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train_5200 | #Person1#: Well, no one could survive without water, but you see pollution has been making more and more water unable for drinking.
#Person2#: Yeah. Water pollution has for a long time been a major concern among the environmental issues.
#Person1#: But what are the sources of water pollution?
#Person2#: They could gene... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss direct pollutions, which are from factories, refineries waste treatment plants, and indirect pollutions which include contaminants that enter the water supply. Then they call for active participation in dealing with those problems. | water pollution |
train_5201 | #Person1#: I heard that you're going on your first date Friday night.
#Person2#: Are you angry, Lisa?
#Person1#: Angry? Why would I be?
#Person2#: Please don't tell my mom.
#Person1#: Come on. Dating is a part of young people's social life. Besides, you're sixteen already.
#Person2#: I'm glad that you see it that way.
... | #Person2# is going to date. Lisa will keep it secret and gives her coat to #Person2#. | date |
train_5202 | #Person1#: How did you spend the weekend?
#Person2#: I went to a movie with my boyfriend.
#Person1#: Really? How was it?
#Person2#: It was great. The director took a lot of care while framing. They say be has good chance at winning the Oscar for best director. Also I like the actors, some really great new young actors.... | #Person2# recommends a movie to #Person1# which is about the classic love story between two people from conflicting backgrounds with great cinematography. #Person1# may invite #Person1#'s girlfriend to see it next weekend. | movie |
train_5203 | #Person1#: What are you listening now, Fred?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: Hey! Man, put your earphone out. I said which song you are listening to.
#Person2#: Jay Chou's title song in his new album.
#Person1#: What's your comment on his new album?
#Person2#: Gorgeous! There is another song combining Chinese and western m... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the new album of Jay Chou, and #Person2# is crazy for one song. | music |
train_5204 | #Person1#: Mr. Martin, we're on arrival.
#Person2#: It's nice of you to see my off at the airport. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: We'll miss you. I hope we'll keep in touch.
#Person2#: Sure. You've given a great help to me in the past days.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. We hope you'll visit Beijing again.
#Person2#: Ce... | #Person1# sees Mr. Martin off at the airport. Mr. Martin thanks for #Person1#'s help in the past days. | see somebody off |
train_5205 | #Person1#: Hello, Tony. Fancy meeting you here. How are things going with you?
#Person2#: Not too bad, thanks. And you?
#Person1#: Pretty good! How are your parents these days?
#Person2#: Oh, they are fine. They are enjoying their retirement.
#Person1#: Oh, good. That's nice to hear. Well, I am going to a football matc... | Tony and #Person1# greet each other. #Person1# is going to a football match. | greeting |
train_5206 | #Person1#: Get up, it's time for you to get ready.
#Person2#: Let me just get five more minutes of sleep.
#Person1#: I would, but you need to start getting ready for school.
#Person2#: I understand, but all I want is five more minutes of sleep.
#Person1#: If I let you go back to sleep, I know that you won't get up in f... | #Person1# wakes #Person2# up but #Person2# wants to sleep more and will prepare everything after waking up. So #Person1# lets #Person2# sleep for a little while longer. | getting up |
train_5207 | #Person1#: Freeze! Police! Put your hands over your head!
#Person2#: What did I do? I haven't done anything.
#Person1#: You're under arrest for concealing illegal drugs.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: You are suspected of hiding illegal drugs. So we are taking you into custody.
#Person2#: I didn't do anything.... | #Person2# is arrested by the police because #Person2# is suspected of hiding illegal drugs, but #Person2# refuses to confess. | arrest |
train_5208 | #Person1#: Did I do well on my test?
#Person2#: Do you want to know the honest answer?
#Person1#: Why wouldn't I want to know?
#Person2#: You had pretty bad scores.
#Person1#: Exactly what do you mean by bad?
#Person2#: You failed.
#Person1#: How'd I fail it?
#Person2#: There are a couple of reasons why you didn't pass... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# didn't pass the driving test but that #Person1# can take a retest. | driving test |
train_5209 | #Person1#: Have you ever done your shopping at Whole Foods market?
#Person2#: I haven't shopped there. How is the food?
#Person1#: The food there is wonderful.
#Person2#: I go to Sons for my groceries.
#Person1#: I prefer the food at Whole Foods.
#Person2#: Is there something wrong with Sons?
#Person1#: Sons doesn't of... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss differences between Whole Foods market and Sons. #Person2# will try Whole Foods which offers organic foods. | food at market |
train_5210 | #Person1#: Did you watch the finale last night? My favorite singer won!
#Person2#: Oh, I love him too. He not only sings well but shows perseverance when he encounters difficulties in the contest.
#Person1#: Yeah, he got booted after his initial performance in the audition, but he did not give up. He then tried at anot... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the singer #Person1# loves most. They review the whole process in which the singer persisted in every audition, made a great performance, and won at last. | singer |
train_5211 | #Person1#: I've heard so much about Japan. Is it a beautiful country?
#Person2#: Not everyone thinks Japan is beautiful, but to me its beauty is breathtaking. You feel the same way about France, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, I do feel the same way about France. The swift rivers, the fertile valleys, the large cities-its s... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss differences between France and Japan. At first, they compare the geography of the two countries. Japan is made up of islands while France is located on the continent. They both have good harbors but France also has mountains. When it comes to climate, France is warmer. Farming, fishing, ... | countries |
train_5212 | #Person1#: Mr. Mass, here is a gift for you.
