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train_11500 | #Person1#: Can you let me have that recipe you promised?
#Person2#: Which one? The one for the orange and carrot soup we had last night?
#Person1#: No, I know how to make that. It's quite simple. It's the special dish we had at Mike's party. It had potatoes and onions in it, and we ate it cold with bread.I thought I'd ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for the recipe of the special dish so that they can take it as a light packed lunch. | recipe |
train_11501 | #Person1#: Good morning.sir.My name is Liu Peng from Tsinghai University. I am here for the interview relating to my visa application.
#Person2#: Glad to meet you.Would you mind if I ask you some questions?
#Person1#: Of course not.
#Person2#: Why do you want to go to the US?
#Person1#: I'd like to have further educati... | #Person2# interviews #Person1# for visa application as #Person1# wants to go to the U.S. for further education. | visa application |
train_11502 | #Person1#: what do you think about the public service advertisement for quiting smoking?
#Person2#: while I think it's great that they're trying to get people to quit smoking, but I don't really care for the advertisement.
#Person1#: why not?
#Person2#: the fish hook that they use is quite disturbing!
#Person1#: it's a... | #Person1# discusses with #Person2# about the advertisement for quitting smoking. #Person1# was delighted to see a billboard was being used to promote health. #Person2# thinks people have to give them credit but the advertisement is not appropriate for young children. | advertisement |
train_11503 | #Person1#: Emergency road service. May I help you?
#Person2#: I have a flat tyre.
#Person1#: All right. What's your membership card, please?
#Person2#: 489 3362 1978.
#Person1#: And your name?
#Person2#: Eve.
#Person1#: What's the expiration date on your card?
#Person2#: It's July 16, 2009.
#Person1#: Where is your car... | #Person2# calls Emergency road service as #Person2# has a flat tyre. #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about the car and promises a tow truck will be there soon. | emergency call |
train_11504 | #Person1#: What date would you like to depart, sir?
#Person2#: Do you have any seats for September 16th?
#Person1#: Let's see... I'm afraid the 16th is fully booked. But I have seats for the 17th.
#Person2#: The 17th will be fine.
#Person1#: And what date will you be returning?
#Person2#: Hmm, I guess on the 28th.
#Per... | #Person2# books a return ticket with #Person1#'s help. #Person2# will depart on September 17th and return on the 28th. | book tickets |
train_11505 | #Person1#: Hello. This is Mrs. Wilson. I'd like to buy a new car. Could you offer me a new type of the car, please?
#Person2#: Oh, Madam, buy what?
#Person1#: A new car. And I've got a small family, two children, and I haven't got a lot of money and...
#Person2#: Oh, oh, Madam, Madam, I'm afraid you have the wrong numb... | #Person1# calls #Person2# to buy a new car but finds out she has the wrong number. | wrong call |
train_11506 | #Person1#: Which window do I go to for parcel?
#Person2#: Here will be OK.
#Person1#: I want to mail this package.
#Person2#: Please put it on the scale. Where are you mailing it to?
#Person1#: Zhuhai.
#Person2#: Do you want to mail it by air or sea?
#Person1#: What's the difference in price?
#Person2#: 25 yuan by air,... | #Person1# mails a package of souvenirs to Zhuhai by air with #Person2#'s assistance. | mail packages |
train_11507 | #Person1#: Would you like to order anything else?
#Person2#: No, I'm good. All we need now is our check.
#Person1#: Our waitress has been kind of scarce tonight, hasn't she?
#Person2#: I think that is our waitress is over by the bar. Boy, the service has not been good this evening.
#Person1#: She doesn't appear to be h... | #Person1# and #Person2# are complaining about the service of the bar. They decide to leave a tip of $3.6 as it is the waitress's first night on the job. | catering service |
train_11508 | #Person1#: There's a question I'm not sure whether it is suitable to ask.
#Person2#: You know that I have no secrets toward you.
#Person1#: When you go dinner with John, who foots the bill?
#Person2#: Why asking that? It's often the sort of Dutch treat. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that it's often the sort of Dutch treat when going dinner with John. | go Dutch |
train_11509 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm out of here. Here's my key.
#Person2#: Give me just a few seconds, sir, and I'll hand you your receipt. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: I hope you enjoyed your stay, sir.
#Person1#: I only had nine little problems here. Other than that, I enjoyed my stay, and I loved the city.
#Person2... | #Person1# is checking out and tells #Person2# enjoyed #Person2#'s stay except for the cockroaches in the room. #Person2# apologizes. | check out |
train_11510 | #Person1#: Hello, Walter?
#Person2#: Yes. Hi, what's up?
#Person1#: I was wondering if you wanted to go for a walk with us.
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. I'm sick. I have a fever but I'm cold, and I threw up earlier.
#Person1#: Oh, man. I hope you get to feeling better.
#Person2#: I would feel better if you came over and ... | Walter is sick and gets Diarrhea, so #Person1# comes to take care of him. #Person1# wants to call the doctor but #Person2# refuses. | not feeling well |
train_11511 | #Person1#: I want to say goodbye to everyone.
#Person2#: You're leaving so soon. When are you off?
#Person1#: I'm catching the 9 fifteen train tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: How about I come and see you off?
#Person1#: You really don't need to.
#Person2#: Ok. I'll miss you. I hope we can see each other again soon.
#Perso... | #Person1# is leaving tomorrow morning and #Person2# wants to see #Person1# off. #Person1# asks #Person2# to say goodbye to #Person2#'s family members and hopes to meet #Person2# in Washington. | taking leave |
train_11512 | #Person1#: What a hot day!
