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train_12200 | #Person1#: What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I need to buy a new refrigerator today.
#Person1#: Were you looking at a particular refrigerator?
#Person2#: I like that Kenmore refrigerator.
#Person1#: This particular refrigerator is a very good choice.
#Person2#: Tell me about it.
#Person1#: Not only is it affordab... | #Person2# needs to buy a new refrigerator and like the Kenmore refrigerator. #Person1# says it's a good choice and introduces it. | buy a refrigerator |
train_12201 | #Person1#: Hello. Dr. Brown's Dental Office. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, this is Susan Smith. I'm calling about my appointment with Doctor Brown today at 3
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: I got the flu. I have a fever and a headache. Can I cancel my appointment?
#Person1#: Sure, you can, but you'll be charg... | Susan phones to cancel her appointment with Dr. Brown because she got the flu. #Person1# tells her she'll be charged for $10 for the delayed cancellation. | cancel an appointment |
train_12202 | #Person1#: Good morning, Diane Davies. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to get some insurance for the contents of my home.
#Person1#: Fine. When did you move into the house?
#Person2#: A couple of weeks ago, and it's an apartment actually. I was told by the landlord that it would be a good idea to get some insu... | Diane Davies just moved into a two-bedroom apartment on the second floor in Biggins St and comes to #Person1# to get some insurance for the contents of it. Davies wants to insure a fridge, a stereo system, a couple of watches, CDs, and books. #Person1# tells Davies it comes to $184.00 for twelve-month insurance. Davies... | insurance |
train_12203 | #Person1#: Anything interesting in the paper today?
#Person2#: Let's have a look. Well, yeah, there are a few here that might interest us. Here's one for just under 400. It only has one bedroom but it sounds nice. Near a park. It'd be nice to live near a park.
#Person1#: Mm. But, you know, 390 seems expensive for just ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are reading the paper looking for a satisfying apartment. They find a two-bedroom apartment with furniture for just over 400 on Metealfe and think it's suitable. | look for an apartment |
train_12204 | #Person1#: I'd like to plant some flowers and bushes in the front and back yards. I noticed the other day that we are the only people on our street that don't have a garden.
#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure. It will cost a lot of money and take a lot of time. Are you doing it just to fit in with everyone else?
#Person1#: ... | #Person1# wants to have a garden to make their house look better. Though it'll cost lots of money and time, #Person2# agrees to go to the local garden center and pick out some things. | have a garden |
train_12205 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm trying to do some work. I'm afraid your children are making a lot of noise. Don't they ever go to sleep?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. They are noisy. But you know it's difficult to keep boys quiet.
#Person1#: I couldn't work and I couldn't sleep at night. And I was woken by the noise they made early ... | #Person1# complains about the noise that #Person2#'s children make. #Person2#'s sorry but she can do nothing about it. | complaint |
train_12206 | #Person1#: Julia, I want to talk to you.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I am wondering if you are dating anyone now?
#Person2#: No, so what?
#Person1#: What do you think of me?
#Person2#: I think you're great. But what on earth do you want to say?
#Person1#: I think I have fallen in love with you.
#Person2#: Really? ... | #Person1# tells Julia #Person1# fell in love with her. Julia hopes #Person1# can remember that love her, love her dog. | confession |
train_12207 | #Person1#: Who's that over here?
#Person2#: That's the new teacher.
#Person1#: What do you think of the teacher?
#Person2#: She's very nice.
#Person1#: What does she teach?
#Person2#: English, of course.
#Person1#: Is she your teacher?
#Person2#: Yes. She teaches our class three times a week.
#Person1#: Can she... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s new English teacher who's over there. | English teacher |
train_12208 | #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... | #Person1# needs to park the car on campus. #Person2# suggests the parking structure for students and asks #Person1# to see if it's full. | park the car |
train_12209 | #Person1#: How time flies!
#Person2#: May and Danny have already grown up.
#Person1#: I can still remember our first date.
#Person2#: Look at that big tree over there.
#Person1#: Yeah, oh my god! It's still there. We have our first date right on there.
#Person2#: Do you know that I fell in love with you at the fir... | #Person1# and #Person2# are recalling their first date. It's been 20 years since they got married. | anniversary |
train_12210 | #Person1#: What does she do?
#Person2#: She works as a teller in a bank.
#Person1#: Does she go to night school?
#Person2#: Yes. She goes three times a week.
#Person1#: Why? What does she want to be?
#Person2#: She wants to be a manager.
#Person1#: What classes does she take?
#Person2#: She takes classes in acco... | #Person2# tells #Person1# she is a teller in a bank and goes to night school. | talk about someone |
train_12211 | #Person1#: Hey Jack. Are you excited about starting work?
#Person2#: Yeah. I'm really looking forward to it.
#Person1#: What was more exciting, starting college or starting work?
#Person2#: They're pretty similar, but in different ways. I really can't decide. How about you?
#Person1#: For me, I think starting schoo... | #Person1# thinks starting school was more exciting because school was going to be so much fun. Jack's looking forward to starting work to make it fun. | starting work |
train_12212 | #Person1#: Jenny is very happy.
#Person2#: Why do you think she's happy?
#Person1#: Her father is a CEO, so her family is very rich. They have a lot of money.
#Person2#: I don't think money is the same thing as happiness.
#Person1#: That's true. Mary's family isn't very rich, but they love and respect each other and li... | #Person1# and #Person2# agree that money isn't the same thing as happiness. | happiness |
train_12213 | #Person1#: Here with us is Marsha Ward, author of Save Your Child, which has been sold over 10,000 copies in Britain. Welcome, Marsha. Is there a lot to child safety in the home?
