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train_4100 | #Person1#: Hello, Sir. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: Bill payment, please. I'd like to pay my electricity bill. I heard there's a new way ; I'm sick and tired of all this queuing!
#Person1#: Now, you can do it via our Atms. It's convenient and easy to use. And we have 4 machines in this branch, so the queues... | #Person2# wants to pay the electricity bill. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to do it via ATMs and simply follow the instructions. | pay the bill |
train_4101 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a hamburger, please.
#Person1#: Do you want it with everything?
#Person2#: No. Don't put mustard in it.
#Person1#: All right. You have a hamburger without mustard. Anything else?
#Person2#: Sprite with ice, please.
#Person1#: OK. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# serves #Person2# to order a hamburger without mustard and a sprite with ice. | food ordering |
train_4102 | #Person1#: Well, what is your trouble?
#Person2#: I'm not feeling well, doctor. I have a sore throat.
#Person1#: Have you any aches and pains?
#Person2#: Yes, my back aches.
#Person1#: I'll take your temperature. How long have you been feeling ill?
#Person2#: It began the night before last.
#Person1#: You have a temper... | #Person2# tells the doctor that #Person2# has a sore throat and backaches. The doctor takes #Person2#'s temperature and will give #Person2# a prescription. | doctor interrogation |
train_4103 | #Person1#: This article is nothing but advertising for housing developers. I don't think the houses for sale are half that good.
#Person2#: Come on, David. Why so negative? We are thinking of buying a home, aren't we? Just a trip to look at the place won't cist us much. | David thinks the article is advertising for housing developers. #Person2# suggests taking a look. | house advertisement |
train_4104 | #Person1#: Oh, I think Jimmy is coming up next! Jeez, he looks so small out there.
#Person2#: He is going to need to do some serious praying if he wants to get a hit off that player. That kid is only 12 years old, but he looks like he is already a professional baseball player!
#Person1#: Yeah... oh, no! Strike three on... | #Person2# and #Person1# are watching the kids playing baseball and encourage Jimmy during the game. #Person2# thinks it's hard for Jimmy to get a hit off the player who is only 12 years old but already a professional baseball player. | baseball |
train_4105 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Is this road to Tuner's Street?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Is it very far from here?
#Person2#: No, not very far. About an hour's walk.
#Person1#: Are there any buses going there?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, but the buses don't come very often. Only about 4 times a day.
#Person1#: When does the next bus c... | #Person2# advises #Person1# to walk to Tuner's Street because the bus doesn't come very often and #Person1# agrees. | asks for directions |
train_4106 | #Person1#: I am going to the museum Sunday afternoon. There is a new exhibition of Indian art. Want to come with me?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but my best friend is getting married on Sunday, and I won't miss it for anything. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the museum but #Person2# has other important thing. | invitation |
train_4107 | #Person1#: Jack, would you like to come to my house with your wife for dinner at six tomorrow evening?
#Person2#: We would like to. Who else will be there?
#Person1#: Well, I also invite the White's.
#Person2#: That sounds great. I enjoy making friends, chatting with others. I always stay at home and feel bored. By the... | #Person1# invites Jack and his wife to have dinner in #Person1#'s house tomorrow evening. | dinner invitation |
train_4108 | #Person1#: 911.
#Person2#: Help. I need some help!
#Person1#: Yes sir. Can you tell me what is happening?
#Person2#: I'm at the university and a student of mine suddenly fell down, knocked her head on the step, and fainted right at this very moment.
#Person1#: Yes sir. Can you tell me exactly where you are?
#Person2#: ... | Lawrence Clark calls 911 and tells that a student fell down and fainted. Lawrence informs #Person1# of his location and his name and an ambulance is on its way. | emergency |
train_4109 | #Person1#: Well, the salad's almost ready. How's the beef going? I'm starving.
#Person2#: So am I. The beef looks just about ready. Just one minute ... ow!
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: Oh, my finger, I burned my finger!
#Person1#: Oh, wait, I'll get some ice and put it on your finger.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person... | #Person2# burned #Person2#'s finger when preparing the beef, and #Person1# puts some ice on #Person2#'s finger. | cooking |
train_4110 | #Person1#: I want to mail this letter overseas.
#Person2#: OK, Ma'am. I'll have to weigh it first. All right, it's not over- weight. That's 5.5 yuan for overseas mail.
#Person1#: That's not expensive. How long does it take for a letter to get to the U. S.?
#Person2#: It all depends. It usually takes four or five days.
... | #Person1# wants to mail the letter to the U.S and #Person2# tells her that it takes four or five days. Then #Person1# asks for a post office box. | post office |
train_4111 | #Person1#: Would you please teach me how to use the computer?
#Person2#: Sure , let's take a look at the menu first.
#Person1#: Do I have to turn on the computer?
#Person2#: yes, we can look at the computer and computer menu at the same time. And this will help us undstand both better .
#Person1#: What should I lea... | #Person2# is teaching #Person1# how to use the computer and they look at the menu first. | use the computer |
train_4112 | #Person1#: Look at this survey conducted by a website. A quarter of the employees will spend an average of 10 minutes everyday online doing personal things. Hi, Francis, what about you?
#Person2#: Well, I just spend 15 minutes as so checking my stock bonds and booking an air ticket for my mother. Anyway, I have done a... | #Person1# and Francis talk about the time they spend online everyday doing personal things during working hours, and #Person1# thinks they are lucky. | working hours |
train_4113 | #Person1#: This is the good life! We have it good don't you think?
#Person2#: Yeah of course! Although, don't you ever wonder what could have been?
