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train_12100 | #Person1#: So, what's new in the kitchen? That refrigerator is new, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes. I needed a large one. Before, I had a separate refrigerator and freezer, but this has both combined into one.
#Person1#: That's usual nowadays. You'Ve added a few shelves too.
#Person2#: Yes. You know I'Ve been cooking more ki... | #Person2# gets a new refrigerator, some shelves, new pots, pans, and utensils for the kitchen. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is learning to make Asian food recently. | kitchen |
train_12101 | #Person1#: I'm sorry. Is that bicycle yours?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. What about it?
#Person1#: I backed into it while I was trying to get into the parking lot.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: I'm really sorry. I'll face the music.
#Person2#: Where did you hit it?
#Person1#: Right here. See the scratch?
#Person2#: Oh, Yes, ... | #Person1# hits #Person2#'s bicycle accidentally and apologizes. | accident |
train_12102 | #Person1#: Please file all the reports for me.
#Person2#: OK. Would you like to file them according to dates?
#Person1#: Yes. Will you also make copies and file them using both methods?
#Person2#: Yes, I will.
#Person1#: Good. Can you please also list all the documents in those old files?
#Person2#: When do you expect ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to file all the reports and list all the documents in those old files. | assignment |
train_12103 | #Person1#: There was a new quiz show on television last night, but we were just sitting down to dinner when it came on.
#Person2#: I watched it and it was great! The first four contestants won only small prizes, but the fifth left with a new luxury car. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about a new quiz show. | a quiz show |
train_12104 | #Person1#: I want to open a savings account. What's the proper procedure?
#Person2#: First, you fill out the application form and then we will issue you a passbook.
#Person1#: Is there any minimum for the first deposit?
#Person2#: No, even a dollar is all right. Sir, here's your passbook. Just sign your name on it.
#Pe... | #Person1# wants to open a savings account. #Person2# tells #Person1# the procedure and the annual interest rate. | bank service |
train_12105 | #Person1#: Hi, Mary. Haven't seen you for ages!
#Person2#: Hi, Mr. Jones. Yes, it has been such a long time since we met.
#Person1#: Have you made up your mind to take up business as a career?
#Person2#: Yes. Actually, I've already started. I began my studies at the beginning of this term.
#Person1#: Very glad to hear ... | Mary tells Mr. Jones that she's already taken up business as a career and she will go to Hong Kong to find a job. Mr. Jones believes she will be a promising businesswoman in the future. | be a businesswoman |
train_12106 | #Person1#: What is the difference between a lesson and a lecture?
#Person2#: Well, they are both ways of imparting knowledge, but the main difference is that you participate in a lesson whereas you just listen to a lecture. A lecture is generally given to a much larger group. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the difference between a lesson and a lecture. | lesson and lecture |
train_12107 | #Person1#: Hey, Hey. Why don't we do something fun next week? We have time off. We never do anything fun.
#Person2#: Well ... I don't know. What do you have in mind?
#Person1#: Well, I was thinking like .... Okay. Like the library? The library is ... What? The library is boring. We could do that anytime. Listen. How ab... | #Person1# and #Person2# are planning to do something fun next week. Ultimately, they decide to go to the lake on Monday, go mountain biking on Tuesday, go fishing on Wednesday, and go on a picnic on Friday or Saturday. | next week's plan |
train_12108 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Dell China. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to order a laptop computer for my wife.
#Person1#: Certainly. What type would you like to buy for her?
#Person2#: AM520.
#Person1#: What color does she want, a black one or a white one?
#Person2#: She prefers a black one.
#Person1#: All righ... | #Person1# calls #Person2# to order a laptop. With #Person2#'s assistance, #Person1# buys a 15-inch black one. | shopping |
train_12109 | #Person1#: Now Mr. Hardy, has the situation changed since last night?
#Person2#: No, Mrs. Hamilton is still refusing to talk to us. We'd like her to come out peacefully. The police don't want to charge her, but...
#Person1#: Well, it's her home.
#Person2#: But nobody else refused to move. You see, we're going to build ... | Mr. Hardy tells #Person2# Mrs. Hamiltion solely refuses to move though she can be offered a nice modern flat immediately. Mr. Hardy will turn to the police for help. | housebreaking and resettlement |
train_12110 | #Person1#: Bob, do you know who I saw the other day? Old Jake, looking terribly depressed. Did he get pensioned off at last?
#Person2#: Yes. They made him retire after 50 years at sea. He is pretty upset about it, but what can you do? He really is pasted.
#Person1#: He is all alone, isn't he?
#Person2#: Yes, his wife h... | #Person1# tells Bob #Person1# saw Old Jake yesterday. He has retired and is very lonely. Bob hopes Old Jake will get by and tells #Person1# his partner doctor Johnson is Old Jake's doctor. | a poor man |
train_12111 | #Person1#: You see the list of books for this course?
#Person2#: Yes, Dr. Downs said he expects us to have the first five on the list. He is going to discuss them in detail.
#Person1#: Are you going to buy them?
#Person2#: I don't know. These books are expensive. And I don't have a lot of money on me.
#Person1#: How ab... | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to pay the books fifty-fifty required for a course, and they take away the books they like at the end of the course. | buy books |
train_12112 | #Person1#: Jane, Professor Keller asked about you today and how you were coming along with the project on pollution. By the way, I handed mine in the day before yesterday.
#Person2#: Whoops. I was supposed to give it to her yesterday. | #Person1# tells Jane that Professor Keller asked about her project today. | development of project |
train_12113 | #Person1#: John, my dad's new MP3 player seems to be missing. Did you move it?
