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train_2600 | #Person1#: Look! I bought these shoes only three weeks ago and there is a hole in them already.
#Person2#: If that happen to me, I ' ll take them back to the shop.
#Person1#: I did. But they said they won ' t change them.
#Person2#: That ' s terrible. But if they wouldn ' t change them, I know what I would do. | There's a hole in the shoes #Person1# bought three weeks ago, but the shop didn't agree to change them. | shoes |
train_2601 | #Person1#: Alan, I believe you have studied our catalogue and price list. Are you interested in some of our products?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm thinking of buying some T-shirts, but I find your price is on the high side.
#Person1#: I'm very surprised to hear you say that. I think our price is very favorable. You can hardly g... | Alan wants to buy 5,000 dozen T-shirts with a 20% discount. #Person1# doesn't think it's a large order and only agrees to give a 5% reduction. Finally, they reach an agreement of 8,000 dozen with a 10% reduction. | business deal |
train_2602 | #Person1#: In foreign trade, language differences are very important.
#Person2#: Yes. If people can not communicate with each other easily, they can not understand each other's way of thinking.
#Person1#: Fortunately, there is a widely-spoken commercial language, namely English.
#Person2#: Many exporters speak French a... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about language differences that contain the nation's culture, view of life, way of thinking, and are very important in foreign trade. | language differences |
train_2603 | #Person1#: I hope the food here is good.
#Person2#: Yes, it is very expensive. Maybe we shouldn't have come here.
#Person1#: But the guidebook says a lot of the stars come here. If we are spending three days in Hollywood, I want to see at least one star.
#Person2#: I think we might not see any.
#Person1#: Did you like ... | #Person1# goes to an expensive restaurant to see stars and #Person2# thinks the tour of Universal Studios was just ok. | Hollywood |
train_2604 | #Person1#: Waiter, I would like to order now.
#Person2#: Sure. What do you want to have today?
#Person1#: Cream soup and steak, please.
#Person2#: How do you like your steak?
#Person1#: Excuse me, what does that mean?
#Person2#: Well, there are several kinds of steaks. For example, you can have your steaks medium-rare,... | #Person1# orders a cream soup and steak and #Person1# wants it well-done. | restaurant |
train_2605 | #Person1#: Oh. . . I am really worried about the exam. I have no idea what will be on it.
#Person2#: Why? Just read your notes. You can see what the professor stressed in the lectures. Probably the exam will ask about things he stressed.
#Person1#: Yes, but my notes are all nonsense. I can't figure out what is importan... | Laurie is worried about the exam because she didn't write enough notes. #Person2# thinks that there are two ways to help her. One is to go to a special free course on note-taking of the university, and the other is to photocopy all #Person2#'s notes and learn from them. | the exam |
train_2606 | #Person1#: Are you ready to go to the concert?
#Person2#: Yes. Should we go there by bus so we aren't late?
#Person1#: Actually, why don't we go there by bike? We could get stuck in traffic if we travel by bus in rush hour.
#Person2#: That's true. Cycling is good for our environment, too. Let me just get my helmet then... | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to go to the concert by bike. #Person1# suggests wearing a round helmet. #Person2#'s new bicycle has problems with the brakes and the height of the saddle, so #Person1# helps to fix them. | bicycle |
train_2607 | #Person1#: I've never seen a machine like this before and need some help.
#Person2#: Sure, no problem. What are you trying to get?
#Person1#: I want to buy a drink.
#Person2#: OK. This machine needs you to use that change machine first to get correct change.
#Person1#: I've got the correct change already.
#Person2#: Fi... | #Person1# has never seen a sale machine and #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to use it to buy a drink. | machine |
train_2608 | #Person1#: Have you ever found yourself in a situation when you have to lie to people who trust you?
#Person2#: Do you mean lying to people for their good?
#Person1#: Yes. Is it wrong to lie to them even if it is for their good?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. I mean, how can you judge what's good for them? Maybe it is be... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing whether it is wrong to lie to people if it is for their good. | lie |
train_2609 | #Person1#: What colour is her hair?
#Person2#: Oh, blonde, she's very blonde. . . quite short hair. . .
#Person1#: What, curly?
#Person2#: No, not at all. Very straight. Her hair comes down like this. . . just over the ears.
#Person1#: Does she wear glasses?
#Person2#: No. . . no. I think you're thinking of someone els... | #Person1# and #Person2# are describing characteristics of a female to see if they are talking about the same person. | a female |
train_2610 | #Person1#: Oh, my god!
#Person2#: What!
#Person1#: That's the cutest little doll I've ever seen in my life!
#Person2#: Chill out. It's just Kenny from South Park.
#Person1#: What park? You found a doll in a park? Gross!
#Person2#: South Park is a popular cartoon. You're so out of it, Jen
#Person1#: Well, don't blame me... | Jen thinks that Kenny from South Park is cute. | cute doll |
train_2611 | #Person1#: David, I heard you lost your job.
#Person2#: Yeah, you remember that assignment I wanted? When I heard the manager had given it to someone else, I blew my top. So the manager fired me.
#Person1#: Well, that'll teach you to control your temper. | David lost his job because he blew his top with his boss. | lose his temper |
train_2612 | #Person1#: Hi, how're you doing?
#Person2#: Terrible.
#Person1#: Oh, what's the matter?
#Person2#: I'Ve got a fever and really a bad headache.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Why don't you take some aspirin?
#Person2#: I'Ve already tried some but it didn't help.
