#Person1#: What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me?
#Person2#: Sure. Why don't you try it on? The fitting room is over there.
#Person1#: It's just the right size-a perfect fit! Have you seen anything you like?
#Person2#: I'm thinking about buying this sweater. I know it's june now, but it will be perfect for autumn and winter.
#Person1#: It looks too big for you, but I like the color and the material is good quality. Is it on sale?
#Person2#: Yes, it's half price. It's supposed to be too large-that's the fashion.
#Person1#: I might get one too, but in a different colour. I prefer light blue to while.
#Person2#: There. It looks great, don't you think? I'm going to get these jeans as well. I need a new pair. I need a new pair. I ' m also going to buy this scarf ready for winter.
#Person1#: I'm getting this beret, doesn't it look cool? I'd like to get some jeans too, but I don't have enough cash on me.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'Ve got my credit card. You can pay me back later.
#Person1#: Thanks! Now I don't need to come back to the shop a second time.

Summary: #Person1# tries on a dress and it fits well, #Person2# wants to buy a sweater, a pair of jeans, and a scarf. #Person1# decides to buy the same sweater in a different color and some jeans. #Person2# lets #Person1# use the credit card.


#Person1#: Hello, is that Cathy speaking?
#Person2#: Yes, is that you, Allen?
#Person1#: Yes, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Not bad.
#Person1#: Say I've got two tickets for the concert this evening. Would you like to come with me?
#Person2#: Sure. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: Then I'll pick you up at six thirty. OK?
#Person2#: Ok, see you.
#Person1#: See you.

Summary: Allen invites Cathy to the concert and will pick Cathy at 6:30.


#Person1#: I need something to eat, please.
#Person2#: Tell me what you're hungry for.
#Person1#: I feel like champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.
#Person2#: Unfortunately, we're out of filet mignon at the moment. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?
#Person1#: Well, I prefer filet, but porterhouse is good, too.
#Person2#: Perhaps I could interest you in chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne?
#Person1#: Just the champagne will be fine, thank you.
#Person2#: You'll see this charge on your amenities account.
#Person1#: That's fine.
#Person2#: It won't be long until your food is delivered. I know you'll enjoy it.

Summary: #Person1# is ordering the food. #Person2# tells #Person1# they are out of filet mignon and suggests the porterhouse. #Person1# agrees to change it.


#Person1#: Hello, I'd like to get a seat on flight PB12 to Rome.
#Person2#: Direct or non-direct?
#Person1#: Is there any discount for a non-direct flight?
#Person2#: Yes. Right now it's the slack season so we will give you ten percent off.
#Person1#: What if I buy around ticket? Can you offer me some more?
#Person2#: Sure. you can get a further discount at 5 %.

Summary: #Person2# helps #Person1# buy an air ticket to Rome and offers different choices of discounts.


#Person1#: Hello, Steven. Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: How's your married life?
#Person2#: We're happy together now. We both think that we're a well-matched couple.
#Person1#: That's very good. It's said that marriage is the Ab of love. But the words may not be right.
#Person2#: The situation differs in person.

Summary: #Person1# congratulates Steven on his marriage.


#Person1#: Ten dollars? Maybe there are a lot of them. . .
#Person2#: Seven dollars!!! Incredible! But I saw that the seller has kind of a bad rating.
#Person1#: Was it a delivery problem or a problem with the products?
#Person2#: I read that someone called him a cheat and a liar! And I noticed that he won't ship abroad.
#Person1#: Some people get nasty on those comments. Maybe you should write him and ask nicely.
#Person2#: OK. Wish me luck!

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the bad rating on this seller and decide to write a letter to him.


#Person1#: How do you like the apartment?
#Person2#: I like the apartment, but I see something wrong with it.
#Person1#: What's wrong?
#Person2#: There's a leaking faucet in the sink.
#Person1#: That isn't a problem.
#Person2#: That leak is going to raise my water bill.
#Person1#: What can I do?
#Person2#: You need to fix it.
#Person1#: I can't right now.
#Person2#: I won't rent it if the faucet isn't fixed.
#Person1#: I will fix it for you.
#Person2#: I'm glad you finally agree.

Summary: #Person2# likes the apartment but there's a leaking faucet in the sink and asks #Person1# to fix it.


#Person1#: Hi. How can we help you today?
#Person2#: Yeah. I'd like to get my hair trimmed a little. Nothing fancy. Just a basic trim.
#Person1#: Well, can we interest you in today's special?
#Person2#: Um ... Nah, nah ...
#Person1#: We'll shampoo, cut, (and) style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $9.99 (nine ninety-nine). Plus, we'll give you a clean shave and a back massage to help you relax.
#Person2#: Well, I don't know. I don't have much time, and ...
#Person1#: Best service in town!
#Person2#: Well, okay, I'll have the complete service today, but as I said before, I just want to get my hair trimmed. A little off the top and sides. That's all. I mean, that's all.
#Person1#: No problem. Relax. You're in good hands. Okay, here we go. Now, how does this thing work?
#Person2#: Huh? Wait. You know what you're doing, right?
#Person1#: Relax, sir, relax. I've been doing this for ten [cough] [Ten what?] Sit back and relax. So, what do you do for a living?
#Person2#: I'm a lawyer, specializing in workplace accidents, and I'm in town for a very important job interview, and ...
#Person1#: Oops.
#Person2#: What do you mean oops. Hey, can I see a mirror?
#Person1#: Nothing to worry about, sir. Relax. I'm just making some adjustments to the hair trimmer. There we are. Okay ...
#Person2#: Ouch. That hurt. That really hurt! What are you doing anyway?
#Person1#: Nothing to worry about, sir. Relax.
#Person2#: That's what you just said a minute ago, and look at all of my hair on the floor. And how much are you really cutting off? And where's a mirror?
#Person1#: Oh. And time for the shampoo. Just lean back, and we'll wash your hair away.
#Person2#: You mean what's left of it?
#Person1#: Relax. [Your favorite word ...] Relax.
#Person2#: Hey, hey, and you got shampoo in my eyes. I can't see. Where's the towel?
#Person1#: Relax, sir, relax. I'm almost finished.
#Person2#: Yeah, just wait till I get finished with you!
#Person1#: Okay, okay, now let's dry your hair, put a little styling jell in it, and now style it with a blow dryer, and brush. voila!
#Person2#: Hey, what happened to my hair? You butchered it! And what's left of my hair turned purple. What kind of prank are you trying to pull here anyway? Are you even a licensed beautician?
#Person1#: Well, sir. We offer a money-back guarantee on all our work, so if you're not completely satisfied ...
#Person2#: Satisfied? I'm anything but satisfied. I want to talk to the manager ... now!
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but he's on vacation, and he left me in charge, so if you ...
#Person2#: How in the world am I supposed to go to my job interview looking like this? Forget it, forget it. Is there anyplace in this town that can give a decent haircut and fix this damage?
#Person1#: Well, my brother works next door, and he offers a complete package for ....
#Person2#: I know, nine, ninety-nine. I've had it. Forget I even asked.

Summary: #Person2# wants #Person1# to get his hair trimmed a little. #Person1# persuades him to have today's special but #Person1# does the haircut terribly and #Person2# is unsatisfied.


#Person1#: I saw a vacancy board outside for assistant. Has the vacancy been filled?
#Person2#: Not yet. But do you have any experience as an assistant?
#Person1#: Yes. I have a lot of experience in that. I have worked for the sales company as an assistant since finishing my university.
#Person2#: OK. It sounds fine.

Summary: #Person1# applies for the assistant and tells #Person2# #Person1#'s experience.


#Person1#: I think if I'm going to find a job, I'll look over the job board.
#Person2#: Well, there's no doubt that lots of people have found employment in the help wanted section.
#Person1#: Right, so I picked up a copy of the Sunday Globe this morning.
#Person2#: Did you get a copy of the Herald too?
#Person1#: No, why should I? The Globe's help wanted section is the best.
#Person2#: That's true, but still the Herald lists some jobs the Globe doesn't have.
#Person1#: Not enough to worry about. Why do I waste the money buying two papers?
#Person2#: It's only a couple of dollars more. For that much money you can afford to risk it.
#Person1#: I guess you're right. I'll get a Herald as soon as I finish looking over the Globe.
#Person2#: Good idea.

Summary: #Person1# picked up a copy of the Sunday Globe to find a job in the help wanted section and #Person2# suggests #Person1# pick up Herald too.


#Person1#: When are we leaving for our field trip?
#Person2#: Our science field trip is next Monday at 8 a. m. in the morning. Can you mark that on your calendar?
#Person1#: Yes, I will write that down.
#Person2#: That will be Monday, December 2nd. We need to start loading the buses half an hour early, so plan to arrive at 7.
#Person1#: Yes, I will be there on time.
#Person2#: We will return 6 days later on December 8th. Will someone be picking you up?
#Person1#: Yes, someone is coming to get me.
#Person2#: The return bus will leave the campground at 5 p. m. and return to campus 3 hours later at 8 p. m.
#Person1#: What should we bring with us?
#Person2#: I am going to post all of that information on the geology club web page. Check it out when you get a chance. See you Monday!

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# about the schedule of the upcoming science field trip and asks #Person1# to check the geology club webpage to see what to bring.


#Person1#: I love slim girls, don't you?
#Person2#: Not particularly. I like fat girls.
#Person1#: And I like a girl with good skin, do you?
#Person2#: I can't say I do. What I like a girl with good manners.
#Person1#: Well, yes. But surely you like a girl with a nice figure.
#Person2#: Yes. But I like a girl with a nice personality.
#Person1#: But you like a girl to be rich, surely?
#Person2#: Not particularly. I like a girl to be good.
#Person1#: What about you, Henry? You haven't said a thing.
#Person3#: I don't like girls. I think they're awful.

Summary: #Person1# likes a girl with a nice figure, while #Person2# likes a girl with a nice personality. Henry doesn't like girls.


#Person1#: Hi, Craig! How are you?
#Person2#: Not so good. I have a terrible cold.
#Person1#: Really? That's too bad! You should be at home in bed. It's really important to get a lot of rest.
#Person2#: Yeah, you're right.
#Person1#: And have you taken anything for it?
#Person2#: No, I haven't.
#Person1#: Well, it's helpful to chop up some garlic and cook it in chicken stock. Then drink a cup every half hour. It really works!
#Person2#: Ugh!

Summary: Craig has a terrible cold. #Person1# suggests he get rest and take some garlic in chicken stock.


#Person1#: What will you do now? Propose to her.
#Person2#: Of course I won't chill out. Opportunity knocks only once.
#Person1#: You should strike while the iron is hot.
#Person2#: You're right. I will have a talk to her about that.

Summary: #Person1# suggests #Person2# propose as soon as possible.


#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you have this in blue?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. That one comes in green blue and red.
#Person1#: And sorry. I can't find the price. How much is it?
#Person2#: Oh, that's 39 dollars and 95 cents. It's on the sale at the moment.
#Person1#: OK. Do you have it in extra small?
#Person2#: I'll just go and check for you.

