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train_12000 | #Person1#: Would you mind if I ask your health status?
#Person2#: I just had a complete physical examination and passed with flying colors.
#Person1#: That is good. We hope each of our future employees will be healthy and happy.
#Person2#: I understand that. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# had passed the physical examination. | health |
train_12001 | #Person1#: Did you see the woman that just left my office?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: She's another applicant, and a leading contender, but I didn't want to hire her. She's qualified, but she doesn't quite fit the profile. We're looking for an accountant, and part of the job requires interacting with clients. Well, our... | #Person1# tells that the way that the applicant dressed doesn't fill the clients with trust so #Person1# didn't want to hire her. #Person1# gives an example that the clients reacted negatively when they saw the woman who dressed like the applicant. The clients want those who dress more conservatively to handle their mo... | conservative |
train_12002 | #Person1#: Here we are, Ryan! This is where we're going to celebrate!
#Person2#: lt's a TV palace! I'm glad I brought my platinum card.
#Person1#: You won't need it. Tom is going to treat everybody!
#Person2#: Where is Tom? It was his idea to have the bachelor party at a ETV, wasn't it?
#Person1#: If it were up to Tom,... | #Person1# tells Ryan they will celebrate at an ETV and Tom will treat everybody. #Person2# thinks the booths are comfortable and #Person1# will order something to eat. | celebrate |
train_12003 | #Person1#: I want to send some money to Nanchang. Is it handled here?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. How much would you like to remit?
#Person1#: I want to remit 1, 200 yuan to my brother in Nanchang.
#Person2#: No problem. Do you want the money to go by M / T or T / T?
#Person1#: What's the difference?
#Person2#: If you take M ... | #Person1# wants to remit 1, 200 yuan to Nanchang by T / T and #Person2# tells that the commission is 12 yuan | send money |
train_12004 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, ma'am. Can I help you find anything?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm just looking.
#Person1#: We have a special on these skirts this week. Would you like to try one on?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't need any skirts.
#Person1#: How about a blouse? This one here is the latest fashion.
#Person2#:... | #Person2# is browsing and #Person1# keeps recommending various clothes to her. Finally, #Person2# refuses and leaves. | recommend |
train_12005 | #Person1#: May I have an appointment with you tonight?
#Person2#: Very sorry, I am occupied tonight. What about tomorrow night?
#Person1#: OK. where and when?
#Person2#: 7:00 in my staying hotel.
#Person1#: OK, I am going to the hotel to pick you up. See you tomorrow night. | #Person1# and #Person2# agree to have an appointment at 7:00 tomorrow night. | appointment |
train_12006 | #Person1#: There are many new kinds of newspapers. I find it hard to choose among them. Which is the most popular paper circulating in our city?
#Person2#: I'd recommend you the Morning Paper, it is true that the paper is a newly issued one, but its circulation is rising. Last month, it reached to three hundred thousan... | #Person2# recommends the Morning Paper to #Person1# because the news stories in it are truthful and accurate. It also has a special page about the stock market. | newspaper |
train_12007 | #Person1#: can you give me a hand with some things in the kitchen? I don't think I can finish everything in time.
#Person2#: ok, what do you want me to do?
#Person1#: first of all, I need you to do the drying up. I'm almost finished the washing up. I'm going to clean the cooker when I finish.
#Person2#: ok. I'll put th... | #Person1# wants #Person2# to help with the drying up. #Person2# will also wipe the worktop and put away plates and cutlery. #Person2# advises #Person1# to keep the ragged tea towel to clean the bicycle. | help |
train_12008 | #Person1#: Hi Ron, this is Kim at headquarters.
#Person2#: Oh, hi Kim. How's it going?
#Person1#: Great, thanks. I was calling to change our meeting next week.
#Person2#: Ok, sure. When did you have in mind?
#Person1#: Well, I was hoping we could reschedule for early next month, Our trip has been postponed until the 2n... | Kim wants Ron to change the meeting. They change the meeting to the 3rd. | change |
train_12009 | #Person1#: Hi, Steven. You have finished a wonderful project recently.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah, A. Thank you for approving my job.
#Person1#: Don't be proud. You'll gain a lot in the following job.
#Person2#: Yeah, I believe it, but I want to know if you will give me a raise.
#Person1#: B, talking about salary is not smart... | #Person2# wants #Person2#'s boss to raise the salary to keep #Person2# working better in the future. | raise |
train_12010 | #Person1#: We're going to discuss how to market CB series soon. Does your project go well?
#Person2#: Absolutely. I've sorted out all the materials we need and sifted three great ways of marketing.
#Person1#: Oh, that's good.
#Person2#: We can discuss them detailedly over the meeting and choose the best way to promote ... | #Person1# and #Person2# will discuss all the materials and three ways of marketing over the meeting. | discuss |
train_12011 | #Person1#: How about drink, Sir?
#Person2#: A cup of coffee, please.
#Person1#: Would you like cream or sugar in your coffee?
#Person2#: I'd like a little sugar, please.
#Person1#: Sorry, I don't have any sugar.
#Person2#: Why did you ask me if I wanted some?
#Person1#: I don't know. I just wasn't thinking. | #Person1# asks if #Person2# wants sugar but #Person1# doesn't have any. | sugar |
train_12012 | #Person1#: Flight BE 407 to Rome is delayed. Will passengers please wait in the lounge?
#Person2#: Oh, how annoying!
#Person1#: The time of departure will be announced as soon as possible.
#Person2#: Is's infuriating! I have to be in Rome by five. | #Person2# has to be in Rome by five but the flight is delayed. | a delayed flight |
train_12013 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Miss.
