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train_9200 | #Person1#: Good morning, Madam! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Well, I'd like to buy a watch.
#Person1#: Oh, look at these two watches, aren't they lovely?
#Person2#: Yeah. But I think I'd prefer. . .
#Person1#: How about this one? It's graceful in style.
#Person2#: Mm, yes, but I think I like that one better. It's made of... | #Person2# wants to buy a watch. She prefers a gold watch. #Person1# shows how to set the alarm and #Person2# buys it. | buy a watch |
train_9201 | #Person1#: What's the problem, sir?
#Person2#: I bought this toy gun from your store two weeks ago. My son played with it only twice and it broke.
#Person1#: Do you keep the receipt?
#Person2#: Yes, and I have the warranty, too.
#Person1#: What do you want me to do about it?
#Person2#: I'd like you to replace this one ... | #Person2# wants #Person1# to replace the broken toy gun without charge. | replace a gun |
train_9202 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Can you direct me to the toy department, please?
#Person2#: It's on the 7th floor. As you get off the elevator, you'll see it on your left.
#Person1#: Can you direct me to the elevator?
#Person2#: Sure. Go straight ahead and you'll walk into it.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the toy department and the elevator. | ask for directions |
train_9203 | #Person1#: We are interested in your pure silk, but I'm wondering about the price. How much will you possibly offer us?
#Person2#: It's $ 120 per yard including a 5 % discount.
#Person1#: That's much higher than I expected. Can you come down a bit?
#Person2#: But if you placed a larger order, we would increase the disc... | #Person1# asks #Person2# the price of the pure silk. #Person2# gives #Person1# a 10% discount and they call it a deal. | business conversation |
train_9204 | #Person1#: Would you please weigh this letter to see what the postage is?
#Person2#: Do you want to send it by ordinary or registered mail?
#Person1#: By ordinary air mail, please.
#Person2#: Anything of value in it?
#Person1#: A postal order for four hundred dollars.
#Person2#: In that case, you'd better have it regis... | #Person1# wants to send a letter by ordinary airmail. Since it contains a postal order, #Person2# recommends #Person1# to have it registered. | mail a letter |
train_9205 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I have to change a room.
#Person1#: What's wrong?
#Person2#: Next door is so noisy. I can't sleep at all.
#Person1#: OK, I am sorry for that. We will arrange another one for you. | #Person1#'ll change a room for #Person2# as #Person2# requests. | change a room |
train_9206 | #Person1#: Hey, is your sister coming to dinner tonight?
#Person2#: No, she isn't. She has to work late on Fridays.
#Person1#: Well, did you invite our neighbor Don?
#Person2#: Nope. He's out of town this week.
#Person1#: So does that mean it's just us for dinner?
#Person2#: Yeah. Is that a problem?
#Person1#: No... It... | #Person1# is down because #Person2#'s sister and Don cannot come to dinner. #Person2# comforts #Person1# with pizza. | dinner |
train_9207 | #Person1#: 6487258.
#Person2#: May I speak to the owner please?
#Person1#: Speaking.
#Person2#: Good afternoon. I've just seen the advertisement in the newspaper about the furnished flat for rent. Is it still available?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. Would you like me to tell you about it?
#Person2#: Yes, but could you tell me... | #Person2# calls the owner to get some information about the furnished flat for rent. #Person2# asks about the address, the area, the heating and stove, and the rent. | conversation about flat |
train_9208 | #Person1#: I can't sleep very well. Could I take some sleeping pills, please?
#Person2#: Is anything worrying you?
#Person1#: Well, perhaps... I'm working very hard. We're very busy at the moment.
#Person2#: Well. I don't really like giving patients sleeping pills. You must have a good rest. Forget all about work. If y... | #Person1# tells the doctor #Person1# cannot sleep and asks for sleeping pills. The doctor refuses and suggests #Person1# do something relaxing. | conversation with doctor |
train_9209 | #Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a jacket for my son.
#Person1#: Come with me, please. Here are jackets for boys.
#Person2#: The black one is nice. How much is it?
#Person1#: Twenty five pounds.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm afraid it's too expensive.
#Person1#: What about the blue one over there?... | #Person2# wants to buy a jacket for his son. #Person1# recommends a blue one and #Person2#'ll come again for a bigger size. | shopping for jacket |
train_9210 | #Person1#: Say, Lisa, what are you doing?
#Person2#: Watching a Japanese film. I'm going to spend all next year in Japan, and I think I should find out more about its culture.
#Person1#: You mean you have been accepted into the program?
#Person2#: I sure have.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. You must be excited.
#Person2#... | Lisa tells #Person1# she is going to Japan next year and is learning Japanese. #Person1# wants to study abroad too. Lisa encourages #Person1#. | going to Japan |
train_9211 | #Person1#: Your spoken English is very good. I like it very much.
#Person2#: Thank you! You see, I've ever stay de in England for five years and for five years and during that time my oral English was improved a lot. | #Person1# likes #Person2#'s spoken English which is improved in England. | oral English |
train_9212 | #Person1#: Hello, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to go on a sailing holiday this summer in Italy.
#Person1#: Have you been sailing before?
#Person2#: No. I wanted to go to Sweden last year, but I didn't have enough money.
#Person1#: Well, it is quite expensive. Sailing holidays start at about three hundred po... | #Person2#'d like to go on a sailing holiday in Italy. #Person2# hasn't been sailing before and prefers to sail in a lake in the mountains. #Person1# recommends the Aqua Center. | sailing holiday |
train_9213 | #Person1#: Do you let people know when you are taking pictures of them.
