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train_3100 | #Person1#: Hello, ABC company.
#Person2#: Hello, this is Mr. Morris Pitt. I'd like to speak to Mr. Bell, please.
#Person1#: Just a moment. I am sorry. At the moment, he is out of the office. Would you like to leave your number? When he comes back, I will tell him to call you back.
#Person2#: Please have him call me at ... | Morris asks #Person1# to tell Mr. Bell to call back. | call back |
train_3101 | #Person1#: so, which sport do you prefer---basketball or baseball?
#Person2#: to be honest, I don't really care for either one.
#Person1#: I thought everyone liked basketball. Why don't you like it?
#Person2#: I used to play basketball when I was little, and I never scored a goal. Every time I watch a basketball game, ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# doesn't like basketball and explains the reason. #Person1# likes ice hockey and invites #Person2# to watch an old game on the internet. | sports |
train_3102 | #Person1#: What do you do?
#Person2#: I'm a firefighter.
#Person1#: Really? That's so cool.
#Person2#: I'm really lucky to do something I really love.
#Person1#: What station do you work at?
#Person2#: I work downtown at station 24. It can get a little crazy sometimes but that's what makes it challenging. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s job as a firefighter. | vocation |
train_3103 | #Person1#: Have you travelled much?
#Person2#: Well, I've been around the world several times.
#Person1#: What countries have you visited?
#Person2#: I have been to France, Italy, Japan and Ireland.
#Person1#: Why did you visit them? Was it just for vacation or work?
#Person2#: In most cases, it was just for vacation. ... | #Person2# has traveled to many countries mostly for vacation except for France. | travel |
train_3104 | #Person1#: Bob Gordon speaking.
#Person2#: Hello, Bob. It's Ann here. How's everything?
#Person1#: Fine. How about you?
#Person2#: Oh, not so bad. Listen, I want to talk to you, Bob, about next Thursday. I hope you haven't forgotten.
#Person1#: No, no. I've got it in my diary. Just look it up. Thursday, the 14th, the m... | Ann is calling Bob to confirm the place and time for their meeting. Bob and Ann agree to meet at 11:15 and they talk about the trains they will take. | detail confirmation |
train_3105 | #Person1#: Hello, Jack. Congratulations. Your team won the game.
#Person2#: Thank you, Sally. You watched the game, didn't you?
#Person1#: Of coures. Your football team did so well. The third team goal, especially, was really good.
#Person2#: Yes, but it wasn't easy to win, the visiting team was really strong.
#Person1... | Sally congratulates Jack on the fact that Jack's team won the game. | congratualtion |
train_3106 | #Person1#: I've got tickets for the film of Romeo and Juliet tonight. Do you want to come?
#Person2#: Oh, er, well actually...
#Person1#: You don't have to come if you don't want to. You can stay in and write your essay on insects if you prefer!
#Person2#: No, it isn't that, but you see I've to help organize Jill's par... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the film. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# will organize Jill's party and #Person2# invites #Person1# to the party. #Person1# will sell these tickets to pay for some wine. | invitation |
train_3107 | #Person1#: When I say I live in Sweden, people always want to know about the seasons.
#Person2#: The seasons?
#Person1#: Yeah, you know how cold it is in winter? What is it like when the days are so short?
#Person2#: So what is it like?
#Person1#: Well, it is cold, very cold in winter. Sometimes it is cold as 26 degree... | #Person1# introduces the weather in Sweden to #Person2#, including the cold winter and length of the daylight in different seasons. People in Sweden start working earlier and leave at 2 or 3 in the afternoon to enjoy the long summer evenings. | weathers in Sweden |
train_3108 | #Person1#: Can I ask you a favor, Mrs. Bloomington?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Instead of taking our test first thing in the morning, could we take it a little later? I think we'd do better on the exam if we had a little more time to settle into the school day.
#Person2#: That's a very interesting suggestion, Harris. ... | Harris suggests leaving more time before their test. Mrs. Bloomington asks Harris's opinions about taking the test after lunch but Harrie disagrees. Finally, they agree to start the exam in the middle of the morning. | test time |
train_3109 | #Person1#: Are you going to leave school at the end of the term?
#Person2#: Yes, I am.
#Person1#: What are you going to do?
#Person2#: I'm going to be a clerk.
#Person1#: What does a clerk do?
#Person2#: He works in an office. He writes letters and reports, and he types.
#Person1#: I want to be a vet.
#Person2#: A what... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their career plans. #Person2# is going to be a clerk and #Person1# wants to be a vet. | plan |
train_3110 | #Person1#: Am I late?
#Person2#: No, you've got an hour and a quarter. Your flight leaves at 9:30.
#Person1#: I'm so excited.
#Person2#: Have you got everything?
#Person1#: Yes, my tickets and my traveler's checks.
#Person2#: And your passport?
#Person1#: Yes, don't worry. | #Person2# reminds #Person1# of the documents to take a flight. | boarding |
train_3111 | #Person1#: My mom thinks that we should name the baby after her. What do you think?
#Person2#: I think your mom is a little too selfish! Plus, I don't really think 'Betty Bettson' sounds like a name I'd want to have.
#Person1#: OK. I just had to ask. I didn't like the idea much, either. I really love the name Laura, th... | #Person1# and #Person2# don't want to name their baby after #Person1#'s mom. #Person1# doesn't like #Person2#'s ideas of strong names. They finally agree on the name Victoria. | name choice |
train_3112 | #Person1#: Your 3. 5 percent share is going to be worth at least a million.
