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train_1300 | #Person1#: Come in, please.
#Person2#: Good morning! I am Anna Lu. I've come for an interview which was arranged.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. I am Jack White, Personnel Manager. Take a seat, please.
#Person2#: Glad to meet you, Mr. White.
#Person1#: Miss Lu, have you got any experience in restaurant service?
#Person2#: Yes. Since I entered college, I have been working at a fast food restaurant as a part-time waitress.
#Person1#: For how long?
#Person2#: 3 years.
#Person1#: Our restaurant receives a lot of foreign customers. Can you serve them in English?
#Person2#: That's why I applied for this job. Now I am studying Hotel English in my college, and I am quite familiar with the western courtesy and restaurant etiquette. I am sure my public relation skills will leave a strong impression on your customers.
#Person1#: You must know our working hours are very long and overtime work is frequent.
#Person2#: I don't mind that.
#Person1#: I think I will give you a 3 months ' trial. The salary for this period is 800 yuan a month with no bonus. After that period if we both feel satisfied, a formal contract would be signed.
#Person2#: When am I supposed to start working?
#Person1#: Next monday. Bring your resume and diploma with you.
#Person2#: Yes, I will. Thank you, Mr. White. Goodbye!
#Person1#: Goodbye! | Anna Lu comes to Mr. White to apply for a job in a restaurant and shares her previous working experience as a part-time waitress. Mr. White'll give her a 3 months' trial. | job interview |
train_1301 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order, madam?
#Person2#: I'm on a diet. So I have to avoid food containing too much fat. Do you have vegetarian dishes?
#Person1#: Yes, We do have some choices for ladies like you. What about some green salad?
#Person2#: Does it taste good?
#Person1#: Sure. It's a popular dish among young ladies.
#Person2#: I think I'll try it.
#Person1#: We have three kinds of dressings for salad. Italian, French and Thousand Island. Which one would you like?
#Person2#: French, please.
#Person1#: OK. Do you want to order something else?
#Person2#: Milan Style Macaroni. Don't put sugar or salt on it, please. | #Person2#'s on a diet and orders a green salad with French dressing and Milan Style Macaroni under #Person1#'s recommendation. | order food |
train_1302 | #Person1#: I'd like to order a restock on my minibar.
#Person2#: You finished everything in there, sir?
#Person1#: Absolutely everything.
#Person2#: What would you like to order?
#Person1#: Three bottles each of Perrier and Jim Beam.
#Person2#: Uh-huh. What else do you want?
#Person1#: The apples were great. Could you bring a couple more up?
#Person2#: No problem. Is there anything else I can get for you?
#Person1#: Some grape juice would also be nice.
#Person2#: I'll get all of that for you right away. Someone should be up shortly | #Person1# orders a restock including drinks and fruit for #Person1#'s minibar with #Person2#'s assistance. | order a restock |
train_1303 | #Person1#: Howdy! Nice car! What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: I don't know! This stupid old car started spewing white smoke and it just died on me. Luckily, I managed to start it up and drive it here. What do you think it is?
#Person1#: Not sure yet. How about you pop the hood and we can take a look. Mmmm, it doesn't look good.
#Person2#: What do you mean? My daddy gave me this car for my birthday last month. It's brand new!
#Person1#: Well missy, the white smoke that you saw is steam from the radiator. You overheated your engine so now the pistons are busted and so is your transmission. You should have called us and we could have towed you over here when your car died.
#Person2#: Ugh. . . So how long is this going to take? An hour?
#Person1#: I'm afraid a bit more than that. We need to order the spare parts, take apart your electrical system, fuel pump and engine and then put it back together again. You are going to have to leave it here for at least two weeks.
#Person2#: What! How am I supposed to get to school or go shopping? This is not happening! | #Person2#'s car started spewing white smoke and just died. #Person1# helps check the car and thinks that #Person2#'s car needs a two-week repair. | car repair |
train_1304 | #Person1#: Well, what is your trouble?
#Person2#: I'm not feeling well, doctor. I have a sore throat.
#Person1#: Have you any aches and pains?
#Person2#: Yes, my back aches.
#Person1#: I'll take your temperature. How long have you been feeling ill?
#Person2#: It began the night before last.
#Person1#: You have a temperature, but it's nothing serious. It's probably just the flu. I'll give you a prescription. Take this to the chemist's. Take one tablet every four hours. You should stay in bed tom
#Person2#: Lots of people are ill at the moment.
#Person1#: It's this cold weather we're having. | #Person1# doesn't feel well. The doctor thinks it's probably the flu and gives #Person1# a prescription. | see the doctor |
train_1305 | #Person1#: Would you like to go to the theater with me tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Have you got the tickets?
#Person1#: That's coincidence, someone's just returned two tickets and I picked them.
#Person2#: Matinee or evening?
#Person1#: Evening.
#Person2#: Circle or stalls?
#Person1#: Stalls.
#Person2#: Wonderful, I'll go with you. | #Person1# got theatre tickets and invites #Person2# to go together. | theater invitation |
train_1306 | #Person1#: Anyone home? Jen!
#Person2#: I'm in the kitchen. . . let yourself in!
#Person1#: Wow! You're really working up a storm!
#Person2#: I know. I've even worked up a sweat.
#Person1#: You look like a cooking show host--only messier. | #Person1# visits Jen and Jen's working up a storm in the kitchen. | daily casual talk |
train_1307 | #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. | #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. | Christmas tradition |
train_1308 | #Person1#: Thank you for your letter.
#Person2#: Is your waist any better?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm feeling very well these days.
#Person2#: I'm glad you are getting better.
#Person1#: And I was glad to receive your letter.
#Person2#: Then when will you be back again?
#Person1#: I will be back again next Wednesday.
#Person2#: I hope to see you at that time again. Bye.
#Person1#: Bye. | #Person1# thanks for #Person2#'s letter and #Person2# inquires about #Person1#'s waist problem. #Person1#'ll be back again next Wednesday. | daily casual talk |
train_1309 | #Person1#: Let's go see pandas! The news said that two pandas arrived at the zoo last week.
#Person2#: Great! I would like to see cute pandas, too.
#Person1#: How can we get there?
#Person2#: We can take the MET and get off at the Zoo Station.
#Person1#: OK! Let's go.
#Person2#: ( At the zoo ) Wow! This zoo is really huge.
#Person1#: Yes, you can find hundreds of various animals here. It is the biggest zoo in Taiwan.
#Person2#: Look at the map. It has different areas, such as marine lives, mammals, polar animals and insects.
#Person1#: Where can find the pandas? I think we are here to see the pandas.
#Person2#: We have to go to the mammal area. We are at the gate right now. We need to go straight from here and turn left and go along to the end and make anotherleft turn.
#Person1#: It should take at least 20 minutes to get there. Are there any shuttle buses running place to place around the whole zoo? | #Person1# and #Person2# go to the zoo to see the newly-arrived pandas, but it's difficult to find the pandas because it's the biggest zoo in Taiwan. They have to go to the mammal area which is far away. | visit the zoo |
train_1310 | #Person1#: I think it's high time we had lunch.
#Person2#: Of course. I can eat a horse now.
#Person1#: I am sorry for that. I was so attracted by the beautiful scenery.
#Person2#: Where shall we go now? A Chinese restaurant or a local one?
#Person1#: I suppose the local one. | #Person1# suggests having lunch and #Person2#'s hungry. They decide to go to a local restaurant. | daily casual talk |
train_1311 | #Person1#: We're going to the movies. Will you join us?
#Person2#: I'm very sorry I can't.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I have some business to attend to.
#Person1#: Then would you like to have lunch with us?
#Person2#: I'd love to but I have to help John with his math problems right now.
#Person1#: Would you like me to give you a lift?
#Person2#: No, thanks. His home is not far and I can walk there.
#Person1#: Come on. It's no trouble at all.
#Person2#: Ok, thank you. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to watch movies and have lunch but #Person2# isn't available. | entertainment invitation |
train_1312 | #Person1#: what do you hope to do when you finish university?
#Person2#: I'd like to go into management. I'Ve applied for several jobs already and I'm hopeful that I'll get some job offers. How about you?
#Person1#: after I graduate, I have to do some more studies to pass exams to become a lawyer. I think I'Ve got a good chance of passing. There's a possibility of getting a job with a law firm in London, provide
#Person2#: we both have to overcome several obstacles if we are to achieve our ambitions.
#Person1#: if life were easy, then we'd achieve our ambition quickly and then get bored.
#Person2#: unfortunately, it's inevitable that some people are going to work hard yet not succeed.
#Person1#: that's why ambition need to be realistic. You can't achieve something that's totally unrealistic.
#Person2#: as long as you plan carefully, most thing are possible. It's always good to have a backup plan in case things go wrong.
#Person1#: I think it's important to be successful in a field you are truly interested in, not something that other people force you to be interested it.
#Person2#: my father wanted me to become a doctor, but I knew it would be impossible for me to be successful in that field.
#Person1#: I hope my parents don't try to interfere in my choice of career. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss their ambitions after graduation. They think they should plan carefully and have realistic ambitions. They also think it important to do something they're truly interested in. | future ambitions |
train_1313 | #Person1#: Which service offered by your bank do you use most?
