#Person1#: Hello, Mrs. White, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I don't know what's the matter with me. I'm always feeling tired, I'm usually worn out at the end of the day.
#Person1#: I see. Let me take your pulse rate first.

Summary: Mrs. White feels tired and #Person1# takes her pulse rate.


#Person1#: John, it's time to get up.
#Person2#: It can't be time to get up yet.
#Person1#: It is. Hurry up! You'll be late for school.
#Person2#: What's the time?
#Person1#: It's nearly half past seven.
#Person2#: My watch says ten past.
#Person1#: It's slow. Hurry up! The bus goes at twenty to eight.
#Person2#: Are you sure half past seven?
#Person1#: Positive. I'll put the radio on.
#Person2#: ( And here is the seven o'clock news ) It's only seven o'clock. Your watch is fast.
#Person1#: No, it isn't. It's stopped. I forgot to wind it up last night.
#Person2#: I could have stayed in bed for another half hour.

Summary: #Person1# wakes up John, saying he'll be late for school. However, it's actually pretty early because #Person1#'s watch has stopped.


#Person1#: My wife's birthday is today. I need some flowers.
#Person2#: We have lots of fresh red roses.
#Person1#: How much do the roses cost?
#Person2#: $20 a dozen.
#Person1#: That sounds good. Last year I paid $30.
#Person2#: Yes, you came here on the right day. They're on sale today.
#Person1#: Give me a dozen.
#Person2#: Very good. Would you like anything else?
#Person1#: No, I'll just give her the roses and a card.
#Person2#: She should be very pleased with these roses.

Summary: #Person1# buys a dozen of roses which are on sale for his wife's birthday.


#Person1#: Mary, this is your homeroom. It's 213. Remember that.
#Person2#: What's a homeroom?
#Person1#: You sit in there, listen to the morning announcement with other kids, and then you go to your classes.
#Person2#: Cindy, I'm scared.
#Person1#: But I have to go to my homeroom.
#Person2#: Do we have the same classes today?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: Do you think the school can put us in the same homeroom?
#Person1#: Stop worrying, Mary. You'll do just fine.

Summary: Cindy shows Mary her homeroom. Mary is scared and Cindy comforts her.


#Person1#: Good morning, Northwind Airways. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, do you have any afternoon flights to Shanghai on July seventh?
#Person1#: One moment please. Yes, there is a flight at 12:45 PM and one at 4:40 PM.
#Person2#: Either of those would be fine. Can you tell me how much a return flight would cost? I'll be returning on July twenty-first.
#Person1#: Economy, business, or first class?
#Person2#: Economy, please.
#Person1#: OK, that will be $500. Which afternoon flight would you like to take on July seventh?
#Person2#: The 441.

Summary: #Person1# helps #Person2# book an economy-class round ticket to Shanghai.


#Person1#: Come on in. I am so glad you are here. We have been expecting you.
#Person2#: Am I late for the party? Looks everyone is already here. Hope I didn't miss something interesting.
#Person1#: No, you are just on time. We haven't really started yet.
#Person2#: Great, here are some flowers for you. I hope you like them. I was not sure if the color will suit your new apartment.
#Person1#: Thank you, they're beautiful. You can hang your coat over there. Try this new couch, it is so comfortable. You will love it. Want something to drink, tea, coffee, juice or Cola?
#Person2#: Don't bother. I will help myself.
#Person1#: Make yourself at home.
#Person2#: It is such a nice place.
#Person1#: Well, I don't mean to boast but all the designs are done by myself and some colleagues are already trying to copy some of them for their new apartments. Look, they are making photos now of my designed kitchen.

Summary: #Person2# brings some flowers when coming to #Person1#'s housewarming party. #Person1# did all the designs of #Person1#'s new house and seems to be proud of it.


#Person1#: I can't believe the cost of apartments in New York City.
#Person2#: Oh, you didn't know that apartments here are considered valuable, even if they are small and crowded?
#Person1#: Of course I had heard about that, but now I know how expensive it is to rent a place here.
#Person2#: I don't mind paying high rent to live in New York.
#Person1#: Why? You pay so much for such a tiny space to live.
#Person2#: Yeah, but so what! I'm proud to live in the world's most exciting city. And, the salaries here are the highest in the nation, too.

Summary: #Person1# is surprised at the expensive rent in New York, but #Person2# thinks the city is exciting and the salary is high.


#Person1#: Hello this is Simon Marshall. I spoke to you the other day about renting Flat 3A.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, hello, Simon. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Well, I just want to ask a few practical details. Firstly, you mentioned a storeroom. Where exactly is that? Is it next to 3A, on the third floor?
#Person2#: Well, the apartment's on the third, yes, but the storeroom's a little way away, just past the second door to the right. Under the stairs, in fact.
#Person1#: But it's on the same floor, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: Fine. Is there hot water in the apartment?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, it runs off the central heating. It's at a fixed 60 degrees. It used to be set at 55, but last year we were asked to increase it, so we did.
#Person1#: OK, now can you tell me a bit about the yard, and the garden? How big are they?
#Person2#: Well, the yard is about 20 square meters.
#Person1#: Oh, so there's room for my motorbike, then. Although it is not new, I like to keep it off the road at night. An the garden?
#Person2#: That's much bigger. About 150 square meters.
#Person1#: Great. OK. Thanks for your help. I'll be in touch again soon.

Summary: Simon Marshall calls #Person2# to acquire some further information about the flat he is going to rent.


#Person1#: Which countries have you been to?
#Person2#: I've been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in asia-china, Japan, korea, and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada.
#Person1#: I thought you had been to Australia too.
#Person2#: No, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and new Zealand soon. I've heard that they are beautiful countries. Which is the most beautiful country you've been to?
#Person1#: I think I'd say norway. It has many picturesque fjords, waterfalls, and mountains.
#Person2#: Isn't it really cold there?
#Person1#: Well, the north of Norway is almost always cold, but further south it can be fairly warm in summer. It's a wet country, so there's snow almost everywhere in winter.
#Person2#: I've been to other Scandinavian countries, but not to Norway. Perhaps I should go and do some winter sports there.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# share the countries they have been to. #Person2# also tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s plan on visiting Australia and New Zealand. #Person1# plans to travel to Norway.


#Person1#: I hate working on Christmas Eve! Whoa! Get a load of this guy! Come in central, I think we'Ve got ourselves a situation here.
#Person2#: License and registration please. Have you been drinking tonight, sir?
#Person1#: I had one or two glasses of eggnog, but nothing else.
#Person2#: Step out of the vehicle, please. Sir, what do you have in the back?
#Person1#: Just a few Christmas gifts, 'tis the season, after all!
#Person2#: Don't take that tone with me. Do you have an invoice for these items?
#Person1#: Umm. . . no. . . I make these in my workshop in the North Pole!
#Person2#: You are under arrest, sir. You have the right to remain silent. You better not pout, you better not cry. Anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to an attorney. if you cannot afford one, the state will appoint one for you. do you understand the arrest to you?
#Person1#: You can't take me to jail! What about my sleigh? It's Christmas Eve! I have presents to deliver! Rudolph! Prancer! Dancer! Get help!

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# to show the license and registration on the Christmas Eve. #Person1# arrests #Person2# because #Person2# has been drinking tonight and has no invoice for the things in the back.


#Person1#: Is anybody here?
#Person2#: Coming. What do you want today?
#Person1#: Quite a lot. I need one pound of potatoes, three pints of milk, a dozen eggs and one pound of tomatoes.
#Person2#: Our fruit is very fresh today. Do you want some?
#Person1#: How much are the lemons?
#Person2#: Three for ten cents.
#Person1#: Give me a dozen lemons.
#Person2#: Anything else?
#Person1#: No, thanks. How much in total?
#Person2#: Twenty eight dollars.

Summary: #Person1# buys potatoes, milk, tomatoes and lemons from #Person2#.


#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Good morning, Ruth. Did I wake you up?
#Person1#: No, I was just about to get up. What's up, Carl?
#Person2#: Listen, I am calling to confirm what you said yesterday. Are we supposed to meet at the Chinatown terminal of the Avenue B bus or D bus?
#Person1#: B as in boy. You should get off at the last stop in Chinatown.
#Person2#: Oh, you mean Canal Street?
#Person1#: That's the wrong direction. Canal Street is on the other side of Chinatown.
#Person2#: Oh, I get it. When did we decide to meet?
#Person1#: At 10, 45. Is Ann coming along?
#Person2#: I cannot get hold of her yet.
#Person1#: See you around, Carl.
#Person2#: See you later.

Summary: Carl is calling to Ruth to confirm the location and the time of their meeting. Ruth asks if Ann is coming along. Carl is not sure.


#Person1#: Good morning Mike!
#Person2#: Morning Sally! What's up? you seem in a hurry!
#Person1#: I am having an exam at nine, It's already eight thirty.
#Person2#: Don't worry, I'll drive you.
#Person1#: Thank you very much!
#Person2#: How are your cases coming along?
#Person1#: Very well, thanks , I will probably finish next week, but this is still a lot of work , I have been worked on in for six months, and i 'm so closed to end. I can feel it.
#Person2#: Wow, Good for you. It sounds like a lot of work. I'm proud of you! Is this the right building?
#Person1#: Yes , It's only eight forty. Thanks so much!
#Person2#: You're welcome. Good luck, bye!
#Person1#: Have a nice day, bye!

Summary: Sally's in a hurry for an exam. Mike offers to drive her. Sally tells Mike her cases will be finished soon.


#Person1#: I'm thinking about transfering out of state college into another school in the fall.
#Person2#: After a year and a half? How come? I thought you liked it here.
#Person1#: I do. But here our flight program doesn't give degrees, only licenses, and I need both a license and a degree.
#Person2#: So where do you want to go?
#Person1#: I wouldn't mind going to Makmillen university. It has an excellent reputation for its school of aviation, but I have a feeling it's very selective.
#Person2#: But you've gotten good grades in the three semesters you've been in the state college, haven't you?
#Person1#: Yah, mostly A's and B's.
#Person2#: So what are you worried about then, just ask your professors to write letters of recommendation for you, and you'll be set.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# wants to transfer to Makmillen University. #Person2# is surprised and suggests asking #Person1#'s professors to write letters of recommendation.


#Person1#: Good morning. What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Good morning, doctor. I feel terrible. I'Ve god a cold and I have a rash here on my neck. I'm not sleeping well either. What do you think the problem could be?
#Person1#: I'd say you'Ve been working too hard or are under stress for some reason. Have you been taking anything for your cold?
#Person2#: Yes, I bought some medicine at the chemist's. I'Ve been taking it for three days.
#Person1#: Good. I'm going to prescribe something stronger. It will make you feel drowsy, so you certainly should rest.
#Person2#: OK. I can afford to take a few days off work.
#Person1#: Have you been working hard recently?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. I had to get a project finished. It's done now, so I can relax a little.
#Person1#: Good. Let's take a look at that rash. . . it looks worse than it is. I'm going to prescribe some ointment for it. If the rash doesn't clear up in a few days, come back and see me. Do you have any other symptoms?
#Person2#: I have a bad headache, but. . .
#Person1#: Don't worry about that. It's probably of the stress you'Ve been under. Just take some aspirin. Combined with the stronger cough medicine, it will make you feel very tired. You shouldn't work or use any equipment which requires concentration. If I were you, I'd just sleep, read a book, or watch TV. Here is your prescription.
#Person2#: Thanks doctor. I'll get these immediately. Goodbye.