#Person2#: No, I didn't. Isn't it right next to the computer?
#Person1#: No, and I don't see it anywhere. I have the feeling one of our party guests took it.
#Person2#: Really? What are you going to do now?
#Person1#: I'll just tell my paren... | #Person1# tells John #Person1# suspects that a party guest had taken away #Person1#'s dad's MP3 player. #Person1# regrets not telling #Person1#'s parents about holding the party. | the missing MP3 |
train_12114 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Well, has anyone turned in a brown leather wallet? Mine seems to be lost and it has my driver's license in it.
#Person1#: Anything else in the wallet?
#Person2#: Yes, some family pictures.
#Person1#: I think one like that was brought in this morning. Wait here just a minute ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# lost a wallet with some family pictures in it. #Person1# thinks one like that was brought this morning. | lose a wallet |
train_12115 | #Person1#: We have a variety of trousers. Which one do you like best?
#Person2#: I want to buy one to match my shirt. Can you give me some advice?
#Person1#: What about this one?
#Person2#: Yes,they seem to be my size and go with my shirt quite well. I will take it. | #Person2# buys a pair of trousers with #Person1#'s assistance. | shopping |
train_12116 | #Person1#: Hello, Bobby , It seems that I can't arrive at your home by 12 o'clock.
#Person2#: What happened? We're all expecting you , Hans , Dick , Archie. . .
#Person1#: I'm so sorry, I've been held up by the damn traffic jam for half an hour. I'd have arrived but for that.
#Person2#: I see. Where are you now, Li?... | Li calls Bobby to tell him Li can't arrive on time due to a traffic jam. Bobby will put off the dinner till one o'clock | late for dinner |
train_12117 | #Person1#: Who's that?
#Person2#: It'me. Susan Taylor
#Person1#: Oh, please come in. nice to see you.
#Person2#: On, what're you doing? You look as busy as a bee.
#Person1#: Yeah, I'm trying to decorate my house.
#Person2#: Really, that's cool. Let me see what you've done.
#Person1#: But actually it's not done ye... | Susan drops by at #Person1#'s. #Person1# is decorating the house. Susan compliments #Person1#'s idea of getting a special pendent lamp. | decorate the house |
train_12118 | #Person1#: Do you know next Wednesday is Halloween?
#Person2#: No, I don't. What do you do on Halloween? We don't have that holiday in Russia.
#Person1#: Well, it's a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people's doors and ask for candy by saying 'trick-or-treat'.
#Person2#: Sounds interesting.
#... | #Person1# introduces Halloween to #Person2# and invites #Person2# to a costume party. #Person2# would love to go. | Halloween |
train_12119 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Mary speaking. Who's that?
#Person2#: It's me, Peter.
#Person1#: Oh, hello, Peter, whom do you want to speak to?
#Person2#: Can I speak to John?
#Person1#: No, you can't speak to him now.
#Person2#: Isn't he in right now?
#Person1#: Yes, he is in, but he is very busy.
#Person2#: What is he doi... | Peter calls for John but Mary tells him Peter is too busy too to answer. Peter will call later. | a phone call |
train_12120 | #Person1#: Good morning, doctor Vincent. May I come in?
#Person2#: Good morning, ma'am. Of course, how can I be of help?
#Person1#: Well it's about school, doctor Vincent. It's just that Alan and I wanted to have a few people over for a dinner party to celebrate finishing my paper and we would particularly like to invi... | #Person1# comes to doctor Vincent's home to invite him and his wife to a dinner party which is held to celebrate finishing their paper. Doctor Vincent gladly accepts the invitation. | an invitation |
train_12121 | #Person1#: What are you reading, Mike?
#Person2#: I'm reading something about how people around the world celebrate the new year. Do you know what people in the southern part of the United States do for good luck in the new year?
#Person1#: I have a friend called Lisa from Austin, who once told me people in her city of... | Mike is reading an article about how people around the world celebrate the new year, then #Person1# and Mike talk about different celebrations in the southern part of the US, Spain, and the Philippines. #Person1# also wants to read the article. | New Year celebration |
train_12122 | #Person1#: Ted, it's really you? I just cannot believe it! You've really put on some weight.
#Person2#: Yeah, that's true. Actually, I'm losing weight now. Now I go to the gym at least 3 times a week. So how have you been?
#Person1#: Not bad. I've changed my job. You know, now I'm not as busy as before, and I spend mor... | Ted tells #Person1# he's been exercising recently and has lost some weight. #Person1#'s on a diet and Ted suggests #Person1# work out. | exercise |
train_12123 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Mrs.Vale.Please sit down.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Did you work as a salesperson before, Mrs.Vale?
#Person2#: Only as a clerk in a store.
#Person1#: I see. Well, consulting is a little different.
#Person2#: I'm a quick leamer, Mr.Jenkins.
#Person1#: Umm hmm.Do you have a diver's licen... | Mr. Jenkins is interviewing Mrs. Vale who applies to be a consultant. Mr. Jenkins introduces the job in detail. Mrs. Vale's interested in the job and will attend the course to get the job. | job interview |
train_12124 | #Person1#: What date would you like to depart, sir?
#Person2#: Do you have any seats for September 16th?
#Person1#: Let's see... I'm afraid the 16th is fully booked. But I have seats for the 17th.
#Person2#: The 17th will be fine.
#Person1#: And what date will you be returning?
#Person2#: Hmm, I guess on the 28th.
