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train_11000 | #Person1#: Mom, which day do you think would be the best day for a charity dinner party?
#Person2#: Well, when will the last examination be held?
#Person1#: Most of the exams finish this Friday. But there are some music exams that go on until the 23rd.
#Person2#: I think you'd better wait until after that. When will th... | #Person1# is discussing with #Person1#'s mom about the time to hold the charity dinner party and how many students will attend it. | Party arrangement |
train_11001 | #Person1#: Lenny, I'm not sure how to say this, but here it goes: I lost your cat this morning.
#Person2#: What?!
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I don't know how it happened. She was in her usual place under the bed. When I opened the front door to get the morning paper, I saw her run past me really quickly. I tried to close th... | Daine regretfully tells Lenny that she lost her cat this morning when she opened the door, but they finally find the cat is under the bed because it is scared of the outside world. | cat |
train_11002 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is that seat taken?
#Person2#: No, it's free, I think.
#Person1#: Right, I'll take it. Here I am. I thought I'd never make it.
#Person2#: What, catching the plane?
#Person1#: Yes, my brother insisted on driving out to the airport. The traffic was terrible, there being an accident or something.
#Pe... | #Person1# manages to catch the plane and takes a seat next to #Person2#, they start a conversation about catching the plane and take-off and landing of the flight. | Discussion about flight |
train_11003 | #Person1#: Did you watch television last night, Richard?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. Was there anything that interested you, Laura?
#Person1#: There was a good game. Did you see it?
#Person2#: Oh, I didn't. I wanted to, but my wife preferred to see an old film.
#Person1#: What a pity! It was quite exciting. Both teams playe... | Laura tells Richard a good game she saw last night, and Richard tells her he watched a film with his wife. | Casual talk |
train_11004 | #Person1#: Ladies and Gentlemen, let's welcome Jane Carter. Jane, you are so young. How can you sing so well?
#Person2#: Well, Mr. Green. I like singing very much. And I've been doing this for a while, above all I have Mr. James as my teacher.
#Person1#: No wonder. I believe you'll do a wonderful job tonight. Now ladie... | Mr.Green introduces Jane to the audience and asks her a question. | Singing performance |
train_11005 | #Person1#: What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: Nothing serious.
#Person1#: Maybe you'd better have a medical examination.
#Person2#: I think there is no need. I'm just having a cough and feel tired.
#Person1#: You need to take an X-ray photo of your lungs. I advise you to do as I told you. After all, whatever work you wa... | #Person2# suggests #Person1# having a medical examination, and #Person1# wants to arrange some business affairs first. | Work and health |
train_11006 | #Person1#: Dalian is a beautiful city. Do you agree?
#Person2#: I suppose I do.
#Person1#: The climate here is pleasant.
#Person2#: You said it.
#Person1#: This city is really comfortable to living.
#Person2#: It sure is.
#Person1#: No other city can match it. It's heaven.
#Person2#: Well, If you live in other a... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Dalian, and #Person1# loves its good climate. | Casual talk |
train_11007 | #Person1#: Your family must be busy shopping for Christmas, now.
#Person2#: Oh yeah and decorating the house too was colored paper and pictures. they will put a Christmas tree just inside the front door, pained toys and colored electric lights along the branches and plays all the gift packages under it
#Person1#: Woo... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Christmas. #Person2#'s family is busy with shopping and decoration. | Christmas |
train_11008 | #Person1#: In my country, we go to school from 8 o'clock in the morning until five in the afternoon.
#Person2#: Five days a week, too?
#Person1#: Actually, five and a half. On Saturday, we have classes only in the morning.
#Person2#: Gosh!
#Person1#: That's too much for us really.
#Person2#: Where are you going no... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the school in #Person1#'s country, and #Person1# is going to register for the school. | Conversation about school |
train_11009 | #Person1#: Sam, I am so sorry. It was your birthday yesterday and I completely forgot about it.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. I keep forgetting everyone's birthdays as well.
#Person1#: Margaret really told me off when she found out that I had forgotten all about it. We did try to phone you, but you and Jane must h... | #Person1# apologizes for forgetting Sam's birthday. Sam forgives #Person1# and talks about his birthday dinner and the present he got. The restaurant forgot the birthday cake and offered some free dessert as compensation. | Birthday |
train_11010 | #Person1#: Joseph, who is that woman?
#Person2#: That's Susan.
#Person1#: What does she do for work?
#Person2#: She's a lawyer.
#Person1#: Is she American?
#Person2#: No, but she speaks English fluently.
#Person1#: She's really tall. Do you know her?
#Person2#: Yes, I know her. We're friends.
#Person1#: Who's t... | #Person1# is asking Joseph about Susan. Matt. Susan is #Person2#'s friend, and she is a lawyer, and #Person2#'s sister knows Matt. | Gossip |
train_11011 | #Person1#: That was a great party. Thanks for staying behind to help me clear up.
#Person2#: It certainly was a great party. It's a pity that a glass and a plate got broken and someone spilled a drink over here.
#Person1#: I expected that something might get broken. That doesn't bother me. That spilled drink won't le... | #Person2# helps #Person1# clean up after the party, and they are discussing the good bits of the party, including Keith's magic tricks, Amanda's funny jokes, the punch, and the birthday cake. | Party |
train_11012 | #Person1#: What is your policy on returns?
#Person2#: If you bring them back with your receipt within seven days, you'll get a full refund. Also, if you need alterations to the pants, just bring them in and we'll do them for free.
#Person1#: Sounds good.
