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train_11300 | #Person1#: I have been getting headaches almost every day lately.
#Person2#: Have you just started getting a lot of headaches?
#Person1#: I never had very many headaches before, but the last few weeks I have been getting a lot of them.
#Person2#: Have you had any unusually stressful situations in your life lately?
... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# has been getting headaches. #Person1# suffered stressful situations lately, but his sleep isn't a priority. #Person2# will send #Person1# a neurologist for tests. | headaches |
train_11301 | #Person1#: Hi, could we have two orange juice smoothies?
#Person2#: Would you like those with yogurt?
#Person1#: Sure, why not?
#Person2#: What else would you like to add? We highly recommend caterpillar fungus.
#Person1#: Caterpillar fungus? ! What the heck is that?
#Person2#: It's a special kind of Chinese herb.... | #Person1# and #Person2# would like juice smoothies with yogurt, and #Person2# recommends caterpillar fungus. | drink |
train_11302 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order, madam?
#Person2#: I'm on a diet. So I have to avoid food containing too much fat. Do you have vegetarian dishes?
#Person1#: Yes, We do have some choices for ladies like you. What about some green salad?
#Person2#: Does it taste good ?
#Person1#: Sure. It's a popular dish among you... | #Person2# wants vegetarian dishes. #Person2# offers her some choices and she chooses green salad with French dressings and Macaroni. | vegetarian dishes |
train_11303 | #Person1#: Taxi, Taxi.
#Person2#: Yes, madam. where are you going?
#Person1#: I am going to the Chinese Consulate General at 520, 12th Ave.
#Person2#: Get on, please.
#Person1#: Thank you. Can we get there in half an hour, sir?
#Person2#: I am not sure, madam. Generally we can. but look at the traffic. It's the ru... | #Person1# takes a taxi to the Chinese Consulate General and hurries #Person2# to arrive there within half an hour. | take a taxi |
train_11304 | #Person1#: Why did you get home so late, Sarah? I was worried sick!
#Person2#: I had everything timed perfectly. I sat in the coffee shop, waiting for Bus 55. It is supposed to leave at 4:45 sharp. I take it everyday at that time because it arrives at the Waterson Station just in time to catch Bus 15.
#Person1#: And yo... | Sarah tells Ken that she got home late because Bus 15 left 10 minutes early, then she waited 30 minutes for the next bus, but it didn't come, so she walked home. They decide to write a letter to local officials. | public transportation |
train_11305 | #Person1#: Did you watch TV last night?
#Person2#: Yes, I did.
#Person1#: It was a good game, wasn't it?
#Person2#: Oh, I didn't watch the football match. I wanted to, but my wife preferred to watch the old movie.
#Person1#: What a pity. It was quite exciting. Both teams played very well.
#Person2#: How did it finish?
... | #Person2# didn't watch the football match because #Person2#'s wife preferred to watch the old movie, so #Person2# asks #Person1# the result of the game. | football match |
train_11306 | #Person1#: Hi Mrs. Marten, Guess what? I've decided that I want to play a sport. I'm thinking about joining one of the teams at school.
#Person2#: That's a great idea Joe, which sport do you want to play?
#Person1#: I'm not sure, which one I'd be good at. I can run really fast, but I'm not very good at throwing or catc... | Joe tells Mrs. Marten that he wants to join a sports team but he is not good at throwing or catching a ball, so he wants to join a swim team but the school doesn't have it. | sport team |
train_11307 | #Person1#: There is a sales event at the shopping center this weekend. Let's go and have a look.
#Person2#: I don't want to go.
#Person1#: What's wrong? Don't you always go check out these things?
#Person2#: Yes, but I've spent all my pocket money this month.
#Person1#: Oh no, you're always running out of money. How ab... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a sales event but #Person2# refuses for lacking money. #Person2# plans to change the habit of spending money like water and find a job. | sales event |
train_11308 | #Person1#: Chris, I read an article about the secrets of leading a long life last night.
#Person2#: How do you feel like?
#Person1#: Great fun. It points out that taking a cold shower every morning is believed to be good to our health.
#Person2#: Did you have a try?
#Person1#: Yes, I have been trying it for about one m... | #Person1# tells Chris that taking a cold shower is believed to be good for people's health. They also share why the Japanese and French live long. | live long |
train_11309 | #Person1#: Hi, Steve. How was the concert?
#Person2#: Pretty good. The crowd seemed to enjoy it.
#Person1#: And how did Andrew do? Was he nervous? This was his first concert.
#Person2#: He seemed very calm.
#Person1#: Did he make any mistakes?
#Person2#: Well, sure.
#Person1#: Oh, no. Did everyone notice?
#Person2#: I ... | Steve tells #Person1# that Andrew performed calmly at the concert. Although Andrew made some mistakes, the crowd liked him and clapped loudly. They will celebrate tonight. | concert |
train_11310 | #Person1#: What do you think of our price?
#Person2#: Your price has gone up sharply, hasn't it?
#Person1#: Yes. We regret we cannot maintain our original price. Since the prices of the raw materials have been raised, we have to adjust the price of our products accordingly.
#Person2#: I agree with you there, but your p... | #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s price is unreasonable but #Person1# thinks #Person1#'s offer fits the prevailing market price level. #Person2# wants #Person1# to lower the price by 3% but #Person1# refuses. #Person2# can't handle the price. | business bargain |
train_11311 | #Person1#: Honey, do you have a second?
#Person2#: Sure! Are you okay? You seem a bit worried. What ' s on your mind?
#Person1#: We need to talk.
#Person2#: Okay...
#Person1#: I ' Ve been thinking, and well, I think we need to start seeing other people.