#Person2#: Oh. Thanks a million.
#Person1#: It's a souvenir I bought for you from Rome.
#Person2#: How beautiful! I love it at all.
#Person1#: I'm glad you like it.
#Person2#: It's very kind of you. I really don't know how I can thank you enough.
#Person1#: Don't mention it.... | #Person1# gives a gift to Mr. Mass. Mr. Mass thanks #Person1# a lot. | gift |
train_5213 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Lincoln Corporate Services. Lina speaking, how may I help?
#Person2#: Hello, Lina. I'm calling about your new PIN scheme. I'm new to all of this, so some of my questions may sound a little ignorant. . .
#Person1#: That's not a problem, I'm more than happy to explain everything in laymen's ter... | Lina tells #Person2# PIN stands for Personal Internet Banking and #Person2# can get all of the usual banking services plus some new extra ones anywhere. | new PIN scheme |
train_5214 | #Person1#: Flip it to channel 9, will you, Janet? There's a big basketball game on in a couple of minutes.
#Person2#: Sorry, turkey. I have already got dibs on the TV for tonight, remember? And I'm watching'Disco Fever'on channel 6.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah, smarty-pants? Over my dead body. Now, don't be such a brat and. . ... | #Person1# and Janet wants to watch different channels. Suddenly the TV breaks down and they decide to play a game of cards instead. | tv channel |
train_5215 | #Person1#: Will you book a ticket to New York for me?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. When do you want to leave here?
#Person1#: This Saturday.
#Person2#: Will, that'll be the sixth of September.
#Person1#: That's right. Will you check what fights are available on the sixth of September?
#Person2#: I'll check it over. Oh, there'r... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to book a ticket. #Person1# chooses to leave for New York at 5 o'clock on September 9th. | ticket booking |
train_5216 | #Person1#: We have received your resume in answer to our ads. I would like to talk with you regarding your qualification for this position, OK?
#Person2#: It is my honor to have this chance for this interview. Well, my major is commercial English. You know, and I am not only familiar with useful English expressions in ... | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# majors in commercial English and dislikes meeting the deadline. #Person2# thinks the greatest disappointment is that #Person2# lost #Person2#'s grandpa when #Person2# was ten. #Person2# will start working at the beginning of next month if hired. | job interview |
train_5217 | #Person1#: Wow, that was an amazing show!
#Person2#: Yeah, the crowd was totally out of control.
#Person1#: I know! Did you see what that guy did in the front of the stage?
#Person2#: You mean the guy who took a dive into the audience from the stage?
#Person1#: Yeah! He landed directly in the middle of all those crazy ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are amazed by the enthusiasm of the crowd and the guy diving into the audience. | show |
train_5218 | #Person1#: Hi, Lily. Great graduation party, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, everyone here is having a good time. Any ideas for the future?
#Person1#: Well, I'm interested in finance and my uncle runs a company in Hong Kong, so I decided to go to Hong Kong University.
#Person2#: Sounds great. Hong Kong is an international fi... | #Person1# is going to Hong Kong University to study finance. Lily is going to a university in Beijing to study medicine. | discuss about future |
train_5219 | #Person1#: Hey. Uh, what are you doing home this weekend? I thought classes didn't end until next week.
#Person2#: Hi Dad. I love you.
#Person1#: Ah, the three magic words: I NEED HELP! I've heard those before.
#Person2#: Uh, Well, we'd better sit down.
#Person1#: Uh, this doesn't sound good.
#Person2#: Well, first of ... | #Person2# tells #Person2#'s dad that #Person2# failed classes, lost the job, and wrecked dad's laptop and car. And the bad news is that #Person2#'s old boyfriend, a gangster, will come over to talk to #Person2#'s dad. | Bad news |
train_5220 | #Person1#: John, did you have a dream when you was a little boy?
#Person2#: Of course I did. I dreamed to be a pilot when I grow up. But unfortunately, I didn't realize it.
#Person1#: I had the same experience with you. When I was a little boy I dreamed to be a great scientist. But now you see, I'm just a common offi... | John dreamed to be a pilot. #Person1# dreamed to be a scientist, but #Person1# dreams to be an interpreter at present. | dreams |
train_5221 | #Person1#: Joanne, let's not make this divorce any more acrimonious than it already is, okay? Let's just get down to business and start dividing this stuff up fairly, so we can go our separate ways, alright?
#Person2#: Fine with me. I just want to get this over with. It's important we make a clean break. I should have... | Jeff and Joanne are quarreling about the division of property. Joanna wants to keep the antique gramophone while Jeff wants to get the silver tea set. An old picture reminds them of the happy time they had together and they start to think if their relationship can't be reconciled. | quarrel about divorce |
train_5222 | #Person1#: what are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm just trying to complete today's crossword puzzle. Whenever I get the time, I like to do the crossword puzzles in the paper.
#Person1#: you really like brains that make you think, don't you?
#Person2#: I guess you could say that. What kind of games do you like?
#Person1#... | #Person2# likes to do crossword puzzles and #Person1# likes to play darts. #Person1# thought everyone in #Person2#'s country was experts at mah-jong but #Person2# says people aren't all exactly the same. | games |
train_5223 | #Person1#: What's the matter with you? You don't look well.
#Person2#: Nothing. Maybe it is just the weather. Rainy days often make me feel a little sad.
#Person1#: Really? I like rainy days. The moisture in the air is good for my skin.