#Person2#: That'll be $70, please. Will you be paying by cash ... | #Person2# assists #Person1# in buying pants and talks about the policy on returns. | Shopping |
train_11013 | #Person1#: The band is pretty good. How do you like the music?
#Person2#: It's very nice. I haven't heard live music in a while. This is fun.
#Person1#: Well, then, may I invite you for the next dance?
#Person2#: Of course. But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer...
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'm not much of a dancer ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are at a live music concert, and #Person1# invites #Person2# for a dance. | Live music concert |
train_11014 | #Person1#: What is it? I'm trying to study here.
#Person2#: Lisa, you are the most beautiful woman in the world.
#Person1#: Oh, knock it off, Justin. Just tell me how much you need?
#Person2#: What? Can't abroad jis sister how pretty is.
#Person1#: Dude, I really don't want to lend you any cash.
#Person2#: OK. I need a... | Justin flatters Lisa to get some money to pay a parking ticket. Although Lisa sees through, she gives him the money to get rid of him. | Casual talk |
train_11015 | #Person1#: Hey Jake. Are you ready for your trip?
#Person2#: Well, not really. I still have to buy some clothes. It's winter there.
#Person1#: Is it very cold there?
#Person2#: While the weather doesn't get too cold but it often snows in the mountains. So I'm going to buy a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket and a hat. ... | Jake needs to buy some clothes for his trip because it snows in the mountains, and #Person1# reminds him to bring a suit. | Clothes for trip |
train_11016 | #Person1#: I've been invited to a dinner party tomorrow. What time should I arrive for that?
#Person2#: On time, or even a few minutes late, but not early.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Because the host and Hostess are running around finishing last minute chores.
#Person1#: I never thought of that. But what the dinner get... | #Person1# got invited to a dinner party, and #Person2# tells #Person1# to arrive on time or a bit late because the hose and hostess are preparing. If late, contacting the host to let them know the situation. | Dinner party manner |
train_11017 | #Person1#: Hey Tina, What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm just reading some things on line about holidays, nothing special, why?
#Person1#: I was wondering if you could help me with something if you have time that is.
#Person2#: Sure. I'm never too busy to do you a favor.
#Person1#: It's the new employee, Sandy. It's her... | Today is Sandy's birthday, and she cannot have chocolate. Tina will help #Person1# get some something that contains no chocolate for Sandy. | Asking a favour |
train_11018 | #Person1#: In today's sporting world, we have Simon Webster. Welcome Simon. Tell me, how do you feel about talking to older drivers?
#Person2#: They're happy to give advice if I needed. I always talk to drivers with more experience if I'm going to drive on a track I haven't raced on before. I try to get as much informa... | Simon Webster has an interview from Sporting World. #Person1# asks Simon about talking to older drivers, the hardest thing for him being a racing driver, and how he started to be interested in racing. | Interview |
train_11019 | #Person1#: How was your vacation, Matthew?
#Person2#: It was pretty fun. Unfortunately, when I got to the airport in Phoenix, I discovered that the airline had lost one of my suitcases.
#Person1#: Oh, no! That's very inconvenient.
#Person2#: Yeah, I was upset because I had gifts for my family in there.
#Person1#: Have ... | Matthew tells #Person1# that the airline has lost one of his suitcases in his vacation, but the airline found it and got it back to Matthew. | Losing suitcase |
train_11020 | #Person1#: Hi, Tim. I was wondering if you'd like to drive me to the station tomorrow morning?
#Person2#: I would be happy to drive you there. When do you need to go?
#Person1#: I should get to the station an hour in advance. So I need to leave my house at 7:30.
#Person2#: Do you have a lot of luggage?
#Person1#: No, o... | #Person1# asks Tim whether Tim could drive #Person1# to the station tomorrow morning. Tim agrees and takes his smaller car. Also, he will pick #Person1# up when #Person1# comes back. | Asking for favour |
train_11021 | #Person1#: Hello, E-shop. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I've just received your catalog and I'd like to inquire about something in it.
#Person1#: Yes, ma'am. What's the product number?
#Person2#: SP 506.
#Person1#: Let me see. Here we are. It's our latest model of electronic dictionary.
#Person2#: How many dictiona... | #Person2# inquiries about an electronic dictionary containing 6 dictionaries and an encyclopedia from E-shop and #Person1# is assisting #Person2# in ordering it. | Shopping |
train_11022 | #Person1#: Hello, this is the International Youth Hotel. How can I help you?
#Person2#: oh, yes. I want to check whether you still have any vacancies. I need three single rooms for next Monday.
#Person1#: ok. There're vacancies. Since the peak season is coming, it's advisable to book soon. Would you like to make a rese... | #Person2# calls #Person1# to book three single rooms using credit cards. | book three rooms |
train_11023 | #Person1#: What can I get you?
#Person2#: A cheeseburger and an order of french fries would be great.
#Person1#: Would you like anything to drink?
#Person2#: I feel like having a Coke.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I think I'll join you. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order food. | order some food |
train_11024 | #Person1#: Good morning, everyone. Let me introduce myself to you...
#Person2#: You don't need to introduce yourself, Yang. You're famous.
#Person1#: Well, thank you very much but I thought l'd try and chair the meeting by the rule, at least for a while.
#Person2#: OK, OK!
#Person1#: Now, I'd like to get things under w... | Mr. Yang chairs the meeting by the rule. He introduces himself first and then asks people to share their ideas about the development of a U.S. sales strategy. | chair a meeting |
train_11025 | #Person1#: are you a blogger?