Summary: #Person2# has a cold, a rash, a bad sleep and a headache, then #Person2# takes some medicine. #Person1# thinks that #Person2# works too hard or is under stress, and gives #Person2# medicine for each condition. #Person1# suggests #Person2# don't work and have a good rest.


#Person1#: Hello, emergency line. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I am calling to report an accident.
#Person1#: Could you give me some details, sir?
#Person2#: A truck hit a car on Highway 204.
#Person1#: Has anyone been badly hurt?
#Person2#: I'm not quite sure. The driver of the truck says he is OK. But the lady in the car might have broken her leg.
#Person1#: May I have your name, sir?
#Person2#: Daniel Smith.
#Person1#: OK, Mr. Smith. We'll send an ambulance and a police car immediately. It's 11:55 now, and they should be there by 12:05. Thanks.

Summary: Daniel Smith calls the emergency line to report a traffic accident and ask for medical help.


#Person1#: Mom!? ? ?
#Person2#: I know, sweetie. Just open wide. Don't talk.
#Person1#: Mmm. . .
#Person2#: Oh, you've got a fever. One-oh-one. . . time to break out the children's Tylenol.
#Person1#: I have the chills. Can you turn on the heater?
#Person2#: We're not turning on the heater in May! You need to take a bath. We'll heat you up and see if you can sweat this thing out.

Summary: #Person1# has a fever. #Person1#'s mom asks #Person1# to take a bath to sweat it out.


#Person1#: Medicine Industry, this is Peter Bush speaking, can I help you?
#Person2#: Good afternoon, could you connect this call with Mr. Brown, please
#Person1#: May I know who's calling?
#Person2#: This is Li Ping of ABC computer company limited. I'm calling on our Mr. Wilson the general manager of our company.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Mrs. Li, Mr. Brown is now in a meeting.May I have your number, and ask him to call you back later?
#Person2#: I'm afraid Mr. Wilson would like to speak to Mr. Brown right now.He ' s got an urgent matter to discuss with Mr. Brown without delay.
#Person1#: Ok, then would you please hold the line? Mr. Li, the line is through, Mr. Brown is ready answering the call, go ahead.
#Person2#: Thank you for your assistance, Mr. Bush.
#Person1#: You are welcome.

Summary: Mrs. Li phones Medicine Industry since Mr. Wilson's got an urgent matter to discuss with Mr. Brown. Mr. Bush helps with it.


#Person1#: Jack I hear you have a chance to go to college without taking a test. Is that right?
#Person2#: The news goes so fast. Ah, yes, I haven't decided yet.
#Person1#: Don't hesitate. That's a very famous university which a lot of students are longing to attain.
#Person2#: Maybe you are right. But the major is not fit for me. I like architecture more than computers.
#Person1#: But this chance is really precious.
#Person2#: Well, I know. So I am thinking now.
#Person1#: I hope you can make a clever choice. Anyway, the opportunities around you are not that By.
#Person2#: Thank you for your kindness. I will think about it carefully.

Summary: #Person1# encourages Jack to take the opportunity of entering college without taking a test while Jack hesitates because the major is not fit for him.


#Person1#: Hello again. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm back! It's nice to see you again. I'm here about those documents.
#Person1#: Ah yes, the ones from Sapporo we were dealing with yesterday?
#Person2#: That's right. I had a phone call asking me to come back in, about rejecting them?
#Person1#: Well, we were contacted by your manager and he said. . .
#Person2#: Yes, we talked about it and thought it was better and significantly quicker to ask the company to pay a Discrepancy Fee.
#Person1#: The customer got back to us this morning and they have agreed to pay a Discrepancy Fee of 100 US dollars.
#Person2#: That's wonderful news! I'm glad we decided to rethink our actions ; it's all turned out for the best this way. Thank you for helping us to fix that little problem.

Summary: #Person1# helps #Person2# reject some documents from Sapporo and ask the company to pay a Discrepancy Fee.


#Person1#: May I ask what the name is the girl?
#Person2#: Which one?
#Person1#: The tallest one.
#Person2#: She is Xiao Li. She's come here to see her brother.
#Person1#: Oh, it's so. She looks very lovely. Could you give me some else information on her?
#Person2#: OK. She's a costume designer and works in a garment mill.
#Person1#: How do you think about her?
#Person2#: She looks very beautiful. She is a nice girl.
#Person1#: I'm wondering if she has boyfriend.
#Person2#: No, she hasn't.
#Person1#: Great! Thank you very much.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the name of the tallest girl and gives #Person1# more information about her.


#Person1#: Good afternoon. British Airline. Is there any thing I can do for you?
#Person2#: Can I make a reservation for flight FW58 to San Marino?
#Person1#: Sure. When do you want to take the plane?
#Person2#: Next Monday.
#Person1#: Will that be first class or economy seat?
#Person2#: What's the fare for a first class seat?
#Person1#: $ 200.
#Person2#: Oh. I am not a wall streeter. Give me an economy one please.

Summary: #Person2# asks #Person1# to book an economy class ticket on the flight FW58 because #Person2# thinks the ticket of first-class is too expensive.


#Person1#: I thought it was a great movie, so visually exciting.
#Person2#: I hate to admit it, but I jumped in my seat a few times, too.
#Person1#: The shark looked so real at times!
#Person2#: I guess recent advances in camera technology helped a lot.

Summary: #Person2# and #Person1# discuss how exciting the movie was.


#Person1#: I'm so hungry! I haven't late eaten all day!
#Person2#: Take your mind off it. Look, Crys. This magazine is on China's top ten beauties!
#Person1#: They're all so thin! Her cheekbones are great.
#Person2#: She doesn't have an ounce of fat on her face.
#Person1#: The mag says she's 165 centimeters tall and 38 kilos. If only we could be that thin then. . .
#Person2#: Not even drinking milk for one month would get us like that.
#Person1#: Oh, bathroom blues.
#Person2#: Look at this girl's gray dress.
#Person1#: I went to try it on yesterday, but it only came in extra small.
#Person2#: Last time I wore extra small was when I was in fifth grade.
#Person1#: ( Weigh herself ) Hey, I lost a kilo in a week with my all-fruit diet. If I keep going, I can wear that dress next month.
#Person2#: So why are you dieting this time anyway? Another guy?
#Person1#: Dieting. It's the price we pay to make men notice us.
#Person2#: The girls in this magazine are so slender.
#Person1#: They're also way younger than us.
#Person2#: True. You know, I First started dieting when I was ten.
#Person1#: You never worked out?
#Person2#: Oh, no. Too much work. I hate to sweat. It's so gross.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are appreciating pictures of thin models in a beauty magazine and they talk about dressing and figure. #Person1#'s on dieting to make men notice her, then #Person2# tells #Person1# about her dieting experience.


#Person1#: You Americans are funny. It seems as if you were married with cars.
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess that's true. The country is becoming one big highway. I was reading that there are about 4 million miles of roads and highways in this country now.

Summary: #Person1# thinks Americans were married with cars and #Person2# agrees.


#Person1#: Where are you going?
#Person2#: Take me to the center station, please
#Person1#: OK, here we go.
#Person2#: Do you think you can get me there seven thirty?
#Person1#: We shouldn't have any trouble if we don't get stuck in the traffic jam.
#Person2#: Hope we have good luck.
#Person1#: Here we are, you still get plenty of time. That's 8. 15$, please.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Here's 10$, keep the change, please.

Summary: #Person2# drives #Person1# to the central station before seven-thirty. #Person1#'s grateful and pays for the fee.


#Person1#: Good morning, Sir. Can I help you with something?
#Person2#: I hope so. I'm not actually a customer here, but I saw an advertisement in yesterday's newspaper about your new bank card.
#Person1#: I see. Yes, the advertisement has proven very effective. Would you like to apply for a card with us?
#Person2#: Yes, please. But I suppose I'll have to open an account with you first, right?
#Person1#: That's right. But don't worry ; it's a very simple procedure.
#Person2#: Could I open an account with you today?
#Person1#: Of course, it can be done right this minute. If you could just fill in this application form for me? Do you have your ID card with you? I'll need to see that.
#Person2#: Yes, here you go. And sign here?
#Person1#: Yes, please. That's being processed now. As soon as the account is set up, we can issue you with a card.
#Person2#: So quick and easy! Thanks very much.

Summary: #Person2# wants to apply for a card after seeing the advertisement yesterday. #Person1# helps him follow the procedures to open an account before issuing him with a card.


#Person1#: Daddy, are you going to the park with us this weekend?
#Person2#: Honey, I have a lot of work to do.
#Person1#: So you can't go with us, right?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Daddy, you always arrange your schedule so tight on weekdays. You should have a rest on weekends.
#Person2#: What park do you want to go to?
#Person1#: Daniel wants to go to the aquarium. While Mom wants to visit the Summer Palace.
#Person2#: Haven't we been these places already?
#Person1#: Yeah. I don't agree with them, but I don't have a better choice.
#Person2#: What about the Olympic park?
#Person1#: Right, ah. It is so close to our home. How come we've never thought of that?
#Person2#: The Olympic Park has a small forest. It is fit for picnic.
#Person1#: Very well, Go ahead.

Summary: #Person1# persuades Daddy into going to the park with Mom, Daniel and #Person1#. Daddy finally agrees and they decide to go to the Olympic Park.


#Person1#: My stay is over. Here's the key to my room.
#Person2#: Thank you. And here's your receipt, sir.
#Person1#: Many thanks.
#Person2#: I hope your stay here was satisfactory, sir.
#Person1#: This could be a great hotel, once you get rid of the insects. The city itself is great.
#Person2#: I'm glad that the little problem didn't ruin your visit. Please have a pleasant trip home.

Summary: #Person1#'s stay is over. He tells #Person2# this could be a great hotel once they get rid of the insects.


#Person1#: Michael, what time is it? We are going to be late for the party.
#Person2#: It's a quarter past six. Don't worry, Rebecca. We will be fine.
#Person1#: But we have to be at Sarah's house by 6:30 for her surprise birthday party. The traffic is getting heavier.
#Person2#: Relax. The party starts at 7:00 o'clock. We are not far from her house now. But I do need help with finding a place to park the car, so Sarah doesn't see it. Can you phone her husband and ask him where it is best to park our car?
#Person1#: OK. I'm calling him now.

Summary: Michael and Rebecca are going to Sarah's surprise birthday party. Rebecca will phone Sarah's husband for a hidden parking place.