Summary: #Person1# is buying clothes and asks #Person2# for help.


#Person1#: Excuse me, Professor, I have a problem and need to leave class early.
#Person2#: Why do you have to leave early?
#Person1#: I am not feeling well.
#Person2#: Could you make it up by attending my other section this week?
#Person1#: Yes, it's all taken care of.
#Person2#: Are you leaving right away or can you stay for a few more minutes?
#Person1#: I can stay a few more minutes.
#Person2#: OK, but please make sure that you get all of your make-up work completed.
#Person1#: Thanks, Professor. I've got it covered!
#Person2#: Go do what you have to do, but make sure it doesn't happen again.

Summary: #Person1# wants to leave early and Professor asks the reason and #Person1#'s make-up plan.


#Person1#: Freeze! Police! Put your hands over your head.
#Person2#: What crime did I commit?
#Person1#: You are suspected of hiding illegal drugs, so we are taking you into custody. We ' Ve found some heroin in your house. You have the following rights while you are being interviewed. You have the right to remain silent. You don't have to make any statement against your will. You have the right to defense counsel. You have the right to request an investigation of evidence favorable to your case. Do you understand your rights?
#Person2#: I am innocent.

Summary: The police found drugs in #Person2#'s house and are taking #Person2# into custody, but #Person2# claims to be innocent.


#Person1#: I think that you look very cute today.
#Person2#: Is that right? This is a brand new outfit.
#Person1#: What store did you get it from?
#Person2#: I went to Macy's and picked it out.
#Person1#: I love your outfit right now.
#Person2#: Well, I think you look nice today too.
#Person1#: Thanks. I found these new shoes earlier at the store.
#Person2#: I think that those are some really nice shoes. What kind are they?
#Person1#: These are Chucks.
#Person2#: Your shoes look really nice. How much did you get them for?
#Person1#: They only cost me about forty dollars.
#Person2#: I'm going to go get a pair for myself.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# admire each other's outfit today and talk about dressing. #Person1# compliments #Person2#'s outfit and #Person2# praises #Person1#'s shoes.


#Person1#: Aren't you going to give us a training workshop next week? How are things going on your preparation for the presentation?
#Person2#: I'm having trouble narrowing down my topic for the training. I want to speak about how to improve our sales technique, but there is so much to say, it's hard to get organized.
#Person3#: Our training group won't be very large, so you will have more time to focus on more areas. We can cover a lot of ground in an hour and a half, if everyone is participating and paying attention.
#Person2#: I want to focus on some suggestions about making sales scores, and I was hoping to throw in a few role plays so that people get practise implementing the things I'm going to talk about. Do you think people will go for the role playing?
#Person1#: I think some people may be a little shy to do role playing in front of class... but if you are enthusiastic about your topic, you can help everyone to feel more at ease and willing to give it a try.

Summary: #Person2# updates #Person1# and #Person3# about the preparation for the presentation at a training workshop. #Person3# introduces the training group. #Person2# gives some suggestions.


#Person1#: you look better today. How did your test go?
#Person2#: much better than it did yesterday.
#Person1#: did you pass?
#Person2#: I not only passed my test, but I aced it! I'm so happy!
#Person1#: you should be. You worked really hard last night preparing for it.
#Person2#: thanks for helping me with it. If you hadn't encouraged me to do my best, I wouldn't have ever been able to pass.
#Person1#: you don't have to thank me. It's just a part of my job as your counsellor.
#Person2#: did you always do well at school?
#Person1#: no, in fact, I was terrible at taking exams.
#Person2#: really?
#Person1#: sure, but my teachers always encouraged me to do the best that I could and that helped me a lot. When are your final exams?
#Person2#: I'll get my finals in two months.
#Person1#: when do you plan on studying for those exams?
#Person2#: most students just cram the night forehead.
#Person1#: do you think that's a good idea?
#Person2#: no, I think I should study a little bit at a time, starting a few weeks before the exam.
#Person1#: that sounds like a good idea. What are you going to do if you have any questions while you're studying?
#Person2#: I'll go and talk to my professor or a learning support assistant.
#Person1#: it sounds like you've learned something useful this year!

Summary: #Person1# helps #Person2# pass and ace #Person1#'s test. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# will prepare the final in advance and look for help when having questions.


#Person1#: When the interview finally comes to an end, the interviewee will probably breathe a sigh of relief.
#Person2#: Still, you should not let down your guard. Some details should be paid attention to.
#Person1#: At this moment you can thank the interviewer again for the opportunity of the interview.
#Person2#: You can also ask the interviewer about your performance today.
#Person1#: Don't forget to ask when you can receive a reply.
#Person2#: And it's best to ask about the second interview if necessary.
#Person1#: You should state politely that you will wait for the results patiently.
#Person2#: You can ask questions about the position you are applying for.
#Person1#: In this case, you should remember to give thanks for the reply you get.
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Just say goodbye to the interviewer before you leave.
#Person2#: Besides, remember to make acknowledgments through an E-mail or a call.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about how to end an interview.


#Person1#: Can you speak English?
#Person2#: Yes I can. I speak it very well.
#Person1#: Where did you learn it?
#Person2#: I lived in England when I was a child.
#Person1#: What else can you speak?
#Person2#: Well, I know a little Italian.

Summary: #Person2# can speak English well and knows a little Italian.


#Person1#: Jack, what's wrong?
#Person2#: You!
#Person1#: What are you talking about? What did I do?
#Person2#: You told Martha that I was on a date? What was that all about?
#Person1#: No. . . that's not what I meant. I didn't mean that. She asked me where you were and I jokingly said that you were on a date with Sara. I thought Martha knew that you and Sara were just friends.
#Person2#: She started feeling suspicious after you said that.
#Person1#: I'm sorry man. I didn't know. I didn't mean to screw anything up.
#Person2#: Martha gets jealous easily and it took a while to convince her that Sara was just a friend. Now, I have to explain to Sara that I can't hang around her because of you.
#Person1#: Look. I really didn't mean to, and next time I see Martha, I'll really tell her that you and Sara are really just friends.
#Person2#: Don't bother.

Summary: Jack is angry with #Person1# because #Person1# jokingly told Martha that Jack was on a date with Sara and Martha felt suspicious. #Person1# wants to make it up but Jack refuses.


#Person1#: Jim, thank goodness you've arrived. The class presentation started half an hour ago, and I was just beginning to panic.
#Person2#: I'm sorry for being late, Alice. This morning has been a real mess, I didn't think I was going to make it here at all.
#Person1#: Why are you late? Our presentation depends on those graphs you are holding.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. I'll tell you about it later. First, let's see how we are doing for time. Two groups are still ahead of us, aren't they? The presentations on the rights of the consumer and the analysis of the stock market. That means I've got twenty minutes to sort out.
#Person1#: You look cold. What happened?
#Person2#: I've been standing outside in arctic temperatures for over an hour waiting for a bus.
#Person1#: Over an hour. But I thought your apartment was only a ten minute bus ride to campus.
#Person2#: In normal conditions, but the bus was delayed because of the weather, and when I stopped in a drug store to call home for a ride, the bus went by. As luck would have it there was no one at home, so I had to wait another forty-five minutes for the next bus.
#Person1#: That's Murphy's Law, isn't it? What was it said? If anything can go wrong, it will. Well, we've still got twenty minutes to get our wits together.

Summary: Jim is late for the class presentation and Alice is worried. Hopefully, there are still two groups ahead of their presentation when Jim arrives. Jim explains to Alice that he waits for the bus for too long.


#Person1#: I'm sorry to trouble you but there is a lot of noise in next room.
#Person2#: Oh, is there? Which room is it?
#Person1#: It. . . , I think the neighbor on the right.
#Person2#: You mean the room 1818?
#Person1#: I'm not sure, but I think so. I'm very exhaust but I can't sleep.
#Person2#: All right madam, I'll check and tell them to be quiet.
#Person1#: If the nest room is still noisy, could you give me a different room please?

Summary: #Person1# complains to #Person2# about the neighbor's noise. #Person2#'ll check and tell them to be quiet.


#Person1#: Tired again, Samantha.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry, James. I've had such a busy week and this morning was just. Uh...I woke up really early at 5:30 AM and then I couldn't get back to sleep. So I got up.
#Person1#: What? At 5:30 AM on a Saturday morning?
#Person2#: Yes, then I had a shower and went out to catch a bus into town. Instead of 8 o'clock AM, it didn't come until 8:15 AM and it was raining hard.
#Person1#: Oh, dear. What happened next?
#Person2#: When I got to town, it was 9:15 AM. So first of all, I went to the library, but it was closed. So I waited until 10:00 AM for it to open.
#Person1#: Why did you go to the library?
#Person2#: I needed some information for my school project, but I spent 2 hours looking for something about the Kings and Queens of England. But all the books I needed were out of the library.
#Person1#: Why didn't you go to the book shop in Stanley Street?
#Person2#: I've didn't have enough money on me, so I caught the bus home at 12:30.
#Person1#: What time did you get home?
#Person2#: Not until 2:00 PM. The bus broke down and I had to walk the rest of the way home.
#Person1#: Oh, dear.

Summary: Samantha tells James about her terrible morning. Samantha woke up at 5:30. The bus was late and it was raining. She waited until 10:00 outside the library and spent 2 hours but found nothing valuable. Then the returned bus broke down so she walked home until 2:00.


#Person1#: I'll have a get together with my friends tomorrow. Could you tell me what to wear Lucy?
#Person2#: How about this red T-shirt Mark? It can make you look active.
#Person1#: Oh, red makes me tense. I'd rather wear the yellow T-shirt.
#Person2#: The yellow one? Why?
#Person1#: Because it makes me feel relaxed and look confident.
#Person2#: Ok, perhaps you should wear a black hat and blue jeans.
#Person1#: You mean a yellow T-shirt with a black hat and blue jeans? That's a good choice.
#Person2#: Yeah, you must be a star at the party.

Summary: #Person1# will have a get-together with #Person1#'s friends and asks Lucy to tell #Person1# what to wear.


#Person1#: Why did the boss come down on Joe like a ton of bricks.
#Person2#: He spoke evil behind his back.
#Person1#: How did he know that he had bad mouthed him?
#Person2#: Someone told Joe off.
#Person1#: He is then in a very difficult situation.
#Person2#: Sure. He'll get the bag, I think.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the boss was furious because Joe spoke evil behind the boss's back.


#Person1#: I'm free on Sunday. I'd like to take a look in Beijing City, could you tell me where to go?
#Person2#: Sure, no problem. I'll ring to have a city tour. on sunday morning we can go to the Great Wall, then we can go to the summer palace in the afternoon. In the evening we can have typical dinner in restaurant in Beijing. Quanjude, a restaurant serving roast ducks. However if you don't like above trips, we can go some famous places outside of Beijing.
#Person1#: Any place will be fine. you make the decision.
#Person2#: What time shall we start?
#Person1#: I will pick you up at your hotel at eight in the morning.
#Person2#: Ok, then see you in sunday morning.

