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train_11800 | #Person1#: Mark! I was wondering if you finished that presentation you were working on last week?
#Person2#: Just about. It should be done in the next couple of days. Why?
#Person1#: Mr. Rodriguez was asking me about it yesterday.
#Person2#: I'll give him a call. | #Person1# asks Mark about his presentation because Mr. Rodriguez called. | presentation |
train_11801 | #Person1#: We like your product, and are interested in placing an order with you as soon as possible.
#Person2#: Well, we can proceed with the order until after the Christmas holidays. Our factories will be closed for another week.
#Person1#: That's all right. We will send you a purchase order in one week. I hope you w... | #Person1# will send #Person2# a purchase order and #Person2# will begin the execution immediately and will finish in two weeks after receiving it. | purchase order |
train_11802 | #Person1#: Hello, May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, we're interested in seeing the rooms for rent.
#Person1#: Oh, how nice! there are bright rooms and the house is very quiet.
#Person2#: That is exactly what we're looking for.
#Person1#: Well, each room is 40 dollars a week.
#Person2#: That sounds all right to us.
#Perso... | #Person1# recommends one room to rent for #Person2# will move in soon. | house renting |
train_11803 | #Person1#: Room Reservations. May I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to cancel a reservation.
#Person1#: In whose name was the reservation made?
#Person2#: Jim White.
#Person1#: What was the date of the reservation?
#Person2#: From November 21st for 4 nights.
#Person1#: Excuse me, but is the reservation for yourself or fo... | Zheg In calls #Person1# to cancel Mr. White's reservation. | cancel the reservation |
train_11804 | #Person1#: Have you packed our passports?
#Person2#: Not yet. Do we need to take it with us?
#Person1#: Of course. Otherwise I cannot go abroad.
#Person2#: Is that hard to get a passport?
#Person1#: Not at all. But we do need to keep it with us all the time.
#Person2#: It is hard to believe this little thing is so valu... | #Person1# tells #Person2# they should always take passports and #Person2#'s surprised. | passport |
train_11805 | #Person1#: Are you going somewhere?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm off to the department store. I must buy some furniture for my new flat.
#Person1#: Really? Well you'll have to get there before 6pm because they close early today.
#Person2#: Ok. Thanks for that information.
#Person1#: Yeah and remember if you buy something you mu... | #Person2# is going to the department store for some furniture. #Person1# tells #Person2# its closing time and the delivery service. | department store |
train_11806 | #Person1#: Well, what about this two-bedroom apartment? The listing says it's right in the heart of the city, just steps from the metro.
#Person2#: Wow, that would be very convenient. How much is the rent?
#Person1#: It says it's $ 1600. But if you share it with another person, that's only $ 800 per month.
#Person2#: T... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the location, rent, and the surroundings of the two-bedroom apartment. | house renting |
train_11807 | #Person1#: can I see these silk ties?
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: I'll take this one.
#Person2#: Good. Anything else? The tie pins? The cuff links?
#Person1#: No, thank you. I want to have a look at that scarf.
#Person2#: Ok. We have several kinds of scarves here. Let me get them for you. Just wait a minute.
#Per... | #Person2# recommends the scarves and #Person1# will take a silk tie and a scarf. | shopping |
train_11808 | #Person1#: Doctor, is it easy to see death?
#Person2#: Well, it seems it's not so easy for me to tell you about death.
#Person1#: Tell me the fact, please. I'm not afraid.
#Person2#: OK. I guess you're on the way to see death.
#Person1#: I believe you're right. But I want to have a long life. Help me, please.
#Person2#... | The doctor tells #Person1# that #Person1# worries too much about the safety of #Person1#'s money and advises #Person1# to donate it. #Person1# refuses. | wealth or health |
train_11809 | #Person1#: So, Jane, tell me about your family. Who do you get on best with in your family?
#Person2#: Well, I think I get along best with my mother.
#Person1#: So, why is that?
#Person2#: Well, I think it probably has to do with the fact that we're both female. I mean the only other people in my family are my father a... | Jane tells #Person1# that she gets along best with her mother because they are both females. Jane describes her mom's appearance, her job as a hairdresser, and she likes sewing. | family |
train_11810 | #Person1#: I'd like to see you off, Jane, but I can't get to the airport until five o'clock.
#Person2#: I'm afraid I'll have left by then. My plane takes off at 4:30.
#Person1#: What a pity! You're going straight to Washington, aren't you?
#Person2#: No, I'm staying with my sister in New York. She isn't there at the mo... | #Person1# tells Jane that #Person1# can't see her off and asks about Jane's travel plan. | see someone off |
train_11811 | #Person1#: I'm so glad the weekend is finally here. Where are you going?
#Person2#: Me? I'm thinking of going fishing in the river nearby. How about you?
#Person1#: I'm going to go camping in the mountain. I want to go jogging while I am there
#Person2#: That sounds exciting. | #Person2# plans to go fishing and #Person1# will go camping at the weekend. | weekend plan |
train_11812 | #Person1#: Hello, Mary. It's John. I've got something to tell you about the delivery of computers
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. How's it coming along?
#Person1#: Well, we have problems with the ABC Computer Company.
#Person2#: Really? What kind of problems?
#Person1#: They haven't delivered the order on time.
#Person2#: Oh, no.... | John calls Mary for delivery problems with the ABC Computer Company. Mary asks for the order number and will call him back. | delivery problem |
train_11813 | #Person1#: Helen, can you tell us a little bit about where you have worked before?
#Person2#: Well, my last job was with Format.
