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train_3500 | #Person1#: I've been thinking about getting my hair cut.
#Person2#: I thought you were going to let it grow out long.
#Person1#: I said that, didn't I? But I just don't know what to do with it.
#Person2#: You're in one of those in-between stages, aren't you.
#Person1#: Yes, it's not short enough to be wash-and-go a... | #Person1# says #Person1# doesn't know what to do with #Person1#'s hair which is in a kind of in-between stages. #Person2# suggests wearing a hat. | hairstyle |
train_3501 | #Person1#: what's your apartment like?
#Person2#: it's furnished two bedroom flat in a three-story building on campus.
#Person1#: what is it like living in on-campus housing?
#Person2#: it's not as bad as I thought it would be. The freshmen that live nearby are really loud, especially on the weekends. But, the rent ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s apartment on campus. #Person2#'s satisfied with the apartment but the contract ends in June so #Person2# will have to start looking again. | the new apartment |
train_3502 | #Person1#: Your tree looks beautiful. Do you decorate it this way every year?
#Person2#: Yes, it's a family tradition dating back to my childhood. We use the same lights and ornaments, but of course we have a new tree each year. The children made some of these decorations. Here, you can hang this on one of those high ... | #Person2# and #Person3# tell #Person1# about their family tradition on Christmas day and #Person1# is happy to join them tomorrow. | family Christmas tradition |
train_3503 | #Person1#: Have you ever worked as a tour guide?
#Person2#: I have a little experience. I guided a few foreign tourists around Beijing last year as a part-time job. I showed them to the Great Wall, the Imperial Palace, and the Summer Palace.
#Person1#: Then you may know that it's hard work.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. A... | #Person1# interviews Mr. Sun who is applying for the position as a tour guide. Mr. Sun hopes to get a chance to work abroad. | job interview |
train_3504 | #Person1#: Hi, Lily. Do you want to see a cool new product?
#Person2#: Sure, what is it?
#Person1#: Lily, meet Clocky. It is an alarm clock and it has a loud alarm.
#Person2#: Why does it have wheels?
#Person1#: Because it rolls around when the alarm rings.
#Person2#: Why does it roll when it rings?
#Person1#: Because ... | #Person1# shows Clocky, an expensive moving alarm clock, to Lily. Lily may buy one for her nephew. | an alarm clock |
train_3505 | #Person1#: Susan, you look great! How is it going?
#Person2#: Not bad! It's good to see you. How is your family?
#Person1#: They're fine. My boy Danny is taking a course in computer.
#Person2#: Is he still working at the store?
#Person1#: Yes, but he wants to change the job. He has a family now and he needs to make mor... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their children's lives. | children's lives |
train_3506 | #Person1#: Debbie, do you have a favorite place that you would like to go for your birthday dinner?
#Person2#: I don't really know where I want to go. I am having trouble thinking of a particular restaurant.
#Person1#: We could look online at the local Internet sites.
#Person2#: Good, let's take a look.
#Person1#: What... | #Person1# and Debbie are looking for a restaurant online for Debbie's birthday dinner. Debbie chooses Beijing duck and will call ahead to get a table. | Debbie's birthday dinner |
train_3507 | #Person1#: What a happy ending!
#Person2#: So David finally came back?
#Person1#: That's right. Lillian had been waiting for 6 months. Every morning she would put fresh flowers in the vase by the window. Every afternoon she would fix her hair and makeup, hoping he would come home from the mountains. And every evening s... | #Person1# tells #Person2# how Lillian had been waiting for David in the past 6 months and how David managed to come home after his adventure in a faraway village. | David's adventure |
train_3508 | #Person1#: Lisa, you don't look quite right. What's wrong?
#Person2#: I just watched a film. It scared me almost to death. I thought it was going to be a very touching story, but it turned out to be a terribly frightening movie. Do you like watching movies like that?
#Person1#: Yes. Watching movies like that can really... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about frightening movies and #Person1# recommends the Sixth Sense. | the frightening movie |
train_3509 | #Person1#: Hi, Sam, can you help me this weekend? I need help moving a new sofa into my house.
#Person2#: Hey, Jennifer, no problem. I'm free this weekend and my truck is great for moving stuff. Where did you get the sofa?
#Person1#: My friend Jack is moving next week, but his new apartment is very small. So he is givi... | Jennifer asks Sam to help her move the sofa which is given by Jack, since Jack is moving to a smaller house. Sam agrees. | move the sofa |
train_3510 | #Person1#: Hello this is Simon Marshall. I spoke to you the other day about renting Flat 3A.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, hello, Simon. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Well, I just want to ask a few practical details. Firstly, you mentioned a storeroom. Where exactly is that? Is it next to 3A, on the third floor?
#Person2#: W... | Simon Marshall calls #Person2# to acquire some further information about the flat he is going to rent. | ask for information |
train_3511 | #Person1#: I've been thinking about our holiday and I wouldn't mind going to Barcelona or Madrid.
#Person2#: Oh no, not Spain again! That's where we went last year.
#Person1#: Well, have you got any better suggestions?
#Person2#: I was thinking of Paris, or even London might be nice.
#Person1#: I don't fancy London. I'... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the destination of their holiday trip and they decide on Paris. | holiday destination |
train_3512 | #Person1#: Good morning, madam. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I bought this new radio here half a month ago, then I posted it to my daughter who is studying English in Shanghai Foreign Language University. But a week later she posted it back, saying that it doesn't work. I don't know why. Could you help me check ou... | #Person2# comes to have her new radio checked. #Person1# finds out it might have been left in the rain and #Person2# wants it to be repaired. | repair a radio |
train_3513 | #Person1#: Do you have a reservation, sir?
#Person2#: No, I ' m afraid we don ' t.
