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train_5000 | #Person1#: do you like animals? I really like dogs.
#Person2#: so do i. I don't like cats.
#Person1#: why? I think cats are ok.
#Person2#: I can't bear being near cats. They don't seem to like me either.
#Person1#: I like wild animals. I don't like spiders and snakes. I think spiders and snakes are disgusting.
#Person2... | #Person1# likes dogs, wild animals but doesn't like spiders and snakes. #Person2# doesn't like cats but likes snakes and mice. | animals |
train_5001 | #Person1#: You are married to a foreigner, aren't you? So what's it like?
#Person2#: Well, in the first year of our marriage, we had great difficulties in getting along. The things that are important to me are not important to him. We had a lot of conflicts.
#Person1#: Yeah, I know what you mean. The first year of any ... | #Person2# is married to a foreigner. #Person2# talks to #Person1# about her marriage and her child. | marriage |
train_5002 | #Person1#: What type of movies do you like?
#Person2#: I like all sorts of movies, primarily drama and science fiction.
#Person1#: That's an interesting combination. How about western movies?
#Person2#: Western and horror are the two types of movies I don't care for.
#Person1#: Why don't you like horror? They're entert... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes drama and science fiction movies but dislikes western and horror movies. | movie types |
train_5003 | #Person1#: What are you two doing in here?
#Person2#: We heard you weren't feeling well, so we came to check on you.
#Person1#: I was sitting there giving out nametags and all of a sudden, there she was.
#Person2#: Who, Femi? Yeah, Yi-jun saw her inside.
#Person1#: All these memories of prom night came back to me. I ha... | #Person2# comes to check on #Person1#. They talk about the prom night. | conversation between friends |
train_5004 | #Person1#: Mark. Where have you been? I'Ve been calling you all morning.
#Person2#: I'Ve been playing computer games.
#Person1#: What? So you blew me off yesterday and today over a stupid video game? What game is so important that you have no time for me anymore? What are you playing?
#Person2#: It's called Counter Str... | Mark tells #Person1# that he has blown #Person1# off because he is playing Counter-Strike but #Person1# thinks it looks boring. After trying, #Person1# is hooked and asks Mark to bring him some food. | play computer game |
train_5005 | #Person1#: I'Ve always wondered, what's the difference between English for Chinese students and English for native students?
#Person2#: I don't know. What do you think?
#Person1#: I think a Chinese student concentrates on written English, and uses it as a basis for communicating. From start to finish he's learning voca... | #Person1# talks with #Person2# about the difference between English for Chinese students and English for native students. #Person1# thinks it is normal to make mistakes. | speaking English |
train_5006 | #Person1#: Hello, this is United Airlines.
#Person2#: Hello, I want confirm my flight. My name is Jesse.
#Person1#: When is your flight?
#Person2#: June loth.
#Person1#: One first class seat on flight YW132, is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, thanks. By the way, what time do I have to start check-in?
#Person1#: You are sup... | Jesse calls United Airlines to confirm her flight and asks for the check-in time. | confirm flight |
train_5007 | #Person1#: Bruno's.
#Person2#: Hi, I'm calling from Nika Corporation. We would like to hold a business lunch at the restaurant.
#Person1#: Oh, certainly. I'm Linda, the Manager. I can help you with that. How many will there be in your party?
#Person2#: There will be about 18 people.
#Person1#: Okay. For a party that si... | J McQuillin from Nika Corporation calls Linda, the manager of Bruno's, to order a business lunch at the restaurant. J McQuillin reserves a room for December 2nd, at around noon, for a retirement party. Linda takes down Mr. McQuillin's name and telephone number and will call him a week in advance. | order a lunch |
train_5008 | #Person1#: Hello, Doctor.
#Person2#: Well, What seems to be the trouble, Mr. Williams?
#Person1#: It's nothing serious actually, doctor. It's. . . Well, I get tired very easily recently, and I often doze off during meetings, office hours and sometimes even while I'm dining.
#Person2#: How long has this been going on?
#... | Mr. Williams tells the doctor that he often gets tired and dozes off during meetings for two months. The doctor is going to give him a blood test. | conversation with doctor |
train_5009 | #Person1#: We have a holiday next week, don't we?
#Person2#: Yes, on Monday.
#Person1#: What're you going to do?
#Person2#: I'm probably going to spend the day looking at cars.
#Person1#: At cars! You aren't thinking about buying a car, are you?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I'd like to be able to get around a little more.
#Pe... | #Person1# and #Person2# will have a holiday next week. #Person2# will spend the day looking at cars because #Person2#'s thinking about buying a car. #Person1# thinks it is expensive. | buying a car |
train_5010 | #Person1#: What games do you like?
#Person2#: I like word games.
#Person1#: How about a game of bridge?
#Person2#: I don't like it at all.
#Person1#: What about guessing games?
#Person2#: I'm not one for the games.
#Person1#: Let's play other game.
#Person2#: What about playing go?
#Person1#: OK. | #Person2# likes word games. #Person1# and #Person2# are going to play go. | play games |
train_5011 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is this the parcel post counter?
#Person2#: No, it's at counter 1, right over there.
#Person1#: ( At counter 1. ) Do you take parcels here?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I want to send this package to Los Angeles, please.
#Person2#: Do you want to send it by air or by regular mail?
#Person1#: I'd lik... | #Person1# wants to send a regular mail package to Los Angeles. #Person2# charges #Person1# 120 yuan. | send mail package |
train_5012 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. Please sit here.
#Person2#: A haircut and a shave, please.
#Person1#: How would you like your hair cut, sir?
#Person2#: Short on both sides. Not so much off at the back.
