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train_2200 | #Person1#: Sir, the plane will be landing in Moscow in 20 minutes. Please remain seated.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I just wanted to get something to drink. I'm so thirsty, can you bring me a glass of water?
#Person1#: Sure, I'll be back with it in just a minute. Please wait for a moment.
#Person2#: Thank you very much, by ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# to remain seated. #Person2# asks for water and asks #Person1# about the weather in Moscow. | on the plane |
train_2201 | #Person1#: This is the last Department, we have in your price range, and it is by far the nicest of the 3:00. You can see it has a great view over the city, and it is a good price, considering its place.
#Person2#: Wow, that's a great view over the harbor.
#Person1#: Isn't it? And it's got everything. Washing machine, ... | #Person1# is showing #Person2# departments. In the last department, #Person2# asks about the bills, infrastructure, prices, etc. and tells #Person1# #Person2# will think about a lot. | showing around Department |
train_2202 | #Person1#: Mom, I've finished my homework! How can I help with the washing up?
#Person2#: Could you peel the onions, wash them and then chop them?
#Person1#: Sure. Then what can I do after I finish it?
#Person2#: Let me see. Wash the cabbage over there.
#Person1#: Got it. Why are you doing so much food today?
#Person2#... | #Person1# has finished the homework and helps Mom with the preparation for #Person1#'s brother's birthday. | birthday party preparation |
train_2203 | #Person1#: Here we go. Now, Terry, you were saying that you went from Vancouver to San Diego. How many days did that take?
#Person2#: Um, the total trip took 42 days but that included one day on the bus up and then one day on the bus back.
#Person1#: That is so cool, so first you have your bike in your hometown and you... | Terry tells #Person1# how he went from Vancouver to San Diego, the time he took and what tools he needs to take to take care of his bicycle. | trip |
train_2204 | #Person1#: Hotlines are very common in today's life. Do you think so?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Most of them are about amusement, in my opinion. But some of them are very important in our daily life.
#Person2#: Is that true?
#Person1#: Certainly. A free hotline offering help to teenagers, was opened in Nanjing.
... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about hotlines nowadays. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# a hotline, opened in Nanjing, offers help to teenagers who have psychological problems or questions on legal issues. | hotline |
train_2205 | #Person1#: What shall we do tonight?
#Person2#: How about the cinema?
#Person1#: That's a good idea. We haven't seen a film for ages. What would you like to see?
#Person2#: Oh I don't know. Titanic?
#Person1#: Titanic? That old film? but I've seen it before! | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to the cinema tonight. | evening plan |
train_2206 | #Person1#: This website offers very convenient air tickets booking service. It is quick and accurate.
#Person2#: Yes, I once booked there. They give the immediate confirm information and flight information to both your mobile phone and e-mail. You can conveniently pay by credit card, so the whole transaction only takes... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a website that offers convenient air tickets booking service and are expanding the scope of service. | ticket booking service |
train_2207 | #Person1#: How many pieces of luggage would you like to check in, sir?
#Person2#: Three bags and a suitcase. This is my luggage to check.
#Person1#: Do you have any carry-on luggage?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Put your luggage on the scale, please. Oh, your luggage is overweight.
#Person2#: How much is the excess baggag... | #Person1# helps #Person2# check in and asks #Person2# to pay for excess baggage. | luggage servcie |
train_2208 | #Person1#: You look happy.
#Person2#: I am happy. I just bought a new car.
#Person1#: Wow! Is it a good car?
#Person2#: It's a great car. It's very comfortable and it goes really fast.
#Person1#: Was it expensive?
#Person2#: Put it this way, it wasn't cheap.
#Person1#: What colour is it?
#Person2#: It's red and black. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# bought a new comfortable car. | a new car |
train_2209 | #Person1#: Could you come and help me mend the computer, Neel?
#Person2#: What's wrong with it?
#Person1#: I can't log on the internet again.
#Person2#: Let me see. Did you change anything on your computer?
#Person1#: No, never.
#Person2#: What kind of anti-virus software do you use?
#Person1#: I don't have this kind o... | #Person1# can't log on the Internet and asks Neil for help. Neil's surprised #Person1# doesn't have any anti-virus software. | mend a computer |
train_2210 | #Person1#: Hi, Anna. I haven't seen you for ages. Where have you been?
#Person2#: I'Ve been away on holidays for sometime.
#Person1#: No wonder I haven't seen you recently. Where did you spend your holidays?
#Person2#: I went with my husband. Our first stop was Bangkok. We stayed there for 5 days. Then we flew to Hong ... | Anna went to Bangkok, Hong Kong and China with her husband, while Luke hasn't traveled for long because his wife doesn't like traveling. Anna's husband doesn't like traveling at first but then the trips left a deep impression on him so he loves traveling now. | travel |
train_2211 | #Person1#: Could you tell me what university you want to go to, John?
#Person2#: Pardon?
#Person1#: What university would you enter?
#Person2#: University? Why? You asked me last year.
#Person1#: Oh, I forget. Sorry.
#Person2#: I went to Harvard University.
#Person1#: Did you? And what course did you take there?
#Perso... | John's already told #Person1# he went to Harvard University and took a B. A. in economics. But #Person1# asks again. | school life |
train_2212 | #Person1#: Hi, Francis.
#Person2#: Oh, Mike. How are you doing?
#Person1#: Not bad. It seems you are super yogurt lover. You have so many in your cart.
#Person2#: Well, I prefer yogurt to all the other drinks. Have you ever tried a kind of yogurt with old milk in it? It tastes great and very healthy too.
#Person1#: Oh,... | Mike and Francis are shopping. Mike finds Francis is a yogurt lover and Francis lets Mike go ahead of him because Mike has more items. | shopping |
train_2213 | #Person1#: I always think everybody looks down on me
#Person2#: Don't be that negative.