#Person2#: Good afternoon. I would like my hair done.
#Person1#: What style do you want?
#Person2#: I'd like to try a new hair-style. Could you show me some pictures of hair styles?
#Person1#: Sure. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thanks. Please give me the style in this picture here but make ... | #Person2# chooses a hair-style in the picture with a longer wave and pays one hundred yuan. | haircut |
train_12014 | #Person1#: Are you willing to work abroad?
#Person2#: Why not? It's the very reason why I've applied for this job. It's really exciting for me to experience business in an international environment.
#Person1#: How about your family?
#Person2#: They don't mind. | #Person2# has applied for this job because of its international environment. | reason for job |
train_12015 | #Person1#: You experimented with a lot of musical styles. What's next?
#Person2#: It's hard to say where I'm going next, because my next record isn't finished.
#Person1#: You used to go to acting classes before you got into music. Did you ever consider becoming an actress?
#Person2#: That's what I wanted to do initiall... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s next record isn't finished. #Person2# wanted to be an actress initially but now she becomes a singer. #Person2# thinks the best time of a woman's life is in her forties and wants to learn to play the violin in the next year. | singer |
train_12016 | #Person1#: I was half an hour late for work today. There was just too much traffic.
#Person2#: Yes, there really are too many cars on the road. More people need to carpool.
#Person1#: Carpool?
#Person2#: Yeah, you know, a group of people that ride to work together in one car.
#Person1#: Hey, that's a good idea. How do ... | #Person2# advises #Person1# to join in a carpool to work. #Person2# introduces the carpool system to #Person1# and #Person2# has been using it for five years. | carpool |
train_12017 | #Person1#: Oh that's a lovely necklace.
#Person2#: Thank you. My husband gave it to me.
#Person1#: Oh I didn't know you were married.
#Person2#: Yes I am. I got married five years ago.
#Person1#: Oh I see. That's nice. Did you meet your husband at work?
#Person2#: No, we met at university. | #Person1# compliments #Person2#'s necklace given by #Person2#'s husband and knows that #Person2# has been married. | necklace |
train_12018 | #Person1#: Can you read what this says?
#Person2#: Yes, and you could too if your hair wasn't hanging down in your face.
#Person1#: Don't dis my hair! I like it like this.
#Person2#: You like it, but it's getting to be a handicap for you.
#Person1#: Hey, that's enough about my hair.
#Person2#: I know a great haird... | #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s hair is getting to be a handicap and recommends a hairdresser to #Person1#. | hairdresser |
train_12019 | #Person1#: Donna, you really shocked everyone at the party last night!
#Person2#: You mean with my performance?
#Person1#: Yes! We have all assumed that you were the quiet, shy type.
#Person2#: I guess everyone has a few secrets up their sleeve.
#Person1#: Where did you learn to sing like that?
#Person2#: I was pa... | #Person1# thinks Donna shocked everyone at the party last night because they assumed she was quiet and shy. | shock |
train_12020 | #Person1#: I need help finding a gift for my daughter.
#Person2#: Would she like a laptop?
#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea.
#Person2#: A Mac is a very popular brand.
#Person1#: She mentioned a Mac. How much is it?
#Person2#: A 15-inch Pro model is $2, 100 plus tax.
#Person1#: That sounds like a great pric... | #Person1# wants to find a gift for #Person1#'s daughter. #Person2# recommends a $2,100 Mac laptop to #Person1#. Then #Person1# pays with VISA. | gift |
train_12021 | #Person1#: What's your schedule like this year?
#Person2#: Pretty busy. I have to pick up a lot of credits this year.
#Person1#: What's your major?
#Person2#: I'm majoring in French literature.
#Person1#: Oh, don't you have to take that class on 18th century poetry? It's really difficult. I hear the students in tha... | #Person2# majors in French literature and takes the class on 18th-century poetry which seems to be difficult. | schedule |
train_12022 | #Person1#: Ok. Let's look at our short presentation on China. What do we need to include?
#Person2#: We need to talk about the size of the country and its population.
#Person1#: Ok. China is about the same size as Canada and the united states and it has a population of about 1. 3 billion, making it the latest country... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the short presentation. #Person2# thinks they need to talk about the size, population, geography, and climate of China. #Person2# suggests they select cities from each part and give data. #Person1# advises to take a large map and highlight large cities. | presentation |
train_12023 | #Person1#: Here are the menu and wine list.
#Person2#: What would you like to drink , Mr. Fu?
#Person3#: I'd like to try German beer.
#Person2#: Brings two bottles of German beer.
#Person1#: Ok, sir. What about something to eat?
#Person2#: What's the special food in the restaurant?
#Person1#: We have special beef... | #Person2# and Mr.Fu order two bottles of German beer and two beef steaks. | order |
train_12024 | #Person1#: Jean, I'm ready.
#Person2#: That's great! What Are you ready for?
#Person1#: I'm ready for my trip to Hawaii. See? I bought new sunglasses.
#Person2#: Very nice. So when are you going to Hawaii?
#Person1#: Um, I don't know. I haven't booked the trip yet. Can you help me?
#Person2#: Of course, that's my job.
... | #Person1# is ready for a trip to Hawaii and askes Jean to help book the trip. #Person1# wants to enjoy the beach and surf. Jean will book #Person1#'s trip for May and he also books surf lessons. | book trip |
train_12025 | #Person1#: Uh, where do you think you're going?
#Person2#: We're going to the new club, right? Oh, Man. I can't wait to get out on the dance floor and...
#Person1#: Ha! You're not seriously going out like that, are you?
