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train_11947 | Mark: Mark, you've been coming home late these days. What are you busy doing?
Barnard: Nothing important. I've been working overtime lately.
Mark: How many hours do you work each day now?
Barnard: 12 hours, including 5 hours overtime.
Mark: That's tough indeed! Do you think your health can afford?
Barnard: I don't care. I need money.
Mark: Surely you'll be paid extra for overtime, but do you think it's really worth?
Barnard: Yes, I think so. When I work overtime I'm paid time and a half.
Mark: Oh, yes. Money comes faster in that way than otherwise.
Barnard: But jobs with a lot of overtime are quite limited. Employers usually don't like to pay for overtime if they can manage.
Mark: That's true. | Mark has been working overtime. Mark asks if he thinks it's worth it. Mark thinks so because he will be paid time and a half. |
train_11948 | Tiebout: I used to think that Americans had so much money they didn't know what to do with it.
Chinese: You did?
Tiebout: Yes. But now I'Ve learned differently. Now I have a more realistic opinion.
Chinese: What do you think now?
Tiebout: There are lots of jobs, and almost everybody works. There is a high standard of living. People earn a lot, but they spend a lot to live. So there isn't so much money after all.
Chinese: But I still say Americans spend a lot more money on useless things than we Chinese do.
Tiebout: That's true. But Americans work hard for their money like we do. I don't know why our spending habits are so different. | Tiebout and Chinese agree that Americans and Chinese both work hard to earn money but they have different spending habits. |
train_11949 | George: Hi, Mikel. What's with you? You look angry.
Mikel: No, I just check my weight, I'm getting fatter.
George: True, you are getting a really pot belly, aren't you?
Mikel: I'll get you for that comments, George.
George: Just kidding, Mikel. Why don't you come work out with me?
Mikel: ah, I don't know a fit works. Last time, all I saw the gym were bunch of lidos, like me.
George: It works if you keep at it. Come on, let's go!
Mikel: All right. But so help me it's a better work.
George: This feels great. I'm all reed up. I can keep going all night.
Mikel: Not me. I'm too hot and I'm too tired.
George: Exercise has no benefit unless you sweat like a pig.
Mikel: Well, that's not for me.
George: Thanks for coming, it was a real blessed.
Mikel: It wasn't as good as you think.
George: You'll get used to it, Mikel, trust me. | Mikel is getting fatter. George invites him to work out together. But Mikel thinks exercise is not for him. George keeps encouraging Mikel. |
train_11950 | Anne-Mar: Do you know which stop we get off at?
Gerhardt: We still have more to go, I think.
Anne-Mar: We've been on this bus for a while now.
Gerhardt: You're right.
Anne-Mar: Should we have gotten off the bus already?
Gerhardt: I don't think so.
Anne-Mar: I thought you knew.
Gerhardt: Maybe we did miss our stop.
Anne-Mar: Really?
Gerhardt: I'm positive that we missed our stop.
Anne-Mar: I'm never catching the bus with you again.
Gerhardt: My mistake. | Gerhardt and Anne-Mar missed the stop and Anne-Mar'll never catch the bus with Gerhardt again. |
train_11951 | Townsend: It's time for you to wake up.
Rhody: Give me five more minutes. I'm really tired this morning.
Townsend: I'm sorry, but it's time for you to get ready for school.
Rhody: I get that, but let me just sleep for a little bit longer.
Townsend: You're not going to get up in five minutes if I let you fall back asleep.
Rhody: Believe me. I will get up and get ready in five minutes.
Townsend: There's a lot that you need to do this morning.
Rhody: I understand, and it will get done after I wake up in five minutes.
Townsend: I would like for you to not be late for school.
Rhody: I'm going to be on time today.
Townsend: Go back to sleep then, but only five more minutes.
Rhody: Thanks a lot. | Townsend wakes Rhody up and agrees that Rhody can sleep for five more minutes after Rhody promises to be on time. |
train_11952 | Stacy: Do you have a reservation, sir?
Bruce: No, I am afraid we don't.
Stacy: I'm sorry. The restaurant is full now. You have to wait for about half an hour. Would you care to have a drink at the lounge until a table is available?
Bruce: No, thanks. We'll come back later. May I reserve a table for two?
Stacy: Yes, of course. May I have your name, sir?
Bruce: Bruce. By the way. Can we have a table by the window?
Stacy: We'll try to arrange it but I can't guarantee, sir.
Bruce: That's fine. | Bruce reserves a table at Stacy's restaurant, which is full now and will come back later. |
train_11953 | Miao Ping: Hello Mr. Janus. What can we do for you today?
Mr. Janus: Hello, Miao Ping. It's that time again ; I want to convert my salary. You know, it's so annoying. I wish my company could just pay me in RIB.
Miao Ping: Haha! I actually think that many locals would disagree with you ; they are all dying to be paid in US dollars.
Mr. Janus: Yes, I guess you are right. So, do you need my passport?
Miao Ping: Thanks, Mr. Janus. Of course I trust you, but regulations are regulations.
Mr. Janus: Here you go.
Miao Ping: Thanks. And of course, could you fill in the exchange form? | Mr. Janus comes to Miao Ping to convert his salary to RMB. Miao Ping needs his passport and asks him to fill in the exchange form. |
train_11954 | Yves: Good morning. I understand that you'Ve got a problem with your washing machine. I'm from the repair company.
Robbie: Excellent. Come in please. The washing machine is in the bathroom upstairs. It keeps breaking down.
Yves: When did it first break down?
Robbie: About ten days ago. I'Ve tried to use it since then. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. it's very frustrating.
Yves: Is it still under warranty. If it is and I can't fix it, it would be quicker and easier to exchange it for a new one.
Robbie: Yes, it's still under warranty. Over the last few weeks, it's also been making a high-pitch noise when it's in use.
Yves: Ok. I'll start by looking at the motor. I'll just unplug it and take a look inside the machine. . . oh, yes. There's the problem. It's quite simple. I'll sort it out in a few minutes.
Robbie: What's wrong with it?
Yves: Part of the motor is loose. I can put it back in place quite easily.
Robbie: That's great. Thanks very much. Would you like a cup of tea or coffee? | Robbie's washing machine keeps breaking down. Yves who is from the repair company comes to check and finds part of the motor is loose. Yves can put it back in place easily. |
train_11955 | Rollin: What's the matter here?
Tiena: Somebody broke into my house in the morning.
Rollin: When did you find out?
Tiena: About 12 o'clock, when I came home from work.
Rollin: Apparently forced entry. The lock is battered to pieces.
Tiena: I wonder how the burglar did it.
Rollin: He is so unskillful. I have never seen such an awkward burglar.
Tiena: That's because we have a strong lock.
Rollin: Probably. Let's check the inside then.
Tiena: Did you find anything?
Rollin: Yes, the house was in a terrible mess. It was almost turned upside down by the burglar.
Tiena: Oh, er. . . sorry that's because we didn't have time to clean it.
Rollin: You mean it is not created by the burglar?
Tiena: Definitely not, sir. | Tiena's house was broken into. Rollin comes to check and thinks the burglar caused the mess. But actually, that's because Tiena didn't clean it. |
train_11956 | Tina: Hello?
Joe: Hi Tina, It's Joe.
Tina: Hi Joe.
Joe: How's the weather there today?
Tina: It's really cold. It snowed all day and the schools closed early.
Joe: What's the temperature?
Tina: It's 30 degrees now. It was even colder this morning.
Joe: Have you heard what the weather is going to be like tomorrow?
Tina: I was watching the news a little earlier. They said it's probably going to snow tomorrow.
Joe: I really don't like the winter. I wish it were summer.
Tina: Me too. How's the weather where you are?
Joe: It's not too bad, but it's pretty cold here too. It was about 45 today and it rained this afternoon. I heard it's going to be a little warmer tomorrow. | Joe and Tina talk about the cold weather and temperature at each other's place. They like summer but don't like winter. |
train_11957 | Vivi: What's combined transportation?
Maximilian: If the goods are to be transshipped from one means of transportation to another during the course of the entire voyage, it's called'combined transportation'.
Vivi: Why is it necessary?
Maximilian: It's simpler and cheaper to arrange multi-model combined transportation. | Maximilian explains to Vivi what is combined transportation and why it's necessary. |
train_11958 | Neddy: Good afternoon. Which service do you require.
Oona: I need to increase the amount of my L / C. It's quite a new one ; I opened it 12 days ago.
Neddy: What you need to do is apply for an amendment on your existing L / C.
Oona: How do I go about that?
Neddy: You'll need to fill in this application form and there is a charge of 30 US dollars for this.
Oona: OK, you can take that from my account. I'll fill in the form now.
Neddy: Thanks. Yes. . . that's all in order. What we will do now is send the L / C amendment to the negotiating bank. As soon as we know anything, we'll contact you. | Oona wants to increase the amount of Oona's L/C. Neddy asks Oona to fill in an application form and pay for it. |
train_11959 | Nalani: Can I bring you anything else?
Tonnie: No, thank you. Just the check.
Nalani: Let me get this.
Tonnie: No, it is my treat.
Nalani: Are you sure?
Tonnie: Yes, I owed you for last time.