#Person1#: I ' m sorry the restaurant is full now. You have to wait for about half an hour. Would you like to have a drink at the lounge until there ' s a table available.
#Person2#: No, thanks, I ' ll come back later. May I reserve a ta... | #Person1# tells Bruce the restaurant is full now. Then, Bruce reserves a table for two by the window and will come back later. | full restaurant |
train_3514 | #Person1#: How can I help you today?
#Person2#: I am returning something that I bought yesterday.
#Person1#: What would you like to return?
#Person2#: I'm returning a cellphone.
#Person1#: Was there something wrong with it?
#Person2#: It's defective.
#Person1#: What isn't working on it?
#Person2#: It keeps turning off ... | #Person2# is returning a defective cellphone. #Person1# is going to take care of that and refund #Person2#'s money. | return a cellphone |
train_3515 | #Person1#: Marketing manage office, can I help you?
#Person2#: Mr. Green, please.
#Person1#: Sorry, he's out.
#Person2#: What time you suspect back them?
#Person1#: Sorry, I am not sure, can I take a message?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'll call back later.
#Person1#: That's fine. please call again later.
#Person2#: Ok, th... | #Person2# calls Mr. Green but #Person1# says he's out. #Person2# will call back later. | telephone conversation |
train_3516 | #Person1#: How ' s it going?
#Person2#: I ' m fine. Thank you.
#Person1#: Do you need anything?
#Person2#: I need you to help me.
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I am looking for an article in a newspaper.
#Person1#: Did you check the periodicals?
#Person2#: I didn ' t even bother to think of that.
#Person... | #Person1# shows #Person2# where to find the article #Person2# wants in the library. | library |
train_3517 | #Person1#: Why'd you run into me?
#Person2#: I didn't mean to. It was an accident.
#Person1#: You have completely damaged my car.
#Person2#: I did not. It looks perfectly fine.
#Person1#: You don't see what happened to my bumper?
#Person2#: What did I do to it?
#Person1#: You smashed my bumper in with your car.
#Person... | #Person1# accuses #Person2# of smashing #Person1#'s bumper in. #Person2# denies at first but then promises to take care of it. | accident |
train_3518 | #Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, could I settle my bill, please?
#Person1#: Yes. of course. May I have your name and your room number, please?
#Person2#: Wang Wei, Room 1202.
#Person1#: OK, Mr. Wang, here is your bill. The total amount is US $ 120.
#Person2#: The figure seems right.
#Person1#: H... | #Person1# helps Wang Wei to settle his bill of $120 via Master Card. | settle the bill |
train_3519 | #Person1#: Hey Michelle, jump in quick. It's pouring out there!
#Person2#: Oh, hi Melissa. Are you going to the conference too? I was planning to pick up Mr. Campbell.
#Person1#: Yes, he told me. We need to pick him up at his hotel and then go to the conference.
#Person2#: Oh I see, okay. So I heard you got married. Co... | Michelle and Melissa are going to pick Mr. Campbell up for a conference. Michelle congratulates Melissa on her marriage and tells Melissa she postpones her marriage because she can't afford it. | marriage |
train_3520 | #Person1#: Mary, please go to the door. I hear the bell.
#Person2#: It's the mailman, Mother. Here's a letter from Uncle George.
#Person1#: Give it to me. . . How wonderful! He's coming to visit us.
#Person2#: When's he coming?
#Person1#: He's coming by car on the twenty-fourth. He's staying from thetwenty-fourth to th... | Mary and #Person1#, her mother, receive a letter from Uncle George who's coming to visit them with his family from the twenty-fourth to the twenty-sixth. They will make some plans for the visit. | visit |
train_3521 | #Person1#: Wow, is that your sports car?
#Person2#: Yes, do you like it?
#Person1#: I love it! I used to always want to drive a green jaguar. Is it in good condition?
#Person2#: Yt looks good on the outside, but the inside is a different story. It needs a lot of servicing before it can go out on the roads again.
#Perso... | #Person1# loves #Person2#'s sports car. #Person2# tells #Person1# it needs a lot of servicing, such as a new engine and new heating controls. #Person1# would like to go for a ride in it after it's fixed. | sports car |
train_3522 | #Person1#: I am unsure how to add a class and need help.
#Person2#: I have an opening. Do you have an add sheet for me to sign?
#Person1#: Yes, I have an add sheet.
#Person2#: After I sign it, you must take it to the Admissions and Records Office to add the class. Do you know where that is?
#Person1#: No, I'm not sure.... | #Person1# is unsure about how to add a class and need help. #Person2# signs an add sheet for #Person1# and tells #Person1# what to do with it. | add a class |
train_3523 | #Person1#: What is the movie you saw last night?
#Person2#: It is a new film, 'Transformer'.
#Person1#: How do you like it?
#Person2#: I expected too high from that movie, but I was a bit disappointed about it.
#Person1#: But I heard the box office rose up to 15 million in the first week.
#Person2#: Box office can't ex... | #Person2# saw 'Transformer' last night and was a bit disappointed about it. #Person1# invites #Person2# to watch 'The life of Rose' tonight. | movie |
train_3524 | #Person1#: Please show me that hat, please.
#Person2#: This one?
#Person1#: No, the one next to it.
#Person2#: The mirror is behind you, sir.
#Person1#: Is this a furry hat?
#Person2#: No, sir. It's a genuine bonnet.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. | #Person1# tries a genuine bonnet with #Person2#'s help. | try a hat |
train_3525 | #Person1#: would you like to learn to tango Donar?
#Person2#: right now?
#Person1#: i am offering you my services. for your church. what do you say?
#Person2#: i think i'll be a little afraid.
#Person1#: of what?
#Person2#: afraid of making a mistake.
