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train_781 | #Person1#: Hello, Mike, long time no see. How's everything going?
#Person2#: Not bad. Thank you. You look great today. And how is your husband?
#Person1#: He caught a cold yesterday, but he feels much better now.
#Person2#: Well, I'm glad to hear that. Please give my regards to him.
#Person1#: I sure will. Thanks. | #Person1#'s husband caught a cold. Mike expresses regards to him. | greeting |
train_1207 | #Person1#: That's all the general information of our company. I think you already have good knowledge about our company.
#Person2#: Yes, I have an overall understanding.
#Person1#: When we have the final results, we will call you.
#Person2#: Then when will I get a reply at the latest?
#Person1#: If you pass the intervi... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the company will inform the interview result in two weeks by phone, or #Person2# fails. Though #Person1# cannot make the final decision alone, #Person1# appreciates #Person2#'s mentality. | job interview |
train_1066 | #Person1#: Good morning. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to check out now. My name's Adams, room 312. Here's the key.
#Person1#: One moment, please, sir.... Here's your bill. Would you like to check and see if the amount is correct?
#Person2#: What's the 14 pounds for?
#Person1#: That's for the phone calls you... | Adams checks out with #Person1#'s assistance. Adams checks the bill and pays with traveller's cheques. | check out |
train_1667 | #Person1#: Where do you live, Kim?
#Person2#: I live in an apartment downtown.
#Person1#: Oh, that's convenient, but . . . how much crime is there?
#Person2#: Not much. But there is a lot of traffic. I can't stand the noise sometimes! Where do you live?
#Person1#: . I have a house in the suburbs.
#Person2#: Oh, I ... | Kim lives in an apartment downtown while #Person1# has a house in the suburbs. They decide to trade places one weekend. | trade places |
train_266 | #Person1#: Can I help you, Miss?
#Person2#: Do you have anything which can prevent wrinkles and freckles?
#Person1#: What is your skin type?
#Person2#: My skin is kind of oily.
#Person1#: This nutrition cream is for anti-wrinkling and whitening which is a newcomer brand.
#Person2#: How much is it?
#Person1#: $ 60. The ... | #Person1# is helping #Person2# to get a nutrition cream to prevent wrinkles, and a gel to prevent freckles. | wrinkles and freckles |
train_870 | #Person1#: Come on, Dad. The shops will be closed if we don't hurry.
#Person2#: Don't worry and the shops are open until midnight on Christmas Eve.
#Person1#: Yes, but it will take us a long time to find a car park and it will be midnight before we choose a present for mother. Plus, we don't know what to buy for her. M... | #Person1# and #Person1#'s dad are on the way to the shops to get a Chrismas gift for #Person1#'s mother and they discuss what to buy. | Chrismas gift |
train_1530 | #Person1#: Hello, Kate. Have you been to the new sports center yet?
#Person2#: Not yet. Where is it?
#Person1#: On Mill Road, near Stone Street, behind Santa Station.
#Person2#: What about it?
#Person1#: It's wonderful. You can do a lot of sports there. I played table tennis last Saturday, and watched a basketball matc... | #Person1# describes the new sports center to Kate and invites her to go there together. | sports center |
train_521 | #Person1#: Did you hear Jakie's going to work in another department? We need to have a really good party so that we can send her off really well. So, what shall we do?
#Person2#: Why don't we have a surprise party, Maggie?
#Person1#: That's a good idea. We could go to the Holiday Inn Hotel.
#Person2#: That's too expens... | Maggie and #Person2# are planning a surprise party for Jakie. They agree to give the party in the office with some balloons and a huge card with everyone's signature. | surprise party |
train_1484 | #Person1#: I can put you in rooms three-eleven and three-twelve. They're at the rear of the hotel.
#Person2#: Mona
#Person3#: That's much better, thank you.
#Person2#: Mona
#Person3#: Yes, Dad?
#Person2#: I'd like a view.
#Person3#: Oh. Is there a view?
#Person1#: Not really.
#Person3#: Well, we want our rooms ... | Mona's dad wants a lovely view, while Mona wants their rooms together. Thus #Person1# puts them in two opposite rooms on the same floor, one of which has a view. | hotel |
train_439 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes please. I'm looking for a smartphone, but uhm? I don't know much about them.
#Person1#: Right. Well, with a smart phone you can use software, you know for your appointments, as an address book, that kind of thing you can take notes and write documents.
#Person2#: I see I'm inte... | #Person2#'s looking for a smartphone and asks #Person2# for some information of smartphone. #Person2# likes one smartphone, and #Person1# introduces its functions to #Person2#. #Person2#'s satisfied with it. | buy a smartphone |
train_82 | #Person1#: Why did the teacher criticise Myra in front of the whole class?
#Person2#: Because Myra was cheating on exams, and she spoke back rudely.
#Person1#: I don't think that Myra should have spoken so rudely to the teacher. I know she was angry, but that's still no excuse for rudeness. | Myra was criticised by the teacher for cheating on exams and talked back rudely. | a rude student |
train_982 | #Person1#: Thomas, could you do me a favor?
#Person2#: What's up?
#Person1#: Could you pick up Mrs. David from Ford Company at the Capital Airport?
#Person2#: Why don't you go?
#Person1#: I'm supposed to do it, but the general manager called me last night. He said he couldn't come back to Beijing as scheduled, so he as... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to pick up Mrs. David because #Person1# has to attend the meeting. #Person2# agrees. | pick up someone |
train_1911 | #Person1#: I'm looking for some fresh produce that's on sale.
#Person2#: Well, we just got in some mangoes.
#Person1#: Mangoes. What are they?