#Person1#: Well, it's necessary for you to see a doctor.
#... | #Person2# is sick and #Person1# suggests #Person2# see a doctor. | fever |
train_2613 | #Person1#: Can you tell the result?
#Person2#: It's love all.
#Person1#: Now the score is in our favor.
#Person2#: Can you tell which team seems to win?
#Person1#: Hard to say. Now the score is in our favor.
#Person2#: Yes. Our guest team is really tough.
#Person1#: They're still fighting hard. Let's wait and see. | #Person1# and #Person2# are watching a game. | score |
train_2614 | #Person1#: Who are we going to play with today?
#Person2#: We are playing against Hainan.
#Person1#: Oh, the basketball team from No. 1 College? I know they're a tough team.
#Person2#: Sure they are.
#Person1#: Who's winning?
#Person2#: We are, 27 to 26.
#Person1#: Really? I thought that they'd been killing us by now.
... | #Person1# and #Person2# are playing basketball against the team of Hainan, and they win. | basketball |
train_2615 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. I am Mr. Brown, the Import manager of Atlantic Industries Ltd, Sidney, Australia. This is my card.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mr. Brown. My name is Mrs. Anderson, manager of the sales department.
#Person1#: Nice to see you, Mrs. Anderson.
#Person2#: Nice to see you too, Mr. Brown. Won't you s... | It has been the fourth time for Mr. Brown to the Fair. Mr. Brown finds something changed and he is interested in Mrs. Anderson's products, especially women's dresses. He would like to know the price. | Fair |
train_2616 | #Person1#: I was wondering if I could collect unemployment benefits.
#Person2#: Did you get laid off?
#Person1#: I am still working for now, but I might get laid off.
#Person2#: You may collect unemployment if you are working fewer hours or got laid off.
#Person1#: Does everyone who gets laid off get to collect unemplo... | #Person1# is asking #Person2# about unemployment benefits. #Person2# tells #Person1#'s employer will tell #Person1# if #Person1#'s qualified and the amount depends on #Person1#'s earnings. | unemployment |
train_2617 | #Person1#: What was that?
#Person2#: Oh no. I broke your vase accidentally.
#Person1#: How did it happen?
#Person2#: I bumped it by accident, but I didn't mean to do it.
#Person1#: It was my favorite.
#Person2#: I feel miserable. Can I give you money for it?
#Person1#: Maybe I shouldn't have put it here. Someone was bo... | #Person2# feels miserable because #Person2# had a bad day. | vase |
train_2618 | #Person1#: What's the matter with my wife?
#Person2#: She had a sudden heart attack.
#Person1#: I guess so. It was very terrible when she was at the onset of the illness. I am worried that I would lose her.
#Person2#: Don't worry. She is much better now. But you are not permitted to disturb her at the moment.
#Person1#... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1#'s wife had a sudden heart attack but is out of danger now. | heart attack |
train_2619 | #Person1#: Hi, this is Ralph Simmons. With whom am I speaking?
#Person2#: This is Paula Blake, Mr. Simmons. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I'm hoping you can sort a few things out for me. Could you pull up my account?
#Person2#: Certainly, sir. Just tell me your account number please. | Ralph Simmons calls Paula Blake to pull up his account. | account |
train_2620 | #Person1#: Here. Keep the change.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you very much.
#Person1#: You're welcome. By the way, is there a pay phone near here?
#Person2#: Yes, there's one just on the other side of this building. Do you have any small change?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# there's a pay phone on the other side of the building. | pay phone |
train_2621 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Can I change my seat with you? I want to sit beside my friend.
#Person2#: Where is your seat?
#Person1#: It's 9 - A in the middle part, a window seat too.
#Person2#: OK, you mean the vacant one on the left?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. Thank you very much. Let me help you to carry your baggage there.
#P... | #Person1# wants to change a seat with #Person2# because #Person1# wants to sit beside #Person1#'s friend. #Person2# agrees. | change a seat |
train_2622 | #Person1#: You keep bowling spares but no strike.
#Person2#: I don't know why, but I think there's something wrong with my hands. I couldn't seem to be able to control it on the first ball.
#Person1#: I don't think it was the problem with your hands, you did several excellent spares. You have no problem with your hands... | #Person2# keeps bowling spares but no strike and #Person1# thinks it's because #Person2# is too nervous. | bowling |
train_2623 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm calling about the ad in the paper.
#Person2#: Which ad would that be?
#Person1#: For the job.
#Person2#: Good, which job is that? We advertised several openings.
#Person1#: Oh! It was for a market sale manager. Is that still available?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. But we'll be making a decision on it prett... | #Person1# calls for some detailed information about a market sale manager ad. But #Person2# wants #Person1# to fill out an application first and cannot tell #Person1# more over the phone. | job |
train_2624 | #Person1#: Well, we'll certainly stay here again next time when we're passing through!
#Person2#: Good! Do let us know in advance. And we'll try to get you the same room.
#Person1#: That would be lovely. It may be quite soon in fact.
#Person2#: Oh, how's that?
#Person1#: Well, we're driving to the south of Spain in the... | #Person1# will be back from Spain and wants to stay at #Person2#'s place. #Person2# will try to get #Person1# the same room. | room |
train_2625 | #Person1#: Did I tell you I'm going to China on business? I have to buy some gifts before I leave.
#Person2#: Good idea. What are you going to bring?
#Person1#: I was thinking of bringing some handkerchiefs. They're colorful, beautiful... also lightweight. I don't want to carry anything heavy.