#Person1#: no mistakes in a tango Donar. not like life, simple, that... | #Person1# suggests #Person2# try tango. #Person2# is afraid to make mistakes at first but then decides to give it a try. | tango |
train_3526 | #Person1#: I was wondering if someone in your office could help me with a question I have about my payment.
#Person2#: I would be happy to answer any questions you might have.
#Person1#: My paycheck seems to be smaller than the one I received last week.
#Person2#: What about income? Did you make any money during that p... | #Person1# finds #Person1#'s paycheck seems to be smaller than last week. #Person2# explains that they take part of #Person1#'s benefits away as #Person1# made some money and warns #Person1# not to make false statements. | paycheck |
train_3527 | #Person1#: Hello, ma'am. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like a gin and tonic.
#Person1#: Sure, ma'am. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it?
#Person1#: 25 yuan.
#Person2#: Here's 30. Keep the change.
#Person1#: Thank you very much, ma'am, but we don't take tips in China. | #Person2# pays for her gin and tonic. #Person1# tells her they don't take tips in China. | tip |
train_3528 | #Person1#: I am sorry to say this, but I seem to have lost the key to the safe.
#Person2#: Where do you think you lost it? Outside the hotel?
#Person1#: Yes, I believe so. How should I compensate for this?
#Person2#: I'm afraid, ma'am, you have to pay U. S. $ 100 since you lost the key.
#Person1#: What! One hundred U. ... | #Person1# has lost the key to the safe outside the hotel and thus will be fined $100. | lost key |
train_3529 | #Person1#: Welcome to the company. We are conducting a survey of new employees to find out what influenced them to choose our company.
#Person2#: Honestly, the flexible hours were the main attraction for me. The traditional working day doesn't fit in with me lifestyle ; I love being able to tailor my working hours.
#Pe... | #Person2# tells #Person1#, who surveying new employees, the flexible hours were the main attraction for #Person2#. #Person2# is looking forward to the bonus and the promotion. | survey |
train_3530 | #Person1#: I'm going to have to do some shopping today.
#Person2#: Oh yeah? What do you need to go shopping for?
#Person1#: I want to find a new bedroom set.
#Person2#: Do you know where you're going to find your bedroom set?
#Person1#: I have no clue.
#Person2#: There's no particular place that you want to look at?
#P... | #Person1# wants to find a new bedroom set. #Person2# suggests #Person1# look at IKEA. | bedroom set |
train_3531 | #Person1#: I had fun talking to you.
#Person2#: It was really nice talking to you also.
#Person1#: I think we should really do something sometime.
#Person2#: That should be loads of fun.
#Person1#: What do you want to do next time?
#Person2#: Would you like to go to dinner or something?
#Person1#: Yeah, let's do that.
... | #Person1# and #Person2# think it's fun talking to each other and decide to go to dinner next time. | nice talk |
train_3532 | #Person1#: The boat is ready to leave. Everyone come onto the ship, please.
#Person2#: Excuse me, where is my cabin?
#Person1#: Can I see your ticket?
#Person2#: Of course. Here you are.
#Person1#: Your seat is in cabin No. 5, the upper deck. It's near amid ship.
#Person2#: Can you direct the place for me?
#Person1#: T... | #Person1# checks #Person2#'s tickets and directs #Person2#'s cabin for #Person2#. | cabin |
train_3533 | #Person1#: Hey, Mark, long time no see.
#Person2#: Julie! It's good to see you again. How have you been?
#Person1#: Great. I just got back from a week's vacation in Thailand.
#Person2#: Really? How was it?
#Person1#: Fantastic! I didn't want to come back.
#Person2#: I hear the beaches in Thailand are beautiful.
#Person... | Julie just got back from a week's vacation in Thailand. She tells Mark it's fantastic and invites Mark to go there together sometime. | vacation |
train_3534 | #Person1#: I'd like to cancel my reservation on flight MS701 to Warsaw on the 23rd. My name is Michael.
#Person2#: Hold on for a moment. ( a few minutes later ) I have cancelled your reservation. Shall I make another one for you?
#Person1#: No, thanks.
#Person2#: I see. Please call us again for any further reservation.... | #Person2# helps Michael to cancel his reservation on flight MS701. | cancel the reservation |
train_3535 | #Person1#: Hello, I'd like a return to Xi'an please.
#Person2#: Certainly. When do you want to travel?
#Person1#: Tomorrow.
#Person2#: Ok, no problem. What class of service would you like - soft sleeper or hard sleeper?
#Person1#: How much is the soft sleeper?
#Person2#: The soft sleeper costs 600RMB one way and the ha... | #Person2# helps #Person1# to buy a return ticket on the soft sleeper to Xi'an tomorrow. | buy a ticket |
train_3536 | #Person1#: Repair service, how may I help you?
#Person2#: My phone has got lot of static.
#Person1#: How old is your phone?
#Person2#: About five years old.
#Person1#: The wire in your phone might have gotten rusty. Could you bring your phone into our office? We'll clean it for you.
#Person2#: Sure, where is your offic... | #Person2#'s phone has got lots of static. #Person1# asks #Person2# to bring the phone to the office so they can fix it. | clean the phone |
train_3537 | #Person1#: alright, tell me what you think.
#Person2#: don't you think it's a bit bright?
#Person1#: yeah, maybe you're right. How about this outfit?
#Person2#: that dress looks lovely on you, but it's not very practical, is it?
#Person1#: no, I don't have an plans to go to a formal dance any time soon, but I love the ... | #Person2# is helping #Person1# pick some clothes, including the jeans, the scarf, and a bracelet, and suggests #Person1# buy the high heels with a leopard print on them. #Person1# thinks #Person2# has a lot of good fashion sense. | shopping |
train_3538 | #Person1#: It's time to get up!
