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train_11100 | #Person1#: Hi, Mary!
#Person2#: Hello, Phil. How are you?
#Person1#: I'm fine. Where are you headed?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm on my way home from work.
#Person1#: I didn't know you had a job.
#Person2#: Yeah. I work part-time at a supermarket.
#Person1#: What do you do there?
#Person2#: I work in the produce section. Wrappin... | Mary works at a supermarket; Phil does yard work. They share their working experience. Mary thinks every job has its shortcomings but they have to earn money for school. | Work |
train_11101 | #Person1#: Now, Mr. White, did you see the accident clearly?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I was standing outside my house.
#Person1#: Do you remember what time it happened?
#Person2#: Yes, it was 4: 30 by my watch.
#Person1#: Good. Now, was the truck going fast?
#Person2#: Yes. Well, perhaps the driver thought the light was cha... | Mr. White tells #Person1# the truck hit the taxi at 4:30. | Accident |
train_11102 | #Person1#: So, that's what's been keeping you so busy recently!
#Person2#: Yes, I've been tied up with my studies. You know I'm planning to go to the United States this coming summer, but I'm a bit nervous about my English. | #Person2# has been busy studying for going to the US. | Study |
train_11103 | #Person1#: I've been thinking of changing my job.
#Person2#: Do you think you'll leave the airline soon? It is really a well-paid job, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, but I'm getting tired of being constantly on the move. I just want to settle down. | #Person1# works for an airline but wants to change #Person1#'s job to settle down, | Job Chnage |
train_11104 | #Person1#: Office software like Windows might be one of the best inventions in this information age. It saves us from so much work and makes the communication even around the world much easier.
#Person2#: Fully agree. I do enjoy the convenience though I am still a beginner in using Excel. The latest office equipment i... | #Person2# and #Person1# admires the latest office equipment. #Person1# thinks they won't get the new machines as their boss is a saver. | Office Equipment |
train_11105 | #Person1#: How can I lose weight, doctor? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food?
#Person2#: Well, Jim. It is a combination of how much you eat, the type of food you eat, and when you eat your meals.
#Person1#: I never eat breakfast though.
#Person2#: That's a big mistake, you should always have a good b... | #Person1# consults #Person2# on how to lose weight. #Person2# says #Person1# should develop better eating habits. | Diet |
train_11106 | #Person1#: Well, the way you drive, Jen. . . I still don't think that's a good idea.
#Person2#: I really love this music. It's a compilation.
#Person1#: I know. It's a mix of all the latest songs.
#Person2#: And you got them off the Net?
#Person1#: No. I recorded these from your CDs.
#Person2#: Well, thanks for as... | Jen enjoys the music and finds out #Person1# recorded them from Jen's CDs. Now, Jen wants to record. | Music |
train_11107 | #Person1#: We are here.
#Person2#: OK. How much is the fare?
#Person1#: The total is 45 yuan.
#Person2#: 45 yuan? It is too much, Are you sure?
#Person1#: It is 45 yuan on the meter.
#Person2#: Is there something wrong with your meter?
#Person1#: No. I am sure about that.
#Person2#: OK. Could you give me a recei... | #Person2# thinks the fare is too much and asks for a receipt. | Fare |
train_11108 | #Person1#: I had a great interview with admission at MIT.
#Person2#: Really? What did they say? Will you be admitted?
#Person1#: Well, they didn't say anything for sure. But I figured that with my grades and with my good performance, I'll have no problem. What about you? How was your interview with Michigan?
#Person2#:... | #Person1# had a great interview with admission at MIT and wants to study physics. #Person2#'s dad wants #Person2# to be a doctor but #Person1# wants to be a reporter. | Education |
train_11109 | #Person1#: Good evening and welcome to Young Writers of the Year. At only 19, this Oxford student has already published a novel. He is a student in physics, but has a special interest in English writing. As you probably know, his novel is based on his childhood experience and is particularly popular among college stude... | #Person1# introduces Simon to Young Writers of the Year. Simon summarizes his published novel and reveals his plan to work in Vietnam despite not knowing the subject of his next novel. | Writer |
train_11110 | #Person1#: Susan did you have a dream when you were a little girl?
#Person2#: Of course I did. I dreamed to be a great scientist, but unfortunately I didn't realize it.
#Person1#: I had the same experience with you. When I was a little boy, I dreamed to be a pilot, but now you see, I'm just a common office clerk.
#Pers... | Steven and Susan tell each other their childhood dreams. Steven has a more practical dream of being an interpreter now. | Dreams |
train_11111 | #Person1#: Hello, Jenny. Are you going to California?
#Person2#: Yes, I have decided to live abroad.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: I think life there is more comfortable. The cost of living is not so high like here and the environment there is better.
#Person1#: But you will leave all of your friends here. Then you have t... | Jenny is going to live in California due to the lower cost of living and a better environment there. #Person1# will hold a farewell party for her. | Moving out |
train_11112 | #Person1#: I'd like a cup of coffee and a cheeseburger, please.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but we don't have any burgers at the moment.
#Person1#: But you always serve your whole menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That's why I come here.
#Person2#: You're right. But one of our cooks is sick, so we had to take some things... | #Person1# orders a cheeseburger with coffee. #Person2# says there is no burger because a cook is sick. #Person1# orders a sandwich instead. | Burger |
train_11113 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, may I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Could you do me a favor please and change this note for me?