#Person2#: I need to be motivated, Vince. Multi-motivated. As in multi-million.
#Person1#: What if I said no?
#Person2#: Ever hear of WebTracker?
#Person1#: You wouldn't! If you leave, you'll make nothing.
#Person2#: I might make nothing e... | #Person2# and Vince are negotiating over #Person2#'s share. | business talk |
train_3113 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm George. I'll be your waiter this evening. Are you ready to order or do you need a few more minutes?
#Person2#: I'm ready now. I'd like the roast chicken and a side order of corn.
#Person1#: And would you like an appetizer before your meal? The soup of the day is our delicious tomato soup.
#Person2... | George serves #Person2# tonight and helps #Person2# order #Person2#'s meal, a garden salad, and a glass of iced tea. | order |
train_3114 | #Person1#: I think John will be here in half an hour, why don't we start first?
#Person2#: Sure. Waiter, menu, please.
#Person3#: Here you are. What do you want to start with?
#Person1#: Just some wine, please. We are still waiting for our friend. | #Person1# orders some wine first while waiting for John. | order in advance |
train_3115 | #Person1#: How do you do. I'm Mark Ralcorp.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: May I know your name, please?
#Person2#: I'm Rose Teller. I think I've seen you somewhere before?
#Person1#: Ah, yes. I remember now. Were you Mr. John's dinner partner last month?
#Person2#: Yes, I was. You work for 3M, right?
#P... | Mark Ralcorp and Rose Teller recollect the time they met and they introduce themselves to each other. Mark invites Rose to a fashion show. | acquaintance |
train_3116 | #Person1#: What's the first thing you do when you go to the bathroom in the morning?
#Person2#: I look at myself in the mirror. Sometimes, it's not a pleasant sight, especially if I have been out late the late before.
#Person1#: Do you usually shower or take a bath?
#Person2#: I usually don't have time for a bath in... | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s morning routine. #Person2# usually takes a shower and shaves every workday, and #Person2# brushes the teeth twice a day as dentists recommend. | daily routine |
train_3117 | #Person1#: Susan, good evening. Why are you so dressed up?
#Person2#: I'm on my way out to a New Year's banquet. How do I look? Is my make-up ok?
#Person1#: You look great. Your make-up is perfect.
#Person2#: Do your think I should wear a different dress?
#Person1#: No, the one you have on looks fabulous, especiall... | Susan dresses up to go to a New Year's banquet and asks #Person1# about which necklace to wear. #Person1# recommends the white diamond necklace and #Person1# will go to a house party. | overlook |
train_3118 | #Person1#: What am I supposed to do with this plastic cup?
#Person2#: That cup is for a urine sample.
#Person1#: How, exactly, does this work?
#Person2#: This particular test calls for you to urinate into the cup after you have urinated a little into the toilet.
#Person1#: When I finish, what should I do then?
#Pe... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about how to use the plastic cup for a urine sample and what the doctor is testing #Person1# for. | test sampling |
train_3119 | #Person1#: Sometimes I wish I could live on a deserted island.
#Person2#: Why do you feel that way? I don't think I could stand being away from people for so long.
#Person1#: Who said it had to be long? I'd like to live there for just half a year or so. It'll be fun to try it out. I read about a young guy who ran his o... | #Person1# wants to live on an island for some time and tells #Person2# about the reason. #Person1# tells a story of a guy living isolated and #Person1# regards this guy as #Person1#'s hero. | living isolated |
train_3120 | #Person1#: Hi Mary. Shall we go out for a walk?
#Person2#: Well, I'd love to. But you see, I have to return this book to Xiao Ming.
#Person1#: But you just borrowed it this day last week. Isn't it any good?
#Person2#: Of course, it is. In fact, I finished it the day before yesterday.
#Person1#: So shall I go with you?
... | #Person1# invites Mary for a walk but Mary needs to return a book, so #Person1# goes with Mary. | take a walk |
train_3121 | #Person1#: Hey, John. Rise and shine.
#Person2#: What time is it, Sheila? How long have I been here?
#Person1#: Hmm... about 2 hours. I think the library is a quiet place for a sleeping.
#Person2#: You've got a point. I always mean to study hard, but I nod off soon. Maybe it's too quiet here.
#Person1#: You were thinki... | John nodded off in the library and Sheila wakes him up. Then John talks about his boring psychology class and Sheila tells an embarrassing experience of her history professor. | classes |
train_3122 | #Person1#: What's your apartment like?
#Person2#: It's a furnished 2 bedroom flat in a three story building on campus.
#Person1#: What is it like living in the campus housing?
#Person2#: It's not so bad as I thought it would be. The freshman that live nearby a really noisy, especially on weekends. But the rent is much ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s feelings of living in the campus housing. Although it's a bit noisy, it's very cheap. However, the contract is ending soon, #Person2# will need to find a new place. | apartment outside schools |
train_3123 | #Person1#: Alright, Sara, we know that you're planning something big for John's birthday. Could you tell us just what you have in your mind?
#Person2#: I wanted to make his birthday a very special event. John has a sister living in France and I'll send her a plane ticket so that she can be here for his birthday.
#Perso... | #Person1# asks Sara about the surprise for John's birthday. Sara plans to send a plane ticket to John's sister so his sister can be there for John's birthday. | birthday surprise |
train_3124 | #Person1#: Hi, Don, so nice to see you.
#Person2#: Pam, where have you been for the last 3 months? I never see you anymore.
#Person1#: Oh, I've been working strange hours these days. I don't see much of anyone anymore.