#Person2#: Well, it's a fruit with a big nut in it.
#Person1#: Can you eat the nut?
#Person2#: No, you peel off the skin and throw out the nut.
#Person1#: How much are the... | #Person1# wants some fresh produce that's on sale. #Person2# recommends mangoes and tells #Person1# about it such as its taste. | mango |
train_1390 | #Person1#: Guess what I'll be doing this summer.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I'm going to work at the Riverside Hotel.
#Person2#: What exactly will you be doing?
#Person1#: Let's see. I'll be doing some small repairs inside and outside the hotel. I'll be cutting grass and taking care of the flowers.
#Person2#: Sounds i... | #Person1#'ll work at the Riverside Hotel and will use the pay to pay for the textbooks next term. | summer plan |
train_1822 | #Person1#: Hello, Michelle. How are you feeling today?
#Person2#: Hi, Doctor Frank, I am not feeling very well. That is why I made an appointment with you.
#Person1#: I am sorry to hear that. What seems to be the trouble?
#Person2#: My head has been hurting a lot lately. I never used to feel like this.
#Person1#: When ... | Michelle tells Doctor Frank he has a headache when copying notes from the blackboard. Doctor Frank thinks he might need glasses. | see a doctor |
train_277 | #Person1#: Sorry, I'm late. Did you hear about the trains?
#Person2#: Yes, I heard they were running late.
#Person1#: Well, I realized I might be late, so I tried to find a bus and on my way I bumped into Jerry. He offered me a lift on his motorbike. But unfortunately, he was exhausted by flameout, so in the end, I had... | #Person1# explains that #Person1# had to walk due to the late of the train and the flameout of Jerry's motorbike. | the late trains |
train_1483 | #Person1#: So, Emily, how was your day?
#Person2#: I don't think you really want to hear about it.
#Person1#: It can't have been that bad. Go on and tell me about it.
#Person2#: To be honest, it was horrible! My manager is such a pain in the neck!
#Person1#: Why? What happened?
#Person2#: Well, he made quite a few... | Emily tells #Person1# she had a horrible day. Her manager made some mistakes and blamed them on her. Emily has no idea why her manager treats her worse than others but she can do nothing until she gets a promotion. #Person1# thinks that's sensible. | unfair treatment |
train_17 | #Person1#: Are these your triplets? They're beautiful! I'Ve seen other babies who were nothing but skin and bones at their age. You know, they're absolutely identical of you and John! Are you planning on having any more?
#Person2#: Bite your tongue! I'm already at the end of my rope. Some nights I don't sleep at all. J... | #Person1# asks #Person2# whether she plans on having more babies. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# even has no time to sleep when they're screaming. | triplets |
train_1974 | #Person1#: are you ready for your first driving lesson?
#Person2#: yes. Which one is the brake again?
#Person1#: the pedal on your left is the brake and the one on your right is the gas.
#Person2#: I'm glad this car is an automatic. I don't like having to change gears.
#Person1#: automatics are very simple to drive. Th... | #Person1# is giving #Person2#'s first driving lesson. #Person2# learns about preparation before driving and will drive to the petrol station to fill the petrol up. | a driving lesson |
train_1519 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to check out these books.
#Person1#: May I see your library card, please?
#Person2#: Yes. Here you go.
#Person1#: Apparently, you have unpaid late fees.
#Person2#: I do?
#Person1#: You owe some money.
#Person2#: Exactly how much do I owe?
#Person1#: You owe $ 24. 50.
#... | #Person2# can't check out the books until the late fees are paid. | unpaid late fees |
train_1798 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to have a suit made to measure.
#Person1#: Sure. How do you like your suit?
#Person2#: I want a single breasted suit. Here is the cloth. | #Person1# helps #Person2# have a suit made to measure. | clothing service |
train_1744 | #Person1#: not a single email until now? it's already twelve o'clock. I can't believe it!
#Person2#: can't bear it, right? I've been there before. I'll feel comfortable if no one calls me or sends me text messages, like there is something missing.
#Person1#: yeah, that's right. If no one sends me test messages, I'll go... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# may get an addiction called 'information overload' because #Person1# frequently checks messages and emails and has #Person1#'s phone all the time. | information overload |
train_105 | #Person1#: What dances do you like?
#Person2#: I love to dance the fast music.
#Person1#: Then you must be interested in disco.
#Person2#: Yes, it's my favorite.
#Person1#: Oh, it's a disco. Let's dance.
#Person2#: You're a good dancer.
#Person1#: Thank you. Now they are playing a rumba. Would you have a try?
#Person2#... | #Person2# likes disco, so #Person1# and #Person2# dance the disco. They decide not to dance the rumba. | dance |
train_1270 | #Person1#: Mon and I got in another fight, Boris.
#Person2#: oh, Iris! what was it about this time?
#Person1#: it was over food. I simply wanted some fried chicken but she said no.
#Person2#: I believe she was right. You must know that fried foods contain a lot of fat.
#Person1#: oh, she keeps saying that. She never al... | Iris's mother and Boris's mother both believe in a healthy diet. Iris fights with her mother about that but Boris is grateful for his mother and suggests Iris take her mother's advice. | healthy diet |
train_1863 | #Person1#: What do you want to do this weekend?
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. Maybe go to the beach if it's nice weather.
#Person1#: But we did that last weekend. Let's do something different.
#Person2#: Hum... Hey, I know what! Why don't we climb Mt. Fuji?
#Person1#: Great idea! I've always wanted to do that!
#Person2#... | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to climb Mt. Fuji and persuade Paul and Mary to join them. | weekend plan |
train_1423 | #Person1#: Did you enjoy your meal?
