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train_5300 | #Person1#: This is a nice place, but you need to get some furniture.
#Person2#: I have some I can bring from our place, and there's some more out at my parents'.
#Person1#: Do you have a bed?
#Person2#: Yeah. I have one from college at my parents'house.
#Person1#: Can I take a shower?
#Person2#: Sure, but I don't have ... | #Person1# thinks it's a nice place and #Person2# will bring some furniture. They don't have hot water currently and cannot cook until tomorrow so they'll go out for dinner. | a nice place |
train_5301 | #Person1#: Excuse me. May I see the manager of your store?
#Person2#: I am the manager. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Oh, great, I saw a job ad outside your store. I am interested in the job advertised. I am coming to see if there is any opportunity available for me.
#Person2#: All right. Take a seat, please. Would you li... | #Person1# sees a job ad outside #Person2#'s store and comes to see if there is an opportunity available. #Person1# introduces the qualifications that #Person1# has and #Person2# thinks #Person1# is suitable for the job. They reach an agreement on the payment and working hours. #Person1# will come to work next Monday. | job interview |
train_5302 | #Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. My name's Jill Bush. I'm planning to go to a conference in Sydney for three weeks.
#Person1#: I see, do you want the excursion fare or the full return fare?
#Person2#: Now, can I get a stopover on an excursion fare?
#Person1#: Yes, you are allowed only one stop... | #Person1# helps Jill Bush to choose a flight to Sydney. Jill Bush is afraid of flying and hopes that he can persuade his two friends to go along with him. | choosing a flight |
train_5303 | #Person1#: The report says all the departments are making a profit except the Asian Department.
#Person2#: Well, Mr. Smith seems to be the wrong person to head that department. One more step wrong and he would be removed from that office. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the leader of the Asian Department is incapable. | wrong leader |
train_5304 | #Person1#: Are you looking at some funny pictures? You have been laughing all this time.
#Person2#: I was watching a video on YouTube. It was really funny.
#Person1#: What's it about?
#Person2#: It was a news reporter, reporting a story about an old man who lives under a big tree.
#Person1#: How could that be funny?
#P... | Jack tells #Person1# he is watching a funny video on YouTube but #Person1# thinks it's not healthy watching videos all day. Therefore #Person1# suggests having a walk in the park and Jack was convinced. | a funny video |
train_5305 | #Person1#: We can have eight days off at last. What are you going to do?
#Person2#: You know traveling is my hobby. Let's go to Beijing and have our holidays there.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. Beijing is one of the most modern cities in the world. There are many places of interest there. And the 2008 Olympic Games w... | #Person1# and #Person2# are planning their holiday trip to Beijing. They decide to take a plane and will book the tickets and the room. | trip planning |
train_5306 | #Person1#: Is this your car?
#Person2#: Yes. Why are you asking?
#Person1#: You can't park your car here. Don't you see the sign 'No Parking' here?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't notice it. I haven't been here more than three minutes.
#Person1#: I'll have to ask you to move your car at once, otherwise you'll be get... | The officer asks #Person2# to move the car because it's not allowed to park here. #Person2# agrees to move the car. | car parking |
train_5307 | #Person1#: Peter, where have you been?
#Person2#: I've been play Pac Man in the student union.
#Person1#: Oh, you're wasting your time on computer games again!
#Person2#: Not really, Mary. I've been busy this week and I need a break.
#Person1#: Why don't you buy a computer and some of those games? Then you can play at ... | Peter has been playing Pac Man in the student union. Mary suggests Peter buy a home computer. | home cumputer |
train_5308 | #Person1#: Tony, can I ask you a personal question?
#Person2#: About what?
#Person1#: Well, I was wondering about how you are received here in China.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Well, since you are Chinese-Canadian and only speak English and French well; how do native Chinese treat you?
