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train_4600 | #Person1#: I want to say. . .
#Person2#: Say it! What is it?
#Person1#: That I can't go on any longer without you.
#Person2#: You know you shouldn't say that at a time like this.
#Person1#: Nancy, I made up my mind you were the only woman for me at the first sight.
#Person2#: Too sudden! I'm not ready for it.
#Pe... | #Person1# confesses his love for Nancy suddenly and Nancy accepts his love at his urging. | declare one's love |
train_4601 | #Person1#: I want to know why you're sitting with your mouth closed all the evening. What's wrong, honey?
#Person2#: Well, I don't like being a typist. There's no one to talk with and the day goes too slowly.
#Person1#: Then what do you plan to do?
#Person2#: I want to do some service work, like working in a hotel.
#Pe... | #Person2# dislikes being a typist because it's dull. She wants to work at Holiday Inn to meet various people and improve her English. But her husband worries that the one-year-old-kid can't be taken care of if she works at night. | work in a hotel |
train_4602 | #Person1#: Sam I think it's time for you to get a summer job. When I was your age, I started working at my pool. I hated it and I didn't have any friends there. However, I saved money and I learned how to work hard.
#Person2#: Mom, I really don't have time to work this summer. I am going to go to summer school and I ne... | Sam's mother wants Sam to get a summer job and save money for college. Sam refuses at first but later gets persuaded. He asks his mother to help fill out job applications. | summer job |
train_4603 | #Person1#: Hi I'm looking for a dress for Jane's party this evening. Can you give me some advice?
#Person2#: How about this skirt, it goes well with your skin.
#Person1#: Really? OK, I'll wear it to the party. Do you think I should take a handbag with me to the party?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: How about the Brow... | #Person2# recommends the skirt, the brown handbag, and the necklace to #Person1# for Jane's party tonight. | costume for party |
train_4604 | #Person1#: Do you have anything planned for the summer vacation Tony?
#Person2#: Well, I'll go to the US with the exchange students. What about you Joan?
#Person1#: I'd wanted to go to Singapore to stay with my aunt when the vacation begins. But the headmaster told me I should stay in the school to help the students fr... | Tony will go to the US for the summer vacation while Joan will have to stay in the school to serve American students. | summer vacation plan |
train_4605 | #Person1#: Jason, would you tell us a little about how you became a writer?
#Person2#: Oh, I have written ever since I was a boy. When I was in school, I wrote stories for a children's magazine. Later on, I wrote for The Western Teacher and various other magazines before I got into writing books.
#Person1#: Did you sta... | Jason tells #Person1# about how he became a writer and his first book. | become a writer |
train_4606 | #Person1#: Hi, I want to check out. Here is my room key.
#Person2#: One second, sir, while I print out your receipt. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: May I ask, sir, if you enjoyed your stay?
#Person1#: Well, except for one night, I enjoyed the hotel. And I loved New York, of course.
#Person2#: Thank you for... | #Person2# helps #Person1# to check out and asks for feedback on the hotel service. #Person1# generally enjoyed the stay. | hotel service |
train_4607 | #Person1#: Hi sir, why did you pull me over? What's wrong?
#Person2#: Are you aware that you drove through a red light?
#Person1#: I ran a red light?
#Person2#: Yes, you did.
#Person1#: I apologize, but I didn't realize that I did.
#Person2#: Weren't you taught that yellow means slow down, not speed up?
#Person1#: I di... | #Person1# ran a red light without awareness. #Person2# pulls #Person1# over and writes #Person1# a ticket. | traffic rules regulation |
train_4608 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. I suppose you are Ms. Monica. My name is Mr. Thomas, the general manager of ABC Company. Here is my business card.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: I am very impressed by your resume. Therefore, I am very interested to know why you're willing to leave your current company.
#Person2#... | Mr. Thomas asks Ms. Monica about the reason why she leaves the previous company, her job choice, work style, and long term goal. Ms. Monica answers in detail with great enthusiasm. | job interview |
train_4609 | #Person1#: I would like to order cable.
#Person2#: Sure, what package do you want?
#Person1#: What kinds of packages do you offer?
#Person2#: We have all kinds of movie channel packages.
#Person1#: What else do you have?
#Person2#: There is a package for all sports channels.
#Person1#: Do you have a package that includ... | #Person2# helps #Person1# choose a cable package. #Person1# chooses the one with all the movie channels and the basic channels. | order cable |
train_4610 | #Person1#: Hi, Robert. What happened to your face? It looks swollen.
#Person2#: I had to go get a cavity filled today.
#Person1#: Did it hurt?
#Person2#: I don't even wanna talk about it. It killed me!
#Person1#: How long were you in the chair?
#Person2#: It took quite a while, but the worst part was getting numbed. Th... | Robert got a cavity filled today and shares this painful experience with #Person1#. | see a dentist |
train_4611 | #Person1#: Good morning. Wilson Association.
#Person2#: This is Mr. Brown speaking. I'd like to speak to Mr. Thomas, please.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but Mr. Thomas left the office a few minutes ago.
#Person2#: That's bad! I've been trying to call him for the last ten minutes, but your line has been busy. Will he be back ... | Mr. Brown calls Wilson Association to cancel the appointment with Mr. Thomas. #Person1# answers the phone, tells him Mr. Thomas isn't available. #Person1#'ll deliver the message. | phone call |
train_4612 | #Person1#: Let's got out tomorrow night. We can go to a bar and try to find you a girlfriend.