#Person2#: I try not to. I don't like pictures of people who pose for the camera. I like people who are going about their daily business without being aware of the camera. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# doesn't let people know when taking pictures of them. | taking photos |
train_9214 | #Person1#: They said that the eleven o'clock train was running late again, like before.
#Person2#: We arrived at the station at exactly 10:00. However, we've already been waiting for thirty minutes. What time did they say it would arrive?
#Person1#: Well, we'll probably have to wait another quarter of an hour. | #Person1# and #Person2# arrived at the train station at 10:00. But the train is late again. | the train |
train_9215 | #Person1#: Hey Bobby. What's going on?
#Person2#: Just taking a smoke break.
#Person1#: I forgot my cigarette today. Do you have another one?
#Person2#: Sure. Here you go.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: I didn't know you smoked.
#Person1#: Really? I've been smoking for over a year now.
#Person2#: Oh. You're new t... | Bobby and #Person1# are taking a smoke break before the class begins. They talk about the difficulty of quit smoking. | during smoke break |
train_9216 | #Person1#: what's up?
#Person2#: not much. I'm just trying to hook up to the internet. I'm having a few problems though.
#Person1#: what's wrong?
#Person2#: I've got all the cords plugged in, but it appears that I'm offline.
#Person1#: Are you using dial-up or broadband?
#Person2#: actually, I've got a wireless co... | #Person1# helps #Person2# connect to the internet and tells #Person2# how to chat online. They will meet up in the chat room later. | online chatting |
train_9217 | #Person1#: My name's Terry Graham. You're new around here, huh?
#Person2#: Yes. My name's Mark Benson. I just started a couple of weeks ago.
#Person1#: Well, if there's anything I can do for you, let me know.
#Person2#: Thanks, I appreciate that! | Mark Benson is new here. He and Terry Graham introduce each other. | introduction |
train_9218 | #Person1#: I would like to order a suit made to my own measure.
#Person2#: I share the same opinion. You are over-weight so it's hard for you to buy clothes.
#Person1#: Maybe I should try to lose weight.
#Person2#: Here is one tailor's shop. Why not order one here? | #Person1# would like to order a suit since #Person1# is overweight. #Person2# recommends a tailor shop. | order a suit |
train_9219 | #Person1#: Hello, Tom Smith.
#Person2#: Hello, Tom, it's Mary Clark. My secretary said you called just now?
#Person1#: Yes. Thank you for calling back. I wanted to make sure you've received the invitation.
#Person2#: Yes, I have. I'd be glad to accept it.
#Person1#: Good. Uh, Mary, some friends of mine are going to say... | Tom calls Mary Clark to make sure if she has received the invitation. Tom suggests Mary take a break until the seventeenth, Mary agrees. | conversation between friends |
train_9220 | #Person1#: Hey. Welcome to Berlin. It's great to see you again.
#Person2#: Yeah, good to see you, too. Have you been waiting here at the station long?
#Person1#: Only 15 minutes. But let's get out of this cold and go to my apartment. How are you feeling after that long bus ride?
#Person2#: Ah, it wasn't too bad. It was... | #Person2# arrives in Berlin and it takes 19 hours by bus. #Person2# takes the bus because it is more environmentally friendly. #Person1# suggests #Person2# come by plane next time. | conversation between friends |
train_9221 | #Person1#: Hello, Mary.
#Person2#: Hi, Peter. What a surprise. What are you doing here?
#Person1#: Oh, I was just passing by. Our shop is under repair this afternoon and I have a half day off. Would you like a ride in my car?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I've got classes from 2:00 to 4:00. I'm studying at this community... | Peter passes by Mary's workplace. Peter invites Mary to have a ride in his car. Mary refuses because she has classes. Mary says goodbye to Peter to hurry to the class. | conversation between friends |
train_9222 | #Person1#: I'd like to buy a flight ticket for this afternoon.
#Person2#: Alright. To Washington or to New York?
#Person1#: To New York, please.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. the tickets to New York for this afternoon have been sold out, but we still have some left for this evening.
#Person1#: For this evening? I'm not used to... | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy a flight ticket the next morning because the tickets for this afternoon are sold out and #Person1# thinks traveling at night is dangerous. | buy flight ticket |
train_9223 | #Person1#: What are you looking for?
#Person2#: I smell fresh baked bread. Did you just make some bread?
#Person1#: Yes, but don't touch it yet. It just came out of the oven and needs about 20 minutes to cool down.
#Person2#: I don't want it cool. I wanted hot from the oven.
#Person1#: No, don't touch it. It's really s... | #Person2# smells fresh baked bread and prefers soft and hot bread. #Person1# makes breakfast for #Person2#. They will also have #Person1#'s sister, Kay, coming for breakfast. Kay gets a promotion and she will bring cookies to celebrate. | breakfast |
train_9224 | #Person1#: And don't forget to read chapter 5 and answer the questions on page 99. Oh, Jonathan, just a minute, I want to speak to you.
#Person2#: Yes, Mrs. Fenway.
#Person1#: Jonathan, why didn't you answer any questions on the homework?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry, Mrs. Fenway. But I read the wrong chapter last night.
#... | Jonathan explains to Mrs. Fenway why he didn't answer any questions on the homework, why didn't he read the right chapter and why he was late this morning. | teacher and student |
train_9225 | #Person1#: So what are you going to do for the coming holiday, Jessica? Do you have any plans?
#Person2#: Yes, I really hope I could make a short trip with my husband and kids. But I doubt if it can come true.
#Person1#: How come?
#Person2#: Tom's boss is going out of town on business. So he has to go with her for the ... | Jessica wants to travel with her family, but it may not come true. #Person1# suggests having a picnic. | holiday |
train_9226 | #Person1#: Hello, Karl. I haven't seen you since we both went to university.