#Person2#: Uh, I don't th... | #Person1# is going to China on business. #Person2# suggests #Person1# a big dinner instead of giving handkerchiefs because a handkerchief is a symbol of good-bye in China. | handkerchief |
train_2626 | #Person1#: Hello, New Green Forest Store. May I help you?
#Person2#: I'm thinking about buying a new TV set, and some of my friends recommended the Brand TCL to me. Can you tell me what is special about them?
#Person1#: Well, we call them high-quality TV sets because they have much clearer pictures than the old ones.
#... | #Person2# is interested in the TCL high-quality TV set. #Person1# introduces it and #Person2# will buy two. #Person1# will arrange the delivery to #Person1#. | TV set |
train_2627 | #Person1#: Discoveries is looking for a reporter to travel all over the world and write adventure articles.
#Person2#: Oh, it's a good job, I think.
#Person1#: So you are interested in working for Discoveries?
#Person2#: That's right. write adventure articles, but I'm sure I could. I've written lots of articles for a n... | #Person2# is interested in working for Discoveries. #Person2# once wrote two articles about prisons, then they have improved after the police read the articles. | newspaper article |
train_2628 | #Person1#: I'm worried about my son at driving, but he won't listen to me.
#Person2#: Well, teenagers always think they won't get hurt, but the fact is just the opposite.
#Person1#: What should I do?
#Person2#: Keep talking with him and lead by an example. Parents always matter. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# keep talking with #Person1#'s son and lead by an example. | driving |
train_2629 | #Person1#: What shall we do this weekend?
#Person2#: Do you have something special in mind?
#Person1#: No. not really. I just thought it might be fun to do something new.
#Person2#: Do something for a change, you mean?
#Person1#: Yes, something different.
#Person2#: I usually go shopping and have my hair cut during the... | #Person1# and #Person2# plan to go for a picnic this weekend to do something different. | weekend plan |
train_2630 | #Person1#: John, you know a lot about the history of flying. And the Wright brothers are known as the first men to fly an airplane. Can you tell us what their purposes were in the beginning?
#Person2#: I think in the beginning they were looking for a chance to be famous. I don't think they were sure about what they wer... | John thinks that in the beginning, the Wright brothers were trying to be famous and the airplane was the work of two minds. He believes some of their neighbors were worried. | the Wright brothers |
train_2631 | #Person1#: What do you think of Professor Potter's course, Jane?
#Person2#: Not much.
#Person1#: Why, what's wrong with it?
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. It's just that he overloads it with details. The course he gave on town planning last year, it was just the same-a load of details, which you could have got from a boo... | Jane thinks that there's no general overview in Professor Potter's course and he overloads it with details. But #Person1# thinks though a little disorganized, he is good. | Professor Potter's course |
train_2632 | #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 girlfriend. I cannot contact her for a week.
#Person1#: ... | #Person2# is having a hard time because #Person2# is worried about his girlfriend who is out of touch. #Person1# recommends #Person2# relaxing and going to her home to figure out what happens. They find #Person2# is cheating on him. | insomnia |
train_2633 | #Person1#: It's raining outside, Catherine, it's too bad. What's the weather like in your hometown?
#Person2#: It's very hot, the temperature is often over 40C.
#Person1#: Do you like the weather in Seattle?
#Person2#: Not really. But I like it in spring and fall. I don't like it in winter.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person... | Catherine likes spring and fall in Seattle and Boston, but she doesn't like winter there. | weather |
train_2634 | #Person1#: Ma, I really don't know how to thank you.
#Person2#: I'm glad I was able to help.
#Person1#: It's most kind of you.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. It was the least I could do.
#Person1#: If there's ever anything I can do for you , Don't hesitate to let me know.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: I'm most g... | #Person1# is very grateful for Ma's help. | gratitude |
train_2635 | #Person1#: What is this? I didn't order that.
#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry. May I have your order again? I'll get it right away.
#Person1#: I've ordered savory pork and coleslaw.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I must have made a mistake. I'll bring them for you at once.
#Person1#: Hey! What is this?
#Person2#: Pardon me, ... | #Person1# has ordered savory pork and coleslaw for dinner, but #Person2# brought the wrong food twice. | dinner |
train_2636 | #Person1#: Lester, you are really fantastic at automobile repair.
#Person2#: Thanks, June. But I think I need to be certified as a mechanic before I'm allowed to repair cars for a living.
#Person1#: That's not a big problem. There are many small schools for adults like you who can study to be certified.
#Person2#: I... | June recommends Lester to go to small schools for adults to be certified as a mechanic. | automobile repair |
train_2637 | #Person1#: Have you seen Kate recently, Vicki?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. I saw her a couple of days ago. She hasn't been very well in the last couple of weeks.
#Person1#: Has she seen a doctor since she's been ill?
#Person2#: Yes, she has. The doctor told her to take it easy for a while. But she hasn't been taking his ad... | Kate is ill. Vicki thinks #Person1# should visit Kate and ask her to have a rest because she sometimes would take #Person1#'s advice. | ill |
train_2638 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Could you tell me the way to the zoo?
#Person2#: Yes, it is just over there, across the street.
#Person1#: Thank you. Oh, how did you learn to speak English so well?
#Person2#: I listen to BBC English programs every day.
#Person1#: Are they easy to follow?