#Person2#: I don't think that's a good idea. I am just not good with approaching someone and starting up a conversation.
#Person1#: Maybe you just need a few pick-up lines, you know, break the ice.
#Person2#: Pick-up lines don... | #Person2#'s not good with approaching someone. #Person1# offers some pick-up lines to break the ice with girls. #Person2# finally comes up with a nice pick-up line and they are going to put it into practice. | communication skill |
train_4613 | #Person1#: Have you had any kind of punishment in your college?
#Person2#: Yes, but it was many years ago.
#Person1#: What was it for?
#Person2#: I was a naughty boy and I played hooky. So the school gave me a punishment to clear the classroom for a week. | #Person2# shares #Person2#'s experience of being punished in college. | punishment experience |
train_4614 | #Person1#: Susan, I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend.
#Person2#: A house warming party?
#Person1#: Yes, Deborah and I are going to buy a new home in Woodlawn.
#Person2#: Congratulations! That's wonderful. I bet both of you are quite happy.
#Person1#: Well, we have always dreamed of owni... | #Person1# invites Susan and Frank to Deborah and #Person1#'s house warming party and they share their house choices. | house |
train_4615 | #Person1#: I'm so glad that the Spring Festival is near at hand.
#Person2#: Me too. I like the festival best of all.
#Person1#: Think of the big face down the eve, hmm.
#Person2#: And special TV programs, fire crackers and the games to play.
#Person1#: Hey, do you know any mystery belief serve the festival?
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are both excited about the upcoming Spring Festival. They talk about the mystery beliefs and customs of the festival. | Spring festival |
train_4616 | #Person1#: Do you have cold medicine?
#Person2#: Yes, but do you have a prescription with you?
#Person1#: No, I don't.
#Person2#: I'm afraid you can't buy any medicine without a prescription from a doctor.
#Person1#: I have a headache. Is there anything I can buy without a prescription?
#Person2#: Then you can buy Aspi... | #Person1# has a headache but isn't allowed to buy any medicine without a prescription, so #Person1# purchases Aspirin and a small first-aid kit with #Person2#'s assistance. | at the pharmacy |
train_4617 | #Person1#: So you said you and Amanda met through a mutual friend. How did it happen?
#Person2#: Well, my roommate was friends with Amanda, so he introduced us.
#Person1#: Did he tell you what she was like first?
#Person2#: Yes, he described her to me, and she sounded like my type. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about how #Person2# and Amanda met. | daily casual talk |
train_4618 | #Person1#: There are lots of new teachers in our class this semester.
#Person2#: Yeah, so what do you think about the teachers?
#Person1#: To be honest, I like all of them, except for the math teacher. Though he must be quite young, he seems like an old person. He's so boring.
#Person2#: I think so too. I don't like hi... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their new teachers. They both like the English teacher best because she gives lessons clearly. They dislike the math teacher as they think he's boring. | new teachers |
train_4619 | #Person1#: Billy, you are late again.
#Person2#: I'm sorry I'm late. I overslept. Is the manager here today?
#Person1#: Yes he's in his office.
#Person2#: Oh, god! I hope he didn't notice me.
#Person1#: Don't take any chances. I think it would be be best if you told him frankly and promised not to be late again. He's a... | Bill's late again because of oversleeping. #Person1# warns that Billy might be fired by the manager and suggest Billy apologize. | at the office |
train_4620 | #Person1#: I wanna register for this mathematics course.
#Person2#: I'm sorry registration has closed.
#Person1#: Closed? The clerk told me I could come back and register any time during the first week of classes.
#Person2#: Well, that's not possible. The computer's official student account has already been sent to the... | #Person1# wants to register for a course, but #Person2# tells #Person1# registration has closed. They find out it's the part-time worker's fault as she gave #Person1# wrong information. #Person2# advises #Person1# to talk to the director. | registration service |
train_4621 | #Person1#: Guess what? Paul and Susan are engaged.
#Person2#: Really? When did that happen?
#Person1#: A week ago? They met last summer and now just sink. They will be married soon.
#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding?
#Person1#: No, not yet. But Susan says they'd like to get married in November or December... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the news that Paul and Susan are engaged. #Person2#'s surprised. | gossip |
train_4622 | #Person1#: Mr. Li, the report has been finished.
#Person2#: So fast! Thank you.
#Person1#: You're welcome. This is my duty. Anything else?
#Person2#: Yes, you'd print out the address and telephone number of those guests from your computer, and then send those materials to each business worker.
#Person1#: OK, I'll do it... | Mr. Li assigns some tasks to #Person1#, including printing, sending, and message telling. | at the office |
train_4623 | #Person1#: Jim, what do you think of that first interviewee?
#Person2#: Well, he looked sharp and he came across as a very confident guy.
#Person1#: Okay, what about the first woman?
#Person2#: She looked a little rough around the edges but had great skills.
#Person1#: All right, and what about the older gentle?
#Perso... | #Person1# asks Jim about his impressions of the interviewees. #Person1# thinks it hard to decide. Jim suggests going over the resumes again. | job interview |
train_4624 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is this personnel division?
#Person2#: Yes. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I came about your advertisement for a senior production planner.
#Person2#: What's your name?
#Person1#: My name is Li Jean.
#Person2#: You have been in Peking University, hadn't you?
#Person1#: Yes, seven years.
