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train_4300 | #Person1#: Why do all girls appear feminine after sophomore year?
#Person2#: Because they are full-grown. Look at their curvy figures.
#Person1#: I feel they all talk and behave in a different way.
#Person2#: They suddenly become shy when they speak to boys.
#Person1#: Some even do make-up slightly. Are you aware that ... | #Person1# and #Person2# talking about girls appear feminine after sophomore year, like Ma Xiapxiao. #Person2# thinks #Person1# is so platonic and #Person1# appreciates a saying about platonic love. | Girl, Women, Love |
train_4301 | #Person1#: It's been raining for the past few weeks, but today is a nice day. I want to go to the beach?
#Person2#: It's probably better than I don't go. It's very sunny and I get sunburned easily.
#Person1#: Really? Then I'll go there with some other friends. | #Person1# will go to the beach with other friends because #Person2# gets a sunburn easily. | Beach |
train_4302 | #Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to join the school volunteer project, but I'm not sure what I should do.
#Person1#: OK, don't worry. Let me help you. What do you like doing?
#Person2#: I love writing stories.
#Person1#: Well, you must be good at telling stories. Am I right?
#P... | #Person1# helps Jim work out that he can look after children on weekends and tell stories to kids in the school volunteer project. | Volunteering |
train_4303 | #Person1#: This is Mr. Jones. My heater is not working and the temperature is going to get down below freezing. Could you come over and fix it?
#Person2#: This is our busiest time of the year but I'll speak to one of our men about getting over there sometime today. | Mr. Jones calls #Person2# to ask someone to fix his heater. | Heater repair service |
train_4304 | #Person1#: I got two letters this morning with job offers, one from the Polytechnic, and the other from the Language School in Pistoia, Italy.
#Person2#: So you are not sure which to go for?
#Person1#: That's it. Of course, the conditions of work are very different: The Polytechnic is offering two-year contract which c... | #Person1# can't decide which job offer to take, the job with Polytechnic offering a two-year contract, with 20000 pounds, which asks for 35 hours a week, 20 teachings and 15 administration, or the one with the Language School in Pistoia only offer a year's contract, but with 22000 pounds a year and only asks for 30 tea... | Job offers |
train_4305 | #Person1#: I hear a newly-invented drug can make people tell the truth and it may prove useful in questioning terrorists. Isn't it incredible?
#Person2#: Simple solutions to complex problems rarely succeed. As far as I know, no such drugs are ever known to work. | #Person2# doesn't think the drugs #Person1# says will work. | Newly-invented drug |
train_4306 | #Person1#: Hi, Jane. It's nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the US during the vacation.
#Person2#: Yes. I went to New York to attend a summer course in English.
#Person1#: Wow. You were lucky. How long did you stay there?
#Person2#: About 50 days. I went there on July 5th and came back on August 25th.
#Pe... | Jane tells #Person1# she attended a summer course in English for 50 days. Jane thinks the course was very good and the teachers were nice. Jane found the students in American classes have more freedom. | summer course |
train_4307 | #Person1#: Hi, Bill. I haven't seen a film for half a year. Do you have some free time to go to the cinema with me this weekend?
#Person2#: Sure. But I don't have any information about the recent films. What about you?
#Person1#: Well, my workmate tells me that Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone will be on.
#Person2... | #Person1# invites Bill to go to the cinema together this weekend. #Person1# hears the Harry Potter movie would be on but #Person2# likes the violent film. | Go to movies |
train_4308 | #Person1#: Now, can we get the computers before Wednesday?
#Person2#: Well, it depends, if it is less than 10 kilometers, we can deliver them on Tuesday, but it is further away, it will be on Thursday. Where is your office?
#Person1#: Just around the corner. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the time computers arrive depends on the distance. | Delivery |
train_4309 | #Person1#: Hello. This is James Goodfellow from Channel 4 news. Today, we are interviewing Sarah Roberts, the star of the new movie, Zombies on Mars Part 4. Sarah, uh, thanks for joining us.
#Person2#: You're welcome, Jimmy.
#Person1#: It's, uh, James.
#Person2#: Whatever ...
#Person1#: Well, let's start off the interv... | Sarah, an actress in a new movie, tells James she is from Miami and moved to New York when she was 3, then to Los Angeles when she was 17, and tells about her college experiences . She is 20 now and she likes shopping for clothes and makeup outside of acting. | TV interview |
train_4310 | #Person1#: Zina, can I talk to you about something personal?
#Person2#: As long as it doesn't take too long.
#Person1#: My boyfriend says I work too much. That I spend more time with you than with him.
#Person2#: Was he upset when you told him you had to leave this weekend?
#Person1#: He said not to bother coming b... | #Person1# tells Zina her boyfriend says she works too much but Zina doesn't get it. | Casual talk |
train_4311 | #Person1#: Don't you ever cheat on me.
#Person2#: Why would I do that?
#Person1#: Because men like to cheat.
#Person2#: Some men do, but not me.
#Person1#: I'm watching you.
#Person2#: I'm an open book. Watch me all you want.
#Person1#: If I catch you, you'll be sorry.
#Person2#: You won't catch me, because I lo... | #Person1# warns #Person2# not to cheat on her and #Person2# promises she is the only woman for him forever. | Cheating, promise |
train_4312 | #Person1#: Hello. I want to purchase an old music box.
#Person2#: We have a good variety. What decade would you like?
#Person1#: I was hoping I could find something made in the '20s.
#Person2#: There are six on this table.
#Person1#: I hope at least one of them has dancing figures.
#Person2#: Many people like the ... | #Person1# is looking for an old music box made in the '20s with dancing figures. #Person2# tells #Person1# there's no warranty for the music boxes. | Old music box |
train_4313 | #Person1#: Good morning. Welcome to Time After Time Watches.
