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train_2700 | #Person1#: Can you do me a favor?
#Person2#: Sure. What is it?
#Person1#: Can you keep an eye on my bag, please? Nature's calling.
#Person2#: Sure. Will you be long?
#Person1#: No, I just want to use the bathroom.
#Person2#: Go ahead. It will be safe with me. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to look after #Person1#'s bag. | assistance request |
train_2701 | #Person1#: The music has started.
#Person2#: How do you like this waltz?
#Person1#: It's very nice.
#Person2#: May I ask you for a dance?
#Person1#: Certainly.
#Person2#: You are doing the waltz wonderfully well.
#Person1#: Thanks. I'm glad you say so. Oh, the music has stopped. | #Person2# asks #Person1# for a waltz and compliments #Person1#. | dance invitation |
train_2702 | #Person1#: The idea about Friday the Thirteenth is totally ridiculous. I don't believe it at all.
#Person2#: Maybe you can't be so sure.
#Person1#: Why not? The whole idea is superstitious.
#Person2#: But some people use this occasion to create trouble. Have you heard of the Black Friday Virus on the computer? It is de... | #Person1# thinks the idea about Friday the Thirteenth is ridiculous and criticizes the Black Friday Virus creators. | social criticism |
train_2703 | #Person1#: Annie, what is troubling you? You look unhappy.
#Person2#: A man is pursuing me. He was my schoolmate in college, and he has been carrying a torch for me for three years.
#Person1#: Do you like him?
#Person2#: Yes, I do like him.
#Person1#: Then why are you hesitating?
#Person2#: You know that I have had a s... | Annie hesitates to start a new relationship because of the past experience, and #Person1# encourages Annie to not be afraid. | relationship discussion |
train_2704 | #Person1#: Did you happen to bring that book that we were talking about yesterday?
#Person2#: I did. Let me go get it for you. Here you go.
#Person1#: Thanks so much.
#Person2#: I like the way that the gifts I get increasingly more lavish.
#Person1#: I had no idea that there were specific things that should be given on... | #Person1# checks the gift choice for #Person1#'s first anniversary on the book, which says something made of paper. | discussion about gift |
train_2705 | #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_2706 | #Person1#: OK. I'd like to have everything gift-wrapped, please.
#Person2#: I'll give you the boxes. You can then go to our gift-wrapping department.
#Person1#: Is it on this floor?
#Person2#: It's on the first floor, to the right of the main entrance.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Have a nice holiday!
#Person1#: Yo... | #Person2# tells #Person1# to get everything gift-wrapped in the gift-wrapping department. | service enquiry |
train_2707 | #Person1#: The operation in the lab is radioactive and dangerous, so work with care. Have you got ear muffs and gloves?
#Person2#: Do I have to wear ear muffs and gloves? I am not used to working with them on.
#Person1#: Yes, you have to. It is a safety rule of the company. You could not only lose your job but your hea... | #Person2# requires #Person1# to wear muffs and gloves because the operation is radioactive and dangerous. | operation requirements |
train_2708 | #Person1#: Good morning.
#Person2#: Good morning.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: I'm running a high fever and feeling terribly bad.
#Person1#: How long have you had that problem?
#Person2#: Since last night.
#Person1#: Then, you'd better go to the Medical Department. But first, you should fill in the registr... | #Person2# is running a high fever so #Person1# asks #Person2# to go to the Medical Department after registration. | medical counselling |
train_2709 | #Person1#: Doctor, what are some things I can do to stay as healthy as I can be?
#Person2#: You need to eat healthy foods and avoid unhealthy foods.
#Person1#: Sometimes I don't know what the best foods are.
#Person2#: Fresh fruits and vegetables are important, along with protein and whole grains.
#Person1#: What thing... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for suggestions for staying healthy, and #Person2# tells #Person1# to eat healthy, get 30 minutes of exercise every day and avoid overdrinking. | health counselling |
train_2710 | #Person1#: Would you consider an offer of $ 56, 000 per year?
#Person2#: What kind of benefits are we talking about?
#Person1#: Our standard package includes health insurance, two weeks vacation and a company car.
#Person2#: Are these things negotiable?
#Person1#: Uh. . . not normally. What do you have in mind?
#Person... | Ms. Wilson tells #Person1# she is willing to trade the additional benefits of the job offer for more vacation days. | job offer negotiation |
train_2711 | #Person1#: There's so much to do and so little time.
#Person2#: I know. Did your mom double check on the church reservations?
#Person1#: Yes. We're going to be married in my hometown church, the first minute of the new millennium!
#Person2#: OK. . . and what about the buffet and the cake? Did your mom call the caterer?... | #Person2# asks #Person1# if their wedding preparation is all set up as each other's mother expects. | wedding preparation |
train_2712 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Thomas. Could you spare a minute?
#Person2#: What do you need?
#Person1#: I need to talk to you about that new driver you'Ve hired. I think I am going to have some problems working with him.
#Person2#: He seems to be quite qualified. If it is a personal problem I preferred if you would work out be... | #Person2# suggests #Person1# solving the problems with #Person2#'s new driver themselves. | workplace problem |
train_2713 | #Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: I want to have a bath.
#Person1#: Do you want to have a tub bath, surfing bath or shower?
#Person2#: Shower, please.
#Person1#: All right. The fitting room is over there.
#Person2#: How much should I pay?
#Person1#: $ 100. But we will charge you $ 200 as a deposit. | #Person2# wants to shower and asks #Person1# about the cost. | enquiry at bathhouse |
train_2714 | #Person1#: I often see some'new age people'show off their various skills to handle a skateboard, which makes me wonder in awe.
