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train_12300 | #Person1#: Hi. It's good to see the sun again.
#Person2#: Yes, we have been looking forward to this change for many days.
#Person1#: But it's supposed to cloud over this afternoon.
#Person2#: Oh, I can't believe it. The vegetables in my garden do need sunlight. They are getting yellow.
#Person1#: The same with mine. Bu... | #Person1# and #Person2# look forward to the sun because their vegetables are getting yellow. But the weather report says it'll be cloud. | weather change |
train_12301 | #Person1#: What part of the paper are you reading?
#Person2#: The travel section.
#Person1#: Are you thinking about our vacation already?
#Person2#: Yes, it's not so far away. I've been looking at these advertisements.
#Person1#: Why don't we go to the same place we went last year?
#Person2#: I won't stay at that hotel... | #Person2# is reading the travel section of the newspaper. #Person1# wants to go to the same place they went to. #Person2# disagrees and thinks an advertisement is wonderful. #Person1# thinks it must be expensive. | travel plan |
train_12302 | #Person1#: Why didn't you call me yesterday? I was waiting by the phone all day.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, I couldn't call. I couldn't find a phone.
#Person1#: What do you mean you couldn't call? You have a cell phone, don't you?
#Person2#: I used to have a cell phone. The teacher took it away because I tried to call you f... | #Person2# didn't call #Person1# because #Person2#'s phone was taken away by #Person2#'s teacher. | didn't call |
train_12303 | #Person1#: Room service. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like a dinner for two. And would you please send it to the room?
#Person1#: Sure. Your room number, please?
#Person2#: Room 5003.
#Person1#: Ok. We'll get it ready in ten minutes.
#Person2#: Thanks. By the way, was my room cleaned this morning?
#Person1#: Yes... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to send dinner to room 5003. #Person2#'s wife can't find her watch. #Person1# will check. | dinner and watch |
train_12304 | #Person1#: Excuse me, madam. I'm wondering if you could tell me the place where I can repair my shoes.
#Person2#: There's one on Fifth Street.
#Person1#: Thank you, but how far is it to that store?
#Person2#: Not very far and not difficult to find. Just keep walking and after two blocks you will see a supermarket on yo... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to find the store to repair shoes on Fifth Street. | repair shoes store |
train_12305 | #Person1#: Time to eat!
#Person2#: Coming. Oh, I'm starving. [Good, good.] Oh yuck! What's that?
#Person1#: Ah, now don't complain!
#Person2#: But what is it, and where is mom?
#Person1#: Now, mom put me in charge of dinner because she's not feeling well tonight.
#Person2#: But what is it ... and that smell!
#Person1#:... | #Person2#'s father makes dinner because #Person2#'s mother feels bad. #Person2# thinks the pizza is awful. #Person2#'s father missed a page of the family recipe, added too much salt and some pumpkin, and burned the pizza. #Person2#'s father also can't stand the taste. #Person2# suggests they have some cold cereal. | awful dinner |
train_12306 | #Person1#: What topic did you finally choose for the term paper for your World Economy class?
#Person2#: After thinking about a few ideas, I finally settled on the difference between Japanese and American styles of management.
#Person1#: Hmm. Why did you choose a topic like that?
#Person2#: Well, I'm planning to study ... | #Person1# and #Person2# have similar paper topics. They decide to meet at the snack bar to share sources next Wednesday. | similar paper topics |
train_12307 | #Person1#: Good evening, Pizza House. This is Marty speaking. May I take your order?
#Person2#: Um yes. I'd like a medium pizza with pepperoni, olives, and extra cheese.
#Person1#: We have a two-for-one special on large pizzas. Would you like a large pizza instead?
#Person2#: Sure, that sounds good.
#Person1#: Grea... | Marty helps #Person2# order two-for-one large pizzas on the phone. But #Person2# hangs up without giving the address. | order pizzas |
train_12308 | #Person1#: How is everything going with your girlfriend?
#Person2#: Didn't I tell you? It's over!
#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I did't know that you had split up. What happened?
#Person2#: It was a few things. The first thing that happened was that we were supposed to go out for a romantic dinner for our ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# why #Person2# broke up with his girlfriend. #Person2#'s girlfriend didn't show up at the anniversary dinner but was with another man at a club. #Person2# went home and called her but she didn't answer. #Person1# thinks she's dishonest and rude, and #Person2# can find another girlfriend. | break up |
train_12309 | #Person1#: Who's that?
#Person2#: Saint Jude-he's the saint of lost causes. Like my cousin, Anna, who can't stop getting pregnant. She's a lost cause.
#Person1#: Is that your cousin in the back?
#Person2#: Yep. She's always got a bun in the oven. She was pregnant before marriage-a real sin in the Catholic Church.
#... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about #Person2#'s pregnant cousin Anna, birth control, abortion, and Italian men's active libidos. | pregnant and abortion |
train_12310 | #Person1#: What's the bonus like at your company?
#Person2#: Well, it's OK, I suppose. We get about the equivalent of six months' salary.
#Person1#: Six months' salary? Are you serious ? That's incredible!
#Person2#: Maybe. But you'd be amazed at how little's left after the credit companies have deducted their share... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the bonus and feels surprised about that. #Person2# missed a credit payment and the credit company is threatening to take back #Person2#'s health monitor. #Person1# suggests buying something practical instead. | credit card repayment |
train_12311 | #Person1#: Hey, Robbie. You're completely wet and covered with powder. So many colors! I mean, you look like a rainbow. What happened?
#Person2#: I've just come back from visiting my family. You know, we're from India and today is our Spring Festival Day. We call it Holly.