#Person1#: Very well, sir. Do you want me to trim your beard?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: Now have a look, plea... | #Person2# tells #Person1# to give him a haircut, a shave, and a facial massage. #Person2# is satisfied and will pay the money. | at the barber's |
train_5013 | #Person1#: Can you direct me to some fresh produce that's on sale?
#Person2#: Well, we've got some great mangoes on sale.
#Person1#: Mangoes? What are mangoes?
#Person2#: Well, it's a fruit with a big seed in it.
#Person1#: Can you eat the seed?
#Person2#: No. Peel the skin with a sharp knife, and throw out the seed.
#... | #Person2# tells #Person1# there are some mangoes on sale. #Person1# doesn't know mangoes before and #Person2# says they're sweet and from Central America. | buy mangoes |
train_5014 | #Person1#: May I come in?
#Person2#: Come in, please.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to trouble you, but I'd like to ask when I will get a raise.
#Person2#: In 3 months or so.
#Person1#: You said the same thing three months ago.
#Person2#: Did I? Well, anyway, you will get your raise when the economy starts picking up.
#Person1#... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# will get a raise after the recession ends. #Person1# has been in the company for 3 years but hasn't had a raise. #Person1# decides to leave. | get a raise |
train_5015 | #Person1#: Do you do a lot of your shopping online?
#Person2#: Not really. I like looking on the internet at what's available, but I usually prefer to actually see and touch what I'm buying before I pay for it. Sometimes, I'll look at something in a shop, but later buy it online if it's cheaper. You don't like buying t... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# never shops online due to security questions. #Person2# thinks if people buy from reputable companies with secure websites, it is ok. #Person1# invites #Person2# to the department store. | shopping |
train_5016 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you show me the cloisonn bracelet in the counter?
#Person2#: Sure. Let me get it for you.
#Person1#: Can you also show me this one?
#Person2#: No problem. This one is made of pure gold.
#Person1#: I think the cloisonn bracelet is more beautiful.
#Person2#: You're right. This one costs less, bu... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to show #Person1# the cloisonn bracelet in the counter, and tries it on. | shopping |
train_5017 | #Person1#: Hi, Lynn. I saw you at registration yesterday. I sailed right through, but you were standing in a long line.
#Person2#: Yeah. I waited an hour to sign up for a distance-learning course.
#Person1#: Distance learning? Never heard of it.
#Person2#: Well, it's new this semester. It's only open to psychology majo... | Lynn tells #Person1# that she has signed up for a distance-learning course for psychology majors. Lynn says the course is experimental, in which Lynn will watch television lessons, make phone contact with the professor and other students, and then they'll meet on campus. #Person1# thinks it's non-traditional but makes ... | distance-learning course |
train_5018 | #Person1#: Dad, I need a few supplies for school, and I was wondering if ....
#Person2#: Yeah. There are a couple of pencils and an eraser in the kitchen drawer, I think.
#Person1#: Dad, I'm in eight grade now, and I need REAL supplies for my demanding classes.
#Person2#: Oh, so you need a ruler too?
#Person1#: Dad, I ... | #Person1# asks her dad to buy her some high-tech supplies, such as a calculator, a Palm Pilot, and a laptop computer. #Person2# rules out the former two and thinks his old calculator is somewhere in the house. #Person1# says the calculator is for geometry class and it costs $109. #Person2# gives #Person1# 100 bucks. | school supplies |
train_5019 | #Person1#: Now, Jimmy, did you get a good view of the accident?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I was standing outside the bank building and I saw it all quite clearly.
#Person1#: Do you know what time it was?
#Person2#: Yes. I checked my watch. It was 2:45 exactly.
#Person1#: Good. Now, how fast was the truck moving?
#Person2#: W... | Jimmy tells #Person1# the truck went slowly up York Road and the driver ran the red light. The car went 30 miles an hour and the light changed to yellow just before it crossed it. | traffic accident |
train_5020 | #Person1#: Which countries have you been to?
#Person2#: I've been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in Asia - China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand - and to the United States and Canada.
#Person1#: I thought you had been to Australia too.
#Person2#: No, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and New Zea... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the countries they have been to. #Person1# thinks the most beautiful country he has ever been to is Norway. | countries |
train_5021 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, madam. I'm doing some market research and I'm hoping you might have a few minutes to answer some questions.
#Person2#: Okay, sure.
#Person1#: Great, thank you very much. First of all, do you own a personal computer?
#Person2#: Of course! Doesn't everyone?
#Person1#: How long have you owned it... | #Person1# is doing some market research. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has a personal computer and use the Internet to send emails and shop online. | market research |
train_5022 | #Person1#: Hi, Jenny. What did you do today?
#Person2#: Hi, Mark! I've just got back from the Art Gallery. They had a wonderful art exhibition today. You shouldn't have stayed home and worked on that paper. I think you would have been inspired by some of the paintings.
#Person1#: Oh, Idon't know. I don't really care fo... | Jenny tells Mark that she has been to the Art Gallery. Jenny persuades Mark to visit the exhibition and asks him to call Tom. | the exhibition |
train_5023 | #Person1#: What are you doing, Mary?
#Person2#: I am cooking the dinner, John.
#Person1#: Oh. Look! The Capital Building caught on a big fire today.
#Person2#: What? How about the people in the building?
#Person1#: More than 220 people were killed and the building was destroyed.
#Person2#: It must have taken the fire f... | Mary is cooking while John tells her that the Capital Building caught on a big fire. Mary forgets the food cooking on the fire. | catch a fire |
train_5024 | #Person1#: Is this your umbrella, Miss?
#Person2#: Oh yes, it is. Thank you. I was looking for it just now.
#Person1#: You look a bit familiar to me. I wonder if we have met somewhere before?
#Person2#: Have we?
#Person1#: May I ask where you live?
#Person2#: Just two blocks away, in that tall building.