#Person2#: What? Why? I mean, we ' Ve had our ups and downs, and w... | Laura tells Tim they should start seeing other people because Tim's too good for her but she'd only make him hurt. Tim's astonished and wants another chance, but Laura's determined to leave. | break up |
train_11312 | #Person1#: Hey, what's new?
#Person2#: Not much. Just sitting here eating some Chinese food. Is that the paper? Why don't you open it and tell me my horoscope?
#Person1#: Ok, wait a minute... let's see. I'm a Taurus, and it says, Mars is in the third house, and is soon to eclipse Venus. I don't know what that means, bu... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the horoscope, which says #Person1#'s charm will win others over while #Person2#'s fortunes are falling. #Person2#'s worried. | horoscope discussion |
train_11313 | #Person1#: What's the matter with you, then? You look miserable.
#Person2#: It's us.
#Person1#: What do you mean by ' us '?
#Person2#: Well, we used to talk to each other before we were married. Remember?
#Person1#: What do you mean? We ' re talking now, aren't we?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, but we used to do so much together... | #Person2# thinks #Person1# and #Person2# used to talk more before they were married, so #Person1# feels miserable and wants to go back to live with #Person2#'s parents. | relationship predicament |
train_11314 | #Person1#: Can you help me find a pan?
#Person2#: Are you looking for a small, medium, or large pan?
#Person1#: I want a big pan.
#Person2#: Does this one look big enough?
#Person1#: Yes, it's the right size, but it weighs too much.
#Person2#: Well, what do you think of the aluminum pan?
#Person1#: It's light enough, b... | #Person2# helps #Person1# find an aluminum pan with a plastic handle. #Person1# reminds #Person2# to give #Person1# the lid. | buy a pan |
train_11315 | #Person1#: Hi Kara, it's Mike here.
#Person2#: Hi Mike, how are you doing?
#Person1#: I'm doing well, and you?
#Person2#: Everything is going great.
#Person1#: Kara, would you be interested in going to dinner again this Friday?
#Person2#: Mike, I had a good time too, but I am getting ready to move back to the east coas... | Mike invites Kara to have dinner again but Kara's moving and wants to focus on home matters, so she refuses. | dinner invitation |
train_11316 | #Person1#: I need to find the cereal aisle.
#Person2#: The cereal is over by the breakfast foods.
#Person1#: Where is that at?
#Person2#: It's by the oatmeal and breakfast bars.
#Person1#: I think I can find that.
#Person2#: Did you need help finding anything else?
#Person1#: Actually, I do need to find the dishwashing... | #Person2# helps #Person1# find the cereal aisle and the dishwashing detergent. | shopping |
train_11317 | #Person1#: Jenny, are you having fun here?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. This is really a nice party with wonderful people and lovely wines.
#Person1#: I'm glad you're enjoying it.
#Person2#: Thank you for the invitation.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. Would you like another glass of champagne?
#Person2#: Yes, please. Thank... | Jenny expresses to #Person1# her gratitude and appreciation for the party. | enjoy a party |
train_11318 | #Person1#: Would you like to come over for dinner tonight?
#Person2#: Sure, but I have to tell you that I've become a vegetarian. I don't eat any kind of meat.
#Person1#: When did you decide to become a vegetarian?
#Person2#: I saw a program a few months ago about how animals are raised for human consumption. I haven't... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to have dinner. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s become a vegetarian and #Person2# has lost 5 pounds by eating vegetables and fruit. #Person1#'ll make vegetarian dishes for #Person2#. | vegetarian |
train_11319 | #Person1#: How are you feeling, champ? Ready to go?
#Person2#: You know, if I can keep up my workouts, I think I have a chance in 2004.
#Person1#: In what?
#Person2#: In gymnastics. I'm pretty flexible. Look! I can even touch my toes!
#Person1#: Can you do the vault?
#Person2#: I do back flips at the pool all the time. | #Person2# thinks #Person2# can have a change in 2004 in gymnastics since #Person2#'s pretty flexible now. | do gymnastics |
train_11320 | #Person1#: You are late again, Maria. The teacher is about to come.
#Person2#: I know. I have to prepare the supper for the whole family before I leave.
#Person1#: Oh, Ben has been cooking for us since I started attending this evening class. The good thing is, he has made great progress in cooking.
#Person2#: The house... | Maria's late for the evening class because she has to do the housework. Luckily, she has her parents to help with children-care. #Person1# has to work, study, and do housework. Maria suggests #Person1# take the CPA exam but #Person1# just wants to study in a college. | evening class |
train_11321 | #Person1#: Not a single email until now? it's already twelve o'clock. I can't believe it!
#Person2#: Can't bear it, right? I've been there before. I'll feel uncomfortable if no one calls me or sends me text messages, like there is something missing.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's right. If no one sends me text messages, I'll ... | #Person1#'s feeling uncomfortable about receiving no messages. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's a kind of addiction. #Person1# thinks it ridiculous. #Person2# asks about #Person1#'s symptoms, all of which are compatible with the diagnosis of the addiction. | information addiction |
train_11322 | #Person1#: Hi, Alice, what are you doing this sunday.
#Person2#: Nothing really, why, what's up?
#Person1#: If you are free, maybe you can get having for my birthday party, it should be fun.
#Person2#: Sounds great, i'd very much like having something thanks, when?
#Person1#: Around six pm.
#Person2#: Do you need help ... | #Person1# invites Alice to #Person1#'s birthday party and Alice agrees. Alice offers to help but #Person1# refuses thankfully. | party invitation |
train_11323 | #Person1#: I'd like to meet you again sometime.
#Person2#: That would be great. Actually, can I get your phone number, Ella? That's assuming you don't mind if I call you sometime.