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, sometimes I think of how things could have turned out if I had done things a little differently.
#Person1#: For example?
... | #Person1# and #Person2# think of how things change if they had done some choices differently. #Person2# finds everything happens for a reason and #Person1# has no regrets. | life |
train_4114 | #Person1#: Well, you know what, don't do it, 'cause the minute you do, they lose all respect for you.
#Person2#: Well, it's not like that. We just e-mail, it's really nothing. On top of which I am definitely thinking about stopping because it's getting...
#Person1#: Out of hand.
#Person2#: Confusing. But not, becaus... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# just email with the man. Then #Person2# recalls the day they met. Because they chatted about nothing personal, #Person2# thinks it'll be easy to stop seeing him. | interpersonal relationship |
train_4115 | #Person1#: And lots of Dear Abby sob stories. . .
#Person2#: Hey! I learn a lot from the psychologists who give advice in those columns!
#Person1#: No wonder you're such a wacko. . .
#Person2#: Whatever. . . Smell! Perfume samples!
#Person1#: Nice. Hey, I like the layout of this page. . .
#Person2#: You mean, you ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the contents in the pages. | daily talk |
train_4116 | #Person1#: Now, I see from your records that you're often off sick.
#Person2#: Yes, I seem to get a lot of colds and things.
#Person1#: I see. Can I ask about your general way of life? Do you smoke?
#Person2#: I don't smoke.
#Person1#: That's good. Do you eat a lot of fruit and vegetables?
#Person2#: Not really, especi... | #Person1# finds #Person2# is often off sick and asks about #Person2#'s lifestyle. #Person1# advises #Person2# to drink more water and swim more. | healthy lifestyle |
train_4117 | #Person1#: Where are you going to look for your job?
#Person2#: How about Beijing? It is the place I am always dreaming of.
#Person1#: Good. It is the place full of opportunities as well as competitions. When are you going to leave?
#Person2#: Tomorrow morning. The 8:45 train.
#Person1#: Then you'd better go back and g... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# will go to Beijing to look for a job tomorrow morning. #Person1# is willing to give #Person2# a ride, but #Person2# refuses. | looking for jobs |
train_4118 | #Person1#: I hate to look for an apartment again.
#Person2#: Me too. We've been looking for one for 3 months, but none of them has suited us.
#Person1#: Anyway, we have a 2 o'clock appointment to see the one on Main Street. I'm sure you will agree with me this time.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, the manager said i... | #Person2# found no suitable apartment and #Person1# tells #Person2# there's an apartment which is an upstairs and a corner unit and no pets are allowed. #Person2# thinks it's perfect and should rent it. | house renting |
train_4119 | #Person1#: Have you heard what Fred did last night?
#Person2#: No. Not yet. What happened to him?
#Person1#: I guess he was a little drunk and he had a fight in the car with his girlfriend, while he got so mad at her that he drove his car straight into the front of a drug store.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Fred was drunk and had a fight with his girlfriend, and then he drove straight into a drug store. Fortunately, no one was injured. | Fred |
train_4120 | #Person1#: Hi, you look excited. What happened?
#Person2#: It's a lucky day for me. I not only got a chance to see the CBA, but get the ticket of Disneyland. And the most important thing to me is that a singing contest will be held in our school soon. I plan to take part in it.
#Person1#: Great! You have a good voice. ... | #Person2# is lucky today and the most important thing is that #Person2# plans to take part in a singing contest, and #Person1# bets #Person2# can win. | lucky day |
train_4121 | #Person1#: Hi, my name is Marcus. I was sent over to help fill in for someone in the shipping department. I'm not sure where to go.
#Person2#: That depends, you're probably supposed to report to either Mr. Johnson at the loading area, or Miss Hancock over in the goods house.
#Person1#: According to the paperwork, I hav... | Marcus has to report to Miss Hancock according to the paperwork and #Person1# direct Marcus to find her. | office talk |
train_4122 | #Person1#: How was your dinner party?
#Person2#: I think it went pretty well. People really seemed to enjoy themselves.
#Person1#: That's nice.
#Person2#: But we shouldn't have invited my wife's boss again. We can never get him to leave.
#Person1#: Really? How late did he stay this time?
#Person2#: Until 2 o'clock in t... | #Person2# thinks the party was good but they shouldn't have invited #Person2#'s wife's boss again because he stayed late. | party |
train_4123 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, we need a room for the night. Have you got any rooms available?
#Person1#: Yes. What do you like a single room or a double room?
#Person2#: A double room.
#Person1#: How many nights would you like to stay?
#Person2#: We're only staying overnight. We'll che... | #Person1# serves #Person2# to book a double room for one night and #Person2# pays $68 with his credit card. | room registeration |
train_4124 | #Person1#: Hi. How can we help you today?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'd like to get my hair cut a little.
#Person1#: Well, can we interest you in today's special?
#Person2#: Um... nah, nah.
#Person1#: We'll shampoo, cut and style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $9.99. Plus, we'll give you a clean shaved to help you ... | #Person2# wants to get his hair cut because as a lawyer, he has an interview today. He refuses #Person1#'s recommendation of today's special. Finally, #Person1# cut off too much and #Person2# feels so angry that he wants to find another place to have a decent haircut. | haircut |
train_4125 | #Person1#: Excuse me, but I'm not feeling too well. I think I'm going to throw up.
#Person2#: There's an airsickness bag behind the seat that's in front of you.
#Person1#: I must've missed it.
#Person2#: Is this your first time flying?
#Person1#: Yes. I'm going to San Francisco.
