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train_1800 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good afternoon, I want to pick up a new shaver since the old one has retired.
#Person1#: Which brand are you interested in?
#Person2#: I'm still not sure. The type with top quality, I guess. Well, which one do you recommend?
#Person1#: Do you prefer imported on... | #Person2# wants a new shaver with high quality and reasonable price. #Person1# recommends Flymo and offers a warranty. #Person2#'ll take one. | shopping |
train_1801 | #Person1#: Can I collect unemployment benefits?
#Person2#: Are you still working?
#Person1#: My employer cut back on my hours.
#Person2#: If you got laid off or are working a lot fewer hours, you may qualify.
#Person1#: Do I definitely get to collect unemployment?
#Person2#: Not all jobs pay into unemployment insurance... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the qualification to collect unemployment and advises #Person1# to check the pay stubs. | unemployment benefits |
train_1802 | #Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. I am looking for a pair of gloves.
#Person1#: What about this one? It's the latest.
#Person2#: Excuse me, but I want a pair of mittens.
#Person1#: I am sorry, it's out of stock right now. | #Person2# wants mittens. #Person1# says it's out of stock. | shopping |
train_1803 | #Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: I want to have a haircut.
#Person1#: Please take a seat. Do you need a shampoo?
#Person2#: How much is a regular haircut without shampoo?
#Person1#: $ 10.
#Person2#: And how much for haircut with shampoo?
#Person1#: The total charge is $ 15.
#Person2#: Since it is, I need a ha... | #Person1# says the total charge of a haircut with shampoo is $15 and advises a crew cut for #Person2#. | have a haircut |
train_1804 | #Person1#: Taxi!
#Person2#: Where to?
#Person1#: Beijing International Airport. Would you please help me with my baggage?
#Person2#: Certainly. Let's put the suitcase in the boot.
#Person1#: Thank you. I've got just 50 minutes to go. Can we manage?
#Person2#: Take it easy. We should be able to make it unless we get cau... | #Person2# assures #Person1# they'll reach the airport on time for the traffic is smooth. | take a taxi |
train_1805 | #Person1#: pardon me. Could you please pass me the tissue?
#Person2#: sure, here you are.
#Person1#: thanks, I didn't expect the dish to be so spicy. Are you ok?
#Person2#: yeah, I think the food is alright, it's not too spicy though it's a little salty for me. But you are Chinese, you should have known better.
#Person... | #Person1# thinks the food is too spicy, but #Person2# thinks it's ok. #Person2#'s staying in Sichuan for a year increases #Person2#'s tolerance for spicy food, but #Person1# can't handle spicy food. #Person2# couldn't either at first but then adapted. | spicy food |
train_1806 | #Person1#: Professor Wang, what is non-tariff barrier?
#Person2#: Non-tariff barrier is another mean to restrict imports.
#Person1#: Can you give an example?
#Person2#: For example, some countries restrict imports by quantitative restriction.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: This is used to protect local industries or to ach... | Professor Wang tells #Person1# non-tariff barrier is another mean to restrict imports and used to protect local industries. | discuss barriers |
train_1807 | #Person1#: Look at my new car!
#Person2#: That's not a car. It's a toy, and you're still taking the bus to school.
#Person1#: Well, it's a model of the car I'm going to buy when I get my first job. It helps me want to work harder. | #Person1# shows #Person2# #Person1#'s new car model. | car model |
train_1808 | #Person1#: Hey, Sis. 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'm selling it for thirty dollars.
#Person2#: Thirty? That's a little expensive for a bea... | #Person1# shows #Person2# the books #Person1# is selling and advises #Person2# to buy some, which can save some money. #Person2# buys the English book and the novel. #Person2# finds #Person1# also has books about marital relations and cooking. #Person2# thinks if #Person2# get the picture, #Person2#'s Mom will be excit... | sell old books |
train_1809 | #Person1#: Hello. I'd like a copy of the brochure, please. How much is that?
#Person2#: It's free. There's one map inside.
#Person1#: Oh. Thank you very much. Look, I'm only here for three days. What are the best places to see?
#Person2#: Well... There is a lot you could do. Are you interested in visiting some outlying... | #Person1# buys the brochure from #Person2# and asks #Person2# what are the best places to see. #Person2# recommends some outlying islands. | tour recommendation |
train_1810 | #Person1#: So, have you found a job yet?
#Person2#: No, but, I have a few leads, so things are looking up.
#Person1#: But isn't that what you always say?
#Person2#: Well ... uh ... this time is different.
#Person1#: What are you looking for this time, then?
#Person2#: Actually, I want to work for a Web hosting company.... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to work in a Web hosting company that allows people to run their websites without buying their own servers. The pay is reasonable and the benefits are good, but it's hard to tell whether the job can last long. #Person1# suggests #Person2# go back to school to improve #Person2#'... | career plan |
train_1811 | #Person1#: What stresses you out the most?
#Person2#: Probably my parents.
#Person1#: How so?
#Person2#: Well, during school, they wanted good grades. Then after I got a job, they wanted me to get a better job. And finally, they want me to get married.
#Person1#: You have to deal with a lot of pressure from your pa... | #Person2#'s parents stress #Person2# out by pushing #Person2# to achieve more, but #Person1#'s parents never do that. #Person2# sometimes drinks with friends to relieve stress. | discuss stress |
train_1812 | #Person1#: Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a littlt?
#Person2#: Sure. If you want to stretch your legs, a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body, like this. It's a very simple exercise, but very effective.