#Person2#: I just went to bed!
#Person1#: You shouldn't have stayed up so late watching TV. I told you we had to get an early start.
#Person2#: I know, but that movie was just too good to leave. I guess I'll just have to pay the price and be sleepy.
#Person1#: Do you want to eat breakfas... | #Person1# wakes up #Person2# who stayed up late watching TV. #Person2# suggests they have breakfast at the coffee shop. | morning |
train_3539 | #Person1#: How was the party last night? Did you enjoy it?
#Person2#: Oh, don't talk to me about last night! It was the most awful evening I'Ve ever had.
#Person1#: Why? What happened?
#Person2#: Well. Mary had promised to be my date, but she stood me up. I waited for her for a full hour in the cold wind.
#Person1#: Wh... | #Person2# had an awful evening because #Person2#'s date stood #Person2# up and the party was boring. | awful night |
train_3540 | #Person1#: Can I help you, Madam?
#Person2#: Yeah, I am returning this chicken. This is the oldest, toughest bird I've ever seen, and on top of that, it's spoiled.
#Person1#: Well. I'm sorry this has happened. I'll give you a new one. Do you have your receipt?
#Person2#: My receipt? No, I don't have my receipt. I threw... | #Person2# wants to return the chicken but #Person1# can't refund her because she doesn't have the receipt. #Person2# is angry about it but then gets embarrassed when she finds she's in the wrong supermarket. | refund |
train_3541 | #Person1#: Mum, I can't find my socks for basketball. Have you seen them?
#Person2#: Let me see. Are they white?
#Person1#: Yes. Where did you see them?
#Person2#: I saw them in the sitting-room just now. You may go and get them.
#Person1#: Oh. Here they are!
#Person2#: You should put your things away.
#Person1#: OK. I... | #Person1# can't find #Person1#'s socks for basketball. #Person2# saw them in the sitting-room. | socks |
train_3542 | #Person1#: Hi, Rose. You've been looking for houses for months. Can't you find one?
#Person2#: Well, I should be careful about choosing one. It's a big step to buy a house. I'd rather take time now than be sorry later.
#Person1#: That's right. There're a lot of houses for sale near the university.
#Person2#: I've been ... | Rose has been looking for houses for months. She's very careful about it. She tells #Person1# she prefers old but big houses. | look for houses |
train_3543 | #Person1#: I wonder if this is going to be an interesting class.
#Person2#: Yeah. Me too. So, what's your major?
#Person1#: Well, I've been batting around the idea of going into business, but I haven't decided yet. And my dad keeps telling me I have to choose a major, but I'm undeclared at the moment.
#Person2#: Ah, th... | #Person1# is taking business classes but hasn't decided #Person1#'s major. #Person2# is a senior who is not looking forward to graduation because #Person2# will have to start repaying a student loan. #Person1# says the teacher of the business class always tells students life is hard. #Person2# says the teacher is #Pers... | business class |
train_3544 | #Person1#: Time to eat!
#Person2#: Oh, I'm starving. Where is Mom?
#Person1#: Mom put me in charge of dinner because she's not feeling well tonight.
#Person2#: But what is it ...and that smell?
#Person1#: It's pizza. I just followed an old family recipe here,and ...
#Person2#: Let me see that ...Oh, you're missing a pa... | Mom's not feeling well tonight so she put #Person1# in charge of dinner. #Person2# finds #Person1#'s pizza too salty and burnt. #Person1# thinks they should go out for dinner. | dinner |
train_3545 | #Person1#: Hi, John! I'd like to invite you to dinner this evening.
#Person2#: To dinner? What for?
#Person1#: I have passed my driving test!
#Person2#: Congratulations! I'm really glad to hear that.
#Person1#: Thank you! I have been preparing for it for half a year, you know. And I've made it at last.
#Person2#: So, w... | #Person1# invites John to dinner because #Person1# has passed the driving test. They will go to the Friendship Hotel at 6:30. | have dinner |
train_3546 | #Person1#: Uh, could I borrow a few bucks until payday? I'm a little strapped for cash.
#Person2#: Uh, yeah, I guess, but I'm pinching pennies myself, and you still owe me $20 from last week. And mom and your friend Ron said you borrowed money from them this past week. [Oh, yeah.] How ARE things going anyway?
#Person1#... | #Person1# wants to borrow a few bucks from #Person2#. #Person2# asks how #Person1# spends the money and suggests #Person2# find a cheaper place, get rid of credit cards, cut back on the entertainment expenses, and sell the car and asks #Person1# to pay $30 for financial consulting. | financial consulting |
train_3547 | #Person1#: Hey. Uh, you look really unhappy. What's going on?
#Person2#: Ah, you don't want to know.
#Person1#: Okay, see ya.
#Person2#: Wait, wait, wait! Why are you walking away?
#Person1#: Well, you said I didn't want to know.
#Person2#: No, wait. You see my parents really don't love me.
#Person1#: What do you mean?... | #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s parents don't love #Person2# because they won't buy #Person2# a new phone but #Person2# actually has got two phones. #Person2# says #Person2#'s parents want #Person2# to work to pay for the phone and #Person1# thinks it's a good idea. | buy a phone |
train_3548 | #Person1#: I went to visit a customer in IVS Company the other day. Their offices were very impressive, especially their company Logo which is all over the place. There are Logo models in metal, copper, clove, paper. They are even printed on the wall paper and the balls of the table-lights. It is really decorated ident... | #Person1# likes the design of IVS Company which has the company logo all over the place but #Person2# thinks it's exaggerating. | design |
train_3549 | #Person1#: Hi, Charlie! What are you reading?
#Person2#: Hi, bob. I'm reading a biography?
#Person1#: Who's it about?
