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train_11200 | #Person1#: This is one of our best and least expensive two-bedroom listings. It's located in a quiet building and it's close to bus lines.
#Person2#: That may be true. But look at it, it's awful, the paint has peeled off and the carpet is worn and the stove is ancient. | #Person1# recommends two-bedroom listings to #Person2# but #Person2# thinks it's awful. | different opinions |
train_11201 | #Person1#: I can't stand the stupid guy any longer. It 's unbelieveable!
#Person2#: Oh, my dear lady. Take it easy. You should forgive a green hand like him.
#Person1#: He does everything so mindlessly that he is going to drive me crazy.
#Person2#: I suggest you talk with him and teach him how to deal with the probl... | #Person1# can't stand a novice who does everything mindlessly and doesn't listen to instructions. #Person2# suggests #Person1# treat staff like friends. #Person1# disagrees with the idea. | treat employees |
train_11202 | #Person1#: Hi, Mike. Haven't seen you for a while. How's Cathy?
#Person2#: We are not seeing each other any more.
#Person1#: What happened? Did you break up?
#Person2#: Yeah. I got sick and tired of her nagging all the time.
#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry. Maybe you were just emotional at that moment. Do you think you g... | Mike broke up with Cathy but he thinks there's plenty of fish out there in the sea. #Person1# feels angry about it. | break up |
train_11203 | #Person1#: I'm glad we took the train. I don't like to ride in buses.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree. We can see the scenery better. In a bus, all you see are the roads.
#Person1#: Even in Taiwan, I always liked to take the train. It is more comfortable.
#Person2#: I agree. Buses bounce too much. After two or three hours, ... | #Person1# and #Person2# prefer taking trains to taking buses. On the train, they see a beautiful village and #Person1# wants to take a picture. | take a train |
train_11204 | #Person1#: Hurry up, Daniel, it's Barbie time.
#Person2#: All right, Sis!
#Person1#: Come on, it's cool outside.
#Person2#: I really wish Mom and Dad were here with us.
#Person1#: Hey, Daniel, what's your favorite weather? Snowy or sunny?
#Person2#: Me? Er, I like hot weather, just like today.
#Person1#: What? Ar... | Daniel and #Person1# are outside. Daniel likes hot weather while #Person2# likes snowy weather. | chat |
train_11205 | #Person1#: So, Mark, you've decided to go into education. What made you decide to choose that field?
#Person2#: I guess I just think it's the right choice for me. I used to have a part time job as a tutor and I really liked it.
#Person1#: That's great. There are just a couple of things you should probably consider. Fir... | Mark tells #Person1# a job as a tutor made him choose to go into education. #Person1# reminds him of the low pay. | go into education |
train_11206 | #Person1#: Have you decided who to do it?
#Person2#: We have 3 in mind. And of course, we've been thinking about you.
#Person1#: Me? Why me?
#Person2#: You sing, don't you? Everyone says you have a wonderful voice.
#Person1#: Well, I have sung a little, but I've never really appeared on a stage.
#Person2#: I thought yo... | #Person2# wants #Person1# to sing. #Person1# has never appeared on stage. #Person2# encourages #Person1#. #Person1# thinks it exciting. | sing on stage |
train_11207 | #Person1#: Flora, when you were little, what did you like to do?
#Person2#: When I was small and I was at junior high school, I used to like playing soccer with my friends, actually in Kenya. What's different from other countries is we used to make our own soccer ball to play. So it was very easy.
#Person1#: Wow, how d... | Flora and friends used to make their own soccer ball to play in Kenya but Flora couldn't play well. #Person1# likes sports but #Person1# isn't a good athlete. Flora doesn't play soccer now because of her busywork. | talk about sports |
train_11208 | #Person1#: I went to Hawaii on vacation.
#Person2#: Do you like it?
#Person1#: I love it! I want to live there.
#Person2#: It must be attractive!
#Person1#: Yes, the island is so green and the water is so blue!
#Person2#: What did you do at night?
#Person1#: At night I went out to eat. The food was delicious.
#Person2#... | #Person1# shares #Person1#'s vacation in Hawaii with #Person2#. | vacation in Hawaii |
train_11209 | #Person1#: So, here we are. Deep in the forest. With me is doctor Mike Green. Doctor Green can you tell us a little about this wonderful place?
#Person2#: Yes, of course, as you can see, the forest is full of trees, birds and insects.
#Person1#: Yes, there are some strange and beautiful plants everywhere. How many diff... | #Person1#'s hosting the program and invites Doctor Green to introduce the forest which has 1500 kinds of plants, 750 kinds of trees, and 400 kinds of birds in about one square kilometer. | a program |
train_11210 | #Person1#: You'll never guess my mom and dad have just decided we're going to live in a village. It's so inconvenient there.
#Person2#: Why have they done that?
#Person1#: Dad says it'll cut our living costs because houses aren't so expensive there, but I don't see it. I mean we'll spend more on petrol getting to the c... | #Person1#'s parents decide to move to a village to cut living costs. #Person1# thinks it's inconvenient there. #Person2# suggests #Person1# ask #Person1#'s parents for a motorbike. | live in village |
train_11211 | #Person1#: What are you doing on the computer, John? You are smiling. Are you watching a film?
#Person2#: No, mom. Christmas Day is coming. I am looking for some lovely cards for my friends.
#Person1#: You mean you won't buy cards from shops?
#Person2#: Yes, it's a new way to show friendship and love.
#Person1#: But it... | John is looking for Christmas cards online so he can save money. John's mother wants to get one for John's grandma first. | electronic greeting card |
train_11212 | #Person1#: Good evening, madam. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I bought this sheet here yesterday.
#Person1#: Anything wrong with it?