#Person1#: That... | Adam Smith gives Lily Brown her umbrella. They discover that they live on the same floor of the same building. They introduce themselves. | conversation between neighbours |
train_5025 | #Person1#: You must be feeling terrible for Mary.
#Person2#: Yes, she's been like this for two weeks.
#Person1#: I'm worried that she can't catch up with her class.
#Person2#: So am I. The doctor says she'll get over in a month. | #Person1# and #Person2# are both worried about Mary. | worried about Mary |
train_5026 | #Person1#: What's the date today?
#Person2#: December the fifteenth. The day after tomorrow is little Tom's birthday.
#Person1#: Right . What present should we give him this time? By the way, how old is he?
#Person2#: Thirteen today and tomorrow. Fourteen the day after tomorrow.
#Person1#: How time flies! He's a bi... | The day after tomorrow is Tom and Mary's birthday. #Person1# and #Person2# will invite all their little friends to come and celebrate. | twin's birthday |
train_5027 | #Person1#: How can I lose weight, doctor? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food?
#Person2#: Well, Jim. It is a combination of how much you eat, the type of food you eat, and when you eat your meals.
#Person1#: I never eat breakfast though.
#Person2#: That's a big mistake, you should always have a good b... | Jim asks the doctor how to lose weight. The doctor tells Jim to have a good breakfast and use common sense when planning eating habits. | eatting habit |
train_5028 | #Person1#: Now let's begin the class. Who is on duty today?
#Person2#: I am, sir.
#Person1#: Please come to the front to have five minutes' free talk in English. Very well! Whose turn is it to have a free talk?
#Person2#: It's me, sir. But I am sorry I have forgotten to prepare for it.
#Person1#: Well. Don't forget... | It's #Person2#'s turn to give a free talk but #Person2# forgets. The teacher asks #Person2# to do it next time. | a free talk |
train_5029 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Do you have this in blue?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. That one comes in green blue and red.
#Person1#: And sorry. I can't find the price. How much is it?
#Person2#: Oh, that's 39 dollars and 95 cents. It's on the sale at the moment.
#Person1#: OK. Do you have it in extra small?
#Person2#: I'll jus... | #Person1# is buying clothes and asks #Person2# for help. | shopping |
train_5030 | #Person1#: Bob, why don't we go out to lunch today and visit some friends?
#Person2#: I'll miss today's football game. I can't miss it.
#Person1#: Honestly, Bob, don't you ever get tired of football games?
#Person2#: This will be one of the best games of the year. Why don't you watch it with me? You might like it.
#Per... | #Person1# wants to go out to lunch and visit some friends with Bob. But Bob wants to watch a football game. | weekend activities |
train_5031 | #Person1#: Well, hello, please come in and sit down. Your name is Mary North, I see.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: So why don't you tell me about yourself?
#Person2#: Uh well, certainly, I come from Japan, but now I live here in London. I received a degree in business English at the university of Chicago in America, and I... | Mary North comes to #Person1# to apply for a job. She tells #Person1# she has a business English degree. She can type and speak Japanese, French and English. She's willing to learn about computers. | job interview |
train_5032 | #Person1#: So you're the first woman they hired.
#Person2#: Yes, there are 10 men, 10 car salesman and me.
#Person1#: And how are you doing?
#Person2#: This week I sold 3 cars. I was the Top salesperson.
#Person1#: How did you do it? Did you do anything special?
#Person2#: No, not really. It helps that I'm a woman. The... | #Person2# is the first saleswoman that her workplace hired. She tells #Person1# she was the Top salesperson and being a woman helps. | conversation about work |
train_5033 | #Person1#: Hi Linda, I hear there's going to be a table tennis match in the Sports Center this evening.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, it's true. The Chinese team will play the national team from Singapore.
#Person2#: That's great. Is it a match between the Mens team or the women's team?
#Person1#: Both teams are m... | #Person1# tells Linda there is a table tennis match at the Sports Center this evening. #Person1# will call Linda if there are tickets. | table tennis match |
train_5034 | #Person1#: How would you describe your job Sam?
#Person2#: I'm a museum builder. I manage a team of people called museum educators. All of them hold graduate degrees in museum education, museum studies or public history, and all have worked in other museums or historic houses before joining my team.
#Person1#: What do ... | #Person2# is a museum builder and manages a team of museum educators. #Person2# tells #Person1# they help people learn and have created 2 mobile apps. | work in museum |
train_5035 | #Person1#: In Britain, we are often told that people are leaving the big cities to live in the countryside, but is this the same worldwide?
#Person2#: Not at all. If you look at the biggest cities in one thousand nine hundred and fifty, 7 out of the top 10 were in the developed countries. But by the year two thousand, ... | #Person1# says #Person1# is told that people in developed countries tend to leave big cities. But #Person2# tells #Person1# that in developing countries, people still move to big cities from the countryside for various reasons. This also causes many difficulties. | population movement |
train_5036 | #Person1#: I'm really looking forward to going camping this summer, Jason. When I get into the forest, I feel like I can finally relax. It's better than any beach.
#Person2#: Me too, Sarah. I can't wait to sit by a fire and sleep in the forest under the stars. The one thing I find stressful, however, is the packing.
#P... | Sarah tells Jason that she is looking forward to going camping this summer. But Jason feels stressed about packing because their car is too small. | go camping |
train_5037 | #Person1#: Millie, tomorrow is your mom's fiftieth birthday. Do you know that?
#Person2#: Of course. What should we do for it?
#Person1#: First of all, a birthday present. What about buying her a beautiful skirt?
#Person2#: That's a good idea. It'll make her look younger. And a big birthday cake, too.