#Person2#: Yes, summer is coming.
#Person1#: Where are you going this summer vacation?
#Person2#: I'd like to go to Tianjin.
#Person1#: Do you want to go to the beach there?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. And what's your plan?
#Person1#: The same to you.
#Person2#: That's great. | #Person2# wants to go to Tianjin this summer vacation and so does #Person1#. |
go on vacation |
train_11513 | #Person1#: You're from New York, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: What do you suggest I should see in New York?
#Person2#: Well, how about the Museum of Modern Art?
#Person1#: No, I don't like museums. They're boring.
#Person2#: Why don't you go to see the Empire State Building?
#Person1#: Ah! That ... | #Person2# recommends sightseeing places in New York to #Person1#. | go sightseeing |
train_11514 | #Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: What am I doing? What am I doing? Don't you know what day it is?
#Person1#: Mumm. no.
#Person2#: It's only the day when the world's biggest sporting event is kicking off.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: The World Cup! The first match is today! It's Mexico vs. South Africa! It's goi... | #Person2# tells #Person1# today The World Cup is kicking off and #Person2# is very excited. #Person1# says soccer doesn't appeal to #Person1# and thinks soccer seems to be a sissy game. | sports event |
train_11515 | #Person1#: Anne, would you please come in for a while? Please also bring along the minutes of yesterday's management meeting.
#Person2#: Of course, sir. . . Here's the minutes of the meeting.
#Person1#: How long did the meeting last?
#Person2#: The meeting was delayed by thirty minutes and it lasted for two and a half ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for the minutes of yesterday's meeting and asks about the meeting time, whether the chairman asked for #Person1#, whether #Person2# handed in the report, and the date for the next meeting. | working meetings |
train_11516 | #Person1#: Do you have any work experience in this field?
#Person2#: Yes. After my graduation from university, I worked as a Customer Service Coordinator in a foreign representative office, and then I transferred to a joint venture as a Market Development Manager. So I am familiar with the market in China.
#Person1#: W... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks about #Person2#'s work experience, what #Person2# learned from the previous jobs, #Person2#'s impressions of the current company, and what #Person2#'s colleagues would say about #Person2#. | job interview |
train_11517 | #Person1#: I'm going to the beauty parlor. Do you want to come too?
#Person2#: Sure. Let's go. What are you going to have done?
#Person1#: I want to have a foot massage and a haircut.
#Person2#: A foot massage sounds like a great idea. They are very relaxing. I'd also like to have mudpack on my face. It's supposed to h... | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to the beauty parlor. They are planning an expensive trip as they think beauty treatment can relieve stress. | beauty parlor |
train_11518 | #Person1#: I would like to withdraw my money and close my account please.
#Person2#: May I see your passbook.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: This is a sizable sum. Is there any reason you are closing your account with us Mr. Lee?
#Person1#: I will be leaving the city soon so I have no need for this account.
#Perso... | #Person1# wants to withdraw #Person1#'s money and close #Person1#'s account because #Person2#'s leaving the city. | banking services |
train_11519 | #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 surf the... | #Person1# feels no internet access is killing #Person1# and #Person2# thinks #Person1# must be suffering from discomgooglation, which describes people who are addicted to the web. | internet addiction |
train_11520 | #Person1#: morning, Mr. Emory. I was hoping to set up an appointment with you for sometime this week.
#Person2#: Hmm. I'm pretty booked up this week. Let's move it up to next week.
#Person1#: Fine, Mr. Emory. Would next Monday at 4:00 o'clock be all right for you?
#Person2#: Let me take a look. All right, that's no pro... | #Person1# hopes to make an appointment with #Person2# this week but #Person2# suggests next week. | make an appointment |
train_11521 | #Person1#: What's your apartment like?
#Person2#: It's a furnished two bedroom flat in a three-story building on campus.
#Person1#: What is it like living in on-campus housing?
#Person2#: It's not as bad as I thought it would be. The freshmen that live nearby are really loud, especially on the weekends. But, the rent i... | #Person2# tells #Person1# living in the apartment in on-campus housing is cheap though sometimes noisy. The bad thing is the contract ends in June so #Person2# needs to find a new place soon. | rent an apartment |
train_11522 | #Person1#: Welcome to IBA. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, hello. Our company used your bank to send some documents to Malaysia last week. Could you check and see if the proceeds have come back yet, please? It's Sang Hung Enterprises, based in Kula Lump.
#Person1#: OK, just a moment. . . yes, it has arrived. The amount... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that the proceeds have come back and been credited to #Person2#'s company's account. | banking services |
train_11523 | #Person1#: How about this floor lamp?
#Person2#: Fine, just get it! We have been shopping for furniture for five hours! I'm so tired!
#Person1#: We still need to find an armoire and a dresser.
#Person2#: Fine! I am going to go home and drop off this nightstand, coffee table and love seat while you look for the rest of ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are shopping for furniture. #Person1#'ll continue shopping while #Person2#'ll go home to drop off the furniture they bought because #Person2# is tired. | go shopping |
train_11524 | #Person1#: What is a visa used for?
#Person2#: It is a significant document for traveling abroad and visiting.
#Person1#: Oh. Where do I need to apply for a visa?
#Person2#: There are passport processing center in many places. Visa is dealt with in embassies. You need to complete several forms and provide certain certi... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about what a visa is used for and how to apply for one. | visa application |
train_11525 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. White. Do you think it's possible for us to talk sometime today?