#Person2#: Annie, you also know the'new age people'. I think these people must have undergone much sufferings of flesh in order to ride skillfully.
#Person1#: Although it is easy to ride, the c... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss how the new age people handle skateboards skillfully, and #Person1# further suggests how the external conditions affect skateboarding safety. | discussion about skateboarding |
train_2715 | #Person1#: Great. My favorite-soup, soup, soup. . .
#Person2#: Oh, and there's one more thing you have to do every hour on the hour, sweets.
#Person1#: Blow my nose?
#Person2#: Well, you do that when your nose needs blowing. I was talking about a way to make your throat heal faster.
#Person1#: No, please, Mom! Don't ma... | Lily's mom asks Lily to drink a glass of saltwater to heal her throat faster. | diet argument |
train_2716 | #Person1#: You taught at a local school for a year, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I was there as an English teacher.
#Person1#: Did you enjoy yourself there?
#Person2#: Sure. I was fond of those lovely children
#Person1#: So why did you decide to resign?
#Person2#: The school is a little bit too far away. I simply want to tak... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the reason for #Person2#'s resignation which is for taking care of #Person2#'s grandfather, and says #Person2# changes career to gain new experience. | resignation reason |
train_2717 | #Person1#: The Smiths are arriving at our city tomorrow. Can you draw up a schedule for them? If they want to make any changes, minor changes can then be made.
#Person2#: Is there anything special they would like to do?
#Person1#: They would like to visit our factory and have a look at the new type computer products. B... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to arrange a schedule of the Smiths' visit to their factory based on the Smiths' expectations and emphasizes the visit's importance. | business conversation |
train_2718 | #Person1#: Can we talk?
#Person2#: What about?
#Person1#: I'm not too clear on some things about my lease.
#Person2#: Is there a problem?
#Person1#: How many years is my lease for?
#Person2#: In three years your lease will be up.
#Person1#: Can I move out before those three years?
#Person2#: If you do, I will keep your... | #Person1# enquires #Person2# about the lease, and #Person2# clarifies the rule if #Person1# wants to move out early. | lease enquiry |
train_2719 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Is this Mr. Smith's office?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: Is he there?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, he isn't. He's at a meeting this morning.
#Person2#: What time will he be back?
#Person1#: He'll be back after two o'clock but he'll only be in the office for an hour.
#Person2#: Can I reach him... | Anne calls Mr. Smith but he is unavailable. #Person1# helps Anne leave a message and keeps Anne's number for Mr. Smith to call back. | business phonecall |
train_2720 | #Person1#: Did a lot of people attend the lecture?
#Person2#: Well, yes and no.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: You see, the classroom was quite full at the beginning. Almost all the seats were occupied. But after the short rest, almost one-third of the audience left.
#Person1#: Terrible! That was a very rude t... | #Person1# feels terrible knowing one-third of the students left during the class, then #Person2# says it's because the lecture isn't today. | lecture schedule |
train_2721 | #Person1#: I'd like to withdraw 50 pounds from my deposit account.
#Person2#: Certainly. Would you please sign this form?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. Here you are.
#Person2#: How would you like the money?
#Person1#: In fives, please.
#Person2#: Fine. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thanks. Good-bye. | #Person2# helps #Person1# withdraw 50 pounds in fives. | bank service |
train_2722 | #Person1#: Hi, Natasha. I see you're going out for a run. You don't have to go to work today?
#Person2#: I've started running to work instead of taking the bus. It's good for the environment.
#Person1#: I drive to work. I keep fit at the gym.
#Person2#: Well, running gives me a wonderful feeling of freedom-it's just wh... | #Person2# runs to work while #Person1# drives to work and keeps fit at the gym. They're both willing to participate in the big race. | discussion about exercise |
train_2723 | #Person1#: I have no idea how to finish the timetable.
#Person2#: You don't have to be very creative. It's very standard and more or less the same every year. For example, the sports day begins with throwing events. All jumping events take place before lunch.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: That's because the school doesn't... | #Person2# helps #Person1# arrange the timetable of the sports day, when the throwing events, the long distance race, the jumping events and the 100-meter race start in sequence. | sports day schedule |
train_2724 | #Person1#: Hi, Sis. I just came over to drop off the DVDs you wanted, and ... Hey, wow!? Where did you get all of this stuff?
#Person2#: I bought it. So, what do you think of my new entertainment center? And the widescreen TV ...
#Person1#: Bought it?
#Person2#: ... and my new DVD player. Here, let me show you my stere... | #Person1#'s sister shows #Person1# her widescreen TV and a set of stereo she bought using the student credit card, and #Person1# is unhappy after knowing she also bought a plane ticket to Hawaii and new clothes. #Person1# thinks the credit cards lead to impulse spending, then #Person1#'s sister further tells #Person1# ... | problem of spending |
train_2725 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Oh. Hello. You must be a new student. Did you find it OK?
#Person1#: Well, I got a bit lost because I asked a stranger. But I got it eventually.
#Person2#: Oh, dear. Have you come far today.
#Person1#: Only from Brighton. I was staying with my brother.
#Person2#: Oh, good. How did you get h... | A new student Mark gets to the registration place. After finding Mark's form, #Person2# gives Mark the room key and shows the way to his room, and informs him about the time and location of the new students' meeting. | new student registration |
train_2726 | #Person1#: Hey, I'm calling to say that I'm running late to the airport. Can you make sure that the plane doesn't take off without me?