#Person1#: Right?... | Dad and Millie are talking about preparing for mom's fiftieth birthday. They are going to buy some food this afternoon. | mother's birthday |
train_5038 | #Person1#: Hey! I just bought one of those new Japanese cell phones! It's loaded with extras.
#Person2#: What does it do?
#Person1#: It's got a built-in video camera so you can see the person you're talking to.It also takes stills and I can use the E-mail mode to send digital pictures straight to my friend's phone!
#Pe... | #Person1# introduces #Person1#'s new Japanese cell phone to #Person2#. It has a built-in video camera, 600-second digital memory, voice message mode, fax mode, etc. | new cell phone |
train_5039 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I ' Ve been waiting my main dish for quite a time.
#Person2#: Yes sir, just a minute, please. I ' ll check with the kitchen. Thank you for waiting. It takes another 10 to 15 minutes, I ' m afraid.
#Person1#: I have an appointment in half an hour.
#Person2#: I see.
#Person1#: Do you have anything e... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the main dish needs some more time. #Person1# changes it to the stew. | restaurant service |
train_5040 | #Person1#: Where are you going?
#Person2#: I'm going to buy a CD.
#Person1#: Why not listen to music online?
#Person2#: Then I will have to pay quite a lot to listen to music on line, isn't it?
#Person1#: You can audition music on line, and you can audition it off line after downloading it, so you needn't pay for it.
#... | #Person2#'ll buy a CD but #Person1# suggests listening to music online. #Person1# recommends a music software, Realplayer, to #Person2#. | listen to music |
train_5041 | #Person1#: May I help you with something?
#Person2#: I would like to return some books.
#Person1#: I ' ll take them.
#Person2#: Here you go.
#Person1#: These books were due two weeks ago.
#Person2#: Yeah. I totally forgot they were due.
#Person1#: You will need to pay late fees on these books.
#Person2#: How much are t... | #Person1# says #Person2#'s books were due and #Person2# needs to pay 25 cents every day for each book. | late fees |
train_5042 | #Person1#: Do you see that small white car over there? It's Tom's new car.
#Person2#: Oh, my God. It's beautiful. But it looks expensive.
#Person1#: It is very expensive. Tom's father paid for it.
#Person2#: I want to have a car like that. But I am not rich. And I don't have a rich daddy.
#Person1#: They are By new mod... | #Person1# says Tom's new car is expensive. #Person2# likes it but can't afford it. | a new car |
train_5043 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I booked a room here.
#Person1#: Your name, please?
#Person2#: Brown, Jason Brown.
#Person1#: Wait for a minute, Mr. Brown, a single room with bath from today to the fifteenth.
#Person2#: That's right
#Person1#: Would you like to register now?
#Person2#: Yes.... | #Person1# helps Jason Brown register for the room. Brown fills out the form, shows his passport, and pays in cash. | hotel service |
train_5044 | #Person1#: I am calling to say thank you for the interview yesterday.
#Person2#: You are welcome. I am very impressed by your capability.
#Person1#: Is there anything I should do?
#Person2#: No, nothing. It's thoughtful of you to call me again.
#Person1#: Thank you. Please call me at any time if you have any questions.... | #Person1# calls #Person2# to thank #Person2# for the interview yesterday. | thank-you call |
train_5045 | #Person1#: Hello. Good morning, Stately Restaurant. May I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to book a table for seven thirty o'clock, please.
#Person1#: Fine, sir. For how many people, please?
#Person2#: For four people. We'd like a quiet table with a fine view of the river.
#Person1#: OK. What name, please?
#Person2#:... | #Person1# helps Peter Kaufman book a quiet table with the river view for 4 people for 19:30. | restaurant reservation |
train_5046 | #Person1#: do you mind if I sit here?
#Person2#: no, of course not. Go ahead.
#Person1#: don't I know you?
#Person2#: yes, now that you mention it, I think we had a chemistry class together in high school.
#Person1#: you're right! How are you? It's been a long time!
#Person2#: What did you do after high school?
#Person... | #Person2# took a year off to travel around the world after high school, while #Person1# went straight to university to learn Chinese. #Person2# thinks Chinese is difficult and #Person1#'ll spend the whole life learning it. | life experience |
train_5047 | #Person1#: I am certain I am going to fail my English test.
#Person2#: Why are you so pessimistic?
#Person1#: Because it's impossible to improve listening level within a week.
#Person2#: Only for this reason?
#Person1#: Yes, I think my vocabulary and reading comprehension are not very bad.
#Person2#: Don't worry about ... | #Person1# thinks #Person1#'ll fail the English test because #Person1# can't improve listening fast. #Person2# will lend #Person1# materials. | exam preparation |
train_5048 | #Person1#: Hey Jack. What's going on?
#Person2#: Hey Matt. I'm going to ask Martha to marry me?
#Person1#: Really? When did you decide this?
#Person2#: I always knew she was the one, but I decided to pop the big question about 2 weeks ago. I'm just debating on how to do it.
#Person1#: That's exciting, man.
#Person2#: S... | Jack is about to propose to Martha. Matt says that his proposing example wasn't special but he suggests lots of options. Jack thinks asking her father in front of her is good. | ways to propose |
train_5049 | #Person1#: Hi, Steven! What do you like to do during the weekend?
#Person2#: I love swimming and cycling. On Saturday morning I usually ride my bike around the city or the country road for almost two hours.
#Person1#: That's great! I think they do you a lot of good.
#Person2#: Sure, they do.
#Person1#: But why do you c... | Steven tells #Person1# he goes cycling every Saturday. Steven chose cycling because it's convenient and environment-friendly. | goes cycling |
train_5050 | #Person1#: Hey Jack. How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm falling in love.
#Person1#: What! With who?
#Person2#: That girl in my econ class. She is so hot.
#Person1#: Did you guys go on a date already?