#Person2#: Oh, well.... | #Person1# asks Tony how he is received in China. Tony feels mad at first and then feels sad as he is Chinese-Canadian and only speaks English and French well. | Chinese-Canadian |
train_5309 | #Person1#: I'd like to pay a visit to the Smiths at 3:30 p.m. Will you go with me, Mary?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I won't be off work from my factory until 4:00 p.m. How about 4:15? I'll be free then, Jack.
#Person1#: OK. Let's meet at the bus stop and take the No.5 bus to go there.
#Person2#: Why not by bike? The b... | Jack and Mary will visit the Smiths at 4:15. They will meet in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema. | visiting the Smiths |
train_5310 | #Person1#: Welcome, Miss. May I help you?
#Person2#: I hope so. I want a lipstick.
#Person1#: Do you have any particular brand in mind?
#Person2#: I like Lyfel very much.
#Person1#: We have different shades of Lyfel lipstick. May I know what color you usually wear?
#Person2#: Pink. But today, I'm thinking of buying one... | #Person1# helps #Person2# wants to choose a lipstick in a dark shade because she will be a teacher soon and want to look serious. | choosing a lipstick |
train_5311 | #Person1#: Hi, Jane. It's nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the United Kingdom during the vacation.
#Person2#: Yes. I paid a visit to London and attended a summer course in English.
#Person1#: Wow. It sounds so good. How long did you stay there?
#Person2#: Well, I went there on July 5th and came back on A... | Jane shares with #Person1# the summer course in English that she attended in London, which was well organized but mostly focused on speaking. She enjoys the class. | summer course |
train_5312 | #Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to look at some suits.
#Person1#: Oh, this way please. What size do you wear?
#Person2#: Size 41. I want something in dark flannel.
#Person1#: How about this one?
#Person2#: It feels all right. But if it were a darker color, I'd like it better. This seems to... | #Person1# shows #Person2# some suits and #Person2# likes the dark one and buys it. | buying a suit |
train_5313 | #Person1#: we are going out for dinner tonight. Are you coming, Betty?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I have to check my schedule. Where are you going?
#Person1#: oh, Jake made a reservation at Friday's.
#Person2#: Jack?
#Person1#: yes, the one with the R$D team. Is that a problem?
#Person2#: I will never go out with hi... | #Person1# invites Betty to come out for dinner tonight. But Betty doesn't want to have dinner with Jack because he has bad eating manners. | Jack's bad manners |
train_5314 | #Person1#: How were things in the Tokyo branch when you were there?
#Person2#: Good! They have expanded and are doing better than they were last quarter. It's nice to see some improvement for a change.
#Person1#: Do you see the trend continuing over the next few months?
#Person2#: Yes, especially with so many of our... | #Person2# describes to #Person1# how things are going in the Tokyo branch and thinks the positive trend will continue over the next few months even though there are cultural differences. | cultural differences |
train_5315 | #Person1#: How about you, Chuck? Where did you grow up?
#Person2#: Well, I was born in Ohio, but I grew up in Texas.
#Person1#: And when did you come to Los Angeles?
#Person2#: In 1978. I went to college here.
#Person1#: Oh. What was your major?
#Person2#: Drama. I was an actor for five years after college.
#Pers... | #Person1# asks about Chuck's personal experiences and why he became a hairdresser. | hairdresser |
train_5316 | #Person1#: Do you take long vacations at New Year?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. We love travelling abroad around New Year. We saw the Pyramids last year.
#Person1#: So where are you going for your vacation this year?
#Person2#: We haven't decided yet. My son wants to go to Spain and my daughter wants to go to France, but my ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about where to spend the long vacations at New Year. #Person1# plans to go abroad but #Person2# cannot afford it. | vacation trip |
train_5317 | #Person1#: What are you doing, Jane?
#Person2#: I am planning a party.
#Person1#: A party? What party? Your birthday party?
#Person2#: Of course not. My birthday is in December, don't you remember? It's the company's party. The general manager wants to invite some famous scientists, bankers and professors from universi... | Jane is planning the company's party and has to get a lot more information and write invitation letters. #Person1# will help her. | planning the party |
train_5318 | #Person1#: I'm really sorry Madam, I missed your lecture because I was ill yesterday.