Nalani: All right. If you insist. Next time it is on me, though. | Tonnie insists on treating Nalani and Nalani agrees. |
train_11960 | Candida Fawcett: Good morning.
Orrin: Er, good morning, yes, er. . .
Candida Fawcett: I'm phoning about the job that was in the paper last night.
Orrin: Oh, yes. Erm, well, could you tell me your name, please?
Candida Fawcett: Oh, Candida Fawcett.
Orrin: Oh, yes. Erm, well, what exactly is it that interests you about the job?
Candida Fawcett: Well, I just thought that it was right up my street you know.
Orrin: Really, hmmmm. Erm, well, could you perhaps tell me a little about yourself?
Candida Fawcett: Yes, arm, I'm 23. I've been working abroad, I'm um. . .
Orrin: Where exactly have you been working, please? | Candida Fawcett calls Orrin about the job in the paper. Then Orrin asks Candida about the exact work experience. |
train_11961 | Juliann: Good morning. Do I need an appointment?
Emilio: No, ma'am, there's only one person ahead of you. You won't have to wait long.
Juliann: Thank you.
Emilio: All right, madam, it's your turn. What will it be today?
Juliann: I've been wearing my hair long for years, but now I'd like to try some kind of modern style. What do you suggest for a woman like me, that is, with hair like mine?
Emilio: Come here, please. We'd like to wash your hair first. That way it will be easier to cut and style. I think you'll like this style. It's very fashionable.
Juliann: I hope so. I'm really tired of this old-fashioned style that I've been wearing.
Emilio: Would you like me to blow-dry your hair?
Juliann: Yes, if you think it will help.
Emilio: What do you think of it?
Juliann: It's great! Will it be hard to care for?
Emilio: Not at all. When you wash it, it will fall into place naturally. You'll probably need another cut in about a month. Shall I make an appointment for you?
Juliann: By all means. | Juliann is tired of her old-fashioned hair and wants to try a modern style. Emilio washes Juliann's hair first, recommends a stye and blow-dries Juliann's hair. Juliann is satisfied with it. |
train_11962 | Sonnie: The system keeps crashing when I try to access the personnel database.
Piotr: I think the file is too big. You'll need to expand your memory. First, close down all the files you have open, and then. . . | Piotr helps Sonnie with the crashing system. |
train_11963 | Adriaens: Would you like a ticket to the concert tonight? I bought it on the spur of the moment. I forget I would visit my professor to discuss my paper.
Sherry: Thanks. I'd like to go. I haven't been to any concerts this month. | Adriaens can't go to the concert and gives Sherry the ticket. |
train_11964 | Ingemar: Could you tell me where our library is?
Andrzej: It's in the building next to ours.
Ingemar: Is it the big white one?
Andrzej: Yes, a great number of books are kept in the library. It has books in Chinese, English, Russian, German, French and many other languages.
Ingemar: Are there any reading rooms in the building?
Andrzej: Of course. How can it be a library without reading rooms? There are quite a number of reading rooms with newspapers and magazines in them on the first and second floors.
Ingemar: When is it open?
Andrzej: It is open every day except Sunday.
Ingemar: I see. Library is always a busy place. I want to borrow an English hook. I hear 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' is very interesting. Have you read it?
Andrzej: Yes, I enjoyed it very much. It's worth reading.
Ingemar: I wonder if you could tell me how to look it up in the card catalogue?
Andrzej: Certainly. It is written by Mark Twain. So you can either look it up under 'A' for the writer, or 'T' for the title.
Ingemar: Thank you for your great help to me. How long can I keep it?
Andrzej: You're welcome. You can keep it for two weeks. When it is due, it should be returned. | Andrzej tells Ingemar where the library is and then gives Ingemar some information on its facilities, opening hours, and how to look up 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' that Ingemar wants to borrow. |
train_11965 | Lorrie: What's your major?
Rene: Hotel management.
Lorrie: What do you want to do when you graduate?
Rene: I'd like to work for a hotel or a travel agency in this area. How about you?
Lorrie: At first I wanted to major in French or history, but I realized I might have a hard time finding a job, so I major in computer science. With the right skills, getting a job shouldn't be so difficult.
Rene: Do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school?
Lorrie: Fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship.
Rene: Wow. That's great.
Lorrie: Are you working your way through school?
Rene: Yeah. I work as a cook in a restaurant near campus three times a week. | Lorrie and Rene talk about their majors, their career plans, and how they support themselves through school. |
train_11966 | Natalee: Why is it so hot these days?
Derk: The weather report says another typhoon is forming in the western Pacific and is moving towards the mainland.
Natalee: That's why it's burning hot these days. By the way, will our city be hit by the typhoon?
Derk: I'm afraid so. It will hit our city on its way towards the mainland.
Natalee: When will it arrive?
Derk: It is expected to arrive here tomorrow evening.
Natalee: So we must be prepared for it.
Derk: Yes. The government has warned the fishermen not to go fishing too far out to sea, and told all citizens not to stay out when the typhoon arrives. I'm afraid it will cause a serious damage. We'll have to be careful. | Derk tells Natalee why it's so hot these days and when the typhoon will arrive and asks Natalee to be careful. |
train_11967 | Harriet: Andrew, you're quite a hero, aren't you?
Andrew: Am I? I didn't know.
Harriet: Have you ever been on the radio before?
Andrew: No, not really. I mean I've never found so much money before.
Harriet: Tell me what happened that morning.
Andrew: Well, I collected my newspapers at about 8 o'clock and started my pa- per around. I went past the phone box and I saw this black bag in one comer. I got off my bike to have a better look. It was just an ordinary case. So I decided to find out who it belonged to.
Harriet: When did you realize it was money?
Andrew: As soon as I opened it.
Harriet: What did you do next?
Andrew: I rushed out of the box, went to the nearest house, and phoned the police.
Harriet: what did the police do with the bag?
Andrew: I didn't stay to find out. I had to go and continue the delivery of my newspapers.
Harriet: Were you late for school?
Andrew: Only about five minutes. Nobody seemed to mind. | Harriet thinks Andrew is a hero and asks Andrew about his experience this morning. Andrew told Harriet how he found the money and what he did with it. |
train_11968 | Sheff: Good afternoon. I'm looking for a second-hand car and I believe you sell cars.
Tessa: Yes. I have one here that may interest you.
Sheff: Ah, yes. A friend told me about it. What make is it?
Tessa: It's a Lincoln.
Sheff: Is it MS 560 or MF 558? I don't want either of them. I want a MF 650 one.
Tessa: Oh, it's the one you want, and it's three years old.
Sheff: Mmm... hmm. And what sort of condition is it in?
Tessa: It's in very good condition and it's compact.
Sheff: Right. And how much are you asking for it?
Tessa: Three thousand and fifteen dollars.
Sheff: Three thousand and fifteen dollars? That's a lot of money for a second-hand car.
Tessa: But it's in excellent condition.
Sheff: Could I try it out?
Tessa: Yes. You can try it here. | Sheff's looking for a second-hand car. Tessa recommends a Lincoln. But Sheff thinks the price is too high for a second-hand car and wants to try it out. |
train_11969 | Marisa: Hello, Amy. Are you coming to my birthday party?
Amy: Yes, I am. How do I get to your house from the station?
Marisa: Well, call me when you get to the station and I'll come and pick you up in my car.
Amy: Are you sure it won't be too much trouble?
Marisa: It's no trouble at all. It only takes about 15 minutes.
Amy: Oh, I want to check your phone number. Is it 828816887?
Marisa: No. It's 81881688.
Amy: Oh, really? I'm glad I checked.
Marisa: What time do you plan to arrive at the station?
Amy: I plan to get there around 8:30.
Marisa: OK. See you then.
Amy: See you. Goodbye. | Marisa asks Amy to call Marisa when she comes to Marisa's birthday party so that Marisa can pick her up at the station. Then Amy checks Marisa's phone number. |
train_11970 | Omar: What? You want to leave early?
Quinn: Yes. Can I?
Omar: Do you really need to?
Quinn: Yes. Is it OK with you?
Omar: Is it important?
Quinn: Yes. Do you mind?
Omar: You really have to?
Quinn: Yes. Will you let me?
Omar: I guess so. | Quinn wants to leave early. Omar is reluctant but agrees. |
train_11971 | Julissa: What upsets you?
Gwen: My parents called. As usual, they reminded me again that I should have a plan to marry by my late 20s. Easier set than done. Who should I marry? I have no time to go on a date.
Julissa: It is not your mother finding one for you?
Gwen: I will find one myself, of course. I'm a modern girl.
Julissa: Perhaps you can try the three minutes date, the latest type.
Gwen: You mean dozens of the opposite sex meet each other for three minutes in a dimly bar serving alcohol, I hate that idea.
Julissa: No, there is an updated version, three minutes video date. I know an online dating website providing such service with a microphone and webcam, you can sigh for it. You can be face-to-face with a guy talking for maximum three minutes.
Gwen: I don't think it makes sense. Three minutes is such a short time.
Julissa: I think you can find out if there is a possibility of romance within the first second of meeting someone, so-called love at first sight.
Gwen: Anyway, I don't want to post my face up for sale on the internet like that.