#Person2#: No. I didn't even talk to her yet. But I think I'm in love.
#Person1#: Does she have a boyfriend?
#Person2#: I do... | Jack's falling in love with a girl and he's been following her but never talk to her. #Person1# thinks the love is blind love and suggests he ask her on a date. | fall in love |
train_5051 | #Person1#: How do you like other films starring Charlie Chaplin?
#Person2#: Well, I like others very much, but I really don't think much of this one.
#Person1#: You don't like the performance, do you?
#Person2#: Yes, but I don't like the story. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss films starring Charlie Chaplin. | Chaplin's films |
train_5052 | #Person1#: How do you feel about wearing name logos or slogans on your clothing?
#Person2#: I've never really thought about it before. I guess it doesn't bother me.
#Person1#: Do you think advertising has an influence on the choices you make when you're shopping?
#Person2#: I guess so. I usually buy name-brand clothing... | #Person2# usually buys name-brand clothes, while #Person1# doesn't because #Person1# finds big companies' advertisement is annoying. #Person1# thinks the slogan 'impossible is nothing' is not special but #Person2# loves it. | discuss advertisement |
train_5053 | #Person1#: What's your favourite ball sport?
#Person2#: I like basketball. I really enjoy watching the NBA games on TV.
#Person1#: Who's your favourite player?
#Person2#: I don't really have one but I support Huston.
#Person1#: Do they have a good team?
#Person2#: I think they do, but I'm biased. They have a good manag... | #Person2# likes basketball and enjoys watching NBA games. #Person2# supports Huston. #Person1# can't keep up with the game because players play so fast. #Person2# plays for an amateur team. | basketball |
train_5054 | #Person1#: Management is going through a big turnover these days. With Bill's retirement, and department realignment, we have lost about 1/3 of our managerial staff. They've been dropping like flies. . .
#Person2#: Isn't that a good thing? Having fewer bosses means having less stress, don't you think?
#Person1#: Actual... | #Person2# thinks fewer bosses mean less stress but #Person1# thinks supervisors are important to discipline employees. #Person2# thinks leadership is important but they don't need too many leaders. | discuss management |
train_5055 | #Person1#: Every year, the South has the floods. It is an act of God.
#Person2#: Do you really think so?
#Person1#: Yeah, you have some other ideas?
#Person2#: I think, in some way it is an act of God, but in another way, it just is caused by us.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: We didn't pay attention to the environ... | #Person1# thinks the floods are an act of God, but #Person2# thinks it's caused by humans. | reasons for floods |
train_5056 | #Person1#: Hey Bob. Whatchy doing?
#Person2#: I'm at home painting.
#Person1#: I didn't know you paint. What type of painting is it?
#Person2#: I enjoy oil painting. I learned it in one of my extra classes in college.
#Person1#: That sounds so interesting. I wish I learned a hobby.
#Person2#: Hobbies are never too late... | Bob likes oil painting. #Person1# wishes #Person1# learned a hobby. Bob recommends the local community college. | learn a hobby |
train_5057 | #Person1#: I'm thinking about redecorating my bedroom. I bought this magazine in order to get some ideas. What do you think of this?
#Person2#: That looks good. The room in the picture is bigger than your bedroom, so you wouldn't be able to have all that furniture in your room.
#Person1#: I'd like to have the bed and t... | #Person1#'ll redecorate #Person1#'s bedroom so #Person1# bought a magazine for references. #Person2# thinks everything in the magazine is expensive so #Person1# can buy something similar in discount stores. #Person1# wants a carpet but #Person2# recommends a rug. | redecorate a room |
train_5058 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the post office is?
#Person2#: Sure. If you get on this road and turn left at the second intersection, you'll see it on your right-hand side.
#Person1#: Thank you so much for your assistance!
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the post office. | ask the way |
train_5059 | #Person1#: Some people are always closing their handsets, so it's difficult to inform them.
#Person2#: Why not send them short messages?
#Person1#: Can short messages reach them?
#Person2#: Short messages will be kept in the short messages center. Once they open the handsets they will receive them, which is better than... | #Person1# thinks it's difficult to reach people who close handsets. #Person2# suggests sending short messages. When people open the handsets, they'll receive them. | short messages |
train_5060 | #Person1#: What's the special today?
#Person2#: 'All-you-can-eat'dinner special.
#Person1#: I don't like to.
#Person2#: Do you care for seafood?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm very fond of seafood.
#Person2#: Which seafood do you prefer?
#Person1#: I'd like to have red cooked sea cucumber.
#Person2#: Is there anything else you wo... | #Person1# orders red cooked sea cucumber, assorted cold dish, and champagne from #Person2#. | order food |
train_5061 | #Person1#: I am sorry to tell you that you failed in the job interview in our company.
#Person2#: It is tough to accept it, I mean. But can you tell me why?
#Person1#: It is hard to tell. Maybe it is because you're not resourceful enough to be a manager.
#Person2#: I get it, and thank you for your honesty. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# failed in the interview because #Person2#'s not resourceful enough. | interview failure |
train_5062 | #Person1#: Good moming. sir. Here is your breakfast.
#Person2#: Thank you. Just put it on the table.
#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: En, would you please give me some bread please? I am hungry now.
#Person1#: OK. I will get you some right now. | #Person1# serves #Person2# breakfast and will bring #Person2# bread. | serve breakfast |
train_5063 | #Person1#: What's the matter, sir? You look pale.
#Person2#: I feel dizzy and weak. And I'm having this pain in my ear. I think I am sick.
#Person1#: Are you often traveling by plane?
#Person2#: No, this is the second time.