#Person2#: Definitely. Did you know that more than a million children in Britain every year require hospital treatment for accidents that hap... | #Person1# interviews Marsha Ward, author of Save Your Child. Ward talks about how to prevent children from accidents in the home, and Ward thinks the kitchen is the most dangerous room. | child safety |
train_12214 | #Person1#: Did you have a nice weekend Charlie?
#Person2#: Not really, I went camping with my family.
#Person1#: That sounds fun.
#Person2#: It wasn't, camping is so boring. I didn't have any service on my phone, so I couldn't check Facebook or Twitter the whole weekend.
#Person1#: That doesn't sound like a big deal, d... | Charlie went camping, but he thinks it's boring because he couldn't check Facebook or Twitter. #Person1# advises him to enjoy life without social media. | social media |
train_12215 | #Person1#: Hello Rick, I've come to say goodbye to you.
#Person2#: Are you going back to your country Canada?
#Person1#: No, I'll travel in Europe with my parents as this term is over. I want to go to France. But my parents preferred Germany. We'll travel for 2 months.
#Person2#: Wow, the whole summer vacation, wish yo... | #Person1#'ll travel in Europe for two months and comes to say goodbye to Rick. | travel |
train_12216 | #Person1#: Are you going on to graduate school when you get your BA?
#Person2#: I have considered going on for a Masters degree, but I may put off getting it.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: I think I'd like to work for a while before I start graduate school.
#Person1#: I've considered working for a while. But I don... | #Person2# may put off getting a Master's degree to work. #Person1# doesn't want to put off learning Chinese, but #Person2# suggests finishing the graduate program first. | study or work |
train_12217 | #Person1#: What about you Brian? How much time do you spend on the Internet?
#Person2#: Not a lot. My computer is a bit slow. I find it frustrating.
#Person1#: But you must admit it is great for getting information.
#Person2#: Oh, sure.
#Person1#: Well, I spend a lot of time on the Internet. What I like is being able t... | Brian doesn't spend much time on the Internet while #Person1# does to keep in contact with #Person1#'s family. Brian hates the junk mails, and #Person1# thinks the Internet costs a lot. | Internet |
train_12218 | #Person1#: Hey Susie, can I borrow your car tonight?
#Person2#: No, the last time you borrowed it, you returned it with the gas tank empty.
#Person1#: Did I? I'm sorry baby. I promise to fill the tank this time.
#Person2#: What do you need it for?
#Person1#: I want to take my mom out to dinner.
#Person2#: And I'm not i... | #Person1# wants to borrow Susie's car to take his mom out to dinner. Susie wants to meet #Person1#'s mom, and #Person1# agrees. | mother |
train_12219 | #Person1#: Hello there. I'm Paul Daddy Lee. And there is fun time. I'm very happy to welcome actress Gemma Louis today.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Actually, shouldn't I call you a film star rather than an actress? After all, you've been world famous since making the film Starshine 2 years ago, haven't you?
#Perso... | Gemma Louis tells Paul Daddy Lee She enjoyed making the film, Starshine, but she wants to be a stage actress. Gemma talks about how she got the part as the lead with no film experience and her future work plans. | interview |
train_12220 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order?
#Person2#: I think that we have a pretty good idea of what we would like to order.
#Person1#: Let me tell you about the specials of the day, which are chicken in a wine sauce with capers, and grilled garlic shrimp.
#Person2#: I was wondering if the chef could leave off the sauce.
#Per... | #Person1# introduces the specials of the day to #Person2#, but #Person2# wants vegetarian selections. #Person2# will split the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza. | order food |
train_12221 | #Person1#: Hello, could I speak to Allison, please?
#Person2#: I'm sorry ; he's out at the moment.
#Person1#: When do you expect him back?
#Person2#: I think he'll be back in about an hour at least.
#Person1#: Well, may I leave a message?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Would you please ask him to call Chris when... | Chris calls Allison but Allison's out, so Chris leaves his number and asks #Person2# to tell Allison to call back. | leave a message |
train_12222 | #Person1#: Please sit down.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: From reading over your resume, I assume your English is quite good. Have you had any experience in the writing field?
#Person2#: No, I haven ' t had any professional experience, but I have always been interested in creative writing.
#Person1#: Have you ever h... | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# hasn't had any professional experience but has been interested in creative writing. #Person2# had an Australian instructor and was the editor of a newspaper. #Person2# wants to be an overseas reporter but would also be glad to do routine work sometimes as a start. #Person1... | job interview |
train_12223 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Where is the way out?
#Person2#: Well, that's what I'm looking for myself.
#Person1#: It's very confusing in here, isn't it?
#Person2#: Absolutely. Oh, do you see a sign there?
#Person1#: It should be the way out.
#Person2#: OK. Let's go and see. | #Person1# and #Person2# are looking for the way out. | looking for exit |
train_12224 | #Person1#: The last thing to be ignored at a Chinese dinner table is to keep modest.
#Person2#: Does that suggest diners avoid speaking much? The same is true in the West.
#Person1#: No, absolutely not! On the contrary, you'll be considered a well-connected, sociable man, if you keep involved in the conversation all th... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about keeping modest as a Chinese table manner. It includes keeping a low profile before the senior, waiting for the beginning of a meal, and keeping the dining pace with others. | table manners |
train_12225 | #Person1#: Hello, Ken.
#Person2#: Hello, George.
#Person1#: Have you just been to the cinema?
#Person2#: Yes, I have.
#Person1#: What ' s on?
#Person2#: Paris in the Spring.
#Person1#: Oh, I ' Ve already seen it. I saw it on television last year. It ' s an old film, but it ' s very good.