#Person2#: Good to see you, Laura. I'm just back home for a few days.
#Person1#: Me too. How are you finding it studying in a foreign country?
#Person2#: I had to find my own accommodation, although the university was very helpful and gave me ... | Laura meets Karl and they talk about studying in a foreign country and university life. Karl invites Laura to come and visit him. | university life |
train_9227 | #Person1#: What is your salary at present?
#Person2#: My present pay is 100, 000 Yuan per year.
#Person1#: What are your salary expectations now?
#Person2#: I like to be paid more than that. Hopefully, 120, 000 Yuan per year.
#Person1#: That's a little more than we had planned.
#Person2#: I think you'll find I'm worth ... | #Person2# and #Person1# negotiate over #Person2#'s annual salary. They finally make it to be 110, 000 Yuan. Raises will be given according to #Person2#'s performance. | expected salary |
train_9228 | #Person1#: I want to rent this apartment.
#Person2#: I ' m glad to hear that.
#Person1#: How much are you asking?
#Person2#: You will have to pay $ 1050 every month.
#Person1#: I can ' t afford that.
#Person2#: What can you afford?
#Person1#: I was thinking $ 800 a month.
#Person2#: I ' ll need you to pay more than tha... | #Person1# wants to rent an apartment and bargains with #Person2#. They finally agree to $ 900 every month. | rent an apartment |
train_9229 | #Person1#: Here is the draft contract, Mr. Brown. Let's discuss the clauses to see if we agree on all of them. Then I will make out an original of the contract. After that, what's left is to fill out the contract and sign our names.
#Person2#: That's OK.
#Person1#: The contract is to be written in Chinese and English. ... | #Person1# discusses the clauses of the draft contract with Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown goes it over and requests to have the woods containers allowed and to make partial shipments. #Person1# agrees. | contract discussion |
train_9230 | #Person1#: It ' s so great to be here! I ' m so excited to help you and my daughter with your new home!
#Person2#: We ' re glad that you ' re here. Would you like a tour of the house?
#Person1#: That ' d be great, but could I have a cup of tea first?
#Person2#: Sure, I ' ll just go put the kettle on. Why don ' t you ha... | #Person1# comes to help #Person2# and #Person1#'s daughter with their new home. #Person2# prepares a cup of tea for #Person1# and shows the house to #Person1#. #Person1#'ll help with the chores. | family member talk |
train_9231 | #Person1#: I'm sorry, ladies. Mr. Smith's viewing is over. It ended an hour ago.
#Person2#: But we just drove across town. Can't we just go in to see him one last...
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. But at tomorrow's funeral, the family requested an open casket service.
#Person2#: This is all too fast. He's my best friend, a... | #Person2# came for Mr. Smith's viewing. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's over but there'll be an open casket service. #Person2# feels miserable. | funeral viewing |
train_9232 | #Person1#: The Johnson are on their way back. You remember them, don't you?
#Person2#: Johnson? I can't place them.
#Person1#: We met them in Bermuda last May.
#Person2#: They've completely slipped my mind.
#Person1#: The couple with the dogs, think back.
#Person2#: No, I don't recall a thing about them.
#Person1#: Wel... | #Person1# invited the Johnsons for brunch and tries to remind #Person2# of them, but #Person2# can't recall a thing. | daily casual talk |
train_9233 | #Person1#: I want to make a phone call. Can you show me how?
#Person2#: Of course, pick up the receiver, hit a button and listen for a tone. Are you hearing it?
#Person1#: Yes, now what do I do?
#Person2#: Well, after you dial 9 on the keypad, you should hear the tone change.
#Person1#: No, nothing changed.
#Person2#: ... | #Person2# guides #Person1# on how to call a company number and how to make an outside call. | make a phone call |
train_9234 | #Person1#: Did your company go union? I heard that many companies in out industry are being unionized, so It's getting harder and harder to compete on a level playing field.
#Person2#: Yes, we're hopping on the bandwagon and signing up for the union. Mostly people are pretty happy about it. . . I guess it depends on if... | #Person2# and #Person1# talk about signing up for the labor union. They think labor unions put the squeeze on the executives but it's better for the workers. | labor unions |
train_9235 | #Person1#: Going to the cafeteria?
#Person2#: No, I am not eating there anymore. I have ordered my favorite food in the restaurant around the corner. The food served in the cafeteria is not my type. I am a total meat lover. But the cafeteria is doing its best to force me to be a vegetarian. They have been serving the C... | #Person2# stops going to the cafeteria for lunch because the meals there lack meat while #Person1# finds it OK. | cafeteria |
train_9236 | #Person1#: How did your interview go?
#Person2#: Pretty well. I don't know if I'll get the promotion or not, but I feel good about it.
#Person1#: If you get the promotion, what will your new title be?
#Person2#: If I get the promotion, I will be a senior engineer instead of an assistant engineer.
#Person1#: Will you ge... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s promotion interview. #Person2#'ll be a senior engineer and get a pay-raise if #Person2# succeeds. #Person2# talks about the interview questions and admires #Person2#'s boss who is a good leader. #Person2#'ll inform #Person1# about the results. | promotion interview |
train_9237 | #Person1#: How did your vacation go?
#Person2#: I traveled the Three Gorges.
#Person1#: What about the trip? Do you enjoy yourself?
#Person2#: Yes, we had a good time. The trip was terrific. We toured the Three Gorges by boat. Its realty exciting!
#Person1#: Did your boat float down the river?
#Person2#: Yes. There are... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s thrilling boat trip to the Three Gorges. | vacation |
train_9238 | #Person1#: So, Fred, what are your plans for after graduation?
