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• #Person1#: Ms. Dawson, I need you to take a dictation for me.
• #Person2#: Yes, sir...
• #Person1#: This should go out as an intra-office memorandum to all employees by this afternoon. Are you ready?
• #Person2#: Yes, sir. Go ahead.
• #Person1#: Attention all staff... Effective immediately, all office communications are restricted to email correspondence and official memos. The use of Instant Message programs by employees during working hours is strictly prohibited.
• #Person2#: Sir, does this apply to intra-office communications only? Or will it also restrict external communications?
• #Person1#: It should apply to all communications, not only in this office between employees, but also any outside communications.
• #Person2#: But sir, many employees use Instant Messaging to communicate with their clients.
• #Person1#: They will just have to change their communication methods. I don't want any - one using Instant Messaging in this office. It wastes too much time! Now, please continue with the memo. Where were we?
• #Person2#: This applies to internal and external communications.
• #Person1#: Yes. Any employee who persists in using Instant Messaging will first receive a warning and be placed on probation. At second offense, the employee will face termination. Any questions regarding this new policy may be directed to department heads.
• #Person2#: Is that all?
• #Person1#: Yes. Please get this memo typed up and distributed to all employees before 4 pm.

• Ms Dawson helps #Person1# to write a memo to inform every employee that they have to change the communication method and should not use Instant Messaging anymore
• In order to prevent employees from wasting time on Instant Message programs, #Person1# decides to terminate the use of those programs and asks Ms Dawson to send out a memo to all employees by the afternoon
• MS Dawson takes a dictation for #Person1# about prohibiting the use of Instant Message programs in the office
• They argue about its reasonability but #Person1# still insists

• Effective immediately, all office communications are restricted to email correspondence and official memos
• The use of Instant Message programs by employees during working hours is strictly prohibited
• Any employee who persists in using Instant Messaging will first receive a warning and be placed on probation

• the use of Instant Message programs by employees during working hours is strictly prohibited
• #Person2#: sir, many employees use Instant Messaging to communicate with their clients
• #Person2#: sir, many employees use Instant Messaging to communicate with their clients
• #Person2#: sir

• effective immediately, all office communications are restricted to email correspondence and official memos
• the use of instant Message programs by employees during working hours is strictly prohibited
• any employee who persists in using Instant Messaging will first receive a warning and be placed on probation
• at second offense, the employee will face termination

• #Person1 wants Ms
• Dawson to take dictation for him
• #Person1: All office communications are restricted to email correspondence and official memos
• #Person1: The use of Instant Message programs by employees during working hours is strictly prohibited
• #Person1: Any employee who persists in using Instant

• #Person1#: Ms
• Dawson, I need you to take a dictation for me
• #Person1#: It should apply to all communications, not only in this office between employees, but also any outside communications
• #Person2#: This applies to internal and external communications

• #Person1#: You're finally here! What took so long?
• #Person2#: I got stuck in traffic again. There was a terrible traffic jam near the Carrefour intersection.
• #Person1#: It's always rather congested down there during rush hour. Maybe you should try to find a different route to get home.
• #Person2#: I don't think it can be avoided, to be honest.
• #Person1#: perhaps it would be better if you started taking public transport system to work.
• #Person2#: I think it's something that I'll have to consider. The public transport system is pretty good.
• #Person1#: It would be better for the environment, too.
• #Person2#: I know. I feel bad about how much my car is adding to the pollution problem in this city.
• #Person1#: Taking the subway would be a lot less stressful than driving as well.
• #Person2#: The only problem is that I'm going to really miss having the freedom that you have with a car.
• #Person1#: Well, when it's nicer outside, you can start biking to work. That will give you just as much freedom as your car usually provides.
• #Person2#: That's true. I could certainly use the exercise!
• #Person1#: So, are you going to quit driving to work then?
• #Person2#: Yes, it's not good for me or for the environment.

• #Person2# arrives late because of traffic jam
• #Person1# persuades #Person2# to use public transportations to keep healthy and to protect the environment
• #Person2# decides to follow #Person1#'s suggestions on quitting driving to work and will try to use public transportations
• #Person2# complains to #Person1# about the traffic jam, #Person1# suggests quitting driving and taking public transportation instead

• There was a terrible traffic jam near the Carrefour intersection
• #Person1#: perhaps it would be better if you started taking public transport system to work
• I feel bad about how much my car is adding to the pollution problem in this city

• #Person1#: I feel bad about how much my car is adding to the pollution problem
• #Person2#: i'm going to really miss having the freedom that you have with a car
• #Person1#: when it's nicer outside, you can start biking to work

• #Person1#: maybe it would be better if you started taking public transport system to work
• #Person2#: I'm going to really miss having the freedom that you have with a car
• #Person1#: i feel bad about how much my car is adding to the pollution problem

• Person2 got stuck in traffic again
• He's going to take public transport to work
• He's going to quit driving to work as it's not good for him or for the environment
• He's going to start biking to work when it's nicer outside
• He's going to quit driving to work as it

• There was a terrible traffic jam near the Carrefour intersection
• #Person2#: I think it's something that I'll have to consider
• #Person2#: Yes, it's not good for me or for the environment

• #Person1#: Kate, you never believe what's happened.
• #Person2#: What do you mean?
• #Person1#: Masha and Hero are getting divorced.
• #Person2#: You are kidding. What happened?
• #Person1#: Well, I don't really know, but I heard that they are having a separation for 2 months, and filed for divorce.
• #Person2#: That's really surprising. I always thought they are well matched. What about the kids? Who get custody?
• #Person1#: Masha, it seems quiet and makable, no quarrelling about who get the house and stock and then contesting the divorce with other details worked out.
• #Person2#: That's the change from all the back stepping we usually hear about. Well, I still can't believe it, Masha and Hero, the perfect couple. When would they divorce be final?
• #Person1#: Early in the New Year I guess.

• #Person1# tells Kate that Masha and Hero get divorced
• Kate is surprised because she thought they are perfect couple
• #Person1# tells Kate that Masha and Hero are getting a peaceful divorce
• Kate feels surprised and asks about their kids
• #Person1# and Kate talk about the divorce between Masha and Hero
• Kate feels surprised because she thought they are well matched

• #Person1#: Well, I don't really know, but I heard that they are having a separation for 2 months, and filed for divorce
• #Person1#: Masha, it seems quiet and makable, no quarrelling about who get the house and stock and then contesting the divorce with other details worked out
• Well, I still can't believe it, Masha and Hero, the perfect couple

• #Person1#: Masha and Hero are having a separation for 2 months
• #Person2#: that's really surprising
• I always thought they are well matched
• #Person1#: it seems quiet and makable, no quarrelling about who gets the house and stock

• #Person1#: i heard that they are having a separation for 2 months, and filed for divorce
• #Person2#: that's really surprising
• i always thought they are well matched
• #Person2#: that's the change from all the back stepping we usually hear

• Masha and Hero are getting divorced
• They are having a separation for 2 months, and filed for divorce
• They will have custody of their children
• They will divorce early in the New Year, Kate thinks
• They will have custody of their children
• They will have a separation for 2 months, and then file for divorce

• #Person1#: Kate, you never believe what's happened
• #Person2#: That's the change from all the back stepping we usually hear about

• #Person1#: Happy Birthday, this is for you, Brian.
• #Person2#: I'm so happy you remember, please come in and enjoy the party. Everyone's here, I'm sure you have a good time.
• #Person1#: Brian, may I have a pleasure to have a dance with you?
• #Person2#: Ok.
• #Person1#: This is really wonderful party.
• #Person2#: Yes, you are always popular with everyone. and you look very pretty today.
• #Person1#: Thanks, that's very kind of you to say. I hope my necklace goes with my dress, and they both make me look good I feel.
• #Person2#: You look great, you are absolutely glowing.
• #Person1#: Thanks, this is a fine party. We should have a drink together to celebrate your birthday

• #Person1# and Brian are at the birthday party of Brian
• Brian thinks #Person1# looks great and is popular
• #Person1# attends Brian's birthday party
• Brian thinks #Person1# looks great and charming
• #Person1# has a dance with Brian at Brian's birthday party
• Brian thinks #Person1# looks great and is popular

• #Person1#: Happy Birthday, this is for you, Brian
• #Person2#: I'm so happy you remember, please come in and enjoy the party
• I hope my necklace goes with my dress, and they both make me look good I feel

• #Person2#: Brian, may I have a pleasure to have a dance with you? #Person1#: Thanks, that's very kind of you to say
• #Person2#: i hope my necklace goes with my dress, and they both make me look good
• #Person

• #Person1#: happy birthday, this is for you, Brian
• please come in and enjoy the party
• #Person2#: yes, you are always popular with everyone
• and you look very pretty today
• #Person1#: thanks, that's very kind of you to say
• #Person2

• #Person1 and #Person2 are at a birthday party
• #Person1 wants to have a dance with #Person2 at the party
• #Person1 and #Person2 want to have a drink together to celebrate #Person1's birthday
• #Person1 and #Person

• #Person1#: Happy Birthday, this is for you, Brian
• #Person2#: I'm so happy you remember, please come in and enjoy the party

• #Person1#: This Olympic park is so big!
• #Person2#: Yes. Now we are in the Olympic stadium, the center of this park.
• #Person1#: Splendid! When is it gonna be finished?
• #Person2#: The whole stadium is to be finished this June.
• #Person1#: How many seats are there in the stand?
• #Person2#: Oh, there are 5000 seats in total.
• #Person1#: I didn ' t know it would be so big!
• #Person2#: It is! Look there, those are the tracks. And the jumping pit is over there.
• #Person1#: Ah... I see. Hey, look the sign here, No climbing.
• #Person2#: We put many signs with English translations for foreign visitors.

• #Person1# is surprised at the Olympic Stadium'volume, capacity and interior setting to #Person1#
• #Person2# shows #Person1# around the constructing Olympic stadium and introduces the stadium
• #Person2# introduces the Olympic Stadium's finishing time, capacity and interior setting to #Person1#

• #Person1#: This Olympic park is so big! Now we are in the Olympic stadium, the center of this park
• #Person2#: We put many signs with English translations for foreign visitors

• #Person1#: I didn't know it would be so big! #Person2#: Oh, there are 5000 seats in total
• #Person1#: Look there, those are the tracks
• And the jumping pit is over there
• #Person2#: We put many signs

• the whole stadium is to be finished this June
• #Person1#: I didn't know it would be so big! #Person2#: We put many signs with english translations for foreign visitors
• #Person1#: I don't know it would be so big! #

• #Person1# and #Person2# are in the Olympic park
• They are in the Olympic stadium
• There are 5000 seats in the stadium
• #Person1# and #Person2# are in the Olympic jumping pit
• #Person1# and #Person2# are in English translations for foreign

• Now we are in the Olympic stadium, the center of this park
• #Person2#: The whole stadium is to be finished this June

• #Person1#: I've had it! I am done working for a company that is taking me nowhere!
• #Person2#: So what are you gonna do? Just quit?
• #Person1#: That's exactly what I am going to do! I have decided to create my own company! I am going to write up a business plan, get some investors and start working for myself!
• #Person2#: Have you ever written up a business plan before?
• #Person1#: Well, no, it can't be that hard! I mean, all you have to do is explain your business, how you are going to do things and that's it, right?
• #Person2#: You couldn't be more wrong! A well written business plan will include an executive summary which highlights the idea of the business in two pages or less. Then you need to describe your company with information such as what type of legal structure it has, history, etc.
• #Person1#: Well, that seems easy enough.
• #Person2#: Wait, there is more! Then you need to introduce and describe your goods or services. What they are and how they are different from competitors? Then comes the hard part, a market analysis. You need to investigate and analyze hundreds of variables! You need to take into consideration socioeconomic factors from GDP per capita to how many children on average the population has! All this information is useful so that you can move on to your strategy and implementation stage, where you will describe in detail how you will actually execute your idea.
• #Person1#: Geez. Is that all?
• #Person2#: Almost, the most important piece of information for your investors will be the financial analysis. Here you will calculate and estimate sales, cash flow and profits. After all, people will want to know when they will begin to see a return on their investment!
• #Person1#: Umm. I think I ' ll just stick to my old job and save myself all the hassle of trying to start up a business!

• #Person1# wants to create a company and is going to write a business plan
• #Person2# gives #Person1# suggestions on how to summarise business ideas, describe the service, differ from competitors and attract investment in a good business plan
• #Person1# decides to stick to the old job
• #Person1# abandons the idea of creating a company after #Person2# explains what a business plan includes
• #Person2# specifies that a well-written business plan includes an executive summary, goods and service description, strategy and implementation, and financial analysis
• #Person1# wants to start #Person1#'s own business, but #Person2# warns #Person1# of the hassle
• #Person2# tells #Person1# what is needed in a business plan and #Person1# decides to stick to the old job for now

• You need to take into consideration socioeconomic factors from GDP per capita to how many children on average the population has! All this information is useful so that you can move on to your strategy and implementation stage, where you will describe in detail how you will actually execute your idea
• I think I ' ll just stick to my old job and save myself all the hassle of trying to start up a business!

• #Person1#: I am done working for a company that is taking me nowhere
• #Person2#: I am going to write up a business plan, get some investors and start working for myself
• #Person1#: I am going to write up a business plan, get some investors and

• #Person1#: i am done working for a company that is taking me nowhere! #Person2#: i am going to create my own company! #Person1#: i have decided to write up a business plan, get some investors and start working for myself! #Person2#

• #Person1 is tired of working for a company that is taking him nowhere
• #Person2 advises him to write up a business plan, get some investors and start working for himself
• #Person1 decides to stick to his old job and save himself all the hassle of trying to start up a business

• I am done working for a company that is taking me nowhere! #Person1#: That's exactly what I am going to do! After all, people will want to know when they will begin to see a return on their investment! I think I ' ll just stick to my old job and save myself all the hassle of trying to start up a business!

• #Person1#: What's wrong with you? Why are you scratching so much?
• #Person2#: I feel itchy! I can't stand it anymore! I think I may be coming down with something. I feel lightheaded and weak.
• #Person1#: Let me have a look. Whoa! Get away from me!
• #Person2#: What's wrong?
• #Person1#: I think you have chicken pox! You are contagious! Get away! Don't breathe on me!
• #Person2#: Maybe it's just a rash or an allergy! We can't be sure until I see a doctor.
• #Person1#: Well in the meantime you are a biohazard! I didn't get it when I was a kid and I've heard that you can even die if you get it as an adult!
• #Person2#: Are you serious? You always blow things out of proportion. In any case, I think I'll go take an oatmeal bath.

• #Person2# feels itchy
• #Person1# doubts it is chicken pox and asks #Person2# to get away
• #Person2# doesn't believe it
• #Person1# suspects that #Person2# has chicken pox and wants to keep away from #Person2#
• #Person2# thinks #Person1# is exaggerating
• #Person1# thinks #Person2# has chicken pox and warns #Person2# about the possible hazards but #Person2# thinks it will be fine

• I can't stand it anymore! I feel lightheaded and weak
• I didn't get it when I was a kid and I've heard that you can even die if you get it as an adult!

• #Person1#: I think you have chicken pox! You are contagious! #Person2#: Maybe it's just a rash or an allergy! #Person1#: I didn't get it when I was a kid and you can even die if you get it as an

• #Person1#: i feel itchy! i can't stand it anymore! #Person2#: I feel lightheaded and weak
• #Person1#: i think you have chicken pox! you are contagious! #Person2#: maybe it's just a

• Person2 is scratching a lot
• He thinks he may have chicken pox
• Person1 thinks he's a biohazard because he didn't get it when he was a kid and he can even die if he gets it as an adult
• He thinks he

• I think I may be coming down with something
• #Person1#: Well in the meantime you are a biohazard!

• #Person1#: Good coming. What can I do for you?
• #Person2#: I'm in Room 309. I'm checking out today. Can I have my bill now?
• #Person1#: Certainly. Please wait a moment. Here you are.
• #Person2#: Thanks. Wait... What's this? The 30 dollar for?
• #Person1#: Excuse me... The charge for your laundry service on Nov. 20th.
• #Person2#: But I did't take any laundry service during my stay here. I think you have added someone else's.
• #Person1#: Ummmm...Sorry, would you mind waiting a moment? We check it with the department concerned.
• #Person2#: No. As long as we get this straightened out.
• #Person1#: I'm very sorry. There has been a mistake. We'll correct the bill. Please take a look.
• #Person2#: Okay, here you are.
• #Person1#: Goodbye.

• #Person2# is checking out and asks #Person1# for the bill
• #Person1# gives #Person2# a wrong bill at first then corrects it
• #Person1# helps #Person2# correct a mischarged bill on laundry service and helps #Person2# check out
• #Person2# finds #Person2# being mischarged
• #Person1# corrects the bill and #Person2# pays for it

• #Person2#: But I did't take any laundry service during my stay here
• #Person1#: Ummmm
• Sorry, would you mind waiting a moment? We check it with the department concerned

• #Person1#: Certainly
• Please wait a moment
• #Person2#: Okay, here you are
• #Person1#: I'm very sorry
• There has been a mistake
• We'll correct the bill
• #Person2#: Okay, here you are
• #Person1

• #Person1#: I'm in room 309
• I'm checking out today
• can I have my bill now? #Person2#: Okay, here you are
• #Person1#: I'm very sorry
• there has been a mistake
• we'll correct the bill
• please take a

• Person2 is checking out today in Room 309
• He wants to see his hotel bill
• He doesn't want to pay the 30 dollar for laundry service on Nov
• 20th
• The bill has been mistakenly added to someone else's
• The bill has been corrected and Person2 can see the corrected bill
• He is satisfied

• #Person1#: Excuse me
• The charge for your laundry service on Nov
• 20th
• #Person2#: But I did't take any laundry service during my stay here

• #Person1#: Steven, I need badly your help.
• #Person2#: What's the matter?
• #Person1#: My wife has found that I have an affair with my secretary, and now she is going to divorce me.
• #Person2#: How could you cheat on your wife? You have been married for ten years.
• #Person1#: Yes, I know I'm wrong. But I swear that the affair lasts only for two months. And I still love my wife. I couldn't live without her.
• #Person2#: I will try my best to persuade her to reconsider the divorce. But are you sure that from now on you will be faithful to her forever?
• #Person1#: Yes, I swear.

• #Person1# is begging Steven to persuade his wife not to divorce him
• Steven agrees
• Steve will try to persuade #Person1#'s wife not to divorce #Person1# as #Person1# swears to remain faithful forever
• #Person1# begs Steven's to persuade #Person1#'s wife not to divorce him, and Steven agrees

• #Person1#: My wife has found that I have an affair with my secretary, and now she is going to divorce me
• You have been married for ten years
• But I swear that the affair lasts only for two months

• #Person1#: My wife has found that I have an affair with my secretary
• #Person2#: I swear that the affair lasts only for two months
• #Person1#: I will try my best to persuade her to reconsider the divorce
• #Person2#:

• #Person1#: my wife has found that i have an affair with my secretary, and now she is going to divorce me
• #Person2#: how could you cheat on your wife? you have been married for ten years
• #Person1#: I swear that the affair lasts only for two

• #Person1's wife has found out that he has an affair with his secretary, and she is going to divorce him
• #Person2 will try to persuade her to reconsider the divorce
• #Person1 swears that he will be faithful to his wife forever
• #Person2 will try

• #Person1#: Steven, I need badly your help
• #Person2#: I will try my best to persuade her to reconsider the divorce

• #Person1#: Who stands out in your mind as a man or woman of sound character?
• #Person2#: If I think of famous people, I think of Abraham Lincoln.
• #Person1#: He's the US president, who walked five miles just to give a lady her change, isn't he?
• #Person2#: That's the one. He also was famous for never giving up on his goals.
• #Person1#: That's right. He ran for office quite a few times before he was finally elected.
• #Person2#: And I also admire him for his courage in fighting for equal rights.
• #Person1#: He had great vision, didn't he?
• #Person2#: And humility. I would have liked to meet him personally.