#Person2#: Oh, it's a beautiful city. I ... | Mary doesn't feel well because it is her first time flying. Frank tells her there's an airsickness bag behind the seat. | airsickness |
train_4126 | #Person1#: Hello! Is this Mr. Chang?
#Person2#: Yes. Who is speaking?
#Person1#: This is Kelly speaking. I am calling from London. How are you, Mr. Chang?
#Person2#: Oh, Kelly, I couldn't recognize your voice. Well, I'm fine.
#Person1#: Mr. Chang, I just want to tell you that we are leaving London for Beijing by flight... | Kelly calls Mr. Chang to tell him the flight information and Mr. Chang will pick Kelly up at the airport. | flight information |
train_4127 | #Person1#: Thank your for calling World Airline. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I need to book a plane ticket to London.
#Person1#: Round-trip or one-way?
#Person2#: One-way.
#Person1#: What date would you like to fly?
#Person2#: Saturday, July 25.
#Person1#: How many people will be traveling?
#Person2#: Just one ad... | #Person2# calls World Airline to book a plane ticket to London and #Person1# helps #Person2# to book. | booking a ticket |
train_4128 | #Person1#: I find that you spend little on handset charge every month. Have you any trick?
#Person2#: It's simple. You can use call transfer.
#Person1#: Is it so simple?
#Person2#: Sure. You know, we spend most of our time at home or in the office every day, so I receive handset calls with the hand-free telephone, so I... | #Person2# explains to #Person1# the reason why #Person2# spends little on handset charge and introduces the advantages of call transfer. | call transfer |
train_4129 | #Person1#: Mary, come here. I've found the book our teacher recommended us to buy last week.
#Person2#: Really? How much is it? Oh, it's 42 yuan! How expensive!
#Person1#: You know, it is the best seller for this year. It has had its fifth impression since its publication early this year.
#Person2#: How come? I have ne... | #Person1# and Mary are buying books and they find the paperback books are much cheaper. | buying books |
train_4130 | #Person1#: Are you okay, man? You don't look very well.
#Person2#: Ugh, I feel terrible. I went out last night with Trevor, and things got a little out of hand.
#Person1#: Nice! So, where did you guys go?
#Person2#: We hit a couple of local bars, and met up with some friends. Everything was cool until Mike came along, ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that he went to the bar yesterday and found that it was Mike's birthday. #Person2# got drunk and missed the work. | get drunk |
train_4131 | #Person1#: finally we're on board!
#Person2#: yes. It was so crowded. I'm worn-out. Let's find our seats.
#Person1#: are they window seats or aisle seats?
#Person2#: let me see. . . yes, one window seat and one aisle seat.
#Person1#: ok. But can I trade my seat with you? I prefer the one near the window. I'm a terrible... | #Person1# and #Person2# are on board. They find their seats and change the seats. Then they put their luggage on the overhead compartment. | onboard |
train_4132 | #Person1#: Welcome back! How was your vacation?
#Person2#: It was fantastic and nice, but I am glad to be back! Being a tourist can be really really tiring!
#Person1#: Where did you go for you vacation?
#Person2#: Because it's of the COVID-19, we got a really good package deal to Edinburgh, so we went there.
#Person1#:... | #Person2# is telling #Person1# a vacation in Edinburgh #Person2# went. #Person2# says #Person2# enjoyed the beginning by giving details of the art festival and few pictures, but was sick of sightseeing and artworks by the fourth day. Then #Person2# went for different activities. | rip to Paris |
train_4133 | #Person1#: How many credits are you taking this semester?
#Person2#: I have to have at least eighteen to keep my scholarships and grant. But so far, I only have fifteen.
#Person1#: What's the matter, are the classes you want full?
#Person2#: Yes. And now I'm down to either taking a class I'm not going to need or consid... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has to take at least 18 credits this semester to keep the scholarship and grant, and is considering taking some Latin languages. | busy study |
train_4134 | #Person1#: Who did the stupid thing?
#Person2#: Maybe it was Dick.
#Person1#: I don't think so. Dick has been on the ball and he never does things like that.
#Person2#: Then it must be a naughty boy who did it. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about who did the stupid thing. | stupid thing |
train_4135 | #Person1#: How are you doing, Andrew?
#Person2#: Not well. I'Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately.
#Person1#: But you have so many friends! How could you be lonely?
#Person2#: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none'. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call ... | Andrew tells #Person1# that he has been feeling very lonely lately because he wants to have a guy friend. #Person1# suggests that he should join the ultimate Frisbee club. | feeling lonely |
train_4136 | #Person1#: Hello? Is that Mark?
#Person2#: How are you? I haven't heard from you in ages.
#Person1#: I've been overseas, So have you been busy lately?
#Person2#: Pretty busy. So are you back for good?
#Person1#: Yes, I was just wondering when you'd have time to go fishing.
#Person2#: Well, I'm not working on the weeken... | #Person1# and Mark haven't seen each other for ages and #Person1# invites Mark to go fishing on the weekend. | go fishing |
train_4137 | #Person1#: I can't wait to go skiing tomorrow.
#Person2#: I know. It's going to be so much fun.
#Person1#: I always get excited the day before.
#Person2#: I used to be like that. But I go skiing so often that I don't get excited anymore.
#Person1#: I only go skiing twice a year, so it's a real treat for me.
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# is excited to go skiing tomorrow, while #Person2# feels excited when going to Vegas. | excitement |
train_4138 | #Person1#: Hey, Joe! Where have you been these past few days?
#Person2#: I'Ve been busy with a first aid course that I started about a week ago at the Red Cross.
