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train_10700 | #Person1#: What kind of jobs have you had?
#Person2#: I worked as a personnel manager in a state-owned company, and then I transferred to joint venture as a sales manager. So I am familiar with the food market in China.
#Person1#: How did your previous employers treat you?
#Person2#: They treated me very well. We coope... | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s previous work experience, including job choices, relationships with employers, what #Person2# has learned, and prefer working with other people or alone. | job |
train_10701 | #Person1#: Hi, is that Jason?
#Person2#: Yes. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I am calling to let you know that you are expected to come for an interview in our branch.
#Person2#: That's cool. What documents do I need to carry?
#Person1#: You can bring life photos, recommendation letters and certificates. | #Person1# invites Jason to attend an interview in their branch. | interview |
train_10702 | #Person1#: Shall I take a picture of all of you?
#Person2#: Ok, thank you. All you have to do is focus it.
#Person1#: All right. Say cheese!
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: You're welcome. I hope it'll come out well.
#Person2#: I'm sure it will. | #Person1# takes a picture for #Person2# and others. | take pictures |
train_10703 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm here for an interview as requested.
#Person1#: You are Miss Liu?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Please take a seat.
#Person2#: Thank you, madam.
#Person1#: We have received your letter and resume, and we thought we would like to ask you to come here for an interview.
... | Miss Liu comes to #Person1# for an interview as requested and hands in her credentials. | interview |
train_10704 | #Person1#: We need to figure out how much money we've spent and what we've spent it on.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Well, I think we should save more. If we save more money we can retire earlier and enjoy our life better.
#Person2#: Really, well, OK. Get the receipts out.
#Person1#: Let's see. We spent $ 700 for our hom... | #Person1# and #Person2# figure out their payment by checking the receipts and think about ways to save money. They decide to eat in more often. | money |
train_10705 | #Person1#: My name is Mary, and I will be your server this evening.
#Person2#: Hi Mary. We are really looking forward to a great meal here.
#Person1#: Can I interest you in an appetizer to start out?
#Person2#: I would love an appetizer. Are they listed in the menu?
#Person1#: We have our daily appetizers listed on the... | Mary serves #Person2# at dinner and recommends an appetizer. Mary orders the popcorn shrimp and onion rings and gets the latter one for half price. | restaurant service |
train_10706 | #Person1#: I'd like to have a couple of complete sets of paper money and coins.
#Person2#: Yeah. You can take them home and either use them as a gift or keep them as mementoes.
#Person1#: Ah, where can I find old paper money and coins used before and after 1949?
#Person2#: I'd suggest that you go to the Philately Store... | #Person2# suggests #Person1# go to the Philately Store to find old paper money and coins used before and after 1949. | bank service |
train_10707 | #Person1#: Long Distance. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to place an overseas call to London. Can I dial direct?
#Person1#: No, sir. I'm afraid not.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. How about the charges?
#Person1#: The charges vary according to the types of call you make. The cheapest is a station-to-stcrtion call, the... | #Person1# helps #Person2# place an overseas call to London and introduces the charges according to different types of calls. #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s information and will contact #Person2# later. | phone call |
train_10708 | #Person1#: Damn Scott. You got big.
#Person2#: Yeah, I've been working out a lot.
#Person1#: How long have you been lifting weights?
#Person2#: For a year and a half.
#Person1#: Yeah. Last time I saw you, it was like 2 years ago.
#Person2#: Has it been that long?
#Person1#: How often do you go to the gym?
#Person2#: I ... | #Person1# finds Scott gets big and asks his workout routine. #Person1# thinks #Person1# doesn't have the discipline, and #Person2# suggests making it as a hobby. | work out |
train_10709 | #Person1#: Mary, be calm.
#Person2#: It is impossible. You cheated on me.
#Person1#: No, listen to me. I always regard you as my best friend. I admire you, and of course you've helped me so much. I should thank you.
#Person2#: Shut up!
#Person1#: No, listen to me. Perhaps it's my fault that I treat everybody so well. M... | Mary is angry because she thinks #Person1# cheated her emotions. #Person1# explains that #Person1# regards her as the best friend. | argument |
train_10710 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hi, is Heather there please?
#Person1#: Sorry, I think you have the wrong number.
#Person2#: Is this 617-228-2289?
#Person1#: Yes. Who are you looking for again?
#Person2#: Heather Johnson.
#Person1#: Oh, I thought you said Laura. Sorry about that. This is the right number, but Heather's no... | Eric calls to find Heather, but she isn't available. Kathy answers the phone and takes the message that Eric called Heather. | phone call |
train_10711 | #Person1#: Good morning Mr. Smith. My name is Susan and I am a reporter for the Evening Star.
#Person2#: Good morning. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I was hoping to talk to you today about your business.
#Person2#: Very well.
#Person1#: How long have you been the owner of your computer shop?
#Person2#: About five year... | Susan asks Mr. Simth about his business, including the computer shop's history, the number of staff, size, and sales of computers. | business |
train_10712 | #Person1#: I need to get a taxi.
#Person2#: We have a variety of transportation services. Would you prefer a private vehicle to a taxi?
#Person1#: No, that won't be necessary. I just need a taxi.
#Person2#: Perhaps you'd prefer a limousine. That's such a stylish way to travel.
#Person1#: Just a taxi, please.
#Person2#:... | #Person1# refuses #Person2#'s recommendations of a private vehicle and a limousine, and #Person2# helps #Person2# call a taxi. | taxi service |
train_10713 | #Person1#: Your readers are interested in your childhood. What was it like?