#Person2#: Yes, we really enjoyed it.
#Person1#: May I interest you in some dessert?
#Person2#: Yes, that sounds great.
#Person1#: Well, we have chocolate mousse cake, homemade fresh strawberry shortcake, and a spicy rum apple crisp for our specials.
#Person2#: The apple crisp sounds... | #Person2# quite enjoys the meal and #Person1# will serve #Person2# an apple crisp, a chocolate mousse cake, and four coffees. | pleasant meal |
train_1764 | #Person1#: Hi, Tim. So, are you doing some last-minute shopping before the weekend?
#Person2#: Well, actually, I'm looking for supplies to put together 72-hour kits for each member of my family.
#Person1#: [A] 72-hour kit? What's that?
#Person2#: Basically, a 72-hour kit contains emergency supplies you would need to su... | Tim tells #Person1# that he is putting together 72-hour kits for his family in case of emergencies. They discuss what to prepare for a 72-hour kit, like food, water, shelter, fire starters, things for little kids, etc. #Person1# thinks a 72-hour kit makes perfect sense but #Person1# seems to believe it unnecessary, but... | a 72-hour kit |
train_685 | #Person1#: Your mp3 looks so cool. Where did you get it?
#Person2#: I bought it online.
#Person1#: Really? Do you often shop online?
#Person2#: Yes. I buy most of my daily necessities online.
#Person1#: I've never tried E-shopping. Is it better than shopping at an actual store?
#Person2#: Yes, much better. You can log ... | #Person2# bought #Person2#'s mp3 online. #Person1# has never tried E-shopping and #Person2# tells #Person1# it's much better than shopping at an actual store. #Person1# might have a try. | online shopping |
train_11 | #Person1#: Look! This picture of Mom in her cap and gown.
#Person2#: Isn't it lovely! That's when she got her Master's Degree from Miami University.
#Person1#: Yes, we are very proud of her.
#Person2#: Oh, that's a nice one of all of you together. Do you have the negative? May I have a copy?
#Person1#: Surely, I'll hav... | #Person2# thinks the picture is lovely and asks #Person1# to give a slide and a wallet-size print. | a copy |
train_1824 | #Person1#: I have here our price sheet on a F. O. B. basis. The prices are given without engagement.
#Person2#: Good, if you ' ll excuse me, I ' ll go over the sheet right now.
#Person1#: Take your time.
#Person2#: I can tell you at a glance that your prices are much too high.
#Person1#: I ' m surprised to hear you say... | #Person2# thinks the prices provided by #Person1# are much too high, and #Person1# considers making some concessions in their price. #Person1# offers to reduce the prices by 2 percent, but #Person2# wants a reduction of at least 10 percent. #Person1# isn't willing to compromise, so #Person2# suggests #Person1# call the... | business talk |
train_1425 | #Person1#: May I help you at all?
#Person2#: Yes, please. My son wants to go overseas, to England, to do his Master degree. I wondered if you offer any kind of loan that could assist him in doing so?
#Person1#: We certainly do. I can give you some details about a loan called Personal Loan for Studying Abroad. We offer ... | #Person2# wants to apply for a loan supporting #Person2#'s son's study abroad and #Person1# tells #Person2# details of the loan. #Person2# is happy that the loan can cover living expenses and tuition. | overseas study loan |
train_809 | #Person1#: I'm free this afternoon. Shall we go to the movies?
#Person2#: OK. But I hate love stories. Any films about war on today?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. How about the theatre?
#Person2#: Well, most plays are badly written, though they're cheap.
#Person1#: Let's go to a concert. You like music very much, don't yo... | After denying #Person1#'s many suggestions, #Person2# ultimately decides to go to the library to borrow some books with #Person1#. | this afternoon's plan |
train_54 | #Person1#: Let's start out to discuss the question of payment terms.
#Person2#: I suppose you know very well that we require irrevocable letters of credit payable against presentation of shipping documents.
#Person1#: I fully understand your position. An irrevocable letter of credit ensures that the seller gets paid in... | #Person1# requests #Person2# to give them D / A or D / P but #Person2# insists on payment by L / C, so the business isn't done. | business talk |
train_1873 | #Person1#: Mike's Mechanics. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, how do I get to your shop from Chilin?
#Person1#: Go straight up Zhongshan Road and you will see our sign on your right, after you pass the museum.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the way to their shop. | ask for directions |
train_1748 | #Person1#: Are things still going badly with your houseguest?
#Person2#: Getting worse. Now he's eating me out of house and home. I'Ve tried talking to him but it all goes in one ear and out the other. He makes himself at home, which is fine. But what really gets me is that yesterday he walked into the living room in t... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s houseguest is getting worse, so #Person1# suggests #Person2# lay down the law. | a bad houseguest |
train_786 | #Person1#: Waiter, bring me the menu, will you?
#Person2#: Just a moment, I'm coming. ( ten minutes later ). Now, what would you like?
#Person1#: I'd like to see the menu. Would you get me one, please?
#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. Ah! But this is in French. Would you mind giving me the... | #Person2# brings #Person1# a menu as #Person1# requests. #Person1# needs more time to order. The waiter reminds #Person1# to decide soon because they are busy. | order a meal |
train_490 | #Person1#: I can't stand this heat. I can't get my attention to studying for the midterm exam. I guess I'll have to go to the library this afternoon.
#Person2#: I don't blame you. This dormitory doesn't have air conditioning. I can't study, either. My roommate and I are thinking about moving out to the other dorm, or a... | #Person1# and #Person2# feel too hot to study in their dorms. #Person2#'s thinking about moving out to an apartment. But #Person1# says electricity is very expensive in an apartment, so #Person2# will see about the other dorm. | air conditioning problem |
train_1697 | #Person1#: We'Ve got a lot of work to do now, but take your time over this project. We don't want to make any mistakes.