#Person1#: Anytime. You can reach me at 5558929.
#Person2#: Ok, got it. I will call you sometime next week.
#Person1#: Fine.
#Person2#: It's... | Jason requests for Ella's number and they would like to meet each other again. | social meeting |
train_11324 | #Person1#: Can I help you, Madam?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to buy a sweater for my husband. Which style is the latest?
#Person1#: These are all the latest fashion. How do you like this white turtleneck one?
#Person2#: I like this style. But do you have any other colors? I feel that this color doesn't suit his complexio... | #Person1# helps #Person2# choose a gray turtleneck to suit #Person2#'s husband's complexion and a pair of jeans to match the sweater. | shopping |
train_11325 | #Person1#: Hello, Matt!
#Person2#: Hello, Todd!
#Person1#: Matt, I'm going to ask you some questions about pet. First question, do you have a pet?
#Person2#: Yes, in fact, my mom's house we have three, three pets. two dogs and a cat. My family actually raises dogs for helping blind people.
#Person1#: Wow, like how do t... | Todd asks Matt several questions about pets. Matt tells Todd his family raises dogs to help blind people and explains how they train the dogs. Matt thinks the most important thing about keeping pets is companionship. | pets discussion |
train_11326 | #Person1#: Hurry up, get in.
#Person2#: I'm in, let's go!
#Person1#: OK, make a left here. . . no wait, I meant make a right. Come on, speed up!
#Person2#: Geez! What's the rush?
#Person1#: Don't worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, the light is about to change. . . step on it!
#Person2#: Are you nuts! I'm not going to ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are in a hurry to the library. #Person1#'s giving instructions while #Person2#'s driving, and they are talking anxiously. They finally make it before the library closes. | drive a car |
train_11327 | #Person1#: When it comes to select a fund, you will always read Past performance is not an indication of future results, can you believe that?
#Person2#: Maybe it is right since everything is possible. You know the market changes quickly these days. But I still have doubted those funds with bad stock performance. For m... | #Person2#'s doubted those funds with bad stock performance, but #Person1# tells #Person2# past performance of a fund can't indicate future results. #Person2#'ll think about it. | select a fund |
train_11328 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Would you tell me where The People's Park is?
#Person2#: The People's Park is located on Nanjing Road, near Limbo road, just on the opposite side of the International Hotel.
#Person1#: How long will it take me to get there?
#Person2#: Only about twenty minutes.
#Person1#: I'm not going in the wron... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the location of the People's Park and the way to get there. | ask for direction |
train_11329 | #Person1#: So, Monica, how do you like your new office?
#Person2#: Well, I love it. The room is special and clean with big windows and a lot of sunshine. There are plants along the corridor. Especially, I got my own desk with computer and telephone. Such a great place!
#Person1#: That's very good. I once turn down a jo... | Monica's satisfied with her new office. #Person1# tells Monica #Person1# once turned down a job offer because of the awful office. They think the office environment affects efficiency. | office environment |
train_11330 | #Person1#: How can I be sure your products are of superior quality, as you promised?
#Person2#: One of the reasons for our good quality products is because of our quality inspection system, which is the best of its kind.
#Person1#: But a quality inspection system does not mean that each unit will always be up to the st... | #Person2# assures #Person1# that #Person2#'s products are of superior quality due to their best quality inspection system and their trained analyzers and workers. | products quality |
train_11331 | #Person1#: Hello. Mr. Zhang. It's Mary.
#Person2#: Yes, Mary?
#Person1#: I'm afraid we're really staffed this week, Mr. Li. I'd like to meet you, but I'm sorry I really can't.
#Person2#: Are you telling me you're not going to meet with me?
#Person1#: Not at all, sir. I'd just like to delay our meeting to next week, I'l... | Mary phones to delay the meeting with Mr. Zhang because she's busy. Mr. Zhang agrees reluctantly. | delay a meeting |
train_11332 | #Person1#: Thank you for coming so quickly.
#Person2#: No problem. What's wrong?
#Person1#: A pipe in my apartment is leaking.
#Person2#: Where is the pipe?
#Person1#: The pipe is in my bathroom.
#Person2#: Can you tell me how long the pipe has been leaking?
#Person1#: The pipe has been leaking for a couple days.
#Pers... | #Person1#'s bathroom pipe's been leaking for some days and #Person2#'ll rip down the wall to fix it. | fix the pipe |
train_11333 | #Person1#: Onxiu Travel Agency, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to make a plane reservation to Shanghai, China.
#Person1#: Your name, please?
#Person2#: Via Kiang. I'd like to leave on May 5th.
#Person1#: Let me see what's available. Yes, Air China has a flight on May 5th at nine fifteen in the morning.
#Perso... | #Person1# helps Via Kiang book a single economy flight ticket to Shanghai. | book a ticket |
train_11334 | #Person1#: Watch out, Jenny! Be careful of the cars.
#Person2#: I'm fine, dad.
#Person1#: Did you get hit?
#Person2#: No, dad. Can I go there to play ball?
#Person1#: Watch out for strangers, and don't go too far away. Alright? | Dad asks Jenny to watch out for cars and strangers. | daily casual talk |
train_11335 | #Person1#: You look tired.
#Person2#: Yeah, I am worn out. I've been surfing the Internet.
#Person1#: Were you doing school work or playing games?
#Person2#: Well, I wanted to get some information about Canada for my project, but I found a really interesting chat room with people from that country and started chatting.... | #Person2#'s tired because #Person2# spent much time chatting online with people from Canada and got the information #Person2# needed for #Person2#'s project. | online chatting |
train_11336 | #Person1#: Hi, Mike! Now that the midterms are over, some of us are planning to go boating this weekend. You want to come along?