Summary: #Person1# invites #Person2# to take a look in Beijing City together. #Person2# suggests going to the Great Wall, the summer palace, and Quanjude.


#Person1#: Are you free on the 13th? I was wondering if we could have lunch together.
#Person2#: No I am afraid not. I am meeting John then. How about the 14th?
#Person1#: The 14th? Let me check my schedule. Oh, I am sorry. I am in a meeting the whole day.
#Person2#: I can also manage the day after. Are you free then?
#Person1#: You mean the 15th? Let me see. Yes. I think I am. Shall we have the lunch at the Mass restaurant
#Person2#: Good idea. What time shall we meet?
#Person1#: Is 1 o'clock ok with you?
#Person2#: Great. See you then.

Summary: #Person1# arranges with #Person2# about the time they have lunch. Since they have schedules on 13th and 14th, they agree on the 15th.


#Person1#: Will you bring our bill, please?
#Person2#: Yes, certainly. I'll be back in a minute. Here you are
#Person1#: Thanks. Let me see. I think there's a mistake on the bill here. Would you mind checking, please?
#Person2#: Of course, not. Let me check. Oh, you seem to be correct.
#Person1#: How about tax and service charge?
#Person2#: Only ten percent tax is included in the bill.
#Person1#: Then one hundred U. S. dollars covers everything, doesn't it?
#Person2#: It sure does.

Summary: #Person1# finds the bill mistaken. The bill is one hundred U. S. dollars in total.


#Person1#: There's one car advertisement that opens with part of a song by BjOk.
#Person2#: I've seen it. You're not sure what it's advertising to begin with, are you? I thought the silver vehicle was a spacecraft of the future. It's a bit of a let down when you realize it's just another car advertisement in the end.
#Person1#: Yes, the beginning is a bit misleading. It's funny, isn't it? Sometimes the most effective ads are the really simple ones, you know? Like a famous actor sitting down at the breakfast table with this family enjoying a particular kind of food.
#Person2#: He eats it so it must be good. That actress from Friends is advertising soap. Seeing famous people on TV can be a huge influence on us.
#Person1#: Yeah, the ads they put on TV before the World Cup use big stars too, don't they?
#Person2#: Yeah, I remember that one that had a whole team of top footballers.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# talk about a car advertisement with a misleading beginning. #Person1# says sometimes the most effective ads are the simple ones with the stars.


#Person1#: Hi, Mary, I have decided to look for a job as a salesman.
#Person2#: Good! Have you got the recruitment information on marketing?
#Person1#: Yes. I have found some through different channels.
#Person2#: Really? That's great! Tell me.
#Person1#: OK. The first piece of job information I got was from the Internet, and it is about selling medicines.
#Person2#: What do you think of this job?
#Person1#: I am not familiar with the medicine industry, and I don't think it fits me well.
#Person2#: Then how about the others?
#Person1#: Another is about electronic commerce, and its products are mainly large machinery equipments.
#Person2#: I have heard about electronic commerce, and many people say it has good prospects for development.
#Person1#: I also feel it's nice. I want to give it a try.
#Person2#: Come on! I believe you will succeed.
#Person1#: Thanks. You can also seek job information on the Internet.
#Person2#: Good idea. I will think it over.

Summary: #Person1# is looking for a job as a salesman. After gathering the recruitment information from different channels, #Person1# wants to try the one about electronic commerce.


#Person1#: The Bistro, may I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. We had reservations for tonight, but we need to cancel. One of the people in our party is sick.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. Your name?
#Person2#: Hanson. We'd like to reschedule for next week. Friday if possible.
#Person1#: Friday is very crowded. There's a wedding party. We don't have anything until 9 o'clock.
#Person2#: Hmm...That's too late.
#Person1#: What about next Thursday?
#Person2#: That looks much better.
#Person1#: What time is best for you?
#Person2#: 7 o'clock PM.
#Person1#: OK, Mr. Hanson. We'll see you then.

Summary: Hanson wants to reschedule a reservation for next Friday. #Person1# says the Bison will be available after 9 pm but Hanson thinks it'll be too late. Hanson reschedules to next Thursday at 7pm.


#Person1#: OK. I'll take your bet, as long as the winner gets to pick the movie. What about you, Nick?
#Person2#: Sure. Do you want to go first, Sally?
#Person1#: Why not! I rolled a five. The category is Best Pictures.
#Person2#: OK, here's your question What movie won the 1996 Oscar for Best Picture?
#Person1#: I know that, it's The English Patient. It was one of the only good American movies of the 90s.
#Person2#: Well, along with Jurassic Park! Nice going, you got the right answer.

Summary: Sally takes Nick's bet and manages to answer Nick's question about the movie winning the 1996 Oscar for Best Picture.


#Person1#: . . . The rings please. May this ring be blessed so he who gives it and she who wears it may abide in peace, and continue in love until life's end.
#Person2#: With this ring I thee wed. Wear it as a symbol of our love and commitment.
#Person1#: Honey, that's my pinkie. The ring goes on the ring finger!
#Person2#: This one?
#Person1#: That's my index finger!
#Person2#: Oh, right. This one, right?
#Person1#: Umm. . . that's the thumb, Nick.
#Person2#: Okay, Okay, I got it! This is the ring finger!
#Person1#: That's my middle finger, Nick. This is my ring finger!

Summary: Nick and his fiance are getting married. Nick has trouble finding her ring finger.


#Person1#: Did you hear about the robbery?
#Person2#: Did I hear about it? I saw it happen.
#Person1#: Are you serious?
#Person2#: I was there.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: A man came into the bank with a gun.
#Person1#: That's insane.
#Person2#: I was so scared when I saw the gun.
#Person1#: Then what happened?
#Person2#: He took the money and tried to get away.
#Person1#: Did the cops show up in time?
#Person2#: He didn't even make it out the door.

Summary: #Person2# witnessed the robbery and tells #Person1# what happened.


#Person1#: Look at these paintings, everybody in my family loves painting. They all go to the same painting club.
#Person2#: The paintings are very good. And look at that one, it's great.
#Person1#: My aunt painted it. She loves painting birds. She says their wings or special.
#Person2#: Yes and their shapes are very beautiful, but I think the best painter in my family is my dad. He's excellent at painting pictures of the forest.
#Person1#: Wow, I like that painting.
#Person2#: Which one?
#Person1#: That one there with a Woodhouse in the mountain. It looks very amazing with the sun in the sky.
#Person2#: My mom painted that, she loves painting the countryside.
#Person1#: And what about this one?
#Person2#: My cousin painted that, she loves paintings zoo animals.
#Person1#: Is this the last painting?
#Person2#: Yes, my brother painted it. He likes painting different fish.
#Person1#: I like the dark blue color, but the shark doesn't look very friendly.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person1# are discussing the paintings drawn by #Person1#'s family members.


#Person1#: Mary Westin, it's been 100 years. I haven't seen you since we were in high school.
#Person2#: Randy Bedford, Oh my goodness. You look exactly the same. Even your hair is the same, curls everywhere.
#Person1#: Well, you look a lot different. But I mean that in a good way.
#Person2#: Well, I got tired of that blonde hair. So I decided to become a redhead. I also lost a lot of weight. I don't want to look like I did in high school ever again.
#Person1#: So what do you do?
#Person2#: I'm a lawyer in Brookefield. I just come out here on weekends to do my shopping. What about you?
#Person1#: I sell insurance, but I'm actually working in Springfield, where to open a new office here in Irvington. So that's why I'm out here.
#Person2#: Do you like your job?
#Person1#: Well, I guess I make a nice living. But it's really boring work. I wish I could just change careers.
#Person2#: I agree. I actually have the opposite problem. I work for an environmental law firm, so the work is exciting. The only problem is that the pay is quite low. So I'm basically living hand to mouth every month.
#Person1#: I'd switch places with you in a second. Say, would you like to have dinner with me tonight? I know a great seafood place.
#Person2#: That would be fantastic.

Summary: Mary and Randy meet after a long time. Mary thinks Randy looks the same and Randy thinks Mary looks better. Mary is a layer in Brookefield and Randy sells insurance. Randy makes decent money but feels bored while Mary feels the opposite. They will have dinner together.


#Person1#: I am unsure how to add a class and need help.
#Person2#: I have an opening. Do you have an add sheet for me to sign?
#Person1#: Yes, I have an add sheet.
#Person2#: After I sign it, you must take it to the Admissions and Records Office to add the class. Do you know where that is?
#Person1#: No, I'm not sure.
#Person2#: When you cross the quad, the office is right in front of you. Go inside and follow the signs to the correct line.
#Person1#: Thanks. I understand what to do now.
#Person2#: It should be easy to find. After you add the class, check with me in a few weeks to make sure that you are on my roll sheet.
#Person1#: That sounds good.
#Person2#: Good, just make sure that you do the same thing if you ever need to drop a class. Good luck!

Summary: #Person1# is unsure about how to add a class and need help. #Person2# signs an add sheet for #Person1# and tells #Person1# what to do with it.


#Person1#: Who did the stupid thing?
#Person2#: Maybe it was Dick.
#Person1#: I don't think so. Dick has been on the ball and he never does things like that.
#Person2#: Then it must be a naughty boy who did it.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about who did the stupid thing.


#Person1#: Can I help you sir?
#Person2#: Yes, how much for the tie? I love the pattern.
#Person1#: Oh, I love those ties. They're selling well. They're $30.50 each.
#Person2#: The price is a bit high. Have you got anything cheaper?
#Person1#: Well, we do have these simpler red ones on sale, and there are the same brand.
#Person2#: How much are they?
#Person1#: Only $10. It's a great discount.
#Person2#: But aren't the colors too bright?
#Person1#: These bright colors are popular right now. Wear this one with a gray suit, and you'll look like a million bucks.

Summary: #Person2# wants to buy a tie. He thinks the first style is too expensive and the second one is too bright. #Person1# says the second one makes people look rich.


#Person1#: Hi Wendy, I'm going to Isabel's. Are you coming?
#Person2#: No, the things there are too expensive for me. I can't afford them.
#Person1#: Don't worry. Isabel's is having a clearance sale and today is the last day.
#Person2#: Really? That's wonderful. Can you wait a second? I need to change.
#Person1#: Alright, but hurry up.
#Person2#: Should we ask Cindy to come along? She saw an evening dress made of silk there last month, which she liked very much.
#Person1#: She is already bought that evening dress.
#Person2#: When?
#Person1#: Yesterday. She wore that dress last night and showed off to everybody at Mr. Mile's Party.
#Person2#: Oh, that isn't like her.
#Person1#: Hurry up, will you? We'll have to go to a gas station first. We'd better be there before lunch.
#Person2#: Alright, alright. I'm ready now. Let's go.