#Person1#: And when did you start to work there?
#Person2#: Two years ago.
#Person1#: So why did you decide to leave?
#Person2#: Well, perhaps you've heard that the company closed down earlie... | #Person1# asks Helen detailed questions about her work experience with Format and Ideal Systems. | job interview |
train_11814 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm trying to get to the courthouse and I think I'm going the wrong way. Should I have turned left on Monroe Street?
#Person2#: No, no. You're all right. Just keep going straight on Fourth Avenue until you get to the Post Office, and turn left there. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the courthouse. | asks for directions |
train_11815 | #Person1#: Jack, would you please read this letter I've just written? I'd like to have your opinion.
#Person2#: I'd be glad to tell you what I think.
#Person1#: If you don't think it's any good, please say so. I really want to get this job.
#Person2#: It looks fine to me. But I have one suggestion.
#Person1#: What is i... | Jack advises #Person1# to change the beginning and add work experiences in the second part of the letter. | revise the letter |
train_11816 | #Person1#: Hey. How are you doing these days?
#Person2#: Well, I'm okay, but Brandon isn't doing so well.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well ..... I don't ... I don't know. It's kind of a strange situation. He was dating this girl ... you know Alex? He was dating her and then he ended up breaking up with her ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that Brandon was dating Alex but broke up with her because she used drugs. Alex was angry with Brandon so she punched him and asks Brandon not to tell the teacher. Brandon just wanted to let it go at first but then he went to the principal and the school police officer and reported everything.... | inflict violence |
train_11817 | #Person1#: It's lucky that we rode our bike here instead of driving.
#Person2#: It's a good job that we got here early. Look at all those cars there. They'll never get in.
#Person1#: You'd better follow me closely. I don't want to lose you.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll keep up.
#Person1#: We go in over there. Gate B. P... | #Person1# feels lucky that they rode the bikes instead of driving. They can see the match clearly because they came early. | see the match |
train_11818 | #Person1#: Gosh! Have you seen this, Richard?
#Person2#: See what?
#Person1#: In the paper. It says, there is a man going around pretending he's from the electricity board. He's been calling at people's homes, saying he is coming to check that all their appliances are safe. Then he gets around them to make him a cup of... | Jane tells Richard that a man steals people's money by pretending he's from the electricity board. Jane also tells that the man used to work for the electricity board and they have a description according to the newspaper. | newspaper |
train_11819 | #Person1#: Hi, Mike. Are you going to the barbecue tonight?
#Person2#: Maybe.
#Person1#: Why maybe? Are you sure?
#Person2#: I don't know. All those people, I won't know anyone.
#Person1#: But that's the idea. You go to these things to meet new people.
#Person2#: But I don't think barbecue is the best way.
#Person1#: W... | Mike is not sure whether he will go to the barbecue because he thinks it's hard to meet friends. Mike thinks small groups are the best way to meet people, while Mary believes big parties are. Mike'll go. | meet with people |
train_11820 | #Person1#: What's the best way to downtown?
#Person2#: If you're in a hurry, you should take a taxi. But it's kind of expensive.
#Person1#: I'm in no particular hurry.
#Person2#: Well, in that case, take an airport bus then. It will cost you only about $5.
#Person1#: That cannot be a better idea. | #Person2# advises #Person1# to take an airport bus to downtown. | transport |
train_11821 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, here is the dress you want to be made.
#Person2#: But I don't think it's what I asked for.
#Person1#: What's wrong with it, the color, the style or the size?
#Person2#: No, it's not the fight material. I can't possibly accept it.
#Person1#: That is a pity. | #Person2# won't accept the dress because it's not the fight material. | dress |
train_11822 | #Person1#: Hello, Patrick, is that you?
#Person2#: Yeah Jane, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I was calling about the apple tree that you were trimming yesterday.
#Person2#: That was hard work!
#Person1#: I'm sure it was. It sure looked difficult.
#Person2#: Yeah, I'm glad it's finished. Hauling the branches to the f... | Jane tells Patric some of the branches of the apple tree fell over into her yard and asks him to get them. Patric refuses because he thinks it's not his responsibility. Patric thinks Jane takes the benefits of the apple tree but refuses to deal with the branches. Jane will sue Patric. | apple tree |
train_11823 | #Person1#: Excuse me, may I sit here?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: Where are you going?
#Person1#: I'm going to Washington D.C. And you?
#Person2#: To New York. Is this your first trip here?
#Person1#: Yes, I am a student from China. Would you please tell me something about Washington D.C.?
#Pe... | #Person1# is going to Washington D.C.. #Person2# recommends a tour mobile that can take #Person1# to the most tourist sites. | tour mobile |
train_11824 | #Person1#: I like this apartment. Do you think we can afford it?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so. It's not a very expensive apartment. It's in the right area, and it has everything that we are looking for. The rooms are quite large, too.
#Person1#: I love the balcony. We can sit outside and enjoy the sun in summer. We are o... | #Person1# and #Person2# are seeing an apartment and they like its rooms, balcony, and neighborhood. | see a apartment |
train_11825 | #Person1#: What are you doing this evening?
#Person2#: Well, I've got a lot of work to do. I ought to stay at home and study, really.
#Person1#: Oh, come on. It's Saturday.
#Person2#: Well, how about going to the cinema, then?
#Person1#: There is nothing on that I want to see.
#Person2#: Oh, all right. Well, we could r... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss their evening plan and decide on renting a movie to watch with Tony at Tony's place. | evening plan |
train_11826 | #Person1#: Do you have a good English-Chinese dictionary?