#Person... | Li Jean comes to #Person2# to apply for the position of a senior production planner. Li Jean tells #Person2# about Li Jean's information and the reason for applying for the position. | job application |
train_4625 | #Person1#: Our offer is RMB 300 per tape-recorder, F. O. B. Tianjin.
#Person2#: We think the price is too high.
#Person1#: That's the best price we can offer.
#Person2#: We'll have to discuss it with my boss.
#Person1#: We can give you a discount if you order for immediate shipment. | #Person1# and #Person2# negotiate on the price. | business talk |
train_4626 | #Person1#: Morning, Tom! What are you doing over there? Learning to dance?
#Person2#: Can't you see? I'm practicing tai chi!
#Person1#: Oh, my goodness. I'm sorry. But I don't think tai chi is to be practiced like that.
#Person2#: I'm just a beginner. Did my poses make me the butt of jokes?
#Person1#: Well, they just l... | Tom is practicing tai chi, but #Person1# thinks Tom looks a bit funny. #Person1# gives suggestions on the strokes and Tom follows the guidance. | tai chi |
train_4627 | #Person1#: Daniel, here is some money for the tickets.
#Person2#: OK, it's my pleasure. How many tickets?
#Person1#: Oh, like a gentleman. Two tickets for two people.
#Person2#: But I am only half a person as you and they charge both of us the same price tickets.
#Person1#: They may unless we get a half-price ticket fo... | Daniel's Dad gives money to Daniel to buy tickets and Daniel will ask for a half-price ticket. | buy ticket |
train_4628 | #Person1#: You want to go get a facial with me today?
#Person2#: Dude, what are you talking about? Only girls do that.
#Person1#: Not at all, guys also get facials, manicures and pedicures. There is nothing wrong with looking after your skin and looking good.
#Person2#: True. So what do they do to you at your beauty sp... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to come to #Person1#'s beauty spa together and introduces the process of facial, but #Person2# still thinks it's girlish and refuses to go. | invitation |
train_4629 | #Person1#: Hey, Bobby, how long have you been here?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Judy. I started swimming this morning at six.
#Person1#: Goodness! That's early! I got here at six.
#Person2#: Do you have any class right after you finish?
#Person1#: No, I don't go to class until 10:00. How about you?
#Person2#: I'll have a class ... | Bobby and Judy talk about their class schedules and decide to go swimming together. | daily casual talk |
train_4630 | #Person1#: What are you doing, Tom?
#Person2#: I'm writing to my mother.
#Person1#: But you wrote to her only yesterday.
#Person2#: Yes, but I have something new to tell her.
#Person1#: Something new?
#Person2#: Yes. I am telling her I've decided to take up a part-time job as a shop assistant.
#Person1#: What do you me... | Tom is writing to his mother about his part-time job, but #Person1# is surprised that Tom hasn't told his mother because Tom has been working for almost 3 months. | writing letters |
train_4631 | #Person1#: What sort of hours do you work, Steve?
#Person2#: Well, I have to work very long hours, about eleven hours a day.
#Person1#: What time do you start?
#Person2#: I work 9 to 3, then I start again at 5:30 and work until 11, six days a week. So I have to work very unsocial hours.
#Person1#: And do you have to wo... | #Person1# asks Steve about his working schedule, job content, the hard part of the job, study experience, work experience, and plans for the future. Steve answers the question in detail and shares his secret of being good at the job. | job |
train_4632 | #Person1#: Hey, Jake. Are you ready for your trip?
#Person2#: Well, not really. I still have to buy some clothes.
#Person1#: Well, what's the weather like where you're going?
#Person2#: Well, uh, it's really hot in the summer, so I'm going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few t-shirts.
#Person1#: What about the rest ... | Jake tells #Person1# about the weather of his destination and they talk about what clothes Jake needs. Jake's going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few t-shirts for the summer, some jeans and a few casual shirts for the fall, a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat for the winter. He'll also take some nice sl... | clothes preparation |
train_4633 | #Person1#: Hi, Jane. I hear you are leaving for Washington this weekend.
#Person2#: No, I am not going anywhere now.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: I lost my money and my train ticket.
#Person1#: Oh, nuts! Where do you think you lost them?
#Person2#: I'm sure I had my wallet this morning. When I was in the bank c... | Jane tells #Person1# she won't leave Washington because she lost her money and her train ticket. She recalls her route and she's almost certain that the wallet was picked up by someone else. | daily casual talk |
train_4634 | #Person1#: When do you leave for holiday?
#Person2#: On the twentieth. We're flying. The flight takes seven and a half hours.
#Person1#: And when are you back?
#Person2#: On the twenty-eighth. I will give you a ring when we're back. | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s date of leaving and return for the holiday. | daily casual talk |
train_4635 | #Person1#: Sorry to have kept you waiting, Madam. I've located your luggage. It was left behind in Paris and won't arrive until later this evening.
#Person2#: Oh, I can't believe this. Have it delivered to my hotel then, I guess. | #Person1# informs #Person2# of the location of #Person2#'s luggage. | luggage service |
train_4636 | #Person1#: What's the matter, Anne? Do you have a problem?
#Person2#: Yes, I have a chance to get another job and I don't know what to do.
#Person1#: If it's a better job than your present one, take it. That's my advice.
#Person2#: It isn't as easy as that. I like the job I have now very much. The people in my office a... | #Person1# suggests Anne to get the chance for another job if it's better than her present one. Anne's hesitating because she likes her current job but the new job offers a higher pay. | job chance |
train_4637 | #Person1#: What characteristics should an interpreter own?