#Person2#: Yes. When I spread it out back home, I found this hole.
#Person1#: Oh, how awful! May I have a look at the invoice?
#Person2#: Here it is.
#Person1#: Well. please accept our ... | There's a hole in the sheet #Person2# bought in #Person1#'s store yesterday. #Person1# apologizes and changes it. | change the sheet |
train_11213 | #Person1#: Hey Kevin, what are you doing here? Don't you usually spend Tuesday nights at home studying?
#Person2#: I needed to get out of the house. My parents just went ballistic over something my older sister told them.
#Person1#: What did she tell them? Is she dropping out of college?
#Person2#: Nothing that serious... | Kevin tells #Person1# his parents got mad because his sister told them she moved out of the dormitory and has been living with her boyfriend. They've been dating for three years. #Person1# thinks Kevin's sister did the right thing because it's better to find out if they are compatible before marriage. | family issue |
train_11214 | #Person1#: Welcome to the Consultancy Department, I'm Greg Wu. What can I assist you with today?
#Person2#: I need to do a credit investigation on another company, but I'm worried it'll be a bit difficult.
#Person1#: How so?
#Person2#: Well, it's an American company, you see. I'm worried that there will be too much red... | #Person2# wants to do a credit investigation on an American company. #Person2# thinks it'll be difficult while Greg Wu tells #Person2# it's not. #Person2#'ll get the relevant information and come back later. | credit investigation |
train_11215 | #Person1#: Julia, I apologize to you for what I have done. Please forgive me.
#Person2#: I've already forgiven you. Actually, I also owe you an apology. I was so rude to you that day.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter. I know that people are easy to get mad when they're tired.
#Person2#: Thanks for your understanding.
#Pers... | #Person1# and Julia apologize to each other. | apology |
train_11216 | #Person1#: The whether in Beijing is just beautiful.
#Person2#: Autumn is the best season in Beijing you know?
#Person1#: Yes. I can see. The summer heat is over. And the winter cold is still far away.
#Person2#: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year?
#Person1#: Autumn is also very nice In Wa... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the weather in Beijing and Washington. | weather |
train_11217 | #Person1#: Hey! How was your first day of class? I'm in level two and I'm loving my class this semester! It's great being in a class of international students!
#Person2#: Mine was ok, except that no one in my class speaks English. I guess it will force me to converse in Chinese more in class so at least I should improv... | #Person1# is happy with #Person1#'s new class because #Person1#'s classmates come from all over the world while #Person2# is frustrated that #Person2#'s classmates are all Asian and nobody speaks English. #Person1# comforts #Person2# that #Person2#'s spoken Chinese will get improved. | new class discussion |
train_11218 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I am trying to find this book.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: It doesn't seem like this library has it.
#Person1#: Have you checked the computer?
#Person2#: I have already.
#Person1#: What did it say?
#Person2#: It says the book is on the shelf, but I didn't find ... | #Person2#'s can't find the book on the shelf. #Person1#'ll borrow the book from another library. | borrow a book |
train_11219 | #Person1#: What did you do this weekend, Kate?
#Person2#: Oh, Diane and I went for a drive in the country on Saturday.
#Person1#: That sounds nice. Where did you go?
#Person2#: We drove to the lake and had a picnic. We had a great time! How about you? Did you do anything special?
#Person1#: Not really. I just worked on... | Kate tells #Person1# she and Diane had a picnic this weekend while #Person1# just worked on #Person1#'s car all day. | weekend activities |
train_11220 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Helen speaking.
#Person2#: Hello, Helen. This is John. How are you?
#Person1#: Fine, thank you. And you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks. I'll have a party next Sunday at home. I'm calling to ask whether you can come or not.
#Person1#: Oh, how wonderful. I'll be glad to.
#Person2#: Okay, now you are a... | John phones Helen to invite her to his party next Sunday and Helen agrees. | party invitation |
train_11221 | #Person1#: I've got to put together a sales pitch to give to our clients in the morning. You always give such amazing presentations, I was hoping you could give me some advice about how to win them over tomorrow.
#Person2#: Sure, it's easy. First of all, the secret to a successful oral presentation is to keep things si... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for suggestions about giving presentations. #Person2# tells #Person1# to keep things simple, consider the size and interests of the audience to decide what kind of visuals to use, be well prepared, and be confident. | suggestions about presentations |
train_11222 | #Person1#: Did you watch the Oscars on Sunday night?
#Person2#: No, but I heard about that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt didn't attend.
#Person1#: Yes, that was surprising. I heard that they got into a fight and then decided not to go.
#Person2#: They must be the most famous celebrity couple in Hollywood.
#Person1#: The... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the Oscars held on Sunday night and the gossip of some related celebrities. They agree that being a celebrity makes life complex. | Oscar celebrity discussion |
train_11223 | #Person1#: Are you sure that this bus will take us to Santa Anita mall?
#Person2#: Yes, it will.
#Person1#: You know that for a fact?
#Person2#: Yeah, I take this bus all the time.
#Person1#: Is it a very long bus ride?
#Person2#: It's about thirty minutes long.
#Person1#: Do you know where we get off at?
#Person2#: Th... | #Person2# assures #Person1# the bus will take them to Santa Anita. | take a bus |
train_11224 | #Person1#: Rachel? I'm not sure how you want to handle this account. I think there are a few things to be sorted out.
#Person2#: I agree, Toni. I think the biggest problem we're facing is how to bring it in under budget.
#Person1#: That's true. But even beyond that, there's the question of meeting the deadlines they'Ve... | Rachel and Toni talk about the problems they've met when handling an account. | handle the account |
train_11225 | #Person1#: From reviewing your resume I can see that you have ample experience for this position. What I want to know is why you think you're right for the job.