#Person2#: Sure. How about this one?
#Person1#: Is this the latest edition?
#Person2#: Yes. We have both the paperback and the hardcover.
#Person1#: What's the difference?
#Person2#: The hardcover is more expensive.
#Person1#: Oh! I see. I'll have the pape... | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy a English-Chinese dictionary. | English-Chinese dictionary |
train_11827 | #Person1#: I need to find a new furniture set for my living room.
#Person2#: Where are you going to find one?
#Person1#: I have no idea.
#Person2#: Do you want to know where I bought mine?
#Person1#: Where'd you get it from?
#Person2#: I got it from IKEA.
#Person1#: How much did it cost you?
#Person2#: It cost m... | #Person1# wants to buy a new furniture set. #Person2# tells about #Person2#'s furniture bought in IKEA and its price. | buy a furniture |
train_11828 | #Person1#: can I see your passport, please?
#Person2#: is this line for non-residents?
#Person1#: yes it is. Residents can quene up in the lines to my right.
#Person2#: Ok. Here's my passport.
#Person1#: what's the expiration date on your passport?
#Person2#: I think it's soon, maybe in a few months. It was renewe... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the expiration date on #Person2#'s passport and #Person2# will stay in the UK for about a year. #Person1# also asks #Person2#'s purpose of the study and living location. #Person2#'s father has paid all fees in advance. | customs inquiry |
train_11829 | #Person1#: We don't have much time. We have to be back at work in 20 minutes.
#Person2#: Really? Have you got everything you need?
#Person1#: Yes. What about you? What else do you want?
#Person2#: Razors, soap, a towel. Ah, and a toothbrush.
#Person1#: The razors and soap are over there.
#Person2#: Hmm...$ 2.75 for 10 ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are buying daily necessities. #Person2# bought
10 razors for $ 2.75 and soap for $ 1.20. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to buy a better towel. | shopping |
train_11830 | #Person1#: Hey Mary, you've really been gone a long time. How did you manage to do that?
#Person2#: Hi. Well, I talked with my teachers before I left about the work I would miss, but my aunt in Denver made me study a lot there.
#Person1#: I thought she was your rich aunt.
#Person2#: Not really. But she doesn't have any... | Mary tells #Person1# her aunt made her study a lot. Mary took the train over the mountain on Washington's Birthday and there are many cars and buses there like the beaches #Person1# mentions. | holiday |
train_11831 | #Person1#: I noticed an article in the newspaper about the problem of rapid growth of cities in America. I was wondering,do you Americans carry out of birth control policy? Can Americans have as many children as they want?
#Person2#: Yes, we can have as many as we want. But most people decide to have only one or two. A... | #Person2# tells #Person1# America has no birth control and most people have one or two kids, while some people decide not to have any child. | birth control |
train_11832 | #Person1#: They should be a great show. Let's go in.
#Person2#: Sure. Say, did you bring my book?
#Person1#: Oh, I completely forgot it.
#Person2#: You forgot? But you promised. I needed to study for the test. Oh, I knew I never should have lent it to you.
#Person1#: Calm down, Melber. After the show, we can drive by m... | Say forgets to take Melber's book and suggest they pick it up after the show. | daily talk |
train_11833 | #Person1#: The film starts at 7:30. So, shall we meet at 6:00 o'clock? We could go for a meal first.
#Person2#: 6:00 o'clock is a bit early for me. I've to finish a report this afternoon. How about 7:15 outside the cinema? We could always go for something to eat after the film. I think it finishes at about 9:30.
#Perso... | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to meet at 7:15 for a movie and eat afterward. | meeting time |
train_11834 | #Person1#: Mom, it's hot out there. I'm going to take a shower.
#Person2#: Another one? Haven't you already taken 2 today?
#Person1#: Well, I'm sweaty. Why can't you smell me from over there?
#Person2#: You really shouldn't take more than one shower a day though. You're wasting water.
#Person1#: But water is not that e... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# shouldn't take more than one shower a day because water resource is limited. #Person1# insists and #Person2# advises #Person1# to keep showers short. | water resource |
train_11835 | #Person1#: Can you believe the school year is almost here?
#Person2#: I know. Every time I walk by our new school, I get a little anxious.
#Person1#: Why? Everything is going to be so much better.
#Person2#: Really? I heard it is a lot of extra work.
#Person1#: Relax. We'll get used to it. Apparently, there was a huge ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# their new school has finished building a new running track and put in artificial grass. Then they discuss two art courses they need to choose. | new school |
train_11836 | #Person1#: I have found that Chinese people really enjoy drinking tea.
#Person2#: Yeah, tea is an important part of Chinese culture.
#Person1#: I know there are many kinds of tea, such as Longjing Tea, Biluochun Tea and Oolong Tea.
#Person2#: Yeah, Qimen Black Tea, Huangshan Maofeng Tea, and Jasmine Tea are also very f... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about different kinds of Chinese tea and they have distinguished taste. | tea |
train_11837 | #Person1#: We hope that there will be no repetition of this kind of trouble in the future.
#Person2#: Yes. I promise it will not happen again.
#Person1#: We look forward to your settlement at an early date.
#Person2#: We will inform you as soon as possible. | #Person2# promises #Person1# no repetition of the trouble. | promise |
train_11838 | #Person1#: We are doing Secret Santa at the office again this year.
#Person2#: Whose name did you pick?
#Person1#: I got Jacob. Any ideas what to get him?
#Person2#: Booze!