#Person2#: I think he should be an expert of everything.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: Because English is nothing but a tool which is used when people may negotiate in international conferences, probe into physics, release some information in a press co... | #Person2# thinks an interpreter should be an expert of everything and explains #Person2#'s reasons. | interpreter |
train_4638 | #Person1#: Hey, Jeff, where's your stereo?
#Person2#: I needed some money, so I hocked it last week.
#Person1#: You must have been really hurting for cash to have done that.
#Person2#: I had just enough money to make ends meet until payday. Then last Wednesday I received a phone bill to the tune of $ 195. 00. I hit ... | #Person1# asks Jeff about his stereo. Jeff tells #Person1# he needed money as his brother made several phone calls which brought him a huge bill unexpectedly, so Jeff hocked it last week. #Person1#'s willing to lend him some money, but Jeff says he can make it. | money |
train_4639 | #Person1#: Let's program your courses. Since you have had English literature, you should take American literature and American prose and fiction. You transcript indicate that your English background is strong, so I don't think you have any problem with it.
#Person2#: How many credits for each course?
#Person1#: Three... | #Person1# helps #Person2# program #Person2#'s courses and introduces the credits for each course. | course advice |
train_4640 | #Person1#: Karen, do you have a minute? I'd like to ask you about something.
#Person2#: Sure. What is it?
#Person1#: I think you can give me some advice. You have worked here longer, and I just want to know what you think.
#Person2#: I'm glad to help you. But what is it you want to ask about?
#Person1#: I am worrie... | Annie is worried that Mr. Drummond might be angry because Annie thinks she was too rude, but Karen doesn't think it might be a problem. Karen thinks highly of Mr. Drummond and tells Annie that he is nor sexist at all. | office |
train_4641 | #Person1#: What's the life expectancy in your country?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, but probably about 75 years. How about in your country?
#Person1#: About 70, I think. This newspaper article talks about the problems of an aging population. It's a problem that will soon affect most of the world.
#Person2#: I heard that... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about life expectancy and the aging problem. #Person2# mentions the government's policy of increasing the retirement age to solve the aging problem. #Person1# thinks having more babies is a good idea, but #Person2# disagrees because too many children may lead to environmental problems. They... | aging population |
train_4642 | #Person1#: What's the area of your country?
#Person2#: It's not very big. It's a little over half a million square kilometers.
#Person1#: That sounds quite big! How many people live there?
#Person2#: There are about 30 million people in my country. Most of them live in the north.
#Person1#: What's the average incom... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the area, population, and the average income of #Person2#'s country. #Person2# also mentions unemployment is the biggest problem in #Person2#'s country. | country |
train_4643 | #Person1#: What would you like to order?
#Person2#: I would like to have a hamburger.
#Person1#: Did you want it with cheese?
#Person2#: I don't want cheese on it.
#Person1#: Did you want anything to drink ?
#Person2#: I think I'm going to get a soda today.
#Person1#: What kind of soda can I get you?
#Person2#: ... | #Person2# orders a hamburger with no cheese, a Sprite, and chips with #Person1#'s assistance. | order food |
train_4644 | #Person1#: Hi, I think I was supposed to call for my test results today.
#Person2#: If you go onto our website and put in your password, you can access your test results.
#Person1#: Are you saying that there weren't any problems?
#Person2#: I will always have you come in for a discussion if there is a major problem.... | #Person1# comes to get #Person1#'s test results. #Person2# advises #Person1# to access to the results on the website and offers guidance about how to read the results. | test results |
train_4645 | #Person1#: Hi, I was wondering if you have my test results in.
#Person2#: I didn't see anything out of the ordinary, but I want you to log onto our website for a printout of all of the details.
#Person1#: So, basically, I am OK?
#Person2#: If there were any major problems, I would always notify you by phone to come ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for #Person1#'s test results. #Person2# advises #Person1# to check online for a printout for all of the details and answers #Person1#'s related questions. | test results |
train_4646 | #Person1#: Where shall we sit? Look! There are some free seats in the corner.
#Person2#: The seats by the window are better. It'll be cooler there. And we can see the scene outside.
#Person1#: Okay. What would you like to eat?
#Person2#: I'm really hungry now. I think I'll have chicken and chips with baked beans. Why... | #Person1# and #Person2# choose the seats by the window and talk about what they will have for dinner. They order one chicken and chips with baked beans, one cheese sandwich, a mint tea, and a coffee with cream with #Person3#'s assistance. | restaurant service |
train_4647 | #Person1#: Wow! That's a pretty dress, but it's too expensive.
#Person2#: Yeah, it is! Why is it so expensive?
#Person1#: It's because of good quality and the fine design.
#Person2#: I don't think it's worth that money.
#Person1#: Anyhow, this dress is really elegant. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about a dress. | dress discussion |
train_4648 | #Person1#: Hi I am Jane, pleased to meet you.
#Person2#: Hi Jay. I'm glad to be here for the interview.
#Person1#: Did you have problems finding these place?
#Person2#: Not at all. But the traffic was not easy and it took me hours to find a parking space.
#Person1#: Traffic is always being difficult these days.
#Person... | Jane comes for an interview. #Person2# and Jane have a casual talk about the traffic before the interview starts. | job interview |
train_4649 | #Person1#: Tim what are you thinking about?
#Person2#: Oh! Hi Diana, well actually I was thinking about taking an evening class.
#Person1#: Do you want to learn a new skill?
#Person2#: No. I want to learn a new language.
