#Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I want to buy a personal gift for my brother. He's taking a trip to South America.
#Person1#: Is he going by ship or plane?
#Person2#: He,s flying. My gift will have to be something light in weight. What can you suggest?
#Person1#: What about this tie? It's made of pure silk.
#Person2#: My sister already gave him one. I'd like something unusual. Let me look around...oh, that clock looks nice, but...
#Person1#: Hey,here is a gift for the man who has everything.
#Person2#: Oh,a folding toothbrush! That's a wonderful idea! I'll take it.

Summary: #Person1# helps #Person2# to choose a gift for his brother and #Person1#'ll take a folding toothbrush.


#Person1#: Good afternoon. May I help you?
#Person2#: Can you change some money for me, please?
#Person1#: Certainly. What currency do you want to change?
#Person2#: Here it is: some Hong Kong dollars, American dollars and Japanese yen. How much will they be in English pounds?
#Person1#: Just a moment. Let me find out all the exchange rates.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: Here we are. That'll be 456 pounds altogether. How would you like the money?
#Person2#: I'd like to open an account. I want to deposit the money in it.
#Person1#: If you could just complete this form, we'll be happy to arrange that for you.

Summary: #Person1#'s helping #Person2# change some money and open an account to deposit the money in it.


#Person1#: Do you get the news that our company is trying to find out new tactics to test us?
#Person2#: I know something about it. Our company often organizes all kinds of lectures to improve our professional skills.
#Person1#: It takes most of our weekends to listen to these boring lectures, so I can not bear it anymore. It is said that they think out some tests to check our management skills.
#Person2#: Is that true?
#Person1#: Definitely!
#Person2#: If that information is exact, I guess our company is willing to promote someone.

Summary: #Person1# is bored with the company's lectures. #Person2# thinks that the lectures indicate the company's willingness to promote someone.


#Person1#: Excuse me. May I see Mrs. Smith?
#Person2#: It's me. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Nice to meet you, Mrs. Smith. I'm coming here for an interview by appointment.
#Person2#: Are you Mr. Wu?
#Person1#: Yes, I am.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too. Did you have any difficulty finding our company?
#Person1#: Not really, I am familiar with this area.

Summary: Mr. Wu comes to visit Mrs. Smith for an interview by appointment.


#Person1#: Hello, this is my claim tag. Can I get my baggage?
#Person2#: Let me see. En. Here is your baggage.
#Person1#: Thank you. And where can I get a pushcart?
#Person2#: Walk ahead a little further. There are plenty of them.

Summary: #Person1# gives #Person2# the claim tag to get #Person1#'s baggage.


#Person1#: Are you going to Helen's birthday party on Friday evening?
#Person2#: I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's sure to be fun. She's invited a lot of people. Do you think everyone will be able to get into her house?
#Person1#: If everyone turned up, it would be a squeeze, but a feww people said that they couldn't go, so I think it should be ok?
#Person2#: Are you taking anything?
#Person1#: I've got her a birthday present and I'll take a bottle fo wine too.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. She told me that she had bought plenty of food and snacks. I think it's going to be a noisy party. I hope her neihbours don't mind too much.
#Person1#: Helen gets on very well with her neighours. I wouldn't be surprised if they went to the party too.
#Person2#: I'm ready looking forward to it. This party is going to be a blast!
#Person1#: Well, don't be late. I'll see you on Friday at Helen's.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are going to Helen's birthday party on Friday, #Person1#'s got her a present and will bring a bottle of wine. #Person2#'s looking forward to the party.


#Person1#: Hello. I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine. Thanks.
#Person1#: Tomorrow is my birthday. I would like to invite you and your family to my birthday party. Our teacher Mr. Wang in University will come also.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. When will it begin?
#Person1#: At 6:30 pm.
#Person2#: Oh. Let me see. I get off work at 5:30 every day and then spend about 35 minutes on meeting my husband and my daughter, We shall cost about 45 minutes to go to your home. Is that all right?
#Person1#: Yes, of course.
#Person2#: OK. See you tomorrow.
#Person1#: See you then.

Summary: #Person1# invites #Person2# and #Person2#'s family to #Person1#'s birthday party tomorrow. #Person2# says they will be late. #Person1# thinks it's all right.


#Person1#: Hey, son, are you insured?
#Person2#: Not yet, but I'm thinking of it. Have you bought one, Dad?
#Person1#: I took out a life insurance policy and made your mother the beneficiary.
#Person2#: Can you tell me why you want to buy it?
#Person1#: I am a fireman and it is a dangerous job. I have to consider your mother's life.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Do you advise me to buy one?
#Person1#: You have children now. What if something, God forbid, happens to you?
#Person2#: That's true. Well, how much do you think I should get?
#Person1#: A $ 100 000 policy shouldn't be too expensive. Here, call my agent. He'll give you a good deal.

Summary: #Person1# took out a life insurance policy before because of his dangerous job and suggests his son buy one.


#Person1#: Would you like to drink some coffee?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I have some trouble with my heart, my doctor recommend I to drink less.
#Person1#: Would you like to try some watermelon juice? It tastes good.
#Person2#: All right

Summary: #Person1# help #Person2# order drinks.


#Person1#: Mark? What were you up to yesterday? I called you, but there wasn't anybody home.
#Person2#: We went out to the stadium. Bob hadn't been to a game for a few weeks.
#Person1#: How'd it go? Did we win?
#Person2#: Nope, lost again. But, it was a good game.

Summary: Mark tells #Person1# that he went to the stadium for a game yesterday.


#Person1#: Can you give me a hand with some things in the kitchen? I don ' t think I can finish everything in time.
#Person2#: Ok, what do you want me to do?
#Person1#: First of all, I need you to do the drying up. I ' m almost finished the washing up. I ' m going to clean the cooker when I finish.
#Person2#: Ok. I ' ll put the plates and cutlery away as I dry them. Where is the tea towel? Oh, here it is.
#Person1#: We ' ll have this finished in no time with two if us working on it.
#Person2#: While you ' re cleaning the cooker, I ' ll wipe the worktop. That was a great meat, by the way.
#Person1#: Actually, it was just some leftovers from yesterday. I made far too much food to eat alone. I am glad you could come over to help me finish it.
#Person2#: My pleasure! This tea towel ' s a little ragged. Do you have another one?
#Person1#: Yes. Look in that drawer. I should throw the old one out.
#Person2#: Keep it and use it as rag. You can clean your bicycle with it.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# to help #Person1# in the kitchen so that #Person1# can finish everything on time. They arrange the work and cooperate.


#Person1#: Hi, Ruth. This is Steve speaking. How was the football game yesterday?
#Person2#: Great. Why did you miss it? Steve?
#Person1#: My parents didn't let me go because I had a fever. I'm still in bed.
#Person2#: Too bad you weren't there. We all went together-- Jenny, Jimmy, George and I.
#Person1#: It must have been freezing sitting outside, wasn't it?
#Person2#: It was. We were all wrapped up in blankets, wool hats, and heavy coats.
#Person1#: I hear it started snowing in the middle of the game.
#Person2#: It did, lightly at first, then harder. But it didn't stop the game. That was the most exciting moment and it was so funny watching the players slipping in the snow.

Summary: Steve had a fever. He calls Ruth to ask about the football game yesterday. Although it was cold outside, Ruth thinks that was great.


#Person1#: I've been told you might have a vacant room.
#Person2#: Yes, I have a spare room.
#Person1#: Would it be okey to look at the room, now?
#Person2#: Would you come here in twenty minutes? We're right in the middle of dinner.
#Person1#: This apartment looks nice.
#Person2#: Yes, it has two bedrooms. That's convenient.
#Person1#: How much is the rents?
#Person2#: 2, 500 yuan a month.
#Person1#: This apartment is nice, but I'd like to find a cheaper one.

Summary: #Person1# comes to see the vacant room of #Person2#. Though the apartment is nice, #Person1# wants a cheaper one.


#Person1#: Your house is very old. Does it need redecorating?
#Person2#: Yes, it really needs redecorating.
#Person1#: Shall I help you with it?
#Person2#: I don't suppose you could.
#Person1#: I have much time. I suppose it can be done.
#Person2#: I'll be glad if you would.

Summary: #Person1# offers to help #Person2# redecorate #Person2#'s old house.


#Person1#: Oh, I'm exhausted.
#Person2#: Why are you so tired? What did you do today?
#Person1#: There were so many things to do.
#Person2#: Did you do all those things all yourself?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I had to. I had to check the new products. I had to hold the meeting with the department managers. I had to listen to their reports and give my comments. That's my job, you know.
#Person2#: Well, it sounds like you really had to do all those things. But you shouldn't work too hard. Do you know what you should do at the moment?
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: Take some time off.
#Person1#: Go on holiday?
#Person2#: To relax yourself. How about having a trip this weekend?
#Person1#: And to have a picnic?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Great!

Summary: #Person2# advises #Person1# to have a picnic on the weekend to be free from exhausting work.


#Person1#: I want to book a bus tour for the middle of June.
#Person2#: Well, we have red and blue routes. The main attractions on the red route are the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian Museum.
#Person1#: How do I book the tickets?
#Person2#: Well, you could do that by phone with one of our operators, or you can book through our website. Of course, you could just show up and buy a ticket the day you want to take the tour.
#Person1#: Alright. I'll just book it online once I know our travel dates.
#Person2#: OK, well, just remember that it can get very busy over the three months from June to August. So it's probably best to book at least a week before you come, but you still have about 6 weeks. So you have plenty of time to think about it.
#Person1#: OK, thanks. You've been a great help.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can book tickets for red or blue routes by phone or on the website. #Person2# also reminds #Person1# to book at least one week before #Person1# comes.


#Person1#: I love slim girls, don't you?
#Person2#: Not particularly. I like fat girls.
#Person1#: And I like a girl with good skin, do you?
#Person2#: I can't say I do. What I like a girl with good manners.
#Person1#: Well, yes. But surely you like a girl with a nice figure.
#Person2#: Yes. But I like a girl with a nice personality.
#Person1#: But you like a girl to be rich, surely?
#Person2#: Not particularly. I like a girl to be good.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the types of girls they like.


#Person1#: What do you do in summer?
#Person2#: I love going out into the countryside for walks or bike ride. I love being out in the fresh summer air. How about you?
#Person1#: I don't often go for walks, but I either play sports outside-you know, tennis or badminton-or just sit in the sunshine and read a good book.
#Person2#: What do you do in winter?
#Person1#: Well, I play sports indoors quite often. If I'm feeling lazy, I just watch a film at home. I prefer summer to winter.
#Person2#: I think most people do. I like wearing nice, colorful clothes in summer, you know, a nice dress or skirt. It's too cold for those kinds of clothes in winter.
#Person1#: Yes. I like wearing shorts in summer. My legs would freeze!
#Person2#: Do you think we'll have a nice summer this year?
#Person1#: Thanks to global warming, it could be hotter than ever!