#Person2#: Well, I understand. I wish I could stay and talk, but here comes my bus. Why don't we go o... | Pam has been working strange hours so Don hasn't seen him for months. Don invites Pam to go out sometime. | greetings |
train_3125 | #Person1#: Come in and sit down.
#Person2#: Thanks, Mr. Liang.
#Person1#: Among all the assistants, I think you're on top of it. Based on the annual evaluation, the board of directors decided to give you a bonus.
#Person2#: Really? I am too happy.
#Person1#: I've been reviewing your work over the past few months. Thank... | Mr. Liang tells #Person2# that the board of directors decided to give #Person2# a bonus for #Person1#'s excellent work. #Person2# appreciates it. | bonus |
train_3126 | #Person1#: There are so many record players here. That is hard to choose.
#Person2#: Look at this one. It has a radio and cassette player and built in speakers.
#Person1#: I'd rather get one with separated speakers.They give a clear sound.
#Person2#: Yes, but we shouldn't get any thing too big. Remember it has to fit i... | #Person1# and #Person2# are looking for a record player that fits in with their living room furniture. | record players |
train_3127 | #Person1#: What are your personal weaknesses?
#Person2#: I ' m afraid I ' m a poor talker. I ' m not comfortable talking with the people whom I have just met for the first time. That is not very good for business, so I have been studying public speaking.
#Person1#: Are you more of a leader or a follower?
#Person2#: I d... | During the interview, #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s weaknesses, #Person2#'s ability of teamwork, English skills, and willingness to travel. | interview |
train_3128 | #Person1#: Allan, I am really disappointed by your lack of effort on this project.
#Person2#: Look, Sally. I ' Ve put just as much work into this as anybody else.
#Person1#: No, I ' m sorry. I disagree. I don ' t think you ' Ve been working at full speed at all.
#Person2#: Well. I ' m sorry you feel that way. | Sally thinks Allan hasn't been working hard on the project. Allan disagrees. | disappointment |
train_3129 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Peace Hotel, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I have made a reservation for this Sunday. My name is Bobby
#Person1#: Yes, that's right. Your room is a single one with a bath.
#Person2#: I am calling to cancel it now. I can't go to your city this week.
#Person1#: Fine, we will cancel it.
#Per... | Bobby calls Peace Hotel to cancel his reservation for this Sunday. | cancel the reservation |
train_3130 | #Person1#: How is your new car?
#Person2#: Perfect. Couldn't be better.
#Person1#: Why do you say so? Can I see your new car?
#Person2#: Of course you can. ( Lead Carl to his garage. )
#Person1#: Wow, this new car is dynamite! It is a shiny, beautiful car.
#Person2#: My car is simply a daisy. It drives smoothly.
#Perso... | Carl sees #Person2#'s new car and praises it. | new car |
train_3131 | #Person1#: You're late.
#Person2#: I know I'm late. I'm sorry. I tried to call you to tell you, but your phone seems to be disconnected.
#Person1#: My phone?
#Person2#: Yes. An automatic message says your phone is not in service.
#Person1#: Really? I had no idea. Let me check. Yes, it's dead. There's no dial tone.
#Per... | #Person2# tried to call #Person1# for being late, but #Person1#'s phone seems to be disconnected. #Person1# realizes #Person1#'s phone is dead but #Person1#'s expecting important calls. Hence, #Person1# asks #Person2# to drive #Person1# to Ann's house and borrow Anne's phone. | cell phone |
train_3132 | #Person1#: This historian is famous in the field of Tang Dynasty.
#Person2#: So he always sits above the salt when there is a seminar about it.
#Person1#: Right, to be famous to be respectable in some way.
#Person2#: You got it. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about a famous historian. | historian |
train_3133 | #Person1#: I know you are a good dancer. What dances do you like?
#Person2#: I like the old styles of dance. Such as fox-trot, waltz, rumba, tango and so on. They're all graceful.
#Person1#: Why do you like old styles of dance?
#Person2#: Why not? Do you think I should like modern dance?
#Person1#: I think so, because ... | #Person1# is surprised that #Person2# likes the old styles of dance. #Person2# advises #Person1# to ask Lily who likes modern dance. | dance |
train_3134 | #Person1#: how's it going?
#Person2#: I'm in a good mood today, actually. How about you?
#Person1#: to be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
#Person2#: what's wrong?
#Person1#: there's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around.
#Person2#: I see! Do you want to ask her out?
#Person1#: sure, ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# always gets shy when the girl that #Person1# likes is around. #Person2# advises #Person1# to make the first move. | girl |
train_3135 | #Person1#: Come on, darling. We haven't got much time.
#Person2#: All right. I'm nearly ready. What time does the bus leave?
#Person1#: Half past six. . . and it's half past six already.
#Person2#: Oh, we've got plenty of time.
#Person1#: We haven't. Hurry up!
#Person2#: All right. Let's go.
#Person1#: And about time t... | #Person1# and #Person2# are catching the bus leaving at 6:30. | time |
train_3136 | #Person1#: Why have you decided to change jobs?
#Person2#: I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field. Since my major was international banking, I really hope to work at a bank.
#Person1#: Then, why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai?
#Person2#: Becaus... | #Person2# wants to work at this new bank because it's in #Person2#'s chosen field and has more opportunities. #Person2# doesn't mind working hard. | job |
train_3137 | #Person1#: Hi, Carlos. What are you doing this afternoon?
#Person2#: Working. Why?