#Person1#: I need to excise my arms too. How can I do... | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s to give some suggestions to help #Person1# get fit. #Person2# suggests #Person1# lifting knees to stretch legs, doing push-ups and using weights to exercise arms, and lying on the back to strengthen chest muscles. | excise advice |
train_1813 | #Person1#: I haven't told you what happened yet, have I?
#Person2#: I haven't heard anything.
#Person1#: My boss offered me a promotion, and I took it.
#Person2#: Are you serious?
#Person1#: Yes, I am really excited.
#Person2#: That's great. Congratulations.
#Person1#: I appreciate that.
#Person2#: You have no i... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s promotion. #Person2# believes #Person1#'s the best choice for it. | get a promotion |
train_1814 | #Person1#: Well, you seem to enjoy speaking English.
#Person2#: You can't help learning when you're using it all day. You'll see. A few weeks' study in the school will have a similar effect on you.
#Person1#: I hope so. You see, at the moment I find it difficult to get used to the teacher's speed and accent. I'm awfu... | #Person1#'s worried that #Person1# can't get used to the teachers' speed and accent. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's ok to make mistakes. | speak English |
train_1815 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, good morning. I'd like to buy a copy of today's Morning Post.
#Person1#: Yes, here it is.
#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it?
#Person1#: Morning Post is one dollar.
#Person2#: One dollar? OK, I'm also looking for the New Yorker's. Do you have it?
#Person1#... | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy a copy of Morning Post and the New Yorker's in $3.5. | shopping |
train_1816 | #Person1#: Hello, this is the International Student Office. This is Leah. How may I help you?
#Person2#: This is Nathaniel Brown, from English Department. I'd like to speak to Miss Collins about my accommodation situation.
#Person1#: Well, I'm sorry. She is out for lunch at the moment. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: ... | Nathaniel Brown calls to speak with Miss Collins, but she's out. Thus, #Person1# notes down his number and will have Collins call him back. | phone call |
train_1817 | #Person1#: My doctor says I need an outside interest to get my mind off my work. Can you suggest a hobby?
#Person2#: Well, electronics might be fun, but you don't want a hobby that requires a lot of expensive equipment, do you?
#Person1#: No, I don't want to buy expensive equipment. I just want to do something that is ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to suggest some hobbies. #Person1# wants to do something relaxing, such as collecting umbrellas, but #Person2# thinks it's odd. #Person2# likes collecting stamps, but #Person1# thinks it's time-consuming and difficult. #Person1# decides to play golf. | develop a hobby |
train_1818 | #Person1#: Lucy, you're back. What classes did you have?
#Person2#: Well, I had English from 9:00 to 10:30, art from 13:30 to 15:00. And math from 15:45 to 17:15.
#Person1#: What do you think of the teachers?
#Person2#: To be honest, I like all of them except the math teacher. Though he must be quite young, he seems li... | Lucy tells #Person1# she doesn't like the math teacher because he's boring. Lucy likes the English teacher because she's encouraging and didn't give homework. | discuss teachers |
train_1819 | #Person1#: Hey, taxi! Ah, great! Thanks for stopping.
#Person2#: Where to?
#Person1#: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art. How long does it take to get there?
#Person2#: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes.
#Person1#: Oh, by the way, do you know what time the muse... | #Person2# takes #Person1# to the museum and tells #Person1# the museum's closing time. #Person2# recommends a Mexican restaurant to #Person1#. | taxi service |
train_1820 | #Person1#: Hello, Globe Hotel. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I have a reservation from the eighteenth to the twenty-first July for a double room with bath and balcony. I would like to change it from the eighteenth to the twenty-third July.
#Person1#: And your name, Please?
#Person2#: Bouvier.
#Person1#: I'll check it... | Bouvier asks #Person1# to change the reservation. #Person1# says the room isn't available, so Bouvier'll check out. | hotel service |
train_1821 | #Person1#: Our luggage hasn't arrived.
#Person2#: Are you with Sunny Times Tours?
#Person1#: Yes, Mr. and Mrs. Cameron.
#Person2#: And which flat were you on, Mrs. Cameron?
#Person1#: The fast jet flight from Manchester to Berlin. I think it's FJ2498.
#Person2#: It seems some bags have gone to another airport.
#Person1... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s luggage might have gone to Rome, but they'll send the bags to #Person1#'s hotel. | luggage service |
train_1822 | #Person1#: Hello, Michelle. How are you feeling today?
#Person2#: Hi, Doctor Frank, I am not feeling very well. That is why I made an appointment with you.
#Person1#: I am sorry to hear that. What seems to be the trouble?
#Person2#: My head has been hurting a lot lately. I never used to feel like this.
#Person1#: When ... | Michelle tells Doctor Frank he has a headache when copying notes from the blackboard. Doctor Frank thinks he might need glasses. | see a doctor |
train_1823 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Hilton Hotel. How may I help you?
#Person2#: Hi. I would like to make a reservation on this Friday.
#Person1#: OK. What kind of room do you want? We have single rooms, twin rooms, double rooms and suites available on Friday.
#Person2#: I want a single room with ocean view. Do you have one?
#Pe... | #Person1# helps #Person2# book a single room for three days on this Friday, with ocean view and away from the elevator. | book a room |
train_1824 | #Person1#: I have here our price sheet on a F. O. B. basis. The prices are given without engagement.
#Person2#: Good, if you ' ll excuse me, I ' ll go over the sheet right now.
#Person1#: Take your time.