#Person2#: Sounds great, but I've never done it before.
#Person1#: Oh, come on! None of the others have either except me. And this is our last chance to take a break before finals.
#Person2#:... | #Person1# invites Mike to go boating and asks Mike to drive his car because #Person1#'s is under repair. Mike agrees. | boating invitation |
train_11337 | #Person1#: Excuse me, my watch stopped running, and I am not sure what's wrong with it.
#Person2#: Well, let me look at it. Hmm, it seems that it just needs a new battery.
#Person1#: Oh, that's really. I got some water on it last week and I was afraid that it might ruin the watch.
#Person2#: How much is a new battery? ... | #Person2# checks #Person1#'s watch and thinks it needs a new battery. #Person2# can offer a guarantee if #Person1# buys a new battery here. #Person1# agrees. | fix the watch |
train_11338 | #Person1#: Emily, what do you do as a trendspotter?
#Person2#: Very simple. Take digital photos of youth culture and send them to my company. It's called Look-Look.
#Person1#: What kind of company is it?
#Person2#: It's a youth culture marketing and trend forecasting firm in Hollywood. I'm one of Look-Look's 65,000 tre... | Emily tells #Person1# about her responsibilities as a trendspotter and introduces her company called Look-Look. | interview |
train_11339 | #Person1#: Good morning, this is Burt's Bicycle Rental.
#Person2#: Good morning, Miss. A friend of mine suggested I call you to hire some bikes.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. A lot of people do this these days.
#Person2#: Yes, we're just on holiday here for a few days and they said it would be a good idea to see the island by bi... | Green phones to hire some bikes. #Person1# suggests a motorbike because it's faster and can go to the beach. Green decides to rent 2 motorbikes. | hire motorbikes |
train_11340 | #Person1#: Welcome.
#Person2#: Hi, John. Hey, you've done a good job decorating this place, really nice.
#Person1#: Thanks, I am glad you like it. Can I get you a drink?
#Person2#: No, thanks. Let's make dinner. I am getting hungry.
#Person1#: Here is the kitchen. I will wash the onions first. Could you take the meat o... | #Person2# comes to John's place and helps him with dinner preparation. #Person2# thinks John's special dumplings are great and John tells #Person2# what's in the dumpling. | prepare dinner |
train_11341 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Sam.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Tina.
#Person1#: What are you going to do tomorrow?
#Person2#: I'm not sure yet. And you?
#Person1#: I would like to go skating. Feel like going with me?
#Person2#: Is skating interesting?
#Person1#: I think so. Fresh air, white snow. It's so comfortable.... | Tina invites Sam to go skating and offers to teach him. Sam agrees. | skating invitation |
train_11342 | #Person1#: Do you remember Tina, my good friend?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: She just broke up with her boyfriend.
#Person2#: Well, that happens. I hope she is all right.
#Person1#: But the problem is she and her ex-boyfriend are working in the same department. It is somehow embarrassing for them to see each other e... | #Person1# shares the news with #Person2# that Tina broke up with her boyfriend who is in the same department as her. | office romance |
train_11343 | #Person1#: finally we're on board!
#Person2#: yes. It was so crowded. I'm worn-out. Let's find our seats.
#Person1#: are they window seats or aisle seats?
#Person2#: let me see... yes, one window seat and one aisle seat.
#Person1#: ok. But can I trade my seat with you? I prefer the one near the window. I'm a terrib... | #Person1# trades #Person1#'s aisle seat with #Person2#'s window seat. #Person2# tells #Person1# where to put luggage and reminds #Person1# to keep the seat belt on. | social casual talk |
train_11344 | #Person1#: Good evening. I've come to see Miss Morrison
#Person2#: Oh! Good evening. I'm sorry, but she is not in. She's gone out to the theatre
#Person1#: Oh! I've just come back from Canada and I've brought a parcel from her parents
#Person2#: Please come in
#Person1#: But you're busy, aren't you?
#Person2#: I w... | #Person1# comes to give Miss Morrison the parcel from her parents but she's out. #Person1#'ll leave the parcel with #Person2#. | leave the parcel |
train_11345 | #Person1#: Have you ever run into a person who tries bleed you white?
#Person2#: I am always on the look out for such girls.
#Person1#: I hear that some guys splash all their money about on them.
#Person2#: Mark is one of them. He has trouble with a girl who turned out to be a dead beat. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s always looking for girls who can bleed #Person2# white. Then they talk about guys who splash all their money on such girls. | daily casual talk |
train_11346 | #Person1#: How old is Keith?
#Person2#: He's 21. how old is James?
#Person1#: He's a year older than Keith, but he looks younger.
#Person2#: How's your father?
#Person1#: He's fine. He retired last week. It's turning poing in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.
#Person2#: He can spend more time wi... | #Person2# tells #Person1# Keith's 21 and #Person1# tells #Person2# James is 22 though he looks younger than Keith, then they talk about #Person1#'s father's retirement life. | daily casual talk |
train_11347 | #Person1#: I've brought a little dog for Alice, girls usually like looking after pets.
#Person2#: Thank you, but Alice is only a visitor here. I don't know if she'll keep it.
#Person1#: To tell you the truth, the dog isn't my real reason for coming. I want to ask Alice if she'd like to be my girlfriend.
#Person2#: R... | #Person1#'s brought a dog for Alice and will ask her to be his girlfriend. #Person2#'s surprised. | chase a girl |
train_11348 | #Person1#: I can't believe it took us two hours to get here. The traffic in New York is unbelievable.
#Person2#: Yeah, but just relax honey, we're here and we're going on vacation. In a few hours we'll be in Hawaii, and you'll be on the golf course.