#Person1#: Well. I was just wondering if you would come by and give me a hand with the fliers for next week's party.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Melissa. I really can't today. I'Ve just got too much going on. Maybe tomorrow. | Carlos refuses to help Melissa today because he has got too much going on. | busy |
train_3138 | #Person1#: How about your present pay?
#Person2#: Basically I get 5, 000 RMB every month. It is a well-paid job with satisfying working hours.
#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?
#Person2#: I require 6, 500 RMB per month as a start. This is my bottom line, the minimum salary I can accept. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s present pay and expects at least 6,500 RMB per month. | salary |
train_3139 | #Person1#: I want to buy a wallet.
#Person2#: Here are all the wallets with various designs. How about this one? It is quite fashionable.
#Person1#: May I pick it up?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Do you have one of better quality?
#Person2#: This one is much better, but it is also much more expensive.
#Person1#: Th... | #Person1# buys a wallet with relatively good quality and high price. | buy a wallet |
train_3140 | #Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: I'd like to choose one game for myself and one for my younger sister.
#Person1#: What kind of games do you like?
#Person2#: Big games of course.
#Person1#: I see, but games are played in different ways. I'm wondering what type of games do you like to play?
#Person2#: Ty... | #Person2# would like to choose one game for himself and one for his younger sister. #Person1# gives some recommendations and #Person2# decides to take the latest editions of Counter Strike and Might & Magic. | game |
train_3141 | #Person1#: What is that plastic cup for?
#Person2#: Your doctor has requested a urine sample.
#Person1#: Am I supposed to pee into the cup?
#Person2#: We want what we call a clean sample. Urinate a drop or so into the toilet, and then stop the flow and urinate into the cup.
#Person1#: Then what do I do with the cup?
#P... | #Person2# gives #Person1# instructions on taking a clean urine sample and explains what this test is for. | a urine sample |
train_3142 | #Person1#: Are you being served, Sir?
#Person2#: No, not yet. I just want to hair cut.
#Person1#: Would you sit here, please? How would you like it cut?
#Person2#: I want it short.
#Person1#: What, your short already, sir.
#Person2#: I mean very short. shorter than it's now.
#Person1#: Should I just trim it?
#Person2#:... | #Person2# wants to cut his hair very short in Chinese style. #Person1# does it for him. #Person2# is satisfied. | hair cut |
train_3143 | #Person1#: Hello, miss. I would like to check out.
#Person2#: Well, sir. If you want to check out now, we will charge you $ 200 as well.
#Person1#: Why? I have stayed for 3 nights.
#Person2#: Well, the check out time is 12:00 o'clock everyday, if you checked out after 15:00, we have to charge you for another day. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that they will charge him $200 for checking out after 15:00. | check out late |
train_3144 | #Person1#: To get around your difficulty, Mr. Brown, I'd suggest that you reduce your order by half. You can send in an Addi trional order later.
#Person2#: Well, I'll consider the possibility. By the way, when do I open the L / C if I want the goods to be delivered in June?
#Person1#: A month before the time you want ... | Mrs. Wang and Mr. Brown are having a pleasant and fruitful business discussion about their cooperation. Mr. Brown says he'll take the full quantity of her offer, and hopes that the goods can be dispatched promptly after she gets his Letter of Credit. Mrs. Wang assures him that the shipment can be effected within two or... | trade |
train_3145 | #Person1#: Steven, I am ready for breakfast.
#Person2#: OK. But where is my favorite coffee?
#Person1#: It's in that pan there. Your boy Dean broke the silex yesterday, so I have to boil it in the pan.
#Person2#: It tastes like crankcase oil, but delicious.
#Person1#: That's good. You can make breakfast yourself if you... | Steven and #Person1# are going to have breakfast. Steven finds he has no time, but #Person1# tells him that it's only ten to seven and he must have forgotten to set his watch back. | breakfast |
train_3146 | #Person1#: Will you sit down, Mr. White?
#Person2#: Thank you. It's very kind of you to invite me to such a beautiful place.
#Person1#: I propose a toast to your pleasant tour in China.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: This food is a Wax specialty. Please help yourself.
#Person2#: Thank you. Oh, it tastes nic... | #Person1# invites Mr. White to a beautiful place to have food. | invitation |
train_3147 | #Person1#: Mum, I am so excited that I don't want to go to bed.
#Person2#: John, I know you will go out on a picnic with your classmates. But you should try to fall asleep; otherwise you will not get up on time tomorrow morning. | John is too excited to go to bed because of the picnic tomorrow. | picnic |
train_3148 | #Person1#: Excuse me. If it is possible, I would like to change a table.
#Person2#: Sure, but could you tell me why?
#Person1#: What I reserved was a table in the non-smoking area. But you see, after I sit here, I find so many people are smoking.
#Person2#: I am sorry but this is the smoking area. We must have made a t... | #Person1# reserved a table in the non-smoking area but got one in the smoking area, so #Person1# wants a change. #Person2# feels sorry and arranges a non-smoking one by the window. | table |
train_3149 | #Person1#: Good morning. Sit down please, Mr. Johnson.
#Person2#: Thank you, madam.
#Person1#: I have read your letter here. You seemed to have done very well at school. Can you tell me something about your school work?
#Person2#: As you can see, my strongest subjects were arts subjects. My best subject was history and... | During the job interview, Mr. Johnson tells #Person1# about his schoolwork, his abilities that would help him in the job, and his interests in the computer industry. | job interview |
train_3150 | #Person1#: I've been here many times. There are quite a lot of delicious dishes to choose from. What are you thinking of ordering?
