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train_2300 | #Person1#: IBA, Jane speaking. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to speak to someone regarding my card.
#Person1#: Sorry, I'm not quite sure if I understand. In what way, Sir? Has your card been stolen?
#Person2#: No, no. Nothing at all like that. It's just that I applied for a credit card with you a while... | #Person2# is calling because he hasn't received his card. Jane tells him that it takes 5 working days to issue and post the card and helps him to distinguish the difference between days and working days. | working days |
train_2301 | #Person1#: Hello? This is John Smith.Can I speak to Mr.White, please?
#Person2#: This is Mr.White speaking.
#Person1#: Hi. I understand that you have a house for sale, haven ' t you?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I ' d like to know more about it.
#Person2#: Can you come to my office this afternoon at 3 o ' clock?
#Person1... | Mr.White asks John to come to his office to know more about Mr.White's house for sale. | house for sale |
train_2302 | #Person1#: Oh, gosh! I feel everything around me is against me.
#Person2#: Don't take it too hard. There are some tips you should know in job-hunting of 2010.
#Person1#: Well, I am all ears. Maybe they are helpful.
#Person2#: Firstly, you must always show your best to the interviewer. And secondly, try to avoid spammin... | #Person1# is upset and thinks everything is against #Person1#. #Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions and #Person1# will face the challenge. | daily conversation |
train_2303 | #Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I ' m having a problem.
#Person1#: What problem are you having?
#Person2#: There have been charges made on my debit card that I didn ' t make.
#Person1#: Do you have the statement for your card?
#Person2#: Here it is.
#Person1#: What are the charges you ' re referring to?
#Pers... | There have four charges made on #Person2#'s debit card that #Person2# didn't make. #Person2# will freeze payment on those charges. | charges |
train_2304 | #Person1#: Should we ask Jason to play? He's always watching movies on HBO.
#Person2#: I guess we should invite him. I just hope he doesn't start talking about Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger again.
#Person1#: Oh, come on! The game is better with three people. Anyway, if we don't ask him to play, he'll be ... | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to invite Jason to play the game. | invitation |
train_2305 | #Person1#: Royal Hotel, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I urgently need a room for tomorrow night, and do you have any vacancies?
#Person1#: Yes, we have. What kind of room would you like?
#Person2#: I'd like a suite with an ocean view, please.
#Person1#: No problem, sir.
#Person2#: What is the price of the suite?
#Per... | David White wants to reserve a suite with an ocean view and asks for a discount. #Person1# tells him the discount ended yesterday and it is the least expensive suite. David will stay for three days. | room reservation |
train_2306 | #Person1#: Can I see the doctor?
#Person2#: Yes, do you have an appointment?
#Person1#: No, I don't.
#Person2#: Well. The doctor doesn't see nobody without an appointment.
#Person1#: Well, I am spending my vacation here and I have a stomachache and. . .
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Maybe we can fit you in at 3.
#Person1#: I'd... | #Person1# wants to see a doctor without making an appointment because #Person1# has an unbearable stomachache. #Person2# first wants to fit #Person1# in at 3 then will send #Person1# next after realizing it's an emergence. | see a doctor |
train_2307 | #Person1#: What do you think about studying in the U. S. ?
#Person2#: Well, for many international students, coming to the United States and living here and studying can be quite a daunting experience, especially when finding a house on campus or off campus.
#Person1#: Do you have any advice?
#Person2#: I think first o... | #Person2# thinks studying in the U.S. is a daunting experience and advises first-time students to live on campus that provides a sense of security. | study overseas |
train_2308 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order now, Sir?
#Person2#: May I have the menu, please?
#Person1#: Yes, here you go.
#Person2#: I'd like to have some local specialties. Would you recommend for me, please?
#Person1#: Sure, the Huanghe carp with sugar and vinegar is famous in our restaurant.
#Person2#: OK. We'll take it.
#Pe... | #Person1# recommends Huanghe carp and vinegar. #Person2# will take it and also orders a chicken, eggplant, and coffee. | food ordering |
train_2309 | #Person1#: Bill. Bill! You gotta help me!
#Person2#: What's wrong? Slow down or you are gonna give yourself a heart attack.
#Person1#: Tomorrow is Christmas and I haven't bought my mom anything! I'm such a bad son!
#Person2#: Take it easy! Let's go to the mall, window shop a little and see if there is anything she migh... | #Person1# asks for Bill's help to think of the Christmas gift for #Person1#'s mom. Bill thinks it's a mistake to buy clothes or jewelry because it's hard to guess people's likes or sizes. #Person1#'s mom tries to learn Spanish, Bill suggests #Person1# buying a gift certificate for a website called SpanishPod. | Christmas gift |
train_2310 | #Person1#: Why do you choose our company to apply for a job?
#Person2#: I wish to have a job in which I can make good use of my strengths and have further improvement. And your company meets all my requirements.
#Person1#: Have you got a clear idea about our company?
#Person2#: Yes, I have purposefully done some homewo... | #Person2# thinks the job in #Person1#'s company can make good use of #Person2#'s strengths. #Person2# is most satisfied with #Person1#'s company. #Person2# also tells #Person1# #Person2# doesn't care too much about the salary. | job interview |
train_2311 | #Person1#: Office software like Windows might be one of the best inventions in this information age. It saves us from so much work and makes the communication even around the world much easier.
#Person2#: Fully agree. I do enjoy the convenience though I am still a beginner in using Excel. The latest office equipment is... | #Person1# thinks office software makes global communication much easier. #Person2# agrees and talks about the latest office equipment which is type-functional. | office software |
train_2312 | #Person1#: So do you believe in palmistry?