#Person2#: Hey, you're just messing around with me, aren't you? Yeah, I know I look good. Just let m... | #Person1# and Jason are going to the new club and Jason can't wait to get out on the dance. #Person1# thinks Jason looks ridiculous and advises #Person1# to put on something simple. | looks rediculous |
train_12026 | #Person1#: Hey, Amy. I'm getting together with Sarah and Pool tonight, and a few of our other friends are going to join us. We're going out to eat, and then we'll watch a movie. Why don't you come with us?
#Person2#: Oh, Stewart. I'd love to, but I have to prepare for a test tomorrow.
#Person1#: Uh, come on! We're plan... | Stewart invites Amy to get together with Sarah and Pool tonight. Amy accepts after knowing it's Sarah's birthday, but she has to be back by 10:30 because she has a test tomorrow. | invitation |
train_12027 | #Person1#: Now, please tell me something about yourself.
#Person2#: My name is Henry Smith. I left school for months ago. I got A's in nearly every subject.
#Person1#: Then why didn't you go to college?
#Person2#: I wanted to. But I couldn't afford the costs. My father lost his job half a year ago. My mother makes too ... | Henry Smith tells #Person1# he was a good student in school but he didn't go to college for financial reasons. Then #Person1#'ll give Smith a chance to work. | job interview |
train_12028 | #Person1#: Do you have any plans for next year?
#Person2#: Well, I travel if I could afford it but I don't have any money.
#Person1#: If you found a job abroad, would you take it?
#Person2#: If it were somewhere I want to go, I'd certainly consider it carefully.
#Person1#: What about working as an (?) living with the f... | #Person1# advises #Person2# to get information through a reputable agency to find a job and promises to give a reference to #Person2#. #Person2# will consider it. | work abroad |
train_12029 | #Person1#: What's our target audience for this campaign?
#Person2#: This go-around we're focusing on new moms, families with median income and one or more children under the age of two.
#Person1#: Do you think that's much different from the succor moms we tailored the last campaign for?
#Person2#: Well, there are some ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the target audiences for their campaign, which are new moms from median income families having one or more children under the age of 2. | Target audience |
train_12030 | #Person1#: Hey. Why did you take that money? You are such a cheater! I should send you to jail!
#Person2#: I am not cheating. When you pass go, you collect $ 200, Everyone knows that!
#Person1#: Well you can ' t just take the money. You have to ask the bank for money. And I ' m the banker.
#Person2#: Banker?
#Person1#:... | #Person1# and #Person2# are playing house. #Person1# is playing a banker and is angry at #Person2# who took $200 without asking. | Game |
train_12031 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I have an appointment with Mr. Li at nine. May I come in?
#Person2#: Yes, come in please. I am Mr. Li. You must be Mr. Liu, right?
#Person1#: Yes, I am Mr. Liu. Thanks.
#Person2#: I'd like to start this interview with some questions. Why do you think you are qualified for this position?
#Person1#:... | Mr. Li is interviewing Mr. Liu for the position of an experienced software engineer and Mr. Liu tells Mr. Li that he has relevant background and experience in software product design and development. Mr. Li tells Mr. Liu he'll be informed in a week. | Interview |
train_12032 | #Person1#: Let ' s play a game!
#Person2#: OK! How about Scrabble?
#Person1#: No, no, a friend of mine taught me this really fun game. I ' m going to describe someone ' s face, and you guess who it is!
#Person2#: OK!
#Person1#: Let ' s see. He has a roman nose, bushy eyebrows and dimples!
#Person2#: Our cousin Pete! My... | #Person1# and #Person2# are playing a game that one person describes and the other person guesses who it is. | Game play |
train_12033 | #Person1#: I want to go house shopping, and I want to know what I can afford to buy.
#Person2#: There is a formula that can help us figure that out. What is your annual salary?
#Person1#: I earn sixty five thousand dollars per year.
#Person2#: What is the length of time that you have worked at the job you have now?
#Pe... | #Person2# helps #Person1# calculate the price of a house that #Person1# can afford. #Person2# finds that #Person1#'s financial condition is good and can afford a house costing more than seven hundred thousand. | House affordability evaluation |
train_12034 | #Person1#: Could you just run through the evacuation procedure?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. When you hear the fire alarm, which is a very loud, continuous ringing noise, you should go to the nearest fire exit or fire escape as quickly as possible.
#Person1#: Should we use the stairs?
#Person2#: Yes, don't use the lifts.... | #Person2# is explaining the fire evacuation procedure for #Person1#. | Fire evacuation procedure |
train_12035 | #Person1#: Well, thank you. Mr. Parry, for all your information. Just one more question.
#Person2#: Yes, sir?
#Person1#: Do you play any sports or games?
#Person2#: I used to play football regularly when I was at university. And I used to do athletics in the summer.
#Person1#: And what athletics did you play? Can you r... | Mr. Parry tells #Person1# he played sports at university but no longer after married. #Person1# says they like people who can join the company sports team. | sports |
train_12036 | #Person1#: Want to join me for a midnight snack? I need to grab something to eat.
#Person2#: Fine with me, but no more chafing dish.
#Person1#: Let's go to the food stall. There's a good one just around the corner.
#Person2#: I'd love to try some snacks.
#Person1#: ( Later. . ) Everything looks tempting. What do you wa... | #Person1# and #Person2# buy kebabs and roast squid at the food stall as midnight snacks. | Midnight snack |
train_12037 | #Person1#: What happened to that girl you were seeing?
#Person2#: Oh Jackie? We broke up last week.
#Person1#: That was a short relationship. You only started dating 2 months ago.