#Person2#: I can tell you at a glance that your prices are much too high.
#Person1#: I ' m surprised to hear you say... | #Person2# thinks the prices provided by #Person1# are much too high, and #Person1# considers making some concessions in their price. #Person1# offers to reduce the prices by 2 percent, but #Person2# wants a reduction of at least 10 percent. #Person1# isn't willing to compromise, so #Person2# suggests #Person1# call the... | business talk |
train_1825 | #Person1#: Margaret, I'd like to follow up with the arrangements for our company retreat, to take place next month. We need to book the venue, make arrangements for speakers and door prizes, and set up all the activities and accommodations. Also, very important, we need to determine which of our staff will be eligible ... | #Person1# and Margaret talk about the arrangements for their company retreat. Margaret wonders the criteria for staff to attend, and #Person1# says the invitations are for the management team. | company retreat arrangements |
train_1826 | #Person1#: Excuse me, does this bus go to the new bookstore?
#Person2#: No, you'll have to get off at the bank, and take a No. 50.
#Person1#: Thank you. How much is the fare to that stop?
#Person2#: One dollar.
#Person1#: How many stops are there?
#Person2#: Two stops after this one.
#Person1#: Could you please tell me... | #Person2# tells #Person1# to get off this bus and take a No.50 to the bookstore. | ask for information |
train_1827 | #Person1#: Hey, you look great! how's everything?
#Person2#: Yeah, you know what? I've been going to the club regularly. The training really pays off. Now I am in a good shape and I know more about how to keep fit.
#Person1#: Really? tell me about it. I haven't gone to the club for a long time. I am too busy with work.... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the methods to keep fit from #Person2#'s trainer include proper exercises, a healthy and balanced diet, enough sleep, and staying in a good mood. | keep fit |
train_1828 | #Person1#: I think you're being a little naive.
#Person2#: If I want, I can protect myself by paying through an escrow account, which holds the money until I receive the item.
#Person1#: That proves my point! Protect yourself or you'll get burned.
#Person2#: eBay also offers free insurance. You can get a refund of up t... | #Person2# regrets not protecting #Person2# by paying through an escrow account, but eBay offers free insurance. | eBay |
train_1829 | #Person1#: Sam, you'Ve got to forgive me.
#Person2#: Forgive you for what?
#Person1#: I used your computer. And I'm afraid I'Ve erased your personal files accidentally.
#Person2#: No! Are you kidding me?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. I apologize.
#Person2#: I can't believe it! I have all my important personal documents st... | #Person1# apologizes to Sam for accidentally erasing his personal files. Sam is astonished and angry. | apology |
train_1830 | #Person1#: You have done an excellent job this year and we are pleased with the results.
#Person2#: I am glad that you have been happy with my performance.
#Person1#: As a result of your performance, we are happy to offer you the position of manager.
#Person2#: Does this title come with an increase in salary?
#Person1#... | #Person1# offers #Person2# the position of manager with the salary's increase for #Person2#'s excellent performance. | promotion |
train_1831 | #Person1#: Do you buy that newspaper every day?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I find it very informative. It always has plenty of articles from correspondents all over the world and the business section is very useful too.
#Person1#: Is there a Sunday edition of that newspaper?
#Person2#: Yes. There is. it has several sections... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# buys that newspaper and it's informative. #Person1# always buys a local evening newspaper and thinks it's more interesting. | newspaper discussion |
train_1832 | #Person1#: What are you doing now, Steven?
#Person2#: I am reading a book about money management.
#Person1#: Oh, my God. Do you want to be a millionaire? I can see you are very crazy about money.
#Person2#: Everyone wants to earn a lot of money. Don't you think so? What's more, I am interested in money management.
#Per... | Steven tells #Person1# he's interested in money management and wants to make more money. #Person1# says money can't buy happiness and health, and health is the most important. | money discussion |
train_1833 | #Person1#: It's so relaxing, taking a walk in the country. The air is so fresh and clean.
#Person2#: would you like to live in the country? I'm not sure I'd like it.
#Person1#: I can see a lot of advantage and disadvantage. The problem is that, for me, each advantage has its own disadvantage.
#Person2#: What do you mea... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the country. Both of them love the tranquility of the country and hate the noise of the city. #Person2# finally thinks #Person2# would hate living in the country because of the inconvenience to shopping and seeing friends. | living in the city |
train_1834 | #Person1#: Do you believe in UFO's?
#Person2#: Sure. A UFO is just a space vehicle from another planet. If you think about it, our space shuttles are UFOs.
#Person1#: I've never thought about it like that before.
#Person2#: I've seen photos of UFOs in America before, but they've all looked doctored up.
#Person1#: Do yo... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about UFOs. #Person2# believes there's life on other planets, and countries are working hard to find a planet that we can live on in the future. | UFO |
train_1835 | #Person1#: What do you think of the novel you just finished reading?
#Person2#: I like it a lot. It has a very funny beginning, I think. It attracts your attention the moment you begin reading it.
#Person1#: What do you like best about it?
#Person2#: I like the plot. It's so full of twists and turns. I also like the ma... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes the novel and likes the plot and the main character best. | novel |
train_1836 | #Person1#: It's a wonderful party, Joan, The food, the drink, the atmosphere. . . Everyone is enjoying himself.
#Person2#: Thanks to your help. To our friendship.
#Person1#: Bottoms up! By the way what kind of entertainment are we gonna have?
