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train_10900 | #Person1#: Okay, Mr. Taylor, let's go ahead and begin. First of all, tell me about your last job.
#Person2#: Well, as stated on my resume, I worked for five years at Hi Tech Computers.
#Person1#: Okay. Hi Tech. And what do you know about computer networks and operating systems including DOS, Windows, Macintosh OS, and ... | #Person2# is interviewing Mr. Taylor. #Person2#wants someone to create and manage #Person1#'s company's website but Mr. Taylor knows almost nothing about computer networks. In fact, he only likes computer games. | a job interview |
train_10901 | #Person1#: How time flies! The summer holidays are coming next week.
#Person2#: Yes, do you have any plan?
#Person1#: Certainly. I want to go to Egypt. What about you?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't go anywhere. I failed my English written exam. You know my parents are so strict with me.
#Person1#: Bad luck!
#Person2#: ... | #Person2#'ll go to Egypt by flight and see the Pyramids by boat, while #Person1# cannot go anywhere because #Person2# failed the English written exam. | summer holidays plan |
train_10902 | #Person1#: Frank, do you hear that strange noise?
#Person2#: Yes, I have noticed it for a while. It seems to be coming from the motor.
#Person1#: What shall we do?
#Person2#: I don't know. Perhaps if we slow it down we can stop at the next park place and check what is the matter.
#Person1#: OK, Let's do it.
#Person2#: ... | #Person2#and Frank notice the strange noise coming from the motor due to lack of water. They decide to wait till it cools down. | the strange noise |
train_10903 | #Person1#: Are you OK, Lily? You don't look very happy.
#Person2#: Oh, David. I had an argument with mum again. I'm not getting enough pocket money.
#Person1#: How much do you get?
#Person2#: Five pounds a week.
#Person1#: That sounds reasonable to me.
#Person2#: Well, I'm 14 and if you are going to town shopping, you ... | Lily is unhappy because she argued with her mum about her lack of pocket money. #Person2# suggests Lily talk with her mom calmly. | pocket money |
train_10904 | #Person1#: Hi, Susan. Haven't seen you for ages. How are you getting along with your work?
#Person2#: Hi, David. Not so well as I expected. I've left my position. I can't bear the rudeness of my boss any longer.
#Person1#: What are you going to do then?
#Person2#: No idea. Anyway, I have to think about it seriously. An... | Susan and David tell each other about their current life. Susan has left her position and David has been successful as a dancer. | social casual talk |
train_10905 | #Person1#: I'm sorry to tell you that you needn't come next week. You know sales of our company have been poor recently.
#Person2#: I've always worked hard. Would you be kind enough to give me a month time so that I can find a new job? | #Person2#sacks #Person1# due to the company's poor economy. #Person1# asks for one month to find a new job. | fire somebody |
train_10906 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, well, I bought this tie last week for my husband's birthday, and er...well he doesn't like it. Could I change it for something else, such as a shirt or a hat?
#Person1#: Certainly, madam, provided that it hasn't been worn, and if you have the receipt.
#Person2#: Yes, here it i... | #Person1# wants to change the tie she bought last week for something else, but #Person2#tells her she can't because it's worn. | change the tie |
train_10907 | #Person1#: What did you say?
#Person2#: I said that it's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk?
#Person1#: Can you wait a few minutes? I have to finish this letter.
#Person2#: Don't take too long. It would be a pity not to go out in such lovely weather.
#Person1#: I won't be long. No more than ten minutes. Why don't... | #Person1# suggests going for a walk because it's a lovely day. #Person2#'ll meet #Person1# at Lakeside Park after finishing a letter. | daily casual talk |
train_10908 | #Person1#: I feel absolutely horrible. My temperature is 41 degrees Celsius, and I've got a headache and a runny nose.
#Person2#: do you have any other symptoms?
#Person1#: I've also got a terrible stomach-ache. Is my face still swollen?
#Person2#: just a little. Has your toothache gone now?
#Person1#: yes, for the... | #Person2# feels horrible and tells #Person1# about #Person1#'s symptoms. #Person1# suggests it's time for #Person2# to take tablets, then #Person1#'ll get some ointment and some soup for #Person2#. | see a doctor |
train_10909 | #Person1#: I want to buy a shirt.
#Person2#: What color do you like?
#Person1#: A white one, please.
#Person2#: Maybe you could have a look at this one.
#Person1#: What's the size?
#Person2#: Large.
#Person1#: I think a medium one will do. | #Person1#'s assisting #Person2#in getting a shirt. | buy a shirt |
train_10910 | #Person1#: Hello,George! Haven't seen you for some time. Where have you been?
#Person2#: I've been away in Paris for the last two month. Glad to see you again.How are you doing?
#Person1#: Very well.Thank you. Did you have a good time there?
#Person2#: Yes, I had a wonderful time. | George tells #Person2# he came to Paris and had a good time there. | social casual talk |
train_10911 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Will you please keep an eye on my suitcase? I just want to make a phone call.
#Person2#: Certainly, but will it take long?
#Person1#: No, I'll be right back.
#Person2#: OK. I'll look after it then. | #Person2# will make a call and requests #Person1# to keep an eye on #Person1#'s suitcase. | make a call |
train_10912 | #Person1#: I bought two expensive dictionaries here half an hour ago, but I forgot to take them with me.
#Person2#: Who served you, sir?
#Person1#: The lady who is standing behind the counter.
#Person2#: Which books did you buy?
#Person1#: The books which are on the counter.
#Person2#: Did you serve this gentleman... | #Person2# forgot to take the dictionaries he bought and comes back to get them. The lady who served him couldn't recognize him until he puts on his hat. | take away dictionaries |
train_10913 | #Person1#: Mary, do you remember when we met?