#Person2#: Well I'm impressed with what the company has done in the past and I think by hiring me the company's future can only be brighter. I find that my per... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s impressed by what the company has done and #Person2#'ll make the company better. #Person2# thinks the company is right for #Person2#. | job interview |
train_11226 | #Person1#: What are your terms of payment?
#Person2#: Our terms are net 30.
#Person1#: What if we purchase an increased quantity? Can you give us better terms?
#Person2#: You would have to order in excess of 10, 000 units to be eligible.
#Person1#: We do not have the space in our warehouse to store over 5, 000 units.
#... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# needs to order a large quantity if #Person1# wants better terms. | business talk |
train_11227 | #Person1#: Our productivity has been down for more than six months now. I'm seriously considering pulling in an outside consultant to diagnose the cause of our problematic areas. I think we'd all benefit from an outsider's perspective. Sometimes we're just too closed to the problems to see the forest for the trees.
#Pe... | #Person1#'s considering asking an outside consultant to diagnose the cause of #Person1#'s company's problematic areas. #Person2# recommends an expert in organizational communication. | find a consultant |
train_11228 | #Person1#: I want to meet you. Are you free this evening?
#Person2#: Well, actually, I'm not free today. Do you have anything urgent?
#Person1#: No, I just want to meet you.
#Person2#: How about tomorrow instead.
#Person1#: Hmm, that's all right. Shall we meet at the bar near the beach?
#Person2#: All right. See you th... | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to meet at the bar near the beach tomorrow. | make an appointment |
train_11229 | #Person1#: Didn't you punch in this morning, Monica?
#Person2#: Sorry, I don't know the rule about punching.
#Person1#: That's ok. I should have told you earlier. This is a company rule.
#Person2#: Do we also need to punch out after work?
#Person1#: According to the company rule, we should punch in before 8 o'clock and... | #Person1# introduces the company rules about punching to Monica. | company rules |
train_11230 | #Person1#: How much is the voucher worth?
#Person2#: It is worth 100 yuan and your bill comes to 230 yuan. The difference is 130, please.
#Person1#: Here it is.
#Person2#: Thank you, sir. Could you sign the voucher here, please?
#Person1#: OK. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you, sir. Hope to see you again soon. | #Person1# pays for his bill partially with a voucher with #Person2#'s assistance. | voucher |
train_11231 | #Person1#: I played the video game at Mike's home yesterday.
#Person2#: What's it like?
#Person1#: It's really fantastic. The hero, Super Warrior, is so brave that he can defeat any enemies he meets. He runs through tunnels, swims under water, and climbs over bridges. It's really exciting!
#Person2#: And then?
#Person1... | #Person1# tells #Person2# Mike's video game is exciting. #Person1# borrowed it and invites #Person2# to try. | video game |
train_11232 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: How much is this pen?
#Person1#: Ten Yuan.
#Person2#: And how much is this pencil?
#Person1#: One Yuan.
#Person2#: Here's fifteen Yuan.
#Person1#: And here's your change. Please check if it is correct.
#Person2#: OK, that's right.
#Person1#: Welcome to come again.
#Person2#: OK. | #Person2# buys a pen and a pencil with #Person1#'s assistance. | buy stationeries |
train_11233 | #Person1#: Good morning, Felix Wasserman Associates. Beth Jennings speaking.
#Person2#: This is James Hong calling from Lincoln Bank.
#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Hong. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm calling to let you know that the funds for NX567822100007 have arrived.
#Person1#: That's great! That was quick, after i... | James Hong calls Beth Jennings to inform her that the funds for NX567822100007 have arrived. | funds arrival |
train_11234 | #Person1#: Do you carry black ink?
#Person2#: The ink should be next to the paper clips and thumb tacks in the stationary section, sir.
#Person1#: I've looked for, but I didn't see any black ink.
#Person2#: Then I'm afraid there's none in stock.
#Person1#: Well, I'll settle for blue-black. I'll also take a dozen airmai... | #Person1# wants black ink but there's none in stock. #Person1# then gets blue-black ink, airmail envelopes, and shoelaces with #Person2#'s assistance. | shopping |
train_11235 | #Person1#: Garage sale, what does that mean?
#Person2#: Well, it is like a shop but the things here are quite cheap.
#Person1#: How much is the tape record?
#Person2#: $ 5.
#Person1#: That's really cheap. I will take it.
#Person2#: Sure. Here you are. | #Person2# explains things at the garage sale are cheap. #Person1# buys a tape record. | garage sale |
train_11236 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Didn't you see the red light?
#Person2#: Oh, I thought I could make a right turn on red here.
#Person1#: No, sir. The sign says no turn on red.
#Person2#: Oh, I guess I didn't see it.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir, but may I see your driver's licence and insurance policy, please? I have to give y... | #Person1# gives #Person2# a ticket because he made a right turn on red where there is a sign saying 'No Turn on Red'. | give a ticket |
train_11237 | #Person1#: I'm sorry, but I can't find the book you lent me.
#Person2#: That's OK.
#Person1#: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one.
#Person2#: No. Don't be silly. I wouldn't dream of letting you do that. | #Person1# apologizes to #Person2# for losing #Person2#'s book. #Person2# doesn't mind. | apology |
train_11238 | #Person1#: Hi, Ann. How's your new flat working out?
#Person2#: Well, that's what I'm telling you about. You see. I've decided to look for a new place.
#Person1#: Why? I thought you liked it.
#Person2#: Oh, I do, but the distance is just killing me. Do you think you could help?
#Person1#: OK. So, what kind of place are... | Ann tells #Person1# she wants to find a new place and asks #Person1# for help. #Person1# asks about her expectations and will see an apartment that might meet her requirements. | find an apartment |
train_11239 | #Person1#: Excuse me? But is there a bus going to the zoo?