#Person2#: I grew up in a small town. We lived in very poor housing but we lived always in very beautiful settings, so I have favorite trees and I have contacted with birds. My parents were farm workers. Though we were poor for most of part, I ... | #Person2# shares #Person2#'s childhood with #Person1#. Though #Person2# lived poor for the most part, #Person2# thinks #Person2# was happy. #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2#'s mom helped #Person2# with the literary career and gave #Person2# confidence. | sharing experience |
train_10714 | #Person1#: Welcome back. Now we'd like to introduce Mr. Dong, Who was an English teacher before coming to Britain.
#Person2#: I'm a language teacher at the Jiaotong University in Shanghai. This university keeps up close relations with some British universities, among which is Oxford University. My university and Oxford... | #Person1# is the host and introduces Mr. Dong, who is an English teacher, and Mr. Yuan to the audience. Dong has the chance to study in Britain through a program and financed by Oxford University. Yuan finances his studies out of his own pocket. | finance studies |
train_10715 | #Person1#: Hi! May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm interested in renting a two-bedroom apartment.
#Person1#: First, what price range are you interested in?
#Person2#: Somewhere between $ 400 - $ 450 a month.
#Person1#: Okay. Do you have a specific location in mind?
#Person2#: Well, I would like to live somewhere near t... | #Person2# wants to rent an apartment. #Person1# asks #Person2#'s preference and shows photos of the apartments. #Person2# chooses one and decides to look at it. | room renting |
train_10716 | #Person1#: How many examinations do you have, Tom?
#Person2#: Three, two this week, and one next Monday. How about you?
#Person1#: Two, both are in this week. Then I have to write two papers. I'd rather have examinations.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Well, you only recite a lot for examinations. You can work... | #Person1# prefers examinations, while Tom likes papers better. Then Tom finds his I.C. card lost. | school |
train_10717 | #Person1#: Hey, Mary, let's go to a movie. You've been working on these bills for hours now.
#Person2#: It's impossible.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: We can't afford to go out. Look at the bills yourself. Everything I say goes in one ear and out to other.
#Person1#: All right. I've been trying to cut down our expenses la... | #Person1# invites Mary to watch a movie. Mary refuses and says #Person1# spent too much. | money |
train_10718 | #Person1#: Are you interested in music?
#Person2#: Yes. I like classical music. Beethoven is my favourite composer. How about you?
#Person1#: I like all kinds of music, but jazz is my favourite and my wife is fond of rock music.
#Person2#: You play the piano, don't you?
#Person1#: A little bit, but my wife is much bett... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their favorite music genres. Then #Person1# invites #Person2# to his house. | music |
train_10719 | #Person1#: Have you settled in?
#Person2#: Yes, I feel quite at home now. I haven't got used to the food yet, but I'm enjoying the life on campus.
#Person1#: Good. Now we'd better make sure you enjoy your studies. We offer a very wide range of options on the foundation course, as you know; but you can only take six mod... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about #Person2#'s course choice. #Person2# wants to do computer science and thinks #Person2# cannot benefit much from a foundation level course such as computer programming because #Person2# has learned it. #Person2# thinks physical science and electronics, and the art and design would be h... | course advice |
train_10720 | #Person1#: Well, hi Mr. Brown. How's your apartment working out for you?
#Person2#: Well Mr. Nelson. That's what I would like to talk to you about. (What?) Well, I want to talk to you about that noise! (Oh) You see. Would you mind talking to the tenant in 4B and ask him to keep his music down, especially after 10:00 o'... | Mr. Brown complains about the noise, odor, and his neighbors to Mr. Nelson, and he wants Mr. Nelson to handle these problems. But Mr. Nelson finds many excuses and doesn't help solve them, so Mr. Brown is angry. | renting service |
train_10721 | #Person1#: Would you like to order now?
#Person2#: This all looks good! I think we know what we want.
#Person1#: Please let me point out the chef's special, which is blackened catfish.
#Person2#: I am dieting, so could the chef prepare the food with no extra sauce?
#Person1#: We are always happy to adjust our cooki... | #Person2# is dieting and vegetarian, so #Person1# will ask the chef to adjust their cooking. #Person1# recommends some dishes to fit #Person2#'s needs. | restaurant service |
train_10722 | #Person1#: Wow, Amy, look at that number.
#Person2#: What's so great about it?
#Person1#: What do you mean? It's a scrim.
#Person2#: Not to me, I wouldn't be caught dead in that.
#Person1#: I love that kind of stuff.
#Person2#: Yeah, you seem to like those styles.
#Person1#: Sure do. I get a kick out of looking p... | Tonia likes the outfit in scrim, but Amy thinks it's expensive. They talk about party outfits and the price they cost. | shopping |
train_10723 | #Person1#: Are you doing the football pools, Brian?
#Person2#: Yes, I've nearly finished, June. I'm sure we will win something this week.
#Person1#: You always say that, but we never win anything! What will you do if you win a lot of money?
#Person2#: If I win a lot of money , I shall buy you a mink coat.
#Person1#... | Brian's sure he will win and gets much money, so he plans to travel around the world with #Person1#. #Person1# thinks it's a pleasant dream. | dream |
train_10724 | #Person1#: Help! That man stole my bag!
#Person2#: Don't chase him. It's dangerous because the train is moving and you could fall in front of it. I'll call the police. You should go to tell the man at the ticket counter what happened. The counter is next to the parking lot.
#Person1#: Thanks. Could you drive me home? M... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s bag was stolen, and #Person2# suggests going to tell the man at the ticket counter. | stealing |
train_10725 | #Person1#: Good morning, miss, and I help you?