#Person1#: That's all very interesting. But I ... | Robbie took part in India Holly, gets wet and is covered with powder. People celebrate Holly by throwing colored powder and water that made from traditional Indian medicines and the yellow flowers called Palash. The date of Holly changes every year. Robbie can take #Person1# to Holly next year. | India's Holly |
train_12312 | #Person1#: Can I help you, madam?
#Person2#: Yes. Did you have this room checked before we moved in? The toilet doesn't seem to have enough power and the water doesn't flow away in the shower. What do you have to say to that?
#Person1#: I'm extremely sorry to hear that. I'll attend to it right away. We usually check ev... | #Person2# complains about the air conditioning, the toilet and the shower of the room. #Person1# apologizes and will check all the problems. | check the room |
train_12313 | #Person1#: How do you like your English lessons, Lilei?
#Person2#: Well, I'm enjoying them, but they are not easy.
#Person1#: What do you find difficult?
#Person2#: Lots of things, especially learning new words, I try my best to speak English. Although I sometimes make mistakes in pronunciation.
#Person1#: Do you read ... | #Person1# asks Lilei about his English learning. Lilei thinks English isn't easy. #Person1# suggests reading more to learn new words. | study English |
train_12314 | #Person1#: What time do you usually get up in the morning?
#Person2#: I sleep in every morning, sometimes until 11 or 12.
#Person1#: Are you serious? I get up at 5:00 every morning to go to the gym and then I get to work around 7:00.
#Person2#: Well, I work from home. So I can set my own hours. I usually work until mid... | #Person1#'s a morning person while #Person2#'s a night person. #Person1# suggests switching their schedules but #Person2# refuses. #Person2# then invites #Person1# to go hiking. #Person1# agrees but has to be home around for tomorrow's work. | schedules |
train_12315 | #Person1#: How do you usually get to work in the morning?
#Person2#: I try to ride my bike most of the time. Of course, when I'm running late, I take the subway.
#Person1#: I always seem to be 5 or 10 minutes late for everything. I drive to work everyday. So if the traffic is bad, I have to think of a new way to apolog... | #Person1# drives to work and is always late if the traffic is bad. #Person2# asks whether #Person1# considers moving into the city. #Person1# says no because of #Person1#'s family. #Person2# loves living in the city and not having to drive. | work, house, children |
train_12316 | #Person1#: Susan, would you and Frank like to come to our house warming party this weekend?
#Person2#: A house warming party? You mean you are moving to a new home?
#Person1#: Yeah, Deborah and I are moving to a new home in another city. We bought it 2 months ago.
#Person2#: Congratulations! both of you must be very ha... | #Person1# invites Susan to the house warming party. #Person1#'s moving to a new home in another city because the houses in London are too expensive. | London's house price |
train_12317 | #Person1#: Oh hi, Linda, this is Todd.
#Person2#: Yes, Todd, how nice to hear your voice!
#Person1#: Linda, I just wanted to say that I had a wonderful evening with you last Friday.
#Person2#: I really enjoyed our evening together, Todd.
#Person1#: I had fun also and was wondering if you would like to go hiking with me... | Todd and Linda enjoyed their evening together last Friday, so Todd invites Linda to go hiking on Saturday and Linda gladly agrees. | hiking invitation |
train_12318 | #Person1#: Ok, honey, time to take down the Christmas tree.
#Person2#: Do we have to?
#Person1#: Come on, it ' s losing needles all the time and the branches are sagging.
#Person2#: It ' s not that bad, besides it really looks nice in that corner. It gives the room a good atmosphere.
#Person1#: A good atmosphere? The t... | #Person1# thinks it's time to take down the Christmas tree since it's messing up the room, but #Person2# wants to keep it to remind them of the great time they had with their family. They eventually decide to leave it up until Sunday. | a Christmas tree |
train_12319 | #Person1#: Are you going to vote?
#Person2#: Of course! Are you?
#Person1#: I plan to, but what day is the election?
#Person2#: You should know that.
#Person1#: Can you just tell me?
#Person2#: The election is this Tuesday.
#Person1#: Are you serious?
#Person2#: I ' m not kidding.
#Person1#: It ' s a good thing I asked... | #Person1# doesn't remember the election day. #Person2# tells #Person1# the date and reminds #Person1# to go vote. | the election day |
train_12320 | #Person1#: Do you like cooking?
#Person2#: I love it. I really enjoy creating a meal from various ingredients and watching my friends enjoy it. It gives me a real sense of satisfaction. Do you enjoy cooking?
#Person1#: I don ' t like it. It takes up too much time and I really hate having it clean up after the meal. I c... | #Person2# likes cooking while #Person1# doesn't because it's troublesome. #Person2# usually makes Italian, Indian, and Chinese dishes, thinks it's easy to get ingredients for Chinese food, and it generally takes 1.5 hours to cook a meal for 5 or 6 people. | cooking |
train_12321 | #Person1#: I am so happy to know that the promotion campaign for our new product is very successful. We just made a record sale this season.
#Person2#: That is very encouraging news. I heard that the marketing department has done a three months research, they sent the feedback information to the research and developmen... | #Person1#'s happy that their new product made a record sale. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the research by the marketing department and the redesign work by the R & D center, and they both appreciate the advertisement for the new product. | a record sale |
train_12322 | #Person1#: Hi Paul. How are you, friend.
#Person2#: Not good. My cousin is driving me up the wall.
#Person1#: How so?
#Person2#: He stays up untill all hours of the night, and he never lifts a finger to help.
#Person1#: Have you talk to him about it?
#Person2#: Not yet, but I have to soon. He's eating me out of house a... | Paul complains to Nick about his cousin who stays up all night and never helps. Nick advises Paul to talk to his cousin. | complaint |
train_12323 | #Person1#: Why don't you watch where you're going?
