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train_5100 | #Person1#: Are you watching the soccer match tonight? It must be the most exciting one in this season.
#Person2#: Well, of course I can't miss it. Which team are you for?
#Person1#: Manchester United. What about you?
#Person2#: Me too. Do you think they are going to get the championship this time?
#Person1#: I have con... | Both #Person1# and #Person2# support Manchester United in tonight's match. | soccer match |
train_5101 | #Person1#: Mary, there's one more thing that you must do for me before you leave.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: You have to take the math and English evaluation tests.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Because you're from a foreign country. The school needs to find out how good you are at both basic skills.
#Person2#: It'... | Mary is asked to take the evaluation tests to put her in the right classes. | evaluation tests |
train_5102 | #Person1#: Hey Claire, you've been really quiet these last few days. Is something wrong?
#Person2#: I've been really stressed. It's the end of the year and I've got so much stuff to do! I feel like I'm drowning in work.
#Person1#: Well, stress is a real thing. It's not an imaginary condition.
#Person2#: It's seriously ... | Claire is undergoing great pressures because she has too much paperwork. #Person1# comforts her that stress is normal for it's a part of the human condition and when you meet threats, your body will cause chemical reactions. Modern humans actually encounter more stresses than our ancestors. | stress |
train_5103 | #Person1#: Have you heard that Tom and his wife divorced?
#Person2#: I didn't hear that. But I can deduce the reason.
#Person1#: Really? Say it!
#Person2#: Tom is a kind guy, but addicted to gambling. He spends all his time gambling in the casino. And his wife can't put up with his incessant gambling any longer, so she... | #Person2# deduces the reason why Tom divorced his wife is Tom's bad habit of gambling. Gambling makes people addicted and ruins themselves in the end. | Gambling |
train_5104 | #Person1#: Hello, could you tell me my test results?
#Person2#: Your results are posted on the website. Just put in your password and you can see the exact numbers.
#Person1#: Are you saying that all my results were normal?
#Person2#: We always contact you by phone to come in if there is a need for follow-up.
#Person1#... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# can search his test results, know the purpose of the result and make comparisons in the past five years on the website. | test results |
train_5105 | #Person1#: My shirt needs ironing. Could you please help me with that, Mary?
#Person2#: No way. Do it yourself.
#Person1#: Please, I promise this is the last time.
#Person2#: OK, I'll iron your shirt for you, but only if you make me a cup of coffee. | Mary won't iron #Person1#'s shirt unless he makes coffee for her. | iron the shirt |
train_5106 | #Person1#: how did you do on your BELTS exam?
#Person2#: fantastic! I got an overall score of eight.
#Person1#: that's excellent! Have you received your conditional offers yet?
#Person2#: yes. I'm just waiting until I officially get admitted to the university with a conditional offer to apply for my visa.
#Person1#: do... | #Person2# has achieved high scores in the BELTS exam and received the conditional offer. Now #Person2# is applying for the visa. #Person2# has been abroad before and has no immigration plan, so it is easy to get a visa. | study abroad |
train_5107 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Could you give me some directions?
#Person2#: What are you looking for?
#Person1#: A gas station. My car ran out of gas two blocks back.
#Person2#: Walk straight ahead until you come to the second traffic light. Then turn right.
#Person1#: Do you know the name of the street?
#Person2#: I can't rem... | #Person2# points out the way to the gas station for #Person1# and knows the price has gone up. | the gas station |
train_5108 | #Person1#: I'm looking for a gift for my daughter.
#Person2#: How about a laptop?
#Person1#: Yes, she needs something to help her at school.
#Person2#: How about a Mac?
#Person1#: That sounds good. How much is one?
#Person2#: Our newest 15 - inch Pro is only $ 2, 100.
#Person1#: Only $ 2, 100? Okay, let me have one.
#P... | #Person2# recommends #Person1# to buy a Mac for his daughter to help her studies at school. #Person1# makes the deal by credit. | a gift |
train_5109 | #Person1#: Would you like a piece of birthday cake?
#Person2#: No, thanks, I'll pass. It looks very tempting though.
#Person1#: I thought strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting was your favorite?
#Person2#: It is. I'm on a diet and strawberry cream cheese cake is not on it.
#Person1#: A diet? What for? You are in g... | #Person2# refuses the cake for #Person2# is on a diet to control cholesterol. | on a diet |
train_5110 | #Person1#: Francis, what's that?
#Person2#: Well, that is the chart showing our company's organizational structure.
#Person1#: Could you tell me something about it?
#Person2#: Ok. On the top, Mr. Thomas, the managing director, is responsible for running the company.
#Person1#: How many departments do we have?
#Person2#... | Francis describes the chart with the organizational structure to #Person1#. #Person1# should report to Mr. White. | the organizational structure |
train_5111 | #Person1#: What would be a good day to finally move into the house?
#Person2#: You can pick up your keys on Tuesday night. When you actually move in is up to you.
#Person1#: Will the electricity and water be on, or do we need to do something to get it turned on?
#Person2#: Make sure that you transfer the utilities to y... | #Person1# is going to move to the new house on Tuesday. As for the preparation, #Person1# has to transfer the name of utilities, clean the carpets, paint the walls and position the appliances when they arrive. | the new house |
train_5112 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, it's nice to see you again. Have you decided to go ahead and try for the Fixed Asset Loan?
#Person2#: I'm going to need some more info first. I was wondering about the repayments. How long would I have to pay back the loan?