#Person2#: I use several services. Of course, I deposit and withdraw money quite often. I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account. I use my bank to exchange money from once currency to another. I often travel abroad, you see.
#Person1#: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around.
#Person2#: I sometimes use traveller's cheques, but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash.
#Person1#: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills? I use direct debit.
#Person2#: Yes, I do. It save me a lot of time. I also have standing orders for my subscriptions to magazines.
#Person1#: That's good idea. You don't need to worry about missing an issue of a magazine if you do that. I suppose you have a mortgage too.
#Person2#: Yes. My bank offers very good terms and conditions on mortgage. There's a lot of competition between banks nowadays. Each one is trying to offer better conditions and services than the others.
#Person1#: I have a deposit account with my bank. There are some restrictions on withdrawing money, but the interest rate is much higher.
#Person2#: I don't have one. I prefer to buy shares. My bank also provides a share trading service. It's cheap and easy to use.
#Person1#: That's great. But I prefer to put my money somewhere where the returns are more certain. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss services offered by the bank that they use most, including cheque service, mortgage, and interest rate. | bank service |
train_1314 | #Person1#: This is how a holiday should be. Relaxing on the beach with a nice cool drink.
#Person2#: Isn't it wonderful here? The kids are enjoying themselves in the swimming pool. I hope it's safe.
#Person1#: Don't worry about them. They're very responsible. Besides, there are many people there and there's lifeguard employed by the hotel. Waiter! Could I have another drink pleas? Thank you. So, what shall we do this evening?
#Person2#: The kids said that they wanted to go to a party at the hotel. There's a special one just for kids.
#Person1#: So, we could try that restaurant that was recommended in the guidebook. Then we could go to a club. We haven't been to one for ages.
#Person2#: That's a great idea. We can really enjoy ourselves without worrying about the kids.
#Person1#: Now, how about going for a swim in the sea? We shouldn't sunbathe all day. | #Person1# and #Person2# are sunbathing and decide to try a recommended restaurant in the guidebook in the evening when kids go to a hotel party. | holiday |
train_1315 | #Person1#: Peter, have you finished your English composition?
#Person2#: No. But I'm working on it.
#Person1#: Class starts in twenty minutes. You have to turn it in at the beginning of class today.
#Person2#: I know. I know!
#Person1#: Do you think you can finish it on time?
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll get it done very soon. I'm almost finished.
#Person1#: You'd better hurry!
#Person2#: Well, it would be a lot easier to finish if you stopped talking to me.
#Person1#: Sorry! | Peter's busy working on the English composition which should be turned in in twenty minutes while #Person1# keeps hurrying him. | daily casual talk |
train_1316 | #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? | #Person1# tells Mary #Person1# likes drinking because drinking is fashionable and relaxing. #Person1# also shares with Mary #Person1#'s first experience of drinking. | drinking |
train_1317 | #Person1#: My old man always harps on me.
#Person2#: So does my father. I'm already used to it.
#Person1#: But I can't bear it, John.
#Person2#: How dare you say that? What they do is just for our good.
#Person1#: Yeah, but he really puts blame on me. | #Person1# complains to John about #Person1#'s dad's blame. | complaint |
train_1318 | #Person1#: Have you heard that we will have reorganization?
#Person2#: No, really?
#Person1#: Yes, flexible, aggressive and creative people are urgently needed in the marketing department.
#Person2#: Who will be there?
#Person1#: James is going to be packed off there.
#Person2#: That is good. He can leave you alone this time. | #Person1# shares with #Person2# the news of reorganization. | reorganization |
train_1319 | #Person1#: Hey, Mike. You've been surfing the Net for quite a while. What on earth are you searching for?
#Person2#: It's something relative hackers. I often hear people talking about them, but I don't know much about them.
#Person1#: Well, roughly speaking, a hacker is a computer buff.
#Person2#: You mean a guy using enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the computer?
#Person1#: You can say that.
#Person2#: But why are people always having such a negative attitude towards them?
#Person1#: They must have mixed hackers with crackers.
#Person2#: What is crackers then?
#Person1#: There is another group of people who loudly call themselves hackers, but they aren't. They break into computers and break the phone system. Real hackers call these people crackers, and want nothing to do with them.
#Person2#: So they are two totally different concepts.
#Person1#: Well, the real hackers mostly think crackers are lazy, irresponsible and not very bright, and feel that being able to break security does make you a hacker any more than being able to start cars without keys makes you an automotive engineer. Unfortunately, many journalists and writers have been fooled into using the word hacker to describe crackers. This irritates real hackers to no end.
#Person2#: I see. Then the basic different is, hackers build things, crackers break them.
#Person1#: You got it.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: You are welcome. | #Person1# tells Mike about the definition of hacker and cracker and explains the differences as the word hacker is often misused to describe crackers. | hacker and cracker |
train_1320 | #Person1#: Kate, what do you like to do tonight? Do you often go to the movies?
#Person2#: Of course. I often go to the movies.
#Person1#: There's a good movie called Summer in Beijing.
#Person2#: I heard it's a very good movie.
#Person1#: Let's find out what time it starts.
#Person2#: Let's look at the newspaper.
#Person1#: Here it is. It starts at 8 o'clock.
#Person2#: Wonderful. I'm so excited. | #Person1# invites Kate to go to the movie tonight and Kate agrees. | movie invitation |
train_1321 | #Person1#: Here we are, Ryan! This is where we're going to celebrate!
#Person2#: It's a ETV palace! I'm glad I brought my platinum card.
#Person1#: You won't need it. Stanley, my best man, is going to treat everybody!
#Person2#: Where is Stanley? It was his idea to have the bachelor's party at a ETV, wasn't it?
#Person1#: If it were up to Stanley, we'd have the wedding in the ETV! He loves to sing.
#Person2#: Then I bet he's really good!
#Person1#: Well, uh, I'll let you decide that for yourself. He'll be here a little later. Here's our room! | #Person1# tells Ryan that Stanley will treat everybody in the ETV palace. | treat |
train_1322 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is this the office of the Textile Corporation?
#Person2#: Yes, What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I'm from CTC Trade Company. Here is my card.
#Person2#: Welcome to our corporation. I'm in charge of the export business.
#Person1#: I'm glad to meet you here. You're Ms. . . .
#Person2#: I'm In Hui. Do sit down, won't you?
#Person1#: Thank you, Ms. In. I'm here to discuss the possibility of establishing business relations with your corporation.
#Person2#: We'd be very glad to do so. Have you seen the exhibits displayed in the hall?
#Person1#: Yes, I had a look around yesterday. I wish I could have them all. Can you give me a price list with specifications?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. If you make an inquiry, we can make you a firm offer.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# comes to Ms. In to discuss the possibility of establishing business relations with her corporation. Ms. In gives #Person1# a price list with specifications as requested. | business talk |
train_1323 | #Person1#: Linda, John and I are going to get married next week.
#Person2#: That's wonderful. Congratulations.
#Person1#: Thank you, Linda. We would love you to come to our wedding.
#Person2#: I'd love to. What date is it?
#Person1#: It's May 1st.
#Person2#: What day is that?
#Person1#: It's Saturday. Could you make the time?
#Person2#: Yes, sure. What time will the wedding begin?
#Person1#: At nine sharp.
#Person2#: Very good! I'm looking forward to it. Please give my best regards to John. And I wish you best luck!
#Person1#: Thanks. | #Person1# invites Linda to attend #Person1# and John's wedding on May 1st. | wedding invitation |
train_1324 | #Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I'm having a problem.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: I apparently owe some fees, but I never got the bank statement.
#Person1#: I do apologize for that.
#Person2#: My fees went up, but I didn't even know I had fees to pay.
#Person1#: I see your problem.
#Person2#: What are you going to do about it?
#Person1#: I will cancel the fees you owe.
#Person2#: I don't have to pay any fees?
#Person1#: You'll only have to pay the initial fee.
#Person2#: That's fine. I appreciate your help. | #Person2# owes some fees but doesn't get a bank statement. #Person1# will cancel the extra fees. | fee cancellation |
train_1325 | #Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I want an American breakfast with fried eggs, sunny side up.
#Person1#: What kind of juice do you prefer, sir?
#Person2#: Grapefruit juice and please make my coffee very strong.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. American breakfast with fried eggs, sunny side up, grapefruit juice and a black coffee. Am I correct, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: Is there any thing else, sir?
#Person2#: No, that's all.
#Person1#: Good morning, sir. I've brought the breakfast you ordered.
#Person2#: Just put it on the table, please.
#Person1#: Do you need anything else, sir?
#Person2#: No, thanks. Ah, yes! Can I have some more juice for the minibar?
#Person1#: What kind of juice would you like, sir?
#Person2#: Tomato, orange and apple juice, please.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. I'll get them for you right away. Would you please sign this bill first? Thank you, sir. | #Person2# orders an American breakfast with fried eggs, grapefruit juice, and coffee with #Person1#'s assistance, then he orders tomato, orange, and apple juice for the minibar after the breakfast is brought. | order breakfast |
train_1326 | #Person1#: Let me get last week's notes.
#Person2#: Yeah, sure, you didn't come to class that day?
#Person1#: I couldn't come.
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: I wasn't feeling well.
#Person2#: Here they are.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot ; are these all the notes?