#Person2#: Dancing. The boys from the Campus Band have promised to play music... | #Person1# and Joan are having fun at a party, and they're going to dance. | party entertainment |
train_1837 | #Person1#: I have a bone to pick with you.
#Person2#: Okay. Let's clear the air. What are you getting at?
#Person1#: You always have a chip on your shoulder.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. But I don't meant to get your goat. | #Person1# picks with #Person2# to clear the air. | argument |
train_1838 | #Person1#: Can you read what this says?
#Person2#: Yes, and you could too if your hair wasn't hanging down in your face.
#Person1#: Don't dis my hair! I like it like this.
#Person2#: You like it, but it's getting to be a handicap for you.
#Person1#: Hey, that's enough about my hair.
#Person2#: I know a great hairdresse... | #Person2# makes fun of #Person1#'s long hair and recommends #Person1# a great hairdresser. | daily casual talk |
train_1839 | #Person1#: Do you use an anti-virus program to protect your computer?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I also use an anti-spyware program and a firewall. There are so many nasties on the internet and so many people who are trying to use the internet to hurt other users. You have to be very careful and keep you computer clean.
#Pe... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# uses an anti-virus program to protect the computer and recommends an anti-virus program to #Person1#. #Person2# uses #Person2#'s computer to do a lot of work with photographs, and #Person1# thinks #Person1# should download some program and learn to use them. | anti-virus program |
train_1840 | #Person1#: Is this the class to prepare for interviews?
#Person2#: This is the right place. Please join us.
#Person1#: I have an interview tomorrow, so I hope I can learn everything quickly.
#Person2#: We are all going to have great interviews. What are some things that we need to remember in an interview?
#Person1#: I... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to join them to prepare for interviews, and they begin to talk about what they need to remember in an interview. | interview preparation class |
train_1841 | #Person1#: Could I see the manager please? I have a complaint to make.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm the manager here. What can I do for you, Madam?
#Person1#: Did you have the room checked before we move in?
#Person2#: Which room are you in?
#Person1#: 1808. The toilet doesn't work properly. The water doesn't run in the shower.... | #Person1# complains to #Person2# the toilet in her room doesn't work properly. #Person2# apologizes and changes her room. | make a complaint |
train_1842 | #Person1#: I want to buy some meat.
#Person2#: What kind would you like?
#Person1#: I want one pound of ground beef.
#Person2#: That's going to be about $ 2. 48.
#Person1#: That will be fine.
#Person2#: What else can I get for you?
#Person1#: Let me also have three pounds of chicken breasts.
#Person2#: That's going to ... | #Person1# buys one ground of beef and three pounds of chicken breasts from #Person2#. | buy meat |
train_1843 | #Person1#: Who finances the magazine?
#Person2#: I don't know exactly. I only hear it's financed by a famous film star.
#Person1#: Does it have a large circulation?
#Person2#: Yes, so it really doesn't matter who offers the money. The paper itself is profitable. | #Person2# tells #Person1# a film star finances the magazine. | casual talk |
train_1844 | #Person1#: Would you like this one?
#Person2#: I don't think that will do. How about the one at your back?
#Person1#: This one?
#Person2#: No, the other one. . . yes.
#Person1#: This one is especially built for hard, continuous play. And every detail of workmanship and material has been carefully checked to make it a d... | #Person2# spends six hundred and eighty yuan buying a racket with a cover that #Person1# recommends by credit. | buy a racket |
train_1845 | #Person1#: Can you send someone to fix my internet?
#Person2#: Are you having a problem with it?
#Person1#: My internet is having problems connecting.
#Person2#: Can you tell me how long your internet has been messing up?
#Person1#: I've been having this problem for the last few days.
#Person2#: Will the internet even ... | #Person1#'s computer has problems with connecting. #Person2# asks about the endurance of the problem and will send someone to fix it right now. | fix a computer |
train_1846 | #Person1#: Excuse me may I know the name of your corporation?
#Person2#: China National Textiles Import and Export Corporation
#Person1#: We found your samples very attractive. We're interested in buying your garments if your prices are reasonable
#Person2#: Our products are of good quality. Since the prices of textile... | #Person1# tells #Person2# they're interested in buying #Person2#'s garments at reasonable prices. #Person2# says the price depends on the order and suggests talking to the general manager. | business talk |
train_1847 | #Person1#: Sir, I've finished your shaving. Wow, it takes years off you after having a shave.
#Person2#: Really? You've done a good job.
#Person1#: Thank you. May I suggest you to trim your eyebrows?
#Person2#: I have never heard that men would trim their eyebrows. Are you kidding?
#Person1#: No, sir, I am serious. Hav... | #Person1#'s finished #Person2#'s shaving and suggests trimming #Person2#'s eyebrows. #Person2# thought it's weird for men to trim eyebrows, but then he agrees. | trim eyebrows |
train_1848 | #Person1#: Hey, Robert, that's a nice shirt you are wearing. Where did you get it?
#Person2#: thanks, I like it too. I bought it at the nearby department store.
#Person1#: that's nice. Do you know you can get one at the wholesale market near the zoo for a much lower price?
#Person2#: yeah, I know that. But at those pla... | Robert thinks the prices in the wholesale market are usually high and he hates bargaining. #Person1# agrees with him and says the department store is more quality-guaranteed than the wholesale market. | shopping |
train_1849 | #Person1#: Excuse me. My bag was stolen. Will you help me?
#Person2#: When did it happen?
#Person1#: Just about half an hour ago.
#Person2#: Tell me where it happened and how?