#Person2#: Well, I haven't decided yet. What are you going to order?
#Person1#: I think I'll have the roast chicken. They really make it well here.
#Person2#: I had roast chicken yesterday ... | #Person1# advises #Person2# to order the steak and they could share. #Person2# agrees. | order food |
train_3151 | #Person1#: There are many interesting stories about how a baby learns to say its first word. Now Mike, would you like to share your story with us?
#Person2#: OK, here's my story, I was about 18 months old I think and I had just started to say my first word. Every time a truck went by, I would shout a word that sounded ... | Mike is sharing his story about how he learns to say his first word when he was a baby. | the first word |
train_3152 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. My daughter bought this camera here for my wife's birthday. But it doesn't work. So I'd like to change it for another one.
#Person1#: I see. Let me have a look. Well, we'll be happy to change it for you. But I am afraid we don't have another pink one.
#Person2#: Oh? What will ... | #Person2# wants to change the camera his daughter bought for his wife because it doesn't work. #Person1# says they don't have another pink one but could order one. #Person2# agrees. | camera |
train_3153 | #Person1#: This is Jack speaking. Who is this?
#Person2#: This is Jenny, Jack. Could you help me?
#Person1#: Certainly. What is the matter?
#Person2#: My sister had an argument with me yesterday because I lost her lovely pet cat. She was really mad at me. And she hasn't talked to me for a whole day.
#Person1#: Oh, Jenn... | Jenny's sister was mad at Jenny because Jenny lost her pet cat. Jack thinks Jenny should apologize first and get her another cat. Jack offers to lend money to Jenny. | help |
train_3154 | #Person1#: Jim! What's up, man?
#Person2#: Charlie! Is that your ride? It's butt ugly, dude!
#Person1#: Don't be a airhead! This is a nineteen sixty-nine Chevy Impala! I just need to fix it up a bit. In a couple of months, this baby is gonna be wicked!
#Person2#: Not even! Check it out! Now that's a fresh ride!
#Pe... | Jim thinks Charlie's ride is butt ugly but Charlie says he just needs to fix it up a bit. Then they meet #Person3# who has a fresh ride. |
automobile |
train_3155 | #Person1#: What can I help you with today?
#Person2#: My washing machine isn't working.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: The water will not drain.
#Person1#: Is there anything else wrong with it?
#Person2#: No, that's it.
#Person1#: I can come down and fix that for you if you'd like.
#Person2#: When wil... | #Person2#'s washing machine isn't working. #Person1# will come down to fix it this afternoon at 2 thirty. | washing machine |
train_3156 | #Person1#: My son is alway complaining that I dump on him. He was very rude and told me to mind my own business. I cannot put up with that.
#Person2#: What does his dad say?
#Person1#: John is a peacemaker. He simply doesn't bother. He says he should give him a free hand. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# and John have different attitudes towards their son's complaints. | family member |
train_3157 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I've been waiting my main dish for quite a time.
#Person2#: Yes sir, just a minute, please. I'll check with the kitchen. Thank you for waiting. It takes another 10 to 15 minutes, I'm afraid. I have an appointment in half an hour.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: Do you have anything else I can have... | #Person1# will have an appointment soon but his main dish hasn't been ready. Then #Person2# takes the stew which can be served at once. | main dish |
train_3158 | #Person1#: what's the matter with you? You look so upset and tired.
#Person2#: My father failed in business.
#Person1#: Oh, that's really tough.
#Person2#: Maybe it is the most difficult period of my family have experienced.
#Person1#: I can understand. By the way, is there anyway I can help?
#Person2#: No, not no... | #Person2# looks upset and tired because #Person2#'s father failed in business. #Person1# offers to help but #Person2# has found a part-time job. | family |
train_3159 | #Person1#: What kind of job are you interested in?
#Person2#: I want a job in which I can use English, I would also like to be able to have some responsibility in my work.
#Person1#: I really appreciate that I would expect my secretary to be able to work independently and take over some of my ordinary responsibilitie... | During the interview, #Person1# asks about the job #Person2# likes and #Person2#'s experience and tells #Person2# the requirements to be #Person1#'s secretary. | job |
train_3160 | #Person1#: Can you arrange for a candle light dinner for tomorrow? I have been impressed with your restaurant since I had a meeting last time here.
#Person2#: Certainly, sir. When should we arrange?
#Person1#: Is it possible at 7:30 PM?
#Person2#: Surely.
#Person1#: Oh, no, no. My wife will take part in her friend's bi... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to arrange a candlelight dinner tomorrow in the garden of the restaurant with flowers and music to give his wife a surprise at their twentieth wedding anniversary. | candle light dinner |
train_3161 | #Person1#: Hey, Tina! How's the Spanish course going?
#Person2#: Tough. Our teacher is using a lot of authentic material. You know, stuff off the radio and TV, he even tapes conversations with his friends and uses them in class.
#Person1#: So what are some of the things that make it difficult?
#Person2#: Well, the spee... | Tina thinks the speed of sample conversations makes the Spanish course difficult. #Person1# advises her to just listen to the keywords. | Spanish |
train_3162 | #Person1#: Hi, Mark! Have you finished the math yet?
#Person2#: Yeah, it was really difficult.
#Person1#: Well, I've got 2 free tickets for the Muse Concert. I wonder if you want to go this Saturday.
#Person2#: Oh yeah! What time does it start?
#Person1#: It starts at 8:00 so I'll call for you around 7:00.