#Person1#: How can you be optimistic? You can see it in their eyes.
#Person2#: I find it there is no meaning in living this world.
#Person1#: Don't be that negative.
#Person2#: Really, life is so boring. | #Person1# thinks negatively and #Person2# comforts #Person1#. | discuss life |
train_2214 | #Person1#: You're new here, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I am new.
#Person1#: Is this your first semester?
#Person2#: I just transferred from another school.
#Person1#: What school did you transfer from?
#Person2#: I came here from PCC.
#Person1#: Do you like it here so far?
#Person2#: I am really enjoying it here so far.
#P... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# transferred from PCC because #Person2# graduated, but #Person2# still thinks PCC is better. | school life |
train_2215 | #Person1#: But his wife has wide relations. You may ask her for advice.
#Person2#: Stop talking about her. She gives me goose bumps. I never wish to be in her sight.
#Person1#: She is pretty. Many men praise her highly.
#Person2#: Many people, many tastes. She looks pretty, but the way she speaks gives you goose bumps.... | #Person1# advises #Person2# to ask his wife for help but #Person2#'s sick of the way she speaks. | discuss a person |
train_2216 | #Person1#: I've heard of ground-level ozone but can you explain what it is exactly?
#Person2#: Yes, it's one of the main air pollutants. Factories don't emit it directly into the air. It's actually formed when nitrogen oxides and VOC emissions come into contact with heat and sunlight.
#Person1#: Sorry? What does VOC st... | #Person2# explains to #Person1# that the ozone is an air pollutant and ozone causes smog, which affects people's health. | air pollutant |
train_2217 | #Person1#: how was your education going on in Australia?
#Person2#: I'm going to graduate this summer.
#Person1#: where are you going to work then, in Australia or back in China?
#Person2#: I'm planning to return to China after graduation.
#Person1#: why are you choosing to leave a foreign country? Many people are relu... | #Person2# plans to return to China after graduation. #Person1# thinks China's developing fast and has many opportunities. #Person2# agrees and tells that many Chinese students intend to return to China. | career choice |
train_2218 | #Person1#: Can you recognize that woman, Millie?
#Person2#: I think I can, Kate. It must be Karen Marsh, the actress.
#Person1#: I thought so. Who's that beside her?
#Person2#: That must be Conrad Reeves.
#Person1#: Conrad Reeves, the actor? It can't be. Let me have another look. I think you're right! Isn't he her thir... | Millie tells Kate she recognizes Karen and Conrad who is Karen's fourth or fifth husband. Kate's surprised Karen doesn't look old at all. | discuss an actress |
train_2219 | #Person1#: You know that this job requires frequent business travel. Can you accept it?
#Person2#: Yes, I can.
#Person1#: Mostly short business trips, but sometimes long ones are also needed.
#Person2#: Then how about the expenses during the trips?
#Person1#: The company will pay all the expenses.
#Person2#: Would you ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can accept frequent business travels. #Person1# says #Person2# can apply for reimbursement of all the expenses and take breaks after each trip depending on the circumstances. | business travel |
train_2220 | #Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: What am I doing? What am I doing? Don't you know what day it is?
#Person1#: Mumm. no.
#Person2#: It's only the day when the world's biggest sporting event is kicking off.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: The World Cup! The first match is today! It's Mexico vs. South Africa! It's goi... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the World Cup is kicking off. The first match is Mexico vs. South Africa and #Person2# thinks it'll be good. But #Person1# only knows the Super Bowl. #Person2# says the World Cup is bigger than it, where teams compete against each other every four years. But #Person1#'s not interested in socce... | the World Cup |
train_2221 | #Person1#: Hello. Can I talk to Miss Li, please?
#Person2#: I beg you pardon? Miss who?
#Person1#: Miss Li. Li Lin.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but I don't know that name. You must have the wrong number.
#Person1#: Come on. I know Li Lin is there. Let me talk to her.
#Person2#: Sorry. There's no one named Li Lin here. Are yo... | #Person1# calls to speak to Miss Li Lin but #Person2# says #Person1# dialed the wrong number. | wrong number |
train_2222 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I want to get a handbag.
#Person1#: Do you want it for yourself or for your girlfriend?
#Person2#: No, I have no girlfriend.
#Person1#: Please excuse me for what I said just now. What do you think of this one?
#Person2#: I am afraid it is too big.... | #Person1# recommends a handbag to #Person2# but it's too big. #Person1# shows #Person2# another leather store and #Person2#'ll go there. | shopping |
train_2223 | #Person1#: Excuse me!
#Person2#: Yes. Can I help you?
#Person1#: We're ready to order. A cup of coffee for me, and a glass of oranges for her.
#Person2#: Yes, how would you like your coffee?
#Person1#: Just black coffee. Do you serve anything else besides drinks, say cake.
#Person2#: We also serve sandwiches and cakes.... | #Person2# helps #Person1# order coffee, orange juice and cake. | restaurant service |
train_2224 | #Person1#: Thank you for purchasing your new mattress with us.
#Person2#: No, thank you.
#Person1#: Would you like us to deliver the mattress for you?
#Person2#: That would be great.
#Person1#: When do you want it delivered?
#Person2#: I need it delivered tomorrow. Will that be possible?
#Person1#: What time exactly?
#... | #Person1#'ll deliver the mattress to #Person2# at 12 tomorrow. #Person2# thinks it's great. | matress delivery |
train_2225 | #Person1#: Wake up, Mary.
#Person2#: What is it? It's eight in the morning.
#Person1#: We're all going to church. Do you want to come?
#Person2#: No. I'm not a religious person.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Maybe next weekend. I went to bed too late last night.