#Person2#: Oh, no, this is the rest.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: It's no problem at all. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for the notes as #Person1# didn't come to class last week. | class notes |
train_1327 | #Person1#: When you are in a restaurant and you want the waiter to bring the bill, what do you do to attract his attention?
#Person2#: I just make eye contact with him and nod my head. Then I tell him when he comes over to the table. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I went out with my girlfriend to a nice restaurant last night and I noticed that many people shouted for the bill.
#Person2#: That seems a little impolite in such a restaurant.
#Person1#: That's what I thought. I just thought I'd ask you and see what you thought of it. Anyway, what did you do yesterday evening?
#Person2#: Well, it was a warm evening, so I stretched my legs. I walked along the canal for a couple of miles. Actually, several other people had the same idea. I saw Bill.
#Person1#: Did you? How is he these days?
#Person2#: He seemed ok. We didn't stop and chat because we were on opposite banks of the canal. We just waved at each other.
#Person1#: I need to move some furniture. Could you help me to lift it?
#Person2#: Of course. What do you want to move first?
#Person1#: Let's move the sofa. Can you get a grip on the bottom at that end? I'll lift this end. I want to move it sideways in that direction. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about ways of attracting the waiter's attention to have him bring the bill. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# had a walk last night. #Person1# requests #Person2# to lift some furniture. | daily casual talk |
train_1328 | #Person1#: I've been standing here since half past seven. Where on earth have you been?
#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry I'm late. I just couldn't help it.
#Person1#: It's really very easy saying you're sorry.
#Person2#: Look, just give me a chance. I can explain it. | #Person1#'s angry that #Person2#'s late. | late coming |
train_1329 | #Person1#: How many people are in your family?
#Person2#: As you know, china has a single-child policy. Therefore, there's just my husband, my daughter and I. What about in your family?
#Person1#: I have one daughter and one son. Then there's my husband and I. What about your parents? Do they live with your family?
#Person2#: Not anymore. They live with my brother now. and yours?
#Person1#: My parents live by themselves now. When they get older, they'll probably go to a retirement home. Do you just have one brother?
#Person2#: No, I have two older brothers and one younger sister. What about you?
#Person1#: I also grew up in a big family. I have one older brother and three younger sisters.
#Person2#: How long have you been married?
#Person1#: About seven years now. and you?
#Person2#: I ' Ve been married for about five years. What do you think about divorce?
#Person1#: It's becoming more and more common. However, I don't ever want to get divorced myself! What about you?
#Person2#: If my husband cheated on me or treated me badly, I would get a divorce.
#Person1#: If that happens, maybe you could marry my brother and we could become in-laws!
#Person2#: Haha, interesting. I'll keep that in mind, but don't tell my husband.
#Person1#: Of course not! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the number of their own family members and discuss marriage affairs. | daily casual talk |
train_1330 | #Person1#: How do I order the office supplies that I need?
#Person2#: Fill out this form with whatever you need. What do you need the most?
#Person1#: I need many things.
#Person2#: I can get a few of them right away, but might have to order some.
#Person1#: I can wait a few days for these items.
#Person2#: Make sure that you have money allocated for these supplies. How much do you have for office supplies?
#Person1#: I don't think we have very much money for supplies, but we have a little.
#Person2#: Would you like them delivered to you or can you come get them here?
#Person1#: I am not sure yet.
#Person2#: When you finish completing the request form, we will order and let you know when the supplies are here. Have a great day!
#Person1#: Good-bye! | #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill out the request form to order office supplies and suggest that #Person1# make sure that there is money allocated for these supplies. | office supplies |
train_1331 | #Person1#: You didn't show up in the morning meeting. What's up?
#Person2#: Well, I just came in. I worked overtime yesterday. Some statistics and very important documents seemed to be inaccurate. So I stayed to double check them. The boss was aware of my very late work of last night. So before he left office, he told me I could come one hour later this morning.
#Person1#: But you still look a little bit tired. What time did you leave?
#Person2#: It was around 1 thirty in the morning. I guess I didn't fall asleep till 3 because those numbers were involving in my mind. I just couldn't stop thinking about them.
#Person1#: That's normal after a tense work evening. Working overtime is not always a pleasant experience for me either. Once, I worked overtime everyday for a whole week including the weekend. That really broke my rhythm and I got a little sick later.
#Person2#: Working at weekend is something I hate to do most.
#Person1#: But if the company asks, what else can we do? | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# didn't show up in the meeting because #Person2# worked overtime last night to doublecheck the accuracy of some statistics. So #Person2# is allowed to come an hour later. Then, #Person1# and #Person2# talk about overtime working. | work overtime |
train_1332 | #Person1#: Good morning, Wilson Association.
#Person2#: This is Brown speaking. I'd like to speak to Mr. Tomas.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but Mr. Tomas left here just a few minutes ago.
#Person2#: I've been trying to call him for the last ten minutes, but your line was busy. Will he be back soon?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. He is away for the rest of the day.
#Person2#: Is there any other way I can reach him?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not, he has gone out of this town on business. May I take a message?
#Person2#: I have a business appointment with him at ten o'clock tomorrow morning, but I'm afraid I can't make it.
#Person1#: Would you like to make another appointment?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, I'm leaving here unexpectedly, and I may be away for several days.
#Person1#: I see. I'll tell Mr. Tomas you've called.
#Person2#: Thank you. | Brown phones for Mr.Tomas but #Person1# tells Brown he isn't available. Brown requests #Person1# to tell Mr.Tomas that Brown has to cancel the appointment with him. | phone call |
train_1333 | #Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?
#Person2#: We'd like to check out. Would you please give me our bill?
#Person1#: Certainly. What are your room numbers and your name, please?
#Person2#: We are in Rooms 204 to 210. I'm Jenny, the tour guide of the group. My room number is 205.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please, Jenny. I'll have your final bill ready in a minute.
#Person2#: OK, but we're in a bit of a rush. We'd like to go downtown for shopping.
#Person1#: Sorry to keep you waiting. It'll be just a moment... The total is 3,107 dollars. | The tour guide Jenny checks serval rooms out at the hotel and asks for the bill with #Person1#'s assistance. | hotel checkout |
train_1334 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, but are you Mr. Robertson from Australia?
#Person2#: Yes, I am.
#Person1#: How do you do, Mr. Robertson? Welcome to Beijing!
#Person2#: How do you do?
#Person1#: I'm Lily.
#Person2#: Oh, it's great to meet you, Miss Lily.
#Person1#: I'm also glad to meet you. Please come this way. That's our car. Your baggage can go in the boot.
#Person2#: Good.
#Person1#: Is this your first visit to Beijing?
#Person2#: This is my first visit to China. It has been my long-cherished desire to pay a visit to your beautiful country.
#Person1#: You are going to stay in Beijing for...
#Person2#: Five days. And then I have to fly to Xi'an. My wife will be waiting for me in Hong Kong. But on my way to Hong Kong I will visit Guilin first.
#Person1#: That's a wonderful idea. Well, Mr. Robertson, were you born in Australia?
#Person2#: No, I was born in London.
#Person1#: No wonder I can understand you so well.
#Person2#: Yes, I speak British English with a bit of an Australian accent.
#Person1#: I find it hard to understand some Australian friends who speak Australian English.
#Person2#: Do you? I think it is because we Australians speak very quickly. | Lily's giving Mr. Robertson a reception who comes to Beijing for the first time. Mr. Robertson tells Lily his travel plan and they talk about the Australian accent. | tourist reception |
train_1335 | #Person1#: When do you take your winter holiday?
#Person2#: I usually take it during the second or third week of January.
#Person1#: Do you like to ski?
#Person2#: Yes, I love to go skiing.
#Person1#: Where do you go?
#Person2#: I go to a hotel in the mountains.
#Person1#: Is it far from here?
#Person2#: It's about a hundred miles away.
#Person1#: Does it get cold?
#Person2#: Oh, yes! It gets very cold. It snows a lot.
#Person1#: Do you go alone?
#Person2#: A couple of my friends usually go with me. Do you want to come along some weekend?
#Person1#: No, not me. I don't like cold weather.
#Person2#: I really like it. I love snow! | #Person2# loves skiing in the mountains with friends during the winter holiday. #Person2# invites #Person1# to come along this weekend but #Person1# doesn't like cold weather. | go skiing |
train_1336 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Jackson.
#Person2#: Hello, Mrs. Jones. Come in and sit down. What's the matter?
#Person1#: I have a pain in my tooth.
#Person2#: Do you often have this pain?
#Person1#: No, I don't. I've never had bad one like it before.
#Person2#: When did it start?
#Person1#: Three hours ago.
#Person2#: You mean it started at one?
#Person1#: Yes, as soon as I finished lunch.
#Person2#: Well, have some porridge, milk and soup for meals for two days, and then you'll feel better.
#Person1#: Can you give me some medicine? It's very painful.
#Person2#: Yes, I'll give you pills. Take one three one three times a day, and come here in three days. I'll pull it if necessary. | Mrs. Jones has pain in her tooth. Mr. Jackson offers some food suggestions and gives her pills. | see the doctor |
train_1337 | #Person1#: I'm losing my sleep. I feel tired and sleepy all the time. I've got to do something about it.
#Person2#: I'm so sorry for you. But what are you going to do?
#Person1#: I want to move out of the dorm and rent a small flat.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. It will be much more convenient for you.