#Per... | #Person1# is assisting #Person2# in booking round-trip flight tickets to London. | book airline tickets |
train_12125 | #Person1#: The skirt looks beautiful. Can I try it on?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Well, I think this one is a little too small. Would you please bring me a bigger one?
#Person2#: I am sorry the larger ones are out of stock now. But you might be lucky at our Branch. | #Person2# is assisting #Person1# in buying a dress. | shopping |
train_12126 | #Person1#: I have learnt how to ride a bicycle. I plan to go to the Water Park by bike this weekend.
#Person2#: Well, you know, the traffic in Beijing is sometimes dangerous. Therefore, I have to remind you of something. First, you should obey the traffic rules, don't break in the red light. Second, don't play a joke w... | #Person1#'s sister is reminding #Person1# some precautions about riding a bike on the road in Beijing. | bike riding precautions |
train_12127 | #Person1#: I can't find my purse. Have you seen it?
#Person2#: No, I haven't.
#Person1#: I'Ve looked everywhere for it. I must have left it somewhere. I hope I haven't lost it.
#Person2#: Perhaps you left that at school.
#Person1#: No, I had it when I left school this afternoon.
#Person2#: Well. Didn't you go around to... | #Person1# can't find #Person1#'s purse. #Person2# suggests #Person1# might have left it at the Smith. | finding a purse |
train_12128 | #Person1#: What are you going to eat with your sandwich?
#Person2#: I think I'm going to eat a piece of fruit.
#Person1#: What kind do you like?
#Person2#: I really like apples and grapes.
#Person1#: What kind of apples do you like?
#Person2#: I love green apples.
#Person1#: I don't like green apples.
#Person2#: Really... | #Person1# prefers red apples while #Person2# likes green apples. | apples |
train_12129 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Could I be of any service to you?
#Person2#: Have you got any Chinese paintings?
#Person1#: Yes, we have landscape paintings, figure paintings and flower-and-bird paintings.
#Person2#: I'd like a flower-and-bird painting.
#Person1#: Good. How about this picture of cranes with pine trees? I... | #Person2# buys a Chinese painting of cranes with pine trees with #Person1#'s assistance. | shopping |
train_12130 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the British Museum?
#Person2#: Sure. I suggest you take a bus there. It's a bit too long for you to walk there.
#Person1#: Which bus should I take?
#Person2#: Tour 2.
#Person1#: What time does the museum open?
#Person2#: It opens at 9:00 from April to October.
#Person1#:... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the British Museum. | ask for directions |
train_12131 | #Person1#: Hi, Jenny. Are still working?
#Person2#: Hi, Nancy. Come in please. I'm just putting away on my books.
#Person1#: So, you are leaving, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to take a holiday tomorrow.
#Person1#: How nice! I can see you are busying packing. I'm sorry to interrupt you.
#Person2#: That's all ri... | Jenny's packing for a holiday. Nancy requests Jenny to check something for her. | daily casual talk |
train_12132 | #Person1#: so. . . what kind of things do you do in your free time?
#Person2#: I'm really into watching foreign films. what about you?
#Person1#: I like to do just about anything outdoors. Do you enjoy camping?
#Person2#: camping for an evening is ok, but I couldn't do it for much longer than one night!
#Person1#: have... | #Person1# enjoys camping in free time and #Person2# likes to watch foreign films. They find both of them like photography and they decide to go to the photography exhibition together. | hobbies |
train_12133 | #Person1#: Hey, Tom. You look tired. Are you all right?
#Person2#: I didn't sleep much last night.
#Person1#: How come?
#Person2#: You know Miao Li-my roommate, he bought a computer last month. He has turned his computer into an electronic playground. He plays football, rides horses, drives racing cars, and does a whol... | Tom didn't get enough sleep last night because his roommate Miao Li plays computer games and keeps him up every night. Tom tells #Person1# he just uses the Internet for getting information and sending messages while #Person1# enjoys online chatting very much. | Internet |
train_12134 | #Person1#: Have you heard anything about Markweed Inc. ? They have called me back for interview, and I'm considering taking a job with them.
#Person2#: Well, to start with, Markweed Inc. has a reputation for being one of the best employers in the field.
#Person1#: The best. . . huh? With so many companies out there, ho... | #Person1#'s considering taking a job with Markweed Inc. #Person2# tells #Person1# Markweed Inc. has a reputation for being one of the best employers in the field and explains the reason. | employer |
train_12135 | #Person1#: Lester, you are really fantastic at automobile repair.
#Person2#: Thanks, June. But I think I need to be certified as a mechanic 5 before I'm allowed to repair cars for a living.
#Person1#: That's not a big problem. There are many small schools for adults like you who can study to be certified.
#Person2#: I ... | June admires Lester's automobile repair skills and inspires him to study this and get certified. | Mechanics certification |
train_12136 | #Person1#: Hi dude, you look upset, what's up?
#Person2#: haven't been sleeping well recently.
#Person1#: what's the problem?
#Person2#: every night my roommates watch the Korean soap operas till mid-night. I am not a big fan of Korean shows and I don't know how to tell them to stop without hurting their feelings.
#Per... | #Person2# hasn't been sleeping very well since #Person2#'s roommates watch the Korean soap operas till mid-night and #Person2# finds it hard to tell them about this. | living with roommates |
train_12137 | #Person1#: How long can I keep these books?
#Person2#: A month. Don't forget to return them by the due date.
#Person1#: What if I can't finish them by then?
#Person2#: Bring them back to the circulation desk and renew them.
#Person1#: Any terrible fines?