#Person1#: Oh no! Look at that line! It must be a mile long! There's... | #Person1# complains about the traffic in New York and waiting in a long line. #Person3# tells #Person1# and #Person2# not to cut in line. #Person1# gets impatient and raises hell. | social talk |
train_11349 | #Person1#: I'm sorry to make you wait. What did you decide?
#Person2#: Well, I wasn't planning on spending that much money today, so. . .
#Person1#: Trust me, it's worth it. With the 'Love, Amy Card', you'll get a 20 percent discount on everything in the store, every time you shop!
#Person2#: Even if an item is on s... | #Person1#'s trying to persuade #Person2# into buying a card which can offer a 20 percent discount on everything in the store every time #Person2# shops. | selling |
train_11350 | #Person1#: Hey Martin, I just did some running in the park. What are you doing?
#Person2#: There was a windstorm last night, so it blew this mess everywhere, what's up?
#Person1#: I just wanted to see if you'd like to see the latest movie with me tonight? Why do you have to do this kind of work?
#Person2#: My father an... | #Person1# invites Martin to a movie but Martin has to finish his responsibilities around the house to get paid by his father, then Martin tells #Person1# about the history of this deal. | home responsibilities |
train_11351 | #Person1#: Hi Sue. How's it going?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Frank. Just fine. How are your classes?
#Person1#: Pretty good. I'm glad this is my last term here though.
#Person2#: Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.
#Person1#: I was, but now I'm getting tired of it. I'm ready for the real world.
#Person2#: What ar... | Frank tells Sue he's glad this is his last term because he's tired of school. Frank wants to be a computer programmer and then start his own business. | future plan |
train_11352 | #Person1#: Hi, Deck, would you like to go swimming this afternoon?
#Person2#: I wish I could, but I have to spend the rest of the day in the library. I have a 10 page paper due tomorrow.
#Person1#: Oh, is that for Professor Lowell's class?
#Person2#: Yes, I have to write about a poem we read in class.
#Person1#: That's... | #Person1# invites Deck to swim but Deck has to write a paper and study for maths and history. #Person1# offers to help him with maths. | study plan |
train_11353 | #Person1#: I heard you into town yesterday.
#Person2#: Oh yes, I had a meeting with the bank manager. My husband and I have decided to buy a new house, so we need a loan from the bank.
#Person1#: How did it go?
#Person2#: The meeting went well, but getting there was not so pleasant. I found a parking space just outside... | #Person2# shares with #Person1# #Person2#'s unpleasant parking experience on the way into town yesterday. | parking experience |
train_11354 | #Person1#: Good morning, two tickets to London, please.
#Person2#: Express train or regular one?
#Person1#: Any difference?
#Person2#: The regular ticket is 80 dollars while price of the express ticket is 10% higher.
#Person1#: I see, but how long does the express train take?
#Person2#: Comparatively, it can save you n... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the advantages of the express train so #Person1# decides to buy two express tickets with window seats. | buy tickets |
train_11355 | #Person1#: Come on, we're going to be late for school. What are you reading?
#Person2#: Oh, it's one of dad's business magazines. Have you seen the plan for this freedom ship?
#Person1#: No. What is it?
#Person2#: Well, it's just a concept at the moment, but they are planning to build a huge ship that looks like a floa... | #Person2#'s reading a business magazine and tells #Person1# about the plan for a freedom ship. #Person1# thinks it amazing and #Person2#'d be surprised. | build a ship |
train_11356 | #Person1#: Did you have a busy week?
#Person2#: Uhm, well, no. I mean I didn't do a lot, but I bought a computer.
#Person1#: You did? Thank goodness. Now you don't need to borrow mine. You had it for 2 weeks last time.
#Person2#: Yeah, so sorry about that. I wrote my history paper on it. Thanks again by the way.
#Perso... | #Person2# bought a computer and #Person2# doesn't need to borrow #Person1#'s computer now. #Person2# just uses the new computer for watching DVDs. | a new computer |
train_11357 | #Person1#: I just want tickets to go see a live video taping of doctor Phil and Los Angelus. Do you want to go with me?
#Person2#: Who is doctor Phil?
#Person1#: You don't know who doctor Phil is? I watch him on TV every day. He's the host of a popular television show. He helps people get through life's most difficult ... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to Los Angeles to see a live videotaping of Doctor Phil. #Person2#'s interested. | tour plan |
train_11358 | #Person1#: Hello. Front desk.
#Person2#: Yes. This is Bob Robinson. I ' m calling from room number 627.
#Person1#: Hi, Bob. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Is it possible to change to another room?
#Person1#: Could you please tell me why?
#Person2#: My room is facing the swimming pool. It ' s noisy for me. I have a p... | Bob Robinson calls to change to a quiet side room on the lower floor. #Person1# finds one on the first floor and will send the bellman for help. | hotel service |
train_11359 | #Person1#: Is this where I can catch a bus to the theater?
#Person2#: Yes, but you can't get there with out a change.
#Person1#: Which bus do I have to change?
#Person2#: You have to get off at the hospital and change for bus 15.
#Person1#: I see. Thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go to the theater by bus. | transportation |
train_11360 | #Person1#: Sir, may I please see your license and registration? Do you know how fast you were going?
#Person2#: No, I'm not sure. I think about 65 mph, right?
#Person1#: You're not sure? You were going at 90 miles per hour! That's 25 mph over the legal speed limit! Have you been drinking?
#Person2#: No, Officer, not at... | #Person2# was caught by #Person1# for speeding. #Person2# says he had too many distractions while driving so he didn't pay attention to the speedometer. #Person1# will give him a ticket. | traffic regulation |
train_11361 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to check in, please.