#Person1#: Cool! I'Ve always wanted to do something like that! Have you learned anything useful?
#Person2#: For sure! I mean we'Ve learned how to apply pressu... | Joe tells #Person1# that he has been busy with a first aid course at the Red Cross and introduces the useful things he has learned. | first aid course |
train_4139 | #Person1#: are you looking for a course?
#Person2#: yes, but I'm not sure which one to sign up for.
#Person1#: what kind of program are you looking for? Full-time or part-time?
#Person2#: I have to work during the day, so I want to find a part-time course that I can do in the evenings.
#Person1#: what kind of course ar... | #Person2# wants to have a part-time group online course and #Person1# asks #Person2# to sign up for a pre-sessional interview in order to find out which course #Person2# is qualified for. | looking for course |
train_4140 | #Person1#: I see that there are Olympic mascots in your car.
#Person2#: Yes. I am very interested in the Olympic Games, and I'm especially excited about 2008 Beijing Olympics.
#Person1#: Me, too. I want to be a volunteer for 2008 Beijing Olympics.
#Person2#: That's cool. Care for a little quiz on that?
#Person1#: No pr... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is an 'Olympic expert' and wants to be a volunteer for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. #Person2# asks #Person1# several questions about the Olympic Games. | Olympics |
train_4141 | #Person1#: You don't look very well.
#Person2#: I'm not feeling too well. I've caught a cold.
#Person1#: Is it because of the bad weather? It's been really miserable for the past tew days.
#Person2#: Hasn't it! It's been cold and windy recently. Do you like the weather here?
#Person1#: Not really, but I've got used to ... | #Person2# has caught a cold because of the bad weather. #Person1# suggests that #Person2# should bring some light wool clothing with some jackets and shirts when going to New York. | weather |
train_4142 | #Person1#: I'd like to reserve a room.
#Person2#: Which date would that be?
#Person1#: For the night of April 18th, for one night.
#Person2#: I'm afraid our hotel is fully booked on that night. Is it possible for you to change your reservation date?
#Person1#: No, I'm afraid not.
#Person2#: We might have cancellations.... | #Person1# wants to reserve a room but #Person2# tells #Person1# that their hotel is fully booked. | reserving a room |
train_4143 | #Person1#: How much do you pay wholesale for your products?
#Person2#: We have a few different wholesale vendors, so our cost varies a bit over the fiscal year. But the difference is miniscule, a fluctuation of about 0. 2 %.
#Person1#: That must impact your bottom line at least a little bit, doesn't it? After all, your... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how much they pay wholesale for the products and the profit margin. | pay wholesale |
train_4144 | #Person1#: What sort of salary did you get at your previous job?
#Person2#: Well, I got $ 3, 000 per month.
#Person1#: I see. I am sure we can offer you $ 3, 500 at the beginning. Would that be satisfactory?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so. That would be more than I have wished.
#Person1#: Good. We also have health insuranc... | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2# and they talk about the salary. #Person2# will come to work on Monday. | salary |
train_4145 | #Person1#: I'd like to make a reservation to Rome.
#Person2#: When are you planning to go?
#Person1#: I'm supposed to be in Rome on the morning of the fourteenth, but I'd rather get there on the evening of the thirteenth.
#Person2#: What time would you like to leave?
#Person1#: Late in the afternoon, after work.
#Perso... | #Person2# is helping #Person1# reserve a flight to Rome on the date of thirteenth at six thirty o'clock and arriving at eight o'clock. | booking a flight |
train_4146 | #Person1#: It's my first visit to Prague, I'll be here for three days for a conference, then I have a day on my own to do some sightseeing before I head back home. What do you suggest I see when I'm here?
#Person2#: There are many interesting places you should be sure to see. One problem is transportation, however. Bec... | It is #Person1#'s first visit to Prague. #Person2# states a transportation problem within the city before giving advice to #Person1# in several interesting places, and gives a guide of taking the subway in the city, as well as suggests a daily pass for subway taking. | visiting Prague |
train_4147 | #Person1#: There's a problem with my credit card.
#Person2#: Tell me what the problem is.
#Person1#: A charge came up on my bill that I didn't make.
#Person2#: What was the charge for?
#Person1#: The charge was for a $ 350 purse, but I did not buy it.
#Person2#: Are you sure that you didn't make that purchase?
#Person1... | There's a problem with #Person1#'s credit card. #Person2# asks about the problem and promises to do an investigation. | investing a problem |
train_4148 | #Person1#: Is there a swimming pool in this hotel?
#Person2#: We don't have a full-sized swimming pool, but we do have individual swim stations.
#Person1#: What exactly does that mean?
#Person2#: Basically, a swim station is like a treadmill, except instead of running, you swim.
#Person1#: That sounds really neat. Is t... | #Person2# introduces to #Person1# the individual swim stations in the hotel and the opening time. | swim station |
train_4149 | #Person1#: You know John?
#Person2#: Which John? Mr. Turnbow's son?
#Person1#: Yes. I'Ve read news about him in today's paper.
#Person2#: And he's bright and intelligent. I'm sure he can pass the university entrance exam.
#Person1#: I wish he could too.
#Person2#: How's your boy, Jack?
#Person1#: He's a bit tired, you ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about John who's bright and brilliant and #Person1#'s boy Jack. | studying hard |
train_4150 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, CCL press. Jennisse speaking, How can I help you?
#Person2#: Good afternoon, I'm looking for Mr. Alert Li.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. Mr. Li is in a meeting right now. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: Sure. This is Nigel Smith his personal banker. Could you ask him to return my call?