#Person1#: Don't you want to buy anything in my shop?
#Person2#: Sorry, I just need some change. I have got to phone someone.
#Person1#: OK. Let me see if I can help you.
#Person2#: That's very kind of... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for some change. #Person2# is also short of change and suggests going to the bank instead. | Change |
train_11114 | #Person1#: Where are you going to spend your holiday this year, Bob?
#Person2#: Well, my wife's been talking about Egypt recently. She wants to go there and my son would like to go there, too.
#Person1#: Yes, it's an interesting country to see.
#Person2#: But we can't make up our minds yet. You know, a round trip ticke... | Bob is hesitant to travel to Egypt because it costs a lot. #Person1# suggests going by sea and says Bob is always hesitant. Bob says it's his wife who worries too much. | Travel |
train_11115 | #Person1#: Are you still learning Chinese?
#Person2#: Yes, but I don't have enough time for it. I have so many other things to do every day.
#Person1#: It is the same with me. I can read Chinese now but I still find it difficult to speak Chinese and I don't always understand people when they speak Chinese to me.
#Perso... | #Person2# and #Person1# find it's difficult to speak Chinese and think going to China for a holiday will help. | Learning Chinese |
train_11116 | #Person1#: Excuse me madam.
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: Would you mind letting me take a look at your bag?
#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid I certainly do mind. If it's all the same to you, now go away taxi, I've gotta train to catch.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I'm just trying to do my job. But I'm afraid you are making it rather... | #Person1# insists on checking #Person2#'s bag. #Person2# refuses at first but finally agrees. #Person1# finds a man's watch and 15 lighters and asks #Person2# to come along. | Arrest |
train_11117 | #Person1#: Are you ready to go shopping?
#Person2#: Just a few minutes. I need to make a list of the things that we need.
#Person1#: Good idea. Remember to write down tea, eggs, red pepper and potatoes.
#Person2#: But we've already got 4 eggs in the fridge.
#Person1#: Do you forget that my mother's birthday is tomorrow... | #Person2# is making a shopping list. #Person1# reminds #Person2# of #Person1#'s mother's upcoming birthday and #Person1# needs more eggs to make a birthday cake. | Shopping list |
train_11118 | #Person1#: This broth is wonderful. What's in it?
#Person2#: Lamb and beef. It will get even tastier when we add the veggies!
#Person1#: Hey! Watch out! You're using the same spoon for both broths!
#Person2#: So?
#Person1#: You're getting that hot stuff in my mild broth!
#Person2#: You'll be OK. It's just a little bit.... | #Person1# likes the broth and asks #Person2# what's in it. | have hot pot |
train_11119 | #Person1#: Darling, I am back. What are you doing?
#Person2#: I am washing clothes. Are you hungry now? Wait for a moment, I'll cook dinner for you. ( Steven bends his brows )
#Person1#: B, should we get a maid?
#Person2#: I can do all the housework. We don't need a maid.
#Person1#: You have worked very hard in the off... | #Person1# suggests getting a maid for Julia has worked hard in the office. Julia'll think about it. | get a maid |
train_11120 | #Person1#: What time is our connecting flight?
#Person2#: Let me check. Oh, oh! It ' s at 3:25.
#Person1#: Wow, that's cutting it close! That means we only have 25 minutes to make the connection! What gate is it at?
#Person2#: It ' s at... gate 14.
#Person1#: Oh, great! That ' s at the other end of the terminal!
#Perso... | The connecting flight's getting close. #Person1# and #Person2# hurry to make the connection. | connecting flight |
train_11121 | #Person1#: What can I help you with?
#Person2#: May I ask you something?
#Person1#: What's your question?
#Person2#: How many hours behind the wheel do I need?
#Person1#: What do you need to take it for?
#Person2#: I'm trying to get my license.
#Person1#: You need six hours.
#Person2#: Can I do all six hours in one day... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# needs six hours behind the wheel in three days to get the license. | get the license |
train_11122 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm George. I'll be your waiter this evening. Are you ready to order or do you need a few more minutes?
#Person2#: I'm ready now. I'd like the roast chicken and a side order of corn.
#Person1#: And would you like an appetizer before your meal? The soup of the day is our delicious tomato soup.
#Person2#: ... | George helps #Person2# order a garden salad, roast chicken, corn, and a glass of iced tea. | order food |
train_11123 | #Person1#: I want to take a look at that home with the Open House flags out front.
#Person2#: What a wonderful neighborhood! Can you find that house on our Open House list?
#Person1#: Yes, that is one of the houses that we have on our list.
#Person2#: They always make the front yards look so great for Open Houses. Let ... | #Person1# and #Person2# want to see a house with the Open House flags out front. They find it on the Open House list and come to see it. | see a house |
train_11124 | #Person1#: How do you celebrate national day in your country?
#Person2#: There are parades in many cities and people fly the national flags from almost every public building.
#Person1#: What kinds of parades are there?
#Person2#: The parades are usually military ones, but sometimes there are procession of people carryi... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how people celebrate national day in #Person2#'s country while #Person1# tells #Person2# they don't have a national day. | national day celebration |
train_11125 | #Person1#: Do you think they two will get married?
#Person2#: Yeah, you can count on it.
#Person1#: I think so. Yes, they get along so well.