#Person1#: But I need your help.
#Person2#: How? To find one person for you?
#Person1#: Yes
#Person2#: I'll sleep on it tonight and tell you my decision tomorrow. OK? | #Person1# is losing sleep. #Person1# wants to move out of the dorm and requests #Person2# to live together. | request |
train_1338 | #Person1#: I'd like to buy a fridge. What about the quality of higher products?
#Person2#: I strongly recommend it. As an international enterprise, it produces high quality household appliances.
#Person1#: Is there a warranty?
#Person2#: Yes, all their products have warranties.
#Person1#: How long is it?
#Person2#: The fridges is covered by a one-year warranty.
#Person1#: Which model is the best seller of this year?
#Person2#: This one. How do you like it?
#Person1#: It's too big for me. Could you recommend something else?
#Person2#: Sure, this way please. | #Person1# wants to buy a fridge and asks about Higher products. #Person2# strongly recommends it and offers a detailed introduction. | buy a fridge |
train_1339 | #Person1#: What's the matter with you, then? You look miserable.
#Person2#: It's us.
#Person1#: What do you mean by 'us'?
#Person2#: Well, we used to talk to each other before we were married. Remember?
#Person1#: What do you mean? We 're talking now, aren't we?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, but we used to do so much together.
#Person1#: Yes. I remember. But we never used to argue. You used to think I was wonderful. Where are you going?
#Person2#: Back to live with my parents. That's something else I used to do before we were married. Remember? | #Person2# and #Person1# have marital problems and #Person2# decides to live with parents. | marital problem |
train_1340 | #Person1#: Hi Jane, you look great.
#Person2#: You too. Have you lost some weight?
#Person1#: Yes, I took off 4 kilos. I am glad you notice it.
#Person2#: Not some crazy diet fat I hope.
#Person1#: No no, I just changed my eating habits. I eat a balance meal. and I eat less than before.
#Person2#: Good for you, keep it up. | #Person1#'s glad that Jane notices that #Person1# lost some weight. #Person1# tells her #Person1# took off 4 kilos by changing eating habits. | lose weight |
train_1341 | #Person1#: Want to go with me to get some pizza, Sophie?
#Person2#: No, Black. I'm waiting for a package to be delivered.
#Person1#: This is why I hate shopping online. It would be faster to just get what you want from the store. Now you have to sit here all day. Isn't Mom home?
#Person2#: No, Mom went to work.
#Person1#: Just download an app to keep track of your package. You can just come back when you get a delivery notice.
#Person2#: No, thanks, Mr. Bossy. Even if they leave the package for a short time, someone could steal it.
#Person1#: Goodness! You just don't want to be seen with your little brother!
#Person2#: It's not that. I really did plan to stay home and wait for this package. Why don't we just have pizza delivered?
#Person1#: Great. More waiting. | Black suggests going to get some pizza but Sophie's waiting for a package. They finally decide to have the pizza delivered. | package delivery |
train_1342 | #Person1#: You are not looking very cheerful. What's the matter with you?
#Person2#: Oh, nothing special. I'm just thinking a lot.
#Person1#: About the job?
#Person2#: About everything. About catching the same train every morning, sitting in the same office all day and watching the same television program.
#Person1#: You need a holiday.
#Person2#: It wasn't always like this, you know.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, our great great grandfathers had more fun, didn't they? I mean, they haunted for their food and grow their own vegetables and dip things for themselves. We do the same sort of job for years and years. There's no variety in our lives.
#Person1#: You need a holiday. That's what the matter is with you. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# take a holiday to rest as #Person2# thinks too much about everything around #Person2#. | daily casual talk |
train_1343 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Sir. But could you not smoke here? I'm pregnant.
#Person2#: Of course, I'm sorry, ma'am. I actually hate it too, but I can't quit.
#Person1#: I know it's not easy, but many of my friends have succeeded in quitting.
#Person2#: Really? How did they do it?
#Person1#: They quit for their family, they decided to give up smoking after they got married.
#Person2#: So, are you married?
#Person1#: No, I'm only 22 years old.
#Person2#: Then you must have started smoking at an early age.
#Person1#: Yes, I started 5 years ago, I was copying my father. Now I know that was a mistake. But it's too late.
#Person2#: It's not too late. You must believe that if you just try, you can do it.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: So, does your father still smoke?
#Person1#: Not since he got throat cancer. I was really scared when I was told the news.
#Person2#: Smoking is really harmful. The earlier you stop smoking the better it is.
#Person1#: You are right. Anyway, I'll keep trying. | #Person1# is pregnant and tells #Person2# not to smoke. #Person1# gives #Person2# some suggestions on how to give up smoking. | give up smoking |
train_1344 | #Person1#: I'm having problems getting into the school email system. It keeps telling me that my password is wrong.
#Person2#: Hum when was the last time you checked your email?
#Person1#: Beats me! Sometime last week, maybe Monday.
#Person2#: Well, if you keep having the problem, you can go to the school IT center. Show the teachers there your student card and they will give you a new password. You can then get in with the new one.
#Person1#: But where is the IT center?
#Person2#: Oh, it's in the rounds building, behind Frost Wu. Over there, you see?
#Person1#: Yes, thank you very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. By the way, the center isn't open now. It's closed every Tuesday afternoon. You'd better go there tomorrow. | #Person1# cannot log into the school email system and #Person2# suggests going to the IT centre for help. | email system problem |
train_1345 | #Person1#: Is it me or is it really hard to understand this speaker?
#Person2#: You're right, it's not that he has an accent like some of the other speakers from another country. It's just that he is speaking too softly. Do you think it would be rude to ask him to turn his microphone up a little bit?
#Person1#: I don't think he's wearing one, either that or he's turned it off.
#Person2#: That's crazy, there must be 400 people here.
#Person1#: This part of the conference has turned into such a waste of time. Maybe we should leave and try to find another lecture.
#Person2#: I can't do that. I come here specifically to hear this guys speech. I think I'll just go up to him at the end of the speech and try to ask him some questions.
#Person1#: Good idea, would you mind if I followed you up there? It might be the only way to get anything out of this hour?
#Person2#: No problem. | #Person1# and #Person2# cannot understand the speaker because he's speaking too softly. #Person1# wants to leave but chooses to stay with #Person2# who wants to ask the speaker some questions at the end. | speech |
train_1346 | #Person1#: Hi Jeff, how was your weekend?
#Person2#: It was great, Mary. How was yours?
#Person1#: My mother's birthday was Saturday and we had a great time. We had dinner at home and then watched an old movie. When they told me it was almost 70 years old. I thought it was going to be boring. But it was one of the best movies I've ever seen. I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. I laughed, I cried, I got angry.
#Person2#: Wow. Now I want to see it.
#Person1#: I'm dying to watch it again. Hey, why don't we get together and have a party and we can see the movie together.
#Person2#: That's a great idea. I can bring some friends, if that's OK.
#Person1#: Sure. I'll ask my mom to watch it with us. She can tell us all about the stars. Let's say 6:00 o'clock on Saturday. | Mary describes the old movie she watched at the weekend and invites Jeff to have a party to see the movie. | party invitation |
train_1347 | #Person1#: Hi, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I saw your ad in today's newspaper. It says that you need to hire an assistant. Can you tell me some information about the job?
#Person1#: OK. Well, we manage a very busy agency. The assistant will help by answering phones and typing documents. The problem is that you'll have to concentrate in a noisy environment. Can you handle that?
#Person2#: Yes, I have worked for busy organizations before.
#Person1#: And how fast can you type?
#Person2#: I type 60 words per minute.
#Person1#: Great. Feel free to come down and pick up an application from me. If we hire you, your position will be temporary for the first three months.
#Person2#: That makes sense. Well, I look forward to meeting you. | #Person2# consults about the job #Person2# saw in the ad as an assistant in #Person1#'s agency. #Person1# introduces the specific work and asks about #Person2#'s working ability. | job seeking |
train_1348 | #Person1#: Overseas operator, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I would like to place a collect call.
#Person1#: Can you tell me the name and number of the person you want?
#Person2#: Terry and his number is 4562325 8.
#Person1#: Please wait a moment. It Will take a few seconds to get through. | The overseas operator serves #Person2# to place a collect call. | phone call |
train_1349 | #Person1#: All right. I want to bring everybody in on this project. When can we start working on this?
#Person2#: Well, we could probably get started with a strategy meeting tomorrow morning at 8
#Person1#: I tell you what, 800 is no good for me, but why don ' t you guys get started and I ' ll come by at around 8
#Person2#: That ' s fine with me. How much time are we going to have to work on this? | #Person1# wants to have everybody start working on a project, so #Person2# suggests having a strategy meeting tomorrow at 8. As the time doesn't fit #Person1# well, #Person1#'ll come by at around 8. | a project |
train_1350 | #Person1#: What can I help you with today?
#Person2#: My washing machine isn't working.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: The water will not drain.
#Person1#: Is there anything else wrong with it?
#Person2#: No, that's it.
#Person1#: I can come down and fix that for you if you'd like.
#Person2#: When will you be able to fix it?
#Person1#: How does this afternoon at 2 thirty sound to you?
#Person2#: That would be perfect.
#Person1#: Alright, so I'll see you then?