#Person2#: Well, you have the right stop. but the bus doesn't go straight to the zoo. You have to transfer to a No. 37 bus.
#Person1#: Where do I change for No. 57 then?
#Person2#: I think you get off at Time Street.
#Person1#: How far is it away from here?
#Pe... | #Person2# tells #Person1# who is a stranger in this city how to get to the zoo by bus. | give directions |
train_11240 | #Person1#: Time to eat!
#Person2#: Coming. Oh, I'm starving. Oh yuck! What's that?
#Person1#: Ah, now don't complain!
#Person2#: But what is it, and where is mom?
#Person1#: Now, mom put me in charge of dinner because she's not feeling well tonight.
#Person2#: But what is it... and that smell!
#Person1#: It's pizza. I ... | #Person2#'s father prepared the dinner because #Person2#'s mother is not feeling well tonight, but #Person2#'s father is bad at cooking and the pizza tastes awful. Finally, #Person2# suggests making some cold cereal instead. | dinner |
train_11241 | #Person1#: Good morning, everybody. Today, for our writing class, we are glad to have Mr. Henry Stone with us, a well-known writer in this country. He is going to share with us his writing experiences. Now, Henry, please tell us how you find so many interesting things for your stories.
#Person2#: OK. I watch people a l... | Henry Stone shares his writing experiences in #Person1#'s writing class. He tells the students he watches people a lot when traveling and gives an example of a couple he saw at the airport. | writing class |
train_11242 | #Person1#: What do you want to make for dinner?
#Person2#: I think I will make some steaks for dinner.
#Person1#: Then we have to buy some steaks. Don't you think it's a little bit expensive?
#Person2#: It is a little expensive but it's cheaper than having steaks in a restaurant.
#Person1#: What a good wife!
#Person2#:... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about what to make for dinner for Mr. Chen. They decide to buy steaks, California Rose, cigarettes, vegetables, and ice cream. | dinner preparation |
train_11243 | #Person1#: Is it true that you don't do gymnastics at all now?
#Person2#: I'm afraid so. I'm too old.
#Person1#: But you are only twenty-two!
#Person2#: That's too old for a gymnast. If I played in an international championship now, I couldn't win. So I'd rather not do it at all. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# doesn't do gymnastics anymore because #Person2#'s too old for a gymnast. | gymnastics |
train_11244 | #Person1#: Hello, Thomas Brothers.
#Person2#: Hello, this is Mike Landon here. Is Jack Cooper there by any chance?
#Person1#: I am afraid not, he is away for a day or two, back on, let's see, Monday morning.
#Person2#: Oh, well perhaps I can leave a message for him.
#Person1#: Yes, of course, just a minute. Now, let's ... | Mike phones to find Jack but #Person1# says Jack isn't available. Mike requests #Person1# to leave a message for Jack. | phone call |
train_11245 | #Person1#: Is that a new computer?
#Person2#: Yeah. My grandpa gave it to me as a graduation gift. Isn't it nice?
#Person1#: It is. I can't believe it's so thin! What kind of computer is it?
#Person2#: It's an Apple MacBook Air. It's very lightweight and has a bunch of built-in apps. I couldn't be happier with it.
#Per... | #Person2# shows the new computer #Person2#'s grandpa gave #Person2# as a graduation gift to #Person1# and tells #Person1# it's useful when looking for jobs. | new computer |
train_11246 | #Person1#: The time has come to say goodbye.
#Person2#: So soon. It seems as if you've just got here.
#Person1#: I feel that way, too, but they say all good things must come to an end.
#Person2#: It certainly has been a pleasure seeing you again and renewing old memories.
#Person1#: I've had a nice time and I really wa... | #Person1#'s leaving and thanks #Person2# for showing #Person1# the sights. #Person2# promises to visit #Person1# next year. | farewell |
train_11247 | #Person1#: Now some doctors are strongly encouraging arm exercises.
#Person2#: Arm exercises? Is that because arms are too fat or too soft?
#Person1#: Actually that's not the main reason. They say that arm exercises can make you physically healthy.
#Person2#: But I was told that arm exercises could raise your blood pre... | #Person1# tells #Person2# arm exercises can make people physically healthy and says adding leg exercises will make up for blood pressure raising. #Person1# also recommends one of the most popular arm exercises, cycling. | exercises |
train_11248 | #Person1#: Car trouble center. How may I help you?
#Person2#: My car won't start! Stupid old car!
#Person1#: Hold on, before you kick your car let's go through some possible problems.
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: OK, first of all, can you turn the key in the ignition?
#Person2#: Yeah! I am here with my friend and h... | #Person2# calls Car trouble center because #Person2#'s car won't start. #Person1# answers the phone and goes through some possible problems. They finally find out that it's because the car doesn't have gasoline. | car problems |
train_11249 | #Person1#: Hey daddy! You look great today. I like your tie! By the way, I was wondering can I. . .
#Person2#: NO!
#Person1#: I haven't even told you what it is yet!
#Person2#: Okay, okay, what do you want?
#Person1#: Do you think I could borrow the car? I'm going to a concert tonight.
#Person2#: Um. . I don't thi... | #Person1# requests #Person1#'s daddy to lend #Person1# the car because #Person1#'s going to a concert. #Person1#'s daddy disagrees and refuses to give her 100 bucks. | borrow the car |
train_11250 | #Person1#: Is this watch yours?
#Person2#: No, it isn't mine. I blundered upon it under the sofa. Do you know whose watch it is?
#Person1#: Let me have a look. It's mine. I have been looking for it, but just cannot find it. It's present from my father.