#Person2#: Well, I'm looking for something I saw at a friend's house a few days ago. He said he bought it here. It's a golden metal desk lamp, quite fit for my study.
#Person1#: Take a look at some of the model pictures here and see if you can find the right one.
#Person2#... | #Person2# wants to buy a golden metal desk lamp, but it is not in stock now. #Person1# tells #Person2# that they were on order at a higher price. | shopping |
train_10726 | #Person1#: Is this the student job center?
#Person2#: It certainly is. How can I help you?
#Person1#: Well, I'm actually looking for a part-time job. Do you have anything available at the moment?
#Person2#: Are you a registered student? This service is only available to full-time students.
#Person1#: Yes, I am. I'm doi... | Allen Patterson comes to the student job center to find a parttime job. #Person2# asks for Allen's information and skills, then offers him the administrative work and arranges an interview. | job seeking |
train_10727 | #Person1#: Oh, it's so nice to be out of the cinema. It was so hot in there. I thought I melt.
#Person2#: Terrible, wasn't it? Well, what did you think of Madame Curie? Do you think it is as good as the review said?
#Person1#: It's a good film, but not as good as the book. I think some of the story was missing in the f... | Karen and #Person2# talk about the movie Madame Curie. They think it's not as good as the book. | movie review |
train_10728 | #Person1#: Hi, John. You know the music festival that starting this Saturday?
#Person2#: Um... someone mentioned it. Is it any good?
#Person1#: It's great. Mostly small folk groups, but they have well-known bands, too. Some of us go every year. You want to join us?
#Person2#: But isn't it too late to get tickets?
#Pers... | #Person1# invites John to a music festival, and John agrees. He plans to be at the park by 6 to get the ticket. | invitation |
train_10729 | #Person1#: Mrs. Daniels, I'm confused about this essay. I thought I was supposed to write about my own life.
#Person2#: You're supposed to write about the book. But if you'd like to relate it to your own life, you can. The main part of your essay should be about the book.
#Person1#: I see. I think I will have to rewrit... | Mrs. Daniels gives #Person1# advice to rewrite the essay, which is supposed to focus on the book. | essay writing |
train_10730 | #Person1#: Do you do a lot of your shopping online?
#Person2#: Not really. I like looking on the internet at what ' s available, but I usually prefer to actually see and touch what I ' m buying before I pay for it. Sometimes, I ' ll look at something in a shop, but later, I would buy it online.
#Person1#: No. I ' m a l... | #Person1# prefers to shop offline because #Person1# is worried about security. #Person2# thinks it should be fine if buying from reputable companies with secure websites. They plan to go to the department store together and #Person2# wants to stop by the computer store. | shopping online |
train_10731 | #Person1#: Can we talk about this bonus plan of yours? I ' Ve got a few problems with it.
#Person2#: Sure, Richard. What ' s on your mind?
#Person1#: Well, to be honest, I just don ' t think we ' re going to have enough funds to give the kind of bonuses you have in mind.
#Person2#: Well, why don ' t we sit down and wor... | Richard doesn't think they have enough funds to give the expected bonuses. #Person2# proposes to work out the numbers. | a bonus plan |
train_10732 | #Person1#: 911. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I need to report a break-in.
#Person1#: When did this break-in occur?
#Person2#: Last night.
#Person1#: Where did the break-in happen?
#Person2#: It happened at my house.
#Person1#: Was anything taken?
#Person2#: I'm not sure yet.
#Person1#: What makes you think there was ... | #Person2# calls 911 to report a break-in. #Person1# will send a squad car. | report a break-in |
train_10733 | #Person1#: How are you?
#Person2#: I ' m doing well.
#Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: Could you cancel a check for me?
#Person1#: What ' s the problem?
#Person2#: I wrote the check out for way too much.
#Person1#: How much?
#Person2#: I wrote the check out for $ 150.
#Person1#: What were you supposed to write ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to cancel a check because #Person2# wrote the check out for way too much. | cancel a check |
train_10734 | #Person1#: So, Monica, how do you like your new office?
#Person2#: Well, I love it. The room is spacious and clean with big windows and a lot of sunshine. There are plants along the corridor. Especially, I got my own desk with computer and telephone. Such a great place!
#Person1#: That ' s very good. I once turn down a... | Monica thinks her new office is spacious and clean. Lucy once declined a job offer because of the awful office. They think a good office environment is important to work efficiency. | office |
train_10735 | #Person1#: Have you been coming to this Laundromat long?
#Person2#: I have been washing clothes here since a few years ago.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: It doesn't cost me as much to wash here.
#Person1#: I've just started doing my clothes here.
#Person2#: Why are you washing your clothes here now?
#Person1#: My ... | #Person2# washes clothes in this Laundromat because it doesn't cost much. #Person1# has to wash here because #Person1#'s washing machine broke down. | a laundromat |
train_10736 | #Person1#: Is everything OK, Madam?
#Person2#: Well, I'm trying to buy some foreign currency for my holiday.
#Person1#: I can help you with that. Holiday, you say? Lucky you! Where are you going to be travelling to?
#Person2#: We are going to Macau to visit my niece. She said it's better for me to bring US dollars, is ... | #Person2# wants to buy some foreign currency for her holiday. #Person1# tells #Person2# the permitted amount of foreign currency to be exchanged and the exchange rate. | buy foreign currency |
train_10737 | #Person1#: Good morning. I want to deposit 3, 000 yuan in your bank.