#Person1#: Yes. It was just when I was walking in the park. I saw some children with a newspaper.
#Person2#: That happens often these days. Well... | #Person1#'s bag was stolen when walking in the park. #Person2# comes to #Person2# for help. | report of theft |
train_1850 | #Person1#: Tom, is Jenny crying?
#Person2#: Can you take he away from me?
#Person1#: I'm just coming for that.
#Person2#: She kept on bothering me.
#Person1#: She's your sister. What she asked was only duck soup for you. Why can't you be good to her?
#Person2#: But I am her brother, not her servant. | Jenny's crying, and Tom asks #Person1# to take her away . | daily casual talk |
train_1851 | #Person1#: Why do you want to work in our company?
#Person2#: Well, there are 2 reasons. First of all, I'm itching to work in a foreign enterprise. Secondly, your branch is a new establishment in Beijing. I think I'll be assigned more workload and responsibilities here.
#Person1#: Can you tell me something about the ba... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the two reasons that #Person2# wants to work in #Person1#'s company. | job interview |
train_1852 | #Person1#: How do you like the apartment?
#Person2#: I like the apartment, but I see something wrong with it.
#Person1#: What's wrong?
#Person2#: There's a leaking faucet in the sink.
#Person1#: That isn't a problem.
#Person2#: That leak is going to raise my water bill.
#Person1#: What can I do?
#Person2#: You need to ... | #Person2# likes the apartment but there's a leaking faucet in the sink and asks #Person1# to fix it. | rent an apartment |
train_1853 | #Person1#: What are you doing, Jane?
#Person2#: I am planning for a party.
#Person1#: A party? What party? Your birthday party?
#Person2#: Of course not. My birthday is in December. Don't you remember? It's the company's party. The general manager wants to invite some famous scientists and bankers and professors from u... | Jane tells #Person1# she's just started planning the company's party. #Person1# offers to help with the writing of invitation letters. | plan a party |
train_1854 | #Person1#: I hear there will be a football competition between all senior schools next month. Is that so?
#Person2#: That's true.
#Person1#: Would you please go into some more details?
#Person2#: Well, the competition will be held in our school and it will begin on August 11. The competition will last a whole week.
#Pe... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the details of a football competition between all senior schools next month. They both look forward to it. | football competition |
train_1855 | #Person1#: Hello. Is this Dr. Smith's office?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. May I help you?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to speak to Dr. Smith, please.
#Person2#: Dr. Smith went home this afternoon. May I ask who is calling?
#Person1#: This is Jim White.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, Mr. White. Dr. Smith asked me to give you his home phone... | Jim White phones for Dr. Smith, but #Person2# says he isn't available and leaves his number. | phone call |
train_1856 | #Person1#: Hi. Welcome to Joe's Hamburger Restaurant. [Hi] Home of the one-pound super deluxe hot and spicy cheeseburger. Will this be for here or to go?
#Person2#: Uh, to go.
#Person1#: Okay. What would you like today? Would you like to try the one-pound super hot and spicy cheeseburger?
#Person2#: Uh. I don't think s... | #Person1# wants to buy a hamburger with some mustard and lettuce and a glass of water, but the total comes to ten ninety dollars. #Person2# explains it's because the burger is a huge one and the water is natural spring water from yonder hills. Finally, #Person1# reluctantly pays the bill. | order food |
train_1857 | #Person1#: Hello! I haven't seen you before.
#Person2#: I'm new here. I have just arrived at this school.
#Person1#: Really? Let me take you to your class. Which class are you in?
#Person2#: I don't know.
#Person1#: Never mind. I will show you to the teachers' office. Come with me.
#Person2#: Thanks! Oh, by the way, I ... | #Person2#'s new in this school, and #Person1# takes him to the class. #Person2#'s grateful. | guide the way |
train_1858 | #Person1#: Chris,I would like to know, what kind of food you eat in Belgium.
#Person2#: We have our fish, our meat, our wines, our fruit ...
#Person1#: I mean what is popular about Belgian food?
#Person2#: Well, it's a bit different in Belgium as I think it is here in New York. We really enjoy the tables. We don't go o... | #Person1# asks Chris what is popular about Belgian food, and Chris says it's different from that in New York. Belgian enjoy the table and take much time to have dinner. | Belgian food |
train_1859 | #Person1#: It's quite clear form my visit, this is a full size, comprehensive university. So why is it still called a college?
#Person2#: The College of William and Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in this country. We have nurtured great minds like Thomas Jefferson and we are proud of our name. | #Person2# introduces the College of William and Mary to #Person1#. | casual talk |
train_1860 | #Person1#: Clinic. Can 1 help you?
#Person2#: Good afternoon. This is Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment with Doctor Milton, please.
#Person1#: OK, Mr. Stone. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. 1 can manage tomorrow.
#Person1#: I'm afraid Mr. Milton is not on d... | Frank Stone phones to make an appointment with Doctor Milton. #Person2# answers the phone and helps arrange the time. | make an appointment |
train_1861 | #Person1#: I don't want to go to the beach tomorrow.
#Person2#: Why not? It's not going to rain, is it? There is no cloud in the sky and it's going to be clear.
#Person1#: That's right. I don't want to get burnt. | #Person1# doesn't want to go to the beach to get burnt. | daily casual talk |
train_1862 | #Person1#: What are pubs?
#Person2#: Pubs in England are friendly and warm places where you can have a drink and usually a simple meal.
#Person1#: What kind of drinks do people get?