#Person2#: Me? You're the one who pulled out in front of me!
#Person1#: There was plenty of room for me to pull out. You didn't have to stay in the lane you were in.
#Person2#: Hey, listen. I had every right to stay in the lane I was in. You were supposed to wait until... | #Person1# and #Person2# argue about who's responsible for the accident. Both of them think it's the other's fault. #Person1#'s arm is broken so #Person1# asks #Person2# to drive #Person1# to the hospital, but #Person2# won't move #Person2#'s car until the police arrive. Then, #Person2#'s going to find a phone to call t... | a car accident |
train_12324 | #Person1#: We're thinking of ordering fifty refrigerators. But, there's one problem.
#Person2#: What's that? I thought our negotiation went very well.
#Person1#: The only problem is the price. It's not possible for us to make any sales at this price.
#Person2#: $ 1500 is almost the lowest price we can offer.
#Person1#:... | #Person1#'ll place the order immediately if #Person2# can lower the price. #Person2#'ll have to talk to #Person2#'s manager first. | business negotiation |
train_12325 | #Person1#: Can I see your ticket please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Ok, Mr. Smith. Do you have any bags to check?
#Person2#: Just this one.
#Person1#: And would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat?
#Person2#: Aisle, please.
#Person1#: Boarding time is 10:20 am.
#Person2#: What's the gate number?
#Person1... | #Person1# helps Mr. Smith check in. | check in |
train_12326 | #Person1#: Good morning golf aficionados! My name is Rick Fields, and you guessed it, I am here with my main man, Bob Copeland.
#Person2#: Thank you, Rick! As you can see, ladies and gentleman, we are here in beautiful Pebble Beach where the top golfers in the world are trying to win the grand prize of one million doll... | Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are broadcasting a golf tournament in which Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are playing. | a golf competition |
train_12327 | #Person1#: Bob, you look pale. What happened?
#Person2#: I didn't sleep a wink last night.
#Person1#: Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned! Maybe I can help you.
#Person2#: Well, I'm under a lot of pressure. My boss is very pushy. He assigned me two projects. Now the deadlines are near and I still... | Bob's under pressure because he hasn't finished the projects assigned by his pushy boss. #Person1# tries to comfort him. | feel stressed |
train_12328 | #Person1#: Honey, I'll be right back!
#Person2#: Where are you going?
#Person1#: I told you already! I'm going to get my nails done.
#Person2#: Again? You just went last week! You spend more time at the nail salon than you do here at home! Honestly, why do you need a manicure every week?
#Person1#: Well, first of all, ... | #Person1#'ll go to the nail salon and tells #Person1# the service not only includes nail-painting but also manicuring. #Person2# gets interested. | the nail salon |
train_12329 | #Person1#: This is the good life! We have it good don't you think?
#Person2#: Yeah of course! Although, don't you ever wonder what ' could have been '?
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, sometimes I think of how things could have turned out if I had done things a little differently.
#Person1#: For example?
#... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about what life could have been if they had done things differently. | daily casual talk |
train_12330 | #Person1#: Hey, Robert, what are you doing this weekend?
#Person2#: I didn't have any big plans.
#Person1#: We are putting together a birthday party for Mary.
#Person2#: That sounds like fun. Where will it be?
#Person1#: We thought it would be fun to have a pool party at Jay's house.
#Person2#: Oh good! Can I bring any... | #Person1# invites Robert to join a birthday party for Mary at Jay's house this weekend. | a birthday party |
train_12331 | #Person1#: Hi, Bob! How are you doing?
#Person2#: Fine! How are you?
#Person1#: I'm fine too, thank you.
#Person2#: I've come to tell you I'm going to the concert this evening. Will you come with me? I've two complimentary tickets.
#Person1#: With the greatest pleasure. Where is the concert this evening?
#Person2#: It ... | Bob invites #Person1# to a piano concert this evening. | concert invitation |
train_12332 | #Person1#: Sam, what shall I do with my stocks? Will I lose money?
#Person2#: There's a possibility.
#Person1#: What do you mean by that?
#Person2#: I mean if you don't sell your shares now, it's quite likely that you'll end up losing your shirt.
#Person1#: Is that so?
#Person2#: Absolutely. Take my word for it. | Sam advises #Person1# to sell #Person1#'s shares, or #Person1#'ll lose money. | sell the shares |
train_12333 | #Person1#: Good evening, can I get you a drink?
#Person2#: Sure, I would like a Coke.
#Person1#: Would you like to order anything off the appetizer menu?
#Person2#: Let's see, can I get some fried zucchini, please?
#Person1#: Would you like to order anything else?
#Person2#: No, that's it, thank you.
#Person1#: No prob... | #Person1# helps #Person2# order a Coke, some fried zucchini, a cheeseburger, and some fries. | order food |
train_12334 | #Person1#: I'm afraid we can't increase salary this year, money is just too tight.
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I can't agree, dan.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: Surely, there are other ways to save money.
#Person1#: What are you talking about, we've tried everything! | Dan cannot increase the salary since money is too tight this year. | increase salary |
train_12335 | #Person1#: Forest Restaurant. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: May I make a reservation?
#Person1#: Of course. At what time?
#Person2#: The four of us will be there at 7:00 this evening.
#Person1#: OK, sir. We are looking forward to your arrival. | #Person1# helps #Person2# make a reservation at a restaurant. | make a reservation |
train_12336 | #Person1#: How nice these sunglasses are!
#Person2#: Yes, they are the latest designs. Would you like to try them on?
#Person1#: I want to try on this pair.
#Person2#: The round shape pair?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: I think it suits you well.
#Person1#: I agree, how much?
#Person2#: 120 yuan.