#Person2#: It was actually a long two months. She was a psycho.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: She would be laughing one moment, an... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that he broke up with Jackie because he thinks Jackie is too hard to deal with. | Break up |
train_12038 | #Person1#: Who's singing in your home, Jim?
#Person2#: It's Ellie and her friends.
#Person1#: Who's Ellie?
#Person2#: She's my little niece. It's her birthday. They're singing ' Happy Birthday '.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. how old is she?
#Person2#: She's ten.
#Person1#: I suppose they're playing games.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. ... | Today is Jim's little niece, Ellie's birthday. She and her friends are singing. Alice tells Jim that today is her birthday as well and she invites him to come to her birthday party. | Birthday |
train_12039 | #Person1#: This is tough to say, Jordan, but I think we should break up.
#Person2#: Are you serious?
#Person1#: Yes, I mean it.
#Person2#: But why? Did I do anything wrong?
#Person1#: No, we are just too different. This isn't working.
#Person2#: Hey, come on. It's too early to say that. We can fix things.
#Person1#: I ... | Anna is breaking up with Jordan. Jorden doesn't want to but he accepts it at last. They are going to keep their friendship. | Break up |
train_12040 | #Person1#: Hello, I've got to get up early tomorrow, so please give me a wake-up call.
#Person2#: Of course. We can give you a call anytime you like.
#Person1#: Actually, I need two calls, one at 7 and the other at 7 fifteen.
#Person2#: Your wish is our command. Expect a call at 7, and another one at 7 fifteen.
#Person... | #Person1# is calling #Person2# to arrange wake-up calls for tomorrow, at 7 and 7:30, respectively. | wake-up call |
train_12041 | #Person1#: Hello. Manchester 6739792.
#Person2#: Hello. Is that Nicholas?
#Person1#: Nicholas? Nicholas Nickleby? No. He doesn't live here any more. He's moved to Morecambe.
#Person2#: Never! Do you know his new number?
#Person1#: Yes. I've got it somewhere. Let me see. Where did I put it? Ah - I remember, it's on the ... | #Person2# calls to find Nicolas but #Person1# tells #Person2# that Nicolas has moved and gives #Person2# Nicolas's new number. | Telephone conversation |
train_12042 | #Person1#: What would you be doing in U. S. A?
#Person2#: Most of the time I'll be on a tour, enjoying the beautiful scenery there.
#Person1#: What do you want to see particularly?
#Person2#: I'll go to the Yellow Stone Park, and Great Canyon. | #Person2# will be on a tour in the USA. | Casual talk |
train_12043 | #Person1#: Jenny, I was wondering. . . if you. . eh are you busy this Friday?
#Person2#: Yes, Friday I have a class, right after work.
#Person1#: Oh, what about Saturday? Are you free then?
#Person2#: Saturday my parents are coming to town. What's up?
#Person1#: What about tonight? Do you have plans tonight?
#Person2#:... | #Person1# asks Jenny's schedule because #Person1# wants to take Jenny to dinner. | invitations for dinner |
train_12044 | #Person1#: Why didn't you text me last night?
#Person2#: What? I sent you three or four messages!
#Person1#: I didn't get any of them. I was waiting for you to text me the address of where the party was and I never got your message.
#Person2#: Why didn't you just call? I hate sending SMS messages.
#Person1#: Well, beca... | #Person1# didn't get #Person2#'s message last night. They find it is because #Person1# doesn't have credit in the phone. | Receiving messages |
train_12045 | #Person1#: What can I do?
#Person2#: The system crashed when I was surfing on the internet.
#Person1#: Did you go to any illegal website?
#Person2#: No, But does that matter?
#Person1#: Yes, your computer can be easily infected by virus if you do that.
#Person2#: I see. I'd better never try.
#Person1#: That's wise.
#Pe... | #Person2#'s computer crashed. #Person1# finds it was infected by a virus and #Person1# is going to install anti-virus software for #Person2#. | Computer protection |
train_12046 | #Person1#: Stephanie! Did you just get to school? But you were up and about when I left the dorm this morning! That was about an hour and a half ago. This happens all the time! Why do you always take so long to get ready the morning?
#Person2#: It's a skill. What can I say? I don't know why, I just have a long routine.... | Jacob cannot understand why Stephanie needs 1.5 hours to get ready in the morning, so Stephanie explains her long and complex morning routine including washing her hair, choosing her outfit, getting herself dressed, styling her hair, and doing makeup. | Girls' complicated routine |
train_12047 | #Person1#: Good morning, I'm Daniel. I'm applying for the positon of manager.
#Person2#: Yes. Sit down, please. How did you learn about our company?
#Person1#: I got to know your company through such famous brands as LUX, LIPTON and WALLS. After making a customer survey, I was glad to find out how your products are app... | Daniel is having an interview with #Person2# for the position of manager. #Person2# asks Daniel how he learned about #Person2#'s company, why he wants to work here, and whether he will move if the company doesn't meet his expectation. | Interview |
train_12048 | #Person1#: Have you finished?
#Person2#: Yes, but dinner was excellent
#Person1#: Would you like some of coffee?
#Person2#: No, thank you. Check please.
#Person1#: Yes sir, one moment please. here is the check.
#Person2#: Here is the two dollars, will you bring me the receipt?
#Person1#: Here is the change.
#Person2#: ... | #Person2# pays for his dinner and gives #Person1# some tips. | Dinner |
train_12049 | #Person1#: Why am I being arrested?
#Person2#: You have a warrant out for your arrest.
#Person1#: I don't have a warrant.
#Person2#: My computer shows that you have a bench warrant.