#Person2#: I won't ever forget it! I was sitting in the cafeteria all by myself. . .
#Person1#: And I came up and asked to sit by you. . .
#Person2#: Oh, it seems like it was just yesterday. | Mary remembers the moment when she and #Person2# met in the cafeteria. | recall the past |
train_10914 | #Person1#: Good morning, Miss Li.
#Person2#: Morning, Mike.
#Person1#: I'm sorry that I was absent yesterday.
#Person2#: I've already got your certificate for sick-leave. How do you feel today?
#Person1#: I feel much better now.
#Person2#: Have you received the reading material handed out yesterday?
#Person1#: I'... | Mike was absent yesterday for sickness, so Miss Li asks him to preview the reading material. | sick-leave |
train_10915 | #Person1#: John, I'd like you to meet Charles Brown, our new manager at the airport.
#Person2#: Yes, certainly. How can I recognize him?
#Person1#: He is short, well-built, and he's got light blond hair.
#Person2#: Is there anything else?
#Person1#: He has a mustache, if I remember correctly, and a light complexion... | #Person2# asks John to meet the new manager at the airport and describes how the manager looks like. | meet the manager |
train_10916 | #Person1#: How good are you at sports, Bill?
#Person2#: Are you kidding? I'm terrible! But I love to watch sports. I go to football or baseball games a lot. And I read sports magazines every week.
#Person1#: Wow!
#Person2#: Do you like sports, Janice?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I like to exercise. But I don't watch sports... | Bill doesn't like doing sports but loves to watch sports. Janice likes to exercise but she doesn't watch sports or buy sports magazines. She suggests Bill to get some exercise. | play sports |
train_10917 | #Person1#: Hello, Mary, where did you go over Spring Festival?
#Person2#: I went to Taiwan with my parents. And you Tom?
#Person1#: I just stay at home, and did my homework and some housework everyday.
#Person2#: Oh, poor you. Were your parents very busy then?
#Person1#: Yes, they were. So how was Taiwan, Mary?
#Person... | Mary went to Taiwan with her parents during the Spring Festival. Tom stayed at home and he hopes to go there someday. | Spring Festival |
train_10918 | #Person1#: I can't sleep, Lisa. I'm gonna call in sick tomorrow.
#Person2#: You should go to see the doctor. This is the third time this week you've stayed up all night. Are you alright?
#Person1#: I'm not sure anymore. I feel fine and I get tired when it gets late. But then I just stay awake.
#Person2#: I'll call doct... | #Person2# has sleeping problems because #Person1#'s stressed about #Person1#'s new director who isn't a pleasant person to work for. Lisa tells #Person2# to consider quitting the job because she'll get a raise from next month. They'll work together to get through tough times. | hardships |
train_10919 | #Person1#: Your admission card please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Sorry. Newspapers can't be taken away.
#Person2#: OK. If I want to read them, what should I do?
#Person1#: You can read them only in one of our reading rooms.
#Person2#: Alright.
#Person1#: Are those books yours?
#Person2#: Yes, these are for my... | #Person2# checks #Person1#'s admission card and asks #Person1# to read the newspapers only in reading rooms. | reading |
train_10920 | #Person1#: Here we are.
#Person2#: Oh, the house looks nice. How long have you lived here?
#Person1#: About 50 years. My parents bought it when I was 13.
#Person2#: That's a long time. Why do you want to sell it?
#Person1#: My wife died last year and I sometimes feel lonely and I want to live with my children.
#Person2... | #Person2# shows the house to #Person1# and wants to sell it for 112 thousand dollars. #Person1# thinks it's expensive but worthwhile. | sell a house |
train_10921 | #Person1#: Mother's birthday is getting close. Have you thought about what to buy for her this year?
#Person2#: Oh, I totally forgot. It's already May tenth. Her birthday is the day after tomorrow, right?
#Person1#: Yes, I will get mom a beautiful dress. It will make her look younger. What do you want to buy?
#Person2#... | The birthday of #Person2# and #Person1#'s mother is the day after tomorrow. #Person2# will get her a beautiful dress and suggests #Person1# get mom a handbag which she seemed to like it very much. | gifts for mom |
train_10922 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, so when is the next train to New York City?
#Person1#: Let me see, the train to New York City. Here it is, daily except Sunday, at 10:30, 12:20 and 3:10.
#Person2#: Are there any trains before 10:30?
#Person1#: Sorry, not before 10:30.
#Person2#: Then went to New York at 10:30... | #Person2# helps #Person1# get a hard-seat one-way train ticket to New York City at 10:30. | buy train tickets |
train_10923 | #Person1#: What about coming over on Sunday afternoon for a baseball party?
#Person2#: A baseball party? What's that?
#Person1#: This Sunday's baseball game is pretty important. So I'm inviting some people from our class over to my place to watch it.
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I'm afraid I can't. My brother is coming ... | #Person2# invites #Person1# to join a baseball party. #Person1# will come after getting back from the airport. | party invitation |
train_10924 | #Person1#: Hey Jack. Guess what? The school's closed today because of the heavy snow.
#Person2#: Are you sure?
#Person1#: Of course, Marcus in our class called me just now. He said it was announced on the radio at 6:30 this morning. I've had a look on the Internet and your closing lots of schools in the area because of... | The school's closed because of the heavy snow. #Person2# and Jack decide to get a load of people together for a big snowball fight. | the heavy snow |
train_10925 | #Person1#: Lin's office supplies. How may I direct your call?
#Person2#: Marry Lin please.
#Person1#: Sure, just a moment.... I'm sorry no one answer the phone.