Julissa: Don't worry. There are many other options using the internet as dating methods. Some sites operate at international standard even have got certifications.
Gwen: Of course, for these sites, you have to pay a membership fee. But all in all, it is more serious and professional. The chance of meeting a good and serious person who does not play games is higher.
Julissa: I don't want to post my personal information on the internet. I'm not knowing who is reading it. | Gwen is upset because her parents urge her to get married. Julissa suggests she use the internet as dating methods, but Gwen doesn't want to post her personal information on the internet. |
train_11972 | Mary: Good afternoon, Kate. Come in.
Kate: Good afternoon, Mary.
Mary: Welcome to my home. Mom, this is my good friend, Kate. Kate, this is my mom.
Natalee: I'm pleased to meet you, Kate.
Kate: Glad to meet you.
Natalee: Sit down, please. Would you like to have a cup of tea or coffee?
Kate: Coffee, please.
Natalee: Here is coffee, cakes and some fruit. Help yourself, please.
Kate: Thank you very much.
Mary: This is a picture of my family, Kate. This is my mother, my father and that is my grandpa and grandma.
Kate: What a nice family! | Kate visits Kate's home. Mary's mom offers Kate with some refreshments and Mary shows a picture of her family to Kate. |
train_11973 | Alysa: What's the problem? You don't look happy.
Lorna: I failed my oral test.
Alysa: How come?
Lorna: I'm not practicing enough.
Alysa: Why don't you go to the English corner to talk to your classmates in English quite often ?
Lorna: When I talk to Chinese, I always want to speak Chinese.
Alysa: You should always keep in mind, the more you practice, the better English you can speak. | Lorna failed the oral test. Alysa advises Lorna to practice more. |
train_11974 | Reginauld: Sam, what shall I do with my stocks? Will I lose money?
Sam: There's a possibility.
Reginauld: What do you mean by that?
Sam: I mean if you don't sell your shares now, it's quite likely that you'll end up losing your shirt.
Reginauld: Is that so?
Sam: Absolutely. Take my word for it. | Sam warns that Reginauld will lose money if Reginauld doesn't sell the shares now. |
train_11975 | Lily: David, I'm going to China.
David: Really? How do you get the chance?
Lily: You know. I took part in the Chinese contest. I was the best and they gave me this reward. I don't have to pay for my trip.
David: Congratulations. How lucky you are!
Lily: Thank you. I'm leaving tomorrow morning.
David: I'm sure you'll enjoy the trip. China is such a beautiful country.
Lily: I'm sure I will.
David: Have a nice journey, Lily.
Lily: Thank you, David. | Lily won the Chinese contest and will go to China free of charge. David congratulates her. |
train_11976 | Marcio: All right, so this is what we are going to do. I've carefully mapped this out, so don't screw it up. Mr. Rabbit, you and Mr. Fox will go into the bank wearing these uniforms. We managed to get replicas of the one the guards wear when they pick up the money.
Mr. Rabbit: Got it.
Mr. Fox: No problem, boss.
Marcio: When you get inside, tell them that you are filling in for Carl and Tom, and say that they are on another route today. Don't lose your cool. Just act natural.
Mr. Rabbit: What if they want to call and confirm?
Marcio: You let him.
Mr. Fox: What! ?
Marcio: Don't worry, we have the phones tapped, so the call will be patched through to me, and I'll pretend to be the transport company.
Mr. Rabbit: Ha ha, you are so clever boss!
Marcio: Okay, shut up. Only take as much money as you can fit in these bags. Don't get greedy! Are you ready? Let's go. | Marcio gives instructions to Mr. Rabbit and Mr. Fox to go into the bank in uniforms and take as much money as they can. |
train_11977 | Herman: Herman, why are you so excited?
Adelind: I have met a beautiful girl.
Herman: Have you fallen in love?
Adelind: Yes. At first sight.
Herman: Can you describe the situation at that time?
Adelind: At that time her back was ramrod straight as she sailed by, her tone is best, neither over-passionate, nor too cold.
Herman: What's her outlook?
Adelind: She was pretty, her hair was the color of rich dark chocolate, waving gently to her shoulders. Her complexion was clear and golden. | Herman falls in love with a girl. Herman asks him to talk about the situation and the girl's outlook. |
train_11978 | Guthrie: I'm freezing, the forecast said it would be warm today.
Korney: But you should always be prepared for all types of weather.
Guthrie: How? You mean I should carry 4 sets of clothes with me everyday?
Korney: I mean, you had better bring a coat if the mornings a little cold, and pack an umbrella in your briefcase if you get wet on the way to work in the morning. You will have a miserable day in the office.
Guthrie: That's true. Well, if the weather clears up. I'm taking the afternoon off. I want to go down to the beach.
Korney: It's our busiest time. How can you take time off?
Guthrie: No one will miss me, anyway, if it stays cold and windy, I'll forget it.
Korney: Even if it warms up. I don't think it will be warm enough for the beach. | Korney advises Guthrie to get prepared for all types of weather. Guthrie wants to go down to the beach if the weather clears up. Korney doesn't think Guthrie should do so. |
train_11979 | Marie-Ann: Great job on your chemistry test, Anna. This is your second be in a row.
Anna: B plus actually, so there is a small improvement that.
Marie-Ann: So what have you been doing? You used to be a D student before?
Anna: I've joined a study group, our members discuss all the difficult stuff.
Marie-Ann: Great idea. Maybe you will have more time on the weekends to go out with your friends. How did you find the study group?
Anna: I saw a notice on the message board at lunch one day. I decided to check it out and now we meet once a week after our last class of the day.
Marie-Ann: Good for you, so you're not nervous about your chemistry tests anymore?
Anna: Not at all, I'm more prepared than ever. | Marie-Ann wonders how Anna, a D student, improves so much in chemistry. Anna tells Marie-Ann she joined a study group and how she found it. |
train_11980 | Ignaz: Hi Leo. You seem sleepy. Are you OK?
Leo: Oh, my neighborhood is so noisy. I can't sleep much.
Ignaz: Why? What's going on in your neighborhood?
Leo: The road near my house has been under construction for half a year. It's still not done.
Ignaz: Is it really loud?
Leo: Oh, it's terrible. If they don't finish the road soon, I'm afraid I'm going to be deaf.
Ignaz: How about your neighbors? Does it bother them too?
Leo: Yes, most of them.
Ignaz: Why not hold a neighborhood meeting? I'm sure you all could come up with some good solutions.
Leo: That's a good idea. Why didn't I think of that? | Leo can't sleep much because the road near his house has been under construction. Ignaz advises him to hold a neighborhood meeting. |
train_11981 | Dinah: Dave, I'm going to pick up food and drink for Saturday's picnic. Any suggestions?
Dave: Well, everyone has been talking about having a barbecue down by the river. So why don't you pick up some hamburger and hot dogs?
Dinah: OK, but how much hamburger meat are we going to need? And hot dogs, too.
Dave: I don't know. How about 3 pounds of hamburger and a couple of packages of hot dogs?
Dinah: Oh, that's not going to be enough. Do you remember the last picnic in the mountains? Jim, your roommate, ate about 10 hamburgers by himself.
Dave: Yeah, I remember that. Then 7 packages of hot dogs should be enough. And you'd better pick up some chicken for those who don't like hamburgers or hot dogs.
Dinah: OK. How about 5 or 6 bags of potato chips.
Dave: Better make that 8.
Dinah: OK. Uh, we still need some soft drinks. How about 10 of those 2 liter bottles?
Dave: Sounds fine. But be sure to buy a variety of drinks.
Dinah: OK. And what about dessert?
Dave: Well, maybe we could ask Kathy to make a few cherry pies like she did last time.
Dinah: Great. I'll give her a call right now. | Dave and Dinah discuss the types and quantity of food needed for the picnic. Dave also advises Dinah to ask Kathy to make the dessert. |
train_11982 | Jessey: What are you having for lunch?
Corbin: I got a sandwich, some chips, and a soda.
Jessey: Did you bring that from home?
Corbin: I got it from the cafeteria.
Jessey: What kind of sandwich did you get?
Corbin: They messed up my order and gave me a bologna sandwich.
Jessey: How was it?
Corbin: Considering it wasn't what I ordered, it was still pretty good.
Jessey: I think I got a sandwich there once before.
Corbin: Really?
Jessey: Yes, and they didn't get my order right either. | The cafeteria messed up Corbin's lunch order. This cafeteria didn't get Jessey's order right either. |
train_11983 | Nacy: Hi, Jeny.Are still working?
Jeny: Hi, Nacy.Come in please. I'm just putting away on my books.
Nacy: So, you are leaving, aren't you?
Jeny: yes, I'm going to take a holiday tomorrow.
Nacy: How nice! I can see you are busying packing. I'm sorry to interrupt you.
Jeny: That's all right. I'm almost finished.Do you need my help?
Nacy: Yes, could you please go over this for me? and see if there is any mistake in it?
Jeny: Oh. all right I'll read it soon.
Nacy: Excuse me for taking your time.
Jeny: It's nothing Navy. | Jeny is going on a holiday tomorrow and is busying packing. She will help Nacy go over her paperwork. |
train_11984 | Marty: Good evening, Pizza House. This is Marty speaking. May I take your order?
