off yet.
#Person1#: Yes, it did. It went off thirty minutes ago. You slept right through it. You're like a dead person while you sleep.
#Person2#: I must have slept right through it.
#Person1#: Rise and shine! Sleepyhead!
#Person2#: Just let me sleep five more minutes.
#Person1#: The early bird gets the worm.
#Person2#: I know, I know. But I don't want any worms.
#Person1#: Ha! Ha! If you don't make an effort now, later on it'll be a lot tougher for you.

Summary: #Person1# asks Jim to get out of bed. Jim wants to sleep five more minutes. #Person1# educates Jim.


#Person1#: Excuse me. I've been waiting here for 15 mins. Do you know how often does No. 3 run?
#Person2#: Oh, it runs every 20 mins. You must have missed it, when you came here. It should be here any minute now.
#Person1#: It seems that you have got here at a good time. Do you have a bus schedule?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. You can go to the Transport Department to get yourself a bus schedule and a bus route map.
#Person1#: I see, thank you.

Summary: #Person2# finds #Person1# missed a bus but says the bus should arrive soon. #Person2# suggests #Person1# get a bus schedule from the Transport Department.


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

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# that Frank is getting married to the girl he met in Spain.


#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 professional sorts 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 instructor 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: #Person1# finds #Person2# is in a good mood and #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# went sky-diving yesterday and cured the fear of heights. After that, #Person2# realizes #Person2# should enjoy life. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# fears being alone in #Person1#'s apartment.


#Person1#: How often do you exercise? Do you play any sports?
#Person2#: I do sports at school, that's about 3 hours every week. But that's all. I don't do any sports outside of school.
#Person1#: Not even any cycling or walking?
#Person2#: Very rarely. Because my mom takes me to school in the car.
#Person1#: Did you know that doing jobs around the house like cleaning or gardening can help you lose weight?
#Person2#: Really? I hate cleaning and gardening. If I have free time, I like reading books.
#Person1#: What do you usually eat for breakfast and lunch?
#Person2#: I'm usually in a hurry in the morning, so I just eat some biscuits. At lunchtime, I buy a large bag of potato chips.
#Person1#: And what do you eat at home in the evening?
#Person2#: Usually fish with vegetables or sometimes spaghetti.
#Person1#: Do you often eat snacks between meals?
#Person2#: Sometimes. I always eat a chocolate bar during my break and I often have a yogurt or an ice cream when I arrive home from school.

Summary: #Person2# does sports at school but doesn't do it outside of school, and doesn't do cycling or walking since #Person2#'s mother drives #Person2# to school. #Person2# eats biscuits for breakfast, potato chips for lunch, fish with vegetables or spaghetti for dinner, and snacks between meals.


#Person1#: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe. When is it that you are leaving?
#Person2#: In just three weeks, and I am excited. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Like renewing my passport, going to the travel agency to buy my plane ticket and figuring out what to do with my apartment while I'm gone.
#Person1#: You are not going to give it up, are you?
#Person2#: No way. I'll never find another apartment around here. But I don't like the idea of paying three months'rent on an empty apartment, either.
#Person1#: I don't blame you. Perhaps you could sublet it.
#Person2#: Yes, but whom to?
#Person1#: Mmm. . . let me think. Oh, I know just a person. An old colleague of mine, Jim Thomas, is coming here to do some research this summer, from June to August.
#Person2#: That's exactly when I'll be away. It sounds ideal, as long as the landlord agrees.
#Person1#: Tell you what, I'll be calling Jim late this week anyway, so I'll mention it to him then.
#Person2#: Well, thanks, Bill. Let me know what happens. That extra money will really come in handy.

Summary: #Person2# is going to travel to Europe for about three months, but #Person2# hasn't figured out how to deal with #Person2#'s apartment. #Person1# suggests #Person2# sublet it and recommends a colleague for #Person2#. #Person2# is thankful.


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

Summary: #Person1# asks about Lucy's first day of school. Lucy had English, art, and math classes. Lucy doesn't like the boring math teacher. Lucy likes the English teacher who is from the middle of America, speaks English clearly and understandably, and gives no homework today.


#Person1#: Mr. Johnson ' s office. Cindy speaking.
#Person2#: Hi, Cindy. It ' s Michael Kurt. Is Mr. Johnson in?
#Person1#: No, I ' m sorry, Mr. Kurt. He ' s stepped out for a bit. Would you like me to have him call you?
#Person2#: Yeah, that ' ll be great. I ' m on extension 4283.

Summary: Cindy will have Mr. Johnson call Michael Kurt when he's back.


#Person1#: Did you go to listen to the speeches yesterday? I mean at the conference.
#Person2#: Yeah, I did. I listen to these so-called keynote speech about physical geography by Professor Henry Hadley. Long and boring. I left the lecture hall before he finished.
#Person1#: Where did you go?
#Person2#: I went to the library and borrowed some books and then watched some videos in the dormitory. Did you stay in the lecture hall all afternoon?
#Person1#: Yes, another 3 professors gave speeches. Mark Lowcock, Heather Anewet and Jackson Lee.
#Person2#: What did you think of their speeches?
#Person1#: Well, I have to admit I can't follow perfectly all of the speeches, but I think all of them were interesting and full of useful information. I learned a lot. I really think you shouldn't have left the lecture hall before the speeches ended.

Summary: #Person2# went to the speech yesterday but left early because #Person2# thinks the speech was boring. #Person1# thinks the speeches were interesting and informative and #Person2# shouldn't have left so early.