#Person1#: That depends. Our repayment plans go from 1 year to 10 yea... | #Person1# describes the Fixed Asset Loan is a long-term loan and can be paid part of the principle and interest in installment. #Person2# gets interests to continue. | a long-term loan |
train_5113 | #Person1#: How much do you have budgeted for our trip to Las Angeles?
#Person2#: In total, it should be about $ 5, 000 for the week conference. Would you like to see the breakdown?
#Person1#: Yes, I want to know exactly where the money is going. Give me a detailed report.
#Person2#: First we have the airline tickets, w... | #Person2# shows the breakdown of $ 5, 000 budgets to #Person1#. It shows the cost of airline tickets, accommodations, food expenses and other incidentals. They are estimated to $ 4000, and the last $1000 is the buffer. | breakdown of budget |
train_5114 | #Person1#: Would you like to go to work or continue your studies after graduation?
#Person2#: I think I will continue my studies. Now it's not easy for a graduate with bachelor's degree to get a job since there are so many graduates with master's or doctor's degree. We are likely to lose in competing with them in the j... | #Person2# decides to study aboard for a master's and doctor's degree so that he can improve his competing capacity in the job market. He is now preparing for the English tests which are crucial for him to get the scholarship. | study aboard |
train_5115 | #Person1#: My computer isn't working.
#Person2#: Tell me what the problem is.
#Person1#: I'm trying to turn it on, but it won't work.
#Person2#: Try checking the connections.
#Person1#: Which ones are you referring to?
#Person2#: The cords that you see behind your CPU that plug into an outlet.
#Person1#: Is that why it... | #Person1# cannot open the computer, and #Person2# tells #Person1# to check out if the cords is connected to the outlet. | a computer problem |
train_5116 | #Person1#: Hello. Are you here to withdraw some money from your account at the Securities Company? I'll need to see your Passbook for that account.
#Person2#: Right, here it is.
#Person1#: Thanks. OK. . . your balance is 320, 214 RIB. How much do you require today?
#Person2#: I'll take 4, 500 RIB, please.
#Person1#: Pl... | #Person1# helps #Person2# withdraw money from the security account. | withdraw the money |
train_5117 | #Person1#: What's the life expectancy in your country?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, but probably about 75 years. How about in your country?
#Person1#: About 70, I think. This newspaper article talks about the problems of an aging population. It's a problem that will soon affect most of the world.
#Person2#: I heard that th... | At first, #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the problem of the aging population. Then #Person1# mentions Tina's new-born baby and #Person1#'s son. #Person2# thinks it is better to have a baby after the career is settled down and #Person1# also agrees that the generation gap between parents and children is widen... | social problem |
train_5118 | #Person1#: Hi, Emma. What time is your piano exam on Thursday? Have you been practicing a lot?
#Person2#: It isn't on Thursday, Ben! It's tomorrow, Tuesday. Three o'clock in the afternoon. I've been practicing for two hours every evening this past week. But I enjoy playing so that's all right. I really want to do well ... | Emma will take the piano exam tomorrow so she practices it hard everyday and hopes to do well in the exam. Then, Ben invites her to the cinema and Emma agrees to go. | practice the piano |
train_5119 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Is this Mr. Green's office?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: Is he there?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, he isn't. He's at a meeting this morning.
#Person2#: What time will he be back?
#Person1#: He'll be back after two o'clock but he'll only be in the office for an hour.
#Person2#: Can I reach him... | Anne Lucas wants to talk to Mr. Green but he is at a meeting. So she leaves her number for #Person1# to keep in touch later. | take a message |
train_5120 | #Person1#: John, I thought you were going to leave early today to take your son to the show.
#Person2#: I'm still planning to. But I can't leave until I finish typing all the letters.
#Person1#: Can you leave that until tomorrow?
#Person2#: No. The boss wants them first thing tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: How many have ... | Janet helps John type the letters so he can leave early to take his son to the show. | type the letter |
train_5121 | #Person1#: Are you looking forward to a trip to Canada, Julie?
#Person2#: I can't wait to see Canada, Jack. But I'm afraid of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.
#Person1#: There is nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?
#Person... | Julie is scared about the plane and wishes to go by ship. But Jack comforts her that the probability of a plane accident is much smaller than the car accident. However, Julie still prefers a sailing trip. | travel by plane |
train_5122 | #Person1#: If that man gives me any more letters to type, I'll scream. He's given me ten already today, and there'll be more when I get back from coffee break. I'll be here till midnight.
#Person2#: Calm down, Franny. He can't make you stay after five. Finish what you can, and leave the rest for Mary.
#Person1#: But th... | Franny is anxious about the large amount of letters to type but Joe thinks he can leave it to Mary. | load of work |
train_5123 | #Person1#: Excuse me, please.
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: Could you tell me the way to People's Park?
#Person2#: Yes. Go down this road. Turn right at the third crossing. Walk until you see a school. It's just opposite the school.
#Person1#: It sounds like quite a distance.
#Person2#: Yes, about half an hour's walk.
#Pe... | #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to People's Park and advises #Person1# to take a taxi. | show the way |
train_5124 | #Person1#: Hi, Mum.
#Person2#: There you are. I'm getting worried. It's so late.
#Person1#: Yes. I ran into Linda and we went to a pub. She told me a funny thing.
#Person2#: Oh? What was that?
#Person1#: Well, she was driving home after work, and she suddenly saw an old lady on her hands and knees in the middle of the ... | #Person1# tells #Person1#'s mum that Linda bumped into an accident when she saw an old lady on her hands and knees in the middle of the road. Luckily, a witness told the policeman that the old lady was looking for her gold tooth. | an old lady |
train_5125 | #Person1#: Doctor! Doctor! Help me, please!
