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train_4700 | #Person1#: Why are you at the police station? What happened to you?
#Person2#: Well, I went to a restaurant after work and after I finished dinner. I went to my car. I tried to open the door. But my key broke in the lock. So I called a slot company and they opened the car for me, then I drove the car home. And when I g... | #Person2# was arrested because #Person2# unlocked and drove a car that isn't his. | being arrested |
train_4701 | #Person1#: OK, dinner's ready, Owen.
#Person2#: This looks delicious. The chicken smells great.
#Person1#: How was your first day at the summer job?
#Person2#: Pretty good. The factory is kind of big and noisy, but the people seem nice. This lady, Gloria, showed me around and told me all the rules.
#Person1#: Is Gloria... | #Person2# asks Owen how Owen's first day at the summer job was at dinner. Owen thinks the people are nice but he hasn't meet his boss. | a summer job |
train_4702 | #Person1#: I have read Mark Twain's book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It's quite interesting and adventurous.
#Person2#: But this book I'm reading is kind of boring. It only tells you some facts about Mark Twain.
#Person1#: Oh, tell me something about Mark Twain, please.
#Person2#: Well, when Mark Twain was 4, his fa... | #Person2# is reading a book about the facts about Mark Twain. #Person2# tells #Person1# some stories and experiences of Mark Twain's life which #Person1# thinks is full of adventures. | Mark Twain |
train_4703 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to buy a ticket to Casablanca on flight US125 tomorrow.
#Person1#: Hold on, please. It will take off at 14:00 tomorrow. The price is $ 110.
#Person2#: Well, I want to stay under $ 100.
#Person1#: I am sorry Sir. We won't give any discount in busy seasons. The price is the ... | #Person2# wishes to buy a flight ticket at a low price but #Person1# won't offer a discount in busy seasons. | buy a flight ticket |
train_4704 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. What service do you require?
#Person2#: I'd like to rent a safety deposit box here, please.
#Person1#: For what purpose exactly, if you don't mind me asking? I must ask because I need to know the size, you see.
#Person2#: No problem. My husband bought me some beautiful jewellery for our anniv... | #Person2# needs to rent a safety box to keep her jewelry. #Person1# serves her and suggests a small one. | rent a safety box |
train_4705 | #Person1#: Let's start to study how to use computers, Paler. It's good to know that a computer has two major parts, the hardware and the software.
#Person2#: What's the hardware?
#Person1#: The hardware of computer is basically all the concrete things you can touch with your hands and see with your eyes.
#Person2#: Tha... | #Person1# teaches Paler how to identify the hardware and the software. Paler wants to learn how to use the software. | major parts of computer |
train_4706 | #Person1#: How are you doing today?
#Person2#: I'm fine.
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I would like to cancel a check.
#Person1#: Is there a problem?
#Person2#: I wrote the check out for too much.
#Person1#: How much did you write it out for?
#Person2#: I wrote it out for $ 150.
#Person1#: How much was i... | #Person2# cancels the check with #Person1#'s help because #Person2# wrote the check out for too much. | cancel the check |
train_4707 | #Person1#: What courses are you going to take next year?
#Person2#: Well, I am certainly going to take chemistry and physics, but I haven't decided on the other subjects yet. I'd like to take English.
#Person1#: Why are you going to take English with chemistry and physics?
#Person2#: Because I want to study English lit... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the courses #Person2# wants to take next year and #Person2#'s ideal future career. | future plans |
train_4708 | #Person1#: I have a real problem when I meet people.
#Person2#: What is it? Maybe I can help.
#Person1#: I never know when to shake hands and when not to. Can you tell me something about it?
#Person2#: Do you come from a country where they shake hands?
#Person1#: Oh yes. Men, women, and children shake hands all the tim... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# has a problem with shaking hands when meeting people. #Person2# teaches #Person1# a good rule of shaking hands when meeting different people. | social manner |
train_4709 | #Person1#: Will we drive to the seaside?
#Person2#: Yes, it will take about four hours. We can leave about noon and get there by supper time.
#Person1#: Let me help pay for gas.
#Person2#: All right. There will be three of us going so we will each pay a third.
#Person1#: What other expenses will we have?
#Person2#: The... | #Person2# tells #Person1# they'll drive to the seaside. #Person1# wants to help pay for the gas. #Person2# agrees and asks #Person1# to pay a third. | pay for the gas |
train_4710 | #Person1#: How do you like your job here, Linda?
#Person2#: It's interesting, I like being an editor.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: I like talking to writers, I get to meet a lot of interesting people.
#Person1#: I'm happy to hear that, but publishing is more than just talking to writers. it involves a lot of work, patien... | Linda tells #Person1# she loves her job as an editor because she enjoys talking to writers and colleagues. | talk about job |
train_4711 | #Person1#: What are you reading about in that science magazine?
#Person2#: There are several interesting articles on recent scientific breakthroughs. I just finished reading one about cloning.
#Person1#: I'm not sure I like the idea of that. I don't want people copying me or other people. It could be very confusing.
#P... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about what #Person2# learns in a science magazine about the modern researches of cloning and how scientists are using material from plants and animals to create new medicines | cloning discussion |
train_4712 | #Person1#: How should we commemorate the centenary of the founding of the university? We have been given quite a large budget to pay for some events.
#Person2#: We should certainly hold a big party for the professors and students. We could have a firework display.
#Person1#: Do you think that we should invite alumni an... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the preparation for the centennial ceremony of the university, concerning the cost, guests, presentations, and merchandise. | the centennial ceremony |
train_4713 | #Person1#: Oh, no. It seems that I've lost my train ticket.