#Person2#: I'll try.
#Person1#: Thank you. I'm just sitting here in traffic. There must be an accident or something. I've been here for 30 minutes, and I've barely made it onto the brid... | #Person1# requests #Person2# to ensure that the plane will not take off without #Person1#, and #Person2# suggests #Person1# asking to skip the line in security if #Person1#'s about to miss the flight. | passenger's request |
train_2727 | #Person1#: Hi Paul. How are you, friend.
#Person2#: Not good. My cousin is driving me up the wall.
#Person1#: How so?
#Person2#: He stays up untill all hours of the night, and he never lifts a finger to help.
#Person1#: Have you talk to him about it?
#Person2#: Not yet, but I have to soon. He's eating me out of ho... | #Person2# complains to #Person1# about #Person2#'s cousin who behaves badly and drives #Person2# up the wall, and #Person1# suggests #Person2# talking to him. | personal complaints |
train_2728 | #Person1#: isn't it wonderful walking here?
#Person2#: what do you mean?
#Person1#: I mean look at all these magnificent tall buildings around us.
#Person2#: yes, look over there. That's the Empire State Building. My book says it's 102 stories tall.
#Person1#: it's quite famous but don't you think it looks a bit ol... | #Person1# and #Person2# are sightseeing in New York and introducing to each other the histories and things they know about the famous architectures they see as they walk down Fifth Avenue. | sightseeing |
train_2729 | #Person1#: Hello, ma'am. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a sweater.
#Person1#: What size are you looking for?
#Person2#: Well, I'm looking for size 10 but you don't have it.
#Person1#: How about this one? I think it looks terrific on you.
#Person2#: Yes, I like the color. Can I try it on?
#Person1#: Su... | #Person2# tries on a sweater recommended by #Person1# and feels satisfied with it, and pays $29. 99 for it. | buying a sweater |
train_2730 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, may I take your order now?
#Person2#: Could we order later? We have five persons altogether and 2 of us are still on the way.
#Person1#: OK, sir. Please call me when you are ready.
#Person2#: Yes, thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# he wants to order later. | order request |
train_2731 | #Person1#: I just had a terrible week.
#Person2#: what a shame!
#Person1#: I fell down and hurt my arm.
#Person2#: That's too bad.
#Person1#: Then my son drove into a tree.
#Person2#: I am sorry to hear that.
#Person1#: The dog bit the delivery boy.
#Person2#: What a pity!
#Person1#: And a storm blew our roof a... | #Person1# had a terrible week and #Person2# feels sorry about it. | daily conversation |
train_2732 | #Person1#: Which church do you attend?
#Person2#: I am Mormon, so I go to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
#Person1#: What's the difference between this and other Churches?
#Person2#: Mormons believe that, after the death of Christ and the death of the Apostles10, their church Christ founded became c... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# attends the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as Mormon, and how the Mormons' church and belief are different from others. | discussion about church |
train_2733 | #Person1#: Is there a lot of oil and coal in your country?
#Person2#: There is some, but my country is not amongst the leading producers. The oil and coal deposits are in the north of my country. Your country is a big oil producer, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. My country is famous for having that natural resource... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s country has a lot of natural oil and gas but no discovered coal, while #Person2# says #Person2#'s country has oil, coal, a few deposits of gold and forests which are conserved. #Person1# says the oil industry pollution is under control in #Person1#'s country. | discussion about resources |
train_2734 | #Person1#: What's the matter with you then? You look miserable.
#Person2#: It's us.
#Person1#: What do you mean by us?
#Person2#: Well, you always say you're busy.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: And you often go back to live with your parents and leave our son in the room by himself.
#Person1#: I. . . I. . .... | #Person2# complains that #Person1# spends more time with #Person1#'s parents than #Person1#'s son, and thinks their marriage has problems. | marriage problem |
train_2735 | #Person1#: Nice weather, honey!
#Person2#: The days are getting longer!
#Person1#: May and Daniel often like this kind of weather.
#Person2#: Yeah, they can enjoy themselves in the day time and it is not so hot.
#Person1#: Honey, how about taking them to the beach this weekend?
#Person2#: That's great!
#Person1#:... | #Person1# thinks May and Daniel will like the weather at this time and suggests #Person2# taking them to the beach this weekend. | weekend plan |
train_2736 | #Person1#: Mike, do you want to go to the hospital and see Sam this afternoon?
#Person2#: What's happened to him? Is he ill?
#Person1#: No. Haven't you heard about it? He was hit by a car while he was riding his motorbike to school this morning.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. I really knew nothing about it. ... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the hospital to visit Sam, who was hit by a car while riding his motorbike to school. | visit a patient |
train_2737 | #Person1#: Come on. You left behind.
#Person2#: Wow, I can't catch my breath. You're running too fast, honey.
#Person1#: You just need more exercise.
#Person2#: Yes, but you need to slow down. This is jogging, not racing.
#Person1#: I don't care. I want to burn up my fat.
#Person2#: But running so fast is not good for ... | #Person1# wants to run fast to consume more calories, but #Person2# tells #Person1# running slowly for a longer time is better to burn up fat. | conversation about running |
train_2738 | #Person1#: What are you going to bring to the party tonight? I was thinking about going to the grocery store to pick up some vegetables.
#Person2#: Oh, there is no need to do that. I have a vegetable garden in my backyard. We can just pick some from there.