#Person1#: Okay, then. We'll be back around noon.
#... | #Person1# invites Mary to go to church, but Mary refuses. | invitation |
train_2226 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, I made a reservation for 3 days for April 3rd to 6th, and my name is Sara.
#Person1#: Yes, what's the problem?
#Person2#: Well, I want to extend it for 2 more nights.
#Person1#: So you will stay until 9th?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: OK, we'll make the correction for you... | #Person1# helps #Person2# extend the reservation for 2 more nights. | hotel service |
train_2227 | #Person1#: Hi, Mr. Adams?
#Person2#: Ah, Yes. You must be Kelly. Thanks for coming.
#Person1#: Here's my card.
#Person2#: Oh, the entrepreneurial spirit. It hard to find a good babysitter on a Friday night.
#Person1#: Well, I like watching kids, and I need the extra money.
#Person2#: Well, I heard you were one of the b... | Mr. Adams has heard that Kelly was one of the best and most affordable babysitters in the area but Kelly asks for a rate increase. Kelly wants 10.23% above the going market since she's an experienced and certified babysitter. | babysitting charges |
train_2228 | #Person1#: How much are the carnations and the roses?
#Person2#: One dollar for each carnation and one and a half for each red rose.
#Person1#: Then I'd like a dozen red carnations and half a dozen red roses.
#Person2#: I bet it's for your mother, as it's Mother's Day today.
#Person1#: Well, not completely true. It hap... | #Person1# buys carnations and roses because it's Mother's Day and also #Person1#'s Mom's birthday. #Person2# suggests putting sugar and vitamin C in the water to make flowers stay fresh. | buy flowers |
train_2229 | #Person1#: Your room is on the 6th floor so we'll take the lift up.
#Person2#: The lift is very quick and I feel hardly any movements.
#Person1#: These modem lifts are a great improvement compared to the old ones. By the way, have you got the key to the room?
#Person2#: Yes, I'll just unlock the door.
#Person1#: Well, ... | #Person2# thinks the lift is quick and the room is pleasant, but there's much hanging space. #Person1# says #Person2#'ll need it after buying clothes. | accommodation service |
train_2230 | #Person1#: Good evening and welcome to tonight's edition of Legendary Lives. Our subject this evening is James Dean, actor and hero for the young people of his time. Edward Murray is the author of a new biography of Dean. Good evening, Edward.
#Person2#: Hello Tina.
#Person1#: Edward, tell us what you know about Dean's... | Tina invites Edward to introduce Dean. Edward says Dean first acted in plays at high school and then did more stage acting. His first role was fabulous but people got to know him from his second one. Dean died in 1955 with only three movies. Tina thinks his death is a tragedy. | describe a person |
train_2231 | #Person1#: Lily, don't you think the scholarship from New York University is something great? Why did you decline this offer?
#Person2#: I do realize the value of the scholarship. But, if I could explain, my mother doesn't want me to go overseas.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: You know, I'm the only child in the family. My... | Lily tells #Person1# she declines the scholarship from NYU because her dad travels a lot and she has to take care of her mom. | school choice |
train_2232 | #Person1#: Would you help me for a minute,please?
#Person2#: Of course. What do you want me to do?
#Person1#: Could you hold these packages while I look for the key to the door?
#Person2#: I'd be glad to. What's in these packages? They're extremely heavy.
#Person1#: Just the things we need for the picnic tomorrow.
#Per... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to hold the packages so that #Person1# can look for the key. Then #Person1# thinks #Person2# has the key. | look for keys |
train_2233 | #Person1#: Dad. You love me, don't you?
#Person2#: Of course, I do. Why do you ask ... Ah, what's on your mind?
#Person1#: Well, I saw this great offer for a free cell phone here in the newspaper, and ...
#Person2#: Free? Nothing's ever free.
#Person1#: Well, the phone is free ... after a $50 mail-in rebate.
#Person2#:... | #Person1# asks Dad to buy #Person1# a new cell phone. #Person1# tells #Person2# the reason is all the friends have one and #Person1# can use it while #Person1#'s driving the new car. #Person2# feels ridiculous about #Person1#'s requirements for a new cell phone as well as a new car. | buy a phone |
train_2234 | #Person1#: Nice and warm again, isn't it?
#Person2#: Oh, it's lovely. Think of the nasty weather we had last week.
#Person1#: How are you these days?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you. And you?
#Person1#: Fine today, though a bit under the weather last week. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the weather is lovely and they're fine. | discuss the weather |
train_2235 | #Person1#: What kind of music do you like listening to?
#Person2#: I like music that has a fast beat and is lively, like dance music. You know, I go to a disco almost every week. Sometimes it's too loud though. You prefer classical music, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Moz... | #Person2# likes dance music, while #Person1# prefers classic music. #Person1# says classic music is good for the brain and #Person2# says dance music also makes people livelier and happier. #Person1# advises #Person2# to listen to the samples on the Internet and buy cheap ones. | discuss music |
train_2236 | #Person1#: Did you happen to bring that book that we were talking about yesterday?
#Person2#: I did. Let me go get it for you. Here you go.
#Person1#: Thanks so much.
#Person2#: I like the way that the gifts I get increasingly more lavish.
#Person1#: I had no idea that there were specific things that should be give... | #Person2# brings #Person1# the book. #Person1# suggests giving the wife something made of paper but #Person2# only thinks of stationery and money. | gift giving |
train_2237 | #Person1#: I will try.
#Person2#: Who is that man in the aisle?
#Person1#: Oh, he is coming to check tickets. We have to show him our tickets.
#Person3#: Tickets, please. You are on the wrong train, ladies. These tickets are for the express train.
#Person2#: The express train?