#Person2#: Take it easy, please! Sit here, now, what's the matter with you? And can I help you?
#Person1#: I feel sick. I have a bad stomach-ache, and my head troubles me a lot.
#Person2#: Well, let me have a check. Open your mouth please. And say 'Ah'.
#Person1#: Ah! Is that... | #Person1# has a stomach-ache. The doctor checks #Person1#'s month and learns that #Person1# had raw bananas, so the doctor prescribes some medicine for #Person1#. | stomach-ache |
train_5126 | #Person1#: I've really given it some thought, and I'm going to go back to school. I'm going to...
#Person2#: Well, When...
#Person1#: I'm going to take some night courses and maybe, within a couple of years. I'll have a ...uh... Associate Degree in Business.
#Person2#: Well, when are you going to get started?
#Person1#... | #Person1# decides to go back to school and takes some courses. #Person1# will start this fall and has received his parents' financial support. | go back to school |
train_5127 | #Person1#: Hey, this is Bill. I'm sorry I'm not in. Just leave a message. [Beep]
#Person2#: Hey Bill. This is Hank. I'm just calling to let you know that I'll be a little late to the game tomorrow night. I have to work a few extra hours to finish a report. I should wrap things up sometime between seven and eight though... | Hank calls Bill to inform him that he will be late to the game. | late for game |
train_5128 | #Person1#: how are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm ok. I wish I could say the same for my friend.
#Person1#: what happened to him?
#Person2#: he was arrested by the police for drinking and driving.
#Person1#: was it his first offence?
#Person2#: unfortunately not. He was charged with a DUI when he was in university.
#P... | #Person2#'s friend was charged with a DUI and this is his second offense. The punishments and sentences are tougher now and #Person2# worries he will go to jail. #Person1# asks his lawyer sister if she can help. | arrestment |
train_5129 | #Person1#: What kind of brakfast do you want?
#Person2#: Is there any difference?
#Person1#: Yes, a continental one contains eggs, bacon, toast and juice. American one is the same as a continental one except the egg.
#Person2#: I think I would like the former one. | #Person2# chooses the continental breakfast from the two recommendations. | breakfast |
train_5130 | #Person1#: I can't believe how hot it is.
#Person2#: It's not even noon yet.
#Person1#: That means it will get hotter.
#Person2#: I am dying from the heat.
#Person1#: Turn on the air conditioner.
#Person2#: It doesn't work.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: I don't know.
#Person1#: Did you call the repairman... | It is very hot but the air conditioner cannot work. | broken air conditioner |
train_5131 | #Person1#: Is there anything I can help?
#Person2#: Yes. I am interested in applying for graduate school here.
#Person1#: Alright. Do you have some specific questions?
#Person2#: Not really. I am in Madison visiting a friend. And I would like to go to school here too. So he told me to come to this office.
#Person1#: ... | #Person2# wants to study in Madison but #Person1# tells him he missed the application deadline and can only apply for the first semester next year. In terms of the application materials, #Person1# mentions three letters of recommendation, official university transcripts, and GRE or GMAT scores. The application is $40 a... | application for school |
train_5132 | #Person1#: are you good at making decisions?
#Person2#: not really. Sometimes, I even let other people make key decision for me.
#Person1#: what kinds of decisions do you leave to other people?
#Person2#: there are basic decisions like which restaurant to go to. I can never seem to choose. I let my parents make big ... | #Person2# always lets others make decisions and #Person2#'s parents make lots of big decisions. #Person1# asks #Person2# to be more decisive. Finally, #Person2# listens to the advice and chooses the bar for tonight. | be decisive |
train_5133 | #Person1#: Hi, what's up with you?
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: What did you do today?
#Person2#: I stayed at home for a whole day.
#Person1#: Really? No good weather outside? What's the time now there?
#Person2#: It's 10:00 pm. It rained for almost 2 weeks. The weather today is terrible, too.
#Person1#: Oh. It's just b... | #Person2# spends a whole day at home because it rains for a long time. #Person1# sends #Person2# some beautiful pictures taken in Orange Park, and invites #Person2# to this tourist attraction when available. | international telephone |
train_5134 | #Person1#: Excuse me, do you offer air flight reservation service here?
#Person2#: Yes, is there anything I can do for you?
#Person1#: I want to book tickets for Canada. How many flights are there each day?
#Person2#: 4, at 6:30 am, 8 am, 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
#Person1#: What's the airfare?
#Person2#: 8000 Hong Kong dol... | #Person2# books 5 flight tickets with a 10% discount. | book flight tickets |
train_5135 | #Person1#: Another slice of lemon pie.
#Person2#: Oh no. This would be enough. Thank you. So Benny is going abroad. Britain I suppose.
#Person1#: Yes, his company has decided to send him to London to take charge of their branch office. He'll fly there next Friday.
#Person2#: You have such a good son, always doing the r... | #Person1#'s son Benny is going to London and #Person1#'s wife Nancy is worried about him. But #Person2# thinks Nancy will get over it. At last, #Person2# is going to pick his granddaughter. | grown-up children |
train_5136 | #Person1#: You want to argue your ticket today?
#Person2#: Yes. That is why I'm here.
#Person1#: Tell me your argument.
#Person2#: I was pulled over for allegedly speeding.
#Person1#: Are you sure you weren't speeding?
#Person2#: To be honest, I really wasn't.
#Person1#: What speed were you going?