#Person1#: I thought that was something only old people did. Wh... | #Person2# will bring the vegetables from #Person2#'s garden to the party, and agrees to help #Person2#, who is amazed by it, to start a garden. | private vegetable garden |
train_2739 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I have just missed the connection plane due to the heavy fog in London. Can I change my ticket now?
#Person2#: Please Show your ticket and passport.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Which flight do you want to change?
#Person1#: The next one to my destination. I have to be there as soon as poss... | #Person2# helps #Person1# change the flight because #Person1# missed the connection plane. | change the flight |
train_2740 | #Person1#: Can you give me a hand with some things in the kitchen? I don ' t think I can finish everything in time.
#Person2#: Ok, what do you want me to do?
#Person1#: First of all, I need you to do the drying up. I ' m almost finished the washing up. I ' m going to clean the cooker when I finish.
#Person2#: Ok. I ' l... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help #Person1# in the kitchen so that #Person1# can finish everything on time. They arrange the work and cooperate. | clean the house |
train_2741 | #Person1#: This is today ' s schedule. At 8 thirty AM, conference with the department managers. At 9 o ' clock, live for the workshop where you ' ll award prizes to the staff for preventatives.
#Person2#: That ' s great. What are the prizes?
#Person1#: 3000 RMB as bonus for each person.
#Person2#: To encourage the staf... | #Person1# tells #Person2# today's schedule, including a conference, awarding prizes, laying the corner-store, having lunch and giving a presentation. | working schedule |
train_2742 | #Person1#: Hi there, I want to reserve a hotel room.
#Person2#: No problem at all. Could I have your full name, please?
#Person1#: Sure, John Sandals.
#Person2#: Hi, Mr. Sandals. I'm Michelle, at your service. When do you need the room?
#Person1#: My plans are to be there April 14th to the 17th.
#Person2#: We have new ... | Michelle helps John Sandals reserve a nonsmoking room with s queen-size bed from April 14th to 17th at the cost of $308 per night. | hotel reservation |
train_2743 | #Person1#: Could I ask you where the company is?
#Person2#: Sure. Our company is in Ericsson Tower, No. 12 Like East Street, Chaoyang District.
#Person1#: Can I get there by the No. 913 bus?
#Person2#: You can make it by the No. 913 bus, or by subway Line 13. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the company's location and how to get there. | ask the way |
train_2744 | #Person1#: What do you think of the most important things to do when running a business?
#Person2#: Well, there are several things. Of course, you must do everything you can to keep costs down and revenues high.
#Person1#: So, do you think workers should be paid as little as possible?
#Person2#: No. if you do that, the... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the most important thing for a business is to keep costs down and revenue high. #Person2# also tells #Person1# how to maximize revenues and how to price properly. | business running |
train_2745 | #Person1#: I haven't met Bob for years. How is he?
#Person2#: He has been keeping bach after divorce.
#Person1#: He would have recovered from the stress and got married again.
#Person2#: Once bitten, twice shy. He said he would rather keep bach than to live in disgust. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Bob keeps bach after the divorce. | keep bach |
train_2746 | #Person1#: Hi, Craig! How are you?
#Person2#: Not so good. I have a terrible cold.
#Person1#: Really? That's too bad! You should be at home in bed. It's really important to get a lot of rest.
#Person2#: Yeah, you're right.
#Person1#: And have you taken anything for it?
#Person2#: No, I haven't.
#Person1#: Well, it's he... | Craig has a cold, so #Person1# suggests Craig drink chicken stock with garlic. | treat a cold |
train_2747 | #Person1#: you are dressed to kill. You look gorgeous, Alexander.
#Person2#: thanks. This is my power suit. I have a dinner date tonight.
#Person1#: how did you meet each other?
#Person2#: she's a friend of Amy. We met at Amy's birthday party.
#Person1#: is this your first date?
#Person2#: yes. I hope it pans out. Cros... | Alexander met Amy's friend at Amy's birthday party and they'll go on a date tonight. Lily broke up with Steven and will date with a guy she met online. | date |
train_2748 | #Person1#: It's the 17th week now, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: Oh, the final exam is coming soon. I feel a little bit nervous.
#Person2#: Take it easy. There is still one more week left before the exam begins. Have you prepared for it well?
#Person1#: No, I haven't began my preparations.
#Person2#: Then... | Since the final exam is coming soon, #Person1# and #Person2# decide to help with each other to make preparations. | exam preparation |
train_2749 | #Person1#: You really look familiar.
#Person2#: Really? My name is Gretchen Hammer. What is your name?
#Person1#: My name is Phillip Hammer. I think we are related. Who is your dad?
#Person2#: Jacob Hammer. He is originally from Holland.
#Person1#: That's my uncle. You're my cousin! Hi cousin!
#Person2#: It's really a ... | Phillip Hammer finds that Gretchen Hammer is his cousin. Phillip invites Gretchen to dinner. Gretchen agrees. | meet family |
train_2750 | #Person1#: What was the last movie you saw?
#Person2#: A Korean film called Friends, starring Sang Dong-gun.
#Person1#: Really? I've seen that movie, too.
#Person2#: How did you like the movie?
#Person1#: I thought it was pretty good.
#Person2#: Really? I can't say I agree.
#Person1#: You're kidding. The story and acti... | #Person1# thought the movie Friends was pretty good but #Person2# finds it disappointing. | movie comments |
train_2751 | #Person1#: I've never met anyone like Clyde before.
#Person2#: He's such a buppie-a black yuppie. Black people come in all shapes and sizes. Just check out the party.