#Person1#: That's right. It's normal if you don't often take the plane. Just relax a little bit.... | #Person2# feels sick. #Person1# says it's because the lower pressure and suggests #Person2# chew some gum or peanuts. #Person2# can't sleep. #Person1# suggests wearing an eyeshade but #Person2# refuses. #Person2# advises #Person1# to adapt to the destination's local time. | take the plane |
train_5064 | #Person1#: Hi, John, this is Mary, your tenant up in Lincoln Park.
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Mary, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I was wondering when trash collection day was.
#Person2#: It's on Tuesdays and Fridays.
#Person1#: Great.
#Person2#: You could save a couple of dollars by taking it to the dump yourself, though.... | Mary asks John about the trash collection. John tells Mary the date, location, and bill about it. John also suggests an alternative way. | trash collection |
train_5065 | #Person1#: OK, so now the last point on our agenda. Jill, let's go over the profit and loss statement.
#Person2#: Great. Well, the main issue here, as you can see is that our expenses are through the roof.
#Person1#: Let's see. . . These numbers are off the charts! What's going on here!
#Person2#: Well, um, sir, the co... | #Person2# tells Jill their expenses are through the roof. They spend too much on entertainment and travel, such as hotel charges, spa treatments, and a place called 'Wild Things'. | expense analysis |
train_5066 | #Person1#: I have a resume here.
#Person2#: What's your name, please?
#Person1#: David, Chou.
#Person2#: Oh, yes Mr. Chou. We have been looking forward to this.
#Person1#: These are all my personal documents about my education and working experience you asked for. And I have to be off for an important meeting now. If y... | David Chou gives #Person2# his personal documents about education and work experience. Chou gives #Person2# his phone number for further notice. | hand in documents |
train_5067 | #Person1#: Have you a bus tour round the city?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Do you want to join the day tour or the night tour?
#Person1#: Day tour. How much does that cost?
#Person2#: $ 20.
#Person1#: Is lunch included?
#Person2#: Of course. You will have the local specialties. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the bus day tour includes lunch and costs $20. | day tour |
train_5068 | #Person1#: The boss had an informal discussion with me this morning, I feel really down.
#Person2#: What's up?
#Person1#: Well, actually I failed to meet a deadline last week and I forgot to answer an e-mail for a VIP customer yesterday.
#Person2#: Anything that distracts you from work?
#Person1#: Yes, everything. I fe... | The boss talked to Lucy because she missed a deadline and forgot to reply to a VIP customer. Lucy feels overwhelmed and stressed. #Person2# comforts her and suggests her relax. | office talk |
train_5069 | #Person1#: Welcome, everyone. Welcome to Language International. My name is Ema Waston. And I am the center manager. I hope you will all have a wonderful stay here with us. This is Mr. Brone, our social organizer.
#Person2#: Thank you, Ema. Hello, everyone. I'm Jone Brone, And it's my job to make sure you have some fun... | Ema Watson welcomes everyone and introduces John Brone. Brone tells everyone they'll have a walking tour this afternoon and they'll go to the sports center, film club, Oxford and London in the following days. | tour plan |
train_5070 | #Person1#: What can I do for you, madam?
#Person2#: I've lost my shoulder bag.
#Person1#: Are you sure you have searched everywhere?
#Person2#: Yes, I can't find it anywhere.
#Person1#: Can you describe it to me?
#Person2#: Yes, it is brown and has a large button at the front.
#Person1#: What is it made of?
#Person2#: ... | #Person2# lost her shoulder bag. #Person2# left it on the chair but it was gone when she came back. #Person1#'ll help find it. | lose a bag |
train_5071 | #Person1#: My jewelry store needs a new website. The one I have now is so out of date. I bet I'm losing customers because of that.
#Person2#: I have been designing websites for three years. Just give me a week, and Fll create an amazing site that will impress both you and your customers. | #Person2#'ll design a amazing website for #Person1#'s jewelry store. | design a website |
train_5072 | #Person1#: I'd like to go to movies with you, Tim. But it'll be quite late after the movie. How are we coming back? The last bus back is at 9:30 p.m.
#Person2#: Don't worry. Auntie Lee is giving us a lift home after her class. | Tim says Auntie Lee will take #Person1# and Tim home after the movie. | take someone home |
train_5073 | #Person1#: CFC Taxis.
#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to book a taxi, please.
#Person1#: Certainly. For what time?
#Person2#: Five o'clock tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: Where from, madam?
#Person2#: From Qilu Hotel.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Where do you want to go?
#Person2#: To the railway station. How much will it cost?
#Pers... | #Person2# calls CFC Taxis to take her from Qilu Hotel to the railway station at 5:00 tomorrow. | book a taxi |
train_5074 | #Person1#: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Susan?
#Person2#: I can't wait to see Canada, Jason, but I'm scared stiff of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.
#Person1#: There's nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day... | Susan's husband insists on flying to Canada but Susan wants to sail. Jason thinks air transport is safer than road transport but Susan still prefers to sail even though she's only been in a boat once. | transportation |
train_5075 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Anderson. My name is Jenny Green, and I'm a secretary at Feiyu Food Company.
#Person2#: I don't think we have an appointment.
#Person1#: No, we don't. I'm very sorry to just show up like this.
#Person2#: Since you are already here, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: Well, I know that your supermark... | Jenny Green promotes her company's products to Mr. Anderson but Anderson's quite satisfied with the current food company. Jenny asks him to look at her products and he thinks they are good. Anderson will call her when necessary. | recommend products |
train_5076 | #Person1#: I hear you mid Jacky are engaged at last.
#Person2#: Yes, we are.
#Person1#: When are you getting married?
#Person2#: In the autumn.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. Where's the wedding going to be?
#Person2#: We're not sure yet. Perhaps in San Diego.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I remembered your parents live there. don... | #Person1# hears #Person2# and Jacky are engaged. They are getting married in autumn and will move to the south. | getting married |
train_5077 | #Person1#: Hey. Hey. Hey, hey, hey!! What are you doing?