#Person1#: hey, Mary, what's up?
#Person2#: not much. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time that we decided to meet again tonight.
#Person1#: oh, that's exciting. What's this guy like? Is he hot?
#Person2#: well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found his extremely funny and witty. I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes! We have so much in common. We like the same teams, music, a
#Person1#: it seems you two are a good match. What qualities do you look for in a friend?
#Person2#: there's nothing definite I think. I don't have a list or anything, but when I first meet somebody, I can usually tell whether or not that person is going to be a good friend. It seems I have radar h
#Person1#: well, that's something I've never heard of. But if you as me what I value most in a friend, I would have to say honesty.
#Person2#: I agree. You can't expect a close relationship with a dishonest person. Those are the people that will turn their back on you when you are in need.
#Person1#: yeah, I know. A friend in need is a friend indeed. I don't need fair-weather friends either.

Summary: Mary tells #Person1# about a guy she met at the bar last night. She likes the guy as he's funny and they have a lot in common. Then Mary tells #Person2# the qualities she looks for in a friend.


#Person1#: Hi I'm looking for a dress for Jane's party this evening. Can you give me some advice?
#Person2#: How about this skirt, it goes well with your skin.
#Person1#: Really? OK, I'll wear it to the party. Do you think I should take a handbag with me to the party?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: How about the Brown bag you and I bought last week?
#Person2#: That would be good and I believe this necklace would make you look just perfect. Hurry up, Grandma is waiting for us.

Summary: #Person2# recommends the skirt, the brown handbag, and the necklace to #Person1# for Jane's party tonight.


#Person1#: Office software like Windows might be one of the best inventions in this information age. It saves us from so much work and makes the communication even around the world much easier.
#Person2#: Fully agree. I do enjoy the convenience though I am still a beginner in using Excel. The latest office equipment is more type-functional. It combines fax machine, copy machine and printer in one. It saves a lot of place, one machine instead of three.
#Person1#: Yes, this machine is even smaller than those before.
#Person2#: When will we get one of those?
#Person1#: You know our boss always trying to save the last penny. We have to use up the equipment first.

Summary: #Person1# says Office software makes communication easier and #Person2# thinks its latest equipment is type-functional and smaller, but #Person1# guesses their boss would refuse to buy one.


#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I want to make an inquiry about leaving my car with you. You see, I am going abroad and I don't want to take the car. But I will need it when I get back.
#Person1#: I see, sir. Well, we can offer you full parking service for as long as you wish.
#Person2#: Good. I am going to Washington for two weeks.
#Person1#: Right. So how long do you want to leave the car with us?
#Person2#: Well. I'm flying to Washington on the 5th and coming back on the 19th. That's fourteen days, isn't it?
#Person1#: That means fifteen days' parking service. We have a minimum fee of ten pounds for three days, but for 15 days, it'll only cost you 25.
#Person2#: It says 22 here.
#Person1#: No, sir. That's for 14 days.
#Person2#: Um, 25 for 15 days.
#Person1#: Now, come this way, sir. We'll complete the form. Can I have your name?
#Person2#: Francis, Donald Francis.
#Person1#: And the make of the car, sir?
#Person2#: Just Ford.
#Person1#: Ford. And the color?
#Person2#: Green.
#Person1#: Your departure day is May 5th, I think you said.
#Person2#: Yes, the 5th. That's a Friday.
#Person1#: Friday 5th of May. Now, what time is your flight, sir?
#Person2#: 11:50. But I have to check in about half an hour beforehand.
#Person1#: Well, we'd like customers to check their cars in here at least ten minutes before check-in time.
#Person2#: So. I ought to be here about 11:10.
#Person1#: Well, it's safer before that. We do get very busy.

Summary: #Person2# asks #Person1# about their parking service. #Person1# explains the fifteen days' parking service, and it costs 25. #Person2# then gives #Person1# his name, car type, and color. #Person1# reminds him to check the car in at least ten minutes beforehand.


#Person1#: I would love to be famous and have thousands of adoring fans.
#Person2#: Really? I'm not sure that I would like all the attention. There have been numerous cases of paparazzi interfering with star's private live in recent years.
#Person1#: I love being photographed! If I were famous, I'd do interviews for all the top magazines, like cosmo and elle.
#Person2#: I wouldn't mind having my photo taken a few times or being interviewed once or twice, but it would get tedious after a while. Imagine the things the gossip columnists would write about you.
#Person1#: no-one really believes gossip columnists.
#Person2#: I think you'll find that many people believe what they read in gossip columns. You'd also have to be very careful about every word you said. If you appeared on a chat show and said something silly, it would be reported in all the newspapers and magazines.
#Person1#: I think you're right about that. I'd need a good manager to be my spokesperson. I could do a lot of charity work, which would help a lot of people.
#Person2#: That's a great idea. Which charities would you support?
#Person1#: I love children, as you know, so probably a children's charity.
#Person2#: You'd have to remember that anything you said or did might reflect on the charity, so you'd really need to be very careful. Anyway, I'd be the first to buy your posters and I'd attend your first book-singing when you wrote your autobiography.
#Person1#: Thanks, but actually I was hoping I could ask you to write my biography.

Summary: #Person1# wants to be famous, to be photographed and interviewed, and do some charity, while #Person2# doesn't like attracting attention or gossip and reminds #Person1# to speak with caution. #Person1# needs a spokesperson. #Person2# supports #Person1#.


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

Summary: The day after tomorrow is Tom and Mary's birthday. #Person1# and #Person2# will invite all their little friends to come and celebrate.


#Person1#: I'd like to buy a fridge. What about the quality of higher products?
#Person2#: I strongly recommend it. As an international enterprise, it produces high quality household appliances.
#Person1#: Is there a warranty?
#Person2#: Yes, all their products have warranties.
#Person1#: How long is it?
#Person2#: The fridges is covered by a one-year warranty.
#Person1#: Which model is the best seller of this year?
#Person2#: This one. How do you like it?
#Person1#: It's too big for me. Could you recommend something else?
#Person2#: Sure, this way please.