#Person1#: So what language do you want to learn? French?
#Person2#: No, I want to learn Italian.
#... | Tim is interested in learning Italian and invites Diana to go to evening school together, but Diana is too busy to learn a new language and suggests he ask Susan. | language learning |
train_4650 | #Person1#: There are certainly plenty to choose from.
#Person2#: I'm finding it hard to know where to start. Would you like to look at the answering machines? Let's start here. I like this one.
#Person1#: We can afford to pay $129 for an answering machine.
#Person2#: But it must be of high quality.
#Person1#: There's t... | #Person1# and #Person2# are choosing an answering machine and a television. They make their decision based on price, quality, and fitness. | shopping |
train_4651 | #Person1#: This newspaper talks about the problem of an aging population. What's the average lifetime in your country?
#Person2#: About seventy-five years. How about in your country?
#Person1#: About seventy.
#Person2#: I heard that the government might need to increase the retirement age to sixty-seven, because otherw... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the aging problem. They argue about the government's policy of increasing the retirement age and #Person2# thinks more babies may help to solve the problem. | aging problem |
train_4652 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm trying to get to the Spring Gardens. Is it far from here?
#Person2#: Spring Gardens? No, it's not this way. It's in the city centre.
#Person1#: Is it? Oh, no. Someone told me it was this way.
#Person2#: No, no, it's not this way. You want to go down there.
#Person1#: Yes, OK...down there.
#Per... | #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to Spring Gardens. #Person1# thinks it's complicated and decides to take a taxi because of the weather. | ask for directions |
train_4653 | #Person1#: May I come in, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I'd like an application form for a scholarship.
#Person2#: We have not yet received them from the dean's office. You may come back in 2 weeks.
#Person1#: But my parents and I are leaving for London in a week. We won't come for a mo... | #Person1# wants an application form for a scholarship which aren't received yet. #Person2# advises #Person1# to get it from the Dean's Office. | application form |
train_4654 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to settle my bill.
#Person1#: Certainly sir. May I have your room key, please?
#Person2#: Sure. Here you are.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please. I'll draw up your bill for you... Thank you for waiting, sir. Your bill totals two thousand six hundred a... | #Person1# helps #Person2# check-out. #Person2# is surprised at so much money it costs. After checking the bill, #Person2# makes the payment by cash. | settle the bill |
train_4655 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I need some remedies for an upset stomach.
#Person1#: Are you also suffering from pain and fever?
#Person2#: Yes, and I also have the runs
#Person1#: I'll give you some tablets that should make you feel better. One moment, please. Here you are. Take these tablets th... | #Person1# gives #Person2# some tablets to ease #Person2#'s symptoms and asks #Person2# to see a doctor if symptoms persist for more than two days. | see the doctor |
train_4656 | #Person1#: Bill, do you know when did the Chinese begin to celebrate Teachers'Day?
#Person2#: I know the Chinese teachers had their first festival in 1985.
#Person1#: So, it is the 27th Teachers'Day.
#Person2#: What will you do on Teachers'Day?
#Person1#: I am going to send Mr. Li some flowers. What about you?
#Person2... | #Person1# and Bill are talking about Teachers' Day in China. | Teachers' Day |
train_4657 | #Person1#: So can you fix it?
#Person2#: I'm sorry sir. This computer is not broken or damaged. It's simply just too old! That's why your programs and applications are running slow. There really isn't much I can do.
#Person1#: What do you mean? I bought this computer just three years ago!
#Person2#: Yes, but technology... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1#'s computer cannot be fixed because it is too old. #Person2# recommends the latest desktop to #Person1# and says it will never freeze. | replace the computer |
train_4658 | #Person1#: The City Bank. May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to close my account.
#Person1#: May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: Adam Smith.
#Person1#: Alright, what's your address?
#Person2#: 56 Edison Ave, Apartment 39, Los Angeles.
#Person1#: When would you like your account closed?
#Person2#: Next F... | #Person1# helps #Person2# close #Person2#'s account and asks #Person2# for some detailed personal information. | close the account |
train_4659 | #Person1#: oh, Sam! Is this your dog?
#Person2#: it's Cindy, you know that. Hey, Cindy, say hello to Maria.
#Person1#: Cindy, you're so cute.
#Person2#: she is also very naughty. By the way, do you have a dog, Maria?
#Person1#: I have a little white cat.
#Person2#: Oh, a cat? Come on.
#Person1#: yes, cats are always ge... | Sam shows his dog to Maria. Maria tells Sam that she has a cat. They agree that cats are more independent than dogs. Maria found her cat by a garbage can around her neighborhood two years ago. | pets |
train_4660 | #Person1#: Welcome to our university's fifties anniversary, Sir. Please have a seat.
#Person2#: Thank you. Wow, your school has so many honors. Congratulations!
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Excuse me. I wonder see Dean Mr. Lee first. I was wondering if could you tell me where his office is?
#Person1#: Certainly. Mr... | #Person2# comes to see Mr. Lee. #Person1# shows #Person2# the way to Mr. Lee's office. | show the way |
train_4661 | #Person1#: You talked like the Terminator for two months? Wow, I think you liked that movie even more than I liked'Titanic. 'Why did you like'Terminator'so much?
#Person2#: Well, 'Terminator'is a really great action movie, and I like action movies because they're exciting.
#Person1#: Isn't'Terminator'really violent? I ... | #Person2# likes 'Terminator' because it's exciting, but #Person1# thinks the movie would freak #Person1# out. | an action movie |
train_4662 | #Person1#: What's the matter with you? You don't look well.