#Person2#: Uh, what does it look like I'm doing? I'm having your car towed away for parking illegally.
#Person1#: Officer. You can't do that. That's not fair.
#Person2#: What do you mean it's not fair? You parked your car in a no-parking area.
#Person1#: What? Wh... | #Person2# is towing #Person1#'s car away for parking illegally. #Person1# explains that the tree branches covered the sign but #Person2# still gives him an expensive ticket. #Person1# offers #Person2# tickets for a lecture and coupons at the restaurant across the street but #Person2# says it's illegal to bribe an offic... | tow one's car |
train_5078 | #Person1#: Give me your hand. (takes Rose's hand) Close your eyes. Go on. (Rose closes her eyes) Step up. Now hold on to the rail. Keep your eyes closed; don't peek.
#Person2#: I'm not.
#Person1#: Step up onto the rail. Hold on. Keep your eyes closed. Trust me?
#Person2#: I trust you.
#Person1#: All right, open you... | Jack takes Rose's hands. Jack asks Rose to close her eyes and step up onto the rail. They play Titanic. | play Titanic |
train_5079 | #Person1#: What did her boss say to you?
#Person2#: He asked me to beef up in the work.
#Person1#: Yeah. You look so unhappy recently. What's the matter.
#Person2#: Nothing, thanks. I am just not in the mood these days. | #Person1# worries about #Person2# because #Person2# is not in the mood. | office talk |
train_5080 | #Person1#: Can I help you find something?
#Person2#: I would like to buy a new fridge.
#Person1#: Is there one in particular that you like?
#Person2#: I was looking at this Kenmore refrigerator.
#Person1#: Ah yes, that is a great refrigerator.
#Person2#: What's so great about it?
#Person1#: It's both affordable a... | #Person1# wants to buy a Kenmore refrigerator. #Person2# promotes it to #Person1#. #Person1# likes it and will take it. | recommend a refrigerator |
train_5081 | #Person1#: Look, here is a very special business card from an illustrator. Every time I go through my book of business cards, I will notice it. It is an eye-catching one.
#Person2#: Wow, fantastic. I like the font and color for his name. It is creative yet personal.
#Person1#: Yes, it is a bold design. People will be... | #Person1# shows #Person2# a special business card from an illustrator and #Person1# thinks it stands out. #Person2# agrees and thinks business cards are for promoting personal business so a special one can make a difference. | business cards |
train_5082 | #Person1#: May I take an order now?
#Person2#: Yes, I think ready to order. Elitherbeth , What would you like to have?
#Person3#: I haven't made my mind yet. You order first , Donald.
#Person2#: Alright. Fish with chicken soup and I want to steak medium raw. I have a big potato green beans and make a salad. All of t... | Donald orders chicken soup and steak but Elitherbeth can't decide. Elitherbeth doesn't like seafood, chicken, or fish. Elitherbeth only likes oysters but #Person1# doesn't have any. #Person1# suggests some food and dessert. | order food |
train_5083 | #Person1#: Hello. This is Ken. May I speak to Andy?
#Person2#: I'm afraid Andy isn't in at the moment. He's gone to the supermarket. Could I take a message?
#Person1#: Great. Can you remind Andy that we're meeting tomorrow at 3:00 o'clock?
#Person2#: OK. Does he know where the meeting is?
#Person1#: Tell him we'll be m... | Ken calls but #Person2# says Andy's out. Ken asks #Person2# to tell Andy they'll meet in the corner office and Ken leaves his phone number. | phone call |
train_5084 | #Person1#: Hey Carol, what's new?
#Person2#: Not much, just catching up on a TV show I like to watch. Sometimes it's nice to come home after a long day at work and relax.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. In fact, I wouldn't mind some relaxation time myself.
#Person2#: You look like you had a long day, too. Did you just... | Carol is watching a TV show and #Person1# just comes back from an overseas business trip. #Person1#'ll have two days off. #Person1# invites Carol to join them for lunch and movie tomorrow and Carol invites #Person1# to watch the TV show together tonight. | relaxation |
train_5085 | #Person1#: International Film Club.
#Person2#: Hello, I'd like some information about the club, please?
#Person1#: Certainly, first of all, you must be over 15. Is that OK?
#Person2#: Yes, that's fine. I'm 16, are you open on Sunday.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, we aren't. When we started we opened from Tuesday to Friday, but... | John Smith tells #Person2# the International Film Club opens from Monday to Saturday and each film costs $7.5 per film or $15 for a month. John Smith invites #Person2# to come along. | a movie club |
train_5086 | #Person1#: Mrs. Thompson once ditheist, Jason.
#Person2#: Why? We shouldn't be in trouble or anything? In fact we were super active during the entire class discussion this morning.
#Person1#: That's just it. I don't think it's a bad thing at all. I think she is going to ask us to run for class monitor.
#Person2#: Whoa!... | #Person1# tells Jason Mrs. Thompson once ditheist and #Person1# guesses she wants them to run for class monitors. They'll ask Mrs. Thompson whether they can do this together. | run for monitors |
train_5087 | #Person1#: Won't you have some of this?
#Person2#: Yes, thanks.
#Person1#: It's my grandmother's favorite recipe for barbecue.
#Person2#: It's very good. How do you make it?
#Person1#: I use a special dressing and homemade catsup.
#Person2#: This salad looks so nice-just right for a hot day.
#Person1#: I'm glad you lik... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to have barbecue made by #Person1#'s grandmother's recipe. #Person2# says most Chinese cook foods without recipes and #Person1#'s grandmother also cooks by experience. | cook |
train_5088 | #Person1#: So, you ' re applying for a B2 visa, where is your final destination and what ' s the purpose of your trip to the United States?