Summary: #Person1# wants to buy a fridge and asks about Higher products. #Person2# strongly recommends it and offers a detailed introduction.


#Person1#: What are you two doing in here?
#Person2#: We heard you weren't feeling well, so we came to check on you.
#Person1#: I was sitting there giving out nametags and all of a sudden, there she was.
#Person2#: Who, Femi? Yeah, Yi-jun saw her inside.
#Person1#: All these memories of prom night came back to me. I had to be alone. You remember that night?
#Person2#: I remember someone spiked my punch. You sat with me in the girl's bathroom. . .

Summary: #Person2# comes to check on #Person1#. They talk about the prom night.


#Person1#: Where do you live?
#Person2#: I live in Beijing.
#Person1#: What's your permanent address?
#Person2#: My permanent address is Apt. 401, 238 Zhongshan Road, Beijing.
#Person1#: Where is your birthplace?
#Person2#: My birthplace is Suzhou.
#Person1#: Where is your domicile?
#Person2#: My domicile is Beijing.
#Person1#: Give me your telephone number, please.
#Person2#: ( My telephone number is ) 139xxxxx345.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# personal information including address, birthplace, domicile, and telephone number.


#Person1#: Could I have some fish?
#Person2#: Certainly. And what vegetables would you like?
#Person1#: Oh, spinach, I think.
#Person2#: Fine, And what about something to drink?
#Person1#: Just a beer, please.
#Person2#: Good. Thank you. sir.
#Person1#: Would you like to have some more beer?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I ' Ve had enough. I'll have my bill, please.
#Person1#: Of course. Please wait a moment. I'll go and get it.
#Person2#: Thank you.

Summary: #Person1# orders fish, spinach and a beer and asks #Person2# for #Person1#'s bill.


#Person1#: Good morning. Are you ready to order?
#Person2#: Yes, I am, thank you. I'll have three scrambled eggs with country ham, toast and jam, please.
#Person1#: Would you like anything to drink?
#Person2#: I'll have a tomato juice and some iced tea.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: Could I have a slice of pumpkin pie?
#Person1#: Sure. Coming right up.

Summary: #Person1# helps #Person2# order #Person2#'s breakfast.


#Person1#: Hello. This is James Goodfellow from Channel 4 news. Today, we are interviewing Sarah Roberts, the star of the new movie, Zombies on Mars Part 4. Sarah, uh, thanks for joining us.
#Person2#: You're welcome, Jimmy.
#Person1#: It's, uh, James.
#Person2#: Whatever ...
#Person1#: Well, let's start off the interview with a few basic questions. First of all, where are you from?
#Person2#: Well, I'm originally from Miami, but we moved to New York when I was three years old. [Oh.] I lived there until I was 17, and then I moved to Los Angeles to be an actress.
#Person1#: Okay, and where did you go to college?
#Person2#: I attended Fernando's School of Acting, and all of my teachers LOVED my acting.
#Person1#: And, did you have a part-time job while you were in school?
#Person2#: Yeah. I worked at a movie theater, and everyone LOVED the way I made the popcorn.
#Person1#: Really. Okay, and how old are you now?
#Person2#: Well, I'm only 20, but everyone I know says I look at LEAST 22.
#Person1#: Oh, right. Okay. And, what are you hobbies outside of acting?
#Person2#: Oh, I love shopping for clothes and makeup and, and .... Did I say I love shopping for clothes?
#Person1#: Well, you DID say clothes ...
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. Well, do you want to take some pictures of me ... you know, for your homepage or your blog and you can even use them on your Facebook fan page.
#Person1#: Uh, I think we'll be okay.
#Person2#: Okay, well, um ... Oh, oh look, all of my fans. Hey, gotta go, honey. Hi everyone.

Summary: Sarah, an actress in a new movie, tells James she is from Miami and moved to New York when she was 3, then to Los Angeles when she was 17, and tells about her college experiences . She is 20 now and she likes shopping for clothes and makeup outside of acting.


#Person1#: What do you think of doctor Thomson?
#Person2#: I feel confident of his ability to cure my daughter's disease.
#Person1#: How can you be so sure?
#Person2#: I can tell form the way he spoke to us.
#Person1#: Never believe his words.

Summary: #Person2# trusts doctor Thomson's ability while #Person1# doesn't.


#Person1#: Hello, Personal Banking. How may I help you?
#Person2#: Hi there. I'm calling about Personal Internet Banking, what details can you give me?
#Person1#: Personal Internet Banking is a self service financial service that is based on the Internet. It can be used by both businesses and individuals. We offer an online payment service, Personal Net Banking, which includes services such as account transfers, personal foreign exchange trading. You can also get account management services, online bill payment, for household bills like gas and electricity...
#Person2#: That sounds good. At the moment I spend ages queuing at the post office to pay my bills.

Summary: #Person1# introduces the services of Personal Internet Banking to #Person2# and #Person2# feels interested.


#Person1#: Jack, what's wrong? You are not in a good mood.
#Person2#: My boss told me not to go to work again.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: I made a huge mistake at work yesterday. I wouldn't have made that mistake if I had been more careful.
#Person1#: You are always careless. So what's your plan now?
#Person2#: I must find a new job as soon as possible.
#Person1#: But I think you should learn to be more careful before you find a new job, or you will make the same mistake again.
#Person2#: I guess you are right. So did you have a good time last night?
#Person1#: Yes, we played music and danced. But Susan didn't look very happy.
#Person2#: You wouldn't be happy either, if it were your thirtieth birthday.
#Person1#: Yes, you are right. No one wants to get old.