#Person2#: Are you kidding? The train leaves in an hour. Where did you put it?
#Person1#: It was in my pocket, but now I can't find it.
#Person2#: Is it in the other pocket?
#Person1#: No, it is not here. Damn it! I'm going to have to buy another ticket.
#Pers... | #Person1# can't find the train ticket. #Person2# advises checking at the inquiry desk. | look for the ticket |
train_4714 | #Person1#: Wait a moment, I would like to take some snapshots here.
#Person2#: Is that OK?
#Person1#: It's so beautiful here. I want to stay longer.
#Person2#: Well, I think we'd better go now. We have to follow the guide.
#Person1#: That's all right. | #Person1# wants to take some snapshots and stay longer but #Person2# suggests they go and follow the guide. | fall behind |
train_4715 | #Person1#: Mary, I will have an interview tomorrow. I am so excited!
#Person2#: Congratulations! By the way, have you had all the things ready for the interview?
#Person1#: I only typed several copies of my resume.
#Person2#: That's not enough. You have many other things to prepare.
#Person1#: What are they?
#Person2#:... | Mary gives useful suggestions about the preparation for #Person1#'s interview tomorrow. | interview preparation |
train_4716 | #Person1#: Excuse me.
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: Do you have any information about the city sights?
#Person2#: Sure. There's a lot here in this pamphlet.
#Person1#: Thank you. And what's the best way to get downtown?
#Person2#: Take the subway. It's $ 1. 50 per ride. You can buy a metro card at the station.
#Person1#: ... | #Person2# suggests #Person1# find information about the city sights in the pamphlet and tells #Person1# how to get downtown. | ask for information |
train_4717 | #Person1#: What are you calling about today?
#Person2#: I scheduled a delivery for tomorrow.
#Person1#: Is there a problem?
#Person2#: I would like to reschedule.
#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem.
#Person2#: Can I have it delivered the day after tomorrow?
#Person1#: So, you want it delivered the day after tomorro... | #Person2# calls to reschedule the delivery and #Person1# confirms it. | reschedule the delivery |
train_4718 | #Person1#: So, what's on the menu for dinner tonight?
#Person2#: You tell me.
#Person1#: You're not going to make anything to eat?
#Person2#: You never cook. I always do.
#Person1#: I think you're a better cook than I am.
#Person2#: Oh please, you need to cook tonight.
#Person1#: So you're telling me that you want me t... | #Person2# doesn't want to cook because #Person2#'s exhausted from today's work. #Person1# never cooks but agrees to cook tonight. | cook dinner |
train_4719 | #Person1#: Would you mind telling me your grades in high school?
#Person2#: Of course not. My school record was above average in my class.
#Person1#: Very good. What was your favorite subject in middle school?
#Person2#: English. I've liked English ever since middle school, and then in university, I had some excellent ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# he got good grades in high school and university. | performance in school |
train_4720 | #Person1#: Lindsay Tipping gave me your name as a reference. We are considering hiring her as an editor for our magazine.
#Person2#: Lindsay, of course, I will be more than happy to recommend her to you.
#Person1#: How long was she employed with your company?
#Person2#: She freelanced with us for 3 years. She was alway... | #Person2# strongly recommends Lindsay Tipping to #Person1# and speaks highly of her working spirit and profession. | a reference |
train_4721 | #Person1#: Shall we share a taxi?
#Person2#: Where are you heading now?
#Person1#: I want to go back to my college on the Huanghe road. It is very close to your house.
#Person2#: Is that the university next to the Teachers'College?
#Person1#: That's the one.
#Person2#: You mean we'll share the taxi?
#Person1#: Yeah. If... | #Person1# wants to share the taxi with #Person2#. #Person2# agrees after noticing the destination and advantages. | share a taxi |
train_4722 | #Person1#: what can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: What do we get this morning?
#Person1#: Fruit juice, cake and refreshments and everything.
#Person2#: I'd like to a glass of tomato juice please.
#Person1#: Any serial, sir?
#Person2#: Yes. A dish of cornmeal weight.
#Person1#: And eggs?
#Person2#: Yes. Baked eggs and b... | #Person2# orders tomato juice, cornmeal weight, buttered toast, and a fried egg for breakfast with #Person1#'s assistance. | order food |
train_4723 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Vale. Please sit down.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Did you work as a salesperson before, Mrs. Vale?
#Person2#: Only as a clerk in a store.
#Person1#: I see. Well, consulting is a little different.
#Person2#: I'm a quick learner, Mr. Jenkins.
#Person1#: Umm hmm. Do you have a diver's... | Mrs. Vale is applying for the job as a salesperson. Mr. Jenkins asks for some basic information and then tells her the requirements of the position. | job interview |
train_4724 | #Person1#: Hi. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yeah. I'd like to rent a mid-size car for three days.
#Person1#: Okay. Let me check to see if we have one available. Hmmm. It's doesn't look like we do. We have a couple of economy, compact, and full-size cars available, or a nice minivan.
#Person2#: Well, what is the main ... | #Person2# wants to rent a mid-size car but #Person1# doesn't have an available one. #Person1# introduces the cars of different sizes to #Person2# and recommends a full-sized car. After they discuss the cost, #Person2# chooses the full-size car and purchases the daily car protection plan in case of emergencies. | rent a car |
train_4725 | #Person1#: I am here to visit Mr. Roger Peterson. He lives in Room 612.