#Person3#: Yes. The train you are on ... | #Person3# checks #Person1# and #Person2#'s tickets and finds they are on the wrong train. Their tickets are for the express train but it's a local train. They think it's fine and #Person3# waives their fees for this train. | wrong train |
train_2238 | #Person1#: I'll need a parking permit for next semester.
#Person2#: Do you attend school during the day or only at night?
#Person1#: I only attend class part-time in the evenings.
#Person2#: Do you drive a motorcycle or an automobile?
#Person1#: I have both, but I usually use my car to get to school.
#Person2#: Gr... | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy a parking permit for next semester and #Person1# buys it in cash. | parking permit |
train_2239 | #Person1#: Can you help me pick out a gift for my daughter?
#Person2#: She might like a laptop computer.
#Person1#: Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
#Person2#: Might I suggest a Mac?
#Person1#: Okay. How much?
#Person2#: Well, a 15-inch Pro is $2, 100.
#Person1#: Oh, that sounds great. I'll take it.
#Person2#:... | #Person2# recommends a Mac computer to #Person1# as #Person1#'s daughter's gift. #Person1# buys it by card. | gift shopping |
train_2240 | #Person1#: Anna, when did the Smiths ask us to get to their house?
#Person2#: By 7:30 PM. There were just 30 minutes to go. Are you ready to go now?
#Person1#: Not yet. Do you know where my blue shirt is? I don't want to go with this brown one.
#Person2#: It's right there in the cupboard with your other shirts. Why isn... | #Person1# and Anna will go to the Smiths. Anna's worried they can't go because the babysitter Sarah hasn't arrived yet. #Person1# comforts her. | going out |
train_2241 | #Person1#: Where are you going to take your vacation?
#Person2#: Hawaii.
#Person1#: That sounds like a great place to visit. Is your family going?
#Person2#: Yes, we plan to go mountain climbing, fishing, swimming and windsurfing. But most of all we are planning to relax. My wife is taking a whole bunch of books to rea... | #Person2# will go to Hawaii with #Person2#'s family and invites #Person1# to go together. #Person1# refuses. | vacation plan |
train_2242 | #Person1#: Why did you miss work last week? We had to finish the project without you?
#Person2#: I'm sorry about that, Amy. I was very sick.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah? What did you have?
#Person2#: Um, I had the donkey pox, it's a new sickness, not many people have heard of it yet.
#Person1#: Hmm, I think you were just on va... | #Person2# explains why #Person2# missed work. But Amy thinks #Person2#'s lying. | explain reasons |
train_2243 | #Person1#: Good morning, Golden Bridge Hotel at your service.
#Person2#: Good morning, I'd like to make a reservation, please. Do you have any rooms available for next week?
#Person1#: Alright, single room or double room?
#Person2#: Double room, please. It's for an American couple.
#Person1#: Hold on, please. Let me ch... | #Person1# helps Martin make a reservation for a double room with a nice garden view and tells Martin about the price and the bar in the hotel. | hotel service |
train_2244 | #Person1#: I want a ticket to New York, one way please.
#Person2#: That'll be $285. How would you like to pay?
#Person1#: Credit card. I don't like to pay in cash because it's quite inconvenient.
#Person2#: OK, I see.
#Person1#: Oh, by the way, my doctor advised me not to eat any meat. Last time I had a special salad p... | #Person1# wants a ticket to New York and asks for a special salad plate but #Person2# can't offer that. #Person1#'ll pay by cash. | buy a ticket |
train_2245 | #Person1#: Isn't this apartment good?
#Person2#: Well, I don't know. I mean, it's OK.
#Person1#: It's so big, so much room. I feel so free here.
#Person2#: It must be cold in winter. Our place's so comfortable and warm.
#Person1#: Oh, John, and the view. Look at the view of the ocean from this window. I feel so relaxed... | #Person1# thinks the apartment is big with a good view and #Person1# likes the furniture. But John thinks the room makes him uncomfortable. | discuss an apartment |
train_2246 | #Person1#: David, where did you get so many old books?
#Person2#: Some graduates were selling their used books. They were really cheap, so I bought some.
#Person1#: But aren't you leaving China in 2 weeks? How can you finish reading so many books?
#Person2#: I'll take them back to America. I'll continue to improve my C... | David bought some old books and will take them back to America. He tells #Person1# whether he comes to China depends on his mom's health condition. | future plan |
train_2247 | #Person1#: Do you like jazz, Bob?
#Person2#: No, not much. Do you like it?
#Person1#: Well, yes, it makes me relaxed. So what kind of music do you like?
#Person2#: I like listening to rock.
#Person1#: Ah, it makes my stomach turn. I just can't get relaxation from it. It just makes too much noise. Then what group do you... | #Person1# likes jazz while Bob likes rock from which #Person1# cannot get relaxation. | discuss music |
train_2248 | #Person1#: Hi Sam, it's 8:00 o'clock now, get up quickly. It's time for breakfast.
#Person2#: I don't really want to get up.
#Person1#: What would you like for breakfast, Sam?
#Person2#: I'm not quite hungry now, let me think for a while. What kind of food do you prepare mom?
#Person1#: Sandwiches, bread and vegetables... | Mom wakes up Sam and has prepared his favorite chicken sandwiches. Mom asks Sam not to wake up Dad because he stayed up late last night. | wake up someone |
train_2249 | #Person1#: Police station, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm calling to tell you I found a car. I thought it might be a stolen car.
#Person1#: I see. Where exactly did you find it?
#Person2#: Near the number 8 bridge along the London Road?
#Person1#: Can I know your name and address please?
#Person2#: Henry Roberts. ... | Roberts tells the police he found a car and thought it might be a stolen car. The police will investigate it. | find a car |
train_2250 | #Person1#: Hello, Barbara. Welcome back. You look great.