#Person2#: Well, I'Ve already got a job waiting for me back in my hometown.
#Person1#: That's cool. Have you already found an apartment to live in?
#Person2#: I'm planning on living with my parents. Won't you?
#Person1#: I couldn't even if I wanted to. My p... | Fred will work in his hometown and live with his parents after graduation. #Person1# tells Fred #Person1# would have to move out if #Person1# went home because they want #Person1# to be independent. | live with parents |
train_9239 | #Person1#: What are you reading?
#Person2#: Gee! You scared me!
#Person1#: Aha, Fitness Consultant. Very good, Don't you know about the rules in this office?
#Person2#: Yes, Ma'am. No magazines during the office hours. I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Well, don't do this again next time. What is it about, anyway?
#Person2#: It is... | #Person1# catches #Person2# reading Fitness Consultant. #Person2# introduces this magazine and the exercises it suggests. #Person1# confiscates it and will return it after reading. | at the office |
train_9240 | #Person1#: Hi, Mary. I haven't seen you in ages! I heard that you and Daniel are getting married on August 8th, the opening day of the 2008 Olympic Games. Is it true?
#Person2#: yes, it is. We've been dating for over 7 years. We have decided to get married on a special day and we think August 8th, 2008 is a red-letter ... | Mary tells #Person1# Daniel and she are getting married on August 8th, 2008 because they think it's a red-letter day, but the hotel isn't ready. #Person1# recommends The Peninsula Palace Beijing but it's booked up and the Regent Beijing is too expensive. #Person1#'ll help ask other hotels. | wedding |
train_9241 | #Person1#: Did you hear what happened in the Scott case? Some of the sensitive material were leaked to the press. Now every newspapers is all over it.
#Person2#: Oh. . . I bet the firm is fuming. Do they know who spilled the beans?
#Person1#: I'm sure they have their suspicions! there were only a few of the senior leve... | #Person1# tells #Person2# some details about Scott's case were leaked to the press. #Person1# thinks the people who were responsible will surely be canned and #Person2# realizes that's pretty serious. | a serious case |
train_9242 | #Person1#: I feel like going for a drink, it's been a long day.
#Person2#: Great idea! Peter, I could use the drink.
#Person1#: How about the new bar across road?
#Person2#: Sounds good. The food there is fantastic, too.
#Person1#: I agree, I had lunch there last week.
#Person2#: excellent! That sounds like a plan. | Peter suggests going to a new bar. #Person2# agrees gladly. | a new bar |
train_9243 | #Person1#: What do you think of smoking?
#Person2#: It's harmful not only for yourself but for others.
#Person1#: What in your opinion can be done to stop smoking?
#Person2#: Stop producing cigarettes.
#Person1#: But that'll affect the national economy.
#Person2#: That's right. But I don't think there are better ways.
... | #Person2# supports stopping producing cigarettes, but #Person1# thinks it will affects the national economy and suggests printing a warning on cigarette packets. | stop smoking |
train_9244 | #Person1#: what are you watching on the telly?
#Person2#: there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes.
#Person1#: which one is that?
#Person2#: the office. Have you watched it?
#Person1#: I've seen the British version and loved it, but have never seen the American version.
#Person2#: it's almo... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about several TV programmes. #Person2# watches a lot of TV while #Person1# doesn't. Then #Person2# invites #Person1# to watch a documentary, and #Person1# agrees. | watch TV |
train_9245 | #Person1#: I really want to go to the beach this weekend.
#Person2#: That sounds like fun. What's the weather going to be like?
#Person1#: I heard that it's going to be warm this weekend.
#Person2#: Is it going to be perfect beach weather?
#Person1#: I believe so.
#Person2#: Good. I hope it doesn't cool off this weeken... | #Person1# suggests going to the beach this weekend. Then #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the unpredictable weather in California and they wish the weather would stay the same. | weather |
train_9246 | #Person1#: How is your house hunting going?
#Person2#: Not very well. I haven't found anything within my price range yet.
#Person1#: How much are you looking to spend?
#Person2#: I can only afford about 300 pounds a month.
#Person1#: Looks like you're not going to get more than a bedroom in a shared flat with that.
#Pe... | #Person2# finds it hard to rent a room within the price range of 300 pounds in London. #Person1#'ll help ask around at work, looking for someone who needs a roommate, and they go through #Person2#'s preferences. | rent a room |
train_9247 | #Person1#: Do you want some dessert?
#Person2#: No thanks. We just need our check. Have you seen the waitress?
#Person1#: Oh, here comes our waitress with our check.
#Person2#: The service here has been really great, don't you think?
#Person1#: Yes, the service was quite good.
#Person2#: So, let's look at the check. Th... | #Person1# and #Person2# are satisfied with the service of the restaurant so they decide to leave 20% of the check for a tip. | at the restaurant |
train_9248 | #Person1#: Do you like this dress, madam?
#Person2#: I like the colour very much. It's a lovely dress, but it's too small for me.
#Person1#: What about this one? It's a lovely dress. It's very smart. Short skirts are in fashion now. Would you like to try it?
#Person2#: All right. I'm afraid this green dress is too smal... | #Person2#'s looking for a dress with #Person1#'s assistance, but the dresses in the shop are all too small for #Person2#. | shopping |
train_9249 | #Person1#: I just got a call from Mrs. Fitzgerald. See what your Willie has just done.
#Person2#: My Willie? Why has he suddenly become my Willie?
#Person1#: Because he takes after you, he's got into trouble again.