#Person2#: I'd love to, Miss Wilson, but I've got a pretty tight schedule today. I've got to finish reading the yearly financial report by 10. Then I have to drive to the airport to pick up an advertiser at 11. After that, I'll have ... | #Person1# wants to talk with #Person2# sometime today but #Person2# is busy with work. Then #Person1# suggests they meet tomorrow morning. #Person1# agrees. | make an appointment |
train_11526 | #Person1#: Did you hear of the robbery in the bank last night?
#Person2#: No, I didn't. Which bank was robbed?
#Person1#: The bank in Green Street.
#Person2#: How much money was lost?
#Person1#: No a penny was robbed.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, there were three robbers. One was trying to run away, but the polic... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the bank robbery last night. | bank robbery |
train_11527 | #Person1#: Jeremy, your mom just called. Her flight was canceled. They're putting her on another plane, but not until the morning. It looks like you're stuck with us for one more night.
#Person2#: No problem at all! I love hanging out with my cousins. We made up a super fun game. It's kind of like basketball, but you h... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2#'s mom will take another plane to pick #Person2#. #Person2# feels happy to stay with #Person2#'s family. | flight cancellation |
train_11528 | #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... | #Person2# suggests #Person1# fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles but #Person1# hates flying and wants to take a train. | take a flight |
train_11529 | #Person1#: Hi, Lily. Where were you at lunchtime? I was looking for you in the dining hall.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry, I missed you. My English class ran late again.
#Person1#: That's been happening quite often recently. Maybe it's because the final exams are coming up.
#Person2#: Yes. After class, there is always a group o... | Lily's English class ran late again. Tom thinks it's because the final exams are coming up. Tom'll pay more attention to math problems before the exam. | final exams |
train_11530 | #Person1#: I don't know what to do. I can't seem to get anyone in the hospital to listen to my complaints and this outdated equipment is dangerous. Just look at it.
#Person2#: Hmm, uh, are you trying to say that it presents a health hazard?
#Person1#: Yes, I am. The head technician in the lab tried to persuade the hosp... | #Person1# complains that the hospital administration isn't willing to replace the dangerous outdated equipment and transfer #Person1# to another department. #Person2# tells #Person1# workers have legal rights to refuse unsafe works and the union will fight for her if she loses her job but she needs to prepare for a lon... | Hazards on jobs |
train_11531 | #Person1#: Hi, Miss. Freezing cold, isn't it? What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like some plants that can keep the earth fresh.
#Person1#: Especially in this cold season when you can't keep die window open, isn't it?
#Person2#: Absolutely. And something that's easy to care for and not expensive.
#Person1#: OK, Miss... | #Person2# wants to buy some plants to keep the earth fresh in the cold season and #Person1# recommends #Person2# the palm and the peace lily. #Person2# decides to buy the peace lily. | go shopping |
train_11532 | #Person1#: It was exactly two years ago that we moved to this town. You started working on your degree, and I started working down at the lab.
#Person2#: It seems like only yesterday. I suppose that I am so busy that I don't even notice how time passes.
#Person1#: I'd expect the opposite. I mean, the way you've been st... | #Person2# thinks time seems to crawl when people have nothing to do but time flies when people are busy with work. #Person1# agrees. | time |
train_11533 | #Person1#: Where have you been these days?
#Person2#: In the hospital.
#Person1#: In the hospital? What happened?
#Person2#: Didn't you know that our room caught fire last Friday evening?
#Person1#: Oh, really? I'm sorry to hear that. But what caused the fire?
#Person2#: Well, the light in our room was turned off at 11... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that Alice and two more were burnt and are still in hospital because there was a fire caused by a burning candle. | accidents |
train_11534 | #Person1#: It's a vicious circle, really. It takes me the best part of an hour to get here in the morning, so I honestly never have time for breakfast.
#Person2#: But you should always have something. According to nutrition experts, it's the most important meal of the day.
#Person1#: That's a load of rubbish, if you as... | #Person1# gets to work with no time to eat breakfast and just grab what #Person1# can when #Person1# can for lunch. #Person2# sometimes does the same. #Person2# thinks they should establish a regular pattern of eating. | eating habits |
train_11535 | #Person1#: You're made a good choice. This china tea set is unusual.
#Person2#: Where was it from?
#Person1#: It was made in Jingdezhen.
#Person2#: Jingdezhen? Isn't it called 'the capital of porcelain'?
#Person1#: You are right.
#Person2#: This is the very thing I've been dreaming of.
#Person1#: It is the best q... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the unusual china tea set is made in Jingdezhen and it is worth the price. | china tea set |
train_11536 | #Person1#: My goodness! What happened? You have blood on your face.
#Person2#: Oh, don't worry. I just killed a pigeon.
#Person1#: How could you have the heart to kill it ? We only have one!
#Person2#: It spoiled my painting! | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# killed a pigeon because it spoiled #Person2#'s painting. | express attitudes |
train_11537 | #Person1#: Hi, Melissa! How are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm so stressed! I don't know where to go to school and what to major in!
#Person1#: Don't worry. You have plenty of time to decide.
#Person2#: Actually, I don't. If I want to get grants and scholarships to help me pay for tuition, then I need to apply by Monday.... | Melissa doesn't know where to go to school and what to major in. #Person2# asks about Melissa's favorite subjects, the subjects she does best, and #Person1#'s ideal job. #Person2# wants to enjoy the work and make lots of money. #Person2# suggests #Person1# take both English and math classes during the first semester an... | choose schools |
train_11538 | #Person1#: What kind of person do you consider yourself to be?