#Person2#: I ' m going to visit my brother. he ' s just had a baby. He lives in Minneapolis.
#Person1#: And how long do you you plan to remain in the United States?
#Person2#: I ' ... | #Person1# is applying for a B2 visa. #Person1# will spend three weeks in the United States and stay with his brother. He has a house and works as an engineer in his country. At last, #Person2# grants him a resident visa and #Person2# is the millionth person to apply for a visa. | apply for visa |
train_5089 | #Person1#: Don ' t you agree that all the thieves should be punished by cutting off their fingers?
#Person2#: I ' m afraid many people would turn thumbs down on it.
#Person1#: Don ' t you think in that case, there wouldn ' t be so much stealing?
#Person2#: Definitely. But I think it is too fierce. | #Person1# wants to punish thieves by cutting off their fingers but #Person2# thinks it is too fierce. | punishments on thieves |
train_5090 | #Person1#: Who is that guy?
#Person2#: It's Clive of course. Where did you come from? Every girl knows Clive!
#Person1#: Really? He is my type.
#Person2#: He is everybody's type.
#Person1#: What position does he play?
#Person2#: Shooting guard. The same as Michael Jordan!
#Person1#: Oh, I love Michael Jordan. He fills ... | #Person1# knows the school star Clive for the first time who plays shooting guard as Michael Jordan. #Person1# believes Clive would be a professional basketball player just as Jordan, but she is a little bit disappointed hearing of his girlfriend. | school star |
train_5091 | #Person1#: Hello, miss. Can you bring me something to drink?
#Person2#: Sure, sir. But there is a charge for alcoholic beverages in economy class. Would you please refer to this price list? And then give me your order.
#Person1#: Thank you for reminding me. Well, please give me a glass of brandy and I will pay for it.
... | #Person2# reminds #Person1# that alcoholic beverages are not free. #Person1# orders the brandy. | drinks on plane |
train_5092 | #Person1#: The tea smells good. What tea is it?
#Person2#: It's a special green tea named Longing Tea from Zhejiang province.
#Person1#: What's special about it except its pleasant smell?
#Person2#: You can see that it keeps the original color of the tea leaves very well.
#Person1#: They must have some special methods ... | #Person2# presents Longing Tea to #Person1# and #Person1# is attracted to its smell and color. #Person2# loves drinking tea after the meal and she thinks tea is good for health and makes people relaxed. But it is important to control the drinking amount and forbid it before bedtime. | tea |
train_5093 | #Person1#: I was thinking about applying for the new position.
#Person2#: Do you think that is a good idea?
#Person1#: It seems like a good idea but I am not really sure.
#Person2#: What are your main concerns?
#Person1#: Well, it would give me a chance to grow, but I am wondering if I would like the job.
#Person2#: I ... | #Person1# hesitates about whether to apply for the job. #Person2# thinks the position is the best choice for #Person1#. | apply for the job |
train_5094 | #Person1#: There's a double feature at the cinema this Saturday. Do you want to go with me?
#Person2#: What are the movies that are playing?
#Person1#: There's an action movie with Harrison Ford and a chick flick with Susan Abandon.
#Person2#: I've never seen a movie I don't like that had Harrison Ford in it.
#Person1#... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the cinema this Saturday. #Person2# agrees and chooses the chick flick. They decide to meet at the cinema. | go to cinema |
train_5095 | #Person1#: You look great!
#Person2#: Thanks to you. I'm totally pumped up.
#Person1#: So you are happy that you made the decision to join us.
#Person2#: I surely am. But still there is one single problem.
#Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: I eat more and more these days. And it puts even more weight on me.
#Person1#: ... | #Person2# joins the team to lose weight but #Person2# worries about her rising appetite. #Person1# suggests doing the work-out step by step and recommends Yoga. #Person2# experienced the free class and felt drowsy about the music. | Yoga class |
train_5096 | #Person1#: Who's that man over there talking to James?
#Person2#: Where? Oh, that's Henry.
#Person1#: He's very handsome, isn't he? What's he like?
#Person2#: He's very nice, actually, but rather eccentric.
#Person1#: Really? I love eccentric people.
#Person2#: Yes, but he may be too eccentric even for you.
#Person1#: ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that Henry has an affair with his secretary and is now fighting for the children against his wife. Then, #Person1# reminds #Person2# of the strange dress-up. | an unethical man |
train_5097 | #Person1#: Hi Rose, what are you busy with right now?
#Person2#: Hi Jack, I'm working on these documents. The manager wants them for half an hour.
#Person1#: Well, Rose, may I say something with you right now?
#Person2#: Is there something you need?
#Person1#: Are your free this weekend?
#Person2#: Yes, I have nothing ... | Jack plans to pay a visit to Rose's home and have a chat with her this weekend. Rose agrees and invites him to dinner. | pay a visit |
train_5098 | #Person1#: How long have you been in Taiwan?
#Person2#: About 3 years, so I came here 2000.
#Person1#: So, where did you grow up?
#Person2#: Providence, Rhode Island. do you know it?
#Person1#: I am not sure, where exactly is it?
#Person2#: Well, not so far from New York. So what about you? Did you grow up here?
#Perso... | #Person2# grew up in Providence, Rhode Island while #Person1# was born in Gaoxiong. | place of birth |
train_5099 | #Person1#: Alice, your father is amazing. He's 90 years old and he lives alone in that big house.
#Person2#: I know. He doesn't like to ask anyone for help. My dad insists on paying his own bills and taking care of himself!
#Person1#: That sounds like my Grandmother. She was always stubbornly independent.
#Person2#: It... | Alice's father and #Person1#'s grandmother are both stubbornly independent and have strong characters. | independence |
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