#Person2#: Sure. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the rules of borrowing books | borrow books |
train_12138 | #Person1#: Uncle, have a heart, please lend your new car to me. Only once.
#Person2#: Where are you going?
#Person1#: I have a big date tonight.
#Person2#: You have got a car, haven't you?
#Person1#: Oh, please. Only once lend your new car to me. | #Person1# is begging #Person1#'s uncle to lend #Person1# his car. | borrow a car |
train_12139 | #Person1#: Mary, how was your date with john?
#Person2#: it's ok. It seems we have a lot in common.
#Person1#: oh, really. That is great news. What does he look like?
#Person2#: he is tall and slim, fair-haired.
#Person1#: sounds like he is pretty cute. What do you think of him?
#Person2#: he is a nice guy and very con... | Mary tells #Person1# her date with John went well and she thinks highly of him. | date |
train_12140 | #Person1#: Look, the printer isn't functioning well. I'Ve pushed the start button. It is suppose to be working now but it remains like a log. What's going on?
#Person2#: Let me check. It has a paper jam.
#Person1#: I didn't pay attention to that. I will try to get the paper out.
#Person2#: Be careful, the cartridge can... | #Person1# and #Person2# are trying to fix a printer. | fix a printer |
train_12141 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Here is the hotel's sauna room. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. This is the first time I've come here. Could you please tell me something about it?
#Person1#: Sure Those who have heart disease or high blood pressure are not allowed to take sauna, for their sake.
#Person2#: Thank you... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the kinds of people that cannot take a sauna and then introduces the procedures to enjoy the sauna. | take sauna |
train_12142 | #Person1#: Both Bob and carl will become somebody in the future. Don't you think so?
#Person2#: Yeah. But Bob's talent can't to be named on the same day with Carl's.
#Person1#: But Bob is more generous and ready to help.
#Person2#: We cannot judge a man totally by that. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Bob and Carl. | talk about someone |
train_12143 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I am Dunlin. I am here about your advertisement for a tourist guide. Are there still any vacancies?
#Person2#: Yes. One more is needed.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm so lucky. I want to apply for it.
#Person2#: But do you have any experience like that?
#Person1#: Yes. I have been a guide for two years.
#Pers... | Dunlin wants to apply for the position of tourist guide, then #Person2# asks Dunlin some questions about the tourist guide. #Person2#'s satisfied with Dunlin's answers and welcomes Dunlin into #Person2#'s company. | job interview |
train_12144 | #Person1#: Thanks. Sometimes talking with a friend is a great way to get over something. Do you mind if I vent a little bit?
#Person2#: Of course not. If you're feeling bad and want to let your emotions out, you can just say whatever you want to me.
#Person1#: Great, because I am really mad at William. I mean, what kin... | #Person1# is expressing #Person1#'s dissatisfaction with William and says everyone being friends with him is dumb, which embarrasses #Person1# since #Person1# is William's friend. | complaint |
train_12145 | #Person1#: I am starving.
#Person2#: Didn't you just eat?
#Person1#: I'm still hungry.
#Person2#: We ate everything from dinner.
#Person1#: I just need a snack.
#Person2#: What are you going to make?
#Person1#: I don't have the slightest clue.
#Person2#: Go make a sandwich.
#Person1#: I'm not sure what kind I want.
#Pe... | #Person1# is still hungry after dinner. #Person2# suggests #Person1# make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as a snack. | casual talk |
train_12146 | #Person1#: I want to get some cable.
#Person2#: Do you know what package you want to get?
#Person1#: What packages do you have?
#Person2#: We have movie channel packages.
#Person1#: What else have you got?
#Person2#: You can get the sports package.
#Person1#: Is there a package with basic and movie channels?
#Person2#:... | #Person1# gets some cable with basic and movie channels with #Person2#'s assistance. | get some cable |
train_12147 | #Person1#: Morning, Mum!
#Person2#: Morning, Meg. You look not well today? Are you ill?
#Person1#: No, I am not ill.
#Person2#: Then, What's the matter with you my child?
#Person1#: Nothing.
#Person2#: Oh, come on, baby. Tell me what happened.
#Person1#: I. . . I failed to pass the examination. How I wish I had studied... | Meg isn't in the mood because she failed the examination. Her mom encourages her to set her aim from today. | fail an exam |
train_12148 | #Person1#: Is this the registration office?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Which department for?
#Person1#: I don't know exactly.
#Person2#: What's your problem then?
#Person1#: I've got a sore throat, a runny nose, and a headache.
#Person2#: OK, I will register you with medical department.
#Person1#: Medical department? Are y... | #Person1# describes #Person1#'s symptoms and registers with the medical department with #Person2#'s assistance. | registration |
train_12149 | #Person1#: You are still a student?
#Person2#: Yes, but I will graduate from the Shanghai Finance and Trade school next month.
#Person1#: Are you sure you can be a successful cashier?
#Person2#: I'm sure. You know my major is statistics and I get excellent records in all of the courses I have taken.
#Person1#: That's o... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s obtained excellent records as well as practical experience. #Person1# thinks #Person2# will be a successful cashier. | job interview |
train_12150 | #Person1#: It seems so strange to be here, burying you, but it's not you.
#Person2#: Ashes to ashes and dust to dust. . .
#Person1#: This has been the worst and best day of my life, Taylor. They kept you in the hospital, and. . .
#Person2#: I'll tell you all about it another day.