#Person2#: All right, could I leave a message?
#Person1#: Certainly!
#Person2#: Please ask her to call John. | #Person1# directs #Person2# to Marry Lin but no one answers, so #Person2# leaves a message. | put someone through |
train_10926 | #Person1#: My name is Sue. How do you do, Mr. Black?
#Person2#: I'm glad to meet you, Sue. Please have a seat.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir.
#Person2#: We've looked over your letter and resume and I'm very satisfied with them. Today I want to invite you talk about insurance you're interested in.
#Person1#: Thank you. I wo... | Mr. Black is satisfied with Sue's resume and confirms Sue can enjoy the life and health insurance. | interview |
train_10927 | #Person1#: When were you Bron may I ask?
#Person2#: On 20th May 1963.
#Person1#: Do you know what it was according to the lunar calendar?
#Person2#: 27th day of the fourth month.
#Person1#: By the way, could you tell me when the film will begin?
#Person2#: It will begin at 5 thirty.
#Person1#: I am frigid I can't be th... | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s birthday and the beginning time of a film. | everyday conversation |
train_10928 | #Person1#: David, do you think we are lucky to have the weekend?
#Person2#: Definitely. I need to have enough time to have a rest on this weekend. We worked like bees in the whole working days.
#Person1#: I agree with you. What do you want to do, except sleeping?
#Person2#: Let me think. Oh, awful! I still have not fin... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing their weekend plans. #Person1# will visit #Person1#'s aunt and #Person2# will finish #Person2#'s work. | weekend plans |
train_10929 | #Person1#: In spring, people are feeling refreshed. They take off their heavy winter clothes and walk with a straight back and light steps. They feel they are full of spirits and energy.
#Person2#: Women in particular. They are anxious to get rid of those thick and clumsy winter suits and put on their new fashionable s... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the four seasons of a year. They think people feel refreshed in spring, summer is hot, autumn brings people harvest and richness, and prosperity, and winter is a relaxing season. | seasons |
train_10930 | #Person1#: Hey Lydia, what are you reading?
#Person2#: I'm looking at my horoscope for this month! My outlook is very positive. It says that I should take a vacation to someplace exotic, and that I will have a passionate summer fling!
#Person1#: What are you talking about? Let me see that. . . What are horoscopes?
#Per... | Lydia is looking at her horoscope and tells #Person1# a horoscope is a prediction of one's month based on one's zodiac sign. #Person1# does not believe in horoscopes and thinks the criteria of the astrology sign are so broad and they could apply to anyone. | horoscopes |
train_10931 | #Person1#: does your family have a record of your ancestors?
#Person2#: sure. My mom has been working on our family tree for years. She's always updating it.
#Person1#: do you have a copy of your family tree in your house? I'd love to see it.
#Person2#: I can show it to you now, if you like. I think it goes back about ... | #Person2#'s mom has been working on #Person2#'s family tree and #Person2# shows the family tree to #Person1#. #Person2# has a large extended family and #Person2#'s mother is the head of #Person2#'s household. #Person2# also mentions #Person1#'s grandmother's starting to accept #Person1#'s step-mother. #Person1# thinks ... | family records |
train_10932 | #Person1#: I can't attend the meeting in Washington. I'Ve proposed you as the most able substitute.
#Person2#: But I'Ve never been on a business trip before!
#Person1#: It's easy enough. Just make sure you keep track of all your expenses. The accounting department will reimburse you for all your meals and travel expens... | #Person1# can't attend a meeting in Washington and asks #Person2# to go and introduce their products instead. #Person1# then gives #Person2# some tips of the trip and the reimbursement. | business trip |
train_10933 | #Person1#: Can I have my money back on this skirt?
#Person2#: Anything wrong with it?
#Person1#: Yes, this is defective. See? I didn't notice this hole when I bought it.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm very sorry about that. You can change it for another one if you prefer.
#Person1#: If you have exactly the same one-same color, sam... | #Person1# requests a refund as the skirt #Person1# bought is defective. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can change it but the same design is out of stock. | after-sales service |
train_10934 | #Person1#: Hi, Juliet, I'm treating Mr. Li and his team members from Galp to dinner tomorrow evening. Where do you think I should take them?
#Person2#: Well, Mr. Li has very good taste in wine, and Galp is one of the biggest clients. I suggest you take them to a decent French restaurant. Make sure you make a very good ... | #Person1# asks Juliet for suggestions about where to treat clients to dinner. Juliet recommends a decent French restaurant with a good wine selection. | restaurant invitation |
train_10935 | #Person1#: Dad, what are we doing tonight for fun?
#Person2#: We're going over to Mrs. Smith's place to help her with her yard work.
#Person1#: Yard work? I said'what are we doing for fun', not work!
#Person2#: It will be fun. And besides, you'll be in the best company.
#Person1#: Dad. You're so cute. What do I need to... | #Person1# and #Person2# will help Mrs. Smith with her yard work tonight. #Person2# tells #Person1# what to prepare. | ask about plans |
train_10936 | #Person1#: How do we do timesheets here?
#Person2#: They are actually fairly straightforward. Do you know where the blanks are kept?
#Person1#: Yes, I already have one.
#Person2#: OK, well after you take one out of that second drawer, you put your name on the top. Do you see?
#Person1#: I am kind of confused.
#Person2#... | #Person2# teaches #Person1# to do timesheets. #Person1# feels confused but grateful. #Person2# encourages #Person1# to try and are willing to help later. | complete worksheets |
train_10937 | #Person1#: I need to get my prescription filled.
#Person2#: You may pick it up in twenty minutes.
#Person1#: If I wanted to, could I have it mailed to me?