#Person2#: What did he do this time? I remember last time he was painting her fence to repay her for brea... | #Person1# tells #Person2# Mrs. Fitzgerald called and said their son Willie's baseball went through Mrs. Fitzgerald's window, broke the vase, ricocheted off the fishbowl, and finally knocked out Willie's school principal. | trouble |
train_9250 | #Person1#: Are you going to vote tomorrow?
#Person2#: I sure am. How about you?
#Person1#: I am.
#Person2#: Do you know where your polling place is?
#Person1#: My polling place is up the street at the park.
#Person2#: Oh, really?
#Person1#: Where's yours at?
#Person2#: I'm not sure.
#Person1#: You should know that alre... | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to vote tomorrow. #Person2# doesn't know the polling place. #Person1# suggests looking online. | vote |
train_9251 | #Person1#: Guess what! I know something you don't know!
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: How many planets are there in the solar system?
#Person2#: That's easy. Everyone knows that they are nice.
#Person1#: Not anymore! Can you believe it? They've decided that Pluto is not a planet anymore!
#Person2#: Nice try. I was... | #Person1# shares the news with #Person2# that Pluto was removed from the list of the planets. Then they start to talk about space and people's changing understanding of the surrounding. | space and cosmos |
train_9252 | #Person1#: He followed me all the way home!
#Person2#: That's about five blocks. And around corners too. So he was definitely following you.
#Person1#: Yes, he was. I'm not imagining it. Finally, just when I got home, I turned around and looked at him. He was just standing there. He didn't smile. He just stood there. I... | Carol tells #Person2# about her experience of being followed by a man. #Person2# thinks the police probably won't do anything at this stage. #Person2# asks Carol to be cautious and not to worry for now. | being followed |
train_9253 | #Person1#: Oh, George, what a beautiful day it is today! The sun is hot and there are just a few clouds scattered here and there! What a perfect day to be at the beach! The kids are going to have so much fun! And we'll be able to relax in the sun while they're playing.
#Person2#: It does seem like the perfect day! I'm ... | George and Mary take their kids to the beach on a fine day. Goerge asks the kids to build a sandcastle. Mary reminds them to stay in the shallow area. Jeremy finds a jellyfish and shows it to them. | at the beach |
train_9254 | #Person1#: We need to figure out how much money we are spending and what we are spending it on?
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Well, I think we could be saving more.
#Person2#: Really? Well. Ok. Get the receipts out.
#Person1#: Let's see. We spent 700 dollars for our home loan payment, 400 on groceries, 75 on utilities, 25... | #Person1# and #Person2# take the receipts out and figure out their spending. | spending |
train_9255 | #Person1#: What kind of packing do you plan to use for this consignment of goods?
#Person2#: Cartons. Is that okay?
#Person1#: I'm concerned about the possible jolting, squeezing and collision that may take place when these cases are moved about.
#Person2#: Well, what I can tell you is this. We've got an excellent reco... | #Person1# worries about the safety of the goods as #Person2# use cartons for the consignment. #Person2# assures #Person1# of their delivery service and tells #Person1# the charge will be much higher if #Person1# demands wooden cases. #Person1# agrees to use cartons. | business talk |
train_9256 | #Person1#: I really think all Americans look alike.
#Person2#: You're crazy! You haven't been here long enough.
#Person1#: But they do.
#Person2#: What makes you say that?
#Person1#: They wear the same clothes, they're all blond, they all drive cars, they all own Parker fountain pens ; they all drink Coca Cola, and the... | #Person1# thinks all Americans look alike while #Person2# disagrees. #Person1# thinks it's possibly because #Person1# misses China. | homesick |
train_9257 | #Person1#: East Beijing Road, please. I have to be at the No. 1 Middle School by 9 o'clock.
#Person2#: I can't promise, but I'll do my best.
#Person1#: Is it far from here?
#Person2#: Not so far, but the traffic is often busy at this time of the day. | #Person1#'s in a hurry. The driver #Person2#'ll try but it's rush hour. | take a taxi |
train_9258 | #Person1#: Stan, do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?
#Person1#: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
#Person2#: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.
#Person1#: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do o... | Stan and Cathy think the office is so noisy that they can't work because Jack constantly has students coming in to get help with his course. They decide to suggest Jack use the storage room down the hall and they'll go to have a look at it first. | dilemma |
train_9259 | #Person1#: Hello, welcome to our program 'Today City'. I'm Larry. We're going to Louisville Kentucky where our guest Michelle Ray comes from. She is proud of her middle-sized city with a small town feel and big city dreams. Now, Michelle, tell us about your city.
#Person2#: Thank you, Larry. Here is my city. Louisville... | Michelle Ray tells Larry and the listeners about her hometown Louisville Kentucky on the program 'Today City'. | on a program |
train_9260 | #Person1#: John, just a few questions on your motivation. I know you developed your business with local people. What made you do that?
#Person2#: Well, I've always tried to employ local people to help the local industry. But because we are not province of Spain with little unemployment, I have to use people from outsid... | John tells #Person1# about his motivation, his management style, and his future plans of both business and personal life. | interview |
train_9261 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mrs. Wong. How are you? I haven't seen you around the building for the last couple of weeks. Is everything alright?
#Person2#: Morning, Mr. Jones. No, I haven't been out much recently. I've been feeling a bit under the weather.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you don't mind me saying,... | Mr. Jones meets Mrs. Wong and finds her face very pale. Mrs. Wong tells him she hasn't felt like cooking and she's eaten very little for the last two weeks. Mr. Jones suggests getting a check-up. | health problems |
train_9262 | #Person1#: Now, I'm going to start off by asking you a difficult question. Why would you like to get this post?
