#Person1#: To start with, may I ask why you chose to work at our company?
#Person2#: First, you have had an impressive growth record, ever since the company had been founded for half a century. Second, I can improve myself by working here.
#Person1#: Well, please look at the employment contract. I'd like to go over the main details again before signing. First, you will be getting a monthly salary, and no probation is involved.
#Person2#: Yes, I get it. Will the medical plan cover me while on duty?
#Person1#: Of course. A reasonable number of sick days will be covered by the company. Any extended illness will be covered by insurance. Have you read the other terms of the contract?
#Person2#: Yes, I have read. In the contract, I am expected to be available up to two hours past normal working hours. Is that right?
#Person1#: Yes, any approved overtime of more than two hours will be paid twice of the salary or take time-off.
#Person2#: That's exactly my understanding.
#Person1#: Good. Now, you sign here, you can start work the beginning of next month.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# chose the job because of the company's impressive growth record and chances of improvement. Then they go over some details of the contract. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the medical plan and overtime payment.


#Person1#: Hi, how're you doing?
#Person2#: Terrible.
#Person1#: Oh, what's the matter?
#Person2#: I'Ve got a fever and really a bad headache.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Why don't you take some aspirin?
#Person2#: I'Ve already tried some but it didn't help.
#Person1#: Well, it's necessary for you to see a doctor.
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess I should.
#Person1#: Well, you'd better get some rest.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: Bye.

Summary: #Person2# is sick and #Person1# suggests #Person2# see a doctor.


#Person1#: Marry ; Mr. Johnson wants these documents to be copied.
#Person2#: Oh, no. You see I'm in the middle of something. Could he wait?
#Person1#: I'm afraid. . .
#Person2#: All right, all right. He'll get them as soon as possible.

Summary: #Person1# tells Mary that Mr. Johnson wants to have the documents copied and can't wait.


#Person1#: Excuse me? I want to go to Broadway on Eighty-second Sreet. Can I take any bus that comes along?
#Person2#: You can take any bus except the No.9.
#Person1#: How often do the buses run?
#Person2#: They run about every 5 minutes.
#Person1#: Fine. How long does it take to get to Eighty-second Street?
#Person2#: About 15 minutes. It's not very far. Are you a stranger here?
#Person1#: Yes, I am.
#Person2#: How do you like New York?
#Person1#: I like it very much. The weather, the lifestyle, but the way people talk here is a little confusing to me. It's hard to understand.
#Person2#: You'll soon get accustomed to it. It's not that difficult. Well, here's the bus. Fortunately, it's not full.
#Person1#: Thanks for your help. You're really nice.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to Broadway on Eighty-second Sreet by bus. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# likes New York very much and thanks #Person2# for the help.


#Person1#: I need to make some money so that I can take a trip to the north in February. Do you know any ways of making money?
#Person2#: How about delivering papers?
#Person1#: I already thought of that, but I don't have a bike.
#Person2#: How about walking dogs?
#Person1#: What? Walking dogs?
#Person2#: Yeah, you know, there are lots of people around here with little dogs. The dogs have to be walked every day. That's good for their health.
#Person1#: I don't know. How much can I make?
#Person2#: More than carrying papers.
#Person1#: Well, I do like animals. How do you go about finding dogs to walk?
#Person2#: Put an advertisement in the Sunday newspaper.
#Person1#: And how much is an ad?
#Person2#: An ad is under ten dollars, I'm sure. You can try for two dollars for half an hour--that would be ten dollars for five times a week. You can walk three or four dogs every day after school, you can get rich.

Summary: #Person1# wants to make money. #Person2# advises #Person1# to walk dogs and tells #Person1# to put an advertisement in the newspaper to find dogs to walk.


#Person1#: Tom, what are you going to do this weekend?
#Person2#: I have no idea. Usually I stay at home and watch TV. Sometimes I play computer games. Do you have any good ideas?
#Person1#: Let's go to the cinema. I haven't seen a movie for a long time. I heard Ice Age 4 is really popular. Let's go and see it.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm not really interested in cartoons. How about playing tennis at the gym?
#Person1#: OK. I like sports. When and where shall we meet?
#Person2#: Let's meet at the gym at 9:00 o'clock on Saturday morning.
#Person1#: OK. See you then.
#Person2#: See you.

Summary: Tom and #Person2# are planning for this weekend. They would rather play tennis than watch movies. They will meet at gym.


#Person1#: Tony, two universities have offered to accept you as their student, which would you like to go to?
#Person2#: Can you give me some advice?
#Person1#: California University is near your hometown, while Washington University is 700 miles away.
#Person2#: I don't mind the distance. What about the fees?
#Person1#: Washington University charges about $12,000 a year, while California University charges about $9,000.
#Person2#: I hear there are more foreign students in Washington than in California.
#Person1#: That's because it is in the capital of the US, and more courses are offered there, too.
#Person2#: Well, I still can't decide which University to choose.
#Person1#: Then you should go and visit both of them. This is the only way to help make your mind up.
#Person2#: OK. I'll go and see for myself.

Summary: #Person1# tells Tony about California University and Washington University that have offered Tony to be their students, but Tony still can't decide. #Person1# then suggests visiting them.


#Person1#: Is that Mr. Green?
#Person2#: This is him speaking.
#Person1#: I am calling to inform you that we're happy to have you with us. Welcome aboard, I'm sure your friend would have given you a lot of information of our school and its motto, ways of teaching, etc.
#Person2#: Yes. I am very glad to have the chance.

Summary: #Person2# informs Mr. Green that Mr. Green can join them.


#Person1#: Are you new to this school?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm new.
#Person1#: Is this your first year in college?
#Person2#: I transferred from another school.
#Person1#: Where did you transfer from?
#Person2#: I was at PCC before.
#Person1#: Why did you transfer?
#Person2#: I was going to go here first, but my grades weren't good enough.
#Person1#: Did you like it at PCC?
#Person2#: PCC is an incredible school.
#Person1#: Well, I wish you luck here.
#Person2#: I'm sure I'll like it here.

Summary: #Person2# transferred from PCC to #Person1#'s school because #Person2#'s grades weren't good enough first.


#Person1#: You are going to be really jealous when you find out where I'm headed for the holidays!
#Person2#: Don't tell me! I'm sure it's someplace warm and sunny with great beaches!
#Person1#: You got it! I'm going to spend two fabulous weeks in Hawaii!
#Person2#: You are so lucky! Send me a postcard!

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# excitedly #Person1#'s going to Hawaii for holiday.