• #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Abraham Lincoln
• They think he was a noble man
• #Person2# admires Abraham Lincoln for his perseverance, courage and humility
• #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Abraham Lincoln and his glorious history
• They both admire him

• #Person1#: Who stands out in your mind as a man or woman of sound character? #Person1#: He's the US president, who walked five miles just to give a lady her change, isn't he? #Person2#: And I also admire him for his courage in fighting for equal rights

• #Person1#: if i think of famous people, i think of Abraham Lincoln
• #Person2#: that's the one
• he was famous for never giving up on his goals
• #Person1#: he had great vision, didn't he? #Person

• #Person2#: if i think of famous people, i think of abraham lincoln
• #Person1#: he walked five miles just to give a lady her change
• #Person2#: i admire him for his courage in fighting for equal

• #Person1: Who stands out in your mind as a man or woman of sound character? #Person2: Abraham Lincoln
• #Person1: He was famous for never giving up on his goals
• #Person2: And he had great vision, didn't he? #Person1: And

• #Person1#: Who stands out in your mind as a man or woman of sound character? #Person2#: And I also admire him for his courage in fighting for equal rights

• #Person1#: Where are you going for your trip?
• #Person2#: I think Hebei is a good place.
• #Person1#: But I heard the north of China are experiencing severe sandstorms!
• #Person2#: Really?
• #Person1#: Yes, it's said that Hebes was experiencing six degree strong winds.
• #Person2#: How do these storms affect the people who live in these areas?
• #Person1#: The report said the number of people with respiratory tract infections tended to rise after sandstorms. The sand gets into people's noses and throats and creates irritation.
• #Person2#: It sounds that sandstorms are trouble for everybody!
• #Person1#: You are quite right.

• #Person2# plans to have a trip in Hebei but #Person1# says there are sandstorms in there
• #Person1# tells #Person2# Hebei was experiencing severe sandstorms and sandstorms threaten people's health
• #Person2# wants to travel to Hebei but #Person1# informs #Person2# of terrible sandstorms there

• #Person1#: But I heard the north of China are experiencing severe sandstorms! #Person1#: The report said the number of people with respiratory tract infections tended to rise after sandstorms
• The sand gets into people's noses and throats and creates irritation

• #Person2#: I think the north of China is experiencing severe sandstorms
• #Person1#: Yes, it's said that Hebes was experiencing six degree strong winds
• #Person2#: the number of people with respiratory tract infections tended to rise after sandstorm

• the north of china are experiencing severe sandstorms! #Person2#: I think hebei is a good place
• #Person1#: the number of people with respiratory tract infections tended to rise after sandstorms
• #Person2#: sand gets into people'

• The north of China are experiencing severe sandstorms
• The sand gets into people's noses and throats and creates irritation
• The number of people with respiratory tract infections tended to rise after sandstorms
• The sand gets into people's noses and throats and creates irritation

• #Person1#: Where are you going for your trip? #Person1#: But I heard the north of China are experiencing severe sandstorms!

• #Person1#: Welcome to my birthday party, I am so happy you can come.
• #Person2#: Thanks for inviting me. Here is the gift for you. Happy birthday, Francis! Many more happy and healthy years for you!
• #Person1#: Thank you, shall I open it now?
• #Person2#: Yes, please do.
• #Person1#: Wow, a remote car model and my favorite brand. I really like it. That is so nice of you.
• #Person2#: Yeah, I was really struggling whether I should give you this nice little car. It was the last one they had and I really like it so much myself.
• #Person1#: Typical you, always wanting to keep the best things for yourself. The more I appreciate the gift now.

• #Person2# comes to the birthday party of Francis and sends him a remote car model
• #Person2# gives Francis a car model that both of them love as a birthday gift
• #Person2# gives Francis a nice car model as a birthday gift and Francis appreciates it

• Happy birthday, Francis! #Person1#: Wow, a remote car model and my favorite brand
• #Person2#: Yeah, I was really struggling whether I should give you this nice little car

• #Person1#: a remote car model and my favorite brand
• I really like it
• #Person2#: Yeah, I was really struggling whether I should give you this nice little car
• #Person1#: Typical you, always wanting to keep the best things for yourself
• the more I appreciate the gift

• #Person1#: welcome to my birthday party, I am so happy you can come
• #Person2#: thanks for inviting me
• here is the gift for you
• #Person1#: wow, a remote car model and my favorite brand
• that is so nice of you
• #Person2#

• Person2 invites Person1 to his birthday party
• Person1 is happy to receive a remote car model from Person2 as a birthday gift
• Person2 likes the remote car model and wants to keep it for himself
• The gift is appreciated by Person1 and he thanks Person2 for the thoughtful gift, which is a

• #Person1#: Welcome to my birthday party, I am so happy you can come
• #Person1#: Wow, a remote car model and my favorite brand

• #Person1#: Hi, Tony. You look unhappy. What's wrong?
• #Person2#: Oh, Steven, I made a big mistake.
• #Person1#: What happened?
• #Person2#: I really wish I hadn't done it.
• #Person1#: What on earth are you talking about?
• #Person2#: I got caught cheating. I feel so ashamed. The teacher saw me and told me I failed.
• #Person1#: What were you thinking?
• #Person2#: You know my father. If I fail, he'll kill me. I have to do well.
• #Person1#: But what you should do is study hard.
• #Person2#: I know. . . I know. . . it's all my fault. I feel awful that I didn't study, and I cheated, and I got caught.
• #Person1#: So long as you learn from your mistakes.

• Tony got caught cheating and feels ashamed
• Steven tells him to learn from it and study hard
• Tony tells Steven that he failed a class because of cheating and he feels awful
• Tony tells Steven that he cheated on the exam and realized his mistake

• #Person2#: Oh, Steven, I made a big mistake
• I feel awful that I didn't study, and I cheated, and I got caught
• #Person1#: So long as you learn from your mistakes

• #Person1#: Oh, Steven, I made a big mistake
• #Person2#: I feel so ashamed
• the teacher saw me and told me I failed
• #Person1#: You know my father
• If I fail, he'll kill me
• #Person2#:

• #Person1#: hi, Tony
• what's wrong? #Person2#: i made a big mistake
• #Person1#: what were you thinking? #Person2#: you know my father
• if i fail, he'll kill me
• #Person2

• Person2 got caught cheating in a school test
• He's ashamed of it
• His father will kill him if he doesn't do well
• He should study hard and learn from his mistakes, he is told by Person1 and his father, but he doesn't want to be punished for his mistake

• #Person2#: Oh, Steven, I made a big mistake
• #Person1#: But what you should do is study hard

• #Person1#: What time is it, Tom?
• #Person2#: Just a minute. It's ten to nine by my watch.
• #Person1#: Is it? I had no idea it was so late. I must be off now.
• #Person2#: What's the hurry?
• #Person1#: I must catch the nine-thirty train.
• #Person2#: You've plenty of time yet. The railway station is very close. It won't take more than twenty minutes to get there.

• #Person1# is catching a train
• Tom asks #Person1# not to hurry
• #Person1# is in a hurry to catch a train
• Tom tells #Person1# there is plenty of time
• #Person1# is rushing to catch a train but Tom thinks it isn't necessary

• #Person1#: I must catch the nine-thirty train
• The railway station is very close
• It won't take more than twenty minutes to get there

• #Person1#: I had no idea it was so late
• I must be off now
• #Person2#: It won't take more than twenty minutes to get there
• #Person1#: I must catch the nine-thirty train
• #Person2#: i

• #Person2#: it's ten to nine by my watch
• #Person1#: i must catch the nine-thirty train
• #Person2#: you've plenty of time yet
• the railway station is very close
• it won't take more than twenty minutes to

• It's ten to nine by Person2's watch
• #Person1# is late for the train
• #Person2: Don't worry
• The railway station is very close
• It won't take more than twenty minutes to get there
• #Person1#: Thanks
• #Person2#:

• #Person1#: I must catch the nine-thirty train
• It won't take more than twenty minutes to get there

• #Person1#: I don't know how to adjust my life. Would you give me a piece of advice?
• #Person2#: You look a bit pale, don't you?
• #Person1#: Yes, I can't sleep well every night.
• #Person2#: You should get plenty of sleep.
• #Person1#: I drink a lot of wine.
• #Person2#: If I were you, I wouldn't drink too much.
• #Person1#: I often feel so tired.
• #Person2#: You better do some exercise every morning.
• #Person1#: I sometimes find the shadow of death in front of me.
• #Person2#: Why do you worry about your future? You're very young, and you'll make great contribution to the world. I hope you take my advice.

• #Person1# wants to adjust #Person1#'s life and #Person2# suggests #Person1# be positive and stay healthy
• #Person1# has a bad lifestyle
• #Person2# kindly advises #Person1# to be positive
• #Person2# hopes #Person1# will become healthy and positive

• #Person1#: Yes, I can't sleep well every night
• #Person1#: I sometimes find the shadow of death in front of me
• You're very young, and you'll make great contribution to the world

• #Person2#: You look a bit pale, don't you? #Person1#: Yes, I can't sleep well every night
• #Person2#: If I were you, I wouldn't drink too much
• #Person1#: I often feel so tired
• #Person

• #Person1#: i can't sleep well every night
• #Person2#: you should get plenty of sleep
• #Person1#: i drink a lot of wine
• #Person2#: if i were you, i wouldn't drink too much
• #

• #Person1 doesn't know how to adjust his life
• #Person2 gives him some advice
• #Person1 doesn't know how to drink enough wine
• #Person1 doesn't know how to get enough sleep
• #Person1 doesn't know how to exercise
• #Person1 doesn'

• #Person1#: I don't know how to adjust my life
• #Person1#: Yes, I can't sleep well every night

• #Person1#: Would you like to go to the party tonight?
• #Person2#: Whose party?
• #Person1#: Ruojia's. Don't you know that? Ruojia has got married.
• #Person2#: What! Is she really? I can't believe it!
• #Person1#: Yes. Yesterday.
• #Person2#: Good gracious. That's incredible! I feel so happy for her!
• #Person1#: Yes, me too.
• #Person2#: But how do you know that?
• #Person1#: I saw the news from her twitter. And she sent an email about it.
• #Person2#: What? I didn't receive it!
• #Person1#: Maybe you should check your email.
• #Person2#: Oh yes, I find it. Tonight at her home. Will you bring something?
• #Person1#: Yes, a pair of wineglasses and a card to wish her happy marriage.
• #Person2#: I will buy a tea set.

• #Person1# tells #Person2# that Ruojia is married and will have a party tonight
• #Person2#'s surprised to know that
• They will bring their gifts to bless her
• #Person2# is surprised to know from #Person1# that Ruojia is married
• Then #Person2# finds Ruojia has sent an email about it
• They will go to Ruojia's party and give their presents to her
• #Person2# is surprised that Ruojia's married
• #Person1# and #Person2# will go to her party and give their presents to wish her a happy marriage

• Tonight at her home
• #Person1#: Yes, a pair of wineglasses and a card to wish her happy marriage
• #Person2#: I will buy a tea set

• #Person1#: Yes
• Yesterday
• I feel so happy for her! #Person2#: Oh yes, I find it
• Tonight at her home
• #Person1#: Yes, a pair of wineglasses and a card to wish her happy marriage
• #Person2#: I will

• #Person1#: i saw the news from her twitter
• and she sent an email about it
• #Person2#: Oh yes, I find it
• tonight at her home
• will you bring something? #Person1#: a pair of wineglasses and a card to wish her happy marriage

• Person1 and Person2 are going to Ruojia's party tonight
• They will bring a pair of wineglasses and a card to wish her happy marriage
• They will also buy a tea set
• Ruojia has got married yesterday and she sent an email about it
• They will meet at her home tonight

• #Person1#: Would you like to go to the party tonight? #Person1#: I saw the news from her twitter

• #Person1#: Yeah. Just pull on this strip. Then peel off the back.
• #Person2#: You might make a few enemies this way.
• #Person1#: If they don't think this is fun, they're not meant to be our friends.
• #Person2#: You mean your friends. I think it's cruel.
• #Person1#: Yeah. But it's fun. Look at those two ugly old ladies. . . or are they men?
• #Person2#: Hurry! Get a shot!. . . Hand it over!
• #Person1#: I knew you'd come around. . .

• #Person2# at first thinks #Person1#'s behaviour cruel but finally joins #Person1#
• #Person1# plans on playing a trick to others
• #Person2# thinks it's cruel at first but then joins
• #Person1# is about to make a prank
• #Person2# thinks it's cruel at first but then joins

• Just pull on this strip
• Then peel off the back
• #Person1#: If they don't think this is fun, they're not meant to be our friends

• #Person1#: Yeah
• But it's fun
• #Person2#: Hurry! Get a shot! #Person1#: Yeah
• But it's fun
• #Person2#: You mean your friends
• I think it's cruel
• #Person

• #Person1#: if they don't think this is fun, they're not meant to be our friends
• #Person2#: i think it's cruel
• #Person1#: i knew you'd come around
• #Person2

• #Person1 wants to make some enemies
• #Person2 thinks it's cruel
• #Person1 wants to get a shot
• #Person2: Hurry! Get a shot! #Person1: I knew you'd come around
• #Person1: I knew you'd come

• #Person2#: You might make a few enemies this way
• #Person1#: If they don't think this is fun, they're not meant to be our friends

• #Person1#: What does your sister look like, Mike?
• #Person2#: Well, she's tall and pretty.
• #Person1#: Is she like you?
• #Person2#: I suppose so. We're both friendly and easy-going.
• #Person1#: Is she as clever as you?
• #Person2#: No, she's not as clever as me.
• #Person1#: Big head!

• Mike is describing his sister to #Person1#
• Mike describes to #Person1# his sister's characters and personality
• #Person1# asks Mike about his sister

• #Person1#: What does your sister look like, Mike? #Person2#: Well, she's tall and pretty
• We're both friendly and easy-going

• #Person1#: Is she as clever as you? #Person2#: I suppose so
• We're both friendly and easy-going
• #Person1#: Big head! #Person2#: No, she's not as clever as me
• #Person1#: Big head!

• #Person1#: what does your sister look like? #Person2#: well, she's tall and pretty
• #Person2#: we're both friendly and easy-going
• #Person1#: Is she as clever as me? #Person2#: no, she

• Mike's sister is tall and pretty
• She's friendly and easy-going
• She's not as clever as Mike, but she's a lot smarter than him
• Mike's sister is tall and pretty
• She's friendly and easy-going
• She's not as clever as Mike, but she'

• #Person1#: What does your sister look like, Mike? #Person2#: No, she's not as clever as me

• #Person1#: Is anybody in?
• #Person2#: How can I help you?
• #Person1#: I have a headache.
• #Person2#: Let me take your temperature with a thermometer.
• #Person1#: OK.
• #Person2#: I think you have a small fever.
• #Person1#: I thought so. I felt dizzy this morning.
• #Person2#: You should've called in sick! Next time, have either of your parents call the school office.

• #Person1# feels sick and #Person2# gives #Person1# a check-up
• #Person2# finds that #Person1# has a fever and says #Person1# should've called in sick earlier
• #Person2# checks #Person1#'s physical condition and finds #Person1# has a fever

• I felt dizzy this morning
• #Person2#: You should've called in sick! Next time, have either of your parents call the school office

• #Person1#: I have a headache
• #Person2#: Let me take your temperature with a thermometer
• #Person1#: OK
• #Person2#: I think you have a small fever
• #Person1#: I felt dizzy this morning
• #Person2

• #Person1#: i have a headache
• #Person2#: let me take your temperature with a thermometer
• #Person2#: you should've called in sick! next time, have either your parents call the school office
• #Person1#: i felt dizzy this morning

• #Person1# has a headache
• #Person2# takes his temperature
• #Person1# thinks he has a fever
• #Person2# tells #Person1# that he should call the school office
• #Person1#'s parents should call the school office next time

• #Person2#: Let me take your temperature with a thermometer
• #Person2#: I think you have a small fever

• #Person1#: Can I help you?
• #Person2#: I'd like to buy a new mobile phone please.
• #Person1#: Ok, would you like a phone with camera and MP3 player?
• #Person2#: Yes please. And I'd like to be able to make video calls too.

• #Person1# helps #Person2# to choose a new phone
• #Person2# wants to buy a new mobile phone from #Person1#
• #Person2# wants to buy a new mobile phone from #Person1#

• #Person2#: I'd like to buy a new mobile phone please
• #Person1#: Ok, would you like a phone with camera and MP3 player? And I'd like to be able to make video calls too

• #Person1#: Ok, would you like a phone with camera and MP3 player? #Person2#: Yes please
• And I'd like to be able to make video calls too
• #Person1#: Ok, would you like a phone with camera and MP3 player? #Person

• #Person2#: i'd like to buy a new mobile phone please
• #Person1#: ok, would you like a phone with camera and MP3 player? #Person2#: yes please
• and i'd like to be able to make video calls too

• #Person2 wants to buy a new mobile phone
• #Person1 recommends a phone with camera, MP3 player, and video calling
• #Person2 chooses a phone with camera, MP3 player, and video calling
• #Person1 helps #Person2 buy a new mobile phone

• #Person2#: I'd like to buy a new mobile phone please
• #Person1#: Ok, would you like a phone with camera and MP3 player?

• #Person1#: Hey, Frank. I heard you got a new job.
• #Person2#: Yeah, Judy. I will be working for the Post Office. It's not a bad job.
• #Person1#: Is it true that you have a heavy work schedule?
• #Person2#: That's right. I am supposed to work at 5am everyday, and I only get 45 minutes for lunch.
• #Person1#: So, why did you apply for such a demanding job?
• #Person2#: Well, the government offers its employees excellent health insurance benefits.
• #Person1#: Oh, I see. And can your family members utilize the health insurance, too?
• #Person2#: Yeah, that's the best part. All of my children can get free medical care.
• #Person1#: That's a great employment benefit!
• #Person2#: Now you know why I wanted to work for the Post Office!

• Frank got a new job and is telling Judy not only the heavy schedule but also the benefits of this job
• Frank explains to Judy the reason why he took a job at the Post office is that the government offers excellent health insurance benefits for its employees
• Frank describes his new job's schedule and insurance at the Post Office to Judy

• I am supposed to work at 5am everyday, and I only get 45 minutes for lunch
• #Person2#: Well, the government offers its employees excellent health insurance benefits
• And can your family members utilize the health insurance, too?

• #Person1#: I am supposed to work at 5am everyday, and I only get 45 minutes for lunch
• #Person2#: the government offers its employees excellent health insurance benefits
• #Person1#: Oh, I see
• and can your family members utilize the health insurance, too? #Person

• #Person1#: hey, i heard you got a new job
• i will be working for the post office
• it's not a bad job
• #Person2#: the government offers its employees excellent health insurance benefits
• #Person1#: all of my children can get free

• Person2 got a new job at the Post Office
• She is supposed to work at 5am everyday, and she only gets 45 minutes for lunch
• The government offers excellent health insurance benefits to its employees
• All of her children can get free medical care under the government's health insurance
• The government offers excellent health insurance benefits to its employees

• #Person1#: Is it true that you have a heavy work schedule? #Person2#: Well, the government offers its employees excellent health insurance benefits

• #Person1#: Do you have any special skills?
• #Person2#: I can write computer programs, I have a good command of secretarial skills.
• #Person1#: What qualifications have you got?
• #Person2#: I have a doctor license and a driving license.
• #Person1#: Do you get special training in office skills?
• #Person2#: I passed both the Cambridge Examinations, First Certificate and the Certificate of Proficiency in English. And studied for a year in London at the Lucas Secretarial College, ending with speeds of 120 words per minute in English shorthand and 50 words per minute in typing. I was also trained in office procedure.
• #Person1#: Please tell me about work you have done, which qualifies you for this job.
• #Person2#: I'Ve received some special training in typing, shorthand and operating a fax machine, etc. . I'm experienced in IBM-PC. I can operate familiarly a word-processor, a fax machine, a photo and other office equipment.