#Person2#: Yes. Do you have a savings account in our bank?
#Person1#: No, I haven't. It is the first time for me to come to deposit money here.
#Person2#: How long do you want to keep it in our bank?
#Person1#: Two years, please.
#Person2#: You have t... | #Person1# wants to deposit money. #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill in a form and explains how the deposit works. | deposit money |
train_10738 | #Person1#: How's your business?
#Person2#: Everything seems to be getting worse. I don't know what to do with it.
#Person1#: Things are tough all over. You should never give up!
#Person2#: But how can I prevent a deficit?
#Person1#: I think you should make a thorough market investigation now.
#Person2#: OK, OK. I'll do... | #Person2#'s business is getting worse. To prevent a deficit, #Person1# suggests #Person2# make a thorough market investigation. | business |
train_10739 | #Person1#: Morning.
#Person2#: Hi there Mr. Anderson! How are you on this fine morning?
#Person1#: Fine, thank you.
#Person2#: It sure is cold this morning, isn't it? I barely even get out of bed!
#Person1#: Yeah. It's pretty cold, alright.
#Person2#: Did you catch the news this morning? I heard that there was a fire o... | #Person2# keeps talking, so #Person1# gets off the lift on the 56th floor even though #Person1#'s going to the 70th. | take a lift |
train_10740 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, everyone. The experiment is to start at 3. Have you gone through the instructions?
#Person2#: Yes, sir.
#Person1#: Ok, now some points for attention. First of all, pay attention to safety. . . Now, sign your names on the lab record, and after that you can start. If there is any question, just... | Before doing the experiment, #Person1# tells students to pay attention to safety and sign their names. #Person1# will change #Person2#'s air compressor. | an experiment |
train_10741 | #Person1#: Do you know that song?
#Person2#: Which song?
#Person1#: The song you hear now.
#Person2#: No, I've never heard of this song before. It's beautiful! Who sing it?
#Person1#: Elvis Presley. Don't you recognize his voice?
#Person2#: No. How about going to karaoke tonight?
#Person1#: Good idea. | #Person1# and #Person2# plan to go to Karaoke tonight. | a song |
train_10742 | #Person1#: When do you want to have the open house party?
#Person2#: How about next Friday?
#Person1#: Friday sounds good.
#Person2#: How do you feel about hiring that clown to come and entertain the kids?
#Person1#: I like that. Then the adults will be more free to mingle and relax.
#Person2#: That's what I was thinki... | #Person1# and #Person2# are planning an open house party on Friday. | open house party |
train_10743 | #Person1#: Hi Amanda, how are you? I've missed working with you and the whole gang since my transfer last week.
#Person2#: We've missed you too. The office just isn't the same without you. How is your new job?
#Person1#: It's great. I really get to focus on what I like to do and everyone has been very nice and welcomin... | #Person1# tells Amanda #Person1#'s new job is great but #Person1# has to contribute thirty dollars in total to celebrate three new colleagues' birthdays on #Person1#'s first week at work. #Person1# thinks it unreasonable. Amanda asks #Person1# not to be a Grinch, a party propper. | a small problem |
train_10744 | #Person1#: What's the life expectancy in your country?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, but probably about 75 years. How about in your country?
#Person1#: About 70, I think. This newspaper article talks about the problems of an aging population. It's a problem that will soon affect most of the world.
#Person2#: I heard that th... | #Person2# heard the government may need to increase the retirement age due to the aging population. #Person1# suggests having more babies, but #Person2# thinks that would badly affect the environment. They talk about the good age for having a child and the relationship between parents and their children. #Person1# thin... | life expectancy |
train_10745 | #Person1#: Well, Peter. I'm sorry you're ill. What's the matter with you?
#Person2#: I don't know, Doctor. I'm ill. I have a headache and a stomachache.
#Person1#: Show me your torgue. What did you eat yesterday?
#Person2#: Well, Doctor, I. . .
#Person1#: Did you eat any cake?
#Person2#: Yes, I ate some cake.
#Person1#... | Peter has a headache and a stomachache. Peter tells the doctor he ate some cake, ice cream, and candy yesterday. | be ill |
train_10746 | #Person1#: Excuse me. We ordered too much. May we take the food home?
#Person2#: Yes, surely.
#Person1#: Do I have to pay extra charge for that?
#Person2#: No, you don't. It is free of charge.
#Person1#: Well, then, will you put this and that into doggie bags?
#Person2#: Certainly, would you wait for a few minutes?
#Pe... | #Person1# ordered too much and asks #Person2# to put the food into doggie bags. #Person1# also wants more Chinese tea. | pack the meal |
train_10747 | #Person1#: How many people are there in your family?
#Person2#: Five. Besides my parents and me, there are my brother and sister.
#Person1#: That's a big family. How old is your brother?
#Person2#: Eighteen.
#Person1#: What about your sister?
#Person2#: She's not quite twenty-five.
#Person1#: Do you miss your family?
#... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s family and how #Person2# contacts them. | family |
train_10748 | #Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. Which service do you require today?
#Person2#: I'm here to ask about a loan.
#Person1#: We have many loans on offer. May I ask what the purpose of the loan is?
#Person2#: I got married not long ago and we are expecting our first child. I'd like to buy a car for the family.
#Person1#:... | #Person2# asks about a loan because #Person2# wants to buy a car. #Person1# recommends one for #Person2# and introduces its requirements. | a loan |
train_10749 | #Person1#: Dad, where is the Book Building?
#Person2#: I'm looking. Can you still remember what the conductor said?
#Person1#: She said that when we get off the bus, the Book Building is right by the bus stop.