Summary: #Person1# and Wendy will go to Isabel's because it's the last day of having a clearance sale. Wendy wants to ask Cindy to come along to buy her favorite dress but #Person1# tells her Cindy has bought it.


#Person1#: Excuse me. Would you please make a suit with this material?
#Person2#: Sure. May I take your measurements?
#Person1#: Please don't make it too tight. This is for autumn wear, so make sure you allow for a cardigan underneath.
#Person2#: I see, sir. Can you come back for a fitting on the 10th, that's in a week's time?
#Person1#: The 10th? I'm sorry, but you see I'm going to attend an international conference on the 11th. Could you have the suit ready by the 8th, or at the latest, the 9th?
#Person2#: Well, a business suit usually takes ten days' time. But in your case, we'll try to have it ready sooner. How about coming for your fitting on the 8th? Then your suit will be ready for you on the 10th?
#Person1#: That's fine, thank you.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# to make a suit. #Person1# needs it ready at the latest by the 9th. #Person2# suggests #Person1# coming for a fitting on the 8th and the suit will be ready on the 10th.


#Person1#: Are you doing something on Saturday evening? If not, welcome to my new apartment.
#Person2#: You moved to a new place?
#Person1#: Yes, I have been busy emptying the packing boxes and cleaning up the mats. Right now, it looks like a home. I would like to have a small celebration party. Please do come.
#Person2#: Thank you for inviting me. Sounds lovely! I would like to come. Where is your new apartment?
#Person1#: It is in the DX community, Room 306, No. 2 building. It is very easy to find. Just ask the guard at the entrance.
#Person2#: Who else will come?
#Person1#: I invited all the colleagues in our department and also my former neighbor, Paul. He is a very good person. You should meet him.
#Person2#: Ok, I will be there around 6. Is that ok for you?
#Person1#: Yes, great. I am happy you are coming.

Summary: #Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s new apartment which is in the DX community and #Person2# agrees. #Person1# also tells #Person1# who else will come.


#Person1#: You're new here, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I am new.
#Person1#: Is this your first semester?
#Person2#: I just transferred from another school.
#Person1#: What school did you transfer from?
#Person2#: I came here from PCC.
#Person1#: Do you like it here so far?
#Person2#: I am really enjoying it here so far.
#Person1#: Which is better, here or PCC?
#Person2#: I think PCC is a lot better than here.
#Person1#: Why didn't you just stay at PCC?
#Person2#: I graduated and now want to get a BA.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# transferred from PCC because #Person2# graduated, but #Person2# still thinks PCC is better.


#Person1#: Excuse me. May I see the manager of your store?
#Person2#: I am the manager. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Oh, great, I saw a job ad outside your store. I am interested in the job advertised. I am coming to see if there is any opportunity available for me.
#Person2#: All right. Take a seat, please. Would you like to be a shop assistant or a cashier?
#Person1#: I can do the work of shop assistant and I worked part time in a small department store during my summer vocation last year.
#Person2#: So now do you want a full-time job or part-time job?
#Person1#: At present, both are OK for me. What do you need most, then?
#Person2#: Now we really need some part-time workers. You see, our full-time staff knocks off at five pm, but now we hope to extend the hours to eight pm. We need some part-time shop assistants to work 3 hours a day from five pm to eight pm. But I am not sure if you are qualified for the job. Since most of our customers are foreign, competence of good communication in English is necessary here.
#Person1#: I think I can. I have been learning English for almost 5 years and especially I am fluent at speaking English. Also, I have made some foreigners friends during the experience of learning English.
#Person2#: That is fine. I think you have the qualifications needed for the job, so I will let you have the job. Does the work schedule suit you?
#Person1#: It quite suits me. I am free in the evening these days, I will have no difficulty starting at five pm.
#Person2#: Good. There is only thing to be settled. Ten RMB an hour is the maximum we can pay you. Is the rate of pay acceptable to you?
#Person1#: It seems reasonable. By the way, I can get my earning raised with a excellent performance, can't I?
#Person2#: Sure. You will get more if you can invite more customers with your good service.
#Person1#: I see. I will try my best to do the job well.
#Person2#: That is good of you to say so. When can you start working?
#Person1#: How about next monday?
#Person2#: Ok. Let's make is next Monday. I n the end, you need to fill out the application form.
#Person1#: Thank you for your kindness, ma'am. See you next Monday.

Summary: #Person1# sees a job ad outside #Person2#'s store and comes to see if there is an opportunity available. #Person1# introduces the qualifications that #Person1# has and #Person2# thinks #Person1# is suitable for the job. They reach an agreement on the payment and working hours. #Person1# will come to work next Monday.


#Person1#: Dear, have you bought the drinks for the children?
#Person2#: I'm going to the post office later. I'll go to the supermarket on the way home and get some. I don't think we need anything else, do we?
#Person1#: Well, I'm not sure we have enough food. You know my cousins always eat everything when they come round?
#Person2#: That's ok, I think we've got everything we need.
#Person1#: Good, if you could get started with the housework now. I'll get started with the cooking. I don't want to leave everything until the last minute.
#Person2#: Well, there isn't much to do actually, I cleaned and tidied the living room this morning. Oh, and remember, you'll have to collect my mom from the train station tomorrow. My car is in the garage.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I haven't forgotten.

Summary: #Person1# reminds #Person2# to buy some drinks for the children. #Person1# suggests #Person2# start doing the housework and #Person1# will start cooking. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to collect #Person2#'s mom.


#Person1#: Why are you asking me about my boyfriend?
#Person2#: Well, Brad from school asked me out just today.
#Person1#: Brad Bush? Good for you!
#Person2#: But I don't know what to do.
#Person1#: You mean you've never had a boyfriend?
#Person2#: My mom says no boyfriend until I'm in college.
#Person1#: Until college?
#Person2#: Actually, that's what a lot of parents in Taiwan say to their kids.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# Brad asks #Person2# out. #Person1# is surprised that #Person2# never had a boyfriend before.


#Person1#: So, have you found a job yet?
#Person2#: No, but, I have a few leads, so things are looking up.
#Person1#: But isn't that what you always say?
#Person2#: Well ... uh ... this time is different.
#Person1#: What are you looking for this time, then?
#Person2#: Actually, I want to work for a Web hosting company.
#Person1#: What would you do there?
#Person2#: Well, in a nut shell, Web hosting companies provide space for people to store and run their Websites. Does it sound like I know what I'm talking about?
#Person1#: Oh, yeah, sort of.
#Person2#: Well, And then, sort of? Well, they allow people to run their Web sites without having to buy and maintain their own servers, and I'd like to work in technical support, you know, helping customers resolve computer-related problems with their sites. And you know I'm a good communicator.
#Person1#: So, how's the pay for that kind of job?
#Person2#: Well, most people I know start out with a very reasonable salary; you can earn pay increases depending on your performance.
#Person1#: So, what about benefits?
#Person2#: Oh, the benefits are pretty good. They provide health insurance, two weeks of paid vacation a year, and opportunities for advancement. And in the end, I'd like to work in a management position. You know, sitting back, enjoying the view out of the twentieth-story window of the office building. Something like that.
#Person1#: Well, is there any long-term job security in a job like that?
#Person2#: Uhh. That's hard to tell. I mean, the Internet is booming, and these kinds of companies are sprouting up everywhere, which is a good thing, but just like the dot-com era, you never know how long things will last.
#Person1#: Well, have you ever thought about going back to school to improve your job skills?
#Person2#: Wait, wait. What are you suggesting?
#Person1#: Well, you know, more training might help you land a better job.
#Person2#: Wh ... wh ... Are you trying to say something about my current job? I mean, is there something going on here? I mean, what are you saying?
#Person1#: You know, you did drop out of college.
#Person2#: I know, I know, but I don't know. I'm just seeing my current job at McDonalds as a step up. [McDonalds!]. Yeah, but, you know, I don't have the resources to go back to school at the moment; however, the job I am looking at will pay for some classes after I have been with the company for six months.
#Person1#: Well, it looks like you have things planned out this time.
#Person2#: If I last that long.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to work in a Web hosting company that allows people to run their websites without buying their own servers. The pay is reasonable and the benefits are good, but it's hard to tell whether the job can last long. #Person1# suggests #Person2# go back to school to improve #Person2#'s job skills because more training can help, but #Person2# doesn't have the resources to go back to school.


#Person1#: My stomach's growling again!
#Person2#: You'll never lose weight if you listen to your stomach.
#Person1#: Just a little steak, uh. . . snack? A bowl of clam chowder?
#Person2#: You want to be beautiful, don't you? Think about the butter and flour in. . .
#Person1#: You're right. But if I get too thin, my mom will make me go to the hospital again.
#Person2#: Most models only eat once a day. If they can do it, so can we.
#Person1#: You know. Soup, well, society makes us like this.
#Person2#: I think you're hallucinating! What are you talking about?
#Person1#: Well, thin is always ' in ' with the media.
#Person2#: And your point is?
#Person1#: if you aren't thin, you're nobody.
#Person2#: I agree with you, but I think people are pretty bad, too.
#Person1#: You lost me.
#Person2#: People are always gossiping about one another.
#Person1#: Yeah, but that's human nature.
#Person2#: We can be so critical of one another.
#Person1#: Let's change the stomach, I mean, the subject. How about some food?

Summary: #Person1# is hungry but #Person2# tells #Person1# not to eat if #Person1# wants to lose weight. Then they talk about why people are obsessed with being thin.


#Person1#: What is that plastic cup for?
#Person2#: Your doctor has requested a urine sample.
#Person1#: Am I supposed to pee into the cup?
#Person2#: We want what we call a clean sample. Urinate a drop or so into the toilet, and then stop the flow and urinate into the cup.
#Person1#: Then what do I do with the cup?
#Person2#: You put the cup in the little cubby in the restroom and close the door to the cubby.
#Person1#: What is this test for?
#Person2#: He is looking to see if you have a bladder or urinary tract infection.
#Person1#: When will I know the results?
#Person2#: Your doctor will call you in a few days with the results.

Summary: #Person2# gives #Person1# instructions on taking a clean urine sample and explains what this test is for.


#Person1#: Hey, you look great! how's everything?
#Person2#: Yeah, you know what? I've been going to the club regularly. The training really pays off. Now I am in a good shape and I know more about how to keep fit.
#Person1#: Really? tell me about it. I haven't gone to the club for a long time. I am too busy with work.
#Person2#: It's important to do proper exercises.
#Person1#: You're right. Too much or too little won't do any good.
#Person2#: The trainer tells me, besides regular sports activities, I should also have a healthy and balanced diet.
#Person1#: Sounds reasonable.
#Person2#: We should eat more vegetables instead of junk food to stay energetic.
#Person1#: And fruits!
#Person2#: Surely it is. Getting enough sleep is also crucial for fitness.
#Person1#: I've heard that. Does your trainer tell you anything about keeping fit?
#Person2#: Yeah, he advises me to stay in a good mood. That can also help one to keep sound physical health.
#Person1#: I think if you follow your trainer's advice, you'll be on the right track.
#Person2#: You bet it!