#Person2#: I'd like to buy a watch.
#Person1#: Well, you've come to the right place. What kind of watch are you looking for?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure. Let's see. How much is this one?
#Person1#: Hmm. . . This Rolex? $1, 000.
#Person2#: Oh. I don't t... | #Person1# recommends some watches to #Person2# but #Person2# thinks they're expensive. | Buying a watch |
train_4314 | #Person1#: Excuse me? I think you are in my seat. Look, it says 9B on my boarding card.
#Person2#: Sorry, but could we exchange seats? This is my old friend. We haven't seen each other for a long time. I really want to sit next to him.
#Person1#: In that case you can sit here, but where is your seat?
#Person2#: It's 7A... | #Person2# wants to swap seats with #Person1# so #Person2# can talk to an old friend and #Person1# agrees. | Seat exchange |
train_4315 | #Person1#: I don't have a good camera. How am I going to take nice pictures of the butterflies? They're so colorful. I want to get in really close so everyone can see the details.
#Person2#: Our photography lab loans cameras to all students enrolled in my class. Don't worry. Just show your student ID and they will give... | #Person2# tells #Person1# to loan a camera from school if #Person1# wants to take nice pictures of butterflies. #Person1# thinks it is better off buying #Person1#'s own one. | Camera |
train_4316 | #Person1#: We have got our own home. It must be wonderful to live by ourselves.
#Person2#: I have been looking forward to it since we got married.
#Person1#: Here I have a adjusting table for my own.
#Person2#: Oh, the room is so small. I thought it would be a lot bigger.
#Person1#: So did I. After all, It's a new one.... | #Person1# and #Person2# are moving into their own home and although it is small, they are still happy with it and they are arranging the furniture. | Own house |
train_4317 | #Person1#: Are you going to Spain with us next month?
#Person2#: No. Unfortunately not.
#Person1#: Why not? Are you scared of flying?
#Person2#: No, it's not that. It's just that I've never been outside the United States. So I don't have a passport.
#Person1#: Oh, is that all? You can get one. It's super easy.
#Person2... | #Person2# isn't going to Spain with #Person1# because it is too late to get a passport on time. #Person1# says #Person2# can go to Italy next year then and promises to pick some Spanish hams for #Person2#. | Overseas travelling |
train_4318 | #Person1#: Have you seen this news article? Apparently an organization has made a list to name the new seven wonders of the world and people could vote for them online.
#Person2#: Wow, that's really interesting. So who won?
#Person1#: Well, the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal in India.
#Person2#: I've been there! It... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the new seven wonders of the world. They feel like going to Italy to see the Colosseum together. | famous attractions discussion |
train_4319 | #Person1#: Hi, I need to copy something right now.
#Person2#: Our computer lab on the first floor has a copy machine, sir.
#Person1#: Great! How much per copy?
#Person2#: Sir, one copy is ten cents.
#Person1#: Okay, I'll be down there shortly.
#Person2#: You probably won't have to wait for anyone, sir. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the details of copying. | ask for information |
train_4320 | #Person1#: Hey George, how is your chicken?
#Person2#: My chicken tastes all right, but it is pretty dry. How is your fish?
#Person1#: My fish is pretty dry too.
#Person2#: It's almost as if this food has been sitting a little too long. It doesn't seem fresh.
#Person1#: Yes, it seems that way to me also.
#Person2#: How... | #Person1# and #Person2# are dissatisfied with the food. They decide to tell the waiter. | food comment |
train_4321 | #Person1#: I can't wait until my car is repaired. The commuting with public transportation is killing me.
#Person2#: It can't be that bad.
#Person1#: But it is! Take this morning for example. The subway was so packed this morning, I got totally squished by about a hundred busy commuters on the way to work.
#Person2#: A... | #Person1# complains about public transportation. #Person1# thinks the subway is so packed and the bus is even worse. #Person2# comforts #Person1# and introduces the advantages of riding a bike to work. | ways of commuting |
train_4322 | #Person1#: What's the matter, Paul?
#Person2#: Can you believe this? I locked my keys in the car, and I have to go to the airport to pick up my aunt.
#Person1#: So, what are you going to do?
#Person2#: I don't know. . . Hey, do you think I could borrow your car for a few hours?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but I really need i... | Paul's keys were locked in the car. Andy drives him home and lends him a quarter. Paul is grateful. | offer help |
train_4323 | #Person1#: What's the matter with you, then? You look miserable.
#Person2#: It's us.
#Person1#: What do you mean by us?
#Person2#: Well, we used to talk to each other before we were married. Remember?
#Person1#: What do you mean? We're talking now, aren't we?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, but we used to do so much together.
#Per... | #Person2# feels miserable with #Person1# and #Person2#'s marriage but #Person1# thinks they are fine. #Person2# wants to leave. | marriage predicaments |
train_4324 | #Person1#: What do you say to eating out, Maggie?
#Person2#: Yeah, why not? We haven't been out for dinner for quite a long time. A new French restaurant has just opened in our neighborhood. We can go there.
#Person1#: Do we need to book a table in advance?
#Person2#: No need for that. It's not usually busy on weekdays... | #Person1# and #Person2# plan to eat out. #Person2# thinks they should go now. | eat out |
train_4325 | #Person1#: I have never seen so many flavors of ice cream in one place!
#Person2#: There certainly are a lot. Can you choose a favorite?
#Person1#: Vanilla with toppings is my favorite.
#Person2#: Is there anything as good as a hot fudge sundae?
#Person1#: No way! Do you have a flavors you don't like?