#Person2#: Well, first of all I know that your firm has a very good reputation. Then I've heard you offer good opportunities for promotion for the right person. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to get the post because of the company's reputation and opportunities. | job interview |
train_9263 | #Person1#: Hi, Sue, it's me.
#Person2#: Well, hello, where have you been all day, Steve? Mr. Smith asked me this morning where you were but he didn't seem to be looking for you or anything.
#Person1#: What did you say?
#Person2#: I told him that I didn't know. He seemed very busy as manager always are. Are you OK?
#Per... | Steve phones Sue to explain his absence this morning. He's got a bad cold since Saturday. Sue asks him not to worry about the work. | phone call |
train_9264 | #Person1#: What is Mr. Peterson going to do with his old house on London Road? Rent it or sell it?
#Person2#: I heard he is thinking of turning it into a restaurant, which isn't a bad idea, because it's still a solid building. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Mr. Peterson is thinking of turning his old house into a restaurant. | daily casual talk |
train_9265 | #Person1#: It's Julia's birthday tomorrow.
#Person2#: Are you sure? I think it should be the day after tomorrow.
#Person1#: Well, let me see. Oh, I'm sorry. You're fight. It is the day after tomorrow. Shall we buy her a gift?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Shall we get her a new pen?
#Person1#: That sounds good. But I thin... | #Person1# suggests getting a gift for Julia's birthday. #Person1# and #Person2# finally decide on a record because Julia likes music. | choose a birthday gift |
train_9266 | #Person1#: Excuse me. What did you say you would like to do, Mr. Green?
#Person2#: I said I'd better go back to the hotel. I'm meeting someone this evening.
#Person1#: OK. How are you going back? By bus or taxi?
#Person2#: I think I'll take a taxi. Do you know where I can get one?
#Person1#: Oh, just wait by the roadsi... | Mr. Green wants to go back to his hotel by taxi. #Person1# waits with Mr. Green. They find giving taxi drivers 10% tip is a shared convention in their countries. | social casual talk |
train_9267 | #Person1#: Are you going to tell me about the stamp, or not?
#Person2#: 120 British pounds. But there are still three days left in the auction. If you want it, you'll have to bid. Do you have the guts?
#Person1#: I'm just asking. It's not like I'd actually make a bid.
#Person2#: Just don't come looking to me for hel... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about a stamp but #Person1#'s not making a bid. #Person2# gets annoyed. | daily casual talk |
train_9268 | #Person1#: I wonder if you could help me find something for my daughter.
#Person2#: Do you think she'd like a laptop?
#Person1#: I think that would be perfect.
#Person2#: A Mac is something most people appreciate.
#Person1#: In fact, she prefers Macs. How much is one?
#Person2#: Our 15-inch Pro will cost you only ... | #Person1# purchases a 15-inch Pro Mac for #Person1#'s daughter which costs $2, 100 with #Person2#'s assistance. | purchase of computer |
train_9269 | #Person1#: How do I apply to an American university?
#Person2#: You should go to the library to find some information about American universities, and write to the Admission Office. Then the Admission Office will send you application forms and other related materials. From experience, many applicants write to several ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to apply for an American university and explains the requirements of almost all the universities. The procedures usually take 3 to 6 months. | university application preparation |
train_9270 | #Person1#: Mary, I've some bad news for you.
#Person2#: I have already known that. I didn't get the scholarship, right?
#Person1#: Yes. The board was favorably impressed with your application, but the competition was very fierce.
#Person2#: Can you help me? You know I do need the scholarship.
#Person1#: I'm afraid ... | #Person1# tells Mary she didn't get the scholarship and advises her to try again next year. | failed scholarship application |
train_9271 | #Person1#: Excuse me, would you like a drink before your meal?
#Person2#: Pardon me?
#Person1#: Would you like a drink?
#Person2#: Oh, I see. I'll have a beer please
#Person1#: Ok, here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it?
#Person1#: Well, all the drinks including beer are free of charge.
#Person2#: Ar... | #Person2# orders a beer. #Person1# tells #Person2# all the drinks are free, so #Person2# asks for more beer. | free drinks |
train_9272 | #Person1#: Which hotel are we going to, Mr. Zhang?
#Person2#: Jindu Hotel. Its No. 12 in Jining Rood not far from the downtown. I've booked a double room with a shower for you.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person3#: (They entered the lobby of Jindu Hotel)Good evening, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I made a re... | Mr. Zhang tells Simon Pemberton that he has booked a double room for Simon at Jindu Hotel. #Person3# helps Simon check-in at the hotel. | check in |
train_9273 | #Person1#: Hello, XYZ Accounting.
#Person2#: Hello, could I speak to Brian Robinson, please?
#Person1#: Mister Robinson is in a meeting right now. Can I put you through to his voicemail?
#Person2#: No thanks, I'll try back later. I just have a couple of quick questions about my tax return.
#Person1#: Oh, maybe another ... | #Person2# phones XYZ Accounting to ask Brian Robinson about #Person2#'s tax return. #Person1# tells #Person2# Robinson isn't available and suggests transferring #Person2# to Gina Bowers for help. | phone call |
train_9274 | #Person1#: I just joined the health club. How long do you think it will take me to lose 10 pounds?
#Person2#: There are many steps for losing weight and keeping it off. Too much eagerness could do more harm than good.
#Person1#: Then what should I do to cut down on my weight gradually?
#Person2#: You need a systematic ... | #Person2# suggests a systematic training program to cut down #Person1#'s weight gradually. | lose weight |
train_9275 | #Person1#: Mike, could you help me tomorrow afternoon? I'll have a yard sale from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
#Person2#: OK, but could you tell me what a yard sale is?