Mattie: Um yes. I'd like a medium pizza with pepperoni, olives, and extra cheese.
Marty: We have a two-for-one special on large pizzas. Would you like a large pizza instead?
Mattie: Sure, that sounds good.
Marty: Great! Would you like your second pizza to be the same as the first?
Mattie: No, make the second one with ham, pineapple and green peppers. Oh, and make it thin crust.
Marty: Okay, thin crust. Your total is $ 21. 50 and yourorder will arrive in thirty minutes or it ' s free!
Mattie: Perfect. Thank you. Bye..
Marty: wait! ! I need your address! | Marty wants a medium pizza, then Marty orders a large one when Mattie tells there is a two-for-one special on large pizzas. |
train_11985 | Atalanta: You have been here for how long? Four months now?
Emery: Yeah, about.
Atalanta: Do you know Chinese better now?
Emery: Oh, definitely. I remember, when I first arrived in Guangzhou, my girlfriend was haggling with a sales clerk over the price of a mobile phone.
Atalanta: Oh, yeah. Many Chinese like to bargain. It happens almost everywhere.
Emery: I mean, I understand that. But the speed of the conversation got faster and faster, until it seemed to me that they would fight. My perception of the tone was that it was a violent shouting match. The truth was that it was a perfectly normal conversation.
Atalanta: A shouting match? You ' re so funny. You must be exaggerating. I don ' t believe it.
Emery: I am not exaggerating at all. I ' m telling you the truth. That was how I felt at that time.
Atalanta: Yes, perhaps. Chinese usually don ' t notice that sort of thing. Maybe it ' s quite natural to us.
Emery: Yes, absolutely true. | Emery has been in China for four months. When Emery first arrived in Guangzhou, Emery felt the tone used when the Chinese bargain was a shouting match. Atalanta tells Emery it is quite natural to Chinese. |
train_11986 | Jessamyn: You look like in perfect condition.
Jodi: I go to the gym every day to keep fit.
Jessamyn: Which sports do you participate in?
Jodi: I've been doing yoga for a long time.
Jessamyn: Can you tell me something about yoga?
Jodi: Yoga is used to promote people's physical, intellectual and mental harmony and healthy.
Jessamyn: How do you feel when you practice yoga?
Jodi: Oh, I feel really tired and sweat a lot.
Jessamyn: But it will help you keep fit.
Jodi: Sure. But more importantly, I can have peace of mind. | Jodi has been doing yoga for a long time because it helps keep fit and have peace of mind. |
train_11987 | Sheelagh: I was wondering whether you could ship the tennis racket overseas to Taiwan.
Giuseppe: I'm sorry we don't ship overseas. It's too much trouble.
Sheelagh: I understand you don't have a history of shipping overseas, but I am willing to pay extra for shipping.
Giuseppe: Maybe we could make an exception for you if you win the bid.
Sheelagh: Thanks so much! By the way, is the racket really Serena Williams'?
Giuseppe: Yes. You'll get a picture of Serena playing with the racket and a document from her. | Giuseppe tells Sheelagh Giuseppe can ship the tennis racket overseas to Taiwan if Sheelagh wins the bid. |
train_11988 | Osborne: Hello, the International Hotel. May I help you?
Nova: Yes, I'd like to make a reservation for eight tonight.
Osborne: What time would you like your table?
Nova: At 7:30 pm. And I would like to sit in the non-smoking area.
Osborne: Would you like to sit in the hall or in the private room?
Nova: The private room, please.
Osborne: Wait for a moment, please. Let me check whether the private room is available or not. No problem.
Nova: It will be for business dinner. Reserve it under the name of Nova, the manager of Fashion Clothes Company.
Osborne: OK. A reservation for eight at7 : 30, Room 208. Please don't be more than half hour late, or we will have to give it to other guests. | Nova makes a reservation at the International Hotel for eight at 7: 30 tonight. Osborne helps Nova reserve Room 208 under the name of Nova. |
train_11989 | Garvy: Front desk. May I help you?
Esta: I'm going to check out tomorrow. Then we'll be back in a week's time. Can I leave my luggage here.
Garvy: Yes. Sure. You do have storage service. When will be checking out tomorrow?
Esta: About nine thirty in the morning.
Garvy: Shall we arrange a bail boy to pick up your luggage at nine o'clock?
Esta: Sure.
Garvy: May I have your room number please?
Esta: 1218.
Garvy: 1218. we'll collect your luggage at nine o'clock tomorrow. Would you then come to the front desk to get your storage receipt please?
Esta: Thank you very much. . Bye.
Garvy: You're welcome. Good-Bye. | Esta will check out tomorrow and wants storage service. Garvy arranges a bail boy and will pick up Esta's luggage at nine. |
train_11990 | Jacquette: Every year, the South has the floods. It is an act of God.
Meta: Do you really think so?
Jacquette: Yeah, you have some other ideas?
Meta: Think, in some way it is an act of God, but in another way, it just is caused by us.
Jacquette: For example?
Meta: We didn't pay attention to the environment, cut down trees and polluted the air.
Jacquette: Oh, I see. Fortunately government has taken some action to prevent such things. | Jacquette thinks the flood is an act of God, while Meta thinks it's caused by people damaging the environment. |
train_11991 | Margarete: You don't look like enjoying this workout.
Gwen: I'm not crazy about it at all.
Margarete: You don't like this sort of exercise?
Gwen: I'm not interested in it. Are you keen on it?
Margarete: Yes, that's funny. I thought you liked it.
Gwen: I hate it.
Margarete: Never mind. It'll be over in 10 minutes.
Gwen: It's the worst thing I'Ve ever tried. | Margarete likes one type of exercise which doesn't interest Gwen. |
train_11992 | Susan: Excuse me? Is this where I register? I'd like to sign up for my courses for next semester.
Gwendolin: Yes, of course. I need your student ID please.
Susan: Here you are.
Gwendolin: Okay, Susan. It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year. Is this information correct?
Susan: Yes. I do want to take some additional credits this year to get a minor in psychology.
Gwendolin: Sure. That's not a problem. Do you have the list of courses you want to take this semester?
Susan: Yeah. Here's my list. I'm not sure if the class schedule will allow me to take all of them though.
Gwendolin: Yeah, that's perfect. What about the subjects for your minor?
Susan: Oh yeah! Almost forgot! I need to take fundamental linguistics, consumer psychology and neuroanatomy.
Gwendolin: Wow, you are going to be busy this semester! Okay, here you go. You are registered now, you'll have to make your first tuition payment before classes start. | Susan is signing up for courses for next semester and she needs to get a minor in fundamental linguistics, consumer psychology, and neuroanatomy. |
train_11994 | Avery: That is the most beautiful sunset!
Danielle: Let's stop the car and enjoy it for a minute.
Avery: Here is a good place. Let's get out.
Danielle: Wow. We don't get to see this in the city!
Avery: Mother Nature is quite an artist.
Danielle: Look behind us at the mountains! They're reflecting pink!
Avery: Amazing. The sun is almost gone and yet there is still color everywhere!
Danielle: Where is our camera? Let's see if we can catch this on film! | Avery and Danielle are enjoying the beautiful sunset and Danielle wants to catch this on film. |
train_11995 | Anallise: Hey, Mike. Can I ask you something?
Mike: Sure, what's up?
Anallise: I'm going to gamble on the world cup tonight. Who do you think will win?
Mike: Good question. I have to think about it.
Anallise: My husband is betting on France.
Mike: France? Is he crazy?
Anallise: What do you mean?
Mike: Well, how do I put this? France is a terrible team. | Anallise 's husband is betting on France on the world cup, but Mike thinks France is terrible. |
train_11996 | Aubine: what did you do over the weekend?
Ines: I went a global warming rally in London. It was fantastic to be around so many people who care about the environment.
Aubine: do you think there's anything we can do to reverse the damage that's been done already?
Ines: it might not be possible to fix the problems that we've created for ourselves, but there are lots of things we can do to prevent more damages from happening.
Aubine: like what?
Ines: well, we can use public transport instead of taking our cars for a start.
Aubine: what else can we do to protect the environment?
Ines: if you do have to drive, you should make sure that your car runs on unleaded petrol. Also, your home should use sources of renewable energy.
Aubine: how about recycling? Does that actually help?
Ines: yes. You should take your glass, paper, plastic, cardboard, and tin cans to a recycling center.
Aubine: what do you think is the biggest worry for our future?
Ines: I think that the issue of greatest concern is having enough sources of clean water for everyone.
Aubine: I had no idea you were such as environmentalist before!
Ines: to be honest, in order for the earth to continue to be a habitable place, we're all going to have to become more interested in the environment. | Ines went to a global warming rally in London last weekend. Ines suggests using public transport and renewable energy, and taking recyclable items to a recycling center to protect the environment. Ines thinks the issue of greatest concern is having enough clean water for everyone. |
train_11997 | Marni: I really don't know how to break this to you, but it's eating me alive!
Lyssa: Just tell the truth. I won't take it personally.
Marni: Well. . . hum. You are sure you won't lose control of yourself?
Lyssa: Sometimes it's wise to be direct with people. Come on, just tell me. Don't beat around the bush, please!