#Person2#: Fine. I need to check your ID card, and you will have to leave those flowers here.
#Person1#: Sorry, I forgot that flowers are not allowed here. What time do visiting hours end?
#Person2#: You can stay until 8:00 p.m. Here is your visito... | #Person1# wants to visit Mr. Roger Peterson. #Person2# checks #Person1#'s ID card and tells #Person1# the flowers are not allowed. | pay a visit |
train_4726 | #Person1#: There are millions of web pages on the net. How do I find what I'm looking for?
#Person2#: Use a search engine like Baidu and Google.
#Person1#: How does it work?
#Person2#: You enter the name or topic you are interested in and ask the search engine to find pages about your topic.
#Person1#: How do I use a s... | #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to find a web page via searching engines step by step. | search engines |
train_4727 | #Person1#: Hi, Francis, I want a new apartment. Are there any near you?
#Person2#: Why do you want another apartment?
#Person1#: The man who lives upstairs plays music all night and I can't fall asleep.
#Person2#: What kind of apartment do you want?
#Person1#: Not a big one. One bedroom is fine.
#Person2#: Do you mind ... | #Person1# wants a new apartment and Francis recommends #Person1# to share the apartment with his brother. | find an apartment |
train_4728 | #Person1#: Hi, Linda. How long have you been here?
#Person2#: Nearly half a year.
#Person1#: Are you studying for a degree?
#Person2#: No. I'm studying in a language school now. But I plan to go to a university for a degree next year.
#Person1#: What major do you want to choose?
#Person2#: I'm interested in early educa... | Linda tells #Person1# she's studying in a language school and plans to go to a university to study early education next year. | education |
train_4729 | #Person1#: When did you last go to the seaside?
#Person2#: Last July. We spent all our days on the beach.
#Person1#: Did you have a good time there?
#Person2#: Yes. We swam and dived off the rocks into the sea. We also played game on the sand.
#Person1#: The summer vacation is coming. Will you go there this year?
#Pers... | #Person2# had a good time at the beach last summer but cannot go there this year because of her father's business trip. #Person1# invites #Person2# to go swimming tomorrow. | go swimming |
train_4730 | #Person1#: Did you take notes in math class? If so, can I borrow them? I wasn't there because I was at an amusement park.
#Person2#: I do have some notes, but I am reading them right now. Maybe you should ask another one for help. | #Person1# wants to borrow #Person2#'s math notes but #Person2# needs it at present. | borrow the notes |
train_4731 | #Person1#: Excuse me,can I see the personnel manager? My name is Lucy Jordan.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Have a seat, please.
#Person1#: Thank you. I come in answer to your ad for the saleswoman.
#Person2#: Okay, what qualifications do you have for the toy store work?
#Person1#: I once worked in a local toy store and my major... | Lucy Jordan is applying for a saleswoman at a toy store. She tells #Person2# her qualification for the work. | job interview |
train_4732 | #Person1#: Well, you know I had a good time tonight.
#Person2#: I'm pleased to hear that.
#Person1#: But I have to say goodbye right now.
#Person2#: Why? It's not late. Can't you stay a little longer?
#Person1#: No, I'm sorry, but I really must go. I don't know whether I can catch the last bus if I don't hurry now.
#Pe... | Kate has to leave to catch the bus, but it's too late and the last bus already left. John offers to drive her home and wishes to see her again. | catch a bus |
train_4733 | #Person1#: Hello. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, er... I am going to see the West End.
#Person1#: How much time do you have?
#Person2#: Just one day.
#Person1#: Well, what do you particularly want to do?
#Person2#: I want to visit museums, art galleries, Buckingham Palace, do some shopping, go to the theater...
#Perso... | #Person2# wants to see the West End in one day. #Person1# makes a detailed plan for #Person2# including all the tourist attractions #Person2# wishes to visit. | arrange a tour |
train_4734 | #Person1#: What's wrong, Peter?
#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. Do you think I could borrow your car for a few hours?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but I really need it this afterno... | Peter requests #Person1# to lend him the car because he locked his keys in the car, but #Person1# needs the car this afternoon. So Peter requests #Person1# to drive him home and gives him a quarter for the phone. | locked car key |
train_4735 | #Person1#: I heard you received a prize for you book.
#Person2#: yes, I did. I won a prize for best local history book at the annual book awards.
#Person1#: congratulations! You must be very proud of your achievement.
#Person2#: actually, I was happy just to get the book published. Winning the prize was an added bon... | #Person1# congratulates #Person2# on winning the prize for #Person2#'s book. Then they share their own experience of winning a prize before. | winning a prize |
train_4736 | #Person1#: May I take your order now?
#Person2#: Yes, bring me a bottle of wine and filet steak.
#Person1#: Do you want some salad dressing?
#Person2#: Yes, what kind do you have?
#Person1#: We have Italian, French, thousand island and blue cheese.
#Person2#: I think French will be fine. | #Person2# orders some wine, filet steak, and French salad dressing with #Person1#'s assistance. | order food |
train_4737 | #Person1#: Where are you going?
#Person2#: Take me to the center station, please
#Person1#: OK, here we go.
#Person2#: Do you think you can get me there seven thirty?
#Person1#: We shouldn't have any trouble if we don't get stuck in the traffic jam.
#Person2#: Hope we have good luck.
#Person1#: Here we are, you s... | #Person2# drives #Person1# to the central station before seven-thirty. #Person1#'s grateful and pays for the fee. | take a taxi |
train_4738 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: It's our anniversary today. I am looking for the same flowers as the ones in her wedding bouquet.