#Person1#: Yeah, you ' re right. Can ' t go wrong with that. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# give Booze to Jacob. | Secret Santa |
train_11839 | #Person1#: Hilton hotel, may I help you?
#Person2#: We would like to book a table for 6 at 7:00 in the evening.
#Person1#: OK, sir. We will arrange one for you.
#Person2#: Can we bring drinks by ourselves?
#Person1#: Sorry, sir. It's not allowed in our hotel.
#Person2#: All right. Thank you. | #Person1# helps #Person2# book a table for 6 at 7 pm. | booking |
train_11840 | #Person1#: Have you worked out the offers. Mr. Thou?
#Person2#: Yes, we have. Here's our CIF quotation sheet. Please have a careful look.
#Person1#: Are the prices on the list firm offers?
#Person2#: Yes. All the quotations on the list are subject to our final confirmation.
#Person1#: I wonder whether there are any cha... | Mr. Thou worked out the offers and tells #Person1# some information about it. Also, Mr. Thou says that the offer remains valid for 4 days. | Offers |
train_11841 | #Person1#: Good afternoon! Trans Pacific Airline. How can I help you?
#Person2#: I ' m calling to cancel my reservation for Trans Pacific Flight 8 on July 19 from Taipei to Minneapolis. Could you please make it for the same flight on August 2 instead of July 19?
#Person1#: What ' s your name, please?
#Person2#: My name... | #Person1# helps Judy Wang change the flight from Taipei to Minneapolis on July 19 to the same flight on August 2. Judy Wang needs to pay $75 for a penalty at the airport. | change the reservation |
train_11842 | #Person1#: I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Monica to our company and introduce her to her department and colleagues. For all of you, we hired Monica because she is a very professional accountant and we are very happy to have her in the finance department. She has lots of working experiences as an accou... | #Person1# introduces Monica, who is hired as an accountant, to the finance department and her colleagues on her first day at work. Monica then introduces herself. | introduce a staff |
train_11843 | #Person1#: What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I would like to use a computer.
#Person1#: Do you have your library card?
#Person2#: I sure do.
#Person1#: There is a wait for the computers.
#Person2#: That ' s all right.
#Person1#: You need to print your name on this list.
#Person2#: Okay. Now what?
#Person1#: Once ... | #Person2# wants to use a computer in the library. #Person1# tells #Person2# to wait and how to log on to the computer. | Using computers |
train_11844 | #Person1#: So, how'd everyone do?
#Person2#: Well, there's this clock I was. . .
#Person3#: MY vintage clock! How do you have my clock? ?
#Person2#: Your vintage clock? ! I just paid sixty-five dollars for it.
#Person3#: Sixty-five? What the. . . ?
#Person1#: How did you bargain him down, Wei? You've never even been to... | Wei tells #Person1# that she bargained about #Person3#'s vintage clock and paid $65. | bargaining |
train_11845 | #Person1#: Are you free this evening, Li?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I'm busy tonight. I'm having dinner with friends.
#Person1#: What a pity. I wanted to go for a drink with you.
#Person2#: What about tomorrow? Are you doing anything tomorrow?
#Person1#: No, I haven't got any plans.
#Person2#: Shall we go out tomorrow then... | Li and #Person1# decide to go for a drink tomorrow. | go out |
train_11846 | #Person1#: Could we go over some things, because I think my test score is wrong.
#Person2#: What do you think is wrong, the math or the way your answer was scored?
#Person1#: Both.
#Person2#: I am willing to take a second look because teachers make mistakes, too. Will that work for you?
#Person1#: Yeah, I'm ready.
#Per... | #Person1# requests for a second look at #Person1#'s test and #Person2# is willing to. And then they go through it together. | correct math score |
train_11847 | #Person1#: Hey, Gucci. I didn't know it would be a charity show. You can see there are many collecting boxes at the entrance.
#Person2#: Oh, I forgot to tell you this. The show is to collect money for children in need. And all the money from ticket selling will go to the Red Cross.
#Person1#: That's really a good thing... | Gucci and #Person1# are happy to do their part in a charity show and both of them love Mendy who will sing in the show. They discuss how good Mendy is. | a charity show |
train_11848 | #Person1#: Could you tell me something about the Mid-Autumn Festival? I find it also very interesting.
#Person2#: OK. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. It is said that there is a beautiful goddess Chang'E on the moon who had eaten some sort of elixir and had to depart her husband. She is always expect... | #Person2# introduces the Mid-Autumn Festival to #Person1# about the story of Chang'E, meaning of 'round', and the three-day holiday. | the Mid-Autumn Festival |
train_11849 | #Person1#: I just saw Something About Mary last night. It was hilarious.
#Person2#: David took me to it last week. I thought it was a little sick.
#Person1#: What do you mean sick? It was really funny, don't you think?
#Person2#: It was entertaining in some ways. But in general I didn't like it.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Pe... | #Person1# saw Something About Mary last night. #Person2# thinks it is sick but #Person1# thinks it is funny. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is too conservative but #Person2# disagrees. | Something About comedy |
train_11850 | #Person1#: Any plans tonight?
#Person2#: Not really, do you?
#Person1#: Well, I am wondering if we took a hang-out for a drink or something. You know, I just came back from a really tough interview. I was quite nervous during the interview. I really want to have the job. Right now, I am still a little on the edge. I am... | #Person1# wants to go out for a drink with #Person2# because #Person1# just came back from a tough interview. #Person2# suggests #Person1# takes it easy. | interview |
train_11851 | #Person1#: What's going on here?