#Person1#: We're now staying at the Holiday Inn. How do we get to the airport?
#Person2#: We have shuttle buses leaving for the airport from downtown every 20 minutes The bus stops at Holiday Inn as well. Be sure to get on the bus before 30.
#Person1#: What is the earliest one?
#Person2#: At 7 am. It takes about one hour to get to the airport. So it'll be right for your timing.
#Person1#: OK, thank you. By the way, what can I do if I want to put off my flight?
#Person2#: Your tickets are valid for one year. If you want to change flight, you just go to the airline's ticketing office and have it reconfirmed. But you have to fly the same airlines.
#Person1#: OK. What can I do if l want to cancel the ticket?
#Person2#: In that case. you can get a refund with a certain percentage of the original fare deducted as the service charge.
#Person1#: That's reasonable. OK, thank you very much.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# about the information on transportation to the airport and how to change and cancel the flight.


#Person1#: John, my brother has taken part in the National College Entrance Examination and now he needs to fill in a form with the colleges he wants to go to. Do you have any experience?
#Person2#: I don't know much about it. Choosing colleges in the states is quite different from it in China.
#Person1#: What factors are usually taken into consideration when choosing colleges in the states?
#Person2#: First, I need to decide whether I choose a public college or a private one.
#Person1#: Is there any difference?
#Person2#: Of course, private colleges usually have good conditions in every aspect but the tuition is very high, so I applied for a public one which offered me scholarship. Actually, I'd like to choose 1 near my home so that I could go back home each weekend for a change. What about colleges in China?
#Person1#: It is very different. The public colleges in China have the best condition and high qualified teachers. Most students want to enter those universities, such as Qinghua University and Peking University. Compared with the public universities, the private colleges are not very popular among students in China.
#Person2#: Oh, it's very interesting and which one does your brother want to go to?
#Person1#: It's hard to say. Maybe he likes an overseas college. Your suggestion is very useful to me. Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: Not at all.

Summary: #Person1# asks John for suggestions about filling in a form with the colleges #Person1#'s brother wants to go. John tells #Person1# they decide on a public college or a private one in the states. #Person1# tells John public colleges in China are better and #Person1#'s brother may like an overseas college.


#Person1#: Now people are talking about world recession which started more than a year ago. Can you give us your personal assessment of the situation of the global economy?
#Person2#: As you know, we are in a very special time. This is a very hard time for many countries ' economics, both developed and developing. I think the current economic situation could be described as synchronized slowdown of major economies.
#Person1#: What is the direct impact of the terrorist attack upon your country's economy?
#Person2#: Once the US economy is in trouble due to the terrorist attack, the impact could be quickly felt in the rest of the world.
#Person1#: What challenges is your country's economy facing at the moment?
#Person2#: We do face a lot of challenges because there is still much uncertainty about the world economy. It's very important for us to strike a proper balance between investment in fixed assets and household consumption.

Summary: #Person2# thinks there is a synchronized slowdown of major economies and the US economy is in trouble due to the terrorist attack. They face many challenges because there is still much uncertainty.


#Person1#: Hello, Mary. Why are you standing here in the cold wind?
#Person2#: I'm waiting for a bus, but the buses are very full at this time of the day.
#Person1#: Where are you going? This isn't your way home. You must take a bus from the other side of the street to go home.
#Person2#: I'm not going home now. I'm going for a walk in the park. I always like to go for a walk before lunch.
#Person1#: Then why aren't you going there on foot? Why are you going by bus? Why not walk to the park from here? It isn't very far.
#Person2#: Oh, no, Bill. It isn't very interesting to walk through the streets, in fact, it's very boring. So I always take bus No. 3.

Summary: Mary is waiting for a bus to go for a walk in the park but the buses are very full. Bill advises her to walk but Mary thinks walking is boring.


#Person1#: Hello Michael.
#Person2#: Hello Todd.
#Person1#: We're going to talk about Australia. Or your going to talk about Australia. So first of all how any people live in Australia?
#Person2#: Australia? Oh, there's about twenty million people in Australia right now. A little bit under, but close to twenty.
#Person1#: OK. What are the biggest cities?
#Person2#: The biggest city? The biggest city is Sydney, then it's followed by Melbourne and then Brisbane and then I think it's Perth. But most of the big cities are on the East Coast of Australia. And Perth is on the west coast, but sort of of out there by itself.
#Person1#: OK. Um, if you had to live in one place where would you live?
#Person2#: I like Brisbane. I had my teenage years in Brisbane, growing up in Brisbane, um or maybe Sidney because it is a big city, but Brisbane has got the gold coast and the sunshine.
#Person1#: Oh, nice. Actually, what is the capital city of Australia?
#Person2#: Ah, Canberra is the capital city. But is not the biggest city. Sydney is the biggest city. Canberra was made sort of by the politicians so Sydney wouldn't get to crowded. It's a separate territory.

Summary: Michael tells Todd about Australia. He introduces the population, the biggest cities, and the capital city of Australia.


#Person1#: How long have you been working in the laboratory?
#Person2#: For almost three years, ever since I got my degree.
#Person1#: Your bachelor's?
#Person2#: No, my master's. I didn't try to get a job until I had my master's degree.
#Person1#: What kind of research do you do? Are you trying to develop new products or something like that?
#Person2#: No, that's clone by another group in the lab. The group I'm with is doing basic research.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has been doing basic research in this laboratory for almost three years since #Person2#'s master graduation.


#Person1#: Well, this must be the National Library.
#Person2#: I guess so. Oh, no! I don't think it's open today. Look, it says 'Closed Tuesdays'.
#Person1#: Well, we'll just have to come back tomorrow.
#Person2#: But we're supposed to go on that tour tomorrow.
#Person1#: Oh, that's right. I forgot all about it. How about the day after tomorrow then?
#Person2#: It's Ok with me.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# will come back to the library the day after tomorrow.


#Person1#: oh, Sam! Is this your dog?
#Person2#: it's Cindy, you know that. Hey, Cindy, say hello to Maria.
#Person1#: Cindy, you're so cute.
#Person2#: she is also very naughty. By the way, do you have a dog, Maria?
#Person1#: I have a little white cat.
#Person2#: Oh, a cat? Come on.
#Person1#: yes, cats are always gentle. and they don't need a lot of space since they're small.
#Person2#: but I think they're dull, aren't they?
#Person1#: not at all. They're quiet most of the time. But they can be every bit as affectionate as dogs.
#Person2#: well, cats are certainly more independent.
#Person1#: absolutely. Believe it or not, I found my cat by a garbage can around my neighborhood two years ago.
#Person2#: oh, really? so you just took home a stray cat?
#Person1#: yes. It was starving and looking for something to eat when I saw it.
#Person2#: Poor cat.
#Person1#: now we get along very well. It makes me feel that I'm someone special.

Summary: Sam shows his dog to Maria. Maria tells Sam that she has a cat. They agree that cats are more independent than dogs. Maria found her cat by a garbage can around her neighborhood two years ago.


#Person1#: What's the weather like in your city?
#Person2#: In the summer it gets very hot. The temperature is between often 37 and 40 centigrade. When it is hot we often get rains. The winters are drier.
#Person1#: The summer temperature usually often reaches about 20 or25 in my city. The rain falls mostly in the winter. And we often get snow.
#Person2#: What are the temperatures in winter? In my city it is about 15 or 20 degrees.
#Person1#: In winter temperature often falls to zero at night temperature can be below that. The streets are often icing in the morning. With high such temperatures you must get some thunderstorms.
#Person2#: Yeah, we do. In the middle of summer there can be found storms every day usually in the afternoon. I heard your city has a lot of fog, is that true?
#Person1#: We do have a few fog days in winter. But I would not say we have a lot of fogs. The sky are usually clearly in your city, are they?
#Person2#: Yes, they are like I said we have thunderstorms. But each one usually last a few hours. Then the skys are clear again.
#Person1#: Have you ever had snow in your city?
#Person2#: My grandmother said there was snow once when she was a child. But my parents and I never see it outside of my city.
#Person1#: The river in my city sometime freeze over. People go ice-skating on it. In summer people go boating on the river. But few people go swimming because it is not very clean.
#Person2#: As you know, my city is on the coast. the water is also not clean. But people still go swimming all year around. I prefer to sand bath on the beach when the weather is hot and sunning.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# compare the weather of summer and winter in their cities. #Person1# disagrees with #Person2#'s idea that #Person1#'s city has a lot of fog. The water in both cities is not clean. Few people in #Person1#'s city go swimming, while people in #Person2#'s city go swimming all year round.


#Person1#: Hi, there. Look at these. I have collected some ads here. There is a special promotion for Mother's Day this weekend.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Mother's Day is coming. Do you plan to buy anything?
#Person1#: Of course. I want to buy some night cream for my mom, and some masques for myself.
#Person2#: Hmm. In Carrefour, Clinique will be promoting their visible skin renewed cream.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: 180 yuan, and you can get a free 8 piece gift package.
#Person1#: What's included in the gift package?
#Person2#: Some black mascara, moisturizing orion, eye cream crystal lipstick, a two color eye shadow pack, styling hairspray, and a cosmetics bag.
#Person1#: Sounds not bad.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# about Clinique's promotion of their visible skin cream with a free gift package for Mother's Day.


#Person1#: What are you doing, Jane?
#Person2#: I am planning for a party.
#Person1#: A party? What party? Your birthday party?
#Person2#: Of course not. My birthday is in December. Don't you remember? It's the company's party. The general manager wants to invite some famous scientists and bankers and professors from universities to the party, since these people are very important to the development of the company.
#Person1#: Have you finished your plan?
#Person2#: Finished? You must be joking. I have just started. I still need to get a lot more information and I'll have to write many invitation letters.
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Would you? That would be very nice. Let me tell you what to do first.

Summary: Jane tells #Person1# she's just started planning the company's party. #Person1# offers to help with the writing of invitation letters.


#Person1#: Can I help you, Miss?
#Person2#: I would like to order 2 office-style cabinets and desk calendars. We want office-style cabinets in white. The catalogue number is 90 - f - 2356.
#Person1#: How soon do you want it?
#Person2#: Could you deliver it tomorrow?
#Person1#: No problem.
#Person2#: Please handle the items carefully.
#Person1#: Certainly.
#Person2#: We will pay by collect on delivery.

Summary: #Person2# orders 2 office-style cabinets and desk calendars. #Person1# will deliver them tomorrow.


#Person1#: Where do you usually do your shopping, Mrs. Lane?
#Person2#: I usually go to the supermarket, near the station.
#Person1#: How do you find the prices there?
#Person2#: I think they are quite reasonable, and the vegetables are very fresh.
#Person1#: I see you have bought some coffee. Would you mind telling me how much you paid for it?
#Person2#: Only 2 dollars and 25 cents.

Summary: Mrs. Lane tells #Person1# a supermarket she usually goes to and the prices are reasonable.