#Person2#: You can get wine and beer in most pubs. Many also serve coffee. You go to the counter to order and pay for your drinks.
#Person... | #Person2# tells #Person1# pubs in England are warm places where people get wine and beer. #Person1# says most customers in Chinese pubs are young, and #Person2# mentions the law for children to go into a pub in England. | pub discussion |
train_1863 | #Person1#: What do you want to do this weekend?
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. Maybe go to the beach if it's nice weather.
#Person1#: But we did that last weekend. Let's do something different.
#Person2#: Hum... Hey, I know what! Why don't we climb Mt. Fuji?
#Person1#: Great idea! I've always wanted to do that!
#Person2#... | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to climb Mt. Fuji and persuade Paul and Mary to join them. | weekend plan |
train_1864 | #Person1#: Hi, Ann. Are you still working here?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Jack. Yes, I'm still working part-time in a company, as much as I can. The trouble is that I'm so busy with my classes that I don't have enough time for my work.
#Person1#: Do you have a lot to do?
#Person2#: Well, not too much at the moment.
#Person1#:... | Ann tells Jack she doesn't have enough time for her work, but she'll go on working because she likes the work. | social casual talk |
train_1865 | #Person1#: You know. I called you several times last week, but nobody answered the phone.
#Person2#: Well, I was in Sydney at that time.
#Person1#: Did you go there on business?
#Person2#: No, I visited my aunt and her family. | #Person2# was in Syndey when #Person1# called #Person2#. | daily casual talk |
train_1866 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, but you have to put your bags here before entering the market.
#Person2#: Oh. I am sorry. I was busy looking for some whisky. Can you tell me the exactly place where I can find any?
#Person1#: Yes, it's on the third floor. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to put his bags there. | social talk |
train_1867 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Steven. Are you coming to class today? We missed you in the lab yesterday.
#Person2#: Uh...Sorry, Miss Smith. I had a mid term exam for my literature course and I... I had to do some last minute revision for it. Yes, I will certainly be at the class today, though. Sorry, I missed the experime... | Steven apologizes for missing the experiment because of the mid-term exam, but Miss Smith thinks it isn't a good excuse. | social talk |
train_1868 | #Person1#: Ground Transportation Services,how can I help you?
#Person2#: I have 7 guests coming to visit for the holidays. And I want to know how I can get them from the airport to my house.
#Person1#: OK, are you familiar with our door to door shuttle service?
#Person2#: Yes, I've used it myself. The thing is at $50 a... | #Person2# phones to find a way to transport 7 guests from the airport to #Person2#'s house. #Person1# introduces several services, and #Person2# will hire the minibus. | phone call |
train_1869 | #Person1#: Where do we want to go sightseeing today?
#Person2#: I want to visit this temple I've read about in the guidebook.
#Person1#: OK. I will buy the entrance ticket.
#Person2#: Oh, I didn't realize we have to pay to get in.
#Person1#: In China, there is a small fee to enter museums, parks and temples.
#Person2#:... | #Person2# wants to visit a temple and is surprised about the charge of entering museums in China. #Person1# introduces the temple to #Person2#. | visit a temple |
train_1870 | #Person1#: Are we leaving on Saturday or Sunday?
#Person2#: We are leaving on Saturday. The plane leaves at midnight, so we're flying over night.
#Person1#: Oh, really? I'm not sure I can sleep on the plane. It makes me nervous.
#Person2#: You will be fine. It's easier to sleep than you might think.
#Person1#: OK, well... | #Person2# tells #Person1# they're leaving on Saturday at midnight and will arrive in Thailand at 11 p.m., and some schedules after the arrival. #Person1# is excited about this trip. | head for Thailand |
train_1871 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. This is Michelle Li speaking, calling on behalf of IBA. Is Mr. Meng available at all?
#Person2#: This is Mr. Meng speaking, Michelle.
#Person1#: Oh, hello! Sorry about that. I'm just calling to say that we've received your new Corporate Credit Card from HQ.
#Person2#: That was quick! I wasn't... | Michelle Li phones for Mr.Meng to inform him that his new Corporate Credit Card has been received. Mr.Meng will collect it this afternoon to draw some money as his cash is running low. | credit card |
train_1872 | #Person1#: Good morning. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for an apartment, I'd like two bedrooms.
#Person1#: All right. Have a seat, please. Let me ask you a few questions. First of all, may I have your name, please?
#Person2#: My name's Donald Eakins.
#Person1#: How do you spell your last name, Mr.Eakins.
... | Donald Eakins is looking for an apartment. #Person1# asks about his personal information and his present address. | look for an apartment |
train_1873 | #Person1#: Mike's Mechanics. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, how do I get to your shop from Chilin?
#Person1#: Go straight up Zhongshan Road and you will see our sign on your right, after you pass the museum.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the way to their shop. | ask for directions |
train_1874 | #Person1#: Oh, so many kinds of winter hats.
#Person2#: What is your favorite color, miss?
#Person1#: Red.
#Person2#: Here you are. It ' s very attractive.
#Person1#: May I try it on?
#Person2#: Go ahead.
#Person1#: Is there a mirror around here?
#Person2#: Right over there.
#Person1#: Does it suit me?
#Person2#: Yes, ... | #Person1# chooses a red winter hat in a store with #Person2#'s assistance. | buy a winter hat |
train_1875 | #Person1#: Have heard of Paul?
#Person2#: No, what?
#Person1#: He's got a promotion.
#Person2#: You're kidding.