#Person2#: I was unde... | #Person2# argues the ticket for allegedly speeding and claims #Person2# wasn't speeding. #Person1# revokes #Person2#'s ticket. | argue the ticket |
train_5137 | #Person1#: Hey! What happened?! My song was only half way through and it skipped to the next song.
#Person2#: I don't know what happened!
#Person1#: You cancelled the song, didn't you, Jack?
#Person2#: No, I didn't. Really!
#Person1#: Then, is the machine broken or... | #Person1# suspects Jack cancels the song. Jack denies it. | daily casual talk |
train_5138 | #Person1#: ABC Company, my name is Lucy. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, Lucy, this is Monica. I ' m calling for the accountant position. I saw the information about the vacancy on your company ' s website. Is it still available?
#Person1#: Thank you for your interest. The position is still available. Have you al... | Monica confirms the availability of the accountant position and stresses the importance of English proficiency. Lucy feels the job suitable and will send a resume to Monica. | apply for a job |
train_5139 | #Person1#: Cindy. We were going to try to surprise you for your birthday. But you ' re just too busy! Can you tell me when you ' ll be free?
#Person2#: Oh, Brian. That ' s really sweet of you guys. I would love to get together with all of you. How about Friday?
#Person1#: Great! What time?
#Person2#: I ' m free all aft... | Cindy tells Brian to celebrate Cindy's birthday on Friday afternoon. | birthday celebration |
train_5140 | #Person1#: May I see the manager of your company?
#Person2#: I am.What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Form your company's advertisement in the TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY, I learn that you are a foreign trade company of good service. I am interested in it.Here is my resume, ma'am.
#Person2#: Very good, you majored in Internatio... | #Person1# who'll graduate from the People's University of China this July majoring in International Trade applies for a job as a sales representative. After #Person1# shows the work experience and the willingness to travel, #Person2# agrees to offer #Person1# the job. | job interview |
train_5141 | #Person1#: Hey, buddy, can ' t you see there ' s a line?
#Person2#: Oh, sorry. I didn ' t know.
#Person1#: What? You haven ' t taken the bus before?
#Person2#: No, I ' m afraid not.
#Person1#: Well, you have to wait in line like everyone else. Besides, you should let old people on first.
#Person2#: Sorry.
#Person1#: It... | #Person1# tells #Person2# to wait in line and let old people go first. #Person1# tells #Person2# the right bus to the White House. | take the bus |
train_5142 | #Person1#: Would you like something to drink?
#Person2#: Yes please. Do you have any teas?
#Person1#: Of course we have lots of teas.
#Person2#: What do you recommend?
#Person1#: What about a green tea or perhaps a jasmine tea?
#Person2#: What ' s this one?
#Person1#: That ' s Oolong tea, it ' s a Cantonese tea.
#Perso... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to order Oolong tea. | order drinks |
train_5143 | #Person1#: Tell me a little bit about yourself, please.
#Person2#: My name is Dunlin and I live in Beijing. I was born in 1980. I will graduate from Peking University this July. I have majored in accounting.
#Person1#: Would you tell me something about your family?
#Person2#: There are three in my family, my parents an... | Dunlin introduces Dunlin's academic and family background to #Person1#. | self-introduction |
train_5144 | #Person1#: Honey, I have something important to say.
#Person2#: Something important?
#Person1#: Yes. I have just booked two tickets.
#Person2#: Tickets? What tickets?
#Person1#: Two air tickets.
#Person2#: Air tickets?
#Person1#: Yes. We will fly to Paris the day after tomorrow.
#Person2#: We? The day after tomorrow? W... | #Person1# books two tickets to Paris one month before the actual 10th wedding anniversary, because #Person1# misremembers the wedding date. #Person2# helps #Person1# to refresh the memory and decides to celebrate beforehand. | the wedding anniversary |
train_5145 | #Person1#: Hello, Miao Li, Where are you going?
#Person2#: Hello, I am going to the store to buy some fruit.
#Person1#: Oh, Would you do me a favor?
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: Please mail this letter for me on your way to the store.
#Person2#: Sure. Do you want it to be registered?
#Person1#: Yes, I think so. There are... | #Person1# asks Miao Li to help send the registered letter on Miao's way to the store. Miao agrees. | send the letter |
train_5146 | #Person1#: I met a girl in elevator this morning. She works in a company upstairs. She said she envied the casual way we dress for work in our company. She complained about the dress rule in her company. Their boss requires everyone to wear formal clothes from Monday to Friday.
#Person2#: Well, I was always wondering w... | #Person1# complains about the strict dressing code that the company upstairs has because the comfortable clothes lead to less productivity. #Person2# thinks professional attire makes a good impression. | dressing rule |
train_5147 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order, sir?
#Person2#: Yeah. I have a fancy for some wine tonight. Can you recommend something for me?
#Person1#: Our red wine is very famous. I'd suggest you try that.
#Person2#: All right. What kind of red wine do you serve?
#Person1#: Here are a variety of red wines for you to choose. You... | #Person2# orders dry red wine with cheese, a croissant for the appetizer, medium beef steaks for dinner, and Black Forest Cake for dessert with #Person1#'s assistance. | order food |
train_5148 | #Person1#: Well, what did you think about the last candidate? Do you think we should hire her?
#Person2#: She had a very impressive resume, but she seemed to lack the confidence that I think a good manager needs.
#Person1#: What made you think that she wasn't very confident?
#Person2#: Did you notice the way that she a... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the last candidate they interviewed. They agree she has an impressive resume but they think she lacks the confidence and the manners to be a good manager. | find a manager |
train_5149 | #Person1#: It has just occurred to me that there is still another possibility to ensure a prompt delivery of the goods.