#Person1#: Wow! There are so many different people here. I expected mostly athletes and rappers.
#Person2#: You'll find some of those here, too. But not ... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about black people at the party who are born to be good at singing and dancing. | party |
train_2752 | #Person1#: I heard that Janet has got a new job. She's working for the united investment group. I heard that they pay very well.
#Person2#: I heard that too. She must be making a pocket. Well, good for her.
#Person1#: Now, she'll be able to save up for that holiday in the united states.
#Person2#: Yes, she will. At the... | #Person1# says Janet got a new job which pays so well that she can save up for the holidays in America. #Person1# also says Tom inherited some money from his uncle and Tom will invest that money. #Person2# got a pay rise and a bonus. | gossip |
train_2753 | #Person1#: What's the area of your country?
#Person2#: It's not very big. It's a little over half a million square kilometers.
#Person1#: That sounds quite big! How many people live there?
#Person2#: There are about 30 million people in my country. Most of them live in the north.
#Person1#: What's the average income?
#... | #Person2# talks with #Person1# about #Person2#'s country which has a big area, a high population and a relatively high average income. The unemployment in #Person2#'s country is serious while in #Person1#'s country not. | introduce a country |
train_2754 | #Person1#: I love breathing fresh air in the suburb places, while sitting in the morning sunshine.
#Person2#: I can't agree more, honey. We need to get away from work from time to time.
#Person1#: Yeah, just return to nature and feel the thrills of its beauty.
#Person2#: We are nor alone here. So many other families!
#... | #Person1# and #Person2# enjoy the suburb and will have a picnic. #Person2# wants to teach their son something about science, but #Person1# wants to give their son a break. | have a picnic |
train_2755 | #Person1#: How about this floor lamp?
#Person2#: Fine, just get it! We have been shopping for furniture for five hours! I'm so tired!
#Person1#: We still need to find an armoire and a dresser.
#Person2#: Fine! I am going to go home and drop off this nightstand, coffee table and love seat while you look for the rest of ... | #Person2#'ll go home and drop off the furniture they've bought, while #Person1# shops for other furniture. #Person2# wants a recliner but #Person1# disagrees. | shop for furniture |
train_2756 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, sales department. May I help you?
#Person2#: Could I speak to Mr. Wood, please?
#Person1#: I'll see a piece available, who should I say is calling, please?
#Person2#: John eng
#Person1#: Hold the line, please. Mr. Wood is in the meeting with managing director at the moment I afraid. Can I hel... | John calls to discuss with Mr. Wood the new control but #Person1# says Mr. Wood is unavailable. #Person1# will let Mr. Wood call him back. | phone call |
train_2757 | #Person1#: May I see a hat, please?
#Person2#: What size do you take?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I don't know.
#Person2#: I'll measure you. . . You take size 6. What colour hat would you like?
#Person1#: Brown, please.
#Person2#: Here are some nice brown hats. Try this hat on. It's a very good one.
#Person1#: Yes, I like th... | #Person2# helps #Person1# choose a brown hat in size 6. #Person1# likes it. | buy a hat |
train_2758 | #Person1#: What are we going to eat for dinner?
#Person2#: Whatever meal that you plan on making.
#Person1#: I thought you were making dinner tonight.
#Person2#: I do all the cooking.
#Person1#: Your food tastes so much better than mine.
#Person2#: Save it. If you want something to eat, then make it yourself.
#Person1#... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to cook dinner but #Person1# thinks #Person2# cooks better. #Person2#'s too tired to cook so #Person1#'ll cook. | cook dinner |
train_2759 | #Person1#: Could you tell me which kind of payment you'll choose?
#Person2#: We're going to pay by check.
#Person1#: Will you please have the check certified?
#Person2#: If you think it is necessary.
#Person1#: It's just our policy. We would accept a certified check or a direct bank remittance.
#Person2#: OK, no proble... | #Person2# wants #Person1# to have the check certified because it's their policy. | certify the check |
train_2760 | #Person1#: This is Action 5 News reporter Sarah O'Connell reporting live from Washington, D. C. where a protest has broken out. Thousands of angry citizens are protesting against the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry! Sir, sir, Sarah O'Connell, Action 5 news. Can you tell us what's happening?
#Person2... | Sarah's reporting a protest. #Person2# tells her they protest because they feel the financial irresponsibility has to stop. #Person2# says the government doesn't use the taxpayer's money the right way so they're outrageous. | report a protest |
train_2761 | #Person1#: This sucks. I hate buying lingerie. Okay, just find something and get out of here. Alright, these are fine. Oh, no, don't come over here, don't come over here.
#Person2#: You look a little lost, can I help you?
#Person1#: Um, I'm just having a look around. It's my girlfriend's birthday tomorrow. I'm trying t... | #Person1# wants to buy a birthday gift for #Person1#'s girlfriend and is very mortified to stay in the shop. #Person2# helps #Person1# pick two but #Person2# requests to look inside #Person1#'s bag. | buy lingerie |
train_2762 | #Person1#: A : Look at this survey conducted by a website. A quarter of the employees will spend an average of 10 minutes everyday online doing personal things. Hi, Francis, what about you?
#Person2#: Well, I just spend 15 minutes as so checking my stock bonds and booking an air ticket for my mother. Anyway, I have don... | Both #Person1# and Francis surf online doing personal things. They think the boss won't like them to do so. | use the Internet |
train_2763 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I would like to have a roll developed.
#Person1#: When do you need them, sir?
#Person2#: How about tomorrow morning?