#Person1#: No, they made him vicepresident in charge of sells.
#Person2#: I don't believe it. He is only being with the company for two years.
#Person1#: Well, it's true. The board man last thirdly and they c... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Paul got a promotion. #Person2# thinks it unbelievable. | share news |
train_1876 | #Person1#: It's hard to be optimistic about things with the way the economy's headed... The trade deficit is getting larger, consumption's down, I really think we're headed for a recession.
#Person2#: The economy has been stagnant for a while now. We've been in a recessive state for several months already. What worries... | With the stagnant economy, #Person2# thinks the government should do more to encourage exports to deal with the trade deficit, while #Person1# thinks unemployment should be solved first. | economy discussion |
train_1877 | #Person1#: Peter, why don't you go outside and play basketball with your friends?
#Person2#: No, Mum, I'd rather stay inside.
#Person1#: I just can't understand why you want to stay at home. It is such a wonderful day today.
#Person2#: I prefer staying at home and watching TV.
#Person1#: Didn't you just finish watching... | Peter's mom persuades Peter to play outside, but Peter only wants to stay at home and watch sports games. | daily talk |
train_1878 | #Person1#: This is Action 5 News reporter Sarah O'Connell reporting live from Washington, D. C. where a protest has broken out. Thousands of angry citizens are protesting against the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry! Sir, sir, Sarah O'Connell, Action 5 news. Can you tell us what'happening?
#Person2#:... | Sarah O'Connell from Action 5 News is reporting live about a protest against the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry from Washington, D. C.. Sarah also interviews a protester about the situation and the reason why they are doing it. | live report |
train_1879 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for a good novel. Can you recommend anything?
#Person2#: Certainly. What kind of novel did you have in mind?
#Person1#: I'm not really sure. I don't like romance novels, but any other genre is okay, as long as the book's good.
#Person2#: Well, let me see. . . This Stephen King novel is... | #Person1#'s looking for a novel. Since #Person1# doesn't want horror and mysteries and has been reading science fiction and fantasy novels recently, #Person2# recommends a historical novel and #Person1# will get this one. | purchase of novel |
train_1880 | #Person1#: Does this hotel have a pool?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir, we don't have one. However, in our gym, we do have swim stations.
#Person1#: I'm not sure I understand.
#Person2#: Think of a deep bathtub that you can swim in, but against a current.
#Person1#: Cool. What will they think of next? How much are they?
#Pe... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the swim stations in their hotel gym. #Person1#'s interested and will go at once. | swim stations |
train_1881 | #Person1#: Would you like to go to the natural history museum with me?
#Person2#: Have you ever been to it before?
#Person1#: Yes, lots of time. I was quite impressed by the wide variety of exhibitions they have.
#Person2#: Let's go. It sounds interesting. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the natural history museum. #Person2# agrees. | invitation |
train_1882 | #Person1#: What's the time now?
#Person2#: Sorry, I don't know, there's something wrong with my watch.
#Person1#: You've simply forgotten to wind it up, have you? When do you usually wind it up?
#Person2#: In the coming, before going to work.
#Person1#: You got up so late today. You have, I think. Turn on the TV and se... | #Person2# forgot to wind up #Person2#'s watch. Then #Person1# asks #Person2# to turn on the TV and set the watch by it. | set the watch |
train_1883 | #Person1#: Jane, I was wondering if you you had any plans for saturday afternoon.
#Person2#: A friend and I are planing to go out, why? what's up?
#Person1#: There is a special exhibition of french sculptures at the museum, I was hoping you'd like to come with me.
#Person2#: I am afraid I can't I am going to be out all... | #Person1# invites Jane to a museum on the weekend, but Jane is busy this weekend and won't be free next week. | invitation |
train_1884 | #Person1#: Which language do you speak?
#Person2#: Well, I studied French at school, but I've forgotten most of it. I learnt some Russian while I was studying there and now I study Spanish in evening classes. Do you speak Japanese at home with your parents.
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I'm learning Chinese now on the internet... | #Person1# is learning Chinese on the internet and finds listening and speaking difficult, but thinks writing is easy. #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s experience of learning Spanish is similar to #Person1#'s. | learning languages |
train_1885 | #Person1#: Hi, Mike. We're having a party tonight, wanna come join us? You can bring your girlfriend.
#Person2#: Well. I am breaking up with Cathy.
#Person1#: What happened? Did you have a fight?
#Person2#: No. She is really a very nice girl. . .
#Person1#: Yeah, she is. She is pretty, caring, getting easy-going and sh... | #Person1# invites Mike and his girlfriend to a party. Mike tells #Person1# he wants to break up with Cathy as she's too possessive, but he doesn't know how to tell her. | relationship predicaments |
train_1886 | #Person1#: I heard that janet has got a new job. She's working for the united investment group. I hear that they pay very well.
#Person2#: I heard that too. She must be making a pocket. Well, good for her.
#Person1#: now, she'll be able to save up for that holiday in the united states.
#Person2#: yes, she will. At the ... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Janet's new job. #Person1# then shares with #Person2# the news that Tom inherited some money from an uncle and #Person2# is surprised. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got a salary raise. | casual talk |
train_1887 | #Person1#: What do you think of studying abroad?
#Person2#: I think it's a great idea. Studying abroad will offer you plenty of new opportunities. Are you planning on going abroad?
#Person1#: Yes, I hope so. I am studying for my BELTS right now.
#Person2#: Which country do you want to go to?