Summary: In summer, #Person2# loves going for walks in the countryside while #Person1# enjoys playing sports outside. In winter, #Person1# plays sports indoors often or watch films at home. They both prefer summer to winter.


#Person1#: That was a nice funeral.
#Person2#: Yes, dad, it was.
#Person1#: The son gave a nice speech about his father.
#Person2#: It was long, too.
#Person1#: I think it was about 45 minutes long.
#Person2#: But it went by fast. It was interesting.
#Person1#: I liked it.
#Person2#: I'll give you a speech like that, too.
#Person1#: Do you think anyone will come to my funeral?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: I think only the family will be there.
#Person2#: You have lots of friends. They will be there, too!

Summary: #Person2# and #Person2#'s dad are talking about the funeral they attended and the funeral #Person2#'s dad may have.


#Person1#: Hello, Ellen.
#Person2#: Hello, Helen, have you heard the news? There's been a horrible accident.
#Person1#: Oh, no! What happened?
#Person2#: Hilda Harris husband, Henry had an accident on his way home from work.
#Person1#: How awful! Was he hurt?
#Person2#: Yes. He was taken to the hospital in an ambulance.
#Person1#: How did it happen?
#Person2#: His car was hit by an express train. It happened at the crossing just behind his house.
#Person1#: How horrible!
#Person2#: He's having an operation in the hospital now. Poor Hilda! You can imagine how unhappy she is.
#Person1#: I hope he'll be all right.
#Person2#: I hope so, too.

Summary: Ellen tells Helen Hilda Harris's husband, Henry, had an accident and was taken to the hospital.


#Person1#: Oh, sir. I lost my passport.
#Person2#: Do you remember when and where you last saw it?
#Person1#: I remember I saw when I was dining in the Aidan Restaurant. When I paid the bill, I saw it in my handbag.
#Person2#: Could you please tell me your passport number?
#Person1#: 3448-2691- 6429-34.
#Person2#: And what is the expiration date on your passport?
#Person1#: Five months later.
#Person2#: I see. Please fill out this form. And you need to contact your embassy or consulate to report it as soon as possible.

Summary: #Person2# helps #Person1# claim a lost passport and asks #Person2# to contact the embassy or consulate.


#Person1#: Welcome.
#Person2#: Hi, John. Hey, you've done a good job decorating this place. Really nice.
#Person1#: Thanks. I'm glad you like it. Can I get you a drink?
#Person2#: No, thanks. Let's go to prepare dinner. I am getting hungry.
#Person1#: Here is the kitchen. I will chop the onions. Could you take the meat out of the fridge? It's in a yellow plastic container.
#Person2#: Wow. This smells good.
#Person1#: Could you slice those potatoes for me please?
#Person2#: What are we having?
#Person1#: My special dumplings. Sweet and sour pork with pineapple beef with onions and green peppers, eggplant and soy sauce and a few side dishes like tomatoes with sugar.
#Person2#: Sounds wonderful.
#Person1#: I'll start preparing the meat stuffing.
#Person2#: I wish I had the recipe and could you tell me what's in this?
#Person1#: I will tell you after dinner.

Summary: #Person2# comes to John's house and admires the decoration. They will have John's special dumplings for dinner and #Person2# helps John prepare it.


#Person1#: I've got some great news for you!
#Person2#: did you get the position you wanted?
#Person1#: yes, I'll be promoted to department manager.
#Person2#: I'm glad to hear that. Congratulations!
#Person1#: thank you. Actually, I could not believe it at first. You know, there're so many outstanding people in our company. Many of them are qualified to fill that position.
#Person2#: sure, but you really did great and outperformed the others. You deserved it!
#Person1#: thank you very much.
#Person2#: you always have unique ideas and you're such a team leader.
#Person1#: I appreciate it very much. You've been doing great. I expect to see you be promoted pretty soon.
#Person2#: that's very nice of you to say so. I'll try my best. When will you start at the new position?
#Person1#: next week.
#Person2#: so by then, you'll be in charge of the whole department.
#Person1#: absolutely.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1#'ll be promoted to department manager next week. #Person1# thanks #Person2#'s congratulations and expects #Person2# will be promoted soon.


#Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: My daughter. She is missing. I don't know where she is.
#Person1#: What dose she look like?
#Person2#: She has blond hair and blue eyes.
#Person1#: What was she wearing?
#Person2#: She has a yellow dress on and red sneakers.
#Person1#: When did you last see her?
#Person2#: I just saw her down the street. I don't know where she is.
#Person1#: How long has it been?
#Person2#: Oh, it's been uh... fifteen minutes.

Summary: #Person2#'s daughter is missing for fifteen minutes. #Person2# tells her appearance characters to #Person1#.


#Person1#: I don't enjoy dating anymore. I can't seem to find anyone I have anything in common with.
#Person2#: Don't feel discouraged. Be patient. As you are so distinguished, you will definitely find the person who is right for you.
#Person1#: To tell you the truth, I am tired of being alone. I hope to find my Mrs. Right. What should I do?
#Person2#: Do you believe in Internet matchmaking service?
#Person1#: That's really a new walk of life. What is it exactly?
#Person2#: It helps match up singles the world over, and helps find the man and woman of their dreams.
#Person1#: Oh, it must be to the taste of a certain group of people.
#Person2#: The advertisement said Dream Dates has matched up thousands of singles the world over!
#Person1#: Unbelievable! They must be exaggerating the figure!
#Person2#: Look at the way they manage their business: they collect applicants' photos, and give the applicants questionnaires to fill out as to what type of character they are.
#Person1#: I don't believe several questions can decide the type of person you're. People's characters are complicated and keep changing all the time.
#Person2#: Anyway, it seems that things work well this way. The information and specifications will be entered in a large computer database.
#Person1#: A computer to decide your best date? That's really ridiculous!
#Person2#: Look, it promises: Dream Dates provides expert dating service and a place for singles to meet. We'll introduce you to the person uniquely qualified to be your partner.
#Person1#: Sheer slogans! Not reliable!
#Person2#: It says you can enroll in a free trial membership!
#Person1#: I won't do it even they pay me for that!
#Person2#: Well, we don't have to believe this. Maybe I can tell John, and see whether he'd like to try it.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# doesn't enjoy dating anymore and is tired of being alone. #Person2# suggests trying Internet matchmaking service and tells him how this works. #Person1# thinks it unreliable.


#Person1#: I remember you said that you like China because it has cheap beers.
#Person2#: Yes, unbelievably cheap. Carlsborg is less than $ 1.
#Person1#: Why do you drink? I mean, where does drinking get you?
#Person2#: It's fashionable.
#Person1#: Come on, you don't even know that blinds following is a sign of immaturity.
#Person2#: Mary, it's not about the blind following. What matter is I enjoy in drinking. It's like when you get off of work. You're so tired. You need to get relaxed. You can't just turn on the TV and keep watch the programs until you fall asleep. You need to make your after work time more fun.
#Person1#: How? By drinking?
#Person2#: Drinking is just part of it. I mean, you have a bunch of friends coming by and having fun. You drink and talk. And the more you drink, the more you talk. It makes me so relaxed.
#Person1#: When did you begin to drink?
#Person2#: It's a long time ago. When I first went to a bar to pick up girls there, I saw the most beautiful girl sitting and sipping a coke. Then I went up to her and said'can I buy you a drink? '
#Person1#: And then?
#Person2#: Then I talked to her and got her number. You know what? When you don't know what to say? Just drink.
#Person1#: So you get drunk every day?

Summary: #Person1# tells Mary #Person1# likes drinking because drinking is fashionable and relaxing. #Person1# also shares with Mary #Person1#'s first experience of drinking.


#Person1#: Hello? This is John Smith. Can I speak to Mr. White, please?
#Person2#: This is Mr. White speaking.
#Person1#: Hi. I understand that you have a house for sale, haven ' t you?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I ' d like to know more about it.
#Person2#: Can you come to my office this afternoon at 3 o ' clock?
#Person1#: OK. I will be there.
#Person2#: Thank you for calling. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Bye.

Summary: John Smith will come to Mr. White's office to talk about the house for sale.


#Person1#: It is a lovely day, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes. Nice and sunny.
#Person1#: It's much better than last week. It was so warm and wet.
#Person2#: Yes, This is just wonderful. I kept wishing it would become cool and autumn would be here a little earlier this year.
#Person1#: Well, it seems that you got your wish. I wonder what it is going to be like tomorrow.
#Person2#: I didn't hear weather report on the radio.
#Person1#: Well, this afternoon we'll have to go to the farm.
#Person2#: Right. We'd better take umbrellas.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# talk about today's weather. #Person2# likes the weather today and they will go to the farm with umbrellas.


#Person1#: Now darling, I know that we've bought this house together, but it's just going to be far too expensive to decorate it. I think we should sell it.
#Person2#: Oh, no, Nathan, I. . . I really think we've bought this flat at the right time, you know. Market prices are going to go up, and I think you'll find in a year or two it will be worth a lot more.
#Person1#: But we're going to spend so much money in furnishing and decorating. I think we could get a much cheaper place that's already furnished.
#Person2#: But don't you like this place? I remember when we came to see it we thought it would be lovely.
#Person1#: Well, only you liked it really, darling.
#Person2#: Oh, why didn't you say so then? But I still think we've made a good buy.

Summary: Nathan wants to sell the house because it's too expensive to decorate and admits he didn't like it when they saw it but #Person2# still thinks they've made a good buy.


#Person1#: Now please tell me something about your past work achievements.
#Person2#: All right, madam. When I was sales manager at the Beijing Friendship Store. I succeeded in raising the yearly sales volume by 25 percent and profit margins from 50 percent to 80 percent.
#Person1#: That is quite an achievement! Do you consider it your most rewarding work experience?
#Person2#: I don't think so. I'll create further achievement in the future.
#Person1#: Have you received any honors?
#Person2#: Yes. I got the title of Advance Worker in 2006.
#Person1#: Do you have any publications?
#Person2#: Yes. I wrote a thesis entitled On Interpersonal Relations in the Socialist Market Economy and it was published in China Daily.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s past work achievements and #Person2# received the title of Advance Worker and published a thesis in China Daily.


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

Summary: #Person1# is introducing the hiking routine to #Person2#. They will start at the car park, walk along the path to the waterfall, turn left and walk up this small hill and then down to the church, finally back to the park through a cave.