Summary: Jack tells #Person1# he was fired due to his carelessness and he decides to find a new one. #Person2# tells Jack #Person2# had a good time last night but Susan was unhappy because she turned 30.


#Person1#: Wake up, Erik, time to rise and shine.
#Person2#: Huh, oh, hi, Jane. I must have fallen asleep while I was reading.
#Person1#: You and everyone else. It looks more like a camp-ground than a library.
#Person2#: Well, the dorm's too noisy to study in, and I guess this place is too quiet.
#Person1#: Have you had any luck finding a topic for your paper?
#Person2#: No. Prof. Grant told us to write about anything in cultural anthropology. For once I wish she hadn't given us so much of a choice.
#Person1#: Well, why not write about the ancient civilizations of Mexico. You seem to be interested in that part of the world. I am, but there is too much material to cover. I'll be writing forever, and Grant only wants five to seven pages.
#Person2#: So they limit it to one region of Mexico. Say the Yucatan. You've been there and you said it's got lots of interesting relics.
#Person1#: That's not a bad idea. I brought many plenty of books and things back with me last summer. That would be great resource material. Now if I can only remember where I put them.

Summary: Erik hasn't found a topic for his paper yet and Jane suggests the ancient civilizations of Mexico but there's too much to cover. Erik advises her to focus on Yucatan and she agrees.


#Person1#: I'm not sure what you expect me to do, Michelle. You'Ve not been very clear about any of this.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Clint. Maybe I didn't make myself clear enough. We should get together to discuss this.
#Person1#: Yeah. I think that would be a good idea. I'm really in the dark on everything.
#Person2#: Fine. Let's meet this afternoon. I'll draw you a better picture of the situation.

Summary: Michelle suggests discussing together and she'll draw Clint a better picture of the situation.


#Person1#: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the post office is?
#Person2#: Sure. If you get on this road and turn left at the second intersection, you'll see it on your right-hand side.
#Person1#: Thank you so much for your assistance!
#Person2#: You are welcome.

Summary: #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the post office.


#Person1#: What's your favourite game?
#Person2#: I like to play table tennis. How about you?
#Person1#: I like swimming and skating.
#Person2#: Isn't it hard to learn skating?
#Person1#: No, what you need is balance.
#Person2#: Could you teach me how to do it?
#Person1#: Sure, anytime when you are free.
#Person2#: Do I have to buy a pair of skates?
#Person1#: I don't think it's necessary. Why not rent them?

Summary: #Person2# likes table tennis. #Person1# likes swimming and skating. #Person2# requests #Person1# to teach #Person2# to skate.


#Person1#: You did an excellent job in school! You were indeed a great student! Where did your drive come from?
#Person2#: Academic achievements were important to my parents as immigrants. Education is where it all begins. My mother in particular tries to get me interested in school.

Summary: #Person2#'s drive comes from #Person2#'s mother's great attention to education.


#Person1#: Happy birthday! This is for you, Kate.
#Person2#: Thanks, Miss. Wang.
#Person1#: You know in China we usually don't open presents until the guests leave.
#Person2#: Really? I've already opened it. Great! And it is exactly after my fancy. Thank you very much.

Summary: Miss Wang gives Kate a birthday gift.


#Person1#: What did you say?
#Person2#: I said it's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk?
#Person1#: Well, I feel a little tired.
#Person2#: Come on! A little labor, much health.
#Person1#: Then can you wait a few minutes? I want to finish writing this letter.
#Person2#: Don't take too long. It would be a shame not to take advantage of such lovely weather.
#Person1#: I won't be long. No more than ten minutes. Why don't you go ahead and I'll meet you in the park?
#Person2#: Believe I will. Look for me near the lake.

Summary: #Person2# asks #Person1# out for a walk but #Person1# needs to finish a letter first and will meet #Person2# later.


#Person1#: Ok, so who are we going to invite to our dinner party?
#Person2#: Well, we have the Thompsons, the Greens, and the Anderson, about twelve people total.
#Person1#: Don't forget my friend Andy from the office. He has nothing to do on Friday, so I invited him over.
#Person2#: But that makes thirteen people! We can't have thirteen people for dinner on Friday!
#Person1#: Why can't we?
#Person2#: It's an old superstition. If we have thirteen people at the table, then it means bad luck. Can Andy bring a date?
#Person1#: I'm not sure. He just broke up with his girlfriend recently, and I don't think he's in the mood to start again so soon.
#Person2#: But we can't have thirteen for dinner!
#Person1#: I think you're making a mountain out of a molehill. It's only a superstition. It really doesn't mean anything.
#Person2#: Absolutely not! I refuse to have thirteen people for dinner on Friday!
#Person1#: Ok, ok. I'll ask my sister to come. That way we'll have fourteen for dinner.
#Person2#: That's better.

Summary: There will be 13 people at the dinner party but #Person2# thinks 13 means bad luck. #Person1# doesn't think the number is a problem but #Person1# will invite #Person1#'s sister to make it fourteen.


#Person1#: Have you begun cleaning up that room of yours?
#Person2#: I haven't started yet, but I will.
#Person1#: What time are you going to clean it up?
#Person2#: I'm planning on cleaning it up a little later.
#Person1#: I told you to clean it up earlier.
#Person2#: I know. I am still going to clean it up.
#Person1#: Make sure you vacuum and dust your room.
#Person2#: I won't forget.
#Person1#: I don't want you to leave until you clean up.
#Person2#: My plans aren't until later, so I'll clean it before I go.

Summary: #Person1# urges #Person2# to clean up the room as soon as possible.