#Person1#: Mom, can we get cable TV or a satellite dish?
#Person2#: It costs money, dear. What's wrong with the regular television stations?
#Person1#: The shows are dull and they're too many advertisements.
#Person2#: Well, you already watch too much TV instead of doing your homework, anyway.
#Person1#: There're educational stations too. I could learn while I watched TV.
#Person2#: Well, that's true, but you'd probably only watch cartoons and action movies.
#Person1#: No I wouldn't. . . can't we get cable? Everybody has cable.
#Person2#: Well, if everybody jumped off a bridge, would you jump too?
#Person1#: Mom!!! Please. All my friends have had it for years.
#Person2#: Get new friends.
#Person1#: Why are you always so mean?
#Person2#: Because you'd end up spoiled rotten if I wasn't.
#Person1#: I could help pay for it.
#Person2#: Let's see how your grades are this semester, and maybe I'll talk to your father about it.
#Person1#: O. K. Thanks, Mom!

Summary: #Person1# wants a cable, but Mom refuses because it costs money and #Person1#'ll only watch cartoons and action movies. Finally, Mom agrees to talk with Dad if #Person1#'s grades are good.


#Person1#: The blake's got divorced.
#Person2#: Really? Why?
#Person1#: Mr. black has been getting a little around aside.
#Person2#: I'm surprised. He does't look like a guy who'd ever cheat on his wife, does he?
#Person1#: No, he doesn't. But his wife found out he has been too charming for a long time. Incredibly, he has many different girlfriends. Starting almost right after they married 20 years ago.
#Person2#: Well, I'm really surprised. You are not doing anything behind my back, are you?
#Person1#: No, the only thing I've ever done behind your back is zip you up, besides I told all my other girlfriends, and my wife who's getting suspicious. and we had a cold for a while, tell the
#Person2#: Haha. . . You are not very funny. I guess that means - - except me to tell my lover we have stoped seeing each other too.
#Person1#: You are not funny either. I can't believe I married a woman like you.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# the Blacks' got divorced because Mr. Black has many different girlfriends. Then #Person1# and #Person2# make fun of each other.


#Person1#: Do you have any other questions?
#Person2#: Yes, may I ask something about the salary and benefits in your company?
#Person1#: According to our regulations, you will be on probation for the first three months.
#Person2#: What is the salary while on probation?
#Person1#: In this period, you can only get the basic salary, 2, 500 yuan per month.
#Person2#: That sounds fine.
#Person1#: The salary will be deposited into the bank on the 15th every month. Your salary will be raised every year in October, depending on your performance.
#Person2#: Are there paid holidays?
#Person1#: Yes, you may enjoy a seven-day holiday in the first year. After that, you can have two more days each year.

Summary: #Person1# tells #Person2# about the salary and benefits of the company. The salary on probation is 2, 500 yuan per month.


#Person1#: Good afternoon! Where to?
#Person2#: Tian'anmen Square.
#Person1#: You are going to Tian'anmen Square. No problem.
#Person2#: How long will it take? We are in a great hurry.
#Person1#: Around 20 minutes, but it all depends on the traffic.
#Person2#: Hope there is no traffic jam.
#Person1#: By this time, it's better. The rush hour is over.
#Person2#: Could you drop us off on that corner?
#Person1#: Sure thing. Here we are.
#Person2#: How much do we owe you?
#Person1#: Eight yuan twenty cents.
#Person2#: Here is ten yuan. Keep the change, please.
#Person1#: Thank you. Have a nice day.
#Person2#: Thanks and you too.

Summary: #Person1# takes #Person2#, who's in a great hurry, to Tian'anmen square. #Person2# pays ten yuan for that.


#Person1#: Would you like to book a table, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, would you arrange it for me the day after tomorrow?
#Person1#: Sure, when?
#Person2#: Six o'clock in the afternoon.
#Person1#: For how many guests, please?
#Person2#: Six.
#Person1#: How much would you like to spend?
#Person2#: We don't care about money. We'd like to have some good dishes of local specialties.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: How many courses are there altogether, please?
#Person1#: Eight.
#Person2#: Could you tell me some of entrees about the dinner?
#Person1#: Sure. The main courses are roast Beijing duck and fried eel slices.
#Person2#: Very good.

Summary: #Person1# helps #Person2# book a table for the day after tomorrow and introduces to #Person2# the dinner courses.


#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, may I talk to you?
#Person2#: Bill! Sure, come on in. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Well sir, as you know, I have been an employee of this prestigious firm for over ten years.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I won ' t beat around the bush. Sir, I would like a raise. I currently have three companies after me and so I decided to talk to you first.
#Person2#: A raise? Son, I would love to give you a raise, but this is just not the right time.
#Person1#: I understand your position, and I know that the current economic downturn has had a negative impact on sales, but you must also take into consideration my hard work, pro-activeness and loyalty to this company for over a decade.
#Person2#: Taking into account these factors, and considering I don ' t want to start a brain drain, I ' m willing to offer you a ten percent raise and an extra five days of vacation time. How does that sound?
#Person1#: Great! It ' s a deal! Thank you, sir!
#Person2#: Before you go, just out of curiosity, what companies were after you?
#Person1#: Oh, the electric company, gas company and water company!

Summary: Bill wants a raise in the economic downturn for his hard work, pro-activeness, and loyalty. #Person2# finally agrees to offer a ten percent raise and an extra five days of vacation time. Bill accepts the deal.


#Person1#: Hi, Sarah How is everything?
#Person2#: Nothing new here. I was just wondering if you want to go out tonight?
#Person1#: Well, I was thinking about reading a book at home tonight. What exactly have you got in mind?
#Person2#: I thought we could just go for a walk. Maybe down to the bridge.
#Person1#: Sorry, but I worked out in the gym this afternoon. I don't feel like going for a walk tonight.
#Person2#: Oh, then let's go to the cinema. There is a new movie playing in theaters. How about going to see it?
#Person1#: Sounds great. What time does it start?
#Person2#: At 8:20. What about having supper together before going to the movie?
#Person1#: Sorry. But my mother will make chicken and potatoes tonight, which are my favorite. So I'd rather eat at home and then go to the cinema.
#Person2#: OK, so let's meet in front of the cinema 20 minutes before the movie begins. OK?
#Person1#: OK. See you then.
#Person2#: See you then.

Summary: Sarah invites #Person1# to go out tonight. #Person1# doesn't want to go for a walk but agrees to go to the cinema after eating at home.


#Person1#: Is the new computerised stock system in operation?
#Person2#: Not quite. The software engineers are testing it just now.
#Person1#: Have all the operators been trained on it?
#Person2#: Yes, most of them. We trained on a dummy system last month. A couple of people were away so we've organised two more training sessions on the live system for the whole team this week.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# the new system is still being tested and the operators have been trained on it.


#Person1#: How do you usually spend your day, Paul?
#Person2#: I usually get up at seven. I take a shower and dress and then I have breakfast at seven thirty. I leave the house at eight. I work from nine to five. I have dinner at six thirty, watch television and then go to bed.
#Person1#: How do you usually spend you weekends?
#Person2#: In the summer, I usually sit in the park. At other times of the year, I like to do odd jobs around the house or paint. Painting is my hobby.
#Person1#: What do you do for exercise?
#Person2#: I play basketball every weekend.