#Person1#: But you're OK? It was nothin... | #Person1#'s burying someone in the name of Taylor. The real Taylor asks #Person1# to keep pretending it was Taylor's death. | bury 'Taylor' |
train_12151 | #Person1#: How do you get along with your boss?
#Person2#: I had a terrific working relationship with my boss, even though we are very different people. Because I've had a number of bosses, I've come to realize that to make things work, you have to understand what's important to your boss. Then you have to do everythin... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# gets along with #Person2#'s bosses and what #Person2# thinks is important in work. | questions about work |
train_12152 | #Person1#: May I take your drink order while you are looking over your menu?
#Person2#: Yes, do you have a wine list?
#Person1#: The wine list is on the second page of your menu.
#Person2#: Do you have mixed drinks in this restaurant?
#Person1#: Yes, we have a full bar here.
#Person2#: I am not sure what I want. Do you... | #Person2# orders the house special, a blended margarita with no salt with #Person1#'s assistance. | take drink order |
train_12153 | #Person1#: Do you want to sign for a Korea language class?
#Person2#: What for? Oh, I see, you mean next year our company will expand business to the South Korea market.
#Person1#: Right, we have located a business partner in Seoul. The first contact proves to be successful. The general manager of South Korean company ... | As the company will expand business to the South Korea market, #Person1# wants to sign for a Korean language course while #Person2# prefers taking the language training courses provided by the company. | language learning |
train_12154 | #Person1#: What's the matter with you?
#Person2#: I've been having headaches.
#Person1#: How long have they been bothering you?
#Person2#: Umm... They started about two months ago. Oh, no. It must be about three months ago. At first, I thought as if I had flu because I had a running nose and a bit of a temperature.
#Pe... | #Person2#'s been having headaches and tells #Person1# about the symptoms. #Person1#'ll check if there's anything serious. | see a doctor |
train_12155 | #Person1#: Dad, I'd like a pair of Adidas tennis shoes.
#Person2#: Adidas? They're expensive. They're for the Chicago Bulls.
#Person1#: No, all the guys as well as girls are wearing Adidas.
#Person2#: But none of us ever had Adidas and we used to play quite well. | #Person1# is asking #Person1#'s dad for a pair of Adidas tennis shoes. | ask for shoes |
train_12156 | #Person1#: Do you want to go to sleep, or do you want to stay up and watch a movie? I'm pretty tired, but I'm always up for a horror movie. It is Halloween, after all...
#Person2#: I'd love to, but not tonight. I ate too much candy, and I'm so exhausted from trick-or-treating all night with the boys from the neighborho... | #Person1# would like to see a horror movie but #Person2# is too tired from trick-or-treating and needs a rest. | Halloween |
train_12157 | #Person1#: Do you like our new history teacher?
#Person2#: I'm tired of his endless talking. He never gives us a little time to discuss things.
#Person1#: You can't say that! He's a very knowledgeable person.
#Person2#: But I can't see it. | #Person1# thinks highly of their new history teacher while #Person2# doesn't. | New history teacher |
train_12158 | #Person1#: Hello. Jean Williamson speaking.
#Person2#: Oh, it's you, dear. Sorry I had to rush off this morning. How are the boys?
#Person1#: I'm taking them to the doctor at twelve o'clock, but I'm sure they're going to be all right.
#Person2#: That's good. What about you?
#Person1#: Oh, I'm better now, don't worry. I... | #Person1# phones to check the condition of the family members. Jean tells #Person1# she's taking the boys to the doctor and she's better now. | phone call |
train_12159 | #Person1#: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe, Dorothy. When are you leaving?
#Person2#: In just two weeks, and I am excited. I've been looking forward to this training program for a long time. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Like renewing my... | Dorothy's leaving for Europe for a training program and she's trying to rent out her apartment for three months while she's away. Bill can mention this to his old colleague Jim Thomas who's coming to stay from June to August. | rent an apartment |
train_12160 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Are you checking out now?
#Person2#: Yes. Steven Smith, room 609.
#Person1#: Fine. This is your bill, Mr. Smith. Four nights at 100 dollars each, and here are the meals that you had in our hotel. That makes a total of 660 dollars.
#Person2#: Can I pay by credit card?
#Person1#: Certain... | #Person1# is helping Mr. Smith check out. Mr. Smith requests to leave his luggage at the hotel and he will be back at 3 p.m. | check out |
train_12161 | #Person1#: Hi, how are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm fine. How about yourself?
#Person1#: I'm pretty good. Thanks for asking.
#Person2#: No problem. So how have you been?
#Person1#: I've been great. What about you?
#Person2#: I've been good. I'm in school right now.
#Person1#: What school do you go to?
#Person2#: I ... | #Person1# and #Person2# greet each other and #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is in school now. | daily casual talk |
train_12162 | #Person1#: I'm hungry. Let's go to the snack bar.
#Person2#: ok, what unusual food do you want to try?
#Person1#: I am going to try Gado Gado.
#Person2#: what's that?
#Person1#: it's a kind of rice ball that is made in Malaysia. What about you?
#Person2#: I don't know. I don't know what most of this food is!
#Per... | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to the snack bar. #Person1# tells #Person2# about different sorts of international food. | international food |
train_12163 | #Person1#: Good evening. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to check in, pliase. M y name is Peter Wang. I have a reservation for three nights.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please. Oh, yes. One twin and one single. Is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm with my wife and child.
#Person1#: Will you fill out this form,... | #Person1# is helping Peter's family check in. | check in |
train_12164 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hi Tina, It's Joe.
#Person1#: Hi Joe.
#Person2#: How's the weather there today?