#Person2#: Ok. I should have it finished by Friday afternoon. Then I can check those account over the weekend. We need to have them finished by Monday, right?
#Person1#: That's right. We'll finish the... | #Person1# and #Person2# will finish one project on time by Monday. Then, they will have enough time for the Macy project. #Person1# goes back to the meeting which has lasted for long and asks #Person2# to ensure that everyone sticks to the deadlines. | busy work |
train_534 | #Person1#: Hello Brian speaking
#Person2#: Hi Brian, it's Mary here. Hope I haven't troubled you at such a time.
#Person1#: No no. I was just watching TV.
#Person2#: Oh good. Did you have a good weekend?
#Person1#: Yeah, it was good. I went to the cinema with some friends yesterday. What about you?
#Person2#: Not too b... | Mary and Brian both had a good weekend. Mary calls Brian to invites him to celebrate her birthday. Brian will invite her to a piano concert next Friday. | celebrate birthday |
train_1338 | #Person1#: I'd like to buy a fridge. What about the quality of higher products?
#Person2#: I strongly recommend it. As an international enterprise, it produces high quality household appliances.
#Person1#: Is there a warranty?
#Person2#: Yes, all their products have warranties.
#Person1#: How long is it?
#Person2#... | #Person1# wants to buy a fridge and asks about Higher products. #Person2# strongly recommends it and offers a detailed introduction. | buy a fridge |
train_823 | #Person1#: Freeze! Police! Put your hands over your head.
#Person2#: What crime did I commit?
#Person1#: You are suspected of hiding illegal drugs, so we are taking you into custody. We ' Ve found some heroin in your house. You have the following rights while you are being interviewed. You have the right to remain sile... | The police found drugs in #Person2#'s house and are taking #Person2# into custody, but #Person2# claims to be innocent. | custody |
train_370 | #Person1#: Hi, I need to talk with the property manager right away!
#Person2#: This is the property manager. What seems to be the problem?
#Person1#: This morning, when we woke up, there was water pouring in from the ceiling!
#Person2#: Could you tell me what room had the leak?
#Person1#: There were several rooms, but ... | #Person1# calls the property manager to fix the leaks in their rooms, and the manager decides to send the assistant manager to check things out. | leaks in rooms |
train_1191 | #Person1#: Sometimes I think television is too biased. None of them are completely objective.
#Person2#: That's unavoidable, but think, How wuuld you keep up to date without television?
#Person1#: Newspapers or the radio I guess. I just wish TV was more objective.
#Person2#: Look, you can still learn a lot from watc... | #Person1# thinks television is too biased and the internet is even worse. #Person2# thinks #Person1# needs to filter the information. | filter the information |
train_383 | #Person1#: Thanks for coming shopping with me.
#Person2#: I'm so honored that you thought to ask me.
#Person1#: I've never given a speech in front of a thousand people before.
#Person2#: You're going to do great. And you're going to look great.
#Person1#: Thanks. Now let's decide which one of these suits looks best... | #Person2# helps #Person1# to pick a suit for #Person1#'s speech which needs to be tailored before Friday. | buying a suit |
train_1897 | #Person1#: Would you like to see our new shirts?
#Person2#: Sorry, but I'm not really that interested in those things.
#Person1#: Well, they are very nice you know.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: And not expensive either.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't care about that.
#Person1#: Everybody is buying them.
#Person2#: Are they?
#... | #Person1# tries to sell the new shirts to #Person2# who isn't interested at all. | sell shirts |
train_205 | #Person1#: Hi, Kate.
#Person2#: Hi, Don. What a surprise!
#Person1#: Yeah, I saw someone walking like you, but I wasn't sure. We haven't seen each other for how long? Almost three months? But you look quite different now.
#Person2#: Have you noticed what has changed?
#Person1#: Oh, you look quite slender and more vivac... | Kate becomes slender and more vivacious and she tells Don that she eats less and takes dancing classes. Don will join Kate's dance class next week. | lost weight |
train_1558 | #Person1#: Hello. Do you like this jewelry? I made most of these items myself.
#Person2#: You really have talent. How did you learn to do this?
#Person1#: My mother taught me some tricks of the trade. I've always loved jewelry.
#Person2#: Me, too. But I could never make bracelets like these.
#Person1#: I've been making... | #Person1# recommends a bracelet designed by #Person1# to #Person2#. #Person2# takes one after bargaining. | buy jewelry |
train_1192 | #Person1#: Have you heard the big news?
#Person2#: What big news?
#Person1#: Olivia and Nicholas are engaged! He proposed to her last night at a fancy restaurant.
#Person2#: I didn't even know they were dating! .
#Person1#: After Nicholas' ex-girlfriend cheated on him, they realized that they had a great friendship... | #Person1# tells #Person2# Olivia and Nicholas are engaged. #Person2# thinks they are a perfect match. They talk about the couple's plans for the wedding ceremony and the honeymoon. | engage |
train_938 | #Person1#: What does Human Resources Department do?
#Person2#: Hiring, firing, training, insurances, benefits, retirement plans, salary, vacation.
#Person1#: They take care of a lot of things.
#Person2#: But most of time, they provide assistances.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Say if the Engineering Departmen... | #Person2# answers #Person1# the functions of the Human Resource Department and #Person2# tells #Person1# examples. | Human Resource Department |
train_1452 | #Person1#: hi, my name's Abby. What's your name?
#Person2#: I'm colin. It's nice to meet you. What do you do?