#Person2#: sure I am. I've been writing a blog for almost three years.
#Person1#: oh, it seems that I'm the only one who never blogs. When did you get started?
#Person2#: I began blogging when I first went to the US for my graduate strides.
#Person1#: what do you usually write about?
#Pers... | #Person1# asks #Person2#, who has been writing a blog for almost three years, about blogging. #Person2# has begun blogging about interesting graduate school life in the U.S. randomly since #Person2# came back from the U.S. | a blogger |
train_11026 | #Person1#: Wow! Your fruit looks really fresh! How much are these apples?
#Person2#: The apples are 30NT each. How many would you like?
#Person1#: Let's see, 30NT is about... almost a dollar US. What?! How about these pineapples?
#Person2#: They're 250NT each, but they're not edible. They're only used for worship.
#Per... | #Person1# will take some bananas and four imported kiwis while #Person1# thinks apples and pineapples are too expensive. | take some fruit |
train_11027 | #Person1#: Good afternoon!
#Person2#: Good afternoon! Sit down, please. How are you?
#Person1#: I'm very well, thank you. How are you?
#Person2#: Very well too, thank you very much. Isn ' t it a lovely day?
#Person1#: Yes, it's beautiful, but it's also very hot.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: What's the weather like in you... | #Person1# meets #Person2# on a lovely day. It's quite warm now in London where #Person2# lives. | a lovely day |
train_11028 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, ABC Incorporated. How many I direct your call?
#Person2#: I would like to speak to Mr. Miles.
#Person1#: I am sorry, sir. He isn't in right now. Would you like to leave a message?
#Person2#: Yes. Can you tell him Bob White called?
#Person1#: And your company name, please.
#Person2#: He knows ... | Bob White asks #Person1# to tell Mr. Miles to call him back before 5 p. m. today. | call back |
train_11029 | #Person1#: Hello, I am Mr. Johnson at room 309. I would like to have a safe box. Do I need to pay for a safe box?
#Person2#: No, you don't. Just fill out this card and sign your name and room number on it.
#Person1#: Here you are. Can I have a larger envelope to put my valuable things in it?
#Person2#: Yes, will this d... | #Person2# gives Mr. Johnson a safe box and a larger envelope. He will be fined if losing the safe box key. | a safe box |
train_11030 | #Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Hello, Debbie. This is Donald.
#Person1#: Oh, hi, Donald.
#Person2#: What happened yesterday? You forgot our date, didn't you?
#Person1#: Well, it rained hard all day and I had a bad cold, so I decided to stay home.
#Person2#: You did? But I tried to call you at least twenty times and nobod... | Donald called Debbie yesterday, but Debbie missed them because the telephone lines were damaged. Debbie listened to records and studied when David and Jucy played cards with children. | twenty times |
train_11031 | #Person1#: Did you go to the concert last weekend?
#Person2#: No, I didn't. And you? Was it good?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. I enjoyed it a lot. There was a folk singer, a violinist and a pianist.
#Person2#: How much was the ticket?
#Person1#: I only paid two dollars for mine. | #Person1# went to a great concert. | a great concert |
train_11032 | #Person1#: Have you noticed the Mexican restaurant on the other side of this street?
#Person2#: You mean the one with the yellow bricks? But last time I saw it, it wasn't really in business yet. I saw some people inside furnishing the rooms. Is it open now?
#Person1#: Yes, someone give me a pamphlet introducing the res... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the Mexican restaurant to try some new food. They think customers will benefit from the stringent inspection imposed by the government. | the Mexican restaurant |
train_11033 | #Person1#: Did you read the news that'China's property prices rose at the fastest pace in 18 months in December, ending the year with rising fears of bubbles in the property market'?
#Person2#: No. Does the newspaper say what has caused that?
#Person1#: Yes. It says the hike was a result of purchase rush in the fourth ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# China's property rose fast because of the purchase rush. #Person2# thinks the government should cool the market. | Chinese property prices |
train_11034 | #Person1#: do you have internet in your room?
#Person2#: sure, I am a total internet junkie, I can't survive without internet.
#Person1#: really? What do you usually do online?
#Person2#: well, there are a lot of things, like reading news, email, shopping, etc. but mostly I chat online. You could say I'm addicted to on... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s addicted to chatting with people all over the world online. #Person2# suggests #Person1# using #Person1#'s judgment and don't get lost in the cyberspace. | online chatting |
train_11035 | #Person1#: Isn't this great? I always wanted to own a farm, live out in the country, grow my own food!
#Person2#: This is very beautiful. Though I have to confess, I don't know the first thing about farming!
#Person1#: That's fine! Don't worry about it!
#Person2#: What was that?
#Person1#: Relax, it was just a goat!
#P... | #Person1# always wanted to own a farm but #Person2# doesn't know much about it. #Person1# shows poultry to #Person2# who wants to return to the city. | own a farm |
train_11036 | #Person1#: Hi, David! What are you doing?
#Person2#: Oh, just looking at these club notices. I'm thinking of joining one. Hey-why don't we join a club together? How about the Tennis Club?
#Person1#: Actually, I'm not good at tennis at all. . .
#Person2#: Neither am I. It's just that the best-looking girls are in that c... | David and Joanna aren't good at tennis but David wants to join the Tennis Club because of the best-looking girls. They will join the Cinema Club. | join a club |
train_11037 | #Person1#: What are you doing tonight?
#Person2#: I have to run to the grocery store.
#Person1#: Don't you hate fighting the crowds on the weekends?