#Person1#: It's really cold. It snowed all day and the schools closed early.
#Person2#: What's the temperature?
#Person1#: It's 30 degrees now. It was even colder this morning.
#Person2#: Have you heard w... | Tina and Joe are talking through the phone about the weather in their place. Tina experiences snowy every day while Joe feels a little bit warmer. | weather |
train_12165 | #Person1#: Janet, it's Oscar. Did I wake you up?
#Person2#: No, but I'm going to get up then.
#Person1#: Sorry, listen. I'll arrive in Florida on the fifteenth Orlando Airport. Do you want to meet me then?
#Person2#: Sure, welcome to Florida, and how are you going to Disney World?
#Person1#: I will take a taxi at the a... | Oscar and Janet decide to meet each other at the Kennedy Space Center. Oscar tells Janet he will then meet with John Hamilton and drive up to Panhandle. | appointment |
train_12166 | #Person1#: I'd like to congratulate you on your wonderful performance.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: I read about you in the newspaper and decided to come and hear you play. I have traveled many miles and I'm very glad I made the effort. You played the piano beautifully. What are your next plans?
#Person2#... | #Person1# admires #Person2#'s piano performance. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s giving lots of concerts to save money to start a music school for disabled children. | piano concert |
train_12167 | #Person1#: I am sorry, Jason. Susan could have come too, but something urgent delayed her in the office.
#Person2#: Well, perhaps it's better without her. We can talk, drink and do whatever we want to.
#Person1#: Hahaha! Sure, so it's a man's world!
#Person2#: Right Richard, and suppose I'm a Bachelor again.
#Person1#:... | Jason and Richard are having dinner together. Jason enjoys his bachelor life because he wants life to be changing and surprising while Richard prefers a stable and quiet life although he feels he is not free as he used to be after marriage. | man's gathering |
train_12168 | #Person1#: Mary, what's your plan for this Saturday?
#Person2#: I want to stay at home and watch TV. What's your plan?
#Person1#: I'll go to Bird Park. As a matter of fact, I think you should go there, too.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Haven't you read in the newspaper about the arts festival that will take place there t... | #Person1# is going to an arts festival this Saturday and invites Mary to go. Mary isn't interested in music but she wants to look at some paintings. #Person1# tells her about the art exhibition and they will go together. | Saturday plan |
train_12169 | #Person1#: Congratulations on your new job. I know you worked hard for it, cheers.
#Person2#: Cheers, it has been a pleasure working with you all these years. I'll make sure to come back and visit next month.
#Person1#: You'd better. Work won't be the same without you. So when do you start?
#Person2#: I went in today t... | #Person1# and #Person2# are having lunch together. #Person1# congratulates #Person2# on #Person2#'s getting the new job and #Person2#'ll pay for the lunch. | congratulation |
train_12170 | #Person1#: Hi, what will you do with your broken cellphone?
#Person2#: I'll throw it away. I don't need it anymore.
#Person1#: Don't throw away electronic waste carelessly. It's dangerous to the environment.
#Person2#: You mean I should keep these useless things at home.
#Person1#: I'm not saying that. But do you know ... | #Person2# is going to throw away a broken cellphone and #Person1# suggests #Person1# sell the phone so that it can be recycled. | cellphone recycling |
train_12171 | #Person1#: That was a great party. Thanks for staying behind to help me clear up.
#Person2#: That's OK. It's a pity that a glass got broken.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter. Luckly, nobody got hurt. Last time someone even broke my TV set. I'll deal with it.
#Person2#: I'm going to put all the rubbish into this big plastic... | #Person2# is helping #Person1# clear up after the party. They talk about the people and the food at the party. | after the party |
train_12172 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Steven from Blue Sky Co. May I speak to Mr. James?
#Person2#: Speaking.
#Person1#: Excuse my troubling you. You purchased our products last year and now I am following up to find out about their workings. Are they still in good condition now?
#Person2#: Yeah, exactly! I bought them last year. ... | Steven calls Mr. James to find out about the workings of the products he purchased. Mr. James tells him they are in a good state. | phone call |
train_12173 | #Person1#: Have you brought the receipt with you?
#Person2#: No, I don't. I left it home.
#Person1#: Sorry, but we can't do anything without the receipt. Come back with it.
#Person2#: I didn't know. I'll go to get it. How late will you be open?
#Person1#: Till 5:30. | #Person1# says the receipt is needed. #Person2#'ll go home and get it. | receipt |
train_12174 | #Person1#: I'm done. Can I watch TV?
#Person2#: Here's some water. Take these multi-vitamins and Tylenol.
#Person1#: Uh! I can't swallow them, Mom!
#Person2#: Your throat must be swollen.
#Person1#: Do I have to take them?
#Person2#: Here, I'll break them up, so they're smaller. And here's some cough syrup.
#Person1#: ... | #Person1#'s mother asks #Person1# to take the multi-vitamins, the Tylenol, and the cough syrup. | take medicine |
train_12175 | #Person1#: Hi, Nally, are you hungry?
#Person2#: I'm starving. Let's go grab a bite.
#Person1#: Where to?
#Person2#: How about Karlis?
#Person1#: Are you kidding? That place is too ritzy for lunch.
#Person2#: True. ok. Let's go to Grumose?
#Person1#: Same thing, meals there all coarsen arm and leg.
#Person2#: I guess i... | #Person1# and Nally discuss where to eat. They finally go to Multicolor where the food was good but the service was lousy. | grab a bite |
train_12176 | #Person1#: Steven, you are always looking in good shape. How do you keep it?