#Person2#: I like him. He's good for her.
#Person1#: You're right. He sure is. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the two will get married. | daily casual talk |
train_11126 | #Person1#: What do we need for the barbecue?
#Person2#: Well, I'Ve bought a lot of meat. I'Ve got pork chops, small steaks, chicken wings and plenty of hot dog sausages and hamburger patties.
#Person1#: I can't wait to start cooking. I'Ve bought the grill and charcoal. Do you have enough plates and utensils?
#Person2#:... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about what they need for the barbecue. They share what they have brought. They'll go to the shop to buy some buns and catchup. Both they think people can choose how they want their meat cooked by the barbecue. | barbecue preparation |
train_11127 | #Person1#: What can I get for you today, sir?
#Person2#: I would like a cup of decaf with cream and no sugar.
#Person1#: Would you like anything else with that?
#Person2#: How fresh is that apple pie over there?
#Person1#: Our pie is brought in fresh every day. And I can tell you it's delicious.
#Person2#: Okay, throw ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# order a cup of decaf and a piece of apple pie to go. | order food |
train_11128 | #Person1#: I am really thirsty.
#Person2#: How about we go and get something to drink?
#Person1#: Let's do that.
#Person2#: Do you know what you want to get?
#Person1#: A soda sounds good.
#Person2#: Soda isn't the best thing to drink when you're thirsty.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: Soda isn't good for you.
#Per... | #Person1#'s thirsty and wants some soda. #Person2# thinks soda isn't good and suggests drinking water. | get drinks |
train_11129 | #Person1#: Now, Mr. William, a little personal information first, are you married?
#Person2#: Yes. I am. Actually my wife is a teacher.
#Person1#: What's your major?
#Person2#: German.
#Person1#: How long have you been study in German?
#Person2#: Since I first met my wife, about three years.
#Person1#: And just one mor... | #Person1#'s interviewing Mr. William who majors in German and willing to be an interpreter. | job interview |
train_11130 | #Person1#: Can I help you, madam?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to choose a sweater for my son.
#Person1#: I see. Do you have any ideas so far?
#Person2#: Not yet. Can you give me some suggestions?
#Person1#: Sure, madam. But may l know how old he is?
#Person2#: Thirteen.
#Person1#: And the height?
#Person2#: About 158cm. H... | #Person2# wants to buy a sweater for her son. #Person1# asks #Person2# her son's age and height and gives some suggestions. | buy a sweater |
train_11131 | #Person1#: Why should I buy this MD player?
#Person2#: Well, it has a lithium battery that lasts for 24 hours and it has a 160 second anti-skip mode for when you're playing sports.
#Person1#: What else?
#Person2#: Using MP3 mode, you can download about 10 hours of music from either your CD player, or your computer's ha... | #Person2# introduces the advantages and the sound quality of an MD player to #Person1# to persuade #Person1# into buying it. | sale promotion |
train_11132 | #Person1#: Are you free tonight?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. What's wrong?
#Person1#: Would you please go to a dancing party with me?
#Person2#: OK. No problem.
#Person1#: As a matter of fact, I haven't danced for a long time.
#Person2#: But it's said that you dance wonderfully well.
#Person1#: Thanks for flattering me. I th... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a dancing party. #Person2# agrees and then they talk about dancing skills and their favorite dances. | dancing party invitation |
train_11133 | #Person1#: Are you feeling better today, Bill?
#Person2#: Well, it's hard to say. I cough 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 hard to give up an old habit.
#Person1#: But you should make up your mind first.
#Person2#: You k... | Bill tells #Person1# he coughs a lot in the evening. #Person1# suggests Bill should give up smoking. | healthy lifestyle |
train_11134 | #Person1#: So Janet, do you do any sports?
#Person2#: Well, I go to the gym a lot. I am a member of a gym nearby.
#Person1#: Yeah, how often do you go?
#Person2#: About three times a week if I can.
#Person1#: Not bad! Do you do any other sports?
#Person2#: Not really. I'd really like to try golf, though. | Janet tells #Person1# she goes to the gym a lot. | exercise |
train_11135 | #Person1#: So Jen, what did you think of William? Did you guys have a nice time on your first date?
#Person2#: Oh yeah, it was great! He took me to an Italian restaurant and we had an amazing conversation. I told him about how many kids I want, and how my parents will be so excited to meet him.
#Person1#: You said all ... | Jen tells #Person1# she told William about parents and kids on their first date. When she arranges the next date, William has been busy. | the first date |
train_11136 | #Person1#: Mary, can you help me set the table?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: This is usually my chore.
#Person2#: I don't mind helping.
#Person1#: We need to set the table for four.
#Person2#: So that's four plates, four forks, four knives, and four spoons?
#Person1#: That's right. Mom didn't know where to buy chopstick... | #Person1# asks Mary to help set the table for four, and Mary agrees. | set the table |
train_11137 | #Person1#: Kim! I'm here! I brought all my old maternity clothes plus Dave and Alice's baby clothes!
#Person2#: It's a little early for those, isn't it? I still have eight months to go. . .
#Person1#: Believe me, the time will fly by! Before you know it, you'll be changing diapers! You have to start preparing!
#Person2... | #Person1# brought some old maternity clothes to Kim and tells her to start preparing for the baby. | preparation for a baby |
train_11138 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. There is something wrong with my watch. It stopped several hours ago.