#Person2#: Well, here you are. Remember to put it in a proper pl... | #Person2# found a watch. #Person1# claims it to be #Person1#'s. #Person2# returns the watch. | watch |
train_11251 | #Person1#: Lisa, I'm so glad to see you. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Fine. I miss you so much, uncle Benjamin.
#Person1#: Me too. We haven't seen each other for years.
#Person2#: It's been 3 years now.
#Person1#: How time flies! Now you are a college student out of a little girl.
#Person2#: How is aunty Shirley?... | Lisa and Uncle Benjamin haven't seen each other for years. They meet and greet each other. | greeting |
train_11252 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, everyone. The experiment is to start at 3. Have you gone through the instructions?
#Person2#: Yes, sir.
#Person1#: Ok, now some points for attention. First of all, pay attention to safety. . . Now, sign your names on the lab record, and after that you can start. If there is any question, ju... | #Person1# explains some points about the experiment that need attention before it starts. #Person2# reports to #Person1# that the air compressor doesn't work, so #Person1#'ll get #Person2# another one. | experiment |
train_11253 | #Person1#: I can't seem to find the cereal aisle.
#Person2#: You'll find the cereal by the breakfast foods.
#Person1#: What breakfast foods?
#Person2#: They're over by the oatmeal and the breakfast bars.
#Person1#: Oh, I think I know what you're talking about.
#Person2#: Can I help you with anything else?
#Person... | #Person2# tells #Person1# where to find the cereal aisle and the dishwashing detergent. | ask for help |
train_11254 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hi, I've just been to collect your new basketball shirts from the school.
#Person1#: Yeah, what do they look like?
#Person2#: I don't know if you like them as much as last seasons. You had white ones then remember? And the yellow picture on it made it easy to see you guys on the basketball ... | #Person2# collected #Person1#'s new basketball shirts from the school and describes what they look like. | new basketball shirts |
train_11255 | #Person1#: So, Gilda. I'm sure we both have to deal with homesickness, because we're so far away from our own country.
#Person2#: Yes, it's very difficult. In special seasons like Christmas or during the Holy Week, it is something that we celebrate a lot and I really feel homesick.
#Person1#: How do you deal with homes... | #Person1# and Gilda talk about how to deal with homesickness. Gilda always tries to go for things in the neighborhood and #Person1# focuses on other activities. They agree delicious foods can make you forget unhappy things. #Person1# suggests going out together next time and #Person2# agrees. | deal with homesickness |
train_11256 | #Person1#: So this term, we're doing the book on marketing. Any business in a marketplace is likely to be in competition with other firms offering similar products.
#Person2#: Huh...Excuse me, professor. Could you say that again please?
#Person1#: Having trouble very?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm trying to write down everything... | Mary tries to write down everything #Person1# says in the class. #Person1# tells Mary it's unnecessary and tells #Person2# to just put down the important base. | in a class |
train_11257 | #Person1#: The problem is that there have been some delays on flights from Australia.
#Person2#: Could you be more specific? What exactly do you mean by some delays?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, madam. I'll try to explain. There were 2 flights cancelled yesterday, including the flight your colleague booked for Melbourne. At t... | #Person1# tells #Person2# there're some delays on flights from Australia and #Person1# can't find out exactly what flight #Person2#'s colleague got on. #Person1# suggests #Person2# call an hour later. | delays on flights |
train_11258 | #Person1#: Ann, let's go skating. It's not cold today.
#Person2#: I'd like to, but I can't. I must finish my math homework this afternoon.
#Person1#: Isn't the math homework due next Tuesday?
#Person2#: That's true. But I have 2 French classes this Sunday and I'll go to visit my grandmother next Monday. I don't want to... | #Person1# invites Ann to go skating but she's busy with her math homework. #Person1#'ll call Sarah instead. | skating invitation |
train_11259 | #Person1#: Is everything ready for Billy's birthday party?
#Person2#: Yes, I finished baking the birthday cake and I've set the table. Did you find the party hats?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. I have put them on the table for each child, and I've prepared enough biscuits and candies.
#Person2#: Good. James, does the birthday... | James and #Person2# talk about what they've prepared for Billy's birthday party. | birthday party preparation |
train_11260 | #Person1#: Hey, Jenny, what's the matter?
#Person2#: I was just online in a chat room with three Germans. They used a lot of idioms on purpose and I didn't understand, so I asked them what they meant. Then they started to ignore me and after a while I started to feel stupid.
#Person1#: Oh, you shouldn't. Your German is... | Jenny complains to #Person1# that three Germans used lots of idioms in a chat room and ignored her. #Person1# suggests leaving that room and going to another one. | online chatting problems |
train_11261 | #Person1#: It was so terrible yesterday.
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: Well, everything went wrong. In the morning, I went to the hotel to pick up an important customer, but was caught in a jam on the way. When I arrived at last, the customer had already left.
#Person2#: No, sorry to know that.
#Person1#: When I... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the terrible day #Person1# had yesterday. #Person2# feels sorry for #Person1#. | a terrible day |
train_11262 | #Person1#: My aunt told me one of her secrets--cellophane tape.
#Person2#: I just got it at the special health store. It's for my flabby arms.
#Person1#: Let me know how it works.
#Person2#: I have to say, I have had enough of this roller coaster.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I'm like a yo-yo.
#Person2#: Last week ... | #Person2# got a cellophane tape for flabby arms caused by roller coasters and tells #Person1# how it works. | cellophane tape |
train_11263 | #Person1#: Excuse me. May I take you a picture?
#Person2#: With pleasure.
#Person1#: Thanks you. Shall we stand a bit further? I would like to take the tower in.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: That's OK. If you want the photo I will mail it to you.