#Person2#: Yes, and you can renew this prescription by phone.
#Person1#: Are there any special instructions about this medication?
#Person2#: Take it three times a d... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person1#'s prescription. #Person2# tells #Person1# the instructions and side effects of taking the medicine. | medical prescriptions |
train_10938 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I was wondering how to order office supplies.
#Person2#: We have a requisition form on the company web site. What type of supplies do you need?
#Person1#: I need paper, ink cartridges, and paper clips.
#Person2#: How quickly will you need your supplies?
#Person1#: I need all of my supplies right a... | #Person1# asks #Person2# how to order office supplies. #Person2# asks #Person1# several questions about #Person1#'s order and tells #Person1# to send a requisition form. | office supplies |
train_10939 | #Person1#: Thank you, 175 yuan.
#Person2#: Here you go.
#Person1#: Here is your change and your receipt. Do you have goods unpaid on you, sir
#Person2#: No, I don't think so.
#Person1#: I'm sorry I need to call the security to have a look.
#Person2#: There must be a mistake.
#Person1#: Sorry, sir, it's my job to make s... | #Person1# checks if #Person2# has anything unpaid. #Person2# thinks they forgot to demagnetize a pair of sunglasses and shows #Person1# the receipt. #Person1# feel sorry. | check shopping goods |
train_10940 | #Person1#: Welcome to ABC electronics. First, let me go over what we do in the department during a typical workday.
#Person2#: Ok. I understand that we basically work from 8 thirty to 5 thirty with an hour-long lunch break from 12 to 1, right?
#Person1#: That's right, although we do expect you to do a little overtime i... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the schedule during a typical workday in their department. #Person1# tells #Person2# about working hours and frequency of different meetings. #Person2# is entitled to a company car and #Person2#'ll be responsible to #Person1# at first. The salaries are paid into the company's account. | introduce working schedule |
train_10941 | #Person1#: Which university did you graduate from?
#Person2#: I graduated from Hebes University.
#Person1#: What subject did you major in at university?
#Person2#: I majored in Economics.
#Person1#: Tell me about the courses of your major in university.
#Person2#: I take more than 50 courses in university, including mi... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s university, major, courses, how #Person2# gets on with the studies, and minor. | interview |
train_10942 | #Person1#: Excuse me. How much for a two liter bottle of Coke?
#Person2#: 87 cents.
#Person1#: How come so cheap?
#Person2#: It's on sale this week.
#Person1#: I'll take one. And here is a dollar.
#Person2#: Here's your change.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy a two liters bottle of Coke. | go shopping |
train_10943 | #Person1#: I have some good news for you. We've decided we'd like to send you to Shanghai on a business trip this weekend.
#Person2#: Oh.
#Person1#: Don't you think that it'd be a good thing for you to get out of the office foe a couple of days?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: I thought you'd be a bit more excited about th... | #Person1# wants to send #Person2# to Shanghai on a business trip. #Person2# will travel by train, have the first meeting at 9, and stay in a room of the same hotel as the meetings. | business trip |
train_10944 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, need any help?
#Person2#: My name is Liu Wei. I have booked a ticket to Boston three days before.
#Person1#: That's right and your flight number is CA621.
#Person2#: But now I want to make a change. Please cancel this flight and transfer me to flight GB105.
#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Flight G... | #Person1# helps Liu Wei to transfer from flight CA621 to flight GB105. | change flights |
train_10945 | #Person1#: Did you remember to bring the tennis balls?
#Person2#: No, I didn't...
#Person1#: What! I thought you said you'd bring some. How are we going to play without them?
#Person2#: Well, the ones I had were very old and I know you'd only get cross if we played with them. So I phoned Janet. She's just bought some n... | #Person1# complains #Person2# didn't bring the tennis balls. #Person1# explains Janet'll come and bring some new balls. | do sports |
train_10946 | #Person1#: Good morning, this is Spa Heaven. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Well, basically, I think I'm too tired and looking for some way to relax.
#Person1#: OK, sure. Did you know that we recently have a special offer which allows non-members to use our facilities without having to pay the membership fee?
#Person2#... | #Person2# wants to find some way to relax at the Spa Heaven. #Person1# tells #Person2# there is a special offer that allows non-members to use the facilities until the end of this month and introduces the facilities such as fitness center, swimming facilities, and yoga classes. #Person2# will arrange a yoga class. | do sports |
train_10947 | #Person1#: Tony, we should have a look at the schools before deciding where we move. Our daughter needs to have a good education.
#Person2#: I've got some information about some schools in Brighton from the district office.
#Person1#: Good. It appears there are five high schools-three state schools and two private.
#Pe... | #Person1# and #Person2# compares different schools before deciding where they move because their daughter needs a good education. | choose schools |
train_10948 | #Person1#: Please turn off the lights, Harry.
#Person2#: Why? What's the matter? I want to read the paper.
#Person1#: If we turn on too many lights, all the electricity in the house will go off.
#Person2#: Now who told you that?
#Person1#: Our new neighbor Mr. Smith.
#Person2#: Mr. Smith? When did he come to our home?
... | #Person1# tells Harry Mr. Smith said if they turn on too many lights, the electricity will go off. #Person1# asked Mr. Smith for help today and he suggested #Person1# change electric wires. |
electricity repair |
train_10949 | #Person1#: Have you booked a table, madam?
#Person2#: Yes, we've booked one for two. The name is Morrison.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, we have the table for you near the group. This way, please.
#Person2#: The music group? I can't stand the noisy places. Now where's the menu?