#Person2#: Yes, but I am out of food and milk.
#Person1#: What store do you shop at?
#Person2#: The small one, just down the street. I like their generic brand.
#Person1#:... | #Person2# will go to the grocery store. #Person2# suggests #Person1# trying #Person2#'s store with good prices. | the grocery store |
train_11038 | #Person1#: I know that you are interested in our washers.
#Person2#: Yes, we are thinking of placing an order. However we would like to know what kinds of machines are available for export and in addition your sales terms, including mode of payment, discount and possible date of delivery.
#Person1#: We supply washers o... | #Person2# is interested in #Person1#'s washers. #Person1# tells #Person2# that they supply washers of all types and sizes with favorable prices. And they take deliver orders within three months or special orders within six months. | washers |
train_11039 | #Person1#: Could you introduce some whitening products for me?
#Person2#: Please forgive me just being frankly, madam. You don't need whitening products because you look pretty white. But you have freckles on your face.
#Person1#: Then what kind of product can fade freckles?
#Person2#: I recommend Nisei products. This ... | #Person2# thinks #Person1# needs freckles-fading products instead of whitening products but #Person1# thinks they're too expensive. | fade freckles |
train_11040 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Chen. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks. I will go to Mainland China for a business trip tomorrow, and I want to change some Hong Kong dollars into Renminbi.
#Person1#: How much do you want, Mr. Chen?
#Person2#: One thousand yuan, please. By the way, what is today's exchange quotation?... | #Person1# helps Mr. Chen change some Hong Kong dollars into one thousand Renminbi. | currency exchange |
train_11041 | #Person1#: What do you want for your birthday from your parents?
#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe a pair of new shoes.
#Person1#: Why don't you ask them to buy you a PC? You will soon use it at college.
#Person2#: That's a dandy idea. Thank you for reminding me. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# ask for a PC from parents for birthday. | a birthday gift |
train_11042 | #Person1#: Tell me something about your Valentine's Day.
#Person2#: Ok, on that day, boys usually give roses to the sweet hearts and girls give them chocolate to return.
#Person1#: So romantic. Young people must have lot of fun.
#Person2#: Yeah, that is the holiday is hot, isn't it? | #Person2# tells #Person1# the custom on Valentine's Day. | Valentine's Day |
train_11043 | #Person1#: Good morning, welcome to Bank of the USA. How may I help you today?
#Person2#: Hi, I need to transfer some money to another account. It's urgent.
#Person1#: Okay, have you made a wire transfer at our bank before?
#Person2#: No. I'Ve never made a transfer before.
#Person1#: It's alright, I will take you throu... | #Person2# needs to transfer money to a company account and provides #Person1# with the name of the company, the bank routing number, the bank's address and phone number. | transfer money |
train_11044 | #Person1#: Hi, Mr. Smith. Are you enjoying the cookout? You don't look too happy.
#Person2#: I spent the morning at the cemetery. I put flowers on the graves of my old war buddies.
#Person1#: Is that what people usually do on Memorial Day?
#Person2#: They should. This holiday is about remembering our war dead. But peop... | Mr. Smith spent the morning at the cemetery on Memorial Day and complains that people take this day as holiday. | Memorial Day |
train_11045 | #Person1#: The NASDAQ gained a few points today.
#Person2#: Does it mean anything?
#Person1#: It's hard to say. The stock market is weird. You never know what will happen tomorrow.
#Person2#: Why do you buy stocks, then?
#Person1#: It's a kind of investment. If I choose a good stock and hold it long enough, I can get g... | #Person1# thinks the stock market is weird and #Person1# buys stocks as an investment. | the stock market |
train_11046 | #Person1#: Good morning. I'm thinking about buying some new furniture for my living room. Could you help me?
#Person2#: Certainly. As you can see, we have several three-piece suites on sale. Feel free to sit down and test how comfortable they are.
#Person1#: I came to your store yesterday and have come back today to ma... | #Person1# will take a black leather suite which is on sale, two lamps to change the brightness of the room suggested by #Person2#, and some cushion covers. | new furniture |
train_11047 | #Person1#: Good evening. can I help you?
#Person2#: We'd like to have break fast in our room tomorrow ; Would you please arrange it for us?
#Person1#: Sure.
#Person2#: Shall I make an order now?
#Person1#: You don't have to. This is your knob menu. Just tick off the items you want for breakfast. write down the time and... | #Person2# wants to have breakfast in the room tomorrow. | have breakfast |
train_11048 | #Person1#: Yes, ma'am. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to exchange this sweater.
#Person1#: What seems to be the matter?
#Person2#: Well, you see, I got this as a birthday present, but it's the wrong size.
#Person1#: Do you have the receipt?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Could I see it, please?
#Person2#: Well, h... | #Person2# wants to exchange a sweater for a larger one with a receipt. | exchange a sweater |
train_11049 | #Person1#: You should really visit the Science Museum while you are here. It's simply wonderful. Have you been there yet?
#Person2#: Not yet. We are going there tomorrow afternoon.
#Person1#: Well, you'll love it. And have you taken a bus tour? That's the best way to get to know the city.
#Person2#: No, but we hear tha... | #Person1# suggests #Person2# visiting the Science Museum and the National Art Gallery, taking a bus tour, and trying some local restaurants. | some suggestions |
train_11050 | #Person1#: I'm really exhausted, but I don't want to miss the film that comes on at 11.