#Person1#: It's ... | #Person1# tries on a pair of sunglasses and will take them. | buy sunglasses |
train_12337 | #Person1#: So Alex, you're off to the Olympic stadium then?
#Person2#: Yes, I should get there just in time for the women's 400m relay.
#Person1#: Wow, that should be really exciting, especially with so many famous athletes there.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm also going to watch the triple jump and the high jump.
#Person1#: Wel... | Alex's off to the Olympic stadium to watch some games. | watch games |
train_12338 | #Person1#: My brother gave me a baby cat yesterday. I can keep it as my pet.
#Person2#: I don't understand. Why do you want a cat?
#Person1#: Cats are beautiful and lovely, aren't they?
#Person2#: No, cats are too dirty. They are lazy and cunning. I don't like them at all.
#Person1#: I don't think so. I think cats are ... | #Person1# got a cat and #Person1# loves it, but #Person2# doesn't like cats. | cat |
train_12339 | #Person1#: Hello, ABC Company.
#Person2#: Hello, could I speak to Mr. Wang, please?
#Person1#: I am sorry. He's out in a meeting now. Could I ask who is calling?
#Person2#: This is Mr. Smith of XYZ Company. When will he be back?
#Person1#: He'll be back at about five in the afternoon. Could I take a message?
#Person2#:... | Mr. Smith phones for Mr.Wang. #Person1# tells Mr. Smith he isn't available so Mr. Smith requests #Person1# to leave a message. | phone call |
train_12340 | #Person1#: Ann, it's terrible!
#Person2#: What's up?
#Person1#: Look, this is a pimple!
#Person2#: Oh, I think it is.
#Person1#: How come?
#Person2#: I think it's because of your bad habits!
#Person1#: I have no bad habit. I sleep eight hours a day, never eat spicy food, clean the face twice a day and so on. I have don... | #Person1# gets a pimple. Ann thinks it's because #Person1# sleeps very late. | bad habits |
train_12341 | #Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. How may we be of service?
#Person2#: Hi. We'd like to open a Foreign Currency Account, please.
#Person1#: OK, do you have the relevant materials?
#Person2#: Yes, yes, we do. Right here.
#Person1#: Right. You have a choice of account, we provide USD, HAD, JOY and GAP accounts. Which d... | #Person2# opens a US dollar account at the Lincoln Bank with #Person1#'s assistance. | open an account |
train_12342 | #Person1#: Room Service. May I help you?
#Person2#: This is Room 603. I'm afraid that the heating system doesn't work. It's very cold here.
#Person1#: Have you switched on the radiator?
#Person2#: Yes. I have switched it on for a long time. The room is still very cold.
#Person1#: We're terribly sorry for that. We'll se... | #Person2# phones Room Service because the heating system in #Person2#'s room doesn't work. #Person1#'ll send their staff to fix it now. | the heating system |
train_12343 | #Person1#: I want to have a continental breakfast.
#Person2#: Here is the coffee, toast and bacon. Do you like fried eggs or poached ones?
#Person1#: Neither, can I have them scrambled?
#Person2#: Of course. They will be ready in a few minutes. | #Person1# orders a continental breakfast with scrambled eggs with #Person2#'s assistance. | order breakfast |
train_12344 | #Person1#: May I see your license?
#Person2#: But officer, did I do something wrong?
#Person1#: Did you see the speed limit sign. It says thirty five miles an hour here.
#Person2#: But my speed meter reads only thirty miles.
#Person1#: Then why did my radar show you're going forty five? | #Person1# demands #Person2#'s driving license since #Person1#'s radar shows #Person2#'s speeding. | speeding |
train_12345 | #Person1#: Who do you think should get the job? How about Mr. Becket?
#Person2#: Mr. Becket? I'm not sure. He is a nice fellow, of course, and easy to get along with. But I doubt his professional expertise. I want someone who can get the job done. | #Person2# doesn't think Mr. Becket is qualified for the job | job applicant |
train_12346 | #Person1#: The Painting Club. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to ask about the painting classes.
#Person1#: OK. We have some classes starting the week of February 20th lasting seven weeks and meeting twice a week.
#Person2#: How much does it cost?
#Person1#: $140. That's $10 for each lesson.
#Person2#: How muc... | #Person2# phones to ask about the painting classes. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the schedule and the fee. | the painting classes |
train_12347 | #Person1#: Hello, Joan. Why are you late today? You are never late for work.
#Person2#: No, I never am, but...
#Person1#: Wow! Your coat's very dirty! Did you fall?
#Person2#: Yes, I had a terrible experience on the underground train. Listen to this! A man came up to me and pulled out a knife. He pointed it right at me... | Joan gets late for the first time. She tells #Person1# it's because she met a robber with a knife on the underground train, then she shares the terrible experience in detail. | be robbed |
train_12348 | #Person1#: Hey, Taxi. Over here!
#Person2#: Did you call for a car service
#Person1#: Yes, are you engaged
#Person2#: Not at the moment. Where would you like me to take you
#Person1#: I am going to the airport, and I have to catch the 930 flight to New York.
#Person2#: Well, it's a long way and there is roadwork n... | #Person1# takes #Person2#'s taxi to the airport to catch the flight. #Person2# tells #Person1# it might be difficult to get there in time but #Person2#'ll try. #Person2# estimates the fee and #Person1# thinks it acceptable, then they are about to set out. | take a taxi |
train_12349 | #Person1#: My mother and my wife are always holding different ideas.
#Person2#: If you are really in love with your wife, you should be in support of her. You can't have it both ways, of course.
#Person1#: You mean I should please her by following her suggestion.