#Person2#: You mean, what's happening? Well, constable, I'm trying to get out of the windowand Fred here is helping me.
#Person1#: Why are you climbing through the window and not leaving by the front door?
#Person2#: Well, you see I can't find the key and I'm in a hurry. Come on, Fred, ... | #Person2# is climbing through the window of a house with Fred's help. Constable doesn't believe that the house belongs to #Person2#'s brother. | Get into house |
train_11852 | #Person1#: what do you do when you see a homeless person on the streets begging for money?
#Person2#: I never really give them money because I don't want to contribute to their addictions.
#Person1#: homeless youth can easily become involved with drugs and prostitution. Do you do anything to help them?
#Person2#: I usu... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about homeless people and the reasons why people can't afford their life in London. #Person2# thinks politicians like to ignore the problems of working class and #Person1# hopes one day they will change. | economy problems |
train_11853 | #Person1#: Here we are, Room 215.
#Person2#: It is very nice.
#Person1#: The telephone is by the end. Dial 0 for reception.
#Person2#: Can I order room service?
#Person1#: Yes, here's the menu. You can order from reception.
#Person2#: Good.
#Person1#: This is your mini bar. It contains alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink... | #Person1# tells #Person2# some information about the hotel room after #Person2# checks in. | hotel information |
train_11854 | #Person1#: I can't stand being with you any more. I'm sick of your drinking.
#Person2#: I swear I never drink again. Just give me another chance, please.
#Person1#: How many chances have I given you, I've given up on you.
#Person2#: You know how hard I try to quit, I've lost without you. I am mot let you go.
#Person1#:... | #Person1# can't stand with #Person2#'s drinking and lacking a sense of responsibility. #Person2# defends for #Person2# but #Person1# doesn't trust #Person1# anymore. | quarrel |
train_11855 | #Person1#: Why are you in court today?
#Person2#: I got a ticket, and I would like to fight it.
#Person1#: Is the officer that pulled you over here today?
#Person2#: He's here.
#Person1#: Tell me what happened.
#Person2#: The officer says that I ran a red light, but I didn't.
#Person1#: The officer wouldn't lie about t... | #Person2# is in court to fight a ticket of running a red light. #Person1# lets #Person2# go. | fight in court |
train_11856 | #Person1#: Hi, are you being helped?
#Person2#: No, I'm not. I am interested in some scarves.
#Person1#: All our scarves are in this section. What do you think of this one here? It's made of silk.
#Person2#: Hm, It looks nice, but I'd like to have something warm for the winter.
#Person1#: Maybe you would like a heavy w... | #Person2# wants to buy warm scarves. #Person1# recommends a heavy wood one and #Person2# buys that one with a 10% discount. | buy a scarve |
train_11857 | #Person1#: Let me see your passport, please.
#Person2#: Oh, here you are.
#Person1#: You come from Germany, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes. And come here for tourism.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying in China?
#Person2#: Twenty days.
#Person1#: OK. Have you filled in the Declaration Form?
#Person2#: Yes, here is the ... | #Person1# checks #Person2#'s passport, departure place, the purpose of traveling, duration of stay, declaration form, and luggage. | passing customs |
train_11858 | #Person1#: OK darling, got some pizzas, potato chips, hot dogs and lots of cheese!
#Person2#: Oh John, I thought we said we would start eating right! Remember? Our new healthy lifestyle? That's all junk food!
#Person1#: Humph! Right, so what did you get?
#Person2#: Well, healthy food, of course! I got some whole wheat ... | John got some junk food. Kelly reminds John that they said they would start a healthy lifestyle. Kelly got some healthy food and introduces organic food to John. | new healthy lifestyle |
train_11859 | #Person1#: Hello, I'd like to see Mr. Charles, the manager, please.
#Person2#: You don't make any prior appointment, do you?
#Person1#: No. I haven't, but I'll take only a few minutes of his time.
#Person2#: Please tell your name, company and the nature of your business.
#Person1#: Yes. My name is Lin Tao, the director... | Lin Tao wants to see Mr. Charles without an appointment. #Person2# registers Lin Tao's information and takes him to Mr. Charles after two minutes. | appointment |
train_11860 | #Person1#: Are there any special unemployment forms I need to fill out?
#Person2#: You need to get a special application form.
#Person1#: Do you know where I can find the application form?
#Person2#: You can go to the Employment Development Office and pick it up.
#Person1#: What records will I have to show to apply for... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# needs a special application form, working record, a notice of termination, and a phone interview to apply for unemployment benefits. | unemployment application |
train_11861 | #Person1#: I am glad to have the opportunity of visiting your corporation. I hope we can do business together.
#Person2#: It's a great pleasure to meet you, Mr. White. I believe you have seen our exhibits in the showroom. What is it that particularly interests you?
#Person1#: I am interested in your hardware. I've seen... | Mr. White is interested in hardware cooperation with #Person2#. Mr. White gives #Person2# a list of requirements but #Person2# needs the quantity he requires. #Person2# gives Mr. White an indication of the price as he demands. Then they discuss a commission. | business and trade |
train_11862 | #Person1#: I'm glad we took the train. I don't like to ride in buses.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree. We can see the scenery better. In a bus, all you see are the roads.
#Person1#: Even in Taiwan, I always liked to take the train. It is more comfortable.
#Person2#: I agree. Buses bounce too much. After two or three hours, you... | #Person1# and #Person2# agree that it is better to take the train rather than the bus. | discussion on vehicle |
train_11863 | #Person1#: Mr. Martin? I need to talk to you for a minute.