#Person2#: But I don't see it.
#Person1#: Oh, Dad, look at the sign, please!
#Person2#: Oh, my god! We get off... | #Person1# and #Person2# missed the Book Building because they got off at the wrong stop. They will take a taxi if #Person1# keeps the secret. | Book Building |
train_10750 | #Person1#: Could you talk to me for a few minutes about my grades?
#Person2#: Step into my office for a moment. What is your concern?
#Person1#: Am I failing?
#Person2#: Let's go on the computer to see what's up. Do you think you are doing well?
#Person1#: I am pretty sure that I am in trouble.
#Person2#: I can see tha... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person1#'s grades. #Person1# missed a few classes and thinks #Person1# can come to school on a regular basis to improve the grades. | grades |
train_10751 | #Person1#: Good afternoon Miss. Are there plane tickets to San Francisco on the day after tomorrow?
#Person2#: Good afternoon Sir. I'll have a look at the time-table for you. I'm sorry but there aren't any direct flights available.
#Person1#: Are there tickets for Saturday then?
#Person2#: Yes there are. How do you wan... | #Person2# says there's no direct flight to San Francisco on the day after tomorrow. #Person1# asks for a coach open return for Saturday then. | plane tickets |
train_10752 | #Person1#: That girl looks very attractive, doesn't she?
#Person2#: Do you think so? I don't like girls who look like that. I like girls who are not too slim. If you like her, go and talk to her.
#Person1#: I'd like to, but there's her boyfriend. He's very broad-shouldered.
#Person2#: He's huge! He must go to the gym t... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the types of girls they preferred. They may go to the gym together because both of them gained weight recently. | a well-built body |
train_10753 | #Person1#: Frank's getting married, do you believe this?
#Person2#: Is he really?
#Person1#: Yes, he is. He loves the girl very much.
#Person2#: Who is he marring?
#Person1#: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think.
#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding?
#Person1#: Not yet. | #Person1# tells Frank is getting married. #Person2# is surprised. | be married |
train_10754 | #Person1#: Welcome to our International Business Counter. How can I help?
#Person2#: Hello. I'm trying to track down some documents due to arrive any day on our new L / C.
#Person1#: Not a problem. Could you tell me you L / C number, please?
#Person2#: It's TH 15699324873 0.
#Person1#: OK, just checking for you. . . ye... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to track down some documents. #Person2# asks #Person1# to transfer them to IBA Bank. | L/C |
train_10755 | #Person1#: What's this, I wonder?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. Let me have a look. . . It could be a coffee grinder.
#Person1#: A coffee grinder?
#Person2#: Yes, it must be used for grinding coffee beans.
#Person1#: Oh, that would be very useful. | #Person2# tells #Person1# it's a coffee grinder. | a coffee grinder |
train_10756 | #Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: I need a hat. Would you show me some?
#Person1#: Certainly, here you are.
#Person2#: I like the black one. May I try it on?
#Person1#: Of course. It fits you perfectly.
#Person2#: Yes, I thinks so. How much is it?
#Person1#: It's forty-five yuan.
#Person2#: Can you make it muc... | #Person2# bargains for a hat, but #Person1# says the price is set. | buy a hat |
train_10757 | #Person1#: I really need to apply for a driving permit.
#Person2#: Do you have your ID with you?
#Person1#: I may have left my ID in my car.
#Person2#: Well, I need your ID and $ 27.
#Person1#: I'll go get it really quick.
#Person2#: Please hurry.
#Person1#: Here it is.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. Please fill out t... | #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s ID when helping #Person1# apply for a driving permit. | a driving permit |
train_10758 | #Person1#: Hey daddy! You look great today. I like your tie! By the way, I was wondering can I. . .
#Person2#: NO!
#Person1#: I haven't even told you what it is yet!
#Person2#: Okay, okay, what do you want?
#Person1#: Do you think I could borrow the car? I'm going to a concert tonight.
#Person2#: Um. . I don't think so... | #Person1# wants to borrow #Person1#'s dad's car but gets refused. #Person1# then asks for 100 bucks. #Person1#'s dad refuses again. | borrow the car |
train_10759 | #Person1#: Good morning. I'm Liu Yi, from China XYZ Company. We have an appointment with Mr. Thomas.
#Person2#: Welcome to ABC Company. We have been expecting you, please have a seat. I will call him.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Mr. Thomas will be here very soon. In the meantime, may I ask all of you to sign in so... | Liu has an appointment with Mr. Thomas. #Person2# asks Liu to sign in while waiting. | an appointment |
train_10760 | #Person1#: Hello. This is the Customer service. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve been getting harassing calls recently. Can I have my phone number changed?
#Person1#: Sure. What's your favorite number?
#Person2#: How about 560 436 4040.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. This number has already been registered.
#Person2#: H... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to change #Person2#'s phone number. | change phone number |
train_10761 | #Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: Yes, one last thing. How much holiday time do you give your employees every year?
#Person1#: Our employees receive fifteen days of paid vacation every year. If you don't use the full fifteen days, they carry over to the following year.
#Person2#: How about sick days?
#Person1#: You ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the employees receive fifteen days of paid vacation, five paid sick days, and other benefits. | holiday time |
train_10762 | #Person1#: What characteristics should an interpreter own?
#Person2#: I think he should be an expert of everything.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: Because English is nothing but a tool which is used when people may negotiate in international conferences, probe into physics, release some information in a press confe... | #Person2# tells #Person1# an interpreter should be an expert in everything and explains why. | an interpreter |
train_10763 | #Person1#: Excuse me, but are you Mr. Smith from Britain?