#Person2#: C... | #Person1# has got 2 free tickets for the Muse Concert and invites Mark to go this Saturday. They decide to meet no later than 7:15. |
Muse Concert |
train_3163 | #Person1#: Have you been to the ocean yet Sue?
#Person2#: No, Edward. My parents are checking in the hotel now. Is it beautiful?
#Person1#: It's so crowded there that it's hard to know if it's beautiful or ugly.
#Person2#: I read in the travel book that the beaches are popular around noon.
#Person1#: Well, your family ... | Edward tells Sue that the beach is very crowded and advises her to just read a book there. | ocean |
train_3164 | #Person1#: Hello, I am Miss Gear. I...
#Person2#: Oh, good morning, Miss Gear. Come in, please. We have talked on the phone. You'd like to rent the place?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to have a look at this house.
#Person2#: That's quite good. Let me show you around the place. How do you like the location?
#Person1#: The p... | #Person2# is showing Miss Gear around the house she wants to rent. She thinks it's a good place and decides to talk it over with her boyfriend this evening. | house |
train_3165 | #Person1#: Why did you sell the car?
#Person2#: It gave me too much trouble. I was spending too much money on it. I was spending more money than it was worth. Unfortunately, of course, when you actually sell the car, you've already spent the money on it, so you lose both ways.
#Person1#: Well, what was the trouble with... | #Person2# sold the old car because it gave #Person2# too much trouble and cost a lot of money. #Person2# is satisfied with #Person2#'s new car. | car |
train_3166 | #Person1#: We are so excited to have you here, Miss Calvin. Thank you for answering some questions and for signing our customers books.
#Person2#: No problem. I love meeting the people who read my books.
#Person1#: So how did you think of the idea for this book?
#Person2#: About 4 years ago, I was taking my dog for a w... | Miss Calvin shares how she thought of the idea for her book. She wrote this book in about 2 years. She also talks about how she usually gets inspired for new books. | book |
train_3167 | #Person1#: Hi Sue it's me.
#Person2#: Well hello, where have you been all day Steve? Mister Smith asked me this morning where you were, but he didn't seem to be looking for you or anything.
#Person1#: What did you say?
#Person2#: I told him that I didn't know. He seemed very busy, as managers always are. Are you OK?
#P... | Sue asks Steve where he has been all day because Mr. Smith is looking for him. Steve has had a cold but he's getting better now. | cold |
train_3168 | #Person1#: Honey, what's all our stuff doing in the driveway.
#Person2#: It's a Newsday Spring cleanup sale. For only $19. 95 we can put a two line classified ad in Newsday for 7 days and with over 2 million readers will get results fast.
#Person1#: 2 lines all editions for only $19. 95? That's more than 50% savings of... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the Newsday Spring cleanup sale. They decide to turn some appliances, jewelry, and furniture exercise equipment that they don't use into cash. | cleanup sale |
train_3169 | #Person1#: Did you have a good weekend, Tina?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. I went to the Bluewater World.
#Person1#: Really? Who did you go with?
#Person2#: I went there with Grace, Jim and Mary.
#Person1#: Didn't see his angle with you?
#Person2#: Well, she wanted but her uncle and aunt visited her family. So she had to hel... | Tina is telling #Person1# that she went to the Bluewater World with Grace, Jim, and Mary during the weekend. She met Jake Dean and got a picture with him there. | the Bluewater World |
train_3170 | #Person1#: I like to book a few seats for hamlet, please.
#Person2#: Yes, sir.
#Person1#: Have you got any seats downstairs?
#Person2#: Yes, we have.
#Person1#: How much are they?
#Person2#: $3.75 each.
#Person1#: Are there any seats for $2.5?
#Person2#: Yes, there are. Upstairs. How many?
#Person1#: 4 please.
#Person2... | #Person1# books 4 seats for hamlet for Saturday, October 21st, with #Person2#'s assistance. | book seats |
train_3171 | #Person1#: Paul, how long have you been in the music business?
#Person2#: For about 20 years I guess. I've never had another job. No. Never. I've only been a musician.
#Person1#: How old were you when you started playing?
#Person2#: It was when I was just a kid I taught myself to play. I tried a few instruments. First,... | Paul tells #Person2# he has been in the music business for about 20 years. He started playing when he was a kid and started playing professionally at school. | music business |
train_3172 | #Person1#: Good morning, what seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Good morning, Mrs. Brown. I have a cough and a fever and I feel very tired all the time.
#Person1#: And how long have you been feeling like this?
#Person2#: Three days now.
#Person1#: Let me have a look. Open your mouth, please. Wider, please. Now say 'A... | Mrs. Brown gives #Person2# a check and says #Person2# has a bad cold because of air conditioning. She suggests #Person2# get out of the office as regularly as possible and get more exercise. | a bad cold |
train_3173 | #Person1#: Hi, Sarah. How's your speech for Professor Grey's class next Monday?
#Person2#: Actually, I'm a bit worried.
#Person1#: Why should you? What's going on?
#Person2#: You know, what I chose to talk about is British history.
#Person1#: Really? That is a big topic.
#Person2#: Yes. There are so many things to cove... | Sarah tells #Person1# that she's worried about her speech because she doesn't know how to cover so many things about British history in 3 minutes. | speech |
train_3174 | #Person1#: Do you remember Sally Green, the swimming star? She was the girl who broke all the records at last Olympics. Where is she now? Last week our reporter Tom Parker went to see Sally in her home, California.
#Person2#: Is it true that you don't swim at all now?
#Person1#: I'm afraid so. I'm too old.