#Person2#: Sure. But it is too cold today. I have to put on warm clothes and loo... | #Person2# feels bad because of the rainy weather. But #Person1# likes rainy days. | weather |
train_5224 | #Person1#: Where do you work, Andrea?
#Person2#: I work for Thomas Cook Travel.
#Person1#: Oh, really? What do you do there?
#Person2#: I'm a guide. I take people on tours to countries in South America, like Peru.
#Person1#: That sounds interesting !
#Person2#: Yes, it's a great job. I love it. And what do you do?... | Andrea is a guide. #Person1# is a student but has a part-time job in a restaurant. | jobs |
train_5225 | #Person1#: Good evening. Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: No, we don't.
#Person1#: How many people are you together?
#Person2#: Just two people.
#Person1#: Would you like to sit in a smoking section, a non-smoking section or whatever comes open first?
#Person2#: We prefer non-smoking section.
#Person1#: I am... | #Person2# goes to a restaurant without a reservation, so #Person2# waits for non-smoking section vacancy for a while. After #Person2# is seated, #Person1# helps #Person2# order the main course and drink. | Conversation at restaurant |
train_5226 | #Person1#: Do you usually feel nervous, anxious or scared during tests, Jane?
#Person2#: I used to.
#Person1#: How did you get over it then?
#Person2#: Believe it or not, tests don't mean that we should do extra work. Teachers and schools give us tests for very important reasons. Knowing it is very important for you.
#... | #Person1# feels nervous and scared about tests. #Person2# comforts #Person1# by explaining the advantages of test including proving students' skills and giving teachers feedback. | tests |
train_5227 | #Person1#: In the end, we chose David. He wasn't ideal but there was nobody else who we interviewed that we liked.
#Person2#: But we really regret it now. He's really antisocial. He stays in his room all day reading.
#Person1#: True, it's like he feels superior to us.
#Person2#: He doesn't leave his dirty clothes aroun... | #Person1# and #Person2# regret choosing David. They think he is antisocial and the food he made is disgusting. He always gives opinions and #Person1# caught him kicking a cat. | backmouth sb |
train_5228 | #Person1#: Why don't you get another job for a change?
#Person2#: But I like my job, you know, I like fresh air, and the pay is not bad.
#Person1#: Look, digging gardens is not a job for a University graduate, if I were you I'd take some kind of direction lawyer teaching.
#Person2#: Teaching? Anything but that. It's so... | #Person1# thinks #Person2# should get another job because digging garden is not suitable. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to be a doctor. | jobs |
train_5229 | #Person1#: Hi John, are you used to the curriculum in our school?
#Person2#: Yeah, I think it's very interesting. In my country, students often go to school from 7:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the afternoon.
#Person1#: 5 days a week too.
#Person2#: Actually 5 and 1/2. On Saturday, there is only 1/2 day.
#Person1#: T... | John tells #Person1# he thinks the curriculum is very interesting. #Person1# invites John to have dinner together, but John refuses. | conversation in school |
train_5230 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can I join the library?
#Person2#: Are you a student of our college?
#Person1#: No, I'm not. But I hear that it's open to the public.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: OK. Does it cost anything to join?
#Person2#: Well, it's free for students of our college while it is 125 pounds per year or 35 ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about how to join the library as a public member. #Person1# needs to pay for it and can borrow 6 books at a time. | library service |
train_5231 | #Person1#: Dear audience, tonight we have Stephan Darcy with us in the studio. Congratulations on your book Life And Everything In Between Steven hit such a success.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: This is your first attempt at poetry. Did you ever try it before? Did you take any classes in poetry?
#Person2#: Well, my... | Stephan Darcy tells #Person1# his only real experience was writing business plans and the hardest thing is finding the perfect words to fit what he wanted to say. Darcy might write more but maybe not poetry. | Interview |
train_5232 | #Person1#: Can I help you, Miss?
#Person2#: I would like to order 2 office-style cabinets and desk calendars. We want office-style cabinets in white. The catalogue number is 90 - f - 2356.
#Person1#: How soon do you want it?
#Person2#: Could you deliver it tomorrow?
#Person1#: No problem.
#Person2#: Please handle the i... | #Person2# orders 2 office-style cabinets and desk calendars. #Person1# will deliver them tomorrow. | order |
train_5233 | #Person1#: Where ' s Sally, Jack?
#Person2#: She ' s in the garden, Jane.
#Person1#: What ' s she doing?
#Person2#: She ' s sitting under the tree.
#Person1#: Is Tim in the garden, too?
#Person2#: Yes, he is. He ' s climbing the tree.
#Person1#: I beg your pardon? Who ' s climbing the tree.
#Person2#: Tim is.
#Person1#... | Jack tells Jane that Sally, Tim, and the dog are all in the garden. | daily casual talk |
train_5234 | #Person1#: I hate to go outside.
#Person2#: Me too.
#Person1#: Why do you hate to go outside?
#Person2#: I meet too many jerks.
#Person1#: I agree.
#Person2#: This city is full of jerks.
#Person1#: Rude people are everywhere.
#Person2#: But what can you do?
#Person1#: You can yell at them.
#Person2#: And they will yell... | #Person1# and #Person2# hate to go outside. They think the city is full of jerks and rude people. | daily casual talk |
train_5235 | #Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like to buy a gift for my younger brother. He's going to take a trip to South America.
#Person1#: By air or by sea?
#Person2#: By air. So my gift should be quite light. What can you suggest?
#Person1#: How about this wallet? It's made of fine leather.