#Person1#... | Nigel calls CCL press to look for Mr. Alert Li. Jennisse answers the call and asks Nigel to leave a message. | leaving a message |
train_4151 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Can you recommend some popular tour?
#Person1#: How long is your journey?
#Person2#: Two weeks and I would like to go abroad.
#Person1#: The popular tour of the season is a 14 - days'sightseeing to Venice. Are you interested in that city?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I will book the ... | #Person1# recommends a 14-day's sightseeing to Venice to #Person2# and #Person2# books the tour. | tour recommendation |
train_4152 | #Person1#: Hello, Lincoln Bank. Kristy speaking, how may I help you today?
#Person2#: Hello, Kristy. Could I speak to the department that deals with credit card applications, please?
#Person1#: I can deal with that, Sir. Are you interested in our personal or corporate card?
#Person2#: The personal card, please. Is it p... | #Person2# calls Lincoln Bank to learn about the credit card. Kristy answers and tells #Person2# what he should do to open a personal card. | credit card |
train_4153 | #Person1#: Hello, Mary. How are you today? I heard you weren't well last week.
#Person2#: I'm much better now. Thank you.
#Person1#: What was the matter? Nothing serious I hope.
#Person2#: Oh, no. I had a bad cold and had to stay in bed for two days.
#Person1#: I'm glad you're better. Anyway, I hope it was the last col... | Mary got a cold last week but feels better now. #Person1# thinks it is because of the sudden change of weather that many people get a cold. #Person1# likes the sweater of Mary and will go and buy one. | getting a cold |
train_4154 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I need to find out where the city center is.
#Person2#: Ah well, let me see ... You turn left and then go straight on.
#Person1#: Ah left, thank you. Er ... I wonder if you could tell me whether there's a museum somewhere in the city.
#Person2#: Well, it's further down the city center. You go acro... | #Person2# is showing #Person1# the way to the city center but actually #Person2#'s never been there. | showing the way |
train_4155 | #Person1#: Why don't you try to leave your office at 6:15? And I'll pick you up at 6:30.
#Person2#: That maybe a little late if we want to be sure of getting good seats I think I'd rather leave here at 6:00 | #Person1# will pick #Person2# up after work. | picking up |
train_4156 | #Person1#: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Brown?
#Person2#: I am sorry, he is out for lunch. Would you like to leave a message?
#Person1#: Err, what time do you expect him back?
#Person2#: Say, in half an hour.
#Person1#: Thank you, I'll try back later. | #Person1# calls Mr. Brown but #Person2# says Mr. Brown is out for lunch and asks #Person1# to leave a message. | leaving a mesage |
train_4157 | #Person1#: So what happened, madam?
#Person2#: Well, I saw this old man. He was kind of holding his bag like this. He just left the bank and I was still queuing up to collect my money, but I was near the door. Now this young man came running past him and tried to get the bag.
#Person1#: And they both fell down?
#Person... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the young man tried to get the bag of the old man when the old man fell down. | eyewitness |
train_4158 | #Person1#: Good morning, madam.
#Person2#: Good morning. I wonder if you can help. I've lost my coat.
#Person1#: Where did you lose it, madam?
#Person2#: Er... I left it on a bus yesterday morning.
#Person1#: Can you describe it? Is it a raincoat?
#Person2#: No. It's a long white overcoat. It's got a belt, and one of t... | #Person2# turns to #Person1# for help because she lost her coat. #Person1# asks for her contact. | losing a coat |
train_4159 | #Person1#: Let's try that song again. You played it well, but try to play the second part a little faster this time.
#Person2#: Ugh. I already played it three times! My hands are too cold to play well.
#Person1#: OK, let's try another song. Play the short, slow piece that you like so much, the one that sounds like guit... | #Person1# instructs #Person2# how to play the song but #Person2# thinks that one is too hard. So they change to another song. | playing the song |
train_4160 | #Person1#: I find it really hard to express myself in class. I have lots of ideas, but they never seem to come out of my mouth.
#Person2#: Let me give you a little advice. You know what the topics are, so prepare what you would like to say ahead of time.
#Person1#: I often do like that, but I'm worried about the respon... | #Person1# finds it hard to express in class and #Person2# gives #Person1# some advice on how to prepare the topics as chatting about the topic before the class and expressing different possibilities of the topic. | express in class |
train_4161 | #Person1#: Jane, do you have a pen pal?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. Her name is Alice.
#Person1#: Where is she?
#Person2#: In England. But we don't often write to each other because neither of us has much time. We both have a lot of work to do.
#Person1#: Do you know what your pen pal's hobbies are?
#Person2#: Yes. She enjoy... | Jane has a pen pal called Alice, who is in England. Jane tells #Person1# about Alice's hobbies. | pen pal |
train_4162 | #Person1#: why are you in such a good mood today?
#Person2#: well, yesterday, I decided to face my fear of heights.
#Person1#: I didn't know you were scared of heights! Was it really bad?
#Person2#: let me put it this way. I've never seen a porfessional soprts game in a stadium because I could never get myself to wa... | #Person2# is in a good mood and tells #Person1# that #Person2# decided to face the fear of heights yesterday. #Person2# went sky-driving yesterday. #Person1# also talks about what scares #Person1#. | fear of heights |
train_4163 | #Person1#: Let me see. How much should I pay for you?
#Person2#: Don't think about it!
#Person1#: No, this will not do. Let me see.
#Person2#: You pay for the taxi and dinner, then to even things up.