#Person2#: Palmistry? What is that?
#Person1#: It's when someone takes a look at another person's palm 4 to tell the future.
#Person2#: Oh, you mean palm reading 5. I've seen that before, but I don't believe in it.
#Person1#: Are you sure? I've read a lot about palmistry and I... | #Person2# doesn't believe in palm reading but #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# can tell accurate things from people's palm. Then #Person1# takes a look at #Person2#'s hand and #Person2# finally finds out #Person1# jokes on #Person2#. | palmistry |
train_2313 | #Person1#: I really hate to say this, but don't go away mad, just go away.
#Person2#: I knew this would happen some day.
#Person1#: Then, why didn't you try to prevent it in the beginning?
#Person2#: Well. It's not all my fault, Anna. You are responsible, too.
#Person1#: I don't want to argue anymore. Please get out of... | #Person2# thinks Anna and #Person2# are both responsible for the argument. Anna asks #Person2# to go away. | argue |
train_2314 | #Person1#: Darling, I have news for you. Bobby and his wife, Evelyn, are going to have a baby soon.
#Person2#: Really? I thought his wife couldn't have a baby.
#Person1#: Actually they're expecting the baby to come on my birthday.
#Person2#: Oh, what a coincidence! I bet Bobby must be very happy about it. He likes chil... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Bobby and his wife Evelyn are going to have a baby soon and although Evelyn is only three-month pregnant she begins to take her maternity leave. | the coming baby |
train_2315 | #Person1#: Who is this on the water buffalo?
#Person2#: That's my grand-father. He was a farmer. When he was young, he had to take the water buffalo to graze in the field.
#Person1#: Oh yes, that was the best job in most farm families. That's where many of them learned to play the flute.
#Person2#: My grandfather did t... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the man on the water buffalo is #Person2#'s grandfather who was a farmer. Then #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s grandfather's life experience and #Person2#'s grandfather is a senator now. | grandfather |
train_2316 | #Person1#: Hi, Bob. Can I have the book back I lent to you last month?
#Person2#: Oh! I forgot all about it. Of course you can have it back, John. I'm sorry about the delay.
#Person1#: Well, it doesn't matter. I almost forgot it too if it is not for Peter who asked me about it this coming. | John asks Bob to return his book. Bob is sorry for the delay. | daily talk |
train_2317 | #Person1#: Can you recommend a resort to me?
#Person2#: What about the Yellowstone National Park?
#Person1#: Have you ever been there?
#Person2#: Yes. The scenery is so breathtaking.
#Person1#: What is especially impressive?
#Person2#: There are thousands of hot springs and fountains. The park is known for them.
#Perso... | #Person2# recommends the Yellowstone National Park to #Person1# and thinks the hot springs and fountains are impressive. | Yellowstone National Park |
train_2318 | #Person1#: Hi, charlie, are you busy this evening?
#Person2#: Sorry, I'm afraid that I've got plans tonight.
#Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm going to my parents'house for my father's birthday.
#Person1#: How old is he today?
#Person2#: It's his 50th birthday.
#Person1#: Well, wish him a happy birthday for... | #Person1# wants to invite Charlie to go to a movie but Charlie is going to his parents' house to celebrate his father's 50th birthday. They will see a movie another time. | movie invitation |
train_2319 | #Person1#: How would you describe your ideal job?
#Person2#: I think the job should make use of the professional experience I have obtained, and offer me opportunity for advancement.
#Person1#: Why do you think you might like to work for our company?
#Person2#: I feel my background and experience are a good fit for thi... | #Person2# describes the ideal job to #Person1# and explains why #Person2# wants to work for #Person1#'s company. #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s school training and experience qualify #Person2# for this job. | job interview. |
train_2320 | #Person1#: Are you an outgoing person, or more reserved?
#Person2#: I wouldn't call myself outgoing. I used to be very shy when I was little, and it seems that I get a little more relaxed a-round people year after year, and have more fun in groups.
#Person1#: Are you more of a follower or a leader?
#Person2#: I don't t... | #Person2# thinks #Person2# is not outgoing and #Person2# would rather cooperate with others. #Person2# tells that the basic principle #Person1# applies to #Person1#'s life is not to put off. | interview |
train_2321 | #Person1#: How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to look at some of your products.
#Person1#: Did you have anything specific in mind?
#Person2#: Well, to be honest, I mostly use Sarah Winter products now. But I'm not happy with them. So I would like to change companies.
#Person1#: Well, you made a good choic... | #Person2# wants to stop using Sarah Winter products. #Person1# recommends the foundation and shows the one in rose color to #Person2#. #Person2# asks the price and thinks it's expensive. | shopping |
train_2322 | #Person1#: Miss, please give something to drink.
#Person2#: Excuse me, sir. What kind of drink do you want?
#Person1#: Do you have whisky?
#Person2#: Yes, but you have to pay for it.
#Person1#: Well, in that case please give me some free drink.
#Person2#: Wait a minute, I will bring you some juice. | #Person1# wants some free drink and #Person2# will bring him some juice. | free drink |
train_2323 | #Person1#: Mr. Drake, I'm pleased to do business with your company.
#Person2#: We're glad to be able to offer our services to your business, Mrs. Wayne.
#Person1#: Your company is very well respected. About how long have you been in business?
#Person2#: Almost twenty years. We were the first total PR services company o... | Mrs. Wayne will do business with Mr. Drake and asks him some information about the company and Mr. Drake's working experience. | business talk |
train_2324 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I have a problem.
#Person1#: What's your problem?
#Person2#: I owe fees, but a bank statement never came in the mail about it.
#Person1#: I apologize for the inconvenience.