#Person2#: I'm not upset that you couldn't keep the appointment, but you didn't call me when someone doesn't turn up and doesn't call it makes someone else wait.
#Person1#: You're right, I apologize. I didn't feel well and I guess I j... | #Person1# apologizes for missing the appointment with #Person2# because #Person1# was ill yesterday. #Person1# and #Person2# set up another appointment and will talk about the project. | missing the appointment |
train_5319 | #Person1#: Do you have any questions for me?
#Person2#: Yes, I've applied for the post of sales assistant here, but I really care about if there are chances of promotion in the company.
#Person1#: Yes, we're growing all the time and if you are prepared to move, there are jobs at other branches.
#Person2#: Great. And in... | #Person2# has applied for the post of the sales assistant. #Person1# answers #Person2#'s questions about promotion and working hours. | job description |
train_5320 | #Person1#: Hello room service, This is Alice Brown in room 308. We'd like to order some drinks.
#Person2#: Yes, madam. What would you like?
#Person1#: We'd like to start with fruit juice, apple for me and orange for my daughter.
#Person2#: Right, madam. Do you want any tea or milk?
#Person1#: No, thank you. Just some l... | Alice Brown calls the room service to ask for some drinks for her family. #Person2# answers and takes her order of two juices, tea, and milk, agreeing to bring the drinks by 7:30 AM. | order some drinks |
train_5321 | #Person1#: Hey, Jennie!
#Person2#: Yeah?
#Person1#: I was thinking I'd really like to rearrange the furniture in our living room.
#Person2#: Oh ya, how?
#Person1#: Move the TV to the corner, where it is now in the middle of the room. It looks like it's the most important thing in our lives.
#Person2#: Yeah, you're righ... | #Person1# wants to rearrange the furniture in the living room for convenience and Jennie agrees. | rearranging the furniture |
train_5322 | #Person1#: Hi, Henry. Did you watch the fifty-seventh annual Grammy Awards on TV?
#Person2#: No, I had to work overtime that night. Did you watch them?
#Person1#: Not on TV. I was at the ceremony, so I got to see the performances in person.
#Person2#: That's amazing! How many awards were there?
#Person1#: 83 in all. On... | #Person1# describes to Henry the fifty-seventh annual Grammy Awards. Henry did not watch it because he had to work overtime that night and will watch it online tonight. | ceremony |
train_5323 | #Person1#: What shall we do when we find a shortage in the shipment?
#Person2#: You should do one of the two things - either to lodge a claim with the shipowner or with the insurance company.
#Person1#: Shall we leave it to the brokers?
#Person2#: Yes. They usually do it.
#Person1#: Do they charge for that?
#Person2#: ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# in detail about how to lodge a claim when a shortage is found and how to prove the ownership of the goods. | lodge a claim |
train_5324 | #Person1#: Here's some flowers, love. Happy Valentine's Day.
#Person2#: Those are beautiful. They smell lovely. Thank you.
#Person1#: This is let you know that I still you after all this years. I knew there are some up and down when I married you, but through at all, you've always been may my Valentine.
#Person2#: Oh, ... | #Person1# gives #Person2# some flowers on Valentine's Day. They express their love for each other after all these years. | Valentine's Day |
train_5325 | #Person1#: Recently I have been getting headache and my eyes don't seems to see focus properly.
#Person2#: When did you last time have your eyes checked?
#Person1#: Two years ago. At that time I had no problems.Now I can ' t even make out something ten meters away.
#Person2#: Come over here. I will test your eyes. Firs... | #Person1# has been getting headaches and eye problems. #Person2# tests #Person1#'seyesight. #Person1# can only read the first three lines. | see a doctor |
train_5326 | #Person1#: Ant Shirley, it has been years since we last met. How were you doing in the passing years?