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the methods to keep fit from #Person2#'s trainer include proper exercises, a healthy and balanced diet, enough sleep, and staying in a good mood.


#Person1#: I am having trouble with my job.
#Person2#: What is the problem?
#Person1#: I have been asked to work with five other people on a project, but no one is working together on it.
#Person2#: So, your group is having a problem with teamwork?
#Person1#: Yes, and I don't know what to do with it.
#Person2#: When is your project due?
#Person1#: We have to finish it until next week.
#Person2#: Is there anyone who is in charge of the team?
#Person1#: No, everyone is just doing their own separate work on it.
#Person2#: If your group does not have a leader, you should step up and be the leader.
#Person1#: How do I do that?
#Person2#: You should call everyone together for a meeting, so they're all in one place.
#Person1#: And then what should I do when I have them altogether?
#Person2#: Let them know that this project is important, and so is working as a team to get it done.
#Person1#: I will ask them what they have done so far.
#Person2#: That is a good idea.

Summary: #Person1#'s team members don't work together and #Person2# advises #Person1# to be the leader and call everyone together to stress the importance of teamwork. #Person1#'ll try.


#Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I'm having a problem.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: I apparently owe some fees, but I never got the bank statement.
#Person1#: I do apologize for that.
#Person2#: My fees went up, but I didn't even know I had fees to pay.
#Person1#: I see your problem.
#Person2#: What are you going to do about it?
#Person1#: I will cancel the fees you owe.
#Person2#: I don't have to pay any fees?
#Person1#: You'll only have to pay the initial fee.
#Person2#: That's fine. I appreciate your help.

Summary: #Person2# owes some fees but doesn't get a bank statement. #Person1# will cancel the extra fees.


#Person1#: Hello. I want to purchase an old music box.
#Person2#: We have a good variety. What decade would you like?
#Person1#: I was hoping I could find something made in the '20s.
#Person2#: There are six on this table.
#Person1#: I hope at least one of them has dancing figures.
#Person2#: Many people like the dancing figures. Two of our boxes have the figures.
#Person1#: So hard to choose. I think I'll take this one.
#Person2#: That one will bring you many hours of pleasure.
#Person1#: Does a warranty come with this music box?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but if it breaks down, you're on your own.
#Person1#: I just thought I would ask.
#Person2#: When you buy a Model T, you can't expect a warranty.

Summary: #Person1# is looking for an old music box made in the '20s with dancing figures. #Person2# tells #Person1# there's no warranty for the music boxes.


#Person1#: What wrong with you? You look pale?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I feel hot and cold.
#Person1#: When did the trouble start?
#Person2#: I was sick most of the night.
#Person1#: It sounds like you're coming down with the flu. Let me take your temperature.
#Person2#: Have I got high fever?
#Person1#: Yes. Thirty-eight point seven. Do you have a headache, chestache or throat pain?
#Person2#: Yes, I have.
#Person1#: Now, Let me have a look at you. I'd like to listen to your chest. Breathe then, deep breath, that's it. Cough, now again. I want to exam your throat too. Open wide, say A.
#Person2#: ah.
#Person1#: Yes, It does look a bit sore. Let's take your extra way of your chest and give you a few tests.
#Person2#: All right, thanks.
#Person1#: The tests showed nothing wrong. a slight by infection.
#Person2#: What shall I do today?
#Person1#: I'm giving you some antibiotic and aspirin. Taking aspirin when you'Ve got a fever and take one antibiotic until four hours and go home lie in bed for two days. Take some water then you feel better.

Summary: #Person2# feels hot and cold. #Person1# takes #Person2#'s temperature and checks #Person2#'s body. #Person1# will give #Person2# some antibiotic and Asprin and asks #Person2# to go home and lie in bed.


#Person1#: Did you have any kind of punishment in your life and studies?
#Person2#: Yes, just once.
#Person1#: What was the reason?
#Person2#: I once played truant when I was in college because I intended to organize a donation activity for the disaster-hit areas in Sichuan.

Summary: #Person2# talks about being punished because of playing truant for a charity activity.


#Person1#: Jason, it's your turn.
#Person2#: I hope I get an easy question like you did.
#Person1#: You rolled a four. Let's see. . . you landed on Foreign Films.
#Person2#: Oh, great. That's just my luck! I hate those arty movies.
#Person1#: Well, too bad. So, what foreign film won an Oscar in 1993?
#Person2#: Oh, please! I have no idea.
#Person1#: The answer is Belle Opaque. It's a Spanish movie, and the title means The Age of Beauty in English.

Summary: Jason thinks he's lucky to land on Foreign Films but he can't answer the question.


#Person1#: Everyone wants to be financial lose kill. You must invest your savings if you planed to retire rich. I'm thinking about buying stocks. It can be a good investment if I can manage well. What do you say?
#Person2#: I partly agree with you. Buying stocks is not difficult, but making money consistently from buying stock is very difficult. Even professionals don't find it easy, so be careful. Anyway, people like us need help with investing. Why not do some online research? There are data, reports and discussion forums to educate people on how to invest. In addition, you need to visit an established website that offers stock charts.
#Person1#: Wow, you sound very professional.
#Person2#: I just watched the investment TV program last weekend. It has become a very hot topic these days. Actually I am not even a beginner.

Summary: #Person1# wants to buy stocks to retire rich. #Person2# advises #Person1# to do some online research and visit a website offering stock charts. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s professional.


#Person1#: Hi. Welcome to Joe's Hamburger Restaurant. [Hi] Home of the one-pound super deluxe hot and spicy cheeseburger. Will this be for here or to go?
#Person2#: Uh, to go.
#Person1#: Okay. What would you like today? Would you like to try the one-pound super hot and spicy cheeseburger?
#Person2#: Uh. I don't think so. I'd probably have heartburn for a week after downing that monster.
#Person1#: Well. It's our house special this week, and it comes with fries, and a large specialty drink called 'Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink.'
#Person2#: A what? 'Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink'? What in the world is that?
#Person1#: Well, it's a little mix of everything in a large cup: Pepsi, Sprite, Fanta Orange, and lemonade with crushed ice and a scoop of ice cream.
#Person2#: Ah, that sounds disgusting.
#Person1#: Hey, it'll grow on you.
#Person2#: Nay, I think I'll just order a hamburger with some mustard and lettuce and a glass of water.
#Person1#: Boring. Hey. Would you care for anything else like a side order of amazing cheesy onion rings?
#Person2#: No thank you. Onion rings usually don't agree with me.
#Person1#: Hmm. Okay. Your total comes to ten ninety ($10.90).
#Person2#: Ten ninety? For just a hamburger?! You've got to be kidding
#Person1#: Well, the one-pound super deluxe hamburger is nine dollars.
#Person2#: Hey, I didn't order a one-pound burger. I just wanted a simple burger. That's all.
#Person1#: Well, sir. Joe's Hamburger Restaurant only serves one-pound burgers. [Man!] The one-pound super hot and spicy, the one-pound barbecue burger, the one-pound bacon cheese burger, the one-pound ...
#Person2#: No, no. Those are all huge.
#Person1#: Well, sir. If you really want something smaller [Yeah], you should order from the kids' menu: The half-pound super hot and spicy burger, the half-pound barbecue burger, the half-pound bacon cheese burger, the half-pound ...
#Person2#: No. Those are still giant burgers.
#Person1#: Well, in these parts, we are hearty eaters.
#Person2#: Okay, but you said my total was ten ninety, but the burger only comes to ten bucks. What about the other ninety cents?
#Person1#: Well, sir. We only serve natural spring water from yonder hills, and ...
#Person2#: Okay, okay. I'll take the giant burger and a bottle of your spring water. The sandwich should feed me for a week.

Summary: #Person1# wants to buy a hamburger with some mustard and lettuce and a glass of water, but the total comes to ten ninety dollars. #Person2# explains it's because the burger is a huge one and the water is natural spring water from yonder hills. Finally, #Person1# reluctantly pays the bill.


#Person1#: Where are you going?
#Person2#: I'm going to the gym to lift weights. Want to come?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm going to prepare for my chemistry midterm. Do you usually just lift weights?
#Person2#: No. I lift to get stronger. Then I swim to help my heart and lungs and I jump rope to improve my balance.
#Person1#: Wow, I wish I had that much training.
#Person2#: Start slowly and a little more each day.
#Person1#: Thanks. Well, have fun.

Summary: #Person2#'s going to the gym and suggests #Person1# start slowly and a little more each day if #Person1# wants to take up training.


#Person1#: In foreign trade, exporters have to adjust their product in a timely manner.
#Person2#: How to adjust?
#Person1#: Exporters must ensure that their product satisfies customers ' needs, wants and likes.
#Person2#: Ah, some products are successful at home, but not be popular overseas.
#Person1#: That's because the fashion, taste and social customs and so on vary considerably.
#Person2#: Yes, sometimes the differences are great.
#Person1#: Well, we should be in accordance with national conditions and adjust the product.
#Person2#: We have to ensure that the product should be attractive to guarantee sales.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# exporters should ensure their products satisfies customers' needs, wants, and likes as they agree national conditions can be very different.


#Person1#: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
#Person2#: As I said, I am diligent and industrious. On the other hand, I am too hard-working and I put myself under much pressure to make things perfect.
#Person1#: What is your problem in working?
#Person2#: I am too introverted to let others become my friends.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s strengths, weaknesses, and problems in working.


#Person1#: So tell me a little more about yourself, Sharon.
#Person2#: Well, when I graduated from drama school, I tried to get a job as an actress in Hollywood.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yeah, but I didn't get any parts. Two years later, I finally got a job with Universal Studios.
#Person1#: So you finally got to be an actress?
#Person2#: No, I'm a tour guide at the studio!But while I'm on the job, I get to see a lot of stars!

Summary: Sharon tells #Person1# that she tried to get a job as an actress, but she is a tour guide now.


#Person1#: My minibar is completely empty.
#Person2#: Everything in that minibar has been consumed, sir?
#Person1#: Everything's gone.
#Person2#: Is there anything special you'd like?
#Person1#: Just bring me three bottles each of Jim Beam and Perrier.
#Person2#: Okay, sir. Three of each. Would you like anything else?
#Person1#: The fruit basket was great. I need a few more apples, please.
#Person2#: Perrier, Jim Beam, and apples. Is that it for now?
#Person1#: Yes, one last thing
#Person2#: Your order will be brought to you momentarily, sir.

Summary: #Person1#'s minibar is empty and orders 6 bottles of wine and apples from #Person2#.