#Person2#: I have no idea about the fee, so my fees went up.
#Person1#: I understand your problem.
#Person2#:... | #Person2# owes fees but #Person2# has never received any bank statement. #Person1# will help #Person2# to cancel the fees. | fees |
train_2325 | #Person1#: I want to buy some jewellery.
#Person2#: What kind of jewellery do you like to have?
#Person1#: I should like to look at some bracelets.
#Person2#: May I show you gold ones or jade ones?
#Person1#: Jade ones.
#Person2#: OK, here they are.
#Person1#: What's the price for this one?
#Person2#: Eight hundred yua... | #Person1# wants to buy a Jade bracelet and asks for its price. #Person2# tells the price is fixed. | shopping |
train_2326 | #Person1#: So Mr. Brown, this is your bed, and as you can see, there are three other beds in the ward. Have you got everything you need?
#Person2#: Yes, nurse, I think so. I followed the hospital's advice, and I've only brought a few belongings with me.
#Person1#: Good, you can see the reasons why we ask you to do that... | Mr. Brown has brought a few belongings regarding the hospital's advice. Then the nurse informs him of the rules which include visiting hours and meal schedules. Smoking and alcohol are also forbidden. | rules in the hospital |
train_2327 | #Person1#: Hello, Mrs. White, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I don't know what's the matter with me. I'm always feeling tired, I'm usually worn out at the end of the day.
#Person1#: I see. Let me take your pulse rate first. | Mrs. White feels tired and #Person1# takes her pulse rate. | doctor interrogation |
train_2328 | #Person1#: What do you think of people suing McDonalds for making them fat?
#Person2#: Well. Its food doesn't make you fat. But eating too much of it does! How about chocolate and ice cream? Are they all responsible? It's silly! | #Person2# thinks it's silly that people sue McDonalds for making them fat. | daily talk |
train_2329 | #Person1#: Mark was looking for you this morning. He wanted to know if you had decided when to go to the museum. And he seemed quite eager to meet you.
#Person2#: My goodness, I don't know how many times he's talked about it. When did he become such a nagger? | #Person1# tells Mark was eager to meet #Person2#. #Person2# thinks Mark is a nagger. | nagger |
train_2330 | #Person1#: Oh god! Look at the mess. Somebody's broken in. The back door's open.
#Person2#: They mustn't have got in that way. I locked it.
#Person1#: What about the windows? The bathroom window is open. Surely they must have climbed through that.
#Person2#: Yeah. Wow, the television is gone.
#Person1#: They must have ... | Someone brokes in #Person1# and #Person2#'s house and the television and radio are gone. They will phone the police. | crime |
train_2331 | #Person1#: There are pills for everything now, aren't there?
#Person2#: Almost everything. There are pills for colds and pills for headaches.
#Person1#: There are pills for seasickness and pills for airsickness. Those are the same, aren't they? Being sick on a ship is like being sick on a plane, isn't it? I suppose so.... | #Person1# thinks there are pills for everything such as for colds, headaches, and so on. But #Person2# reminds #Person1# that there are no pills for learning languages. | pills |
train_2332 | #Person1#: Good morning, Uncle Smith.
#Person2#: Good morning, Cathy.
#Person1#: I want to have a dinner party to celebrate my birthday. Would you come?
#Person2#: I'd love to, Cathy. What time?
#Person1#: Next weekend, on Saturday.
#Person2#: Saturday do you say?
#Person1#: If that's all right with you.
#Person2#: I'm... | Uncle Smith invites Cathy to his birthday party. Cathy will be busy on Saturday so they agree on Sunday. | birthday party |
train_2333 | #Person1#: You look a bit dull today. What's up?
#Person2#: Well, my mum lost her job yesterday.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Well, I heard that registered urban unemployment rate reached 4 percent this year, with more than half being women.
#Person2#: The supply outstrips the demand in the job market and wome... | #Person2# looks dull because #Person2#'s mom lost her job. Then #Person1# and #Person2# discuss gender discrimination for women in the job market. | job market |
train_2334 | #Person1#: Hi, Michael, how's it going?
#Person2#: Well, things are all right.
#Person1#: I heard you got a new roommate. What's he like?
#Person2#: Yeah, Bob moved in last week. He is a nice guy and so far everything is cool except this girlfriend.
#Person1#: Oh? What's wrong with his girlfriend?
#Person2#: She c... | Michael tells #Person1# about his new roommate Bob. Michael thinks listening to his girlfriend's talk is like chewing tin foil. #Person1# advises him to do the most of the talking in tonight's dinner. | roommate |
train_2335 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Could you help me? I'd like to exchange this sweater.
#Person2#: What's the problem with it?
#Person1#: It was a birthday gift, but I don't really like it. I think I want something plainer.
#Person2#: I see . . . Well, why don't you look around?
#Person3#: I like these two, Allen. Try them on.... | Allen wants to exchange the sweater and she tries the clothes on. #Person3# and #Person2# prefer the red but Allen likes the black. Allen finally switches to the red one. | exchange the sweater |
train_2336 | #Person1#: I think your speech was excellent.
#Person2#: Was it?
#Person1#: Sure it was.
#Person2#: Thank you. It was really a challenge to speak before such a large audience, you know.
#Person1#: But you did it and did it well! | #Person1# praises #Person2# for #Person2#'s speech. | praise |
train_2337 | #Person1#: Professor Hopkins, may I have a word with you?
#Person2#: Sure, Meg. What's up?
#Person1#: I gotta see for my report. I am wondering what I have done wrong. You know I have put a lot of time and energy to the report.