#Person2... | #Person2# wants to buy a light gift for his brother. #Person1# recommends a handkerchief. #Person2#'ll take it. | purchase of gift |
train_5236 | #Person1#: What will you do now? Propose to her.
#Person2#: Of course I won't chill out. Opportunity knocks only once.
#Person1#: You should strike while the iron is hot.
#Person2#: You're right. I will have a talk to her about that. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# propose as soon as possible. | propose |
train_5237 | #Person1#: I have a question about my cable.
#Person2#: What do you need?
#Person1#: I haven't been able to watch my cable for the past week.
#Person2#: Right now the cable isn't working.
#Person1#: Could you tell me when it will be back on?
#Person2#: The cable should be running again in a couple of days.
#Person1#: I... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the cable isn't working and it'll be free until it comes back on. | cable |
train_5238 | #Person1#: Steward!
#Person2#: Yes, ma'am?
#Person1#: May I have a magazine or something?
#Person2#: Certainly. Just a moment. I'll be right back with one. Which do you prefer, one in English or in Chinese?
#Person1#: One in English, please.
#Person2#: All right, ma'am. | Steward will bring #Person1# a magazine in English. | a request |
train_5239 | #Person1#: Do you think I still fashionable in this dress?
#Person2#: I think so. Blue is still very fashionable at the moment.
#Person1#: This style came out last year, though. I like the dress, but I'm not sure whether last year's fashions will be same this year.
#Person2#: I think this kind of dress will stay in fas... | #Person1# and #Person2# agree that people don't change fashions every year because it's expensive, and they have to limit the money they spend on fashion. | fashion |
train_5240 | #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.
#... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about what they do in summer and winter. They prefer summer to winter because it's too cold to wear the clothes they like in winter. | daily casual talk |
train_5241 | #Person1#: I haven't got enough evidence for prosecuting him.
#Person2#: Why don't you find someone who is in the know.
#Person1#: I'm just thinking about that, but the trouble is, I don't know who is well in the know.
#Person2#: Did you ask his former secretary, Lora? She knows a lot about him.
#Person1#: Thanks for r... | #Person1# hasn't got enough evidence for prosecuting someone. #Person2# suggests asking his former secretary. | prosecution |
train_5242 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Mr. Li. May I ask you some questions?
#Person2#: Sure. Take a seat, please. What would you like to know?
#Person1#: Can you tell me how many credits would be enough for a Bachelor's degree?
#Person2#: A Bachelor is awarded to a student who successfully completes over 120 units, including general a... | Mr. Li tells #Person1# #Person1# needs 120 units to complete a Bachelor's degree which normally takes four years. | Bachelor's degree |
train_5243 | #Person1#: David, what's new with you? You are not in the mood. Can you tell me?
#Person2#: After six months, my college life will come to the end. The following trouble will be the job-hunting. That's really a headache.
#Person1#: Do not take things so seriously, my pal! Every one of us will face the trouble and job-h... | David is upset because he worries about job-hunting after graduation. #Person1# cheers him up. | job-hunting |
train_5244 | #Person1#: Fred, have you made the plan for April 28th?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Shall I explain the details of the plan now?
#Person1#: You go!
#Person2#: According to your schedule, you will visit the Times Company, including its office building, workshops and stores, in the morning from 8: 30 to 11
#Person1#: Is there a... | Fred explains the details of the plan for April 28th to #Person1#. #Person1# asks him to add one plan after the meeting. | schedule |
train_5245 | #Person1#: How do you do? I need your help in selecting a foreign market to invest!
#Person2#: Fine. I have your letter and I've made some notes.
#Person1#: How can I find out what countries to invest?
#Person2#: We have quite a lot of import and export information and can give you figures on population, consumption, p... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for help in selecting a foreign market to invest in. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to pay attention to trade restrictions when considering the purchasing ability in various countries. | investment |
train_5246 | #Person1#: Are you alright, child?
#Person2#: Hey, I still know my name.
#Person1#: What did the nurse say?
#Person2#: She said I have a fever but nothing major.
#Person1#: In that case, you should go home and get plenty of rest.
#Person2#: What if this small fever turns into a big fever?
#Person1#: Then I'll phone our... | #Person2# has a fever. #Person1# suggests and clams #Person2# to go home and get rest. | ailment |
train_5247 | #Person1#: Hello, is this Professor Clark?
#Person2#: Yes, I am Professor Clark.
#Person1#: Hello, Professor, this is Kalina, and I am in your literature class on Monday mornings.
#Person2#: Yes, how are you doing?
#Person1#: I was partying hard over the weekend, fell down the stairs, and need time to recuperate.
#Pers... | Kalina phones Professor Clark to tell him she'll be missing his literature class because she sprained her wrist. | ask for leave |
train_5248 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I want to buy a hat.
#Person1#: Come here, please.
#Person2#: Is this one fit for you? It is nice.
#Person1#: I don't like the style.
#Person2#: How about this one?
#Person1#: Black is not my favorite colour.
#Person2#: You must like this pink one, don't you?
#Person1#: It's pretty... | #Person1# recommends several hats for #Person2#. #Person2# buys the pink one after bargaining with #Person1#. | buy a hat |
train_5249 | #Person1#: Mom!? ? ?
#Person2#: I know, sweetie. Just open wide. Don't talk.
#Person1#: Mmm. . .
#Person2#: Oh, you've got a fever. One-oh-one. . . time to break out the children's Tylenol.
#Person1#: I have the chills. Can you turn on the heater?