• #Person2# is describing the educational background and previous working experience to #Person1# in a job interview
• #Person2# is being interviewed by #Person1#
• #Person2# is equipped with a bunch of valuable office skills
• #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s special skills, training, previous working experience and other qualification for the job

• #Person2#: I can write computer programs, I have a good command of secretarial skills
• #Person2#: I'Ve received some special training in typing, shorthand and operating a fax machine, etc
• I can operate familiarly a word-processor, a fax machine, a photo and other office equipment

• #Person1#: I passed both the Cambridge Examinations, First Certificate and the Certificate of Proficiency in English
• #Person2#: I have a doctor license and a driving license
• #Person1#: I can write computer programs, I have a good command of secretarial skills

• #Person2#: i can write computer programs, I have a good command of secretarial skills
• #Person1#: what qualifications have you got? #Person2#: i passed both the Cambridge Examinations, First Certificate and the Certificate of Proficiency in English
• #Person2#

• #Person2#: I have a doctor license and a driving license
• I passed both the Cambridge Examinations, First Certificate and the Certificate of Proficiency in English
• And studied for a year in London at the Lucas Secretarial College, ending with speeds of 120 words per minute in English shorthand and 50 words

• #Person1#: Do you have any special skills? #Person2#: I passed both the Cambridge Examinations, First Certificate and the Certificate of Proficiency in English

• #Person1#: Excuse me.
• #Person2#: Yes, sir. Can I help you?
• #Person1#: Um, this steak, I asked for to be medium rare.
• #Person2#: Medium rare, that's right, sir. I remember your order.
• #Person1#: Well, I'm afraid it isn't. It's a bit too well done and rather tough. Would you mind changing?
• #Person2#: If it is not to your satisfaction, I'll certainly bring you another. But I'm afraid you may have to wait for a few minutes.
• #Person1#: Yes, that's all right. Thank you very much.

• #Person1# is not satisfied with the steak and #Person2# will change it
• #Person2# will change a steak for #Person1# as that one doesn't satisfy #Person1#
• #Person1# is not satisfied with #Person1#'s steak and asks to change one, and #Person2# agrees

• #Person1#: Um, this steak, I asked for to be medium rare
• #Person2#: Medium rare, that's right, sir
• But I'm afraid you may have to wait for a few minutes

• #Person1#: Medium rare steak is a bit too well done and rather tough
• #Person2#: If it is not to your satisfaction, I'll certainly bring you another
• #Person1#: Yes, that's all right
• Thank you very much
• #Person2#

• #Person1#: i asked for this steak to be medium rare
• #Person2#: if it isn't to your satisfaction, I'll certainly bring you another
• #Person1#: i'm afraid you may have to wait for a few minutes
• thank you very

• #Person1 ordered a medium rare steak
• It's too well done and tough
• #Person2 will bring him another one
• #Person1 will have to wait for a few minutes
• #Person1: Thank you very much
• #Person1: Um, this steak, I asked for to be

• #Person1#: Um, this steak, I asked for to be medium rare
• #Person2#: If it is not to your satisfaction, I'll certainly bring you another

• #Person1#: Tom, I've got good news for you.
• #Person2#: What is it?
• #Person1#: Haven't you heard that your novel has won The Nobel Prize?
• #Person2#: Really? I can't believe it. It's like a dream come true. I never expected that I would win The Nobel Prize!
• #Person1#: You did a good job. I'm extremely proud of you.
• #Person2#: Thanks for the compliment.
• #Person1#: You certainly deserve it. Let's celebrate!

• #Person1# congratulates Tom for achieving the Nobel Prize
• #Person1# tells Tom that his novel has won the Nobel Prize
• #Person2# tells Tom he won the Nobel Prize

• #Person1#: Tom, I've got good news for you
• #Person1#: Haven't you heard that your novel has won The Nobel Prize? I never expected that I would win The Nobel Prize!

• #Person2#: It's like a dream come true
• I never expected that I would win The Nobel Prize! #Person1#: You certainly deserve it
• Let's celebrate! #Person2#: I'm extremely proud of you
• #Person1#: I'm extremely proud of

• #Person1#: haven't you heard that your novel has won The Nobel Prize? #Person2#: really? i can't believe it
• it's like a dream come true
• #Person1#: you did a good job
• i'm extremely proud of you

• Tom's novel has won The Nobel Prize
• #Person1 is proud of him
• #Person2 and #Person1 are going to celebrate the win
• #Person1: Congratulations! #Person2: #Person1: #Person2: #Person1: #Person1: #P

• #Person1#: Tom, I've got good news for you
• I never expected that I would win The Nobel Prize!

• #Person1#: What makes you think you are able to do the job?
• #Person2#: My major is Automobile Designing and I have received my master's degree in science. I think I can do it well.
• #Person1#: What kind of work were you responsible for in the past employment?
• #Person2#: I am a student engineer who mainly took charge of understanding of the mechanical strength and corrosion resistance of various materials.

• #Person1# is interviewing #Person2# about #Person2#'s ability and previous experience
• #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s capacities and past working experience during an interview
• #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s qualification for the job

• #Person2#: My major is Automobile Designing and I have received my master's degree in science
• #Person1#: What kind of work were you responsible for in the past employment? #Person2#: I am a student engineer who mainly took charge of understanding of the mechanical strength and corrosion resistance of various materials

• #Person1#: My major is Automobile Designing and I have received my master's degree in science
• I think I can do it well
• #Person2#: I am a student engineer who mainly took charge of understanding of the mechanical strength and corrosion resistance of various materials
• #Person1#:

• #Person2#: i have received my master's degree in science
• i think i can do it well
• #Person1#: i am a student engineer who mainly took charge of understanding of the mechanical strength and corrosion resistance of various materials
• #Person2#: i

• #Person2 is applying for a job as a student engineer
• #Person2 has a master's degree in science and a master's degree in Automobile Designing
• #Person2 is responsible for understanding of the mechanical strength and corrosion resistance of various materials in the past employment
• #Person2

• #Person1#: What makes you think you are able to do the job? #Person1#: What kind of work were you responsible for in the past employment?

• #Person1#: Do you drink much?
• #Person2#: Depending on what you consider a lot.
• #Person1#: How frequently do you drink?
• #Person2#: Couple times a week. How about you?
• #Person1#: Only when I go out. I'm not a big drinker.
• #Person2#: How much can you drink?
• #Person1#: I usually only have 2 beers.
• #Person2#: You're a light weight.
• #Person1#: How much can you drink?
• #Person2#: I'm usually drinking all night long. At least 10 drinks.
• #Person1#: Don't you spend a lot of money then?
• #Person2#: No. We usually go to places that have specials. Dante's over on the Ave has $ 5. 00 pitchers on Mondays. So for ten, fifteen bucks, I can get a lot of drinks.
• #Person1#: That's true.
• #Person2#: If you don't like beer, have you tried mixed drinks? Some of them are pretty good.
• #Person1#: I like beer, it's just that I get a headache when I drink more than 3.
• #Person2#: You just have to build up a tolerance. I used to be like that. But your body gets used to it.
• #Person1#: It'll take awhile, but I'm working on it.
• #Person2#: Hey let's go out tomorrow night. The Ram Bar and Grill is having a special on pitchers.
• #Person1#: Alright.

• #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about some personal facts of drinking
• #Person2# drinks a lot, while #Person1# cannot drink much for health reasons
• They decide to have a drink together tomorrow night
• #Person2#, a heavy drinker, invites #Person1#, a light drinker to go out the next day
• #Person2# chooses a place that has a special on pitchers
• #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their drinking capacity and their drinking habits
• They decide to have a drink together tomorrow night

• So for ten, fifteen bucks, I can get a lot of drinks
• #Person2#: If you don't like beer, have you tried mixed drinks? The Ram Bar and Grill is having a special on pitchers

• #Person1#: only when I go out
• I'm not a big drinker
• #Person2#: I'm usually drinking all night long
• At least 10 drinks
• #Person1#: I like beer, but I get a headache when i drink more than 3

• #Person1#: only when i go out
• i'm not a big drinker
• #Person2#: i'm usually drinking all night long
• at least 10 drinks
• #Person1#: i like beer, it's just that i get a headache

• Person1 drinks a couple times a week
• Person2 drinks at least 10 beers a night
• They usually go to places that have specials
• They usually go to places that have $ 5
• 00 pitchers on Mondays
• They don't spend a lot of money
• They usually go to places that have special

• #Person2#: Depending on what you consider a lot
• #Person2#: I'm usually drinking all night long
• #Person1#: I like beer, it's just that I get a headache when I drink more than 3

• #Person1#: May, do you mind helping me prepare for the picnic?
• #Person2#: Sure. Have you checked the weather report?
• #Person1#: Yes. It says it will be sunny all day. No sign of rain at all. This is your father's favorite sausage. Sandwiches for you and Daniel.
• #Person2#: No, thanks Mom. I'd like some toast and chicken wings.
• #Person1#: Okay. Please take some fruit salad and crackers for me.
• #Person2#: Done. Oh, don't forget to take napkins disposable plates, cups and picnic blanket.
• #Person1#: All set. May, can you help me take all these things to the living room?
• #Person2#: Yes, madam.
• #Person1#: Ask Daniel to give you a hand?
• #Person2#: No, mom, I can manage it by myself. His help just causes more trouble.

• May is helping her mother to do some preparation for the picnic
• May's mother asks May for help in preparing for a picnic
• May gives her a hand
• Mom asks May to help to prepare for the picnic and May agrees

• #Person1#: May, do you mind helping me prepare for the picnic? Oh, don't forget to take napkins disposable plates, cups and picnic blanket
• May, can you help me take all these things to the living room?

• #Person1#: It will be sunny all day
• No sign of rain at all
• #Person2#: Okay
• Please take some fruit salad and crackers for me
• #Person1#: Okay
• Oh, don't forget napkins disposable plates, cups and picnic blanket
• #Person1#:

• #Person1#: May, do you mind helping me prepare for the picnic? #Person2#: no, madam
• i'd like some toast and chicken wings
• #Person1#: may, can you help me take all these things to the living room? #Person2#: no

• #Person1 and #Person2 are having a picnic in the living room
• #Person1's mother prepares the food
• #Person2's mother prepares the food
• #Person1's mother prepares the food
• #Person2's mother prepares the food
• #P

• #Person1#: May, do you mind helping me prepare for the picnic? May, can you help me take all these things to the living room?

• #Person1#: Hello, are you Muriel Douglas?
• #Person2#: Yes, and you must be James. It's nice to meet you at long last.
• #Person1#: Yes, you too. Thanks for agreeing to meet with us about the new account. My associate, Susan Kim, should be here any minute. Would you like something to drink while we're waiting?
• #Person2#: No, thanks. I'm fine. Did you have a nice holiday?
• #Person1#: Yes, I did. My family and I went to Tahoe to ski and the weather was great. How about you?
• #Person2#: I stayed in L. A. and it was sunny the entire weekend. We spent most of the time at home but we did go see King Kong on Christmas day.
• #Person1#: How did you like it?
• #Person2#: It was better than I expected. But, you know, I think I would have enjoyed skiing in Tahoe even better. Do you go there often?
• #Person1#: No, not much. My wife doesn't like to ski. She prefers vacationing where it's warmer, like Hawaii.
• #Person2#: I don't blame her. I really enjoyed it there when we went a few years ago. I'd like to go back sometime soon.
• #Person1#: Yes, me too. Oh, here's Susan now. Let me introduce you.

• Muriel Douglas and James meet each other and talk about what they have done during the holiday
• James and Muriel are talking while waiting for Susan, Muriel's associate
• They talk about how they spent the holiday with their families
• Muriel Douglas and James send greetings and talk about their holiday before the meeting
• Douglas stayed in L
• A
• , while James went to Tahoe

• My associate, Susan Kim, should be here any minute
• My family and I went to Tahoe to ski and the weather was great
• We spent most of the time at home but we did go see King Kong on Christmas day

• #Person1#: my family and I went to Tahoe to ski
• #Person2#: it was better than I expected
• #Person1#: my wife doesn't like to ski
• she prefers vacationing where it's warmer
• #Person1#: Yes, me too

• #Person1#: I had a nice holiday
• my family and I went to Tahoe to ski
• #Person2#: I think I would have enjoyed skiing in Tahoe even better
• #Person1#: my wife doesn't like to ski
• she prefers vacationing where it's warmer,

• Muriel Douglas and James are meeting to discuss a new account
• Susan Kim, Muriel's associate, will be here in a minute
• Muriel had a nice holiday in Tahoe
• James stayed in L
• A
• and saw King Kong on Christmas day
• Muriel and Susan would like to go skiing in Tahoe again

• #Person1#: Hello, are you Muriel Douglas? My family and I went to Tahoe to ski and the weather was great
• But, you know, I think I would have enjoyed skiing in Tahoe even better

• #Person1#: Stupid girl, making me spend so much money, now I have to get it from the ATM...
• #Person2#: Hello, welcome to Universal Bank. Please insert your card into the slot.
• #Person1#: I know where to put my card! Stupid machine, talking to me like I ' m an idiot...
• #Person2#: Please input your 6 digit PIN code followed by the pound key. Thank you. Please select an option. Thank you. You have selected withdrawal.
• #Person1#: Yeah, yeah, I know what I selected. Just gimme my money!
• #Person2#: Please type the amount you would like to withdraw. Thank you, you want to transfer 10000 USD to the World Wildlife Foundation. If this is correct please press 1.
• #Person1#: No, no! Stupid machine, what are you doing! No!
• #Person2#: Confirmed. Thank you for using our bank! Please remove your card from the slot. Goodbye!
• #Person1#: No, no way! What happened? Give me my money!
• #Person2#: Danger, danger! The exits have been sealed and the doors will remain locked in until the local authorities arrive. Thank you for using our bank. Have a nice day.

• #Person1# wants to withdraw money from an ATM, but the ATM automatically transfers 10000 USD to the World Wildlife Foundation after confirming the withdrawal option
• #Person1# gets mad and somehow locked in
• #Person1# run out of money because of a girl, and is withdrawing money from an ATM
• But the ATM seems to go wrong and transfers #Person1#'s money to the World Wildlife Foundation, driving #Person1# crazy
• #Person1# is withdrawing money from an ATM
• But the ATM wrongly transfers #Person1#'s money to the World Wildlife Foundation
• It drives #Person1# crazy

• #Person1#: Stupid girl, making me spend so much money, now I have to get it from the ATM
• #Person2#: Hello, welcome to Universal Bank
• Stupid machine, talking to me like I ' m an idiot
• #Person2#: Please input your 6 digit PIN code followed by the pound key
• The exits have been sealed and the doors will remain locked in until the local authorities arrive

• #Person1#: Stupid machine, talking to me like i'm an idiot
• #Person2#: Please insert your card into the slot
• #Person1#: Yeah, yeah, I know what I selected
• Just gimme my money! #Person2#:

• #Person1#: I know where to put my card! Stupid machine, talking to me like I'm an idiot
• #Person2#: Thank you for using our bank! #Person1#: No, no! Stupid machine, what are you doing! #Person2#

• The exits of a bank have been sealed and the doors will remain locked in until the local authorities arrive to investigate the theft of tens of thousands of dollars from a customer's bank account by a thief who stole the money from a machine at Universal Bank
• The thief stole the money

• #Person1#: Stupid girl, making me spend so much money, now I have to get it from the ATM
• #Person2#: Hello, welcome to Universal Bank
• Thank you, you want to transfer 10000 USD to the World Wildlife Foundation

• #Person1#: Are you a social person?
• #Person2#: Yes, I am an outgoing person who likes to be with a lot of friends.
• #Person1#: What is your strategy in communicating with colleagues?
• #Person2#: Well, the most important thing in communication is your sincerity.

• #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s communication strategy
• Since #Person2# is very social, #Person1# asks for the communication strategy
• #Person2# shares #Person2#'s communication strategy with #Person1#

• #Person2#: Yes, I am an outgoing person who likes to be with a lot of friends
• #Person1#: What is your strategy in communicating with colleagues? #Person2#: Well, the most important thing in communication is your sincerity

• #Person1# is an outgoing person who likes to be with a lot of friends
• #Person2# is an outgoing person who likes to be with a lot of friends
• #Person1# is an outgoing person who likes to be with a lot of friends

• #Person2#: yes, i am an outgoing person who likes to be with a lot of friends
• #Person1#: what is your strategy in communicating with colleagues? #Person2#: well, the most important thing in communication is your sincerity
• #Person1#:

• #Person1 asks #Person2 how she communicates with colleagues
• #Person2 says the most important thing in communication is your sincerity
• #Person1 and #Person2 are interviewees for a job at a company
• #Person1 and #Person2 are talking about

• #Person2#: Yes, I am an outgoing person who likes to be with a lot of friends
• #Person2#: Well, the most important thing in communication is your sincerity

• #Person1#: What's wrong with you, Mr. Polly?
• #Person2#: What's wrong? I want a break from this horrible job.
• #Person1#: Then, buy a bottle of soft drink.
• #Person2#: Would you like to buy a bottle for me in the shop?
• #Person1#: It's a problem, because my boss is in that shop now.
• #Person2#: Ok, I will go there myself.
• #Person1#: Sorry, Mr. Polly.
• #Person2#: It doesn't matter. Oh, God, I have only four dollars in my wallet. Is that possible for me to buy one?
• #Person1#: Have a try.

• Mr
• Polly is tired and wants a break from work
• #Person1# cannot buy a bottle of soft drink for him
• Mr
• Polly wants to get a break from work and he asks #Person1# to buy a drink for him, but #Person1# refuses
• Mr
• Polly asks #Person1#'s help to buy a drink, but #Person1# refuses

• I want a break from this horrible job
• #Person1#: Then, buy a bottle of soft drink
• Oh, God, I have only four dollars in my wallet

• #Person1#: "my boss is in that shop now
• " #Person2#: Ok, I will go there myself
• #Person1#: Sorry, Mr
• Polly
• #Person2#: "Oh, God, I have only four dollars in my wallet
• Is that possible for me to

• #Person1#: what's wrong with you, Mr
• polly? #Person2#: i want a break from this horrible job
• #Person2#: ok, i will go there myself
• #Person1#: sorry, Mr
• polly
• #Person2#

• #Person2 wants a break from his job
• #Person1 won't buy a bottle of soft drink for him because his boss is in the shop now
• #Person2 has only four dollars in his wallet
• #Person1 will try to buy a bottle of soft drink for #Person2 himself

• #Person1#: What's wrong with you, Mr
• Polly? #Person1#: Then, buy a bottle of soft drink

• #Person1#: Hello, this is Francis.
• #Person2#: Hi, this is Monica. I was wondering when we can work on this financial report.
• #Person1#: Today, I am busy all day long.
• #Person2#: Shall I see you on Friday morning?
• #Person1#: That's not good for me at all. It'll have to be another time.
• #Person2#: We must find some time to read report.
• #Person1#: I know. I am available from 1 PM to 4 PM on Friday afternoon.
• #Person2#: That's all right. Then see you on Friday afternoon.
• #Person1#: See you.