#Person2#: Rod, it's lovely to see you again.
#Person1#: How was your trip?
#Person2#: Fun, but tiring. Milan was interesting. It's bigger than I expected, noisier and dirtier too.
#Person1#: And Florence? What did you think of Florence?
#Person2#: Well, I didn't... | Barbara tells Rod about her trip to Milan. Rod then finds Barbara's suitcase is very heavy. | trip to Milan |
train_2251 | #Person1#: Jim, why were you late for school this morning?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mrs. Brown.
#Person1#: Did you get up late?
#Person2#: No. I got up at 7:00 o'clock as usual this morning. Then I had breakfast and left home at 7:30.
#Person1#: It only takes you about 20 minutes to walk to school. Why were you late?
#Per... | Jim was late and he explains to Mrs. Brown he helped an injured boy. Mrs. Brown thinks he did the right thing. | reasons for lateness |
train_2252 | #Person1#: Hello, madam. How do you like your staying here?
#Person2#: Quite good. Excuse me, are there any places of interest?
#Person1#: Yes, there are so many near our hoteI.Three blocks away from here, there is temple. It's famous for its building and paintings.lt ' s worth visiting.
#Person2#: Thank you. I think t... | #Person2# asks #Person1# about local places of interest. #Person1# recommends a temple. | ask for information |
train_2253 | #Person1#: How is the result of your lab test?
#Person2#: When it comes to that, I have a lot to say.
#Person1#: Then say it.
#Person2#: When I went back to my doctor to hear the results of my lab tests, I tried to keep a poker face even though I was scared to death. Then you guess what he said.
#Person1#: That ' s jus... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# was scared about the result of #Person2#'s lab tests but the doctor told #Person1# there was nothing wrong with #Person1#. | lab test discussion |
train_2254 | #Person1#: Sandy, can you help me contact these people?
#Person2#: Sure, what do you want me to tell them?
#Person1#: Well, I need to confirm the time of their classes.
#Person2#: Ok, where can I find their telephone number?
#Person1#: They are all listed here on this sheet of paper.
#Person2#: Is it their home, office... | #Person1# requests Sandy to help #Person1# contact some people to confirm the time of their classes. #Person1# tells Sandy the numbers on the sheet are mostly home numbers and if Sandy can't find their e-mail addresses, she can send them SMS. #Person1# has called some people but #Person1# thinks Sandy can call them aga... | ask for help |
train_2255 | #Person1#: Hello. This is Dr. Galas Office. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I ' d like to make an appointment with Dr. Galas. Could you arrange it for me?
#Person1#: Sure. Let me check his schedule. How about tomorrow afternoon at 2:30?
#Person2#: I ' m not available tomorrow afternoon. How about tomorrow morning?
#Per... | #Person2# phones to make an appointment with Dr. Galas. #Person1# helps to schedule the appointment on Wednesday. | make an appointment |
train_2256 | #Person1#: John hasn't turned up and Stefan is ill. Do we have anyone on stand-by?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not, we're very short-staffed at the moment. Can you ask the shift supervisor to ask one of his team to do some overtime? Perhaps Tommy can stand in for an hour or two until we find a replacement. | #Person1# and #Person2# try to make up for staff shortage. #Person2# suggests letting Tommy stand in. | shortage of staff |
train_2257 | #Person1#: I ran it against that fence pole as I crashed. What do you think? Damn, it hurts!
#Person2#: We'll have to get you to a hospital. I can ride you on the back of my bike.
#Person1#: I'm lucky I wasn't killed. I must have been going around forty-five miles an hour. There was too much gravel on that corner. I sl... | #Person1# tells #Person2# how #Person1# got injured. #Person1# treats the wound and will send #Person1# to the hospital. | injury |
train_2258 | #Person1#: What do you think of doctor Thomson?
#Person2#: I feel confident of his ability to cure my daughter's disease.
#Person1#: How can you be so sure?
#Person2#: I can tell form the way he spoke to us.
#Person1#: Never believe his words. | #Person2# trusts doctor Thomson's ability while #Person1# doesn't. | talk about someone |
train_2259 | #Person1#: Do you love me?
#Person2#: I'm very fond of you.
#Person1#: Yes, but do you love me?
#Person2#: why? You mean a lot to me.
#Person1#: why didn't you answer my question?
#Person2#: what question?
#Person1#: Do you love me? come on, I'm eager to hear.
#Person2#: you know that I care for you. I---I'm proud of y... | #Person1# asks #Person2# whether #Person2# loves #Person1#. #Person2# keeps dodging the question. | lovers' talk |
train_2260 | #Person1#: I don't think the teacher had a right to say that. The teacher was wrong to have accused her in front of the whole class.
#Person2#: You've got to be joking! It's the teacher's right to say anything wants, and if she saw Myra cheating, she certainly had the right to say so.
#Person1#: I agree she had the rig... | #Person1# thinks the teacher shouldn't accuse a student in front of the whole class but do it privately. #Person2# agrees. | teachers accusing students |
train_2261 | #Person1#: Donna, you really shocked everyone at the party last night!
#Person2#: You mean with my performance?
#Person1#: Yes! We have all assumed that you were the quiet, shy type.
#Person2#: I guess everyone has a few secrets up their sleeve.
#Person1#: Where did you learn to sing like that?
#Person2#: I was part of... | #Person1# says everyone is shocked at #Person2#'s performance. #Person2# explains #Person2# never dresses like that at work because that's weird. | daily casual talk |
train_2262 | #Person1#: I'd like to meet you again sometime.
#Person2#: That would be great. Actually, can I get your phone number, Ella? That's assuming you don't mind if I call you sometime.