#Person2#: Well, Meg. I understand you have made much effort on their report. Maybe that's w... | Hopkins tells Meg that Meg forgot to mention the coffee in the report which mainly talks about the success of Starbucks Coffee. Meg also needs to add an actual figure in the report. | revise the report |
train_2338 | #Person1#: Today I am interviewing 16-year-old Mike about his feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Mike. How can we save the environment?
#Person2#: By saving water.
#Person1#: Well, how can we do that?
#Person2#: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath and when we do other thi... | Mike thinks people can save the environment by using less water when washing dishes and taking a bath. He also suggests that children should recycle paper. | save the environment |
train_2339 | #Person1#: What are you going to do tonight?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm going to stay at home and study. My final exam is coming up next week.
#Person1#: Is it going to be difficult?
#Person2#: It will be harder than the mid-term exam. I'm sure.
#Person1#: Was the mid-term exam difficult?
#Person2#: It was the most difficult e... | #Person2# will stay at home and study for the final exam, which will be harder than the mid-term exam. #Person2# may find a job after the exam. | plans |
train_2340 | #Person1#: London Hotel, how can I help you please?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to book a room for this week in the name of Henry Brown.
#Person1#: Fine. Would you like a single room, a double room or a twin room?
#Person2#: Double, please. My son will be with me.
#Person1#: OK. Could you tell me which day, sir?
#Person2#... | #Person2# wants to book a double room from Wednesday to Friday and he also books book a table for dinner. | room reservation |
train_2341 | #Person1#: Welcome back to your student union radio station. I'm with Catherine, who just successfully climbed the Great Mountain, Mont Blanc. Actually, she once did. The same climb in 2007. Catherine, was it easier the second time around?
#Person2#: In many ways. They were totally different experiences. The first time... | Catherine shares her two experiences of climbing the Great Mountain. The first time she was in a group and the weather was changeable. The second time the weather was wonderful. Catherine also reminds people of the extreme weather conditions. | climbing |
train_2342 | #Person1#: I can help the next person in line.
#Person2#: That's me. I, I need to Mail this package.
#Person1#: OK, great! Where is it going?
#Person2#: It's going to Saint Louis, Missouri, and I needed to get there as fast as possible. It's my mother's birthday present, and her birthday is tomorrow. I don't want it to... | #Person2# wants to mail his mother's birthday present. #Person1# tells #Person2# it will cost extra money to deliver it overnight. #Person2# pays by cash and asks #Person1# to mark fragile. | delivery |
train_2343 | #Person1#: Oh no, not again! This happens every day.
#Person2#: What's wrong?
#Person1#: Look at the mess, Jim. You have your supper and never do the washing up afterwards.
#Person2#: I don't do the washing up. But I wash the car every week.
#Person1#: I don't care about that. You never help me with the housework.
#Per... | #Person1# complains that Jim doesn't do the housework except for preparing the meal. Jim promises to do everything next week. | housework |
train_2344 | #Person1#: I feel a little dizzy under such a big sun. Shall we go to a cafe to have a rest?
#Person2#: Sure. Do you need any water?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: You know, we haven't toured all the places here. There is a statue from Tang dynasty at the end of this street, near a lake.
#Person1#: If you really want to go,... | #Person1# feels dizzy under a big sun and wants to take a rest. #Person2# will send #Person1# to the nearest clinic and #Person2# is looking for the travel brochure. | travel |
train_2345 | #Person1#: Can you lift the toilet seat up when you go to the bathroom, please? I hate having to clean up after you all the time.
#Person2#: Sorry about that. While we're on the topic, there are a few things you do that had been annoying me lately.
#Person1#: Oh, really?
#Person2#: Yeah, like when you leave the laundry... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to lift the toilet seat when going to the bathroom. Then #Person2# complains that #Person1# leaves the laundry in the washing machine. | argue about housework |
train_2346 | #Person1#: Intercity Flowers. How can I help?
#Person2#: Hi, I'd like to send a dozen red roses to arrive at my apartment tomorrow for my grandparents' wedding anniversary, please.
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. I just need a few details to complete the order? What's your name, please?
#Person2#: Obama Anthony.
#Person1#: ... | Obama Anthony is booking red roses. #Person1# asks about his information and Obama thinks it will be fine to leave the flowers with any neighbor if no one answers the door. | book roses |
train_2347 | #Person1#: Well, tell me something of yourself.
#Person2#: What would you like to know, Mr. Green?
#Person1#: What working experience have you get?
#Person2#: In 2004, I got a job in the sales department of a trading company near Guangzhou. I started a sales representative. A year later, I was promoted to the position ... | Irene tells Mr. Green her working experience and that she quits being a sales manager because she prefers something more professional. | job interview |
train_2348 | #Person1#: Hey Nick, what are you up to?
#Person2#: Not much, just heading over to the shooting range. You wanna come?
#Person1#: Seriously? You mean to fire a real weapon? I don ' t know man.
#Person2#: Yeah, it will be fun! I have a 9mm pistol that is really easy to shoot. I also have a revolver that ' s really fun t... | Nick introduces the guns he has in the shooting range to Rambo. Rambo thinks it is cool and wants to try other weapons. Nick tells him the rules and to be serious with the weapons. | shooting range |
train_2349 | #Person1#: Welcome to Galant. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi. I would like to get an internet plan for my house.
#Person1#: Of course. We have three different plans with different prices you can choose from. The first one is the cheapest but most basic plan which is thirty dollars a month. This is for broadband inte... | #Person1# introduces three different internet plans to #Person2# and recommends #Person2# to get the premium package according to #Person1#'s needs. Also, #Person2# can save the installation fee this month. | internet plan |
train_2350 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to draw some money from my current account.