#Person2#: B... | Sally Green, a swimming star, says she doesn't swim at all now because she's 20 and it's too old for a swimmer. | swimmer |
train_3175 | #Person1#: I haven't told you what happened yet, have I?
#Person2#: I haven't heard anything.
#Person1#: My boss offered me a promotion, and I took it.
#Person2#: Are you serious?
#Person1#: Yes, I am really excited.
#Person2#: That's great. Congratulations.
#Person1#: I appreciate that.
#Person2#: You have no idea how... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# was promoted. #Person2# feels happy for #Person1#. | promotion |
train_3176 | #Person1#: Can you manage chopsticks?
#Person2#: Why not? See.
#Person1#: Good mastery. How do you like our Chinese food?
#Person2#: Oh, great! It's delicious. You see, I am already putting on weight. There is one thing I don't like however, MSG.
#Person1#: What's wrong with MSG? It helps to bring out the taste of the ... | #Person2# can manage chopsticks and likes Chinese food. #Person2# doesn't like MSG because it may cause cancer. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's not true and thinks Chinese cook the vegetables for sanitary reasons. | Chinese food |
train_3177 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to pick up my valuables.
#Person1#: May I have your key please?
#Person2#: Sure. Here you are.
#Person1#: Here is your valuable. Is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, thank you. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to pick up #Person2#'s valuables. | pick up valuables |
train_3178 | #Person1#: Have you got your invitation yet?
#Person2#: My invitation? No, I haven't. My invitation to what?
#Person1#: The house warming party.
#Person2#: Whose house warming party is it?
#Person1#: Tom and Bill Smith. They are both working now you know? And they've bought a new house.
#Person2#: Oh, they have? I didn... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about Tom and Bill Smith's new house in the suburbs and thinks #Person2# will get the invitation to the house warming party. | house warming party |
train_3179 | #Person1#: Why have you changed your job so frequently?
#Person2#: My first job was in a well-established company where the division of labour was very clear. I do not have more chances to enrich my experience. Then I got an opportunity to really broaden my experience with a new company that was starting up, but unfort... | #Person2# tells #Person1# why #Person2# changed the job so frequently. | change job |
train_3180 | #Person1#: My German teacher thought it would be a good idea to have German pen friends to write to in German.
#Person2#: What a great idea! Now you have a friendly audience to practice with!
#Person1#: The only thing is that my pen friend will be writing in English.
#Person2#: Oh, he wants to practice his language ski... | #Person2# advises #Person1# to let Olga, #Person1#'s German pen friend, introduce some of her friends to write to #Person1# in German to practice #Person1#'s language skills. | pen friends |
train_3181 | #Person1#: Ah! No! Damn it!
#Person2#: It's a blackout. Now I can't see Seinfeld.
#Person1#: So what? I just lost one hour's worth of work.
#Person2#: Really? How could you do that? Don't you save every couple minutes?
#Person1#: No, I didn't save this time. Damn it! And I'm sick of writing this paper. Now I have to wr... | It's a blackout. #Person1# didn't save and has to write the paper all over again. #Person1# wants to go out and buy a beer but #Person2# indicates that the pubs are probably closed and suggests #Person1# preparing for the exam with the flashlight. | blackout |
train_3182 | #Person1#: Hello, My name is Candy Brown. May I have your name?
#Person2#: Hello, Candy. My name is Jim White. Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you, too. Where are you from?
#Person2#: I'm from New Orleans. What about you?
#Person1#: I was born here.
#Person2#: Really? This is a beautiful town.
#Person1#: It's... | Candy Brown and Jim White exchange their names, where they come from, and phone numbers. | make introduction |
train_3183 | #Person1#: Hi, Mary, I didn't see you at work this morning. Are you all right?
#Person2#: Oh, I feel miserable. I've got a bad cold, My head is dizzy and my nose is running.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. Have you seen a doctor or taken any medicines?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact I have, The doctor said it... | Mary has got a bad cold. She is feeling better after the doctor prescribed some tablets. #Person1# will bring her books and magazines to read. | have a cold |
train_3184 | #Person1#: How do you like your work?
#Person2#: The work is rather hard, but it's interesting.
#Person1#: What do you do?
#Person2#: I work in a publishing house. How about you?
#Person1#: Mine isn't hard, but it's not interesting.
#Person2#: What do you do then?
#Person1#: I'm a clerk in a shop. | #Person2# works in a publishing house, which is hard but interesting. #Person1# is a clerk, which isn't hard but not interesting. | work |
train_3185 | #Person1#: That sounds pretty good. But isn't downloading music illegal?
#Person2#: Not if you pay for it. For example, if you download from iTunes and pay with your credit card, it's legal.
#Person1#: OK, I'm going to get iTunes and download some Vanilla Ice songs.
#Person2#: Awesome. You'll see that they are really c... | #Person2# tells #Person1# it's legal to download music after paying for it. #Person1# will download some songs. | download music |
train_3186 | #Person1#: Are you ready to go to the bank?
#Person2#: Sure, what do you need to do there?
#Person1#: There's problem with my bank statement. There's a mistake on it. I also need to withdraw some money some the ATM.
#Person2#: I have to exchange some money.
#Person1#: that's right. You're going away next week.
#Person2... | #Person1# is going to the bank to check the bank statement, withdraw some money, and pay the credit bill. #Person2# is going to exchange some money and check the salary. | bank |
train_3187 | #Person1#: Hey, Susie, what health club do you belong to?
#Person2#: Total Fitness, why?
#Person1#: Well, I'Ve been going to Athletic Express, but I don't like it there.