#Person1#: It's a sale held in someones yard selling news things, it's a great way to make some money from our old things.
#Person2#: I never did that in my cou... | #Person1# asks Mike to help with a yard sale tomorrow afternoon and tells Mike what a yard sale is. Mike agrees. | yard sale |
train_9276 | #Person1#: Where is some fresh produce that's on sale?
#Person2#: Well, I think you'll like the mangoes.
#Person1#: I've never had a mango.
#Person2#: It's a fruit. It has a big stone in it.
#Person1#: Can you eat the stone?
#Person2#: No. You would break all your teeth on it.
#Person1#: How much are these mangoes?
#Pe... | #Person2# recommends mangoes to #Person1#. #Person1#'s never tried one and #Person2# says mangoes are sweet and are from tropical countries. | recommend mangoes |
train_9277 | #Person1#: Excuse me, but could you tell me the way to the railway station?
#Person2#: The railway station? Just go down this street and turn left at the second corner. The station is at the end of that street.
#Person1#: How long will it take me to get there?
#Person2#: It's about a ten-minute walk.
#Person1#: That's ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the location of the railway station and it's a ten-minute walk. | ask for directions |
train_9278 | #Person1#: Hello sir, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yeah, I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet.
#Person1#: I see. Well, you have come to the right place. We have over one hundred models of more than twenty leading mobile phone manufacturers.
#Person2#: Sounds good. I don ' t want it to be too expensive, maybe som... | #Person2# dropped #Person2#'s phone in the toilet and #Person1# recommends a new ETC smartphone with fancy functions, but #Person2# cares its waterproof most. | recommend a smartphone |
train_9279 | #Person1#: Have you ever shopped online?
#Person2#: Quite often. It is very convenient, saving me a lot of time.
#Person1#: Do you have some experiences to share with me? I want to have a try.
#Person2#: You are asking the right person. Here are two very important tips. First, you need to visit no more than one site to... | #Person2# tells #Person1# online shopping is convenient and advises #Person1# to visit no more than one site and write the email address correctly. | online shopping |
train_9280 | #Person1#: Oh, hi, Jessica, are you going to see this movie too?
#Person2#: I'd love to, the movies are smash hit.
#Person1#: Then let's go in.
#Person2#: I can't. I'm waiting for Paul, but he's late.
#Person1#: I'll say the movie's starting in the minute.
#Person2#: I know. I wonder what's keeping him.
#Person1#: Look... | #Person1# asks Jessica to go the movie but she's waiting for Paul. Paul is always late and Jessica thinks it's the last straw. | complaint on boyfriend |
train_9281 | #Person1#: Let's program your courses. Since you have had English literature, you should take American literature and American prose and fiction. You transcript indicate that your English background is strong, so I don't think you have any problem with it.
#Person2#: How many credits for each course?
#Person1#: Three, ... | #Person1# advises #Person2# to take some literature courses and education courses. | course advise |
train_9282 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hi, Mr. Smith. This is Mary. Is Jenny there?
#Person1#: No, I ' m afraid not, Mary. May I take a message for her?
#Person2#: Yes, please tell her that band practice has been moved to Tuesday night at eight thirty.
#Person1#: O. K. No problem. Anything else?
#Person2#: No, but if she has any... | Mary calls but Mr. Smith says Jenny isn't available. Mary asks him to tell Jenny the time change of the band practice. | phone call |
train_9283 | #Person1#: Could you tell me your education background?
#Person2#: Sure. Where shall I begin?
#Person1#: Where did you go to university?
#Person2#: I went to the university of Ohio, in America.
#Person1#: What degree did you get?
#Person2#: I got a bachelor's degree.
#Person1#: What was your major?
#Person2#: I majored... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has a bachelor's degree and plans to get a master's degree after 3-4 years of work. | education background |
train_9284 | #Person1#: Mr. Jones, shall we now discuss the packaging?
#Person2#: Very well. You know, we have definite ways of packaging garments. As to blouses, we use a polythene wrapper for each article, all ready for window display.
#Person1#: Good. A wrapping that catches the eye will certainly help push the sales. With compe... | #Person1# and #Person2# both think an attractive wrapping helps the sales. #Person2#'ll pack blouses in cartons but #Person1# is worried they might not be strong enough, might be pilfered, or can't be insured so #Person1# prefers wooden cases. #Person2# explains that cartons are quite seaworthy and discourages pilferag... | discuss packing |
train_9285 | #Person1#: You're in great shape, Keith. Do you work out at a gym?
#Person2#: Yeah, I do. I guess I'm a real fitness freak.
#Person1#: So, how often do you work out?
#Person2#: Well, I do aerobics every day after work. And then I play racquetball.
#Person1#: Say, I like racquetball, too.
#Person2#: Oh, do you want to p... | Keith does aerobics and plays racquetball. #Person1# likes racquetball too and they'll play together sometime. | play racquetball |
train_9286 | #Person1#: Hey, the pool's open now!
#Person2#: As of today it is. Memorial Day marks the end of the school year and the beginning of summer.
#Person1#: So it's time for the kids to get outdoors. . .
#Person2#: . . . and for us to get tans in our new bikinis.
#Person1#: Not this Taiwanese girl. We don't like to get sun... | #Person1# thinks Memorial Day marks the time for kids to play and she doesn't like to get suntans. #Person2# agrees. | holiday |
train_9287 | #Person1#: You know, Mary, I feel we meet somewhere before. Where were you born?
#Person2#: I was born in Beijing, but I spent most of my childhood in London.
#Person1#: What was your childhood like?