#Person1#: Are there pets allowed in this apartment?
#Person2#: No dogs or cats or any other fur type animal, but other pets are allowed.
#Person1#: What about a boa constrictor?
#Person2#: Well. . . is that a pet? Isn't that something from the zoo?
#Person1#: If I had one, could I rent this apartment?
#Person2#: I was more thinking of nice little fish or frogs or turtles or a pet rock.
#Person1#: What about a Gila monster?
#Person2#: I'll tell you what, if your pet can fit in this little box and doesn't have fur, it is welcome here.

Summary: #Person1# wants to keep wild animals in the apartment. #Person2# is astonished but tells #Person1# the pet will be allowed if it doesn't have fur and can be kept in a little box.


#Person1#: I'm really exhausted, Mary. But I don't want to miss the Hollywood movie that comes on at 11.
#Person2#: If I were you, I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow. And anyway I've heard it's not as exciting as advertised.

Summary: Mary advises #Person1# to skip the movie tonight.


#Person1#: I'm planning to buy a bicycle. As you are quite a cycling enthusiast, I wish you might give me some advice.
#Person2#: With pleasure, chap. But before I start, I need to know what you want a bike for?
#Person1#: My purposes are two-fold. On the one hand, I've grown bored of commuting on suffocating buses every day and decided to ride to work. On the other hand, bicycling is a sport, and I intend to build up my body through constantly taking a ride over the weekends.
#Person2#: Cycling during weekends? Do you like riding on the mountainous countryside just the neighboring towns?
#Person1#: Does that make any difference?
#Person2#: Can't be greater. If you ride on bumpy, hilly roads, a mountain bike is what you need. But if you just ride comfortably along the city lanes, you might choose a road bike.
#Person1#: Are they designed differently?
#Person2#: A road bike features skinny tires and a light-weight frame. Its riding position puts you bent over the handlebars. It's not particularly beefy in construction, and generally, it won't stand up well under heavy loads or on really rough surfaces. In contrast, mountain bikes have wide tires and a stout frame. You sit higher on them and don't have to hunched over.

Summary: #Person1# consults #Person2# about buying a bicycle. #Person1# wants to ride to work and build up the body. #Person2# asks #Person1# where #Person1# wants to ride and explains the differences between road bikes and mountain bikes.


#Person1#: You're home late today, David. How was school?
#Person2#: Not bad. There's a new English teacher.
#Person1#: Oh, what's she like?
#Person2#: She is beautiful.
#Person1#: Is she old or young?
#Person2#: She is quite young and her hair is blond.
#Person1#: Is she strict?
#Person2#: Not really. Her eyes are blue.
#Person1#: Can she speak Chinese?
#Person2#: Not much. She is very tall and slim.
#Person1#: David, stop dreaming. It's time to do your homework.

Summary: David tells #Person1# about his new English teacher and pays special attention to her beautiful appearance.


#Person1#: Sandy, can you help me contact these people?
#Person2#: Sure, what do you want me to tell them?
#Person1#: Well, I need to confirm the time of their classes.
#Person2#: Ok, where can I find their telephone number?
#Person1#: They are all listed here on this sheet of paper.
#Person2#: Is it their home, office or cell phone numbers?
#Person1#: Unless it ' s marked differently, it ' s their home numbers.
#Person2#: Alright. What if I can ' t get a hold of them by phone?
#Person1#: Then, you should e-mail them with the information.
#Person2#: Where can I find their e-mail addresses?
#Person1#: They should have then listed on their resumes.
#Person2#: And if there aren ' t any e-mail addresses?
#Person1#: Then send them a SMS on their cell phone.
#Person2#: Ok. That sounds easy enough. Have you called any of them yet?
#Person1#: Yes. I called the first three people on the list, but they didn ' t pick up.
#Person2#: Did you leave a voice message?
#Person1#: I left a voice message on one---just for the first person on the list.
#Person2#: I see. What did you tell her?
#Person1#: I told her that she should call me back at my office number.
#Person2#: Ok, so, maybe I should call her again.
#Person1#: Yes, that sounds like a good idea. She might not get the other message in time.
#Person2#: One more question. It looks like some of these numbers are long-distance. Do you have a calling card that I can use to get through to them?
#Person1#: Sure. You can use this one. The pin number is written on the back of the card.
#Person2#: Alright. Thanks a lot. Don ' t worry. I ' ll take care of it.
#Person1#: Great work. I ' m off for the weekend! See you on Monday.
#Person2#: See you.

Summary: #Person1# requests Sandy to help #Person1# contact some people to confirm the time of their classes. #Person1# tells Sandy the numbers on the sheet are mostly home numbers and if Sandy can't find their e-mail addresses, she can send them SMS. #Person1# has called some people but #Person1# thinks Sandy can call them again. #Person1# gives Sandy the pin number of a call card so that she can call long-distance numbers.


#Person1#: Why don't you get another job for a change?
#Person2#: But I like my job.
#Person1#: Look, digging gardens is not a job for a university graduate.
#Person2#: But the money's not bad and there's plenty of fresh air.
#Person1#: If I were you, I'd take some kind of direction, like teaching law.
#Person2#: Teaching? Anything but that. It's so boring.
#Person1#: Come on, you really must think of the future.
#Person2#: I'll tell you what. I'd like to be a doctor.
#Person1#: Well, you should think very seriously about that. It means a lot of study, and then working all sorts of hours.
#Person2#: Yes, maybe. But the idea sounds interesting.
#Person1#: Well, then, you ought to get more information about it as soon as possible.

Summary: #Person1# suggests #Person2# change a job because digging gardens is not a job for a university graduate and get more information if #Person2# wants to be a doctor.