#Person2#: I pay much attention to my daily diet. You know good eating habits help to fortify the body against disease.
#Person1#: Yeah, you are right. Tell me your normal diet.
#Person2#: I eat more fruits and vegetables and limit amounts of ... | Steven shares his experience of having a good diet to keep in good shape with #Person1#. | good eating habits |
train_12177 | #Person1#: So tell me, what's the difference between the Board of Directors, the CEO, and the stockholders? They all seems ot be the same group of people to me...
#Person2#: No, there's a definite difference. You know, the stockholders are the people who own the company... they're the financial control system. Then the... | #Person2# explains the difference between the Board of Directors, the CEO, and the stockholders to #Person1#. #Person2# tells #Person1# there are usually not more than 15 and not less than 10 on the board of directors. | company |
train_12178 | #Person1#: I have to get to Chicago by tomorrow and you're telling me that there are no flights?
#Person2#: I'm very sorry, sir. I could put you on a waiting list, but you would be wise to check out other means of travel.
#Person1#: You mean like a bus? Have you ever traveled for ten hours on a bus before?
#Person2#: I... | #Person2# tells #Person1# there're no flights to Chicago. #Person2# advises #Person1# to be put on the waiting list, or travel by bus. | flights to Chicago |
train_12179 | #Person1#: I give up! I simply can't learn French!
#Person2#: Why do you say that? I think you're making a lot of progress.
#Person1#: No, I'm not. I try and try and I still can't speak it very well.
#Person2#: Learning any language takes a lot of effort. But don't give up. Why don't we practise those dialogues togethe... | #Person1# wants to give up French. #Person2# encourages #Person1# and suggests practising the dialogues together. | practise French |
train_12180 | #Person1#: What price do you suggest for 300, 000 sets of Article No. 2323 with London as the destination port?
#Person2#: Let me see. It's $ 800 per set CIF London.
#Person1#: What commission terms can you offer?
#Person2#: Usually the commission is three percent of the net invoice amount after deduction of discounts... | #Person2# suggests $ 800 per set CIF London and the commission is three percent. #Person1# asks for a higher commission. #Person2# agrees to give four percent. | do business |
train_12181 | #Person1#: Doris, I'm glad you're home. I'm terrified. I don't know what to do!
#Person2#: What is it? What happened?
#Person1#: I think someone is stalking me.
#Person2#: No, it can't be. Really? Who?
#Person1#: I don't know. I saw him the first time Tuesday. He was at the cafe. I noticed he was looking at me a lot. N... | Carol is terrified because she finds someone stalking her. She describes her experiences of being followed by someone to Doris. Carol wants to call the police, but Doris thinks the police probably won't do anything. So Doris advises her not to worry but to keep her eyes open when she goes out. | stalker |
train_12182 | #Person1#: I know I'm going to bite the dust going down this hill. I almost got killed on the chair lift! This is going to be so embarrassing.
#Person2#: Don't worry. Everyone knows you're getting your feet wet. I'll show you how. I bet you'll be proficient at this in five minutes.
#Person1#: This is only your second t... | #Person1# feels extremely nervous about skiing down the hill. #Person2# who is also a beginner teaches #Person1# how to do it. | skiing |
train_12183 | #Person1#: it seems the department still has some money left in the budget. Do you have any suggestions how to use it before the budget is renewed?
#Person2#: what about renting a restaurant and treating the employees to a nice dinner?
#Person1#: but we've done that many times. We want something fresh this time.
#Perso... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing how to spend money left in the budget of the department. They finally decide to have a party on a Friday afternoon with pizza, drinks, and music but no band in the office. | have a party |
train_12184 | #Person1#: Watch out! You'll hit that car if you're not careful.
#Person2#: Oh no, I won't. But we will have an accident if you don't stop shouting.
#Person1#: You see. I told you you'd hit him if you weren't careful.
#Person2#: Oh, shut up, will you? It was all your fault. If you'd kept quite this would never have hap... | #Person1# and #Person2# are blaming each other for the car accident. | blame |
train_12185 | #Person1#: You know, smoking does do harm to your health.
#Person2#: Yes, you're right.
#Person1#: Why don't you try to give it up?
#Person2#: I've tried to give up smoking several times, but it's no good. Smoking relaxes me.
#Person1#: Have you ever thought of just cutting down? You could do it gradually.
#Person2#: Y... | #Person1# advises #Person2# to cut down smoking gradually. | cut down smoking |
train_12186 | #Person1#: You know, I really don't think Americans are very romantic.
#Person2#: Where did you get that idea?
#Person1#: That's the impression I get from the movies, and from looking around. Men and women seem very business-like in their relations with each other.
#Person2#: Well, I'm still not sure what you're asking... | #Person1# doesn't think Americans are very romantic. #Person2# explains that in American society, boys and girls are raised together so they can be business-like in each other's company, but Americans are pretty romantic when they are in a relationship. | American character |
train_12187 | #Person1#: Now I'm sure we'll never get all our things back. They're so clever these criminals. What's the point of collecting beautiful things for other people to steal?
#Person2#: I only wish it were this time yesterday.
#Person1#: Think how happy we were. Now this. Things always go wrong.
#Person2#: Perhaps we ought... | #Person1# and #Person2#'s things are stolen. #Person2# tries to cheer #Person1# up, but #Person1# keeps in a low mood. | burglary |
train_12188 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm testify chen, the tour guide for the Ged Agency. We have a reservation of twenty room for tonight.