#Person1#: hello, do you remember me? I bought some vases from you yesterday.
#Person2#: yes, you sent them to New York, right?
#Person1#: that's right. I thought I'd come back to buy some more souvenirs.
#Person2#: what did you in mind?
#Person1#: well, first, I'd like to buy a few postcards. My sister used to always send a postcard to herself whenever she went anywhere. I want to do that, too.
#Person2#: we have plenty of postcards to choose from here. The same designs can be found on these posters.
#Person1#: posters are difficut to travel with. I think I'll just buy the postcards. I heard that you might also have some of the masks that are made in Venice.
#Person2#: yes, we do. They're on the wall behind you.
#Person1#: how much do they cost?
#Person2#: the prices are clearly marked on the back of each mask. Would you like me to get one down for you to look at?
#Person1#: yes, I think I'd like the green mask in the middle.
#Person2#: here you go.
#Person1#: I'll take it, I'd also like to buy some chocolate.
#Person2#: are you looking for some homemade chocolate as a gift.
#Person1#: yes, it's my girlfriend's birthday today and she loves chocolate.
#Person2#: we've got plenty to choose from here.
#Person1#: they look delicious. I think she'll be pleased.

Summary: #Person1# comes back to #Person2#'s shop where #Person1# bought vases yesterday to buy more souvenirs. #Person2# assists #Person1# to choose a few postcards for #Person1#'s sister, some masks made in Venice and some chocolate for #Person1#'s girlfriend.


#Person1#: Hello. It's good to see you again, Ms. Harrow, sending more money to your grandson today?
#Person2#: Today I'm here to find out about paying in foreign currency. You do that here, I suppose?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. What would you like to know?
#Person2#: My nephew has told me about something called a ' timing deposit ' or something like that?
#Person1#: A T-I-M-E, Time Deposit. You can chose from 5 different grades
#Person2#: Put me down for 2 years. Here's the money I'd like to pay in...

Summary: Ms. Harrow comes to #Person1#'s to find about paying in foreign currency and a time deposit.


#Person1#: Did you see who the suspect was?
#Person2#: I got a perfect look at the suspect.
#Person1#: Would you be able to pick him out of a line-up?
#Person2#: That'll be easy.
#Person1#: Please take a careful look at these five men.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: Is the suspect in this line?
#Person2#: I see him.
#Person1#: Which number is he?
#Person2#: The suspect is number four.
#Person1#: Your cooperation is very much appreciated.
#Person2#: I'm happy to be of assistance.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# to pick the suspect out of five people.


#Person1#: Tom is just not my type, and he's not interested in me.
#Person2#: So, what's he doing?
#Person1#: He is interested in taking piano lessons.
#Person2#: A computer kid wants to study piano?
#Person1#: That's what his friend told me, he'll be my first adult student.
#Person2#: Well, if he likes piano, he could be your type after all.
#Person1#: Don't count on him, he's just my student.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# Tom and she are not interested in each other and Tom is just #Person1#'s piano student.


#Person1#: Where is that?
#Person2#: Take me to the airport, please.
#Person1#: ( while driving ) Are you in a hurry?
#Person2#: I have to be there before 17 00.
#Person1#: We'll make it except a jam. You know it's rush hour.
#Person2#: There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time.
#Person1#: I'll do my best.
#Person2#: ( After arriving on time ) Here's twenty dollars.
#Person1#: Do you have small bills?
#Person2#: No. If you can't break it, keep the change. But can you give me a receipt?
#Person1#: Here is your receipt. Thank you.

Summary: #Person1# manages to take #Person2# to the airport before 17 00. #Person2# asks #Person1# to keep the change and asks for a receipt.


#Person1#: I've been worried that Richard is frozen.
#Person2#: What sounds to be a problem?
#Person1#: Well, he has trouble concentrating when getting along with other children. I was wondering there might be something on his mind. Some problem at home?

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# Richard has trouble concentrating when getting along with other children.


#Person1#: Thank you, Thank you and welcome to everyone's favorite game show, Unbelievable Trivia. Today's contestant, Julie Jones, has just entered our bonus round and is trying to win our grand prize, $30,000 in cash and an all-expense paid, six-day vacation to China. Okay, Julie. In order to win the grand prize, you must answer all four of the bonus questions correctly. All of the questions are true or false. If false, you must make the statement true by giving the correct information. If not, you go home with our consolation prize: a fine set of encyclopedias on home repairs. [Oh] Remember. When the buzzer goes off, you must give your answer. Are you ready?
#Person2#: I'm ready.
#Person3#: The first question: A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
#Person2#: Uh. True.
#Person3#: You are correct! Question number two: A tuna is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
#Person2#: True, I mean, I mean, I mean false. A SHARK is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
#Person3#: Correct. Only two more questions. Number three: An elephant has the largest eyes in the world.
#Person2#: I know that one. False. The giant squid has the largest eyes.
#Person3#: Super. This is the last question Julie. The national anthem of Greece has 134 verses.
#Person2#: False. The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses.
#Person3#: You are right!
#Person2#: Did I win?
#Person3#: Yes, Julie, pack your bags, and we'll pack your wallet. [Alright!] You're off to China. Well, that's all for today's show. See you next time
#Person2#: Thank you, Thank you.

Summary: Julie Jones participates in the game show, Unbelievable Trivia. #Person1# introduces the rules of the game and asks Julie four questions. Julie answers correctly and gives the correct information, so she'll enjoy the all-expense paid to China.


#Person1#: I'd like to speak to Mr. Johnson, please.
#Person2#: This is Mr. Johnson.
#Person1#: Oh, hello. This is Erica Stone. My living room window was broken this afternoon. Can you repair it?
#Person2#: Sure. I can come over tomorrow afternoon. Is that OK?
#Person1#: Could you come over now?
#Person2#: OK, I'll come over and take a look in a little while.
#Person1#: You charge about $100, don't you?
#Person2#: Usually, if it's a small window. Didn't I repair a window for you a few weeks ago? Oh, and your children have broken the window again? Were they playing ball in the house?
#Person1#: Well, I told them not to do that any more. This time I broke it. I was practicing my volleyball.
#Person2#: Oh, you did, did you?
#Person1#: Yes, you're right.

Summary: Erica Stone phones Mr.Johnson to repair the broken window now. Mr. Johnson remembers having repaired a window broken by her children which was actually broken by Erica.


#Person1#: This is going to surprise you, but I'm happy. I think you're making the right move.
#Person2#: You do?
#Person1#: Look, maybe I shouldn't tell you this, but I am going over to WebTracker, too.
#Person2#: No way! That's great! Then we'll still be together!
#Person1#: Actually, I'm already working for WebTracker. Vince never wanted to give me what I was worth, so I figured, what the heck.
#Person2#: No kidding! I can't believe this. You devil!
#Person1#: It's kind of cool, isn't it? I'm sort of like a secret agent.

Summary: #Person1# is happy that #Person2#'s also going over to Web Tracker. #Person1# is actually working there already. #Person2#'s surprised and excited.


#Person1#: Could you please tell me how I can go job-hunting in the web?
#Person2#: Generally speaking, job seekers can enter the websites either of job agencies or of some units for job advertisements.
#Person1#: How should I contact them?
#Person2#: You can e-mail your application materials for application to the websites of job agencies for enrollment in their database.
#Person1#: Can I get a quick reply from the sites?
#Person2#: Yes, usually it takes a short time, but you have to await the choice of the units for a while.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go job-hunting in the web, how to contact the units, and how quickly will one get a reply.


#Person1#: Mr. Black, I ' d like to take some time off. I ' Ve been feeling exhausted these days.
#Person2#: That's no problem. Let me see... You still have ten days annual leave left, is that right?
#Person1#: Yes. I was wondering if I could take another two weeks off.
#Person2#: That's long leave. How's your project coming along?
#Person1#: The project I'm in charged of now will be done by the end of this week. I'd like to take my leave from next Monday on.
#Person2#: Well, all right. But you make sure to tie up loose ends before you leave.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr.Black. There are no immediate projects coming up at the moment. Mr.Smith will be in charge during my absence. He is taking part in several projects as my assistant and knows how to maintain relationships with our clients.
#Person2#: Great! I hope you have a good relaxation and come back refreshed.
#Person1#: I will. Many thanks, Mr.Black.

Summary: #Person1# would like to take some time off. Mr. Black asks #Person1# about the progress of #Person1#'s project. #Person1# tells Mr. Black that Mr. Smith will be in charge during #Person1#'s absence. Mr. Black agrees.


#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like the double cheese burger meal, please.
#Person1#: What kind of drink would you like with that?
#Person2#: Just coke will be fine.
#Person1#: Would you like a super size meal? Only 2 RMB more, you'll get large coke and fries instead of medium. And today we are offering free toys all the meal boxes.
#Person2#: That sounds good, thanks, I'd like that. Actually I'd like sprite instead of coke, thanks.
#Person1#: That's not a problem, Miss. Will that be it?
#Person2#: Yes, that's all.
#Person1#: That will be 25RMB, please
#Person2#: You got it.

Summary: #Person2# orders a super size double cheeseburger meal with sprite and pays for it with #Person1#'s assistance.


#Person1#: Mom, this is your third bowl of rice!
#Person2#: I know but I have no choice. My stomach just keeps crying for more and more.
#Person1#: Why? I never saw you eat so much before.
#Person2#: I've been going to the gym these days. The exercise makes me hungry all the time.
#Person1#: So your stomach is the one that actually gets a lot of work-out.
#Person2#: Don't pull my leg.
#Person1#: This way you'll probably put on more weight. Will you give up?
#Person2#: Surely not. I can feel the results. I'm starting to feel different now.
#Person1#: Then how are you gonna deal with the problem of getting extra weight?
#Person2#: I'm planning to meet my personal trainer to have the work-out plan fixed.
#Person1#: Oh, I've got an idea. Why don't you ask Dad to go with you? He badly needs some exercise.
#Person2#: Your father is a bit too timid. He even doesn't know how to introduce himself.
#Person1#: He can just say, I'm Benjamin. I'm new and shy.
#Person2#: Girl, don't make fun of your Daddy. But I can introduce him to my personal trainer. Maybe one day he will be a fitness freak instead of a cough potato.
#Person1#: Who knows!

Summary: #Person1# makes fun of her mom for eating too much. Her mom explains that she goes exercises these days. #Person1# suggests her mom bring her dad to the gym.


#Person1#: What do you say we stop in at that Burger King over there and grab a bite?
#Person2#: Forget it! If you think I'd ever set foot that inferior restaurant again, you gotta be nuts. Last time I ate that food, almost vomited. The service in there is terrible. It was the first time I ever stiffed a waiter
#Person1#: Yeah, not seeing a single person anywhere informed me. Hey! How about that one over there?
#Person2#: Oh, give me a break! That place is too lavish for us.
#Person1#: Easy. It's on me.
#Person2#: In that case, I'm right behind you.

Summary: #Person1# suggests going to Burger King but #Person2# refuses. #Person1# will treat #Person2# in a lavish place.


#Person1#: Well, you know what, don't do it, ' cause the minute you do, they lose all respect for you.
#Person2#: Well, it's not like that. We just e-mail, it's really nothing. On top of which I am definitely thinking about stopping because it's getting. . .
#Person1#: Out of hand.
#Person2#: Confusing. But not, because it's nothing.
#Person1#: Where'd you meet him?
#Person2#: Oh, listen, I can't even remember. Ok, on my birthday, I wandered into over 30 rooms, for a joke, sort of and he was there, and we started chatting. . .
#Person1#: About what?
#Person2#: Oh, books, and music, how much we both love New York. Harmless, harmless, meaningless. Bouquets of sharpened pencils. Oh.
#Person1#: Excuse me?
#Person2#: Forget it. We don't talk about anything personal, so I don't know his name or what he does or where he lives exactly. So it'll be really easy for me to stop seeing him, because I'm not. . .