#Person2#: No need, sir. | #Person1# takes a picture with #Person2# to take the tower in. | picture taking |
train_11264 | #Person1#: Where is that?
#Person2#: Take me to the airport, please.
#Person1#: Are you in a hurry?
#Person2#: I have to be there before 17 o'clock.
#Person1#: We'll make it except a jam. You know it's rush hour.
#Person2#: There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time.
#Person1#: I'll do my best.
... | #Person1# drives #Person2# to the airport. #Person2# will give an extra ten if #Person2# can get there on time. | driving |
train_11265 | #Person1#: It ' s nice meeting you.
#Person2#: It ' s nice to meet you, too.
#Person1#: I am happy to be speaking to a presidential candidate.
#Person2#: Would you like to ask me anything?
#Person1#: What do you feel about gay marriage?
#Person2#: I think everyone has the right to love who they want.
#Person1#: Would y... | #Person1# asks the view of #Person2#, a presidential candidate, on gay marriage. #Person2# supports it and would make it legal. | presidential candidate |
train_11266 | #Person1#: Here's the course description guide.
#Person2#: What do I do with it?
#Person1#: Do you want me to help you?
#Person2#: Please.
#Person1#: Look. Here are the core classes. Everyone has to take them.
#Person2#: So I don't have to worry about them.
#Person1#: You're catching on! However, there are elective cou... | #Person1# introduces the course description guide to #Person2# and explains the core and elective courses. | course description guide |
train_11267 | #Person1#: have you ever been to Disneyworld?
#Person2#: when I was young, my parents took me to the one in California. I always forget which, is that one Disneyland or Disneyworld?
#Person1#: the one in Florida is Disneyworld and the one in California is Disneyland, so you must have been to Disneyland.
#Person2#: that... | #Person1# explains the different locations of Disneyworld and Disneyland to #Person2#, so #Person2# has been to Disneyland. #Person2# wants to go to Disneyworld for honeymoon and asks #Person1#'s views on it. #Person2# thinks #Person1# will have a good time in Disneyworld. | Disneyworld and Disneyland |
train_11268 | #Person1#: Hi, this is China Southern Airlines. Is that Miss. Ye?
#Person2#: Yes, speaking. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I am responsible for verifying your information before you come for the interview. What, uh, position do you want. . . uh. . . to do?
#Person2#: Pardon? Your way of articulating is too slow. Wou... | #Person1# calls Miss ye to verify her information and what position she wants. Miss ye thinks #Person1# should speak faster. | verifying information |
train_11269 | #Person1#: Would you like me to go into a little more detail about the free services we can offer you?
#Person2#: Yes please. I really am an absolute amateur when it comes to this stuff.
#Person1#: No problem. First of all, we can provide a business licence. Secondly, Enterprise ID Certificates, Forex registration and.... | #Person1# tells #Person2# more detail about the free services they can offer to #Person2#. | free services |
train_11270 | #Person1#: Good morning, Jason. How did you sleep?
#Person2#: Pretty well, thanks. Still feeling the effects of jet lag a bit, but last night I got at lease six hours of rest.
#Person1#: Great! So, are you ready for a full day of shopping?
#Person2#: Yep. Let's do it. I'm pretty excited!
#Person1#: I know a place that ... | Jason sleeps well last night but still feels the jet lag effect. He is ready to shop a full day with #Person1# in China Friendship Shopping Center. #Person1# teaches Jason about how to bargain like a local and tells him prices can be flexible there. | daily talk |
train_11271 | #Person1#: Are you ready, honey?
#Person2#: Sorry, not yet! can you help me to select the dress? i don, t what i should wear to fit thinner party.
#Person1#: Just dress formal.
#Person2#: How about transom?
#Person1#: It is too loud, we'll handle some official business first before the dinner.
#Person2#: Oh, i nearly f... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to help select the dress, and #Person1# advises to dress formally. | dress code |
train_11272 | #Person1#: Hello, Catherine. Would you like to go out tomorrow?
#Person2#: Tomorrow?
#Person1#: Yeah, I was thinking we could get a bite to eat and catch a movie.
#Person2#: That sounds great.
#Person1#: Yes. We can do something else if you like.
#Person2#: OK. Dinner and a movie will be perfect.
#Person1#: Well. What ... | #Person1# invites Catherine to have dinner and catch a movie tomorrow, and Catherine agrees. | invitation |
train_11273 | #Person1#: How do you like this waltz?
#Person2#: It's very nice. I like it very much.
#Person1#: Well, then, may I invite you for the first dance?
#Person2#: My pleasure. But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer, and I suppose you dance often.
#Person1#: Me? Oh, no. In fact, I only took up dancing quite recently.
#Pers... | #Person1# invites #Person2# for the first dance and compliments her beautiful dance. #Person1# asks #Person2#'s favorite dances, and #Person2# says #Person2# likes Disco and doesn't like the rock and roll nor break-dancing. | dance |
train_11274 | #Person1#: Sir, I am very glad to tell that we have successfully registered the trademark for our new product. It is the time to think of some effective promoting strategies. We are beginning to get more attention from overseas.
#Person2#: Well done, Fred. Do you know something useful for our promotion for our I-series... | Fred tells #Person2# that they have successfully registered the trademark. Now they are discussing the promoting strategies. Fred thinks they should start with the advertising program with their distributors. #Person2# agrees and thinks the mass media can also help. | promoting strategies |
train_11275 | #Person1#: What's the problem, Nada? You look down in the dumps.
#Person2#: I don't know. My life is a big mess. Everything is so complicated.
#Person1#: Come on, nothing can be that bad.
#Person2#: But promise me, you'll keep it a secret.
#Person1#: Ok, I promise. So what's troubling you so much?