#Person2#: And that is?
#Person1#: How about making Hong Kong the port of shipment instead of New York?
#Person2#: I'm afraid we can't agree to that. We concluded the business with you here in Houston... | #Person1# suggests changing the port of shipment from New York to Hong Kong to ensure prompt delivery of the goods but #Person2# denies the idea for the sake of safety. Then #Person2# compromises to start sailings from Seattle. | business talk |
train_5150 | #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 bonus.... | #Person1# congratulates #Person2# on winning the prize for the book. Then they share their own experience of winning a prize before. | winning a prize |
train_5151 | #Person1#: Guess what! I know something you don't know!
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: How many planets are there in the solar system?
#Person2#: That's easy. Everyone knows that there are nine.
#Person1#: Not anymore! Can you believe it? They've decided that Pluto is not a planet anymore!
#Person2#: Nice try. I wa... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Pluto is removed from the list of the planets in the solar system. They discuss the theory of geocentrism and flat earth, the possibility of interstellar travel, and the presence of aliens. | space and cosmos |
train_5152 | #Person1#: What a beautiful view, my sweetheart!
#Person2#: It sure is. The Grand Canyon is truly masterpiece. No man could ever make anything like this.
#Person1#: What is that below?
#Person2#: It is the Colorado River. You will go down the river in a boat if you wish.
#Person1#: No, thank you. It looks a bit too dan... | #Person1# and #Person2# enjoy the views of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. They admire the beauty of the state park. | the beautiful view |
train_5153 | #Person1#: Lucy, come here! I can see the lake which is in the center of park.
#Person2#: It is beautiful! Look, there are so many birds around it.
#Person1#: It is a great place for a relaxing vacation.
#Person2#: Listen to the sound of nature! It's like music.
#Person1#: Yeah, I agree. It makes you feel really good.
... | #Person1# and Lucy enjoy the views, such as birds and roses, in the park. | a vacation trip |
train_5154 | #Person1#: Hello, Elitherbeth How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks.
#Person1#: Are you sure you're alright. You look a bit worry today? Is anything wrong?
#Person2#: Well, Yes. There are something wrong actually. Perhaps you can give me some advice.
#Person1#: of course if I can.
#Person2#: Well, Last night when I retu... | Elitherbeth thinks Elitherbeth lost Elitherbeth's wallet at the theatre. Elitherbeth is worried because Elitherbeth needs Elitherbeth's visa and identity cards to leave China. #Person1# makes some suggestions and will ask #Person1#'s uncle living close to the theatre to help | lose a wallet |
train_5155 | #Person1#: Simon, may I introduce you to Linda? You don't know each other, do you?
#Person2#: No. I've not had the pleasure of meeting her yet.
#Person3#: How do you do? I'm pleased to meet you.
#Person2#: How do you do?
#Person3#: Please sit down. Help yourself just like you are at home.
#Person2#: What would you like... | #Person1# introduces Simon to Linda. | introduction |
train_5156 | #Person1#: Have you ever thought about your ideal home?
#Person2#: I have, actually ; I'Ve always wanted to build my dream home myself.
#Person1#: What would it be like?
#Person2#: Well, it would be spacious and located next to a park, because a nice view is important to me.
#Person1#: How many rooms would it have?
#Pe... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# wants to have an ideal house with three bedrooms on a second floor with balconies each, one main bedroom on the main floor attached with en-suite, a large living room connected to a kitchen, three bathrooms, and one small TV. | ideal home |
train_5157 | #Person1#: Are you okay?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: What's wrong?
#Person2#: I got robbed!
#Person1#: By who?
#Person2#: Some guy on the street just mugged me.
#Person1#: Are you hurt?
#Person2#: No, he just stole all of my things.
#Person1#: That's crazy.
#Person2#: I need to go to the police station.
#Person1#: Do you... | #Person2# got robbed and #Person1# offers to take #Person2# to the police station. | robbery |
train_5158 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, ma'am. Can I help you find anything?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm just looking.
#Person1#: We have a special on these skirts this week. Would you like to try one on?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't need any skirts.
#Person1#: How about a blouse? This one here is the latest fashion.
#Person2#:... | #Person2#'s browsing in a store and #Person1# badgers her trying to sell different kinds of clothes. #Person2# impatiently leaves. | shopping |
train_5159 | #Person1#: I've just got a new printer. How often do I need to replace the print heads?
#Person2#: Well, under normal conditions each head lasts about 5 000 copies or so. It depends on the user, but about once a month is average.
#Person1#: So if I don't print out very much, it could last a lot longer?
#Person2#: That'... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how often the print heads of the new printer should be replaced. | the new printer |
train_5160 | #Person1#: Do you think it's time to sign the contract, Mr. Simpson?
#Person2#: I'd like to look it over before I sign it.
#Person1#: OK, no problem. I hope there are no questions about the terms.
#Person2#: I am fully satisfied with the terms of this contract.
#Person1#: Shall we sign this contract now?
#Person2#: OK.... | #Person1# wants Mr. Simpson to sign the contract. Mr. Simpson carefully looks over the contract and signs it. | sign the contract |
train_5161 | #Person1#: May's birthday is coming. Shall we buy her a birthday present or let her choose one for herself?
#Person2#: I think a surprise party may be better. But I forget when her birthday is.
#Person1#: You are such a good father. It's next Sunday.
#Person2#: Sorry. What shall we get for her?