#Person2#: Please to meet you Mrs. Chen. My name is Joy. Welcome to the hotel. Here is the keys, registration slips and breakfast description. Breakfast will be served from seven tomorrow morning. Is th... | Mrs. Chen has a reservation of twenty rooms. Joy helps her to check in and confirms tomorrow's schedule with her. | check in |
train_12189 | #Person1#: That's unfair, Mom.
#Person2#: What's up? Honey!
#Person1#: Dad is bigger than you, but how come I'm smaller than May.
#Person2#: Honey, it doesn't matter. The key to play volleyball is to cooperate with each other.
#Person1#: What should I do?
#Person2#: You go figure it out yourself.
#Person1#: Got it, Mom... | Danny thinks the grouping is unfair. His mother tells him the key to play volleyball is to cooperate. Danny gets encouraged and they win. | play volleyball |
train_12190 | #Person1#: The bartender just gave the last call. Let's order another round, okay?
#Person2#: Sure, but let's get a pitcher this time. We should be able to down it before they close.
#Person1#: That sounds good. You order the beer while I go to the bathroom. Where is the can in this place?
#Person2#: It's all the way t... | #Person1# and #Person2# decide that #Person2# order the beer while #Person1# goes to the bathroom, but neither of them makes it, so they leave the bar. | bar |
train_12191 | #Person1#: What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: My head hurts badly.
#Person1#: How long has it been like this?
#Person2#: Since last night.
#Person1#: Do you have a sleeping problem?
#Person2#: Yes, I even can't fall asleep these days.
#Person1#: I think you'd better have a further exam, and before the result comes out, ... | #Person2#'s head hurts badly. #Person1# advises #Person2# to have a further exam and offers #Person2# some suggestions. | see a doctor |
train_12192 | #Person1#: Your daughter will be back soon. I'm going to start making dinner. You can just watch some TV in TV room if you like. We just bought a new TV with a LCD screen. The remote control is on the coffee table next to the armchair.
#Person2#: Would you mind if I helped out in the kitchen instead? I do enjoy cooking... | #Person1# lets #Person2# relax because it's #Person2#'s vacation. #Person2# offers to help out in the kitchen because #Person2# enjoys cooking, which makes #Person2# feel relaxed. #Person2# wants to do all the cooking and asks #Person1# to go vacuum. | do the chores |
train_12193 | #Person1#: What did you buy at the market?
#Person2#: I bought some special local products.
#Person1#: You seem to have bought the whole market!
#Person2#: Yes. I really wanted to do so. I love those handicrafts, especially the paper-cut.
#Person1#: Paper-cuts are all hand-made. Let me see the paper-cuts you bought. Th... | #Person2# bought many animal paper-cuts at the market. #Person1# tells #Person2# there are other themes. #Person2# decides to buy more tomorrow. | paper-cut |
train_12194 | #Person1#: OK. . . well, then how much is one jin?
#Person2#: Ginseng comes in 6 different grades. It runs from 5, 000 to 30, 000 NT a jin.
#Person1#: 30, 000 NT for ginseng? ! Do I have to buy a whole jin?
#Person2#: You can get a liang if you want. A liang is one-sixteenth of a jin. That would be 330NT.
#Person1#: Wh... | #Person1# buys two liangs of Ginseng with an acceptable price. #Person2# introduces other kinds of herb and their benefits to #Person1#, including hong zat, Gui yuan, and deer horn. | purchase of herb |
train_12195 | #Person1#: Do you need any help?
#Person2#: I need some help catching up. Are you good at typing or could you help me xerox?
#Person1#: I like xeroxing.
#Person2#: Thank you! There are papers on the table to start with.
#Person1#: OK, I will get right to that.
#Person2#: I really appreciate the help. How many years hav... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to xerox the papers. #Person2# asks #Person1#'s interest to help #Person2# on a special assignment, and #Person2# will be grateful. | help |
train_12196 | #Person1#: What do you want to do tonight?
#Person2#: I don't know. What do you want to do?
#Person1#: I have no idea. Do you think we're in a rut?
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Well, we do the same things every weekend. We go to the same restaurants. We see the same friends. You know what I mean?
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# and #Person2# think they are in a rut and decide to do something different tonight. They come up with a few options, but they finally agree on staying at home and going tomorrow night. | spend the night |
train_12197 | #Person1#: What is this big box at the front door?
#Person2#: Oh. I don't know what to do. I joined this club a long time ago and I didn't read the fine print.
#Person1#: What did you get yourself into?
#Person2#: I didn't realize that I have to buy something from them every six months.
#Person1#: So, what's in the box... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# joined a club without reading the fine print, so #Person2# has to buy something from them every six months. | join a club |
train_12198 | #Person1#: Where is the boss? I need him to sign a few documents. I checked in his office, but he is not there. Is he out of the office now?
#Person2#: Yes. Today is Tuesday, so the boss went off to his MBA seminar class. He is out of the office every Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and he has classes all day Saturday a... | #Person1# is looking for the boss to sign a few documents. #Person2# tells #Person1# the boss went off to his MBA seminar class and tells #Person1# his schedule. | MBA |
train_12199 | #Person1#: Hi, Bob. I heard that you had passed your driving test. Is it true?
#Person2#: Yes. A few days ago I have no right to get a driving licence. But now I get it.
#Person1#: Is the driving test difficult?
#Person2#: Yes, it can be quite tough. Many people fail to pass the test at the first time.
#Person1#: What ... | Bob passed his driving test. He tells #Person1# the requirements of the test and encourages #Person1# that #Person1#'ll soon pass the test. | driving test |
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