#Person1#: Boris, look at this sentence. ' Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of foods you love. ' It's interesting, isn't it?
#Person2#: I'd rather say it's confusing. what are those ' strict nutrition philosophies ' about?
#Person1#: I believe they are careful calculations on proteins, vitamins and calories.
#Person2#: Probably, Iris. That must be the job of nutritionists.
#Person1#: Healthy eating is not about depriving oneself of the foods one loves. So we are free to have whatever foods we love. It is unbelievable.
#Person2#: Oh, believe it or not, I came across an article the other day, saying that pizza is a healthy food.
#Person1#: Seriously?
#Person2#: Yes, I felt exactly the same way as you did just now. Scientists must be crazy in saying so.
#Person1#: Maybe nowadays people hold different opinions on healthy diet.
#Person2#: Absolutely. I myself sometimes believe that healthy eating is just about feeling great. As long as I have enough energy, it's fine.
#Person1#: But one must have some basic ideas about nutrition and find the best way for it to work out for the body.

Summary: Iris finds a sentence saying that healthy eating is not about depriving of foods people like. Boris and Iris are both surprised at it. They believe one should have basic ideas about one's health.


#Person1#: Hi, is that Mr. Wu?
#Person2#: Yes. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I am calling to query about some of your information.
#Person2#: We've got a bad line. Can you repeat that please?
#Person1#: I said I want to ask about some of your information.
#Person2#: Sorry, the connection is terrible. I'll call you back because I can't hear anything.

Summary: #Person1# calls Mr. Wu to query about his information but the connection is terrible.


#Person1#: Hi. Uh, are you Sarah?
#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm her older sister.
#Person1#: Well, I'm here to talk to her ...
#Person2#: I know why you here.
#Person1#: Good. Uh, Is Sarah here?
#Person2#: Um, I first have a couple of questions, and you [had] better answer them. First of all, what is your name?
#Person1#: Uh, my name? I'm Nick ...
#Person2#: I thought so. Where are you from?
#Person1#: Um. I'm from Brownsville. Why are you asking me ...
#Person2#: Okay. How old are you?
#Person1#: What!?
#Person2#: How old are you?
#Person1#: Does that matter?
#Person2#: Of course, it matters. I wouldn't be asking otherwise.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Really. Yeah. Sarah's only 19.
#Person1#: Okay, I'm 22. Now, is Sarah here?
#Person2#: Where did you first meet Sarah and why do you like her so much?
#Person1#: Like her? What do you mean? I've only met her once in ...
#Person2#: Don't lie to me, Nick.
#Person1#: Are you sure you have the right guy? Listen. Are you sure? [I'm sure, I'm sure.] Listen. I'm leaving. I don't need the money THAT much.
#Person2#: Money? Wait! What do you mean?
#Person1#: Listen. I'm a teaching assistant at the university, and I met Sarah in the Spanish class last week. She asked me if I could teach her, you know, help her with her class.
#Person2#: So, you're not Nick Roberts, that guy that drives that crazy motorcycle? [No!] The one with the large tattoo of a large snake across his back?
#Person1#: No! What? You've got the wrong guy. I'm leaving. This whole thing is crazy.

Summary: Nick comes to Sarah's house in her request to teach her, but Sarah's old sister thinks he is Nick Roberts with the large tattoo of a large snake driving a motorcycle who likes Sarah very much, so she keeps questioning him. Nick gets angry and leaves.


#Person1#: Hey, Gary, great to see you again. Please have a seat. So tell me, what seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Thanks, doc. I'Ve got a really bad toothache! I can't eat anything, and look, my face is all swollen. I think it might be my wisdom tooth.
#Person1#: Well, let's have a look. Open wide. Hmm. . . this doesn't look good. Well, it looks like you have a cavity and your crown is loose. We'll need to put in a filling before it gets any worse, and the crown probably needs to be refitted. I'm going to order some x-rays.
#Person2#: Is it gonna hurt?
#Person1#: No, not at all! Just lay back and relax.
#Person2#: Ok, spit.

Summary: Gary has got a toothache. #Person1# tells him he has a cavity and a loose crown Then #Person1# orders some x-rays for Gary.


#Person1#: Can I help you in any way?
#Person2#: I would like to see your summer suits.
#Person1#: How do you like this pattern? The pink suits you well.
#Person2#: Will it wash well and the color won't fade?
#Person1#: It's of good quality.

Summary: #Person1# helps #Person2# picking summer suits.


#Person1#: How do I look? I love these braids. They're fun!
#Person2#: They look great! Hey, are you hungry? I know a good Ethiopian restaurant-Meskerem.
#Person1#: An Ethiopian restaurant? Whoa! I always think of starving people in Ethiopia.
#Person2#: It's very ' in ' these days. Some of the places are really expensive.
#Person1#: That's so ironic! Well, what's it like? Is it your traditional food?
#Person2#: No. Africans and African-Americans are different in many ways. Our food's different, too.

Summary: #Person2# suggests eating at an Ethiopian restaurant. #Person1# thinks it's ironic to think of starving people in Ethiopia and other expensive places.


#Person1#: I really want to make something for dinner.
#Person2#: What are you going to cook?
#Person1#: I haven't the slightest clue what I'm going to make.
#Person2#: A teriyaki bowl sounds nice.
#Person1#: I don't know how to make that.
#Person2#: All you need to make it is white rice and some teriyaki beef.
#Person1#: That sounds fairly simple, but how do I cook it?
#Person2#: The first and simplest thing you have to do is make some white rice.
#Person1#: What's next?
#Person2#: Then you should shred your beef and pour some teriyaki marinade over it.
#Person1#: What's the next thing I need to do?
#Person2#: Then all you need to do is cook it and enjoy.

Summary: #Person1# wants to make something for dinner and #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to cook a teriyaki bowl.