#Person2#: I've falle... | Nada feels down and asks #Person1# to keep the secret that she has an office romance with her boss and there is a lot of gossips. | Office romance |
train_11276 | #Person1#: Lisa, can I call Taiwan?
#Person2#: Are you homesick?
#Person1#: I miss my parents.
#Person2#: Don't worry about the bill. Just call.
#Person1#: Can you show me how to make an overseas call?
#Person2#: Of course. First dial the code 011 to get an international line. Then you dial Taiwan's country code
#Perso... | #Person1# is homesick and Lisa teaches #Person1# to make an overseas call to Taiwan. | overseas call |
train_11277 | #Person1#: Are you being served, madam?
#Person2#: No. Um, do you carry any padded coat?
#Person1#: Yes, what size is in your mind?
#Person2#: Small size.
#Person1#: Any particular brand?
#Person2#: Whatever. You know, I'm thinking of a gift for my mother. It's her 60 birthday next Friday. Could you give me some advice... | #Person2# wants to buy a padded coat for #Person2#'s mother. #Person1# recommends one and #Person2# bargains with #Person1#. | gift |
train_11278 | #Person1#: Well, let's have your firm order.
#Person2#: Yes, here is our offer, 30, 000 skirts at 200 yuan per skirt, FOB New York. You will find our price comes in line with the prevailing market.
#Person1#: Your price is rather high. We cannot accept it. Can you bring the price down a little?
#Person2#: In fact, if i... | #Person2# introduces the firm order to #Person1#.#Person1# thinks the price is high and wants a lower price. #Person2# says their design is superior to other products. They can not make a deal. | firm order |
train_11279 | #Person1#: OK, so now the last point on our agenda. Jill, let's go over the profit and loss statement.
#Person2#: Great. Well, the main issue here, as you can see, is that our expenses are through the roof.
#Person1#: Let's see. . . These numbers are off the charts! What's going on here!
#Person2#: Well, um, sir, the c... | Jill is going over the profit and loss statement of the agenda. Jill thinks the expenditures are out of control and shows #Person1# bills. #Person1# will look into it. | company expenditures |
train_11280 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to make a deposit.
#Person1#: Which type of deposit do you prefer, time deposit or current deposit?
#Person2#: I prefer time deposit.
#Person1#: Okey. The interest rate for time deposit is higher. Could you tell me it's RMB deposit or currency deposit?... | #Person2# wants to make a RMB time deposit and keeps the deposit for six months. #Person1# helps #Person2# in making the deposit. | make a deposit |
train_11281 | #Person1#: Hello! This is Air China Booking Office.
#Person2#: Hello! I'd like to reconfirm my flight reservation.
#Person1#: May I know your flight number, please?
#Person2#: It's flight CA169, which leaves Beijing at 8: 00 a. m. on January 20th.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. That's our regular flight to Nanchang. Would you ple... | Deng Li calls #Person1# to reconfirm the flight reservation of a first-class ticket. #Person1# finds that Deng Li is flying in economy class, so #Person1# helps make the first-class ticket in order. | flight reservation |
train_11282 | #Person1#: so, tell me about your new house. How is it different to your old one?
#Person2#: well, first of all, it's much bigger. It has the same number of rooms, but each room is larger. We also have a larger garden, which our dog loves, of course!
#Person1#: so, it's a three-bedrooms detached house?
#Person2#: yes. ... | #Person2# thinks the new house is bigger than the previous one and describes the bedrooms and kitchen to #Person1#. #Person2# tells that the rooms are bright, but there is no balcony. #Person2# also talks about the location of the new house and the way to get into the city centre. | new house |
train_11283 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Some friends of mine are going to visit me this evening. Would you please buy some fruit for me?
#Person1#: Yes, sir. Do you need some flowers?
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Can you help me to get some?
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. What kind of flowers woul... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to buy some fruit and lilies because some friends' visit, and #Person2# gives #Person1# 500 yuan in advance. | ask for help |
train_11284 | #Person1#: Where are you from?
#Person2#: The United States. I live in New York.
#Person1#: Oh, really? That's a big city with a large population, right? By the way, do you like it there?
#Person2#: Yeah. I think it's the only suitable place to live.
#Person1#: Why do you say that?
#Person2#: You see, there's always so... | #Person2# thinks New York is a suitable place to live. #Person1# thinks #Person1#'s place New Zealand isn't boring either. | place to live |
train_11285 | #Person1#: Well, Mr. Anderson, you are at greatest risk since you smoke and drink too much.
#Person2#: Am I in a serious condition, doctor?
#Person1#: Yes, absolutely. It might be a good idea if you give up smoking and drinking altogether.
#Person2#: Oh, dear... I'm afraid that's out of the question. | #Person1# asks Mr. Anderson to quit smoking and drinking. Mr. Anderson thinks it's impossible. | smoking and drinking |
train_11286 | #Person1#: Well, Charles, I must say that your shop is pretty remarkable. Do people send the fax messages abroad, or is it just to this country?
#Person2#: It's surprising because when I started, I thought I'd be sending things to London and maybe Birmingham but, in fact, a high percentage of it is sent abroad, because... | Charles tells #Person1# that he is also surprised at the fact that a high percentage of the fax is sent abroad. Then Charles introduces the price to send the fax abroad. #Person1# asks Charles his hour in the shop and Charles tells #Person1# he overall enjoys it. | fax messages |
train_11287 | #Person1#: I am so tired of my journey to work. Driving all those hours is just killing me.
#Person2#: Yeah, I know what you mean. I used to drive two hours to work every day. But now I live within walking distance of my work. It's great.
#Person1#: You're kidding! I didn't know that. Did you move?