Summary: #Person1# asks how Paul spends day and weekends, and what Paul does for exercise.


#Person1#: I really want to make a salad.
#Person2#: Do you know what kind of salad that you want?
#Person1#: I'm not sure what kind that I want.
#Person2#: I usually make a Caesar salad.
#Person1#: Those taste really good.
#Person2#: Which kind of salad are you going to make?
#Person1#: I want a chicken salad.
#Person2#: I enjoy chicken salads.
#Person1#: I like salads with croutons, almonds, and shredded cheese.
#Person2#: I really like how that sounds.
#Person1#: Why don't you make a salad like that?
#Person2#: I'm going to do that then.

Summary: #Person1# is going to make a chicken salad and encourages #Person2# to make one too.


#Person1#: Did you even bother to go to school today?
#Person2#: Yeah, I went. Did you go?
#Person1#: No, I didn't feel like it.
#Person2#: That's nice, have you been to the movies lately?
#Person1#: No, but that was a random change of subject.
#Person2#: It may have been random, but have you?
#Person1#: I haven't lately.
#Person2#: I would love to catch a movie this weekend.
#Person1#: So then, why don't you just go?
#Person2#: I don't want to see a movie by myself.
#Person1#: Okay, so are you going to school tomorrow?
#Person2#: I think I might just go to the movies.

Summary: #Person1# didn't go to school today. #Person2# might go to see the movies rather than going to school tomorrow.


#Person1#: Look, Jimmy's report came today.
#Person2#: Let's have a look. What is this? Where are all the grades?
#Person1#: He's in the third grade Sam! You see under each subject that he is being taught in school, he receives a mark from one to three. A one means his achievement or work is excellent. Here in Science for example he got a two, which means its satisfactory.
#Person2#: What about here in physical education?
#Person1#: He got a three here which means it's unsatisfactory. We should work on that with him.
#Person2#: So confusing! In my day we got an A or B if we were doing well and if we failed an exam we would get an F!

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# are looking at Jimmy's report and talking about his grades. #Person2# is confused about the number that stands for grades.


#Person1#: The City Bank. May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to close my account.
#Person1#: May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: Adam Smith.
#Person1#: Alright, what's your address?
#Person2#: 56 Edison Ave, Apartment 39, Los Angeles.
#Person1#: When would you like your account closed?
#Person2#: Next Friday.
#Person1#: Okay. Where would you like to have your last bill sent to you?
#Person2#: 14 May flower Ave, Los Angeles.
#Person1#: Alright, We'll take care of that.

Summary: #Person1# helps #Person2# close #Person2#'s account and asks #Person2# for some detailed personal information.


#Person1#: Is this our bus stop?
#Person2#: I think this is it. Get off.
#Person1#: Dude, where are we at?
#Person2#: I have no idea.
#Person1#: I thought this was the right stop.
#Person2#: It doesn't look right to me.
#Person1#: Did you make us get off early?
#Person2#: I think we did.
#Person1#: I should not have listened to you.
#Person2#: I really thought this was our stop.
#Person1#: Now we have to walk.
#Person2#: Maybe we should just wait for the next bus.

Summary: #Person2# makes #Person1# and #Person2# get off the bus early. #Person1# blames #Person2#.


#Person1#: What's the matter with you then? You look miserable.
#Person2#: It's us.
#Person1#: What do you mean by us?
#Person2#: Well, you always say you're busy.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: And you often go back to live with your parents and leave our son in the room by himself.
#Person1#: I. . . I. . . I miss my parents, also they miss me.
#Person2#: Oh I remember, I cut terrible calls, and you didn't say anything about it.
#Person1#: You mean I am groaned a few words?
#Person2#: Totally not. Perhaps it's about our marriage.

Summary: #Person2# complains that #Person1# spends more time with #Person1#'s parents than #Person1#'s son, and thinks their marriage has problems.


#Person1#: Hi, I have a reservation under the name Sally.
#Person2#: Hi, Sally, a room for 12 people at 7:30 PM. Is that right?
#Person1#: Yes, we've got two more people coming, though. Is that OK?
#Person2#: No problem. Your room can easily fit as many as 16 people.
#Person1#: Perfect. Thanks. Can I have a look at the menu while I wait for my friends?
#Person2#: Of course. May I ask when your friends will be arriving?
#Person1#: I'm sure most of them will arrive on time. I got here early because I wanted to arrange the food in advance.
#Person2#: I see. Here is the menu.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.

Summary: Sally goes to a restaurant reserved for 12 people. Two more are coming but #Person2# says they will fit. Sally looks at the menu in advance. She is not sure when her friends will arrive.


#Person1#: So what kind of job did you find for this summer?
#Person2#: I'm working for a marketing company. I'm doing telephone marketing.
#Person1#: Oh, so you are one of those people who drive me crazy by calling me up in trying to persuade me to buy something that I have no need for. Do you like it?
#Person2#: Believe it or not, I do. There are a lot of students working there and we have a lot of fun when we're not making calls. It's really easy since we just have to read from a text.
#Person1#: Are you doing this full time?
#Person2#: Yeah, but I work from 2:00 in the afternoon until 11:00 at night so I can sleep as late as I want to in the morning.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# enjoys his job of telephone marketing because he gets along well with colleagues and has enough sleeping hours.


#Person1#: Professor Wang, what is non-tariff barrier?
#Person2#: Non-tariff barrier is another mean to restrict imports.
#Person1#: Can you give an example?
#Person2#: For example, some countries restrict imports by quantitative restriction.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: This is used to protect local industries or to achieve certain political objectives.
#Person1#: Oh, Are there other means?
#Person2#: Technical barriers are set for imported goods.
#Person1#: This is designed to exclude them from domestic market, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, some countries may use some of the unnecessary health rules to exclude foreign food.

Summary: Professor Wang tells #Person1# non-tariff barrier is another mean to restrict imports and used to protect local industries.


#Person1#: Hi Bob, how's business?
#Person2#: Just okay.
#Person1#: Okay, enough small talk. Let's get down to business.
#Person2#: Good idea.
#Person1#: Since we're good friends, you don't have to pay me.
#Person2#: No, I can't accept it. Business is business.

Summary: #Person1# thinks Bob doesn't need to pay since they're friends. Bob doesn't accept it.