#Person1#: I'm a freelance English teacher. How about you?
#Person2#: I'm in between jobs at the moment.
#Person1#: what kind of job are you looking for?
#Person2#: I'd like to find a job with flexible hours in... | Abby, a freelance English teacher, advises Colin, who wants to find a job with flexible hours in the IT field, to be a freelance IT consultant and volunteers to help Colin with his CV tomorrow. | find a job |
train_1664 | #Person1#: Good evening, sir, madam. A table for two?
#Person2#: No, thank you. But we have a small problem. Can you help us?
#Person1#: Sure. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: We are looking for a hotel. Are there any hotels near here?
#Person1#: Yes, there are some hotels in the street. The nearest one is next to the... | #Person2# asks #Person1# if there're any inexpensive hotels nearby. #Person1# tells #Person2# that there's a traditional family-style hotel two-minute drive away. | hotel |
train_1782 | #Person1#: have you seen the new Cosmo magazine that I was reading this morning?
#Person2#: I think I may have seen it on the kitchen table.
#Person1#: you're right, thanks. There's an interesting interview with a top director about his latest film that I want to finish.
#Person2#: who's the director?
#Person1#: it's M... | #Person1# tells #Person2# there's an interview of Martin Scorsese on the new Cosmo magazine and #Person2# wants to read it after #Person1# finishes. #Person1# says Cosmo has a middle-class readership but the circulation will fall if the price goes up. | Cosmo magazine |
train_502 | #Person1#: we'd like to rent a flat near the university.
#Person2#: are you looking for somewhere for two people?
#Person1#: yes, we are. obviously, we'd like something as cheap as possible. we've heard that there are places for 80 to 100 pounds a month.
#Person2#: yes, there are several place available in that price r... | #Person1# wants to rent a cheap flat near the university for two people in a quiet street. #Person2# has a flat that fits #Person1#'s requirements. #Person1# wants to see it so #Person2# will take #Person1# there. | rent a flat |
train_599 | #Person1#: Any plans tonight?
#Person2#: Not really, do you?
#Person1#: Well, I am wondering if we took a hang-out for a drink or something. You know, I just came back from a really tough interview. I was quite nervous during the interview. I really want to have the job. Right now, I am still a little on the edge. I am... | #Person1# suggests go out for a drink after a tough interview. #Person2# then asks #Person1# for more information about the interview. | after interview |
train_1365 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is this where I can catch a bus to the museum?
#Person2#: Yes, you're at the right stop.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Are you new here?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Have you got small change? They require exact fare.
#Person1#: Yes, I've got some coins. How much is the fare?
#Person2#: One yuan.... | #Person1# and #Person2# are waiting for a bus. They have a casual talk and #Person2# requests #Person1# for small change. | take a bus |
train_1299 | #Person1#: Aren't you getting off at the next stop?
#Person2#: You're right. That's where I usually get off for the office. But it's early so I thought I'd stay on as far as the High Street and do a couple of things there.
#Person1#: Some shopping?
#Person2#: Yes, after I've given this book back, I've just finished the... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# will get off at the High Street to do some shopping after paying the fine for a late book return. | get off |
train_296 | #Person1#: I need to find a new furniture set for my living room.
#Person2#: Where are you going to find one?
#Person1#: I have no idea.
#Person2#: Do you want to know where I bought mine?
#Person1#: Where'd you get it from?
#Person2#: I got it from IKEA.
#Person1#: How much did it cost you?
#Person2#: It cost me a cou... | #Person1# wants a new furniture set. #Person2# got #Person2#'s at IKEA which is expensive but of high quality. | shopping |
train_2 | #Person1#: Excuse me, did you see a set of keys?
#Person2#: What kind of keys?
#Person1#: Five keys and a small foot ornament.
#Person2#: What a shame! I didn't see them.
#Person1#: Well, can you help me look for it? That's my first time here.
#Person2#: Sure. It's my pleasure. I'd like to help you look for the missing... | #Person1#'s looking for a set of keys and asks for #Person2#'s help to find them. | find keys |
train_613 | #Person1#: What's the temperature today?
#Person2#: It's about 5 degrees centigrade.
#Person1#: What's the weather forecast for tomorrow?
#Person2#: The weatherman says it's going to snow tomorrow.
#Person1#: Are you used to the climate here?
#Person2#: I think I'll soon get used to it.
#Person1#: What is the average t... | #Person1# asks #Person2# the temperature today and tomorrow, Beijing's climate, and #Person2#'s favorite season. | temperature and climate |
train_1909 | #Person1#: I have to find a living room set.
#Person2#: Where are you planning on looking for one?
#Person1#: I don't know.
#Person2#: I can tell you where I got mine.
#Person1#: Where did you go to find yours?
#Person2#: IKEA has beautiful furniture.
#Person1#: Does the furniture from IKEA cost a lot?
#Person2#... | #Person2# got #Person2#'s living room set from IKEA which costs a lot but has good quality. #Person1# also pays for quality workmanship. | buy furniture |
train_523 | #Person1#: Can you help me set up my voicemail message? I just got this service and I am not really sure what I am supposed to say.
#Person2#: Sure! You just basically gotta let the caller know who they called, and ask them for their contact information so you can call them back.
#Person1#: Ok, so can I say, 'This is... | #Person2# tells Abby how to set up her voicemail message. Abby asks #Person2# to record it for her after several tries. | voicemail message |
train_351 | #Person1#: Hello Mr. Fang! It's good to see you again. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: Hello, Miao Ping. I'd like to open a Foreign Currency Account today.