#Person2#: See you then. | #Person2#'s washing machine isn't working. #Person1#'ll come to fix it in the afternoon. | washing machine |
train_1351 | #Person1#: Good morning, Madam. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I need to have some money transferred from the UK, from my company. It's kind of an emergency.
#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem, Madam. I'm sure we can sort this out for you quickly.
#Person2#: That would be wonderful. The problem is I don't have an account with you. That is a problem, isn't it?
#Person1#: Well, to be honest, it will slow things down a little. But it's not a big problem. You can do it by T / T.
#Person2#: T / T? What on earth is that!? Sorry, but I've never heard of it. T / T?
#Person1#: It means'telegraphic transfer'. So, if you use this way it's fast and secure and can be done from anywhere, to anywhere in the world. | #Person2# needs to transfer money from the UK. Since #Person2# doesn't have an account with #Person1#, #Person1# suggests #Person2# use T/T which is quick and secure. | transfer money |
train_1352 | #Person1#: Excuse me. We ordered too much. May we take the food home?
#Person2#: Yes, surely.
#Person1#: Do we have to pay extra charge for that?
#Person2#: No, you don't. It is free of charge.
#Person1#: Well, then, will you put this and that into doggie bags?
#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Would you wait for a few minutes?
#Person1#: Thanks. Would you do me another favor?
#Person2#: Yes, what is it?
#Person1#: Some more Chinese tea for us, please.
#Person2#: Sure. I'll be back in a minute. | #Person1# ordered too much and takes the food home for free with #Person2#'s assistance. | at the restaurant |
train_1353 | #Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. Are you a new customer?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I opened an account with you about a month ago, but today I'm here to see about a loan of some kind.
#Person1#: I see. As you don't have a long history with us, we will have to check your credit rating with your previous bank before we can promise any loan to you.
#Person2#: Yes, that's fine. My credit is good ; I banked at my former bank for many years.
#Person1#: May I ask why you decided to switch your account to us?
#Person2#: Haha! Actually, I felt that your array of services is much better than what my old bank had on offer. Plus, I've got plenty of friends who bank with you and they are extremely happy.
#Person1#: We always welcome new business. If you can give me the details of your former bank, including your account number we can begin.
#Person2#: I have everything right here. I'll let you go through that and come back. I'd like to have a good read of your materials to make sure I make the right choice. | #Person2# inquires #Person1# about loans. Since #Person2# doesn't have a long history with Lincoln Bank, #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s credit rating, then #Person2# offers the details of #Person2#'s former bank. | inquiry about loans |
train_1354 | #Person1#: wow! You're going to Tibet?
#Person2#: yes, my brothe and I are going. We just finished making our itinerary.
#Person1#: that's really cool! I've always dreamed of going somewhere like Tibet, seeing something unique.
#Person2#: great minds think alike. My brother and I have been thinking about going to Tibet for quite a long time. Do you have anything on your schedule?
#Person1#: nothing particular.
#Person2#: why don't you join us? We are leaving next week ; you'll still have a week to prepare.
#Person1#: oh, Tibet sounds great, but I'm afraid it'll cost too much. Last time I traveled to India, and it cost me a fortune.
#Person2#: come on! We're traveling on our own. It won't cost too much.
#Person1#: ok, then count me in. where will we stay?
#Person2#: the youth hotels are comfortable and cheap.
#Person1#: then make sure that you book me a room, too.
#Person2#: I'll take care of it.
#Person1#: and check whether they accept credit cards.
#Person2#: no problem. | #Person2# and #Person2#'s brother are going to Tibet and #Person1# thinks it's cool, then #Person2# invites #Person1# to join them and tells #Person1# it won't cost too much since they're traveling on their own, so #Person1# agrees. | traveling plan |
train_1355 | #Person1#: I'm tired, Larry. Can we have a break?
#Person2#: What? You're tired? But we just started about twenty minutes ago.
#Person1#: I know, but I'm really tired. My stomach feels funny.
#Person2#: What's the matter? Didn't you sleep well last night?
#Person1#: I was too excited to sleep last night. I didn't go to sleep until quite late.
#Person2#: Then when did you go to sleep?
#Person1#: About 2 o'clock in the morning.
#Person2#: When?
#Person1#: About 2 o'clock.
#Person2#: Oh, Susie. Didn't I tell you over and over again that you wouldn't be able to climb the mountain unless you got enough sleep?
#Person1#: You did, but I can't help it.
#Person2#: This is a one-day trip. We'll have to keep going and try to reach the top by noon or give up right now and go home. Which one do you choose?
#Person1#: Which one do I choose? I don't want to give up, but I really feel tired.
#Person2#: So, make up your mind quickly. Whether to keep going or give up.
#Person1#: Let me think about it. What should I do? I think I will not give up. | Larry and Susie are climbing the mountain, but Susie gets tired soon due to lack of sleep. Larry asks her whether she wants to keep going or give up. Susie finally decides to keep going. | climb the mountain |
train_1356 | #Person1#: Betty, would you please read this letter of application I've just written? I'd like to have your opinion.
#Person2#: I'd be glad to tell you what I think.
#Person1#: Good! I'm interested in your advice.
#Person2#: If I were you, I would change the beginning. You should write about your education first because we like to judge a man by his abilities.
#Person1#: Good idea, Betty. What would you think about the second part?
#Person2#: I think it's too short. You'd better say something about your work experience.
#Person1#: You're right, I'll change it. How about the last part?
#Person2#: Very good. But you should talk about your family, too.
#Person1#: I agree. I appreciate your helping me. | Betty's giving her opinion about #Person1#'s letter of application as requested. | letter of application |
train_1357 | #Person1#: Thanks for coming shopping with me.
#Person2#: I'm so honored that you thought to ask me.
#Person1#: I've never given a speech in front of a thousand people before.
#Person2#: You're going to do great. And you're going to look great.
#Person1#: Thanks. Now let's decide which one of these suits looks best for this occasion.
#Person2#: I still like the olive one best. There's a tailor here who can take up the sleeves for you.
#Person1#: The question is, can he have it done before Friday?
#Person2#: These guys are professional. I think they can have it done tomorrow. Let's ask. | #Person2#'s shopping with #Person1# to help #Person1# choose a suit for the speech. | go shopping |
train_1358 | #Person1#: what a nice uniform!
#Person2#: thanks ; do you like it?
#Person1#: not really. I was being sarcastic. Does it come with the job?
#Person2#: yes, everyone on the sales floor has to wear one. They're supposed to make us look more professional.
#Person1#: they're not actually that bad. They could be worse. What do you think about it?
#Person2#: I don't mind it, actually. I don't have to worry about what I'm going to wear every day.
#Person1#: so are you enjoying your new job?
#Person2#: it's much better than my old one. My new boss is great.
#Person1#: how do you like working in sales?
#Person2#: I like the fact that I get to work with people. It makes the day go by much faster.
#Person1#: that's good. Have you met Jane yet? She's the intern in the international travel department.
#Person2#: yeah, I've met her. She's a genius saleswoman!
#Person1#: I know! She could sell fridges to Eskimos!
#Person2#: how do you know her?
#Person1#: she's my cousin.
#Person2#: why didn't you tell me about that before?
#Person1#: I don't know. I didn't think it was that interesting.
#Person2#: well, now that I know that, maybe we should all go out for dinner sometime.
#Person1#: that's a good idea. Let's discuss after work. | #Person2#'s working in sales now. #Person2# doesn't mind the uniforms though they're not good-looking and #Person2# enjoys the job as #Person2# can get to work with people. Then, they talk about Jane, a genius saleswoman who turns out to be #Person1#'s cousin. | a new job |
train_1359 | #Person1#: Miss Wang, how do you do? I'm Allan James, the director of human recourse department of this company.
#Person2#: How do you do, Mr. James? Thank you for asking me to come in.
#Person1#: Not at all. Please sit down, then we can begin.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: As you know, Miss Wang, we are looking for an executive secretary with business background and good English skills. We looked into your resume and thought you might be a good candidate.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Today's interview is for us to get to know a little about you. And the interview will last a little bit longer. So, if you're comfortable, I want to ask you some questions. | Allan James tells Miss Wang she's a good candidate for an executive secretary, then they're about to start the interview. | job interview |
train_1360 | #Person1#: Good morning, Doctor!
#Person2#: Good morning, Miss Mandy. How are you today?
#Person1#: I am not feeling very well. I've got a bad cold.
#Person2#: Have you got a sore throat, too?
#Person1#: No, but I've got a headache.
#Person2#: Yes, I see. Go home to bed and take one of these pills every three hours.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. | Miss Mandy's got a cold and a headache. The doctor asks her to rest and take some pills. | see a doctor |
train_1361 | #Person1#: Good day to you. How can I be of service today?
#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to open a Foreign Currency Account.
#Person1#: I see. Well, this bank offers many different accounts of this nature. There are 7 to choose from
#Person2#: Oh dear. I wanted AUD. Is that not possible?
#Person1#: Well, you could change your Australian dollars into, say British pounds and then open an account. How does that sound?
#Person2#: Maybe I'll go for the US dollar account. | #Person2# wants to open a Foreign Currency Account in AUD but it's not available, so #Person2#'ll open a US dollar account. | open an account |
train_1362 | #Person1#: Hi, I was wondering if you have my test results in.