#Person2#: Paris is a beautiful... | Ken watched a film named 'Paris in the Spring'. Both Ken and George think the film is good. Ken has been to Paris in the spring but it rained all the time. | film |
train_12226 | #Person1#: I'd like to set a fixed time for this meeting before we finish today. Can you all take a look at your schedules?
#Person2#: Thursday mornings are usually the slowest around here. Why don't we set it for Thursday at 10:00 a. m. ?
#Person1#: That's out for me. I already have a standard meeting on Thursdays at ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are trying to set a fixed time for the meeting. | meeting schedule |
train_12227 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me where Main Street is?
#Person2#: Turn left at the second light and then go straight for two blocks.
#Person1#: Is it far?
#Person2#: No. It's only a five-minute walk. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to Main Street and the distance. | ask the way |
train_12228 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Are these chips on sale?
#Person2#: Yes. You will save 90 cents on each bag.
#Person1#: Is there any limit?
#Person2#: No, no limit. You can take as many as you want.
#Person1#: That's good. Thanks.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person2# tells #Person1# there's no limit of the discounted chips. | chips on sale |
train_12229 | #Person1#: Have you got any plans for the coming holiday?
#Person2#: Yes, I have a very special one. I will be doing volunteer work in a zoo for two weeks. A friend of mine working there told me the other day that they were in need of some volunteer keepers. I was very interested. So I asked him to get me the applicati... | #Person2# will be doing a volunteer keeper in a zoo during the coming holiday and #Person2# is looking forward to hearing more about it. | holiday plan |
train_12230 | #Person1#: Hey, what's up?
#Person2#: Oh, nothing.
#Person1#: What were you writing?
#Person2#: ( Laugh ) All right. You caught me in the act. I finally worked up the nerve to ask Diana out. I was just writing a note to put on her desk.
#Person1#: You mean you're going to ask her out in a note? You big chicken!
#Person... | #Person1# finds #Person2# is writing a note to ask Diana out because #Person2# is afraid of getting tongue-tied. #Person1# then tells #Person2# that Diana wants to go to the office party with #Person2# and #Person2# is excited. #Person1# gives the note from Diana to #Person2#. | ask for dating |
train_12231 | #Person1#: hello, Kate! How are you doing?
#Person2#: fine, thanks. How are you?
#Person1#: fine. How are your term papers?
#Person2#: oh, my lord. I haven't really started them.
#Person1#: how could it be? They are due two weeks later.
#Person2#: I know but I was busy with my part-time job the last few days.
#Person1#... | Kate hasn't started writing term papers because she was busy with her part-time job. Jason is considering getting a part-time job for money but is also too busy. Kate admits she doesn't balance the schoolwork and job well. | term paper |
train_12232 | #Person1#: ORG! It must be so late where you are. What time is it?
#Person2#: just after 2 am.
#Person1#: what's wrong? Can't sleep?
#Person2#: nope, actually I was waiting for you. I have something big to tell you.
#Person1#: really? What is it?
#Person2#: I have an offer to work for a company in your city today?
#Per... | #Person2# has a job offer in #Person1#'s city. #Person2# decides to visit this city before receiving the offer and asks about #Person1#'s free time to hang out together. #Person1# is looking forward to meeting #Person2#. | schedule a meeting |
train_12233 | #Person1#: Hi, Bob, everything okay?
#Person2#: more or less. There's just one thing bothering me.
#Person1#: oh? What's that?
#Person2#: well, you know I have some students studying for their master's degree. One of them tried to give me a gift that kind made me uneasy.
#Person1#: what gift?
#Person2#: it's an Egyptia... | Bob refuses a gift, an Egyptian carpet, sent by a student because although Bob is honored, he thinks it's too expansive to accept. He is worried that the student mistakes his refusal as a rejection of a bribe. | refuse a gift |
train_12234 | #Person1#: ( Before Christmas Party ) Are you ready for the Christmas party tonight
#Person2#: Almost. I have to get dressed. It's a formal party and I have special party make up!
#Person1#: Use this lipstick and it will make your lips shine!
#Person2#: Great! Uh, remember that there's a gift exchange, too. We all have... | #Person1# suggests #Person2# using the lipstick and #Person2# reminds #Person1# of bringing a gift to the party. Later #Person2# gets what she wants but #Person1# gets nothing. | Christmas party |
train_12235 | #Person1#: Do you feel all right? You look Pale.
#Person2#: All my joints seem to hurt and I have a terrible headache.
#Person1#: Have you taken your temperature?
#Person2#: No, not yet, but I do feel a little feverish.
#Person1#: How long have you been feeling this way?
#Person2#: Only since this morning.
#Person1#: O... | #Person2# has a terrible headache and feels feverish since this morning. #Person1# thinks that #Person2# works too hard. | feeling uncomfortable |
train_12236 | #Person1#: the dinner was really good. It knocked my socks off.
#Person2#: that's very kind of you to say so. Let's try some after-dinner wines.
#Person1#: great. Sweet wines are my favorite. They always make a great finish to a decisions meal.
#Person2#: do you prefer brandy or ports.
#Person1#: port, please.
#Person2... | #Person1# and #Person2# try port wines after dinner. #Person1# likes the port and #Person2# invites #Person1# to try Canadian ice wine next time. | after-dinner wine |
train_12237 | #Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: 6 500 yuan. You will get it on the price tag.
#Person1#: It s a little overpriced. Is there any discount on this laptop?
#Person2#: Its already very cheap. Let's make it 6 000 yuan.
#Person1#: I'd buy this if it were cheaper. How about 5 000 yuan?