#Person2#: Certainly, Mr. Emory. Is there a problem, sir?
#Person1#: Well, I'd just like you to help me with the holiday schedule.
#Person2#: Fine, Mr. Emory. Let me just grab a pad and pen. | Mr. Martin will help Mr. Emory with the holiday schedule. | ask for help |
train_11864 | #Person1#: Chinese tea is famous all over the world. I want to buy several boxes.
#Person2#: There are various kinds of tea in China. It depends on the taste and effect.
#Person1#: Well, I do not know Chinese tea at all.
#Person2#: This is green tea, you can drink it in summer. It can relieve summer-heat and it is good... | #Person2# recommends green tea, black tee, and jasmine tee to #Person1# who wants to buy Chinese tea and #Person1# decides to take the jasmine tea. | buy Chinese tea |
train_11865 | #Person1#: Hello, Mrs. White. Do you feel better today?
#Person2#: Oh, much better. Thank you.
#Person1#: Can I ask you some questions now?
#Person2#: Certainly.
#Person1#: First, do you remember what the driver looks like?
#Person2#: Yes. He looked quite old and not very tall. Oh, and he had thick lips.
#Person1#: OK.... | Mrs. White feels better today. Then she tells #Person1# the details about her car accident and the looking and dressing of the driver. | car accident |
train_11866 | #Person1#: Miss Jones, could you tell me more about your first job with hotel marketing concept?
#Person2#: Yes, certainly. I was a marketing consultant responsible for marketing 10 UK hotels. They were all luxury hotels in a leisure sector, all of a very high standard.
#Person1#: Which markets were you responsible for... | Miss Jones tells #Person2# her first job as a marketing consultant responsible for marketing 10 UK hotels. As she speaks Japanese, she had a big advantage when she was in Japan. She has a lot of contacts with japan in her present job. She likes train travel. | job interview |
train_11867 | #Person1#: I am sure you've noticed a lot of things that are different about our school.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. In the United States, we don't have to carry a big school bag with us like you do.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: We have a locker of our own, which is a small box with a lock. We keep textbooks and our pers... | #Person2# has noticed differences between schools in the United States and #Person2#'s school. Students in the United States use lockers and ask questions in class but students from #Person2#'s school carry a big bag and keep silent in class. | school difference |
train_11868 | #Person1#: Um, Mary, could you cell me how to use this cassette recorder, please?
#Person2#: OK. Well, first of all, you have to plug it into the power supply.
#Person1#: Yeah, I see.
#Person2#: Once you've done that... you don't need to switch anything on.
#Person1#: How do you open it?
#Person2#: Well, you have to pr... | Mary tells #Person1# to plug the cassette recorder into the power, press the eject button, load the cassette, and press the play button. Mary tells #Person1# don't press the record switch when playing the cassette and also where the rewind switch is. | Using cassette recorder |
train_11869 | #Person1#: Hey, Karen, it looks like you've got some sun this weekend.
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess so. I spent the weekend at the beach.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah, that's great. Where did you stay?
#Person2#: Some friends of my parents' live out there and they invited me for as long as I wanted to stay.
#Person1#: So what are y... | Karen tells #Person1# that Karen spent the weekend at the beach, ran on the sand, and played volleyball. But Karen didn't go swimming. Karen comes back to study. #Person1# wishes to go to the beach like that. | beach |
train_11870 | #Person1#: Well, Jenny, the school year is almost over. We just have two more weeks before exams. What do you plan to do this summer?
#Person2#: I'm going to teach English to some immigrants in the university's community service program.
#Person1#: That sounds interesting. Don't you need to speak a foreign language for... | Jenny plans to teach English to some immigrants in the university's community service program this summer and she tells #Person1# that students are more interested in speaking. | English teaching |
train_11871 | #Person1#: Hi. Can I help you with something?
#Person2#: Yes, please. We're looking for the men's department.
#Person1#: It's right over there, by the escalator.
#Person3#: Here we are . . . and here are the sport shirts.
#Person2#: Look at this one. The color is perfect for you!
#Person3#: I like it, too. How muc... | #Person1# helps #Person2# and #Person3# find the men's department and find a sport shirt in the medium for #Person3#. They will take the shirt. | buy sport shirts |
train_11872 | #Person1#: Here are the menu and wine list.
#Person2#: What would you like to drink? Mr. Ford?
#Person3#: I'd like to try German Beer.
#Person2#: Bring us two bottles of the German Beer.
#Person1#: OK, sir. What about something to eat?
#Person2#: What's the special food in this restaurant?
#Person1#: We have spec... | #Person1# helps #Person2# and Mr.Ford order two bottles of the German Beer and two servings of medium-cooked steaks. | order food |
train_11873 | #Person1#: You look happy.
#Person2#: I am happy. I just bought a new car.
#Person1#: Wow! Is it a good car?
#Person2#: It's a great car. It's very comfortable and it goes really fast.
#Person1#: Was it expensive?
#Person2#: Yes, very expensive.
#Person1#: What colour is it?
#Person2#: It's red and black. | #Person2# is happy and #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s new car. | New car |
train_11874 | #Person1#: Alice, your father is amazing. He's 90 years old and he lives alone in that big house.
#Person2#: I know. He doesn't like to ask anyone for help. My dad insists on paying his own bills and taking care of himself!
#Person1#: That sounds like my Grandmother. She was always stubbornly independent.