#Person1#: It's on the wall, madam, on the blackboa... | #Person2# has booked a table in #Person1#'s restaurant but she is unsatisfied with the table location and the menu. | at the restaurant |
train_10950 | #Person1#: Dad, Dad. What's for breakfast?
#Person2#: Emmmm...
#Person1#: Dad?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: What's for breakfast?
#Person2#: Uh, there's a banana on the kitchen counter. Enjoy.
#Person1#: Dad, that banana's all bruised, and it looks like the cat took a bite out of it last night ... Dad. Wake up.
#Person2... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to get up and make breakfast, but #Person2# asks #Person1# to cook #Person1#'s breakfast. #Person1# reminds #Person2# that #Person2# has promised to make something for #Person1#. #Person1# hurries #Person2# up because #Person1#'s friend will pick #Person1# up soon, but #Person2# wants to have a... | cooking |
train_10951 | #Person1#: Does Jane still play the violin?
#Person2#: Yes. She's practising it every day.
#Person1#: You should be happy then.
#Person2#: Yeah. It's Bob that's worried about. He really wants to buy drums. But he thinks we spent all that money on the guitar and he has hardly used it. | Jane keeps practicing the violin but Bob has hardly used the guitar and now wants a drum. | play instruments |
train_10952 | #Person1#: Yes, come in please, Susan.
#Person2#: Would you please sign this contract, sir?
#Person1#: Here you go.
#Person2#: Thanks. Is there anything I can do for you, sir?
#Person1#: No, not for now...Oh, yes, there's one thing. I almost forgot.
#Person2#: What is it, sir?
#Person1#: Please help me book an air tick... | Susan asks #Person1# to sign a contract and will help #Person1# book an air ticket and a hotel room. | book tickets |
train_10953 | #Person1#: Miss Stewart, I wonder if you could give me some advice about where to go and what to see in the city?
#Person2#: How many days do you have, Mr. Ross?
#Person1#: We have three more days. We're leaving on Friday.
#Person2#: Have you taken a bus tour? That's the best way to get to know the city.
#Person1#: Not... | Mr. Ross asks Miss Stewart to give some advice about visiting the city. Miss Stewart suggests #Person1# take a bus tour and visit the zoo, the science museum, and the National Art Gallery, and try some local restaurants. Mr. Ross is grateful and invites Miss Stewart for dinner. | go sightseeing |
train_10954 | #Person1#: The plants next to the window always look brown. You wouldn't know by looking at them that I water them every week.
#Person2#: Maybe they don't like direct sunlight. I had the same problem with some of my plants. And a little shade helps them immensely. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# keep the plants from direct sunlight. | grow plants |
train_10955 | #Person1#: I don't understand how the inventor earns money from the invention. After all, anyone can copy and sell it. Really, what is a patent? A piece of paper? A philosophy? You can't see it.
#Person2#: I am glad you asked that. Actually when an inventor has a patent, it's enforceable by the laws in the country wher... | #Person2# tells #Person1# what a patent is and the court can award the inventor's compensation and orders to stop the manufacture and sale of goods. The other person can counter-sue pretending that they were the original inventor and a patent is valid for 20 years. | inventions and patent |
train_10956 | #Person1#: Okay. Mr. Smith. Let's begin your road test.
#Person2#: Oh. I know I'm ready. I've been practicing in my driveway all week.
#Person1#: Okay. Mr. Smith. As I'm sure you are aware, you will not only be tested on your knowledge of the rules of the road, but on your behavior toward other motorists.
#Person2#: Ok... | Mr. Smith is taking a road test to get his driving license. During the test, Mr. Smith forgets the speed limit and forgets to signal. He doesn't keep his eyes on the road. He is tailgating a vehicle and almost hits a pedestrian. He doesn't pass the test and #Person1# asks him to take it again when #Person1# is off. | road test |
train_10957 | #Person1#: Hey, May, look, Is that the the poster of the movie we saw yesterday?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. That's the poster of the The Witch.
#Person1#: May, I really regret watching it with you last night.
#Person2#: Did it scare you?
#Person1#: Of course not. I just thought the movie was... boring.
#Person2... | #Person2# regrets watching the movie with May and admits that it was scary. #Person1# loves science fiction movies, while May likes scary movies. | watch movies |
train_10958 | #Person1#: How are you going all these days?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks.
#Person1#: But you look depressed.
#Person2#: I have some problem with my work.
#Person1#: Is it serious?
#Person2#: I can solve it, thanks.
#Person1#: How about your family?
#Person2#: Everything is Okay. And as soon as I see my son at home, ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has some problem with work but it's not serious. | working problems |
train_10959 | #Person1#: If you like you can try it on. The fitting room is in the corner.
#Person2#: OK. What do you think of it?
#Person1#: I think it fits you. It flatters your figure.
#Person2#: I think so. But can I try another one? I don't like the color. | #Person1# thinks a piece of clothing fits #Person2# but #Person2# dislikes its color. | buy clothes |
train_10960 | #Person1#: it's my treat this time. Could we get the bill?
#Person2#: here you go.
#Person1#: here's $35 for the meal, and this fruit is for you.
#Person2#: Oh, Miss Wang, it's usually customary to tip money.
#Person1#: but money's so impersonal. And besides, people don't eat enough fruit nowadays.
#Person2#: you h... | Miss Wang pays the bill and gives a mango as the tip to #Person2#. #Person2# likes it. | offer a treat |
train_10961 | #Person1#: You're not going to believe what happened today. You've got to promise to keep it to yourself.
#Person2#: Sure, what gives?
#Person1#: Today Mr. Leo threw Sally out of class!
#Person2#: On the level?