#Person2#: We're not turning on the heater in May! You need to take a ba... | #Person1# has a fever. #Person1#'s mom asks #Person1# to take a bath to sweat it out. | ailment |
train_5250 | #Person1#: Next is a ballet performance, but who is the dancer?
#Person2#: I'd swear that's Eddy from circulation.
#Person1#: Since when did Eddy start doing ballet? !
#Person2#: Not very long from the looks of it!
#Person1#: Look! He has a partner!
#Person2#: He's dancing with Jack!
#Person1#: Gross!
#Person2#: The we... | #Person1# and #Person2# are watching the ballet performance given by Eddy and Jack. They think it'll be embarrassing if the two fall. | the company's wei-ya |
train_5251 | #Person1#: Excuse me! How can I get to the post office, please?
#Person2#: Well, turn left at the first corner after the crossroad. It's near the corner. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure! | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the post office. | ask for directions |
train_5252 | #Person1#: After you've thought it over, get back to me and we can go ahead.
#Person2#: Miao Ping, if I do decide to go ahead, how will the interest if I exceed be counted?
#Person1#: It is higher than the rate of interest for Current Deposits and a little lower than the rate for the 6 - month time deposits.
#Person2#:... | Miao Ping explains the interest rate to #Person1# if they exceed be counted, then #Person1# decides to go ahead. | open an account |
train_5253 | #Person1#: Hi, Mary, you have been a secretary for several years in this company. Could you tell me what a secretary should do for a meeting or a conference?
#Person2#: Well, an important part of the duties of a secretary, I think, is to do well the preparation work for the meeting.
#Person1#: What should a secretary d... | Mary, who's been a secretary for several years, tells #Person1# how to prepare for a meeting and what to do during the meeting and after the meeting. | secretary |
train_5254 | #Person1#: Hello, I have a reservation for a double.
#Person2#: What's your last name?
#Person1#: It's Smith. Here is my driver's license.
#Person2#: Yes, I do show your reservation. How could you like to pay for the room?
#Person1#: I'd like to put it on my VISA.
#Person2#: Fine. Here is your room key, here is also a ... | Smith has a reservation for a double and pays by VISA. #Person2# helps him to check in. | check in |
train_5255 | #Person1#: I'll pick you up at a quarter to eleven tomorrow morning.
#Person2#: How long will the journey last?
#Person1#: It's a three and an half hours drive. And we should give ourselves forty minutes to have lunch and another ten to wait for the ferry. | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the schedule of their journey tomorrow. | journey |
train_5256 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Jan Erick Freedman. You're a frequent traveler. And we also know that you eat out twice a day. How come you're so fond of eating out?
#Person2#: When I got my first job back in 1982 and started travelling, I had no other choice but eat out. I found that I felt different due to what I was eating, s... | Mr. Freedman tells #Person1# he became fond of eating when he started traveling and he tried to find places that served food that made him feel good. He tells #Person1# how he managed to make a list of 218 favorite restaurants. He asks the people there to find restaurants. | fond of eating |
train_5257 | #Person1#: We don't have the resources to stop those people from buying us out unless a miracle happens. This may be the end of us.
#Person2#: I still have hope we can get help from the bank. After all we don't need that much money. | #Person1#'s in despair that they might be bought out. #Person2#'s still hopeful. | in face of predicament |
train_5258 | #Person1#: Hmm... Here's one of a crowd of people moving. I think that's pretty stressful.
#Person2#: Well, I don't think it's so bad. But I do think that going to the dentist is stressful.
#Person1#: Oh, so do I! It's stressful because you have no control.
#Person2#: That's right. Look at this one. This poor boy is si... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about stressful things. They both think that going to the dentist, taking exams, and being late are stressful. #Person2# thinks interviews are stressful while #Person1# thinks it challenging. | stressful things |
train_5259 | #Person1#: Hey, neighbor. How's it going?
#Person2#: Fine. How about you?
#Person1#: Okay. Huh, by the way, my wife and I are going out of town this weekend, and I was wondering if you could take care of some of our animals while we're gone. You know our dog, Jaws, don't you?
#Person2#: Yeah. My leg still hurts from th... | #Person1# requests #Person2# to take care of their animals because #Person1# and #Person1#'s wife are going out of town this weekend. #Person1# introduces the animals to #Person2#, including Jaws, their dog, who seems pampered, Claws, their cat, who is a little temperamental and has been going to the animal therapist, ... | pets |
train_5260 | #Person1#: Those birds love my yard. See? They are probably looking for worms.
#Person2#: Yeah, they are lucky they can find meals in lots of places. We have to go to the grocery store to buy our food.
#Person1#: True, but I wouldn't want to eat what they do, even if it's free. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about what birds eat. | daily casual talk |
train_5261 | #Person1#: David, we shouldn't sit here doing nothing.
#Person2#: Why not? It's Saturday afternoon, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, but there's so much to do around the house.
#Person2#: It can wait.
#Person1#: We ought to finish washing down the kitchen walls and cupboards.
#Person2#: We can do that tomorrow. We don't have ... | #Person1# thinks there's so much to do around the house. David'll do the chores tomorrow. #Person1# tells David Bob's having lunch with Georgia. David's unhappy with that. | daily casual talk |
train_5262 | #Person1#: You look tired. Did you sleep well?
#Person2#: No. My friend and I had a party the whole night.
#Person1#: You should go home and take a rest.