Marni: Well. Since you'd like an honest answer, I will tell you the truth.
Lyssa: Alright. What is that you want to tell me?
Marni: We'Ve won two free tickets to Hawaii for a seven-day vacation!
Lyssa: What? Are you serious? Oh, my gosh! There will be guys everywhere. | Marni tells Lyssa they have won two free tickets to Hawaii for a seven-day vacation and this surprises Lyssa. |
train_11998 | Micky: Are you going to Helen's birthday party on Friday evening?
Helen: I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's sure to be fun. She's invited a lot of people. Do you think everyone will be able to get into her house?
Micky: If everyone turned up, it would be a squeeze, but a few people said that they couldn't go, so I think it should be ok?
Helen: Are you taking anything?
Micky: I'Ve got her a birthday present and I'll take a bottle fo wine too.
Helen: That's a good idea. She told me that she had bought plenty of food and snacks. I think it's going to be a noisy party. I hope her neighbours don't mind too much.
Micky: Helen gets on very well with her neighbours. I wouldn't be surprised if they went to the party too.
Helen: I'm ready looking forward to it. This party is going to be a blast!
Micky: Well, don't be late. I'll see you on Friday at Helen's. | Micky and Helen are going to Helen's birthday party on Friday evening. Micky has got her a birthday present and will take a bottle of wine. |
train_11999 | Margaretta: I really need to lose some weight. I should go on a diet.
Octavius: I think you should work out more too.
Margaretta: Wow! You are much skinnier since the last time I saw you.
Octavius: I have lost about five kilos.
Margaretta: How did you do it?
Octavius: I was on a diet and exercised daily.
Margaretta: I hate working out.
Octavius: You can try a low-impact workout schedule. Why don't you go to a gym?
Margaretta: Good idea. Then the trainer will help me to make a fitness plan. Besides that, what's your secret?
Octavius: The secret is persistence. | Octavius has lost about five kilos because Octavius exercised and was on a diet. Octavius advises Margaretta to go to a gym. |
train_12000 | Dorthea: Which services offered by your band do you use most?
Sylvester: 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 form once currency t
Dorthea: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around.
Sylvester: I sometimes use traveller's cheques, but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash.
Dorthea: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills? I use direct debit.
Sylvester: Yes, I do. It saves me a lot of time. I also have standing orders for my subscriptions to magazines.
Dorthea: 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.
Sylvester: 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.
Dorthea: I have a deposit account with my bank. There are some restrictions on withdrawing money, but the interest rate is much higher.
Sylvester: 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.
Dorthea: That's great. But I prefer to put my money somewhere where the returns are more certain. | Sylvester uses the bank's deposit and withdrawal service, the traveler's check service, the utility service, and the mortgage service. Sylvester likes to buy stocks but Dorthea prefers to put Dorthea's money somewhere where the returns are more certain. |
train_12001 | Linnea: Would you mind if I ask your health status?
Allyn: I just had a complete physical examination and passed with flying colors.
Linnea: That is good. We hope each of our future employees will be healthy and happy.
Allyn: I understand that. | Allyn tells Linnea that Allyn had passed the physical examination. |
train_12002 | Carlynn: Did you see the woman that just left my office?
Hari: Yes.
Carlynn: She's another applicant, and a leading contender, but I didn't want to hire her. She's qualified, but she doesn't quite fit the profile. We're looking for an accountant, and part of the job requires interacting with clients. Well, our clients want conservative people to handle their money. And green hair with ripped jeans doesn't exactly fill them with trust.
Hari: But it's the style now.
Carlynn: I realize that, but our business is serving clients and giving them what they want.
Hari: Of course.
Carlynn: Well, they don't want to deal with people who look like that. They want people who look more like yourself.
Hari: Why is that?
Carlynn: Well, they're older, and they don't understand today's fashions. When they see someone dressed like that, warning bells go off. They don't like that style at all, and they don't like dealing with people who dress like that at work.
Hari: Oh, I see.
Carlynn: We used to have a woman here who dressed like that and she was good, very good. But, the clients reacted very negatively when they saw her. Some asked that their account be given to someone who dressed more conservatively.
Hari: What happened to her?
Carlynn: Well, she was a very good employee and we wanted to keep her, so her supervisor called her in for a chat and laid it on the line for her. She got the idea and now she saves the trendy styles for evenings and weekends.
Hari: I see. | Carlynn tells that the way that the applicant dressed doesn't fill the clients with trust so Carlynn didn't want to hire her. Carlynn gives an example that the clients reacted negatively when they saw the woman who dressed like the applicant. The clients want those who dress more conservatively to handle their money. |
train_12003 | Leandra: Here we are, Ryan! This is where we're going to celebrate!
Ryan: lt's a TV palace! I'm glad I brought my platinum card.
Leandra: You won't need it. Tom is going to treat everybody!
Ryan: Where is Tom? It was his idea to have the bachelor party at a ETV, wasn't it?
Leandra: If it were up to Tom, we'd have the wedding in the ETV? He loves to sing.
Ryan: Then I bet he's really good!
Leandra: Well, uh, I'll let you decided that for you yourself. He'll be here a little later. Here's our room.
Ryan: This is where we sing? These booths are so comfortable I think could fall asleep!
Leandra: Let's order something to eat. What are you in the mood for?
Ryan: It's up to you.
Leandra: OK. How about some spring rolls and squid balls, some pork skins, and some beer! | Leandra tells Ryan they will celebrate at an ETV and Tom will treat everybody. Ryan thinks the booths are comfortable and Leandra will order something to eat. |
train_12004 | Jemmy: I want to send some money to Nanchang. Is it handled here?
Sasha: Yes, sir. How much would you like to remit?
Jemmy: I want to remit 1, 200 yuan to my brother in Nanchang.
Sasha: No problem. Do you want the money to go by M / T or T / T?
Jemmy: What's the difference?
Sasha: If you take M / T, it will take a longer time for your brother to receive the money.
Jemmy: OK. I'll take T / T.
Sasha: Would you please fill in this application form?
Jemmy: All right. Here it is.
Sasha: For 1, 200 yuan to Nanchang, the commission is 12 yuan.
Jemmy: Here you are. Thanks.
Sasha: You are welcome.
Jemmy: Bye-bye. | Jemmy wants to remit 1, 200 yuan to Nanchang by T / T and Sasha tells that the commission is 12 yuan |
train_12005 | Hyacinthie: Good afternoon, ma'am. Can I help you find anything?
Hyacintha: No, thanks. I'm just looking.
Hyacinthie: We have a special on these skirts this week. Would you like to try one on?
Hyacintha: No, thank you. I don't need any skirts.
Hyacinthie: How about a blouse? This one here is the latest fashion.
Hyacintha: No, thank you.
Hyacinthie: Why not try on this lovely pair of shorts? I'm sure they'd look fabulous on you.
Hyacintha: No doubt. Look, I'm just browsing. If I need your help, I'll let you know.
Hyacinthie: Take a look at this dress. Don't you think it's perfect for you, ma'am? Uh, where are you going, ma'am? Ma'am? | Hyacintha is browsing and Hyacinthie keeps recommending various clothes to her. Finally, Hyacintha refuses and leaves. |
train_12006 | Garry: May I have an appointment with you tonight?
Jose: Very sorry, I am occupied tonight. What about tomorrow night?
Garry: OK. where and when?
Jose: 7:00 in my staying hotel.
Garry: OK, I am going to the hotel to pick you up. See you tomorrow night. | Garry and Jose agree to have an appointment at 7:00 tomorrow night. |
train_12007 | Addis: There are many new kinds of newspapers. I find it hard to choose among them. Which is the most popular paper circulating in our city?
Nigel: I'd recommend you the Morning Paper, it is true that the paper is a newly issued one, but its circulation is rising. Last month, it reached to three hundred thousand, which is a very good figure for a new paper.
Addis: What's the reason that people prefer to read this one?
Nigel: I think perhaps the news stories in it are truthful and accurate. It also has a special page about the stock market ; maybe this is the real reason for its popularity. Many people are now speculating in the stock market.
Addis: I can predict it will have the largest circulation in one or two years. | Nigel recommends the Morning Paper to Addis because the news stories in it are truthful and accurate. It also has a special page about the stock market. |
train_12008 | Georgiamay: can you give me a hand with some things in the kitchen? I don't think I can finish everything in time.
Avie: ok, what do you want me to do?
Georgiamay: first of all, I need you to do the drying up. I'm almost finished the washing up. I'm going to clean the cooker when I finish.
Avie: ok. I'll put the plates and cutlery away as I dry them. Where is the tea towel? Oh, here it is.
Georgiamay: we'll have this finished in no time with two if us working on it.
Avie: while you're cleaning the cooker, I'll wipe the worktop. That was a great meat, by the way.
Georgiamay: actually, it was just some leftovers from yesterday. I made far too much food to eat alone. I am glad you could come over to help me finish it.
Avie: my pleasure! This tea towel's a little ragged. Do you have another one?
Georgiamay: yes. Look in that drawer. I should throw the old one out.