#Person1#: Let me have a look. Oh, the watch's battery is worn down.
#Person2#: How much is a battery?
#Person1#: $ 50.
#Person2#: How long will it last?
#Person1#: About 2 years.
#Person2#: Here is t... | #Person2# has #Person1# changed the battery of #Person2#'s watch. | repair a watch |
train_11139 | #Person1#: So, how are you feeling today?
#Person2#: I'm pretty tired. I haven't been sleeping well.
#Person1#: Do you have enough time to get the right amount of sleep?
#Person2#: I have enough time. I just can't seem to fall asleep and stay asleep.
#Person1#: What time do you usually go to bed?
#Person2#: I don't hav... | #Person2# hasn't been sleeping well. #Person1# finds it's probably because #Person2#'s under stress lately and suggests #Person2# do relaxation exercises before sleeping. | sleeping problems |
train_11140 | #Person1#: Are you being served, sir?
#Person2#: I'd like to buy a tapestry to decorate my new room.
#Person1#: Artistic tapestry is the highest expression form of the rug weaving art. How about these ones?
#Person2#: These are beautiful! Is this the marvelous landscape in Guiling?
#Person1#: Yes, sir.
#Person2#: How f... | #Person2# wants to buy a tapestry. #Person1# recommends some, and #Person1# thinks they're beautiful. #Person2# then asks to see some embroidery. | shopping |
train_11141 | #Person1#: Good evening, sir, and welcome to Chez Attitude.
#Person2#: We have a dinner reservation for four at 7:00 under the name of Foster.
#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Foster, if you would please be seated over in the waiting area, our hostess will be with you in a moment.
#Person2#: Thank you. Would it be OK if we have a c... | #Person2# has a dinner reservation for four at 7:00. #Person1# arranges an outside table for #Person2# as he requests. #Person2# orders a vodka gimlet for drinks. | at a restaurant |
train_11142 | #Person1#: The central Hotel, please. I have to be there by 6:00.
#Person2#: We shouldn't have any trouble if the traffic isn't too heavy. Is this your first trip here?
#Person1#: Yes. I've never been here before.
#Person2#: You haven't seen the sights yet, have you?
#Person1#: No, I'm open to suggestions.
#Person2#: W... | #Person2# drives #Person1# to the Central Hotel and recommends #Person1# to visit the Great Wall first. | take a taxi |
train_11143 | #Person1#: Hello. My name is John Sandals, and I've got a reservation.
#Person2#: May I see some identification, sir, please?
#Person1#: Sure. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you so much. Have you got a credit card, Mr. Sandals?
#Person1#: I sure do. How about American Express?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, at the present t... | John Sandals has got a reservation. #Person1# asks for his identification and credit card and helps his check-in. | check in |
train_11144 | #Person1#: Good morning. Craftsman Company. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Uh. . . yeah. Hi! Is Susie there?
#Person1#: You must have dialed the wrong number.
#Person2#: Oh. I'm sorry. But is this 321-9987?
#Person1#: Sorry. This is 321-9887.
#Person2#: I am really sorry.
#Person1#: It's ok. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# dialed the wrong number. | phone call |
train_11145 | #Person1#: Happy Flowers. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to order some roses. Can you give me some ideas?
#Person1#: Well, sending red roses means romance, and sending yellow roses is a sign of friendship. White roses are perfect for weddings.
#Person2#: I'll go to a party, so maybe yellow roses are better. How mu... | #Person2# phones Happy Flowers to order some roses. #Person1# introduces red, yellow, and white roses, and #Person2# chooses yellow roses. | order flowers |
train_11146 | #Person1#: I'm afraid I didn't make a good impression on the boss.
#Person2#: That's hard to believe. Why not?
#Person1#: Everyone on the conference was wearing a suit and tie except me.
#Person2#: I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. I'm sure the boss will understand. | #Person1# worries #Person1# didn't leave a good impression on the boss. | a good impression |
train_11147 | #Person1#: Where do you want to go to college, James?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure. I can't decide. I'm worried I will make the wrong choice. I want to be a teacher. I want to go to Columbia University in New York, but it's so expensive. It's also very far from where my family lives. I also would like to go to Northwe... | James tells Principal Skinner he can't decide which college to go and he worries about making new friends. James wants to go to a school famous for teaching, and Skinner assures that he'll be successful. | worries |
train_11148 | #Person1#: So, tell me, what's the one thing that really makes you unhappy about modern technology?
#Person2#: I'm happy to get a chance to speak out. I know that a lot of people like the convenience of cell phones, but I find them truly irritating. People don't seem to know when to leave them at home. I hate it when p... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# finds cell phones irritating because people use them on inappropriate occasions. #Person2# thinks there should be laws against using the phone when driving. | cell phones |
train_11149 | #Person1#: I can't figure out what's wrong with my watch. It was just a month ago that I had it repaired.
#Person2#: Don't waste your time and money any more. It's very old watch and it is quite worn out. | #Person1#'s watch goes wrong again. #Person2# suggests replacing it. | watch |
train_11150 | #Person1#: Anita, I've been here only three days and you're leaving already.
#Person2#: Just for a few weeks. I need this vacation. You'll be all right. You know the project we're working on, and you're a good scientist. Don't worry. I'll be back as soon as I spend or gamble all my money.