#Person1#: I don't know what a bench warrant is.
#Person2#: You apparently missed a court appearance.
#Person1#: I was never told to go to... | #Person1# is arrested for a bench warrant but #Person1# claims #Person1# doesn't know it. | being arrested |
train_12050 | #Person1#: This section of the store is called Junior. Why is that?
#Person2#: It means young girls. That's where you'll find clothes for young girls.
#Person1#: But I can't find anything in my size here.
#Person2#: You're small, but you're not a child.
#Person1#: Well, there's nothing I can do about my height!
#Person... | #Person1# is helpless in the junior section so #Person2# helps #Person1# find the petite section for her size. | shopping |
train_12051 | #Person1#: Okay, doctor, tell it to me straight.
#Person2#: If you want to live much longer you have to give up smoking.
#Person1#: I've tried before. Everything I've tried doesn't work.
#Person2#: Maybe with the choice of life or death before you, you will find it easier.
#Person1#: May I see that x-ray again?
#Person... | The doctor asks #Person1# to quit smoking because #Person1#'s x-ray result shows there's tar built up in #Person1#'s lung and it causes shortness of breath. | Smoking and health |
train_12052 | #Person1#: Good morning, I would like to make a doctor's appointment.
#Person2#: Can you describe your health concern?
#Person1#: I have been having skin problems that aren't going away.
#Person2#: Are you in pain?
#Person1#: No. Except for the rash, I feel fine.
#Person2#: Would Tuesday or Wednesday be best for you?
#... | #Person2# helps #Person1# make an appointment with Dr. Smith. | Making an appointment |
train_12053 | #Person1#: Operator.
#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to make a call to Australia.
#Person1#: You can call direct if you like.
#Person2#: Oh, can I?
#Person1#: Yes, please.
#Person2#: Could you please tell me the international prefix and the country code for Australia?
#Person1#: Yes, the code for Australia is 61 and then di... | Mr. Ma asks the operator to make a call to Australia but the operator says he can call directly and the special rate applies between 6 pm to 8 am. Mr. Ma asks the operator to charge the call to his room. | International call |
train_12054 | #Person1#: I really like the way this house looks.
#Person2#: Yes, it has great curb appeal.
#Person1#: The landscaping is wonderful!
#Person2#: Yes, it is nice, but wait until you see the interior.
#Person1#: Oh, I see what you mean!
#Person2#: The carpeting and paint are all new, as well as the window treatments.
#Pe... | #Person1# and #Person2# are visiting a beautiful house with wonderful landscaping, sage green carpeting, sunset-coloured wall as well as lovely kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. | Beautiful house inspection |
train_12055 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hello. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Yes, I want to know why there's no electricity.
#Person2#: Sorry, Sir. There's been a power cut.
#Person1#: Well, when will it come on again?
#Person2#: It's usually off for about half an hour, so we expect it back at eight thirty. | #Person2# tells #Person1# there's been a power cut and it will return at 8:30. | Electricity outage |
train_12056 | #Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I would like to know about the courses at this evening school.
#Person1#: Is that a summer course you're interested in?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Well, we have short full-time courses during the summer.
#Person2#: Mm-mm, I would like to know how long one... | #Person1# is inquiring about a summer course at an evening school and #Person2# tells #Person1# the duration, timetable and class scale of the course. | Course inquiry |
train_12057 | #Person1#: Hi, Dick. Would you like to go swimming this afternoon?
#Person2#: I wish I could, but I have to spend the rest of the day in the library. I have a ten-page paper due tomorrow.
#Person1#: Oh, is that for Prof. Lowell's class?
#Person2#: Yes, I have to write about a poem we read in class.
#Person1#: That's ha... | #Person1# invites Dick to go swimming but Dick has a paper due tomorrow. He needs to study math and history, and #Person1# will help him. | Study |
train_12058 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Have you been waiting long?
#Person2#: About ten minutes.
#Person1#: Did you notice whether the No. 7 bus has passed by?
#Person2#: Not while I've been standing here. I'm waiting for the number seven myself.
#Person1#: Good. Hot today,isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes,it is. I wish that it would rain and c... | #Person1# and #Person2# are having a casual talk about the weather in Florida and their hometwons while they are waiting for the No. 7 bus. | Casual talk |
train_12059 | #Person1#: Hi, Samantha. Do you have aminute?
#Person2#: Hi, Richard. Come in, please.
#Person1#: I've been trying to get hold of you all afternoon.
#Person2#: I was at the weekly managers' meeting. How are things?
#Person1#: Oh, splendid. I have somenews.
#Person2#: Good news?
#Person1#: Wonderful news...to me, anyway... | Richard got a job he wanted and before he leaves he wants to invite Samantha to dinner to thank her for her help. | Dinner invitation |
train_12060 | #Person1#: Hey, I hear you and Stephanie are really getting serious.
#Person2#: Yeah, I think she'll be impressed with my new exercise program.
#Person1#: What? What are you talking about? What exercise program? What did you tell her?
#Person2#: Well, you know, I enjoy staying in shape.
#Person1#: Right.
#Person2#: Fir... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# told Stephanie #Person2#'s exercise program. #Person2# gets up at 5:30 am, goes jogging, and does some stretches. On Tuesday and Thursday, #Person2# usually lifts weight and he goes hiking on Saturday, has a day off on Friday, and walks the dog on Sunday. #Person1# thinks these ... | Exercise program |
train_12061 | #Person1#: Mary, I've got the soup out for the stew. Do you think it needs any more pepper before I serve it?