#Person1#: you are dressed to kill. You look gorgeous, Alexander.
#Person2#: thanks. This is my power suit. I have a dinner date tonight.
#Person1#: how did you meet each other?
#Person2#: she's a friend of Amy. We met at Amy's birthday party.
#Person1#: is this your first date?
#Person2#: yes. I hope it pans out. Cross your fingers, Lily.
#Person1#: sure it will. Oh, no, it's seven fifteen already. I'm going to be late for my date.
#Person2#: oh. . . so you buried the hatchet with Steven?
#Person1#: absolutely not! He's a cheater. I will never talk to him again. I'm over with him. He's history!
#Person2#: then who will you meet tonight?
#Person1#: a guy I met on the internet three month ago.
#Person2#: really? Are you sure this is a good idea?
#Person1#: please don't be so fussy! I didn't just meet him yesterday.
#Person2#: I know, but remember to meet in a public place and don't give out your personal information.

Summary: Alexander met Amy's friend at Amy's birthday party and they'll go on a date tonight. Lily broke up with Steven and will date with a guy she met online.


#Person1#: Do you know how happy I am? The Ant Kingdom is a perfect world with colorful fairy tales. It seems like the air is fresh here.
#Person2#: Just kids like that.
#Person1#: Come on baby, stop trying to pretend like a man. If you go there, you are sure to like them.
#Person2#: Hurry up! Hurry up! What lovely caterpillars are over there!
#Person1#: I said you are sure to like them. There is the Grand Parade Of Ants Carnival in a few minutes in the square. You will experience a dream of fantasy.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: All kinds of insects dress themselves up. They drive straight their own Flower Cars along the Parade Avenue of Ants Kingdom.
#Person2#: That's splendid. Can you take three pictures of me with them?
#Person1#: I thought you had grown out of such child practices.
#Person2#: Cut it out. Look at my smile, and it seems like the flowers in the spring. Right?
#Person1#: Gross!
#Person2#: Hurry up! The smile is frozen on my face.

Summary: #Person1# is crazy about the Ant Kingdom. #Person2# thinks it's childish at first but then loves the place and even asks #Person1# to take pictures for #Person2#.


#Person1#: What seems to be the matter?
#Person2#: I just can't sleep well, doctor.
#Person1#: I see. And how long have you had this problem?
#Person2#: Oh, for about two weeks now.
#Person1#: Two weeks. Do you have headaches?
#Person2#: Sometimes.
#Person1#: Fever?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Are you having any family problems?
#Person2#: No, not really. We all get along pretty well.
#Person1#: And how about work?
#Person2#: Well, I've been working a lot lately... more than 11 hours a day.
#Person1#: Maybe you should take a vacation and just rest for a few days.
#Person2#: Well, I can't right now. We're in the middle of some important business.
#Person1#: Yes, I understand, but you really need to slow down. You're going to kill yourself if you go on like this.

Summary: #Person2# can't sleep well for about two weeks and sometimes has headaches. #Person1# thinks it's because of overworking and suggests some rest.


#Person1#: Ashley, what a great dinner party!
#Person2#: Thank you, Joe. What would you like to drink with your meal? I can offer you wine, mango juice, or water.
#Person1#: Just water would be fine.
#Person2#: Excellent choice. Can I dish you up some chicken?
#Person1#: Yes, the chicken looks wonderful!
#Person2#: How about some salad to go with your chicken?
#Person1#: Sure, I love salad!
#Person2#: Would you like to have rice with your chicken?
#Person1#: Yes, I think that rice will go perfectly with my chicken!
#Person2#: Good! Julie, if you could pass this plate down to Joe, I think we are all set.

Summary: Ashley offers Joe a great dinner party with drinks, chicken, salad and rice.


#Person1#: Do you like shopping at flea markets?
#Person2#: l love it. There is always something fascinating to discover.
#Person1#: The antiques market here in Paris is very famous. It's called Le marche aux puces de Saint-Ouen.
#Person2#: That's not very easy to say.
#Person1#: It's also known as Les Puces, which means ' The Fleas'.
#Person2#: Can you find many bargains there?
#Person1#: Well, it really depends. Because you are a tourist, it might be harder for you to get really good prices.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the famous flea market in Paris -- Les Puces.


#Person1#: Are you all right, Mark? Is anything wrong?
#Person2#: I'm so homesick, I could die. All this studying, all this pressure, I just can't stand it.
#Person1#: It takes time to get used to all this.
#Person2#: Yes. But, you know, I lost sleep last night.
#Person1#: It seems like you've really got the blues. Have you heard from home recently?
#Person2#: It's been almost a month since I got a letter from my mum. I'm going to write to her and explain the situation. By the way, do you have an envelope that I can borrow?
#Person1#: Sorry, I don't have any. I hardly ever send any letters.
#Person2#: The bookstore is closed today. Is there another place I can get some stamps?
#Person1#: You can go to the post office on North Street to buy stamps.

Summary: Mark is homesick and decides to write a letter to Mark's mom. #Person1# doesn't have any envelopes to borrow, but he tells Mark where to buy stamps.


#Person1#: Well, Yuri, tell me about it.
#Person2#: I'm sorry I can't bring better news, sir. The site is a disaster.
#Person1#: That's what I was afraid of.
#Person2#: It is not only the earthquake, sir. But the mudslides. Much of the north half of the site has been covered over by mud.
#Person1#: Mud? But Ivan told me there were no mudslides in that district. I thought all the mudslides were down in Chichitango.
#Person2#: That's what we thought, sir. That's what the news reported. But there was one little mudslide in our district too. Right above our site.
#Person1#: Oh, that's terrible! What bad luck! I wish we had never come to this country. But, if it isn't the strikes and the revolutionaries, it's the earthquakes. Our operations here are finished!
#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir.
#Person1#: It's not your fault, Yuri. But tell me. When will Ivan be able to get out there?
#Person2#: Well, it took me about nine hours to get back here by car. If Ivan leaves tonight, I think he should be there by tomorrow lunch.
#Person1#: Good. I want an estimate of damages as soon as possible.
#Person2#: But sir. . .
#Person1#: Yes, Yuri?
#Person2#: I wouldn't recommend sending Ivan now. Especially not at night. The roads aren't safe.
#Person1#: Has the earthquake damaged the bridges too?
#Person2#: No, sir. The bridges are fine. But I've heard rumors that the revolutionaries are coming down from the mountains. There has been fighting, sir.
#Person1#: Are you serious? Fighting? But I didn't hear anything on the news.
#Person2#: You know the government controls the press here, sir. They don't want it reported.
#Person1#: Oh, this is terrible, Yuri. Terrible! So we can't even assess the damages. How can we do business in this country? Either we're buried under mud, or we're in danger of getting kidnapped. No, I can't believe this mess!
#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir.
#Person1#: You don't have to keep saying that, Yuri. It's not your fault. But me--I'm the one who should be sorry. It was me who suggested operations here in the first place! Oh, what can we do?