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# to stop seeing the man that #Person2# met on #Person2#'s birthday when #Person2# wandered into 30 rooms and saw him then they started chatting about non-personal things.


#Person1#: Can I have breakfast in my room?
#Person2#: Certainly, madam. Breakfast is served in your room from 7 o'clock until 9. Here's the menu.
#Person1#: I'd like to have Chinese food.
#Person2#: Yes, madam. And at what time would you like it?
#Person1#: About eight o'clock, I think.
#Person2#: Very good, madam. And what kind of fruit juice would you like?
#Person1#: I'd like orange, please.
#Person2#: Orange juice. And would you prefer tea or milk?
#Person1#: Tea, please.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Good night.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# she would like to have Chinese food, orange juice, and tea in her room at eight o'clock.


#Person1#: OK, so are you ready to learn how to bake a cake?
#Person2#: Almost, let me just put my apron on.
#Person1#: OK, so the first thing we are going to do is pre-heat the oven, that way we have it at the desired temperature once we finish preparing everything. Set it to three hundred and seventy five degrees Fahrenheit.
#Person2#: Got it.
#Person1#: No we are gonna make the batter. Take some butter and sugar and mix it lightly until you have a nice consistency. Then add some vanilla extract and eggs and continue mixing.
#Person2#: Do I have to use a whisk or can I use the electric mixer?
#Person1#: Go ahead and use the mixer, but put it on medium speed. I'm gonna sift the flour and baking powder separately and then we can mix it with milk and the rest of the ingredients.
#Person2#: OK, so now we need a baking pan right?
#Person1#: Yeah, but grease and flour it first so the cake won't stick to it when it bakes.
#Person2#: Done. So how long do we bake it for?
#Person1#: We can leave it in there for about twenty five minutes. Then we let it cool for ten minutes before we remove the cake from the pan.
#Person2#: Wow! This was a lot easier than I thought!

Summary: #Person1# teaches #Person2# how to bake a cake. The steps include pre-heating the oven, making the batter, mixing the ingredients, preparing the baking pan, and baking. #Person2# finds it was a lot easier than #Person2# thought.


#Person1#: Hello, do you remember me? I bought some vases from you yesterday.
#Person2#: eyes, you sent them to New York, right?
#Person1#: That's right. I thought I'd come back to buy a few more souvenirs.
#Person2#: What did you have in mind?
#Person1#: Well, first, I'd like to buy a few postcards. My sister used to always send a postcard to herself whenever she went anywhere. I want to do that, too.
#Person2#: We have plenty of postcards to choose from here. The same designs can be found on these posters.
#Person1#: Posters are difficult to travel with. I think I'll just buy the postcards. I heard that you might also have some of the masks that are made in Venice.
#Person2#: Yes, we do. They're on the wall behind you.
#Person1#: How much do they cost?
#Person2#: The prices are clearly marked on the back of each mask. Would you like me to get one down for you to look at?
#Person1#: Yes, I think I'd like the green mask in the middle.
#Person2#: Here you go.
#Person1#: I'll take it, I'd also like to buy some chocolate.
#Person2#: Are you looking for some homemade chocolate as a gift?
#Person1#: Yes, it's my girlfriend's birthday today and she loves chocolate.
#Person2#: We've got plenty to choose from here.
#Person1#: They look delicious. I think she'll be pleased.

Summary: #Person1# comes to #Person2#'s store again to get a few more souvenirs, and he buys postcards instead of posters to send to himself, a green mask made in Venice, and some chocolate for his girlfriend's birthday.


#Person1#: The boss had an informal discussion with me this morning, I feel really down.
#Person2#: What's up?
#Person1#: Well, actually I failed to meet a deadline last week and I forgot to answer an e-mail for a VIP customer yesterday.
#Person2#: Anything that distracts you from work?
#Person1#: Yes, everything. I feel overwhelmed by the daily work. Sometimes, I just can't focus on what I am doing. What is worse, though I make plans for a whole week, I always have to make changes later on because other things come up. I can't manage my time well. I can't handle work well. I am afraid I was screw up more things.
#Person2#: Look, Lucy. Things are not so bad as you said. This is our company's busiest time in a year. You need to relax a little. Don't push yourself too hard, ok?
#Person1#: Well, I will try.

Summary: The boss talked to Lucy because she missed a deadline and forgot to reply to a VIP customer. Lucy feels overwhelmed and stressed. #Person2# comforts her and suggests her relax.


#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Jacob. Is everything all tight?
#Person2#: No, it's not. Someone's stolen some of my valuables two rings and a gold necklace.
#Person1#: I'm very sorry to hear that, sir. Where were they?
#Person2#: In my room. And the door was locked. It can only be one of your staff. I want my things back. And fast.
#Person1#: Well, I can certainly understand that you're upset about losing them and we'll do all we can to help. If they really are missing,it's a matter for the police.
#Person2#: What do you mean, if they are missing? I told you they were.
#Person1#: Yes, Sir. But first I'll have one of the housekeeping staff look through your room in case they're still there. But I must say that we can't be held responsible. You should have deposited the valuables with Reception. It says so on the Key Card.
#Person2#: That's not good enough. I want to see the manager immediately.
#Person1#: I'll be glad to call the duty manager for you, sir. But he'll certainly say the same. We have clear instructions about valuables and we must follow them.

Summary: Jacob lost something valuables thinks it can only be stolen by staff, but #Person2# says they are not responsible because Jacob didn't deposit the valuables. Jacob wants to see the manager.


#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to return this book.
#Person1#: May I do anything else for you?
#Person2#: I would also like to check out this magazine.
#Person1#: I can't let you do that.
#Person2#: Why is that?
#Person1#: Our policy doesn't allow anyone to check out the magazines.
#Person2#: What things am I allowed to check out?
#Person1#: You are only allowed to check out books or videos.
#Person2#: I really need to check out this magazine.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but that's our policy.
#Person2#: That's stupid.

Summary: #Person2# wants to check out a magazine. #Person1# refuses because it's against the policy.


#Person1#: The hotel operator. Anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: I've been trying to get through to the booking office for the last ten minutes. But the line has been engaged all the time. Why is it taking so long?
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I'm afraid it is often the case during the peak hours. Shall I ask them to call you when the line is free?
#Person2#: OK. Please do so if it is not troublesome.
#Person1#: No trouble at all. May I know your name and room number?
#Person2#: I'm Du Juan, in Room 312.
#Person1#: I see. Wait in the room, please.
#Person2#: Thank you for your kindness.

Summary: Du Juan phones the hotel operator to complain about the consistent failure to get through to the booking office. #Person1# apologizes and will ask them to call Du Juan when the line is free.


#Person1#: Anyone home? Jen!
#Person2#: I'm in the kitchen. . . let yourself in!
#Person1#: Wow! You're really working up a storm!
#Person2#: I know. I've even worked up a sweat.
#Person1#: You look like a cooking show host--only messier.

Summary: #Person1# visits Jen and Jen's working up a storm in the kitchen.


#Person1#: Excuse me. . .
#Person2#: Yes, sir. How may I be of service?
#Person1#: I would like to return this item. . . Are refunds allowed?
#Person2#: Certainly. The customer is always right, we are here to serve you. Is there a reason that you would like to return it? Did you have problems with our product or services?
#Person1#: No, no. . . It was just the wrong size.
#Person2#: Would you be interested in an exchange as opposed to a refund? I think I can help you to find the appropriate size.
#Person1#: No. I would rather just return it.
#Person2#: Sure, no problem. Do you happen to have the receipt?
#Person1#: Yeah, right here.
#Person2#: Ok, just a moment, please. Here you are, I need you to sign here, please. And here is your refund. Is there anything else I can help you with?
#Person1#: No, thank you.
#Person2#: You're welcome. Have a nice day!

Summary: #Person1# wants to return an item and get refunds because of the wrong size. #Person2# is assisting #Person1#.


#Person1#: Shall I phone and tell your secretary you're not coming today?
#Person2#: Yes, please, dear. Tell her I've got a cold and a headache, but I hope to be back in a day or two. You better say I'm staying in bed.
#Person1#: But you not in bed. Do you want me to tell a lie?
#Person2#: Oh, it's only a very little one, dear. I'm not making a false excuse. I really have a bad headache.
#Person1#: Then put the cigarette out. It's very foolish of you to smoke when you've got a cold.
#Person2#: Very well, dear, you're quite right.
#Person1#: Look, here some boiling water. Do as I tell you now. I've put something in the water that will do a lot of good. Put your nose over the water. That's right. Breathe in deeply. It'll do you a lot of good.
#Person2#: It smells nice.

Summary: #Person2# asks #Person1# to phone and tell #Person2#'s secretary that #Person2#'s not coming today due to illness. #Person1# then offers #Person2# some boiling water to make #Person2# feel better.


#Person1#: What's your city like?
#Person2#: It's quite an interesting place to live. The best thing to do in my city is go shopping. There are several indoor and outdoor markets, department stores and shopping malls.
#Person1#: Is the traffic bad in the city centre?
#Person2#: Not really. Cars are not permitted in several parts of city centre, especially in the main shopping areas. The public transport system is pretty good.
#Person1#: What about restaurants and entertainment?
#Person2#: There are restaurants with food from all over the world. We have a small china-town near the city centre. There are many Indian, thai, and Italian restaurants all over the city centre. There are many s
#Person1#: Is there a lot of nightlife in your city?
#Person2#: There are several good clubs near the city centre. Many people in my city prefer something more cultural, so we several theatres and venues for classical music concerts and operas.
#Person1#: It sounds like a really exciting city to live in.
#Person2#: It is. I hope you'll have time to come for a visit soon. You really should come during the summer, when the weather is better and there's more happening outdoors.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s city is interesting. The best thing is to go shopping and the public transport system is good. There are restaurants with food from all over the world. #Person2# hopes #Person1# to come for a visit.


#Person1#: I will try.
#Person2#: Who is that man in the aisle?
#Person1#: Oh, he is coming to check tickets. We have to show him our tickets.
#Person3#: Tickets, please. You are on the wrong train, ladies. These tickets are for the express train.
#Person2#: The express train?
#Person3#: Yes. The train you are on is the local train. The local train stops at every station.
#Person2#: Oh, no! We want to get to Dorsett. Where are we going on this train?
#Person3#: You are going to Dorsett on this train too. But it will take longer. The express train goes straight to Dorsett without stopping. This train is the local train. It stops at every station.
#Person1#: When will we get to Dorsett then?
#Person3#: In about two hours.
#Person1#: That isn't bad. I don't mind at all. We are enjoying the view of the countryside.
#Person3#: It's alright this time. I won't make you buy two new tickets. I will just waive your fees as you are on the wrong train. But next time, please be sure you are on the right train.
#Person2#: We will read the signs more carefully next time. Thank you.