#Person2#: I don'... | #Person1# discusses with #Person2# about different flavors of ice cream at an ice-cream shop. | eat ice creams |
train_4326 | #Person1#: Excuse me. May I ask you some questions?
#Person2#: Sure. What do you want to know?
#Person1#: Could you please tell me how many credits would be required for a bachelor's degree?
#Person2#: Well, you have to get 166 credits, including required courses and optional courses.
#Person1#: OK. And how long does i... | #Person2# tells #Person1# getting 166 credits in four years is required for a bachelor degree. | ask for information |
train_4327 | #Person1#: Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?
#Person2#: Oh, that sounds great!
#Person1#: I'll pick you up at. . . say, 7, 30?
#Person2#: Yes, that would be perfect.
#Person1#: See you tonight then.
#Person2#: Yes. Thank you for inviting me. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to dinner. #Person2# agrees. | dinner invitation |
train_4328 | #Person1#: Miss Fallen, can you tell me why you want to get a visa to the States?
#Person2#: To study. I am going to the University of Tampa to do a postgraduate course for three years.
#Person1#: And do you have the Letter of Acceptance from the University with you?
#Person2#: Yes, here it is.
#Person1#: Thank you ver... | #Person1# interviews Miss Fallen for her visa application and finally approves the application. #Person1# reminds Miss Fallen to renew the visa each year in the Satates. | visa interview |
train_4329 | #Person1#: You did well on the math test.
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Don't you always fail in the math tests?
#Person2#: Things were different this time. I sat by a math genius.
#Person1#: Huh? You mean you snuck a peek at his test?
#Person2#: Calm down please! Come on man! I just took a glance at his paper.
#Per... | #Person2# cheated on the test and #Person1# is astonished. | cheating |
train_4330 | #Person1#: Daddy, how are you going to spend your weekends?
#Person2#: I need to finish my research paper.
#Person1#: Could you go with me to climb Kiang Shan?
#Person2#: Honey, I am sorry I have no time.
#Person1#: Oh, Daddy, you should do more exercise. You are getting a little heavy.
#Person2#: I am afraid you are r... | #Person1# persuades #Person2# to climb mountains together because #Person2# is getting heavy and mountain climbing can build muscles. #Person2# at first refuses but later gives in. | weekend plan |
train_4331 | #Person1#: I am very nervous about signing my escrow papers.
#Person2#: Escrow involves a lot of paperwork, but I will explain all of the steps to you as we go along.
#Person1#: What should I have brought with me?
#Person2#: The only thing I will need to see is your driver's license, as I will be notarizing these paper... | #Person1# is nervous about escrow signing, and #Person2# explains all the steps to #Person1#. #Person1# feels overwhelmed by the papers but #Person2# comforts and encourages #Person1# to get outside help. | escrow signing |
train_4332 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Can I have a look at your handworks?
#Person1#: All right. This way, please.
#Person2#: You have quite a range, haven't you?
#Person1#: Yes, sir.
#Person2#: They are all produced in China, aren't they?
#Person1#: Yes, they are all distinctive Chinese.
#Person2#: Could you pl... | #Person2# buys a handwork with #Person1#'s assistance. | shopping |
train_4333 | #Person1#: I really don't understand my parents. They always make light of my worries.
#Person2#: They think you are just a child.
#Person1#: But the child has his own feeling.
#Person2#: Maybe you are right. Well, you can talk with them. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s problem with #Person1#'s parents. | parent-child predicaments |
train_4334 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I want to know the price of your CPU.
#Person2#: Glad to tell you. The price of CPU is 300 dollars.
#Person1#: It's rather too high. If you can make it cheaper, we will be able to place large orders continuously.
#Person2#: If you order a large amount, we can give you a discount.
#Person1#: Well, ... | #Person1# negotiates with #Person2# on the prices of #Person2#'s products but they can't reach an agreement. #Person1# wants #Person2# to reduce more but #Person2# says it's already the lowest. | commercial negotiation |
train_4335 | #Person1#: Hey! A real cook gets down and dirty. Besides, I think I look good covered in baking mix. . .
#Person2#: What concoction are you making?
#Person1#: Well, your making cinnamon toast inspired me to go out and buy a waffle maker.
#Person2#: Awesome! I'm in heaven. Let me help. They're so easy.
#Person1#: I know... | #Person1# is inspired by #Person2# to cook and #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to make waffles. | bakery |
train_4336 | #Person1#: So how did your end-of-the-year review go?
#Person2#: Oh, it was okay. I had my meeting with Mitch this morning and his bottom line is that he thinks I need to show more initiative. He thinks that I need to start being more creative.
#Person1#: Did he actually say that?
#Person2#: Well, not in so many words.... | #Person2# is negative about the end-of-the-year review that Mitch gives #Person2# because #Person2# thinks Mitch isn't satisfied with #Person2#'s work. But #Person1# tells #Person2# that Mitch likes giving constructive criticism so #Person2# feels better. | work predicaments |
train_4337 | #Person1#: What arrangement will you make about payment?
#Person2#: We shall open an irrevocable L / C to cover our shipment from Shanghai to Hamburg. Is it at sight or after sight?
#Person1#: At sight of course.
#Person2#: Some customers demand that 80 % of the credit amount be paid at sight, and the rest be paid afte... | #Person2#'s customers demand that 80% of the credit amount be paid at sight and the rest be paid after, but #Person1# asks for full payment at sight and sends fitters to ensure machines' efficiency. #Person2# agrees. | commercial negotiation |
train_4338 | #Person1#: Mr. Lee, all ready to check out? We'Ve already prepared your bill, and housekeeping has done a quick check of the room. How will you be paying?