#Person1#: What do they look like?
#Person2#: White.
#Person1#: How tall are they?
#Person2#: They are short, I guess. About the same height as those short flow... | #Person2# wants to buy lilies of the valley for his anniversary but #Person1#'s store has run out of them, then #Person1# recommends roses. | buy flowers |
train_4739 | #Person1#: have you ever tried shopping online?
#Person2#: no, never. I perfer to actually see and touch what I'm buying before I pay for it, especially for clothes and shoes.
#Person1#: that's right. Seeing is believing.
#Person2#: I've heard some friends say when they get the article, it's quite different from wha... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the disadvantages of online shopping including safety problems and the quality of the products, and they both prefer street shopping. | online shopping discussion |
train_4740 | #Person1#: Hi, Alex. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Just fine, Karen. I'm just taking a breather from all this paper work!
#Person1#: I know the feeling. I'm calling to let you know about this new Italian place I found. It's right around the corner.
#Person2#: I'll have to try it. You know how I am about Italian food... | Karen recommends a new Italian restaurant to Alex who is busy with work. | restaurant recommendation |
train_4741 | #Person1#: welcome back! How was your vacation?
#Person2#: it was fantastic, but I'm glad to be back! Being a tourist is really tiring!
#Person1#: where did you end up going?
#Person2#: because it's off-season, we got a really good package deal to Paris, so we went there.
#Person1#: I've always wanted to go to Pari... | #Person2# describes the trip to Paris to #Person1# and shares the pictures with #Person1#. #Person1# gets excited about going to Paris too. | trip to Paris |
train_4742 | #Person1#: Who did the stupid thing?
#Person2#: Maybe it was Dick.
#Person1#: I don't think so. Dick has been on the ball and he never does things like that.
#Person2#: Then it must be a naughty boy who did it. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about who did the stupid thing. | daily casual talk |
train_4743 | #Person1#: The summer vacation is coming. Have you any plans?
#Person2#: I haven't made up my mind. Maybe I will go to the US. What about you?
#Person1#: I am going on a hiking trip. It's good exercise as well as fun.
#Person2#: I think so.
#Person1#: So why not come and join us? Lee will come as well.
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the plan for summer vacation. #Person1# invites #Person2# to the hiking trip. | summer vacation plan |
train_4744 | #Person1#: Mom, this is your third bowl of rice!
#Person2#: I know but I have no choice. My stomach just keeps crying for more and more.
#Person1#: Why? I never saw you eat so much before.
#Person2#: I've been going to the gym these days. The exercise makes me hungry all the time.
#Person1#: So your stomach is the ... | #Person1# makes fun of her mom for eating too much. Her mom explains that she goes exercises these days. #Person1# suggests her mom bring her dad to the gym. | exercise |
train_4745 | #Person1#: That dress is very pretty. Why don't you like it?
#Person2#: It's too loud.
#Person1#: We've been looking around for many hours. What on earth are you looking for?
#Person2#: Well, you know, those styles or colors don't suit me.
#Person1#: What style do you want?
#Person2#: I want to buy a V-neck checke... | #Person2# wants to buy a specific sweater. #Person1# recommends a shop and they will go there. | shopping |
train_4746 | #Person1#: Jack, what's wrong? You are not in a good mood.
#Person2#: My boss told me not to go to work again.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: I made a huge mistake at work yesterday. I wouldn't have made that mistake if I had been more careful.
#Person1#: You are always careless. So what's your plan now?
#Person2#: I must ... | Jack tells #Person1# he was fired due to his carelessness and he decides to find a new one. #Person2# tells Jack #Person2# had a good time last night but Susan was unhappy because she turned 30. | lose a job |
train_4747 | #Person1#: What were you like when you were my age?
#Person2#: That was a long time ago, I was a lot like you actually. I loved art and I took dance lessons.
#Person1#: I like art, too.
#Person2#: I know you do. I have hung a lot of your paintings up in the living room. I was also very shy and I didn't make friends ver... | #Person2# shows her grandson some pictures of her own when she was young. #Person2# tells her grandson she was the third person to hold him. | past memories |
train_4748 | #Person1#: Look at these paintings, everybody in my family loves painting. They all go to the same painting club.
#Person2#: The paintings are very good. And look at that one, it's great.
#Person1#: My aunt painted it. She loves painting birds. She says their wings or special.
#Person2#: Yes and their shapes are very b... | #Person1# and #Person1# are discussing the paintings drawn by #Person1#'s family members. | paintings |
train_4749 | #Person1#: How long have you been living in this city, Jack?
#Person2#: Let me see. I came to this city when I was 23 years old. So 5 years now.
#Person1#: Do you like living in the big city?
#Person2#: Not so much. Air pollution has become such a big problem here now.
#Person1#: So do you want to move to the countrysi... | Though Jack hates the air pollution in the city, he thinks country life is slow and boring. #Person1# agrees with him and considers moving to a smaller city. | living in the countryside |
train_4750 | #Person1#: Our guest today is Dr. Lia Kwan. Dr. Kwan works with computer related injuries and problems. Dr. Kwan, do you see more computer-related problem these days?
#Person2#: Oh, definitely yes. People are doing more and more with computers and that means more physical problems.
#Person1#: So what can we do?
#Person... | Dr. Lia Kwan answers #Person1#'s questions and gives a lot of useful solutions to solve computer-related injuries and problems. | computer-related problems |
train_4751 | #Person1#: You're here to make a deposit, is that correct?