#Person1#: Gambling? Where? ... | Anita tells Robert she's going on vacation in Las Vegas for gambling. When Dr.Green joins the conversation, she tells Dr.Green she's going to Nevada to enjoy the desert instead. | go on vacation |
train_11151 | #Person1#: Irene! I heard you were on a date last night! So, how how did it go? I want all the juicy details!
#Person2#: Um. . . well, actually, we had a fantastic time last night. He was. . . amazing!
#Person1#: Okay, now you really have to fill me in. What's he like?
#Person2#: He's really good looking. he's quite... | Irene tells #Person1# the details of the date she had last night. #Person1# surprisingly finds the man Irene dated is #Person1#'s brother David. | date |
train_11152 | #Person1#: It's Chinese New Year! That means it's time to eat hot pot!
#Person2#: Let's eat the kind that has both spicy and mild broth in one pot.
#Person1#: You mean half-and-half?
#Person2#: Yep. That way I can satisfy my craving for spicy food and you can eat hot pot without burning into flames.
#Person1#: Good... | #Person1# wants to eat hot pot. #Person2# suggests having the half-and-half. | eat hot pot |
train_11153 | #Person1#: I'm sorry, dad. But you can't do that. It's for me to decide.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. You've already decided, have you? Now, you listen to me, you're only 19.
#Person1#: I didn't say I'd already decided, dad. I said it was for me to decide. There is a difference.
#Person2#: Oh. So you think you can just do ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# asks him for advice but doesn't want him to tell #Person1# what to do. | family member talk |
train_11154 | #Person1#: How was your education going on in Australia?
#Person2#: I'm going to graduate this summer.
#Person1#: Where are you going to work then, in Australia or back in China?
#Person2#: I'm planning to return to China after graduation.
#Person1#: Why are you choosing to leave a foreign country? Many people are ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'ll return to China after graduation because #Person2# believes personal development is more important. | future plan |
train_11155 | #Person1#: What's going on here?
#Person2#: We're waiting in line to get one of Master Li's Chinese couplets. I got one last year and I had good luck all year!
#Person1#: Master Li? Who's that?
#Person2#: He's Taipei's most famous calligraphy master! Quick! Get in line!
#Person1#: I will! I could use some good luck... | #Person2# tells #Person1# they're waiting to get Master Li's Chinese couplets. | get couplets |
train_11156 | #Person1#: Gordon, I'm going to Keswick in the Lake District this weekend.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yeah, 5 of us. Why don't you join us? We're getting to Keswick on Friday. Then we're going boating on Saturday and on Sunday. We're going to do some shopping. Then I will take some time to visit my aunt Lucy.
#Perso... | #Person1#'s going to Keswick with 4 people and invites Gordon to join them, but Gordon prefers staying at home and watching DVDs. | weekend plan |
train_11157 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mister Black.
#Person2#: Good morning. Could you help me please? I'm looking for some books for my mother.
#Person1#: OK. What kind of books is she interested in?
#Person2#: She's very fond of romantic love stories.
#Person1#: I see. What about this one? Has she read it before?
#Person2#: I'm n... | Mister Black asks for #Person1#'s help to find some books for Black's mother, and #Person1# recommends one about romantic stories. | choose a book |
train_11158 | #Person1#: I saw you on the news! You're a hero! Come on, tell me all the details.
#Person2#: Well, I was watching the pool from my chair, like I always do. There was a group of kids taking diving lessons in the deep end.
#Person1#: Go on.
#Person2#: I guess one of the students hit their heads on the diving board, beca... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to tell #Person2#'s heroic story in detail. #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# saved a young girl who almost drowned in the swimming pool, and called for the ambulance in time. | save a girl |
train_11159 | #Person1#: Dad, can you lend Jenny and me some money?
#Person2#: For what?
#Person1#: We want to get tickets for a rock concert. We'll pay you back after a few days.
#Person2#: How much are these tickets?
#Person1#: $18.00 each.
#Person2#: $18.00? That's a lot of money.
#Person1#: That's not very much for this band, Da... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to lend Jenny and #Person1# some money to get tickets for a rock concert. #Person2# agrees. | ask for money |
train_11160 | #Person1#: Wow, your English is very good. How long have you been learning it?
#Person2#: For about a year.
#Person1#: Just a year? That's unbelievable.
#Person2#: Well, I often practice my English with my neighbors who are from America. They live just next door to me. So it's very convenient for me to practice my Engl... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# improves English by practicing with #Person2#'s neighbors from America. They both agree that practicing is very important. | practice English |
train_11161 | #Person1#: Well, Jack. Take a seat, please, and where does your enthusiasm for sports come from?
#Person2#: Um, let me think, it's difficult to choose one thing in particular, I grew up around sport. My best friend Mike likes sports. My mom was a really good athlete actually.
#Person1#: Oh yes.
#Person2#: We used to go... | #Person1# is interviewing Jack. #Person1# asks Jack where his enthusiasm for sports come from, and his opinions about encouraging students to enjoy sports. #Person1# thinks Jack makes good points. | job interview |
train_11162 | #Person1#: Hi, Charles. Did you see the football game on TV last night?
#Person2#: Hi, Laura. I wanted to watch it, but I couldn't.
#Person1#: Oh, that's a pity. It was really exciting. Why couldn't you watch it?
#Person2#: Oh, my wife wanted to see a new play.