#Person2#: Hum. . . I say 5 500 yu... | #Person1# wants to buy a laptop and bargains with #Person2# over its price. Finally, they agree on 5500 yuan. | buying a laptop |
train_12238 | #Person1#: Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
#Person2#: For the past 3 years, I have been working in China East Airlines Corporation Limited. I'm very tolerant of people and have been told that this is one of my strengths. I feel I have a lot to offer as a team member.
#Person1#: Why are you interested i... | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# has been working in China East Airlines Corporation Limited and wants to be a stewardess. #Person2# answers about the chief characteristics and answers the questions related to personality, accidents of passengers, starting time, and salary expectations. | job interview |
train_12239 | #Person1#: Shall we discuss the packing? You know, a well-designed package helps sell the goods, so the products must not only be superior in quality, but also attractive in appearance. I'd like to see the sample of packing.
#Person2#: We have made a lot of improvement in packing. You are welcome to see the sample in t... | #Person1# wants to see the sample of the blouse package. #Person2# shows it and describe how they will pack those blouses inside and outside, which could attract customers. | blouse package |
train_12240 | #Person1#: Have you bought War Craft 2 yet?
#Person2#: Yeah! I bought it the day it was released.
#Person1#: How do you like it?
#Person2#: It's a great game. There are a lot of new characters.
#Person1#: Did it cost very much
#Person2#: It cost about thirty. Most games cost about that much.
#Person1#: Mechwarrior is s... | #Person2# bought the newly released game War Craft 2 and it cost about 30. Both #Person1# and #Person2# think Mechwarrior is a good game. | game |
train_12241 | #Person1#: Could you please cover for me two hours this morning?
#Person2#: Sure. Any specific reason I should know about in case people ask where you are.
#Person1#: I have to see the dentist. We have an appointment for this morning from 9 to 11 o'clock. So if there is any phone call, please pick up for me. If there i... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to cover for #Person1# two hours because #Person1# has to see s dentist. #Person2# agrees. | time schedule |
train_12242 | #Person1#: Hello. I'd like to change my reservation for March 19. My name is Mary Chang.
#Person2#: Ah, yes, Miss Chang. What seems to be the problem?
#Person1#: Well, I'd like to change the date to March 20, and make that for two singles, not one.
#Person2#: Very well. That can be arranged. | #Person2# helps Mary Chang change the reservation date. | change the reservation |
train_12243 | #Person1#: Hello sir, how may I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to buy some flowers, please. Something really nice.
#Person1#: I see, may I ask what the occasion is?
#Person2#: It's not really an occasion, it's more like I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Very well. This arrangement here is very popular among regretful husbands a... | #Person2# wants some flowers to apologize and #Person1# recommends some packages but #Person2# keeps asking for a bigger one. #Person1# asks what #Person2# did and #Person2# answers that he insinuated that she is getting chubbier. #Person2# gets mad asks him to leave. | buying a gift |
train_12244 | #Person1#: Hello. I am calling to apply for the job as an airlines staff. I'd like to check it. Is it part-time or a full-time job?
#Person2#: OK, the job is a full-time one.
#Person1#: What does the job description say?
#Person2#: We need a person with ability and flexibility. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about a job as an airline staff. | job applying |
train_12245 | #Person1#: I'd like you to bring me some food.
#Person2#: Just name it, sir.
#Person1#: Please send up a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.
#Person2#: Regrettably, we're currently out of filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?
#Person1#: Sure, I love porterhouse, too.
#Person... | #Person1# orders champagne, lobster tail, and porterhouse since filet mignon is out of stock. #Person2# recommends chocolate-covered strawberries to #Person1# but #Person1# is allergic to it. | order food |
train_12246 | #Person1#: Are you OK?
#Person2#: I'm fine. I'm just so touched by the sad story.
#Person1#: So I can say now that you must have enjoyed the opera. Which scene is your favorite?
#Person2#: I love them all. But if I had to name one as the best, I would say it's the ending.
#Person1#: What's it about? You know, I couldn'... | #Person2#'s favorite is the ending of the opera but #Person1# was falling asleep and missed it, so #Person2# tells #Person1# the ending of the opera, which #Person1# thinks is impressive. They both like the leading actress who has an impressive voice. | opera |
train_12247 | #Person1#: You're here today to argue your ticket?
#Person2#: I am.
#Person1#: Plead your case.
#Person2#: The police officer that pulled me over said I was speeding.
#Person1#: Were you speeding when you got pulled over?
#Person2#: I was not speeding.
#Person1#: How fast were you going?
#Person2#: In a 40 mph zone, I ... | #Person2# comes to #Person1# to argue about the speeding ticket. #Person2# states that #Person2# was not speeding, then #Person1# lets #Person2# go without any fine because the officer is not here. | traffic ticket argumentation |
train_12248 | #Person1#: Do I have to talk to the interviewer or just leave my application?
#Person2#: You should communicate with the interviewer whose company you are interested in, and make a good impression on him or her. In that case, your chance of success will be greater.
#Person1#: What should I do in the fair?
#Person2#: Yo... | #Person2# advises #Person1# to communicate with the interviewer and then leave the resume in the fair. | find a job |
train_12249 | #Person1#: Hi, Tess. What are you going to do tomorrow?
#Person2#: Hi, Tom. I don't have much to do. Why?
#Person1#: Shall we go for a picnic tomorrow? Let's go to National Park. It's beautiful there.
#Person2#: A good idea. When shall we start?
#Person1#: At six in the morning. I've got some drinks and several kinds o... | Tess and Tom plan to go for a picnic with drinks and food tomorrow. Tess will ask whether Jack and Mary can come. | picnic |
train_12250 | #Person1#: How is the weather today?