#Person1#: No problem. Do you want 3 x 5 or 4 x 6?
#Person2#: The 4 x6 will be OK. Thanks.
#Person1#: And do you want the glossy or matted finish?
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# have a roll developed and asks #Person2# to pay when #Person2# picks up. | develop a roll |
train_2764 | #Person1#: Here we are this is my favorite place.
#Person2#: How many times have you been here?
#Person1#: I've never counted.
#Person2#: I would like to sit near the window.
#Person1#: Please be seated. It's my treat today.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: It's so busy here.
#Person2#: Fast food restaurants are popula... | #Person1# treats #Person2# at #Person1#'s favorite place. #Person2# orders a steak sandwich, a medium fry and hot chocolate. | order food |
train_2765 | #Person1#: I just discovered that I owe $ 10 for a movie that I never ordered.
#Person2#: Let me check, sir. You were charged for watching'Titanic'Monday night.
#Person1#: That is absolutely incorrect! I was out on the town Monday night.
#Person2#: Okay, sir, bear with me a moment.
#Person1#: Thank you for taking my wo... | #Person1# is annoyed because #Person1# found he owes money for a movie but he never ordered. #Person2# feels sorry for that but still needs to charge #Person1#. | remove the error |
train_2766 | #Person1#: Is there anything I could help you with, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, could you show me to your coat section?
#Person1#: This way, please.
#Person2#: Oh, These are exactly what I'm looking for.
#Person1#: These are French coats, sir. They are quite fashionable these days.
#Person2#: I'd like to try them on for size.... | #Person1# shows #Person2# the coat section. #Person2# tries one on and feels good. #Person2#'ll get it. | shopping |
train_2767 | #Person1#: Have you watched today's news?
#Person2#: No, I haven't. What's going on?
#Person1#: Did you hear about last night's blackout?
#Person2#: Yes. The lights were out all night.
#Person1#: Some people went looting because of the blackout.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: People decided to use the blackout... | #Person1# tells #Person2# some people went looting during the blackout. #Person2# hopes no more blackout. | looting |
train_2768 | #Person1#: I was thinking of holding the company retreat in the mountains.
#Person2#: I agree, I think that that would be perfect!
#Person1#: I was thinking it could take place sometime in January.
#Person2#: That might be a little too cold for some people.
#Person1#: Yes, you are right.
#Person2#: What about April? Ap... | #Person1# was thinking of holding the company's retreat in the mountains. #Person2# suggests taking a survey to see how that works. | plan the retreat |
train_2769 | #Person1#: Hello. I have a room booked for tonight, the 15th.
#Person2#: Alright and what is your name, please?
#Person1#: It's Marcia Gleason.
#Person2#: Ah, yes, here you are Ms. Gleason. You reserved a single, right?
#Person1#: Yes, a single, thanks.
#Person2#: Do you mind being next to the elevator?
#Person1#: Actu... | #Person2# helps Gleason check in. Gleason prefers not to be near the elevator. | check in |
train_2770 | #Person1#: Good morning. This is Monterey Bay Inn. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'm calling to cancel my reservation.
#Person1#: OK. Can you tell me the dates for it?
#Person2#: They are... January 29th through February 1st.
#Person1#: Got it. Er...Would you like to book a room for another day? We have a sp... | #Person1# helps #Person2# cancel the room reservation and the money will be returned on #Person2#'s Visa. | cancel the reservation |
train_2771 | #Person1#: Hi. I'm glad I ran into you.
#Person2#: Why? What's up?
#Person1#: Would you like to go climbing this weekend?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I promised to help my sister move on Saturday.
#Person1#: How about Sunday, then? We could start early in the morning.
#Person2#: I might be able to do that. Let me check an... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go climbing. #Person2# will call #Person1# up tonight to tell the answer but hates to talk to a machine. So #Person1# gives #Person2# another telephone number. | invitation |
train_2772 | #Person1#: How do you like Hong Kong, Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: I like it very much so far, thank you.
#Person1#: Are you staying in a hotel?
#Person2#: Yes, the Grand Hotel, next door to this building.
#Person1#: Oh, wonderful.
#Person2#: It's nearly one o'clock. I'm hungry. Is there a good restaurant near here?
#Person1#... | Mr. Smith is hungry, so Miss Wu recommends a restaurant based on his taste. They will have lunch together. | social talk |
train_2773 | #Person1#: My mobile keeps going wrong. I'd like to buy a new one.
#Person2#: Don't you see the price keeps going down these days? I insist that we wait some time so that we can save more money.
#Person1#: You have a point there, but it is inconvenient for me with this broken mobile. Sometimes it powers off by itself. ... | #Person1# wants a new mobile but #Person2# suggests waiting for the price going down. But #Person1# thinks the broken phone is inconvenient so they'll shop for one. | a broken mobile |
train_2774 | #Person1#: Robbie, this new walkman is really wonderful.
#Person2#: Richard and Marilyn bought it for me for my birthday.
#Person1#: They are so kind. You are very lucky, Robbie, to have such a nice family.
#Person2#: Is something wrong, Alexandra?
#Person1#: No, nothing.
#Person2#: Yes, there is. I can tell. What's th... | Alexandra thinks Robbie's new walkman is wonderful and that Robbie's family is nice, which causes Alexandra to miss her family. Robbie invites her to eat something to cheer her up. | miss the family |
train_2775 | #Person1#: Lovely weather!
#Person2#: Yes, it's really warm.
#Person1#: I've seen you before, haven't I?