#Person1#: Hi, have you got the exact number of people who are going take part in this activity?
#Person2#: Yes, there are 62 in totals, and 2 of them still can't be sure.
#Person1#: They always push the time. How many of them are over fifty?
#Person2#: 6. So we should give them special attention. Some of them don't have a good health.
#Person1#: OK, I see. As far as you think, how many buses should we get for them?
#Person2#: 2 should be enough, for each one has at least 30 seats. There will be some seats to spare.
#Person1#: I'll call the bus charter later. And have you announced the itinerary of this journey to all of them?
#Person2#: Yes, most of them think it's good. But, some people have different opinions. They consider we should arrange some challenging activities.
#Person1#: That's possible. At that time, they can choose any activity they like.
#Person2#: That's good. I'll tell them later. And what kind of medicine we should be prepared?
#Person1#: Let me think! Pills for carsick, traditional medicine for cold, some painkillers and something like that.
#Person2#: OK, we should get them ready this afternoon.
#Person1#: One more thing, have you got all people's phone numbers?
#Person2#: Oh, God. I've almost forgotten. I'll get it done right away.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are preparing for an activity. They have got 62 people, including 6 over fifty. They plan to get two buses and let people choose the activities they like. They will get the medicine ready this afternoon. #Person2# will get all people's phone numbers.


#Person1#: Well, what do you think is the reason most people do so badly at reaching goals?
#Person2#: They lose focus. Everybody's life is busy. There is so much happening in everybody's life. That what happens is they might have a goal and then something will get in the way of that. Maybe their goal is that they want to go on a holiday every year and they put in their leave form with their boss and their boss may ask them to wait for another month and then for another month. That is, so different things get in their way and people don't stand up for their goals. They don't struggle for them. They let other forces push them around a little bit. Also, a lot of people don't set goals; they think they do. But it's either a dream of very loose goal. So when they have to make a decision about a necessary action in their life the goal is so far back in their mind that they don't act in its best interest. Also because people will sit down and say 'oh, here are my goals' and forget all about them. Revisiting them every week is a good way. They stay at the top of your mind so you can take actions based on them.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# why most people cannot reach goals. #Person2# says it is because people lose focus or do not set goals.


#Person1#: Let me help you to some more fish.
#Person2#: The fish is delicious. But I've had enough now. I'd like to have some soup.
#Person1#: Here it is. Help yourself.
#Person2#: Thanks. I didn't know you were so good at cooking. If my wife were here, she would be surprised as I am.
#Person1#: Well, bring your wife if you come here next time. I haven't seen her for quite some time.
#Person2#: Sure, I will. My wife will be very happy to see you, too. Thank you for your wonderful meal.
#Person1#: I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Summary: #Person2# enjoyed the meal and is surprised that #Person1# is good at cooking. #Person1# asks #Person2# to bring his wife.


#Person1#: I have some good news for you.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: Jenny is getting married.
#Person2#: Great! Who's the bridegroom?
#Person1#: Tom, that lucky guy.
#Person2#: The guy always hands the girls in a line. When did he propose?
#Person1#: Last week, It said that he fell in love with Jenny at Mrs. Whit's party last Monday as soon as he saw her.
#Person2#: My gosh! How romantic! When's the big day?
#Person1#: July 4, the National Holiday.
#Person2#: Will it be a church wedding or a civil ceremony?
#Person1#: Jenny plans to hold it in church.
#Person2#: Who is the best man?
#Person1#: Guess!
#Person2#: Nobody is OK, but you!
#Person1#: You know, Tom is my best friend and he asked me to be his best man.
#Person2#: Did you promise him?
#Person1#: Yes, I did.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# that Jenny and Tom are getting married and #Person1# will be the best man.


#Person1#: Guess what I'll be doing this summer.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I'm going to work at the Riverside Hotel.
#Person2#: What exactly will you be doing?
#Person1#: Let's see. I'll be doing some small repairs inside and outside the hotel. I'll be cutting grass and taking care of the flowers.
#Person2#: Sounds interesting. What's the pay?
#Person1#: Well, about $15. 00 an hour, 5 hours a day and Sunday free.
#Person2#: That's good money. What are you going to do with it?
#Person1#: I'll pay for the textbooks for next term.

Summary: #Person1#'ll work at the Riverside Hotel and will use the pay to pay for the textbooks next term.


#Person1#: Hi Melissa, are you going home this weekend?
#Person2#: No, not this weekend. I have too much work to do.
#Person1#: Where do your parents live?
#Person2#: My father lives in Washington DC.
#Person1#: How about your mother?
#Person2#: My mother died two years ago.
#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Is your father still working?
#Person2#: No, he's retired.
#Person1#: Do you have any family here?
#Person2#: Yes, two of my cousins live here and my aunt and uncle live about 30 miles from here.
#Person1#: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
#Person2#: Yes, I have two brothers who live in New York and a sister who lives in Boston.
#Person1#: Do you see them a lot?
#Person2#: Not as much as I'd like to. Usually just on holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Summary: Melissa's not going home this weekend because she has too much work. Mellisa also tells #Person2# where Melissa's family live but she seldom gets a chance to visit them.


#Person1#: How many laguages can you speak?
#Person2#: I can speak French and German.
#Person1#: How well can you speak them?
#Person2#: I can speak German quite well, but I can't speak French very well.
#Person1#: Can you help me to translate these sentences into German now?
#Person2#: No, but I'll be able to tomorrow.

Summary: #Person2# introduces #Person2#'s language abilities. #Person1# requests #Person2# to translate some sentences into German.


#Person1#: Hey Mark. What are you doing?
#Person2#: Just watching some TV.
#Person1#: Anything interesting on?
#Person2#: Not really. Just watching the sports highlight on ESPN.
#Person1#: So I take it you're pretty bored too.
#Person2#: Just killing time until I find something to do. What are you going to do?
#Person1#: It's Saturday and we are sitting at home doing nothing. What's wrong with us?
#Person2#: You wanna shoot some hoops?
#Person1#: I already tried to call up some of the guys, but they are all busy.
#Person2#: Where's your girlfriend? I thought you were going out with her today.
#Person1#: She's out shopping with her friends.
#Person2#: Let's go to Starbucks and think of something to do then.
#Person1#: Aright. Do you have any cigarettes?
#Person2#: I only have a couple left. Why don't you pick some up on the way.
#Person1#: Ok. See you there in about 30 minutes.
#Person2#: Aright. See you there.

Summary: Both #Person1# and Mark are bored on Saturday. So they decide to go to Starbucks and think of something to do together.


#Person1#: I'm afraid I have to return this sweater.
#Person2#: May I ask if there's anything wrong with it?
#Person1#: You see, there is a run at the neck.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry. But do you want to change it for another one?
#Person1#: No, thank you.
#Person2#: Okay, I am really sorry, I'll have it returned.

Summary: #Person1# wants to return the sweater because there is a run. #Person2# apologizes and agrees.


#Person1#: Where is that?
#Person2#: Take me to the airport, please.
#Person1#: Are you in a hurry?
#Person2#: I have to be there before 1700.
#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#: 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: #Person2# asks #Person1# to take #Person2# to the airport and promises a bonus if #Person1# can get there on time.


#Person1#: Hi, Francis.
#Person2#: Oh, Mike. How are you doing?
#Person1#: Not bad. It seems you are super yogurt lover. You have so many in your cart.
#Person2#: Well, I prefer yogurt to all the other drinks. Have you ever tried a kind of yogurt with old milk in it? It tastes great and very healthy too.
#Person1#: Oh, I haven't noticed that before. Maybe I will try next time.
#Person2#: Why don't you go ahead of me? I have more items than you.
#Person1#: Thank you. In fact, I am in a hurry. My wife is waiting for me at the parking lot.
#Person2#: You're welcome. It was good seeing you again.
#Person1#: Me too. Have a great day.

Summary: Mike and Francis are shopping. Mike finds Francis is a yogurt lover and Francis lets Mike go ahead of him because Mike has more items.


#Person1#: Good morning, Hillton Hotel. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. My name is William Woods. I'd like to book a single room with bath.
#Person1#: I'm afraid the single room has booked out, what about the double room with bath?
#Person2#: That's OK. By the way, how much is the fee per night?
#Person1#: $ 65. When will you be arriving and leaving, Sir?
#Person2#: From Monday, August 23rd to Saturday, August 28th.
#Person1#: Quite all right, Sir. Mr. William Woods, double room with bath, six nights. Is it right?
#Person2#: Yes, that's it. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You're welcome.

Summary: William Woods books a double room with a bath from Monday to Saturday for $ 65 per night.


#Person1#: Have you got your invitation yet?
#Person2#: My invitation? No, I haven't. My invitation to what?
#Person1#: The house warming party.
#Person2#: Whose house warming party is it?
#Person1#: Tom and Bill Smith. They are both working now you know? And they've bought a new house.
#Person2#: Oh, they have? I didn't know. I haven't seen Tom lately.
#Person1#: It's out in the suburbs.
#Person2#: Have you seen the house?
#Person1#: Yes, I have. I went out with them last weekend.
#Person2#: Is it nice?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. There are three bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, and a big kitchen.
#Person2#: There's also a garden.
#Person1#: Well, that does sound nice. Have they moved in yet?
#Person2#: They are moving today. Tom's taken the day off. He's rented a truck, and they should have all their furniture in the house tonight.
#Person1#: When are they going to have the party?
#Person2#: Next Saturday night. You should get your invitation today or tomorrow.
#Person1#: Wow, that would be something to look forward to.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# about Tom and Bill Smith's new house in the suburbs and thinks #Person2# will get the invitation to the house warming party.


#Person1#: This man looks very handsome. Is he married?
#Person2#: Sure. He has already married, a father of two boys.
#Person1#: Oh, I can't believe it. He looks very young.
#Person2#: He took the picture when he was only 21 years old.
#Person1#: I see.

Summary: #Person1# doesn't believe the handsome man is a father of two boys. #Person2# tells #Person1# the picture was taken when he was 21.


#Person1#: Do you have a family tradition at Christmas time?
#Person2#: We have so Ay! But my favorite happens at Christmas Eve.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: Well, all the brothers and sisters get together and fill the Christmas stockings for the litt 1e kids.
#Person1#: That's it? That's the tradition?
#Person2#: Well, in fact it's fun for us to just be together that night and do this one thing.
#Person1#: I guess the spirit of it is what really makes any tradition fun.
#Person2#: You should be there some Christmas Eve.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# about family traditions at Christmas time. #Person2# tells #Person1# bothers and sisters like filling Christmas stockings for little kids on Christmas Eve. #Person1# thinks it incredible.


#Person1#: Hi, there. I'm looking for a jacket for the fall. Do you have any suggestions?
#Person2#: Sure, do you need something that you can wear in the rain or are you looking for something lighter?
#Person1#: Well, it does rain a lot here. What is the difference between the 2?
#Person2#: If you look at this black jacket here, you can see that it is made of heavier material. It has more pockets, too. This green one is much lighter.
#Person1#: So, what if I want something that will protect me from the wind and the rain?
#Person2#: Then you'll want a winter coat, like this red one.
#Person1#: All right You can put the others back on the shelf.
#Person2#: Great. You've made a wise decision, sir.

Summary: #Person2# wants to buy clothes to protect him from wind and rain. #Person1# recommends a winter coat, and #Person2# will take it.