#Person2#: I think I'm polite, careful, relaxed and shy.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't think you're shy! You are always chatting with new people when we go to a party.
#Person2#: Well. Yes, but those people always start talking to me. I never talk to them first... | #Person2# thinks perhaps #Person2# is not as shy as #Person2# thinks but #Person1# is certainly not shy. | personality |
train_11539 | #Person1#: They promised us a sea view.
#Person2#: Well, you can just see the sea. Between the factory chimneys.
#Person1#: Isn't it awful? I can't bear to look at it. I don't think I can stand this place for two weeks.
#Person2#: Well, it can't be helped. We'll just have to put up with it. | #Person1# complains about the sea view and #Person2# thinks they need to put up with it. | sea view |
train_11540 | #Person1#: Hi, Jenny. Are you going to school now?
#Person2#: Yup. I have English at 9 in the morning.
#Person1#: Got any plans after the class?
#Person2#: Not really. What about you?
#Person1#: We will have our midterm exams next month. I plan to look for some important books and study at the library. Do you want ... | #Person1# and Jenny plan to study at the library and then go swimming after school. | study plans |
train_11541 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Charles Richards from channel 7 news. And we're down here, eh, at the city mall,interviewing people on how they celebrate Christmas. And, hi, young lady, what is your name?
#Person2#: Elizabeth Carter.
#Person1#: And, Elizabeth, how does your family celebrate Christmas?
#Person2#: We go skiing... | #Person1# interviews Elizabeth Carter on how her family celebrate Christmas. | interview |
train_11542 | #Person1#: Diana, can you give me a hand? I'm supposed to place all these new products in the display case, but they'll never fit.
#Person2#: Yeah, I see what you mean. But did Miss Harper mean to put them all on display, or just one of each as a sample for the customers to see?
#Person1#: Oh, I get it! So maybe I shou... | Diana suggests #Person1# check with Miss Harper about how Miss Harper wants their new products to be displayed first. | sell products |
train_11543 | #Person1#: I was thinking about cooking dinner tonight.
#Person2#: What do you want to make?
#Person1#: I'm not exactly sure.
#Person2#: I wouldn't mind a Beef Bowl.
#Person1#: How do I make that?
#Person2#: All it has is rice and beef.
#Person1#: That sounds easy. But How do I make it?
#Person2#: First, you need to ma... | #Person2# suggests having a Beef Bowl for dinner and tells #Person1# how to make it. | cooking |
train_11544 | #Person1#: What do you want to be when you grow up?
#Person2#: Well, Auntie Molly, I want to be president of the U.S. one day.
#Person1#: Wow. That's great! But that's a really hard job. It might be the hardest job in the world.
#Person2#: But you get to live in a big White House and fly in a big plane whenever you wan... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# wants to be president of the U.S. and #Person1# says it will be a hard job. Then #Person2# wants to be a cowboy. | discuss jobs |
train_11545 | #Person1#: When I got home last night, I found a letter from the students at the school I used to go to. They want me to go back and talk to them.
#Person2#: Oh, really? Are you going?
#Person1#: I don't know. I used to hate school. So I don't want to go back very much.
#Person2#: But it's different now.
#Person1#: Yes... | The students at the school #Person1# used to go to invited #Person1# to go back to school but #Person1# hesitates. #Person2# thinks #Person1# should not disappoint the students. | teachers and students |
train_11546 | #Person1#: Hey, I heard you were leaving San Francisco.
#Person2#: That's right. By next week, I'll be living in the Big Apple.
#Person1#: New York. Why? I thought you loved the West Coast.
#Person2#: I do. It's beautiful and the weather is perfect, but I'm trying to make it as a singer and it's impossible here. All of... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# will move to New York because there's no chance for a singer in San Francisco. #Person2# has scheduled performance in New York and wants to make a name for herself. | relocation |
train_11547 | #Person1#: Jonathan, look at all these dirty clothes. It's time to teach you how to use the washing machine.
#Person2#: Oh mom, do I have to?
#Person1#: Yes. You're 16 now. I was doing laundry when I was half your age, your sister has been doing it since she was 10. So it's your turn to learn.
#Person2#: Fine. It's jus... | #Person1# asks Jonathan to do the laundry by himself and teaches him how to use the washing machine. Jonathan thinks washing clothes is easy. | washing machine |
train_11548 | #Person1#: Let's discuss your education background. You were an English major, weren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. But I liked French best.
#Person1#: Fine, and could you tell me what kind of work experience you've had?
#Person2#: My last position was with Lumison Marten. That was from two thousand and five to t... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks about #Person2#'s work experience and expected salary. #Person1# tells #Person2# the company offers further education. | job interview |
train_11549 | #Person1#: I ' m interested in teaching at your school.
#Person2#: Great. Are you a qualified teacher?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: What kind of teaching certificate do you have?
#Person1#: I have a TEFL certificate.
#Person2#: How many years of experience do you have?
#Person1#: I have three years of teaching ESL and fo... | #Person1# is interested in teaching at #Person2#'s school. #Person1# is a qualified teacher. #Person1# is experienced and can speak Chinese. #Person2# asks #Person1# to come in for an interview tomorrow. | a qualified teacher |
train_11550 | #Person1#: Will you be voting?