#Person2#: Yes, I am.
#Person1#: I'm from Textile Import and Export Corporation. I've come to meet you. My name is Zhang Yong.
#Person2#: How do you do, Mr. Zhang? I'm glad to meet you.
#Person1#: How do you do, Mr. Smith? Let me help you with your luggage.
#Per... | Zhang Yong meets Mr. Smith at the airport. Zhang Yong helps Mr. Smith with his luggage. They will start for the hotel. | airport pickup |
train_10764 | #Person1#: Hello, Mary. Nice day, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, what a wonderful day! The sky has cleared up in the end.
#Person1#: I do feel like an outdoor exercise. After all, we haven't had such a beautiful day for a long time.
#Person2#: How about taking a walk in the park?
#Person1#: OK. It's delightful to have a wal... | Mary suggests walking in the park because it's a wonderful day. #Person1# agrees. They find many people are in the park. | a beautiful day |
train_10765 | #Person1#: Please sit down. Let's see...you're Mr. Smith. Is that correct?
#Person2#: Yes. John Smith.
#Person1#: And you're interested in this job?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I'll graduate from college the coming June. My major is Chinese.
#Person1#: I see. Have you ever done any work in this field?
#Person2#: Yes, I used ... | #Person1# interviews John. John tells #Person1# he used to be a tour guide for Chinese travelers. They also discuss the salary. John thinks it's fair enough. | a job |
train_10766 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can I ask you something, Mr. Jones?
#Person2#: OK, go ahead.
#Person1#: Do you happen to know Mr. Johnson in the Sales Department?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. He is a nice young man, ready to help all the time. | Mr. Jones thinks Mr. Johnson is nice. | ask a question |
train_10767 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Summerfield. How are you today?
#Person2#: Very well. Thank you, Ms. Green.
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Well, unfortunately, there is a problem with the order we received from you yesterday. It seems we haven't seen the right quantity of manuals to support the telephone system.
#P... | Mr. Summerfield tells Ms. Green he didn't receive the right quantity of manuals. Ms. Green apologizes and promises to send out the manuals by express mail entirely at their cost. | a wrong order |
train_10768 | #Person1#: Hi, Cathy, how did you find yesterday's speech competition?
#Person2#: Well, to be honest, it was quite disappointing.
#Person1#: You didn't like the speeches?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. In fact, I enjoyed listening to most of the speeches. But I just couldn't accept the result, you know.
#Person1#: Hmm, you mea... | Cathy thinks the speech competition was disappointing because of the judges. #Person1# thinks the speech itself is more important and Jim's speech was more meaningful. Cathy still thinks Samantha's speech was the best. | the speech competition |
train_10769 | #Person1#: Hi Michael. Happy Birthday! How old are you today?
#Person2#: Seven.
#Person1#: Alright. Well, let's sing Happy Birthday: Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Michael, Happy Birthday to you. Alright. So what should we do first?
#Person2#: How about cake and ice cream?
#Person1#: ... | #Person1# celebrates Michael's birthday. After singing Happy Birthday, Michael makes a wish and blows out the candles. Michael also wants to play freeze tag after having cake and ice cream. | celebrate the birthday |
train_10770 | #Person1#: I don't know if we'll be able to spare a whole day at the Ocean Park. We've only got four days in Hong Kong, remember.
#Person2#: Oh right, well, in that case, I'd advise you to get there early. It opens at 10 o'clock in the morning on weekdays. Look, I think I've got a plan of the place somewhere. Let me se... | Since #Person1# just has four days in Hong Kong, #Person2# suggests #Person1# get to Ocean Park early. #Person2# also shows different levels of the park. #Person2# recommends the Waterfall Gardens, the Centenary Garden, the Children's Zoo, the 'Touch and Feed' section opposite at the bottom of the plan. #Person1# can c... | the Ocean Park |
train_10771 | #Person1#: It's said you will go abroad to pursue your graduate studies.
#Person2#: Yes, I've been thinking about visiting you. I hope to get some advice from you.
#Person1#: Which country do you want to go to?
#Person2#: My field is electronic engineering. Which country do you think I should go?
#Person1#: Were I ... | #Person2# wants to pursue #Person2#'s graduate studies abroad and asks #Person1# for suggestions on university selecting. | get some advice |
train_10772 | #Person1#: What kind of books do you like?
#Person2#: I like reading novels about early America.
#Person1#: Really? Me too.
#Person2#: Which one do you like best?
#Person1#: I prefer the novels by Hemingway, such as The Old Man and the Sea. I like the simple words in his novels.
#Person2#: Yup. Though the words he... | #Person1# and #Person2# both like novels about early America, especially the novels by Hemingway. | books |
train_10773 | #Person1#: Oh, hi Pam. When did you get back from Canada? How was it?
#Person2#: The day before yesterday. I only visited Montreal and Ottawa, but I had a great time.
#Person1#: Which city did you like better?
#Person2#: That's hard to say . . . I think Ottawa is prettier. It has better sightseeing, too. A lot of mu... | #Person1# asks Pam about his trip to Canada. Pam thinks Ottawa is prettier and Montreal is more exciting and has better nightlife. | Canada |
train_10774 | #Person1#: I'll help you, Lucy. Look at what I've got here. In this small bottle, there's a magic love potion.
#Person2#: A magic love potion?
#Person1#: Yes. If you put a few drops on someone's eyelids while he's asleep, he'll fall in love with the first person he sees when he wakes up.