• Francis and Monica are discussing when to work on the financial report
• Francis and Monica manage to find time to work on a report together
• Francis and Monica negotiate on the time to work on the report

• I was wondering when we can work on this financial report
• #Person1#: Today, I am busy all day long
• #Person2#: We must find some time to read report

• #Person1#: Today, I am busy all day long
• #Person2#: We must find some time to read report
• #Person1#: That's not good for me at all
• it'll have to be another time
• #Person2#: We must find some time to

• #Person1#: today, i am busy all day long
• #Person2#:
• #Person1#: that's not good for me at all
• it'll have to be another time
• #Person2#:
• #Person1#: i am available from 1

• Monica and Francis will meet on Friday afternoon to work on the financial report
• They will meet at 1 PM to 4 PM on Friday afternoon
• They will meet on Friday morning, but they will meet at 1 PM to 4 PM on Friday afternoon
• They will meet on Friday morning, but they will meet at 1 PM to 4 PM on Friday afternoon

• I was wondering when we can work on this financial report
• #Person1#: Today, I am busy all day long

• #Person1#: Is this the workshop to prepare for an interview?
• #Person2#: This is the interview class. Welcome to our class.
• #Person1#: I am really excited to be taking this workshop so that I can get ready for my interview next week.
• #Person2#: We are all learning things that will help us in our interview. What do you think are some important considerations going into your interview?
• #Person1#: I think that we should dress neatly and appropriately.
• #Person2#: Yes. Second, as you can imagine, attitude and friendliness go a long way.
• #Person1#: Yes, and I always feel much better when I am friendly.
• #Person2#: Believe it or not, the interviewers are as interested in your questions as they are in your answers.
• #Person1#: Any more hints as to what I should do in an interview?
• #Person2#: Always be honest with your answers. The interviewers really do want to know if you will be a good fit for them.

• #Person1# joins #Person2#'s interview workshop
• They discuss the tips to improve their interview performance
• #Person1# takes an interview workshop
• #Person2# offer #Person1# some useful tips on getting ready for an interview
• In the workshop, #Person2# offer #Person1# some suggestions on how to perform well in interviews

• #Person1#: I am really excited to be taking this workshop so that I can get ready for my interview next week
• Second, as you can imagine, attitude and friendliness go a long way
• #Person2#: Believe it or not, the interviewers are as interested in your questions as they are in your answers

• #Person1#: I think that we should dress neatly and appropriately
• #Person2#: As you can imagine, attitude and friendliness go a long way
• #Person1#: Believe it or not, the interviewers are as interested in your questions as they are in your answers

• interviewers are as interested in your questions as they are in your answers
• #Person2#: Always be honest with your answers
• #Person1#: dress neatly and appropriately
• #Person2#: attitude and friendliness go a long way
• #Person1#: always feel

• #Person1# is taking an interview class
• #Person2#: What are some important considerations going into your interview? #Person1#: I think that we should dress neatly and appropriately
• #Person2#: Second, attitude and friendliness go a long way
• #Person1#

• #Person1#: Is this the workshop to prepare for an interview? #Person2#: We are all learning things that will help us in our interview
• What do you think are some important considerations going into your interview?

• #Person1#: OK, that's a cut! Let's start from the beginning, everyone.
• #Person2#: What was the problem that time?
• #Person1#: The feeling was all wrong, Mike. She is telling you that she doesn't want to see you any more, but I want to get more anger from you. You're acting hurt and sad, but that's not how your character would act in this situation.
• #Person2#: But Jason and Laura have been together for three years. Don't you think his reaction would be one of both anger and sadness?
• #Person1#: At this point, no. I think he would react the way most guys would, and then later on, we would see his real feelings.
• #Person2#: I'm not so sure about that.
• #Person1#: Let's try it my way, and you can see how you feel when you're saying your lines. After that, if it still doesn't feel right, we can try something else.

• #Person1# and Mike are discussing what kind of emotion should be expressed by Mike in this play
• They have different understandings
• #Person1# and Mike have a disagreement on how to act out a scene
• #Person1# proposes that Mike can try to act in #Person1#'s way
• #Person1# wants Mike to act more angry, but Mike thinks he should act both angry and sad

• #Person2#: But Jason and Laura have been together for three years
• Don't you think his reaction would be one of both anger and sadness? I think he would react the way most guys would, and then later on, we would see his real feelings

• #Person2#: Jason and Laura have been together for three years
• he would react the way most guys would, and then later on, we would see his real feelings
• #Person1#: Let's try it my way, and you can see how you feel when you're saying your lines

• the feeling was all wrong, Mike
• you're acting hurt and sad, but that's not how your character would act in this situation
• Jason and Laura have been together for three years
• don't you think his reaction would be one of both anger and sadness? #Person1#: let's try it my

• #Person1 wants to get more anger from Mike
• #Person2 wants to get more sadness from Jason
• #Person1: Let's try it my way, and you can see how you feel when you're saying your lines
• #Person2: If it still doesn't feel right, we can try

• Let's start from the beginning, everyone
• She is telling you that she doesn't want to see you any more, but I want to get more anger from you

• #Person1#: Well, I'll see you later, Mrs. Todd. My wife is waiting for me to take her shopping.
• #Person2#: I understand. There's a lot to get done at weekends, especially when you two work and the children are small.
• #Person1#: That's right. Jane and I have been talking about visiting you. So when I saw you in the garden, I decided to come over and say hello.
• #Person2#: I'm glad you did. In fact, I should have called on you first, since you have newly moved here.
• #Person1#: By the way, do you need anything from the store?
• #Person2#: No, but thanks for the offer. And thank you for coming over.
• #Person1#: It's a pleasure.

• #Person1# greets Mrs
• Todd and then they say goodbye to each other
• #Person1# comes over to say hello to Mrs
• Todd, and will go shopping afterwards
• #Person1# visits Mrs
• Todd, and Mrs
• Todd appreciates that

• My wife is waiting for me to take her shopping
• There's a lot to get done at weekends, especially when you two work and the children are small
• In fact, I should have called on you first, since you have newly moved here

• #Person1#: i saw you in the garden, decided to come over and say hello
• #Person2#: i should have called on you first, since you have newly moved here
• #Person1#: i'll see you later, Mrs
• Todd
• #Person2#

• #Person1#: my wife is waiting for me to take her shopping
• #Person2#: i should have called on you first, since you have newly moved here
• #Person1#: do you need anything from the store? #Person2#: no, but thanks for the offer

• #Person1 and #Person2 met in the garden
• #Person1's wife is waiting for him to take her shopping
• #Person1 and #Person2 have just moved to this area
• #Person1 and #Person2 will see each other later
• #Person1 and #Person

• #Person1#: Well, I'll see you later, Mrs
• Todd
• So when I saw you in the garden, I decided to come over and say hello

• #Person1#: What's the matter, Bill? You look kind of pale.
• #Person2#: Oh, I'm just tired.
• #Person1#: Why?
• #Person2#: Well, I've been working until around ten every night this week.
• #Person1#: You should go home at quitting time today and take it easy.
• #Person2#: Yes. I think I will.
• #Person1#: That's good. Say, how's your brother?
• #Person2#: He's fine, but he is awfully busy. He went to the States on a business trip two weeks ago.
• #Person1#: Oh, really? Is he back yet?
• #Person2#: No, he won't come back for several more weeks.
• #Person1#: Wow! He must have a lot to do there.
• #Person2#: Yes, he does.
• #Person1#: I want to be sure of the time because I'm going to meet a friend at five o'clock sharp.
• #Person2#: Well, my watch says 4:30, and that time should be right. I set it with the radio yesterday.
• #Person1#: Good.

• Bill is tired
• Bill and #Person1# talk about Bill's brother
• #Person1# has a chat with Bill, and learns updates about Bill and his brother
• #Person1# asks for time because #Person1# will go meet a friend
• #Person1# suggests Bill take it easy and asks him about his brother
• #Person1# also synchronizes the time with Bill

• #Person1#: You should go home at quitting time today and take it easy
• He went to the States on a business trip two weeks ago
• #Person1#: I want to be sure of the time because I'm going to meet a friend at five o'clock sharp

• #Person1#: I've been working until around ten every night this week
• #Person2#: Yes, I think I will
• #Person1#: Oh, really? #Person2#: No, he won't come back for several more weeks
• #Person1

• #Person1#: what's the matter, bill? you look kind of pale
• #Person2#: well, I've been working until around ten every night this week
• #Person1#: i'm going to meet a friend at five o'clock sharp

• Person2 is tired, because he's been working until ten every night this week
• He'll go home at quitting time today and take it easy
• He's going to meet a friend at five o'clock sharp, but his watch says it's 4:30
• He set it with the radio yesterday

• #Person2#: Well, I've been working until around ten every night this week
• #Person1#: You should go home at quitting time today and take it easy

• #Person1#: Are you going to the demonstration to help stop the spread of nuclear weapons tomorrow, Cleo?
• #Person2#: No, Simon. I hate demonstrations. I have heard the police will be standing by with tear gas.
• #Person1#: Yes, but North Korea boasts it has nuclear arms.
• #Person2#: One hundred ninety countries have signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty but the issues are just too complex. There are two sides to every story. I don't understand it and I have no intention of going to a demonstration. Demonstrations don't seem to accomplish anything anyway.
• #Person1#: Several demonstrations have changed politician's minds throughout history. As a responsible citizen I think it is important to stand up for what you believe in.
• #Person2#: Leave it to someone else. As I said, if you listen to both sides of a story, both sides have some good points. Why should I demonstrate and risk getting hurt for something that I am not even sure is right?
• #Person1#: You are not likely to get hurt. This will be a peaceful demonstration. I have spoken to the organizer for the university group. He insists that this will be peaceful. He advocates if you want world peace, peace begins at home-and that means right here in this city.
• #Person2#: You go if you want, Simon, but I plan to study for my physics exam.
• #Person1#: It would only take two hours of your day. The bus leaves the campus at 11:30 and leaves downtown to return to campus at 12:45. You could eat your lunch on the bus.
• #Person2#: I am not going, Simon. Why don't you ask the students in your political science class this afternoon if they want to go?
• #Person1#: They are all going.
• #Person2#: Okay, Simon. I need to meet my sister for coffee now.
• #Person1#: Bye then. See you in physics class tomorrow.

• Simon and Cleo have different opinions towards the demonstration to help stop the spread of nuclear weapons
• Cleo thinks it is useless, while Simon considers that Cleo should go to the demonstration
• Cleo has no intention to attend the demonstration to help stop the spread of nuclear weapons, because Cleo hates police standing by with tear gas
• Simon tries to change Cleo's mind but it doesn't work
• Simon and Cleo argue the effectiveness of demonstrations
• Simon thinks they are helpful, but Cleo disagrees and refuses to go to the demonstration of helping stop the spread of nuclear weapons with Simon

• #Person1#: Are you going to the demonstration to help stop the spread of nuclear weapons tomorrow, Cleo? #Person2#: One hundred ninety countries have signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty but the issues are just too complex
• Why don't you ask the students in your political science class this afternoon if they want to go?

• #Person2#: i hate demonstrations and have no intention of going to a demonstration
• #Person2#: i have heard the police will be standing by with tear gas
• #Person1#: yes, but north Korea boasts it has nuclear arms
• #Person2#:

• #Person2#: i hate demonstrations
• there are two sides to every story
• #Person1#: you are not likely to get hurt
• this will be a peaceful demonstration
• #Person2#: i plan to study for my physics exam now
• #Person1#:

• Simon and Cleo are going to the demonstration to stop the spread of nuclear weapons tomorrow
• Cleo doesn't want to go because she wants to study for her physics exam
• Simon will ask the students in his political science class this afternoon if they want to go
• Cleo will meet her sister for coffee tomorrow

• #Person1#: Are you going to the demonstration to help stop the spread of nuclear weapons tomorrow, Cleo? I don't understand it and I have no intention of going to a demonstration
• #Person2#: You go if you want, Simon, but I plan to study for my physics exam
• #Person1#: It would only take two hours of your day

• #Person1#: It's partly your own fault. You should never let in anyone like that unless you're expecting him.
• #Person2#: It's all very well to say that, but someone cones to the door and says 'electricity' or 'gas' and you automatically think he is OK, especially if he shows you a card.

• #Person2# let in someone and #Person1# thinks it was #Person2#'s fault
• #Person1# blames #Person2# for letting someone in without much discretion
• #Person1# advises #Person2# not to let anyone in casually

• #Person1#: It's partly your own fault
• You should never let in anyone like that unless you're expecting him
• #Person2#: It's all very well to say that, but someone cones to the door and says 'electricity' or 'gas' and you automatically think he is OK, especially if he shows you a card

• #Person1#: It's partly your own fault
• you should never let in anyone like that unless you're expecting him
• #Person2#: It's all very well to say that, but someone cones to the door and says 'electricity' or 'gas' and you automatically

• #Person1#: it's partly your own fault
• you should never let in anyone like that unless you're expecting him
• #Person2#: someone cones to the door and says 'electricity' or 'gas' and you automatically think he is OK, especially if he

• #Person1: It's all very well and good to say that, but someone cones to the door and says 'electricity' or 'gas' and you automatically think he is OK
• #Person2: It's all very well and good to say that, but someone cones to the door

• You should never let in anyone like that unless you're expecting him
• #Person2#: It's all very well to say that, but someone cones to the door and says 'electricity' or 'gas' and you automatically think he is OK, especially if he shows you a card

• #Person1#: Maggie, can I borrow your notes for history? I'll return them tomorrow.
• #Person2#: Sorry, but I usually go to the cafeteria and review them. Why not copy them in the library?
• #Person1#: OK.
• #Person2#: Here you are.
• #Person1#: You are a great help, Maggie.
• #Person2#: I don't quite understand a why you need my notes, Mark? You haven't missed any classes.
• #Person1#: To be honest, I work in supermarket from 7 to 10 o'clock every evening.
• #Person2#: I see. So you're pretty tired when you come to class.
• #Person1#: That's exactly why I want to borrow your notes. My notes aren't very good.
• #Person2#: So what do you usually do in class?
• #Person1#: I'm always awake at the beginning, but thirty minutes after class begins I feel sleepy and have trouble keeping my eyes open.
• #Person2#: Well, I need someone to study with and you need someone to keep you awake. Can we be study partners?
• #Person1#: Oh sure. That's a good idea. So give me a push when you see me sleeping in class.
• #Person2#: OK. Let's start today in the library. We are going there anyway and I don't have to go to the cafeteria.
• #Person1#: Sounds good.

• Mark wants to borrow Maggie's class notes
• Maggie suggests Mark copy them in the library and invites him to be study partners
• Mark asks Maggie for her history notes because Mark has been too tired in class
• They become study partners at the end
• Mark asks Maggie for her notes because Mark's notes aren't good
• They decide to be study partners and study together

• #Person1#: Maggie, can I borrow your notes for history? #Person1#: To be honest, I work in supermarket from 7 to 10 o'clock every evening
• #Person1#: I'm always awake at the beginning, but thirty minutes after class begins I feel sleepy and have trouble keeping my eyes open

• #Person1#: I'm always awake at the beginning, but thirty minutes after class begins I feel sleepy and have trouble keeping my eyes open
• #Person2#: Can we be study partners? #Person1#: Oh sure
• that's a good idea
• #Person2#

• #Person1#: can I borrow your notes for history? #Person2#: i usually go to the cafeteria and review them
• #Person1#: i'm always awake at the beginning, but thirty minutes after class begins i feel sleepy
• #Person2#:

• #Person1 will borrow Maggie's notes for history
• #Person2 will copy them in the library
• #Person1 and #Person2 will start studying together in the library today
• #Person1 will borrow Maggie's notes for history
• #Person2 will borrow Maggie's notes for history
• #

• #Person1#: Maggie, can I borrow your notes for history? So you're pretty tired when you come to class
• #Person1#: That's exactly why I want to borrow your notes

• #Person1#: Come in, come in! Can I help you?
• #Person2#: Professor Turner, are you giving your Advanced Geology course again next semester?
• #Person1#: Yes.
• #Person2#: I wonder if I could enroll in it, I know it's a graduate course and I'm only a junior, but...
• #Person1#: Aren't you a bit young? I've allowed qualified seniors to take the course and they usually have a hard time to keep up.
• #Person2#: I know, but the geology of the American West is my favorite interest and I've read a lot in the field. Last semester I took Professor Burman's course and I didn't find it challenging enough.
• #Person1#: I see. You certainly aren't one of those students who are out for easy grades.
• #Person2#: I should say not. I really want to learn something.
• #Person1#: Well, I'll speak to Professor Burman, if he thinks you're ready, I'll let you enroll.
• #Person2#: Oh, thanks. Prof. Turner, that's very nice of you.

• #Person2# wants to take a course of Professor Turner and Professor agrees if #Person2# achieves the allowance of Professor Burman
• #Person2#, a junior student, wants to enroll in Professor Turner's course for seniors very much
• Professor Turner will ask for another professor's opinion
• #Person2# wants to enroll in Professor Turner's course, and Professor Turner agrees to consider his application

• #Person2#: Professor Turner, are you giving your Advanced Geology course again next semester? #Person2#: I know, but the geology of the American West is my favorite interest and I've read a lot in the field
• Last semester I took Professor Burman's course and I didn't find it challenging enough

• #Person1#: I've allowed qualified seniors to take the course
• #Person2#: I didn't find it challenging enough
• #Person1#: I should say not
• I really want to learn something
• #Person2#: I'll speak to Professor Burman,

• #Person1#: professor, are you giving your advanced geology course again next semester? #Person2#: I wonder if I could enroll in it, I know it's a graduate course and I'm only a junior, but
• #Person2#: the geology of the american west

• Person2 wants to enroll in Professor Turner's Advanced Geology course next semester
• He's only a junior, but he's interested in the American West
• Professor Turner will speak to Professor Burman if he thinks he's ready to take the course, and he'll let him enroll

• #Person2#: Professor Turner, are you giving your Advanced Geology course again next semester? #Person2#: I wonder if I could enroll in it, I know it's a graduate course and I'm only a junior, but
• #Person1#: Aren't you a bit young?

• #Person1#: Hello, I bought the pendant in your shop, just before.
• #Person2#: Yes. Thank you very much.
• #Person1#: Now I come back to the hotel and try to show it to my friend, the pendant is broken, I'm afraid.
• #Person2#: Oh, is it?
• #Person1#: Would you change it to a new one?
• #Person2#: Yes, certainly. You have the receipt?
• #Person1#: Yes, I do.
• #Person2#: Then would you kindly come to our shop with the receipt by 10 o'clock? We will replace it.
• #Person1#: Thank you so much.

• #Person1# wants to change the broken pendant in #Person2#'s shop
• #Person1# goes back to #Person2#'s shop to replace a broken pendant
• #Person1# wants a product changed from #Person2#, and #Person2# agrees

• #Person1#: Hello, I bought the pendant in your shop, just before
• #Person1#: Now I come back to the hotel and try to show it to my friend, the pendant is broken, I'm afraid
• #Person2#: Then would you kindly come to our shop with the receipt by 10 o'clock?

• #Person1#: Hello, I bought the pendant in your shop, just before
• #Person2#: Oh, is it? #Person1#: Yes, I do
• #Person2#: Would you kindly come to our shop with the receipt by 10 o'clock? we will replace

• #Person2#: i bought the pendant in your shop, just before
• #Person1#: now i come back to the hotel and try to show it to my friend, the pendant is broken, I'm afraid
• #Person2#: would you change it to a new one? #

• #Person1 bought a pendant in the shop, but it's broken
• #Person2 will replace it with a new one
• #Person1 will come to the shop with the receipt by 10 o'clock
• #Person2 will replace the pendant with a new one
• #Person1 will

• #Person1#: Hello, I bought the pendant in your shop, just before
• #Person2#: Then would you kindly come to our shop with the receipt by 10 o'clock?