#Person2#: If I were you, I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow, and anyway, I've heard it isn't that exciting. | #Person1# wants to see a film but #Person2# suggests skipping it. | miss the film |
train_11051 | #Person1#: Would you like some dessert now, Miss?
#Person2#: I'd like to see the menu again, please.
#Person1#: Here you are, Miss. The chocolate cake is delicious.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I don't like chocolate. I'd rather have a pineapple pie.
#Person1#: I'm afraid there isn't any more today.
#Person2#: Then I'd like ... | #Person2# will just have a cup of coffee since there isn't any dessert except chocolate which she doesn't like. | the chocolate cake |
train_11052 | #Person1#: Excuse me. How can I get to the Prince Street?
#Person2#: Take Bus No. 13 and get off at Prince Street stop.
#Person1#: Can you tell me where I can buy such kind of shirt?
#Person2#: Oh, that's easy. There's a man's shop just around the corner.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the Prince Street and how to get a shirt. | ask the way |
train_11053 | #Person1#: Whew! It's pretty cold today.
#Person2#: Yeah. My fingers are numb.
#Person1#: So, do you often ski here?
#Person2#: No, this is my first time. Actually, this is my first time skiing ... ever.
#Person1#: So, how do you like it so far?
#Person2#: The snow is great [ Yeah ...], but it's too crowded. You know, ... | #Person2# was skiing in a crowded place and was crashed by a man. #Person2# tells #Person1# that he will break his skis and post his picture on Facebook, who wears the same clothes as #Person1#'s. | find that guy |
train_11054 | #Person1#: Are you feeling better today, Bill?
#Person2#: Well, it's hard to say. I coughed a lot in the evening.
#Person1#: You'd better give up smoking. It's bad for your health.
#Person2#: You're right. But you know it's so hard to give up the old habit like smoking.
#Person1#: But you should make up your mind f... | #Person1# suggests Bill giving up smoking, going to bed and getting up early to work. | give up smoking |
train_11055 | #Person1#: How do you like skiing, Pat?
#Person2#: I love it. All my life I wanted to learn to ski. Finally I took lessons last year.
#Person1#: I suppose skiing is easy for you.
#Person2#: No, quite the opposite. I thought I'd never stop falling down. Then all of a sudden I started skiing much better.
#Person1#: I... | Pat loves skiing and skis every chance he gets. He thinks it's nice to ski at night. #Person1# is frightened to learn it. | ski |
train_11056 | #Person1#: Guess what! I know something you don't know!
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: How many planets are there in the solar system?
#Person2#: That's easy. Everyone knows that there are nine.
#Person1#: Not anymore! Can you believe it? They've decided that Pluto is not a planet anymore!
#Person2#: Nice try. ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that people have decided that Pluto is not a planet anymore since it's too small. #Person2# thinks they can't change their mind but #Person1# reminds #Person2# of the fact that people used to believe the world was flat and the sun revolved around the earth. #Person1# supposes people could live... | an interplanetary society |
train_11057 | #Person1#: You didn't come to work yesterday. What happened?
#Person2#: I had to look after my son at home.
#Person1#: What's wrong with him?
#Person2#: He has a fever.
#Person1#: Is he getting better now?
#Person2#: I think so. Thank you. | #Person2# didn't go to work because of #Person2#'s sick son. | look after son |
train_11058 | #Person1#: Have you read all these crazy things that are going on around the world?
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: I was reading about how some people get tricked or drugged in their hotel rooms and have their organs removed! Then they are sold on the black market.
#Person2#: Don't tell me you actually beli... | #Person1# tells #Person2# some crazy things. #Person2# doesn't think they are true. | crazy things |
train_11059 | #Person1#: Hi, betty!
#Person2#: Hi, andy, how are you finding your new job?
#Person3#: Pretty good. My colleagues seem alright. So far everything is great.
#Person4#: That's nice. What do they have you doing over there?
#Person3#: Well, I work in the marketing department. The corporate culture is totally different... | Andy tells Betty that the corporate culture in her new company is totally different from her last one. Team work is highly valued and the boss treats everyone with respect and appreciation, while her former supervisor was extremely controlling. | the new job |
train_11060 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I was trying to log into the patient website, but it seems that I need an email from you.
#Person1#: Did you register when you were in the clinic today?
#Person2#: Register? I don't know what you mean.
#Person1#: Did you give them your email address?
#Person2#: Well, I did fou... | #Person2# cannot log into the patient website and never got an email from the doctor's office. #Person1# will help #Person2# with that. | email-related problem |
train_11061 | #Person1#: I'm not sure about this soup, Carl. It has no taste.
#Person2#: No, I don't think so, Maria. It tastes fine to me. We've been to this place before and I don't feel the soup taste any different.
#Person1#: Well, I still think it needs something. Salt?
#Person2#: No, certainly not. What about pepper? If anythi... | Maria thinks the soup has no taste and needs some pepper and onions. Carl thinks Maria starts to like the strong taste. | no taste |
train_11062 | #Person1#: Hi, Bob, do you know anything about boxing?
#Person2#: Yes, it's a sport that does good to bodybuilding.
#Person1#: Oh, I just think it is about fighting.
#Person2#: Actually, it is also a skill to protect ourselves.
#Person1#: Why not come to my boxing club? You will know a lot.
#Person2#: No, but I'd like ... | #Person1# asks Bob to go to #Person1#'s boxing club to experience it himself. | boxing |
train_11063 | #Person1#: Hi, Jane, nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the US during the vacation.
#Person2#: Yes, I went to New York to attend a summer course in English.