#Person1#: What about a ... | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to buy their daughter a phone as a birthday present. They intend to buy it online but the computer goes frozen, so they have to go to the store. | a birthday present |
train_5162 | #Person1#: Speed Airlines Reservation. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you have any flight to Paris on 15th? I want one leaving in the afternoon.
#Person1#: Yes. Flight DP336 leaves at 15:16. Is that all right?
#Person2#: Is it a direct flight?
#Person1#: No, Sir. It has an hour layover in London.
#Person2#: Well, I... | #Person2# gives up buying the flight ticket to Paris for the layover. | buy flight tickets |
train_5163 | #Person1#: Evan, are you busy right now?
#Person2#: Not really. What's up?
#Person1#: Well, I need a hand with the fax machine. My fax is not going through.
#Person2#: I'm kind of useless in that area, but I'll take a look at it.
#Person1#: Ah, thanks. | #Person2# decides to help #Person1# fix the fax machine. | fix the fax machine |
train_5164 | #Person1#: I met a girl in elevator this morning. She works in a company upstairs. She said she envied the casual way we dress for work. She complained about the dress rule in her company. It requires everyone to wear formal clothes from Monday to Friday.
#Person2#: Well, I was wondering where those people with profess... | #Person1# thinks that the company upstairs has a strict dress code. #Person2# thinks professional attire gives good impressions. #Person1# thinks people can be less productive. #Person2# agrees. | the dressing rule |
train_5165 | #Person1#: What do you think of the apartment?
#Person2#: I like it, but there is one problem.
#Person1#: What problem is that?
#Person2#: The faucet in the kitchen is leaking.
#Person1#: I don't understand what the big deal is.
#Person2#: That leak is a problem for my water bill.
#Person1#: What you would like me to d... | #Person1# makes a compromise to fix the leaking faucet in the kitchen because #Person2# won't rent the apartment otherwise. | rent the apartment |
train_5166 | #Person1#: Do you drive a car yourself?
#Person2#: Yes, I just bought new car, I drive to work everyday!
#Person1#: Great! When you become new driver, you are better drive as carefully as possible!
#Person2#: Sure, I see safety is most important thing! Accident is awful! I will take your advice!
#Person1#: Besides, tra... | #Person2#'s a new driver. #Person1# asks #Person2# to drive freely when they're out of the town but #Person2# still keeps cautious and watches for road signs. | a new driver |
train_5167 | #Person1#: Do you know which bus I can take to PCC?
#Person2#: Tell me where you need to get on at.
#Person1#: I live on Las Flores and Fair Oaks.
#Person2#: If you don't mind walking, I know a bus you can take.
#Person1#: I'm okay with walking.
#Person2#: Walk all the way down Fair Oaks, and catch the 267 on Altadena ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go to the bus station, which bus to take and where to get off to go to PCC. | ask for directions |
train_5168 | #Person1#: In what way is your school different from other schools?
#Person2#: Our school is for all children because a few of the children are physically disabled, and some of the others have learning difficulties. In our school, we have faster learners and slower learners.
#Person1#: And is yours the only school like... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s school is a school for both slower and faster learners, different from an ordinary school. #Person2# thinks all human beings should grow up together. #Person2#'s school makes faster learners help slower learners. | a new school |
train_5169 | #Person1#: Jason, would you tell us a little about how you became a writer?
#Person2#: Well, when I was at school, I wrote stories. Later on, I wrote for The Western Teacher and various other magazines before I got into writing books.
#Person1#: How great you are! | Jason tells #Person1# how he became a writer. | personal experience |
train_5170 | #Person1#: What's the matter, Paul? You look terrible.
#Person2#: I've just taken my chemistry exam and I'm pretty sure I failed it. I don't know where the professor got some of those questions. I don't see how in the world I could pass.
#Person1#: Come on now. You've been doing very well all year long. It's not very l... | Paul worries about the result of his chemistry and #Person2# cheers him up. | exam results |
train_5171 | #Person1#: Do you know Tom?
#Person2#: Tom what?
#Person1#: Tom Smith.
#Person2#: No. But I know a Tim Smith.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, you are right. It was Tim Smith I meant. You know what happened to him the other day?
#Person2#: No, what happened then?
#Person1#: Well, he told me he saw his dead grandfather in London.
#P... | #Person1# shares with #Person2# Tim Smith's surprising story that Tim accidentally met his grandfather in the railway station who was thought to be dead during the war. | a surprising story |
train_5172 | #Person1#: Hello, emergency line. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I am calling to report an accident.
#Person1#: Could you give me some details, sir?
#Person2#: A truck hit a car on Highway 204.
#Person1#: Has anyone been badly hurt?
#Person2#: I'm not quite sure. The driver of the truck says he is OK. But the lady i... | Daniel Smith calls the emergency line to report a traffic accident and ask for medical help. | traffic accident report |
train_5173 | #Person1#: James, you have a large collection of stamps, haven't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm really proud of it. I have thousands of stamps from most countries of the world.
#Person1#: Wow, that's great. How did you get all of them?
#Person2#: Sometimes I took used stamps off envelopes, but mostly my dad brought them back... | James tells #Person1# about his stamp collection and how he got these stamps. | collect stamps |
train_5174 | #Person1#: What class did you have this afternoon, Kate?
#Person2#: A chemistry class. We've got a new chemistry teacher this term.
#Person1#: Who is it?
#Person2#: James Black. He told us to call Jim, not to call him Mr. Black.
#Person1#: Oh, James Black. I know him. He's a little thin man who smiles a lot.