#Person2#: Nothing. Maybe it is just the weather. Rainy days often make me feel a little sad.
#Person1#: Really? I like rainy days. The moisture in the air is good for my skin.
#Person2#: Sure. But it is too cold today. I have to put on warm clothes and look s... | Rainy days make #Person2# sad, but #Person1# likes the moisture in the air. | rainy days |
train_4663 | #Person1#: Susan, I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend.
#Person2#: A house warming party?
#Person1#: Yes, Deborah and I are going to buy a new home in Woodlawn.
#Person2#: Congratulations! That's wonderful. I bet both of you are quite happy.
#Person1#: Well, we have always dreamed of owni... | #Person1# invites Susan to #Person1#'s house warming party as #Person1# will buy a new home. They think houses in that area are expensive. | invitation to party |
train_4664 | #Person1#: I'll need a parking permit for next semester.
#Person2#: Do you attend school during the day or only at night?
#Person1#: I only attend class part-time in the evenings.
#Person2#: Do you drive a motorcycle or an automobile?
#Person1#: I have both, but I usually use my car to get to school.
#Person2#: Great, ... | #Person2# helps #Person1# get a parking permit for an automobile at night for next semester. | a parking permit |
train_4665 | #Person1#: Your 3. 5 percent share is going to be worth at least a million.
#Person2#: I need to be motivated, Vince. Multi - motivated. As in multi-million.
#Person1#: What if I said no?
#Person2#: Ever hear of WebTracker?
#Person1#: You wouldn't! If you leave, you'll make nothing.
#Person2#: I might make nothing even... | Vince and #Person2# are negotiating over #Person2#'s share. | a negotiation |
train_4666 | #Person1#: I am not convinced by your explanation. Could you explain it?
#Person2#: Sorry, I really can't do that. There's little time left for us.
#Person1#: I can't accept your excuse. It's five o'clock.
#Person2#: Yeah. But I have an appointment with Ann.
#Person1#: Ok, sounds good. But I think it's your trick. | #Person1# is still not convinced after #Person2#'s explanation. | explanation |
train_4667 | #Person1#: What bus can I catch to get to the Gold Line?
#Person2#: Tell me where you live.
#Person1#: I live in Altadena.
#Person2#: You can catch the 264.
#Person1#: It goes to the Gold Line?
#Person2#: Yes, it does.
#Person1#: What street do I go to to catch it?
#Person2#: You can catch it on Altadena Drive.
#Person... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the bus #Person1# can catch to get to the Gold Line from Altadena. | catch the bus |
train_4668 | #Person1#: Can you skillfully operate the computer?
#Person2#: Yes, I can. I have three years experience in operating computers.
#Person1#: What kind of software can you use?
#Person2#: I can skillfully use Dos, Windows.
#Person1#: Do you have any certificates on computer?
#Person2#: Yes, I have ACRE certificate, rank ... | #Person2# has certificates on computing, business English, and law and is skilled at photography. | operating computers |
train_4669 | #Person1#: Hello, there. Welcome, and what can we assist you with?
#Person2#: Good morning. I have a Bill of Exchange against Bank Acceptance here. I'd like to discount it. Is that possible here?
#Person1#: Yes, we can do that. We require the original Trading Contract and also the VAT Invoice and the Commodity Delivery... | #Person2# wants to discount a Bill of Exchange. #Person1# asks #Person2# to provide several documents, one of which #Person2# has to go back to get. | bill of exchange |
train_4670 | #Person1#: I am rejoiced to tell you that you are employed.
#Person2#: Thank you for hiring me. I'm very proud to be employed by your firm.
#Person1#: You are expected to report for on-job training on the 15th of May. Will you be there?
#Person2#: Yes, I will. I hope I'll enjoy working with you. | #Person2# is employed and will report for on-job training soon. | being employed |
train_4671 | #Person1#: Are there any interesting articles in today's newspapers?
#Person2#: The headlines are all about the presidential election in the united states. Few other stories made the front pages.
#Person1#: Is there anything of interest to us in the business sections?
#Person2#: There's an interesting feature article i... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the articles and editorials of today's newspaper are almost about the presidential election and most of the reporters of the business section are in positive lines. #Person1# asks #Person2# to leave some articles for #Person1# to read. | interesting articles |
train_4672 | #Person1#: Hi Anna, come in.
#Person2#: Wow, your apartment is a mess.
#Person1#: I know, I didn't have time to put things away before you got here.
#Person2#: Look! Are those all your clothes on the couch?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Are they clean?
#Person1#: Actually most of them are dirty. I haven't done laundry in ... | #Person2#'s apartment is messy and #Person2# hasn't done laundry in a while. #Person2# still needs some time to brush teeth and wash face. Anna asks #Person2# to hurry up. | a messy apartment |
train_4673 | #Person1#: What does your company do exactly?
#Person2#: We design and assemble a wide range of electric generators for hospitals, hotels anc small factories. We specialise in medium-sized generators but we're hoping to diversify into larger models next year.
#Person1#: And who do you sell to?
#Person2#: We export to E... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# company sells electric generators in the domestic market and abroad. | selling electric generators |
train_4674 | #Person1#: Do you mind if I ask you a question? If it's too personal you can forget it.
#Person2#: I don't mind at all. You can ask me anything. We're friends.
#Person1#: Have you got a scholarship, or are you on your own?