#Person2#: It's really quite nice and we did exactly what the recipe says. Why take a chance of ruining it? | Mary suggests not adding pepper to the soup. | Cooking |
train_12062 | #Person1#: Hello, Joan. Why are you late today? You are never late for work.
#Person2#: No, I never. But ...
#Person1#: Wow! You coat's got very dirty! Did you fall?
#Person2#: Yes, I had a terrible experience on the underground train. Listen to this! A man came up to me and pulled out a knife. He pointed it right at m... | Joan is late today for work and she tells #Person1# she was robbed by a man with a knife on the underground, but luckily she didn't get hurt and the robber was taken to the police station. | Underground train robbery |
train_12063 | #Person1#: Would you like this one?
#Person2#: I don't think that will do. How about the one at your back?
#Person1#: This one?
#Person2#: No, the other one. . . yes.
#Person1#: This one is especially built for hard, continuous play. And every detail of workmanship and material has been carefully checked to make it... | #Person1# is assisting #Person2# in buying a racket, and #Person2# gets a racket with covers for 680 yuan including tax. | Shopping |
train_12064 | #Person1#: Excuse me, do you have A tale of Two Cities? I'd like a copy of it.
#Person2#: Who is the author?
#Person1#: Charles Dickens.
#Person2#: Sorry, we 're sold out right now. Please come back next week.
#Person1#: Ok, Thanks. | #Person1# wants to buy a book but #Person2# tells him it is sold out. | Buying a book |
train_12065 | #Person1#: What are you going to do after you return from Washington?
#Person2#: I'm going to stay in the city.
#Person1#: What will you do all day?
#Person2#: I'm going to work with my father at the store. In the evening, I'll read books. On weekends, I'll go to the beach with my family.
#Person1#: Have you ever w... | Mary and Peter are discussing their plans for summer. Mary says she will just stay in the city and spend time with her family. Peter is going to camp. | Summer holiday plan |
train_12066 | #Person1#: How are you, Kim? I haven't seen you around for a few days.
#Person2#: Oh, I was out sick most of last week. I'm still not completely over it. You'd better not get too close!
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear about that. Why don't you join me for a hot cup of tea? It'll be good for you!
#Person2#: Sure, why no... | #Person1# invites Kim to have a cup of tea. | Casual talk |
train_12067 | #Person1#: I can't believe the cost of apartments in New York City.
#Person2#: Oh, you didn't know that apartments here are considered valuable, even if they are small and crowded?
#Person1#: Of course I had heard about that, but now I know how expensive it is to rent a place here.
#Person2#: I don't mind paying hig... | #Person1# is surprised at the expensive renting fee in New York but #Person2# is proud of living here. | Renting fee |
train_12068 | #Person1#: There are lots of new teachers in our class this semester.
#Person2#: Yeah, so what do you think about the teachers?
#Person1#: To be honest, I like all of them, except for the math teacher. Though he must be quite young, he seems like an old person. He's so boring.
#Person2#: I think so too. I don't like... | #Person2# and #Person1# are talking about the new Math and English teachers in their class this semester. They both agree the math teacher is boring but the English teacher has good teaching methods. | Gossip about teachers |
train_12069 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, thank God. You speak English?
#Person1#: You are a traveler to Spain?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm from New York and I thought all people can speak a little English.
#Person1#: Well, what seems to be wrong.
#Person2#: I have a serious stomachache. I've been up all night... | #Person2# is traveling in Spain and #Person2# finally finds someone knows English to help #Person2# with a serious stomachache. | Help during travelling |
train_12070 | #Person1#: Henry, where did you go for your holiday?
#Person2#: I went to Los Angeles.
#Person1#: How long did you stay there?
#Person2#: I got there on October tenth and returned on the sixteenth.
#Person1#: How did you like the city?
#Person2#: It's much bigger than I expected, it's really hard to get around. I didn'... | Henry tells #Person1# about his trip to Los Angeles and he traveled with a car. | Holiday in L.A. |
train_12071 | #Person1#: Betty, you speak several languages, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I speak Spanish and French.
#Person1#: And what helped you most in learning those languages?
#Person2#: Well, I studied both languages in high school and I'm still studying Spanish here at the University. But I think that travel has probably been... | #Person1# is asking Betty some tips that helped her in learning different languages and Betty says traveling in foreign countries has helped her a lot. | Language learning |
train_12072 | #Person1#: How is your mother feeling these days?
#Person2#: Much better, thanks. She'll be back home in a few days.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. When will you be back on your job?
#Person2#: I think I need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning for her coming home.
#Person1#: Why don't you hire someone to do ... | #Person1# inquires #Person2#'s mom's condition and compliments him being a kind and thoughtful son to look after his mom. | Looking after parents |
train_12073 | #Person1#: Have you handed in your papers, John?
#Person2#: Sorry, Mrs. Smith. I haven't finished them yet.
#Person1#: But you must have handed them in by last Friday. And now it's Monday.
#Person2#: I am terribly sorry. The problem is I wrote it with my computer, but it failed to work. I need some time to get it repai... | John didn't hand in his papers on time because his computer was broken, so Mrs. Smith agrees to give him extra two days. | Paper submission |
train_12074 | #Person1#: I will travel to Southeast Asia this summer, so I need to exchange some US dollars. Can I get the foreign currency at any bank?
#Person2#: I don't think you can. In China, our currency is not freely convertible yet.
#Person1#: Do you mean there is no way to get any foreign money?
#Person2#: No. You can go to... | #Person1# wants to exchange some US dollars. #Person2# tells #Person1# the only official way is to go to the Bank of China and the maximum amount is limited. | exchange US dollars |
train_12075 | #Person1#: I need something to wash this down. Is there any juice in the fridge?