• #Person1#: What do you think of this one?
• #Person2#: Eh, so so.
• #Person1#: And this one? Too flashy?
• #Person2#: Nah, not too flashy.
• #Person1#: Uhg! And this sweater from my aunt? Isn't it hideous?
• #Person2#: I guess.
• #Person1#: Are you even listening? I'm trying to have a conversation with you.
• #Person2#: And I'm trying to watch the game, but you're yapping on about your new clothes!
• #Person1#: Well I have to decide which gifts to keep and which to exchange for better ones when I go to the Boxing Day sales this afternoon!
• #Person2#: Well could you do me the favor of making this quick? It's the third quarter and you've been blabbering on since the first!
• #Person1#: Oh, your precious game. You watch the same game every year, and each year your beloved hometown team loses by at least three goals!
• #Person2#: Oh no you didn't. You didn't just insult the Sals-bury Seals, did you? Why don't you just. just go and return all of those stupid clothes and not come back until the sales are over?
• #Person1#: I might just! Enjoy your stupid game!

• #Person1# is showing the new clothes to #Person2#, but #Person2# is busy watching the games
• They quarrel and get angry
• #Person1# and #Person2# have a serious quarrel over whether shopping for clothes or watching a sports game is more important
• #Person1# asks #Person2#'s opinion on new clothes, but #Person2# only focuses on the game and feels annoyed
• They are both angry and argue

• #Person1#: Well I have to decide which gifts to keep and which to exchange for better ones when I go to the Boxing Day sales this afternoon! You didn't just insult the Sals-bury Seals, did you? just go and return all of those stupid clothes and not come back until the sales are over?

• #Person1#: I'm trying to watch the game, but you're yapping on about your new clothes
• #Person2#: I have to decide which gifts to keep and which to exchange for better ones
• #Person1#: Oh, your precious game
• you watch the same

• #Person1#: are you even listening? i'm trying to have a conversation with you
• #Person2#: well i have to decide which gifts to keep and which to exchange
• #Person1#: oh, your precious game
• each year your beloved hometown team loses

• #Person1 and #Person2 are talking about their new clothes
• #Person1 is trying to have a conversation
• #Person2 is trying to watch the game
• #Person1 is yapping on about his new clothes
• #Person1 is going to the Boxing Day sales this afternoon

• #Person1#: What do you think of this one? #Person2#: And I'm trying to watch the game, but you're yapping on about your new clothes!

• #Person1#: There are so many jobs to choose from. What do you want to do?
• #Person2#: I think working in the media could be fun. There's TV, newspapers, the Internet.
• #Person1#: Well, let me have a look. Uhm, how about this? You could become a TV news director.
• #Person2#: Are you joking? Directing the news would be very stressful.
• #Person1#: Well, writing for a magazine would be exciting. How about that?
• #Person2#: No, I'm more interested in working with computers. Hey, look, interactive media. I'd like that.

• #Person1# gives suggestions on job choices to #Person2#
• #Person2# likes interactive media
• #Person1# and #Person2# are looking at jobs
• #Person2# is interested in the media industry
• #Person1# offers some job choices to #Person2#, but #Person2# doesn't like them

• #Person2#: I think working in the media could be fun
• Directing the news would be very stressful
• #Person2#: No, I'm more interested in working with computers

• #Person2#: I think working in the media could be fun
• there's TV, newspapers, the Internet
• #Person1#: Well, writing for a magazine would be exciting
• #Person2#: No, I'm more interested in working with computers
• #Person1#: Well,

• #Person2#: i think working in the media could be fun
• there's TV, newspapers, the Internet
• #Person1#: writing for a magazine would be exciting
• #Person2#: no, i'm more interested in working with computers
• #Person2#: i

• #Person2 wants to work in the media
• #Person1 suggests a TV news director, writing for a magazine, or interactive media
• #Person2 doesn't want to work in the media
• #Person1 suggests a TV news director, writing for a magazine, or interactive media
• #P

• #Person1#: There are so many jobs to choose from
• #Person2#: No, I'm more interested in working with computers

• #Person1#: Don't tell me you're bored already?
• #Person2#: Well, yeah, I am.
• #Person1#: We just got here. You will have to find a way to entertain yourself then.
• #Person2#: What can I do? There are just a bunch of boring people giving boring speeches.
• #Person1#: Too bad. I have to sit through it, so you do, too. Even if it's a little boring, it's important for me to be here. I have to listen carefully, take notes and then interview some of the speakers afterward. I work for the Daily News after all. Didn't you bring anything to read?
• #Person2#: I brought my iPod and some headphones. Would it be rude to listen to some music?
• #Person1#: Yes, it would. I might have a few old newspapers in my bag. You could read them. They also have sections with games in them, like crossword puzzles. That will keep you busy for a while.
• #Person2#: I hate crosswords. Do the papers have comic sections in them?
• #Person1#: You'll probably find some. Now be quiet! Another man is getting up to speak. I really have to pay attention to this one. It's the head of the charity organization.

• #Person2# feels bored with the meeting
• #Person1# gives #Person2# some suggestions on how to entertain but finally asks #Person2# to keep quiet
• #Person1#, a reporter, takes #Person2# to a forum
• #Person2# is bored and tries to find a pastime
• #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is bored and explains the reasons, so #Person1# suggests #Person2# read some old newspapers and be quiet

• I have to listen carefully, take notes and then interview some of the speakers afterward
• Didn't you bring anything to read? They also have sections with games in them, like crossword puzzles

• #Person1#: there are just a bunch of boring people giving boring speeches
• #Person2#: I brought my iPod and some headphones
• #Person1#: I hate crosswords
• do the papers have comic sections in them? #Person2#: you'll probably find some

• #Person1#: i have to sit through boring people giving boring speeches
• #Person2#: i brought my iPod and headphones
• would it be rude to listen to some music? #Person1#: i might have a few old newspapers in my bag
• you could read them
• #

• #Person2 is bored because there are a lot of boring people giving boring speeches
• #Person1 has to listen carefully, take notes and interview some of the speakers afterward
• #Person2 brought his iPod and some headphones
• #Person1 might have a few old newspapers in his bag
• #Person2

• #Person1#: Don't tell me you're bored already? Even if it's a little boring, it's important for me to be here
• #Person2#: I brought my iPod and some headphones

• #Person1#: Have you ever thought of moving, Sarah?
• #Person2#: We thought about it, but my husband and I can't afford it right now.
• #Person1#: Buying a house near our company can be expensive, but there are ways to find cheaper houses.
• #Person2#: Like what?
• #Person1#: Well, you can buy a house far away from the city center. You would definitely save money that way.
• #Person2#: That's a good idea.
• #Person1#: My sister in law and her husband just bought a house that way. And they're pretty satisfied with it.
• #Person2#: Is the house in poor condition?
• #Person1#: Not at all, the woman who owned it bought it from her friend and took good care of it. But when she died she had no family left and no will, so the government had to sell it for her.
• #Person2#: Was it a very old house?
• #Person1#: Yes, it was about 50 years old. There were a few repairs that needed doing but it didn't take a lot of money or time.
• #Person2#: Is it in a good location?
• #Person1#: The area can be a bit rough in the evening but the neighbors watch out for each other so it's OK.

• Sarah is considering moving
• #Person1# gives her advice on buying a house
• Sarah wants to move
• #Person1# suggests buying a cheaper house and offers information on possible options
• Sarah tells #Person1# that she can't afford a new house
• #Person1# says #Person1#'s sister-in-law bought a cheap house and suggests Sarah should buy a house far from the city center

• #Person1#: Not at all, the woman who owned it bought it from her friend and took good care of it
• There were a few repairs that needed doing but it didn't take a lot of money or time
• #Person1#: The area can be a bit rough in the evening but the neighbors watch out for each other so it's OK

• #Person2#: my sister in law and her husband just bought a house that way
• the woman who owned it bought it from her friend and took good care of it
• when she died she had no family left and no will, so the government had to sell it for her
• #Person2#:

• #Person2#: Buying a house near our company can be expensive
• #Person1#: the woman who owned it bought it from her friend and took good care of it
• #Person2#: the area can be a bit rough in the evening but the neighbors watch out for each other so

• Sarah and her husband can't afford to buy a house near their company
• They consider buying a house far away from the city center
• Their sister in law and her husband just bought a house that way
• The area can be a bit rough in the evening but the neighbors watch out for each other so it's OK

• #Person1#: Have you ever thought of moving, Sarah? #Person1#: Well, you can buy a house far away from the city center
• #Person1#: The area can be a bit rough in the evening but the neighbors watch out for each other so it's OK

• #Person1#: Hello. Welcome to this week's People You Meet. Today, we present to you Mark Leach, an information officer in London.
• #Person2#: Hi everyone, my name's Mark Leach. I'm an information officer at the Britain Business Center, which is a tourist office for the British tourist board in London. Here, we offer a tourist information service to mainly visitors from overseas. And each year, we have about 500,000 people come to the office.
• #Person1#: Wow. That's a large number of people. How do you manage to meet the needs of so many people?
• #Person2#: I'm in charge of an information team. The team has about 10 officers who give tourist information directly over the counter to visitors. We speak a total of 13 languages altogether.
• #Person1#: That's pretty cool. So what exactly do you do everyday?
• #Person2#: Well, we act as a one stop shop for anyone who wants to come in. So it could be that they want a day trip from London, which is a very popular request. And we can offer suggestions of where to go and how to get there. If people want a two week tour of Britain, we can plan out exactly where to visit, what roads to take.
• #Person1#: So, do you have any suggestions for people coming to Britain?
• #Person2#: A good suggestion is to see as much as you can. But try to come back again and again to see different parts of the country, because in that way you really experience it.

• #Person1# introduces Mark Leach to this week's People You Meet
• Mark Leach describes his job responsibilities and gives advice to people coming to Britain
• #Person1# hosts the week's People You Meet, featuring Mark Leach
• Mark introduces his work as an information officer in London
• Mark Leach introduces his information service and his work to the audience
• He also offers suggestions for people coming to Britain

• Today, we present to you Mark Leach, an information officer in London
• The team has about 10 officers who give tourist information directly over the counter to visitors
• If people want a two week tour of Britain, we can plan out exactly where to visit, what roads to take

• #Person2# is an information officer at the Britain Business Center in London
• each year, about 500,000 people come to the office for tourist information
• #Person2#: we act as a one stop shop for anyone who wants to come in
• #Person2#: try to come back again and

• mark leach is an information officer at a tourist office for the british tourist board
• each year, about 500,000 people come to the office for tourist information
• try to come back again and again to see different parts of the country, says leach
• do you know a hero? nominations are

• Mark Leach is an information officer at the Britain Business Center, a tourist office for the British tourist board in London
• He's in charge of an information team with about 10 officers who give tourist information directly over the counter to visitors
• They speak a total of 13 languages altogether
• They can offer suggestions of where to go and how

• Today, we present to you Mark Leach, an information officer in London
• And each year, we have about 500,000 people come to the office
• We speak a total of 13 languages altogether
• #Person2#: A good suggestion is to see as much as you can

• #Person1#: Hello, Lin Fang!
• #Person2#: Oh! Hi, Lucy!
• #Person1#: What's the next lesson, Lin Fang?
• #Person2#: English.
• #Person1#: Oh, good! That's my favorite subject.
• #Person2#: That's because you always find it so easy. I find it very difficult so I don't like it much.
• #Person1#: Nancy finds English quite difficult too. But she says it's her favorite subject.
• #Person2#: Yes, I know, and her second favorite subject is math.
• #Person1#: Math is my worst. I don't like it. I always get the answers wrong.
• #Person2#: So if English is your favorite subject, what's your second favorite?
• #Person1#: PE. What about you?
• #Person2#: I'm not sure. Both Chinese and science are my favorite subjects. I think I like Chinese a little more than science.
• #Person1#: You are very different from Nancy. She doesn't like science at all.

• Lin Fang and Lucy are talking about their favourite subjects
• Lin Fang and Lucy are talking about how they like different subjects
• Lucy likes English and P
• E
• best, but Lin Fang's favorite is Chinese and Science

• I find it very difficult so I don't like it much
• #Person1#: Nancy finds English quite difficult too
• Both Chinese and science are my favorite subjects

• #Person1#: English is her favorite subject
• #Person2#: math is her worst
• I always get the answers wrong
• #Person1#: both Chinese and science are my favorite subjects
• #Person2#: i think i like Chinese a little more than science

• #Person1#: english
• that's my favorite subject
• #Person2#: I find it very difficult so I don't like it much
• #Person2#: math is my worst
• i always get the answers wrong
• #Person1#: math is my worst
• i don'

• Lin Fang's favorite subject is English
• Nancy's favorite subject is math
• Lin Fang's favorite subject is PE
• Lin Fang's favorite subject is Chinese
• Lin Fang's favorite subjects are Chinese and science
• Lin Fang's favorite subjects are English and math
• Lin Fang's favorite subjects

• #Person1#: What's the next lesson, Lin Fang? #Person2#: Yes, I know, and her second favorite subject is math

• #Person1#: OK, Mrs Thomas. I finished cleaning up the leaves in the yard.
• #Person2#: Oh, thank you, James.
• #Person1#: I also swept the front steps and took out the garbage. Is there anything else I can help you with?
• #Person2#: Can you also take my dog Oscar for a walk?
• #Person1#: Sure.
• #Person2#: Here is such a prince. Ever since I broke my leg i t has been so difficult to take care of things around the house. My daughter Leah helps out on Mondays and Tuesdays and my son Robbie on Thursdays, but I'm so happy you can come on Saturdays.
• #Person1#: Well, I appreciate the weekend work. I'm saving up to buy a bike so I can ride to my basketball practice.
• #Person2#: Will you still be able to work for me after you get your bike?
• #Person1#: Of course, but don't forget I'm away next weekend visiting my grandfather. My sister Allison will come by instead.
• #Person2#: OK.

• James comes to help Mrs
• Thomas to do some housework on the weekend
• James is saving up to buy a bike
• James helped Mrs
• Thomas with housework since she has broken her legs, and he wanted to save money for a bike
• James helps Mrs
• Thomas to do chores because James wanted to save money and Mrs
• Thomas is incapable

• Ever since I broke my leg i t has been so difficult to take care of things around the house
• My daughter Leah helps out on Mondays and Tuesdays and my son Robbie on Thursdays, but I'm so happy you can come on Saturdays
• I'm saving up to buy a bike so I can ride to my basketball practice

• #Person1#: i finished cleaning up the leaves in the yard
• #Person2#: can you also take my dog Oscar for a walk? #Person1#: i'm saving up to buy a bike so I can ride to my basketball practice
• #Person2#:

• #Person1#: swept the front steps and took out the garbage
• #Person2#: can you also take my dog Oscar for a walk? #Person1#: i'm saving up to buy a bike so i can ride to my basketball practice
• #Person2#

• #Person1 finished cleaning up the leaves in the yard, swept the front steps and took out the garbage
• He also took Oscar for a walk
• #Person2 is grateful to #Person1 for helping out on weekends
• #Person1 is saving up to buy a bike to go to basketball practice
• #

• I finished cleaning up the leaves in the yard
• #Person1#: Of course, but don't forget I'm away next weekend visiting my grandfather

• #Person1#: I think spring is finally here.
• #Person2#: Yep, it sure seems like it. However, it's still very cold at night.
• #Person1#: Yes, they turned the heat off 6 days ago. It's absolutely freezing in my apartment at night. I have to turn on the air conditioner to blow hot air in order to warm things up a little.
• #Person2#: Well, and if you are outside and is a bit of a breeze. It feels cold quickly.
• #Person1#: It sure does. I think I'm going to follow my cats example and just sit in the sum that shining in through the windows.

• #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the low temperature at night, although spring has come
• #Person1# and #Person2# agree that it still felt very cold in spring
• #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the weather and how to keep warm

• #Person1#: Yes, they turned the heat off 6 days ago
• It's absolutely freezing in my apartment at night
• I think I'm going to follow my cats example and just sit in the sum that shining in through the windows

• #Person1#: it's absolutely freezing in my apartment at night
• #Person2#: I have to turn on the air conditioner to blow hot air in order to warm things up a little
• #Person1#: I think I'm going to follow my cats example and just sit in the

• it's absolutely freezing in my apartment at night
• i have to turn on the air conditioner to blow hot air in order to warm things up a little
• #Person1#: i think i'm going to follow my cats example and just sit in the sum that shining in through the windows
• #Person

• They turned the heat off 6 days ago
• It's still very cold at night
• It's a bit of a breeze, so it feels cold quickly
• They're going to sit in the sum that's shining in through the windows to warm things up a little
• They're going to follow their cats example

• #Person1#: I think spring is finally here
• #Person1#: Yes, they turned the heat off 6 days ago

• #Person1#: OK, that's a cut. Let's start from the beginning everyone.
• #Person2#: What was the problem that time?
• #Person1#: The feeling was all wrong, Mike. She is telling you that she doesn't want to see you anymore, but I want to get more anger from you. You're acting hurt and sad, but that's not how your character would act in this situation.
• #Person2#: But Jason and Laura had been together for 3 years. Don't you think his reaction would be one of both anger and sadness?
• #Person1#: At this point, no. I think he would react the way most guys would and then later on, we would see his real feelings.
• #Person2#: I'm not so sure about that.
• #Person1#: Let's try it my way and you can see how you feel when you're saying your lines. After that, if it still doesn't feel right we can try something else.

• #Person1# and Mike are discussing what kind of emotion should be expressed by Mike in this play
• They have different understandings
• #Person1# and Mike have a disagreement on how to act out a scene
• #Person1# proposes that Mike can try to act in #Person1#'s way
• #Person1# wants Mike to act more angry, but Mike thinks he should act both angry and sad

• She is telling you that she doesn't want to see you anymore, but I want to get more anger from you
• Don't you think his reaction would be one of both anger and sadness? I think he would react the way most guys would and then later on, we would see his real feelings

• #Person2#: Jason and Laura had been together for 3 years
• don't you think he would react the way most guys would and later on, we would see his real feelings
• #Person1#: Let's try it my way and you can see how you feel when you're saying your

• #Person1#: the feeling was all wrong, Mike
• she is telling you that she doesn't want to see you anymore
• #Person2#: don't you think his reaction would be one of both anger and sadness? #Person1#: let's try my way and you can see how

• #Person1 wants to get more anger from Mike
• #Person2 wants to get more sadness from Jason
• #Person1: Let's try it my way and you can see how you feel when you're saying your lines
• #Person2: If it still doesn't feel right, we can try something

• #Person2#: What was the problem that time? She is telling you that she doesn't want to see you anymore, but I want to get more anger from you

• #Person1#: Taxi!
• #Person2#: Where will you go, sir?
• #Person1#: Friendship Hotel.
• #Person2#: OK, it's not far from here.
• #Person1#: I have something important to do, can you fast the speed?
• #Person2#: Sure, I'll try my best. Here we are.
• #Person1#: It's fast! How much should I pay you?
• #Person2#: The reading on the meter is 15 yuan.
• #Person1#: Here's 20 yuan, keep the change.
• #Person2#: Thank you very much.