#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem, Mr. Fang. Have you got your Certificate of Use of Foreign Exchange Account and the Foreign Exchange Account Opening... | Miao Ping helps Mr. Fang open a US dollar account and tells him they will transact immediately after checking and verifying his materials. | opening an account |
train_780 | #Person1#: It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, isn't it.
#Person1#: Do you know the temperature today?
#Person2#: It's beautiful 75 degrees.
#Person1#: How nice. I hope the weather will stay like this for the whole week. I'm going on the canoe trip this weekend.
#Person2#: Not a good plan. The TV weather fo... | #Person1#'s going on the canoe trip this weekend, however, #Person2# tells #Person1# the hurricane is coming. #Person1#'ll follow #Person2#'s idea to make plans after listening to the weather temperature. | the weather |
train_959 | #Person1#: Sally, I'm tired of this Western food. I really miss my mother's Sichuan cooking.
#Person2#: I'm sure you do miss that type of cooking. But can't you try to get used to Western food?
#Person1#: I have tried. But Americans like butter, bread, sugar, and cream too much.
#Person2#: I suppose you're right, Le... | Lee misses Sichuan food and Sally persuades Lee to get used to Western food. Lee cannot because the food was fattening and Sally agreed. | different diet |
train_1277 | #Person1#: What did her boss say to you?
#Person2#: He asked me to beef up in the work.
#Person1#: Yeah. You look so unhappy recently. What's the matter.
#Person2#: Nothing, thanks. I am just not in the mood these days. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s not in the mood for working. | beef up |
train_1218 | #Person1#: Hello, Is this EYE computers?
#Person2#: Yeas, It is. Sewen Jes speaking. How can I help?
#Person1#: Actually, I'm calling to complain about your service. The computer I bought last week is faulty.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, sir. What exactly is problem?
#Person1#: Well, easily, It doesn't work. ... | #Person1# calls Sewen Jes about the faulty computer #Person1# bought last week. | faulty computer |
train_587 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'm looking for someone who works here, but I lost his business card. His name's Long or Sang or something like that.
#Person1#: Chang?
#Person2#: Yeah, that sounds right.
#Person1#: There are about twenty people named Chang who work here. What department?
#Person2#: Let me think..... | #Person2# remembers Eric Chang's name under the help of #Person1#. #Person1# will call and tell Eric #Person2# is here. | look for someone |
train_448 | #Person1#: The sun is up! Time for all the campers to rise. Time to get paddling.
#Person2#: Oh, no! No more paddling! My arms are sore!
#Person1#: Do not worry. Today will be easier.
#Person2#: Beth, what date is today?
#Person1#: Today is Saturday.
#Person2#: What is the date today?
#Person1#: Today is July 4th.
#Per... | Beth asks #Person2# to call #Person2#'s mother to wish her a Happy Birthday. Beth says her birthday is on Christmas whereas #Person2#'s is the day after April fool's day. Beth talks about the plans for today which motivates #Person2#. | Independence day plan |
train_411 | #Person1#: Good morning. Welcome to Time After Time Watches.
#Person2#: I'd like to buy a watch.
#Person1#: Well, you've come to the right place. What kind of watch are you looking for?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure. Let's see. How much is this one?
#Person1#: Hmm. . . This Rolex? $ 1, 000.
#Person2#: Oh. I don't think... | #Person2# would like to buy a watch, and #Person1# recommends some. #Person2# thinks they're expensive. | buy a watch |
train_406 | #Person1#: Where did you get assigned to go this time around?
#Person2#: They asked me to go to Paris to check on the new office that was just established there. And you?
#Person1#: Hong Kong again. I would like to go somewhere different for a change.
#Person2#: Teach me Cantonese and I'll pull some strings to get a tr... | #Person1# and #Person2# shares where they got assigned to go. #Person2# asks #Person1# to teach #Person2# Cantonese, and #Person1# agrees. | learn Cantonese |
train_1998 | #Person1#: I've been worried that Richard is frozen.
#Person2#: What sounds to be a problem?
#Person1#: Well, he has trouble concentrating when getting along with other children. I was wondering there might be something on his mind. Some problem at home? | #Person1# tells #Person2# Richard has trouble concentrating when getting along with other children. | concentration problems |
train_918 | #Person1#: Hey Linda, did you get that letter about the new options for food service next year?
#Person2#: Not yet, are there a lot of changes?
#Person1#: There sure are, instead of paying one feet to cover all meals for the whole school year. We are now able to choose how many meals a week we want, and can contract ju... | Tom tells Linda the school has new options for food service. They can choose how many meals they want and it's better for everyone. Linda thinks the system is complicated and Tom agrees. Tom will go with the 10 meal plan because he doesn't eat at school all the time. | new meal plan |
train_15 | #Person1#: I am confused by what he said.
#Person2#: Why do you say that?
#Person1#: I don't know what he wants to do. Does he want help me or just scold me?
#Person2#: Think a little. I think he means well at the bottom of his heart. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s confused by the man's words. | be confused |
train_1291 | #Person1#: Well, this must be the National Library.
#Person2#: I guess so. Oh, no! I don't think it's open today. Look, it says 'Closed Tuesdays'.
#Person1#: Well, we'll just have to come back tomorrow.
#Person2#: But we're supposed to go on that tour tomorrow.
#Person1#: Oh, that's right. I forgot all about it. How ab... | #Person1# and #Person2# will come back to the library the day after tomorrow. | closed library |
train_1650 | #Person1#: Excuse me, could I ask a favour?
#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.
#Person1#: Could you tell me where the canteen is?
#Person2#: Sure, I can take you there actually.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't want to trouble you.
#Person2#: It's fine. I was heading there anyway. | #Person2# will take #Person1# to the canteen. | canteen |
train_511 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to open an account.