#Person1#: How much do you want to draw?
#Person2#: Well, I want to draw out 4, 000 yuan.
#Person1#: OK! Do you take your bank card or bankbook with you?
#Person2#: Yes! Here is my bankbook.
#Person1#: OK. Pl... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to draw out 1000 yuan in traveler's checks and 3000 yuan in cash. | draw out money |
train_2351 | #Person1#: I'm taking a date to a restaurant, so could you please direct me to a good one?
#Person2#: But of course! How much are you thinking of spending on dinner?
#Person1#: She deserves nothing but the best, of course.
#Person2#: In that case, I would suggest our own hotel restaurant. The chef, the food, and the se... | #Person2# recommends restaurants to #Person1# for dating. #Person1# refuses the idea of staying in the hotel restaurant and asks for a reservation in Gramercy Tavern. | restaurant selection |
train_2352 | #Person1#: Where is that?
#Person2#: Take me to the airport, please.
#Person1#: Are you in a hurry?
#Person2#: I have to be there before 1700.
#Person1#: We'll make it except a jam. You know it's rush hour.
#Person2#: There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time.
#Person1#: I'll do my best.
#Perso... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to take #Person2# to the airport and promises a bonus if #Person1# can get there on time. | take taxi |
train_2353 | #Person1#: Mrs. Lee, I'Ve stayed here for almost a week. And I really must leave tomorrow.
#Person2#: Please feel free to stay as long as you want. You know you're always welcome here.
#Person1#: Thank you. You'Ve been so nice to me.
#Person2#: Is there anything else I can do for you before your leave?
#Person1#: No, t... | #Person1# says her farewells to Mrs. Lee and thanks to her for the hospitality. | farewell |
train_2354 | #Person1#: just don't understand why we have to take the subway. Look at this place. It's modern enough. But it's far from lively.
#Person2#: It's convenient. People in network go everywhere by subway if they don't drive.
#Person1#: This isn't network, Frida. We are in San Francisco.
#Person2#: What's the difference?
#... | #Person1# complains about taking the subway because #Person1# thinks they will be more amused in a tram or a double-decker. #Person2# cannot understand at first but then agrees with #Person1#. | public transportation |
train_2355 | #Person1#: I have some good news for you. We've decided we'd like to send you to Shanghai on a business trip this weekend.
#Person2#: oh.
#Person1#: don't you think that it'd be a good thing for you to get out of the office for a couple of days?
#Person2#: sure.
#Person1#: I thought you'd be a bit more excited about th... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person2#'s business trip to Shanghai, which includes the means of transportation, time of negotiation meeting, and the location of the hotel. #Person2# then asks for leave to prepare for the trip. | business trip |
train_2356 | #Person1#: I've got some bad news about the bike you lent me.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: I fell on the way to school, and your bike got scratched. I'm really sorry.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. It's not new, it already has a few scratches. Did you get hurt?
#Person1#: No, thank you.
#Person2#: That's the mo... | #Person1# apologizes to #Person2# for getting #Person2#'s bike scratched. #Person2# comforts #Person1# for it's not a new bike. | apology |
train_2357 | #Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Hi, Jenny! Jason here. It's great to hear your voice again.
#Person1#: Hi, Jason! Long time no see. How's the hotel?
#Person2#: It's pretty nice, but I'm going to start looking for an apartment soon. Hotel living is not for me.
#Person1#: I know what you mean.
#Person2#: How about you? When... | Jason calls Jenny and asks Jenny about the time of leaving for Berkeley. They want to see each other before Jenny's leave, so they arrange dinner on Saturday. | dinner invitation |
train_2358 | #Person1#: Jack, what do you think about the election?
#Person2#: I think the campaign is a blockbuster.
#Person1#: How many people have flung their hats into the ring?
#Person2#: Finally 100 candidates ran for one seat.
#Person1#: Who do you think will be elected?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. They all had an active ca... | #Person1# asks Jack about his impressions of the election and #Person1# thinks Mr. White would be elected. | election campaign |
train_2359 | #Person1#: Hey, buddy. Are the fish biting today?
#Person2#: They sure are. They are practically jumping in the boat.
#Person1#: Is that so? Well, what kind of bait are you using?
#Person2#: We're catching most of our fish with lures.
#Person1#: Lures? We're using live bait over here.
#Person2#: What kind of live bait ... | #Person2# catches fish with lures and #Person1# uses worms, but #Person1# hasn't got any fish, so #Person1# asks #Person2# about the location for fishing. #Person2# advises #Person1# to try fishing by the lily pads. | go fishing |
train_2360 | #Person1#: Would you like to go skating with me this afternoon?
#Person2#: Oh, I'd love to. But we're going to clean our dormitory. I can't be absent.
#Person1#: Maybe another time. People say that boys'dormitories are in a mess, is it true?
#Person2#: In fact, our dormitory is much worse than they can be described.
#P... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that it is time for cleaning their dormitories because they are in a mess and they clean it every three months. | dormitory cleaning |
train_2361 | #Person1#: So, tell me about you new house. How is it different to your old one?
#Person2#: Well, first of all, it's much bigger. It has the same number of rooms, but each room is larger. We also have a larger garden, which our dog loves, of course!
#Person1#: So, it's a three-bedrooms detached house?
#Person2#: Yes. O... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that his new house has the same number of rooms with three-bedrooms, a kitchen, and a dining room but is much bigger than the previous one. #Person2# tells that there is no balcony and the house is on the edge of the city. | new house |
train_2362 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, may I help you?
#Person2#: I have booked a table for 3 this evening. I would like to cancel it.
#Person1#: May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: Sure. Brown, Mike Brown. and we have reserved a table next to the door.