#Person1#: I'd like to stud... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for suggestions about studying abroad. #Person1#'s got offers from Oxford University, Yale University, and Sydney University, but #Person1# worries about money. #Person2# advises #Person1# to apply for some scholarships and grants before #Person1# decides. | study abroad |
train_1888 | #Person1#: Good morning. I'd like to check out right now.
#Person2#: May I have your room number . Sir?
#Person1#: Room 103.
#Person2#: Just a minute, Sir. Are you Mr. Wang from China?
#Person1#: Yes. Wang Bin.
#Person2#: Mr. Wang, did you sign any bill in the last two hours in our hotel?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: Have... | Wang Bin from China in Room 103 checks out and pays with American Express with #Person2#'s assistance. | check out |
train_1889 | #Person1#: Will you look at this form?
#Person2#: Are you having problems with it?
#Person1#: I don't understand some things.
#Person2#: Let me help you.
#Person1#: What does MI mean?
#Person2#: MI stands for Middle Initial.
#Person1#: What does MM / DD / YY mean?
#Person2#: That means Month / Day / Year. Use numbers.
... | #Person2# explains the meaning of MI and MM / DD / YY in the form to #Person1#. | explanation |
train_1890 | #Person1#: I was wondering if this is where the Resume Writing Workshop is being held.
#Person2#: You are in the right place. Please come on in!
#Person1#: It's been a long time since I've had to look for work and put a resume together.
#Person2#: It's going to come together just fine. Trust me!
#Person1#: Where do we ... | #Person2# helps #Person1# to rewrite the resume. They start with name and contact information and end at listing interests and affiliations. | rewrite a resume |
train_1891 | #Person1#: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again! That's the third time today! Hey Samuel, can you come take a look at my PC? It's acting again. It must have a virus or something.
#Person2#: Just give me a second. I'll be right up. I ran a virus scan on your computer, and it turns out that you have a lot of infect... | #Person1#'s computer froze again. Samuel ran a virus scan and finds many infected files. Samuel tells #Person1# to update the anti-virus software regularly. | computer |
train_1892 | #Person1#: You ran into my car.
#Person2#: That was my fault. I'm sorry.
#Person1#: You messed up my car.
#Person2#: I don't see any damage.
#Person1#: My rear bumper is messed up.
#Person2#: I don't see anything wrong with it.
#Person1#: It's smashed in.
#Person2#: That's not my fault.
#Person1#: The same thing is wro... | #Person2# ran into #Person1#'s car. #Person2# promises to take responsibility and they exchange their information. | car accident |
train_1893 | #Person1#: Good morning! The Inland hotel. How may I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to book a room for Friday night and Saturday night.
#Person1#: Certainly. What kind of room would you like?
#Person2#: A single room please. I hope you're not fully booked.
#Person1#: A single room? That's fine. In whose na... | Jones phones to book a single room for Friday night and Saturday night. #Person1# helps make the reservation and charges Jones $ 80. | book a room |
train_1894 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Do you know where I can find the nearest ICCC?
#Person2#: Yes, but it's quite a ways.
#Person1#: Do I need to take a bus?
#Person2#: This bus doesn't take you directly there. You'd have to change buses twice. I suggest you walk. It'll take you less than 20 minutes.
#Person1#: How do I get there on... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the bus doesn't take #Person1# directly to the nearest ICCC, so #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to go there on foot. | offer directions |
train_1895 | #Person1#: Where do you wish me to take you, sir?
#Person2#: Please take us to Harvard University. By the way, is it far from here?
#Person1#: It takes about half an hour to get there.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Here we are, sir.
#Person2#: How much do I owe you?
#Person1#: It's 35 dollars on the meter.
#Person2#: Here'... | #Person1# drives #Person2# to Harvard University. #Person2# pays the bill. | take a taxi |
train_1896 | #Person1#: Your PC is so amazing. Are you doing trade on internet?
#Person2#: Thank you for your compliment. I bought this PC with my first-month salary. I am getting to know the on-line trade.
#Person1#: I'm wondering if you often trade with others on the internet.
#Person2#: Yes, I often do business through internet ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about trading through the Internet, which is convenient, low-cost, and time-saving, but it's not as safe as doing business in traditional ways. #Person2# advises #Person1# to use Alabama, which is a famous website. | Internet trade |
train_1897 | #Person1#: Would you like to see our new shirts?
#Person2#: Sorry, but I'm not really that interested in those things.
#Person1#: Well, they are very nice you know.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: And not expensive either.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't care about that.
#Person1#: Everybody is buying them.
#Person2#: Are they?
#... | #Person1# tries to sell the new shirts to #Person2# who isn't interested at all. | sell shirts |
train_1898 | #Person1#: I called about that ad we saw in the paper.
#Person2#: For the bank manager?
#Person1#: That's the one.
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: You were right, it was from a headhunter. He wouldn't tell me anything without a signed contract.
#Person2#: Well, no surprise there.
#Person1#: No! Not at all. But I d... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s going to sign a contract with a headhunter and will see other employment agencies when #Person1#'s downtown. | hunt a job |
train_1899 | #Person1#: Look, Jimmy's report came today.
#Person2#: Let's have a look. What is this? Where are all the grades?
#Person1#: He's in the third grade Sam! You see under each subject that he is being taught in school, he receives a mark from one to three. A one means his achievement or work is excellent. Here in Science ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are looking at Jimmy's report and talking about his grades. #Person2# is confused about the number that stands for grades. | grade report |
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