• #Person1# takes a taxi to the Friendship Hotel for something important
• #Person2# drives #Person1# to the Friendship Hotel as fast as #Person2# can be
• The taxi driver takes #Person1# to the Friendship Hotel quickly

• #Person1#: Friendship Hotel
• #Person1#: I have something important to do, can you fast the speed? #Person2#: The reading on the meter is 15 yuan

• #Person1#: I have something important to do, can you fast the speed? #Person2#: Okay, it's not far from here
• #Person1#: I have something important to do, can you fast the speed? #Person2#: Sure, I'll try my best

• #Person1#: i have something important to do, can you fast the speed? #Person2#: sure, I'll try my best
• here we are
• #Person1#: here's 20 yuan, keep the change
• #Person2#: thank you very much

• #Person1 needs a taxi to go to the Friendship Hotel
• #Person2 will pick him up and take him to the Friendship Hotel
• #Person1 will pay 20 yuan for the taxi
• #Person2 will keep the change
• #Person1 thanks #Person2 for the taxi

• #Person1#: I have something important to do, can you fast the speed? #Person2#: The reading on the meter is 15 yuan

• #Person1#: I'm broke, and I have to catch another bus.
• #Person2#: Why don't you have any money for another bus?
• #Person1#: I got hungry and bought some chips.
• #Person2#: That was smart.
• #Person1#: Anyway, do you have any change I can use for the bus?
• #Person2#: I don't have any.
• #Person1#: I don't know how I'm going to get home.
• #Person2#: Get a transfer from the bus driver.
• #Person1#: How much is a transfer?
• #Person2#: It doesn't cost anything.
• #Person1#: That's great! Thanks for your help.
• #Person2#: You know what? Don't mention it.

• #Person1# doesn't have any change for the bus because #Person1# bought some chips
• #Person2# suggests #Person1# get a transfer from the bus driver
• #Person1#'s broke, so #Person2# suggests #Person1# get a free bus transfer
• #Person1#'s broke, so #Person2# suggests #Person1# get a transfer from the bus driver to go home

• #Person1#: I'm broke, and I have to catch another bus
• #Person1#: I got hungry and bought some chips
• #Person2#: Get a transfer from the bus driver

• #Person1#: I got hungry and bought some chips
• #Person2#: Anyway, do you have any change I can use for the bus? #Person1#: I don't know how I'm going to get home
• #Person2#: Get a transfer from the bus

• #Person1#: i'm broke, and i have to catch another bus
• #Person2#: i don't have any change
• #Person1#: i don't know how i'm going to get home
• #Person2#: get

• #Person1 bought some chips
• #Person2 doesn't have change for another bus
• #Person1 has to get a transfer from the bus driver
• #Person1 thanks #Person2 for his help
• #Person2 doesn't want to talk about it
• #Person1 doesn't

• #Person1#: I'm broke, and I have to catch another bus
• #Person1#: I got hungry and bought some chips

• #Person1#: How long does it take to get to downtown from here?
• #Person2#: It is 15 minutes ' drive.
• #Person1#: What companies do we have in our neighborhood?
• #Person2#: Mitsubishi, HP, IBM and many other famous corporations.
• #Person1#: Does the 7th floor belong to our company too?
• #Person2#: Yes, our company has two floors, the 6th and 7th floor in this building.
• #Person1#: It ' s such a large firm. Do we have our own staff restaurant?
• #Person2#: Yes, at the end of the hall.

• #Person2# tells #Person1# information about their company and its surroundings
• #Person1# asks #Person2# about the company's surroundings, location, and staff restaurant
• #Person2# introduces the surroundings and information about their company to #Person1#

• #Person1#: How long does it take to get to downtown from here? #Person2#: Mitsubishi, HP, IBM and many other famous corporations
• #Person1#: Does the 7th floor belong to our company too?

• #Person2#: It is 15 minutes'drive to downtown
• #Person1#: Mitsubishi, HP, IBM and many other famous corporations
• #Person2#: Yes, our company has two floors, the 6th and 7th floor
• #Person2#: Yes, at the end

• #Person2#: It is 15 minutes'drive to downtown from here
• #Person1#: Mitsubishi, HP, IBM and many other famous corporations
• #Person2#: our company has two floors, the 6th and 7th floor in this building
• #Person1#: do we

• #Person1#: It takes 15 minutes to get to downtown from here
• #Person2#: What companies are in the neighborhood? #Person1#: Mitsubishi, HP, IBM and many other famous corporations
• #Person2#: Do we have our own staff restaurant? #Person1#: Yes,

• #Person1#: How long does it take to get to downtown from here? #Person1#: Does the 7th floor belong to our company too?

• #Person1#: Did you hear about Lulu?
• #Person2#: No, what?
• #Person1#: She and Vic broke up and now she ' s asked for a transfer.
• #Person2#: Get out of here! I didn ' t even know they were dating!
• #Person1#: No one really did. They were very discreet and professional at the office.

• #Person1# and #Person2# are gossiping about Lulu and Vic's break-up
• #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Lulu and Vic's breakup
• #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Lulu and Vic's breakup

• #Person1#: She and Vic broke up and now she ' s asked for a transfer
• I didn ' t even know they were dating! They were very discreet and professional at the office

• she and Vic broke up and now she's asked for a transfer
• #Person2#: Get out of here! I didn't even know they were dating! #Person1#: I didn't even know they were dating! #Person2#: Get out of

• #Person1#: Did you hear about lulu? #Person2#: I didn't even know they were dating
• #Person1#: No one really did
• they were very discreet and professional at the office
• #Person2#: I don't even know

• Vic and Lulu broke up
• Lulu asked for a transfer to another office
• No one knew about Lulu and Vic's relationship at the office
• They were very discreet and professional at the office, so no one knew about Lulu and Vic's relationship
• They were very discreet and professional at the office

• #Person1#: She and Vic broke up and now she ' s asked for a transfer
• They were very discreet and professional at the office

• #Person1#: Hello, 332440.
• #Person2#: Oh hello, Sally. This is Dave Thomson here. Could I speak to Jim please?
• #Person1#: I'm afraid he's not in at the moment Dave. He went out about an hour ago and he's not back yet.
• #Person2#: Any idea when he might be back?
• #Person1#: Well, he shouldn't be long. He said he was just going to get some paint. But I wouldn't be surprised if he's stopped off at the pub on the way back.
• #Person2#: OK. well, tell him I've called, will you, and I'll try again later.
• #Person1#: All right. Goodbye, Dave.
• #Person2#: Thanks then Sally. Goodbye.

• Dave Thomson calls Jim but Jim went out
• Sally will tell Jim Dave called
• Dave calls Jim but Jim is out
• Sally tells Dave Jim's whereabouts
• Dave Thomson calls to speak to Jim but Jim is out

• #Person1#: I'm afraid he's not in at the moment Dave
• He went out about an hour ago and he's not back yet
• But I wouldn't be surprised if he's stopped off at the pub on the way back

• #Person1#: Dave went out about an hour ago and he's not back yet
• #Person2#: any idea when he might be back? #Person1#: Well, he shouldn't be long
• #Person2#: OK
• tell him I've called,

• #Person1#: i'm afraid he's not in at the moment Dave
• he went out about an hour ago and he's not back yet
• #Person2#: i wouldn't be surprised if he's stopped off at the pub on the way back

• Jim went out an hour ago to get some paint
• He should be back in a few minutes
• Sally will try to call him again later to see if he's still at the pub to get some paint for his car, but he won't be able to do it at the moment
• He'll

• #Person1#: I'm afraid he's not in at the moment Dave
• But I wouldn't be surprised if he's stopped off at the pub on the way back

• #Person1#: Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get to City Hall?
• #Person2#: Yes. Go to the next corner and turn left onto Center Street. Walk three blocks to Second Avenue and turn right. Walk two more blocks and you'll see City Hall on the left.
• #Person1#: I'm sorry. I didn't follow you. Could you please repeat that?
• #Person2#: Okay. First, go to the next corner and turn left onto Center Street.
• #Person1#: Uh-huh.
• #Person2#: Then, walk three blocks to Second Avenue an turn right. Are you with me so far?
• #Person1#: Yes. I'm following you.
• #Person2#: Then, walk two more blocks an you ' ll see City Hall on the left. Have you got all that?
• #Person1#: Yes. Now I've got it. Thank you very much.

• #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to City Hall patiently
• #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to City Hall and #Person2# answers with patience
• #Person2# patiently shows #Person1# the way to City Hall

• Go to the next corner and turn left onto Center Street
• First, go to the next corner and turn left onto Center Street
• #Person2#: Then, walk two more blocks an you ' ll see City Hall on the left

• #Person1#: I'm sorry
• I didn't follow you
• Could you please repeat that? #Person2#: Okay
• Go to the next corner and turn left onto Center Street
• #Person1#: Uh-huh
• #Person2#: Then, walk three blocks to Second

• #Person1#: I didn't follow you
• could you please repeat that? #Person2#: Okay
• first, go to the next corner and turn left onto center street
• then, walk three blocks to second avenue an turn right
• then, walk two more blocks and you'll see City Hall on

• #Person1 wants to know how to get to City Hall
• #Person2 tells him to go to the next corner and turn left onto Center Street
• #Person1 walks three blocks to Second Avenue and turns right
• #Person1 walks two more blocks and sees City Hall on the left
• #Person1

• Go to the next corner and turn left onto Center Street
• Walk two more blocks and you'll see City Hall on the left

• #Person1#: Excuse me, could you help me?
• #Person2#: Yes, what seems to be the problem?
• #Person1#: Well. I was wondering if anyone has turned in a passport?
• #Person2#: I am afraid not. Have you lost your passport?
• #Person1#: I think so. I can't find it anywhere in my hotel room and I remember the last place I used it yesterday was in this department store.
• #Person2#: Where exactly did you use your passport in the store?
• #Person1#: In the shoe department. I had to show it to pay for these shoes with my traveler's cheques.
• #Person2#: Well, let me call the shoe department to see if they'Ve found a passport. Sorry, your passport hasn't turned up there either.
• #Person1#: Then what shall I do?
• #Person2#: You can fill in this lost property report and I will keep my eye out for it. These kinds of things usually turn up eventually, but I suggest you contact your embassy and tell them about your situation, so they can issue you a new passport in case it doesn't show up.
• #Person1#: You are right. Do you have a pen?
• #Person2#: Here you are.
• #Person1#: Oh, I seem to lose something every time I travel.

• #Person1# lost #Person1#'s passport
• #Person2# suggests #Person1# fill in the lost property report and inform the embassy of the situation so they can issue a new passport in case it cannot be found
• #Person1# asks #Person2# for help to find #Person1#'s passport
• #Person2# checks the shoe department but finds nothing
• Thus, #Person2# lets #Person1# fill in a report and contact the embassy
• #Person1# lost the passport
• #Person2# suggests #Person1# fill in the lost property report and contact the embassy

• I can't find it anywhere in my hotel room and I remember the last place I used it yesterday was in this department store
• #Person2#: You can fill in this lost property report and I will keep my eye out for it
• These kinds of things usually turn up eventually, but I suggest you contact your embassy and tell them about your situation, so they can issue you a new passport in case it doesn't show up

• #Person1#: I can't find my passport anywhere in my hotel room
• #Person2#: sorry, your passport hasn't turned up there either
• #Person1#: you can fill in this lost property report and i will keep my eye out for it
• #Person

• #Person2#: have you lost your passport? #Person1#: i can't find it anywhere in my hotel room
• #Person2#: let me call the shoe department to see if they've found a passport
• #Person1#: do you have a pen

• #Person1 has lost his passport and can't find it anywhere
• He used it in the shoe department to pay for his shoes
• #Person2 suggests contacting the embassy
• #Person1 has a pen and fills in a lost property report
• #Person2 suggests contacting the embassy

• #Person2#: Yes, what seems to be the problem? #Person2#: Well, let me call the shoe department to see if they'Ve found a passport

• #Person1#: Hello?
• #Person2#: Good morning, Nathaniel. This is Leah calling from the International Student Office.
• #Person1#: Good morning.
• #Person2#: The reason I'm calling is because Ms. Collins will not be able to call you back until next week.
• #Person1#: Oh. I had hoped she would have called me back yesterday.
• #Person2#: She's terribly sorry about that. She had to leave the office suddenly and won't be able to return until next week. She hopes you understand.
• #Person1#: Is there someone else I can talk to?
• #Person2#: She asked me to call you to book an appointment with someone else today. When are you free today?
• #Person1#: Any time after 2 pm today would be good for me.
• #Person2#: Mr. Liu is available at 2:15 today. Will that work for you?
• #Person1#: I'd prefer to speak with Ms. Fonda.
• #Person2#: I'm afraid she isn't available this afternoon. She has an opening at 11:30 this morning. Will that work for you?
• #Person1#: that will be fine.
• #Person2#: Ok, we'll be expecting you at 11:30. See you then.

• Leah informs Nathaniel that Ms
• Collins will not be able to call him back until next week, so he needs to book an appointment with someone else from the International Student Office
• Nathaniel decides to speak with Ms
• Fonda
• Leah informs Nathaniel that Ms
• Collins won't be available for their appointment and explains the reason
• Then Nathaniel decides to speak with someone else
• The International Student Office calls Nathaniel to inform him that he has to book another appointment with someone else as Ms
• Collins is not available
• Nathaniel decides to speak with Ms
• Fonda

• This is Leah calling from the International Student Office
• She had to leave the office suddenly and won't be able to return until next week
• #Person2#: She asked me to call you to book an appointment with someone else today

• #Person1#:'she had to leave the office suddenly and won't be able to return until next week' #Person2#:'she asked me to call you to book an appointment with someone else today' #Person1#: Any time after 2 pm today would be good for

• #Person1#: I had hoped she would have called me back yesterday
• #Person2#: she had to leave the office suddenly and won't be able to return until next week
• #Person1#: any time after 2 pm today would be good for me
• #Person2

• Leah is calling from the International Student Office because Ms
• Collins will not be able to call Nathaniel back until next week
• Mr
• Liu is available at 2:15 today
• Ms
• Fonda isn't available this afternoon
• Ms
• Fonda has an opening at 11:30 this morning

• This is Leah calling from the International Student Office
• I had hoped she would have called me back yesterday
• #Person2#: I'm afraid she isn't available this afternoon

• #Person1#: When she told me that she would marry no man but Dick, my heart was almost in my mouth.
• #Person2#: You were scared, too? I dared not tell you my feeling when I heard that. I almost got fainted.
• #Person1#: I could not and can't make out the reason why she would set her heart on a man like Dick. He plays the field with many girls.
• #Person2#: But Sarah says she does not care, so long as he loves her.

• #Person1# and #Person2# feel scared when heard Sarah insists on marrying Dick
• #Person1# and #Person2# are shocked about Sarah's love for Dick
• #Person1# and #Person2# are surprised to know Sarah wants to marry Dick

• #Person1#: When she told me that she would marry no man but Dick, my heart was almost in my mouth
• #Person1#: I could not and can't make out the reason why she would set her heart on a man like Dick
• #Person2#: But Sarah says she does not care, so long as he loves her

• #Person1#: When she told me that she would marry no man but Dick, my heart was almost in my mouth
• #Person2#: I almost got fainted
• #Person1#: I could not and can't make out the reason why she would set her heart on a man

• #Person1#: when she told me that she would marry no man but Dick, my heart was almost in my mouth
• #Person2#: i almost got fainted when i heard that
• i could not and can't make out the reason why she would set her heart on a man

• Sarah wants to marry Dick, but she doesn't know why she wants to marry him
• She doesn't care as long as he loves her, and she doesn't care if he plays the field with many girls
• She doesn't care as long as he loves her, and she doesn't care

• #Person1#: When she told me that she would marry no man but Dick, my heart was almost in my mouth
• #Person1#: I could not and can't make out the reason why she would set her heart on a man like Dick

• #Person1#: this party rocks!
• #Person2#: you said it. Good beer, good music, and on top of that, there are so many hot girls here!
• #Person1#: I'm with you on that. Check out that one over there. I think I'm in love!
• #Person2#: well, she's alright, but not really my cup of tea. What about the blond with the red dress?
• #Person1#: oh, that's Janice. She's just new in town. You have a thing for blonds, eh?
• #Person2#: yeah! She could do anything she wants to me!
• #Person1#: I bet. Why not go over and talk to her? She's really nice.
• #Person2#: I don't think so. I get so nervous talking to girls. I always put my foot in my mouth, scare her off, and end up looking like a real fool. Besides, she is way out of my league.
• #Person1#: come on! Man up! You'll never know until you try.
• #Person2#: okay okay, just let me have another cup of beers to get my head in the game.
• #Person1#: all right. But I think you ought to move soon.
• #Person2#: why?
• #Person1#: I can see five other guys eying her up.
• #Person2#: okay, here I go!
• #Person1#: good luck!

• #Person1# and #Person2# are at a nice party
• #Person2# has a crush on Janice but is afraid of talking to her
• #Person1# wishes #Person2# good luck
• #Person1# and #Person2# talk about girls at a party and #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes Janice but he feels nervous talking to girls
• #Person1# encourages #Person2#
• #Person1# and #Person2# are at an exciting party
• #Person2# has a crush on Janice and #Person1# encourages him to have a try to talk to her

• What about the blond with the red dress? I always put my foot in my mouth, scare her off, and end up looking like a real fool
• #Person2#: okay okay, just let me have another cup of beers to get my head in the game

• #Person1#: oh, that's Janice
• she's just new in town
• #Person2#: yeah! she could do anything she wants to me! #Person1#: i always put my foot in my mouth, scare her off, and end up looking like

• #Person1#: check out that one over there
• I think I'm in love
• #Person2#: oh, that's Janice
• she's just new in town
• #Person1#: come on! man up! you'll never know until you try

• Person1 and Person2 are at a party
• Person1 is in love with one of the girls
• Person2 doesn't want to talk to Janice, because she's out of his league
• Person1 encourages Person2 to talk to Janice, because he sees five other guys eying her up

• Good beer, good music, and on top of that, there are so many hot girls here! #Person1#: I can see five other guys eying her up

• #Person1#: Hey Jack. How were your classes this semester?
• #Person2#: They were not too bad. I really liked my poli-sci class.
• #Person1#: Would you consider it your favorite class?
• #Person2#: I don't know if I would call it my favorite, but it ranks up there.
• #Person1#: What class was your favorite then?
• #Person2#: I took a business communication class last year and it was terrific.
• #Person1#: I never took that yet. If that was your favorite, I think I will check it out.

• Jack tells #Person1# that business communication is his favorite last year and #Person1# will check it
• #Person1# and Jack talk about Jack's classes last year
• #Person1# and Jack are talking about Jack's favorite classes

• #Person2#: I don't know if I would call it my favorite, but it ranks up there
• #Person2#: I took a business communication class last year and it was terrific
• If that was your favorite, I think I will check it out

• #Person1#: I really liked my poli-sci class
• #Person2#: I don't know if I would call it my favorite, but it ranks up there
• #Person1#: I never took a business communication class yet
• #Person2#:

• #Person2#: I really liked my poli-sci class
• #Person1#: i took a business communication class last year and it was terrific
• #Person2#: i don't know if i would call it my favorite, but it ranks up there

• Jack's poli-sci class was his favorite class this semester
• He also took a business communication class last year and it was terrific
• Jack will check out that class next time he's in school
• He's not sure if he'll call it his favorite yet, but it ranks up there

• #Person1#: Would you consider it your favorite class? If that was your favorite, I think I will check it out

• #Person1#: Well, what a nice day!
• #Person2#: Yeah, the air is really fresh.
• #Person1#: But it was not at all so fine yesterday.
• #Person2#: Because it rained last night.
• #Person1#: Did it?
• #Person2#: It sure did. It was a heavy storm, with lots of thunder.
• #Person1#: I was fast asleep, and didn't hear a thing.
• #Person2#: Well, it may rain again later today.
• #Person1#: Maybe. I see some dark clouds moving in.
• #Person2#: There may also be a strong wind coming in.
• #Person1#: It'll be dusty, too, I guess.
• #Person2#: Maybe not. Dust is no longer a big problem in Beijing.
• #Person1#: Why is that?
• #Person2#: We've been planting trees for many years.
• #Person1#: I see. The fall in Beijing is really beautiful.
• #Person2#: But the summer isn't. It's scorching in the summer.
• #Person1#: Then what about spring?
• #Person2#: Spring is warm and short in Beijing.
• #Person1#: It must be cold in the winter, though.
• #Person2#: You got it. Oh, by the way, it may be really cool in the evening around this time of the year. Don't forget to put on more clothes, or you might catch a cold.
• #Person1#: Thanks for reminding me.
• #Person2#: You're welcome.