#Person1#: So, how was the play?
#Person2#: It was quite g... | Charles didn't see the football game because his wife wanted to see a new play. | daily casual talk |
train_11163 | #Person1#: How do you feel?
#Person2#: I'm getting sleepy.
#Person1#: You've had so long a flight.
#Person2#: Time difference also makes me feel weak.
#Person1#: Oh, I forgot about it.
#Person2#: It's four o'clock in the morning in Chicago now, but it's time to go to bed in Shanghai.
#Person1#: Don't think so much. Tak... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# feels weak because of jet lag. | jet lag |
train_11164 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is this the baggage claim area from KL17?
#Person2#: Yes, can I help you?
#Person1#: Well, this is my baggage claim tag. Can you get my baggage now?
#Person2#: OK, here you are.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to get baggage. | pick up baggage |
train_11165 | #Person1#: Hi, is this Professor Clark ' s office?
#Person2#: This is Professor Clark speaking.
#Person1#: Hi, this is Kalina from your morning literature class.
#Person2#: Yes, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I had a skydiving accident over the weekend and won ' t be able to come to school today.
#Person2#: My goodn... | #Person1# broke #Person1#'s leg in a skydiving accident. #Person1# calls Professor Clark to ask for leave from school. | ask for leave |
train_11166 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. I've brought the extra blanket you asked for.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you.
#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you now?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm rather tired and want to go to bed early. Please make the bed.
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. | #Person1# brings a blanket and will make the bed for #Person2#. | service |
train_11167 | #Person1#: David, I ' m going to China.
#Person2#: Really? How did you get the chance?
#Person1#: You know. I took part in the Chinese contest. I was the best and they gave me this reward. I don ' t have to pay for my trip.
#Person2#: Congratulations. How lucky you are!
#Person1#: Thank you. I ' m leaving tomorrow morn... | Lily won a Chinese contest and gets a free trip to China as a reward. David congratulates Lily. | trip to China |
train_11168 | #Person1#: May I see your airplane ticket, passport and health certificate please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Will you please put all your luggage on the scale?
#Person2#: I want to check these three pieces and I'll carry this overnight bag by myself.
#Person1#: Sir, your bags are 30 pounds over weight. You ar... | #Person1# checks #Person2#'s boarding certificates and charges 120 HKD of #Person2#'s excess baggage. | flight check-in |
train_11169 | #Person1#: Come in and sit down, Jack. Now, what's the trouble?
#Person2#: I've got a terrible pain in my stomach, Doctor.
#Person1#: I see. When did it start?
#Person2#: It started yesterday. I didn't eat any supper.
#Person1#: Have you got a temperature?
#Person2#: I think so. I feel very hot.
#Person1#: Let's see. Y... | After checking Jack's symptoms, #Person1# finds Jack has got the flu and asks him to stay in bed and take pills. | see a doctor |
train_11170 | #Person1#: What are you going to take?
#Person2#: Roast pork chops with a bottle of red wine, please. Is soup served here?
#Person1#: Of course. What kind of soup do you like? Clear or thick?
#Person2#: Clear soup. I think tomato soup is fine. | #Person1# takes #Person2#'s order of pork chops, wine and soup. | take orders |
train_11171 | #Person1#: Hello, Could you please connect me to Mr. Cook's office? It is on Line Three.
#Person2#: I'm afraid you've got the wrong extension number.
#Person1#: Oh. Then I don't know what his number is. Can you check it for me?
#Person2#: OK. Hold on, please.
#Person1#: OK. Thank you.
#Person2#: Mr. Cook is on Line Six... | #Person2# helps #Person1# to connect to Mr. Cook who is on Line Six. | connect to someone |
train_11172 | #Person1#: I think you are an excellent person. Honestly speaking, you are very suitable for this job
#Person2#: Thank you very much for your evaluation. I also like this job very much.
#Person1#: I want to know your earliest available entry time.
#Person2#: Oh, let me think. . . Maybe two months later.
#Person1#: It's... | #Person2# can't start the new job until two months later because of the thesis. #Person1# hopes #Person2# can start to work earlier and will keep the position for #Person2# for one week. | keep the position |
train_11173 | #Person1#: Open the book and turn to page 10.
#Person2#: It is difficult.
#Person1#: No, honey, it's easy if you know the way.
#Person2#: Do I have to memorize it?
#Person1#: No, honey, try to make notes in your notebook. | #Person1# tells #Person2# it's easy to learn and lets #Person2# make notes. | make notes |
train_11174 | #Person1#: What do you like to do in your spare time?
#Person2#: I like taking photos.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yes, look at the photos I took.
#Person1#: They are beautiful. You did a good job.
#Person2#: Thank you for saying so.
#Person1#: As a matter of fact, you are really a terrific photographer. | #Person1# compliments #Person2#'s photos taken in #Person2#'s spare time. | terrific photographer |
train_11175 | #Person1#: Where should I park?
#Person2#: Do you have a car or motorbike?
#Person1#: I drive a scooter
#Person2#: In that case, you can park either in a student lot or on the street. Are you aware of the marked handicapped spots?
#Person1#: No, I haven't seen those spots.
#Person2#: The handicapped logo with blue mean... | #Person2# tells #Person1# where to park a scooter, and reminds #Person1# to pay attention to marked handicapped spots, street signs with time limits and the curb colors. | road signs |
train_11176 | #Person1#: If ever you're in Chicago, please do look me up.