#Person2#: Yes, I use my shortwave radio ... | #Person2# has been listening to BBC English programs every day since 3 years ago, so #Person2# speaks English very well. | English |
train_2639 | #Person1#: Hi Jessie. Do you have any plans for next weekend?
#Person2#: Not at all, David.
#Person1#: Do you want to join me to go mountain climbing next weekend?
#Person2#: Mountain climbing? Me?
#Person1#: Yes, you.
#Person2#: Why me?
#Person1#: You need some exercise. Mountain climbing is one of the best ways to bu... | David invites Jessie to join him to go mountain climbing. David thinks it is one of the best ways to build her strength and balance. Jessie refuses because she'd rather stay at home and surf on the Internet. | mountain climbing |
train_2640 | #Person1#: Hi, do you live around here?
#Person2#: Yes, I grew up on this street actually.
#Person1#: So you know every part of this neighborhood then.
#Person2#: Yes, I know it pretty well, are you new here?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm looking for my client's office. I think it's somewhere in this neighborhood. The address is... | #Person1# is looking for #Person1#'s client's office. #Person2# tells #Person1# the way. | neighborhood |
train_2641 | #Person1#: Betty, fancy seeing you here. I didn't know you took the underground.
#Person2#: I don't usually. It's just that I'm fed up with driving and paying so much for gas and the buses are crowded and unreliable, so I thought I'd give this a try.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I started taking the subway 2 years ... | #Person1# and Betty meet on the underground and they prefer it to other transportations. | underground |
train_2642 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the History Museum?
#Person2#: Sure. Go through Central Park, pass the high school. Then turn left at the Hilton Hotel, a five-star hotel. It's 2... Um... Oh, no, 3 blocks from here.
#Person1#: Thank you. That sounds easy to find.
#Person2#: Yes. But it's closed today... | #Person1# wants to visit the History Museum but #Person2# says it is closed today. | History Museum |
train_2643 | #Person1#: Waiter, we have been waiting for 20 minutes. Would you mind hurrying?
#Person2#: I am sorry, sir, the fish you ordered will take a longer time because we make it with fresh fish.
#Person1#: That's fine. Would you please bring me some wine?
#Person2#: Sure, is dry white wine OK?
#Person1#: Yes. Thank you. | #Person1# hastens his order and asks for some wine. | restaurant talk |
train_2644 | #Person1#: We are interested in some precision machine tools. We have some inquires on hand.
#Person2#: That's fine. We can supply all kinds of precision machine tools. Our products are much admired in the world market and enjoy a wide acceptance in modern industry.
#Person1#: Can I have a look at your catalogue and th... | #Person1# is interested in some precision machine tools. #Person2# recommends their products but #Person1# thinks the prices are too high. #Person2# explains it's due to their technological superiority. They will discuss it in details later. | price negotiation |
train_2645 | #Person1#: Excuse me, waiter, I would like to have some wine before the main course.
#Person2#: Have you decided what wine you would like?
#Person1#: I have no idea. Maybe you can give me some advice.
#Person2#: I recommend you the white wine. It will wake up your appetite.
#Person1#: That's great, bring me a bottle of... | #Person2# recommends #Person1# the white wine because it'll wake up #Person1#'s appetite. | before main courses |
train_2646 | #Person1#: Good morning, Angela, how have you been lately?
#Person2#: Morning, Michael. I ' Ve been very busy lately. One of our other vendors is going out of business and I ' Ve been searching for a suitable replacement.
#Person1#: Well, rest assured that you can count on us to be here for the long run, sitdown. Coffe... | Angela's company is going to change all their cameras to eight megapixels, including their existed camera orders, and wants to negotiate a better deal with Micheal's company by making Micheal's company their sole supplier for cameras. Angela and Micheal will start to draft a new contract. | business |
train_2647 | #Person1#: You would be using mainly English in this job. Do you think you could manage?
#Person2#: Yes, I am sure I can.
#Person1#: Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English?
#Person2#: Yes, I think I am quite proficient in both written and spoken English.
#Person1#: Do you think you can make ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# would be using mainly English in this job and asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s English level and English education. | English proficiency |
train_2648 | #Person1#: Can I have my check, please.
#Person2#: Here it is. 350 Yuan all together.
#Person1#: May son adores my new hairstyle so I suppose it is worth it.
#Person2#: Hearing you say that is a big reward for us. And here is the receipt.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Wait! Congratulations! You are the lucky custome... | #Person1# is satisfied with #Person1#'s new hairstyle. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# is the lucky customer of their anniversary celebration and will get some free service. | hairdressing and beauty |
train_2649 | #Person1#: So what do you think of my new dress?
#Person2#: I think it's great! I really like the color, and it goes really well with your eyes. I've actually been eyeing that dress at Maxine's for a while now, but I wasn't sure I could afford ninety-five dollars for a dress at the moment.
#Person1#: Um, ninety-five do... | #Person1# finds that #Person1# bought an overpriced dress at Helen's Boutique after hearing the fact that the dress is ninety-five dollars at Maxine's. | overpriced dress |
train_2650 | #Person1#: You don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off from work.
#Person2#: I couldn't do that. I have an important meeting to go to today.
#Person1#: Do you feel ok?
#Person2#: Not really. After a 12 - hour flight, I've got jetlag, and on top of that, I think I've also got the flu.
#Person1#: Why don't... | Zach has got jet lag and got the flu after a twelve-hour flight. #Person1# advises Zach to reschedule his meeting. Zach also seems to have a red rash, so #Person1# advises Zach to see a doctor immediately. | indifferent to health |
train_2651 | #Person1#: Would you like anything else?