#Person1#: I'll say. I knew Sally would finally show her true colors. When she got her final test results... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Sally yelled at Mr. Leo after she got her final test results as it seems that Mr.Leo failed her because she cheated. | test results |
train_10962 | #Person1#: I'm going to buy a new living room set.
#Person2#: Where are you going to buy one?
#Person1#: I'm really not sure.
#Person2#: You like my living room set, don't you?
#Person1#: Where did you buy it?
#Person2#: I found mine at IKEA.
#Person1#: Are they expensive?
#Person2#: Everything I got from IKEA c... | #Person2# recommend #Person1# to buy #Person1#'s living room set from IKEA. Its goods are expensive but crafted well. | buy furniture |
train_10963 | #Person1#: How many cleaning ladies does your company hire?
#Person2#: We have two cleaning ladies. But both of them have received little education.
#Person1#: Most cleaning ladies are illiterate. But some of them do a very nice job.
#Person2#: But I actually dislike another lady. She is more capable and seems to ha... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about their company's two cleaning ladies, and #Person2# dislikes the one who is a backseat driver. | cleaning ladies |
train_10964 | #Person1#: What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I need to buy a new refrigerator today.
#Person1#: Were you looking at a particular refrigerator?
#Person2#: I like that Kenmore refrigerator.
#Person1#: This particular refrigerator is a very good choice.
#Person2#: Tell me about it.
#Person1#: Not only is it af... | #Person1# recommends an affordable refrigerator with all the appliances to #Person1#. #Person1# sees it and likes it. | buy a refrigerator |
train_10965 | #Person1#: Hi, you look upset. What's up?
#Person2#: I haven't been sleeping well, recently.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: I tried to go to bed early, but I just couldn't fall asleep in bed with the other girls' lights on, and noises now and then. I'm a light sleeper.
#Person1#: I understand, I used to live... | #Person2# says #Person2# hasn't been sleeping well recently with other girls' lights on and noises. #Person1# suggests #Person2# talk about this problem with them. | live in a dorm |
train_10966 | #Person1#: Don't worry about your train sickness. I have brought some tablets with me that prevent train sickness. Here, take this one now. I'm sure you'll be alright on the train.
#Person2#: It's very kind of you. By the way where is the dining car?
#Person1#: The dining car is next to the sleeping car. Shall we eat o... | #Person1# has brought some tablets to protect #Person2# from train sickness. #Person2# suggests eating in the dining car because it is next to the carriage. They both like traveling in the summer and autumn. | train sickness |
train_10967 | #Person1#: What are the pupils doing there? They're picking up the plastic bags on the street, but the plastic bags are so dirty.
#Person2#: They are doing that to remind people to protect the environment. You know, the white pollution is so serious these years.
#Person1#: Of course I know, but the pupils are young and... | #Person1# and #Person2# sees pupils picking up the plastic bags. #Person1# thinks some plastic bags have viruses and may do harm to their health. #Person2# agrees. | pick up garbage |
train_10968 | #Person1#: Where did you go on vacation?
#Person2#: I went to San Francisco, it's a really pretty city.
#Person1#: Why San Francisco?
#Person2#: Oh my sister works there. I stayed with her. She loves shopping, so we went shopping every day. Look, I got this sweater.
#Person1#: Nice, I didn't go anywhere on my last vaca... | #Person2# went to San Francisco for vacation and went shopping with #Person2#'s sister, while #Person1# enjoyed #Person1#'s vacation with a friend. | vacation |
train_10969 | #Person1#: Hi Henry. I'd really like to do some volunteer work. Do you have any suggestions?
#Person2#: Would you like to work in animal hospital? I heard that there in great need of volunteers.
#Person1#: To be honest, I don't think I would really like that.
#Person2#: How come? Are you afraid of animals?
#Person1#: N... | #Person2# suggests #Person1# do volunteer work in an animal hospital but #Person1# cannot stand the smell of medicine. Then #Person2# suggests cleaning up the park. | volunteer work |
train_10970 | #Person1#: Lucy, why do you look so pale? Don't you feel well?
#Person2#: Yes. Maybe it is because I didn't have breakfast. I will be alright after a short break.
#Person1#: I read an article in the magazine, and it says breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
#Person2#: I know, but I seldom have breakfast bec... | Lucy seldom has breakfast because she gets up late. #Person1# tells her breakfast is the most important meal of the day. #Person1# usually gets up early and suggests ring her up tomorrow. Lucy will try. | eat breakfast |
train_10971 | #Person1#: Hey, Mandy. Are you doing alright in your first year of college so far?
#Person2#: Yes, grandpa, I'm really enjoying my college life.
#Person1#: I'm glad you are. How is your study going?
#Person2#: It's very challenging you know. I mean, business is such a difficult subject. It requires the knowledge of man... | Mandy tells her grandpa that she enjoys her college life which is challenging but makes her independent. She has joined some clubs and made some friends. | college life |
train_10972 | #Person1#: I bought these trousers here on Wednesday. When I tried them on at home, I found them too small for me. Can I return them and get my money back?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. You can't because you bought them at a sale price. However, you can exchange them for a bigger size.
#Person1#: I have already looked around h... | #Person1# wants to return the trousers but #Person2# says #Person1# can only have an exchange and promises it will be in time. | after-sales service |
train_10973 | #Person1#: I feel terrible. I really need to relax. Do you know any good ways to fight stress?
#Person2#: Yes. In fact, I read in a health magazine that you can drink 2 cups of lemon tea every day. That will be helpful to deal with stress.
#Person1#: Lemon tea?
#Person2#: That's right. Lemon tea makes you feel more rel... | #Person2# suggests #Person1# drink lemon tea to deal with stress and eat low-stress foods like apples and grapes. | fight stress |
train_10974 | #Person1#: Welcome to the McDonald's. What will it be for you, madam?