#Person2#: What is that? It looks like something from a swamp!
#Person1#: It's a green drink. It's supposed to be full of vitamins and minerals.
#Person2#: You know, healthy eating doesn't have to make you gag.
#Person1#: The sales lady sa... | #Person1# bought a green drink that looks gross but is said to have many vitamins and minerals. #Person2# thinks it's hard to drink it. | a healthy drink |
train_12076 | #Person1#: Good morning. what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm looking for some earrings for my wife as a wedding anniversary gift.
#Person1#: You've come to the right store. We've got a beautiful and wide selection of earrings for you to choose from.
#Person2#: I saw a pair of earrings outside your window. Can you sho... | #Person2# buys a pair of earrings outside the window with #Person2#'s assistance. | buy earrings |
train_12077 | #Person1#: Good afternoon! Did you call for a plumber?
#Person2#: Yes, yes I did. Please come in! I ' m so glad you came! This old house is falling apart! Come on into the bathroom. See, here, there ' s water leaking everywhere!
#Person1#: I see. Let me have a look. It seems that your toilet is clogged, and that ' s wh... | #Person2#'s toilet is clogged so #Person2# calls #Person1# to fix it. #Person1# checks it and suspects it's due to some foreign object in the pipes flushed down by #Person2#'s daughter. #Person1# also suggests changing the rusty pipes. | fix a toilet |
train_12078 | #Person1#: What's your favorite book?
#Person2#: It's Gone With the Wind.
#Person1#: Why do you like it best?
#Person2#: I enjoy the various characters and the plot.
#Person1#: Well. I like the Thom Birds best.
#Person2#: Is it very interesting?
#Person1#: Sure. I like the writer's language, too.
#Person2#: If I have a... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their favorite books. They will go to the bookshop together. | favorite books |
train_12079 | #Person1#: Well, I'm afraid I must be going now. I have no idea it was so late.
#Person2#: Stay for dinner with us.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I can't. I have a dinner party at seven tonight. You see, I am going to England the day after tomorrow.
#Person2#: Well, I won't keep you then. It was very nice of you to come to see... | #Person2# tries to keep #Person1# to stay but #Person1# has a dinner party later. | leave |
train_12080 | #Person1#: Why don't you sit down and relax, darling?
#Person2#: I don't want to.
#Person1#: Well, come over and talk to me then.
#Person2#: Certainly not.
#Person1#: May I turn on the TV then?
#Person2#: Turn on the TV for what?
#Person1#: So that we can sit down together and listen to some music.
#Person2#: Listen to... | #Person1# tries to sit down with #Person2# and have some talks, but #Person2# refuses. | have some talks |
train_12081 | #Person1#: Do you know a bus that goes to the Gold Line station?
#Person2#: Do you live in Pasadena?
#Person1#: My house is up in Altadena.
#Person2#: You could always take the 264.
#Person1#: It'll really take me to the station?
#Person2#: It goes all the way there.
#Person1#: Do you know what street it goes on?
#Pers... | #Person2# tells #Person1# to take the 264 to the Gold Line Station which is on Altadena Drive. | ask for directions |
train_12082 | #Person1#: I need to find somewhere to park.
#Person2#: Off campus or on campus?
#Person1#: I need to find a space on campus.
#Person2#: Why don't you park in the parking structure for students?
#Person1#: Where is the parking structure at?
#Person2#: It's on the west side of the campus.
#Person1#: Do you know if the p... | #Person1# needs a place to park on campus. #Person2# suggests #Person1# park in the parking structure. | a parking place |
train_12083 | #Person1#: Which season do you like best?
#Person2#: I like spring best. It is neither too cold nor too hot. Freezing days make me lazy and stuffy days make me lazier. How about you?
#Person1#: I prefer summer, especially the summer evenings. When the sun comes down, it is so nice to take a walk and breathe. After a ra... | #Person2# likes spring best while #Person1# likes summer best. Then, #Person1# tells #Person2# how #Person1# gets through the stuffy daytime in summer. | favorite seasons |
train_12084 | #Person1#: I want to say. . .
#Person2#: Say it! What is it?
#Person1#: That I can't go on any longer without you.
#Person2#: You know you shouldn't say that at a time like this.
#Person1#: Nancy, I made up my mind you were the only woman for me at the first sight.
#Person2#: Too sudden! I'm not ready for it.
#Person1#... | #Person1# expresses love for Nancy suddenly. Nancy feels surprised but finally accepts #Person1#'s love. | express love |
train_12085 | #Person1#: Do you see the woman? Is she a teacher?
#Person2#: Yes, she is.
#Person1#: Does she teach Chinese?
#Person2#: No, she is an English teacher.
#Person1#: And who's the man in the green beside her?
#Person2#: You mean the man wearing jeans? He's her little brother. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the identity of the woman and the man. | the English teacher |
train_12086 | #Person1#: Well, I'm thinking of going to see the ballet Swan Lake by the famous Russian National Ballet Troupe this evening at Beijing Grand Theater. Why don't you join me?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but I've got to write a term paper. It will be due by this Thursday.
#Person1#: You always work too hard, Jim. As the sayi... | #Person1# invites Jim to see the ballet Swan Lake but Jim has to write a term paper and refuses #Person1#. | refuse the invitation |
train_12087 | #Person1#: What sport do you like the most?
#Person2#: I like baseball the best.
#Person1#: Me too. Did you play when you were a kid?
#Person2#: Yeah. I played until I graduated from high school.
#Person1#: What position did you play?