#Person1#: Would you like to go skating with me this afternoon?
#Person2#: Oh, I'd love to. But we're going to clean our dormitory. I can't be absent.
#Person1#: Maybe another time. People say that boys'dormitories are in a mess, is it true?
#Person2#: In fact, our dormitory is much worse than they can be described.
#Person1#: It's hard for me to imagine. How can you stand that?
#Person2#: You'll get used to it gradually.
#Person1#: Oh my God, don't you know that such living environment is not healthy?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. That's why we have a cleaning every three months.
#Person1#: Three months? Incredible!

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# that it is time for cleaning their dormitories because they are in a mess and they clean it every three months.


#Person1#: I came in to see how my home inspection went.
#Person2#: First of all, I need to share what the purpose of a home inspection is. Do you understand what I was doing there?
#Person1#: I had a home inspection before, but didn't really understand it.
#Person2#: I help you spot potential problems with the home before you purchase it.
#Person1#: The owner said that the roof had leaked, but that he got it fixed last month.
#Person2#: Sellers aren't really all that objective. They may have gotten used to a leaky faucet, but it is still broken.
#Person1#: Are the sellers responsible for fixing the problems with the house?
#Person2#: The owners may wish to pay to have the problems fixed, or maybe the price of the house can be reduced.
#Person1#: Did you find a lot of things wrong during the home inspection?
#Person2#: The house has a very outdated electrical system. Many of the switches and outlets do not work and are unsafe.

Summary: #Person2# helps #Person1# to spot potential problems with the home before #Person1# purchases it and finds the house has a very outdated electrical system and unsafe outlets.


#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the hotel and railway station?
#Person2#: Sure, it's quite far from here. Don't worry though, it's not difficult to get there.
#Person1#: I think I'm going in the wrong direction.
#Person2#: Yes. First you need to turn your car around. Do you remember passing some traffic lights further up this road?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. There are about 2 miles back, right?
#Person2#: That's right. Drive back to the traffic lights and turn right. Follow the road for about a mile until you see the Red Hotel. It's a really big hotel and you can't miss it. Turn left at the hotel.
#Person1#: So right at the traffic lights 2 miles up the road, then left at the Red Hotel a mile along that road.
#Person2#: Then you just go straight on for 2 miles until you see the station ahead of you.
#Person1#: OK, I see. Thanks for your help.
#Person2#: You are welcome.

Summary: #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the hotel and the railway station patiently. #Person1# is grateful.


#Person1#: Can you tell me the results of my home inspection?
#Person2#: Before I answer that, I want to make sure that you know what I was looking for. Are you clear on what I was looking for?
#Person1#: I never had a home inspection before.
#Person2#: I inspect the home for problems that might not be all that apparent in a quick walk-through.
#Person1#: I asked the owners, and they said that everything was great with the house.
#Person2#: The owners might not be aware of everything wrong with the house. Some things are hidden, but might still be a problem for you in the future.
#Person1#: I heard that the owners must fix all of the problems before the escrow closes.
#Person2#: I inform you of the problems. If there are major problems, you can decline to buy the house or they may wish to fix any problems.
#Person1#: What kinds of things did you discover in my home inspection?
#Person2#: I found some fairly major problems. A major support beam in the roof is broken, and the shower floor leaked and rotted out the second-floor joist.

Summary: #Person2# explains what a home inspection is, did one for #Person1# and tells #Person1# about some major problems of the house so #Person1# can decline to buy the house or let the owner fix the problems.


#Person1#: Merry Christmas, sweetie. How's your brother enjoying Taiwan?
#Person2#: Ryan says he wants to stay. I think he's in love with some girl who designs fruit platters. . .
#Person1#: No! Christmas without him is bad enough. So, honey, do you have cold feet yet?
#Person2#: Yeah, especially since Jack didn't take care of the plane reservations.
#Person1#: You're not coming?
#Person2#: Not until the 31st. So can you change the church reservations?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. The church is booked until the year 2001.
#Person2#: Then where will we have the ceremony? At home?
#Person1#: We'll have to. We'll rehearse on the 1st and have the wedding on the 2nd.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mom.
#Person1#: Don't worry, dear. I'm a great host. Now get some rest. Merry Christmas.
#Person2#: Merry Christmas, Mom. I love you.
#Person1#: I love you, too. And forgive Jack. He's doing his best.
#Person2#: I know. Goodnight.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# Ryan wants to stay in Taiwan and #Person2# will not come until the 31st. They will have a ceremony at home because the church reservation cannot be changed.


#Person1#: Hey Ted, I saw this ad in the paper. You should take a look.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: It's for a job. It looks perfect for you.
#Person2#: Let's see. . . ' Wanted
#Person1#: Come on, what have you got to lose?
#Person2#: What about my resume?
#Person1#: Here, I'll help you type one up.
#Person2#: Thanks, Mary. You're a real pal. I'll call now to set up an interview.

Summary: Mary recommends a new job to Ted and will help him type a resume.


#Person1#: Hi Jessie. Do you have any plans for next weekend?
#Person2#: Not at all, David.
#Person1#: Do you want to join me to go mountain climbing next weekend?
#Person2#: Mountain climbing? Me?
#Person1#: Yes, you.
#Person2#: Why me?
#Person1#: You need some exercise. Mountain climbing is one of the best ways to build your strength and balance.
#Person2#: Wait a minute, are you talking about hiking or mountain climbing?
#Person1#: Mountain climbing, the tougher one.
#Person2#: I never did that before. Do I need any training before I go?
#Person1#: Yes. You better take some instructional courses at the climbing gym.
#Person2#: You can't be serious.
#Person1#: I'll take you to my gym tomorrow.
#Person2#: Can I say no?
#Person1#: Don't worry so much. I'll also find you a partner.
#Person2#: Partner? What for?
#Person1#: You need a partner to manage the climbing rope for you.
#Person2#: My God.
#Person1#: When you first start, you'll get tired quickly and suffers slightly sore forearms the day after, but later on, you'll get accustomed.
#Person2#: I'm not going. It's not my type of workout. I'd rather stay at home and serve on the Internet. Thank you all the same.

Summary: David invites Jessie to join him to go mountain climbing. David thinks it is one of the best ways to build her strength and balance. Jessie refuses because she'd rather stay at home and surf on the Internet.


#Person1#: What is your long-term goal in this career?
#Person2#: My long-term goal is to become an expert in this field.
#Person1#: What would you do to achieve that?
#Person2#: In order to achieve that objective. I would work step by step and make further study.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2#'s long-term goal and plans.


#Person1#: Have you seen the new show that everyone's talking about?
#Person2#: It's called stranger things, I watched it this weekend and it was so cool.
#Person1#: I haven't seen it yet, but yeah, everyone is talking about it, what's it about?
#Person2#: Well, it's sort of a science fiction tale about a boy who gets caught in the upside down. The opposite world of ours. There are monsters and spiders action and even comedy. The coolest part is that most of the actors are kids our age, you should check it out.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the new show called stranger things. #Person2# recommends it to #Person1#.


#Person1#: You're being childish. Your nose will heal. And so will your pride, if you let it. Let's get prepared for the competition. Just cheer up.
#Person2#: I'll have us ready for the Olympic games by the end of next month. After that, I don't know.
#Person1#: Don't know what?
#Person2#: Let's just say there could be some big changes around here.
#Person1#: Is that right? Like what kind of changes?
#Person2#: You'll see. Oh, yeah, you'll see.
#Person1#: Come on, grow up. Have you seen Vince around? I think you should go to him.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: He may console you and make you better.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# to grow up, prepare for the Olympic games, and go to Vince for consolation.


#Person1#: How do you like you trip?
#Person2#: I have no idea. Maybe I want to take a boat down the river.
#Person1#: That's interesting. I will go with you.
#Person2#: Won't it be dangerous?
#Person1#: Don't worry. There are so many people. We will join the touring party.
#Person2#: That's better.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# about the trip plan and they will go boating.


#Person1#: Hey, taxi.
#Person2#: Where to, sir?
#Person1#: Beijing Library.
#Person2#: Hop in, please.
#Person1#: Is it a long ride to Beijing Library?
#Person2#: It will take about thirty minutes because it is the rush hour.
#Person1#: Thirty minutes, that will be all right. There are still fifty minutes to go before the library is open. Look, what are they doing on the square?
#Person2#: It is an exhibition of Chinese jades. It is held each year. A nice collection jades of are on display and sold.
#Person1#: Sounds great! Can you stop somewhere here for a minute? I will get some souvenirs for my friends.
#Person2#: No problem.

Summary: #Person2# drives #Person1# to Beijing Library. #Person1# wants to stop temporarily to buy some souvenirs in the exhibition of Chinese jades.


#Person1#: I'd like to help pitch in with dinner.
#Person2#: Really? You are joking?
#Person1#: No, I'd like to do something special for you on your birthday.
#Person2#: I'd like that. Alright, put on this apron first.
#Person1#: OK. Now how can I help, hon?
#Person2#: Hmm, let me see. Boil some water, and then whisk two eggs.
#Person1#: Easy, I can do that with my eyes closed. Done.
#Person2#: Not bad. OK, now take some meat and potatoes from the fridge.
#Person1#: How many potatoes do you need?
#Person2#: Three. And bring four bell peppers.
#Person1#: Gotcha, OK. Here they are.
#Person2#: Now wash them, then dice the potatoes and bell peppers, then slice the meat.
#Person1#: Where is the peeler?
#Person2#: It's in the cabinet. Adam, The gas cooker doesn't work.
#Person1#: What? Oh shit! I cut my finger.
#Person2#: Let me take a look at that. I can't stop the bleeding. We need to go to the hospital.
#Person1#: I guess cooking is not as easy as I thought.

Summary: Adam wants to help #Person2# cook dinner today because today is #Person2#'s birthday, but the gas cooker doesn't work and Adam has to go to the hospital because he cuts his finger.


#Person1#: Did you feel like you need more hours from the day? Well, Good Housekeeping Magazine has some advice on how you can stop wasting time and get it all done. And here with the top ten tips, is Carolyn Forte. Hey, Carolyn, good morning!
#Person2#: Good morning, Hoda. Nice to be here!
#Person1#: Your No.1 tip is bank online. Some people are afraid to do it, but you say it's something smart.
#Person2#: Yeah, it is very safe. And we certainly recommend that you use your own bank's website. So go to the bank, talk to the consumer service representatives there. It's the best way to find out how safe it is and how easy...
#Person1#: And how much time do you think you could save, Carolyn, by doing that?
#Person2#: If you're making transfers, or checking your statements, you can save up to an hour.
#Person1#: The second tip is online grocers. Now, that's really not for everyone, but you actually go grocery shopping online.
#Person2#: That's exactly what you do. If you are the type of person that wants to read every label and look at every piece of fruit, it's probably not for you. But if you wanna give up a little control, you
#Person1#: And what's the good strategy if you decide to shop online?
#Person2#: What I would suggest is do the staples online.
#Person1#: What do they include?
#Person2#: The brands you use all the time, the paper products, the cleaning products, the cereals-get them online and go to the store for the meat in the produce.
#Person1#: That's enlightening.