#Person2#: I have a scholarship from my government for four years. How about you?
#Person1#: I ha... | #Person2# has a scholarship from the government for four years. #Person1# has a tuition scholarship from the university and the support from #Person1#'s family. | a scholarship |
train_4675 | #Person1#: They must have got in through the kitchen window.
#Person2#: If only we'd remember to close it.
#Person1#: I am afraid your diamond bracelet has gone, darling!
#Person2#: I wish I'd put it in the bank.
#Person1#: look! they've taken your fur coat too.
#Person2#: I know, I am sorry I ever bought it.
#Person1#... | #Person2#'s bracelet, fur coat, and radio were stolen. | being stolen |
train_4676 | #Person1#: Do you shop online often?
#Person2#: Every so often. It is very convenient and the price is lower than in stores.
#Person1#: Are there many things online?
#Person2#: Books, cosmetics, daily necessities, even large electrical appliance can be ordered from online-stores.
#Person1#: Incredible. I really want to... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online. | shopping online |
train_4677 | #Person1#: Do you have a room available for this weekend?
#Person2#: Yes, we have several rooms available. Would you like two twin beds or one queen size bed?
#Person1#: I'd like two twin beds, please.
#Person2#: The check in time is 2 p. m. If you get here before that time the room won't be ready.
#Person1#: That's fi... | #Person1# orders two twin beds for the weekend and asks #Person2# if there are any specials for the guests. | ordering rooms |
train_4678 | #Person1#: What should you do if you find out a man may has an illegal departure in exit control point?
#Person2#: We can inform the department in charge and ask for revocation of passport.
#Person1#: What else do you need to keep him in temporary custody?
#Person2#: We need a detention warrant. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the questions about an illegal departure. | an illegal departure |
train_4679 | #Person1#: Guess what I'll be doing this summer?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I'm going to work at the Riverside Hotel.
#Person2#: What exactly will you be doing?
#Person1#: Let's see. I'll be doing some small repairs inside and outside the hotel. I'll be cutting grass and taking care of the flowers.
#Person2#: Sounds i... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# will work at a hotel this summer and use the salary to pay for the textbooks. | summer work |
train_4680 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir.
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: Could you tell me how far it is to the National Arts Centre?
#Person2#: Yes. It's quite near, about a ten-minute walk from here.
#Person1#: Could you tell me how to get there? I'm a tourist here.
#Person2#: Well, you walk down this street for two blocks to the traff... | #Person1# is a tourist, and #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the National Arts Center which is about a ten-minute walk from here. | show the way |
train_4681 | #Person1#: Hot today, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off.
#Person1#: Me, too. This is unusual for May. I don't remember it ever being so hot and dry in May before.
#Person2#: You are from Florida then?
#Person1#: Not really. I was born in Chicago, but I've lived here for ten years n... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the hot weather and the places they come from. | weather |
train_4682 | #Person1#: You should have a look at the new MP4 player over there. It's a new design and it comes in four colors: light green, dark blue, black and brown.
#Person2#: Blue is popular with boys, but I would prefer a green one. | #Person1# recommends a new MP4 player to #Person2#. | a MP4 player |
train_4683 | #Person1#: Hi, Jane, I wonder if you're free tomorrow night.
#Person2#: Well, George, I guess I am. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I have just got a pair of pre-sale Star Wars movie tickets from a friend and was thinking of inviting you along for the opening show. Are you interested?
#Person2#: Of course, I am! Thanks for ... | George invites Jane to attend an opening show because he got two movie tickets from his friend. They settle the time and place to meet up. | an opening show |
train_4684 | #Person1#: I have a three-week vacation coming up in a few months and I want to take a trip. But I don't really know where I want to go.
#Person2#: Do you want to stay in this country, or would you prefer to go abroad?
#Person1#: I think I'd like to visit a foreign country. I'm not interested in Africa, but any place e... | #Person2# recommends some countries to #Person1# because #Person1# doesn't know where to go for a three-week vacation. Since #Person1# wants to enjoy an interesting trip and nightlife, they think Paris is great. | a vacation |
train_4685 | #Person1#: Mary, you know I've been thinking about applying for a job in Germany. Well, I've got the details about different jobs and I'd like your opinion about which would be the best one to go for.
#Person2#: Where are the jobs?
#Person1#: One's in Munich, one's in Frankfurt and the other one's in Hamburg.
#Person2#... | #Person1# asks Mary's opinion about different jobs that #Person1# has been thinking about to apply for in Germany. They compare different aspects, like the salary, accommodation, cultural facilities, and educational possibilities, of the three cities which #Person1# may go to. Since Munich is a cultural center and Hamb... | a job application |
train_4686 | #Person1#: I just saw Professor Black. He finished the budget for our concert tour. It's going to cost $1,500 per person.
#Person2#: Where are we going to get that kind of money?
#Person1#: It sounds like a lot, but by the time you add up the air fare, meals and hotels, it's pretty reasonable.
#Person2#: But I doubt we... | #Person2# doubts that so much money for the concert tour is hard to get, but #Person1# thinks they can make it. | a budget |
train_4687 | #Person1#: have you bought a present for jim's birthday yet?
#Person2#: no, I haven't. I can't think of anything to get him.
#Person1#: I'm having the same problem. I want to get something really special. Jim always seem to know exactly what to get people as gifts.