#Person2#: One Big Mac and French Fries.
#Person1#: Is there anything else?
#Person2#: Give me one coke, please.
#Person1#: Is this to go or to eat here?
#Person2#: To go, please.
#Person1#: That comes to four dollars and ten cents.
#Person2#: And ca... | #Person1# helps #Person2# order take away foods in McDonald's. | McDonald's |
train_10975 | #Person1#: what's wrong, Jerry? You look so upset.
#Person2#: to be honest, I was just dumped.
#Person1#: oh, I'm sorry to hear that. You can go on a holiday to cheer you up.
#Person2#: no, thanks. I'm not in the mood for traveling.
#Person1#: come on. A trip will do you good. Are you doing anything this weekend?
#Pers... | Jerry tells #Person1# that he was dumped, so #Person1# asks Jerry to join the trip to Shangri-La with #Person1# and #Person1#'s friend. | Weekend plan |
train_10976 | #Person1#: Read Jimmy's card to me please, Janey.
#Person2#: I have just arrived in Scotland and I'm staying at a Youth Hostel.
#Person1#: Eh?
#Person2#: He says he's just arrived in Scotland. He says he's staying at a Youth Hostel. You know he's a member of the Y. H. A.
#Person1#: The what?
#Person2#: The Y. H. A. , m... | Janey is reading Jimm's letter for her mom, and it says that Jimmy has arrived in Scotland and has been a member of the Y. H. A. | Reading a letter |
train_10977 | #Person1#: I need your help, Bob.
#Person2#: What's the matter?
#Person1#: I'm really confused by these annoying abbreviations.
#Person2#: Just relax. That's because you're new to chat. Let me take a look.
#Person1#: A / S / L, IGP, H & K, and ZZZ. What the hell do they mean?
#Person2#: ZZZ means'sleepy or tired or bor... | Bob is helping #Person1# with some abbreviations in English like A/S/L, IGP, H&K, ZZZ, and H&K. | English abbreviations |
train_10978 | #Person1#: How do you think TaiWan's economy is doing?
#Person2#: Not too good actually, people are not spending as much as before!
#Person1#: Do you know why that is?
#Person2#: Lots of reasons I guess, unemployment is pretty high these days. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Taiwan's economy. #Person2# thinks it is not good. | Taiwan's economy |
train_10979 | #Person1#: Hi, Is that David?
#Person2#: Hi, Jenny. It's David here.
#Person1#: Hey, what's new?
#Person2#: Not much. My girlfriend just dumped me.
#Person1#: Sorry to hear that. What happened?
#Person2#: Well, she told me things just weren't working out and we weren't right together. But I thought things were just gre... | David tells Jenny that his girlfriend dumped him, and Jenny asks David to forget about his girlfriend because she doesn't worth it. They are going to go for a drink. | Break up |
train_10980 | #Person1#: Do you have the notes from last week's class?
#Person2#: Did you come late?
#Person1#: I couldn't make it.
#Person2#: Why is that?
#Person1#: I was sick.
#Person2#: Oh, okay. Well, here you go.
#Person1#: Are these all of them?
#Person2#: Oh, wait, here are the rest.
#Person1#: Thanks a bunch.
#Person2#: Don... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for the class notes from last week because #Person1# was sick. | Casual talk |
train_10981 | #Person1#: John, if you don't mind, I'd like to ask you a personal question.
#Person2#: I don't mind at all.
#Person1#: All right. Are you married?
#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I'm not married. I'm still single.
#Person1#: Then, when do you plan to get married?
#Person2#: I don't know. It's still up in the air. | #Person1# asks John if he is married, and John responses with a no. | Personal question |
train_10982 | #Person1#: Hey Michelle. Good to see you. Are you at lunch?
#Person2#: Oh hi Jim. No I just got back. I thought you were on vacation now.
#Person1#: No, I wish I was! I just got back from Spain actually.
#Person2#: Oh wonderful! Have you been there before or was it your first time?
#Person1#: My first time. I've travel... | Michelle asks Jim about his feeling about the Spain trip. Jim is satisfied with the good weather there and recommends the place to Michelle. | Casual talk |
train_10983 | #Person1#: I was wondering if you could help me to get a library card.
#Person2#: Of course, just fill out this form and let me know when you are finished.
#Person1#: I'm finished.
#Person2#: I will also need your driver's license ; hand me the filled-out form, please.
#Person1#: OK, the form is all filled out.
#Person... | #Person2# is assisting #Person1# with getting a library card so that #Person1# can enjoy the library. | Library service |
train_10984 | #Person1#: It's time for me to go now.
#Person2#: Would you like me to go with you?
#Person1#: I'd rather you stayed in the office and did these things.
#Person2#: Do you want to type that letter?
#Person1#: I'd rather you typed it.
#Person2#: Do you want to tell her?
#Person1#: I'd rather you told her. | #Person1# would like #Person2# to type the letter and inform her. | Casual talk |
train_10985 | #Person1#: Shall we sing with a karaoke?
#Person2#: Great idea! I do it every so often.
#Person1#: For us, karaoke is becoming a popular entertainment.
#Person2#: Yep. If you are a good singer, your audience will feel comfortable, right?
#Person1#: I can not agree with you more. And if you are an awful one, that will b... | #Person1# and #Person2# plan to sing karaoke, and #Person1# wants to invite Tom because tom is funny. | Karaoke |
train_10986 | #Person1#: Here's the dress you wanted to be made.
#Person2#: Oh, dear!
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: It's not what I asked for.
#Person1#: What's wrong with it?
#Person2#: It's not the right material. Or the right color. I can't possibly accept it.