#Person1#: Good ideas. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay for the taxi and dinner so as to even things up. | even things up |
train_4164 | #Person1#: Hello sir, how may I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to buy some flowers, please. Something really nice.
#Person1#: I see, may I ask what the occasion is?
#Person2#: It's not really an occasion, it's more like I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Very well. This arrangement here is very popular among regretful husban... | #Person2# wants to buy flowers to apologize and #Person1# recommends several choices. But when knowing the reasons that #Person2# has accidentally insinuated that his girlfriend is getting chubbier, #Person1# doesn't want to sell him the flowers. | apologize |
train_4165 | #Person1#: I want to buy some running shoes. Maybe New Balance.
#Person2#: Why do you need running shoes? You aren't a runner.
#Person1#: But I exercise at the club. And I use the stepping machine. So I need good running shoes.
#Person2#: That's not the same. Maybe you want to buy running-shoe-style shoes, but not r... | #Person1# wants to buy some running shoes and #Person2# tells #Person1# the difference between running shoes and running-shoe-style shoes. Then #Person1# thinks #Person1# needs a pair of high-quality lightweight shoes and wants the best shoes because #Person1#'s sister has a pair of cool shoes. #Person2# thinks that is... | buying shoes |
train_4166 | #Person1#: I'm planning to buy a bicycle. As you are quite a cycling enthusiast, I wish you might give me some advice.
#Person2#: With pleasure, chap. But before I start, I need to know what you want a bike for?
#Person1#: My purposes are two-fold. On the one hand, I've grown bored of commuting on suffocating buses e... | #Person1# is planning to buy a bicycle and asks #Person2# for some advice. #Person2# asks the reasons and explains the difference between a mountain bike and a road bike. | buying a bicycle |
train_4167 | #Person1#: I lost my dog. Can you help me look for him?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. When was the last time you saw him?
#Person1#: I tide him up right here as I went to grab some coffee. When I came back outside, he was gone.
#Person2#: OK, what does he look like?
#Person1#: He's white with black spots He's around 40 po... | #Person1# lost the dog and describes to #Person2# what it looks like. #Person2# helps to look for the dog. | looking for dog |
train_4168 | #Person1#: That was a cool exhibition!
#Person2#: I knew you'd like it. I believe it will help us with our school cloth project. I got lots of ideas now.
#Person1#: I was really interested in the designer wear section. It's totally special.
#Person2#: Yes, it'd be great to wear something so special. But what impressed ... | #Person1# and #Person2# like the exhibition very much. #Person1# was interested in the designer wear section and #Person2# was impressed by the recycling clothes part. | great exhibition |
train_4169 | #Person1#: Of course I'll pick you up Kevin. You're my favorite cousin. Great. I'll see you at 3:00 o'clock. Have a great trip. Bye. Hello?
#Person2#: Claudia, it's professor Albby.
#Person1#: Oh, hi, Professor Albby. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks. Miss Leska is sick today. She has a class from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. ... | Claudia answers the call from Professor Albby. She will teach the class of Miss Leska and Claudia's roommate Terra will pick up her cousin. | helping Miss Leska |
train_4170 | #Person1#: Oh, I'm terribly sorry, sir. I didn't see you stop.
#Person2#: Well, that was probably because you were talking on your mobile phone.
#Person1#: Sir, I, ah, don't know what you're talking about. I was just looking out the window.
#Person2#: Young lady, I saw you in my mirror. You had the phone up to your ear... | #Person1# and #Person2# had a traffic accident. #Person2# blames #Person1# for answering a call on the road and calls the police to deal with the traffic accident. | traffic accident |
train_4171 | #Person1#: Hello, Mike. I hear you were doing some part time work.
#Person2#: Yes, I am working 4 nights a week at a restaurant.
#Person1#: What are you doing there?
#Person2#: Doing some dishwashing in dusting tables.
#Person1#: Do they give you decent wages.
#Person2#: Not too bad.
#Person1#: Well, I've been accepted... | Mike tells #Person1# that he is doing some dishwashing in dusting tables as a part-time job because he doesn't want to ask his parents for money anymore. | part-time job |
train_4172 | #Person1#: Hello. May I speak to Jerry, please?
#Person2#: Sorry, but he is out for lunch right now.
#Person1#: I see. Can you give me some idea how long he'll be back?
#Person2#: I think he will be back around 2:00. If you like, please leave your name and phone number, I'll have him call you as soon as he comes back.
... | Steven wants to speak to Jerry but he's out for lunch. #Person2#'ll have Jerry call Steven. | phone call |
train_4173 | #Person1#: Mr. Crandall, I ' m sorry, but I really don ' t see the value in doing this entire project over from scratch. It would take a lot of work.
#Person2#: That ' s certainly true. But, that ' s what this job is all about, Maria. There's no doubt that this project is unacceptable.
#Person1#: I agree. But I think t... | Maria asks Mr. Crandall to let her make major changes for the project. He agrees but if it doesn't work, Maria needs to re-do it. | re-do a project |
train_4174 | #Person1#: Bill, do you know if the cafeteria around the corner's open today?
#Person2#: Yes. They were open this morning when I came to work. They must've finished remodeling. Why do you want to know?
#Person1#: Well, I thought that maybe we could go there for lunch today. That is, if you haven't promised to go with s... | Bill says the cafeteria is open. Peter invites him to have lunch there and apologizes for being a grouch this morning. | lunch invitation |
train_4175 | #Person1#: Hello, I'd like to get a seat on flight PB12 to Rome.
#Person2#: Direct or non-direct?
#Person1#: Is there any discount for a non-direct flight?