#Person2#: I can ' t wait to vote.
#Person1#: Who are you voting for?
#Person2#: The person I ' m voting for is the best.
#Person1#: What do you like about him?
#Person2#: He is very intelligent.
#Person1#: You think so?
#Person2#: That ' s right. Plus, I agree with his policies.
#Person1... | #Person2# is excited about voting and believes #Person2# is voting for the next President. | vote |
train_11551 | #Person1#: Hello, are you Chinese?
#Person2#: No, I'm Korean. Where are you from?
#Person1#: I'm from America. Are you settling in all right?
#Person2#: I've already found a flat and it's quite comfortable. What about you?
#Person1#: I live in my uncle's house. He came here ten years ago.
#Person2#: What do you think o... | #Person2# is Korean and #Person1# is American. They are trying to get used to the local accent. | local accent |
train_11552 | #Person1#: John seems to be in high cotton. He may well become a big shot.
#Person2#: I bet my button dollar that he won't. He is no more than a nine day's wonder.
#Person1#: What is your idea?
#Person2#: Many people like him get a flying start but soon disappear. | #Person1# thinks John will be a big shot, but #Person2# disagrees. | talking about John |
train_11553 | #Person1#: Welcome to IBA. Which service do you require?
#Person2#: I hope you can help me. I've been told about something called'Financing Link'?
#Person1#: Yes, that is our Personal Wealth Management Service.
#Person2#: Could you tell me more?
#Person1#: Of course. Financing Link is a value-added service, and can be ... | #Person2# comes to IBA and asks about 'Financing Link'. #Person1# explains to #Person2# the service can be tailored to suit customers' requirements. #Person2# will sign it up. | a value-added service |
train_11554 | #Person1#: Hi, is that Jessica?
#Person2#: Yes. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I want to inform you of the interview.
#Person2#: What? I can barely hear you because your veiled voice?
#Person1#: I said I am informing you of the interview. | #Person1# calls Jessica to inform her of the interview. | informing the interview |
train_11555 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hello. Is Steve there?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. He's not here right now.
#Person2#: What time will he be back?
#Person1#: Around five thirty.
#Person2#: This afternoon?
#Person1#: Yes. May I ask who's calling?
#Person2#: This is his friend, Greg.
#Person1#: Okay. I'll tell him you called.
#Per... | Greg calls Steve but he's not here. #Person1# will tell Steve Greg called. | calling |
train_11556 | #Person1#: I am trying to see if I can afford to purchase a home that I wish to buy.
#Person2#: We can figure that out right now. How much do you earn annually?
#Person1#: My wife and I earned one hundred and fifty thousand dollars last year.
#Person2#: How many years have you held your current position?
#Person1#: I h... | #Person2# helps #Person1# to figure out whether #Person1# can afford to purchase a home that #Person1# wishes to buy. | affording a home |
train_11557 | #Person1#: Have you been in America long, Hellen?
#Person2#: No. Only for a couple of weeks.
#Person1#: Where are you going to study?
#Person2#: I am going to register at Harvard next month.
#Person1#: What are you going to major in?
#Person2#: I am going to major in tourism. What about you? How long have you been here... | Hellen is going to Harvard to study tourism and asks #Person1#, who has been here for four years, for some suggestions about where to stay. | asking for suggestions |
train_11558 | #Person1#: Man, they take a lot of our paycheck.
#Person2#: Yeah, the government really takes a bit, doesn't it?
#Person1#: Seriously. The only tax I don't mind them taking is social security. It's only a few dollars every paycheck.
#Person2#: Yeah, I don't mind it either. We'll both end up rich slobs and not need it, ... | #Person1# and #Person2# don't mind it that the government takes the social security tax as they will get a monthly check when they get old. | social security tax |
train_11559 | #Person1#: So click here, then up to the top.
#Person2#: Er. . . Hum. . . Got it.
#Person1#: Then open that window. Yeah, that one.
#Person2#: Right!
#Person1#: And that's it. You're done.
#Person2#: I see what you mean. That was pretty easy after all. | #Person1# gives #Person2# instructions on a computer task. | instruction |
train_11560 | #Person1#: Hey, Ray, what are you doing right now?
#Person2#: Not much. Joann. Do you want to hang out?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I'm at home myself right now with nothing much to do.
#Person2#: Me, too. What would you like to do?
#Person1#: Well, we could go to a movie. Have you see Shrek 2?
#Person2#: I have, actually. H... | Ray and Joann have nothing much to do at home and decide to go out. They discuss some choices, including watching a movie, going shopping, and going to a bar. But finally, Ray decides to go to Joann's home. They will have dinner and play Mah Tiang together. | where to go |
train_11561 | #Person1#: Did you see the fashion awards last night?
#Person2#: I sat through about half of it but they lost me after that.
#Person1#: Not interested?
#Person2#: Not really, to be honest. Some of what they call fashion looks terrible to me.
#Person1#: But they are showing what will be all the rage next year.
#Person2#... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the fashion awards last night. #Person2# thinks some of them look terrible. #Person1# tells #Person2# that fashion is cyclical but #Person2#'d rather stick to the plain clothes. | fashion awards |
train_11562 | #Person1#: I am thinking about resigning from my current job.
#Person2#: Have you thought about it seriously?
#Person1#: Yes, I have been thinking about it for quite a while. Now I finally make up my mind to leave. I have given my resignation letter to our boss last Friday.
#Person2#: Ok, did you find a new company?