Summary: Yuri briefs the situation of the site to #Person1# after the earthquake. There was a little mudslide, which was not reported, right above their site. #Person1# wants an estimate of damages from Ivan as soon as possible. But Yuri doesn't recommend sending Ivan now because there is a fight with revolutionaries which is not reported by the press under government control. #Person1# feels sorry for suggesting operations here.


#Person1#: What are your weekend arrangements?
#Person2#: There are many things I can do on weekends.
#Person1#: What sort of things are you interested in?
#Person2#: I'm keen on taking short trips to nearby scenic spots with friends.
#Person1#: Good, I love swimming and cycling.
#Person2#: That's great. I think they do you a lot of good. Where do you swim?
#Person1#: Mostly in the city swimming pool. Sometimes I go to the beach with friends.
#Person2#: I know you like nature best.
#Person1#: Well, what do you do at your spare time?
#Person2#: I'm fond of dancing.
#Person1#: Good, you really know how to enjoy yourself.

Summary: #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s weekend arrangements and they talk about their hobbies. #Person2# likes short trips and dancing. #Person1# loves swimming, cycling, and going to the beach.


#Person1#: What happened to your brother?
#Person2#: It seems that he has gone ape over the girl.
#Person1#: Your parents must be worrying about him.
#Person2#: Yes, he's been like this for two weeks. We don't know what to do.
#Person1#: Have you talked to him?
#Person2#: Yeah. But he just didn't listen.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s brother may go ape over a girl.


#Person1#: Where are you going to look for your job?
#Person2#: How about Beijing? It is the place I am always dreaming of.
#Person1#: Good. It is the place full of opportunities as well as competitions. When are you going to leave?
#Person2#: Tomorrow morning. The 8:45 train.
#Person1#: Then you'd better go back and get all of the things ready. By the way, have you got the ticket?
#Person2#: Not yet. I plan to buy it tomorrow when I get to the railway station.
#Person1#: Then you probably won't have a seat on the train. Shall I give you a ride? You know, I bought a car last month.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I can manage myself. Trust me. And there will be more things to handle by myself in the future.
#Person1#: Of course I trust you. Then is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, just cross your fingers for me.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# will go to Beijing to look for a job tomorrow morning. #Person1# is willing to give #Person2# a ride, but #Person2# refuses.


#Person1#: Northwest Airline.
#Person2#: Hello, I'd like to reconfirm my flight.
#Person1#: May I have your flight No. , PLS?
#Person2#: My flight No. is 102 leaving Baiyun Airport at fourteen twenty.
#Person1#: Yes, that's our regular flight to Shanghai. What's your name, PLS?
#Person2#: I am Jason Armstrong. My first initial is J.
#Person1#: One minute. Oh, yes, here we are. You are flying economy class, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: Okay, you are all set, Mr. Armstrong. Enjoy your flight!
#Person2#: Thanks!

Summary: Mr. Armstrong reconfirms his flight with #Person2#'s assistance.


#Person1#: So next year, you're going to start A levels, which subject are you going to choose?
#Person2#: I'm surely going to do Spanish because it is my favorite subject and then I'm not really sure. I'd like to do art but I don't know if it's very useful for my career.
#Person1#: What do you want to do?
#Person2#: A journalist, that has been my dream since my childhood, so I guess history or psychology or something is probably more useful for my career.
#Person1#: Do you want to go to university?
#Person2#: Yeah, but I'm not going to start university straight after I leave school. I'm planning to have a gap year, you know, a break from studying for a while.
#Person1#: And what would you like to do in your gap year, any ideas?
#Person2#: I want to travel. I'd like to go to Italy and learn Italian. I don't know if it's really practical, but that's my dream.

Summary: #Person2# will start A levels next year. #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s future plan. #Person2# wants to choose Spanish and wants to be a journalist and wants to take a gap year before college.


#Person1#: Didn't you write a paper about Albert Kahn last semester?
#Person2#: Yes, for my history of architecture class.
#Person1#: Oh, I am taking it now and I have to do some research on industrial architecture. I need to read up on Kahn's factories. So I would like to see what you wrote about them.
#Person2#: I don't think my paper will help; I focus on his classical design like Clements library and office buildings, but you are interested in the modern building he is famous for.
#Person1#: Yes he is best known for his factory, especially the auto plants in Detroit. He made a breakthrough in industrial design. You know before his time, factories were so cmp3ped and inefficient but his factory provide enough light and air and open space. So the cars could be assembled in one huge plant.
#Person2#: I remember reading that previously, factories had wooden frame and the heavy machinery made the buildings vibrate and there were fire hazards too. But when Kahn started to design auto plants around the turn of the century, reinforced concrete had just been invented. Talk about the breakthrough, not only were the buildings sturdy and fireproof but they were cheap to put up too!
#Person1#: You seem to know a lot of about his industrial career.
#Person2#: Actually even though I wrote about his other works, I did a lot of background reading. Let me see if I can dig up that paper for you. There were some books of articles included in my bibliography that you might want to look up at the library.

Summary: #Person1# wants to see #Person2#'s paper about Albert Kahn. #Person2# doesn't think #Person2#'s paper will help because it has a different focus from #Person1#'s paper but then changes #Person2#'s mind because the bibliography may be useful to #Person1#.


#Person1#: Hi, Daisy!
#Person2#: Hi Simon. Nice to meet you again
#Person1#: I hope you are Settling in at school!
#Person2#: I am! I've made lots of friends and I really enjoy my courses.
#Person1#: Good! Me too! By the way. you didn't tell me what you are studying here.
#Person2#: Didn't I? I'm doing business studies.
#Person1#: Really? That's great. You hope to join a company after graduating?
#Person2#: Maybe. My parents moved to Canada the year when I was born. We are living in Toronto. Isuppose I might get a job in Toronto when I graduate. It's too soon to say really.
#Person1#: What about your friend Zoe
#Person2#: She's from Australia. She lives in Sydney. Her father runs a hotel business there and she is doing a degree in accountancy.
#Person1#: Accountancy? Really? She must be very good at figures.
#Person2#: I guess so. What about you, Simon?
#Person1#: I'm studying law.
#Person2#: Great! So I'll know who to call if I ever need a lawyer.
#Person1#: Sure, welcome anytime

Summary: Daisy tells Simon she's doing business studies and may get a job in Toronto after graduation. They also talk about Zoe who is now studying accountancy. Simon tells Daisy he's studying law.


#Person1#: How do you like other films starring Charlie Chaplin?
#Person2#: Well, I like others very much, but I really don't think much of this one.
#Person1#: You don't like the performance, do you?
#Person2#: Yes, but I don't like the story.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# discuss films starring Charlie Chaplin.