#Person2#: Pretty well. What about you?
#Person1#: Fine. Where are the other guys?
#Person2#: It's a bit disappointing that they are all out for a movie.
#Person1#: Bad timing. I want to see them so much. How are they?... | #Person1# comes to visit Aunt Shirley for help with buying a cheap second-hand apartment as #Person1#'s going to graduate this summer and #Person1# 's salary is low. | find an apartment |
train_5327 | #Person1#: Now, what seems to be the trouble?
#Person2#: It's nothing serious. But I always have a headache, and I haven't slept properly for several weeks. I've also lost appetite and my eyes are burning.
#Person1#: Mm, you do look rather pale. Let me take your temperature. Would you put the thermometer under your arm... | #Person2# describes #Person2#'s symptoms to #Person1#. #Person1# gives #Person2# some tests and diagnoses #Person2# as anemic. #Person1# provides some advice to #Person2#. | see a doctor |
train_5328 | #Person1#: Good morning. What's the matter with you?
#Person2#: Good morning, doctor. I have a terrible headache.
#Person1#: All right, young man. Tell me how it got started.
#Person2#: Yesterday I had a runny nose. Now my nose is stuffed up. I have a sore throat. And I am afraid that I have got a temperature. I feel t... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s symptoms. #Person1# gives #Person2# an examination, diagnoses #Person2#' as having influenza, therefore offers some advice as well as a prescription. | see a doctor |
train_5329 | #Person1#: Have you washed any clothes yet?
#Person2#: No, I've only washed my whites.
#Person1#: When you wash your dark clothes, can you put some of mine in?
#Person2#: Sure. Is there any extra care that I should take with your clothes?
#Person1#: Just make sure you keep it on the gentle cycle.
#Person2#: How many cl... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help wash some clothes when #Person2# washes #Person2#'s dark clothes. #Person2# agrees and asks for some further details . | wash clothes |
train_5330 | #Person1#: so, what's new in the kitchen? That refrigerator is new, isn't it?
#Person2#: yes. I needed a large one. Before, I had a separate refrigerator and freezer, but this has both combined into one.
#Person1#: That's usual nowadays. You've added a few shelves too.
#Person2#: yes. You know I've been cooking more ki... | #Person2# shows #Person1# #Person2#'s kitchen. #Person1# asks about the new large refrigerator, new shelves, seemingly new cupboard,new pots and pans and utensils. #Person1# answers. | new kitchen implements |
train_5331 | #Person1#: How much for the bus ride?
#Person2#: It's $ 1. 25 for this bus.
#Person1#: How long have you been a bus driver?
#Person2#: I started driving the bus a few months ago.
#Person1#: Is it fun driving the bus?
#Person2#: Not at all.
#Person1#: I don't think I ever wanted to be a bus driver.
#Person2#: I never di... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the fee for the bus ride and says #Person2# doesn't find driving a bus fun. | social casual talk |
train_5332 | #Person1#: I am so bored all day.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Jack borrowed a large sum of money from me and didn't pay me back.
#Person2#: Don't make a mountain out of molehill. I am sure he will do that on his payday. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s bored all day because Jack didn't pay back the money.#Person2# is sure Jack will pay it back to #Person1#. | daily casual talk |
train_5333 | #Person1#: I'd like to talk to you about my grades.
#Person2#: Sure! What exactly do you have questions about?
#Person1#: I am worried that I messed up on a test.
#Person2#: Well, let me take a look at my grade book. How do YOU think you are doing?
#Person1#: I think I am doing great, except for that one test!
#Person2... | #Person1# wants to discuss #Person1#'s grades with #Person2#.#Person2# thinks #Person1# can do a little better and reminds #Person1# to begin with regular attendance. | grades discussion |
train_5334 | #Person1#: Good morning, Miss Wang. How beautiful you look today!
#Person2#: Thank you. I'm wearing make-up.
#Person1#: Who taught you to put on make-up?