#Person2#: I know, but my boss wants to see me right now. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# looks tired because #Person2# had the party the whole night, but #Person2# has to see the boss right now. | daily casual talk |
train_5263 | #Person1#: I'm feeling hot, Ophra.
#Person2#: Hot? It's windy and cold today. You must have got a cold. I'm afraid that you took off your coat while you played football with your friends yesterday afternoon.
#Person1#: Yes. I felt sweat then. Oh, it's seven fifty now. My gosh! I'll be late if I don't drive to work in a... | #Person1#'s feeling hot but #Person1# has an important meeting with clients. Ophra thinks #Person1# shouldn't go to work today. | ailment |
train_5264 | #Person1#: Do you like traveling, Kathy?
#Person2#: I like traveling for pleasure to get places for vacation for instance. But I don't like traveling to work, waiting for buses, or...
#Person1#: Or getting stuck in traffic jams when you're driving.
#Person2#: Exactly. | Kathy likes traveling for pleasure but doesn't like traveling to work. | traveling |
train_5265 | #Person1#: I've heard that you provide very good service, so when I need a mover, I call you guys first.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot for calling us. Could you tell me more about what you need us to do?
#Person1#: Oh, you see, we are on the 8th floor, and moving into the 6th floor in another building. It is about 15 kilom... | #Person1# consults #Person2# about their moving service. #Person2# explains to #Person1# the factors to their charge, the way to pay for the charge, and the damage and compensation item in the contract. | mover |
train_5266 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Garry Zhao. I am calling to inquire the position of English interpreter.
#Person2#: Well, it is still open. Where did you graduate from.
#Person1#: I graduated from the Beijing Foreign Studies University. My major is English Translation and Interpretation.
#Person2#: It sounds great. I will... | Garry calls to inquire about the position of English interpreter. #Person2#'ll arrange an interview tomorrow. | inquiry |
train_5267 | #Person1#: Hello Richard.
#Person2#: Hi Karen.
#Person1#: How have you been?
#Person2#: Not too good.
#Person1#: Why? Is there anything bothering you?
#Person2#: I'm sick.
#Person1#: Oh, I am so sorry to hear that. Is it very serious?
#Person2#: It's OK. It's not serious.
#Person1#: That's good. How's your wife?
#Perso... | Richard and Karen greet each other. Richard tells Karen he's sick but it's not serious, and his wife and kids are in Canada now. | social meeting |
train_5268 | #Person1#: Hello, Steven. Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: How's your married life?
#Person2#: We're happy together now. We both think that we're a well-matched couple.
#Person1#: That's very good. It's said that marriage is the Ab of love. But the words may not be right.
#Person2#: The situation ... | #Person1# congratulates Steven on his marriage. | congratulation |
train_5269 | #Person1#: The weather is terrible.
#Person2#: Yeah. It's been raining a lot these days.
#Person1#: I have been watching a lot of videos at home because of the constant rain.
#Person2#: Have you heard when it's supposed to get better?
#Person1#: I saw the weather report, and it's going to rain for the next eight da... | #Person1# and #Person2# are bored by the continuous rain. They decide to go to the mall and watch a movie. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to bring the umbrella. | daily casual talk |
train_5270 | #Person1#: What would you do if you won $1,000,000?
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. I guess I'd buy a car.
#Person1#: That doesn't sound very interesting.
#Person2#: Well, what would you do?
#Person1#: I would go on a trip around the world.
#Person2#: Where would you go?
#Person1#: The first place I'd go to is Paris. I ha... | #Person1# would go on a trip around the world if #Person1# won $1,000,000. #Person1# tells #Person2# where #Person1# would go, but #Person2# would buy a car or go to Germany. | win $1,000,000 |
train_5271 | #Person1#: Hi, my wife just called me and asked me to pick up a dress that she had dry cleaned. The name is Doris Lockhart.
#Person2#: Do you have the number with you? We have everything arranged by number, not by name.
#Person1#: My wife didn't say anything about numbers. Look, there must be some way you can find it. ... | #Person1# wants to pick up a dress for #Person1#'s wife but doesn't have the number. #Person2#'ll look it up if #Person1# can remember the day his wife brought the dress in. | pick up a dress |
train_5272 | #Person1#: Hi, this is the Friends of the Environment office, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: Oh, good. My name is Ben. I'm doing a project at school about the environment. And my teacher said, this would be a good place to get some information.
#Person2#: Well, I'd be glad to help however I can. What's you... | Ben comes to the Friends of the Environment office to get some information for his project. #Person1# suggests Ben to work on water pollution. | project |
train_5273 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm here to see Mister Romero.
#Person1#: Do you have an appointment, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, my last name is Clark.
#Person1#: Jordan Clark?
#Person2#: Yes, that's me.
#Person1#: Wait, one moment, Mister Clark. I'll just check to make sure Mister Romaero is in his office.
#Per... | Clark comes for an appointment with Mr. Romero. #Person1# checks if Mr. Romero is in his office and tells Clark how to get to the restroom. | appointment |
train_5274 | #Person1#: What can I do for you? We have many new introduced choose to choose from.
#Person2#: Sorry I bought a pair of shoes with the size of 42 for my husband, but it's a little tight for him.
#Person1#: OK. Show me your receipt and you can change a larger size.
#Person2#: I have to change one pair with the size of ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to change the shoes from black 42-sized to brown 43-sized without extra pay. | change the shoes |
train_5275 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mary. You are up early.
#Person2#: Good morning, Jack. It's cold today.