#Person2#: I'd like to use my Master Card, if I could. Hey, wait a minute! This is a bit more than I expected. Why is it so high?
#Person1#: The bill is itemized, so... | Mr. Lee is surprised because his hotel bill is higher than expected. #Person1# then explains some of the charges. Mr. Lee has no idea he would be charged for those fees but his company will pay. | check out |
train_4339 | #Person1#: Are you free on the thirteenth in the afternoon?
#Person2#: No I'm afraid not. I'm meeting Ruth then. How about the fourteenth in the morning?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I'm attending a meeting at the Hilton then.
#Person2#: What about the next day?
#Person1#: No. I'm busy then too. I'm meeting Dorothy Heath at N... | #Person1# and #Person2# are arranging for their next meeting. They decide to meet on Thursday afternoon. | make an appointment |
train_4340 | #Person1#: Your silk garments have aroused much interest in our country ever since our first order was put on the market. We have no doubt we can do better this year if you appoint us your sales agent.
#Person2#: We appreciate your intention, but the amount of your orders last year was moderate.
#Person1#: That's true.... | #Person1# persuades #Person2# to appoint #Person1#'s company as #Person2#'s sales agent. #Person2# will give it a thought. | commercial negotiation |
train_4341 | #Person1#: May I order some cable from you today?
#Person2#: Okay, what package would you like to order?
#Person1#: I'm not sure of what packages you offer.
#Person2#: We offer packages with all the movie channels.
#Person1#: Are there any other packages?
#Person2#: We also have packages with all the sports channels.
#... | #Person1# orders some cable from #Person2# with basic and movie channels. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can add or cancel channels later on. | business |
train_4342 | #Person1#: Look, it says they want a junior sales manager and it seems like it's a big company. That'll be good, for you might have to travel a lot.
#Person2#: Do they say anything about the experience?
#Person1#: Let me see. It says the candidate should have at least two years' experience as salesman.
#Person2#: So th... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about a job opportunity, but #Person2# thinks there's little hope. | job hunting |
train_4343 | #Person1#: You're going to your job interview dressed like that?
#Person2#: You have a problem with my clothes?
#Person1#: The jacket and pants are fine. Gray is a good color. But the tie is terrible.
#Person2#: You don't like orange ties?
#Person1#: It's too bright. You shouldn't wear orange. Don't you have a red or b... | #Person1# suggests #Person2# change a tie, take off the white shoes and take a briefcase for the interview. #Person2# agrees. | dressing |
train_4344 | #Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to join the library. We're new to the district, you see.
#Person1#: Well, all we need is some sort of identification with your name and address on it.
#Person2#: Oh dear. We just moved, you see, and everything has my old address.
#Person1#: A driving lic... | #Person2# wants to join the library and #Person1# needs #Person2#'s identification with #Person2#'s name and address on it. #Person2# just moved and everything has her old address. #Person1# advises #Person2# to use the passport and it works. | join the library |
train_4345 | #Person1#: This is a nice bar!
#Person2#: Yes, very nice indeed.
#Person1#: Where would you like to sit, Mary?
#Person2#: I would like to sit by the piano so that I can watch the musician play.
#Person1#: Great. That's just what I was thinking. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss where to sit at the bar. | social meeting |
train_4346 | #Person1#: Uh, Dad. Are you going to miss me when I leave for college next week?
#Person2#: Yahoo!
#Person1#: No, Dad ... seriously. I mean you're always talking about how much money you'll save on food, hot water, and gas while I am gone.
#Person2#: Of course I will ... no, uh, well, I'll miss you, of course. No, hone... | #Person1# and #Person1#'s dad talk about the needed preparation before #Person1# heads for college next week. Then #Person1# tells #Person1#'s dad that #Person1# has decided to change the major to wild science and #Person1# is about to get married. #Person1# 's dad is shocked. | future plan |
train_4347 | #Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm parking my car here.
#Person1#: No, I'm sorry. It's impossible.
#Person2#: Why not? I don't see a 'No Parking' sign.
#Person1#: This is my parking place.
#Person2#: I don't see a sign with your name.
#Person1#: I park here every day.
#Person2#: Well, I'm parking here today. | #Person2# is parking but #Person1# says that's #Person1#'s parking place. | parking |
train_4348 | #Person1#: Hey, Ranae. Do you happen to know where the movie theater is downtown? The one near the hospital.
#Person2#: Yeah. Why do you want to know?
#Person1#: Well, on Monday, I asked Jennifer out on a date for this coming Saturday night.
#Person2#: Wow. You've really been seeing a lot of her lately. Sounds great. O... | #Person1# will take Jennifer for a date and asks Ranae some related information. Ranae tells #Person1# how to get the movie theatre and where to buy some flowers. | ask for information |
train_4349 | #Person1#: What do you usually do in your spare time?
#Person2#: I have joined a singing group and we practice two afternoons each week.
#Person1#: That's a very interesting thing to do.
#Person2#: Yes. It's a small group of only fifteen girls and boys. But nobody has been late for the practice.
#Person1#: I see. How m... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# joined a singing group and they will sing in a school show. #Person1# is interested in hearing #Person2#'s practice. | spare-time activity |
train_4350 | #Person1#: Linda, what do you do for a living?
#Person2#: I am a dancer.
#Person1#: Oh,and what do you do for fun?
#Person2#: I like to enjoy classical music
#Person1#: And what's the most exciting thing that happened to you recently?
#Person2#: Oh, this is so great! Some of my friends and I went to a famous piano conc... | Linda tells #Person1# she's a dancer and wants to own her own dancers' school. | social casual talk |
train_4351 | #Person1#: Mary, we're going to the supermarket. Do you want to come?