#Person2#: Right. I'd like to deposit 2, 000 RMB into my Current Account.
#Person1#: No problem. Could I have the cash and your Bank Book, please? Oh dear... there seems to be some problems here...
#Person2#: What? What's wrong?
#Person1#: I'm sorry but 5 of th... | #Person2# comes to deposit some money but #Person1# finds 5 of the notes are counterfeit. | deposit some money |
train_4752 | #Person1#: Can you tell me the differences between a letter and a memorandum, Miss Thong?
#Person2#: Certainly. A letter must be sent out of the company and must be mailed or posted. A memorandum is a communication within an organization.
#Person1#: Should we use the layout we use for a letter when we write a memorandu... | Miss Thong tells #Person1# the differences between a letter and a memorandum and says it's not necessary to use the layout when writing a memorandum. | letter and memorandum |
train_4753 | #Person1#: What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me?
#Person2#: Sure. Why don ' t you try it on? The fitting room is over there.
#Person1#: It ' s just the right size-a perfect fit! Have you seen anything you like?
#Person2#: I ' m thinking about buying this sweater. I know it ' s June now, but it will... | #Person1# and #Person2# are shopping. #Person1#'ll get a dress, a sweater in light blue, and a beret. #Person2#'ll buy a sweater in white, a pair of jeans, and a scarf. #Person1# also wants the jeans but she doesn't bring enough cash. #Person2# offers to help pay by credit card. | shopping |
train_4754 | #Person1#: How come it is slow as a snail today?
#Person2#: You mean the network connection?
#Person1#: Yes, I wanted to look for some information on the company page just now. It took me almost one minute to open it. Then there is no response for any click.
#Person2#: I have the same question. I can ' t send out mails... | #Person1# and #Person2# find the network connection very slow and #Person2# suggests calling the IT department for a check. | slow network connection |
train_4755 | #Person1#: Can you type, Jane?
#Person2#: Yes, I can.
#Person1#: How many words a minute?
#Person2#: About 100 words a minute.
#Person1#: En. . . and can you speak any foreign languages?
#Person2#: Yes, I can speak Spanish, and I can also speak Chinese.
#Person1#: Really? that's very good. What about French?
#Person2#:... | #Person1# interviews Jane about her typing speed and language ability and then tells her she gets the job. | job interview |
train_4756 | #Person1#: Hello. Welcome!
#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to have my nails manicured.
#Person1#: This way please. We offer multiple manicure services here. Do you want a full service?
#Person2#: I don't need the full service.
#Person1#: But the full service will make your nails look much prettier and it is on discount now.... | #Person1# recommends a full service for #Person2# to have the nail manicured but #Person1# only needs painting and polishing. | manicure nails |
train_4757 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning! I'd like to buy twelve tickets to Beijing for October 14th.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. We have many trains going to Beijing, fast train, through train, express train and tourist train. Which train do you prefer?
#Person2#: Well, the express one, with air-... | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy twelve express train tickets of Train no.14 to Beijing in a cushioned sleeper, the train will leave at 8 pm and arrived at 10 am next morning. | buy train tickets |
train_4758 | #Person1#: I'm moving out.
#Person2#: Your lease isn't up yet.
#Person1#: I won't be able to stay here anymore.
#Person2#: That's going to be a problem.
#Person1#: I don't know why there's a problem.
#Person2#: It's a problem because I can't give you your deposit back.
#Person1#: Why can't you give it back to me?
#Pers... | #Person1#'s moving out and wants to get the deposit back. #Person2# refuses because #Person1#'s breaking the contract. | get deposit back |
train_4759 | #Person1#: Hello. This is Bell Canada. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi. This is Amy Yang. I'm calling for a home phone cancellation. I'm moving out next month.
#Person1#: Okay. What day would you want your home phone cancelled?
#Person2#: The end of this month.
#Person1#: All right. I'll do it for you by then. Anythi... | #Person1# from Bell Canada will make a home phone cancellation for Amy. | home phone cancellation |
train_4760 | #Person1#: Could you show me how to operate this fax machine? I am going to receive some urgent fax from a company.
#Person2#: Of course. Let me check it. Firstly, don't be frustrated about all the buttons on it.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: After overcoming these buttons, you should check whether there is any p... | #Person2# shows #Person1# how to operate the fax machine but some of the faxes come through blurred. #Person2# suggests calling the after-service man. | fax machine |
train_4761 | #Person1#: Nick! How's it going?
#Person2#: Oh, hey. . .
#Person1#: What are you doing in this neighbourhood? Do you live around here?
#Person2#: Actually, my office is right around the corner.
#Person1#: It was great to meet you last week at the conference. I really enjoyed our conversation about foreign investment.
#... | Ana Ferris meets Nick by chance and reminds him of their conversation about foreign investment. Nick gives Ana his card but embarrassingly tells her he forgot her name. | social casual talk |
train_4762 | #Person1#: That was a nice funeral.
#Person2#: Yes, dad, it was.
#Person1#: The son gave a nice speech about his father.
#Person2#: It was long, too.
#Person1#: I think it was about 45 minutes long.
#Person2#: But it went by fast. It was interesting.
#Person1#: I liked it.
#Person2#: I'll give you a speech like that, t... | #Person1# and #Person2# think the funeral is nice. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'ll give a nice speech at #Person1# funeral. | funeral |
train_4763 | #Person1#: How do you like waltz?
#Person2#: It's very nice, I like it very much.
#Person1#: May I invite you for the first dance?
#Person2#: My pleasure. But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer.