#Person2#: It's about Bob Dylan.
#Person1#: Who is he?
#Person2#: He's a famous American musician.
#Person1#: Who's the author?
#Person2#: It was written by Howard Sounes.
#Person1#: What do you... | Charlie is reading a biography about Bob Dylan, a famous American musician. He thinks the book is great and promises to lend it to Bob by Friday. | read a book |
train_3550 | #Person1#: Hi! I'm Hong lei. What's your name?
#Person2#: Hello, Hong Lei. My name's Ricky.
#Person1#: Hi Ricky. Are you a new student here?
#Person2#: Yes, I had my first lesson this morning. Are you a new student too?
#Person1#: No, I've been here for six months.
#Person2#: Six months. That's a long time.
#Pers... | Ricky is a new student in Intermediate Three. Hong Lei has been there for six months and is in Advanced One. They talk about their teacher. Ricky is looking for somewhere to live. Hong Lei says Hong Lei's friend is looking for a flatmate. | students |
train_3551 | #Person1#: Chris, remember at 11:00 this morning you have to call your grandparents. And at 12:00, can you take Fiona to the swimming pool in my car? Just medium friend there.
#Person2#: OK. I wanted to watch some TV but I can wait.
#Person1#: Can you get some stamps too? The post office closes at 1:00 but you be there... | #Person1# asks Chris to call his grandparents, get some stamps, and wash the car. Chris agrees and #Person1# allows him to use the car to visit friends. | schedule |
train_3552 | #Person1#: I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor, please.
#Person2#: OK, how about the day after tomorrow on Wednesday at 4:00 pm?
#Person1#: Do you happen to have an opening in the morning?
#Person2#: Emm, how about tomorrow at 8:00 am or Thursday at 8:15 am?
#Person1#: Ah, do you have anything earlier?
#Per... | #Person2# helps #Person1# who fell from a ladder to make an appointment with the doctor tomorrow morning. | make an appointment |
train_3553 | #Person1#: The children have been playing in the mountains for a long time. Why haven't they come back? I am really worried about them.
#Person2#: Look at the sky. Black clouds are gathering and strong winds are blowing. It seems a heavy rain will fall soon.
#Person1#: They haven't brought anything to protect themselve... | #Person1# is worried about the children who are playing in the mountains because it seems heavy rain will fall soon. #Person2# thinks they can take care of themselves. | children |
train_3554 | #Person1#: Did you go to listen to the speeches yesterday? I mean at the conference.
#Person2#: Yeah, I did. I listen to these so-called keynote speech about physical geography by Professor Henry Hadley. Long and boring. I left the lecture hall before he finished.
#Person1#: Where did you go?
#Person2#: I went to the l... | #Person2# went to the speech yesterday but left early because #Person2# thinks the speech was boring. #Person1# thinks the speeches were interesting and informative and #Person2# shouldn't have left so early. | speech |
train_3555 | #Person1#: Where do you work, Fiona?
#Person2#: I work in a restaurant.
#Person1#: Then you must know about how people tip very well. I came to this country just last week. I really don't know how to tip. Yesterday ordered a five dollar 95 cent beer, I gave the waitress $6. 00 and asked her to keep the change. She didn... | #Person1# asks Fiona, who works in a restaurant, how to tip. Fiona tells #Person1# most people leave a 15% tip, but some tip 20% or even higher. | tip |
train_3556 | #Person1#: Hi, Sarah How is everything?
#Person2#: Nothing new here. I was just wondering if you want to go out tonight?
#Person1#: Well, I was thinking about reading a book at home tonight. What exactly have you got in mind?
#Person2#: I thought we could just go for a walk. Maybe down to the bridge.
#Person1#: Sorry, ... | Sarah invites #Person1# to go out tonight. #Person1# doesn't want to go for a walk but agrees to go to the cinema after eating at home. | go out |
train_3557 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr.Smith. This is Janet Bush.
#Person2#: Hello, Miss Bush.
#Person1#: I'm afraid I'm going to be late for our appointment. My friend was supposed to pick me up from the airport, but she just called me and said she is stuck in traffic downtown so she won't be here right now. It's 11 now, so there is no... | Janet Bush calls Mr. Smith to postpone their appointment because her friend can't pick her up from the airport on time. | reschedule |
train_3558 | #Person1#: Halloween is coming. Are you planning to dress up this year?
#Person2#: I wasn't going to. Why do they have this holiday anyway? I don't understand it. People just dress up in scary costumes and eat candy all night.
#Person1#: That's not really all it's about. Many people dressed like their favorite cartoon ... | #Person2# wasn't going to dress up for Halloween and hates the scary costumes. #Person1# is going to dress up as a ghost. | Halloween |
train_3559 | #Person1#: Hey, Adam. I'm worried about my sister, Alice. She's in college and has just declared art as her major.
#Person2#: Why does that worry you? I've seen her paintings. She's very talented in art.
#Person1#: I know, but I'm afraid that once she graduates, she won't be able to make ends meet. It is said that most... | #Person1# is worried about #Person1#'s sister who has just declared art as her major because #Person1# is afraid that she won't be able to make ends meet. #Person2# suggests talking with Alice and listening to her. | art major |
train_3560 | #Person1#: Fancy, a big juicy steak stacy?
#Person2#: No thanks, I don't eat meat.
#Person1#: Since when you became a vegetarian?
#Person2#: I watched a documentary about all the animals we keep for eating a few years ago, and it's just brutal.
#Person1#: I see, but it's hard to find a vegetarian friendly restaurant in... | Stacy watched a documentary and became a vegetarian. #Person1# suggests going back to Stacy's place and eating something Stack cooks. | vegetarian |
train_3561 | #Person1#: Amanda, could you make a call to the cinema to see if there are still some seats left for the movie this afternoon?