Summary: #Person3# checks #Person1# and #Person2#'s tickets and finds they are on the wrong train. Their tickets are for the express train but it's a local train. They think it's fine and #Person3# waives their fees for this train.


#Person1#: When was the first computer built?
#Person2#: It was built in 1944.
#Person1#: Is it the same as the computers that we use now?
#Person2#: No, it was as large as a room and worked very slow.
#Person1#: But computers have become smaller, and worked faster now.
#Person2#: Yes. Most computers are as small as a TV set. Some can be made smaller than a book.
#Person1#: Why is a computer so useful?
#Person2#: It can keep much information and work very fast.
#Person1#: Then they can do a lot of work for us.
#Person2#: You are right. They have greatly changed our lives.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the first computer was built in 1944 and it was larger and slower than the computer we use now.


#Person1#: Did you hear the news?
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: Our cousin went into labor and had her baby last week.
#Person2#: She did? Why didn't anyone tell me?
#Person1#: I would've thought that somebody would have told you.
#Person2#: No, I had no idea.
#Person1#: Well, she did, her baby was 8 pounds 6 ounces.
#Person2#: Oh my God, that's great!
#Person1#: Are you going to go and visit her and the baby?
#Person2#: I think that I might.
#Person1#: Good! I just thought I'd let you know.
#Person2#: Thanks for telling me.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# their cousin had a baby and they are going to visit her and the baby.


#Person1#: What do you think about the apartment so far?
#Person2#: It is beautiful.
#Person1#: You don't have any problems with how it looks?
#Person2#: Actually, there is a problem.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: There are some stains that were left in the carpet.
#Person1#: Those stains will be cleaned out of the carpet before you move in.
#Person2#: Oh, is that right?
#Person1#: Yes. Now what other problems do you have?
#Person2#: That was the only problem that I saw.
#Person1#: Well, I'm glad that everything else is to your liking.
#Person2#: I honestly love it.

Summary: #Person2#'s satisfied with the apartment except for some stains on the carpet. #Person1# assures #Person2# they'll be cleaned before #Person2# moves in.


#Person1#: Please take a seat!
#Person2#: Thank you!
#Person1#: Now, you're applying for a job as secretary with us. I'd like to ask you some questions. Now, first of all, how many foreign languages can you speak?
#Person2#: Well, I can speak English quite well. And I also know a little Japanese.
#Person1#: English and a bit of Japanese. Um, can you type?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I can type.
#Person1#: Uh-huh, and can you use a computer?
#Person2#: Oh yes. I am very good at computers.
#Person1#: Apple and PC?
#Person2#: Both, yes. And I can do word processing and other things as well.
#Person1#: Right, and um, can you take shorthand?
#Person2#: Yes, not very fast, but I can.
#Person1#: OK, fine. And can you drive a car?
#Person2#: No, I'm afraid I can't.
#Person1#: Well, that's not very important.

Summary: #Person1# interviews #Person2# as a secretary. #Person2# can speak foreign languages, use a computer, take shorthand but can't drive.


#Person1#: Hello, Sir. Can I help you with anything?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to use the ATM to make a payment. But I need to pay 3 parties at once.
#Person1#: No problem at all. With this service, you can pay up to 10 parties at one time. Are these parties on your current beneficiaries list?
#Person2#: They are, yes. How should I do this?
#Person1#: Select'pay multiple beneficiaries', here. . . then select'pay from the account'in the drop down menu. . . OK, good. Then we need to enter the beneficiary statement reference.
#Person2#: Yes, I've got that here. . .
#Person1#: And your statement reference and the payment amount. Click on next, then'pay beneficiaries'. That's it! All done.

Summary: #Person1# guides #Person2# to use the ATM to make a payment to 3 parties at once.


#Person1#: Mom, I don't want to eat vegetables. Can I have dessert now? I love chocolate cake!
#Person2#: You can have some fruit for dessert. If you eat an apple, I might let you have a small piece of chocolate cake.

Summary: #Person1# wants to have dessert. #Person2# gives a requirement.


#Person1#: Ace Employment Agency. Good morning.
#Person2#: Good morning. I wonder if you can help me. I'm looking for a job.
#Person1#: I'll see what we can do. Uh...Have you been to us before?
#Person2#: No. But you've managed to get jobs for some of my friends. So I thought, perhaps, you know...
#Person1#: Yes, I see. First of all, could you give me your full name?
#Person2#: Yes. of course. Susan Hollies.
#Person1#: Good. And could I have your phone number?
#Person2#: Yes. 7788992.
#Person1#: Fine. And your date of birth, please?
#Person2#: Feb. 3rd, 1980.
#Person1#: Thank you. Now education. Which school did you go to?
#Person2#: I went to a secondary school in South Town.
#Person1#: And have you been to college?
#Person2#: No. I left full-time education when I was 18.
#Person1#: I see. Any qualifications?
#Person2#: Yes. I gained a shorthand and typing diploma at evening classes.
#Person1#: That's good. Now, where are you working at the moment?
#Person2#: Well, I've got a job as a shorthand-typist. But I'm not enjoying it very much and it doesn't pay very well.
#Person1#: I see. Have you applied for any other jobs?
#Person2#: Yes. I thought I'd like to be a policewoman. But they turned me down because I Was too short.
#Person1#: what would you like to do now. then?
#Person2#: Well, I think I'd like to work in a travel agency.
#Person1#: I see. I think the best thing for me is to see what we might find for you. And then...

Summary: Susan Hollies comes to Ace Employment Agency to look for a job. The agency asks for some personal information and Susan tells that she wants to work in a travel agency.


#Person1#: Mr. Wang, we haven't discussed the mode of payment.
#Person2#: You know Mr. Forster, this is a really large purchase. I am afraid we can't pay off at one time. We have to pay by installment.
#Person1#: Do you mean you prefer a deferred payment?
#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Forester.
#Person1#: When do you start the payment then?
#Person2#: We'll start our payment in half a year and the total amount will be paid off within 2 years by three installments.
#Person1#: We can accept that but you have to pay the interest.
#Person2#: All right.
#Person1#: Shall we sign the agreement now?
#Person2#: Ok, let's sign it.

Summary: Mr. Wang prefers a deferred payment. Mr. Forester accepts but Mr. Wang has to pay the interest.


#Person1#: How's everything, Janice?
#Person2#: I sent my resume to a computer company and am waiting for their call.
#Person1#: Which company?
#Person2#: Pineapple Computer Company. A secretary is needed there, and it is worth a try. Do you get any information or advertisement for employment?
#Person1#: Yep! I got some, in which I am interested. But. . .
#Person2#: But what? You always act like this, when you face difficulties.
#Person1#: YOU GET ME!
#Person2#: All the fears are nothing. You can make it. There is no other choice for you. Be brave.
#Person1#: Seemingly there is no turning back. I have to face it somehow.
#Person2#: It's all or nothing.

Summary: Janice tells #Person1# she sent her resume to Pineapple Computer Company. #Person1# gets some employment information, but #Person1# fears. Janice encourages #Person1#.


#Person1#: Excuse me, are you waiting to buy the concert tickets?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. So are all these people in front of me.
#Person1#: How long have you been here?
#Person2#: About 50 minutes. I've hardly moved forward in that time.
#Person1#: Are you kidding?
#Person2#: Not at all. There was a couple up ahead of me who got so fed up that they finally gave up and left. They said they'd been here for more than an hour.
#Person1#: My God. Does anyone know what's causing the delay?
#Person2#: It could be that there aren't enough people selling tickets this afternoon. Or maybe their computers break down.
#Person1#: I just hope they don't run out of tickets when I get up there.
#Person2#: That really would be annoying, wouldn't it?
#Person1#: I guess I should have come before lunch. Or has it been like this all day?
#Person2#: Actually it has. In fact, before I came, I tried calling to order my tickets over the phone, just to avoid this long wait, but they don't take phone orders, or checks, or credit cards. It's cash or nothing. And you have to come in person.
#Person1#: Well, there are two more hours before the ticket office closes. Tickets to a good concert are worth waiting for. So I think i'll just make myself comfortable.

Summary: #Person2# and #Person1# complains about the delay in selling concert tickets. #Person2# tells #Person1# there has been a long queue all day, so #Person2# have tried calling to order the tickets but phone orders are unacceptable. #Person1# thinks good concerts are worth waiting for.


#Person1#: Are you ready to order, sir?
#Person2#: Yeah. I have a fancy for some wine tonight. Can you recommend something for me?
#Person1#: Our red wine is very famous. I'd suggest you try that.
#Person2#: All right. What kind of red wine do you serve?
#Person1#: Here are a variety of red wines for you to choose. You can have a taste then make your decision then. Here is the wine menu.
#Person2#: The dry red wine looks quite good. I'd like to try this one.
#Person1#: Then do you like any cheese to go with it?
#Person2#: Why? Do I have to order that?
#Person1#: Oh, no. But cheese is the best thing to go with red wine. And we have really fresh cheese which will be free if you order red wine. Here are the pictures. Pick out something you like.
#Person2#: That's really nice. I'd like this one. It looks very attractive.
#Person1#: What would you like for appetizer and dinner?
#Person2#: Croissant for appetizer and two beef steaks for dinner.
#Person1#: How do you want your steaks, rare, medium or well-done?
#Person2#: Medium, please?
#Person1#: Anything for dessert?
#Person2#: Sure. We'd like to have Black Forest Cake for dessert.
#Person1#: OK. Please wait for s while. We'll get it done quickly!

Summary: #Person2# orders dry red wine with cheese, a croissant for the appetizer, medium beef steaks for dinner, and Black Forest Cake for dessert with #Person1#'s assistance.


#Person1#: How was your interview?
#Person2#: Pretty good, the manager asked me the usual questions, then he asked me why I decided to leave my previous job.
#Person1#: What did you say?
#Person2#: I told him that I hadn't gotten a raise for 3 years. I also told him that one of my coworkers quit her job because she had not been promoted for 8 years.
#Person1#: Did he want to know the reasons?
#Person2#: Yes, I told him that my boss made some excuses about the economy. I thought he had a pattern of only promoting men, though.
#Person1#: That's sex discrimination. So when will you hear back about that job?
#Person2#: In a couple of days.

Summary: #Person1# inquires about #Person2#'s interview. #Person2# tells #Person1# she told the manager she left her previous job because her boss wouldn't give her a raise.


#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a house.
#Person1#: To buy or to rent?
#Person2#: Oh, to rent.
#Person1#: How much do you want to pay?
#Person2#: About 300 a month.
#Person1#: Well, I've got one here. It's 260 a month.
#Person2#: How big is it?
#Person1#: It's got a kitchen, a bathroom, and one bedroom.
#Person2#: Well, actually I prefer something a bit bigger if that's possible.
#Person1#: Yes, I think so. There is also an interesting one.It ' s opposite the park.
#Person2#: How much is it?
#Person1#: It's 325 a month. It's the biggest we've got in this area.
#Person2#: What's it like?
#Person1#: Well, There're two bedrooms, a sitting room, a kitchen and a bathroom.
#Person2#: It sounds interesting. Can I go and see it?
#Person1#: Of course, Sir.