#Person2#: Yeah. Love me, and love my dog. | #Person1# tells #Person2# he's always holding different ideas with his wife. #Person1# suggests he follow her suggestions. | daily casual talk |
train_12350 | #Person1#: Help! Are you a doctor? My poor little Frankie has stopped breathing! Oh my gosh, Help me! I tried to perform CPR, but I just don't know if I could get any air into his lungs! Oh, Frankie!
#Person2#: Ellen, get him hooked up to a monitor! Someone page Dr. Howser. Get the patient to hold still, I can't get a... | #Person1#'s hamster Frankie has stopped breathing so #Person1# sends him to the hospital. #Person2# and Dr. Howser are trying to save him by every means. Finally, Frankie's still in critical condition. #Person1# desperately requests them to save Frankie. | medical emergency |
train_12351 | #Person1#: Hello, Bessie.
#Person2#: Hello, Jack. Happy birthday!
#Person1#: My birthday? I forgot it, Thank you for remembering my birthday.
#Person2#: I'd like to offer you my congratulations on your birthday and best wishes for your future happiness, good health and continued success. I've asked the Fairy Flowers... | Jack congratulates Bessie on her birthday and prepared flowers for her. Bessie's touched. | happy birthday |
train_12352 | #Person1#: What do you do for a living?
#Person2#: I'm a doctor.
#Person1#: Really? Do you like it?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. It's very interesting. What's your job?
#Person1#: I'm a bus driver.
#Person2#: Oh, do you enjoy it?
#Person1#: No, I don't really like it. It's boring. | #Person2#'s a doctor and #Person2# likes it. #Person1#'s a bus driver but #Person1# doesn't like it. | jobs |
train_12353 | #Person1#: You must like negotiating a lot. People are saying, you are a super negotiator.
#Person2#: Ha, I am flattered. Actually, when it comes to negotiate, you don't need to like it. You just need to understand how it works.
#Person1#: I am not good at it by any means. Give me some advice.
#Person2#: Well, gener... | #Person2# gives #Person1# some advice on negotiating and encourages #Person1# to apply to practice courageously. | try to negotiate |
train_12354 | #Person1#: Good morning. Can I see your membership card please?
#Person2#: Well, I'm actually here to join the bookclub today.
#Person1#: I'm really sorry. There is something wrong with the computer. If you can come back on Monday, that's tomorrow, we can sign you up then and we have a discount on Mondays and Tuesdays.... | #Person2# wants to join the book club but the computer doesn't work. #Person1# suggests leaving #Person2#'s information and #Person1#'ll sign #Person2# up tomorrow. | join the bookclub |
train_12355 | #Person1#: Oh, there is nothing better than an ice cold glass of ice water on a hot day.
#Person2#: You know, cold water always gives me stomachaches.
#Person1#: Really? I've never had that problem. I've been drinking ice water since I was little.
#Person2#: When I was a small boy, my grandmother never let my mom give ... | #Person1#'s been drinking ice water since childhood while cold water always gives #Person1# stomach. | drink water |
train_12356 | #Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, we'll pay a visit to a cave tomorrow.
#Person2#: What fun is it to visit the cave you mean?
#Person1#: It's an uncommon cave. It's underground, wide and long and in the cave there's rocks of different shapes which looked like a lion, a tree, a bell or something else.
#Person2#: What els... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that they'll pay a visit to an uncommon cave tomorrow. #Person1# explains the schedule in detail and answers #Person2#'s questions about the arrangements patiently. | tour plan |
train_12357 | #Person1#: Have you got any hobbies?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm fond at fishing, and a very keen on making home movies.
#Person1#: I like taking photographs. But I haven't got a camera.
#Person2#: I take a lot of photographs, too, but I'm interested in the history of the cinema. So I really enjoy using a camera.
#Person1#: Wh... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes fishing, making home movies, and collecting. They both like taking photographs. | hobbies |
train_12358 | #Person1#: What do you like doing in your free time, Ann?
#Person2#: Well, reading is my favorite thing to do.
#Person1#: What else do you like doing?
#Person2#: Listening to music.
#Person1#: Do you play any musical instruments like the piano?
#Person2#: No, I don't play the piano but I play the guitar sometimes, I sp... | Ann likes reading, listening to music, and playing the guitar. John's crazy about sports, especially basketball. | hobbies |
train_12359 | #Person1#: You see, I can't sleep very well. Could I have some sleeping pills please?
#Person2#: Oh? Why can't you sleep?
#Person1#: I don't know really.
#Person2#: Is anything worrying you?
#Person1#: Well, perhaps, I'm working very hard, we are very busy at the moment.
#Person2#: Well, I don't really like giving pati... | #Person1# wants some sleeping pills since #Person1#'s under stress recently and couldn't sleep well. #Person2# offers some suggestions instead of giving the pills. | sleeping problems |
train_12360 | #Person1#: Susanna, look at this photo. It is near a cliff, but I don't remember where we took it.
#Person2#: Um, well, it still looks cold. I think we'd been for a cycling to the Red Mountains National Park.
#Person1#: Oh, I remember there was a cafe at the top of the cliff. We went there to have a rest and took a pic... | #Person1# and Susanna are looking at a photo taken on the day before Ricky's birthday and recall the past. | a photo |
train_12361 | #Person1#: Well, Lucy. Why do you look unhappy?
#Person2#: Oh, Mike. I've made 3 bad mistakes so far this week. This morning I forgot to give a very important message to my father, so he got really angry with me.
#Person1#: But you're usually very careful and never make mistakes. What's the matter with you?
#Person2#: ... | Lucy's been tired this week because her neighbor gets up very early and makes noises that wake her up. Mike suggests Lucy talk to the neighbor. | bad mistakes |
train_12362 | #Person1#: Does this bus really go to the mall?
#Person2#: It goes all the way there.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: I know it does. I take this bus a lot.