#Person2#: I've already booked tickets online for the 2:00 o'clock movie. I'm thinking of picking them up from the ticket office on the way to the restaurant. What do you think?
#Person1#: OK. ... | #Person1# asks Amanda to check the seats for the movie. Amanda has already booked tickets online. They'd better get moving because the Smiths want to move the appointment forward. | schedule |
train_3562 | #Person1#: I wonder what we should have for dinner this evening?
#Person2#: Are you asking me?
#Person1#: Yes, I am. I really don't feel much like cooking but the family must eat.
#Person2#: Well, you know me. I can always eat pizza or Spaghetti.
#Person1#: So I've noticed. You are putting on a little weight, aren't yo... | #Person1# doesn't know what to cook for dinner, #Person2# suggests pizza or Spaghetti. But #Person1# thinks #Person2# is getting heavy and should start a diet. | discuss dinner |
train_3563 | #Person1#: Mom, am I like a superman? All I need is a cape.
#Person2#: No, just a super-boy.
#Person1#: Mom, you always think of me as a child.
#Person2#: Yes, because a real man doesn't need Mom to worry about him so much. He can do things by himself.
#Person1#: Sure!
#Person2#: Oh, my poor Danny, sure, you are a man.... | Danny wants to be a Superman but his mother thinks he is still a child and reminds him of road safety. | naughty child |
train_3564 | #Person1#: Here's our sample room.
#Person2#: You've got a large collection of sample foodstuffs here.
#Person1#: Yes. We are exporting a wide range of foodstuffs to many countries. And the demand is getting greater and greater. By the way, which items are you interested in?
#Person2#: I'm particularly interested in sh... | #Person1# shows #Person2# their foodstuffs sample room. #Person1# is promoting shortbreads of all tastes and sizes to #Person2#. #Person2# tastes one and thinks it delicious. | promote foodstuffs |
train_3565 | #Person1#: Those are today's top stories. Now let's go to John for the weather. John, what does the forecast look like for our weekend travelers?
#Person2#: I'm afraid we're in for a rough weekend, Mary. There is a storm system moving through the East Coast. It will be drizzling all day today, and there's a 60 percent ... | John is telling the weather reports to Mary. It will rain on Friday and Saturday, but the sky will turn clear on Sunday. | the weather forecast |
train_3566 | #Person1#: Hey, Maris, are you a part-timer?
#Person2#: Part-timer? Is that a new buzzword?
#Person1#: Oh, it's pretty popular among my classmates these days. So are you?
#Person2#: Sure, I have a part-time job as a bartender.
#Person1#: Cool! It must be amazing to work at a bar!
#Person2#: Yeah, but I'm not there for ... | Maris tells #Person1# that he has a part-time job as a bartender and has learned a lot from it. Maris also invites #Person1# to visit there. | Part-time job |
train_3567 | #Person1#: What can I help you with?
#Person2#: I need to hire you.
#Person1#: What do you need me for?
#Person2#: I need you for my court date.
#Person1#: What kind of case do you have?
#Person2#: I'm being charged with a felony.
#Person1#: I can help you with that.
#Person2#: What is your price?
#Person1#: I charge $... | #Person2# asks #Person1# for help with a felony, but #Person1#'s price is very high. | Hire lawyers |
train_3568 | #Person1#: I'm afraid I have to return this sweater.
#Person2#: May I ask if there's anything wrong with it?
#Person1#: You see, there is a run at the neck.
#Person2#: Oh, sorry. But do you want to change it for another one?
#Person1#: No, thank you.
#Person2#: Okay, I am really sorry, I'll have it returned. | #Person1# wants to return the sweater because there is a run. #Person2# apologizes and agrees. | returned goods |
train_3569 | #Person1#: Is this the first time you've come to our city, Mr. Ross?
#Person2#: Correct. I have expected to visit here for a long time. So fortunate for me, I can realize this expectation and meet you, Arden, and your kind-hearted staff in your company.
#Person1#: I am so honored to hear that. Well, after staying here ... | Mr. Ross hopes that his brand and Arden's clothing company will start business cooperation. Arden welcomes the cooperation based on equality and mutual benefit. | business cooperation |
train_3570 | #Person1#: Who has been here already this morning?
#Person2#: Well, Vince dropped off some sales reports for you. Said you signed a big deal with HomeSupplies. com.
#Person1#: They're small fry. Tonight I'm going to LA to negotiate with Stars. com. That'll be big.
#Person2#: You're right. All the entertainment web site... | #Person2# tells #Person1# Vince came here this morning and Elvin stopped by to see #Person2#. | visits |
train_3571 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I've been waiting here for fifteen minutes. Do you know why the traffic is so heavy?
#Person2#: A lorry overturned on the road and blocked it, so all the traffic was held up.
#Person1#: Oh, what a terrible situation! This traffic is unbearable.
#Person2#: Yeah, traffic was brought to a standstill ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# a traffic accident caused the traffic jam and it will be over soon. | traffic jam |
train_3572 | #Person1#: Are you voting tomorrow?
#Person2#: Of course. What about you?
#Person1#: You know that I am.
#Person2#: Where is your polling place?
#Person1#: It's at the park up the street.
#Person2#: Oh, is that right?
#Person1#: Where's your polling place?
#Person2#: I have no idea.
#Person1#: How come you don't know w... | #Person2# doesn't know where to vote. #Person1# suggests checking online. | voting |
train_3573 | #Person1#: I'm so tired! I don't know how I'm going to make it through this lecture.
#Person2#: The professor is a bit boring today. You need something to perk yourself up. How about a coffee?
#Person1#: I don't really like coffee, to be honest. It's too bitter for me.