#Person2#: It's me. I have studied make-up at a beauty shop.
#Person1#: Can you teach me how to do make-up?
#Person2#: Of course. First, use eye shadow to heighten yo... | #Person1# compliments Miss Wang's beauty and asks her about how to do make-up including eye shadow, lipsticks, and long nails. | make-up |
train_5335 | #Person1#: Hey Lucas, how was your trip to Paris?
#Person2#: It was wonderful, but I was so tired.
#Person1#: Did you go to the top of the Eiffel Tower.
#Person2#: Yes, that was the first thing we did. We went all the way to the top. There were visitorsfrom all over the world taking photos there.
#Person1#: What else d... | Lucas tells #Person2# about his trip to Paris. He visited the Eiffel Tower and many other places. He felt sick on the third day and tasted French cuisine on the fourth day. | trip to Paris |
train_5336 | #Person1#: Veronica! Veronica! Veronica! Are you OK?
#Person2#: Steven! What's going on! Who were those guys? I didn't know you have a gun! What's going on!
#Person1#: I will come clean as soon as we get to safety, OK? For now, you have to trust me, please! I would never do anything to hurt you.
#Person2#: Steven, I. .... | Steven and Veronica were being shooted by some men. Steven confesses to Veronica that he's a spy for the Indian government and tells her how he became a spy.He claims his love for her is unexpected but real. Veronica wants to leave the car. | spy |
train_5337 | #Person1#: I can't believe it!
#Person2#: What's wrong? That was a great goal.
#Person1#: Yes, but I bet $ 200 dollars on the Cougars!
#Person2#: Looks like you're going to lose out on this game then.
#Person1#: I can't believe it! I thought the Cougars were going to win for sure.
#Person2#: What were the odds?
#Person... | The Cougars lost the game but #Person1# bet $200 on it at long odds. #Person2# thinks it's too bad. | bet |
train_5338 | #Person1#: Do you take reservations?
#Person2#: Of course. Reservations aren't necessary, but we recommend them as our restaurant can get quite busy.
#Person1#: I need a table for two for tonight.
#Person2#: What time?
#Person1#: We'd like to be seated at 8p m.
#Person2#: Smoking or non?
#Person1#: Non-smoking.
#Person... | Paul books a table for two at 8 pm tonight with #Person2#'s assistance. | book a table |
train_5339 | #Person1#: We're trying to get donations.
#Person2#: What are you getting donations for?
#Person1#: We're getting donations for the campaigns.
#Person2#: How much money are you looking to make?
#Person1#: As much as we can.
#Person2#: Are you doing different fundraisers?
#Person1#: We're just going door to door.
#Perso... | #Person1# tells #Person2# they're trying to get donations by going door to door. #Person2# thinks it's not enough and suggests trying a car wash and selling candy. | get donations |
train_5340 | #Person1#: Hi, are you busy?
#Person2#: Hi, I was just coming to see you. But since you made the trek to my office, you get to go first.
#Person1#: Okay, I'm putting together a report on the Allied Marketing Co. failure, and I seem to have run into a stone wall. Can you help me out?
#Person2#: Well, I can try, what do ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help with a report on the Allied Marketing Co. failure while #Person2# requests #Person1# to edit the product study. They agree to help each other. | help |
train_5341 | #Person1#: You're right. Watching movies at home is way cheaper than going to the theater, too. I like downloading movies too because it's easy and fast.
#Person2#: I agree. And it's very convenient.
#Person1#: Have you ever heard of a movie rental company called Netflix? They send the movies directly to your house in ... | #Person1# and #Person2# like watching movies at home because it's cheaper, easy, and fast. #Person1# recommends Netflix to #Person2#. | watch movies at home |
train_5342 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. Can I exchange money here?
#Person1#: Here we can exchange HAD, USD and Euros. Which do you require?