#Person1#: How long does the bus take to get there?
#Person2#: The bus ride is only 30 minutes or so.
#Person1#: Where do we get off the bus?
#Person2#: Right ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for information about taking a bus to the mall. | take a bus |
train_12363 | #Person1#: Could you give me an expense report? I would like to attach the invoices for my phone bill this season.
#Person2#: Here you are. Do you need glue?
#Person1#: That is very kind of you. I ' m just running out of glue.
#Person2#: You ' re welcome. | #Person2# gives #Person1# an expense report and glue. | an expense report |
train_12364 | #Person1#: That's really convenient. We were wondering if you could take a little off the rent, though.
#Person2#: I can take two thousand off. That'll make the rent twenty-eight thousand.
#Person1#: That's great. Every little bit counts. And we don't need the parking space. I guess we could rent it out.
#Person2#: Sur... | #Person2# takes two thousand off the rent and #Person1# will rent out the parking place. | rent |
train_12365 | #Person1#: Good evening, Mr. Lee and thank you for choosing our airline. We have just discovered that this flight is overbooked. Would you like to volunteer to give up your seat?
#Person2#: Overbooked? Give up my seat? I don ' t understand.
#Person1#: From time to time we have a situation in which there are more passen... | #Person1# asks Mr. Lee if he can volunteer to give up his seat because the flight is overbooked. Mr. Lee will volunteer to receive a free ticket. | overbooked flight |
train_12366 | #Person1#: Good morning. I ' m from the New York book review. Could I ask you some questions about your latest book?
#Person2#: Sure. Take a seat... what would you like to know?
#Person1#: First, I ' Ve heard that your latest book is based on a true story.
#Person2#: That ' s correct. It ' s a murder mystery based on a... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s lastest book is based on a true story and #Person2# always visits places and always bases the characters on people #Person2# has met. #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s business card and will give #Person1# an advance copy of the collection of mixed stories. | the lastest book |
train_12367 | #Person1#: Mr. Charles, I feel that we have had a very pleasant talk.
#Person2#: I think so too, and you have a general understanding of the company now.
#Person1#: Yes, your company is a big one in the field and has great potential.
#Person2#: What else do you want to know?
#Person1#: I want to know about the salary i... | #Person1# thinks the company has great potential. Mr. Charles will give #Person1# a higher starting salary than #Person1# hopes. #Person1# can have a bonus at the end of the year and get a raise but #Person1# needs to work overtime sometimes. | starting salary |
train_12368 | #Person1#: How do I know what forms to fill out for unemployment?
#Person2#: There is a special form to apply for unemployment benefits.
#Person1#: How do I get the form to apply for unemployment benefits?
#Person2#: You can go online to begin the application process.
#Person1#: What type of information will I have to ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# to fill out a special form online for unemployment benefits and to provide previous working experiences and a layoff notice. #Person1# will be interviewed after that. | the application process |
train_12369 | #Person1#: This is the menu. What would you like to have?
#Person2#: I don't know what to have. If you don't mind, I'll just leave the choice to you.
#Person1#: With pleasure, sir. May I suggest Steamed stuffed buns and deep-fried twisted dough sticks? They are popular breakfast among Chinese people.
#Person2#: OK. Any... | #Person1# recommends #Person2# to have steamed stuffed buns and deep-fried twisted dough sticks. #Person2# also orders soya-bean milk. | Chinese breakfast |
train_12370 | #Person1#: Mr. McKenna, do you have a second? I need to talk to you about something.
#Person2#: Sure, Liv, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: Well, I was just wondering. . . you see, I know I'Ve used up all my vacation days this year, but my sister is getting married, and the wedding is overseas, and, well. . .
#Person2... | Liv asks Mr. McKenna for some unpaid leave for his sister's wedding although he has used up all the vacation days. Mr. McKenna gives him permission. | unpaid leave |
train_12371 | #Person1#: Are you new here?
#Person2#: This is my first day here.
#Person1#: Are you a freshman in college?
#Person2#: I started school somewhere else.
#Person1#: What school did you transfer from?
#Person2#: I started at PCC.
#Person1#: What made you transfer?
#Person2#: My grades weren't good enough to go here.
#Per... | #Person2# started school at PCC and transferred here because #Person2#'s grades weren't good enough. | a transfer |
train_12372 | #Person1#: Now I understand. But I don't smoke or drink. So what am I supposed to buy in here?
#Person2#: You can buy some of these nice butterflies.
#Person1#: No, I'm sorry. I don't think it is nice to have butterflies mounted in boxes. It is kind of disgusting.
#Person2#: What? You feel sorry for the butterflies?
#P... | #Person1# doesn't like butterflies mounted in boxes and wishes let them fly free. #Person1# may buy a jade bear in addition to a small vase for #Person1#'s mother, and some Cognac for #Person1#'s brother. #Person2# might also buy some Cognac. | what to buy |
train_12373 | #Person1#: How many people are there in your family?
#Person2#: My immediate family is quite small. It's just my older step-brother, my mom, my step-dad and me. how about you?
#Person1#: I have a large family. I have three older sisters, my twin sister, a younger brother, and parents.
#Person2#: I didn't know you were ... | #Person2# has a step-brother, a step-dad, and #Person2#'s mom. #Person2#'s mom and #Person2#'s step-father met after #Person2#'s father died and got married later. #Person1# has a big family including an identical sister who looks the same as #Person1# but is different from #Person1# in every aspect. | family |
train_12374 | #Person1#: It may comfort you to know that many people attended his viewing.
#Person2#: How did they hear? No one called.
#Person1#: In times of loss, it is often hard to pick up the phone. But his whole family was here.
#Person2#: His mom and dad must be destroyed. He was their only son.