Summary: Carolyn introduces some tips for time management to Hoda and the audience. Carolyn suggests banking online and shopping online. Carolyn thinks banking online is safe and fast and doing the staples online before shopping online also saves time.


#Person1#: I'm tired. I went to sleep late last night.
#Person2#: Did you work overtime again?
#Person1#: No, I watched that new reality TV show till midnight.
#Person2#: Oh, you didn't watch that rubbish, did you? It's just a group of people stuck in a house doing nothing. I have to admit it was attractive when it was new. But it's strange to think people are still watching the same shows nowadays. It seems to me that those shows just feed the big desire everyone seems to have for media attention. Everyone wants to be a star these days.
#Person1#: But there are still some people signing up for those shows just to experience a different life or to earn some money.
#Person2#: Anyway, I have no interest in these nobodies, whose idea of fame is that they were on a reality TV show. I admire people with real talent do actually earn their fame because they are different from the rest of us.
#Person1#: Uhm, I don't think so in that way. Maybe we need to rethink what fame is.

Summary: #Person1# watched the new reality TV show till midnight. #Person2# is not interested because #Person2# thinks those shows just feed the big desire everyone seems to have for media attention.


#Person1#: How did you get it?
#Person2#: I found it a garage sale once.
#Person1#: What a find! So, how much does it cost?
#Person2#: Well, because I like you. . . ninety bucks.
#Person1#: Ninety dollars is pretty steep. I'll take it for sixty bucks.

Summary: #Person2# asks 90 bucks to sell a thing and #Person1# wants to take it for 60 bucks.


#Person1#: Hi Randall. [ Hi ] Come on in.
#Person2#: Uh, yeah, I stopped by to see if you were still looking for a roommate to share your house.
#Person1#: Yeap. I sure am. Ever since I cut back on my working hours to go to school, I've been really strapped for cash.
#Person2#: Oh.
#Person1#: Hey, let me show you the place. Uh, here's the living room.
#Person2#: Oh. It looks like you could use a new carpet ... and those stains?
#Person1#: Well. I've had a few problems with some former roommates. I know it needs to be cleaned, but I just don't have the money to do it right now.
#Person2#: Oh. And what about the kitchen?
#Person1#: Right this way. Look. It's completely furnished with all the latest appliances, except ...
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: Well, the refrigerator door is broken ... a little bit ... and it won't shut all the way. It needs fixing, but don't worry. I've just improvised by pushing a box against it to keep it shut.
#Person2#: Hmm. Great.
#Person1#: Ah. It isn't that bad.
#Person2#: Well how about the bathroom?
#Person1#: Well ...
#Person2#: No, no. Don't tell me. The toilet is clogged or the sink has a few leaks.
#Person1#: No, those work fine, but, uh, the tile in the shower needs to be replaced, and the window needs fixing.
#Person2#: Let me see. The tile ... what? The window? Where's the window pane?
#Person1#: Well, that's another slight problem. I've put up a piece of cardboard to keep out the [ Hmmm ] rain and snow, and if it gets a little cold, you can always turn up the heat. Well, you used to until the central heating went out. [Oh boy.]
#Person2#: Hey, I think I've seen enough. I can't believe you've survived under these conditions.
#Person1#: So what do you think? You really can't beat a place like this for $450 a month. So it has a few problems, but we can fix those.
#Person2#: Uh, no thank you. I think I've seen enough.

Summary: Randall stopped by to see if #Person1# is still looking for a roommate. #Person1# shows Randall the place but the house has many problems, so Randall won't rent the room even though #Person1# offers a low price.


#Person1#: Which language do you speak?
#Person2#: Well, I studied French at school, but I've forgotten most of it. I learnt some Russian while I was studying there and now I study Spanish in evening classes. Do you speak Japanese at home with your pa
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I'm learning Chinese now on the internet.
#Person2#: How do you find studying a language on the internet?
#Person1#: It's not easy, particularly with listening and speaking, because sometimes the connection isn't too good.
#Person2#: I bet you find the character difficult to write!
#Person1#: Actually, many of the characters are the same or very similar in both Chinese and Japanese, so they're easy for me.
#Person2#: So , you can read and write much better than you speak and understand other speakers, right?
#Person1#: Yes. How are the Spanish classes going?
#Person2#: In a way, it's similar to your experience of learning Chinese. Some Spanish words are very similar to English ones. But I need to practise listening to native speakers and saying the words myself.

Summary: #Person1# learns Chinese online and #Person1# thinks some Chinese characters are similar to Japanese ones. #Person2# takes Spanish classes and #Person2# finds some Spanish words are similar to English ones.


#Person1#: Do I need a visa?
#Person2#: No, I shouldn't think so. But you must take your passport of course.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. I must get my traveler's check and some foreign currency.
#Person2#: Yes, you need the traveler's check but you needn't get any foreign currency. You can have my US Dollars, I don't need them.
#Person1#: Really? That's very good of you, Helen. But I must get a new suitcase, my old one needs repairing.
#Person2#: You needn't buy one. You can have mine.
#Person1#: That's very kind of you, Helen. I hope you don't mind my leaving you like this. I need a holiday. It won't be long.
#Person2#: Don't be silly, John. I'm going with you. It's necessary for me to have a holiday too.

Summary: Helen tells John that he can use her foreign currency and suitcase during the holiday and she will have a holiday with him.


#Person1#: Are you going out Ann? But supper will be ready in a minute.
#Person2#: I'm going to Mary's house for dinner this evening. I told you so this morning daddy.
#Person1#: Sorry, I forgot about it. So you were going to her birthday party?
#Person2#: Yes, and Jenny and Laura will be there, too. We were all good friends when we were at school you know?
#Person1#: Yes, and now all of you have graduated from University. Where does Mary work?
#Person2#: In the East Photo nearby as a photographer, you can go and have your picture taken there someday.
#Person1#: Ok, see you.

Summary: Ann will go to Mary's house to attend her birthday party. Ann tells #Person1# Mary works as a photographer.


#Person1#: Mr. White, I would like to give you notice that I will be leaving the company. It will be effective at the beginning of the next month.
#Person2#: Jessica, I am very sorry to hear that. Why are you leaving?
#Person1#: I've been offered another job with higher salary. And it also gives me the opportunity of promotion.
#Person2#: Oh. If you had talked to me first, we would have given you a raise.
#Person1#: You are really a good employer, Mr. White and I am very lucky to have such a good boss like you. But this new job is more in my field of interest training. It's something I have always wanted.
#Person2#: Ok, good luck, Jessica. By the way, if you ever need a letter of recommendation, I would be happy to write one for you.

Summary: Jessica tells Mr. White she'll be leaving because she's been offered another job. Mr. White feels sorry but is willing to write a recommendation letter for her.


#Person1#: Excuse me, is there a Post Office around here?
#Person2#: Yes. There's one on the corner of 23th street.
#Person1#: How do I get there from here?
#Person2#: Just walk north for 3 blocks. It's next to the Mexico restaurant.
#Person1#: How far is that?
#Person2#: Oh, very close. Maybe 5 minutes walk.

Summary: #Person1# asks #Person2# for directions to the Post Office.


#Person1#: Oh, no. This can't be happening.
#Person2#: I wonder what's going on.
#Person1#: I'm going to ring the alarm. I told them weeks ago to check it. I would have been better off taking the stairs.
#Person2#: Do you mean this has happened before?
#Person1#: Yeah, it was a few weeks ago but I wasn't in here. Oh, if I'm in here a long time I don't know what I'm going to do.
#Person2#: Well, for crying out loud. Don't lose your head. Calm down.
#Person1#: You know I knocked myself out to be on time for an appointment. And now look.
#Person2#: Complaining isn't going to help.
#Person1#: How can you be so calm? Has this ever happened to you?
#Person2#: No. This is my first time but why should I panic? What good would it do? I'd rather pass the time in here pleasantly.
#Person1#: How can that be possible?
#Person2#: Well, we could use our phones to listen to music, read e-books or, hey, why don't you just sit down and tell me about yourself?
#Person1#: OK.

Summary: #Person1# complains to #Person2# that there are some problems with the elevator and doesn't know what to do here. #Person2# advises #Person1# to calm down and pass the time pleasantly.


#Person1#: Hi. Hi Sweetie. I'm home. Um, I'm home!
#Person2#: Oh, hi honey. Welcome home. How was you day?
#Person1#: Well ...
#Person2#: That's good.
#Person1#: It was terrible. The company is going to lay off about 50 people, and I might be one of them.
#Person2#: Oh, that's nice.
#Person1#: That's nice? You're not even listening.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: So, what did I tell you?
#Person2#: Um, you said that the company ... something about 60 employees, um ... and you might be one of them ... or something like that.
#Person1#: No, that's not what I said.
#Person2#: Oh?
#Person1#: The problem is you never listen. Never! So look. I bought you this book. Here. Read it.
#Person2#: What? Now what? Big Egos, Little Ears: Getting Your Husband Out of the Clouds. What's this? What? And you paid $35 dollars for it?
#Person1#: No. YOU did. I used YOUR credit card.
#Person2#: Oh, whatever. Um, so, what great secrets does the book contain that I don't know already?
#Person1#: Okay. First of all ....
#Person2#: Okay. I know, I know. I know what you're going to say.
#Person1#: No, you DON'T know. The first thing is not to interrupt and think you know what I'm going to say. Hold your tongue for once and give me a chance to share my feelings before you come up with some witty response.
#Person2#: Okay. I got it ... I think.
#Person1#: I hope. Number two. Show me that you're listening. Stop checking Facebook while I'm talking to you, turn off the TV, look me in the eyes. Anything to show me that you're paying attention.
#Person2#: Right. Uh, so what's for dinner?
#Person1#: See ... see!
#Person2#: Hahah. I'm sorry. I'm just joking.
#Person1#: It's not funny. It's not funny!! So QUIT LAUGHING!! And don't tell me what to do to fix my problems either. Most of the time, I don't need solutions. I just need you to listen to my feelings.
#Person2#: Okay. I guess I haven't listened enough.
#Person1#: No. You don't listen very much.
#Person2#: And I haven't shown much empathy. I am sorry.
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: And, well, I should have been better. How about if I read a couple of chapters and then we talk about it? Is that okay?
#Person1#: Yeah. That would be nice. Thank you.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# might be laid off but #Person2# is not listening at all. #Person1# asks #Person2# to let #Person1# share #Person1# feelings and listen to #Person1#. But #Person2# is still joking after hearing that which makes #Person1# very angry. #Person2# then understands #Person2#'s problems and apologize for it.