#Person2#: Well, you need something to wake you up... | #Person2# recommends #Person1# to have some drink to cheer #Person1# up, but #Person1# doesn't like them very much. Finally, #Person1# chooses to drink a mochaccino. | refreshing drinks |
train_3574 | #Person1#: Can you shorten this pipe for me? It's too long.
#Person2#: Sure. I'll do it after lunch. What length do you need?
#Person1#: Can you take 15 mm of it?
#Person2#: Yes, no problem. It'll be ready by 2 p. m. | \#Person2# will shorten a pipe for #Person1# by 2 p.m. | shorten the pipe |
train_3575 | #Person1#: Tu Mao, I'm hungry, let's get something to eat.
#Person2#: Me too. Is there a place nearby that we can get something to eat?
#Person1#: There's a Kentucky's not far ahead and there's a McDonald's in down street.
#Person2#: Kentucky's? Is that a chain restaurant?
#Person1#: Don't you know about Kentucky's?
#P... | #Person1# introduce Kentucky's to Tu and recommends him to try it. | take food |
train_3576 | #Person1#: Peter, where are you going?
#Person2#: I'm going to do some shopping.
#Person1#: Won't you watch TV?
#Person2#: What's on TV tonight? Is there a football match?
#Person1#: The TV station will air the World Cup football match alive at 8: 30.
#Person2#: Really? Who will play?
#Person1#: The Brazilian team vers... | #Person1# tells Peter there will be a World Cup football match on TV today. They think Brazil will win. | football match |
train_3577 | #Person1#: What's the matter. Bob?
#Person2#: Oach. I think it's my ankle. It hurts badly.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: One of my snowshoes got caught on a rock.
#Person1#: Can you stand?
#Person2#: I don't think so. It's kind of sore.
#Person1#: We'll have to get you to a hospital for an X-ray.
#Person2#: Is t... | Bob groans that his ankle was injured. Alice insists he should go to the hospital though Bob doesn't think it's serious. | Ankle Injury |
train_3578 | #Person1#: Honey, what are you doing? Come and have your breakfast. You don't want to be late for work a second time this week, do you?
#Person2#: Of course I don't. But I can't find my glasses. Have you seen them?
#Person1#: Oh, dear. You're always forgetting where you put them. What did you do just now?
#Person2#: I ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# recall the places #Person2# had been in the morning and find out that the glasses might be left in the living room | Looking for glasses |
train_3579 | #Person1#: Hi, Bob, how's your vacation of Los Angeles?
#Person2#: OK. It was really wonderful, especially because I was so lucky to spend two days on Santa Catalina Island.
#Person1#: Santa Catalina Island? I've never heard of it before.
#Person2#: But you may have seen it. In the past nineteen years, Catalina has enj... | Bob talks about his vacation of Los Angeles and the towns there. #Person1# plans to go there next month. | vacation travel |
train_3580 | #Person1#: Hi, you're new here, aren't you? What's your name?
#Person2#: Stella.
#Person1#: Want to come and play?
#Person2#: I'd like to. but I can't. My Mum says I've got to stay and help her. It's my brother's birthday and we're having a party, too.
#Person1#: Oh, you've got a brother, haven't you?
#Person2#: I've g... | #Person1# invites Stella to #Person1#'s home but Stella needs to attend her four-year-old brother's birthday. Then Stella introduces her family members. | Introduce the family |
train_3581 | #Person1#: How long have you been working in the laboratory?
#Person2#: For almost three years, ever since I got my degree.
#Person1#: Your bachelor's?
#Person2#: No, my master's. I didn't try to get a job until I had my master's degree.
#Person1#: What kind of research do you do? Are you trying to develop new products... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has been doing basic research in this laboratory for almost three years since #Person2#'s master graduation. | Interview researcher |
train_3582 | #Person1#: Next. Uh, your passport please.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person1#: Uh, what is the purpose of your visit?
#Person2#: I'm here to attend a teaching convention for the first part of my trip, and then I plan on touring the capital for a few days.
#Person1#: And where will you be staying?
#Person2#: I'll be staying in ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s plan in this country and #Person1# checks #Person2#'s luggage. | customs inspection |
train_3583 | #Person1#: Morning, this is TGC.
#Person2#: Good morning. Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please?
#Person1#: Who's calling, please?
#Person2#: Walter Barry, from London.
#Person1#: What is it about, please?
#Person2#: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing pla... | Walter Barry calls TGC to promote his company's LCP to Mr. Grande. #Person1# tells Walter that Mr. Grand is away recently and suggests Walter Barry sending an email to their company. | product promotion |
train_3584 | #Person1#: It seems you've burned yourself out.
#Person2#: Pardon. I'm afraid I didn't quite catch you.
#Person1#: You look tired. You must have overworked yourself.
#Person2#: Yes, a little bit. I've been hitting the books all these days.
#Person1#: Why have you been studying so hard?
#Person2#: I need to review my En... | #Person1# says #Person2# looks tired. #Person2# explains that's because #Person2# has been studying English and worried about it. #Person1#, as an American, encourages #Person2#. | learning English |
train_3585 | #Person1#: Yes, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: I have a reservation for tonight. John Durgin.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please. Let me check. That's right. You have a reservation for a two-room suite for tonight.
#Person2#: I'm afraid there's been a mistake. I only reserve a single room, not a suite.
#Person1#: I'm so... | Mr. Durgin booked a single room, but the hotel reserves a suite. #Person1# explains that's because they are full. Mr. Durgin accepts. | Hotel |
train_3586 | #Person1#: What are you doing recently?
#Person2#: I got a job at the restaurant, but it doesn't sound very interesting.
#Person1#: How much will they pay you?
#Person2#: $ 160 a week.
#Person1#: I'd take it if I were you.
#Person2#: But it doesn't sound interesting.