#Person1#: And he was so young... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the many people attended the young man's viewing. They were sorry for his death. | attend a viewing |
train_12375 | #Person1#: You know, Taylor's been in the hospital for a couple of days.
#Person2#: And I'm the one who put him there with my football moves.
#Person1#: But you're not to blame for them keeping him there.
#Person2#: Yeah, what was all that stuff about running tests about anyway?
#Person1#: I'm not sure, but we can find... | Taylor was sent to the hospital because of #Person2#'s football moves. #Person1# and #Person2# will visit him. | visit a patient |
train_12376 | #Person1#: Have you been ever been to Disneyworld?
#Person2#: When I was young, my parents took me to the one in California. I always forget which, is that one Disneyland or Disneyworld?
#Person1#: The one in Florida is Disneyworld and the one in California is Disneyland, so you must have been to Disneyland.
#Person2#:... | #Person2# has been to Disneyland in California and #Person1# may go there for the honeymoon. #Person2# suggests #Person1# go on every ride without thinking twice and wishes #Person1# to have a good time. | go to Disneyworld |
train_12377 | #Person1#: Did you tip the bellboy?
#Person2#: Yes, but I don't think it was enough. He looked disappointed. I gave him three dollars.
#Person1#: That sounds about right to me, fifty cents a bag. If they think you don't know better, they'll try to get more.
#Person2#: It's the same in Balloon. But I definitely think we... | #Person2# thinks the tip for the bellboy wasn't enough while the tip for the cab driver was too much. But #Person1# thinks they tipped properly. | tips |
train_12378 | #Person1#: How can I lose weight, doctor? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food?
#Person2#: Well, Jim. It is a combination of how much you eat, the type of food you eat, and when you eat your meals.
#Person1#: I never eat breakfast though.
#Person2#: That's a big mistake, you should always have a good brea... | Jim never eats breakfast and always eats a large evening meal without burning off the energy. #Person2# suggests him use common sense to plan his eating habits. | eating habits |
train_12379 | #Person1#: Greg. I want to speak to you for a minute.
#Person2#: Yes. Ms. Gray. Is there something wrong?
#Person1#: I'm afraid there is, Greg. I don't mind you taking a break. But you'Ve been away from your desk for twenty-five minutes already.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Ms. Gray. I must have lost track of the time. I'll g... | Ms. Gray warns Greg that his break is too long and Greg will come back now. | office talk |
train_12380 | #Person1#: Good morning, everybody. Welcome to IAM Technology. I'm very pleased so many of you could make it here today. My name's Sam Weiss. I'm the Production Manager. I'd like to show you the layout of the factory before we go and visit it. As you can see from this diagram, everything is under one roof. We've design... | Sam Weiss welcomes people to IAM Technology and shows people the layout of the factory. And then #Person2# tells people the locations specifically. | the factory's layout |
train_12381 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Mr. Smith in Room 502. Please send up a bellboy. I'm checking out. What time is checking out time?
#Person2#: Checking out time is twelve. Guests will avoid an additional days room charge by checking out on time.
#Person1#: It's nearly 12:00 now. Will I be charged extra?
#Person2#: We won't ch... | Mr. Smith will check out but still leave his baggage there. #Person2# tells him there won't be an extra charge. | check out |
train_12382 | #Person1#: How do you like this one? It's nice and cheap It's only thirty-four dollars.
#Person2#: Have you got anything cheaper?
#Person1#: Sorry. I think that's the cheapest
#Person2#: May I try it on?
#Person1#: Yes. you can The fitting room is right over there.
#Person2#: All right. I think I'll take it. | #Person1# helps #Person2# try on the cheapest one. #Person2# will take it. | shopping |
train_12383 | #Person1#: Excuse me, are you Dr. Smith?
#Person2#: Yes I am. And you. . .
#Person1#: I'm David, Joanna's husband. She has to be at work late today. So she asked me to pick you up here.
#Person2#: So nice to meet you, David. Call me Bill. It's very nice of you to come here.
#Person1#: My pleasure. | Joanna's husband David picks up Bill because Joanna works late. | pick up someone |
train_12384 | #Person1#: Good morning. sir. How may I serve you today?
#Person2#: I'd like a cup of mocha.
#Person1#: Sure. Large or medium?
#Person2#: Medium, please.
#Person1#: Anything else to go?
#Person2#: Yeah. give me a chocolate bar also.
#Person1#: You've got it.
#Person2#: Please have them wrapped. I'll take them away.
#Pe... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to wrap a medium cup of mocha and a chocolate bar. | take away food |
train_12385 | #Person1#: What seems to be the problem, kid?
#Person2#: I've got a sore throat, a runny nose and a headache.
#Person1#: Ah. . . How long have you been like this?
#Person2#: I am not very sure. Maybe for three days.
#Person1#: Do you have any stomachache?
#Person2#: I guess so. It comes and goes.
#Person1#: Open your m... | #Person2# got a sore throat, a runny nose, and a headache. #Person1# thinks #Person2# got the flu and needs a shot. #Person2#'s afraid of needles but #Person1# encourages him. | get the flu |
train_12386 | #Person1#: Have you got some nice apples in stock today?
#Person2#: What about these? They are very fresh and exceptionally juicy.
#Person1#: Are they sweet?
#Person2#: Very sweet.
#Person1#: How much are they?
#Person2#: These are a dollar each and those are 75 cents each.
#Person1#: All right, I'll have a dozen of th... | #Person1# buys a dozen of apples which are a dollar each and some tangerines. | buy some fruits |
train_12387 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I'm afraid you're in my seat. You've moved my books.
#Person2#: Oh, dear.
#Person1#: You must have realized somebody was here.