#Person2#:... | #Person1# and Alice think #Person1#'s grandmother and Alice's father are stubbornly independent. | independent life |
train_11875 | #Person1#: Hello, I want to order an Easy-own package. What would you recommend?
#Person2#: Which function do you use more, making calls or sending short messages?
#Person1#: About the same. But I'm looking for a job, so I have to answer the phone often.
#Person2#: Then I recommend this package to you. You can recei... | #Person2# recommends an Easy-own package that meets #Person1#'s demand and #Person1# will order it. | Easy-own package |
train_11876 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Could you spare a minute?
#Person2#: Uh, yes.
#Person1#: Do you go to work by train every day.
#Person2#: Yes. I commute five days a week by train.
#Person1#: And would you mind telling us what you think of the rail service?
#Person2#: It's really very good.
#Person1#: Why do you say th... | #Person1#, who goes to work by train every day, tells #Person2# that #Person1# thinks highly of rail service. | rail service |
train_11877 | #Person1#: How do you usually spend your time, now that you've retired?
#Person2#: Well, I nearly always get up at dawn. I don't like sleeping in late. The days are longer in summer than in winter, so I get up in summer. I usually do some exercise when I get up.
#Person1#: What do you have for breakfast?
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about how #Person2# spends time especially the mornings and the afternoons, and what #Person2# has for breakfast after retirement. | Retired life routine |
train_11878 | #Person1#: Mike, come and look at this painting of shrimp! It is so simple yet so vivid!
#Person2#: Yeah. It is incredible! Is it the work of Qi Baishi?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. How do you know that?
#Person2#: Well, Qi is famous all over the world, isn't he? Besides I am quite interested in Chinese painting.
#Person... | #Person1# and Mike discuss Chinese painting. Mike says he loves the free sketch especially landscape paintings. They love this art exhibition and decide to see other areas. | Chinese painting |
train_11879 | #Person1#: Where shall we go for coffee in town?
#Person2#: How about the cafe near the bus station?
#Person1#: That's always so crowded. We can try that new one next to the library.
#Person2#: Good idea, but that's quite a long way from here. It'll be really slow with all the traffic.
#Person1#: We could take our bike... | #Person1# and #Person2# will walk through the park to the coffee shop next to the library. | coffee |
train_11880 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm just looking, thanks. Well, actually, I'm looking for something for my sister.
#Person1#: And what exactly are you looking for?
#Person2#: I don't really know. A dress?
#Person1#: Right. Well, what color does your sister usually wear?
#Person2#: Well.
#Person1#: OK, what co... | #Person1# recommends a purple dress for #Person2#, who is looking for something for #Person2#'s sister, and tells him the dress can be exchanged with the receipt. | buy a dress |
train_11881 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I will stay in the city for a few days and I'd like to know what's on.
#Person2#: Well, there's a teahouse at the Capital Theater. They say the play is very good.
#Person1#: When is it on exactly?
#Person2#: Every night except Sunday. Hold on...Yes, the show will run until the beginning of July. I... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the exact release time and timetable of a show in a teahouse. | exact release time |
train_11882 | #Person1#: I see you are busy now, Kate. Once you finish, I'd like to have a talk with you.
#Person2#: Alright, come in please.
#Person1#: Oh no, I don't want to interrupt you. I can wait. I'll come back later.
#Person2#: I'm afraid it's going to be a long wait. I'm working on my English paper.
#Person1#: English paper... | Kate is busy with her English paper because the professor asked her to add 5 more pages and #Person1# wants to talk with her. | busy with paper |
train_11883 | #Person1#: Are you looking at some funny pictures? You've been laughing all this time.
#Person2#: I was watching a video on YouTube. It was really funny.
#Person1#: What's it about?
#Person2#: It was a news reporter reporting a story about an old man who lives under a big tree.
#Person1#: How could that be funny?
#Pers... | Jack thinks videos on YouTube are funny and wants to watch, but #Person1# wants to walk outside with him so #Person1# persuades him. Finally, Jack agrees. | funny videos |
train_11884 | #Person1#: Mrs. Phoebe, here are your ordered goods. Please inspect the goods now.
#Person2#: All right. Let me have a check. Can you tell me how can you inspect your exported goods?
#Person1#: Our quality control department is in charge of the inspection, which is directly under general manager. It is essential to att... | #Person1# tells Mrs. Phoebe how they inspect their exported goods. Phoebe suggests using stronger cardboard boxes for such a heavy item. Then, Phoebe checks the color and the style and are satisfied with the quality. | business talk |
train_11885 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Do you speak English?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. How can I help you?
#Person1#: Well, I've just arrived in my room, but there are no instructions in English about the facilities available! Could you help me for a moment?
#Person2#: Of course not. What exactly would you like to know?
#Person1#: First, w... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the number for room service and the location of the control unit of the air conditioning. Then, #Person2# introduces the number for the Housekeeping Department and tells #Person1# how to make international phone calls. | at the hotel |
train_11886 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I be of service?
#Person2#: I don't know. Can I purchase Treasury Certificates here at this counter?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. We have Treasury Notes with two, three and five-year terms available.
#Person2#: Two years is fine, with a value of 1, 000 RIB.
#Person1#: OK, could I take a loo... | #Person1# helps #Person2# purchase Treasury Certificates and tells #Person2# #Person2# can't cash them until maturity. | bank service |
train_11887 | #Person1#: This is such a beautiful day! Great for sailing!
#Person2#: It sure is! The water looks so nice! Anchor the boat for a little while. I ' m going to take a dip.
#Person1#: Why are you doggy-paddling? I taught you how to swim! Do your breast stroke!