#Person1#: Thanks for the advice, Mr. Macmillan. I'll keep it in mind. I had better head off though. I'm meeting my husband for dinner.
#Person2#: Sure, I'm heading out myself. Enjoy your evening.
#Person1#: Thanks, sir. You too. Drive safely, I hear there's a lot ice on the roads.
#Person2#: Thanks for the warning! See you tomorrow!

Summary: #Person1# thanks Mr. Macmillan for his advice. They say goodbye to each other.


#Person1#: First. I'd like you to tell me a bit about your experience.
#Person2#: Well. I left school after I'd done my A-levels.
#Person1#: What subjects did you take?
#Person2#: French. German and Art.
#Person1#: Art?
#Person2#: Well. I really wanted to study Art. But a friend of my father's provided with me a job-he's an accountant in the city.
#Person1#: I see. In your application, you say that you only spent nine months with this firm of accountants. Why was that?
#Person2#: Well, honestly, I didn't like it, so I got a place at the Art College a year ago.
#Person1#: Did your father mind?
#Person2#: Well, he was rather disappointed at first. He's an accountant too, you see.
#Person1#: Have you any brothers or sisters?
#Person2#: Two brothers, both at school. One's eleven; the other's fifteen.
#Person1#: Right. What do you do in your spare time?
#Person2#: I like jazz and folk music; I go to the theater occasionally and act a bit myself. I read quite a lot, and I've done a bit of photography. Also, I've traveled a lot -all over Europe.
#Person1#: Very interesting, Mr. Brown. I think that's all I want to ask about your background.

Summary: #Person1# interviews Mr. Brown and asks about his educational background and working experience, his family members, and what he does in his spare time.


#Person1#: Have you got any specific proposal about the terms of payment?
#Person2#: I wonder if we can make payment for this order by documentary collection.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to say the only term of payment we can accept is 100 % irrevocable letter of credit payable against shipping documents.
#Person2#: But our order this time is very large. To open an L / C for such a large amount at a bank is costly. Can you be a bit more flexible and bend the rule a little?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. We insist on a letter of credit, because as seller, we also have the problem of funds being tied up.
#Person2#: To be frank, a letter of credit would increase the cost of my import. When I open a letter of credit with a bank, I have to pay a deposit. That will tie up my money and add to my cost.
#Person1#: Consult your bank and see if they will reduce the required deposit to a minimum.

Summary: #Person2# wants to make payment for the order by documentary collection to decrease the cost of the import but #Person1# refuses and suggests consulting #Person2#'s bank and seeing if they will reduce the required deposit to a minimum.


#Person1#: I have a complaint to make, Sir. I had waited ten minutes at the table before the waiter showed up, and I finally got served. And I found it was not what I ordered.
#Person2#: I am terribly sorry, madam. It's a bit unusually busy tonight. As a compensation, your meal will be free.

Summary: #Person1# makes a complaint. #Person2# compensates for her meal.


#Person1#: How time flies!
#Person2#: May and Danny have already grown up.
#Person1#: I can still remember our first date.
#Person2#: Look at that big tree over there.
#Person1#: Yeah, oh my god! It's still there. We have our first date right on there.
#Person2#: Do you know that I fell in love with you at the first sight.
#Person1#: You were dull at that time.
#Person2#: But you agreed to go out with me at last.
#Person1#: I can't believe this for it's been 20 years since we got married.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# recall their first date and their marriage life of 20 years.


#Person1#: Let's go in here and order some coffee while we look at your pictures.
#Person2#: Good idea. We both like coffee. OK, here is one of my roommates-Bill. I took this picture right after we arrived at school this fall. We have just met in fact. And this was our room in the dorm while we were unpacking all of our things. What a mess!
#Person1#: You certainly had a lot of boxes. How did you ever find room for everything?
#Person2#: In the beginning we thought we'd never get it all arranged. But now we are very comfortable. Luckily, Bill keeps his things neat.
#Person1#: Do you like living in the dorm?
#Person2#: It's not bad. Sometimes Bill turns his radio up too loud and makes too much noise. Then I get angry. Sometimes I leave my books and clothes lying around and he gets angry. But usually we get along well. Here is a picture of him taken when we went to visit my family during the vacation.
#Person1#: And this last one?
#Person2#: That's my dog, Alexander.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# order some coffee while they are looking at #Person2#'s pictures. #Person2# introduces #Person2#'s life in the dorm, #Person2#'s roommate, and #Person2#'s dog to #Person1#.


#Person1#: How long have you been in this company?
#Person2#: I came two years ago after I graduated from college. This is my first job.
#Person1#: You must have found much difference between working in company and studying in college.
#Person2#: Of course! Everyday, there is a deadline to meet. Bosses watching and testing me all the time, not liking in college, handed in paper months later and tested on schedule. It is so busy. But anyway, I have trying my best to be a good employee.
#Person1#: Well, you've adapted yourself very well. Everyone in our office thinks you've made a great progress in the past two years. What is your secret?
#Person2#: It is so encouraging to hear this remark. The secret is to make plans. Write down your goals, short-term and long-term and make detail plans for a week or a month. Then just work hard.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# about the difference between working in a company and studying in college and reveals the secret of making progress.


#Person1#: How old is Keith?
#Person2#: He's 21. how old is James?
#Person1#: He's a year older than Keith, but he looks younger.
#Person2#: How's your father?
#Person1#: He's fine. He retired last week. It's turning going in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.
#Person2#: He can spend more time with his grandchildren.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't think he wants to. He wants to travel to several different countries around the world.
#Person2#: So, he wants to have a more active retirement. Good idea!
#Person1#: How do you want to spend your old age?
#Person2#: In the same way, probably.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their families' ages. #Person2#'s father wants to travel around the world after retirement.


#Person1#: you don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off from work.
#Person2#: I couldn't do that. I have an important meeting to go to today.
#Person1#: do you feel ok?
#Person2#: not really. After a 12 - hour flight, I've got jetlag, and on top of that, I think I've also got the flu.
#Person1#: why don't you call your secretary and tell her to reschedule the meeting? You should really get some seat or you'll end up feeling even worse than you do now.
#Person2#: could you feel my forehead and check to see if I have a fever?
#Person1#: you're really hot. Let me get you some Tylenol to bring the fever down.
#Person2#: ok. I'll stay home this morning and rest, but if I feel better in the afternoon, I'm going to the meeting.
#Person1#: Zach, what's that on your arm?
#Person2#: I don't know. It looks a bit red, but I'm sure it's nothing.
#Person1#: it looks like you have a red rash all over you! Are you allergic to anything?
#Person2#: just cats, but I don't think I was near any cats in the last couple of weeks.
#Person1#: I completely forgot about your cat allergy. I took care of a cat for my friend here a few days ago. Oh no. we'd better go to the doctor to get some medicine. Let's go.
#Person2#: shouldn't we make an appointment first?
#Person1#: we would, but let's just go and see if there's an opening now before it gets worse.
#Person2#: whatever you say. I just want to get to my meeting!

Summary: #Person1# tries to persuade Zach not to attend the meeting because of his terrible physical condition. Then #Person1# discovers Zach's allergy and wants to take him to the hospital immediately. But Zach still wants to attend the meeting.


#Person1#: So what did you think about the movie?
#Person2#: Well, I think this Star Wars episode is an excellent piece of work, but not as good as the previous ones.
#Person1#: Really? I don't agree. This Star Wars episode was incredible!
#Person2#: Why do you think so?
#Person1#: Well, one of the most spectacular things about this one was the special effects. State of the art special effects are the main reason for the success of previous episodes, so audiences have high expectations for this one, and I don't think they will be disappointed.
#Person2#: You are right. The special effects were amazing. And I like the fact that they created so many fantastic settings and otherworldly costumes, weapons and creatures.
#Person1#: It's kind of cool that they are still using the same Star Wars theme song for this movie.
#Person2#: Yeah! It reminds me of the previous Star Wars scenes.
#Person1#: I know exactly what you mean. Hearing that song gives me a nostalgic feeling.
#Person2#: I thought the overall plot of the movie was very interesting, but I don't think the character development was that strong.
#Person1#: Do you think that they had anything to do with the casting of the movie?
#Person2#: No, the casting is great and the actors were excellent. They just didn't have a lot of funny or meaningful dialogues. The writing was also a little weak.
#Person1#: Well, maybe. But I like the little kid who played Manakin Skywalker. I can't imagine anyone else playing that role.
#Person2#: I liked him too. He is so cute! You know, even though I was slightly disappointed, I can't wait for the next episode. I wonder when they're going to start making it and when it's scheduled for release?
#Person1#: I've no idea. But looking at the success of Star Wars episode, I've a strong feeling production for the next episode will be selling pretty soon. I hope It will be even better than this one.
#Person2#: I hope so, too.
#Person1#: Well, I think we should go now. It's getting pretty late.
#Person2#: Okay, let's go!

Summary: #Person2# thinks this Star Wars episode is not as good as the previous ones, but #Person1# thinks it's incredible. #Person1# and #Person2# compliments the movie's special effects, scenes, theme song and the characters. But #Person2# thinks the character development was weak. They both hope that the next one will be better.


#Person1#: Hello. Matt White speaking.
#Person2#: Hello, Dr. White, my name's Pan Johnson. My roommate, Janet Holmes, wanted me to call you.
#Person1#: Janet Holmes? Oh, that's right. She's in my Shakespearean English class. Has anything happened to her?
#Person2#: Nothing, it's just that she submitted a job application yesterday and the company asked her in for an interview today. She's afraid she won't be able to attend your class this afternoon. I'm calling to see whether it would be OK if I gave you her essay.
#Person1#: Certainly, that would be fine. Uh, you can either drop it off at my class or bring it to my office.
#Person2#: Would it be all right to come by your office around 4:00? I'm afraid I can't come any earlier because I have three classes this afternoon.
#Person1#: Uh, I won't be here when you come. I'm supposed to be at a meeting from 3:00 to 6:00, but how about leaving it with my secretary? She usually stays until 5:00.
#Person2#: Fine, please tell her I'll be there at 4:00. And Dr. White, one more thing, could you tell me where your office is? Janet told me where your class is, but she didn't give me directions to your office.
#Person1#: Well, I'm in Room 302 of the Gregory Building. I'll tell my secretary to put the paper in my mail box, and I'll get it when I return.
#Person2#: I sure appreciate it. Goodbye, Dr. White.
#Person1#: Goodbye, Ms. Johnson.

Summary: Pan calls Dr. White to confirm if Pan can submit the essay for her roommate but Dr.White and Pan have conflicts in the schedule. Dr. White tells Pan to give the essay to his secretary and gives Pan the location of his office.