#Person2#: Yeah. I need to get some stuff.
#Person1#: Let's all go together then.
#Person2#: Where's Lisa?
#Person1#: She's getting coupons from her desk.
#Person2#: What are coupons?
#Person1#: They give you discounts on some stuff that you wa... | #Person1# invites Mary to go shopping and explains coupons to Linda. | shopping |
train_4352 | #Person1#: Can I help you, madam?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to choose a sweater for my son.
#Person1#: I see. Do you have any ideas so far?
#Person2#: Not yet. Can you give me some suggestions?
#Person1#: Sure, madam. But may l know how old he is?
#Person2#: Thirteen.
#Person1#: And the height?
#Person2#: About 1... | #Person2# wants to buy a sweater but is not satisfied with those #Person1# recommends. | shopping |
train_4353 | #Person1#: How is your business on the Internet, Steven?
#Person2#: Don't mention it. I lost a bunch of money on it this year. I think it is on the brink of bankruptcy.
#Person1#: I am sorry to hear that. It shows that you should buy companies, not ideas.
#Person2#: I changed my strategy around too. I am investing i... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# lost much money on the Internet business. #Person1# advises #Person2# to invest in companies and #Person1# wants to invest too. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to be careful. | investment discussion |
train_4354 | #Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: I'd like to see some coats. Would you recommend me some of them?
#Person1#: Sure. Come to look at these styles. They sell very well.
#Person2#: Which models do you sell the most?
#Person1#: How about these? They are the current bestsellers.
#Person2#:... | #Person2# is looking for some coats and likes the one #Person2# recommends at last. | shopping |
train_4355 | #Person1#: Welcome Mr. and Mrs. Carnwell, please take a seat.
#Person2#: Okay.
#Person3#: Thank you.
#Person1#: So I understand that your family spending has skyrocketed and you want to start budgeting.
#Person2#: Yes that's correct. Frankly speaking our household income is relatively high and we have never had any ... | Mr. and Mrs. Carnwell come to consult #Person1# about budgeting and tell #Person1# their recent finances. #Person1# advises them to determine the cash flow and bring all the receipts. Mr. and Mrs. Carnwell agree. | budgeting consultation |
train_4356 | #Person1#: Which language do you speak?
#Person2#: Well, I studied French at school, but I've forgotten most of it. I learnt some Russian while I was studying there and now I study Spanish in evening classes. Do you speak Japanese at home with your pa
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I'm learning Chinese now on the internet.
#... | #Person1# learns Chinese online and #Person1# thinks some Chinese characters are similar to Japanese ones. #Person2# takes Spanish classes and #Person2# finds some Spanish words are similar to English ones. | language study |
train_4357 | #Person1#: Could you tell me where the cereal is?
#Person2#: If you go to the breakfast aisle, you'll find the cereal there.
#Person1#: What aisle is that?
#Person2#: You'll find it by the oatmeal and breakfast bars.
#Person1#: I know where that is at.
#Person2#: Is there anything else you need help finding?
#Per... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the cereal is on the breakfast aisle and shows #Person1# the location of the dishwashing detergent. | ask for information |
train_4358 | #Person1#: I hear that the Students' Union is going to take new members.
#Person2#: Really? Can I join it?
#Person1#: Of course you can if you like it.
#Person2#: How can I join it?
#Person1#: There will be an information session about the Students' Union this Tuesday. You can apply for it then.
#Person2#: OK, tha... | #Person2# wants to join the Students' Union and #Person1# suggests checking the information session. | ask for information |
train_4359 | #Person1#: You say he was around average height.
#Person2#: Yes, that's right, around five nine five ten.
#Person1#: Weight?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. Medium I suppose. Maybe a little on the heavy side.
#Person1#: Any marks on his face?
#Person2#: No, I don't think so.
#Person1#: Glasses?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1... | #Person2# says the man is around average height without marks or glasses, but #Person1# thinks the information is inadequate. | appearance description |
train_4360 | #Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. I am looking for a pair of gloves.
#Person1#: What about this one? It's the latest.
#Person2#: Excuse me, but I want a pair of mittens.
#Person1#: I am sorry, it's out of stock right now. | #Person1# wants to buy mittens, but #Person2# says they are out of stock. | shopping |
train_4361 | #Person1#: You only have an hour for lunch.
#Person2#: Well, now I have only 45 minutes.
#Person1#: That's not much time. Where should we go? How about Tornis Ettling Restaurant? Just across the street. I love the pizza.
#Person2#: I love the food too, but they are really slow. Last week, I waited 30 minutes for my foo... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about where to have lunch and they finally decide to the Jungle Cafe. | have lunch |
train_4362 | #Person1#: David, I heard you had an unpleasant experience when you were on holiday in Florida. What happened exactly?
#Person2#: We were having an enjoyable day out at a wildlife park and suddenly this lion started walking towards me.
#Person1#: Oh, that must have been terrible.
#Person2#: Yes, it was. I started runni... | David shares with #Person1# his unpleasant holiday experience in Florida. David tried to avoid the lion but he ran into a tree. | holiday experience |
train_4363 | #Person1#: Researchers in America did some experiments to try to figure out why some people gain weight more than others do.
#Person2#: Yeah, some people can eat whatever they want and they never seem to gain a pound.
#Person1#: In this study, volunteers were given 1000 extra calories a day. About 2 pieces of cheese's ... | #Person1# introduces to #Person2# an experiment on weight-gaining by American researchers and concludes that keeping doing little movements can also burn up many calories. Thus #Person2# asks #Person1# to do more housework. | scientific experiment discussion |
train_4364 | #Person1#: What are you doing for Christmas next week?