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. Would you like to open a time deposit savings account or a checking account?
#Person2#: Actually, I'd like to open one of each, if that's possible.
#Person1#: No problem, sir. What sort of time deposit a... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to open accounts and explains different sorts of time deposit accounts. | open an account |
train_906 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Brown. I've come to see Mr. Brown.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mr. Green.
#Person1#: Is he in?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but he's not in, he's gone out on business.
#Person1#: Oh! I just drop in on him for a chat.
#Person2#: Please come in for a cup of coffee.
#Person1#: No, thank you. ... | Mr. Green comes to see Mr. Brown, but he's gone out. Mr. Green asks Mrs. Brown to tell him to phone. | visit someone |
train_800 | #Person1#: Hello, Mrs. Taylor. Can you help me? I'm doing my homework and I can't understand this word.
#Person2#: Which one? Oh, I can't help you right away...I'm watching something on TV.
#Person1#: Oh? What are you watching?
#Person2#: I'm watching a cowboy film.
#Person1#: Can Mr. Taylor help me?
#Person2#: No, he ... | Paul asks many questions hoping someone can help him. Mrs. Taylor wonders why Paul's aksing questions tonight, and Paul says he's practicing his English. | ask questions |
train_1252 | #Person1#: Excuse me, could you help me pick out a lotion?
#Person2#: Sure, what is the problem?
#Person1#: I got poison oak while hiking, and I need something to help me with the itching.
#Person2#: I can suggest a product called Techne that comes in a lotion or cream.
#Person1#: Which do you prefer?
#Person2#: Hikers... | #Person1# got poison oak and wants a lotion. #Person2# recommends Techne and advises #Person1# to take an antihistamine to help with the itching. | medicine |
train_1009 | #Person1#: You look rather pale. Are you feeling well?
#Person2#: Not very. I was sick most of the night. I didn't sleep very well.
#Person1#: What seems to be the matter? Is it the flu?
#Person2#: No, I think it was something I ate. We ate at that new restaurant last night and I must have eaten something that didn't a... | #Person2#'s sick because of the food at the new restaurant. #Person1# and #Person2# think the restaurant should be investigated because Jerry has the same situation. | food poison |
train_293 | #Person1#: Excuse me, did you find a green wool scarf? I was here about 5 minutes ago.
#Person2#: I can look.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: But I only have a gray scarf here. Sorry. Where were you in the store, Sir?
#Person1#: Well, first I was in the shoe section. Then I looked at sweaters and jackets.
#Person2#: Just... | Sue asks #Person1#'s location, helps #Person1# find #Person1#'s green wool scarf in the shoe section and tells #Person1# where the subway station is. | find a scarf |
train_96 | #Person1#: Hello Martin, long time no see. I heard you went to France to study, how was that?
#Person2#: I was only there for a year, then I took a year off to travel around Europe.
#Person1#: Where did you go?
#Person2#: I went to Switzerland first and then Germany in Austria. I was planning to end my trip in Italy, b... | Martin tells #Person1# about his experience in Europe. Martin is back in Beijing to visit his family and will return to France to finish his degree. #Person1# and Martin decide to meet tonight. | daily casual talk |
train_1205 | #Person1#: Put all baggage on the conveyor belt. Walk through the detector age one at a time, please.
#Person2#: Excuse me, ma'ma. Could you walk back through the doorway again, please?
#Person1#: What for?
#Person2#: Airport security. Could you empty your pockets over here, please?
#Person1#: Really? I'm in a hurry. A... | #Person2# tells #Person1# to do airport security again because #Person1# forgets to empty #Person1#'s pockets. | airport security |
train_1653 | #Person1#: Mr. Smith, I would like to get right to the point here. First, we need to talk about how much each company will pay.
#Person2#: Well, we want to have the largest share. Our company is much larger than yours, and we have been in business longer.
#Person1#: Let's look at that another way. The major point is th... | Mr. Smith wants to have the largest share, while #Person1# doesn't want to be placed in an inferior position. If Mr. Smith takes a 75 % position, #Person1# would take a back seat. | company |
train_1114 | #Person1#: Hey Rachael, what's up? How is your day?
#Person2#: Not bad. We have had a big meeting today, remember?
#Person1#: Oh, yea. I forgot. So how did it go?
#Person2#: Pretty well. I think the boss liked my ideas.
#Person1#: Great, so what happens now?
#Person2#: Well, I have to write the proposal. I'm pretty exc... | Rachael tells #Person1# the boss liked her ideas. | business ideas |
train_787 | #Person1#: You have any ideas as to what you want to do this weekend?
#Person2#: I'm going to the movie theater with my friend. What are you going to do?
#Person1#: I'm not quite sure yet.
#Person2#: How about you see a movie with me and my friend?
#Person1#: What movie are you and your friend planning on watching?
#Pe... | #Person2# will see a movie with friends this weekend. #Person2# asks #Person1# to come together, but #Person1# refuses. | see a movie |
train_1773 | #Person1#: When I think of giving a good gift, I think about my uncle.
#Person2#: Why is that? I know he gave you a snow globe yesterday. Doesn't that seem like a strange gift?
#Person1#: Well, I'll be honest, his gifts can be out of times, but they just make me laugh.
#Person2#: I'm glad. But my family always give ver... | #Person1# prefers funny gifts that are imaginative and #Person1# is always grateful for any gift, while #Person2# prefers a simple gift card or cash because it is practical so that #Person2# can buy anything. | give a gift |
train_1113 | #Person1#: I ' m forming a music band.
#Person2#: Do you already know how to play an instrument?