#Person1#: May I see your ticket and passport, please?
#Person2#: Sure. Here they are.
#Person1#: Please put your baggage on the scale.
#Person2#: What's the weight limit?
#Person1#: Thirty two kilos.
#Person2#: I hope my baggage a... | #Person1# helps #Person2# check-in, handles #Person2#'s baggage, and tells #Person2# #Person2#'s boarding gate. | airport service |
train_11362 | #Person1#: Charlotte, have you had your supper?
#Person2#: No, I don't want to eat anything.
#Person1#: Why? Don't you feel well?
#Person2#: I'm down in spirits.
#Person1#: What's up?
#Person2#: My manager jumped on me for my mistake today.
#Person1#: You must not feel depressed about such a trivial thing.
#Person2#: I... | Charlotte is down in spirits because her manager blamed her for her mistake. #Person1# encourages her. | encouragement |
train_11363 | #Person1#: There will be a party in my company ; what shall I wear?
#Person2#: Is it formal or informal?
#Person1#: I guess it is a formal one because the general director will give a speech there, and most of the staff will take part in.
#Person2#: In that case, formal suit with a nice tie will be better.
#Person1#: Y... | #Person2# advises #Person1# on dressing for a formal company party. | party clothes |
train_11364 | #Person1#: I don't know what to say. This can't be happening. Here's the obituary.
#Person2#: It's really there? This all seems so surreal-like it's all one big nightmare.
#Person1#: But it explains why Taylor isn't answering and Femi took time off from work.
#Person2#: Poor Femi. Taylor's death must have made her real... | #Person1# and #Person2# are surprised at Taylor's death and they sympathize with Femi. They will go for Taylor's viewing. | death |
train_11365 | #Person1#: Today people are hearing about information superhighways and the intermet.
#Person2#: Is this change going to be beneficial for theindividuals like you and me.
#Person1#: Yes, I think so. My friend once used it mostly to play chess, but now he has learnt how to do other things on the Internet.
#Person2#: The... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the benefits of information superhighways and the internet to individuals and commerce. | E-commerce |
train_11366 | #Person1#: Excuse me, are you Miss Green?
#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?
#Person1#: May I introduce myself?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I'm a new student in the school. My name's John.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, John.
#Person1#: It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Green. | John introduces himself to Miss Green. | self-introduction |
train_11367 | #Person1#: How do you get along with your co-workers?
#Person2#: I get along pretty well with most of them. It seems there are always a few rotten apples in the bunch, though, Like Margaret. I don't know why management hasn't fired her yet. She's a terrible gossip.
#Person1#: Do you think management should fire someone... | #Person2# complains about a co-worker's gossiping and thinks management should fire her because she is not trustworthy. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to develop good relationships with coworkers. | office relationship |
train_11368 | #Person1#: Hi, how are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm fine. How about yourself?
#Person1#: I'm pretty good. Thanks for asking.
#Person2#: No problem. So how have you been?
#Person1#: I've been great. What about you?
#Person2#: I've been good. I'm in school right now.
#Person1#: What school do you go to?
#Person2#: I go to P... | #Person1# and #Person2# share their recent status. | social meeting |
train_11369 | #Person1#: Do you have any vacancies?
#Person2#: Yes, we have a nice room on the sixth floor.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: 200 yuan a night.
#Person1#: OK. Dose it include breakfast?
#Person2#: Yes. And could I have your name?
#Person1#: Kate Green.
#Person2#: How long do you want to stay?
#Person1#: 5 days. A... | #Person2# helps Kate Green to reserve a room including breakfast for 5 days and offers luggage service. | hotel service |
train_11370 | #Person1#: Who's that over here?
#Person2#: That's the new teacher.
#Person1#: What do you think of the teacher?
#Person2#: She's very nice.
#Person1#: What does she teach?
#Person2#: English, of course.
#Person1#: Is she your teacher?
#Person2#: Yes. She teaches our class three times a week.
#Person1#: Can she speak C... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s new English teacher. | introduction |
train_11371 | #Person1#: What in the world is that smell?
#Person2#: The aroma of roasting coffee beans.
#Person1#: Smells like you're baking something. What are those?
#Person2#: Green beans. They pop and turn brown when you roast them.
#Person1#: Cool! But isn't that a hot air popcorn popper?
#Person2#: This machine roasts the bea... | #Person2# is roasting coffee beans with a popcorn popper. #Person2# tells #Person1# this machine roasts the beans just right. | coffee bean |
train_11372 | #Person1#: Doctor, may I ask my mother's condition?
#Person2#: Well, you'd better sit down for this. It has been terminal lung cancer.
#Person1#: Oh my god. Please save her life.
#Person2#: We'll try our best, but you'd better prepare for the worst.
#Person1#: I see, D. But I plead you to help her.
#Person2#: I have sa... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person1#'s mother's lung cancer and suggests #Person1# should better prepare for the worst. | lung cancer |
train_11373 | #Person1#: Were you able to get a look at the suspect's face?
#Person2#: Yes. I know exactly what he looks like.
#Person1#: I must ask you to pick him out of a line-up.
#Person2#: That won't be a problem.
#Person1#: Look closely at the five men in this line-up.
#Person2#: I am looking.
#Person1#: Do you see the suspect... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to identify a suspect's face out of a line-up. | suspect identification |
train_11374 | #Person1#: Mom. I have to go school shopping. There's only one more week left.
#Person2#: Do you need money or what?
#Person1#: I have this list of stuff that I need and I only have half the dough.
#Person2#: Half the dough huh. Well. How would you like to earn the other half?