#Person2#: Nice and bright, not too cold.
#Person1#: Much better than yesterday, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes. But it may be windy and colder later.
#Person1#: I don't mind as long as it doesn't snow.
#Person2#: What was the temperature yesterday?
#Person1#: It was five below.
#Person2#... | #Person1# and #Person2# think the weather is nice and bright today, and they hope for colder weather to skate on the ice. | weather |
train_12251 | #Person1#: Hey Susan, are you interested in buying some used books for school? You can really save some money that way.
#Person2#: Well, what do you have?
#Person1#: Well, let's see. I have a science book called Today's World and I am selling it for 30 dollars.
#Person2#: 30. That's too expensive for a broken book like... | #Person1# suggests Susan buying some used books for school and Susan buys an Eglish writing book and a novel. She doesn't buy more textbooks because she thinks teachers always changes minds about textbooks. | buying used books |
train_12252 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Dad, it's me, Kirsty.
#Person1#: Kirsty! How are you?
#Person2#: I'm fine, but Still a little tired.
#Person1#: I can imagine. What's the work like?
#Person2#: It's still too early to say. But I think it's going to be really good. It's a big company and everybody's been so kind and helpful.... | Kirsty is calling her father and tells about the busy work in the big city. She has kind colleagues and now lives in an apartment close to work. | work life |
train_12253 | #Person1#: How long are you going to be at the gas station?
#Person2#: I don't know for sure. Not long if they're not busy. Maybe an hour.
#Person1#: Could you drop me off at the department store? I want to look at some shoes they advertised on sale.
#Person2#: Sure. I'll probably go over to the stamp market and talk t... | #Person1# asks to be dropped off at the department store for shopping while #Person2# is at the gas station. #Person2# will pick #Person1# up in an hour and a half. | meeting time |
train_12254 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I am looking for the textbook by a Professor Jordon for the marketing course.
#Person2#: I am afraid it's out of stock. You'll have to order it. And it will take the publisher 3 weeks to send it to us. | The textbook that #Person1# wants is out of stock. | buying a textbook |
train_12255 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to buy a blue jacket. Do you have any blue jackets?
#Person1#: Yes. What size do you wear?
#Person2#: I want Size M.
#Person1#: Here you are. Try it on and see whether it is all right for you.
#Person2#: It's all right. I like it very much. How much is i... | #Person2# wants to buy a blue jacket but the first one is expensive. He takes a cheaper one finally. | buying blue jackets |
train_12256 | #Person1#: Do you think I could use your car tomorrow? I've got a date with this girl, see? And...
#Person2#: I see. Well , now you can have it as long as you bring it back by nine thirty.
#Person1#: Nine thirty? That's no good. Couldn't I have it a bit longer? Even if I fill up the tank?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not, ... | Nick wants to use #Person2#'s car for a date. #Person2# asks him to bring the car back by nine thirty. | borrow a car |
train_12257 | #Person1#: I'm trying to decide what school to apply for.
#Person2#: Are you thinking about a public school or a private one?
#Person1#: I'm not sure. What's the difference between them?
#Person2#: Public schools are usually state funded, whereas private schools usually get their funding elsewhere.
#Person1#: Which... | #Person1# is applying for schools. #Person2# tells #Person1# the differences between public schools and private schools. | apply for school |
train_12258 | #Person1#: What courses are you going to take next year?
#Person2#: Well, I am certainly going to take chemistry and physics, but I haven't decided on the other subjects yet. I'd like to take English.
#Person1#: Why are you going to take English with chemistry and physics?
#Person2#: Because I want to study English ... | #Person2# plans to take chemistry, physics, and English next year because #Person2# hopes to be a research chemist after graduation. | course taking |
train_12259 | #Person1#: Hello Mike! Would you like a drink?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I had too much to drink yesterday evening. I had a bad hangover this morning. My head felt terrible.
#Person1#: Were you celebrating something?
#Person2#: Yes. It was a friend's birthday party. We drank all kinds of things-beer, wine and spirit... | Mike had a bad hangover because he drank a combination of alcoholic drinks at the birthday party last night. #Person1# orders a coke for Mike and they are looking forward to the wine tasting tomorrow. | hangover |
train_12260 | #Person1#: Excuse me, do you have the latest issue of Newsworld?
#Person2#: Yes, this week's issue just came in. Here it is.
#Person1#: How about Music Madness?
#Person2#: Let me check. . . yes, we got the October issue a few days ago. It's on that shelf over there.
#Person1#: Okay, I'll take these two magazines an... | #Person1# buys two magazines and a copy of Today's post from #Person2#. | buying issues |
train_12261 | #Person1#: Sam, who is this in this picture?
#Person2#: Emm, oh, that's my brother, Chris. He went sailing that one time, but he didn't like it. He is a good climber though. He spends every weekend doing that.
#Person1#: And is this him, too?
#Person2#: No, that's my uncle, Steve. He goes skiing 3 times a year. He like... | Sam tells #Person2# about his brother Chris, uncle Steve and sister Laura in the picture and the sports they like. | sports |
train_12262 | #Person1#: Hi Fiona, I've known the result of the writing competition that you entered. You've done a great piece of writing.
#Person2#: Thank you. I wasn't really expecting to win.
#Person1#: So the results was a great surprise.
#Person2#: Yes, but I guess I wasn't satisfied with my writing at all. Anyway, I know you'... | Fiona gets an unexpectedly good result of the writing competition. Fiona wants #Person1# to help her with writing. | writing competition |
train_12263 | #Person1#: Shelby Museum information desk, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. Could you tell me what the museum's opening hours are?