#Person2#: No, I'm stuffed. The check, please.
#Person1#: Here you are, sir. I hope you enjoyed your dinner.
#Person2#: Yes, we did. Do I pay you or the cashier?
#Person1#: Pay me, please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. The change, sir. | #Person2# directly pays #Person1# rather than the cashier. | pay the bill |
train_2652 | #Person1#: I can't even imagine you snorkeling!
#Person2#: Well, you'll see. With this new watch, I can go anywhere, do anything.
#Person1#: OK, Bond.
#Person2#: No, really. Look. It's got a double time zone setting.
#Person1#: So you can always keep two times at once?
#Person2#: Yep. I just can't decide what two citie... | Bond is showing off his new watch but #Person1# doesn't care. | indifference |
train_2653 | #Person1#: Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish?
#Person2#: Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English.
#Person1#: I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly?
#Person2#: Not always. Sometimes we don't underst... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that they never speak Spanish in the English class and #Person2#'s teacher Miss Parker thinks #Person2#'s pronunciation is good. | English class |
train_2654 | #Person1#: What is the weather like today?
#Person2#: It stops snowing, but there's a bit wind.
#Person1#: And the streets are covered with ice. Do you know what the temperature is today?
#Person2#: I missed today's weather for cast in the radio
#Person1#: It seems 10 degree below zero at least. I don't mind the cold w... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about today's weather and describes the scenery on the street. They plan to go skating. | cold weather |
train_2655 | #Person1#: Why do you look so gloomy? What are you looking for?
#Person2#: My dissertation. I put it somewhere last night and I can't find it now.
#Person1#: Did you finish typing it yesterday?
#Person2#: Yes, I kept on typing it until midnight, but it is lost.
#Person1#: Don't worry about it. It must be somewhere in y... | #Person2# is gloomy because #Person2# forgets where #Person2# puts #Person2#'s dissertation and it's not inside the drawers or on the desk. #Person1# comforts #Person2# and helps #Person2# to search for it. Finally, they find that #Person2# put it among some journals. | find the dissertation |
train_2656 | #Person1#: Can you do push-ups?
#Person2#: Of course I can. It's a piece of cake! Believe it or not, I can do 30 push-ups a minute.
#Person1#: Really? I think that's impossible!
#Person2#: You mean 30 push-ups?
#Person1#: Yeah!
#Person2#: It's easy. If you do exercise everyday, you can make it, too. | #Person2# tells #Person1# it is easy to do 30 push-ups if people exercise every day. | push-up |
train_2657 | #Person1#: Hey, guys! Did you see that sign?
#Person2#: No. What did it say?
#Person1#: There's a garage sale around the corner.
#Person2#: A garage sale. . . that's where people check out cars, right?
#Person1#: What? Cars? Are you serious?
#Person2#: I'm pulling your leg, Paul. I'm a shopping queen, remember? So of c... | #Person2# pulls Paul's leg by pretending not to know about the garage sale. | a trick |
train_2658 | #Person1#: My dear, it's five flights up!
#Person2#: That's all right. We'll get used to it. Besides, it is quiet up there.
#Person1#: We're little further away from the street and traffic noise
#Person2#: And there's no one living over us.
#Person1#: Is the place well-furnished?
#Person2#: Yes, it's pretty bright in t... | #Person1# and #Person2# are evaluating a house which is far from the street. They check the facilities of the house and think they're ok. | see the house |
train_2659 | #Person1#: Is English acceptable for you?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: What's your name?
#Person2#: Jenny Madison.
#Person1#: What's your nationality?
#Person2#: Nigerian.
#Person1#: What is your date of birth?
#Person2#: 15th of April, 1969.
#Person1#: And your occupation?
#Person2#: I am a painter.
#Person1#: What's yo... | #Person2# is suspected of smuggling and #Person1# is asking about #Person2#'s personal information. | collecting information |
train_2660 | #Person1#: Daddy, what's next? What else do we do now?
#Person2#: There is a man-made fishing pond nearby. So, What do you think of going fishing there?
#Person1#: Great. Let's go. Where is it?
#Person2#: Patience, boy. A watched pot never boils. We shall get out fishing stuff first and make some baits, too.
#Person1#:... | #Person2# and #Person1# get out fishing stuff, catch earthworms as baits, and go fishing. After two hours of fishing, they get nothing. #Person2# tells #Person1# to be patient and quiet and #Person2# finally catches a big fish. They will have sashimi. | fishing |
train_2661 | #Person1#: We have reservations for two at your restaurant tonight.
#Person2#: Yes, What can I do for you, sir?
#Person1#: I'm calling to see if I can request a specific table.
#Person2#: I can try to arrange that for you.
#Person1#: I proposed to my wife in your restaurant and I would like the same table if I can.
#Pe... | #Person1# wants to request a special table and #Person2# helps to arrange it for #Person1#. | choosing a seat |
train_2662 | #Person1#: Thank God, it's Friday! Time for a drink! Let's hit the bars!
#Person2#: OK. I don't mind going bar hopping with an expert like you.
#Person1#: Should we start with beer or wine or go straight to the hard liquor?
#Person2#: I think I'll have a glass of wine. Let's see. . . they have red wine, white wine and ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to the bar on Friday and talk about what to drink. | bar |
train_2663 | #Person1#: So how's everything going for Christmas?