#Person1#: Doctor, I slipped and fell on my way to school. The ground is so slippery from the snow. It seems I can't move my left arm now.
#Person2#: Let me see. Roll up your sleeve, please. Um. . . it's swollen and red here. I'm afraid we'll need to take an X-ray to see if it's broken.
#Person1#: What if it's broken?
#Person2#: Then we'll put you in a cast.
#Person1#: What do you mean by a cast?
#Person2#: Well, we apply tape and plaster to from a solid enclosure to protect the bones from moving. In this way they will heal properly. Take it easy. It won't hurt you. Let me see. The X-ray picture indicates that your humerus is broken in two places. And you'll have to wear the cast for three weeks. You'll need to come back in two weeks, so I can have another look.

Summary: The doctor asks #Person1# to take an X-ray and the doctor puts #Person1# in a cast because the X-ray picture shows that #Person1#'s humerus is broken.


#Person1#: Hi I am Jane, pleased to meet you.
#Person2#: Hi Jay. I'm glad to be here for the interview.
#Person1#: Did you have problems finding these place?
#Person2#: Not at all. But the traffic was not easy and it took me hours to find a parking space.
#Person1#: Traffic is always being difficult these days.
#Person2#: It would have been so much easier if a train or a subway line went through here.
#Person1#: Yes, you're definitely right. Well, why don't we start by telling me about your previous work experience?

Summary: Jane comes for an interview. #Person2# and Jane have a casual talk about the traffic before the interview starts.


#Person1#: We'd like to rent a flat near the university.
#Person2#: Are you looking for somewhere for two people?
#Person1#: Yes, we are. Obviously, we'd like something as cheap as possible. We've heard that there are places for 80 to 100 pounds a month.
#Person2#: Yes, there are several place available in that price range near the university. Do you have any other requirements?
#Person1#: Not really, no. We'd preferably like to live in a quiet street.
#Person2#: How many rooms do you need in the flat?
#Person1#: We'll need two bedrooms. The kitchen and dining room can be separate or combined.
#Person2#: Ok. I've got a list of place that fit your requirements. Let's just go through them. The first on the list costs 80 pounds a month, but it's on a noisy street and it's a little far from the university.
#Person1#: How far away is it from the campus?
#Person2#: It's about two miles away. that might be a little far to walk. Here's one that's about half a mile from the campus. The cost is 100 pounds a month and it's on a small street, just off a main street.
#Person1#: That sounds ideal. Can we go to have a look at it? we'd like to see it before making a final decision.
#Person2#: Of course. I'm not very busy at the moment. If you can wait for about 15 or 20 minutes. I can take you there.
#Person1#: Thank you. That would be great.

Summary: #Person1# wants to rent a cheap and quiet flat with two bedrooms near the university. #Person2# shows a list and introduces two flats. #Person1# wants to have a look before making the decision. #Person2# can take #Person1# there after 15 or 20 minutes.


#Person1#: You say he was around average hight.
#Person2#: Yes, that's right, around five nine five ten.
#Person1#: Weight?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. Medium, I suppose. Maybe a little on the heavy side.
#Person1#: Any marks on his face?
#Person2#: No, I don't think so.
#Person1#: Glasses?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: what about his hair?
#Person2#: Black or dark brown.
#Person1#: Long or short? Straight? Curly?
#Person2#: Straight, I think, and about average length.
#Person1#: Boy, this surely doesn't help us much. It could be anybody. How about his cloth? What was he wearing.
#Person2#: Well, he had a jacked or a plage shirt. You know the kind of number jack wear.
#Person1#: Ok, now we are getting some where. Pants?
#Person2#: Dark, maybe dark blue maybe black. I'm not sure.
#Person1#: What kind of shoes?
#Person2#: Boots
#Person1#: Cow while Boots.
#Person2#: No, hiking boots. Brown ones.
#Person1#: All right. That Nealy done a little.
#Person2#: Now I want you to look some pictures.

Summary: #Person2# is asking #Person1# to describe the characteristics of a man, such as height, weight, face, hair, clothes, and so on. Then #Person2# wants #Person1# to see some pictures.


#Person1#: London Hotel, how can I help you please?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to book a room for this week in the name of Henry Brown.
#Person1#: Fine. Would you like a single room, a double room or a twin room?
#Person2#: Double, please. My son will be with me.
#Person1#: OK. Could you tell me which day, sir?
#Person2#: Wednesday to Friday. Now check out on Saturday morning.
#Person1#: OK. What time will you be here on Wednesday?
#Person2#: About 5:30 PM. Can we book a table for dinner? We'd like to eat about half an hour after we get there.
#Person1#: Certainly.
#Person2#: Thanks.

Summary: #Person2# wants to book a double room from Wednesday to Friday and he also books book a table for dinner.


#Person1#: I've never been to a restaurant like this before.
#Person2#: It's really different, isn't it?
#Person1#: That's a good word to describe it.
#Person2#: I hope you're hungry because the pizza here is huge as well as to die for.
#Person1#: I am hungry. I think I could eat a lot by myself.
#Person2#: Well, let's order one for a starter.
#Person1#: I'm in the mood for a Californian pizza.
#Person2#: That happens to be my favorite. Waiter, I think we're ready to order.

Summary: #Person2# takes #Person1# to an unusual restaurant and they decide to order a Californian pizza.


#Person1#: I can't believe you wear jeans to the office! Are you trying to lose your job?
#Person2#: Of course not. I'm just observing casual day. On Fridays, the company doesn't require us to wear formal business attire.
#Person1#: Wow! Nobody told me about that. Won't the relaxed dress code damage the company image?
#Person2#: We don't think so. Casual days are becoming more common, and we believe employees can maintain a professional image without wearing uncomfortable clothes.
#Person1#: I guess it lets people express their individual tastes. But won't some people abuse it?
#Person2#: Not really. Besides, there is a separate dress code for casual day. People can't just wear whatever they want.
#Person1#: It seems that a relaxed atmosphere could hinder productivity.
#Person2#: Believe it or not, it has the opposite effect. Employees are actually more productive on casual days.

Summary: #Person1# is surprised that #Person2# wears jeans to the office. #Person2# says Friday is the casual day of their company. #Person2# thinks casual days increase productivity, despite #Person1#'s opposite opinions.


#Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. What can I help you with, Sir?
#Person2#: I'm not sure if I'm at the right counter, but I need some advice on mortgages, can you help me?
#Person1#: Unfortunately, no, I can't. But our specialist can. Please take a seat and our Mortgage Adviser will come out to see you.
#Person2#: A specialist? That's excellent, thanks.
#Person1#: No problem, Sir. He'll be with you in just a minute. Could I get you something to drink while you are waiting?
#Person2#: A black coffee with 2 sugars would be much appreciated, thanks.

Summary: #Person2# wants some advice on mortgages but #Person1# can't help, so #Person1# asks #Person2# to wait for the Mortgage Adviser and will bring him some coffee.


#Person1#: Is my car ready yet?
#Person2#: I don't know, sir. What's the number of your car?
#Person1#: It's LF 312 G.
#Person2#: When did you bring it to us?
#Person1#: I bought it here three days ago.
#Person2#: Ah yes, I remember now.
#Person1#: Have your mechanics finished yet?
#Person2#: No, they're still working on it. Let's go into the garage and have a look at it. Isn't that your car?
#Person1#: Well, it was my car.
#Person2#: Didn't you have a crash?
#Person1#: That's right. I drove it into a lamp post. Can your mechanics repair it?
#Person2#: Well, they're trying to repair it, sir. But to tell you the truth, you need a new car.

Summary: #Person1# comes to check if his car has been repaired and #Person2# shows him it is still under repairing. #Person2# suggests he buy a new one.


#Person1#: Which season do you like best?
#Person2#: I like spring best. It is neither too cold nor too hot. Freezing days make me lazy and stuffy days make me lazier. How about you?
#Person1#: I prefer summer, especially the summer evenings. When the sun comes down, it is so nice to take a walk and breathe. After a rain shower, the smell of the air is refreshing. It is also a best reason for ice-cream.
#Person2#: How do you get through the stuffy daytime?
#Person1#: Well, I have to hide in the air-conditioned rooms. Anyway, it is all worth, just think about the cool evening time.

Summary: #Person2# likes spring best. #Person1# prefers summer, especially the summer evenings. #Person2# wonders how #Person1# gets through the stuffy daytime.


#Person1#: How do I buy my textbooks?
#Person2#: Do you have your book list for your class?
#Person1#: Yes, I have my list.
#Person2#: Fine. Once you have it, you can go to the bookstore. Do you know where that is?
#Person1#: Yes, I know where the bookstore is.
#Person2#: OK, so once you pass the gym, it's the first door on your left. Do you know you can also sell your used textbooks there?
#Person1#: No, I didn't know I could do that.
#Person2#: You just take them with you and trade them with the used textbook man just outside the door. Do you think you will be going there today?
#Person1#: Yes, I am going today.
#Person2#: Well, if you decide to go, I could meet you over there at 1
#Person1#: Yes, thank you. That would be great.
#Person2#: Well, then, I'll talk to you later. Have a good day!

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# about how to buy and sell textbooks, then they decide to go to the bookstore together later.


#Person1#: It's seven o'clock already, dear.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. I decided to work during the evening rush hour.
#Person1#: And so your dinner's cold. Why do you work so hard?
#Person2#: I just start, and then I can't stop.
#Person1#: You can stop any time. You don't need to keep on working at all.
#Person2#: And then what could I do?
#Person1#: We could move to Florida.
#Person2#: Oh, Florida. Is it any better than New York?
#Person1#: It's warm and sunny all year round. No more snow, no more ice.
#Person2#: And what about the children and the grandchildren?
#Person1#: They could come, and visit us every winter.
#Person2#: And what would we do every spring, summer, and fall?
#Person1#: A lot of our friends have moved to Florida. We know a lot of people there.
#Person2#: Well, I'll think about it.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# doesn't need to keep on working and they could move to Florida. #Person2# asks what about their children, grandchildren, and friends if they move.


 #Person1#: Jane! What an enchanting skirt you have on!
#Person2#: Thank you! Guess how much it costs.
#Person1#: Bright colors, smooth material, exquisite craftsmanship, soft lines... Darling, it looks elegant on you! It can't be any cheap stuff. Something around two hundred, I guess.
#Person2#: Your offer is way off the mark. It set me back only sixty-five.
#Person1#: Then you got a windfall! Was sixty-five the original price, or did you get a special discount?
#Person2#: Neither. I drove a hard bargain with the vendor before I got the price down.
#Person1#: How much did she ask for?
#Person2#: Three hundred! That's daylight robbery. How dare she play tricks on an old hand like me? Without hesitation, I gave my offer---no more than fifty.
#Person1#: She must be fuming with anger at such a bid, wasn't she?
#Person2#: Not at all! She's really been around, and seemed quite accustomed to bargaining like this. That's the trade. She only demanded a higher bid, saying the purchase price was even higher than seventy. She was lying! Then I inquired , 'May I have it at sixty? ' she waved her head.
#Person1#: Then you pretended to go without buying it?
#Person2#: Yeah. I turned around and started to move out. Just then, she yelped behind my back, ' all right, all right! I may sacrifice a little. Let's fix it sixty-five! Can't be cheaper. '

Summary: #Person1# gives high compliments to value for money of Jane's dress. Jane explains that she obtained it by bargaining with the vendor and pretending to leave until the vendor agreed with the lower price.