#Person2#: My entire family is going to my brother's house. His wife always likes to go all out. She even dresses up like Santa Claus and delivers presents.
#Person1#: Wow, how old are your kids now?
#Person2#: Kathy is 2, Michael is 3 and Melissa is 5. They absolu... | #Person2# will spend Christmas at #Person2#'s brother' s house and #Person1# will go to #Person1#'s sister's because of #Person1#'s father's health issues. #Person1#'s Dad wants grandchildren and #Person2# says #Person2#'s children are the best gift ever. | Chrismas plan |
train_4365 | #Person1#: Julia, how was your trip to Amsterdam?
#Person2#: It was great. You know the best thing I did? I rented a bicycle. It was really cool. I got to leave the college area and go out and meet some locals. They were really surprised when they found out I was American.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: Well, they ... | Julia tells #Person1# people in Amsterdam were surprised that she rode bicycles becasue they think Americans are fat and rich. Also people there never lock their bikes because everybody has one. | holiday experience |
train_4366 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Do you mind telling me the time when the recruitment will officially start?
#Person2#: It will be held on October 15th.
#Person1#: Should I arrive early or on time?
#Person2#: You'd better be early in case that you may be late because of traffic jam. That will put you in a insurmountable place. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the recruitment will be held on October 15th and suggests #Person1# arrive early. | ask for information |
train_4367 | #Person1#: Well, I'm glad you're finally back. I was wondering what happened.
#Person2#: I feel kind of stupid.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: We got lost coming back. I guess I don't really know this town yet.
#Person1#: You got lost. You're kidding!
#Person2#: No. We took a wrong turn somewhere.And Joseph doesn't know th... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# and Joseph got lost. They asked a person for directions to come back and realized they went to a completely different town. #Person1# jokes that it was because #Person2# was busy looking at Joseph and wasn't paying attention to the road. | get lost |
train_4368 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I needed to ask you a question.
#Person1#: Ask away.
#Person2#: How many hours of the behind-the-wheel course do I need to take?
#Person1#: Why do you need to take the course?
#Person2#: I want to get my license.
#Person1#: You have to do six hours behind the wheel.
#Person2#: How ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# needs to finish six hours of the behind-the-wheel course in more than three days to get a license. | ask for information |
train_4369 | #Person1#: Man, I'm hungry. Do you know a good place to have lunch?
#Person2#: Yes, I know a great place. What types of food do you like?
#Person1#: Mexican, Japanese or Chinese would be great.
#Person2#: Oh, I know a place where you might like to eat.
#Person1#: Is it close by?
#Person2#: It's down a block on the righ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about where to have lunch. #Person2# recommends one place and will show #Person1# the way. | daily talk |
train_4370 | #Person1#: Look! Mom, that's amazing! I can't believe the girls have so neat movements.
#Person2#: Yeah, they all received very strict training. A minute on the stage takes ten-year practice.
#Person1#: And all their movements are so elegant. It seems like dancing in the water.
#Person2#: Exactly, you know, water balle... | #Person1# and his mother discuss the water ballet performance they're watching. His mother tells #Person1# a lot about water ballet and #Person1# admires her erudition. | water ballet discussion |
train_4371 | #Person1#: Hello, is that Mason's builders?
#Person2#: Yes, can we help you?
#Person1#: We have a problem with our roof. Can you come and have a look?
#Person2#: What sort of problem?
#Person1#: We have water coming through. It was raining yesterday and this morning we noticed a wet patch on our ceiling.
#Person2#: Is ... | #Person1# phones to request a roof repair as there's a wet patch on #Person1#'s ceiling. #Person2# asks about the details and promises to come early this afternoon. | phone call |
train_4372 | #Person1#: Hi, what can I get for you?
#Person2#: Hello, may I have a double cheeseburger?
#Person1#: With everything on it?
#Person2#: That sounds great.
#Person1#: Did you want fries with your order?
#Person2#: May I get a large order of curly fries?
#Person1#: Did you want something to drink?
#Person2#: Get me a med... | #Person2# orders some fast food and pays for it with #Person1#'s assistance. | order food |
train_4373 | #Person1#: Hi, Daniel, how are you holding up? I am greatly sorry for your loss.
#Person2#: Thank you, I'm doing much better. I'Ve begun organizing everything for the funeral.
#Person1#: How's that going?
#Person2#: It's a lot harder than I imagined. There are many things that you have to to arrange. I booked a time an... | #Person1# asks Daniel about the preparation for Wendy's funeral. Daniel says Wendy is being cremated. He plans to spread Wendy's ashes in the ocean and sort out legal issues with Wendy's detailed will. | funeral preparation |
train_4374 | #Person1#: Oh! I knew it! I knew it!
#PErson2#: what's wrong?
#Person1#: . . . I knew it. I always knew you were a lesbian!
#Person2#: She's my roommate, not my date. The D-man, as in dork.
#Person1#: Haha. Still got that great sense of humor, I see. Here's my card. I sell used cars. A car from us is a car you can trus... | #Person1# meets #Person2#, an arrogant man who was Sheryl's boyfriend. | daily casual talk |
train_4375 | #Person1#: Have you ever been to any other country?
#Person2#: Pity I haven't. If I can afford it, I'll certainly take a trip abroad.
#Person1#: That's also my dream.
#Person2#: How about going to italy next summer vacation?
#Person1#: Why not? | Both #Person1# and #Person2# haven't been abroad. #Person2# suggests going to Italy together. | go abroad |
train_4376 | #Person1#: How do your spend your time after work or in vacation?
#Person2#: In my spare time, I am fond of traveling and I always take a trip with my family.
#Person1#: But traveling is an expensive hobby, isn't it?