#Person2#: Well, yes, I'd like to, if it's not too much trouble.
#Person1#: No trouble at all. I think maybe you will meet some of my friends here as well.
#Person2#: That'd be fine. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to meet #Person1# and #Person1#'s friends if #Person2# is in Chicago. | meet in Chicago |
train_11177 | #Person1#: Well, everything is packed and ready to go.
#Person2#: It's hard to believe that we're really leaving. The past two weeks was like a dream.
#Person1#: Yes. Just think the blue sky, sunshine, mouth-watering food, centuries-old castles - -
#Person2#: And the people were so friendly!
#Person1#: Yeah, we would h... | #Person1# and #Person2# are about to leave a place and talk about their good memories there. The plane will leave soon, so #Person2# suggests they call a cab to the airport. | a wonderful trip |
train_11178 | #Person1#: An interesting meeting, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, very. I thought the last speaker was especially good.
#Person1#: Let me introduce myself, by the way. My name's Thomas Bradley.
#Person2#: How do you do? I'm Ted Nugent.
#Person1#: Sorry, what was your last name again?
#Person2#: It's Nugent, N-U-G-E-N-T, but... | Ted and Tom are attending a meeting. They introduce themselves and their occupations. | self-introduction |
train_11179 | #Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I want to get a passport.
#Person1#: You need to apply for a passport.
#Person2#: When can I apply for it?
#Person1#: You can apply right now.
#Person2#: I'd like to do that.
#Person1#: Fill this out, please.
#Person2#: What's next?
#Person1#: I will need to take your passport ... | #Person1# assists #Person2# to apply for a passport. | apply for passport |
train_11180 | #Person1#: What's your ideal boss?
#Person2#: I have had an incredible boss, who was my direct supervisor during the last year of my coop work experience. A-bout two months after I began working for her, she really let me spread my wings. She encouraged me to work independently, because she said she had come to trust m... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s ideal boss. #Person2# talks about a direct supervisor who encouraged #Person2# to work independently and trusted #Person2#'s judgment and commitment. The supervisor accepted and improved #Person2#'s proposal and lobbied the boss to try it. | ideal boss |
train_11181 | #Person1#: I have a taste for something sweet.
#Person2#: What are you thinking?
#Person1#: I want some kind of dessert.
#Person2#: Well, what kind of dessert do you want?
#Person1#: I was thinking about ordering some kind of pie.
#Person2#: Do you know what kind you want?
#Person1#: I honestly don't know.
#Person2#: D... | #Person1# wants to have something sweet but doesn't know what kind to choose. #Person2# suggests apple pie. | pie |
train_11182 | #Person1#: Have you found a new job yet?
#Person2#: No, not yet. I'm still looking. I'Ve been doing some work through a temp-agency though.
#Person1#: What kind of work?
#Person2#: I'm temping at a pharmaceutical company.
#Person1#: What do you do there?
#Person2#: Mostly office work - filing and so on.
#Person1#: How ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s temping at a pharmaceutical company. | talk about work |
train_11183 | #Person1#: I can't make out anything, the words are too light. I thought they have already changed the toner cartridge this month.
#Person2#: It seems not or somebody has recently received a large fax.
#Person1#: Ok, no problem. We do it ourselves.
#Person2#: Do you know how to do it? I am not so good at machine things... | The printer is out of ink. #Person2# isn't good at machine things, so #Person1# suggests checking with the IT department. | deal with printer |
train_11184 | #Person1#: Do you have a moment?
#Person2#: Sure. What do you need?
#Person1#: I'm having some trouble. I don't know how to use this printer. I've never seen this kind of office printer before. Is it a new brand?
#Person2#: Yes, we just got it and it is fabulous. Well, first you have to turn this switch on.
#Person1#: ... | #Person1# doesn't know how to use the Canon printer. #Person2# teaches #Person1#. The printer is out of paper and #Person2# will go get some. | use a printer |
train_11185 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I see your boarding pass, please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. This is your passport.
#Person2#: Really? Ugh. . . Is there any difference?
#Person1#: Yes. As a matter of fact, you can't board the plane without boarding pass.
#Person2#: Gee. I must have left it in... | #Person1# stops #Person2# from boarding because #Person2# shows a passport without a boarding pass. #Person2# is anxious. | boarding |
train_11186 | #Person1#: Shall I make some coffee, Jane?
#Person2#: That's a good idea, Charlotte.
#Person1#: It's ready. Do you want any milk?
#Person2#: Just a little please.
#Person1#: What about some sugar? Two teaspoonfuls?
#Person2#: No, less than that. One and a half teaspoonfuls please. That's enough for me. That was very ni... | Charlotte makes coffee for Jane. Jane wants a cigarette but the box is empty. Charlotte suggests having a biscuit instead. | eat and drink |
train_11187 | #Person1#: How do you like the food sold in this sidewalk snack booth?
#Person2#: At least, it is better than my boxed lunch at work. I'm so fed up with the bland food. Thank you for having lunch with me!
#Person1#: Any time. But I don't mind eating boxed lunch. The food sanitation is really good too.