#Person1#: Yes, I see. We will cancel your order. | #Person2# helps Brown cancel the reservation because Brown has reserved another table. | cancel the booking |
train_2363 | #Person1#: Is that Mr. Green?
#Person2#: This is him speaking.
#Person1#: I am calling to inform you that we're happy to have you with us. Welcome aboard, I'm sure your friend would have given you a lot of information of our school and its motto, ways of teaching, etc.
#Person2#: Yes. I am very glad to have the chance. | #Person2# informs Mr. Green that Mr. Green can join them. | phone call |
train_2364 | #Person1#: I'm thirsty. Pull over to that store, I'll buy some drinks.
#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't. Parking is not allowed here.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Where can you park around here?
#Person2#: There is a square in front of us, we can park the car there.
#Person1#: Is a shop there?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, y... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to park the car and buy some drinks. #Person2# disagrees because parking is not allowed and it is too risky. | car parking |
train_2365 | #Person1#: Doctor, I slipped and fell on my way to school. The ground is so slippery from the snow. It seems I can't move my left arm now.
#Person2#: Let me see. Roll up your sleeve, please. Um. . . it's swollen and red here. I'm afraid we'll need to take an X-ray to see if it's broken.
#Person1#: What if it's broken?
... | The doctor asks #Person1# to take an X-ray and the doctor puts #Person1# in a cast because the X-ray picture shows that #Person1#'s humerus is broken. | taking an X-ray |
train_2366 | #Person1#: Let's go to the cinema by bus.
#Person2#: Better take the subway. It's far quicker and more convenient.
#Person1#: OK, it will be a new experience for me.
#Person2#: We have a rather comprehensive subway system here. You can get almost anywhere rather quickly on a subway, especially at this time of day when ... | #Person2# suggests #Person1# taking the subway because it's quicker and more convenient than taking the bus. Then #Person2# tells #Person1# about the fare of the subway. | public transporatation |
train_2367 | #Person1#: Consumer Credit Department. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I need some info on car loans. Such as payment periods, interest rates, things like that, please.
#Person1#: Certainly. Do you currently bank with us?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I have a Current Account, a credit card and a mortgage with you already.
#Per... | #Person2# asks Consumer Credit Department about car loans and wants a 2-year loan. #Person1# tells #Person2# the interest of it is 5.29% and the repayment can be done by installment. | car loans |
train_2368 | #Person1#: Good morning. Miss Lee. My name is Alex Jones. I'm the new assistant in the office.
#Person2#: Welcome and nice to meet you. I heard you were coming today. Is today your first day here in the company?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm looking forward to meeting everybody and getting started on my new job.
#Person2#: First... | Alex Jones comes to the office as a new assistant and Betty shows Alex to Alex's desk. | entrant |
train_2369 | #Person1#: Can you tell me what happened here?
#Person2#: Yes. I had a bad traffic accident. Look, my car looks like a squashed coke can.
#Person1#: Did you see the car before it hit you?
#Person2#: No, I didn't. That car was too fast.
#Person1#: Which lane were you in?
#Person2#: I don't remember.
#Person1#: What was ... | #Person2# had a bad traffic accident and she tells #Person2# about her driving states like speed and direction before the accident. | traffic accident |
train_2370 | #Person1#: Did you hear about that accident on the 5? There was a sixty-two-car pile up.
#Person2#: No kidding! When did that happen?
#Person1#: Early this morning.
#Person2#: Oh, no.
#Person1#: Yeah. And a semi jack-knifed trying to miss a stalled car in the fast lane. You can imagine what happened after that.
#Person... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the accident that a sixty-two-car piled up and the number of casualties it has caused so far. | traffic accident |
train_2371 | #Person1#: I call this meeting to order. Thank you all in attendance today, I know it's a busy day for you all. We have a lot of material to cover today. Did everyone get an agenda?
#Person2#: I need a copy of the agenda. Also, may I suggest something? I know we have many points to review today, but would it be possibl... | #Person1# agrees to finish the meeting before four o'clock and starts by approving the minutes of their last meeting, then #Person1# asks Margaret to talk about the progress of the budget review. They will cast the final approval next week. | meeting |
train_2372 | #Person1#: Why are you reading the classifieds? What do you need?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a bookcase, but I don't want to buy a new one.
#Person1#: Are you having any luck?
#Person2#: Not really. There aren't any used bookcases listed. But there are a few rummage sales on Saturday. I think I'll go to them.
#Person1#... | #Person2# wants a second-hand bookcase and will go to rummage sales. #Person1# will go with #Person2#, and #Person1# shares his bad experience about bargaining. | bargaining |
train_2373 | #Person1#: What's for dinner?
#Person2#: Leftovers.
#Person1#: What? Leftovers of what and from when?
#Person2#: From last night! I took the left over turkey, mixed it with some diced peppers and onions, added a little bit of mayonnaise and made some sandwiches!
#Person1#: Isn't that dangerous though? I mean bacteria a... | #Person1# thinks eating the leftovers may be dangerous because bacteria and germs may be reproduced. #Person1# comforts #Person1# by complimenting the way #Person1# reproduce the leftovers. | leftovers for dinner |
train_2374 | #Person1#: What's your schedule like this year?
#Person2#: Pretty busy. I have to pick up a lot of credits this year.
#Person1#: What's your major?
#Person2#: I'm majoring in French literature.
#Person1#: Oh, don't you have to take that class on 18th century poetry? It's really difficult. I hear the students in that cl... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is busy and #Person2# takes the class that has a long paper to write. | assignment |
train_2375 | #Person1#: I want to lose some weight!
#Person2#: So do I!