#Person1#: Hi, Jane. It's nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the United Kingdom during the vacation.
#Person2#: Yes. I paid a visit to London and attended a summer course in English.
#Person1#: Wow. It sounds so good. How long did you stay there?
#Person2#: Well, I went there on July 5th and came back on August 15th.
#Person1#: What about the course?
#Person2#: I think the course was well organized. The teachers were nice. They taught us to listen, speak, read and write in English, but it mostly focused on speaking. One interesting thing I found was that the English classes were different from ours because they were very free. You can sit anywhere you like in the classroom. You can ask the teacher questions at any time during the class, and you are welcome to share your ideas with the classmates and teachers. I really enjoy this kind of class.
#Person1#: How interesting! Maybe our teachers should try that.

Summary: Jane shares with #Person1# the summer course in English that she attended in London, which was well organized but mostly focused on speaking. She enjoys the class.


#Person1#: I am looking for a blouse. Can you show me the way, please?
#Person2#: OK, what style do you want?
#Person1#: I have no idea. Could you recommend me one?
#Person2#: What about this one? It fits you.
#Person1#: Well, the style is quite good, but I think it's too showy. I would like to try on the lighter one.

Summary: #Person2# recommends a blouse to #Person1#. #Person1# would like a lighter one.


#Person1#: Most of our customers are foreigners. How many foreign languages can you speak, Elizabeth?
#Person2#: Two, French and Spanish.
#Person1#: And how well can you speak them?
#Person2#: Well, French was my best subject at school. I can read and write it pretty well.
#Person1#: And how about your Spanish?
#Person2#: It's not as good as my French. I can speak it well. But my written Spanish isn't good.
#Person1#: I see, well, we have a lot of Spanish customers. But you don't need to write any Spanish here.
#Person2#: In that case, I'm fit for the position I think.

Summary: #Person1# has many Spanish customers. Elizabeth thinks she's fit for the position because she can speak French and Spanish well.


#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm doing research on bus service, but I get you to answer a few questions. It won't take long.
#Person2#: OK. I'd like to help.
#Person1#: Thanks. How often do you take a bus, every day, less than once a week or somewhere in between?
#Person2#: I go to school by bus so it's usually twice daily, line 4.
#Person1#: I see. Could you rate it service if 1 is poor, 2 is fair and 3 is good? Which number would you choose?
#Person2#: I would say 2. The drivers are nice, the buses are clean and the seats are comfortable. But it's sometimes unreliable. There should be a bus every 10 minutes, but yesterday morning, I waited almost 20 minutes before the bus came and was almost late for school.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Do you have some suggestions for the bus company?
#Person2#: Try to have the buses arrive on time of course, and um, there can be a map on the bus. You know, some passengers cannot use the guidebook very well.
#Person1#: Thank you very much for your help.
#Person2#: You're welcome.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# takes the bus to school every day and #Person1# thinks the bus service is fairly good except sometimes they are unreliable. #Person2# suggests the bus arrive on time and have a map on it.


#Person1#: Good evening and Welcome to tonight's addition of legendary lives our subject this evening is James Dean actor in hero for the young people of his time. Edward Murray is the author of a new biography of Dean. Good evening, Edward.
#Person2#: Hello, Tina.
#Person1#: Edward, tell us about what you know about Dean's early life.
#Person2#: He was born in Indiana in nineteen thirty one, but his parents moved to California when he was 5. He wasn't there long, though, because his mother passed away just 4 years later. Jimmy's father sent him back to Indiana after that, to live with his aunt.
#Person1#: So how did he get into acting?
#Person2#: Well, first, he acted in plays at high school. Then he went to College in California, where he got seriously interacting. In nineteen fifty one, he moved to New York to do more stage acting.
#Person1#: Then when did his movie career really start?
#Person2#: Nineteen fifty five. His first starring role was in east of Eden. It was fabulous. Dean became a huge success. But the movie that really made him famous was his second one. Rebel without a Cause. That was about teenagers who felt like they didn't fit into society.
#Person1#: So how many more movies did he made?
#Person2#: Just one more. Then he died in that car crash in Californian in nineteen fifty five.
#Person1#: What a tragedy! He only made 3 movies. So what made him the legend, he still is today.
#Person2#: Well, I guess his looks, his acting ability, his short life and maybe the type of character he played in his movies. \Many young People saw him as a symbol of American youths.

Summary: Edward tells Tina Dean was born in 1931 in Indiana and was lived in California and Indiana. He got seriously interacting with acting in college and in 1951, he moved to New York to do more stage acting. Dean died in 1955 and only made 3 movies which made him a legend.


#Person1#: Ah, Mary. What did you have to go and do that for?
#Person2#: Do what?
#Person1#: You know what I am talking about. Why did you go and tell Mrs. Jones how much money I'm going to make? Now she will go and tell the whole world.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Frank.
#Person1#: Yeah, but you know she talks to everybody and their brothers.
#Person2#: Well, I apologize. I guess I wasn't thinking. I got all excited.
#Person1#: Oh, well. It's done now. I guess it doesn't matter that much, anyway. They will know in the end. Everyone in this town got a big nose.
#Person2#: You know it is really a lot of money for a first job.

Summary: #Person1# blames Mary for telling Mrs. Jones about #Person1#'s salary because Mrs. Jones has a big nose.


#Person1#: Would you like some tea or coffee?
#Person2#: No, thank you. It's very late now. I won't be able to sleep well if I drink some tea or coffee.
#Person1#: Then what about some water?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: Don't work too late since you are not in good health. You should be careful with your health.
#Person2#: I know, but I have to finish these reports tonight. Our manager will use them at the meeting tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: Can I help you with something?
#Person2#: No, I'm afraid you can't. Just turn down the TV set a little so that it won't be so noisy.
#Person1#: I will. I do hope that you will finish the report soon and get some sleep.
#Person2#: Don't worry. It won't take me too long.

Summary: #Person2# has to finish the reports and #Person1# wants to help. But #Person2# only wants the TV sounds to be lower.


#Person1#: Welcome to skateboarding camp. Are you ready to sign up?
#Person2#: I want to, but I don't a skateboard. I prefer to ride my bike.
#Person1#: Well, we have skate parks and biking parks here.
#Person2#: Sounds great, but I don't have any protective equipment.
#Person1#: We have all the safety equipment you'll need.
#Person2#: Great. How much is the camp?
#Person1#: If you sign up for one week,it's $600, but if you sign up for 2 weeks, the price drops down to $500 per week. Housing and 3 meals a day are also included in the weekly price. We also have a professional skateboarder coming to the winter camp. The camp is only offered during the summer or winter.
#Person2#: Great. I also have a special VIP card for this summer's camp. Will that save me even more money?
#Person1#: Nope, the VIP card is for the winter camp.
#Person2#: We cannot afford the winter camp so I guess we'll see you this summer.

Summary: #Person2# wants to sign up for the skateboarding camp. #Person1# explains to #Person2# the equipment and the cost of the camp and tells #Person2# the VIP card can't save more money.