#Person2#: Yes. Right now it's the slack season so we will give you ten percent off.
#Person1#: What if I buy around ticket? Can you offer me some more?
#Person2#: ... | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy an air ticket to Rome and offers different choices of discounts. | ticket service |
train_4176 | #Person1#: Can I get some medicine to help me?
#Person2#: For your high blood pressure, we have several choices of medications.
#Person1#: What types of drugs can I try?
#Person2#: Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that helps you with water retention.
#Person1#: What about side effects from that medication?
#Person2#: ... | For #Person1#'s high blood pressure, #Person2# advises #Person1# to have Hydrochlorothiazide and Lisinopril. #Person2# also tells #Person1# when to take the medication. | medication |
train_4177 | #Person1#: Ah! It hurts. Don't touch it.
#Person2#: What part hurts?
#Person1#: The shoulder.
#Person2#: Well, maybe you broke it. But what I'm worried about is this cut.
#Person1#: It's not a cut. It's a gash! It's bigger than a cut! Ah! I need a doctor.
#Person2#: C'mon. Just don't move.
#Person1#: I'm bleeding too m... | #Person1# ran against the fence pole and crashed so #Person1#'s bleeding a lot. #Person2# helps make a tourniquet using the cloth bandages in the First Aid Kit and #Person1# wants it tighter to stop the blood. #Person2#'ll get #Person1# to a hospital. | treat the wound |
train_4178 | #Person1#: Can you tell me what the date and time of our field trip is?
#Person2#: We are leaving on our science field trip at 8 a. m. next Monday. Do you have something to write that down on?
#Person1#: Yes, I can write that on my calendar.
#Person2#: That will be on the second of December. Be there half an hour early... | #Person2# tells #Person1# they're leaving on the science field trip next Monday and coming back 6 days later. #Person2# also tells #Person1# the schedule and the cost of the trip. | field trip |
train_4179 | #Person1#: Have you seen that house?
#Person2#: Yes, it looks interesting.
#Person1#: You're right. I love it very much.
#Person2#: It must be old.
#Person1#: At least more than 100 years old.
#Person2#: Let's enter it!
#Person1#: I can't open the door.
#Person2#: It must be locked.
#Person1#: Let me ask the old woman ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are interested in an old house but they can't open the door, #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s frightened. | visit a house |
train_4180 | #Person1#: Sam, we are hard up for the everyday expenses. When can you find a job.
#Person2#: I'm looking for it, but you see, the market shard for jobs, too.
#Person1#: You liar, I saw you again in the inn. I bet you don't want to work at all. | Sam says he's looking for a job but #Person1# thinks he's lying. | find a job |
train_4181 | #Person1#: Today is the old couple's golden wedding.
#Person2#: That must be a long love story.
#Person1#: Yeah. They promised to stick together forever when they were young.
#Person2#: They have made it. Will our love last 50 years?
#Person1#: I don't know. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about an old couple's golden wedding. | lasting love |
train_4182 | #Person1#: Who's that tall guy over there?
#Person2#: Oh, that's George. He looks very drunk.
#Person1#: What's he like normally?
#Person2#: Oh, he's really reserved, normally. But, from what I hear, he's got lots of problems.
#Person1#: Really? What kind of problems?
#Person2#: Well, off the record, of course, but I h... | #Person2# tells #Person1# George's reserved but he's got terrible debts. #Person1#'s not surprised because #Person1# thinks George doesn't look honest. #Person2# and #Person1# then talk about their laptops. They'll have another drink. | discuss a person |
train_4183 | #Person1#: Hello, Friendship Restaurant. May I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to book a table tonight.
#Person1#: Yes, Sir. For how many people, please?
#Person2#: Eight.
#Person1#: What time?
#Person2#: Eight o'clock tonight, would you please set us in a private room?
#Person1#: So sorry, we're fully booked in that roo... | #Person1# helps #Person2# book a table and says sorry for no private room left. | book a table |
train_4184 | #Person1#: Do you like a package tour or to travel alone?
#Person2#: I prefer a package tour, and we don't have to worry about accommodation, meals or that sort of trivial demanding things.
#Person1#: I prefer travel alone. I'll have a lot of time lingering at one place. | #Person2# prefers a package tour while #Person1# prefers to travel alone. | travel |
train_4185 | #Person1#: Who is Cindy's husband?
#Person2#: Cindy's husband is Ron.
#Person1#: How many children do Cindy and Ron have?
#Person2#: They have two children-one son and one daughter-as well as one daughter-in-law and one son-in-law.
#Person1#: Do they have any grandchildren?
#Person2#: Yes, they have three grandchildren... | #Person2# tells #Person1# Cindy and Ron have two children and three grandchildren. Their daughter's family is similar to theirs'. | discuss a family |
train_4186 | #Person1#: Are you doing something on Saturday evening? If not, welcome to my new apartment.
#Person2#: You moved to a new place?
#Person1#: Yes, I have been busy emptying the packing boxes and cleaning up the mats. Right now, it looks like a home. I would like to have a small celebration party. Please do come.
#Person... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s new apartment which is in the DX community and #Person2# agrees. #Person1# also tells #Person1# who else will come. | celebration invitation |
train_4187 | #Person1#: Oh, my god. How can you stand living in such a messy dorm?
#Person2#: Our place is spotlessly clean, compared with others.
#Person1#: Have you even tried to clean it once since you moved in at the beginning of the semester?
#Person2#: In fact, I just swept the floor three days ago.