Avie: keep it and use it as rag. You can clean your bicycle with it. | Georgiamay wants Avie to help with the drying up. Avie will also wipe the worktop and put away plates and cutlery. Avie advises Georgiamay to keep the ragged tea towel to clean the bicycle. |
train_12009 | Kim: Hi Ron, this is Kim at headquarters.
Ron: Oh, hi Kim. How's it going?
Kim: Great, thanks. I was calling to change our meeting next week.
Ron: Ok, sure. When did you have in mind?
Kim: Well, I was hoping we could reschedule for early next month, Our trip has been postponed until the 2nd.
Ron: Why don't'we say the 3rd around 2:00 p. m. ?
Kim: That works for me! I will call you when I get into town to reconfirm.
Ron: Great. Talk to you then. | Kim wants Ron to change the meeting. They change the meeting to the 3rd. |
train_12010 | Shaw: Hi, Steven. You have finished a wonderful project recently.
Steven: Oh, yeah, A. Thank you for approving my job.
Shaw: Don't be proud. You'll gain a lot in the following job.
Steven: Yeah, I believe it, but I want to know if you will give me a raise.
Shaw: B, talking about salary is not smart. You are a new manager and you'd better learn more professional skills.
Steven: You are right, boss, but I need specific confirm to keep the future work better.
Shaw: Okay, You are such a good talker. | Steven wants Steven's boss to raise the salary to keep Steven working better in the future. |
train_12011 | Shawn: We're going to discuss how to market CB series soon. Does your project go well?
Gwenni: Absolutely. I've sorted out all the materials we need and sifted three great ways of marketing.
Shawn: Oh, that's good.
Gwenni: We can discuss them detailedly over the meeting and choose the best way to promote our key products.
Shawn: It seems you've got everything done. Now I can finally stop worrying about it and get back to work. | Shawn and Gwenni will discuss all the materials and three ways of marketing over the meeting. |
train_12012 | Jodie: How about drink, Sir?
Sir: A cup of coffee, please.
Jodie: Would you like cream or sugar in your coffee?
Sir: I'd like a little sugar, please.
Jodie: Sorry, I don't have any sugar.
Sir: Why did you ask me if I wanted some?
Jodie: I don't know. I just wasn't thinking. | Jodie asks if Sir wants sugar but Jodie doesn't have any. |
train_12013 | Violante: Flight BE 407 to Rome is delayed. Will passengers please wait in the lounge?
Hynda: Oh, how annoying!
Violante: The time of departure will be announced as soon as possible.
Hynda: Is's infuriating! I have to be in Rome by five. | Hynda has to be in Rome by five but the flight is delayed. |
train_12014 | Letisha: Good afternoon, Miss.
Yolanda: Good afternoon. I would like my hair done.
Letisha: What style do you want?
Yolanda: I'd like to try a new hair-style. Could you show me some pictures of hair styles?
Letisha: Sure. Here you are.
Yolanda: Thanks. Please give me the style in this picture here but make the wave longer. I would like hair spray, please.
Letisha: Yes, Miss. Is that all right?
Yolanda: Beautifully done.
Letisha: And would you like a manicure?
Yolanda: No, thanks. How much should I pay?
Letisha: One hundred yuan, please.
Yolanda: Here you are.
Letisha: Thank you. | Yolanda chooses a hair-style in the picture with a longer wave and pays one hundred yuan. |
train_12015 | Henrik: Are you willing to work abroad?
Bridget: Why not? It's the very reason why I've applied for this job. It's really exciting for me to experience business in an international environment.
Henrik: How about your family?
Bridget: They don't mind. | Bridget has applied for this job because of its international environment. |
train_12016 | Georgiamay: You experimented with a lot of musical styles. What's next?
Delcine: It's hard to say where I'm going next, because my next record isn't finished.
Georgiamay: You used to go to acting classes before you got into music. Did you ever consider becoming an actress?
Delcine: That's what I wanted to do initially. I left school and joined a traveling theater company. We didn't have money for hotels. So we used to camp in parks. It was brilliant. Then I met William. He liked my voice and decided I should be a singer. It was queer because singing was something I never had in mind.
Georgiamay: Is it true that the best time of a woman's life is in her thirties?
Delcine: Well. Someone's been telling me that it really starts at forty. She is a wonderful woman. And she says the 30s are just as hard as the 20s, hut in a different way. They are just confusing. But when you get to forty, it's just extraordinary. Apparently, the whole world opens up.
Georgiamay: What would you like to achieve before you're... say.., sixty?
Delcine: I'd love to learn how to play the violin but not before I'm sixty. I'd like to do it in the next year or so. One of the first instruments I learned was the drums. And I am quite good at that coordination in a strange way. | Delcine tells Georgiamay Delcine's next record isn't finished. Delcine wanted to be an actress initially but now she becomes a singer. Delcine thinks the best time of a woman's life is in her forties and wants to learn to play the violin in the next year. |
train_12017 | Brock: I was half an hour late for work today. There was just too much traffic.
Nancy: Yes, there really are too many cars on the road. More people need to carpool.
Brock: Carpool?
Nancy: Yeah, you know, a group of people that ride to work together in one car.
Brock: Hey, that's a good idea. How do you join a carpool?
Nancy: Well, there is a special phone number you can call. You leave a message with your address and phone number, and then someone calls you back with the names and phone numbers of other people in your area who want to carpool.
Brock: That's really a great idea! How do you know so much about this carpool system, Nancy?
Nancy: Me? I called the number for the first time about five years ago. Carpooling is a great way to go to work. | Nancy advises Brock to join in a carpool to work. Nancy introduces the carpool system to Brock and Nancy has been using it for five years. |
train_12018 | Sibley: Oh that's a lovely necklace.
Orsola: Thank you. My husband gave it to me.
Sibley: Oh I didn't know you were married.
Orsola: Yes I am. I got married five years ago.
Sibley: Oh I see. That's nice. Did you meet your husband at work?
Orsola: No, we met at university. | Sibley compliments Orsola's necklace given by Orsola's husband and knows that Orsola has been married. |
train_12019 | Alessandra: Can you read what this says?
Corinne: Yes, and you could too if your hair wasn't hanging down in your face.
Alessandra: Don't dis my hair! I like it like this.
Corinne: You like it, but it's getting to be a handicap for you.
Alessandra: Hey, that's enough about my hair.
Corinne: I know a great hairdresser not far from here and she is cute too.
Alessandra: I don't go to hairdressers because they're cute.
Corinne: Did I mention she's good at cutting hair too? | Corinne thinks Alessandra's hair is getting to be a handicap and recommends a hairdresser to Alessandra. |
train_12020 | Josefa: Donna, you really shocked everyone at the party last night!
Donna: You mean with my performance?
Josefa: Yes! We have all assumed that you were the quiet, shy type.
Donna: I guess everyone has a few secrets up their sleeve.
Josefa: Where did you learn to sing like that?
Donna: I was part of a band in school.
Josefa: You? Wow. And why don't you ever dress like that at work?
Donna: Come on! This is work. Don't you think that would be a little weird? | Josefa thinks Donna shocked everyone at the party last night because they assumed she was quiet and shy. |
train_12021 | Reynolds: I need help finding a gift for my daughter.
Dulcea: Would she like a laptop?
Reynolds: That sounds like a good idea.
Dulcea: A Mac is a very popular brand.
Reynolds: She mentioned a Mac. How much is it?
Dulcea: A 15-inch Pro model is $2, 100 plus tax.
Reynolds: That sounds like a great price. I'll take one.
Dulcea: This is a gift she'll cherish for years. How do you want to pay?
Reynolds: I'll use my VISA.
Dulcea: We're almost through. Just sign here, please.
Reynolds: Just take it home and plug it in?
Dulcea: She'll be online 20 minutes after she opens the box.
Reynolds: She's going to be so pleased with this.
Dulcea: Remember us for all your computer needs. | Reynolds wants to find a gift for Reynolds's daughter. Dulcea recommends a $2,100 Mac laptop to Reynolds. Then Reynolds pays with VISA. |
train_12022 | Jerrold: What's your schedule like this year?
Giordano: Pretty busy. I have to pick up a lot of credits this year.
Jerrold: What's your major?
Giordano: I'm majoring in French literature.
Jerrold: Oh, don't you have to take that class on 18th century poetry? It's really difficult. I hear the students in that class have to write a paper a hundred pages long.
Giordano: That's right. We got the assignment last week.
Jerrold: When is it due?
Giordano: Next Monday.
Jerrold: Remind me never to sign up for that course. | Giordano majors in French literature and takes the class on 18th-century poetry which seems to be difficult. |
train_12023 | Arleta: Ok. Let's look at our short presentation on China. What do we need to include?
Anatol: We need to talk about the size of the country and its population.
Arleta: Ok. China is about the same size as Canada and the united states and it has a population of about 1. 3 billion, making it the latest country in the world by population.
Anatol: It says here that most of the people are han Chinese, but there are 55 minorities that make up almost 10% of the population.
Arleta: We need to say something about the geography and climate of china. Is there any way to divide the country into sections?
Anatol: We could divide into five parts. There's the northeast, which is mild in summer and very cold in winter. Then there is the northwest, which is largely desert. Tilbet is famous for its mountainous climate. The rest of the country can be roughly divided into two parts. One is temperate-mild in winter and warm in summer. Then, in the south it is hot most of the year.