#Person1#: I have a yoga class tomorrow. Do you want to come with me?
#Person2#: No, it's too expensive for me. I've decided to take some exercises on my own.
#Person1#: What are you going to do?
#Person2#: Run around the track. In the morning I run for an hour... | #Person2# thinks yoga class is too expensive so #Person2# decides to take exercises on #Person2#'s own to lose weight. | lose weight |
train_2376 | #Person1#: Thank you all for coming to our monthly staff correlation meeting. Today we have a lot of new things to introduce to you all, there will be a lot of changes in company policy to accommodate better employee welfare.
#Person2#: Employee welfare? What all does that include?
#Person1#: In the past, our welfare p... | #Person1# talks about the previous welfare program and the current welfare considerations to #Person2# and mentions 10 paid sick days and a company-sponsored aerobics class. #Person1# also introduces the existence and functions of the ombudsman Ms. Cain in their company. | staff correlation meeting |
train_2377 | #Person1#: I received an eviction notice from you, and I don't understand what it means.
#Person2#: Well, you are behind in your rent ; it's a 30 - day notice to vacate.
#Person1#: You can't make me move just for being late with my rent.
#Person2#: You have been late with your rent several times now. I am filing suit f... | #Person2# gives #Person1# an eviction notice because #Person1# has been late with rent for several times. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# can stay if #Person2# catches up on the rent. | eviction notice |
train_2378 | #Person1#: Look, here're two coins named Kai Yuan Tong Bao, the sort of coin made in memory of the founding of a new dynasty. These two coins were made in different periods of the Tang Dynasty.
#Person2#: How can you tell the difference? From what I see, they look almost the same.
#Person1#: The one made in the early T... | #Person1# explains to #Person2# the difference between two coins made in different periods of the Tang Dynasty and the methods to tell a fake ancient coin. #Person1# also introduces the existence of different coins made by various foreign tribes in different periods. | ancient coins |
train_2379 | #Person1#: Are we going to have dinner tonight?
#Person2#: What are you planning on making?
#Person1#: I'm not cooking dinner.
#Person2#: The only way you're eating tonight is if you cook.
#Person1#: I'm not sure what to cook for dinner.
#Person2#: I don't know. What do you want to eat?
#Person1#: I have a taste for so... | #Person1# asks #Person2# what #Person2# is going to cooking for dinner. #Person2# refuses to cook so #Person1# will cook. | cooking dinner |
train_2380 | #Person1#: Morrie, what is an AHT?
#Person2#: Well, AHT stands for animal health technician. I graduated from California's first AHT class at Pures College. Some of us may work in the countryside, taking care of cattle, horses or sheep. Some may work in research labs. But most of us work in pet hospitals.
#Person1#: I ... | Morrie explains the full name of AHT and a variety of jobs she does in a pet hospital to #Person1#. | animal health technician |
train_2381 | #Person1#: It is a lovely day, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes. Nice and sunny.
#Person1#: It's much better than last week. It was so warm and wet.
#Person2#: Yes, This is just wonderful. I kept wishing it would become cool and autumn would be here a little earlier this year.
#Person1#: Well, it seems that you got your wish. ... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about today's weather. #Person2# likes the weather today and they will go to the farm with umbrellas. | weather |
train_2382 | #Person1#: Would you like some tea or coffee?
#Person2#: No, thank you. It's very late now. They will keep me awake the whole night.
#Person1#: Then, what about some water?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: Don't work too late since you are not in good health. You should be careful with your health.
#Person2#: I know,... | #Person2# cares about #Person1# and #Person2# only wants a cup of water because it is late and #Person1# has to finish the reports. | stay up |
train_2383 | #Person1#: What are you going to do after your return from New York?
#Person2#: I'm going to stay in the city.
#Person1#: What will you do all day?
#Person2#: I'm going to work with my father at the workshop. In the evening, I'll read books. On weekends, I'll go to the park with my family.
#Person1#: Have you ever work... | Alice and Leslie talk about their plans for the summer. Alice plans to work in the workshop and Leslie talks about the things she does when going camping. They also talk about Wales's plan. | summer plan |
train_2384 | #Person1#: Hi Sweetie. Welcome home. We're ready to eat.
#Person2#: Well, there's something I ...
#Person1#: We have salmon and your favorite salad.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah. That sounds ... great.
#Person1#: Um, what's ... what's the deal? I worked really hard. Look, Look. For dessert, I made apple pie.
#Person2#: Well ...... | #Person1# has prepared the meal for #Person2# but #Person2# has finished the meal before getting home. #Person1# is angry and put the food in #Person2#'s shoes. | meal preparing |
train_2385 | #Person1#: Hi. Mike. How did your weekend go?
#Person2#: Fine. I went back to visit my grandma in the countryside.
#Person1#: Lucky you. What did you do there?
#Person2#: I went for a walk in the hills with some of my friends.
#Person1#: Was it good?
#Person2#: Yes. the scenery was amazing. The whole hillside was very ... | Mike thinks that his weekend was good because he visited his grandma in the countryside and walked with his friends in the hills, while Lisa has got a cold. | weekend |
train_2386 | #Person1#: So tell me a little more about yourself, Sharon.
#Person2#: Well, when I graduated from drama school, I tried to get a job as an actress in Hollywood.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yeah, but I didn't get any parts. Two years later, I finally got a job with Universal Studios.
#Person1#: So you finally got to ... | Sharon tells #Person1# that she tried to get a job as an actress, but she is a tour guide now. | job |
train_2387 | #Person1#: Hello, everyone and welcome to the Dating Game, where men and women meet the people of their dreams. Now, let's have our contestants introduce themselves, and then Sarah can ask some questions. Here we go. Contestant number one.