#Person1#: But you need a job, don't you?
#Person2#:... | #Person2# found a high-paying job in a restaurant but #Person2# is not interested. #Person1# persuades #Person2# to accept. | Finding a Job |
train_3587 | #Person1#: We seem to be having this conversation over and over again.
#Person2#: You're fight.
#Person1#: Look, I know how you feel about my smoking. You don't have to tell me every day.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I worry about you.
#Person1#: Let's be honest. There's always going to be a reason. After you graduate, it's g... | #Person2# is worrying about #Person1# and recommends #Person1# to see a doctor and rethink their plans if #Person1# cannot quit smoking. | smoking cessation |
train_3588 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I need some storybooks in easy English. Do you have anything likethat?
#Person2#: Well, there are a lot of storybooks upstairs in our children's section. Some are written for young children, others for teens. Maybe some of them will suit your needs.
#Person1#: I'll go take a look. Thanks for you... | #Person1# asks #Person2# if there are storybooks in easy English. #Person2# tells #Person1# they're upstairs in the children's area. | buy books |
train_3589 | #Person1#: Have we handed out all the water?
#Person2#: Yes. So what else to do now?
#Person1#: Nothing. The teacher said the only thing left was to get back all the disposable cups later.
#Person2#: I see. How do you like the game?
#Person1#: Terrific. There is one girl said, It is the best game I've ever watched.... | #Person1# thinks Clive's performance was excellent and #Person1# likes other teams' performance in the face of failure. #Person1# thinks they deserve respect. #Person2# agrees. | Evaluation of game |
train_3590 | #Person1#: Hello. I would like to buy some business cards.
#Person2#: Excellent. How many would you like?
#Person1#: Two thousand would be fine.
#Person2#: You need to fill out this form, please.
#Person1#: All I want is the same thing on this card.
#Person2#: That will be no problem, sir.
#Person1#: . . . Okay, ... | #Person1# wants to buy business cards from #Person2#. #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill a form and says extra is needed for three-day delivery. | making business cards |
train_3591 | #Person1#: Jane! What an enchanting skirt you have on!
#Person2#: Thank you! Guess how much it costs.
#Person1#: Bright colors, smooth material, exquisite craftsmanship, soft lines... Darling, it looks elegant on you! It can't be any cheap stuff. Something around two hundred, I guess.
#Person2#: Your offer is way o... | #Person1# gives high compliments to value for money of Jane's dress. Jane explains that she obtained it by bargaining with the vendor and pretending to leave until the vendor agreed with the lower price. | Price of skirt |
train_3592 | #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 botton.
#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 ... | #Person1# tells #Person2#'s computer is broken. #Person2# will repair it at 2 pm on Tuesday. | repair a computer |
train_3593 | #Person1#: Well, I guess that's about it. Everything's packed and ready to go.
#Person2#: It's hard to believer you're really retiring. What are you going to do with yourself?
#Person1#: Have fun! I plan to spend some more time with my grandkids, and I might even go back to school.
#Person2#: Well, good luck. Give m... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'ll accompany #Person1#'s grandkids and might go to school after retirement. | retirement |
train_3594 | #Person1#: Shall we for go out for a meal this evening?
#Person2#: I don't really mind.
#Person1#: We can go to that new Chinese restaurant.
#Person2#: I suppose I could.
#Person1#: Come on, let's try it.
#Person2#: All right. If you really want to. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a new Chinese restaurant to have dinner. #Person2# agrees. | Having dinner |
train_3595 | #Person1#: Which social problem do you think the government needs to concentrate on most?
#Person2#: I think housing is a big problem. There are thousands of homeless people on the streets.
#Person1#: How would you solve the problem?
#Person2#: I have a good idea to solve it. The government could provide some money ... | #Person2# thinks housing is a big problem and government funds should be used to help homeless people build houses. #Person1# thinks education is the biggest problem. They both think the government should use money efficiently. | social issue |
train_3596 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Do you mind if I try this shirt on?
#Person2#: Not at all. The changing rooms are just this way.
#Person1#: Thanks. It's a little tight. Do you have any in a larger size?
#Person2#: Sure. I'll give you the next size up. That one is small, right?
#Person1#: Yes. Also, I'm not so sure about the c... | #Person1# tries on a shirt at #Person2#'s shop, but #Person1# thinks its color and size are not suitable. | buy clothes |
train_3597 | #Person1#: I know you pay a lot of attention to exercise in your daily life. Could you tell me something about exercise?
#Person2#: OK. I'm just interested in exercise. The importance of exercise is nothing new. Thomas Jefferson once wrote that to be successful and academic studies, a person should give about 2 hours e... | #Person2# tells #Person1# most experts suggest exercising for 60 minutes every day. #Person2# says exercise can promote health, lower blood pressure, counter stress and even boost confidence. | take exercise |
train_3598 | #Person1#: Why is it that some children performed better than others at school?
#Person2#: Obviously, certain children are brighter than others, but it is not that simple. A lot of emphasis is placed on intelligence measured by tests.
#Person1#: The so called IQ tests?
#Person2#: Yes, basically they are intended to tes... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# believes the IQ test cannot reflect children's abilities and children should be judged based on their talents. | Education issues |
train_3599 | #Person1#: What would you like for lunch, Miss Turner?
#Person2#: I would like Italian noodles with Ham.
#Person1#: I don't wish for much food now.
#Person2#: Why you are not hungry?
#Person1#: No, I had quite a Big Breakfast this morning.
#Person2#: What did you eat?
#Person1#: A bowl of porridge, four sandwiches and ... | #Person1# tells Miss Turner #Person1# only needs a piece of cake and a cup of tea for lunch because #Person1# eats too much in the morning. | Food for lunch |
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