#P... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# will resign from the current job and will move on to XYZ company. | new job |
train_11563 | #Person1#: I just heard that you won the long-distance race. Congratulations on your victory.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: So it is really worth your great effort. And hope you can keep the record you've made today.
#Person2#: I will try my best. | #Person1# congratulates #Person2# as #Person2# won the long-distance race. | congratulation |
train_11564 | #Person1#: It's very kind of you to invite me to dinner.
#Person2#: Please sit down and make yourself at home. Please don't stand on ceremony.
#Person1#: This dish is really delicious.
#Person2#: I'm glad that you like it. This is only the first time that I made it.
#Person1#: You're great. Could you say it in Chinese?... | #Person2# invites #Person1# to dinner and #Person1# appreciates the dishes. | delicious dinner |
train_11565 | #Person1#: Does this bus really go to the mall?
#Person2#: It goes all the way there.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: I know it does. I catch this bus a lot.
#Person1#: How long does it take for the bus to get there?
#Person2#: The bus ride is only thirty minutes or so.
#Person1#: Where do we get off the bus?
#Pers... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the bus heading to the mall stops in the middle of the parking lot. | bus stop |
train_11566 | #Person1#: Here I raise a question for you. Just imagine we will have a foreign guest from Japan. Can you tell me how I ought to be to the most comfortable and polite?
#Person2#: Firstly, we can provide our meeting agenda before he comes. And then on the day when he is coming, we wait for him at the gate of our company... | Fred gives #Person1# suggestions on how #Person1# could treat Japanese guests most comfortably and politely. | receive the guests |
train_11567 | #Person1#: Mrs. Montgomery? I'Ve been trying to figure out when we should have the New Year's party. Could you take a book at these dates?
#Person2#: Sure. The twenty-ninth is out. I'll be out of the office all day at a seminar. Either the twenty-eighth or the thirtieth is fine.
#Person1#: Well, why don't we make it th... | Mrs. Montgomery and #Person1# are figuring out when to have the New Year's party and they finally decide to make it the thirtieth. | party time |
train_11568 | #Person1#: Hello, Ann! Is that you?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Hi, Tom! It's a real surprise to see you here.
#Person1#: It's been a long time! What's new?
#Person2#: Nothing much. What about you? Is everything going well?
#Person1#: Not bad I guess. I just got back from Hawaii.
#Person2#: How was it?
#Person1#: I had a go... | Tom and Ann greet each other. Ann is in a hurry so Tom gives her his e-mail for further contact. | greet |
train_11569 | #Person1#: How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm doing well. How about you?
#Person1#: Never better, thanks.
#Person2#: So how have you been lately?
#Person1#: I've actually been pretty good. You?
#Person2#: I'm actually in school right now.
#Person1#: Which school do you attend?
#Person2#: I'm attending PCC right now.
#Perso... | #Person1# are doing well recently. #Person2# is attending PCC right now. | recent development |
train_11570 | #Person1#: You sure are buying a lot of things online.
#Person2#: Yes, I ordered a camera and some personal care stuff online yesterday. They will be delivered in two weeks.
#Person1#: What are the advantages of buying online?
#Person2#: Sometimes you can save money and you can find things that you had difficulty findi... | #Person2# buys a lot online and introduces to #Person1# the advantages. #Person1# will try it someday. | online shopping |
train_11571 | #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 concert tonight.
#Person2#: Um. . I don't think so. I n... | #Person1# wants to borrow a car from #Person2#, #Person1#'s Daddy, but #Person2# refuses. Then #Person1# wants to borrow 100 bucks but is rejected again. | borrowing a car |
train_11572 | #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# keeps giving #Person2# instructions on driving and asks #Person2# to be as fast as #Person2# can. #Person2# thinks #Person1# is a geek when finding out #Person1# is going to the library before it closes. | driving |
train_11573 | #Person1#: Dad, when will you finish your cooking?
#Person2#: Several minutes.
#Person1#: So what should I do now?
#Person2#: Then, pass me a bowl for the soup.
#Person1#: Where's the bowl gone?
#Person2#: Look for it yourself, please! Kinda busy here, Daniel!
#Person1#: Dad?
#Person2#: Check the drawer.
#Person1#: OK,... | Daniel helps #Person2#, his Dad, to prepare for the dinner by passing #Person2# the bowl for the soup. | passing a bowl |
train_11574 | #Person1#: Wake up, it's time for school.
#Person2#: I'm so tired. Let me sleep for five more minutes.
#Person1#: You have to get up and get ready for school.
#Person2#: I know, but just five more minutes.
#Person1#: I can't let you go back to sleep, because you won't wake back up.
#Person2#: I promise I'll wake up, in... | #Person1# wakes #Person2# up for school. #Person2# is sleepy and wants five more minutes on the bed. | wake up |
train_11575 | #Person1#: Your dog is so much fun. He's so playful. I wish our cat enjoyed being around people as much as your dog does.
#Person2#: Cats are well know for being more independent than dogs. How old is your cat now? you'Ve had her longer than we'Ve had our dog.
#Person1#: She's eight years old. She's getting quite old. ... | #Person2#'s dog is six years old and is energetic. #Person1#'s cat is eight years old and is independent and secretive. #Person1# is thinking about having another pet. | pets' habits |
train_11576 | #Person1#: Morning, Madam. This is the window for Foreign Exchange Savings. How can I help you?
#Person2#: I want to save some US dollars into my account.