#Person2#: I didn't see anything out of the ordinary, but I want you to log onto our website for a printout of all of the details.
#Person1#: So, basically, I am OK?
#Person2#: If there were any major problems, I would always notify you by phone to come in.
#Person1#: What will I learn when I see the results on the website?
#Person2#: A description of each test is given on the site.
#Person1#: What will the numbers tell me?
#Person2#: The website will give you a normal range and then tell you what your results are.
#Person1#: Are all of my test results on that site?
#Person2#: Your entire test history is on the site. You can compare your results from other years. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to log onto the website for a printout of #Person1#'s test results and tells #Person1# how to read the online test results. | test results |
train_1363 | #Person1#: Hi, I have a doctor's appointment scheduled with Dr. Smith, and I need to change it.
#Person2#: What day did you have it scheduled for?
#Person1#: My appointment was on Tuesday.
#Person2#: What time was it scheduled for?
#Person1#: It was for two o'clock in the afternoon.
#Person2#: I see your appointment. What day would you like to switch to?
#Person1#: I would like to switch it to next Friday.
#Person2#: What time would you like?
#Person1#: I would like to come in at 10
#Person2#: Fine, I will pencil that in right now. We will see you then. | #Person2# serves #Person1# to reschedule the appointment with Dr. Smith to next Friday at 10. | reschedule an appointment |
train_1364 | #Person1#: We'd like to welcome everyone to the Michelson Tools factory site, and thank everyone for being here today. My name is Paul Shafer, I'll be showing you around today. Please feel free to ask questions at any point during our tour, I'll be happy to answer questions for you.
#Person2#: Is it really necessary to wear all this protective gear?
#Person1#: That's an excellent question. I'll bet your wondering why we ask you to wear hard hats and safety googles while you's in the plant. The reason is simple, we care about your safety and we want to ensure there are no injuries today. As you will see, to maintain a high level of safety, we also require all of our staff to wear similar protective gear.
#Person2#: How long will the tour take?
#Person1#: It should take about twenty minutes to go through the main plant, and maybe another ten to take a look at the laboratory. All together our tour should last about half an hour.
#Person2#: Okay. . .
#Person1#: Well, if you don't have any questions, shall we get started? If you'll follow me, first I'll take you to the site of our semi-conductor system. . . | Paul Shafer'll show #Person2# around the Michelson Tools factory site. Paul explains the importance of wearing protective gear and tells #Person2# the tour should last about half an hour. | visit a site |
train_1365 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is this where I can catch a bus to the museum?
#Person2#: Yes, you're at the right stop.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Are you new here?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Have you got small change? They require exact fare.
#Person1#: Yes, I've got some coins. How much is the fare?
#Person2#: One yuan. When you get on the front of the bus, just drop your money into the box.
#Person1#: I see. How often does this bus run at this time of day?
#Person2#: It runs every ten minutes. Oh, here comes the bus. | #Person1# and #Person2# are waiting for a bus. They have a casual talk and #Person2# requests #Person1# for small change. | take a bus |
train_1366 | #Person1#: It is enough for today. Do you have any last question? If not, thank you for taking your time to come to our interview.
#Person2#: You're welcome. For the moment, I have no further questions. I got a good picture of the job and the company. All my questions have been answered. Thank you for your time.
#Person1#: We will have an internal discussion and then we will contact to inform you of our decision on whether we continue with you or not.
#Person2#: Ok, it was very nice to talk with you and I look forward to your decision at your earliest convenience. Bye.
#Person1#: Goodbye. | At the end of the job interview, #Person1# tells #Person2# they'll have an internal discussion and will inform #Person2# of the decision. | job interview |
train_1367 | #Person1#: I'd like to order dinner.
#Person2#: What would you like?
#Person1#: I'd like to order a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. We're currently out of filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?
#Person1#: I'd prefer the filet, but the porterhouse will do.
#Person2#: And may I suggest chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne?
#Person1#: Normally, I would take you up on that suggestion, but just the champagne will do for tonight.
#Person2#: Okay, no strawberries. Room service will be charged to your amenities account. Is that all right?
#Person1#: That's fine.
#Person2#: It will be up shortly. Enjoy your food, sir. | Since the filet mignon #Person1# orders isn't available, #Person2# suggests the porterhouse and chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne. #Person1#'ll go for the porterhouse and prefers just the champagne. | order dinner |
train_1368 | #Person1#: When can we expect you for dinner? Can you come tonight?
#Person2#: Not tonight. I promised to go to a concert with my sister.
#Person1#: Well. . . How about Friday then?
#Person2#: That sounds fine.
#Person1#: Good. Shall we say seven o'clock?
#Person2#: I'll be there. You're still a fabulous cook, aren't you?
#Person1#: That'll be for you to decide. I've got a new dish that I want to try out on you.
#Person2#: I'm ready. I'll look forward to it all Friday! | #Person2#'ll come to #Person1#'s house for dinner on Friday and #Person1# will prepare a new dish. | dinner invitation |
train_1369 | #Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me whether there is a restaurant near here?
#Person2#: Yes, there is one at Sanyuan Bridge. It is a famous restaurant in the city.
#Person1#: I'm afraid there must be a lot of people there.
#Person2#: I think so. I think you'd better make a phone call to see whether there is a table available.
#Person1#: But we don't know the telephone number.
#Person2#: Here is a tourist guidebook. You can look it up in the book.
#Person1#: You are so kind! Thank you very much.
#Person2#: It's a pleasure. | #Person2# recommends a restaurant to #Person1# and offers a tourist guidebook for #Person1# to call to check the availability. | a restaurant |
train_1370 | #Person1#: Do you know why I pulled you over?
#Person2#: I have no idea.
#Person1#: Your left brake light is out.
#Person2#: I was not aware of that.
#Person1#: I'm going to have to write you a ticket.
#Person2#: You can't give me a break?
#Person1#: I'm just doing my job.
#Person2#: How much is the ticket for?
#Person1#: You will get that information in court.
#Person2#: I have to go to court?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: Fine. Give me the ticket. | #Person2#'s left brake light is out, so #Person1# pulled #Person2# over and writes #Person2# a ticket. | traffic rules regulation |
train_1371 | #Person1#: Let's go to Wangfujing by bus.
#Person2#: Better take the subway. It's faster, and more convenient.
#Person1#: OK, it will be a new experience for me.
#Person2#: We have a rather comprehensive subway system here. You can get almost anywhere rather quickly on a subway, especially at this time of day when the traffic is heavy.
#Person1#: Where do we pay the fare?
#Person2#: Just give the man standing there 3 yuan and he'll give you a token. Then, you slip it into the slot at the turnstile and push the turnstile to get in.
#Person1#: Let me pay for it. Where can I get a subway map?
#Person2#: Ask the worker who sells tokens to give you one. It's free fo charge. Actually maps showing subway routes are posted at most stations.
#Person1#: Do I have to pay an additional fare to change trains?
#Person2#: No, you don't have to. Here comes the train. | #Person2# suggests taking the subway to Wangfujing because it's faster and more convenient, then #Person2# tells #Person1# how to pay the fare and where to get a subway map | take the subway |
train_1372 | #Person1#: Billy, you don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off school.
#Person2#: But Mom! Today we're playing football! I love football!
#Person1#: You'Ve god a fever and playing football isn't a good idea for a boy with a fever. What's that on your arm?
#Person2#: I don't know. It was there when I woke up this morning.
#Person1#: It's a rash. I'd better take you to see the doctor. How did you get that bruise on your leg?
#Person2#: I bashed it against the chair in my room.
#Person1#: Does it hurt?
#Person2#: A little, but not much.
#Person1#: Here. Put this wet towel on your face to keep your temperature down. I'll take you to the doctor's after breakfast.
#Person2#: If I'm better this afternoon, can I go to school?
#Person1#: If you are better, but I doubt you will be. | Billy's got a fever and there's a rash on his arm and bruise on his leg. His mother'll take him to the doctor though Billy wants to play football at school. | get a fever |
train_1373 | #Person1#: Look, Dad, many people are doing morning exercises here.
#Person2#: Yes. I used to come out here with my grandpa as child.
#Person1#: Really? You were so happy then.
#Person2#: Aren't you happy now? I hadn't seen the piano when I was a child.
#Person1#: Daddy, don't mention it.
#Person2#: The park is so beautiful. It is a good thing I have taken the camera.
#Person1#: Dad, I'd like to take a picture with the status.
#Person2#: All right. Give me a big smile. Are you ready? Cheese!
#Person1#: Daddy, we can't have a photo of the whole family. We can take one here.
#Person2#: Excuse me, sir. Could you take a photo for us? Just press this button. | #Person2#'s sightseeing in the park with his family. #Person2# takes a photo for his daughter, then he requests a passer-by to take a photo of the whole family. | take a picture |
train_1374 | #Person1#: That was a very interesting presentation, Ms. Wang. My colleagues and I are very impressed with your proposal.
#Person2#: Oh, no, surely. Your ideas were very interesting as well.
#Person1#: To show our appreciation for your hard work, we'd like to invite you to have dinner with us.
#Person2#: Oh, that would be lovely. Thank you.
#Person1#: Excellent. Have you had French food before?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Marvelous! | #Person1# invites Ms. Wang to have French food to show their appreciation for her presentation. | dinner invitation |
train_1375 | #Person1#: Welcome. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, I would like a room please.