#Person1#: It always gets cold after a heavy snowfall. Actually, we haven't seen much snow here for years. The snow is at least 4 inches deep.
#Person2#: I love snow. When I was a child, I made snowballs and would always go... | Mary and Jack talk about the cold weather after a heavy snowfall, then they talk about the weather forecast. | snowfall |
train_5276 | #Person1#: Hello, Ann.
#Person2#: Oh, hello. Come on in. Let me take your coat. You managed to find us then.
#Person1#: Well, I got a bit lost coming off the ring road. Sorry I'm a bit late.
#Person2#: Oh, don't worry. The dinner hasn't been ready yet. Martin is still in the kitchen.
#Person1#: So he is cooking, isn't ... | #Person1# visits Ann and Martin and brings them a gift. Ann tells #Person1# Martin's still cooking. | visit |
train_5277 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm Bill. I'm in Room 908. Can you change the room for me? It's too noisy. My wife was woken up several times by the noise the baggage elevator made. She said it was too much for her.
#Person1#: I'm awfully sorry, sir. I do apologize. Room 908 is at the en... | Bill wants to change the room because his room is noisy. #Person1# apologizes for the noise and promises to change the room for Bill tomorrow. | changing the room |
train_5278 | #Person1#: How can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: I am here to have a discussion on your company's investment issue.
#Person1#: Sorry, could you tell me your name?
#Person2#: I am James Pond from FAM Company and I am here to discuss it with Nova.
#Person1#: Do you have an appointment?
#Person2#: Yes, I did it yesterday. O... | James Pond comes to #Person1#'s company to discuss an investment issue with Nova but she is not there. #Person1# leaves a memo for Nova and asks James to wait. | investment discussion |
train_5279 | #Person1#: We came too early. There're still three hours before the performance starts.
#Person2#: I know. Sorry, I shouldn't have rushed you, but I just couldn't stay at home and wait.
#Person1#: Never mind. What about taking a look around the theater?
#Person2#: Why not? I'd love to do that.
#Person1#: Here we go. Th... | #Person1# and #Person2# come to the performance too early so they take a look around and go to the museum of the Beijing Opera art. #Person1# introduces embroidery to #Person2#. | Chinese embroidery |
train_5280 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I have a problem.
#Person1#: What ' s the problem?
#Person2#: Someone else is making charges on my debit card.
#Person1#: I need to see a statement for your debit card.
#Person2#: I have it right here.
#Person1#: Can you show me which charges you ' re referring to?
#Person2#: The l... | #Person2# has a problem that someone is making charges on #Person2#'s debit card. #Person1# investigate on this problem. | debit card problem |
train_5281 | #Person1#: What's wrong with you, young man?
#Person2#: Doctor, I have a bad cough and a headache.
#Person1#: Do you have a fever?
#Person2#: I don't know, but I feel terrible.
#Person1#: Let me examine you. Don't worry. It's nothing serious.
#Person2#: Do you think I should lie in bed?
#Person1#: Yes, stay in bed and ... | #Person2# had a bad cough and a headache. The doctor examines him and asks him to rest. | medical examination |
train_5282 | #Person1#: Hey Mel! Are you up for some tennis today?
#Person2#: Sorry, I can ' t! I have to go to work, pick up Jake and Maddie from school, and make them an afternoon snack, then take Jake to soccer practice and Maddie to dance class.
#Person1#: You sound exhausted. Maybe you should hire a nanny to help you out! She ... | Mel refuses Grace's invitation to play tennis today because she is too busy taking care of the kids. Grace suggests Mel hire a nanny but Mel thinks it's hard to find a suitable person, so Grace gives a recommendation. | finding a nanny |
train_5283 | #Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I am checking out.
#Person1#: Can I have your key and room number, PLS?
#Person2#: Room 1419. Here is my key.
#Person1#: Here is your bill, sir. Could you PLS check it?
#Person2#: It's all right. Pls charge it to my credit card.
#Person1#: Here you are, sir. You are all s... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to check out. #Person2# wants to leave after lunch so #Person1# tells him to put the luggage in the storage room. | checking out |
train_5284 | #Person1#: Finding an excuse is obviously down your alley. And trying to avoid taking care of the children is what you are good at.
#Person2#: Listen, Nancy. If I don't work hard, I will be laid off.
#Person1#: You are passing the buck. I'll be hanged if I ask you to go to the park with us.
#Person2#: Come on, Nancy. P... | Nancy is angry because #Person2# doesn't take care of the kids, so #Person2# agrees to help and work at night. | passing the buck |
train_5285 | #Person1#: Hello, Deva, how are you?
#Person2#: Can't complain. What about you?
#Person1#: Not bad. Have you heard Wendy divorced her husband?
#Person2#: I've heard. She looks quite depressed.
#Person1#: Yes. They used to be joined at the hip.
#Person2#: I heard they were just married for 5 months.
#Person1#: Yes, she ... | #Person1# and Deva are talking about Wendy's divorce. They think the Chinese share different lifestyles and values with that of foreigners and that explains why many cross-cultural marriages end in divorce. | marriage |
train_5286 | #Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I need to get on the Internet.
#Person1#: Do you have your library card with you?
#Person2#: Yes, I have it.
#Person1#: You're going to have to wait for a computer.
#Person2#: That's okay.
#Person1#: Please put your name on this list.
#Person2#: Then what do I need to do?
#Pers... | #Person2# wants to get on the Internet. #Person1# asks #Person2# to wait until there is a computer available. | use library computer |
train_5287 | #Person1#: Good morning. Is this where I can get a library card issued to me?