#Person1#: Good morning. Sit down please, Mr. Johnson.
#Person2#: Thank you, madam.
#Person1#: I have read your letter here. You seemed to have done very well at school. Can you tell me something about your school work?
#Person2#: As you can see, my strongest subjects were arts subjects. My best subject was history and my second best was geography. However, my favorite subject was math, and the results I got in the math paper were quite reasonable.
#Person1#: That's true. Now, can you tell me why you think these subjects will help you in this job?
#Person2#: Well, madam, I understand that you manufacture computers, prepare software, and advise clients on how to use them. Is that right?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: And I've been told that working with computers needs a logical mind rather than great skills in mathematics. That's especially true, I believe, when it comes to writing programs. So I think my results show that I have some ability in logic and in mathematics as well.
#Person1#: So, you would like to write material for computers, would you?
#Person2#: Yes, madam. That's what interests me most about computers - writing programs, but I think the computer industry itself is still expanding enormously. I'm sure that career prospects in the industry would be very good no matter what sort of job I went into.
#Person1#: I see, well, thank you. I've enjoyed our talk. We'll be writing to you.
#Person2#: Thank you, madam. Good morning.

Summary: During the job interview, Mr. Johnson tells #Person1# about his schoolwork, his abilities that would help him in the job, and his interests in the computer industry.


#Person1#: It's hot today, shall we go for a dip at the beach?
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Let's bring our trunks and towels.
#Person1#: Would you like to swim in the swimming pool or at the beach?
#Person2#: I'd prefer the pool.
#Person1#: OK. Let's pay the entrance fee and change our clothes in the dressing room.
#Person2#: What style do you use?
#Person1#: Well, I use breast stroke for long distance, crawl or free style for short distance and back stroke just for fun.

Summary: #Person1# suggests going for a dip at the beach. #Person2# prefers swimming in the pool.


#Person1#: And I realized we were completely lost, but at least we got there in the end.
#Person2#: Funny you should say that because, er, a similar thing happened to me one time when I was abroad. We were actually doing a concert in this bar in Germany.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: I was actually about to appear on stage, you know, with the band, and I just thought, 'I'll just go out for a little walk and get some fresh air,' 'cause I had about half an hour before we had to go on.
#Person1#: Uh-huh.
#Person2#: And I went outside,you know,had a look around, walked around for a bit... and then I decided to go back and, uh, I couldn't find it! It was about two minutes before we were supposed to start.
#Person1#: No, you're joking!
#Person2#: Yeah! I thought, 'Ah! What am I gonna do?'
#Person1#: Could you ask for directions?
#Person2#: Well, I tried. I asked an old woman, but she didn't speak English, and I don't speak German...
#Person1#: Don't you? Oh, right.
#Person2#: And then, I realized I couldn't remember the name of the bar, or the street it was on or anything. So, you know, I was in the middle of a town I didn't know, not knowing the language... and luckily, I saw someone wearing one of our T-shirts. He was obviously going to the conceit, so I sort of followed him back to the bar.
#Person1#: Wow, that was lucky! Thank goodness!
#Person2#: And when I got there, the guys were like, 'Where have you been? We thought you'd run out on us!' Anyway, we managed.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# were lost but at least got there in the end. #Person2# shares with #Person1# the similar experience of getting lost when doing a concert in a bar in Germany.


#Person1#: Can I also take the MET to get there?
#Person2#: Yeah sure, it's much quicker. Do you know how?
#Person1#: No, can I trouble you to lend me a hand?
#Person2#: Ok, not a problem. Let's go to the station.
#Person1#: You have to buy a ticket first. You want to go to Shi Da, right?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Ok, then you need to go to Tai Power Building Station.
#Person2#: Where is that?
#Person1#: Look at the map to see where you are. Then look at where you want to go. The number is how much money you have to pay.
#Person2#: Oh, that's simple enough.
#Person1#: Then, when you have your ticket, you go wait on the platform.
#Person2#: Anything else I should know?
#Person1#: Just remember to hold on to your ticket. You need it to get out of the station when you get there.

Summary: #Person2# shows #Person1# how to take the MET. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# should buy a ticket first, look at the map to see the location, and hold the ticket to wait on the platform.


#Person1#: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful!
#Person2#: Autumn is the best season in Beijing, you know.
#Person1#: Yes, I can see. The summer heat is over, and the winter cold is still far away.
#Person2#: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year?
#Person1#: Autumn is also very nice in Washington.
#Person2#: Is it very cold in winter there?
#Person1#: No, it isn't. But sometimes it snows a lot in winter.
#Person2#: Does it rain a lot in summer there?
#Person1#: Oh yes! Sometimes it rains very heavily. How about here in Beijing?
#Person2#: There's a lot of rain in summer, but it seldom rains in autumn.
#Person1#: I feel it's rather dry here.
#Person2#: That's true. Many people from the south don't like the weather here.
#Person1#: Are you from the south?
#Person2#: No, I'm from the north. I was born in Beijing, actually.
#Person1#: I see. so this is your hometown?

Summary: #Person2# describes the weather of summer, autumn, and winter in Beijing and #Person1# talks about how the weather is like in Washington.


#Person1#: You're always working around the house on Saturday, painting and doing repairs. You must enjoy it.
#Person2#: Not really. I'd rather relax or go fishing, but Saturday is the only day I have to get anything done. By the time I get home from work during the week, I'm too tired.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is tired to work around the house.


#Person1#: Hey, David. Would you like some drinks?
#Person2#: OK. Shall we go to a bar?
#Person1#: Good idea. I like hanging out in bars at night.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: For killing time and making new friends.
#Person2#: Don't you think it's too noisy here? The rock music! I can hardly bear it.
#Person1#: Calm down! My little guy! You'll get used to that after you come here several times.
#Person2#: Well, I'll try. Then what would you like to drink? It's on me.
#Person1#: I'd like a gin and tonic.