#Person2#: I think I tried every position, but the last few years, I played third bas... | Both #Person1# and #Person2# like baseball best. Since #Person2# tells #Person1# there aren't many opportunities to play it now, #Person1# invites #Person2# to join their softball league. | baseball |
train_12088 | #Person1#: Where are you going?
#Person2#: It's Tuesday today. I always go to my class on Tuesday night.
#Person1#: I didn't know you were taking any kind of class. Tell me about it.
#Person2#: Well, I'm learning how to use math in the business environment.
#Person1#: What for?
#Person2#: The job market is so competiti... | #Person2# takes classes every Tuesday night because the job market gets more competitive. #Person1# admires #Person2# for that. | take night classes |
train_12089 | #Person1#: Your garden is looking beautiful this summer. The flowers are really colorful.
#Person2#: Thank you. I have roses, tulips, and daffodils. Do you like the rockery with the smaller flowers?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Those are violets, aren't they?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. This afternoon, I'm going to prune the he... | #Person1# admires #Person2#'s beautiful garden. #Person1# offers to help with cutting off the branches, with which #Person2#'s grateful. | prune the garden |
train_12090 | #Person1#: Are you sure it was him?
#Person2#: I used to date him. Of course it was him.
#Person1#: You're a nurse at New York General Hospital?
#Person2#: Yes, on the cancer ward. And Taylor was there. He walked right by me and didn't even see me.
#Person1#: Maybe he was just visiting someone.
#Person2#: But you saw h... | #Person2# recognizes a guy in the hospital whom #Person2# used to date. The guy seems to have cancer. | recognize a guy |
train_12091 | #Person1#: Why don't we get you some shirts?
#Person2#: I want to leave. We've already been here two hours.
#Person1#: But we should get you some shirts while we're here. You need summer shirts.
#Person2#: I would rather buy them somewhere else.
#Person1#: Why? They have everything here.
#Person2#: I don't like shoppin... | #Person1# wants to buy shirts for #Person2# in the malls and asks #Person2# to try on some, but #Person2# keeps thinking they make him look no good because #Person2# prefers street shopping. | shopping |
train_12092 | #Person1#: Have you made a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, I have booked a table for four. My name is Liu Fan.
#Person1#: We have had a window table reserved for you. This way, please.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: You're welcome.
#Person2#: Can we see the menu, please?
#Person1#: I'll bring it over.
#Person2#: Anything g... | Liu Fan had a reservation and orders what #Person1# recommends. | at the restaurant |
train_12093 | #Person1#: Can I talk to you for a moment, manager?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. What is it?
#Person1#: I've decided to leave.
#Person2#: Leave? Why?
#Person1#: I've worked here for two years. And I want to do something different.
#Person2#: What do you mean by something different?
#Person1#: I want to live abroad and le... | #Person1# tells the manager that #Person1# is quitting because #Person1# wants to live abroad. | leave the job |
train_12094 | #Person1#: Hi there, I'm Steve Saunders. What's your name?
#Person2#: I'm Patti Whitney. Isn't this convention great?
#Person1#: Yes it is, better than I expected it would be. The presenters have been first rate. Is this the first conference you've been to?
#Person2#: No, I've been coming for the last 3 years. Each yea... | Steve and Patti both meet each other for the first time at a conference. They introduce themselves and talk about the conference. | a conference |
train_12095 | #Person1#: Do you have your own circle of friends?
#Person2#: Yes. I have friends even though I am a man of few words. Just like the old saying goes, ' Actions speak louder than words '. I am a hard-working silent person.
#Person1#: What you said was right, but we need to work as a team, how could you make adjustment t... | #Person1# tells #Person2# he is a hard-working silent person but teamwork is ok for him. | job interview |
train_12096 | #Person1#: Last night I looked for my Indian classmate Barbara. I found her sitting with her legs crossed and quietly practicing.
#Person2#: Needless to say, it must be Indian Yoga.
#Person1#: Mary, you say something about it.
#Person2#: Tracing back, Yoga has a very long history. It was originated before India had app... | Mary tells #Person1# what #Person1# saw #Person1#'s Indian classmate doing last night is Indian Yoga and introduces it to #Person1#. | Yoga |
train_12097 | #Person1#: Hi, there's a problem with this stereo. I'd like to return it, please.
#Person2#: What's the problem?
#Person1#: The tape player doesn't work.
#Person2#: O. K. Do you have your receipt?
#Person1#: Yes, here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you. Do you want your money back, or would you like to exchange it?
#Person1... | #Person1# wants to exchange the stereo. #Person2# offers #Person1# a receipt for store credit and asks #Person1# to take it back to the stereo station. | exchange the stereo |
train_12098 | #Person1#: I'd like to speak to Robert.
#Person2#: Speaking.
#Person1#: Hello, Robert. This is Frank. I'm coming to Guangzhou on the the 7th and I'd like to call in to discuss the project plan.
#Person2#: All right. What time are you coming?
#Person1#: Well, my flight leaves at 8 a. m. , and I'll arrive at 10 a. m. Sha... | Frank calls Robert to make a business appointment on the 7th. They ultimately decide to meet at 11:30. | make an appointment |
train_12099 | #Person1#: Paul, a company called me for an interview.
#Person2#: That's great! You need to prepare for it.
#Person1#: How?
#Person2#: Get your hair done at a good hair saloon. Tell them you are going for a job interview.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: Buy a decent suit.
#Person1#: Is a white blouse OK?
#Person2#: Yeah, fin... | #Person1# gets an interview opportunity. Paul tells #Person1# how to prepare for it in appearance. | interview preparation |
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