#Person2#: You are deadly right. | #Person2# is fond of traveling in #Person2#'s spare time but agrees it's an expensive hobby. | traveling |
train_4377 | #Person1#: I am sorry, but I can't stay until the end of class.
#Person2#: Where do you need to be that is more important than school?
#Person1#: I have an appointment.
#Person2#: Do you have a plan to make up your missed work?
#Person1#: No, but I'll make sure someone helps me out this week with my missed work.
#Perso... | #Person1# requests to leave the class early for an appointment. #Person2# agrees and says it is #Person1#'s responsibility to catch up. | ask for leave |
train_4378 | #Person1#: Oh! You're engaged! What a beautiful engagement ring! Who to?
#Person2#: Of course Mike. Who else? We fell in love at first sight.
#Person1#: When's the wedding going to be?
#Person2#: We haven't decided yet. There are a lot of things to sort out, you know.
#Person1#: Are you having a big wedding?
#Person2#:... | #Person2# tells #Person1# she's engaged to Mike and wants a big wedding. #Person1# thinks a big wedding with people you don't know is unbearable. | wedding discussion |
train_4379 | #Person1#: Where should I sit?
#Person2#: Why don't you sit in the back with me?
#Person1#: Okay.
#Person2#: By the way, what's your last name? I forgot what it is.
#Person1#: It's Lin. It's spelled L-I-N.
#Person2#: R-I-N?
#Person1#: My pronunciation is not very good. It's L-I-N, Lin.
#Person2#: I got it. Mary Lin.
#P... | #Person2# suggests #Person1# sit in the back with #Person2#. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s last name. | social casual talk |
train_4380 | #Person1#: So, Lauren, I just wanted to talk to you quickly about our new customer support representative, Jason Huntley.
#Person2#: Sure, what's up?
#Person1#: Basically, I'Ve got a few concerns about him, and the bottom line is, I don't think he's a good fit for our company.
#Person2#: Okay. . . what makes you say th... | Geoff tells Lauren Geoff thinks their new customer support representative Jason is unreliable and doesn't have the best work ethic. Lauren suggests Geoff coach Jason because they've invested a lot in Jason. | complain about someone |
train_4381 | #Person1#: How do I look? I love these braids. They're fun!
#Person2#: They look great! Hey, are you hungry? I know a good Ethiopian restaurant-Meskerem.
#Person1#: An Ethiopian restaurant? Whoa! I always think of starving people in Ethiopia.
#Person2#: It's very ' in ' these days. Some of the places are really expensi... | #Person2# suggests eating at an Ethiopian restaurant. #Person1# thinks it's ironic to think of starving people in Ethiopia and other expensive places. | daily casual talk |
train_4382 | #Person1#: Are these all yours?
#Person2#: Yes, they are.
#Person1#: Cash or credit card?
#Person2#: I want to use these coupons. Have they expired?
#Person1#: Not yet. Oh, Madam, this item is no longer on sale, and this goes on sale tomorrow. Will you take them?
#Person2#: Yes, could you use plastic bags?
#Person1#: S... | #Person2# uses some coupons and her credit card to pay for her bill with #Person1#'s assistance. | pay |
train_4383 | #Person1#: What is your name, please?
#Person2#: My name is Sun lin.
#Person1#: How old are you?
#Person2#: I am twenty-five years old.
#Person1#: May I ask your birth date?
#Person2#: Yes, my birth date is September 22, 1977.
#Person1#: Where do you live now?
#Person2#: I live at 606 Zhongguancun Road, Apt 802, Beijin... | #Person1# asks Sun Lin about her personal information including her age, birth date, birthplace, current address, and domicile place. | social meeting |
train_4384 | #Person1#: Welcome to Bill's Fabric World. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I was wondering if you guys also tailor clothes?
#Person1#: Sure we do! We have the best tailors in the country! What is it that you need exactly?
#Person2#: Well, I'm looking to get a custom-made suit.
#Person1#: Excellent! We have the ... | #Person2# wants to get a custom-made suit. When #Person1# gets #Person2# measured, #Person2# asks #Person1# to leave a little extra space in the collar and the waist area. | get custom-made suits |
train_4385 | #Person1#: Tell me, Mr. Han. What do you suggest if we establish long term business relations?
#Person2#: Surely it's a sound idea, Mr. Joey. But I have a few questions for you first.
#Person1#: I am all ears.
#Person2#: First, can I know something about your financial situations?
#Person1#: Sure. As for our financial ... | Mr. Joey wants to establish long term business relations with Mr. Han. Mr. Han asks Mr. Joey about Mr. Joey's company's financial situations, their position in the clothing business circle, and what they deal with. Then Mr. Han decides to sign a one-year contract. | business talk |
train_4386 | #Person1#: Where do you think we should go on holiday this summer?
#Person2#: We, I'd like to go to Australia. I know it's far to go, but I think it would be something different and special.
#Person1#: I'd really like to go to the Caribbean. We can relax on the beached and enjoy the sunshine.
#Person2#: There are beach... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about where to go on holiday. #Person1# wants a more active holiday in Australia while #Person2# prefers a relaxing one in the Caribbean. Finally, #Person1# seems to be persuaded into going to Australia after listening to #Person2#'s plan. | holiday destination discussion |
train_4387 | #Person1#: Hello, 35. .
#Person2#: Is this Ann?
#Person1#: Speaking.
#Person2#: Ann, this is Sam. Look, Ann. I wanna see you again. How about a drink tonight?
#Person1#: I am sorry. I am very tired. I'm going to bed early.
#Person2#: What about tomorrow evening?