Arleta: That sounds very general.
Anatol: It is, buy remember that we only have a few minutes to make our presentation. We can select cities from each part and give data for each one.
Arleta: One from each part? Lhasa, urumqi, harbin, shanghai, and hongkong. The capital city is Beijing, right?
Anatol: Yes. The other large cities are chengdu, dalian, wuhan, tianjin, shenyang, chongqing. Hongkong and Guangzhou.
Arleta: We should take a large map and highlight those cities. What is each of them famous for? | Arleta and Anatol are discussing the short presentation. Anatol thinks they need to talk about the size, population, geography, and climate of China. Anatol suggests they select cities from each part and give data. Arleta advises to take a large map and highlight large cities. |
train_12024 | Adey: Here are the menu and wine list.
Mr. Fu: What would you like to drink , Mr. Fu?
Samuel: I'd like to try German beer.
Mr. Fu: Brings two bottles of German beer.
Adey: Ok, sir. What about something to eat?
Mr. Fu: What's the special food in the restaurant?
Adey: We have special beef steak, pork, chicken and fish.
Mr. Fu: I like beef steak, make it two.
Adey: How would yo like to have it? rare, medium or overdone
Mr. Fu: I want medium.
Samuel: Me too. | Mr. Fu and Mr.Fu order two bottles of German beer and two beef steaks. |
train_12025 | Jean: Jean, I'm ready.
Wheeler: That's great! What Are you ready for?
Jean: I'm ready for my trip to Hawaii. See? I bought new sunglasses.
Wheeler: Very nice. So when are you going to Hawaii?
Jean: Um, I don't know. I haven't booked the trip yet. Can you help me?
Wheeler: Of course, that's my job.
Jean: I'm so excited. When I am in Hawaii, I'm going to walk on the beach. Maybe I will lie on the sand. I'm also going to swim in the ocean. And I'm going to surf, too.
Wheeler: That sounds great. But do you know how to surf?
Jean: No, but I want to learn.
Wheeler: I can book some lessons for you.
Jean: That would be great.
Wheeler: When would you like to go to Hawaii?
Jean: I don't know. When is the best time?
Wheeler: I can usually find good deals on flights and hotels in May. The weather is very nice in May. Also fewer tourists go to Hawaii in May, so it's not crowded.
Jean: Great. Book my trip for May. | Jean is ready for a trip to Hawaii and askes Jean to help book the trip. Jean wants to enjoy the beach and surf. Jean will book Jean's trip for May and he also books surf lessons. |
train_12026 | Melinde: Uh, where do you think you're going?
Jason: We're going to the new club, right? Oh, Man. I can't wait to get out on the dance floor and...
Melinde: Ha! You're not seriously going out like that, are you?
Jason: Hey, you're just messing around with me, aren't you? Yeah, I know I look good. Just let me get my jacket.
Melinde: Jason, you look ridiculous. Your jeans are too tight, and they look like they were washed too many times, back in the 80s. And why are you wearing that funny hat?
Jason: What? You've never heard of the New York Yankees?
Melinde: I'm a huge baseball fan. I know who the Yankees are, but why are you wearing that hat backwards? What are you 10 years old? And that jacket looks like a dead animal.
Jason: Well, it's not like you're dressed up or anything.
Melinde: Exactly. I'm wearing comfortable clothes that are actually in style. See how I'm wearing colors that actually match? You're trying way too hard to look cool.
Jason: Whatever.
Melinde: Please, just put on something simple before you scare some children. | Melinde and Jason are going to the new club and Jason can't wait to get out on the dance. Melinde thinks Jason looks ridiculous and advises Melinde to put on something simple. |
train_12027 | Stewart: Hey, Amy. I'm getting together with Sarah and Pool tonight, and a few of our other friends are going to join us. We're going out to eat, and then we'll watch a movie. Why don't you come with us?
Amy: Oh, Stewart. I'd love to, but I have to prepare for a test tomorrow.
Stewart: Uh, come on! We're planning on having dinner around 6:30, and then seeing a movie at 7:30. We should be home by 10:30, 11:30 at the latest. Come on!
Amy: Ay... I don't think I should. I haven't been feeling well lately.
Stewart: Yeah, because you study too hard. Come on, relax! It's Sarah's birthday, too. We're throwing her a small birthday party after the movie. Come on! Best friends always stick together.
Amy: Oh, OK.
Stewart: Great. I'll pick you up at about 6 o'clock.
Amy: OK. See you then. But I have to be back by 10:30.
Stewart: Ah, 10:30 midnight, it's all the same. See you at 6 o'clock. | Stewart invites Amy to get together with Sarah and Pool tonight. Amy accepts after knowing it's Sarah's birthday, but she has to be back by 10:30 because she has a test tomorrow. |
train_12028 | Mimi: Now, please tell me something about yourself.
Henry Smith: My name is Henry Smith. I left school for months ago. I got A's in nearly every subject.
Mimi: Then why didn't you go to college?
Henry Smith: I wanted to. But I couldn't afford the costs. My father lost his job half a year ago. My mother makes too little money. My younger brother and sister are still studying in high school. I must work to help support my family.
Mimi: I see, have you had any work experience?
Henry Smith: I worked in a TV factory for 3 months.
Mimi: Why didn't you keep working there?
Henry Smith: They just need some extra people for their busy season, they have no work for me now.
Mimi: Alright, I'll give you a chance. You can come and start working next Monday.
Henry Smith: Oh, that's great. Thank you so much. | Henry Smith tells Mimi he was a good student in school but he didn't go to college for financial reasons. Then Mimi'll give Smith a chance to work. |
train_12029 | Locke: Do you have any plans for next year?
Laina: Well, I travel if I could afford it but I don't have any money.
Locke: If you found a job abroad, would you take it?
Laina: If it were somewhere I want to go, I'd certainly consider it carefully.
Locke: What about working as an (?) living with the family and doing some housework?
Laina: I'd only consider it if I was sure about the family. If they didn't treat me well, I'd be very miserable.
Locke: Yes, you'd get information through a reputable agency. We have a list in the office, I'll get you one if you are interested.
Laina: Yes, I am. Um, if I decided to reply, would you get me a reference?
Locke: Of course.
Laina: Thank you very much. I'll let you know
Locke: OK, I'd like that. | Locke advises Laina to get information through a reputable agency to find a job and promises to give a reference to Laina. Laina will consider it. |
train_12030 | Jeremy: What's our target audience for this campaign?
Anja: This go-around we're focusing on new moms, families with median income and one or more children under the age of two.
Jeremy: Do you think that's much different from the succor moms we tailored the last campaign for?
Anja: Well, there are some similarities that come up. Because both groups are made up of mothers... so as before, we can play up on maternal instincts, hygiene, safety, along those lines. But that being said, there are some specific differences that come into play because we are dealing with mothers of infants here.
Jeremy: Right, that makes sense. What's the average age?
Anja: Demographics say an average age of 28.7, educational background of university or post-grad, annual household income of 40 to 50 K a year. | Anja tells Jeremy the target audiences for their campaign, which are new moms from median income families having one or more children under the age of 2. |
train_12031 | Olle: Hey. Why did you take that money? You are such a cheater! I should send you to jail!
Cheslie: I am not cheating. When you pass go, you collect $ 200, Everyone knows that!
Olle: Well you can ' t just take the money. You have to ask the bank for money. And I ' m the banker.
Cheslie: Banker?
Olle: Yes...
Cheslie: Can I have my $ 200 please?
Olle: Sure. Here you are, $ 200, Thank you, please come again! Now it ' s my turn to roll the dice. | Olle and Cheslie are playing house. Olle is playing a banker and is angry at Cheslie who took $200 without asking. |
train_12033 | Odessa: Let ' s play a game!
Deanne: OK! How about Scrabble?
Odessa: No, no, a friend of mine taught me this really fun game. I ' m going to describe someone ' s face, and you guess who it is!
Deanne: OK!
Odessa: Let ' s see. He has a roman nose, bushy eyebrows and dimples!
Deanne: Our cousin Pete! My turn! She has a pointy nose, sunken eyes and a mole on her chin!
Odessa: Aunt Rose! That mole is so huge! OK, my turn. He has a crooked nose and full lips. He has quite a few freckles and an oval face. Oh, he is also bald!
Deanne: Your future husband!
Odessa: Not funny. | Odessa and Deanne are playing a game that one person describes and the other person guesses who it is. |
train_12034 | Towney: I want to go house shopping, and I want to know what I can afford to buy.
Kelcy: There is a formula that can help us figure that out. What is your annual salary?
Towney: I earn sixty five thousand dollars per year.
Kelcy: What is the length of time that you have worked at the job you have now?
Towney: I have been at the job I now have for 2 years, and I have been with the company for 6 years total.
Kelcy: Do you receive any other income?
Towney: I own a small rental unit with a partner, and I receive five hundred dollars a month from that unit.
Kelcy: Do you know what your credit score is?
Towney: I don't know, but the last time I checked, it was very good!
Kelcy: You are in good shape. Figuring in your other expenses, you can easily afford a house costing seven hundred thousand or maybe even a little more! | Kelcy helps Towney calculate the price of a house that Towney can afford. Kelcy finds that Towney's financial condition is good and can afford a house costing more than seven hundred thousand. |
train_12035 | Lynn: Could you just run through the evacuation procedure?