#Person2#: I know. He bought me that beautiful swea... | Considering that Jim gives them special and suitable gifts, #Person1# and #Person2# are going to buy a present for Jim's birthday because they want to repay Jim's kindness. | choosing a present |
train_4688 | #Person1#: Hi, Lucy, you are very popular with people around you, what are your tricks?
#Person2#: Thank you for saying so. I don't know, probably because I like sharing my experience and knowledge with them. I think this kind of communication helps to improve our work efficiency and also helps to get along with colle... | Lucy thinks she is very popular because she likes sharing her experience and knowledge with people around. Lucy reminds #Person1# to show friendliness and willingness to share than to show off. | how to communicate |
train_4689 | #Person1#: I have some good news for you .
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: Jenny is getting married.
#Person2#: Great! Who's the bridegroom?
#Person1#: Tom, that lucky guy.
#Person2#: The guy always hands the girls in a line. When did he propose?
#Person1#: Last week , It said that he fell in love with Jenny a... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Jenny and Tom are getting married in church on July 4. #Person1# promised to be Tom's best person. | good news |
train_4690 | #Person1#: What are you having for lunch?
#Person2#: I got a sandwich, some chips, and a soda.
#Person1#: Did you bring that from home?
#Person2#: I got it from the cafeteria.
#Person1#: What kind of sandwich did you get?
#Person2#: They messed up my order and gave me a bologna sandwich.
#Person1#: How was it?
#... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the cafeteria messed up #Person2#'s order of sandwich. #Person1# had the same experience. | a lunch |
train_4691 | #Person1#: What do you like to do with your free time?
#Person2#: Study English.
#Person1#: You mean you like to study English? Why?
#Person2#: It gives me great satisfaction.
#Person1#: Studying English wouldn't give me any satisfaction. It's hard work.
#Person2#: I don't mind the work. I think it's worthwhile. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes studying English in #Person2#'s free time. | free time |
train_4692 | #Person1#: Hello, could you tell me my test results?
#Person2#: Your results are posted on the website. Just put in your password and you can see the exact numbers.
#Person1#: Are you saying that all my results were normal?
#Person2#: We always contact you by phone to come in if there is a need for follow-up.
#Pers... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the test results for the past five years are shown on the website, including the purpose of each test and the normal range. | test results |
train_4693 | #Person1#: So, we're back in class at last. I didn't see you around this summer, Mary. Did you leave Beijing?
#Person2#: Yeah, I told my parents I wanted to escape Beijing's heat. So they asked me to go to Wuhan to help my uncle with his business.
#Person1#: Wuhan? That's even worse.
#Person2#: Actually, I didn't go. I... | Mary tells #Person1# about her summer experience. She left Beijing and went to Xiamen with her uncle to help him decorate the new apartment. | the summer |
train_4694 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I need to get to Cambridge today.
#Person2#: Would you like to go by train or by bus?
#Person1#: I am not sure. Which one is better?
#Person2#: The bus is cheaper, but also slower. It will take about 2 and half hours.
#Person1#: And how long does the train take?
#Person2#: If you take the fast tra... | #Person1# needs to get to Cambridge and decides to go there by train since it's much faster. #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to Kings Cross Station where #Person1# can catch the train. | show the way |
train_4695 | #Person1#: How are you, Missus Brandon?
#Person2#: Pretty good. How are you doing?
#Person1#: Not so good, I lost my job today.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that.
#Person1#: How are your students doing?
#Person2#: They're very nervous about their final test.
#Person1#: I remember you gave our class a hard final test in... | #Person1# thinks he learned a lot from the final test Brandon gave #Person1#, even though it was very hard. | a final test |
train_4696 | #Person1#: Did you see my purse honey? I've been looking for it in my office, but I cannot find it.
#Person2#: Your purse? No. Perhaps you've left it in the car. I saw you caring it when we left for the theater this afternoon.
#Person1#: You're right. It must be there. I'll go and get it.
#Person2#: But why are you loo... | #Person1# is looking for #Person1#'s purse because Linda calls #Person1# to go shopping. They will go hiking at the weekend. | go shopping |
train_4697 | #Person1#: Ah, there you are, Jason.
#Person2#: Yes, Mrs. Morris.
#Person1#: I want you to take the mini bus down to the airport and pick up some of our new academic staff. Can you do that?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Remember, they'll be expecting someone to pick them up, so you just need to take a sign with you.
#Per... | Mrs. Moris asks Jason to pick up some new academic staff at the airport by a minibus. Mrs. Moris describes the three people's appearance to Jason and introduces their job duties. | picking up |
train_4698 | #Person1#: Why are we down here again?
#Person2#: We're looking for a box marked Christmas decorations. What's the matter?
#Person1#: I don't like cold dark places. I feel like I'm in a scary movie, also I hate rats.
#Person2#: What's wrong with rats?
#Person1#: They are dirty creatures that spread disease.
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are looking for a box marked Christmas decorations. #Person1# chooses to stand on the chair until they go back to the living room because this cold dark place has some rats and spiders. | looking for decorations |
train_4699 | #Person1#: Hello. I'd like some information about the trip to Kathmandu.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. How can I help you?
#Person1#: Well, how do we travel?
#Person2#: It's a special kind of bus with room for sleeping.
#Person1#: And how many people in a group?
#Person2#: Well, the bus sleeps 10. Usually, there are 8 tra... | #Person1# is calling #Person2# to ask for some information about the trip to Kathmandu. #Person2# tells #Person1# some details about a special kind of bus they will take, what to bring, etc. | a bus trip |
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