#Person2#: Oh, well, I looked around. There wasn't any other space. I waited a while and nobody came. I'm sorry if I've taken your place. | #Person2# is sorry for taking #Person1#'s place. | apology |
train_12388 | #Person1#: You must be very busy these days. I heard you are responsible for the meeting arrangements this time. It can be the most important meeting for our company this year.
#Person2#: Sure it is. I am up to my ears as time expressed.
#Person1#: Do we still use the conference room in the same hotel as last time? You... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# works late to rearrange and check everything since they will hold the meeting in a different place this year. | the meeting arrangements |
train_12389 | #Person1#: Come in, please.
#Person2#: Good morning, Mrs. Smith.
#Person1#: Good morning. You are Mr. Sun, aren't you? Take a seat, please.
#Person2#: Yes, thank you.
#Person1#: I've noticed from your resume that you majored in accounting at Peking University. Will you please tell me something about your related course... | Mrs. Smith is interviewing Mr. Sun who tells her about the courses he has attended and his working experience at the Atlantic Trading Company. Mr. Sun is well acquainted with accounting operated in English and he wants to come here because he believes it's promising. Mrs. Smith tells him he can get a higher salary if h... | a job interview |
train_12390 | #Person1#: Which route are you interested in?
#Person2#: I think the four days'tour from New York to Atlantic City will be fine.
#Person1#: That's a good choice.
#Person2#: What is the departure date?
#Person1#: We have parties every Saturday from June to October. | #Person2#'s interested in a four days' tour. #Person1# tells #Person2# they have parties every Saturday. | four days' tour |
train_12391 | #Person1#: Excuse me?
#Person2#: Yes. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Well, I bought this skirt here yesterday afternoon. But I got the wrong size. It's too small for my daughter. I wonder if I could refund it.
#Person2#: Yes, you could if it's kept intact. But don't you want to get a bigger size?
#Person1#: I intended to, ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help refund a skirt since it's too small and there isn't a bigger size. | post-sales service |
train_12392 | #Person1#: So, now we have covered all the important points.
#Person2#: Yes, I think so.
#Person1#: Before we draft the contract, let's examine the details.
#Person2#: Ok, under this contract, we'll supply you with 600 dozen T-shirts, S, M and L equally assorted, at USD 100 per dozen, CFR London. Shipment in July. Paym... | Under the contract, #Person2# will supply clothes to #Person1#, who will open LC as soon as #Person1# went back. The goods will be inspected by the China Import & Export Commodity Inspection Bureau, which will then issue a certificate. Both English and Chinese versions are equally valid. | draft the contract |
train_12393 | #Person1#: So, what's your plan for this weekend?
#Person2#: I just want to stay at home.
#Person1#: How about going to see a movie?
#Person2#: Sorry, I've been tired these days. I just want to have a good rest.
#Person1#: But I think going to movies is a better way to relax yourself.
#Person2#: You're probably right.
... | #Person2#'s tired but #Person1# invites #Person2# to hang out to relax. Thus, they'll meet at Summer Pizza House and then watch a movie. | weekend plans |
train_12394 | #Person1#: How do you like Hong Kong, Mr. Green?
#Person2#: Very much.
#Person1#: Are you staying at a hotel?
#Person2#: Yes, at the Star Hotel, next door to this building.
#Person1#: Oh, yes.
#Person2#: It's nearly one o'clock! I'm hungry. Is there a good restaurant nearby?
#Person1#: Yes, there are several. Would you... | Mr. Green likes Hong Kong and stays at the Star Hotel. He invites Miss Jiang to have lunch and she recommends Brown's. | restaurant choice |
train_12395 | #Person1#: Why, Tom. You look pale. What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: Nothing serious. I haven't had much exercise lately, I'm very busy. What do you do in your spare time?
#Person1#: I often go to ball games.
#Person2#: What's your favorite sport?
#Person1#: My favorite summer sport is swimming, and my favorite winter... | #Person1# likes swimming and skating, and Tom likes playing tennis. #Person1# invites Tom to a tennis match but Tom refuses because he wants to watch the Winter Olympics' opening ceremony on TV. | sport and exercise |
train_12396 | #Person1#: Look. Jack! That man fell off the ladder. Come and help! He must be injured.
#Person2#: He's not moving. Shall we take him to the hospital?
#Person1#: We mustn't move him. Leave him where he is.
#Person2#: We must get help. I'll go to that phone box and call the First Aid Center.
#Person1#: Right. I'll stay ... | A man fell off a ladder. Jack called the First Aid Center. #Person1# stayed with him without moving him. | an injured man |
train_12397 | #Person1#: Did you turn off the lights and check the locks on all doors and windows?
#Person2#: Yes, I checked them very carefully. And I told our next door neighbor we'd be gone for two weeks. They promised they'll keep an eye on the house for us.
#Person1#: That's great! | #Person2# told neighbors to keep an eye on their house. | before leaving |
train_12398 | #Person1#: What do you think of my new painting? I've just finished it.
#Person2#: Well, the colors are a little strange, don't you think?
#Person1#: Ah, yes. That's the point. It's called Colors.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I see. Well, it's not quite my cup of tea - but then we all have different tastes, don't we? | #Person2# thinks the colors of #Person1#'s new painting are strange. | different tastes |
train_12399 | #Person1#: Wow, your coat's got very dirty. Did you fall?
#Person2#: Yes, I had a terrible experience on the underground train when I was on the way to work. I tell you, a man came up to me and pulled out a knife. He pointed it right at me.
#Person1#: Oh, no. Are you all right? Did he hurt you?
#Person2#: No, he didn't... | #Person2# met a robber with a knife and another two passengers held the robber. Two policemen took the robbers to the police station. | robbery |
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