#Person1#: Do I have a choice? Uh. That's ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for money and #Person2# asks #Person1# to do chores to earn the money. | family conversation |
train_11375 | #Person1#: Taxi.
#Person2#: Yes, sir, where are you going?
#Person1#: I am going to the railway station.
#Person2#: Get on, please.
#Person1#: Thank you. Can we get there in half an hour?
#Person2#: I am not sure, sir. Generally we can, but look at the traffic. It's the rush hour.
#Person1#: My train will leave at 3:00... | #Person2# drives #Person1# to the railway station and they are in a hurry. | taxi service |
train_11376 | #Person1#: I want to change rooms. In fact, I want a refund for tonight!
#Person2#: If you tell me the exact problem, I can be more helpful.
#Person1#: Cockroaches have declared war on my room!
#Person2#: Allow me to apologize. I'll give you another room right now, and a full refund for tonight.
#Person1#: Thank you fo... | #Person1# requires a room change and a refund because of the cockroaches. #Person2# accepts. | hotel service |
train_11377 | #Person1#: Could you help me?
#Person2#: What do you need?
#Person1#: I can't seem to find my class.
#Person2#: What building is it in?
#Person1#: It's in the C building.
#Person2#: Oh, I know exactly where that is.
#Person1#: Do you think you can tell me where it is?
#Person2#: Sure, what room number is it?
#Person1#:... | #Person2# will show #Person1# the way to #Person1#'s classroom because #Person2# will have a class around. | ask the way |
train_11378 | #Person1#: Good morning.
#Person2#: Good morning. Are you through with the cleaning? If not, we'll come back a little later.
#Person1#: Never mind, come right in. I've almost finished. You always keep the room neat and tidy, I must say. It saves me a lot of work, but you should let me do it.
#Person2#: It doesn't take ... | #Person2# always keeps #Person2#'s room neat and tidy, which saves #Person1# a lot of work. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is considerate. | cleaning |
train_11379 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for some perfume. Do you have perfumes with a light scent?
#Person1#: How about this one? It smells like green tea and is our best seller. Try it.
#Person2#: It does smell good, How much is it?
#Person1#: It goes for $ 40.
#Person2#: OK. I'll take this one. | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy a kind of perfume smiling like green tea. | shopping |
train_11380 | #Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, here is the Westminster Abbey. It's one of the oldest buildings in London.
#Person2#: What a large building. Can we visit by ourselves?
#Person1#: Of course. Take your time and enjoy your trip.
#Person2#: Thank you. When and where shall we meet?
#Person1#: We will meet at 5:00 right her... | #Person1# introduces Westminster Abbey and lets #Person2# have a tour freely. | tour |
train_11381 | #Person1#: This is my new favorite store. I got 5 shirts, 3 pairs of pants, and 2 belts for less than $100. And they are all designer clothes!
#Person2#: I found some great stuff, too! I can't believe how low the prices are. This purse was only $25, and it is real leather! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about how cheap the goods are in #Person1#'s favorite store. | shopping |
train_11382 | #Person1#: My God! Where is my suitcase?
#Person2#: Oh! I think that they've unloaded all the luggage. Well, it's not here.
#Person1#: I suppose that suitcase is lost, doesn't it?
#Person2#: Which suitcase was it?
#Person1#: The one with all the souvenirs, the one that you told me not to pack.
#Person2#: Are you sure y... | #Person1# cannot find #Person1#'s suitcase and thinks it might be lost. #Person2# thinks there are many possibilities. #Person1# will report it to the airline. | suitcase lost |
train_11383 | #Person1#: Is that Anne Shaw?
#Person2#: Yes, speaking?
#Person1#: Hello, it is Eric from London.
#Person2#: Hello, Eric. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I'm fixing up on next project team meeting, and I just want to check some possible dates with you.
#Person2#: Fine, let me just get my diary. Ok, which dates are you l... | Eric calls Anne Shaw to fix up the time and place for the next project team meeting. Anne tells Eric her available dates and says she prefers to meet in Chicago. Eric will check up some hotels and contact Anne again soon. | appointment |
train_11384 | #Person1#: Oh, look, who's here? Upon my word, if it isn't Mr. White. Oh, Mr. White, you shouldn't have come.
#Person2#: That's all right. I was told the weather was not good enough.
#Person1#: Yes, not ideal for flying.
#Person2#: If it doesn't clear up soon, I'm afraid the flight might be put off.
#Person1#: Let's ho... | Mr. White comes to see Mrs. Smith off and she is surprised and grateful. The plane will take off on time as the weather is clearing up. | say goodbye |
train_11385 | #Person1#: I hope you're not too put out with me for the delay. I have to stop by friends' home to pick up a book on my way here.
#Person2#: Well, that's not a big deal. But you might at least phone if you know you're going to keep someone waiting. | #Person1# explains the reason for #Person1#'s delay, but #Person2# thinks #Person1# should better phone first. | argument |
train_11386 | #Person1#: Did you see the list of books for this course?
#Person2#: Yes,the teacher expects us to get the first five on the list.
#Person1#: Are you going to buy them?
#Person2#: I don't know. These books are expensive. And I don't have a lot of money on me.
#Person1#: How about sharing them with me?
#Person2#: Sounds... | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to pay fifty-fifty for the books their course requires and split them at the end of the semester. | shopping |
train_11387 | #Person1#: Where's Cecilia, Mark?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. She finishes school at 3. Maybe she went to Joyce's. She knows she has to come home before 5.
#Person1#: It's 5:30 now.
#Person2#: Maybe she forgot her watch.
#Person1#: Well, someone has to wash the dishes. The kitchen's a mess.
#Person2#: I can go to Joyce's.... | #Person1# cannot find Cecilia and asks Mark to take over the dishes washing. | family conversation |
train_11388 | #Person1#: Can I use your laptop for a while?