#Person2#: Well, you may have. I've been here once or twice, for a walk in this quiet park. Do you live near here?
#Person1#: Yes. I live in one of those flats over there. What about you?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm staying ... | #Person1# and #Person2# have seen before. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s here to improve English. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s English is good. | casual talk |
train_2776 | #Person1#: Hi, are you Don? I'm Lynn. I saw the advertisement you put on the Internet about selling your car.
#Person2#: Hi, Lynn. Nice to meet you. Thanks for your interest. Here's my car. It's a 2006 Honda Civic. I took a lot of road trips in it! It is not perfect, but it is safe to drive and it has new tires.
#Perso... | Don's car for sale has new tires but the radio and the heater are broken. Lynn thinks he should lower the price but he refuses, so Lynn doesn't want to buy it. | sell a car |
train_2777 | #Person1#: I'm thinking about transfering out of state college into another school in the fall.
#Person2#: After a year and a half? How come? I thought you liked it here.
#Person1#: I do. But here our flight program doesn't give degrees, only licenses, and I need both a license and a degree.
#Person2#: So where do you ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# wants to transfer to Makmillen University. #Person2# is surprised and suggests asking #Person1#'s professors to write letters of recommendation. | school transfer |
train_2778 | #Person1#: Valerie! Hi! Wow how have you been? It's been such a long time!
#Person2#: Darlene! Indeed, it's been a while! How have you been? Wow, you look amazing! I love what you've done with your hair!
#Person1#: Really? Thanks! I went to that hair salon that you told me about, but enough about me! Look at you! You... | Valerie compliments Dalene's hair and Dalene compliments Valerie's anti-aging. They also talk about their children's recent situation. They seem to enjoy talking, but actually Dalene can't stand Valerie and Pamela. | social meeting |
train_2779 | #Person1#: Do I need a visa?
#Person2#: No, I shouldn't think so. But you must take your passport of course.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. I must get my traveler's check and some foreign currency.
#Person2#: Yes, you need the traveler's check but you needn't get any foreign currency. You can have my US Dollars, I don't ne... | Helen tells John he needs a passport and traveler's checks. He can use her dollars and suitcase. John is grateful and Helen says she'll go with him. | travel preparation |
train_2780 | #Person1#: Have you thought about what you are going to do after finishing school?
#Person2#: Hmm...Where does start?
#Person1#: Well. I think the best way is to start thinking about what jobs you might find interesting. For me, I like jobs of excitement. So I want to be a racing driver.
#Person2#: That's cool, but I t... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about what to do after finishing school. After knowing #Person1#'s dream job, #Person2# thinks she wants to be a tour guide. | career plan |
train_2781 | #Person1#: This line is so long.
#Person2#: Yes. It was a quarter past seven when we began to wait and we have already been waiting for half an hour.
#Person1#: I guess they're doing a really thorough check.
#Person2#: What are they checking for?
#Person1#: They need to make sure no one is carrying any weapons.
#Person... | #Person1# and #Person2# are waiting in a long line. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's because the police need to thoroughly check weapons and drugs. | thorough check |
train_2782 | #Person1#: Henry, you don't look very well. Are you OK?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I have a serious stomachache.
#Person1#: There is nothing wrong with your lunch? What did you eat before that?
#Person2#: You know I had bread and drank a little milk for breakfast. But that wasn't enough for me. I felt hungry. So I bought a ... | Henry has a stomachache. After knowing Henry ate a lot of food shortly after breakfast and ran quickly, #Person1# thinks it's ridiculous and no wonder Henry has a stomachache. | stomachache |
train_2783 | #Person1#: Hi, Lily, what a surprise to see you here! Aren't you on a holiday with Mike in Paris now?
#Person2#: Sorry, I'm not Lily. I'm her sister Lucy.
#Person1#: Gosh, you two really look like each other. Are you twins?
#Person2#: Yes. She is 20 minutes older than me.
#Person1#: It must be interesting to have a twi... | #Person1# recognizes Lucy for Lily by mistake because they are twins. #Person1# and Lily are in the same class. | recognize someone |
train_2784 | #Person1#: Excuse me, all the printers in the student center have stopped working. Can you fix them?
#Person2#: Well, not really. I'm just an administrator, most of our actual technicians are students who take the job part time.
#Person1#: Where are they?
#Person2#: Well most of the students who work at the computer la... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to fix the printers in the student center. #Person2# says most student technicians are unavailable but #Person1# can find the computer-lab technician. | ask for help |
train_2785 | #Person1#: You've been working constantly. Don't push yourself so hard, or you'll end up in the hospital.
#Person2#: I'm not always as busy as I am right now. It'll slow down in about half a month.
#Person1#: So what are you busy with?
#Person2#: Some new stories. I must finish them in a week and the editors are all wa... | #Person2#'s working on some new stories. #Person1# feels #Person2#'s working too hard and invites #Person2# to the gym. #Person1# and #Person2# both like running and swimming and they'll get going at 6:30 pm. | hit the gym |
train_2786 | #Person1#: Where should we set a bar picnic? By the lake? It looks so blue and clear, just like the Sky.
#Person2#: I know, but it's hot today. Let's have the picnic under the trees over there instead of by the lake. The trees will keep the sun off us so it won't be as hot.
#Person1#: Good idea. It's a sunny day for a ... | #Person1# suggests setting the bar picnic by the lake, but #Person2# thinks they should have it under trees to block the sun. | bar picnic |
train_2787 | #Person1#: Hi there. Do you need any help?