#Person1#: Anytime. You can reach me at 5558929.
#Person2#: Ok, got it. I will call you sometime next week.
#Person1#: Fine.
#Person2#: It's... | Jason asks for Ella's number and will call her sometime next week. | give phone number |
train_2263 | #Person1#: Hello! How are you.
#Person2#: Not too well! I'm just to the doctor. I haven't been feeling too well over the last few days.
#Person1#: What have you got? A cough? A cold?
#Person2#: That's the funny thing. I don't what's wrong with me. I just feel exhausted.
#Person1#: Perhaps you'Ve been working too hard. ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# hasn't been feeling well. #Person2# is going to see a doctor. #Person1# cheers up #Person2#. | talk about health |
train_2264 | #Person1#: Hey Susan, what are you coming as this year?
#Person2#: Coming as?
#Person1#: Yeah. . . for Halloween! We have a big office party tomorrow evening. There's a prize for best costume!
#Person2#: Um. . . I have to confess, I haven't given it much thought. I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated the... | #Person1# asks Susan about her Halloween costume plan but Susan is from China and doesn't celebrate Halloween. She then tells #Person1# about Chinese ghost festival customs. Susan says China has an entire ghost month and people set off firecrackers and prepare food to feed ghosts. | ghost festival discussion |
train_2265 | #Person1#: I am trying to decide what school to apply to?
#Person2#: Are you thinking about a public school or a private one?
#Person1#: I am not sure. What's the difference between them?
#Person2#: Public schools are usually state funded, whereas private schools usually get their funding elsewhere.
#Person1#: Which is... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the differences between public schools and private schools. | comparison of schools |
train_2266 | #Person1#: welcome back! How was your vacation?
#Person2#: it was fantastic, but I'm glad to be back! Being a tourist is really tiring!
#Person1#: where did you end up going?
#Person2#: because it's off-season, we got a really good package deal to Paris, so we went there.
#Person1#: I've always wanted to go to Paris. T... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s trip to Paris and shows #Person1# some pictures. #Person2# says by the time of one picture, #Person2# was sick of sightseeing but still enjoyed the trip to the art gallery and recommends #Person1# to go. #Person1# feels interested. | travel experience discussion |
train_2267 | #Person1#: I never understand why these shops have so much liquor.
#Person2#: What do you mean? It's because it's much cheaper to buy liquor duty-free.
#Person1#: But why? Why don't people like to buy shirts duty-free? Or shoes? I just don't understand why it's always liquor.
#Person2#: Well, it's because in most count... | #Person1# complains to #Person2# that the duty-free shops sell so much liquor. #Person2# explains liquor is considered luxurious and unhealthy so liquor has a higher tax on it, which makes buying liquor duty-free a good deal. | liquor discussion |
train_2268 | #Person1#: What did you learn at the workshop you went to yesterday? Do you think it was worth the investment to go?
#Person2#: Yeah, I really got a lot of the session. The workshop topic was resolving personal problems. It was led by a professional human resources director. The teacher had a lot of experience, and I t... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# learned a lot at the workshop but #Person1# doubts it. #Person2# assures #Person1# that even though they had a short time, they started to think and learned useful methods. | workshop discussion |
train_2269 | #Person1#: How come you're still up? Shouldn't you be asleep by now?
#Person2#: I've been having a hard time sleeping lately.
#Person1#: As far as I know, insomnia is usually caused by stress. Are you stressed at all?
#Person2#: Well, I'm really worried about my grades. I didn't think this course would be so stressful.... | #Person2# has insomnia due to #Person2#'s stress about grades. #Person1# tells #Person2# to relax and suggests #Person2# learn Taiji. #Person1# teaches #Person2# a move to help #Person2# fall asleep and #Person2# will try it out. | insomnia |
train_2270 | #Person1#: Who got ripped off?
#Person2#: Big time! A hacker broke into the company's files and got all her personal information. You really think it's completely safe?
#Person1#: Well, maybe not 100 percent. I did hear about some tricks people use.
#Person2#: Now we're getting to the truth.
#Person1#: There are shills... | #Person2# tells #Person1# a person was ripped off by a hacker and they both think the Internet is unsafe. | Internet safety |
train_2271 | #Person1#: I'm famished! Let's get some grub!
#Person2#: I'm in the mood for some chips and salsa.
#Person1#: Me, too! The chips here are so light and crispy.
#Person2#: And they have tangy, freshly-made salsa, too. My mouth is watering already!
#Person1#: I'll go get the chips. What do you want to drink?
#Person2#: Su... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about what to order. They will have chips. | order food |
train_2272 | #Person1#: Have you got anything for diarrhea?
#Person2#: Yes, here you are. These tablets are very effective.
#Person1#: How should I take this medicine?
#Person2#: Take two tablets every six hours.
#Person1#: I see. I'll follow your instructions.
#Person2#: And take a good rest for a few days.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# gives #Person1# the medicine for diarrhea and the instructions on taking it. | buy medicine |
train_2273 | #Person1#: Accounting, this is Mike.
#Person2#: Mike, this is Leo in Sales. I was just calling to confirm our meeting tomorrow. Are we still on?
#Person1#: Goodness! It's been so long I actually forgot. Let me see. . . yes, it is on my calendar.
#Person2#: OK. See you at your office at 2:30.
#Person1#: Right, see you t... | Leo calls Mike to confirm their meeting tomorrow. | phone call |
train_2274 | #Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: I'd like to see some coats. Would you recommend me some of them?
#Person1#: Sure. Come to look at these styles. They sell very well.
#Person2#: Which models do you sell the most?
#Person1#: How about these? They are the current bestsellers.
#Person2#: I li... | #Person2# wants to see some coats. #Person1# recommends the current bestsellers and finds a yellow one for #Person2#. | shopping |
train_2275 | #Person1#: What's going on?