#Person2#: I get too tired! I ' ll just backstroke, it ' s ea... | #Person1# and Kathy are sailing in the water. Kathy takes a dip but #Person1# finds a shark suddenly appears right under Kathy. | go sailing |
train_11888 | #Person1#: I would like to watch the Oscars on tv tonight. How about you?
#Person2#: Yes, I ' d love to. it ' s interesting to see who is considered the best in their field and which film are thought to be particularly good.
#Person1#: I like watching it for the fashion. I like to see what the ladies are wearing. Of co... | #Person1# and #Person2# want to watch the Oscars because #Person2# wants to see who is considered best and which films are good while #Person1# watches it for fashion. Then, they talk about their favorite award category. | the Oscars |
train_11889 | #Person1#: Hi, Sue. What's up?
#Person2#: Hey, Andrew. How's everything with work?
#Person1#: Ok, I guess. My boss has been on my back recently.
#Person2#: Really? What's he been doing?
#Person1#: You know, just giving me lots to do. I'm really busy right now.
#Person2#: Are you? What are you busy with?
#Person1#: Oh, ... | Andrew tells Sue he's been very busy with work. | daily casual talk |
train_11890 | #Person1#: Hi! Good morning, Sarah!
#Person2#: Good morning, Dr. Lee.
#Person1#: I have not seen you for a long time. How are you?
#Person2#: Not very well.
#Person1#: What are your symptoms?
#Person2#: I have nausea, and I am dizzy. Also I have a abdominal pain.
#Person1#: Where is the pain? Could you show me please?
... | Sarah tells Dr. Lee she has nausea and she's dizzy, and she has sharp and intermittent abdominal pain. Dr. Lee gives her a physical check and asks about other symptoms. | see a doctor |
train_11891 | #Person1#: What's your favorite movie?
#Person2#: My favorite movie is Superbad.
#Person1#: Oh, why is that?
#Person2#: It's the funniest movie that I've ever seen.
#Person1#: That's true. It is a very funny movie.
#Person2#: You've seen it before?
#Person1#: Yes, I saw that movie the first day it came out in theaters.... | #Person2#'s favorite movie is Superbad because it's funny and #Person1# feels the same way, then #Person1# invites #Person2# to watch it again. | discuss a movie |
train_11892 | #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'Union ... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a party held by the Students Union but #Person2# needs to go to the English Corner and invites #Person1# to come together. #Person1# doesn't want to go at first but then is persuaded into going. | English Corner |
train_11893 | #Person1#: I'm hungry, let's grab a bite to eat.
#Person2#: Sure! How about we go home and prepare a couple of sandwiches?
#Person1#: Nah! Let's go get a burger and fries.
#Person2#: All you ever do is have unhealthy fast food Pizza, fries, burgers and hot dogs! You have to start eating better!
#Person1#: What are you ... | #Person1# wants to eat burgers and fries. #Person2# gets angry and asks #Person1# to eat healthily, then #Person1# promises to eat home-made meals. | eating habits |
train_11894 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I hope so. I'm looking for some material for a paper I'm writing, and I'm not quite sure where to look.
#Person1#: I'll certainly try to help you. What topic is your paper on?
#Person2#: My paper is on the influence of television on children.
#Person1#: There are several possible s... | #Person1#'s assisting #Person2# in finding some material for a paper on the influence of television on children. | search for information |
train_11895 | #Person1#: You are saying he will be promoted to the general manager?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes. I bet my bottom dollar that he will get promoted.
#Person1#: Just because he gets on well with everybody?
#Person2#: Partly, and he's also a hardworking man. | #Person2# tells #Person1# a certain man will be promoted because he's easygoing and hardworking. | gossip |
train_11896 | #Person1#: Anita, I'Ve been here only three days and you're leaving already.
#Person2#: Just for a few weeks. I need this vacation. You'll be all right. You know the project we're working on, and you're a good scientist. Don't worry. I'll be back as soon as I spend or gamble all my money.
#Person1#: Gambling? Where?
#P... | Anita'll go on vacation to Las Vegas. She tells #Person1# she finds gambling relaxing. | vacation |
train_11897 | #Person1#: Man, that sunset is beautiful. I'Ve never seen one so red.
#Person2#: Yeah, it's pretty nice, but its so red because of air pollution.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yeah, the smog from all these cars gets into the air and turns the sunlight red.
#Person1#: I never knew that.
#Person2#: Yeah, more people need... | #Person1# admires the red sunset. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's because of air pollution and then reminds #Person1# to drive next week. | daily casual talk |
train_11898 | #Person1#: Are you new here?
#Person2#: Yes, I am.
#Person1#: Is this your first year in college?
#Person2#: I actually transferred here from another school.
#Person1#: Which school?
#Person2#: I transferred from PCC.
#Person1#: How do you like it here compared to PCC?
#Person2#: I love it here.
#Person1#: Do you like ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# transferred here from PCC to get the bachelor's degree and #Person2# thinks PCC is better than here. | transferred student |
train_11899 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need to apply for a parking permit.
#Person1#: Are you a professor?
#Person2#: What? Are you kidding? I'm only 22 years old!
#Person1#: Yes, I am kidding. But don't you know only professors and students with disabilitiescan apply for parking permits?
#Person2#: Yes, I know. ... | Derek Schneider whose hip was broken last year wants to apply for a parking permit. #Person1# asks for Derek's student ID and his permission letter that certifies his disability, then #Person1# tells Derek to complete the application form. | parking permit application |
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