#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.
#Person1#: Oh, isn't your computer Wi-Fi capable?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. You want go online? there are no wi-fi hotspots around.
#Person1#: Oh my, no internet access is killing me.
#Person2#: Can't you wait till you get home? then you can sur... | #Person1# borrows #Person2#'s laptop but there is no internet access. #Person1# terribly wants to check emails, visit favorite websites, and chat online.
#Person2# thinks #Person1# is addicted to the web. | web addiction |
train_11389 | #Person1#: What did you think of the teambuiding session this morning? Do you think it did much good?
#Person2#: Well, a lot of the games were pretty silly. I don't know how much it helped us to be a better team, but i think everyone had a good time.
#Person1#: I think that's an important part of it all. . . we've go... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the team-building session. #Person1# thinks it is helpful. #Person2# agrees. #Person1# likes personality tests best, while #Person2# prefers the trust game. | teambuilding |
train_11390 | #Person1#: Can you lend me fifty bucks?
#Person2#: What? Again? Why do you keep running out of money?
#Person1#: I guess I don't earn enough.
#Person2#: No, I think it's how you budget your life, that's the problem.
#Person1#: That's my business, not yours.
#Person2#: True enough, until the time comes that you nee... | #Person1# has to borrow money from #Person2#. #Person2# thinks #Person1# should reevaluate spending habits, and shares #Person2#'s experience on following #Person2#'s budget and making investments. | money |
train_11391 | #Person1#: What do you think of doctor Tompson?
#Person2#: I feel confident of his ability to cure my daughter's disease.
#Person1#: How can you be so sure?
#Person2#: I can tell from the way he spoke to us.
#Person1#: Never believe his words. | #Person2# trusts Doctor Tompson, but #Person1# doesn't. | trust |
train_11392 | #Person1#: Do you think children watch too much Tv?
#Person2#: I only allow my child to watch up to an hour a day. I don't think that tv is bad for kids. I think that kids should be active and not become couch potaoes.
#Person1#: Perhaps I should impose a limit on how much Tv my kids can watch. They don't do much els... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about limiting children's TV time. #Person2# thinks parents should plan other activities for children while they limit the TV time. They agree that parents play a pivotal role. | parenthood |
train_11393 | #Person1#: Oh, my God! I've been cheated!
#Person2#: What? What did you buy?
#Person1#: It's a brick! I can't believe how stupid I was. Damn it!
#Person2#: What is it? Why did you buy a brick?
#Person1#: There was a guy on the sidewalk. He had three new boxes, Panasonic video camera boxes. He said he had to get rid... | #Person1# was trying to buy a stolen brand-new camera at a very low price on the sidewalk. Then #Person1# finds out what he bought is actually a brick. The seller didn't allow #Person1# to open the box to keep it brand-new. Sarah analyzes the trick and thinks #Person1# deserves to be cheated. | trick |
train_11394 | #Person1#: Are there many idioms in English?
#Person2#: There are hundreds and hundreds. English is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions.
#Person1#: Can you give us an example?
#Person2#: I'll look up the rate. To look up doesn't mean to look high into the sky or to look at the roof. It means to search for and... | Ms. Parker tells #Person1# about English idioms and offers examples. | language |
train_11395 | #Person1#: Hey, do you know if it's possible to get to Los Angeles from San Francisco by train?
#Person2#: Yeah, it is. But why don't you fly? It's much faster and costs about the same.
#Person1#: No way. I hate flying. Do you know how long the train takes?
#Person2#: Well, the quickest route is through the center of C... | #Person1# asks #Person2# how to get to Los Angeles from San Francisco by train. #Person2# suggests two routes. | transportation |
train_11396 | #Person1#: I haven't seen you for a long time. Where have you been?
#Person2#: I went to New York to visit my sister and stayed there for 2 months. Actually, I really went to meet my new nephew.
#Person1#: That's great. How old is he?
#Person2#: Well, he was 5 months old when I got there and he could possibly be the mo... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# visited #Person2#'s sister in New York and enjoyed the time with #Person2#'s new nephew. | family |
train_11397 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is anyone sitting here?
#Person2#: Erm..no, I'll just move my bag.
#Person1#: Thanks, how long have you been waiting?
#Person2#: Oh, about half an hour. I'm waiting for my friend to meet me. How about you?
#Person1#: Oh, I've just got here about 3:30. I'm picking up my younger sister, she'll be ar... | #Person2# is waiting for a friend. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is waiting for #Person1#'s younger sister. Then they talk about #Person1#'s sister and #Person2#'s plan after University. | social meeting |
train_11398 | #Person1#: Dad, are you going to miss me when I go back to college next week?
#Person2#: Of course I'm gonna miss you, girl.
#Person1#: But, dad. I mean, you are always talking about how much money you'll save on food, hot water and gas while I am away.
#Person2#: Just kidding. You know, getting a university degree is ... | #Person1# tells her dad that #Person1# has changed #Person1#'s major from business to wildlife science. Then her dad finds out that he knows nothing about #Person1#'s plan about going on to graduate school and her boyfriend. | family conversation |
train_11399 | #Person1#: I was thinking about our travel plans. Why don't we make our vacation longer and bike across Europe? We could still end our trip in Austria or we could go all the way to Greece.
#Person2#: That sounds a lot harder than taking a train or a car.
#Person1#: It isn't so bad really, lots of people do it. We're bo... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their travel plans. #Person1# suggests biking across Europe and talks about the experience of #Person2#'s friends. #Person2# agrees. #Person1# also suggests beginning their trip in Spain instead of France. | travel plan |
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