#Person1#: Welcome to the International Business Department. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. I'm Ms. Dawson from Lexington Software. I need to send these documents to Vietnam via L / C.
#Person1#: No problem, I can do that for you right now. Have you checked the documents?
#Person2#: I have, but I have never done this before so would it be possible for you to double check them?
#Person1#: Of course, that's all part of the service.
#Person2#: Thank you. I don't think there should be any problems, but just to be sure. . .
#Person1#: Don't worry ; I'm sure it will be fine. If I do have any queries I'll call you, OK?
#Person2#: That's fine. Thank you again.

Summary: #Person1# will help Ms. Dawson double-check the documents that will be sent to Vietnam via L/C.


#Person1#: Good morning. Vane Theater, at your service.
#Person2#: Hello. I'm thinking about watching a Chinese traditional opera with a foreign girl. What's on this weekend?
#Person1#: Well, there will be charity performance on Saturday night. And also, there will be a solo concert by an opera star on Sunday night.
#Person2#: It's a good thing that I have choices here. Can you tell me about the one on Saturday?
#Person1#: Sure. It's to raise money for the homeless.
#Person2#: What about the performance itself?
#Person1#: Oh, it's a reserved opera named'The Monkey Creates Havoc in Heaven'.
#Person2#: Wow, a story about the clever Monkey King. It's a classic and children's favorite.
#Person1#: It surely is. And the cast is really the best.
#Person2#: Wonderful! How much is the ticket?
#Person1#: The price varies according to the seats. 300 for the front, 200 for the middle, and 50 for the back. Which kind would you like?
#Person2#: Two for the front. One last thing, are there any English subtitles for the show?
#Person1#: Yes, we have subtitles both in Chinese and English on the big-screen just beside the stage.
#Person2#: Terrific. May I stop by to get that two tickets tomorrow afternoon?
#Person1#: Sure. And our theater is located on Liberty Avenue, just opposite the biggest guitar store. Can I have your name?
#Person2#: B. S-H-I-R-L-E-Y.
#Person1#: Got it. Thanks for calling. Bye.

Summary: Shirley is thinking about watching a Chinese traditional opera with a foreign girl. #Person1# introduces the performance on Saturday to Shirley and tells Shirley the price varies according to the seats. Shirley takes two for the front and will stop by to get the tickets tomorrow afternoon.


#Person1#: It was very kind of you to give me a tour of the place. It gave me a good idea of your product range.
#Person2#: It ' s a pleasure to show our factory to our customers. What ' s your general impression, may I ask?
#Person1#: Very impressive, indeed, especially the speed of your NW Model.
#Person2#: That ' s our latest development. A product with high performance. We put it on the market just two months ago.
#Person1#: The machine gives you an edge over your competitors, I guess.
#Person2#: Certainly. No one can match us as far as speed is concerned.
#Person1#: Could you give me some brochures for that machine? And the price if possible.
#Person2#: Right. Here is our sales catalog and literature.
#Person1#: Thank you. I think we may be able to work together in the future.

Summary: #Person2# gave #Person1# a tour of the factory. #Person1# is impressed especially by the speed of #Person2#'s NW Model and expresses #Person1#'s cooperation intention.


#Person1#: And lots of Dear Abby sob stories. . .
#Person2#: Hey! I learn a lot from the psychologists who give advice in those columns!
#Person1#: No wonder you're such a wacko. . .
#Person2#: Whatever. . . Smell! Perfume samples!
#Person1#: Nice. Hey, I like the layout of this page. . .
#Person2#: You mean, you like the pictures of the beautiful models. . . Hello?

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the contents of the columns.


#Person1#: Have you ever found yourself in a situation when you have to lie to people who trust you?
#Person2#: Do you mean lying to people for their good?
#Person1#: Yes. Is it wrong to lie to them even if it is for their good?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. I mean, how can you judge what's good for them? Maybe it is best to tell them the truth no matter what it is.
#Person1#: But sometimes it is so hard to tell the truth.
#Person2#: I know. If you're sure the truth will do harm, maybe you can choose not to tell it.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing whether white lies are good or not. #Person2# thinks it's hard to say.


#Person1#: It was really hard for our parents to save money when they were young.
#Person2#: Most people were living form hand to mouth. How could they?
#Person1#: Yeah. They simply had no extra money to save up or for other things.
#Person2#: Fortunately, things are changing these years.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the difficulty of saving money when their parents were young.


#Person1#: Welcome to Super Stereos. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like to look at your stereo systems. Do you have anything on sale?
#Person1#: Yes, this system over here is on sale for $ 1, 000. As you can see, all of the components are brand-name.
#Person2#: But it doesn't have a turntable. I have a fair number of vinyl records, so I need something to play them on.
#Person1#: Our selection of stereo systems with turntables is somewhat limited, but we do have this system over here.

Summary: #Person2# wants to buy a stereo system with a turntable and #Person1#'s store has got one available.


#Person1#: Hello, auntie. Is Andy in? I want to invite him over for the weekend. The great young singer Justin Bieber is giving a performance in the concert hall nearby.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you, Dirk. But I don't think Andy will be able to make it.
#Person1#: Why? Doesn't he like Justin Bieber?
#Person2#: He does like him. But there's something wrong with his stomach. He went to the doctors with your uncle for an examination today. He hasn't come back yet.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I hope it is nothing serious.
#Person2#: I hope so, too. But he was in great pain this morning. I was really scared.
#Person1#: What do you think caused it?
#Person2#: I don't know for sure. Perhaps it has something to do with what he ate last night. He went to Mary's birthday party and ice cream was served there.
#Person1#: He likes ice cream?
#Person2#: You are right. He must have eaten too much.

Summary: Dirk invites Andy to the performance of Justin Bieber for the weekend, but his aunt says Andy won't go because there's something wrong with Andy's stomach.


#Person1#: Ping-pong must be the top-ranking popular sport in China. It seems to me in every school, factory, army unit, or residential area, men and women, young and old, are swinging paddles.
#Person2#: You got it! In a sense, it has become a byword for Chinese sport.
#Person1#: What do you think might be the source of its popularity?
#Person2#: I think its critical advantage lies in its low cost. All you need is a racket, a table and a light celluloid ball. Tables are usually available in public recreation areas, like finest rooms, and outdoor playgrounds. . .
#Person1#: And sometimes a substitute table can be made out of a few desks.
#Person2#: Put it there! In senior high schools, we used to play on desks in the classroom, when no vacant tables were available. Likewise, the racket may take a variety of forms, too. Anything that resembles a racket, from a plank to cardboard or even a hardcover book, may be used as a racket.
#Person1#: Haha, these are very good inventions. All these speak the public's fondness for the sport
#Person2#: Yeah, the sport is affordable and accessible to every Tom, Dick and Jane in this developing country. No wonder even the state leaders are known to be keen on it.
#Person1#: I know President Hu Into likes playing ping-pong.
#Person2#: Actually, he excels in it. Chairman Mao, too, encouraged the whole nation to play ping-pong as a part of the nationwide body building campaign.
#Person1#: I see. There was also the famous ping pong diplomacy, wasn't there?

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the top-ranking popular sport, ping-pong, in China. #Person2# thinks its critical advantage is the low cost because it just needs a racket, a table, and a ball. #Person1# adds that sometimes substitutes also work. #Person1# and #Person2# say that many leaders are good at it.


#Person1#: Sometimes I think television is too biased. None of them are completely objective.
#Person2#: That's unavoidable, but think, How wuuld you keep up to date without television?
#Person1#: Newspapers or the radio I guess. I just wish TV was more objective.
#Person2#: Look, you can still learn a lot from watching television, you just need to be smart when you're watching. Filter the information and decide if you believe what you are hearing or not.
#Person1#: The internet's a lot worse.
#Person2#: Really? Why?
#Person1#: There's no one moderating it. Anyone around the world can put information onto the net for anyone else to see. The information on the internet is mostly unsubstantiated and you can never know who has written it, or why. A lot of people get conned online.
#Person2#: Again, you need to think carefully. If you don't trust others online, have nothing to do with them.

Summary: #Person1# thinks television is too biased and the internet is even worse. #Person2# thinks #Person1# needs to filter the information.


#Person1#: Come in, please.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Smith.
#Person1#: Good afternoon. Have a seat, please. You are Mr. Sun?
#Person2#: Thank you. Yes, I am Dunlin.
#Person1#: I have read your resume. I know you have worked for 3 years. Why did you choose to major in mechanical engineering?
#Person2#: Many factors led me to major in mechanical engineering. The most important factor is I like tinkering with machines.
#Person1#: What are you primarily interested in about mechanical engineering?
#Person2#: I like designing products, and one of my designs received an award. Moreover, I am familiar with CAD. But I can do any mechanic well if I am employed.
#Person1#: Why did you decide to apply for this position?
#Person2#: Your company has a very good reputation, and I am very interested in the field your company is in.
#Person1#: What do you think determines an employee's progress in a company such as ours?
#Person2#: Interpersonal and technical skills.
#Person1#: We have several applicants for this position. Why do you think you are the person we should choose?
#Person2#: I have the abilities, qualities and experience that you requested in your job advert, for example I have three years experience in designing products and I got leadership experience while serving the college student union as president.
#Person1#: That sounds very good. How do you see your career development?
#Person2#: After a few years of gaining experience in the company and furthering my professional qualifications I'd like to put my experience and skills to use in management. I want to become a supervisor in your R & D department.
#Person1#: Have you anything to ask about the job?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you offer any opportunities for further study?
#Person1#: Yes. If you undertake additional courses, provided these are approved, and you complete them successfully, you can claim back part, quite a large part, 75 % of the costs you incurred. Not just the fees, - traveling and other expenses too.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Well, thank you very much, Mr. Sun. I'll let you know the result of the interview as soon as possible. Goodbye.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mrs. Smith. I do hope the answer will be favorable. Goodbye.

Summary: Mrs. Smith's interviewing Mr. Sun. Mr. Sun tells her his interests in mechanical engineering, his reasons for applying for the position, and his strengths and experience. He hopes to become a supervisor in a few years. Mrs. Smith tells him the company offers opportunities for further study and he can claim back part if he completes the courses successfully.


#Person1#: Would you find any other available flight to Tokyo?
#Person2#: Sure. We try our best.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Mr. Chen, are you sure you're taking BA - 007 back to Tokyo?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. I think our travel agent would have made the reservation for us.
#Person2#: I'm afraid this flight is all booked up.
#Person1#: Are you sure? We can't really take it? I reconfirmed with Miss Peterson the other day.
#Person2#: I'm afraid so except we have many no-show passengers.

Summary: #Person2# tells Mr. Chen that the flight to Tokyo is all booked up.