#Person2#:... | Kate tells #Person1# about her new chemistry teacher Mr. Black and his teaching style that Kate isn't allowed to do anything without watching. | new chemistry teacher |
train_5175 | #Person1#: What are you doing tonight?
#Person2#: I have to run to the grocery store.
#Person1#: Don't you hate fighting the crowds on the weekends?
#Person2#: Yes, but I am out of food and milk.
#Person1#: What store do you shop at?
#Person2#: The small one, just down the street. I like their generic brand.
#Per... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is going groceries at the small store down the street and recommends the store to #Person1#. | the grocery store |
train_5176 | #Person1#: Are the ceremony and reception held in the same place?
#Person2#: No, not usually. Most people are married in a church, and then the wedding party and guests go to another place for the reception. Sometimes, however, they hold the reception in a big room in the church.
#Person1#: Where do they go?
#Person... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about wedding customs including the place to hold the ceremony and reception, traditions in different countries, and the bridal bouquet. | wedding |
train_5177 | #Person1#: Were you born in the U. S. , Melissa?
#Person2#: No, I wasn't. I came here in 1992.
#Person1#: How old were you?
#Person2#: I was seventeen.
#Person1#: So, did you go to college right away?
#Person2#: No, because my English wasn't very good. I studied English for two years first.
#Person1#: Wow, your E... | #Person1# compliments Melissa's English because Melissa isn't a native speaker. | personal experience |
train_5178 | #Person1#: What do you do in summer?
#Person2#: I love going out into the countryside for walks or bike ride. I love being out in the fresh summer air. How about you?
#Person1#: I don't often go for walks, but I either play sports outside-you know, tennis or badminton-or just sit in the sunshine and read a good book.... | In summer, #Person2# loves going for walks in the countryside while #Person1# enjoys playing sports outside. In winter, #Person1# plays sports indoors often or watch films at home. They both prefer summer to winter. | summer and winter activities |
train_5179 | #Person1#: Well, you seem to enjoy speaking English.
#Person2#: You can't help learning when you're using it all day. You'll see. A few weeks'study in the school will have a similar effect on you.
#Person1#: I hope so. You see, at the moment I find it difficult to get used to the teacher's speed and accent. I'm awful... | #Person2# is worried about using English throughout the class. #Person1# thinks using English in class is a good way to practice English. | improve English |
train_5180 | #Person1#: Guess what? I found a summer job.
#Person2#: That's great. Anything interesting?
#Person1#: Yes, working at an amusement park.
#Person2#: Wow, that sounds great.
#Person1#: So have you found anything?
#Person2#: Nothing yet, but I have a couple of choices. One is working as an assistant in a hospital mostly ... | #Person1# finds a summer job working at an amusement park. #Person2# hesitates to be an assistant or a gardenner. | summer job |
train_5181 | #Person1#: I'm stressed out by holiday parties with lots of treats like cookies, candies and chips as if that wasn't enough. I haven't really been able to exercise and I think I've gained 10 pounds recently.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that. But you are not alone. Many people gain weight.
#Person1#: I think I should m... | #Person1# is stressed about gaining weight during holidays and decides not to eat sweets. Paul agrees and advises #Person1# to eat natural foods to lose weight. | lose weight |
train_5182 | #Person1#: Hello, Harry, you look terrible! Have you been to the doctor's?
#Person2#: No, I'm not ill. I'm just a bit tired. I'm probably not sleeping enough.
#Person1#: You shouldn't go out so late then.
#Person2#: I'm not going out at all, actually. I'm too busy studying.
#Person1#: Studying? But the exams aren't for... | Harry stays up preparing for the exams because he didn't do much last term. #Person1# feels unnecessary staying up studying and advises Harry to have a week off, but Harry disagrees. | prepare for exam |
train_5183 | #Person1#: Do you want to go play tennis with me tomorrow morning?
#Person2#: That would be fun, but I need to pick up my passport from the police station.
#Person1#: Are you going on a trip?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to the UK with my dad next month.
#Person1#: Cool, is it a holiday?
#Person2#: Not really, he is going... | #Person2# can't play tennis with #Person1# because #Person2# needs to pick up #Person2#'s passport. #Person2#'s going to the UK next month to check out some universities. | go on a trip |
train_5184 | #Person1#: How was your trip to New York?
#Person2#: It was fun. I took the train there.
#Person1#: I didn't know that a train went from Los Angeles to New York.
#Person2#: Well, it doesn't go there directly. First, I took a train North from Southern California to Seattle Washington, then I transferred to another train... | #Person2# shares with #Person1# the train trip from Los Angeles to New York. #Person2# thinks it's a great way to see the country but it isn't recommendable to the time-savers. | the train trip |
train_5185 | #Person1#: Mary, can you tell me how you keep in shape?
#Person2#: You'll never be in shape until you eat less and take more exercise.
#Person1#: Now, tell me what you often eat.
#Person2#: I often eat fish and eggs.
#Person1#: Do you eat a lot of vegetables?
#Person2#: Oh yes, and fruits. I love fruits very much.
#Per... | #Person1# asks Mary how to keep in shape. Mary advises keeping a good diet and regular exercise. | lose weight |
train_5186 | #Person1#: I have been thinking of buying a house and would like to speak with you.
#Person2#: I have time to speak with you. Where would you like to purchase your house?
#Person1#: I am most interested in Pasadena or Arcadia, but would be open to other suggestions.
#Person2#: How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you nee... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the plan of buying a house. #Person1# prefers a large house with a view of the lake. | housing sales |
train_5187 | #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 to any click.