#Person1#: Certainly, opening hours are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.
#Person2#: I see. Oh, and one more thing, how much does each ticket cost?
#Person1#: Admission is $2.50 for adu... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the opening time and the ticket price of Shelby Museum. | museum |
train_12264 | #Person1#: Good morning. I'd like to join the school volunteer project, but I'm not sure what I should do.
#Person2#: OK, don't worry. Let me help you. What do you like doing?
#Person1#: I love writing stories.
#Person2#: Well, you must be good at telling stories. Am I right?
#Person1#: Yes, of course.
#Person2#: Then ... | #Person2# helps Jim join the volunteer project and suggests that Jim can look after children and tell them stories on weekends since Jim loves writing stories. | volunteer project |
train_12265 | #Person1#: French is so hard, do you know what's the most difficult part for me?
#Person2#: The grammar?
#Person1#: Yes, but only one particular area. I can't remember if a word is male or female.
#Person2#: You have to just remember those.
#Person1#: But there are so many and I can't find a pattern. For instance, the ... | Andy thinks it difficult to learn French because it's hard to remember if a word is male or female. #Person2# encourages Andy. | learning French |
train_12266 | #Person1#: It was very nice of you to invite me.
#Person2#: I'm very glad you could come, Doctor Wong. What would you like?
#Person1#: This is my first time at a Chinese restaurant. Could you tell me the different features of Chinese food?
#Person2#: Generally speaking, Beijing food is a bit oily. Shanghai food is rath... | #Person2# tells Doctor Wong about the different features of Chinese food when Wong comes to a Chinese restaurant. Wong enjoyed the dinner. | Chinese food |
train_12267 | #Person1#: I don't know what to do. I start off studying, but I always end up doing something else.
#Person2#: I'll help you, but please listen to me. Now first turn off your music. Music doesn't help you study.
#Person1#: OK, no music.
#Person2#: Have an Apple and a glass of water on your desk before you start. Here y... | #Person1# cannot concentrate on the study. #Person1#'s mom tells #Person1# to turn off the music, phone, and instant message and then asks #Person1# to get an apple and water before starts. | studying distraction |
train_12268 | #Person1#: What are your thoughts on the apartment?
#Person2#: I think that it ' s absolutely gorgeous.
#Person1#: There aren ' t any problems with the apartment?
#Person2#: I think that the apartment looks very nice, but I do see some problems.
#Person1#: What problems?
#Person2#: I did notice a few stains in the carp... | #Person2# thinks the apartment is gorgeous but the carpet is dirty. #Person1# will clean the carpet before #Person2# moves in. | apartment |
train_12269 | #Person1#: So, what do you plan to do today?
#Person2#: There is a Matisse exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. Larry and I will go.
#Person1#: Did you buy tickets already?
#Person2#: No. Do we need tickets?
#Person1#: Well, probably. Probably you will have to wait in line if you don't have tickets.
#Person2#: Outsi... | #Person2#'ll go to the Museum of Modern Art with Larry but #Person2# doesn't buy tickets. #Person1# thinks they'll wait in line for a long time and suggest going to the Jewish Museum by bus. | Museum |
train_12270 | #Person1#: What is the annual salary for this job?
#Person2#: The annual salary is sixty-five thousand dollars per year.
#Person1#: What does the benefits package include?
#Person2#: This job pays for half of your medical, dental, and disability.
#Person1#: Do we get paid time off?
#Person2#: You have a total of 21 day... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the details of the job, including the annual salary, the benefits package, retirement and so on. | working conditions |
train_12271 | #Person1#: Were you in a leadership position when you were a college student?
#Person2#: Yes. I was president of the Student Council of our university.
#Person1#: Did you get any honors or awards at your university?
#Person2#: Yes. I was elected Excellent Party Member for four academic years.
#Person1#: Were you involv... | #Person2# answers #Person1#'s questions about #Person2#'s leadership position, honors or awards, club experience, and extracurricular activities in college. | college experience |
train_12272 | #Person1#: Thank God! I am finished writing that service guide! It took me forever!
#Person2#: When did you finish?
#Person1#: This morning! No more overtime, and no more headaches!
#Person2#: Well, I ' m glad to hear it. Have a cup of coffee! | #Person1# happily tells #Person2# #Person1# finished the service guide. | finish work |
train_12273 | #Person1#: Hello, thanks for calling 123 Tech Help, I'm Todd. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello? Can you help me? My computer! Oh man. . .
#Person1#: It's okay sir, calm down. What happened?
#Person2#: I turned on my laptop and it broke! I mean, the monitor went black!
#Person1#: Ok, sir, it sounds like you might ha... | #Person2#'s computer broke and calls Todd. Todd thinks the computer has a virus and recommends #Person2# run an antivirus program. | Computer's problems |
train_12274 | #Person1#: Cindy, can you show me how to call Connecticut?
#Person2#: Who do you know there?
#Person1#: A good friend of mine is there on a homestay program, too.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: Is it expensive to make out-of-state calls?
#Person2#: Yeah, but it isn't more expensive than international calls.
#Person1#: Wh... | Cindy shows #Person1# how to make an out-of-state call to contact #Person1#'s friend. Cindy reminds #Person2# to check the local time. | make a call |
train_12275 | #Person1#: Honey, we are all out of wine and cheese. Do you mind running to the deli and picking up a few things?
#Person2#: Can't it wait? I'm watching the game right now!
#Person1#: Your friends and family are coming over tonight and we still need to get a lot of things.
#Person2#: Fine! What do you need?