#Person1#: What are your plans for this weekend?
#Person2#: I'd like to hire a bike. I think it would be a good idea to do some cycling on Sunday.
#Person1#: If the weather's fine.
#Person2#: I am sure it will be. It's been good so far this weekend.
#Person1#: I know a good place to hire bikes if you want.
#Person2#: Thanks. That would be really helpful.
#Person1#: But remember, be careful when you ride a bike. The traffic in Beijing can be dangerous.

Summary: #Person2# is planning to do some cycling on Sunday. #Person1# recommends a place to hire bikes and reminds #Person2# to be cautious.


#Person1#: Say, Rason, what are you watching?
#Person2#: An old Japanese film. I wonder if I'm going to spend all my next year there, I'd better start familiarizing myself with the culture.
#Person1#: You mean you are accepted into the program?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. You must be excited.
#Person2#: Excited and nervous. You know I owe a lot to Professor Mercheno. He wrote a letter of recommendation for me and he bought me a set of practice tapes and a book which goes with them. Just so I can work on my basic conversation skills.
#Person1#: How much Japanese can you understand?
#Person2#: Not a lot at present. But I signed up for intensive Japanese this semester.
#Person1#: I Wish I were as talented as you are in foreign languages. I'd like to study abroad.
#Person2#: Then why don't you? The university has lots of overseas programs that don't require mastery of a foreign language. The tuition is about the same. You just have to be the kind of person who is receptive to new ways of looking at things and willing to adjust to a different kind of life style.
#Person1#: I had assumed that all programs require you to know a foreign language. I might check into this.
#Person2#: You won't regret it.

Summary: Rason'll spend a year in Japan and is practicing basic conversation skills. Rason advises #Person1# to attend an overseas program as well because some programs don't require language mastery. #Person1#'ll try.


#Person1#: Do you know something about Mount Tai?
#Person2#: Yes. But not too much. It is considered as the head of five sacred mountains in China.
#Person1#: Five sacred mountains? Why people call them so?
#Person2#: Because in history, the Chinese emperors used to climb onto these mountains and pay tribute to their ancestors and pray for good harvest and prosperity for the whole nation.
#Person1#: Got it. Can we see any things left by them?
#Person2#: Definitely. There are many wall paintings and inscriptions on the huge rocks on the mountain.
#Person1#: I want to see them. How can I go there?
#Person2#: That is easy. You can go directly to Tai'an city and buy a ticket to Mount Tai.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# about Mount Tai, including its history and the historical relics. #Person1# wants to visit it. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go there.


#Person1#: Okay, here's the lease. Read it over before you sign it. As you can see, the deposit is $ 300.
#Person2#: Oh, okay. I can get it back when I move out, right?
#Person1#: Yes, assuming there's been no damage to the apartment. Before you move in, you can make a list of any marks, scratches, and so forth that are already there.
#Person2#: All right. Here's the lease and the check for the deposit.
#Person1#: Great. You can move in next Monday. Your first month's rent is due then.

Summary: #Person2# reads over the lease, signs it, and gives #Person1# the requested deposit.


#Person1#: Do you like this dress, madam?
#Person2#: I like the colour very much. It's a lovely dress, but it's too small for me.
#Person1#: What about this one? It's a lovely dress. It's very smart. Short skirts are in fashion now. Would you like to try it?
#Person2#: All right. I'm afraid this green dress is too small for me as well. It's smaller than the blue one. I don't like the colour either. It doesn't suit me at all. I think the blue dress is prettier. Co
#Person1#: I'm afraid I haven't got a larger dress. This is the largest dress in the shop.

Summary: #Person1# recommends several dresses for #Person2# but they are too small. #Person1# hasn't got larger dresses.


#Person1#: Would you mind taking your feet off the table, Mike?
#Person2#: Not at all. But I've found satisfaction in it!
#Person1#: Do you put your feet on your own table?
#Person2#: No, I never do that.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I don't want to mark my table, of course.
#Person1#: Well, will you please put them down?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I thought you wouldn't come back so early.
#Person1#: I forgot something on the table.
#Person2#: Oh, you've got a good memory.

Summary: #Person1# asks Mike to take his feet off the table.


#Person1#: Sorry sir. But you can't go into the OR.
#Person2#: All right, but tell me what's happening. Give it to me straight please.
#Person1#: It was touching girl for a while.
#Person2#: And now?
#Person1#: She will be OK. She is a tough cookie.
#Person2#: That's great news.
#Person1#: In my opinion she will up about soon.
#Person2#: That's good to hear. She is usually full of vein and vigor.
#Person1#: I believe it. Well, I'Ve got to go back in.
#Person2#: Thanks for helping her, doctor.
#Person1#: All right. Just relax, OK? Go and got a cup of coffee.
#Person2#: Thanks. I will.

Summary: #Person1#, the doctor, tells #Person2# the girl will be OK and asks #Person2# to relax. #Person2# is grateful.


#Person1#: Well, you know I had a good time tonight.
#Person2#: I'm pleased to hear that.
#Person1#: But I have to say goodbye right now.
#Person2#: Why? It's not late. Can't you stay a little longer?
#Person1#: No, I'm sorry, but I really must go. I don't know whether I can catch the last bus if I don't hurry now.
#Person2#: When does the bus go?
#Person1#: At ten o'clock. Oh dear! It's already a quarter past ten.
#Person2#: Don't worry, Kate. Since you have missed the bus, it is unnecessary for you to hurry. I can drive you home.
#Person1#: Thank you. You are so kind. But my mother will worry about me if I'm too late getting home. I must get home before 11:00.
#Person2#: That's all right. Let's go now. But I hope to have a chance to see you again.
#Person1#: Thank you, John.

Summary: Kate has to leave to catch the bus, but it's too late and the last bus already left. John offers to drive her home and wishes to see her again.


#Person1#: are you ready for the meeting?
#Person2#: yes, come on in. how's your new job going?
#Person1#: it's challenging, but I'm enjoying it quite a bit.
#Person2#: that's great. I knew you'd do a good job as a manager.
#Person1#: thanks a lot.
#Person2#: how's your assistant manager getting on?
#Person1#: well, that's part of the problem. His probation period is up tomorrow and I don't think he's ready to pass.
#Person2#: what seems to be the problem?
#Person1#: well, he was supposed to be able to learn his job in 30 days, but he just doesn't seem to know what he's doing.
#Person2#: if you gave him another 30 days, do you think he could figure it out by then?
#Person1#: to be honest, he has no authority. He's a hard-worker, but no one listens to him.
#Person2#: I see. Not everyone is cut out to work in management.
#Person1#: I know. It'd be great if we could transfer him to a department where he doesn't have to work with people.
#Person2#: there's an opening in the creative design department. It involves working with computers.
#Person1#: that's perfect. I'll let him know tomorrow. Thanks!

Summary: #Person1# thinks #Person1#'s new job as a manager is challenging but #Person1# is enjoying it. The problem is that the assistant manager doesn't seem to be able to work in management. #Person2# may transfer him to the design department.


#Person1#: The acting of this film is marvelous. In spite of the thin plot, the acting, the music and the scene have won the Academy Award of this year.
#Person2#: I'm sorry for hero. I dont think there's any excuse for his acting in some parts.
#Person1#: Don't be too critical. We can't expect it to be perfect.

Summary: #Person1# thinks the acting of a film is marvelous but #Person2#'s sorry for the hero.


#Person1#: Welcome back, everyone. Now I'm talking to Nick Parker, the singer with the band, Crispy. Hello, Nick. Welcome to our show.
#Person2#: Hello.
#Person1#: Nick, I have one question. Your sister Mel is in the band, too. Isn't she?
#Person2#: Yeah, we've been playing and singing together since we were young. Dad took us to hear the great bands playing live, Mel and I put on shows at school. But mom didn't want us to get too serious about our music. She thought we should concentrate on our study. However, we were still enthusiastic about our music.
#Person1#: Then how was your band formed?
#Person2#: 2 musicians from music schools saw us playing in a concert. They asked if we'd like to form a band with them. We agreed to try it out.
#Person1#: How about the band in the first year?
#Person2#: To our surprise, the audiences enjoyed our performance in the local concert. Then we recorded 2 songs and sent them to a music company. They asked us to join them, but our parents said we had to finish college first.
#Person1#: Have you had any disappointments?
#Person2#: Everything we've recorded has done well. 3 singles have gone to number one and our first album has sold over 1,000,000 copies. We've got thousands of fans. However, I've been ill recently, so we've started recording our second album late, which is a pity.

Summary: Nick Parker, the singer with the band, Crispy, is on a show. He talks about his sister Mel who's also in the band, tells #Person1# how his band formed, and recalls the band in the first year and some disappointments.


#Person1#: Do you plan on voting this Tuesday?
#Person2#: Yes. What about you?
#Person1#: I already voted.
#Person2#: What do you mean you already voted?
#Person1#: I had to mail in an absentee ballot.
#Person2#: Why'd you have to do that?
#Person1#: I'm not going to be able to vote this Tuesday.
#Person2#: Why is that?
#Person1#: I have to work this Tuesday.
#Person2#: You can always go to work late.
#Person1#: That same morning I have some business to take care of.
#Person2#: Oh, I understand.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# already voted because #Person1# has some business to take care of on Tuesday.


#Person1#: Hello, Mrs. Smith. I'm from the Daily Mirror. And I'm doing a report on public opinion about the city bus service. So, what do you think of the bus service?
#Person2#: The bus service? Actually I don't use it that often unless I have to go shopping.
#Person1#: What's ... how could the bus service be improved?
#Person2#: Well, they could turn up on time. I mean you look at the timetable and you think, oh, well, five minutes to wait, and it turns out to be an hour.
#Person1#: Do any other people in your family use the bus service?
#Person2#: My husband. He uses it more often. But fortunately a girl who works in his office often gives him a lift to work. But when he does need to use it, he's often angry at it. Once, he waited up to fifteen minutes at the station for a bus. So I think there should be some way of warning people when a bus is not going to arrive and certainly much more frequent bus services.

Summary: Mrs. Smith tells #Person1# that she hopes buses could turn up on time and her husband often gets angry when he uses it.


#Person1#: What would be my daily duties?
#Person2#: Your job includes paper filing a lot. Anc you will have to check and fill the stationer cabinet regularly. Besides, you have to reserve the meeting room in advance if the are any important visitors.
#Person1#: Got it. To whom should I report?
#Person2#: Of course to me.

Summary: #Person1# asks about #Person1#'s daily duties and #Person1# should report to #Person2#.