#Person1#: How lucky you are! How long did you stay there?
#Person2#: About 50 days. I went there on July the fifth and came back on August the twenty... | Jane tells #Person1# that she went to New York to attend a summer course in English for about 50 days and lived with an American family. The course was mostly about speaking and students there have more freedom. | a summer course |
train_11064 | #Person1#: Tah dah. We are here. This is your big surprise.
#Person2#: We're going to the circus.
#Person1#: You got it in one. It's going to be great. There will be Clowns in mind trainers.
#Person2#: I haven't been to the circus since I was a kid.
#Person1#: That's the point. I thought this would be an unforgettable ... | #Person1# takes #Person2# to the circus as a big surprise. | a big surprise |
train_11065 | #Person1#: What a great shot!
#Person2#: Who's playing tonight?
#Person1#: Playing? I'm watching a TV documentary about nature photography.
#Person2#: What does that have to do with basketball?
#Person1#: It doesn't, I was commenting on the picture I just saw. It's a photo of a lion jumping.
#Person2#: Ok, I like lions... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about a great picture a photographer took when he dropped to the ground and a lion jumped over him. | a great shot |
train_11066 | #Person1#: Hi Tony, it's Alice, my cars broken down.
#Person2#: Oh no, where are you? Have you had your car taken to a garage?
#Person1#: I'm waiting for a repairman to come out and fix it. Can you believe it? I'm at some traffic lights and I'm causing a traffic jam.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll come and get you. I nee... | Alice asks Tony for help since her car broke down and she's causing a traffic jam. | ask for help |
train_11067 | #Person1#: Can you give me a ride to the library?
#Person2#: Studying at the library again? I take just as many classes as you do, but I only have about an hour of studying to do every day. And I can get all my work done either here at home or at the cafe down the road.
#Person1#: Well, I'm majoring in physics. I have ... | #Person2# is confused about the fact that #Person1# studies at the library again. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# has more work to do. | a ride |
train_11068 | #Person1#: There are so many people that the tickets are all sold out!
#Person2#: Luckily we got the last two.
#Person1#: Look, Danny. The Four Great Inventions!
#Person2#: Gunpowder, compass, the paper making, and the printing.
#Person1#: I really admire those who made such great inventions!
#Person2#: May, I don't se... | May and Danny got the last two tickets to an exhibition. May thinks the four great inventions are impressive while Danny disagrees. | Inventions |
train_11069 | #Person1#: Over here is our gym. We have all the latest equipment.
#Person2#: But I haven't used exercising equipment before. Can you tell us some more details?
#Person1#: Certainly. We have here the race apparatus, stationary bike, muscle builder set, chest expander, bar bell, dumb bell and so on.
#Person2#: Working i... | #Person1# introduces the equipment in the gym and the swimming pool to #Person2#. | Gym |
train_11070 | #Person1#: Do you use an anti-virus program to protect your computer?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I also use an anti-spyware program and a firewall. There are so many nasties on the internet and so many people who are trying to use the internet to hurt other users. You have to be very c
#Person1#: How often do you run your a... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# runs #Person2#'s anti-virus program every few days to protect #Person2#'s computer and recommends it to #Person1#. #Person2# uses #Person2#'s computer mainly for doing work with photographs. #Person1# wants to download some programs and learn them. | Computer |
train_11071 | #Person1#: I'm going for a walk, Yi-jun. I need some time to myself.
#Person2#: Don't you want to go to the visiting hours? This sheet says they are tonight.
#Person1#: I just can't right now. Everyone will be talking about Taylor and. . .
#Person2#: . . . and maybe that's what we both need.
#Person1#: I need to come t... | #Person1# needs #Person1#'s own time to grip with Taylor's death first. Yi comforts #Person1#. | Death |
train_11072 | #Person1#: I don't know what to do about the people who live in the flat above me!
#Person2#: Why? What are they like?
#Person1#: They're incredibly selfish. They're always up until the wee hours of the night playing their music so loudly that I have to wear earplugs in order to fall asleep!
#Person2#: Have you ever ta... | #Person1# complains about #Person1#'s loud and arrogant neighbors who are also terrible gossips. Most of the other neighbors are scared of them. As #Person1# cannot afford to move, #Person2# suggests trying to know the neighbors better but #Person1# says it won't work. #Person2# runs out of ideas. | Neighbors |
train_11073 | #Person1#: How much did you bid?
#Person2#: Eighty-five dollars. If my bid is the highest after three more days, I win! It's fun!
#Person1#: We'll see how much fun it is after they take all your money!!
#Person2#: But they won't! I checked the seller's history, and he got good reviews from other buyers.
#Person1#: What... | #Person2# bade eighty-five dollars but #Person1# thinks #Person2# might be deceived. #Person2# says #Person1# is paranoid. | Bid |
train_11074 | #Person1#: I can't believe my English teacher is making me read pride and prejudice!
#Person2#: Why not! It's a classic ; in fact, it's one of my favorite novels.
#Person1#: But it's so old.
#Person2#: Don't judge a book by its cover. Do you Kwon what it's about?
#Person1#: No, not at all.
#Person2#: First of all, it's... | #Person1# changes #Person1#'s opinion on Pride and Prejudice after #Person2#'s introduction of this novel. #Person2# tells #Person1# there's also a movie version and promises to watch it with #Person1# when #Person1# finishes the book. | Pride and Prejudice |
train_11075 | #Person1#: You don't look too well. What's going on?
#Person2#: I just lost my job. I'm just worried about how I'm going to pay the bills.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Have you been looking for another job?