#Person1#: That's fine. Is it a Time Deposit?
#Person2#: Yes, that's what my husband advised me to do. But I'm not sure how long I should save for.
#Person1#: Well, ... | #Person2# wants to save some US dollars into her account and decides to save for six months. | save money |
train_11577 | #Person1#: Were you able to contact the owners about my counter-offer?
#Person2#: Yes, please have a seat, and we'll discuss this right now.
#Person1#: I hope that they accepted the counter-offer.
#Person2#: The counter-offer was acceptable to them, but they want you to pay for the home inspection.
#Person1#: Will the ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s counter-offer was acceptable to the owners but the owners want #Person1# to pay for the home inspection. #Person1# agrees. | inspection payment |
train_11578 | #Person1#: Hi. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Uh, this is a stick-up. Put all the money in this bag ... now.
#Person1#: What? What are you talking about? I'm going to get the manager.
#Person2#: Wait! I have a gun.
#Person1#: Where?
#Person2#: In ... in my pocket ... see?
#Person1#: What? Ah, that's not a gun. That's y... | #Person2# is trying to rob the bank. #Person1# is not scared at all and even asks #Person2# to help to fill out the satisfactory survey rating the service. Finally, the police come and #Person2# thinks everything is going wrong today. | funny robbery |
train_11579 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm just looking, thanks. Well, actually, I'm looking for something for my girlfriend.
#Person1#: And what sort of thing are you looking for?
#Person2#: I don't really know. A dress?
#Person1#: Right. What color does your girlfriend usually wear?
#Person2#: Oh, dear...
#Person1... | #Person2# is looking for something for #Person2#'s girlfriend and #Person1# recommends a nice silk evening dress. #Person2# pays for it by credit card. | selecting a dress |
train_11580 | #Person1#: How have your two girls been doing at school lately?
#Person2#: Terrible! Ann never starts studying, and Jill never stops studying.
#Person1#: Really? I hearthat Jill is likely to win all the prizes in the exams this year.
#Person2#: But Ann mayfail hers. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s two daughters' school performance. | school performance |
train_11581 | #Person1#: Mr. Cooper! I tried to make my own colors based on what you taught us in class yesterday. It wasn't easy, though.
#Person1#: Can you see it here? I wanted to make purple, but I didn't use quite enough blue. It turned out just kind of gray and boring.
#Person2#: Well, I think it turned out great anyway! This ... | Mr. Cooper encourages #Person1# by praising #Person1#'s painting and tells #Person1# the most beautiful things result from artistic accidents | encouragement to paint |
train_11582 | #Person1#: Look! It's snowing. Winter is here at last.
#Person2#: It's really cold today.
#Person1#: Yes, you have to get used to it. The weather's going to be like this for the next three months.
#Person2#: Then I'm going to Florida. Can you tell me about your weather diary? Why do you make notes about the different t... | #Person1# finds it interesting to see what the weather is like at different times and on different days. #Person2# thinks #Person1# can be a weather reporter. | weather |
train_11583 | #Person1#: Welcome home, Dad.
#Person2#: Oh, Emily. How are you today?
#Person1#: Fine.
#Person2#: Good. And how was school today?
#Person1#: Really fun.
#Person2#: Good. And what did you do?
#Person1#: We made things.
#Person2#: Like what types of things did you make?
#Person1#: We made books.
#Person2#: You made book... | Emily tells #Person2#, her Dad, about what she did at school and after school today. Emily made books and paper kangaroos and rode the bike in the tennis court. | today's activities |
train_11584 | #Person1#: Hello. Milton Hotel. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I want a reservation. Can I have it now?
#Person1#: Of course. What kind of taste do you like for your dinner?
#Person2#: I prefer Chinese dishes.
#Person1#: Would you like to sit in a smoking section, a non-smoking section or an open one?
#Person2#: A non-smok... | #Person2# calls Milton Hotel to make a reservation for Chinese style dinner in an open section. | dinner reservation |
train_11585 | #Person1#: So what do you feel like doing this evening? How about going to the cinema?
#Person2#: Ah, that's a good idea. But I heard the film club of our school would show a film for free. Maybe we don't need to go to the cinema.
#Person1#: That's good! I've also heard there will be a party held by the Students' Uni... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a party tomorrow evening but #Person2# has to go to the English Corner. #Person2# describes to #Person1# how the English class is like. #Person1# is interested and will go with #Person2# tomorrow. | English Corner |
train_11586 | #Person1#: Plaza Hotel, good morning. Leo speaking.
#Person2#: Ah yes, I'd like to book two rooms for myself and my father. Could you tell me the cost of a single room per night?
#Person1#: Certainly. A single room is 120 dollars American, per night.
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: And when would you like the rooms?
#... | Mona White calls Plaza Hotel to book two single rooms from September 25th to 28th. | book rooms |
train_11587 | #Person1#: you are dressed to kill. You look gorgeous, Alexander.
#Person2#: thanks. This is my power suit. I have a dinner date tonight.
#Person1#: how did you meet each other?
#Person2#: she's a friend of Amy. We met at Amy's birthday party.
#Person1#: is this your first date?
#Person2#: yes. I hope it pans out.... | Alexander dresses gorgeously and tells Lily he will have a dinner date tonight. Lily also has a date and tells Alexander that she has broken up with Steven. | dinner date |
train_11588 | #Person1#: I wonder what he looks like. Oh, I can't wait to see him! His email said he'd be wearing a white hat. (looking around for him) oh, there he is.