#Person2#: Hi, Sarah. My name is Ryan, nd I'm 27 years old, and I work as a doct... | #Person1# hosts the Dating game. Before Sarah asks her questions, the three contestants Ryan, Nate, and Charles give a self-introduction about their age, career, hobbies, and their ideal type of women. | dating game |
train_2388 | #Person1#: You spoken English is pretty good. Please tell me your experience in learning English.
#Person2#: Uh, I don't know what to say. What do you want to know?
#Person1#: What's your method of learning?
#Person2#: Let me think a minute. I think I always try to take every chance to practice.
#Person1#: What if ... | #Person2# shares #Person2#'s method of practicing spoken English with #Person1#. #Person2# talks to himself when there's no partner. | spoken language |
train_2389 | #Person1#: your mp3 looks so cool. Where did you get it?
#Person2#: I bought it online.
#Person1#: really? Do you often shop online?
#Person2#: yes. I buy most of my daily necessities online.
#Person1#: I've never tried E-shopping. Is it better than shopping at an actual store?
#Person2#: yes, much better. You can... | #Person2# talks about the advantages of online shopping to #Person1# and compares e-shopping with shopping at an actual store. There are numerous choices online and it opens all day long. | online shopping |
train_2390 | #Person1#: Tell me about the people at work.
#Person2#: Well, the sales manager used to work in a department store. His name's Rick Dillon and I think I told you that the man who owns the company used to be a tennis player.
#Person1#: Carlos Sanchez?
#Person2#: Ah huh, and my friend Ben Ya Camorra. He's Mr. Sanchez's a... | #Person2# introduces the people at their office and their respective positions at work to #Person1#. | office talk |
train_2391 | #Person1#: Ah, Mary. What did you have to go and do that for?
#Person2#: Do what?
#Person1#: You know what I am talking about. Why did you go and tell Mrs. Jones how much money I'm going to make? Now she will go and tell the whole world.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Frank.
#Person1#: Yeah, but you know she talks to everybody ... | #Person1# blames Mary for telling Mrs. Jones about #Person1#'s salary because Mrs. Jones has a big nose. | daily talk |
train_2392 | #Person1#: What is the biggest holiday that your family celebrates? For my family, it's the New Year.
#Person2#: That is a big one for us, too. But even more important our birthdays.
#Person1#: Oh, Why is that?
#Person2#: I think my grandparents started the tradition. They met and got married when they were older. They... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that birthday is the biggest event to celebrate because it is a tradition from #Person2#'s grandparents. | holiday to celebrate |
train_2393 | #Person1#: Sir is this the right subway for Chinatown?
#Person2#: Yes, you get off at Brown Street, cross it to reach Green Street, walk along Green Street and turn into Canal Street at the first crossing. Chinatown is right there.
#Person1#: Shall I take the expresser local train?
#Person2#: Take the express, the pric... | #Person1# asks the means of transport to Chinatown and #Person2# introduces and suggests the express. | public transportation |
train_2394 | #Person1#: Let's workout the schedule for your stay here, Mister Smith.
#Person2#: Alright, I will stay here for 3 days and will fly back the day after tomorrow.
#Person1#: So we'll get down to business today. We're going to visit the showroom this morning and you could find out about the product that you're interested... | #Person1# talks with Mister Smith about his schedule including a visit to the factory, the city, and the contract discussion. Mister Smith is satisfied with it. | schedule |
train_2395 | #Person1#: Hi, there, what are you looking forward today?
#Person2#: I'm just looking.
#Person1#: Well, how about a ring for someone special?
#Person2#: There is no one special.
#Person1#: Well, take a look at this CD player. A great bargain, today only.
#Person2#: No, I already have one. Plus, the handle is damaged.
#... | #Person2# refuses #Person1#'s recommendations of CD players and a leather jacket. #Person2# bargains with #Person1# over 10 records and they make a deal at $28. | shopping |
train_2396 | #Person1#: Tom, can you get the vegetables out of the fridge, please?
#Person2#: Lettuce and carrots?
#Person1#: We need carrots, but not lettuce. And can you see the peppers?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Two of those as well. We'll cut them into small pieces.
#Person2#: Fine. Shall I turn the cooker on?
#Person1#: Yes, ... | #Person1# asks Tom to get the carrots out of the fridge, cut the peppers, put the cooker at 220 and wash something up. | cooking |
train_2397 | #Person1#: We want to order some of these products.
#Person2#: Mr. Thomas, this is a standard size.
#Person1#: Can you supply us right away?
#Person2#: Yes, we have plenty on hand right now.
#Person1#: Good, we'll take 500 suits.
#Person2#: OK, thanks for the order. | Mr. Thomas orders 500 suits from #Person2#. | order |
train_2398 | #Person1#: You still have not given me those files I ' Ve asked you for.
#Person2#: I ' m sorry, Mr. Myers. I ' Ve just been so busy today.
#Person1#: I really don ' t want to hear your excuses, Janet. We ' re running a busy office here. You ' re going to have to keep up.
#Person2#: You ' re right, sir. I apologize. I ... | Janet apologizes to Mr. Myers for not giving him the files he asked for. | apology |
train_2399 | #Person1#: I wish the politicians would quit digging up dirt about each other's past.
#Person2#: I know. It really makes a mess of the whole election process.
#Person1#: And it takes up all the news.
#Person2#: The problem is that there always a large number of people who eat that kind of stuff up.
#Person1#: It's so s... | #Person1# is fed up with the news full of politicians' dirty past. #Person2# recommends AM radio and European papers to get real insight. | news |
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