#Person2#: No problem, we have a short form right here ; just hand it to me when you are done.
#Person1#: I'm done.
#Person2#: That looks great, but I will also need your driver's license or other form of I. D.
#Person1#: Sure, here it is.
#P... | #Person2# helps #Person1# to get a library card and reminds #Person1# how to use it. | library card |
train_5288 | #Person1#: I'm exhausted. My new exercise is so hard.
#Person2#: I think it is easy. I could work in your class with no problem.
#Person1#: You thing so?
#Person2#: Oh, without doubt. When is the next class?
#Person1#: Tomorrow morning. Try it.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Are you going to this class this morning?... | #Person1# thinks the new exercise is hard, while #Person2# considers it quite easy so they make a bet. | different feelings |
train_5289 | #Person1#: What upsets you?
#Person2#: My parents called me just now. As usual, they reminded me again that I should have a plan to marry by my late 20s. Easier set than done. Who should I marry? I have so many courses and projects to complete! My PhD study drives me crazy and I have no time to go on a date.
#Person1#:... | #Person2# is upset as #Person2#'s parents remind #Person2# again that #Person2# should have a marriage plan. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to try the updated version of three minutes date, but #Person2# thinks three minutes is too short and refuses to post the personal information online. | three minutes date |
train_5290 | #Person1#: Look! Someone is celebrating his birthday.
#Person2#: This must be his 21st birthday. No doubt about it.
#Person1#: Why? Do you know that guy?
#Person2#: No. Well, in America, 21 is the age when you're allowed to drink. So, many guys celebrate it in bars.
#Person1#: That's interesting. But it would be really... | Someone is celebrating his birthday. #Person2# tells #Person1# that this must be his 21st birthday and introduces the tradition of celebrating birthday in America. | birthday celebration |
train_5291 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Is this the right way to the museum?
#Person2#: I'm afraid you're going in the opposite direction. Go back the way you came, and take the second turn on the left. The museum is straight ahead, right in front of you.
#Person1#: Will it take me long to get there?
#Person2#: Well, it's about fifteen ... | #Person2# instructs #Person1# how to go to the museum. | show the way |
train_5292 | #Person1#: Excuse me? Is this where I register? I'd like to sign up for my courses for next semester.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I need your student ID please.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Okay, Susan. It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year. Is this information correct?
#Perso... | Susan wants to sign up for the courses for next semester and #Person2# helps her to register. | registering the courses |
train_5293 | #Person1#: Would you find any other available flight to Tokyo?
#Person2#: Sure. We try our best.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Mr. Chen, are you sure you're taking BA - 007 back to Tokyo?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. I think our travel agent would have made the reservation for us.
#Person2#: I'm afraid this flight is ... | #Person2# tells Mr. Chen that the flight to Tokyo is all booked up. | booking the flight |
train_5294 | #Person1#: Mark, can you dress the twins for me while I take a shower?
#Person2#: You don't know what you are asking!
#Person1#: Please! You can do it. Their clothes are all laid out on the bed.
#Person2#: Remember what happened last time?
#Person1#: Are you referring to KC getting her head stuck in the pant leg?
#Pers... | #Person1# wants Mark to dress the twins but Mark doesn't know how to do it. | dressing the twins |
train_5295 | #Person1#: Have the owners come up with a counter-offer to my offer to buy their home yet?
#Person2#: The owners have counter-offered three hundred and thirty-five thousand dollars.
#Person1#: Should I accept their offer?
#Person2#: There are two ways to respond. You can either come back with another offer or go with t... | The owners have a counter-offer to #Person1#'s offer to buy their home. #Person2# tells #Person1# that there are two ways to respond. Then #Person1# decides to make a counter-offer. | counter-offer |
train_5296 | #Person1#: Hello. Is everything OK? Can I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, wonderful! You speak English! I need to exchange this foreign currency.
#Person1#: That's no problem. Is it cash?
#Person2#: It's Traveller's Cheques, is that possible?
#Person1#: Of course. If you could sign your name on the bottom line here, and write... | #Person2# wants to exchange the foreign currency and #Person1#, who can speak English, helps #Person2#. | exchanging the currency |
train_5297 | #Person1#: Are you Miss Thou Ping?
#Person2#: Yes. I am Thou Ping.
#Person1#: How do you spell you first name?
#Person2#: Ping. P-I-N-G.
#Person1#: Do you have an English name?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. It is Jane. It was given by my English professor when I was at the university.
#Person1#: What's your pen name?
#Person2#:... | Miss Thou Ping tells #Person1# her personal information, including her English names, address, age, born place, and nationality. | personal infromation |
train_5298 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Miss Tao. Please sit down.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mr. Black. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: I'Ve read your application materials with interest. Now I want to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind.
#Person2#: As you please. I'm ready.
#Person1#: The first is why you choose our compan... | Mr. Black interviews Miss Tao about why she choose this company and give her an offer. Miss Tao will come over to work one week after she submits her resignation paper. | job interview |
train_5299 | #Person1#: What is my ideal weight?
#Person2#: It depends on your height and body type.
#Person1#: How can I avoid injuring myself during exercise?
#Person2#: By warming up before and cooling down after your workout.
#Person1#: Sir, tell us about your experience with Super Bulk-up.
#Person2#: Well, it's completely chan... | #Person2# instructs #Person1# how to exercise and shares his experience with Super Bulk-up. | Super Bulk-up |
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