#Person1#: All right. We have quite a selection for you to choose from. There are double rooms with twin beds, suites, if you'd like, we have presidential suite on the top floor.
#Person2#: A double room sounds great.
#Person1#: All right sir. How many nights will you be staying?
#Person2#: A few nights, I'm not quite sure of my schedule yet.
#Person1#: OK. I'll just need to see a credit card and passport.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: What is the rate for a double room for one night?
#Person2#: Since it is low season, we are running a special rate right now of 150 yuan per night.
#Person1#: What about the features in the room?
#Person2#: Our rooms include television set, air-conditioning and a bathroom.
#Person1#: Does the TV have cable?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. | #Person2# orders a double room for a few nights under #Person1#'s recommendation. | order a hotel |
train_1376 | #Person1#: You'll love this. It's a chick drink.
#Person2#: What's that supposed to mean, that it's weak?
#Person1#: Well, that too. I mean that it's kind of sweet. See if you can guess what's in it.
#Person2#: Mmm! Beer, tequila, and. . . lime!
#Person1#: Not bad. You really know your booze. . . So I guess you know what's in the salsa, too?
#Person2#: Fresh tomatoes, green and white onions. . .
#Person1#: Don't tell me you're a salsa expert, too! | #Person1# asks #Person2# to taste a chick drink and the salsa and #Person2# tells the ingredients correctly. | taste |
train_1377 | #Person1#: May I see your passport?
#Person2#: Here it is.
#Person1#: How long are you going to stay?
#Person2#: For one week.
#Person1#: What is the purpose for your visit?
#Person2#: For sightseeing.
#Person1#: Where are you going to stay?
#Person2#: At the Hilton hotel.
#Person1#: Do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: No, nothing. | #Person1#'s questioning #Person2# at the customs. | at customs |
train_1378 | #Person1#: I've been reading about a new snack food. It's made from fish. Have you heard anything about it?
#Person2#: No. I haven't, but I don't like fish very much anyway.
#Person1#: Not to worry. Although it's made primarily from fish, it actually doesn't have a fishy taste. In fact, it can be flavored with tomato, cheese, or chocolate for instance
#Person2#: How can it not taste fishy? Do you know how this snack food is made?
#Person1#: First the fish is minced and cooked and fermented. Then water and starch are added to make a dough.
#Person2#: It sounds awful.
#Person1#: Actually the dough is very bland al that point, so the flavorings are added to give it some taste.
#Person2#: Well, it still sounds a little strange. But I suppose this product will at least be low calorie and high protein. like a health food.
#Person1#: Yes, you could call it that. And it has a long shelf life, so it won't spoil quickly. It is also easy to digest and can ha made from types of fish that usually aren't eaten, or from high grade fish by-products,
#Person2#: Mm, have you got any samples? I might be willing to try the cheese-flavored variety.
#Person1#: No, none of it seems to be available yet. As I understand it, this fish snack food probably won't be in the stores for another couple of years. So you'll have a while to get used to the whole idea.
#Person2#: A couple of years, ah? It may just take me that long. but thanks for telling me about it. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about a new snack food with different flavors made from fish and introduces the process of making it. #Person1# also tells #Person2# the food has a long shelf time and is easy to digest. #Person2# wants to try the food but it won't be in the stores for years. | a snack food |
train_1379 | #Person1#: Hello and thank you for calling computer technical support.
#Person2#: Uh, yes, I have a problem ...
#Person1#: Your call is important to us, and we will answer your call in the order that it was received. You are number 47 in the queue. Your approximate waiting time is 47 minutes.
#Person3#: Jason, speaking. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm saved. I thought I was going to have to wait all day.
#Person3#: Okay, what's the problem?
#Person2#: Yeah, well, I bought one of your laptop computers about three weeks ago, but it just isn't running right.
#Person3#: Okay, well, sorry to say, but your computer is no longer under warranty. [What?!] It ran out yesterday.
#Person2#: What? A three-week warranty? [Yeah, great isn't it.]. Ah!!!
#Person3#: Okay, okay, what seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Well, first of all, the thing always freezes [Yeah.] and has crashed a zillion times ... [Always.]
#Person3#: Uh, sir ...
#Person2#: ... and I think the computer's infected with spyware and the big banana trojan virus ... [That's normal.] That's my biggest ... that's normal? ... That's my biggest concern.
#Person3#: Oh, oh, uh, sir ...
#Person2#: ... and plus there was a ton of preinstalled, third-party programs that just clutter the computer, and I'm at wit's end trying to get this thing to work.
#Person3#: Sir. I have to put you on hold.
#Person2#: What?
#Person3#: It's going to take us a minute or so to diagnose the problem. [Huh?!] I'm going to transfer you to our ONE technician.
#Person2#: One ... one!? But ...
#Person1#: Thank you for waiting. Your call is important to us. You are number 84 in the queue. You approximate waiting time is 2 hours, 17 minutes or whenever we get around to answering your call. [ End of call and continuation of computer advertisement ... ]
#Person4#: Does this experience sound familiar? Then, do what I did. If your computer is holding your hostage and you can't get the service you deserve, then call Turbo Command, creators of the safest and most reliable computers and operating system on the planet. Listen, while the competition is spending all of their time trying to imitate our computer's performance and features, our company is innovating the computer industry. So, why buy a computer that hiccups every time you turn it on when you can be the owner of the sleekest and friendliest machine ever. Call us today or visit our Website for more information, and let us introduce you to the ultimate computer experience. | #Person2# calls computer technical support because the computer #Person2# bought three weeks ago isn't running right but Jason tells #Person2# the computer is no longer under warranty. #Person2#'s astonished at the length of the warranty and tells Jason about the problems. Jason transfers #Person2# to a technician, but it turns out to be the answering machine and then the continuation of a computer advertisement. | computer technical support |
train_1380 | #Person1#: Please, please, can you help me? I seem to have lost my handbag.
#Person2#: Calm down, Madam. Well, I'll have to fill out this report for you. What color is it, Madam?
#Person1#: Well, it is a white one.
#Person2#: How big is it?
#Person1#: Mm, I guess it's about one foot long and seven inches tall.
#Person2#: One foot long and seven inches tall. What's in the bag, Madam?
#Person1#: There is a wallet, two keys, and a letter.
#Person2#: And where did you leave it?
#Person1#: I am sure I left it in the coffee shop on the 5th floor.
#Person2#: Don't worry, Madam. I am sure we can find it. Now could you give me your name, your address and telephone number? | #Person1# requests #Person2# to find her handbag she left in the coffee shop. She describes its features and tells #Person2# its content. | lose a handbag |
train_1381 | #Person1#: Did you start your new job this week?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. I started it the day before yesterday.
#Person1#: How do you like your new job? And how about your boss?
#Person2#: Well, it's demanding, but it's very interesting. The boss seems to be very considerate. It is said that he is kind and friendly to the employees.
#Person1#: So you're satisfied with the job, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I think I am happy with the new job. | #Person2# started the new job the day before yesterday and is satisfied with it. | a new job |
train_1382 | #Person1#: Do you want to go for a picinc with me tomorrow?
#Person2#: I'd like to. How about asking Jenny to go with us?
#Person1#: Oh, no. She is busy with her dancing class. You know, there is a very big performance in just a week.
#Person2#: Yes, you're right. It is really not good for her to learn dancing. Her leg hasn't completely recovered from that accident.
#Person1#: But she doesn't think so. She is crazy about dancing. Will you take your camera with you tomorrow?
#Person2#: I want to, but I lent it to Tom yesterday. Do you have one?
#Person1#: No, but I know Mary has got one. Let's go and ask her if she'd like to join us.
#Person2#: OK. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a picnic. #Person2# wants to invite Jenny but #Person1# says she's busy with her dancing class. #Person2#'s camera isn't available, so they'll ask Mary who's got one to join them. | picnic invitation |
train_1383 | #Person1#: You don't look very well.
#Person2#: I'm not feeling too well. I've caught a cold.
#Person1#: Is it because of the bad weather? It's been really miserable for the past tew days.
#Person2#: Hasn't it! It's been cold and windy recently. Do you like the weather here?
#Person1#: Not really, but I've got used to it now.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm going for a trip to New York this autumn. What's the weather like in New York?
#Person1#: Not quite good. It's windy and dry. We have got continental climate there. It's dry all the year round. Usually autumn is the best season of the year In New York.
#Person2#: Is it cold in autumn there? Should I take any warm clothes with me?
#Person1#: No, it isn't very cold at that time. You'll only need some light wool clothing with somejackets and shirts. | #Person2# has caught a cold because of the bad weather. #Person2#'s going on a trip to New York, so #Person1# tells about the weather there and suggests bringing some light wool clothing. | weather |
train_1384 | #Person1#: Why did the boss come down on Joe like a ton of bricks.
#Person2#: He spoke evil behind his back.
#Person1#: How did he know that he had bad mouthed him?
#Person2#: Someone told Joe off.
#Person1#: He is then in a very difficult situation.
#Person2#: Sure. He'll get the bag, I think. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the boss was furious because Joe spoke evil behind the boss's back. | gossip |
train_1385 | #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. | Miss Wang tells #Person1# she studied make-up at a beauty shop and teaches #Person1# how to do make-up including eye shadow, lipsticks, and long nails. | make-up |
train_1386 | #Person1#: I'm famished! Let's get some grub!