#Person2#: Nothing really, you?
#Person1#: I'm throwing a party next Saturday.
#Person2#: Is that right?
#Person1#: Yeah, are you going to come?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, I can't.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I don't really want to.
#Person1#: Well, why don't you?
#Person2#: I hate going to pa... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a party. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# hates parties. | party invitation |
train_2276 | #Person1#: the bathroom looks lovely. Did you redecorate it yourself or did you get someone in to do it for you?
#Person2#: I did it myself. I went online and found a lot of website devoted to home improvement. Then I went to DIY shop and bought everything I needed. I'm sure I saved a lot of money by doing it mys
#Pers... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# redecorated #Person2#'s bathroom on #Person2#'s own and how long it took to do so. #Person1# admires #Person2#'s work a lot. | room redecoration |
train_2277 | #Person1#: Good Morning. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Good Morning, I have a bad cough, and I want to see an internist.
#Person1#: Do you have a registration card?
#Person2#: No, I don't. I'm a tourist.
#Person1#: Then you need to register as a new patient. Can I have a look at you ID card? I need your name, age, ... | #Person2# wants to see an internist and registers as a new patient with #Person1#'s assistance. #Person2# also tells #Person1# #Person2# prefers traditional Chinese medicine. | hospital registration |
train_2278 | #Person1#: Hello, is that the Peace Restaurant?
#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?
#Person1#: Yes. I'd like a table for six at 7:00 this evening. Can you arrange it for us?
#Person2#: Just a minute. I'll check if there is any availability. I'm sorry, sir. There isn't any table left for 7:00, but we can give you one at 8: ... | John calls to book a table at 7:00 but #Person2# can only give him one at 8:00. John changes the time to 8:00. | book a table |
train_2279 | #Person1#: Hello, I would like to speak with Ryan.
#Person2#: This is Ryan. How may I help you?
#Person1#: Ryan, this is Malia, and I am afraid that I am feeling a bit under the weather.
#Person2#: Do you know what the problem is?
#Person1#: I have a horrible rash from poison oak.
#Person2#: Have you had it a long time... | Malia tells Ryan about her physical condition. Malia got a rash and applied some treatment. Ryan will see her tomorrow. | ailments consultation |
train_2280 | #Person1#: Let's play a little game. I'll describe someone and you try to guess who it is.
#Person2#: Ok. I'm really bored at the moment.
#Person1#: Ok. This man is tall and slim. He's got blue eyes and curly brown hair.
#Person2#: Does he have a moustache or a beard?
#Person1#: Good question. Yes, he has a moustache, ... | #Person1# and #Person2# play a game of describing someone and asking each other to guess who it is. After two rounds, they start to talk about the importance of one's appearance. They both agree that a person's personality is more important than appearance. | play guessing games |
train_2281 | #Person1#: Could we borrow the company van for a fundraiser this weekend?
#Person2#: That would be a possibility. Where is this fundraiser taking place?
#Person1#: It is in the hotel ballroom down the street.
#Person2#: Do you need it for the whole weekend?
#Person1#: We will need it for both days.
#Person2#: We will n... | #Person1# wants to borrow the company van for a fundraiser and also asks for some chairs. #Person2# agrees but asks #Person1# to bring them back by Sunday evening. | borrow a venue |
train_2282 | #Person1#: I'd like to send this parcel to Australia.
#Person2#: Certainly. Could you put it on the scales, so I can check the weight?
#Person1#: Sure. It's not very heavy.
#Person2#: That's 850 grams. The coasts depends on how you would like to send it.
#Person1#: I see. What are the options? I suppose airmail is fast... | #Person2# tells #Person1# airmail is more expensive but faster than surface mail. #Person1# decides to send a registered parcel to Australia by airmail. | send a parcel |
train_2283 | #Person1#: Good evening, sir. Are you ready to order now?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to try Chinese food. But I don't know anything about it.
#Person1#: Chinese food is divided into eight big cuisines, such as Cantonese food, Sichuan food, Fujisan food, etc. Our restaurant is famous for Sichuan style.
#Person2#: Is there... | #Person2# wants to try Chinese food and asks #Person1# for suggestions. #Person1# introduces the main cuisines of Chinese food and recommends some hot food to meet #Person2#'s preference. #Person2# accepts. | order food |
train_2284 | #Person1#: We did a survey on your job performance.
#Person2#: How did I do?
#Person1#: Not so good. Lots of complains.
#Person2#: Really? I thought I was doing well.
#Person1#: Your performance so far is not quite in line with what we expect for our executives. I hope I'Ve made my point. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2#'s job performance isn't satisfying, despite #Person2#'s opposite opinion. | job performance |
train_2285 | #Person1#: Do you carrying fresh fish?
#Person2#: Yes we do. Check the meat department. There is a fish counter there too.
#Person1#: I already looked, but did not see anything.
#Person2#: Let me show you.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: See, it's right over there.
#Person1#: Oh, gosh. I didn't see it.
#Person2#: That's ... | #Person1# asks for fresh fish. #Person2# shows #Person1# the fish counter. | ask for something |
train_2286 | #Person1#: What an amazing film! I can't remember the last time I felt this good coming out of a movie theater!
#Person2#: I know what you mean. Robert Redford is my favorite actor, so I knew I would like it.
#Person1#: Yeah, but there were so many little things that were cool - the music, the lighting, the way the cam... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss a movie they just finished. Both of them think it's amazing and interesting. | movie discussion |
train_2287 | #Person1#: 6652-767.
#Person2#: Hello. Could I speak to Alistair, please?
#Person1#: Speaking. Is that you, Bill?