#Person1#: No, I'm sorry. I'm going to meet some friends ... | Sam phones Ann to see her but gets refused. | phone call |
train_4388 | #Person1#: How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to look at some of your products.
#Person1#: Did you have anything specific in mind?
#Person2#: Well, to be honest, I mostly use Sarah Winter products now. But I'm not happy with them. So I would like to change companies.
#Person1#: Well, you made a good choic... | #Person2# comes to look for some beauty products because she isn't happy with the products she's using now. #Person1# shows a range of their products like foundation, thickening mascara, and eye shadow to #Person2# and will help her to sample some. | shopping |
train_4389 | #Person1#: John, it's time to get up.
#Person2#: It can't be time to get up yet.
#Person1#: It is. Hurry up! You'll be late for school.
#Person2#: What's the time?
#Person1#: It's nearly half past seven.
#Person2#: My watch says ten past.
#Person1#: It's slow. Hurry up! The bus goes at twenty to eight.
#Person2#: Are y... | #Person1# wakes up John, saying he'll be late for school. However, it's actually pretty early because #Person1#'s watch has stopped. | daily talk |
train_4390 | #Person1#: What would be my daily duties?
#Person2#: Your job includes paper filing a lot. Anc you will have to check and fill the stationer cabinet regularly. Besides, you have to reserve the meeting room in advance if the are any important visitors.
#Person1#: Got it. To whom should I report?
#Person2#: Of course to ... | #Person1# asks about #Person1#'s daily duties and #Person1# should report to #Person2#. | social talk |
train_4391 | #Person1#: Hi. Can I help you with anything today?
#Person2#: Yeah. I need some new running shoes.
#Person1#: Okay, what type of running are you doing? I mean are you preparing for a road race or do you need some trail shoes? We have them all.
#Person2#: I need some street shoes, and I need them to make me run fast, I ... | #Person2# wants to buy some street shoes that can help him run really fast as he lied to a woman that he's a pretty good runner. #Person1# serves him and suggests he tell her the truth and sign up for a race next month to start a positive relationship. | buy street shoes |
train_4392 | #Person1#: What's the matter, sir?
#Person2#: I have a terrible ache in my back.
#Person1#: How long has it been bothering you?
#Person2#: For about two weeks.
#Person1#: Do you have any history of back problem?
#Person2#: No, this is the first time.
#Person1#: Are you taking any medicine at the moment?
#Person2#: No.
... | #Person2# sees a doctor because of his backache. #Person1# asks about the symptoms and lets #Person2# wait. | see a doctor |
train_4393 | #Person1#: Hello. Thank you for calling Spend Mart.
#Person2#: Is this the Customer Service Desk?
#Person1#: Yes. How can I help you?
#Person2#: I bought a sweater from your store a week ago. It says size 12. But actually it is a size 10. Can I exchange it?
#Person1#: Do you have the receipt with you?
#Person2#: Yes, I... | #Person2# wants to exchange the sweater in the wrong size. #Person1# apologizes for the mistake and reminds #Person1# to bring the receipt. | demand an exchange |
train_4394 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I wonder if you could tell me how to find a place to have my shoes mended. I'm new in town.
#Person2#: Ah, there is a good shop not far from here. Go straight ahead and walk about three blocks. I can't remember the name of the shop, but you'll find it. It's near the police station. By the way, you... | #Person1# is new in town and asks for a place to have #Person1#'s shoes mended. #Person2# gives #Person1# directions and suggests #Person1# get the town guide. | ask for information |
train_4395 | #Person1#: Have you seen Kate recently, Vicky?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. I saw her a couple of days ago. She hasn't been very well in the last couple of weeks.
#Person1#: Has she seen a doctor since she's been ill?
#Person2#: Yes, she has. The doctor told her to take it easy for a while, but she hasn't been taking his ad... | #Person1# asks about Kate. Vicky tells #Person1# Kate isn't very well and suggests #Person1# ask Kate to have a rest. | daily talk |
train_4396 | #Person1#: Did you feel like you need more hours from the day? Well, Good Housekeeping Magazine has some advice on how you can stop wasting time and get it all done. And here with the top ten tips, is Carolyn Forte. Hey, Carolyn, good morning!
#Person2#: Good morning, Hoda. Nice to be here!
#Person1#: Your No.1 tip is ... | Carolyn introduces some tips for time management to Hoda and the audience. Carolyn suggests banking online and shopping online. Carolyn thinks banking online is safe and fast and doing the staples online before shopping online also saves time. | time management |
train_4397 | #Person1#: We heard that when you are a kid, you submitted a story to Reader's Digest.
#Person2#: Well, I don't remember this story exactly, but my idea of a great time then was a pad of lined paper and a new blue pen. I thought myself as a Reader's Digest member at the age of six. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s early experience of submitting a story to Reader's Digest. | early experience |
train_4398 | #Person1#: John, I'm supposed to go on a picnic tomorrow with Mary, but now Karen has asked me to go to a movie with her. I need your advice. What should I do?
#Person2#: If I were you, Susan, I'd go on the picnic.
#Person1#: Well, I really want to see this movie.
#Person2#: You can always see the movie some other time... | Susan asks John whether she should go on the picnic with Mary or see a movie with Karen. John suggests Susan go with Mary and prepare food at home. | ask for advice |
train_4399 | #Person1#: We're having a picnic tomorrow. Why don't you come with us?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but I think it's going to rain. The weatherman says so.
#Person1#: I don't think he is right. It hasn't rained for a week and it isn't cloudy, either.
#Person2#: But he is usually correct in his weather news.
#Person1#: The t... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a picnic tomorrow. #Person2# hesitates because it might rain. #Person2# finally decides to go with #Person2#'s umbrella. | picnic invitation |
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