Summary: #Person2# wants to rent a big house and #Person1# recommends one opposite the park for 325 a month. #Person2# decides to go and see it.


#Person1#: Let me see now. Which train do I need to get on?
#Person2#: Excuse me. Do you need any help?
#Person1#: Yes, I want to go to Tokyo Tower, but I'm really lost. This is my first visit to Japan, so I have no idea on how to ride the trains.
#Person2#: First, you need to buy a ticket to your destination. [Um-HUH] From here, it's a hundred and thirty yen.
#Person1#: A hundred thirty yen. Okay.
#Person2#: Then, get on the Hibiya Subway Line at platform number 4.
#Person1#: Number 4, alright. Oh, and how often do the trains come around this time of day?
#Person2#: Usually, they come about every six minutes or so.
#Person1#: Alright. And where do I get off the train.
#Person2#: Get off at Kamiyacho Station, three stops from here. The sign at the station is written in English, so you'll be able to read it.
#Person1#: Three stops. Got it. Thanks for your help.
#Person2#: No problem. Good luck.

Summary: #Person1# wants to go to Tokyo Tower. #Person2# tells #Person1# needs to take the Hibiya Subway Line and get off at Kamiyacho Station.


#Person1#: Daniel, have you ever heard about the wildlife sanctuary?
#Person2#: Is that different from this kind of zoo?
#Person1#: Yes, of course.
#Person2#: So tell me about it!
#Person1#: There are a lot of wild animals in that place, and also some special rules while visiting.
#Person2#: Special rules?
#Person1#: There, you only have two ways for visiting.
#Person2#: Details?
#Person1#: On their bus or in your own cars, and you won't be allowed to get off the bus until you reach the special region.
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: Because it is dangerous to get out of the car or bus. You can just imagine how fierce the wild animals can be.
#Person2#: That makes sense. But that sounds interesting. Is there one in Beijing too?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: I prefer to go there next time.
#Person1#: Yeah, sure, you won't be disappointed.

Summary: #Person1# tells Daniel about the wildlife sanctuary and introduces two ways for visiting. #Person2# tells that people won't be allowed to get off the bus or car when visiting.


#Person1#: Betty, where did you go yesterday?
#Person2#: I went to visit a friend of mine in the hospital.
#Person1#: What did you talk about?
#Person2#: We talked about a lot of different things.
#Person1#: Did you talk about the weather?
#Person2#: Yes, we did. We talked about the weather and about languages.
#Person1#: Did your friend ask you any questions?
#Person2#: Yes, she did. I answered almost all of her questions.
#Person1#: Did you ask your friend any questions?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. I asked her quite a few questions.
#Person1#: How long did you stay there?
#Person2#: About half an hour.

Summary: Betty tells #Person1# she visited a friend in the hospital yesterday. They talked about the weather and asked each other questions.


#Person1#: Hello, ma'am. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a sweater.
#Person1#: What size are you looking for?
#Person2#: Well, I'm looking for size 10 but you don't have it.
#Person1#: How about this one? I think it looks terrific on you.
#Person2#: Yes, I like the color. Can I try it on?
#Person1#: Sure. The fitting room is on your right.
#Person2#: It fits well. I like it a lot. What do you think?
#Person1#: You look pretty in red.
#Person2#: Oh, it's my favorite. How much is it?
#Person1#: $29. 99.
#Person2#: Okay. I'll take it. Thank you very much for your help.
#Person1#: You're welcome.

Summary: #Person2# tries on a sweater recommended by #Person1# and feels satisfied with it, and pays $29. 99 for it.


#Person1#: Did I tell you I'm going to China on business? I have to buy some gifts before I leave.
#Person2#: Good idea. What are you going to bring?
#Person1#: I was thinking of bringing some handkerchiefs. They're colorful, beautiful... also lightweight. I don't want to carry anything heavy.
#Person2#: Uh, I don't think you should give handkerchiefs. They aren't good gifts in Chinese culture.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: A handkerchief is a symbol of saying good-bye or ending a relationship.
#Person1#: Saying good-bye?
#Person2#: Yeah, like when you're going away and people are crying, so they need a handkerchief. Actually, I've heard that one of the best things to give is a dinner--not a present, but a big dinner. It's good for business.

Summary: #Person1# is going to China on business. #Person2# suggests #Person1# a big dinner instead of giving handkerchiefs because a handkerchief is a symbol of good-bye in China.


#Person1#: Good afternoon. What can I do for you today, Madam?
#Person2#: It's a little sensitive, actually. I need to get hold of some money, and quickly.
#Person1#: OK, Madam. We are here to help.
#Person2#: I already have some Time Deposits with you, but unfortunately, they haven't matured yet. I really don't want to cash those just yet.
#Person1#: I understand completely. There are other options, such as a Personal Pledge Loan.
#Person2#: I've not heard of that, could you tell me more, please?
#Person1#: The procedure is really simple and convenient. All you need to do is fill in this Loan Application form.
#Person2#: Right. . . anything else?
#Person1#: Of course, we'll need some documentation from you. Like your resident permit, proof of salary and your USD Deposit Certificate, to use as collateral.
#Person2#: And then I just sign here? You're right! It certainly is simple and extremely convenient.

Summary: #Person2# needs money but she doesn't want to cash the Time Deposit because they haven't matured. #Person1# advises her to choose the convenient option of Personal Pledge Loan.


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

Summary: #Person1# will have an appointment soon but his main dish hasn't been ready. Then #Person2# takes the stew which can be served at once.


#Person1#: Paul, let's talk about your work experience in South America. What took you there? Was it to improve your Spanish?
#Person2#: Well, I just wanted to find out more about the way people lived there. My spoken Spanish was already pretty good. In fact, I ended up teaching English there.
#Person1#: I see, how did you do that?
#Person2#: I found an agency that ran volunteer projects. Construction was a choice. Then there was tourism, which I actually chose to do. And then there was work with local farmers, otherwise known as agriculture.
#Person1#: It sounds like a good chance to experience a different kind of life.
#Person2#: Yes, but it was hard for me to be accepted at first. However, when people became more comfortable with me. We really connected with each other in a meaningful way.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. What did you think of the food there?
#Person2#: It was simple. But there was always plenty to eat.
#Person1#: Well, I look forward to hearing more.

Summary: Paul tells #Person1# he wanted to find out the way people lived in South America so he went there. He talks about his work experience, life and food in South America.


#Person1#: I have had some really horrible headaches lately.
#Person2#: How long have your headaches been going on?
#Person1#: I get headaches occasionally, but they have been really bad lately.
#Person2#: Any unusual amounts of stress in your life going on right now?
#Person1#: I am getting ready to take my GRE.
#Person2#: Have you been able to sleep regular hours?
#Person1#: It has been hard for me to sleep with a bad headache.
#Person2#: Has anything hit you in the head lately?
#Person1#: I hit my head on a cupboard door a week ago.
#Person2#: Let's have you come back in a few days and see how you feel.

Summary: #Person1# tells the doctor that #Person1#'s occasional headaches get worse lately with GRE, a collision and bad sleep. #Person2# lets #Person1# come back to check in a few days.


#Person1#: We came too early. There're still three hours before the performance starts.
#Person2#: I know. Sorry, I shouldn't have rushed you, but I just couldn't stay at home and wait.
#Person1#: Never mind. What about taking a look around the theater?
#Person2#: Why not? I'd love to do that.
#Person1#: Here we go. There is a museum of the Beijing Opera art.
#Person2#: Wow. Look at this. So delicate and beautiful. Did ancient Chinese people really wear them?
#Person1#: Not really. They are just opera costumes. Do you like the embroidery?
#Person2#: I surely do. They must have had advanced machine in ancient China to do that.
#Person1#: No, no, no. They are all handmade, girl. You know, the ancient Chinese women were supposed to be good at needlework.
#Person2#: Unbelievable! I could never do that.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# come to the performance too early so they take a look around and go to the museum of the Beijing Opera art. #Person1# introduces embroidery to #Person2#.


#Person1#: Good afternoon, Madam.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Praveen. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I need to get some information on animal cells.
#Person2#: What is it for, Praveen?
#Person1#: I have to make a presentation of animal cells in the discussion next week.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: Could you tell me where I can get it, Madam?
#Person2#: Look at that last cupboard. It's marked reference.
#Person1#: Do you mean the one next to the literature cupboard?
#Person2#: Exactly. There are a number of books in that cupboard. You will find children's science book there. That's the right book for your reference.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. May I borrow it for a day or 2?
#Person2#: Sorry. The reference books are not for lending.
#Person1#: There is no place around. May I sit here and take notes?
#Person2#: Yes, you may.
#Person1#: Thank you, Madam.
#Person2#: Welcome.

Summary: Praveen needs some reference books for his presentation of animal cells and #Person2# shows him where the books are placed and reminds him they cannot be lent.


#Person1#: Excuse me, Mr. Brooke, I almost forgot there was a phone message here for you. Professor Johnson called and asked you to call him back.
#Person2#: Where is he now? Do you know?
#Person1#: He's staying in the Blackwood Hotel room 509.
#Person2#: Thank you. Do you happen to have the number of the Blackwood Hotel?
#Person1#: I'm sorry I don't, but you can get it from information just dial 114.
#Person2#: Oh, and could I trouble you to change a dollar?
#Person1#: Alright. Here is your change. By the way, the public phone is over there on your right.
#Person2#: I see, thanks.

Summary: #Person1# tells Mr. Brooke Professor Johnson called and asked him to call back. #Person1# suggests dialing 114 to get Johnson's hotel's number and changes a dollar for him to use the public phone.


#Person1#: What's the matter, Anne? Do you have a problem?
#Person2#: Yes, I have a chance to get another job and I don't know what to do.
#Person1#: If it's a better job than your present one, take it. That's my advice.
#Person2#: It isn't as easy as that. I like the job I have now very much. The people in my office are very nice and my work is very interesting.
#Person1#: What about the pay? Will you get more money?
#Person2#: Yes, the pay is better. If I accept the job, I'll get more money right away. What should I do? I have to let them know my choice today.

Summary: #Person1# suggests Anne to get the chance for another job if it's better than her present one. Anne's hesitating because she likes her current job but the new job offers a higher pay.


#Person1#: Madam, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Next week there will be a meeting with the manager of USE Company ; this is an important opportunity for our company to have a new relationship with a new partner. So, I want you to prepare an instruction book with detailed introduction of our products. This introduction will be presented in the meeting.
#Person1#: I get it. And. . . ?
#Person2#: Remember to add an agenda for this meeting and show our warm welcome to them.
#Person1#: How about adding some pictures of our products for the introduction?
#Person2#: Good idea! The pictures will illustrate the performance of our products vividly.
#Person1#: OK, I will prepare it right now.
#Person2#: A, do your best, it's very important.
#Person1#: Please trust me. I will finish it very well.