#Person1#: This is a pity! | The dress #Person2# wanted is made in the wrong material and color. | Dress order |
train_10987 | #Person1#: Would you like to travel?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I often went on business trips in the past six years.
#Person1#: How many languages can you speak in addition to your mother tongue?
#Person2#: I speak English and French in addition to my mother tongue, Chinese.
#Person1#: That's fine. What salary do you get at ... | Mr. B negotiates with Mr. A about his mastery of foreign languages and the salary of the new position in Mr. A's company. | Job package |
train_10988 | #Person1#: How can I help you today?
#Person2#: I want to sign up for some funds units. How do I go about it?
#Person1#: Have you got some ID and your cash card?
#Person2#: Yes. I've already got a fund account with you too.
#Person1#: How many more fund units would you like to purchase today?
#Person2#: I'm not quite s... | #Person1# assists #Person2# in signing up for some fund units and purchasing 5,000 RMB in the cash card. | Fund units signing-up |
train_10989 | #Person1#: Something wrong?
#Person2#: Yes. My car is having problems.
#Person1#: What's wrong?
#Person2#: It won't start.
#Person1#: Do you want me to take a look?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I think I can handle it.
#Person1#: Well, if you change your mind, let me know.
#Person2#: I will. Thanks. That's sweet of you.
#... | #Person2#'s car has problems, and #Person1# is willing to help #Person2# and offer any tools #Person2# needs. | Help |
train_10990 | #Person1#: May I speak to Mrs. Liu, please?
#Person2#: This is Liu Fang speaking.
#Person1#: Oh, good morning, Mrs. Liu. I'm calling to see if you have received my resume that I sent to you by Email.
#Person2#: May I have your name, please?
#Person1#: My name is Steven. May I ask whether I can have an interview?
#Perso... | Steven calls Mrs. Liu to ask about his job application, and Liu will set up an interview for him. | Job application |
train_10991 | #Person1#: OK, so this is our newest machine. It was only installed last year.
#Person2#: What's the running speed of the machine?
#Person1#: About 1, 500 metres per minute. It's one of the fastest in the world. We had a few problems with it after start-up but it's running very well now.
#Person2#: And what's the maxim... | #Person1# introduces the running speed and maximum output of the newest machine to #Person2#. | New machine introduction |
train_10992 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I need a new identification card.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: My ID card is lost.
#Person1#: OK, did you bring your household register or residence booklet?
#Person2#: I only have my household register.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter, they are the same... | Benjamin lost his ID card, and he is applying for a new one. #Person1# registers him in the database system and tells him to get a mug shot. | Re-register ID card |
train_10993 | #Person1#: What did you do at the office today?
#Person2#: I had a really busy day. I had to work a little overtime. In the morning an important client called to place a large order. I had to check some things with my colleagues before confirming the order.
#Person1#: What kind of things did you need to check?
#Person2... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# had a busy day of working, dealing with a large order from an important client, replying to some emails to potential clients, dealing with a complaint, and writing a sales report. | Working |
train_10994 | #Person1#: How are your stocks doing, Jim?
#Person2#: Oh, all right. I lost a bunch of money in the last two years, but this year has been pretty good.
#Person1#: Yeah. I lost money investing in the Internet, too.
#Person2#: Just goes to show that you should buy companies, not ideas.
#Person1#: I changed my strategy ar... | #Person1# and Jim talk about stocking investment, and Jim tells #Person1# that Frank lost his kids' college money. | Gossip |
train_10995 | #Person1#: I've got a headache and sore throat.
#Person2#: How long have you had it?
#Person1#: It all started the day before yesterday.
#Person2#: I think you've got the flu. There's a lot of it about.
#Person1#: What should I do?
#Person2#: Take some medicine and stay in bed for a day or two. | #Person2# gives #Person1# a medical check and thinks #Person1# got the flu. | Casual talk |
train_10996 | #Person1#: I was wondering if you could help me use the Student Job Center.
#Person2#: There are many ways ; what kind of job would you like?
#Person1#: I want to work in a restaurant.
#Person2#: Fine! Will you need part-time or full-time work?
#Person1#: I want to work part-time.
#Person2#: Fine, the two best ways are... | #Person2# helps #Person1# use the Student Job Center to find a part-time job in a restaurant. | Student Job Center |
train_10997 | #Person1#: What's the first thing you do when you go to the bathroom in the morning?
#Person2#: I look at myself in the mirror. Sometimes, it's not a pleasant sight, especially if I have been out late the late before.
#Person1#: Do you usually shower or take a bath?
#Person2#: I usually don't have time for a bath in th... | #Person1# is asking about #Person2#'s bathroom routine. #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s routine on looking at the mirror, taking a shower, shaving, and brushing teeth. | Bathroom routine |
train_10998 | #Person1#: Here's the schedule we've prepared.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you.
#Person1#: Do you mind if we talk about your schedule tomorrow?
#Person2#: That will be best. I'd like to have a good rest first.
#Person1#: And this is the schedule for Mrs. Watson. Eileen from our department will take care of her.
#Person2#: Ok.... | #Person1# takes out Mrs. Watson's schedule and will talk about the schedule prepared for #Person2# tomorrow. | Schedule discussion |
train_10999 | #Person1#: What's the matter with you?
#Person2#: I'm not feeling well, doctor. I have a fever.
#Person1#: I'll take your temperature first. How long have you been like this?
#Person2#: It began yesterday.
#Person1#: Do you feel thirsty?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Do you sleep well?
#Person2#: No, last night I could ha... | #Person2# sees a doctor, and the doctor says #Person2# probably has the flu. | Seeing doctor |
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