#Person2#: It can't be true.... | #Person1# explains the function of the magic love potion and asks Lucy to stay over to make the person fall in love with Lucy. | magic love potion |
train_10775 | #Person1#: I can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job.
#Person2#: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying.
#Person1#: But I don't even know what to study.
#Person2#: If I had chance again, I'd major in English. You're good at language.
#Person1#: That's what my parents want me to do.
#Person2#: You... | #Person1# doesn't know whether to go to university or to get a job. #Person2# suggests going to university and having a part-time job. | a decision |
train_10776 | #Person1#: Anna, I heard you're going to Brazil. The World Cup is already over, why are you going there?
#Person2#: I'm going there for a vacation with my parents. My parents don't like watching football games, but they like Brazil. So we'll go there this summer.
#Person1#: I heard Mark is going there, too. What is he ... | Anna will go to Brazil for a vacation with her parents. #Person1# tells her that Mark is going to Brazil for a robot competition. Anna will go and cheer for Mark's team. | go to Brazil |
train_10777 | #Person1#: Do you know how many bones there are in the human body?
#Person2#: About 100 bones.
#Person1#: No, there are actually 206 bones.
#Person2#: How much do they weigh?
#Person1#: They count for up to 20% of the body's weight. If you didn't have any bones in your body, you would look like a balloon without any ai... | #Person1# says there are 206 bones in the human body and they count for up to 20% of the body's weight. #Person1# talks about bones' functions and the way to keep them healthy. | bones |
train_10778 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a sweater in a medium size.
#Person1#: Let's see. Here is a nice white one. What do you think?
#Person2#: I think I'd rather have it in blue. Oh no, the pink one. It looks better.
#Person1#: OK. Here's pink in a medium. Would you like to try it on?
#Person2#: O... | #Person2# tries on a medium-size pink sweater and will take it. | buy a sweater |
train_10779 | #Person1#: Is supper ready, mom? I really want to eat now.
#Person2#: No, honey. It's only 5:30. Didn't you have lunch at school today?
#Person1#: The food was terrible so I just ate a little. I really don't like the food at school.
#Person2#: You can pack a lunch everyday if the school food is really that bad.
#Person... | #Person1# can't wait to have dinner because #Person1# found the lunch at school was terrible and didn't eat much. #Person2# tells #Person1# they will wait for #Person1#'s father. #Person1# will eat some bread first. | be hungry |
train_10780 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I bought the CD here two days ago. It's scratched, and doesn't play properly.
#Person2#: I'm sorry about that, sir. I'll get you another one.
#Person1#: The thing is I've replaced once already. I think it's just a faulty batch.
#Person2#: I see. Maybe I can offer you a credit note.
#Person1#: Well... | #Person1# bought a scratched CD. #Person1# thinks it is a faulty batch and requires a refund. #Person2# will see what #Person2# can do. | shopping |
train_10781 | #Person1#: Is everything to your satisfaction?
#Person2#: No, the steak was recommended, but it is not very fresh.
#Person1#: Oh, sorry to hear that. This is quite unusual. I will look into the matter.
#Person2#: This is very annoying.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. Do you wish to try something else? That would be on the h... | #Person2# thinks the steak is not fresh and is annoyed. #Person2# refuses to get anything else. #Person1# promises everything will be right next time. | at the restaurant |
train_10782 | #Person1#: Why did you apply for the position?
#Person2#: I learned from your ad.That you will provide on-the-job training for new employees.This is just what I need, because I'm a recent college graduate. I have the necessary knowledge and skills but I lack experience.
#Person1#: What do you hope to become?
#Person2#:... | #Person2#, a recent college graduate, applies for a position at #Person1#'s company. #Person1# promises to tell #Person2# the result as soon as possible. | interview |
train_10783 | #Person1#: Bob, would you come and help me?
#Person2#: Of course. What do you want me to do, Mom?
#Person1#: Could you hold these packages while I look for the key?
#Person2#: Alright, what's in them? They are so heavy!
#Person1#: Just things we need for the picnic tomorrow.
#Person2#: Well, hurry up and open the door ... | Mom asks Bob to help her hold the packages while she looks for the keys. | daily conversation |
train_10784 | #Person1#: How was your interview?
#Person2#: Pretty good. The HR manager asked me the usual questions. Then he wondered why I had decided to leave my previous job.
#Person1#: What did you say?
#Person2#: I told him that I hadn ' t got a raise for three years. I also told him that one of my best co-workers quitted her ... | #Person2# talks about her interview with #Person1#. #Person2# told the HR that she left her previous job because the boss has sex discrimination. She hadn't got a raise for three years. | job interview |
train_10785 | #Person1#: Hi, Sven, can you help me? Could you hold the end of the tape measure, please?
#Person2#: Of course, where do you want me to stand?
#Person1#: Just there by the door. I need to measure the length of this workbench. We're going to replace it. OK - 3 m 47 cm. Let's round it up to 3 m 50.
#Person2#: I'm glad yo... | Sven is helping #Person1# to measure the length of the old workbench. They decide to replace it for a bigger one, which is 3.5m long by 1m wide. | replacing workbench |
train_10786 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Have you got any books on genetic engineering? I've looked for them everywhere, but I can't find any.
#Person2#: I'm not sure if we've got any now. Books of that kind are on this shelf. Well, I'm afraid we've sold out.
#Person1#: What a pity! I should have come earlier.
#Person2#: Come some time n... | #Person1# is looking for genetic engineering books, but they're sold out. #Person2# tells #Person1# to come next week. | at the bookstore |
train_10787 | #Person1#: Grandpa, this seat is for you, for you are the eldest person here and also it's your birthday today.