#Person1#: In fact, I took up dancing quite recently, too.
#Person2#: Oh, really? But you're doing the tango wonderfully wel... | #Person1# invites #Person2# for the first dance. They compliment each other's dancing and talk about their favorite dances. | dances |
train_4764 | #Person1#: Sometimes you look like brains, and sometimes you are simple a Barbie Doll.
#Person2#: I don't know whether I am a Barbie Doll or you are one.
#Person1#: Maybe I am a Barbie Doll, but I won't do Barbie Doll things.
#Person2#: Well, I am not going to flog a dead horse. Let get down to our brass tasks and tidy... | #Person1# satirizes #Person2# but #Person2# doesn't want to fight and suggests finishing their brass tasks. | a quarrel |
train_4765 | #Person1#: Just remember. The main thing right now is to make sure Stars.com is happy.
#Person2#: Right. You're right. But she's just evil. Someone should drive a stake through her heart.
#Person1#: Elvin, please. Can I count on you to keep your cool for a week, or not?
#Person2#: I'm OK. I'll be fine. I will be cool. ... | #Person1# cautions Elvin to make sure Stars. com is happy and keep cool for a week. | daily casual talk |
train_4766 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, madam. May I help you?
#Person2#: Do you have some new perfume?
#Person1#: I am sorry, madam. I didn't hear you. It's too noisy here. Could you please say it again?
#Person2#: Well, I wanna buy some new perfume.
#Person1#: Would you please wait a minute? I will get one for you at once.
#Perso... | #Person2# purchases two bottles of Chanel's latest products of perfume at the cost of $55 per bottle with #Person1#'s assistance. | purchase of perfume |
train_4767 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, the toilet in my room doesn't flush.
#Person2#: I am sorry, sir. Can you tell me your room number?
#Person1#: 812.
#Person2#: Is there anything else I can do for you?
#Person1#: The tap is always driving. I can't sleep well.
#Person2#: OK, we will send a repairman to your room right now. | #Person2#'ll send a repairman to #Person1#'s room to fix the toilet and the tap. | facility problems |
train_4768 | #Person1#: I am checking out. Here is the key to my room.
#Person2#: Thank you. I'll just print out your receipt, and then you're free to go. Here you go!
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: If you don't mind me asking, how did you enjoy your stay at New York Hotel?
#Person1#: This hotel could use some insecticide, but my ti... | #Person1# checks out with #Person2#'s assistance and suggests this hotel to use some insecticide. | check out |
train_4769 | #Person1#: If I remember correctly, time of delivery is another point on which we differ.
#Person2#: That's right. Let's go into the details.
#Person1#: Ok. I hope you can have these goods delivered before the end of Sep. We'd like them to be there in time for our Christmas sales.
#Person2#: Christmas doesn't come unti... | #Person1# hopes #Person2# can have the goods delivered before the end of September. but #Person2# tells #Person1# it'll be difficult to advance the time of shipment. They finally reach an agreement on the date by the middle of October. | business talk |
train_4770 | #Person1#: How many people are traveling with you today, miss?
#Person2#: Just me. I'm traveling alone.
#Person1#: And how many bags do you have?
#Person2#: Just one carry-on and one that I want to check.
#Person1#: You must be going to some island to relax in the sun where all you need is a swim suit and a toothbrush.... | #Person2# tells #Person1# she's travelling alone. #Person1# checks the bag and lets her go. | travel |
train_4771 | #Person1#: Let me suggest this one. It's an excellent watch, it looks good, and it's only $ 100.
#Person2#: Hmm. That's not too bad. Does it have a stopwatch?
#Person1#: Uh, no. Analog watches don't come with stopwatches. You'll have to get a digital if you want a stopwatch.
#Person2#: Oh. I see. Where are your digital... | #Person2# at first wants a watch with a stopwatch but later buys an analog watch by check with #Person1#'s assistance. | purchase of watch |
train_4772 | #Person1#: Good evening.
#Person2#: Good evening. My wife and I would like a room, please. Is there any room available? We don't have a reservation.
#Person1#: Let me see. Yes, we have one room left. You're lucky. It's the last one.
#Person2#: Good. We're tired after driving all day, and we're looking forward to relaxi... | #Person1# checks in with his wife without a reservation for a double room at the cost of $45 and pays for the room by credit card with the help of #Person2#. | check in |
train_4773 | #Person1#: To get around your difficulty, Mr. Smith. I'd suggest that you reduce your order by half. You can send in an additional order later.
#Person2#: Well, I'll consider the possibility. By the way, when do I have to open the L / C if I want the goods to be delivered in June.
#Person1#: A month before the time you... | Mr. Zhang suggests Mr.Smith reduce his order and tells him he should open the L / C before the time of the delivery, but Mr. Smith won't reduce his order and will arrange for the L / C to be opened as soon as he gets home. | business talk |
train_4774 | #Person1#: First of all, thank you for accepting this job.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure.
#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?
#Person2#: Would you please tell me about your pay skill first?
#Person1#: We'll offer you a monthly salary to begin with, in addition, we offer one percent commission and all your sales... | #Person1# explains their pay skill to #Person2# and #Person2# wants to start with 4000 yuan a month, then #Person1# introduces their policy of paid vacation. | salary and vacation |
train_4775 | #Person1#: Well, we've finally put the finishing touches on the training programs for next year. Here's a report showing the projected costs as well as the expected return on investment.