#Person2#: It's h... | #Person1# and #Person2# are having lunch together. #Person2#'s fed up with the boxed lunch while #Person1# doesn't mind eating that. After lunch, #Person2#'s going to pay the bill for the company's lunch and #Person1#'s going to buy McDonald's for #Person1#'s son. | talk about food |
train_11188 | #Person1#: How long will it take for our order to be delivered?
#Person2#: Let's see. . . You are importing fifty containers of textiles from China. They should be able to place your order before the end of next week. It will take 2 days for shipping to the port city of Ningpo. The freight will take 3 weeks on the open... | #Person2# checks #Person1#'s order which needs one month to arrive in Los Angeles from China. #Person1# worries about customs. #Person2# explains the Chinese company has worked out. | shipment |
train_11189 | #Person1#: Have you seen Ted Green's new ear?
#Person2#: No. When did you see it?
#Person1#: He gave me a ride to the store yesterday. Oh, I forgot to tell you. Ted and Grace have invited us to their house next Sunday. They took a lot of movies on their trip to China and they want to show them to us.
#Person2#: That wi... | Ted and Grace invite #Person1# and #Person2# to watch movies at home without children. | watch movie |
train_11190 | #Person1#: What is so special about tomorrow?
#Person2#: Tomorrow is October 24th, United Nations Day.
#Person1#: Why is October 24th United Nations Day?
#Person2#: That's the date in 1945 when the United Nations began.
#Person1#: How does your school celebrate United Nations Day?
#Person2#: The UN Day celebration incl... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the United Nations Day. #Person2# tells #Person1# how the school will celebrate the day and the purpose of it. | United Nations Day |
train_11191 | #Person1#: Chris, remember at 11:00 this morning you have to call your grandparents. And at 12:00, can you take Fiona to the swimming pool in my car? She's meeting a friend there.
#Person2#: OK. I wanted to watch some TV but it can wait.
#Person1#: Can you get some stamps too? The post office closes at 1:00, but you'll... | #Person1# asks Chris to call grandparents, take Fiona out, get stamps and wash the car. Chris says he will watch a football match and meet friends then. | scheduel |
train_11192 | #Person1#: Hello, Dan. I was sorry to hear that you had an accident last week. How did it happen and how are you feeling now?
#Person2#: Well, I was riding on my bicycle along the street when a taxi driver suddenly made a sharp turn in front of me. I could not stop my bicycle in time and I was knocked down. Fortunately... | #Person1# visits Dan who broke an arm and a leg in the car accident and needs one-week rest. Dan worries about the mid-term exams. #Person1# will help Dan. | car accident |
train_11193 | #Person1#: I have a high fever and I think I'm going to die.
#Person2#: Well, let me examine you first. How long have you been like this?
#Person1#: A week. Is it serious?
#Person2#: Nothing serious. Take some medicine and you will get well soon. | #Person1# has a fever. #Person2# examines #Person1# and prescribes medicine. | see a doctor |
train_11194 | #Person1#: Would you like something to drink, Mum?
#Person2#: Yes, give me some coffee, please. No milk, no sugar.
#Person1#: Certainly.
#Person2#: My friend is coming in a minute, and he loves sweet juice. What kind of juice do you recommend?
#Person1#: We have apple juice and strawberry juice. They're both sweet. But... | #Person1# prepares coffee for #Person1#'s mother and recommends juice to his mother's friend who is coming later. | coffee and juice |
train_11195 | #Person1#: What are you going to do this summer vacation?
#Person2#: I want to have a trip to Beijing because I have never been there. But my mother wants me to stay at home and study since I am going to take the National Entrance Examination next year. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s mother wants #Person2# to stay at home and study instead of traveling to Beijing. | different plans |
train_11196 | #Person1#: I'm going to the store. What do we need?
#Person2#: Um, what do you want for dinner tonight?
#Person1#: How about chicken?
#Person2#: We had chicken last night.
#Person1#: Yeah, that was really good. I want some more of that.
#Person2#: I'll make more next week. How about beef?
#Person1#: I've got sick of th... | #Person1# and #Person2# argue over chicken or beef for dinner and decide to eat noodles and a salad. | dinner |
train_11197 | #Person1#: Hi, Kathy, it's Jason.
#Person2#: Hi, Jason. I haven't heard from you in a while.
#Person1#: Well. I've been busy. I've started my own company.
#Person2#: Wow, what kind of business is it?
#Person1#: Just a small on-line store. I am hiring staff and I want you to come to work for me.
#Person2#: Actually, I j... | Jason asks Kathy to work for him. Kathy refuses and says she is working at her old place now. | a job |
train_11198 | #Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me where the post office is?
#Person2#: Post office? It's not far from here. Do you know Xinhua Road?
#Person1#: I'm from the United States and this is my first trip to your city. I know nothing about the city.
#Person2#: Oh, welcome to our city, I'll show you the road. Please follo... | #Person2# takes #Person1# to the post office and tells #Person1# where to buy a city map. | direct the way |
train_11199 | #Person1#: Right then, Roger, what made you take off to the country in the first place?
#Person2#: Well, I suppose any one who moves to the country wants their life to be different in some way. I mean, if you have always lived in a city, as I had, then something must happen to make you want to move. In my case I was ma... | Roger tells #Person1# what made him move to the country. Roger was fired and wanted a different job. He had no right qualifications and didn't want to go back to formal education. Roger then decided to move after talking with friends. Roger moved to Shropshire but failed to run his farm because of financial matters. Th... | move |
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