#Person2#: I've got all the presents I need, and my family is working together to get all the food ready. That's easy, but I have another problem to deal with.
#Person1#: What's that? Don't tell me you've still got Christmas cards to write, it usually takes my wife a ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has prepared everything for Christma, but #Person2# has a problem telling #Person2#'s son the truth about Santa Claus. #Person1# and #Person2# then share the experience of how their oldest got to know this truth. | Santa Clause |
train_2664 | #Person1#: Miss, where do you want to go?
#Person2#: Could you drop me off at the airport?
#Person1#: No problem.
#Person2#: Do I need to pay any extra charge for my suitcases?
#Person1#: Yes, you are charged 50 cents a piece.
#Person2#: All right. | #Person1# drives #Person2# and charges #Person2# for #Person2#'s suitcases. | to the airport |
train_2665 | #Person1#: What's up? You don't look too good.
#Person2#: Yeah, my head hurts, that's all. I'Ve been in physics class all day. It's killer!
#Person1#: I liked physics. It's all math, really. arcs, curves, velocity, cool stuff.
#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, but today's lesson was all about the creation of the universe.
#Person... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the creation of the universe. #Person2# thinks the theory of the Big Bang sounds religious and cannot understand how the universe comes from an explosion. #Person1# explains the imbalance of particles and anti-particles and provides the evidence. | creation of the universe |
train_2666 | #Person1#: I have a little problem with room 507.
#Person2#: Problems are what we're here for, sir. Please tell me your problem.
#Person1#: This room is filthy with cockroaches.
#Person2#: Were you wearing your glasses when you noticed them, sir?
#Person1#: I've already seen nine of them and, as they say, eight is enou... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that the room is being filthy with cockroaches. #Person2# will transfer #Person1# to #Person2#'s supervisor. | case report |
train_2667 | #Person1#: How long have you been washing clothes here?
#Person2#: I started washing here about three years ago.
#Person1#: How come?
#Person2#: I can wash my clothes for less money here.
#Person1#: This is my first time washing clothes here.
#Person2#: What reason are you washing here today?
#Person1#: I can't wash at... | #Person1# says #Person1# will wash clothes at this Laundromat for a while because #Person1#'s washing machine is broken. | washing clothes |
train_2668 | #Person1#: Hello, this is IBA Bank. Maria speaking, how may I help?
#Person2#: Hi, I'm looking into your loans and I'm a little confused about the interest rates. Could you give me some advice?
#Person1#: Not a problem. Which loan was it you were interested in? Sorry, I must ask, because the interest rates can depend o... | #Person2# is interested in the Petty Consumer Loan and asks Maria about the interest rates. Maria tells #Person2# that the rate is fixed by the PBC. | interest rates |
train_2669 | #Person1#: Do you think my briefcase is big enough to put in all these stuff?
#Person2#: Let me see. Laptop, flash disk, a ballpoint pen, a pencil, a notebook, a pair of glasses, cell phone, charger, moisture, notion, . . . Oh, that is too much. You are not going to a business trip.
#Person1#: I guess I need all of the... | #Person1# puts too many things in #Person1#'s suitcase. #Person2# says #Person1# can leave the notebook. #Person1# disagrees. | suitcase package |
train_2670 | #Person1#: It only takes two hours to get to New York, but you'll have a six-hour layover between flights.
#Person2#: Oh, that's good. I don't mind having the time in New York. I still have a few things to shop for. | #Person2# doesn't mind having a six-hour layover in New York. | layover |
train_2671 | #Person1#: Honey, the basketball game is about to start. And could you bring some chips and a bowl of ice cream? And ... uh ... a slice of pizza from the fridge.
#Person2#: Anything else?
#Person1#: Nope, that's all for now. Hey, hon, you know, they're organizing a company basketball team, and I'm thinking about joinin... | #Person1# wants to join the company basketball team. #Person2# doesn't think it's a good idea because it has been a long time since #Person1# played and #Person1#'s physical condition is not that good. #Person2# advises #Person1# to have a healthier lifestyle and take up some physical training to stay healthy. | quarrel |
train_2672 | #Person1#: Something very unusual happened to me this morning.
#Person2#: Really? What was it?
#Person1#: I was studying in the classroom when Tom came rushing in.
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: He told me there was a telegram for me at the gate house! Someone was ill in my family.
#Person2#: Goodness me! I hate telegrams.... | Tom told Carol that there was a telegram about Carol's family's illness for Carol. Carol was trembling before she read the telegram. When Carol found the telegram was for a 'Carl' instead, she was relieved. | mistake |
train_2673 | #Person1#: Hi, are you being helped?
#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm interested in some hats.
#Person1#: All our hats are in this section. What do you think of this one here? It's made of cotton.
#Person2#: Hmm,it looks nice and is suitable for autumn, but I'd like to have something warm for winter.
#Person1#: Maybe you wo... | #Person2# wants a hat for winter and #Person1# recommends one to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks it is expensive and asks for a discount. #Person2# agrees on a 10 percent discount and buys it. | choosing a hat |
train_2674 | #Person1#: Where were you today? I searched for you everywhere. I thought we could study together for tomorrow's quiz.
#Person2#: I went to the countryside. I forgot we would have the history quiz tomorrow. In fact, my trips to the countryside are few and far between. | #Person2# forgot tomorrow's history quiz and went to the countryside. | unfulfilled plan |
train_2675 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Jacob. Is everything all tight?
#Person2#: No, it's not. Someone's stolen some of my valuables two rings and a gold necklace.