#Person2#: hey, Isabelle...
#Person1#: Logan! Why on earth are you hiding here? White hat! Come on! Don't tell me you're the guy! It can't be true.
#Person2#: yes... | Isabelle is excited to meet the man she is waiting for but becomes angry when she finds the man is Logan. Logan apologizes for lying in the email. | radically changed mood |
train_11589 | #Person1#: how was your job at the state-owned enterprise?
#Person2#: oh, I no longer work there. I'm working with a multi-national corporation.
#Person1#: you changed jobs again? Why do you move so frequently?
#Person2#: I want to try different things before I find the one I really like.
#Person1#: why don't you s... | #Person2# changes #Person2#'s job again because #Person2# wants to try different things before #Person2# finds the one #Person2# really likes. #Person1# suggests #Person2# should have a clear career path. | changing a job |
train_11590 | #Person1#: Hello, Air China. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to confirm my flight.
#Person1#: May I have your flight number, please?
#Person2#: Yes, it's flight CA 175, leaving Beijing at 6:30 tomorrow afternoon.
#Person1#: Oh, that's the flight to Sydney. What's your name, please?
#Person2#: Bond Smith.... | Bond Smith calls Air China to confirm his flight and #Person1# tells him the departure time. | flight information |
train_11591 | #Person1#: Hello, Sir. Could you spare me a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, Jay. You look upset. What happened?
#Person1#: Well, you know, it's Kevin. He's telling everyone that David and I are in love. But we're not. We're just a study pair. You know, I help him with his English and he helps me with my math.
#Person2#: Oh, I... | Jay is upset because Kevin's spreading gossip about Jay and David. #Person1#'ll talk to Kevin. | bothering trifles |
train_11592 | #Person1#: Do you know when your summer holidays starts, Mary?
#Person2#: It's the middle of June, the thirteenth, why?
#Person1#: Well, you know, when your mom goes on her painting course in Paris, the week of the sixteenth, I have decided to go to Schottland.
#Person2#: Yeah?
#Person1#: My friend Jim has asked if I w... | #Person1# invites Mary to go camping with #Person1#, Jim, and Jim's daughter during the summer vacation. Mary gladly agrees. | go camping |
train_11593 | #Person1#: Is this Mister Brown's office?
#Person2#: Yes, but he's gone out. Did you tell him beforehand about your coming?
#Person1#: Yes, I found him yesterday and he told me to come here at 9:00 today, it's almost the time now. How soon will he be back?
#Person2#: Well, maybe before 10:30. In fact, I'm waiting to se... | Both #Person1# and #Person2# are waiting for Mister Brown. #Person2# wants to study in Britain and #Person1# wants to ask about the tuition fees of #Person1#'s two daughters. | waiting |
train_11594 | #Person1#: Hi, Alice! Got any plans after the class?
#Person2#: Not really. What about you?
#Person1#: We will have our midterm exams next month. I plan to look for some important books and study at the library. Do you want to join me?
#Person2#: Sure. I need to return some books. They're due today. Besides I can also ... | #Person1# and Alice will study at the library and then go to the swimming pool in the gym together after school. | after school plans |
train_11595 | #Person1#: What are you doing Michael.
#Person2#: I am surfing the Internet for information about universities.
#Person1#: So you are thinking about applying for university?
#Person2#: Right, the early bird catches the worm.
#Person1#: Which university do you prefer?
#Person2#: 3 universities are within my choice. Manc... | Michael is surfing the Internet for information about universities. He tells #Person1# about the universities he prefers but hasn't decided on his major | applying for university |
train_11596 | #Person1#: Could I see the manager please? I have a complaint to make.
#Person2#: Yes, I ' m the manager here. What can I do for you, Madam?
#Person1#: Did you have the room checked before we move in?
#Person2#: Which room are you in?
#Person1#: 1808. The toilet doesn ' t work properly ; the water doesn ' t run in the ... | #Person1# complains to #Person2# that the toilet doesn't work. The water doesn't run in #Person1#'s room. | complaint |
train_11597 | #Person1#: Have you seen the sales report for last quarter? Who do you think is our digest threat?
#Person2#: From the numbers, it seems like Forest Inc. is our digest competitor... Le'Ban and Markford are also major contenders in our market.
#Person1#: Le'Ban is the new kid on the block, it's amazing they've had such ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# Forest Inc. is their digest competitor, and Le'Ban and Markford are also major contenders. #Person1# asks for a preliminarily strategic marketing plan to outsmart others. | business talk |
train_11598 | #Person1#: We are willing to participate in the bid which you advertised in China Daily. Would you please tell me the detail of the tender conditions?
#Person2#: You will receive the tender notice next month and you'll find the information.
#Person1#: OK! Our company is very interested in the tender. I am sure that we ... | #Person1# will participate in the bid and asks #Person2# for tender conditions. #Person2# says if #Person1#'s tender conditions are suitable for #Person2#'s, they will accept the submission. | business deal |
train_11599 | #Person1#: Welcome to IBA Bank, how can we be of service?
#Person2#: I spoke to a girl named Claire on the phone ; it's about losing my card and everything.
#Person1#: What I need you to do first is fill in these forms, with as much detail as possible. Then we can get you a new card.
#Person2#: So, I can get my new car... | #Person2# lost #Person2#'s card. #Person1# asks #Person2# to fill in the forms to get a new card and tells #Person2# #Person2# can make withdraw over the counter. | bank service |
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