#Person2#: Oh, you are such a good child today. Come here. Sit next to me.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I can't do that. It's Dad's seat, according to the book about table manners.
#Person2#: Oh, you read? Very good... | #Person1# saves the seat for Grandpa according to table manners. Grandpa asks #Person1# to have 'long-lived' noodles first. | Grandpa's birthday |
train_10788 | #Person1#: Our unit is participating in a fundraiser this weekend and would like to borrow the van, if possible.
#Person2#: I would need to check on that. Where is the fundraiser?
#Person1#: It will be at the beach by the pier.
#Person2#: What day will you need it for?
#Person1#: We will only be needing it for Sunday.
... | #Person1# is borrowing the van and chairs from #Person2# for a fundraiser on Sunday. #Person1# promises to bring everything back on Sunday evening. | borrow a van |
train_10789 | #Person1#: I am fed up with Jack. He is so weak in dealing with other people and always eats dirt.
#Person2#: So he is. But, why not try to help him to become stronger?
#Person1#: How do you know that I didn't try? I just couldn't manage it. | #Person1# complains to #Person2# about Jack because Jack is so weak. | complain about others |
train_10790 | #Person1#: Are things still going badly with your house guest?
#Person2#: It's 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 roo... | Leo's house guest is eating Leo out of his home. Leo cannot bear him anymore. #Person1# suggests Leo lay down the law. Leo agrees. | terrible house guest |
train_10791 | #Person1#: hey, Mary, what's up?
#Person2#: not much. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time that we decided to meet again tonight.
#Person1#: oh, that's exciting. What's this guy like? Is he hot?
#Person2#: well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found his ex... | Mary tells #Person1# that she met a funny and witty boy at the bar last night. They decided to meet again tonight. #Person1# and Mary both agree that friends have to stay honesty. | a new friend |
train_10792 | #Person1#: Hey, Vernassa. why be angry look?
#Person2#: It's the new neighbor. I hate her guts.
#Person1#: I've never seen you so worked up. what did she do to you?
#Person2#: She made another white crack about my clothes.
#Person1#: Are you sure she was trying to put you down?
#Person2#: Of course, I am sure.
#Person1... | Vernassa is angry about her new neighbor because she criticizes her clothes. Serena tells Vernassa to take it easy. | new neighbor |
train_10793 | #Person1#: Hey, John. Nice car.
#Person2#: Thanks. I finally got rid of that old Nissan that got me through college.
#Person1#: What is this, the new Ford?
#Person2#: No, it's last year's model.
#Person1#: True. How much did you pay?
#Person2#: $ 14, 500. It only has 10, 000 miles on it, so it's like a new car.
#Person... | John buys a Ford for $14,500 and will drive to work. John will take #Person1# for a ride. | a new car |
train_10794 | #Person1#: excuse me, is this the way to the Greta Wall?
#Person2#: oh, it is really far from here. You're going in the wrong direction actually.
#Person1#: I must have taken a wrong turn.
#Person2#: it doesn't matter. Go back the way you came. After about five kilometers, you'll see a hotel on the side of the road. It... | #Person1# is going to the Great Wall but is in the wrong direction. #Person2# tells #Person1# the right way. #Person1# still has plenty of time. | giving directions |
train_10795 | #Person1#: Hurry up, Daniel, it's Barbie time.
#Person2#: All right, Sis!
#Person1#: Come on, it's cool outside.
#Person2#: I really wish Mom and Dad were here with us.
#Person1#: Hey, Daniel, what's your favorite weather? Snowy or sunny?
#Person2#: Me? Er, I like hot weather, just like today.
#Person1#: What? Are you ... | Daniel and his sister are having Barbie time, and they talk about their favorite weather. | daily conversation |
train_10796 | #Person1#: Good morning. I'm from the new york book review. Could I ask you some question about your latest book?
#Person2#: Sure. Take a seat. . . what would you like to know?
#Person1#: First, I'Ve heard that your latest book is based on a true story.
#Person2#: That's correct. It's a murder mystery based on actual m... | #Person1# is from the New York book review and interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s latest book's writing background and research methods. They also talk about #Person2#'s current writings. | book writer interview |
train_10797 | #Person1#: Did you punch in?
#Person2#: Yes. By the way, you are having a great make-up today. I like the color of your lipstick. So adorable!
#Person1#: Really? It took me really a while to find the color. I am happy you like it.
#Person2#: Well, girls like us are happy to spend our time on those kinds of things. Actu... | #Person2# praises #Person1#'s lipstick color. They complain about the meeting this afternoon. | conversation between colleagues |
train_10798 | #Person1#: I feel confused by all the diet options out there. I don't know which one actually works.
#Person2#: Most of them are not so practical. It will be very bad for your health if you skip lunches or supers as the recommended. I think making an exercise plan can be more effective.
#Person1#: Maybe you're right. I... | #Person1# wants to lose weight. #Person2# and #Person1# talk about how to lose weight effectively. | losing weight |
train_10799 | #Person1#: Rebecca Johnson speaking.
#Person2#: I'd like to speak to someone in your Accounts Department, please.
#Person1#: Just a moment. . . I'm afraid there's nobody there right now. Could I take a message?
#Person2#: Yes, please. My name's Michael Caxton from one of your customers, Rosedale Investments.
#Person1#:... | Michael Caxton from Rosedale Investments phoned Rebecca about the wrong invoice number. Rebecca will get someone to phone him first thing in the morning. | take a message |
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