#Person2#: Hello yes, it's me. I didn't recognize your voice.
#Person1#: I've got a bit of cold. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Well, we're meeting Bob's girlfriend and her parents tonight giving them di... | Bill phones Alistair to borrow a set of champagne glasses because he will invite Bob's girlfriend and her parents to have dinner. Alistair agrees to help and they schedule the time. | ask for help |
train_2288 | #Person1#: Good afternoon! Dr. Perkins' office.
#Person2#: Good afternoon. I'd like to speak to the doctor. Is he in?
#Person1#: Who is that calling, please?
#Person2#: My name is Li Hong. I'm from China.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. Dr. Perkins is now at an important meeting and can't answer your call.
#Person2#: I'm an exch... | Li Hong phones to discuss the details of a lecture with Dr. Perkins. #Person1# says Perkins isn't available and will let him call Li back. | phone call |
train_2289 | #Person1#: Mark? What were you up to yesterday? I called you, but there wasn't anybody home.
#Person2#: We went out to the stadium. Bob hadn't been to a game for a few weeks.
#Person1#: How'd it go? Did we win?
#Person2#: Nope, lost again. But, it was a good game. | Mark tells #Person1# that he went to the stadium for a game yesterday. | daily casual talk |
train_2290 | #Person1#: You've been in this country for a long time now. You must have noticed quite a few differences between living in Indonesia and living in England. What's the most obvious thing that you've noticed?
#Person2#: In what way? Culturally or educationally?
#Person1#: Well, let's begin with families.
#Person2#: Oh, ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the differences between Indonesian families and English ones. #Person2# says the Indonesian tend to have more kids and Muslims usually have the biggest families. | cultural difference |
train_2291 | #Person1#: Have you got your schedule for this term, Monica?
#Person2#: Yes, Yuri, I have. It's going to be quite a hard term.
#Person1#: Really? What subjects are you taking?
#Person2#: I've got culture studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30.
#Person1#: Oh, 8:30. That's early. Do you have any classes after that?
#P... | Monica discusses her schedule for this term with Yuri. Monica has a lot of classes scheduled and she thinks it's going to be a hard term. | term schedule discussion |
train_2292 | #Person1#: Hi, Scott. How are you?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Rebecca. I'm tired.
#Person1#: Well, don't go to bed so late.
#Person2#: But I don't. I watch sports on TV and then I go to bed at about 9:15. The problem is I wake up really early.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: I take the boat to school now and it goes at 7:30... | Scott tells Rebecca he's tired because he has to wake up early to catch the boat to school. Then he shares his schedule after changing school. | daily rountine |
train_2293 | #Person1#: It's raining again. Tom, bring me the umbrella.
#Person2#: Well, mom. I'm sorry to tell you that I left it on the bus.
#Person1#: Again? Don't you know that umbrella is expensive? You always leave our umbrellas on the bus, don't you?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, mom. I won't let it happen again.
#Person1#: It's no ... | Tom's mother blames Tom for losing the umbrella and takes away his cellphone to make him focus on real-life and study. | family member talk |
train_2294 | #Person1#: Hi Harry, it's great to see you again. I heard you have been traveling a lot recently.
#Person2#: Yeah, over the past 80 days. I've been to many countries in Africa.
#Person1#: I really envy you. Did you ride a lion?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I'm just kidding.
#Person2#: Well I didn't ride a lion, but one ... | #Person1# inquires Harry about his travel to Africa. Harry jokes about an elephant running after him and expresses his eagerness for a break. | social casual talk |
train_2295 | #Person1#: Did you get to talk to the Browns about their trip to Venezuela?
#Person2#: Oh yes, they said they had a great time.
#Person1#: What did they say the weather was like?
#Person2#: They said it was extremely cool. They suggested that we take some warm clothes.
#Person1#: Did you ask how the hotels were?
#Perso... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the Browns said the weather in Venezuela was cool and the hotels there were excellent, but they had language problems and advised them not to buy clothes. | traveling experience discussion |
train_2296 | #Person1#: Hey Joe, is there anything to eat? I'm starving.
#Person2#: No, I thought there was a frozen pizza but it's gone. Um, Meg, why don't we get take out?
#Person1#: Oh oK. Why don't we get Chinese food wongs quick?
#Person2#: OK. Where is the?
#Person1#: Oh it's on the notice board in the kitchen.
#Person2#: Oh ... | Meg and Joe talk about what to order. They will have lemon chicken, pork, rice, and stir-fried vegetables. | order take-out |
train_2297 | #Person1#: Queen's Theatre, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you have 2 tickets for the show this Saturday?
#Person1#: Well, all the tickets have been sold out, but we still have a few for Wednesday evening and Tuesday afternoon.
#Person2#: Wednesday evening is OK. Have you got 2 near the front?
#Person1#: Let me see... | #Person2# buys 2 tickets for a show with #Person1#'s assistance. | buy tickets |
train_2298 | #Person1#: Sit down, please, Mister Johnson. Can you tell me more about your school work?
#Person2#: OK. My best subject was history and my second best was geography. However, my favorite subject was math and the results I got in my math paper were often quite good.
#Person1#: Do you think that these subjects will help... | #Person1# gives Johnson a job interview. Johnson says he is good at history, geography, and math, and thinks his background qualifies him for the job. #Person1# will inform Johnson of the results soon. | job interview |
train_2299 | #Person1#: Can you fix me a cup of tea, Johnny?
#Person2#: Well... uh... how about a glass of juice instead?
#Person1#: No. I'd like tea. Can you put it in my favorite cup? You probably washed it...
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. Well, uh, about your mug...
#Person1#: I'll find it... Where are all the floral pattern plates? And ... | #Person2# insists on treating #Person2# a tea. | daily talk |
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