#Person2#: I'm in the mood for some chips and salsa.
#Person1#: Me, too! The chips here are so light and crispy.
#Person2#: And they have tangy, freshly-made salsa, too. My mouth is watering already!
#Person1#: I'll go get the chips. What do you want to drink?
#Person2#: Surprise me. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# feel like eating something. #Person1#'ll go get the chips. | eat |
train_1387 | #Person1#: What's the terrible noise?
#Person2#: The engines. The crew is warming them up. We're about to take gold from Vancouver.
#Person1#: Now, my ears hurt. I suppose that's the atmospheric pressure. How many things can happen to us in an airplane?
#Person2#: Nothing serious. It's going to happen to you just sit back and relax.
#Person1#: A minute later.
#Person2#: Excuse me. Do you want headphones for the movie?
#Person1#: We sure do. By the way, this is a direct flight, isn't it?
#Person2#: No. There is a stopover in Chicago.
#Person1#: I feel much better now. But what do you suppose we should do if something happens to the pilot?
#Person2#: The co-pilot will take over. These big planes always carried two pilots.
#Person1#: Then I feel relieved.
#Person2#: We will be arriving at New York in a few hours for your own safety. Please fasten your seatbelts. Wish you enjoy the flight.
#Person1#: It isn't that terrible now. | #Person1# feels uncomfortable when the plane's taking off. #Person2# answers #Person1#'s questions about the flight and assures #Person1# of the safety, then #Person1# feels relieved. | flight |
train_1388 | #Person1#: Where are you going?
#Person2#: I'm going to the gym to lift weights. Want to come?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm going to prepare for my chemistry midterm. Do you usually just lift weights?
#Person2#: No. I lift to get stronger. Then I swim to help my heart and lungs and I jump rope to improve my balance.
#Person1#: Wow, I wish I had that much training.
#Person2#: Start slowly and a little more each day.
#Person1#: Thanks. Well, have fun. | #Person2#'s going to the gym and suggests #Person1# start slowly and a little more each day if #Person1# wants to take up training. | daily casual talk |
train_1389 | #Person1#: I need to go to the bank.
#Person2#: But they're all close today?
#Person1#: Closed? Are you kidding? What is it? Some kind of holiday today?
#Person2#: Have you already forgotten what's the date today?
#Person1#: Oh, it's the first of April. April Fools' Day.
#Person2#: You forgot all about it, didn't you?
#Person1#: Sort of. But it has reminded me of at least one thing I need to remember.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: Tomorrow is my wife's birthday.
#Person2#: Better not forget that. It's pretty strange that your wife's birthday changes every year. Why is that?
#Person1#: My wife is Chinese. She celebrates her birthday according to the lunar calendar.
#Person2#: Ah, I got it.
#Person1#: It's so different from our culture. I guess that makes life interesting to have different cultures come together. | #Person2# play a trick on #Person1# as it's April Fools' Day, which reminds #Person1# of his wife's birthday. #Person1# tells #Person2# his wife is Chinese so she celebrates her birthday according to the lunar calendar. | April Fools' Day |
train_1390 | #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. | #Person1#'ll work at the Riverside Hotel and will use the pay to pay for the textbooks next term. | summer plan |
train_1391 | #Person1#: Hello Helen, you look bad. Is everything OK?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm fine, thanks. I'm just a bit tired this morning. That's all.
#Person1#: Why is that? Did you stay up last night?
#Person2#: Not at all, but I had this dream and it woke me up so I didn't get much sleep. I dreamt of walking through a forest at night. I couldn't see anything.
#Person1#: That sounds frightening.
#Person2#: In my dream, I saw white light behind some trees. It was a strange light because it seemed to get bigger and then smaller as if it was alive. At first I just stood where I was. But then the light seemed to move toward me and I could see something in it like the face of an old man. I tried to run away, but my feet felt very heavy, and I couldn't run fast enough. That's when I woke up I was shaking all over. | Helen's tired because she dreamed a bad dream so she didn't get enough sleep, then Helen describes the details of the dream to #Person1#. | a nightmare |
train_1392 | #Person1#: We're so happy to have you here on the show with us today. So what was it like filming a movie in Iceland?
#Person2#: Very cold. I had never been to Iceland before, so I didn't really know what to expect. There aren't a lot of people in the country and we were filming in this small fishing village, so it wasn't uncommon to go days without seeing anyone. The villagers mainly kept to themselves.
#Person1#: I think everyone in the audience is dying to know if you hung out with Johnny Depp.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. He was staying at the house, too.
#Person1#: Well, what is he like?
#Person2#: He's very nice. He also told some really great jokes. He spent a lot of time being wrapped up in blankets when we were on set. It snowed quite a bit for the first few days. | #Person2# shares with #Person1# the experience of filming a movie in Iceland and tells #Person1# about Johnny Deep whom #Person1# worked with during that time. | film a movie |
train_1393 | #Person1#: Would you like a cup of coffee?
#Person2#: Yes, that would be good.
#Person1#: Cream or sugar?
#Person2#: Neither, just some milk.
#Person1#: OK. Oh, no.
#Person2#: What's the matter?
#Person1#: This machine is out of order.
#Person2#: Did you lose your money?
#Person1#: I sure did.
#Person2#: You are to complain. These machines are always out of order.
#Person1#: Well, you still want a cup of coffee, don't you?
#Person2#: Yeah, let's go to the restaurant at the student center.
#Person1#: But last time I was there, it was so crowded that I had to wait in line for almost half an hour.
#Person2#: Really? Let's go somewhere else then. We can't take too long because we have a test at 3:00.
#Person1#: OK, let's go to the library. There's another machine downstairs by the telephone. | #Person1# and #Person2# are buying coffee on a machine, but the machine is out of order, so they'll go to another machine. | buy coffee |
train_1394 | #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. | 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. | a show |
train_1395 | #Person1#: Taylor, can you tell me how to apply for a job on the Internet?
#Person2#: Just fill out an application.
#Person1#: Do I have to send an E-mail?
#Person2#: You are expected to know the E-mail address of the unit.
#Person1#: But I still don't know which unit is in need of staff.
#Person2#: Send out an application through Job-wanted on the website.
#Person1#: Can any unit see my information?
#Person2#: It's a two-way choice. And your application will be read.
#Person1#: Which websites offer this service?
#Person2#: Sina, 21st Century Talent Net, and a few others.
#Person1#: Thank you. | Taylor tells #Person1# how to apply for a job on the Internet. | online job application |
train_1396 | #Person1#: Hello. This is John ' s Distribution. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I need some ice water delivered.
#Person1#: Are you completely out?
#Person2#: No, I have some, but not enough for the long weekend.
#Person1#: Okay. I ' ll send someone to deliver it for you tomorrow.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: No problem. | #Person2# needs some ice water. #Person1# will deliver it tomorrow. | ice water delivery |
train_1397 | #Person1#: Do you wash clothes here often?
#Person2#: I have been coming here for the past few years.
#Person1#: Why do you wash here?
#Person2#: It's actually a lot cheaper for me to wash my clothes here.
#Person1#: I've only washed my clothes here a couple times.
#Person2#: Why don't you wash clothes at home?
#Person1#: I would, if my washing machine wasn't broken.
#Person2#: Why don't you just get it fixed?
#Person1#: I can't afford it.
#Person2#: So you plan on washing your clothes here from now on?
#Person1#: That's my only option right now.
#Person2#: Don't worry. Besides, it's a lot cheaper to wash clothes this way. | #Person2# comes to this laundry because it's cheap. #Person1# comes here because #Person1#'s washing machine is broken. | washing clothes |
train_1398 | #Person1#: What's wrong, officer?
#Person2#: You do realize that you ran a red light, don't you?
#Person1#: I did?
#Person2#: You didn't see the red light?
#Person1#: I'm sorry for running it, but I really didn't know.
#Person2#: Didn't you learn that red means stop?
#Person1#: I know that.
#Person2#: Then tell me why you sped up on the yellow light.
#Person1#: I'm not sure.
#Person2#: I'm giving you a ticket for this.
#Person1#: I'm sorry for the misunderstanding.
#Person2#: Maybe you'll think about this before you decide to run another light. | #Person1# ran a red light but #Person1# doesn't realize that. #Person2# gives #Person1# a ticket to warn #Person1#. | breaking traffic rules |
train_1399 | #Person1#: I am calling to find out why I didn ' t receive an unemployment check this week.
#Person2#: Did you send in your Continued Claim Form for the last period?
#Person1#: I think I forgot to send it in!
#Person2#: You need to be very careful to send that form in every two weeks if you want to get paid.
#Person1#: Can I send it in now?
#Person2#: You should look at your claim form and see if it has been more than fourteen days since it was due. If it hasn ' t been, we will still accept it.
#Person1#: Can I mail it in early next time so it isn ' t late?
#Person2#: Actually, you cannot mail it in early, as it needs to reflect all of the information up to the due date.
#Person1#: Will my paycheck come right away now?
#Person2#: Your check will arrive a little late. | #Person1# calls #Person2# to ask why #Person1# didn't receive an unemployment check this week. #Person2# says it's because #Person1# forgot to send the continued claim form. | unemployment check |