#Person2#: Return on investment? How can you have a return on this kind of investment? Can you really calculate the value of these tr... | #Person1# explains to #Person2# the report showing the projected costs and the expected return on investment and introduces the plans for future training. | training programs |
train_4776 | #Person1#: I'll try one of these on. ( The customer tries one of the shoes on. ) It's too big. It slides up and down my heel when I walk around.
#Person2#: Well, let's try a size ten. ( He gets another pair and the customer tries a shoe on. ) Looks like a perfect fit.
#Person1#: Not really. It pinches my toes.
#Person2... | #Person1# tries on two pairs of shoes and decides to take the latter with #Person2#'s assistance. | purchase of shoes |
train_4777 | #Person1#: Do you think chinese families have changed much in the last 50 years?
#Person2#: I think families everywhere have changed a lot in the last 5 decades.
#Person1#: What do you think is the biggest change?
#Person2#: Well, in the past, three or four generations would live together under the same roof. Nowadays,... | #Person2# thinks the biggest change of Chinese families is that family members rarely live together now. #Person1# would like to live with #Person1#'s parents while #Person2# prefers keeping a distance from parents and seeing them occasionally. | living with parents |
train_4778 | #Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Hello, may I make an appointment for sometime early this afternoon?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. All the appointments are filled.
#Person2#: Oh, what a pity. I'd like to see the doctor as soon as possible. I have a sharp pain in my chest.
#Person1#: Let me see. . . Perhaps I could fi... | #Person2# wants to make an appointment for sometime early this afternoon but all the appointments are filled. #Person1# suggests five-thirty and tomorrow morning. #Person2# accepts the former time. | make an appointment |
train_4779 | #Person1#: I'd like to speak to Mr. Johnson, please.
#Person2#: This is Mr. Johnson.
#Person1#: Oh, hello. This is Erica Stone. My living room window was broken this afternoon. Can you repair it?
#Person2#: Sure. I can come over tomorrow afternoon. Is that OK?
#Person1#: Could you come over now?
#Person2#: OK, I'll com... | Erica Stone phones Mr.Johnson to repair the broken window now. Mr. Johnson remembers having repaired a window broken by her children which was actually broken by Erica. | repair a window |
train_4780 | #Person1#: So what's the matter with you then?
#Person2#: Oh, nothing. I'm just a bit led up really.
#Person1#: Why's that? I thought you were pleased about the new job and going to London.
#Person2#: I am, I am. It's just that I've bean here for so long in this town and it's hard to think of anywhere else as home. You... | Tim's going to London for a summer job and he feels upset about leaving his hometown and his family. His mother comforts him that he'll soon be fine and suggests he wear suits on his first day. | leave for London |
train_4781 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, would you please find a room for our business meeting?
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. How many people do you have?
#Person2#: Well, about 10.
#Person1#: Fine. We have a conference room which can seat up to 20 people.
#Person2#: That's great. What about the charg... | Mr. Black books a conference room for a business meeting tomorrow morning at the cost of 90 RMB per hour with #Person1#'s assistance. | book a room |
train_4782 | #Person1#: Sam, have you seen the pictures I took in Paris?
#Person2#: No, I haven't. Where are they?
#Person1#: Here are some. I took them at the Eiffel Tower last week.
#Person2#: How beautiful the Eiffel Tower is!
#Person1#: Yes, it is really beautiful.
#Person2#: And your pictures are wonderful,too. Did you have a ... | Kate shows the pictures taken in Paris to Sam and tells him she had a wonderful time there. | share trip experiences |
train_4783 | #Person1#: Hi, John, I haven't seen you for a few weeks.
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Mary. l've been studying a lot for my final exam.
#Person1#: Well, the term is almost over now.
#Person2#: Yeah. My brother is coming for a visit this summer, and we'd like to see some of the country. But traveling is so expensive.
#Person1#: H... | Mary meets John at a bus stop. John tells Mary he wants to see some of the country this summer but traveling is expensive. Mary suggests camping at some campgrounds and John gets interested. | camping |
train_4784 | #Person1#: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Julie? I hear you have planned it for a long time.
#Person2#: I can't wait to see Canada, Susan, but I'm somehow scared of the journey. My husband insists on flying but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.
#Person1#: There's nothing to be frightened. How man... | Julie's going to visit Canada and she prefers sailing to flying as she worries about airline safety. Susan tries to persuade her that air transport is safe compared with road transport but Julie still prefers sailing. | transport safety |
train_4785 | #Person1#: Today, we have Professor McKay on our morning talk show. Good morning, Professor McKay. I've heard that you and your team have just completed a report on old age.
#Person2#: That's right. Well, the report basically look into the various beliefs that people hold about old age and tries to prove them.
#Person1... | Professor McKay discusses with #Person1# about the report his team just completed on old age. Professor Mckay finds that old people as a group are unattractive and that someone who enjoys new experiences, travel, education, and so on in his middle years will usually continue to do so into old age. | a morning show |
train_4786 | #Person1#: Taxi!
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Where to?
#Person1#: The city square, please.
#Person2#: Are you in a hurry?
#Person1#: Yes, I have to be there to meet a friend at 5 thirty pm. So we're sure we can get there on time?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not, sir. Generally we can, but you know how it is in the rush hour no... | #Person1# takes a taxi to the city square at 17:30 and offers #Person2# an extra 5$ for driving him there on time. | take a taxi |
train_4787 | #Person1#: Do you believe in UFO's?
#Person2#: Sure. A UFO is just a space vehicle from another planet. If you think about it, our space shuttles are UFOs.
#Person1#: I've never thought about it like that before.