#Person1#: Uh... Yeah! I ' Ve told you a thousand times that I ' m learning to play the drums. Now that I know how to play well, I would like to form a rock band.
#Person2#: Aside from yourself, who are the other members of... | #Person1#'s forming a band. #Person1# can play drums and has got a guitar man and a bass man. #Person1# invites #Person2# to audition as a singer. | band forming |
train_649 | #Person1#: Good morning, Sir.
#Person2#: Morning.
#Person1#: Is this where I catch the bus for the zoo?
#Person2#: Yes. You can take No. 846 from here, but you have to get off at Nanchengmen stop and change to No. 106.
#Person1#: That's a little troublesome.
#Person2#: Actually, if you go to the bus stop in the next bl... | #Person2# shows #Person1# where to catch the bus for the zoo. | show the way |
train_1624 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for your casual short-sleeved shirts. Can you tell me where those are?
#Person2#: Right over here, sir. What size do you wear?
#Person1#: Medium.
#Person2#: These here are all mediums.
#Person1#: Thank you. I think I'll take this one, and these pants as well. They're a present for ... | #Person2# shows #Person1# where shirts are and asks #Person1#'s size. #Person1# buys a shirt and pants as gifts for a friend. | shopping |
train_449 | #Person1#: so, how's your course going? Do you like it?
#Person2#: i like my professors and the classes, but it's a lot of work.
#Person1#: what are you specializing in?
#Person2#: right now, I'm doing some research into the languages of different African tribes.
#Person1#: that sounds really interesting. Can you speak... | Justin asks about #Person2#'s current specialty, #Person2# answers and talks about the African language skills acquired in childhood. #Person2# is nervous about the test results because the professors are strict. Justin gives #Person2# confidence. | academic discussion |
train_228 | #Person1#: Excuse me, ah, was my bedroom cleaned this morning?
#Person2#: Yes, Madam. All the rooms are cleaned in the morning, Madam.
#Person1#: Well, then I have a bit of a problem
#Person2#: Is your room not satisfactory, Madam?
#Person1#: No, it's not that. It's just that I can't find my necklace.
#Person2#: I'm so... | #Person1# lost her necklace after her room was cleaned. #Person2# will report it to the manager. | lost necklace |
train_1889 | #Person1#: Will you look at this form?
#Person2#: Are you having problems with it?
#Person1#: I don't understand some things.
#Person2#: Let me help you.
#Person1#: What does MI mean?
#Person2#: MI stands for Middle Initial.
#Person1#: What does MM / DD / YY mean?
#Person2#: That means Month / Day / Year. Use numbers.
... | #Person2# explains the meaning of MI and MM / DD / YY in the form to #Person1#. | explanation |
train_35 | #Person1#: I'm tired of watching television. Let's go to cinema to- night.
#Person2#: All right. Do you want to go downtown? Or is there a good movie in the neighborhood?
#Person1#: I'd rather not spend a lot of money. What does the pa- per say about neighborhood theaters?
#Person2#: Here's the list on page... Column 6... | #Person1#'s tired of watching television, so #Person1# and #Person2# search on the paper to choose a movie to watch. But they don't decide a suitable one. #Person1# finds there will be a baseball game tonight, so they decide to stay at home. | watch a movie |
train_140 | #Person1#: Um, which of them is the better typist?
#Person2#: Well, Mary types faster than Jones. But I think Jones types more carefully.
#Person1#: Is there any difference in their short hand?
#Person2#: Jones can certainly take down letter more quickly, but Mary's short hand is the best in her class.
#Person1#: H... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to compare Mary and Jones in terms of typing, shorthand, and language mastery. | comparison |
train_1267 | #Person1#: Did you even bother to go to school today?
#Person2#: Yeah, I went. Did you go?
#Person1#: No, I didn't feel like it.
#Person2#: That's nice, have you been to the movies lately?
#Person1#: No, but that was a random change of subject.
#Person2#: It may have been random, but have you?
#Person1#: I haven't late... | #Person1# didn't go to school today. #Person2# might go to see the movies rather than going to school tomorrow. | go to school |
train_13 | #Person1#: How old is Keith?
#Person2#: He's 21. how old is James?
#Person1#: He's a year older than Keith, but he looks younger.
#Person2#: How's your father?
#Person1#: He's fine. He retired last week. It's turning going in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.
#Person2#: He can spend more time with hi... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their families' ages. #Person2#'s father wants to travel around the world after retirement. | age |
train_930 | #Person1#: I hear you're moving to New York.
#Person2#: Yes, I found a very good job down there.
#Person1#: Well, we'll certainly miss you in Boston.
#Person2#: I'm going to miss you folks, too.
#Person1#: Let's keep in touch.
#Person2#: OK. I'll drop you a line as soon as I get there. | #Person2# is moving and saying goodbye to #Person1#. | farewell |
train_1848 | #Person1#: Hey, Robert, that's a nice shirt you are wearing. Where did you get it?
#Person2#: thanks, I like it too. I bought it at the nearby department store.
#Person1#: that's nice. Do you know you can get one at the wholesale market near the zoo for a much lower price?
#Person2#: yeah, I know that. But at those pla... | Robert thinks the prices in the wholesale market are usually high and he hates bargaining. #Person1# agrees with him and says the department store is more quality-guaranteed than the wholesale market. | shopping |
train_1680 | #Person1#: Did you have any kind of punishment in your life and studies?
#Person2#: Yes, just once.
#Person1#: What was the reason?
#Person2#: I once played truant when I was in college because I intended to organize a donation activity for the disaster-hit areas in Sichuan. | #Person2# talks about being punished because of playing truant for a charity activity. | punishment in college |
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