#Person1#: Would you like to stretch your legs?
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: Let's get a soft drink.
#Person2#: Do we have enough time?
#Person1#: Yes, we do.
#Person2#: The performance is excellent.
#Person1#: It's a new concert hall and the acoustics are great.
#Person2#: I couldn't agree more.
#Person1#: Is this your first time to come to a symphony concert?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: Do you have concert halls in your city?
#Person2#: Yes, but it's much smaller.
#Person1#: Well, we'd better get back to our seats. It's about to start.
#Person2#: OK.

Summary: #Person1# and #Person2# take a break for drinks during the symphony concert.


#Person1#: It is exciting just to think about it! It'll be my first trip to Hawaii. But I may have trouble finding my way around there when I'm there.
#Person2#: Don't worry about that. Just give me a call when you arrive. I'll be glad to show you around.

Summary: #Person1# is worried to have trouble finding the way in Hawaii. #Person2# offers to help.


#Person1#: I can't give you a tour now I'm afraid. I have to stay here at the help desk since all the other librarians are very busy now. But I can show you a few places in the library here on this map.
#Person2#: That would be helpful.
#Person1#: OK. So we are here at the help desk, next to the service desk, where you go to borrow and return books. You can borrow up to 10 books each time.
#Person2#: Yes, I see.
#Person1#: Opposite the service desk is the training room, which is used by library staff to give training to staff and students on how to use the computer systems. The entrance to that room is round the other side.
#Person2#: Is the training room beside the quiet room?
#Person1#: Yes, that's right, with that entrance round the front too. It's important to remember that all mobile phones must be switched off in the quiet room.
#Person2#: Of course, and what about books? Where can I find the books for my geography course?
#Person1#: If you walk past the service desk, turn right...no, sorry, turn left, and continue on past the history section and biology section, you'll find the geography section. You should be able to find all the books you need there.

Summary: #Person1# shows a few places in the library to #Person2# on a map. #Person1# reminds #Person2# to switch off the mobile phone in the quiet room. #Person1# tells #Person2# where to find books for the geography course.


#Person1#: Paul, how long have you been in the music business?
#Person2#: For about 20 years I guess. I've never had another job. No. Never. I've only been a musician.
#Person1#: How old were you when you started playing?
#Person2#: It was when I was just a kid I taught myself to play. I tried a few instruments. First, the drum. That was when I was only 5 in 1981. After that, it was the piano and then later keyboards.
#Person1#: When did you start playing professionally?
#Person2#: While I was still at school. I left school at 16. I was playing in a band, working on Saturday evenings in pubs and clubs. When I left school my only ambition was to be in a pop group.

Summary: Paul tells #Person2# he has been in the music business for about 20 years. He started playing when he was a kid and started playing professionally at school.


#Person1#: Steven, we are preparing a martial arts show for the New Year's party. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: I'd love to! But I have never learned martial arts, and there is only a month left before the New Year.
#Person1#: That's OK. A month is enough for you to learn the basic movements. It would be great to have you with us on the show.
#Person2#: Sounds great! Shall I learn the actions that Jet Li did in the movies?
#Person1#: No. You know, there are many schools and styles of kung fu. What we will perform is a set of Chinese shadow boxing.
#Person2#: Whatever! I'm glad to learn something of Chinese kung fu. Thanks for asking me.
#Person1#: Thank you for joining us! Now let's see some pictures and know more about kung fu.
#Person2#: Good!

Summary: #Person1# invites Steven to prepare a set of Chinese shadow boxing for the New Year's party. Steven is willing to join.


#Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Good morning, sir. Welcome to London Heathrow Airport. Where are you going?
#Person1#: I'm going to Taipei by way of Hong Kong.
#Person2#: Your passport and ticket, please. Will you be checking in any banks, Mr. Lewis?
#Person1#: Just one and I have this carry-on bag.
#Person2#: What kind of seat would you like, Mr. Lewis?
#Person1#: Window, please.
#Person2#: Your flight 923 will board at gate 35. It is 9 o'clock now and boarding will begin in 2 hours 30 minutes before the flight takes off. And here's your boarding pass. Have a good trip, Mr. Lewis.
#Person1#: Thank you. Bye.

Summary: Mr. Lewis's flying to Taipei by way of Hongkong and checks in at London Heathrow Airport with #Person2#'s assistance.


#Person1#: Excuse me, Professor, is there a time when I could meet with you?
#Person2#: I could meet with you tomorrow anywhere from two until four ; what time works out best?
#Person1#: I would like to come in at three o'clock.
#Person2#: I am glad that that works out ; can you find my office?
#Person1#: Yes, I can.
#Person2#: Just follow the walkway to the outside and climb the stairs to the third floor.
#Person1#: I got it.
#Person2#: If you do get lost, just ask someone in the building to point the way.
#Person1#: Thank you, I'll be there.
#Person2#: If you need to cancel your appointment, please give me a call!

Summary: #Person1# makes an appointment with the Professor at 3 tomorrow. #Person1# knows the way to the office.


#Person1#: I'm looking for a white purse as a gift. Could you show what you have in stock?
#Person2#: You are in luck. We just receive a shipment of several different styles of white purses.
#Person1#: They must be popular again this season.
#Person2#: Yes, I believe they are. Here are something that might interest you.
#Person1#: Wow. this is nice. I'll take this one. I guess if she doesn't like it she can return it, right?
#Person2#: Sure. Let me ring this up for you at the register. If you would like, this can be gift-wrapped for free. Just take it to the customer service department.

Summary: #Person1# purchases a white purse as a gift with #Person2#'s assistance. #Person2# tells #Person1# it can be returned if the gift-recipient doesn't like it.


#Person1#: Good morning, Miss Wang. How beautiful you look today!
#Person2#: Thank you. I'm wearing make-up.
#Person1#: Who taught you to put on make-up?
#Person2#: It's me. I have studied make-up at a beauty shop.
#Person1#: Can you teach me how to do make-up?
#Person2#: Of course. First, use eye shadow to heighten your eyes.
#Person1#: What eye shadow do you think is the most fit for me?
#Person2#: I think pink eye shadow is popular among Chinese girls.
#Person1#: How do you protect yourself from chapped lips?
#Person2#: I suggest you use lipstick, which also accentuates your lips.
#Person1#: How did you grow such long nails?
#Person2#: You have to pay attention to trimming them from time to time.

Summary: #Person1# compliments Miss Wang's beauty and asks her about how to do make-up including eye shadow, lipsticks, and long nails.


#Person1#: Can I help you, madam?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a cap. Size 16.
#Person1#: Would you like to try this one on?
#Person2#: Yes. It's a bit tight. Have you got a bigger one?
#Person1#: All right. How about this one?
#Person2#: Yes, that's fine. I'll take it. Can I pay by check?
#Person1#: Of course, madam.