• #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the weather in different seasons in Beijing
• #Person2# reminds #Person1# to put on more clothes in the evening and not to catch a cold
• #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the weather in Beijing
• #Person2# tells #Person1# it's cold in the evening around this time
• #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the heavy rain last night and the weather in Beijing

• #Person1#: I was fast asleep, and didn't hear a thing
• Dust is no longer a big problem in Beijing
• Don't forget to put on more clothes, or you might catch a cold

• #Person1#: I was fast asleep, and didn't hear a thing
• #Person2#: There may also be a strong wind coming in
• #Person1#: Dust is no longer a big problem in Beijing
• #Person2#: Spring is warm and short in

• #Person2#: it rained last night, with lots of thunder
• #Person1#: I was fast asleep, and didn't hear a thing
• #Person2#: it may rain again later today
• #Person2#: dust is no longer a big problem in Beijing

• It rained last night
• It may rain again today
• It may also be dusty
• Dust is no longer a big problem in Beijing
• It's been planted trees for many years
• Spring is warm and short in Beijing
• It's hot in the summer
• It may be really cool in the evening around this time of the

• #Person2#: Yeah, the air is really fresh
• #Person2#: Spring is warm and short in Beijing
• #Person1#: It must be cold in the winter, though

• #Person1#: Would you like to go to the movies tonight?
• #Person2#: Well, I just saw a horror movie last night. It almost frightened me to death.
• #Person1#: Well, we could see something different like a detective film.
• #Person2#: I don't care for a detective film. It also makes me nervous.
• #Person1#: How about a comedy?
• #Person2#: No, I don't think comedies today are natural or cheerful.
• #Person1#: How about a love story then?
• #Person2#: No, romance is boring.
• #Person1#: What's you opinion?
• #Person2#: Let's go to see a war movie, shall we?
• #Person1#: Really?
• #Person2#: Certainly. Is there anything wrong?
• #Person1#: No, but I can't imagine that a girl like you would wonder to see a war movie.

• #Person1# invites #Person2# to watch a movie together that night
• #Person2# wants to see nothing but a war movie
• #Person1# and #Person2# talk about what kind of movies to watch and they decided to watch a war movie
• #Person1# invites #Person2# to movie and #Person2# wants to see a war movie

• #Person2#: I don't care for a detective film
• #Person2#: No, I don't think comedies today are natural or cheerful
• #Person1#: No, but I can't imagine that a girl like you would wonder to see a war movie

• #Person1#: i just saw a horror movie last night
• it almost frightened me to death
• #Person2#: i don't care for a detective film
• it also makes me nervous
• #Person1#: i can't imagine that a girl

• #Person1#: i just saw a horror movie last night
• it almost frightened me death
• #Person2#: i don't care for a detective film
• it also makes me nervous
• #Person2#: i don't think comedies today are natural or cheerful

• #Person1 and #Person2 want to go to the movies tonight
• #Person2 doesn't like horror movies
• #Person1 and #Person2 decide to go to see a war movie
• #Person2 is excited to see a war movie
• #Person1 and #Person2

• #Person1#: Would you like to go to the movies tonight? #Person1#: Well, we could see something different like a detective film

• #Person1#: Adam, could you show me around the school?
• #Person2#: No problem.
• #Person1#: What's the tallest building?
• #Person2#: You mean the white building near the playground?
• #Person1#: Yes.
• #Person2#: That is the library. And it has more than 1, 000, 000 books.
• #Person1#: What's the building to the south of the library?
• #Person2#: You know, our school is divided into two parts, the junior high school and the senior high school. That is the new classroom building for our senior high school.
• #Person1#: Is there a swimming pool in your school?
• #Person2#: Yes. There is a large swimming pool, but it is only available in summer.
• #Person1#: I do envy you. And I hope I can enter your school one day.
• #Person2#: I believe that you can make your dream come true.

• Adam is showing #Person1# around his school
• #Person1# envies Adam and hoped #Person1# could enter this school one day
• Adam shows #Person1# around his school and introduces the library, the new classroom building, and the swimming pool
• Adam shows #Person1# around the school and introduces buildings and facilities in the school to #Person1#

• That is the new classroom building for our senior high school
• There is a large swimming pool, but it is only available in summer
• And I hope I can enter your school one day

• #Person1#: the library has more than 1, 000, 000 books
• #Person2#: that is the new classroom building for our senior high school
• #Person1#: I do envy you, and i hope i can enter your school one day
• #Person2#:

• #Person1#: what's the tallest building? #Person2#: that's the library
• #Person2#: there is a swimming pool, but it is only available in summer
• #Person1#: i do envy you
• and i hope I can enter your

• Adam shows #Person1# around the school
• The tallest building is the library
• The school is divided into two parts
• There is a swimming pool in the school
• #Person1# hopes he can enter the school one day
• #Person2# believes that #Person1# can make his dream come

• #Person1#: Adam, could you show me around the school? #Person2#: You know, our school is divided into two parts, the junior high school and the senior high school

• #Person1#: Honey, I've got good news for you.
• #Person2#: What is it?
• #Person1#: You are going to be a father.
• #Person2#: What? Do you mean that you are pregnant? Is it true?
• #Person1#: Yes. We'll have our baby soon.
• #Person2#: Oh, dear, I'm so happy.
• #Person1#: Me, too.

• #Person1# and #Person2# feel happy because #Person1# is pregnant
• #Person1# and #Person2# are happy about #Person1#'s pregnancy
• #Person1# is pregnant
• She and #Person2# feel happy

• #Person1#: Honey, I've got good news for you
• We'll have our baby soon
• #Person2#: Oh, dear, I'm so happy

• #Person1#: Yes, we'll have our baby soon
• #Person2#: Oh, dear, I'm so happy
• #Person1#: Yes, we'll have our baby soon
• #Person2#: Yes, we'll have our baby soon
• #Person1#

• #Person1#: you are going to be a father
• #Person2#: oh, dear, i'm so happy
• #Person1#: me, too
• #Person2#: oh, dear, i'm so happy
• #Person1#

• Person1 is going to be a father soon, because he's pregnant and he's going to have the baby with Person2 soon
• He's very happy about the news and he and Person2 are very happy about the news
• They're going to celebrate the news with a party at their house

• #Person1#: Honey, I've got good news for you

• #Person1#: John dates her seven times a week.
• #Person2#: Really? That's a straws in the wind.
• #Person1#: I think so. Maybe he's fallen for her.
• #Person2#: Yeah. They suit each other. A perfect match between a man and a girl.

• #Person1# and #Person2# think John's fallen for a girl
• #Person1# and #Person2# talk about John's dating life
• #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a couple

• #Person1#: John dates her seven times a week
• That's a straws in the wind
• A perfect match between a man and a girl

• #Person1#: I think so
• Maybe he's fallen for her
• #Person2#: Yeah
• A perfect match between a man and a girl
• #Person1#: I think so
• Maybe he's fallen for her
• #Person2#: Yeah
• They suit each

• #Person1#: john dates her seven times a week
• #Person2#: maybe he's fallen for her
• #Person2#: yeah
• they suit each other
• a perfect match between a man and a girl
• #Person1#: i think so
• maybe

• John dates her seven times a week
• #Person1# thinks he's fallen for her
• #Person2# thinks it's a perfect match between a man and a girl
• #Person1# thinks John dates her seven times a week
• #Person2# think

• #Person1#: John dates her seven times a week
• A perfect match between a man and a girl

• #Person1#: Have you considered upgrading your system?
• #Person2#: Yes, but I'm not sure what exactly I would need.
• #Person1#: You could consider adding a painting program to your software. It would allow you to make up your own flyers and banners for advertising.
• #Person2#: That would be a definite bonus.
• #Person1#: You might also want to upgrade your hardware because it is pretty outdated now.
• #Person2#: How can we do that?
• #Person1#: You'd probably need a faster processor, to begin with. And you also need a more powerful hard disc, more memory and a faster modem. Do you have a CD-ROM drive?
• #Person2#: No.
• #Person1#: Then you might want to add a CD-ROM drive too, because most new software programs are coming out on Cds.
• #Person2#: That sounds great. Thanks.

• #Person1# is giving #Person2# some advice for upgrading #Person2#'s system, such as adding a painting program and a faster processor
• #Person1# tells #Person2# how to upgrade #Person2#'s system for better software and hardware
• #Person1# teaches #Person2# how to upgrade software and hardware in #Person2#'s system

• #Person1#: You could consider adding a painting program to your software
• And you also need a more powerful hard disc, more memory and a faster modem
• #Person1#: Then you might want to add a CD-ROM drive too, because most new software programs are coming out on Cds

• #Person2#: you could add a painting program to your software
• it would allow you to make up your own flyers and banners for advertising
• #Person1#: you'd probably need a faster processor
• #Person2#: you also need a more powerful hard disc,

• you could consider adding a painting program to your software
• it would allow you to make up your own flyers and banners for advertising
• you'd probably need a faster processor, to begin with
• and you also need a more powerful hard disc, more memory, and a faster modem

• #Person1 talks to #Person2 about upgrading his system
• #Person1 suggests adding a painting program to his software
• #Person2 needs a faster processor, more memory and a faster modem
• #Person2 doesn't have a CD-ROM drive
• #Person1 suggests adding

• #Person1#: Have you considered upgrading your system? #Person2#: Yes, but I'm not sure what exactly I would need

• #Person1#: Where to, miss?
• #Person2#: Hi! Crenshaw and Hawthorne, at the Holiday Inn that is on that corner.
• #Person1#: Sure thing. So, where are you flying in from?
• #Person2#: From China.
• #Person1#: Really? You don't look very Chinese to me, if you don't mind me saying so.
• #Person2#: It's fine. I am actually from Mexico. I was in China on a business trip, visiting some local companies that manufacture bathroom products.
• #Person1#: Wow sounds interesting! Excuse me if I am being a bit nosy but, how old are you?
• #Person2#: Don't you know it's rude to ask a lady her age?
• #Person1#: Don't get me wrong! It's just that you seem so young and already doing business overseas!
• #Person2#: Well thank you! In that case, I am 26 years old, and what about yourself?
• #Person1#: I am 40 years old and was born and raised here in the good old U. S of A, although I have some Colombian heritage.
• #Person2#: Really? That's great! Do you speak some Spanish?
• #Person1#: Uh. . . yeah. . of course!
• #Person2#: Que bien! Sentences poems habeas en espanol!

• #Person1# is driving #Person2# to an inn
• They talk about their careers, ages, and where they was born
• #Person1# drives #Person2# to an inn and they have a talk
• #Person2# is 26 and had a business trip to China
• #Person1# is 40 years old American
• #Person1# drives #Person2# from the airport to an inn and they have a casual talk about themselves

• Crenshaw and Hawthorne, at the Holiday Inn that is on that corner
• I was in China on a business trip, visiting some local companies that manufacture bathroom products
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• #Person1#: I was in china on a business trip, visiting some local companies
• #Person2#: Don't you know it's rude to ask a lady her age? #Person1#: I am 40 years old and was born and raised here in the good old U
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• #Person2# was in china on a business trip, visiting some local companies
• #Person1#: I am 40 years old and was born and raised here in the u
• s
• #Person2#: que bien! Sentences poems habeas en espanol! #P

• Person1 and Person2 are meeting at the Holiday Inn on Crenshaw and Hawthorne
• Person1 is flying in from China, while Person2 is flying in from Mexico on a business trip
• Person1 is 40 years old and was born and raised in the United States, although she has some Colombian heritage

• Crenshaw and Hawthorne, at the Holiday Inn that is on that corner
• #Person1#: I am 40 years old and was born and raised here in the good old U
• S of A, although I have some Colombian heritage

• #Person1#: Oh dear, my weight has gone up again.
• #Person2#: I am not surprised, you eat too much.
• #Person1#: And I suppose sitting at the desk all day at the office doesn't help.
• #Person2#: No, I wouldn't think so.
• #Person1#: I do wish I could lose weight.
• #Person2#: Well, why don't you go on a diet?
• #Person1#: I've tried diets before but they've never worked.
• #Person2#: Perhaps you should exercise more. Why don't you go to an exercise class.
• #Person1#: Yes, maybe I should.

• #Person1# wants to lose weight
• #Person2# suggests #Person1# take an exercise class to exercise more
• #Person2# offers #Person1# some suggestions to lose weight
• #Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions on how to lose weight

• #Person1#: Oh dear, my weight has gone up again
• #Person1#: And I suppose sitting at the desk all day at the office doesn't help
• Why don't you go to an exercise class

• #Person2#: I suppose sitting at the desk all day at the office doesn't help
• #Person1#: I've tried diets before but they've never worked
• #Person2#: Perhaps you should go to an exercise class
• #Person1#: Yes, maybe

• #Person1#: oh dear, my weight has gone up again
• #Person2#: well, why don't you go on a diet? #Person1#: i've tried diets before but they've never worked
• #Person2#: perhaps you should exercise

• #Person1's weight has gone up again
• He eats too much and sits at the desk all day at the office
• #Person2 suggests he should go on a diet
• #Person1 agrees to go to an exercise class
• #Person2 suggests he should go to an exercise

• #Person1#: Oh dear, my weight has gone up again
• #Person1#: I've tried diets before but they've never worked

• #Person1#: Good evening. Welcome to our restaurant.
• #Person2#: Good evening. We want a dinning room with a table for eight.
• #Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. The rooms are not available now. But would you like to have your dinner in the dinning hall? I can find a table by the window for you.
• #Person2#: No, thanks. We have made a reservation before.
• #Person1#: Can I have your name, please?
• #Person2#: My name is James.
• #Person1#: I'll ask waitress to show you the way.
• #Person2#: Thanks.

• James reserves a dining room for eight at a restaurant
• #Person1# will ask the waitress to show him the way
• #Person1# confirms Jame's reservation at the restaurant and asks a waitress to show him the way
• James has reserved a dining room and #Person1#'ll asks the waitress to show him the way

• We want a dinning room with a table for eight
• But would you like to have your dinner in the dinning hall? I can find a table by the window for you

• #Person1#: I'm sorry, sir
• The rooms are not available now
• but would you like to have your dinner in the dinning hall? #Person2#: No, thanks
• we have made a reservation before
• #Person1#: Can I have your name, please

• #Person1#: i'm sorry, sir
• the rooms are not available now
• #Person2#: no, thanks
• we have made a reservation before
• #Person1#: i'll ask waitress to show you the way
• #Person2#: thanks

• The dinning room with a table for eight is not available
• The waitress will show the way to the dinning hall for the guests who have made a reservation in the dinning hall
• They want to have dinner in the dinning hall with a table for eight, but the rooms are not available

• We want a dinning room with a table for eight
• I can find a table by the window for you

• #Person1#: How large is the plant?
• #Person2#: It covers an area of 75, 000 square meters.
• #Person1#: It's much larger than I expected. When was the plant set up?
• #Person2#: In the early 70s. We'll soon be celebrating the 30th anniversary.
• #Person1#: Congratulations!
• #Person2#: Thank you.
• #Person1#: How many employees do you have in this plant?
• #Person2#: 500. We're running on three shifts.
• #Person1#: Does the plant work with everything from the raw material to the finished product?
• #Person2#: Our associates specializing in these fields make some access - ries. Well, here we're at the production shop. Shall we start with the assembly line?
• #Person1#: That's fine.

• #Person1# is visiting a large plant and #Person2# introduces its basic information
• #Person2# introduces the area of the plant, its history, size, and function to #Person1#
• #Person1# and #Person2# visit a plant
• #Person2# introduces its occupy, history, and employee number

• #Person2#: It covers an area of 75, 000 square meters
• #Person1#: Does the plant work with everything from the raw material to the finished product? #Person2#: Our associates specializing in these fields make some access - ries

• #Person2#: It covers an area of 75, 000 square meters
• #Person1#: In the early 70s
• we'll soon be celebrating the 30th anniversary
• #Person2#: 500 employees
• we're running on three shifts
• #Person1#: We'

• the plant covers an area of 75, 000 square meters
• #Person2#: we'll soon be celebrating the 30th anniversary
• #Person1#: here we're at the assembly line
• #Person2#: we're working with everything from the raw material to the finished product

• The plant was set up in the early 70s and is celebrating its 30th anniversary soon
• The plant employs 500 people and works on three shifts
• The assembly line is the first line of production at the plant
• The plant works with everything from the raw material to the finished product and uses associates specializing in these fields

• #Person2#: It covers an area of 75, 000 square meters
• #Person1#: Does the plant work with everything from the raw material to the finished product?

• #Person1#: Right Rebecca. Now I see that after graduating from University your first job was. . .
• #Person2#: For a local paper in York called the York Herald. Actually, I started with them as an intern in the beginning. I was really keen on getting some experience in the journalistic world, and this seemed like a good first step.
• #Person1#: Certainly. And after your internship?
• #Person2#: They seemed impressed, and offered me a position as a junior local news reporter. I ended up staying two years there actually. I was in charge of the sports news section of the newspaper. I really enjoyed it there, and it really helped me build my skills.
• #Person1#: Yes I see. But you decided to leave them in 2006, right?
• #Person2#: Yes, that's right. My husband and I moved to London, and so I managed to find a position with a National newspaper based in London.
• #Person1#: The London Weekly right?
• #Person2#: Yes, in some ways it was a step down from my previous job but it did offer me much better prospects for the future.

• #Person1# is asking Rebecca about her working experience
• She worked for York Herald as an intern and then as a junior local news reporter
• After that, she began to work for London Weekly
• Rebecca tells #Person1# about her working experiences
• Rebecca first worked for the York Herald after her graduation, and then for the London Weekly
• #Person1# interviews Rebecca and asks her about her previous working experiences

• I was really keen on getting some experience in the journalistic world, and this seemed like a good first step
• #Person2#: They seemed impressed, and offered me a position as a junior local news reporter
• #Person2#: Yes, in some ways it was a step down from my previous job but it did offer me much better prospects for the future

• #Person2#: I started with a local paper in york called the York Herald
• they seemed impressed, and offered me a position as a junior local news reporter
• #Person1#: in some ways it was a step down from my previous job but it did offer me much better prospects for the

• #Person2#: i started with a local paper in york as an intern in the beginning
• i ended up staying two years there actually
• i was in charge of the sports news section of the newspaper
• i really enjoyed it there, and it really helped me build my skills
• #Person1#

• Rebecca worked as an intern for a local paper in York called the York Herald
• In 2006 she moved to London and found a job with a National newspaper based in London called The London Weekly
• In some ways it was a step down from her previous job, but it did offer her much better prospects for the future

• Now I see that after graduating from University your first job was
• I really enjoyed it there, and it really helped me build my skills
• #Person2#: Yes, in some ways it was a step down from my previous job but it did offer me much better prospects for the future

• #Person1#: We need to do a group report tomorrow. I need to go to the stationer to buy something for the posters.
• #Person2#: You need to make posters?
• #Person1#: absolutely. Every time when we do the reports, we love making some beautiful posters to emphasize our theme ideas.
• #Person2#: I see. Then let's make a shopping list first before we go there. othe rise, It may take us a whole day to search for the things you need.
• #Person1#: No problem. I need some markers, some color pencils, a pair of scissors, some highlighter, rulers. .
• #Person2#: Wow, it is like a maze, I think I might get lost soon.
• #Person1#: Don't worry. In fact, it is very easy to find what you want. Can you see the sign on top of every shelf. It clearly tells you what things are displayed on every shelf.
• #Person2#: Oh, yes. You are so smart. I see them. So I have to go to shelf number 3 first to get my markers, color pencils and highlighters and somebrushes.
• #Person1#: I also need some thumbtacks, whiteout and paper clips. Which shelf are they on? I can't find the number.
• #Person2#: It's at the back. I think you are near-sighted. You had better get yourself a pair of nice glasses.