#Person1#: ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to buy things because they'll treat the friends and family tonight. #Person2# refuses at first but then agrees. #Person1# lists many things including several kinds of meat, dips, pickles and wine. | buy food |
train_12276 | #Person1#: Look at these clothes designed by top fashion designer like Versacci, Calvin Klein, and Vivienne Westwood. What do you think of them?
#Person2#: Well, they look lovely, but they're not very practical. I mean, would you wear that dress to the office or walking down the street?
#Person1#: I know what you mean.... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about top fashion clothes and designers. #Person2# thinks those clothes are unpractical and can't understand such kinds of fashion shows. #Person1# thinks people hold fashion shows because it's like a party with great advertising. #Person2# thinks it's for fashion publicity. Seeing these fa... | fashion clothes. |
train_12277 | #Person1#: What about you, Ernie? How did you get into pop music?
#Person2#: Well I always hear it on the radio, so I started to get into it.
#Person1#: Yeah, if something is on the radio it must be really good.
#Person2#: I totally agree! | #Person1# and Ernie agree that music on the radio must be good. | listen to radio |
train_12278 | #Person1#: Mr. : Hello, Mary.
#Person2#: Hi.
#Person1#: Mr. : I'm Mr. Taylor, and I'm your counselor. I'm going to show you around the school.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Mr. : Right here is the cafeteria.
#Person2#: It's huge!
#Person1#: Mr. : But not big enough. And here is our computer room.
#Person2#: There must be a... | Mr. Taylor, a counselor, shows Mary around the school. | show around school |
train_12279 | #Person1#: Hi, Ann. I was wondering if you are free tomorrow night?
#Person2#: Well, George. I guess I am. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I've just gotten a pair of pre-sale Star Wars movie tickets from a friend and was thinking of inviting you along for the opening premiere. Are you interested?
#Person2#: Yeah, definitely... | George invites Ann to watch the opening premiere of Star Wars. Ann wonders how he gets the tickets because the pre-sale tickets were sold out. George says he paid 50 dollars a ticket from a friend. Ann appreciates it. George will pick up Ann at Ann's house at 8 tomorrow night. | see a movie |
train_12280 | #Person1#: We're forming a study group to prepare for the finals. Do you want to join us?
#Person2#: But the semester just started? Why the rush?
#Person1#: After you try it once this way, I don't think you'll ever put off studying till the end again.
#Person2#: How often do you meet?
#Person1#: We plan to get together... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to join a study group for finals. #Person2# agrees. | study group |
train_12281 | #Person1#: Mary, I heard you moved again.
#Person2#: Yeah. I could not stand living here. There is always much noise in the neighborhood.
#Person1#: You mean noise? How could it be?
#Person2#: You know, on weekends when we wanted to have late rise in the morning, our neighbour started to raise Cain. | Mary tells #Person1# she moved again because the neighbor is noisy. | move |
train_12282 | #Person1#: I'd like to purchase a parking permit for next semester.
#Person2#: Are you a daytime student or do you just come in the evenings?
#Person1#: I am a daytime student.
#Person2#: Will you be driving a motorcycle or a car?
#Person1#: I will be driving my car.
#Person2#: OK, that will be twenty-five dollars. How... | #Person1# purchases a car parking permit for the daytime. #Person2# charges #Person1# twenty-five dollars by check. | parking permit |
train_12283 | #Person1#: Don't worry. I'm sure you'll do better next time.
#Person2#: I didn't realize it was so difficult though I know I'm always too nervous in such competition.
#Person1#: It doesn't matter. Forget it.
#Person2#: I don't think I performed well.
#Person1#: Oh! That's much hetter than I did.
#Person2#: Can you tell... | #Person2# didn't do well in the competition and wants to improve. #Person1# comforts #Person2# and tells #Person2# to practice. | practice and competition |
train_12284 | #Person1#: I'll help you, Lucy. Look at what I've got here. In this small bottle, there's a magic love potion.
#Person2#: A magic love potion?
#Person1#: Yes. If you put a few drops on someone's eyelids while he's asleep, he'll fall in love with the first person he sees when he wakes up.
#Person2#: It can't be true.
#P... | #Person2# gives Lucy a magic love potion and teaches Lucy how to make someone fall in love with Lucy. | magic love potion |
train_12285 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I wonder if you could help me?
#Person2#: Of course, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: Well, I hate to have to say this, but I'm not happy with my room.
#Person2#: Oh, what exactly is problem?
#Person1#: Well, the traffic is very loud. I got no sleep last night.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm so sorry, Sir. I... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# isn't happy with his room because of the loud traffic. | traffic noise |
train_12286 | #Person1#: Can I help you, madam?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a new winter coat.
#Person1#: Have you any particular color in mind?
#Person2#: I don't know really. What's the fashional color this year?
#Person1#: Red is very popular.
#Person2#: Good. Red suits me very well. It's a cheerful color, isn't it?
#Person1#... | #Person2#'s looking for a winter coat. #Person1# recommends red suits and asks #Person2# about her size. Finally, #Person2# buys a cheaper one. | buy a coat |
train_12287 | #Person1#: Hello. I would like to buy some business cards.
#Person2#: Excellent. How many would you like?
#Person1#: Two thousand would be fine.
#Person2#: You need to fill out this form, please.
#Person1#: All I want is the same thing on this card.
#Person2#: That will be no problem, sir.
#Person1#: . . . Okay, I'm fi... | #Person1# wants to buy business cards. #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill out the form and says it'll cost extra for an expedited fee. | business card |
train_12288 | #Person1#: Do you remember Tina, my good friend?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: She just broke up with her boyfriend.
#Person2#: Well, that happens. I hope she is all right.