#Person1#: I'm very sorry to hear that, sir. Where were they?
#Person2#: In my room. And the door was locked. It can only be one of your staff. I want my things back... | Jacob lost something valuables thinks it can only be stolen by staff, but #Person2# says they are not responsible because Jacob didn't deposit the valuables. Jacob wants to see the manager. | loss report |
train_2676 | #Person1#: You look upset these days. Anything wrong?
#Person2#: Not really, I'm just worried about my daughter.
#Person1#: Oh, you mean Susan. Why? She's such a nice girl.
#Person2#: Yeah I know. But somehow she's become different recently.
#Person1#: In what ways? What has she done?
#Person2#: Oh, no, you don't reall... | #Person2# is worried about #Person2#'s daughter because she's become different recently. #Person2# thinks it's not a big deal. | advice for parents |
train_2677 | #Person1#: We are glad to have Dr. Garfield to talk to us today about dreams. Let me start by asking the first question. Does everyone dream?
#Person2#: It appears that everyone does. Mostly when people say that they never dream, what they really mean is that they don't remember their dreams or they don't think their d... | Dr. Garfield gives a speech about dreams. Garfield states that everyone dreams and Garfield explains why some people say they never dream. Garfield gives an example of Davis and explains why painful experiences may stop people from dreaming. Garfield argues that dreaming is good because it helps people deal with proble... | dream |
train_2678 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order?
#Person2#: Yes, I'll have the Texas chili burger.
#Person1#: Would you like fries with that?
#Person2#: A large, with tons of ketchup.
#Person1#: And to drink?
#Person2#: I'll have a diet coke, please.
#Person1#: Is this dine-in or take-out?
#Person2#: Take-out, please. | #Person2# orders some fast food for take-out. | ordering take-out |
train_2679 | #Person1#: May I take your order?
#Person2#: What would you like, Miss Tang?
#Person3#: Well, (Pointing to the menu) I'll take this and this.
#Person2#: I'd like a steak and some French fries. Er. . . may I see the wine list, please?
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: A bottle of red wine, please.
#Person1#: Any... | Miss Tang and #Person2# order some food and a bottle of red wine. | ordering food |
train_2680 | #Person1#: Tom, you promised to cut the lung. You won't forget, will you?
#Person2#: No, I assure you.
#Person1#: And you'll repair the television, won't you?
#Person2#: Ok.
#Person1#: Do you promise?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: And Tom, you will help Johnny with his homework, won't you?
#Person2#: I'll see... | #Person1# lists several things to ask Tom for his promises. | promise |
train_2681 | #Person1#: Have you ever found yourself in a situation when you have to lie to people who trust you?
#Person2#: Do you mean lying to people for their good?
#Person1#: Yes. Is it wrong to lie to them even if it is for their good?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. I mean, how can you judge what's good for them? Maybe it is... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing whether white lies are good or not. #Person2# thinks it's hard to say. | white lies |
train_2682 | #Person1#: Jill, how do you like your new job ?
#Person2#: I like it. But how did you know about my new job? I wanted to surprise you.
#Person1#: I just heard through the grapevine something about you landing a job with some travel agency down town. You can still fill me in on tile details.
#Person2#: Well, two week... | #Person2# tells Jill how #Person2# knew about Jill's new job. Jill tells #Person2# about how he found the job and says now he works as a secretary and wants to be a travel agent if possible. | job |
train_2683 | #Person1#: Mr. Rogers?
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: I'm not feeling too well.
#Person2#: Would you like to go to the nurse's?
#Person1#: Yes, I would.
#Person2#: Here's a hall pass for it. Do you need someone to walk you there?
#Person1#: I can manage on my own. Thanks.
#Person2#: I'll drop by later to check on yo... | #Person1# will go to the nurse's and Mr. Rogers gives #Person1# a hall pass. | hall pass |
train_2684 | #Person1#: Morning, Mrs. Jones.
#Person2#: Morning, what's wrong?
#Person1#: Well, I've made a list here of all the things that are already in my job description and I'm very happy with that. What I'm not really comfortable with are all the extra duties that I'm having to take on at the moment.
#Person2#: Do you need s... | #Person1# asks Jones for a salary increase for #Person1#'s extra duties. Jones will get back to #Person1# after looking at the details. | salary increase |
train_2685 | #Person1#: How did you sleep last night?
#Person2#: OK, I guess. But I think all the studying I did for physics last night affected my dreams.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: I mean that I dreamt about physics last night.
#Person1#: Dreamt about physics? What did you dream about?
#Person2#: Hmm...I think I reme... | #Person1# and #Person2# share their experience that their dreams were affected by their study. #Person1# dreamt about physics and #Person2# dreamt about a French conversation. | dreams |
train_2686 | #Person1#: Hey Dean, what kinds of things do you like to do in your free time?
#Person2#: Hey Ann, I like basketball both playing and watching.
#Person1#: Which team do you cheer for? New York?
#Person2#: Not since I moved away from their last year, I cheer for Los Angeles now. Last week, they came first in a match wit... | Ann and Dean are exchanging their hobbies: Dean likes basketball, gardening, and painting, while Ann likes bungee jumping. They plan to go bungee jumping together on Saturday afternoon. | hobby |
train_2687 | #Person1#: So that's two books you'll borrow today?
#Person2#: Yes. That's right. Oh, and this DVD, too.
#Person1#: OK, the books are free, but the DVD costs $1 to borrow.