#Person1#: Hi, my name is Ted, what's yours?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I said, I'm Ted, who are you?
#Person2#: Huh? Oh, my name is Laura.
#Person1#: Do you come here often, Laura?
#Person2#: Huh? I can't hear you, the music's too loud.
#Person1#: Let's go outside and talk. So Laura, do you come here often?
#Person2#: Hold on, my ears are still ringing from the music. . . what was it you asked me?
#Person1#: I asked if you come here often.
#Person2#: Sometimes, usually once every few weeks. Do you?
#Person1#: No, this is my first time here.
#Person2#: I usually come with a group of friends. We dance a little, have a few drinks, and just have a good time.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's why I'm here. My friends dragged me here, because they think I spend too much time studying.
#Person2#: That's good. It's good to hit the books, but you need to get out once in a while.
#Person1#: I guess so. But the music is too loud. I don't mind getting out and meeting people, but next time I'll do it in a park.

Summary: Ted and Laura meet for the first time. They tell each other how often they come to this place and they think the music here is too loud.


#Person1#: Two more miles to go...we have an hour before school starts. Let's take our time. Do you want to stop and get a breakfast sandwich?
#Person2#: We decided to start walking to school for the exercise. We want to get fit. Why would we want to eat a fattening breakfast sandwich?
#Person1#: McDonald's has an egg muffin sandwich that has only 320 calories. What's wrong with that? I bet we walked off 320 calories already. After two more miles, we can probably walk off another 100 calories.
#Person2#: I do need energy. I hardly ate dinner last night. My mom made leg of lamb, and it's definitely not my favorite. In fact, I think I'm going to become a vegetarian.
#Person1#: Good for you! I gave up meat a long time ago. Now, almost all of my meals are salads. Funny thing is, when I make my food, I also make food for my rabbit. We mostly eat the same things now.
#Person2#: My bird eats seeds and berries. We could probably share our meals, too!

Summary: #Person1# wants to get a sandwich on their way to school, while #Person2# cannot understand because they aim at getting fit. #Person1# explains that the sandwich has only 320 calories. #Person2# agrees and they talk about their meals.


#Person1#: Is there a lot of oil and coal in your country?
#Person2#: There is some, but my country is not amongst the leading producers. The oil and coal deposits are in the north of my country. Your country is a big oil producer, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. My country is famous for having that natural resources. We also have a lot of natural gas.
#Person2#: We have some too. Do you have a lot of coal?
#Person1#: No coal has been discovered in my country, but there may be undiscovered deposits. We don't have many metal deposits.
#Person2#: There are a few in my country. We have deposit of gold, but they are very small.
#Person1#: When I traveled around your country, I bought some jewellery made from gold from your country. The jewellery told me that there are few gold mines in your country. The gold was found in mountain steams.
#Person2#: That's right. A few people go panning for gold in rivers.
#Person1#: You have many trees in your country. That's another natural resources.
#Person2#: It's a natural resources that we hardly use. Government policy is to conserve those forests.
#Person1#: I see. That's probably a good idea. Too many forest are being destroyed.
#Person2#: Is your country's environment being damaged by the oil industry?
#Person1#: We have some inspections, but it is very hard to avoid pollution when extracting oil. There has been some damage, but it is under control.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the natural sources of their own country. #Person1#'s country has lots of oil, natural gas, and trees. #Person2#'s country has some coal and gold.


#Person1#: You are not looking very cheerful. What's the matter with you?
#Person2#: Oh, nothing special. I'm just thinking a lot.
#Person1#: About the job?
#Person2#: About everything. About catching the same train every morning, sitting in the same office all day, watching the same television program...
#Person1#: You need a holiday.
#Person2#: It wasn't always like this, you know.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, our great great grandfathers had more fun, didn't they? I mean, they hunted for their food and grew their own vegetables and did things for themselves. We do the same sort of job for years and years. There's no variety in our lives.
#Person1#: You need a holiday. That's what's the matter is with you.

Summary: #Person2#'s tired of the daily routine and thinks the older generations had more fun. #Person1# advises #Person2# to take a holiday.


#Person1#: Miguel, why haven't you finished your science homework all week?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Ms. Perry. My house burned down last weekend. My family and I have been sleeping at my grandma's all week. I'm very stressed. I can't do my homework because my grandma's house is so loud and I lost my textbook.
#Person1#: Oh, no! Let's talk more about it during lunch. Can you come to my office then?
#Person2#: Yes, but I might be a little late. My grandma's kitchen is too small to make food, so I need to buy lunch.

Summary: Miguel's house was burnt down and he is stressed. Ms. Perry asks him to go to her office at lunchtime for this.


#Person1#: Hi Mark.
#Person2#: Hi.
#Person1#: What are you planning to do today?
#Person2#: I'm not sure yet.
#Person1#: Would you like to have lunch with me?
#Person2#: Yes. When?
#Person1#: Is 11:30 AM OK?
#Person2#: Sorry, I didn't hear you. Can you say that again please?
#Person1#: I said, 11:30 AM.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm busy then. Can we meet a little later?
#Person1#: OK, how about 12:30 PM?
#Person2#: OK. Where?
#Person1#: How about Bill's Seafood Restaurant?
#Person2#: Oh, Where is that?
#Person1#: It's on 7th Street.
#Person2#: OK, I'll meet you there.

Summary: #Person1# invites Mark to have lunch. They will meet at Bill's Seafood Restaurant on 7th Street at 12:30 PM.


#Person1#: I would like to order a waistcoat.
#Person2#: Have you chosen the material?
#Person1#: Yes, I want it to made of tweed.
#Person2#: Fine. And the charge is $ 100.
#Person1#: When will it be available?
#Person2#: Next Wednesday.

Summary: #Person1# orders a waistcoat of tweed. #Person2# tells #Person1# it'll be available next Wednesday.


#Person1#: Hey, Jordan, is that you? Long time no see!
#Person2#: Oh, hey, no kidding! I haven't seen you since orientation three months ago! So how've you been? Settling into college life OK?
#Person1#: Yeah, I think so! I pledged Phi Iota Alpha, so I'm living at the frat house now.
#Person2#: Oh, so you're a frat boy now, huh?
#Person1#: Yeah, yeah, I know, it's totally cliche, but really, I think it's been a good decision. I've got a lot of support and good suggestions from the guys. What about you? What have you been up to?
#Person2#: Not much. I'm still living at home and commuting to school. I ended up dropping that metalworking class I was so excited about. It just wasn't as interesting as I'd hoped. The guidance counselor suggested that I focus on my prerequisite courses so that I can make sure the credits count.
#Person1#: That sounds smart. . . but kind of boring.
#Person2#: Yeah, it is, a little bit. I joined the Great Outdoors Club, though, which has been a lot of fun. We've gone on two camping trips already, and I've made some good friends.
#Person1#: That's cool. Hey, so have you decided on your major yet?
#Person2#: Definitely pre-med. What about you?
#Person1#: I still have no clue. . . but we don't have to declare a major till our sophomore year, so I've got time! Oops, I'm late for class. Gotta run!
#Person2#: OK, take care! Hey, nice running into you!
#Person1#: Yeah, you too!

Summary: #Person1# runs into Jordan whom #Person1# hasn't seen for three months and they greet each other. #Person1# tells Jordan #Person1#'s a frat boy now while Jordan's still living at home and commuting to school. Jordan will choose pre-med as his major but #Person1# hasn't decided yet.


#Person1#: Daddy, how are you going to spend your weekends?
#Person2#: I need to finish my research paper.
#Person1#: Could you go with me to climb Kiang Shan?
#Person2#: Honey, I am sorry I have no time.
#Person1#: Oh, Daddy, you should do more exercise. You are getting a little heavy.
#Person2#: I am afraid you are right. Recently, even going upstairs makes me out of breath.
#Person1#: Then go climbing with me, Daddy. Mountain climbing can build your muscles like Popeyes.
#Person2#: Terrific! It is also a good exercise to keep me fit.
#Person1#: I give you my word, you must feel refreshed after mountain climbing.
#Person2#: OK, I'll go.
#Person1#: That's a deal.
#Person2#: Sure.

Summary: #Person1# persuades #Person2# to climb mountains together because #Person2# is getting heavy and mountain climbing can build muscles. #Person2# at first refuses but later gives in.


#Person1#: From the looks of this house from the outside, I don't really think that I want to go inside.
#Person2#: From here, it does look like it could use a little work. Let's see what the interior looks like.
#Person1#: I am not impressed by the interior of this house.
#Person2#: Sometimes all a place needs is a little bit of cleaning and some fresh paint.
#Person1#: With so few windows, how can you even see what the problems are?
#Person2#: I think that we should check out the kitchen. It is listed as roomy and spacious.
#Person1#: Where are you supposed to store things without any cabinet space?
#Person2#: The picture in the listing shows a lovely master suite. I think that we should go look at it since we are here.
#Person1#: Is there a dead animal somewhere in here?
#Person2#: Well, I think that it is pretty safe to say that this is not the house for you.

Summary: #Person2# advises to see the interior look of the house but #Person1# doesn't like the setting and decoration. #Person2# thinks that it's not the house for #Person1#.


#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.

Summary: There's something wrong with Gray's wisdom tooth. #Person1# will put in a filling and order some x-rays.


#Person1#: It's Saturday tomorrow, so what's your plan?
#Person2#: I'm so exhausted this week. I'll stay at home and relax myself.
#Person1#: You mean you'll get some sleep and watch several NBA games huh?
#Person2#: Yes, especially the game of Cavaliers.
#Person1#: Why do you love NBA games so much?
#Person2#: NBA games are exciting, the outcome can be changed in only a few seconds. And there are fascinating skills, how about you? What will you do this weekend, go skating as usual?
#Person1#: I'm worn out, too, and I'll stay in the dormitory and see some videos about skateboarding.
#Person2#: How long have you been skateboarding? 3 years or 4 years? I don't remember it exactly.
#Person1#: About 4 years, during those 4 years I watch videos about skateboarding and practice the skills once and once again, you may feel it boring and painful, but I take delight in it. Every advancing skills brings me a great sense of fulfillment, every time I jump into the sky, I feel I'm flying.
#Person2#: Wow, amazing.

Summary: #Person2#'s exhausted so #Person2#'ll stay at home and watch NBA games because they're exciting. #Person1#'ll see some videos about skateboarding because skateboarding gives #Person1# fulfilment.


#Person1#: I'd like to congratulate you on your wonderful performance.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: I read about you in the newspaper and decided to come and hear you play. I have travelled many miles and I'm very glad I made the effort. You play the piano beautifully! What are your next plans?
#Person2#: At present I'm giving a lot of concerts. Fortunately, people want to come and hear me play. But I'm getting very tired of traveling.
#Person1#: Why are you working so hard?
#Person2#: I'm planning to start a school, so I'm trying to save as much money as possible.
#Person1#: What kind of school?
#Person2#: A music school for disabled children. I think they have the right to receive education just like any other children. At the moment there are very few such schools in my country. Unfortunately, it will cost a lot of money to start one.
#Person1#: But I'm sure a lot of people will support you. I hope you will be able to realize your dream.

Summary: #Person2# reveals to #Person1# about plans of saving up for a music school for the disabled. #Person1# thinks there will be people supporting #Person2#.