#Person1#: But the problem is she and her ex-boyfriend are working in the same department. It is somehow embarrassing for them to see each other every... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Tina. Tina broke up with her boyfriend who works in the same department. Tina handles it and concentrates on work. | office romance |
train_12289 | #Person1#: Well, if it isn't the teacher's pet!
#Person2#: Stop it. Teacher doesn't treat me any different than she does everyone else.
#Person1#: You can't prove that by me. I saw the score on your report.
#Person2#: Hey, I worked hard on that report and I deserve the grade I got.
#Person1#: It just happened to be the... | #Person2# gets the highest grade. #Person1# thinks the teacher treats #Person2# better. #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s jealous and suggests #Person1# talk to the teacher. | envy highest grade |
train_12290 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Could you show me the coat on the shelf?
#Person1#: Sure. Please come this way.
#Person2#: May I try it on?
#Person1#: Of course. Here is the fitting room.
#Person2#: It doesn't fit quite right. It feels a little tight in the waist. Do you have this in a larger size?
#Person1#: Yes... | #Person1# assists #Person2# to try a coat and praises #Person2#'s look. #Person2# buys the coat. | buy a coat |
train_12291 | #Person1#: Good evening, madam. May I help you?
#Person2#: I want a facial. But this is the first time I've come here, so can you tell me how you do it?
#Person1#: Sure. Most facials start with a thorough cleaning. Then we usually use a toner to invigorate the skin, followed by exfoliation treatment-a peeling mask or s... | #Person1# introduces the steps of a facial. #Person2# chooses the one hour facial with make-up and also asks for a manicure service using a light nail-polish. | beauty project |
train_12292 | #Person1#: We've got a new manager in our department.
#Person2#: Oh? You hoped to get that job, didn't you?
#Person1#: Yes, I did.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. That's too bad. Who is it? Who got the job, I mean?
#Person1#: Someone called Drexler. Carl Drexler. He's been with the company onlytwo years. I've been here longer. A... | A man called Drexler got the job #Person1# wants. #Person1# works longer and knows more about the job so she thinks it's sexism. #Person2# reminds her to think about her dressing. #Person1# thinks the ability to work is the only important thing. #Person2# thinks it's not in this company. | working dress |
train_12293 | #Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm watching TV.
#Person1#: Are there any good programs on TV?
#Person2#: Tingling is on TV.
#Person1#: Which Channel is it?
#Person2#: Channel 8.
#Person1#: It doesn't seem quite interesting. Would you change the channel? | #Person2# watches Tingling. #Person1# wants to change the channel. | watch TV |
train_12294 | #Person1#: Oh, the clothes here are so expensive! No wonder there are few people.
#Person2#: Beauty costs, dear! What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me?
#Person1#: Yeah, it's lovely, but to be frank, it's not the most practical. You don't have many formal events in your calendar, do you?
#Person2#: C... | #Person2# likes the dress. #Person1# thinks it's not practical and suggests #Person2# consider the material, quality and price, and make sure it's practical on various occasions. #Person2# takes a practical black skirt but #Person1# still disagrees. #Person1# then borrows money from #Person2# to buy a Britney shirt. | buy clothes |
train_12295 | #Person1#: Did you order the cake?
#Person2#: Oh, I forgot.
#Person1#: Get on the phone right now. It might not be too late.
#Person2#: I'm so sorry! OK, so you just want a simple message on it.
#Person1#: Yeah. How about'Happy Birthday Tony, from the gang. '
#Person2#: I'm on it! | #Person2# forgot to order the cake. #Person1# asks #Person2# to call. | birthday cake |
train_12296 | #Person1#: We are free this afternoon, aren't we, Mr. John?
#Person2#: Yes, we are visiting the exhibition this afternoon, and look around Beijing city, wouldn't we?
#Person1#: It's very kind of you, Mr. John. the sightseeing trip between our business talk will be sort of our work division. business can be make for ple... | #Person1# and John will visit the industrial exhibition and the Beijing city between the business talk. John tells #Person1# about the detailed information of industries, including the oil industry with chemical fabrics, the chemical materials, medicines, rubber and plastics that meet both domestic and international ma... | industrial exhibition |
train_12297 | #Person1#: Good morning, doctor. I've been suffering very much from a toothache lately.
#Person2#: Well, let me have a look. Will you sit down in this chair and open your mouth wide?
#Person1#: I think one of the back ones at the top is giving me the most trouble.
#Person2#: Yes. This big one is badly decayed. I'm afra... | #Person1# has a toothache and comes to see the dentist. #Person2# asks the nurse to get X-rays of #Person1#'s molars, gives #Person1# an injection and takes out the decayed tooth. #Person1# feels no pain. | see a dentist |
train_12298 | #Person1#: I've been at this for two weeks now and nothing's turned up.
#Person2#: You're right. I think it's time to seek professional help.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: I know you don't want to pay for a job, but I think it's time we consulted a headhunter.
#Person1#: You're right, I don't want to pay, but... | #Person1# can't find a job. #Person2# suggests #Person1# consult a headhunter and recommends Cooke & Co. #Person1# asks if there is anyone else. | headhunter |
train_12299 | #Person1#: Can't you do something about the service in this hotel, manager?
#Person2#: I'm sorry madam. What's the problem exactly?
#Person1#: My breakfast, that's the problem.
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: I ordered breakfast from room service. Oh, at least half an hour ago.
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: I've telephoned roo... | #Person1# ordered breakfast from room service half an hour ago. She called three times but the breakfast hasn't come. #Person2# apologizes and promises to send full English breakfast to #Person1#'s room immediately. | guest room breakfast |
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