#Person2#: I've been told about something called Southern Fund. How can I buy it?
#Person1#: First of all, you should open a Fund Account with us, just fill in this form. We'll need to see some ID and your Cash Card.
#Person2#: That sounds simple enough. Do you charge any admi... | #Person2# wants to buy Southern Fund, so #Person1# tells #Person2# to open a Fund Account with #Person1#, pay 20 RIB, and fill a form. | open an account |
train_2788 | #Person1#: Hello, welcome to Lincoln Bank. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: I want to effect payment under an L / C today.
#Person1#: No problem. OK... just checking for you. Ah, I'm afraid there aren't enough funds in your account to cover this transaction. What you can do is buy some US dollars, using local c... | There aren't enough funds in #Person2#'s account for #Person2# to effect payment. #Person1# suggests buying some US dollars so that #Person1# can credit #Person2#'s account with that amount. | effect payment |
train_2789 | #Person1#: Do you want to talk with John with tongue?
#Person2#: No, tell him I'm tied up.
#Person1#: When should I tell him to call back?
#Person2#: Tell him to call me tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: All right.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to tell John to call #Person2# tomorrow morning. | make an appointment |
train_2790 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to send a fax to Shenzhen.
#Person1#: Is it a photograph or a document?
#Person2#: Each of both.
#Person1#: Could I see both of them?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: You can't send this document ; it is not clear enough to send. The photograph is all right.
#Person2#: ... | #Person2# wants to send a photograph and a document to Shenzhen. #Person1# tells #Person2# the document isn't clear enough to send and suggests changing a clearer photograph. | send a fax |
train_2791 | #Person1#: My watch always gains ten minutes a day.
#Person2#: That's funny. My watch always loses ten minutes a day.
#Person1#: No kidding.
#Person2#: I am serious. Every morning I set my watch by the radio, but it still loses ten minutes.
#Person1#: You know what you can do?
#Person2#: Throw it away and buy a new one... | Both #Person1#'s watch and #Person2#' cannot tell the accurate time. #Person1# advises #Person2# to adjust the time every day but #Person2# prefers to buy a new one. | watch |
train_2792 | #Person1#: There are something wrong with my computer.
#Person2#: Really, what's wrong with it?
#Person1#: The computer doesn't work when I push the power cotton.
#Person2#: Oh, do you use your computer often?
#Person1#: Yes, I don't know why it doesn't work this time.
#Person2#: Don't worry. Have you got receipt with ... | There's something wrong with #Person1#'s computer. #Person2#'ll come to repair it on Tuesday. | fix a computer |
train_2793 | #Person1#: Ok! I'm ready for my driving lesson! Should I start the car?
#Person2#: Hold on there, Fittipaldi, first let's go over things one more time. Now before you even think of starting the car, make sure your seat is at a comfortable position and you can grip the steering wheel firmly. Next check your rear view mi... | #Person2# goes over the precautions before #Person1# begins to practice driving, then #Person1# starts the car excitedly and follows #Person2#'s instructions. However, #Person1# gradually gets wild, and the police come. | learn to drive |
train_2794 | #Person1#: You know, Mary, I feel we meet somewhere before. Where were you born?
#Person2#: I was born in Beijing, but I spent most of my childhood in London.
#Person1#: What was your childhood like?
#Person2#: I had a pretty strict upbringing, and my parents taught at universities so they have extremely high expectati... | Mary tells #Person1# about her upbringing and then they talk about her current occupation as a journalist for China Daily. | life experience |
train_2795 | #Person1#: Have you finished your work?
#Person2#: Not because I'm keeping an eye on the baby.
#Person1#: Where is the baby's mother?
#Person2#: She is at the supermarket downstairs. She said she would be back in about half an hour. | #Person2# hasn't finished the work because #Person2#'s taking care of the baby. | daily talk |
train_2796 | #Person1#: The Canada Day is on the 1st of July.
#Person2#: What is its national anthem?
#Person1#: The national anthem of Canada is'O Canada'.
#Person2#: Can you sing the song?
#Person1#: Yes, I could sing it when I was very young. | #Person1# introduces the Canada Day and its national anthem. | the Canada Day |
train_2797 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Professor. I have to talk to you about why my homework didn't get done.
#Person2#: What happened that you didn't get it done?
#Person1#: I had to watch a football game instead.
#Person2#: Well, you had more than one day ; couldn't you have fit it in on another day?
#Person1#: Yes, I think so.
#Per... | #Person1# didn't finish the homework because #Person1# watched a football game. The professor allows #Person1# to turn the make-up in and warns that it cannot happen again if #Person1# wants an 'A'. | homework |
train_2798 | #Person1#: How are you?
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: I haven't seen you for several days.
#Person2#: Oh, I have been with my uncle for a week.
#Person1#: What's he doing?
#Person2#: He is an accountant. I have been helping him for a week.
#Person1#: He must be happy.
#Person2#: Yeah. How are you these days?
#Person1#: F... | #Person1# and #Person2# are greeting each other. #Person2#'s been helping #Person2#'s uncle and #Person1#'s fine. | daily casual talk |
train_2799 | #Person1#: What's the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend?
#Person2#: We are going to climb a cliff on the Yangtze River.
#Person1#: How hard is the climb?
#Person2#: It is a very difficult climb, because there are not many places to put your hands and feet.
#Person1#: What did you do last week?
#Person2#: We rappel... | The Mountaineering Club is going to climb a difficult cliff on the Yangtze River. #Person2# invites #Person1# to come. | climb a cliff |
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