#Person2#: I've seen photos of UFOs in America before, but they've all looked doctored up.
#Person1#: D... | #Person2# tells #Person1# what a UFO is and believes in its existence. #Person2# thinks countries are working hard to find a planet that we can live on in the future when global warming destroys the planet. | UFO discussion |
train_4788 | #Person1#: Mary, how was your date with john?
#Person2#: it's ok. It seems we have a lot in common.
#Person1#: oh, really. That is great news. What does he look like?
#Person2#: he is tall and slim, fair-haired.
#Person1#: sounds like he is pretty cute. What do you think of him?
#Person2#: he is a nice guy and ver... | Mary tells Steve that her date with John is OK and she's impressed by John, but she's disappointed that John didn't contact her. Steve cheers her up. | relationship problems |
train_4789 | #Person1#: So how long have you know Jack?
#Person2#: We go way back. We've known each other since we were toddlers.
#Person1#: Really? You guys must be really tight.
#Person2#: Yeah , We're buddy-buddy still.
#Person1#: He seems sincere, and trustworthy.
#Person2#: Well, he is, but he can be conniving at times.
... | #Person1# inquires #Person2# about whether Jack's dependable for the job. #Person2# at first tricks #Person1# into believing that Jack's conniving and later convinces #Person1# that #Person1# can count on Jack. | inquire about someone |
train_4790 | #Person1#: I decided to go for this kind of life.
#Person2#: Try to keep cool. It's not an easy take.
#Person1#: I know. I always hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
#Person2#: Then you will be in line for a doom. | #Person2# thinks it's hard for #Person1# to go for this kind of life. | life |
train_4791 | #Person1#: You know John?
#Person2#: Which John? Mr. Turnbow's son?
#Person1#: Yes. I've read news about him in today's paper.
#Person2#: And he's bright and intelligent. I'm sure he can pass the university entrance exam.
#Person1#: I wish he could too.
#Person2#: How's your boy, Jack?
#Person1#: He's a bit tired... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about boys who'll take the university entrance exam and wish them good luck. | daily casual talk |
train_4792 | #Person1#: Why have you decided to change jobs?
#Person2#: I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field. Since my major was international banking, I really hope to work at a bank.
#Person1#: Then, why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai?
#Person2#: Bec... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# hopes to work at #Person1#'s bank which is a new establishment in Shanghai and #Person2# expects to work hard. | job interview |
train_4793 | #Person1#: Ben, come here! I'm having trouble picking out a dress for tonight. How about this silver one?
#Person2#: I don't think you need to wear something about fancy.
#Person1#: You're right. It's not that comfortable and we're going to be dancing a lot in the concert.
#Person2#: Why don't we go to the mall and get... | #Person1# asks Ben to help her pick out a dress for tonight's concert. She finally decides on a black dress which matches her shoes. | pick out a dress |
train_4794 | #Person1#: Maybe it was the fish or meat we ate.
#Person2#: Yes, it might have been.
#Person1#: Or the soup.
#Person2#: No, it couldn't have been the soup because I didn't have any.
#Person1#: Of course. We sat in the sun for a long time. I suppose it could have been the sun.
#Person2#: Yes, it might have been. But we'... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the possible cause of their illness. They finally find out it's the unwashed pears. | cause of illness |
train_4795 | #Person1#: Hello, Sarah. Haven't seen you for ages. How is everything?
#Person2#: Never could have been worse.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: You told me to give up smoking. I made it. But during that period, I became angry easily and my husband got fed up with me. He never stayed at home. I'd rather I hadn't ... | Sarah listened to Bill's advice of quitting smoking but she became angry easily. Bill's still taking cigarettes home to his wife because his wife had a bad temper when she tried to quit smoking. | give up smoking |
train_4796 | #Person1#: Owen, how was the basketball match last night?
#Person2#: I don't know personally, but I heard it was very good.
#Person1#: What? You didn't go? I know you had a ticket.
#Person2#: Right, but Ted, one of my colleagues, was really interested in the match. He asked if he could have my ticket.
#Person1#: Couldn... | Owen tells #Person1# he didn't go to the basketball match last night because Ted wanted the ticket and Owen's girlfriend, Susan asked him to go to a movie. | a basketball match |
train_4797 | #Person1#: Hello, Mister Brown. I need to ask a writer some questions for my homework. Could you spare a few minutes for me?
#Person2#: Sure. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Thanks. So how old were you when you realized you loved writing?
#Person2#: It was when I was 10 years old. I was reading short stories and then I decided to... | #Person1# interviews Mister Brown who is a writer. Mister Brown tells #Person1# he started loving writing since 10. His books are all for kids so far and he is planning on an adult book. | interview a writer |
train_4798 | #Person1#: Can you help me with this math problem?
#Person2#: Actually, I don't know how to do it, either. You should probably just ask the teacher.
#Person1#: I thought you always got 100% on all your math tests.
#Person2#: I usually do, but sometimes I need help, too.
#Person1#: How long do you usually study for a te... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for help with a math problem but #Person2# doesn't know either. #Person1# suggests studying together and will ask the teacher instead. | study math |
train_4799 | #Person1#: You asked Beth to be here around 7:00, didn't you?
#Person2#: Yes, what time is it now?
#Person1#: It's almost 8.I wonder what happened?
#Person2#: Um, she might have forgotten the time. Why don't I call and see if she's on her way. 'A few minutes later.', I got her voicemail so she must not have turned on h... | #Person1# and #Person2# are waiting for Beth. They discuss the possible reasons for her being late. | late for dinner |
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