#Person1#: I'd like to book a ticket to Shanghai.
#Person2#: When would you like to fly?
#Person1#: As soon as possible. Do you have a flight tomorrow?
#Person2#: I will check, please hold on. Sorry to say that flight is all booked up. Can I book you for the 3rd of September?
#Person1#: That will be OK.
#Person2#: How many people are there in your party?
#Person1#: Just me this time.
#Person2#: What class will you fly? First class? Business class? Or economy class?
#Person1#: Economy class will be fine.
#Person2#: Round trip or one way trip?
#Person1#: I would like to book a one way trip ticket.
#Person2#: How will you pay, cash or charge?
#Person1#: I would like to pay by check.
#Person2#: I am sorry, we do not accept checks.
#Person1#: I'll pay by charge card then.
#Person2#: Great. What name shall I put the reservation under?
#Person1#: Lucy Green.
#Person2#: You are booked, Ms. Green.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: It's a pleasure.

Summary: Ms. Green wants to book a ticket to Shanghai and fly economy class. #Person2# helps her book a one-way ticket for September 3rd. Ms. Green will pay by charge card.


#Person1#: How can I lose weight, doctor? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food?
#Person2#: Well, Jim. It is a combination of how much you eat, the type of food you eat, and when you eat your meals.
#Person1#: I never eat breakfast though.
#Person2#: That's a big mistake, you should always have a good breakfast. You will not run your car without fuel, and as well you won't expect your body to work without food.
#Person1#: I never thought about it that way.
#Person2#: I bet you eat a large evening meal, then sit and watch TV or read a book. Then instead of burning off your energy, your body stores it as fat.
#Person1#: Oh doctor, I feel so foolish.
#Person2#: Well control is really using common sense when you plan your eating habits.
#Person1#: I know doctor, thank you so much.

Summary: A doctor tells Jim how to lose weight and stresses the importance of breakfast and good eating habits.


#Person1#: What do you think is harder, reading or writing?
#Person2#: Well, they're completely different. Reading is passive, and writing is active.
#Person1#: I don't think I understand what you mean. Could you explain a little more?
#Person2#: In reading you need to recognize language by seeing the words on the page and knowing what they are. In writing you have to produce language, you have to create your own words on a blank page.
#Person1#: Oh, now I see what you mean. When you're reading, you are just looking, but when you are writing, you are actually doing something!
#Person2#: A reading knowledge of a language is larger and different from a writing knowledge. Don't you think so?
#Person1#: I think I see what you mean. I can read Shakespeare but I definitely can't write it.
#Person2#: Exactly.
#Person1#: So I have another question for you. What do you think is harder, speaking or understanding?
#Person2#: They're both harder than reading or writing.
#Person1#: In what way?
#Person2#: Because they are direct communication with another person, and there's a time limit. This time limit is the most serious problem for foreigners, even for those who know lots of English.
#Person1#: You are making me feel really discouraged.
#Person2#: I'm not trying to discourage you. I'm trying to help you. You have to live with these difficulties. Isn't it better to know about them? The more you know about what you have to face, the better you'll do. I promise!

Summary: #Person1# raises some questions, #Person2# thinks reading is passive while writing is active, and speaking and understanding are both harder than reading and writing. #Person2#'s opinion discourages #Person1# but #Person2# hopes #Person1# will know more and do better.


#Person1#: We can have eight days off at last. What are you going to do?
#Person2#: You know traveling is my hobby. Let's go to Beijing and have our holidays there.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. Beijing is one of the most modern cities in the world. There are many places of interest there. And the 2008 Olympic Games were held there.
#Person2#: How should we go there, by plane or by train?
#Person1#: I think we should go there by train. It's comfortable and cheap.
#Person2#: Though it's cheaper, it's slower. Let's go by plane. We can look down at the Great Wall of China from the plane.
#Person1#: OK. Let's go by plane.
#Person2#: Then we'd better book the tickets first. I have heard it is very difficult to get air tickets to Beijing.
#Person1#: That's right. And we'd better book the rooms too.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are planning their holiday trip to Beijing. They decide to take a plane and will book the tickets and the room.


#Person1#: May's birthday is coming. Shall we buy her a birthday present or let her choose one for herself?
#Person2#: I think a surprise party may be better. But I forget when her birthday is.
#Person1#: You are such a good father. It's next Sunday.
#Person2#: Sorry. What shall we get for her?
#Person1#: What about a cell phone? She is old enough to have one.
#Person2#: Good idea. Shall we search on line to find an appropriate one or go to a phone store?
#Person1#: Maybe we can try shopping on line.
#Person2#: Sure. Okay, here is the website.
#Person1#: I'm sure that May would love the pink one.
#Person2#: Probably. People's consumptive habit is changing rapidly because of the internet.
#Person1#: Totally. Computers bring with them convenience. Oh, what's wrong?
#Person2#: The computer went frozen.
#Person1#: Oh, it's such a pain. We'd better go to a store later.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# decide to buy their daughter a phone as a birthday present. They intend to buy it online but the computer goes frozen, so they have to go to the store.


#Person1#: Pam, where is the closest ATM?
#Person2#: Do you see that yellow building over there?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: It's right next to it on the right.
#Person1#: Do you know if there's a convenience store around here?
#Person2#: I don't think there's one around here, the closest one is on third street. But that's probably close now.
#Person1#: I really need to get some things before I leave.
#Person2#: Well. You could go down to twenty second street. There are lots of stores down there that are open 24 hours a day.
#Person1#: Can I take the subway to get there?
#Person2#: Yes, but that will probably take about half an hour. You should just take a cab.
#Person1#: Won't that be expensive?
#Person2#: No, from here, I think it's only about $5.

Summary: Pam tells #Person1# locations of the closest ATM and convenience stores. Then Pam recommends #Person1# to take a cab to the twenty-second street.


#Person1#: Would you like to come by and play bridge?
#Person2#: Well, let's see. Why don't we go dancing for a change? We haven't done that for a long time.
#Person1#: Well, to tell the truth, I don't really feel like it tonight. I had a pretty hard day and I'm sort of tired.
#Person2#: Hmm. Well, in that case, we could go to the movies.
#Person1#: Oh, we always go to the movies. Can't we do something different?
#Person2#: Well, do you have any suggestions?
#Person1#: Let's see. How do you feel about playing bridge?
#Person2#: It's OK with me, but we don't have any beer and things.
#Person1#: Well, shall I call Janet and ask her and Tom to come over, and I'll go to the store and buy some stuff.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Hello, Janet. It's me... Oh, fine. Just fine. Say, Janet, I was wondering if you and Tom were doing anything tonight... No? Well. would you like to come by our place and play a few hands of bridge?

Summary: #Person2# suggests dancing or going to the movies, but #Person1# prefers to play bridge although because #Person1#'s tired. #Person1# calls Janet and Tom to come over and play bridge.


#Person1#: I was wondering if I could collect unemployment benefits.
#Person2#: Did you get laid off?
#Person1#: I am still working for now, but I might get laid off.
#Person2#: You may collect unemployment if you are working fewer hours or got laid off.
#Person1#: Does everyone who gets laid off get to collect unemployment?
#Person2#: No, some jobs are exempt from paying into unemployment.
#Person1#: How can I find out if I can collect?
#Person2#: Your employer can tell you if you have been paying into unemployment and now qualify to collect.
#Person1#: How will I know how much I can collect on unemployment?
#Person2#: It depends on how much you earned. When you file, they will determine the amount.

Summary: #Person1# is asking #Person2# about unemployment benefits. #Person2# tells #Person1#'s employer will tell #Person1# if #Person1#'s qualified and the amount depends on #Person1#'s earnings.


#Person1#: Hey Bobby. What's going on?
#Person2#: Just taking a smoke break.
#Person1#: I forgot my cigarette today. Do you have another one?
#Person2#: Sure. Here you go.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: I didn't know you smoked.
#Person1#: Really? I've been smoking for over a year now.
#Person2#: Oh. You're new to smoking still. I've been smoking for 7 years.
#Person1#: You ever tried to quit?
#Person2#: Many times. I'm really addicted. It's harder to stop than you think.
#Person1#: Yeah. I tried to quit last month, and I thought it was going to be easy, but it turns out that I'm still smoking.
#Person2#: I highly recommend you quit soon. The longer you smoke, the harder it becomes to quit.
#Person1#: I think you're right. Aright. Gotta go to class. Thanks for the cigarette. I'll talk to you later.
#Person2#: No problem. I'll talk to you later.

Summary: Bobby, a 7-year smoker, gives #Person1#, a new smoker, a cigarette, and advises #Person1# to quit smoking as soon as possible.


#Person1#: May, is this the Hall of Ancient China?
#Person2#: Yes. Look at these historical relics here, amazing!
#Person1#: Why are they all in glass boxes?
#Person2#: For protection. Some relics will turn to dust if exposed to air.
#Person1#: So there isn't air in the glass boxes?
#Person2#: No, there isn't. They are all vacuumed.
#Person1#: I wonder how old these things are, thousands of years?
#Person2#: Yeah, they all come from a very ancient time.
#Person1#: Hey, look at the three-leg cup. I've seen it on TV.
#Person2#: The bronze cup was made 4, 000 years ago. It's priceless!
#Person1#: Yeah, it has no value at all. Who will use this cup today?
#Person2#: Danny, priceless means so valuable that you can't put a price on it.
#Person1#: Oh, it does?

Summary: May and Danny talk about the historical relics in the Hall of Ancient China.


#Person1#: Annie, some friends of mine have just moved out of this flat. It might be just what you and Jean and Emily are looking for-three bedrooms in a very quiet location.
#Person2#: Well, that's important. I can't bear noise. What's the cost?
#Person1#: About 450 a month, I think. Rather a strict landlady, but she keeps the house perfectly.
#Person2#: Where is it?
#Person1#: Five minutes' bus ride from the school, near Jean's college. There's a bus stop just outside the house. Let me know as soon as possible if you want it, or it'll be taken.

Summary: #Person1# tells Annie there's a vacant room in #Person1#'s flat and tells her the cost and location.


#Person1#: I have never bought a house before and don't know how to make an offer.
#Person2#: The process of actually making the offer is something that I will take care of for you. What price were you considering offering?
#Person1#: I love this house and would be willing to pay the full asking price of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
#Person2#: Let's leave some room on this offer. I think that three hundred and twenty thousand dollars is a fair offer in this housing market.
#Person1#: We could try that, but I really want this house!
#Person2#: It is common practice to offer and then have a counter-offer.
#Person1#: How long will it take to find out if they are going to accept the offer?
#Person2#: The sellers are usually fairly quick to respond. They want to get things moving.
#Person1#: Should I tell my bank that I have made an offer?
#Person2#: There really isn't anything else to do right now except wait. You are already pre-qualified for your loan.

Summary: #Person1# loves the house and is willing to pay $350,000. #Person2# suggests make it $320,000. #Person2# tells #Person1# the seller usually responds quickly and now #Person1# just needs to wait.