Summary: #Person2# asks #Person1# to prepare an instruction book with a detailed introduction of their products and the meeting agenda to welcome a potential partner.


#Person1#: I'm here with Margaret Seabrook, the CEO of creative toys. In today's show, we're going to discuss the hottest new toy of two thousand seventeen, the Super Spinner. Margaret, welcome.
#Person2#: Thank you, Brian. It's great to be here.
#Person1#: OK, so tell us about this new toy.
#Person2#: Well. It's similar to a relaxation ball in its function, but it's useful for anyone who has problems focusing.
#Person1#: So how does it work?
#Person2#: It's about the size of a cookie and it has 3 small round parts that can move in any direction. Basically, you just hold it in between your thumb and middle finger and spin it. That's it.
#Person1#: That's it?
#Person2#: Yeah, it's very popular. Not only with children, but with adults as well.
#Person1#: A professor at MIT by the name of Jill Mean Lee has publicly stated there is no scientific or medical evidence for your claims about its benefits. Many schools also have banned the toy, saying it leads to a lack of focus in the classroom.
#Person2#: Well, that professor is allowed to have her opinion.
#Person1#: Fair enough, and who invented it?
#Person2#: Catherine Hettinger, a chemical engineer, was first believed to be its creator. But then we found that an IT professional named Scott McCoskry was the actual inventor.
#Person1#: It's time for a commercial break. More with Margaret Seabrook in a moment.

Summary: Margaret Seabrook is telling the audience about the new toy, the Super Spinner. It is similar to a relaxation ball in its function, but it's useful for anyone who has problems focusing. It's popular with children as well as adults.


#Person1#: Michel, I heard your jazz band is going to play at the student center. I'm just calling to let you know I'll be there.
#Person2#: Oh, thanks, but I am not in the band any more. In fact I'm not in the group at all right now.
#Person1#: That's too bad. You're such an amateur musician. Why did you leave the group?
#Person2#: I just couldn't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. I also missed a couple of performances during my midterm exams. And I thought I'd better quit before the band leader fired me.
#Person1#: Hey, you know my friend Charlie, don't you? He plays the piano. He and some of his friends are getting a band together. And they need a good singer.
#Person2#: I wouldn't have time for that either.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't think they'll practise very often. Charlie and his friends are all students, too. I'll give you his number and you can get in touch with him.

Summary: Michel tells #Person1# he has left the band because he couldn't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. #Person1# invites Michel to join a new band of #Person1#'s friend.


#Person1#: Hi, I'm checking in. The last name is Rama.
#Person2#: Yes, here is your reservation. You have a standard room reserved for two nights. Is that right?
#Person1#: Actually, no. It should be a suite. I had booked a non-smoking king.
#Person2#: Oh, my mistake. The reservation is for a suite and it is a non-smoking room with a king bed. I'm sorry for the error.
#Person1#: That's okay. I'm here a little early. Is it possible to check in right now?
#Person2#: Sure, that's no problem. May I have your credit card? We need a credit card on file for your room charges and incidentals.
#Person1#: Here it is.
#Person2#: Okay, now if you could please verify the room rate here, initial next to the X, and sign right here. How many keys will you need?
#Person1#: Oh, just one.
#Person2#: Okay, you're all set. You're in room 1201. Take the elevators to the 12th floor and it will be on your left. Do you need any help with your bags?
#Person1#: No, I'm fine. Thanks.
#Person2#: Enjoy your stay.

Summary: Rama has booked a non-smoking king for two nights and is checking in. #Person2# makes a mistake of the reservation but corrects instantly. And #Person2# helps Rama follow the procedures for check-in.


#Person1#: Hello, Tom! Do you have plans for this evening?
#Person2#: Nothing special.
#Person1#: How about having dinner with me?
#Person2#: That's great. I would love to. And when?
#Person1#: Let's fix it at seven o'clock, OK?
#Person2#: No problem. However, maybe I should come early to help you prepare the dinner.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I will arrange everything.
#Person2#: All right, see you tonight.
#Person1#: See you.

Summary: #Person1# invites Tom to have dinner together this evening. Tom agrees.


#Person1#: Hello, Peace Hotel.
#Person2#: Hello, I'm calling from Beijing. I'd like to reserve a double room with a bath from tonight on for five days, please.
#Person1#: A moment, please. I'll check our room availability for these days. . . Yes, that's all right. What's your name please?
#Person2#: John Smith. J-O-H-N S-M-I-T-H.

Summary: John Smith calls a hotel to reserve a room.


#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Thompson. My name is Mary Brown.
#Person2#: Good morning, Ms. Brown. Take a seat, please.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Well, Ms. Brown, could you please tell me about yourself?
#Person1#: Yes, of course, I'm 18 years old and just graduated from Peterson Secretary School. I read your ad. in the newspaper and know that you are looking for a secretary.
#Person2#: Could you tell me what you can do?
#Person1#: I can do whatever a secretary is expected to do, such as typing, receiving phone calls, sending faxes, and writing reports.
#Person2#: Well, it seems that your qualifications for the job are excellent. Could you tell me what kind of salary you are expecting?
#Person1#: I saw in the ad. that this position offers a salary of around 2,013 a month.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: That would be fine with me.
#Person2#: Is there anything you would like to know about the job?
#Person1#: No, not so far.
#Person2#: Good, thank you for coming, Ms. Brown. I've enjoyed meeting and talking with you. We'll let you know the result as soon as possible.
#Person1#: Thank you. I appreciate the time you've given me.

Summary: Mary sees Mr. Thompson's job ad in the newspaper so she comes to meet him. Mr. Thompson interviews her and asks her what she can do and the salary she is expecting.


#Person1#: Good morning. I'm looking for a one-bedroom apartment downtown.
#Person2#: Certainly, sir. How much rent did you want to pay?
#Person1#: Well, I didn't want to pay more than $ 520 a month.
#Person2#: $ 520 a month? We don't often have apartments as inexpensive as that. We have one apartment for $ 599 a month, on Seventh Avenue. It's near the station.
#Person1#: Is it furnished?
#Person2#: No. it's unfurnished. It has a kitchen, but no oven. There's a garden in the back, but the tenants can't use it. The landlord lives downstairs. Friends are forbidden in the apartment after midnight. No noise and no television after 11
#Person1#: No, thank you! I want an apartment, not a prison.

Summary: #Person1#'s looking for an apartment with a low budget. #Person2# recommends one apartment with many rules. #Person1# refuses.


#Person1#: Hello. Are you here to withdraw some money from your account at the Securities Company? I'll need to see your Passbook for that account.
#Person2#: Right, here it is.
#Person1#: Thanks. OK. . . your balance is 320, 214 RIB. How much do you require today?
#Person2#: I'll take 4, 500 RIB, please.
#Person1#: Please fill in this transfer form and enter your password, here. Then the transaction should be completed.
#Person2#: OK. . . there we go. Thanks very much.

Summary: #Person1# helps #Person2# withdraw money from the security account.


#Person1#: I'm worried about Monday's exam.
#Person2#: Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well if you take it easy and remain calm.
#Person1#: Is it all right if I use dictionaries?
#Person2#: You are not allowed to use them. I think.
#Person1#: Do you think I could discuss the questions with others during the exam?
#Person2#: I'm afraid that's impossible. Teachers would not allow that to happen.
#Person1#: May I bring some paper to write drafts?
#Person2#: Yes, that's all right, I suppose.
#Person1#: Thank you very much for the information.

Summary: #Person1# is worried about Monday's exam and asks #Person2# about the related information.


#Person1#: How do you usually part your hair?
#Person2#: To the right.
#Person1#: ( The hair stylist cuts the customer's hair. ) Almost done. I just have to even things up a bit. ( She shows the customer the results. ) Will that do?
#Person2#: Looks good.
#Person1#: Would you like a shave?
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: Okay, let me brush you off. Thank you very much for coming.
#Person2#: Thank you.

Summary: #Person1# cuts #Person2#'s hair and even things up. #Person2#'s satisfied with the results.


#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to send a fax to Shenzhen.
#Person1#: Is it a photograph or a document?
#Person2#: Each of both.
#Person1#: Could I see both of them?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: You can't send this document ; it is not clear enough to send. The photograph is all right.
#Person2#: Well, how long will it take to arrive in Shenzhen?
#Person1#: Couple of minutes.
#Person2#: Great. How much?
#Person1#: 5 $. You should change another much clearer photograph for fax.
#Person2#: Thank you. I will deal with it.

Summary: #Person2# wants to send a photograph and a document to Shenzhen. #Person1# tells #Person2# the document isn't clear enough to send and suggests changing a clearer photograph.


#Person1#: Look at you, you are so cute. Hey, does this guy have a name?
#Person2#: Yes, that's Hopper. We call him that because of how he likes to jump around and eat a lot of carrots.
#Person1#: He seems to be getting along with the other animals too.
#Person2#: All of the animals you see here have been rescued, and in most cases, they are separated from their mothers.They're all like brothers and sisters.
#Person1#: I have a dog and a cat at home. Do you think it would be too stressful for him?
#Person2#: Not at all. As long as your animals are well trained it shouldn't be a problem. You should get a cage for him, though.
#Person1#: Is he healthy? Or does he need to be taken to an animal doctor first?
#Person2#: He's 100% healthy.
#Person1#: I'll take him. Come here, hopper.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# about an animal named Hopper and promises Hopper is healthy. #Person1# decides to take Hopper home.


#Person1#: I can put you in rooms three-eleven and three-twelve. They're at the rear of the hotel.
#Person2#: Mona
#Person3#: That's much better, thank you.
#Person2#: Mona
#Person3#: Yes, Dad?
#Person2#: I'd like a view.
#Person3#: Oh. Is there a view?
#Person1#: Not really.
#Person3#: Well, we want our rooms together.
#Person2#: Mona...
#Person3#: Yes, Dad?
#Person2#: I don't mind if our rooms aren't together. I'd like a lovely view.
#Person1#: I'll see what I can do. I can put you both on the same floor. Room 305 with a view and Room 311 at the rear. Your father will be just opposite you, Ms. White. Is that OK?
#Person3#: Oh, yes, that's fine.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: My pleasure. Could you just fill out this form please?

Summary: Mona's dad wants a lovely view, while Mona wants their rooms together. Thus #Person1# puts them in two opposite rooms on the same floor, one of which has a view.


#Person1#: Does your chicken taste all right?
#Person2#: The chicken tastes wonderful, but it is kind of dry. Is your fish OK?
#Person1#: My fish has good seasoning but is a little dry.
#Person2#: It seems as if they got busy and left it sitting before it got to us.
#Person1#: Yes, maybe they are short-handed in the kitchen tonight.
#Person2#: Are your vegetables a little mushy?
#Person1#: The vegetables seem to not be very fresh.
#Person2#: Mine aren't so good, either.
#Person1#: I usually enjoy the meals here, so I think that we should tell the waiter that there is something wrong with this meal.
#Person2#: I think that we should let someone know. They will probably want to fix the problem.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are unsatisfied with the food they ordered and want to tell the waiter.