#Person2#: No, I got... | #Person1# complains about driving for too long to work, and #Person2# understands #Person1#'s feelings. #Person1# also has some problems with the landlady, so #Person1# wants to change the apartment. #Person2# recommends a room available to #Person1#, and #Person1# would like to see it now. | driving to work |
train_11288 | #Person1#: Nowadays, almost all job advertisements call for good communication skills. As a human resource manager, how do you see it?
#Person2#: It is a term that is used regularly in the workplace. In my opinion, communication means interaction and is vital in business. It ensures smooth operation between staff membe... | #Person1# asks the views of #Person2#, a human resource manager, on good communication skills. #Person2# talks about the importance of communication skills in the workplace and explains how employers and employees use their skills. #Person2# says communication doesn't always refer to conversations, and written communic... | communication skills |
train_11289 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to buy a swimming suit for my elder sister as a birthday present.
#Person1#: What size does she wear?
#Person2#: Medium. The same size as I do.
#Person1#: Would she like this style?
#Person2#: No, do you have something different from this one?
#Person1#: What abou... | #Person2# wants to buy a swimming suit for #Person2#'s elder sister. #Person1# recommends some but #Person2# wants something cheaper. #Person1# recommends the budget department. | a swimming suit |
train_11290 | #Person1#: Anything interesting in the paper today, dear?
#Person2#: Well, yeah. There are a few here that might interest us. Here's one for just four hundred dollars. It only has one bedroom, but it sounds nice, near Lake Street.
#Person1#: Yeah. Let me see what the cheapest two-bedroom apartment is. Oh, here's one on... | #Person1# and #Person2# are looking for a two-bedroom apartment in the paper. They find a suitable one and plan to have a look. | housing information |
train_11291 | #Person1#: How many holidays do you have in the U.S.?
#Person2#: Er, I'm not quite sure. I just know some.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: Mmm..., Mother's Day, National Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Valentine's Day.
#Person1#: Not bad. When does its National Day come? And the Valentine's... | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about the U.S., such as the holidays, the Father of the state, and the great president. | holidays |
train_11292 | #Person1#: Hey, where is everybody?
#Person2#: They took Ben to the park. Where have you been?
#Person1#: Sorry, I'm late. I picked up the cake and it took me longer than I expected. When will the party start?
#Person2#: Ben invited eight children from school. And they'll arrive at about 2 in the afternoon.
#Person1#: ... | #Person1# is late and Ben's party will start at two. #Person1# will help to prepare for it. | party preparation |
train_11293 | #Person1#: We all know that poetry is not everyone's cup of tea. But according to Dr. James Stewart.
#Person2#: Hello!
#Person1#: Hello! If you are suffering from anxiety or depression, poetry may be the solution to your problems. Dr. Stewart, how does poetry help?
#Person2#: Em, OK! Look, let me give you an example. A... | Dr. Stewart thinks poetry may be the solution to people's problems when they suffer from anxiety or depression. He gives an example that he read a patient a poem called Leisure by WHDavis, and the patient realizes finding a balance between work and social life. Then Dr. Dtewart explains encouraging patients to write po... | poetry |
train_11294 | #Person1#: How good are you at sports, Bill?
#Person2#: Are you kidding? I'm terrible! But I love to watch sports. I go to football or baseball games a lot. And I read sports magazines every week.
#Person1#: Wow!
#Person2#: Do you like sports, Janice?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I like to exercise. But I don't watch sports... | Bill isn't good at sports but loves to watch it. Janice likes to exercise. Janice exercises every day and advises Bill to exercise. Bill thinks he is too lazy to exercise. | sports |
train_11295 | #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 n... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the school schedule. Now #Person2# is going to register for the school. | school time |
train_11296 | #Person1#: I'd like to try this on, please. Where is the fitting room?
#Person2#: This way, please.
#Person1#: How do I look in this skirt, Gucci? Am I Spice Girl, or what?
#Person3#: No, you look ridiculous. I suggest you try some other colors.
#Person1#: OK, I will try on that green one. ... Now, how do I look?
... | #Person1# tried the skirts on, and Gucci thinks #Person1# looks ridiculous. Gucci advises #Person1# to try on the red one which makes #Person1# look like pepper, and finally #Person1# takes the one. | shopping |
train_11297 | #Person1#: I've never seen a machine like this before and need some help.
#Person2#: Sure, no problem. What are you trying to get?
#Person1#: I want to buy a drink.
#Person2#: OK. This machine needs you to use that change machine first to get correct change.
#Person1#: I've got the correct change already.
#Person2... | #Person2# teaches #Person1# the process of using the machine to buy a drink. #Person1# agrees with #Person2# that sometimes the machine needs more tries. | machine |
train_11298 | #Person1#: do you need a hand?
#Person2#: no, I can hadle it. Thanks anyway.
#Person1#: are you sure you don't need any help?
#Person2#: well, maybe just a little. I can't seem to make it fit.
#Person1#: I swear, the overhead compartments on these planes just keep getting smaller and smaller!
#Person2#: that's so ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to put the luggage on the overhead compartments. Then they talk about the newspaper they like to read. #Person2# is going to do a little Sudoku, so #Person2# gives the Guardian to #Person1#. | on the plane |
train_11299 | #Person1#: have you ever thought about your ideal home?
#Person2#: I have, actually; I've always wanted to build my dream home myself.
#Person1#: what would it be like?
#Person2#: well, it would be spacious and located next to a park, because a nice view is important to me.
#Person1#: how many rooms would it have? ... | #Person2# describes #Person2#'s ideal home to #Person1#, which is spacious and located next to a park. #Person2# tells #Person1# the number of rooms and TVs, and how #Person2# would decorate #Person2#'s dream house. | ideal home |
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