• #Person1# and #Person2# will do a group report, so they plan to buy something to make posters
• They make a shopping list before they go and find items according to signs on shelves
• #Person1# and #Person2# make a shopping list and #Person1# helps #Person2# to find goods to make a poster for their group report tomorrow
• #Person1# and #Person2# are preparing for the group report tomorrow and making a shopping list of things used to make the posters

• Every time when we do the reports, we love making some beautiful posters to emphasize our theme ideas
• I need some markers, some color pencils, a pair of scissors, some highlighter, rulers
• So I have to go to shelf number 3 first to get my markers, color pencils and highlighters and somebrushes

• #Person1#: I need some markers, some color pencils, a pair of scissors, some highlighter, rulers
• #Person2#: I have to go to shelf number 3 first to get my markers, color pencils and highlighters
• #Person1#: I also need some thumb

• #Person1#: i need some markers, some color pencils, a pair of scissors, some highlighter, rulers
• #Person2#: wow, it is like a maze, I think I might get lost soon
• #Person1#: i also need some thumb

• #Person1 needs to go to the stationer to buy something for the posters for a group report tomorrow
• #Person2 needs to get a pair of nice glasses because he can't see clearly in the stationer
• #Person1 needs markers, color pencils, a pair of scissors, some highlight

• #Person1#: We need to do a group report tomorrow
• Can you see the sign on top of every shelf
• It clearly tells you what things are displayed on every shelf

• #Person1#: Mary, why are you so tired?
• #Person2#: I go to the personnel market every day, and put a lot of energy into it.
• #Person1#: Why don't you think about applying for a job on the Internet?
• #Person2#: On the Internet? I have never tried that way.
• #Person1#: Well, it's very convenient and very popular now.
• #Person2#: So how to apply for a job on the Internet?
• #Person1#: Just get online and send your application through email to the employer.
• #Person2#: But how can I know which employer is hiring?
• #Person1#: You could place your job hunting information on the Job Wanted channel on a recruitment website.
• #Person2#: Will the employers see my information?
• #Person1#: Yes. If they think you are a fit, maybe they will contact you.
• #Person2#: Is it safe to job hunt on the Internet?
• #Person1#: If you log in some formal websites, it must be very safe.
• #Person2#: I will give it a try at once.

• Mary is tired because of finding jobs in the market
• #Person1# suggests Mary apply for jobs on the Internet and says she could place her information on the Job Wanted channel on a recruitment web
• Mary will try at once
• #Person1# advises Mary to try applying for a job online and teaches her how to do it
• Mary will try it
• Mary goes to the personnel market every day and is tired
• #Person1# suggests she go job hunting online
• Mary will try it

• #Person2#: I go to the personnel market every day, and put a lot of energy into it
• #Person1#: Just get online and send your application through email to the employer
• #Person1#: If you log in some formal websites, it must be very safe

• #Person1#: Just get online and send your application through email to the employer
• #Person2#: But how can I know which employer is hiring? #Person1#: You could place your job hunting information on the Job Wanted channel on a recruitment website
• #Person2#:

• #Person2#: why don't you think about applying for a job on the Internet? #Person1#: just get online and send your application through email to the employer
• #Person2#: will the employers see my information? #Person1#: if you log in some formal websites

• Mary is tired of working in the personnel market
• She would like to apply for a job on the Internet, but she doesn't know how to apply for a job on the Internet
• She will try to apply for a job on the Internet at once, because it's convenient and it's very popular these days

• #Person2#: I go to the personnel market every day, and put a lot of energy into it
• #Person2#: So how to apply for a job on the Internet? #Person1#: Just get online and send your application through email to the employer

• #Person1#: What are you working on?
• #Person2#: I'm figuring out my budget.
• #Person1#: What budget?
• #Person2#: I'm making a shopping budget, so that I don't spend too much money.
• #Person1#: How much money can you spend?
• #Person2#: I can only spend $ 300 a month.
• #Person1#: Why only $ 300?
• #Person2#: I need to save the rest.
• #Person1#: For what?
• #Person2#: I need to pay my bills.
• #Person1#: Your budget is a good idea.
• #Person2#: I know. It's going to save me a lot of money, I hope.

• #Person2# is making a shopping budget to save the rest of the money
• #Person1# thinks it's a good idea
• #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# plan to save money and #Person1# thinks it is good
• #Person2# introduces the shopping budget which is used to save money to #Person1#
• #Person1# thinks it's good

• #Person2#: I'm making a shopping budget, so that I don't spend too much money
• #Person1#: Your budget is a good idea
• It's going to save me a lot of money, I hope

• #Person2#: I'm making a shopping budget, so that I don't spend too much money
• #Person1#: I can only spend $ 300 a month
• #Person2#: I need to save the rest
• #Person1#: Your budget is a

• #Person2#: i'm making a shopping budget, so that i don't spend too much
• #Person1#: i can only spend $ 300 a month
• #Person2#: i need to save the rest
• #Person2#: it'

• Person2 is making a shopping budget, so that he doesn't spend too much money
• He can only spend $ 300 a month, because he needs to save the rest to pay his bills
• #Person1: Your budget is a good idea
• It's going to save you a lot of money

• #Person2#: I'm making a shopping budget, so that I don't spend too much money
• #Person2#: I can only spend $ 300 a month

• #Person1#: Where are you going, Jane?
• #Person2#: I'm going to the hospital to see Susan.
• #Person1#: I saw her yesterday. She was a little better.
• #Person2#: Must I catch a number 7 bus to get there?
• #Person1#: No, you needn't. A number 13 bus will also take you to the hospital.
• #Person2#: Number 13 buses run much more frequently, don't they?
• #Person1#: Yes. I caught a number 7 bus yesterday, and they said I had taken a wrong bus.
• #Person2#: Thank you, Henry. I'll get a number 13.
• #Person1#: But number 13 buses leave from the center of town. You'll have to walk two miles to catch one.

• Jane is going to the hospital to see Susan
• Henry tells her to catch the number 13
• Jane will go to the hospital to visit Susan
• Henry tells her she can take the number 13
• Jane is going to visit Suman in the hospital, Henry suggests she catch a number 13 to get there

• #Person2#: Number 13 buses run much more frequently, don't they? #Person1#: But number 13 buses leave from the center of town
• You'll have to walk two miles to catch one

• #Person2#: I'm going to the hospital to see Susan
• #Person1#: No, you needn't
• a number 13 bus will also take you to the hospital
• #Person1#: I caught a number 7 bus yesterday, and they said I had taken a

• #Person2#: i'm going to the hospital to see Susan
• she was a little better
• #Person1#: i caught a number 7 bus yesterday, and they said i had taken a wrong bus
• #Person2#: i'll get a number

• Jane is going to the hospital to see Susan
• She'll take a number 13 bus to the hospital
• She'll have to walk two miles to catch a bus from the center of town
• The number 13 buses run more frequently than the number 7 buses, but they don't run as frequently as the number 7 buses

• #Person2#: I'm going to the hospital to see Susan
• A number 13 bus will also take you to the hospital

• #Person1#: Hey there! I've been hoping to run into you. Are you busy tomorrow morning?
• #Person2#: Let me see. . . Wednesday morning. Yes, I am booked solid all morning. What's up?
• #Person1#: I was hoping to talk to you about the sales projections for next year. I'm having a little trouble figuring out how to use the spreadsheet you set up for me. It has a lot of complicated form
• #Person2#: I can explain them to you. It'll just take about a half an hour. How about Friday afternoon?
• #Person1#: Ooh. Sorry, that's not good for me. I am tied up all day Friday. We'll have to do it next week. I am wide open then.
• #Person2#: OK. Shall we say next week, on Tuesday at 2:30?
• #Person1#: Sure, that'll be fine for me. I'll come to your office so you can show how you set up these macros.

• #Person1# wants to talk to #Person2# about the sales projections for next year
• They decide to meet on Tuesday at 2:30 the next week
• #Person1# and #Person2# negotiate on a time to talk about the sales projections for next year
• They decide to meet next Tuesday
• #Person1# and #Person2# are scheduling to talk about the sales projections for next year and they decide to meet next Tuesday

• #Person1#: I was hoping to talk to you about the sales projections for next year
• I'm having a little trouble figuring out how to use the spreadsheet you set up for me
• It has a lot of complicated form #Person2#: I can explain them to you

• #Person1#: I'm having a little trouble figuring out how to use the spreadsheet you set up for me
• #Person2#: I can explain them to you
• #Person1#: I am tied up all day friday
• we'll have to do it next week

• #Person1#: i've been hoping to run into you
• are you busy tomorrow morning? #Person2#: i am booked solid all morning
• what's up? #Person1#: sorry, that's not good for me
• i am tied up all day friday
• we

• #Person1 wants to talk to Person2 about sales projections for next year
• They are having a little trouble figuring out how to use the spreadsheet you set up for them
• They agree to meet on Tuesday at 2:30
• #Person1 will come to Person2's office to explain how you set up these macro

• #Person1#: I was hoping to talk to you about the sales projections for next year
• I'll come to your office so you can show how you set up these macros

• #Person1#: I'm going to New York for the first time, but I don't have a tour guide. Can you give me any suggestions?
• #Person2#: There's a service called 'A friend in New York'. It's a personal tour guide service.
• #Person1#: That's interesting. What does it do?
• #Person2#: You give them your information by answering a questionnaire and they will create a perfect trip for you according to your budget.
• #Person1#: Good. Where can I get the questionnaire?
• #Person2#: You can easily download it from their website.
• #Person1#: That's helpful! Thanks!

• #Person1# is going to New York for the first time
• #Person2# suggests #Person1# use a personal tour guide service to make #Person1#'s trip plan
• #Person2# recommends a personal tour guide service to #Person1#
• #Person2# introduces #Person1# a website for personal tour guide service

• #Person1#: I'm going to New York for the first time, but I don't have a tour guide
• It's a personal tour guide service
• #Person2#: You give them your information by answering a questionnaire and they will create a perfect trip for you according to your budget

• #Person1#: I'm going to New York for the first time, but I don't have a tour guide
• Can you give me any suggestions? #Person2#: There's a service called 'A friend in New York'
• It's a personal tour guide service

• there's a service called 'a friend in new york'
• it's a personal tour guide service
• you give them your information by answering a questionnaire and they will create a perfect trip for you according to your budget
• #Person1#: that's helpful
• where can I get the

• #Person1 is going to New York for the first time
• He doesn't have a tour guide
• #Person2 suggests a service called 'A friend in New York'
• It's a personal tour guide service
• You give them your information by answering a questionnaire and they will create a perfect

• #Person1#: I'm going to New York for the first time, but I don't have a tour guide
• #Person2#: You give them your information by answering a questionnaire and they will create a perfect trip for you according to your budget

• #Person1#: What do you know about our company?
• #Person2#: Well, as I know this company is one of the largest and best in this field of business. It mainly produces toys for children. It employs more than 10, 000 people throughout the world. The president now is Mr. Jackson. The Shanghai branch was founded five years ago with a staff of more than 2, 000.
• #Person1#: Very good. If you enter this company, what department would you like to work in?
• #Person2#: May I work in sales department?
• #Person1#: OK. Oh, how much do you make at your current job, if you don't mind my asking?
• #Person2#: I'm paid 2, 000 yuan per month plus some allowances and bonus as that come to about 3, 000 yuan a month. How much will you pay me?
• #Person1#: Well, the starting salary for a clerk in our company is 2, 500 yuan monthly and after three months he would get a raise if his work is satisfactory.
• #Person2#: Do you have any fringe benefits?
• #Person1#: Sure, we provide semi-annual bonus, a small bonus at Spring Festival, four weeks paid vacation a year.
• #Person2#: How about insurance and full health insurance?
• #Person1#: We can buy that for you.
• #Person2#: That sounds good.

• #Person1# is interviewing #Person2#
• They discuss department #Person2# wants to work in, salary, and fringe benefits
• #Person1# asks #Person2# how well #Person2# knows about the company, #Person2#'s ideal department, and current salary
• #Person2# also asks #Person1# about the company's benefits and insurance
• #Person1# interviews #Person2# about the understanding of this company, personal preference, and salary expectation
• #Person2# asks about the fringe benefits

• The Shanghai branch was founded five years ago with a staff of more than 2, 000
• #Person1#: OK
• Oh, how much do you make at your current job, if you don't mind my asking? #Person1#: Sure, we provide semi-annual bonus, a small bonus at Spring Festival, four weeks paid vacation a year

• #Person2#: i'm paid 2, 000 yuan per month plus allowances and bonus as that come to about 3, 000 yuan a month
• #Person2#: we provide semi-annual bonus, a small bonus at Spring Festival, four weeks paid vacation a year

• the company mainly produces toys for children
• it employs more than 10, 000 people throughout the world
• the Shanghai branch was founded five years ago with a staff of more than 2, 000
• the company provides semi-annual bonus, a small bonus at spring festival, four weeks paid vacation a year
• the company also

• #Person2 wants to work in sales department in the company
• The starting salary for a clerk in the company is 2, 500 yuan monthly and after three months he would get a raise if his work is satisfactory
• The company provides semi-annual bonus, a small bonus at Spring Festival, four weeks paid

• #Person1#: What do you know about our company? #Person1#: Well, the starting salary for a clerk in our company is 2, 500 yuan monthly and after three months he would get a raise if his work is satisfactory
• #Person2#: Do you have any fringe benefits?

• #Person1#: I'm here to sign the agreement.
• #Person2#: I'm sorry. The agreement hasn't been fully prepared. It will be ready by tomorrow.
• #Person1#: Can you speed it up and let us have it today?
• #Person2#: I will try my best. Here is the draft. Would you please go over it and see if any modifications are needed?
• #Person1#: Let me have a look. Well, it contains basically all we have agreed upon.
• #Person2#: How about the terms concerning packing?
• #Person1#: I don't think so.
• #Person2#: If you totally agree, I'll type the agreement this evening and have it duplicated for signatures.
• #Person1#: That's fine.

• #Person1# comes to sign an agreement but it isn't ready until evening
• So #Person1# is going through the draft
• #Person1# is checking the draft of an agreement and #Person2# will finish the agreement this evening
• #Person2# gives #Person1# an agreement draft and #Person1# thinks it good
• #Person2# will get the agreement ready this evening

• #Person1#: I'm here to sign the agreement
• The agreement hasn't been fully prepared
• #Person2#: If you totally agree, I'll type the agreement this evening and have it duplicated for signatures

• #Person1#: I'm here to sign the agreement
• it will be ready by tomorrow
• #Person2#: I will try my best
• #Person1#: I don't think so
• #Person2#: If you totally agree, I'll type the agreement this evening and have it

• #Person1#: i'm here to sign the agreement
• #Person2#: the agreement hasn't been fully prepared
• it will be ready by tomorrow
• #Person2#: if you totally agree, i'll type the agreement this evening and have it duplicated for signatures

• #Person1 is here to sign the agreement
• #Person2 hasn't fully prepared the agreement yet
• #Person1 will type the agreement this evening and have it duplicated for signatures
• #Person2 will type the agreement this evening and have it duplicated for signatures
• #Person1 is here

• #Person1#: I'm here to sign the agreement
• Well, it contains basically all we have agreed upon

• #Person1#: Hello. Is this ABC Rent-a-car Company?
• #Person2#: Yes, speaking. May I help you?
• #Person1#: This morning we rented a car and we are on the way to Niagara Falls. I'm afraid we have a car accident near the border.
• #Person2#: That's too bad. What kind of accident is it? Are you all right?
• #Person1#: I'm all right, but my friend is seriously injured. Will you call an ambulance and the police?
• #Person2#: OK. I'll do it right away, but tell me how it happened.
• #Person1#: I ran into the guardrail when I turned to the left.

• #Person1# rent a car from ABC Rent-a-car Company this morning and met an accident
• #Person2# will call an ambulance and police for #Person1#
• #Person1# tells ABC Rent-a-car Company that #Person1# had a car accident
• #Person2# will call an ambulance and the police
• #Person1# calls ABC Rent-a-car Company to report #Person1#'s car accident
• #Person2# will call an ambulance and the police

• #Person1#: This morning we rented a car and we are on the way to Niagara Falls
• I'm afraid we have a car accident near the border
• #Person1#: I ran into the guardrail when I turned to the left

• #Person1#: i ran into the guardrail when i turned to the left
• #Person2#: i ran into the guardrail when i turned to the left
• #Person1#: i ran into the guardrail when i turned to the left
• #Person

• #Person1#: i ran into the guardrail when i turned to the left
• #Person2#: i'll call an ambulance and the police
• #Person1#: i ran into the guardrail when i turned to the left
• #Person2#:

• #Person1 is on his way to Niagara Falls
• #Person2 will call an ambulance and the police
• #Person1 ran into a guardrail when he turned to the left
• #Person2 will call an ambulance and the police
• #Person1 is all right, but his friend is seriously injured

• #Person1#: This morning we rented a car and we are on the way to Niagara Falls
• I'm afraid we have a car accident near the border

• #Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the school clinic? I've lost my way.
• #Person2#: Yes. Go straight ahead till you come to the traffic lights, turn left there and it's the first turning on the right.
• #Person1#: Straight ahead to the traffic lights, left and then right.
• #Person2#: That's it. It'll take you about five minutes.
• #Person1#: Thank you very much.

• #Person1# is lost on the way to the school clinic
• #Person2# shows #Person1# the correct direction
• #Person1# lost #Person1#'s way to the school clinic, #Person2# guides #Person1#
• #Person1# is lost, #Person2# shows the direction to the school clinic

• #Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the school clinic? Go straight ahead till you come to the traffic lights, turn left there and it's the first turning on the right
• #Person1#: Straight ahead to the traffic lights, left and then right

• #Person1#: straight ahead to the traffic lights, turn left there and it's the first turning on the right
• #Person2#: That'll take you about five minutes
• #Person1#: Straight ahead to the traffic lights, left and then right
• #Person1#: Straight ahead to

• #Person1#: could you tell me how to get to the school clinic? #Person2#: go straight ahead till you come to the traffic lights, turn left there and it's the first turning on the right
• #Person2#: That's it
• it'll take you about five minutes

• #Person1 lost his way to the school clinic
• #Person2 tells him how to get to the school clinic
• #Person1 is grateful to #Person2 for his help
• #Person1 thanks #Person2 for his help
• #Person1 is grateful to #Person2 for his help

• #Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the school clinic? Go straight ahead till you come to the traffic lights, turn left there and it's the first turning on the right

• #Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you?
• #Person2#: Well, I hate to disturb you, but I really can't stand it any more. Can you change my room for me? It's too noisy. I was woken up several times by the noise the baggage elevator made. It was too much for me.
• #Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. This room is at the end of the corridor. It's possible that the noise is heard early in the morning when everything is quiet.
• #Person2#: Anyhow, I'd like to change my room.
• #Person1#: I'm awfully sorry, Miss. I do apologize. We'll manage it, but we don't have any spare room today. Could you wait till tomorrow? A tour company will be leaving tomorrow morning. There'll be some rooms for you to choose from.
• #Person2#: All right. I hope I'll be able to enjoy my stay in a quiet suite tomorrow evening and have a sound sleep.
• #Person1#: Be sure. And if there is anything more you need, please let us know.
• #Person2#: OK. Thank you.
• #Person1#: You're welcome. I hope you'll be more comfortable in your new room.