Summary: #Person2# purchases a suitable cap by check with #Person2#'s help.


#Person1#: Are you from England?
#Person2#: No, I'm from America. How about you?
#Person1#: I live here in Paris, but I'm not French. I'm from Australia.
#Person2#: Are you a student?
#Person1#: No. I'm a news reporter for a TV station.
#Person2#: Wow, that's a good job.

Summary: #Person1# is a news reporter from Australia. #Person2# is from America.


#Person1#: Why do you want to be a tour guide?
#Person2#: I like to travel and I also like meeting various kinds of people.
#Person1#: What courses have you completed at college?
#Person2#: I have studied English, tourist culture, guiding methods and techniques and so on.
#Person1#: Have you learned any other foreign languages?
#Person2#: Yes, I have learned Japanese as well.
#Person1#: Do you know that is a hard job?
#Person2#: Yes, I know. But I don't mind working hard.
#Person1#: Is there anything you want to ask about?
#Person2#: No. I only wish that you could give me a definite answer to my application as soon as possible.

Summary: #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to be a tour guide because #Person2# likes traveling and meeting people. #Person2# has related backgrounds and doesn't mind working hard.


#Person1#: I absolutely love what you're wearing today.
#Person2#: You do? I just bought this outfit a couple days ago.
#Person1#: Seriously, it looks really nice on you. Where did you buy it from?
#Person2#: I bought it from the Macy's at the Santa Anita mall.
#Person1#: I really like that outfit.
#Person2#: Thanks. I think you look nice today, too.
#Person1#: Thank you. I just bought these new shoes earlier today.
#Person2#: Those are nice. What are they?
#Person1#: These are some Chucks.
#Person2#: Those are great. How much were they?
#Person1#: I got them for forty.
#Person2#: I think I might go and find me my own pair of Chucks.

Summary: #Person1# praises #Person2#'s outfit and #Person2# appreciates #Person1#'s new shoes. They share about the places they bought those stuff.


#Person1#: Hmm. You have three cameras. Are you a photographer?
#Person2#: No, my company makes cameras. Well, I'm also a photographer, but two of these are for our display.
#Person1#: I see. And what's in this bag?
#Person2#: Egg tarts.
#Person1#: I thought you said you didn't have any food with you today.
#Person2#: I thought you meant vegetables and meat when you asked me. Things like that. I don't have any vegetables.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Mr. Lee. Egg tarts are food too. We will have to confiscate these.
#Person2#: Confiscate?
#Person1#: Yes, we will have to dispose of them.
#Person2#: It's too bad. They are very delicious.
#Person1#: I know. One out of every three travelers from Taiwan seems to be carrying them. They are being smuggled in by the thousands.
#Person2#: Oh, well. Not by me.
#Person1#: No, not today at least. Enjoy your visit to the United States, Mr. Lee.
#Person2#: Thank you.

Summary: Mr. Lee is checked when entering the USA and he has egg tarts in his bag. #Person1# will have to confiscate and dispose them.


#Person1#: I'm too tired now. I've already worked for 12 hours overtime!
#Person2#: God! Don't you think they should get you an assistant?
#Person1#: Yes, they were supposed to, but so far nobody's turned up, and I have to do the work alone. This is the first break I've had all day.
#Person2#: They're really running you into the ground. Why don't you ask for some time off? You could take a long weekend and have a good rest.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I can't before I finish this project.
#Person2#: You'd better pay more attention to your health.
#Person1#: I will, thanks for your concern.
#Person2#: You're welcome.

Summary: #Person1# complains about work. #Person2# concerns about #Person1#'s health and suggests #Person1# take a break.


#Person1#: Do you usually feel nervous, anxious or scared during tests, Jane?
#Person2#: I used to.
#Person1#: How did you get over it then?
#Person2#: Believe it or not, tests don't mean that we should do extra work. Teachers and schools give us tests for very important reasons. Knowing it is very important for you.
#Person1#: I see, but sometimes it can't help.
#Person2#: Giving a test is a way for a teacher to see what the students have learned, and to find out who is having trouble. Then he can decide on the teaching plan.
#Person1#: That is what our head teacher often says in class. But I still can't control myself sometimes.
#Person2#: Sometimes schools have to prove that the students are learning and one way to do this is to have tests.
#Person1#: You are right.
#Person2#: And tests make sure that students do their homework.
#Person1#: Thanks. I feel much more comfortable now.
#Person2#: You can make it if you try hard.

Summary: #Person1# feels nervous and scared about tests. #Person2# comforts #Person1# by explaining the advantages of test including proving students' skills and giving teachers feedback.


#Person1#: I would appreciate it if you could go to the store for me.
#Person2#: No problem. What do you want me to get?
#Person1#: Here's a list with a few things that I need you to get.
#Person2#: Did you forget to put anything on the list?
#Person1#: I don't think I forgot anything.
#Person2#: Would you like me to go anywhere else for you?
#Person1#: If you don't mind, I would appreciate it if you would pick up my prescription.
#Person2#: Has your prescription been filled yet?
#Person1#: Someone at the pharmacy called and told me it was ready.
#Person2#: Sure, I'll go get it for you.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Anything for you.

Summary: #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s help to get things on the list and pick up #Person1#'s prescription, and #Person2# agrees.


#Person1#: Who put this pile of magazines in my office?
#Person2#: Alice. She said you were going to take them back to the library.
#Person1#: Oh, that's right. She did ask me to take some magazines back for her. I completely forgot.

Summary: #Person2# reminds #Person1# that Alice asked #Person1# to take magazines back to the library.


#Person1#: What do you feel like eating this morning?
#Person2#: I usually just have a bowl of cereal.
#Person1#: The most important meal of the day is breakfast.
#Person2#: Yeah, but I don't usually have time to eat a big breakfast.
#Person1#: You can always make an easy breakfast.
#Person2#: What do you make?
#Person1#: All I make is oatmeal, toast, and some orange juice.
#Person2#: That sounds pretty good.
#Person1#: I like it, and it's a fast meal.
#Person2#: That is a very quick meal to make.
#Person1#: I can make it for you if you like.
#Person2#: Oatmeal and toast sounds good to me.

Summary: #Person2# usually has breakfast casually. #Person1# usually makes a fast but nice breakfast and offers to make one for #Person2#.


#Person1#: Hello, you seem a little lost. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I've got a Remittance Advice and I'd like to cash it.
#Person1#: I can do that for you. Could I see the Remittance slip?
#Person2#: Here you are. I'm here on business and this is from my boss, it's for my expenses so I need cash.
#Person1#: That's no problem. The amount is 2, 000 RIB, is that correct?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: I just need to see some identification before I hand over the cash.
#Person2#: Here's my passport. Is that OK?

Summary: #Person2# wants to cash a Remittance Advice. #Person1# serves #Person2# and asks for some identification.