#Person1#: I think we need... | #Person1# thinks the dorm is messy but #Person2# thinks it's spotlessly clean. | clean the dorm |
train_4188 | #Person1#: Could you tell me how to use the washer and dryer?
#Person2#: What do you need help with?
#Person1#: Do you know how to turn them on?
#Person2#: Do you have any change?
#Person1#: I need change for the machines?
#Person2#: You need to put 50 cents into the washer machine and a dollar into the dryer.
#Person1... | #Person2# tells #Person1# to put quarters into the washer machine and the dryer. Then the machines will turn on. | use machines |
train_4189 | #Person1#: when do most children start school in your country?
#Person2#: In America, most children start primary school at the age of five.
#Person1#: How much time do primary school students usually spend at school every day?
#Person2#: Kindergarten students usually only go to school for about four hours every day, b... | #Person2# tells #Person1# American students start primary school since age 5 and spend eight hours in school from Monday to Friday, studying nine subjects. #Person1# went to a boarding school while #Person2# went to a private school for elementary school and university. | school requirements |
train_4190 | #Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm just looking for a nice pillow on Ebay.
#Person1#: You are shopping for a pillow online? That's absurd!
#Person2#: Why? I don't have to leave the house or browse a dozen stores to find what I'm looking for. This way, I just search for it online quick and easy.
#Person1#: I ... | #Person1# can't believe #Person2#'s shopping online but #Person2# tells #Person1# it's quick and easy because #Person2# doesn't need to go out but can refer to other customers' comments and pay by card. #Person1#'ll try. | shopping online |
train_4191 | #Person1#: Good morning. I'm looking for a one-bedroom apartment downtown.
#Person2#: Certainly, sir. How much rent did you want to pay?
#Person1#: Well, I didn't want to pay more than $ 520 a month.
#Person2#: $ 520 a month? We don't often have apartments as inexpensive as that. We have one apartment for $ 599 a month... | #Person1#'s looking for an apartment with a low budget. #Person2# recommends one apartment with many rules. #Person1# refuses. | apartment recommendation |
train_4192 | #Person1#: Welcome. How can we be of service today?
#Person2#: Hello. My aunt in the US has sent me $ 500. She sent it yesterday, using the standard service. It's my birthday today, you see.
#Person1#: Well, happy birthday. If it was sent yesterday using the usual service, it should be here already. You do have an acco... | #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s help to check whether the $500 has arrived. #Person1#'ll double check the details. | money service |
train_4193 | #Person1#: Good day! What can we do for you?
#Person2#: I'm considering buying a new car, the old one hasn't been running too well recently, and was wondering what kind of credit you can offer me.
#Person1#: Buying a new car is a big expense ; we understand that, so we have a variety of loans to suit your needs.
#Perso... | #Person2# wants to buy a new car and #Person1# recommends a loan by which #Person2# just needs to make an initial down payment of 20%. | car loan |
train_4194 | #Person1#: We are through.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Why? Isn't it obvious? First you impose way too much on me, and I'm tired away. Second, you stood me up on the Valentine's Day.
#Person2#: I'm very sorry for that, but I sent you several messages to explain, my mom was seriously ill, and I had to look afer her.
#Per... | #Person1# tells #Person2# they're through because #Person2# imposes way too much on #Person1# and stood #Person1# up to the Valentine's Day. #Person2# explains a lot but #Person1# doesn't believe in #Person2#. | break up |
train_4195 | #Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, our flight will be delayed for one hour due to the congestion of the airport.
#Person2#: Excuse me, Miss. What did the announcement say?
#Person1#: We'll be delayed for one hour, because the airport is very crowded.
#Person2#: No kidding! We'll miss the connecting flight.
#Person1#: Oh,... | #Person1# announces the plane is delayed due to airport congestion. #Person1#'ll miss the connecting flight and asks for other available flights. | delayed flight |
train_4196 | #Person1#: Excuse me, how many sightseeing spots are there in the park?
#Person2#: There are about 20 main spots and some other small spots.
#Person1#: Do I have to buy extra ticket if I want to visit the main spots?
#Person2#: Yes, some of the spots charges separately.
#Person1#: Well, do you have through tickets?
#Pe... | #Person2# says there're main and small sightseeing spots and #Person1# asks for through tickets. | buy a ticket |
train_4197 | #Person1#: So people can go and root for their old school team?
#Person2#: Yep. And relive those good old high school days.
#Person1#: You don't sound too excited about going to your reunion.
#Person2#: I'm not. I get a stomachache just thinking about it.
#Person1#: Are you nervous about meeting up with your ex, Femi?
... | #Person1# finds #Person2# doesn't sound excited and guesses it's because of #Person2# ex, Femi. | school reunion |
train_4198 | #Person1#: Hello. My name's Linda Brown. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Hi. I'm Tom Peterson. I'm looking for a one-bedroom apartment.
#Person1#: Certainly. First, I would like to ask you some questions to identify your needs before I show you what we have.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: What price range a... | Tom tells Linda he's looking for a one-bedroom apartment and Linda asks Tom some questions to identify his needs. Tom answers and Linda shows photos of an apartment. Tom's satisfied and will see it. | apartment renting |
train_4199 | #Person1#: Which service offered by your bank do you use most?
#Person2#: I use several services. Of course, I deposit and withdraw money quite often. I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account. I use my bank to exchange money from one currency to another. I often travel abroad, you see.
#Person1#:... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# often deposit and withdraw money in the bank. #Person2# sometimes uses traveller's cheques and has a mortgage. The terms and conditions on the mortgage in #Person2#'s bank are good. #Person1# has a deposit account but #Person2# prefers to buy shares. | bank service |
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