#Person2#: I had a pretty strict upbringing, and my parents taught at an university so they have extremely high expectat... | Mary tells #Person1# she was born in Beijing and graduated from the University of Newcastle. She writes for China Daily. | introduction |
train_9288 | #Person1#: I just dropped in to say good-bye.
#Person2#: What time are you leaving?
#Person1#: I'm going to try to leave by ten.
#Person2#: Take care and give my best to your parents.
#Person1#: Good-bye. Hope to see you soon again next year.
#Person2#: Don't forget to call us if you're in Tokyo. | #Person1# says goodbye to #Person2# since #Person1# is leaving for Tokyo. | say goodbye |
train_9289 | #Person1#: David, recently I established a travelling forum, and now I want to make a plan to hold the first activity. Where can we go for this time?
#Person2#: How many members are there in your forum?
#Person1#: a dozen.
#Person2#: I think we can visit West Lake. The landscapes are attractive. It is said that just as... | #Person1# needs to make a plan for a traveling forum and David suggests visiting the West Lake and informing the members to prepare. | travelling forum |
train_9290 | #Person1#: Hey Nick, what are you up to?
#Person2#: Not much, just heading over to the shooting range. You wanna come?
#Person1#: Seriously? You mean to fire a real weapon? I don't know man.
#Person2#: Yeah, it will be fun! I have a 9mm pistol that is really easy to shoot. I also have a revolver that's really fun too! ... | Nick's going to the shooting range and invites #Person1# to come. Nick says shooting is fun but it's not that easy, the reality is different from the movies. #Person1#'ll try. | shooting |
train_9291 | #Person1#: Tonight is a party night! What drinks do you think we need?
#Person2#: Well, not everyone wants to drink beer. Make sure there are some soft drinks and juice. Nothing's as refreshing as iced drinks on a hot day.
#Person1#: I don't think we need too much in the way of soft drinks, Two super bottles of Cola sh... | #Person2# thinks they should prepare soft drinks and juice but #Person1# thinks Cola will cover everyone. #Person2# suggests champagne but #Person1# doesn't like it. | prepare drinks |
train_9292 | #Person1#: You didn't tell me she was married!
#Person2#: I tried. You were preoccupied.
#Person1#: I got carried away. I made such a fool of myself. They were both laughing at me!
#Person2#: You got drunk, and you were hilarious. Lighten up.
#Person1#: That guy was definitely a Don.
#Person2#: So now you can say you h... | #Person1# was drunk and made a fool of himself. #Person2# comforts him. | feel ashamed |
train_9293 | #Person1#: Did you watch the movie program on Channel 6 last night?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. It is a horrible movie.
#Person1#: I wonder why TV programs often show much violence.
#Person2#: Actually, more and more people have realized that violence on TV may lead to the increase of crime rates among teenagers.
#Person1#:... | #Person1# notices TV programs often show much violence and #Person2# says it increases teenage crime rates. | violence on TV |
train_9294 | #Person1#: Hi, Natasha, how's life?
#Person2#: Great. My family came to visit me.
#Person1#: Oh, you must be very happy. How many people are there in your family?
#Person2#: My immediate family is very large. It's my mother, my father, my two older brothers, my younger sister and me.
#Person1#: I have a small family. T... | #Person2# has a big family, while #Person1# just has one brother. #Person1# says #Person1#'s parents are ethnic minority people so they can have two kids under the only-child policy. #Person1# and #Person1#'s brother are very close. | family |
train_9295 | #Person1#: I'll talk to you later.
#Person2#: What's the rush?
#Person1#: I have to get off the phone now.
#Person2#: I'm not ready to get off the phone with you.
#Person1#: There are other things I need to take care of.
#Person2#: What is it that you need to do?
#Person1#: Please don't be nosey.
#Person2#: I'm not bei... | #Person1# wants to get off the phone and #Person2# asks the reason but #Person1# doesn't say. | phone call |
train_9296 | #Person1#: Good morning, Madam. Is everything OK? Is there something I can assist you with?
#Person2#: Thank you, yes. I'm not sure how to use this ATM, I usually go to a clerk and use my Bank Book. But today, I thought I'd try something new. I want to take some money out.
#Person1#: Welcome to the electronic age! I ca... | #Person1# teaches #Person2# how to use an ATM. #Person1# asks #Person2# to insert the card, enter the pin, choose the service, and enter the amount. | use an ATM |
train_9297 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hello, there. I've just started using your net banking and I'm looking for some information about my Commission Fund.
#Person1#: I see. The Fund Trading System of our Net Banking deals with both trading and information. If you use this system, you can subscribe for and apply... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the Fund Trading System of the Net Banking allows #Person2# to buy funds and get information. | fund service |
train_9298 | #Person1#: What are you doing, karen?
#Person2#: I'm making a shopping-list, Tom.
#Person1#: What do we need?
#Person2#: We need a lot of things this week. I must go to the grocer's. We haven't got much tea or coffee, and we haven't got any sugar or jam.
#Person1#: What about vegetables?
#Person2#: I must go to the gre... | Karen tells Tom they need to buy tea, coffee, sugar, jam, and vegetables but they haven't got much money. | shopping list |
train_9299 | #Person1#: In 1986, a New Zealander Hackett popularized Bungee as a commercialized sport of mass entertainment. This sport is very challenging. It is a test of people's psychological ability of endurance. Especially when descending, as if they are watching a fast forward tape and when they bounce back, they sway around... | #Person1# says a New Zealander Hackett popularized bungee as a commercialized sport of mass entertainment and it is a challenging sport because it tests people's psychological ability of endurance. #Person2# tells #Person1# a young French fellow's bungee experience. He felt nervous at first but after bungee, he felt co... | discuss bungee |
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