#Person2#: Really? Why not? I hear it's pretty good.
#Person1#: The people don't really work out there. They just stand around and talk all the time.
... | #Person1# doesn't like #Person1#'s health club and thinks Susie's club sounds great. Susie has a guest pass and invites #Person1# to come with her tonight. | health club |
train_3188 | #Person1#: I'll always remember my college days.
#Person2#: Oh yeah?
#Person1#: It was one of the best times in my life. It was tough, but I made it. I became a college graduate.
#Person2#: How did you feel when you graduated?
#Person1#: It was a round day for me. My family attend the graduation ceremony. I was so nerv... | #Person1# and #Person2# both think their graduation was a proud day. #Person1# decided to take a good job doing marketing. #Person2# can't decide whether to continue study or to work. | graduation day |
train_3189 | #Person1#: Hi, Sara, what are you reading?
#Person2#: Hi, John, I am trying to find a carpenter.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Well, I want to build a deck in my back yard.
#Person1#: What for?
#Person2#: So I can have a special place to hang out with friends, and also do some barbecuing on weekends.
#Person1#: That sound... | Sara is trying to find a carpenter to build a deck. John recommends himself. Sara gives him the details about the deck. John will build it with cedar. | build a deck |
train_3190 | #Person1#: How good are you at sports, Bill?
#Person2#: Are you kidding? I'm terrible! But I love to watch sports. I go to football or baseball games a lot. And I read sports magazines every week.
#Person1#: Wow!
#Person2#: Do you like sports, Janice?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I like to exercise. But I don't watch sports or ... | Bill is terrible at sports but he loves to watch sport. Janice likes to exercise but she doesn't watch sports. Janice advises Bill to get some exercise but Bill refuses. | sports |
train_3191 | #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 h... | Valerie and Darlene haven't seen each other for a while. They greet each other, praise each other and each other's child. But actually, Darlene can't stand Valerie and her obnoxious daughter. | conversation between friends |
train_3192 | #Person1#: This man looks very handsome. Is he married?
#Person2#: Sure. He has already married, a father of two boys.
#Person1#: Oh, I can't believe it. He looks very young.
#Person2#: He took the picture when he was only 21 years old.
#Person1#: I see. | #Person1# doesn't believe the handsome man is a father of two boys. #Person2# tells #Person1# the picture was taken when he was 21. | handsome man |
train_3193 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Sunshine Trading Company. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I want to apply for the accountant in your corporation and I think it is not beyond attainment.
#Person1#: Great. Could you tell me something about cash control?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. In accounting, cash means all items that are ac... | #Person2# wants to apply for the accountant in #Person1#'s corporation. #Person1# asks #Person2# to tell something about cash control. | apply for accountant |
train_3194 | #Person1#: Good morning, I'd like to book a flight from Beijing to Shanghai, please.
#Person2#: I see. When are you travelling?
#Person1#: I'd like to fly next Friday.
#Person2#: Is that a return journey or just one-way?
#Person1#: One-way, please. I'm flying back to London from Shanghai.
#Person2#: Ok. That will be 14... | #Person1# wants to book a flight from Beijing to Shanghai next Friday. #Person2# tells #Person1# it will take three hours and charges 1400 RMB. | book a flight |
train_3195 | #Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me how much is the lipstick?
#Person2#: It costs only 25 yuan.
#Person1#: Oh, it's too expensive. Can't you make it any cheaper?
#Person2#: The price is reasonable because the quality is super.
#Person1#: But the price is too high.
#Person2#: How much would you like it to be, then?
... | #Person1# and #Person2# bargain over a lipstick. They make a deal at 20 yuan. | bargain |
train_3196 | #Person1#: I like the Honda Accord you showed me before. I think it's more practical for my needs.
#Person2#: Alright, sir. You are making a good choice. Honda has made a lot of design improvements in the new Accord.
#Person1#: What does it come with standard?
#Person2#: On all our new cars, the standards includeair co... | #Person1# likes the Honda Accord #Person2# showed him before, but he doesn't like the cruise control. #Person2# tells him it can be turned off and will have the new car for him in August with the color he wants. | buy a car |
train_3197 | #Person1#: I'd like to have a berth ticket to Shanghai.
#Person2#: Which train do you want?
#Person1#: The 19:00 train.
#Person2#: Sorry. There aren't any tickets available for the 19:00 train.
#Person1#: When is the next train to Shanghai?
#Person2#: The next train will leave at 20 : O5.
#Person1#: How much is the tic... | #Person2# helps #Person1# to buy a berth ticket to Shanghai leaving at 20:05. | buy a ticket |
train_3198 | #Person1#: Pardon me. I need an old music box.
#Person2#: Exactly how old a box do you want?
#Person1#: Actually, I was thinking about something from the 1920s.
#Person2#: We still have six left.
#Person1#: Do any of the boxes have dancing figures?
#Person2#: Dancing figures are quite popular. Two of the boxes have the... | #Person1# buys a music box with dancing figures from the 1920s from #Person2#. #Person2# doesn't have a warranty for it but knows someone who repairs these things. | music box |
train_3199 | #Person1#: I'm planning on going to the market soon.
#Person2#: What are you buying?
#Person1#: I don't know what we need.
#Person2#: I can check for you, if you'd like.
#Person1#: I'll make a list.
#Person2#: First, we need eggs, milk, and bread.
#Person1#: OK! Do we need any meat?
#Person2#: How about some chicken, g... | #Person2# helps #Person1# to check the thing they need before #Person1# goes to the market. | market |
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