#Person2#: I have the same question. I can ' t send out mails.... | The network connection is slow. #Person1# and #Person2# will call IT to check it. | network |
train_5188 | #Person1#: How much is it all together?
#Person2#: Let me see. The bell-bottom pants are $ 90 and the coat is $ 120. It comes to $ 210.
#Person1#: Is it possible for you to reduce the price?
#Person2#: I am sorry. It's a one-price shop. | #Person1# buys clothes from #Person2# with no price reduction. | shopping |
train_5189 | #Person1#: Good morning. Vane Theater, at your service.
#Person2#: Hello. I'm thinking about watching a Chinese traditional opera with a foreign girl. What's on this weekend?
#Person1#: Well, there will be charity performance on Saturday night. And also, there will be a solo concert by an opera star on Sunday night.
#P... | #Person2# is going to watch a Chinese opera with a girl. #Person1# introduces The Monkey Creates Havoc in Heaven and #Person2# is interested. | telephone booking |
train_5190 | #Person1#: How do you decide what grade we get?
#Person2#: I look at many things, attendance, quizzes, and tests.
#Person1#: What is the most important factor?
#Person2#: Obviously I look for improvement as we go along, but I would like you to do your best from the beginning.
#Person1#: How can we keep track of our gra... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# decides grade mainly by students' improvement. #Person2# will let #Person1# know if #Person1# has a major problem. | curriculum institution |
train_5191 | #Person1#: I'm too tired now. I've already worked for 12 hours overtime!
#Person2#: God! Don't you think they should get you an assistant?
#Person1#: Yes, they were supposed to, but so far nobody's turned up, and I have to do the work alone. This is the first break I've had all day.
#Person2#: They're really running yo... | #Person1# complains about work. #Person2# concerns about #Person1#'s health and suggests #Person1# take a break. | overtime working |
train_5192 | #Person1#: Hey honey! Where were you?
#Person2#: I decided to take Kenny to the park and get some fresh air.
#Person1#: How was it? Were there a lot of kids?
#Person2#: It wasn't too crowded, but we had a great time! We got on the see-saw together, then went on a couple of different slides and then I tried to go with h... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# took Kenny to the park and played the see-saw and slides. Kenny was hyper but #Person2# is exhausted. | park |
train_5193 | #Person1#: You won't believe who's been elected to do overtime on the Baker account! Me! I'Ve already logged in 20 hours of overtime!
#Person2#: Wow! Why so much? I thought they were getting you an assistant.
#Person1#: They were supposed to, but so far nobody's turned up, and I'm left on my own to do the work. This is... | #Person1# complains about working overtime. #Person2# suggests #Person1# ask for some time off. | working overtime |
train_5194 | #Person1#: I heard you are looking for a house.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: How is this going?
#Person2#: I haven't found one that satisfies my demands yet.
#Person1#: I can recommend an apartment for you. A friend of mine is about to move. She doesn't want to rent that house any longer.
#Person2#: Where is the house?
#... | #Person1# recommends an apartment to #Person2#, and they discuss the location, rent and utilities of it. #Person2# is going to see the house tomorrow afternoon. | house renting |
train_5195 | #Person1#: I'm the Mortgage Advisor at this branch. You wanted a chat about housing loans?
#Person2#: Yes, I've found a wonderful property I wish to buy. Unfortunately, I just don't have access to the cash.
#Person1#: I see. It's a problem most of us face. May I ask what the purchase price is?
#Person2#: It's 600, 000 ... | #Person2# consults #Person1# about housing loans because #Person2# wants to buy a property but doesn't have access to the cash. #Person2#'s already made a large initial deposit. | housing loan |
train_5196 | #Person1#: Hey, Shirley. The party has been wonderful. My husband and my children have enjoyed it very much, and me too.
#Person2#: I've said you will enjoy your life here!
#Person1#: I surely will. By the way, is the party like this held every weekend in our neighborhood?
#Person2#: Oh, I've forgotten to tell you. The... | #Person1# appreciates the wonderful party which is held every other week. Shirley can't believe her husband Benjamin got on the stage. Shirley tells #Person1# there is a playground and #Person1# can play tennis. #Person1# thinks Shirley helps #Person1# a lot. | casual chat |
train_5197 | #Person1#: Um, which of them is the better typist?
#Person2#: Well, Mary types faster than Jones. But I think Jones types more carefully.
#Person1#: Is there any difference in their short hand?
#Person2#: Jones can certainly take down letter more quickly, but Mary's short hand is the best in her class.
#Person1#: How a... | #Person1# and #Person2# compares Mary's typing speed and language mastery with Jones'. | working skills |
train_5198 | #Person1#: What are you doing there with your mobile phone?
#Person2#: I'm moblogging!
#Person1#: Moblogging? what does that mean?
#Person2#: Oh, moblogging is a combination of the word'mobile'and'blogging'. It's another form of blogging. Users can publish blog entries to the web from a mobile phone or other mobile dev... | #Person2# explains the moblogging, a combination of the word'mobile' and 'blogging', to #Person1#, and #Person2# can blog wherever and whenever #Person2#'s on the move. | moblogging |
train_5199 | #Person1#: I'Ve just take out an insurance policy. Are you insured?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I have life insurance and my home and its contents are also insured.
#Person1#: I took out a life insurance policy and make my wife beneficiary.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. You are a fireman and it can be a dangerous job.
#Pers... | #Person1# and #Person2# both have life insurance which covers them if they die before they retire and when they retire. #Person1# had to take a medical before #Person1# could take out the policy. | insurance |
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