Gerrard: Yes, of course. When you hear the fire alarm, which is a very loud, continuous ringing noise, you should go to the nearest fire exit or fire escape as quickly as possible.
Lynn: Should we use the stairs?
Gerrard: Yes, don't use the lifts. We have regular fire drills so you'll soon become familiar with the procedure. And always shut the fire doors to prevent the fire spreading. | Gerrard is explaining the fire evacuation procedure for Lynn. |
train_12036 | Mr. Parry: Well, thank you. Mr. Parry, for all your information. Just one more question.
Warden: Yes, sir?
Mr. Parry: Do you play any sports or games?
Warden: I used to play football regularly when I was at university. And I used to do athletics in the summer.
Mr. Parry: And what athletics did you play? Can you remember?
Warden: I was a runner-a long-distance runner.
Mr. Parry: And now?
Warden: No. I'm afraid I haven't had time since I got married.
Mr. Parry: Well, thank you again for coming to see us. But just remember that we like people who join the company to play in the company sports teams.
Warden: Certainly, sir. | Mr. Parry tells Mr. Parry he played sports at university but no longer after married. Mr. Parry says they like people who can join the company sports team. |
train_12037 | Othella: Want to join me for a midnight snack? I need to grab something to eat.
Jessie: Fine with me, but no more chafing dish.
Othella: Let's go to the food stall. There's a good one just around the corner.
Jessie: I'd love to try some snacks.
Othella: ( Later. . ) Everything looks tempting. What do you want to have?
Jessie: Kebabs and roast squid.
Othella: Can I have a bite?
Jessie: Help yourself.
Othella: Super! | Othella and Jessie buy kebabs and roast squid at the food stall as midnight snacks. |
train_12038 | Rebekah: What happened to that girl you were seeing?
Lonny: Oh Jackie? We broke up last week.
Rebekah: That was a short relationship. You only started dating 2 months ago.
Lonny: It was actually a long two months. She was a psycho.
Rebekah: What do you mean?
Lonny: She would be laughing one moment, and if I said something insensitive, she would start crying. I didn't want to deal with that.
Rebekah: She sounds very emotional.
Lonny: She was a psycho, man. One time we were suppose to get together. I was waiting for her call, and when she finally called, she was screaming why I wasn't at her place.
Rebekah: Were you suppose to be there?
Lonny: I thought she was going to call when she was done shopping. It was a misunderstanding. She was literally screaming on the phone over this.
Rebekah: Ok. You're right. She's a psycho.
Lonny: I'm just glad it's over. | Lonny tells Rebekah that he broke up with Jackie because he thinks Jackie is too hard to deal with. |
train_12041 | Woodie: Hello, I've got to get up early tomorrow, so please give me a wake-up call.
Berget: Of course. We can give you a call anytime you like.
Woodie: Actually, I need two calls, one at 7 and the other at 7 fifteen.
Berget: Your wish is our command. Expect a call at 7, and another one at 7 fifteen.
Woodie: Wait a minute! I don't like 7 fifteen, now that I think about it. Change it to 7 thirty.
Berget: The second call is now changed to 7 thirty. Is there anything else we can help you with?
Woodie: Nothing that I can think of right now. If something comes up, though, I'll call you.
Berget: We're here all night long if you need anything. | Woodie is calling Berget to arrange wake-up calls for tomorrow, at 7 and 7:30, respectively. |
train_12042 | Sherline: Hello. Manchester 6739792.
Nicholas Nickleby: Hello. Is that Nicholas?
Sherline: Nicholas? Nicholas Nickleby? No. He doesn't live here any more. He's moved to Morecambe.
Nicholas Nickleby: Never! Do you know his new number?
Sherline: Yes. I've got it somewhere. Let me see. Where did I put it? Ah - I remember, it's on the memo. Here it is. Do you have a pen to write it down?
Nicholas Nickleby: Yes, I do. Go on.
Sherline: His number's 4945939.
Nicholas Nickleby: 4945939. Marvellous! Thanks for your help. | Nicholas Nickleby calls to find Nicolas but Sherline tells Nicholas Nickleby that Nicolas has moved and gives Nicholas Nickleby Nicolas's new number. |
train_12043 | Anurag: What would you be doing in U. S. A?
Jo: Most of the time I'll be on a tour, enjoying the beautiful scenery there.
Anurag: What do you want to see particularly?
Jo: I'll go to the Yellow Stone Park, and Great Canyon. | Jo will be on a tour in the USA. |
train_12044 | Ashlie: Jenny, I was wondering. . . if you. . eh are you busy this Friday?
Jenny: Yes, Friday I have a class, right after work.
Ashlie: Oh, what about Saturday? Are you free then?
Jenny: Saturday my parents are coming to town. What's up?
Ashlie: What about tonight? Do you have plans tonight?
Jenny: No, do you want to go and do something?
Ashlie: Yes, yes, I want to take you to dinner.
Jenny: Oh, that sounds great. How about 6 o'clock? | Ashlie asks Jenny's schedule because Ashlie wants to take Jenny to dinner. |
train_12045 | Laurie: Why didn't you text me last night?
Issi: What? I sent you three or four messages!
Laurie: I didn't get any of them. I was waiting for you to text me the address of where the party was and I never got your message.
Issi: Why didn't you just call? I hate sending SMS messages.
Laurie: Well, because I didn't have any credit on my phone. I used it all up this month.
Issi: I thought you had an unlimited SMS plan?
Laurie: I do, but if I don't have any credit in my phone, it won't let me call or send messages.
Issi: No wonder you didn't get my texts! | Laurie didn't get Issi's message last night. They find it is because Laurie doesn't have credit in the phone. |
train_12046 | Forbes: What can I do?
Kittie: The system crashed when I was surfing on the internet.
Forbes: Did you go to any illegal website?
Kittie: No, But does that matter?
Forbes: Yes, your computer can be easily infected by virus if you do that.
Kittie: I see. I'd better never try.
Forbes: That's wise.
Kittie: Do you know what's wrong with my PC?
Forbes: One minute. Oh, yes, it was infected by a virus, and you had no antivirus software.
Kittie: Is anti-virus software necessary for a PC?
Forbes: Of course. You'd better learn something about it.
Kittie: I'm afraid yes. But what about the data I stored in the computer?
Forbes: Don't worry, it should have been protected automatically. And I take an anti-virus software with me. Do you want me to install it now?
Kittie: Yes, please. I'll really appreciate that. | Kittie's computer crashed. Forbes finds it was infected by a virus and Forbes is going to install anti-virus software for Kittie. |
train_12048 | Daniel: Good morning, I'm Daniel. I'm applying for the positon of manager.
Edwina: Yes. Sit down, please. How did you learn about our company?
Daniel: I got to know your company through such famous brands as LUX, LIPTON and WALLS. After making a customer survey, I was glad to find out how your products are appreciated by millions of Chinese.
Edwina: Why would you like to work with us?
Daniel: It's the job I'm interested in. And your company is the best-known. Although I don't have much experience as a manager, the job description you sent to me was very interesting. It's a job I've been dreaming of and I feel suited to fill it.
Edwina: Oh, really? Would you transfer to another company if it is not what you expected?
Daniel: I don't think so. As the saying goes, A great oak needs deep roots. I'm really interested in this job.
Edwina: That's fine. Thanks for coming to see us. I hope to be able to let you know about the job within the week. | Daniel is having an interview with Edwina for the position of manager. Edwina asks Daniel how he learned about Edwina's company, why he wants to work here, and whether he will move if the company doesn't meet his expectation. |
train_12049 | Cresa: Have you finished?
Edouard: Yes, but dinner was excellent
Cresa: Would you like some of coffee?
Edouard: No, thank you. Check please.
Cresa: Yes sir, one moment please. here is the check.
Edouard: Here is the two dollars, will you bring me the receipt?
Cresa: Here is the change.
Edouard: Please keep the change.
Cresa: Thank you very much sir. | Edouard pays for his dinner and gives Cresa some tips. |
train_12050 | Quentin: Why am I being arrested?
Vikkie: You have a warrant out for your arrest.
Quentin: I don't have a warrant.
Vikkie: My computer shows that you have a bench warrant.
Quentin: I don't know what a bench warrant is.
Vikkie: You apparently missed a court appearance.
Quentin: I was never told to go to court.
Vikkie: There's nothing I can do about that.
Quentin: This isn't fair.
Vikkie: That's life.
Quentin: What about my rights?
Vikkie: Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. | Quentin is arrested for a bench warrant but Quentin claims Quentin doesn't know it. |
train_12051 | Jana: This section of the store is called Junior. Why is that?
Nicoline: It means young girls. That's where you'll find clothes for young girls.
Jana: But I can't find anything in my size here.
Nicoline: You're small, but you're not a child.
Jana: Well, there's nothing I can do about my height!
Nicoline: There's a petite section that you an check out.
Jana: What's in the petite section?
Nicoline: It has clothes in small sizes for small women. | Jana is helpless in the junior section so Nicoline helps Jana find the petite section for her size. |
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