#Person2#: I just started, but the job market is very bad right now. I'm not optimistic about it.
#Person1#... | #Person1# comforts #Person2# after finding out #Person2# lost his job. #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s wife is worried despite being supportive. #Person1# offers to help #Person2# find a new job. | Unemployment |
train_11076 | #Person1#: Martha. What's wrong? Why are you crying?
#Person2#: Jake just broke up with me.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. When did this happen?
#Person2#: Yesterday. I didn't even know it was coming. He just told me he found someone else.
#Person1#: What a jerk. He doesn't deserve you.
#Person2#: But it still hurts. I thought ... | Martha is crying because Jake broke up with her. #Person1# comforts Martha and invites her to go shopping but Martha refuses. They choose to have some coffee instead. | Breakup |
train_11077 | #Person1#: Can you be serious for a moment, we've been dating for 6 months now, I really like you. I'd like to take a relationship to the next level.
#Person2#: So what are you trying to say to me?
#Person1#: It feels like you are not dedicate to our relationship. It seems like you treat it as a just casual dating.
#Pe... | #Person1# wants to take the relationship with #Person2# to the next level but #Person2# disagrees because #Person1# has ambiguous relations with others. | Relationship |
train_11078 | #Person1#: I just got a letter from an old high school buddy.
#Person2#: Really? That's nice.
#Person1#: He usually keeps me posted.
#Person2#: I've been completely out of touch with my old friends.
#Person1#: It's hard to keep up contact when people move around so much.
#Person2#: Yes, people just seem to drift apart. | #Person1# got a letter from an old friend. #Person1# and #Person2# agree it's hard to keep in contact with old friends. | Contact |
train_11079 | #Person1#: You're free to leave.
#Person2#: I'm so excited.
#Person1#: What are you planning on doing now?
#Person2#: I'm going back to college.
#Person1#: What are you going to major in?
#Person2#: I haven't thought about it yet.
#Person1#: I don't want to see you back here.
#Person2#: You won't see me here again.
#Pe... | #Person1# is excited to leave and plans to go back to college. #Person2# wishes #Person1# luck. | Going to College |
train_11080 | #Person1#: Hi Mike. What have you been up to?
#Person2#: Not much. I started exercising.
#Person1#: Trying to get in shape?
#Person2#: Yeah, and I need to start improving my health.
#Person1#: Me too. What are you doing besides exercising?
#Person2#: That's about all.
#Person1#: I think if you eat better, it will help ... | Mike started exercising to improve his health. #Person1# and Mike point out eating better and sleep well are important too. | Health |
train_11081 | #Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like some information about the trains to Beijing.
#Person1#: When do you want to go?
#Person2#: On July 7, I have to be there well before twelve o'clock.
#Person1#: There's a train at 7 a. m. It'll get you there at 11 a. m. But there are many stops along the way.
#Pe... | #Person2# asks #Person1# about the trains to Beijing on July 7. #Person2#'d like to take a non-stop train arriving before 12 o'clock. | Train |
train_11082 | #Person1#: Hello, Jane. What do you do in your spare time?
#Person2#: Well, nothing special, reading, watching TV, walking, and so on.
#Person1#: Don't you have any hobbies, like stamp collecting or things like that?
#Person2#: No, I don't have any hobbies. How about you?
#Person1#: I like collecting antiques. It's exp... | Jane says she has no hobbies. #Person1# likes collecting antiques and says #Person1#'s most expensive collection is a set of ancient china. | Hobbies |
train_11083 | #Person1#: good afternoon. ' ginger's restaurant '. May I help you?
#Person2#: yes. I'd like to book a table for Friday evening please.
#Person1#: certainly. For how many people?
#Person2#: we'll be eight or nine people. Could we book a private room?
#Person1#: I'll just check. At what time on Friday evening?
#Person2#... | Jenkins books a private room at ginger's restaurant for Friday evening. Jenkins gives his number and says he would like the buffet. | Restaurant |
train_11084 | #Person1#: Hello. I'd like to get a seat to New York City on a flight leaving sometime before this Friday.
#Person2#: I'm afraid Thera isn't any direct light before Friday. What about a non-direct one? You have to make a change in Detroit.
#Person1#: Well, in that case, that's fine. I want a first class ticket on Thurs... | #Person1# books a non-direct flight to New York and pays by cash with #Person2#'s assistance. | Flight |
train_11085 | #Person1#: May I take your order now?
#Person2#: Yes, please. What's special today? Any special recommendations?
#Person1#: Certainly. I would recommend'Songshuguiyu'.
#Person2#: The name sounds fascinating. What is it exactly?
#Person1#: Well, it is sweet and sour fried Mandarin fish.
#Person2#: Sorry, I'm not interes... | #Person1# recommends a sour dish but #Person2# is not into vinegar. #Person2# proceeds to order the other recommendation. | Restaurant |
train_11086 | #Person1#: how are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm ok. I wish I could say the same for my friend.
#Person1#: what happened to him?
#Person2#: he was arrested by the police for drinking and driving.
#Person1#: was it his first offence?
#Person2#: unfortunately not. He was charged with a DUI when he was in university.
#Person1... | #Person2#'s friend, who had been charged with a DUI once before, was arrested for drinking and driving again. As the police are much tougher on crime now, #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s friend may even spend some time in jail this time. #Person1# says #Person1#'s sister, a lawyer, may help. | Arrest |
train_11087 | #Person1#: May I know your full name?