#Person2#: That's fine. When do I have to return the books and the DVD?
#Person1#: The books are due back next Monday. The DVD must be returned in 3... | #Person2# wants to borrow 2 books and a CD. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the fee and due days. | borrow |
train_2688 | #Person1#: Maria, do you like to read?
#Person2#: Yeah. But right now I'm really busy with work, so I don't have alot of time to read. But when I'm on vacation or whenever I have free time, I like to read books.
#Person1#: What kind of books?
#Person2#: I like to read novels the most, but I also like biographies. And I... | Maria likes reading novels, biography, and teaching practices. She also likes to go see musicals and sporting events. | hobbit |
train_2689 | #Person1#: We join our cooks as they are making this week's dish - Turkish Baklava. Glenn is adding chocolate to his. Glenn, tell us how long you've been interested in baking?
#Person2#: My grandmother taught me when I was 5. But I didn't really get interested in Essen till I was 20.
#Person1#: And here you are, only 3... | Glenn shares his experience of cooking and the reasons for adding chocolate to Turkish Baklava. | cooking experience |
train_2690 | #Person1#: Welcome to the parent teacher conference. So what is your child's name?
#Person2#: Megan Jones.
#Person1#: Let's see, um, she missed the last couple of days has she been sick?
#Person2#: No, she's been having some problems with the other kids in your class.
#Person1#: Well, you know, junior high school is th... | #Person1# asks why Megan Jones missed the last couple of days. #Person2# blames #Person1# for commenting on Megan's blouse and jeans. #Person2# tells #Person1# that other kids followed #Person1#'s example and joked about Megan's appearance. #Person1# will apologize to Megan. | parent teacher conference |
train_2691 | #Person1#: Can you tell me the details of what happened, Miss Marple?
#Person2#: I was waiting outside of the bank, and through the window, I saw the robber approached the cashier, pull out a gun, and demand that she hand over all the money from the drawer. Then he shot at the guard before running out and getting in a ... | Marble tells #Person1# about the robbery and the license plate number of the robber's car. | robbery report |
train_2692 | #Person1#: Our new production control program's going live on Monday. The old and the new programs will operate in tandem for four to six weeks. That should give us time to iron out any little problems.
#Person2#: Hope it all goes well. We're very busy at the moment and certainly don't want any problems at this time of... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the expectations on the program which is going live on Monday. | business conversation |
train_2693 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a house.
#Person1#: To buy or to rent?
#Person2#: Oh, to rent.
#Person1#: How much do you want to pay?
#Person2#: About 300 a month.
#Person1#: Well, I've got one here. It's 260 a month.
#Person2#: How big is it?
#Person1#: It's got a kitchen, a bathroom, and o... | #Person2# wants to rent a big house and #Person1# recommends one opposite the park for 325 a month. #Person2# decides to go and see it. | house renting |
train_2694 | #Person1#: What do you do besides work and watching TV?
#Person2#: When I have some time, I like to exercise.
#Person1#: Do you go jogging or do you go to a health club?
#Person2#: I joined Samsung Health Club a couple of months ago.
#Person1#: How do you exercise?
#Person2#: I usually spend 30 minutes on the bicycle f... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# goes to a health club sometimes besides works and watching TV. | spare-time exercise |
train_2695 | #Person1#: Do you have a swimming pool in this hotel?
#Person2#: We don't have a swimming pool, sir, but we do have swim stations in the gym.
#Person1#: I never heard of a swim station. Is that like a train or bus station?
#Person2#: It's just a deep bathtub with a current of water that you swim against.
#Person1#: Hol... | #Person2# introduces #Person1# to the swimming stations in the gym which is free for the hotel guests. #Person1# is impressed and decides to go there now. | facility introduction |
train_2696 | #Person1#: How's everything with you today?
#Person2#: I'm fine. Thank you.
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I need to transfer money.
#Person1#: Do you know which account you want to take the money from?
#Person2#: From my savings account.
#Person1#: Where are you transferring the money to?
#Person2#: I wo... | #Person1# serves #Person2# and helps #Person2# to transfer the money. | transfer the money |
train_2697 | #Person1#: Mary, besides the resume, I think we should also write an application letter.
#Person2#: I think so, but how should we write it?
#Person1#: I think we should begin the letter with a salutation, and the salutation must be very formal.
#Person2#: Yes, it should be so. Then we should write the body and in the b... | #Person1# suggests #Person2# writing an application letter together. #Person1# thinks it needs to include a formal salutation and their job interests. #Person2# suggests mentioning where they see the advertisement, their competency, and ending greetings. | job application |
train_2698 | #Person1#: I am looking for a pan.
#Person2#: No problem. What size would you like?
#Person1#: A big one would be nice.
#Person2#: How about this one? It's our biggest, 16 ' in diameter.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I like that one. But it's too heavy.
#Person2#: Okay, try this one. It's made of aluminum.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, th... | #Person2# helps #Person1# pick a big pan made of aluminum with a plastic handle. #Person1# asks #Person2# about the lid before purchasing. | buying a pan |
train_2699 | #Person1#: I can't get into my room. I mean I left my room key inside.
#Person2#: I see, sir. Those two ladies in front of your room did the same thing twenty minutes ago.
#Person1#: Oh, did they? Well, would you give us an extra key to the room?
#Person2#: I am afraid we have no extra key. So I will send somebody to y... | #Person2# has no extra key so #Person2# will send somebody to help open #Person1#'s door. | difficulty of entering |
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