Summary: #Person1# tells David #Person1# likes going to the bar for killing time and making new friends. David will try to enjoy being in bars.


#Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello, is that Miss Smith?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: This is Mr. Gao. How are you?
#Person1#: Not too bad, thanks. And you?
#Person2#: Fine. Listen. Are you free on Wednesday night? I'd like to invite you to dinner.
#Person1#: I'm terribly sorry, but I've already made arrangements for Wednesday.
#Person2#: That's a pity. How about Thursday?
#Person1#: That would be fine.
#Person2#: Great. What time would you like to meet?
#Person1#: Whenever is suitable for you. I have no plans for that day.
#Person2#: OK, let's say 6 o'clock at night.
#Person1#: And where would you like to meet?
#Person2#: I can pick you up at the gate of your company. Also, what type of food do you like?
#Person1#: I'm not very familiar with Chinese cuisine. What can you recommend?
#Person2#: Well, have you heard of Peking Duck? it's a local specialty.
#Person1#: Of course! Peking Duck is world-famous. I would love to try it.
#Person2#: OK, let's have that then.
#Person1#: All right. Well, I'll see you later.
#Person2#: See you later, goodbye.

Summary: Mr.Gao invites Miss Smith to dinner on the phone. They will meet at 6 o'clock on Thursday night at the gate of Miss Smith's company. Mr.Gao recommends Peking Duck and Miss Smith gladly agrees.


#Person1#: Hello, I'd like to open an account.
#Person2#: Which account would you like to open?
#Person1#: I'd like to open a savings account. What's the interest rate now?
#Person2#: It is 3.2 %. You may earn a little interest on money.
#Person1#: Is there any minimum deposit for the first time?
#Person2#: Yes, the opening minimum deposit is 1, 000 Yuan.
#Person1#: What about the later deposits?
#Person2#: For the later deposits, you can deposit any you want. Even one Yuan is OK.
#Person1#: OK, that's good.
#Person2#: Your ID, please.
#Person1#: Here you are, a thousand Yuan and my ID.
#Person2#: Wait a moment, please... Here is your bankbook. Keep it well please.
#Person1#: Thanks. I will.

Summary: #Person1# wants to open a savings account. #Person2# tells #Person1# the interest rate and deposit and helps #Person1# to open the account.


#Person1#: What a wonderful game!
#Person2#: Yes, the weather is wonderful, the game is wonderful and the players are wonderful.
#Person1#: I think John is the best player on the field.
#Person2#: He certainly is. He is the Peckham in our collage.
#Person1#: Maybe he shouldn't come to collage, he should become a football star.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# talk about a wonderful football game and a player named John.


#Person1#: Excuse me, but can you tell me the way to the railway station?
#Person2#: Just go straight along this street, turn left at the first crossing and walk straight ahead about 100 meters. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: About how long will it take me to get there?
#Person2#: It's about 20 minutes'walk, I think.
#Person1#: I see. Is there a bus I can take?
#Person2#: Yes, you can take the No. 5 bus over there. Get off at the next stop.
#Person1#: Thank you so much for your help.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the railway station and the bus #Person1# can take to get there.


#Person1#: Hi. I need more amenities, please.
#Person2#: Could you be a little more specific, sir?
#Person1#: Well, to be more specific, the free stuff, like soap, lotion, and shampoo.
#Person2#: I understand. Now, you're saying that you've already used up all your amenities?
#Person1#: Oh, no! I've got all I need for my stay here.
#Person2#: So, what's the problem?
#Person1#: I need souvenirs!
#Person2#: You want some souvenirs!
#Person1#: Yes, yes. Souvenirs.
#Person2#: But, sir, our souvenir shop carries all those items.
#Person1#: That's not the same thing. If you buy hotel souvenirs, they have no sentimental value.
#Person2#: I understand, sir. I'll call housekeeping. You'll have your souvenirs shortly.

Summary: #Person1# wants to take some free amenities as souvenirs because he thinks they have sentimental value. #Person2# agrees and will call the housekeeping.


#Person1#: Loans Department, how can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. Could you give me some details about your Personal Pledge Loans, please?
#Person1#: Certainly, Sir. I'd be happy to. The Personal Pledge Loan is a loan secured by undue certificates, Time Deposits, for example, or Visible Treasury Bonds.
#Person2#: So, as long as I have one of those, I can apply for a Personal Pledge Loan?
#Person1#: That's correct, Sir. The bank will issue receipt to you and also take care of all the pledged securities.
#Person2#: Mmmm. . . how about the period of repayment?
#Person1#: The maximum maturity period is a year, but it also cannot exceed the maturity on the certificates used as collateral.
#Person2#: And the maximum loan amount?
#Person1#: The initial amount is just 2, 000 RIB, but we can go up to 100, 000 RIB. But remember, it cannot exceed the amount on the certificates you are using as collateral.
#Person2#: OK. I'll have a look at what I've got exactly in certificates and get back to you. Thanks for your help. Bye.
#Person1#: My pleasure, Sir. Bye.

Summary: #Person2# wants #Person1# to give him some details about the Personal Pledge Loans, such as the period of repayment and the maximum loan amount, and will get back to #Person1# after looking at what he's got exactly in certificates.


#Person1#: Hi, I need to copy something right now.
#Person2#: Our computer lab on the first floor has a copy machine, sir.
#Person1#: Great! How much per copy?
#Person2#: Sir, one copy is ten cents.
#Person1#: Okay, I'll be down there shortly.
#Person2#: You probably won't have to wait for anyone, sir.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# about the details of copying.