#Person2#: My full name is Zhang Yong. Zhang is the surname or family name.
#Person1#: How do you spell your family name?
#Person2#: Zhang, Z, H, A, N, G.
#Person1#: What is your present address?
#Person2#: My present address is No. 415 Green Street. This is also my permanent addre... | #Person1# asks for Zhang Yong's full name, address, phone number, birth date, and where Zhang Yong's from. | Information |
train_11088 | #Person1#: Could you tell me your education background?
#Person2#: Sure. Where shall I begin?
#Person1#: Where did you go to university?
#Person2#: I went to the university of Ohio, in America.
#Person1#: What degree did you get?
#Person2#: I got a bachelor's degree.
#Person1#: What was your major?
#Person2#: I majored... | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s education background. #Person2# plans to pursue a master's degree after 3-4 years of work. | Education background |
train_11089 | #Person1#: Doctor Ruth's office, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to make an appointment to see the doctor. My name is Randy Horn.
#Person1#: Let's see, Mr. Horn. . . The doctor's schedule is full today. Would tomorrow be all right?
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess I can survive until tomorrow.
#Person1#: Would you pre... | #Person1# helps Mr. Horn make an appointment to see the doctor at 10:30 tomorrow morning, as the doctor's schedule is full today, | Doctor |
train_11090 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Shogun Restaurant.
#Person2#: Hello, I need to make a dinner reservation.
#Person1#: Can you tell me what night you will be coming?
#Person2#: We will be coming to your restaurant on Tuesday night.
#Person1#: What time will you be dining with us?
#Person2#: Our first choice would be 7
#Person1... | Mr. Foster makes a dinner reservation for four for Tuesday at 7 PM. | Dinner Reservation |
train_11091 | #Person1#: Good. Now what kind of job do you want? Mr. Wilson?
#Person2#: I don't mind really. Perhaps a job in a shop or a factory.
#Person1#: Well, I know Brown's Biscuit Factory are looking for a porter. They pay $ 200 a week.
#Person2#: That sounds all right.
#Person1#: Good. Now here's the address of the factory. ... | #Person1# suggests a factory job to Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson is okay with it. | Job |
train_11092 | #Person1#: Yes, I think there is something wrong with my car.
#Person2#: What's the matter?
#Person1#: When I tried to back it, I found it was out of order. I can't see where the trouble is.
#Person2#: Let me see.
#Person1#: Is it serious?
#Person2#: No, the damage is minor.
#Person1#: And when will it be OK?
#Person2#... | #Person2# says #Person1#'s car has minor damage and will be fixed by 4 PM. | Car Damage |
train_11093 | #Person1#: hi. Could you give me a hand with this report?
#Person2#: sure. I'd be happy to give you some hints and advice.
#Person1#: thanks. Would you mind taking a look at the layout? Do you think it's appropriate? I want it to be formal, but not boring to look at.
#Person2#: it looks good to me. I would suggest that... | #Person1# asks for feedback on a report. #Person2# gives some suggestions on the layout. #Person1# is grateful and will start to work on them right away. | Report |
train_11094 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Welcome to Lincoln Bank, how can we be of service?
#Person2#: Hi. You called and said I should come in. It's about some documents that have arrived for Nobut Foods.
#Person1#: Just pulling up your information now. Yes, some documents arrived for you from Sapporo.
#Person2#: Oh great! We've be... | #Person1#, from Lincoln Bank, tells #Person2# the goods description is a little different on the invoice. #Person2# wants it to be fixed. | Bank |
train_11095 | #Person1#: Do you have all types of seafood here?
#Person2#: Yes, Sir, the specialty of our restaurant is the seafood.
#Person1#: What do you recommend?
#Person2#: Perhaps you would like some sole. Many guests like it very much.
#Person1#: OK, we will try it.
#Person2#: Any drinks?
#Person1#: Two bottles of white wine,... | #Person1# orders some sole and white wine with #Person2#'s assistance. | Restaurant |
train_11096 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. ABC company. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Potter, please?
#Person1#: I'm afraid Mr. James Potter isn't available right now. Would you like to leave a message?
#Person2#: This is Martin Richard with Sun Electronics. It's very important that he returns my call this a... | Martin phones to speak to James but James isn't available. Martin says it's very important that James returns his call this afternoon and gives #Person1# his phone number. | Message |
train_11097 | #Person1#: These are really good. You see where says selling dishes?
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: The food comes to the table all bubbling and spitting. I had a big dish last time.
#Person2#: It's worth having again, then?
#Person1#: Well, I'll try something different, like fish?
#Person2#: Era, I'm not too keen on that,... | Era and #Person2# are discussing what to eat. They agree on crispy duck with aromatic sauce but have different preferences for other things. | Dishes |
train_11098 | #Person1#: English Language Center. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm calling to find out more information about your program. For example, what kind of courses do you offer?
#Person1#: Well, first of all, the purpose of our program is to provide language learning opportunities for this area's community, whether ... | #Person2# calls the English Language Center for a friend's daughter. #Person2# asks the price and details of their program. | Language Center |
train_11099 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my son and daughter bought this pen here for my wife's birthday, but it doesn't work, so I'd like to exchange it.
#Person1#: Let me see. Was it dropped or anything?
#Person2#: No, but you can see that the point is bent a little bit.
#Person1#: Yes, it is, isn't it? We'd be hap... | #Person2# wants to exchange the broken pen his children bought for his wife's birthday. #Person1# doesn't have another purple one but offers to order another one just like it. #Person2# agrees. | Broken Pen |
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