#Person2#: To be honest, I really wanted to exchange my GBP, but I suppose USD will be fine. I have some and I just need a little local currency for expenses. Could you... | #Person2# wanted to exchange some GBP for local expenses. #Person1# tells #Person2# what currencies they do. #Person2# gets 200 USD worth of RMB. | exchange money |
train_5343 | #Person1#: Have you ever been to Japan? I'm going in the fall.
#Person2#: Yeah, I've been there twice.
#Person1#: Really? Tell me about it. What's it like?
#Person2#: Oh, it's fantastic.
#Person1#: Where did you go?
#Person2#: On my first trip I went to Tokyo, and on my second trip I visited Kyoto.
#Person1#: What did ... | #Person1#'s going to Japan in the fall. #Person2# describes #Person2#'s two trips toTokyo and Kyoto. #Person1#'s excited to go. | Japan |
train_5344 | #Person1#: You voted, right?
#Person2#: You know I did.
#Person1#: Who did you vote for?
#Person2#: I voted for Obama, of course!
#Person1#: Can you believe that he actually won?
#Person2#: I knew he would win.
#Person1#: I didn't think he would.
#Person2#: He was the top candidate.
#Person1#: I figured people wouldn't... | #Person2# voted for Obama. #Person2# knew Obama would win as he was the top candidate while #Person1# thought the contratry because he's African American. | vote |
train_5345 | #Person1#: John, do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Leo. Sure, what's up?
#Person1#: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
#Person2#: But I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.
#Person1#: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do... | Both John and Leo feel that the office is noisy since Jack constantly has students coming in to ask for help. They decide to recommend Jack to use the storage room down the hall. | noisy office |
train_5346 | #Person1#: Waiter, bill, please.
#Person2#: Yes, I'll be with you in a minute. Here's your bill, sir. It's 480 yuan altogether.
#Person1#: What's this for?
#Person2#: That's for the wine.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: Would you like to put it on your hotel bill?
#Person1#: Yes. please.
#Person2#: Your name and room numb... | Bill Black asks to add the wine bill onto the hotel bill. The waiter asks for his name, room number and a look on his room card. | pay the bill |
train_5347 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello, is that Miss Smith?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: This is Mr. Gao. How are you?
#Person1#: Not too bad, thanks. And you?
#Person2#: Fine. Listen. Are you free on Wednesday night? I'd like to invite you to dinner.
#Person1#: I'm terribly sorry, but I've already made arrangements for Wedn... | Mr.Gao invites Miss Smith to dinner on the phone. They will meet at 6 o'clock on Thursday night at the gate of Miss Smith's company. Mr.Gao recommends Peking Duck and Miss Smith gladly agrees. | dinner invitation |
train_5348 | #Person1#: how was school today, Dominic?
#Person2#: I hate school!
#Person1#: why? What happened?
#Person2#: I messed up my mid-term exam so badly today!
#Person1#: it's just one exam. Can you re-take the exam?
#Person2#: yes, but it's so humiliating! I don't want my friends to know I failed!
#Person1#: why didn't you... | Dominic failed an exam and he thinks it's humiliating to re-take the exam tomorrow, but he didn't study for it last night. #Person1#'ll help him prepare. | prepare for the exam |
train_5349 | #Person1#: It's so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for you?
#Person2#: I didn't know you were having problems. Maybe it's easier for me because I already speak two languages. But also, I really work at it.
#Person1#: Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would help?
#Pe... | #Person1#'s having trouble learning English. #Person2# suggests reading newspapers, talking to Americans, and asking for #Person1#'s English teacher for help. | English learning |
train_5350 | #Person1#: Why, Mary Smith! I haven't seen you for ages. How have you been?
#Person2#: John, John Brown! It has been a long time, hasn't it? It must be at least a year.
#Person1#: No, we talked at the Johnsons' Christmas party last December. Don't you remember?
#Person2#: That's right. Well, how are you? Still working ... | Mary Smith meets John Brown unexpectedly. They haven't met since the Christmas party. They talk about their job and family. | social meeting |
train_5351 | #Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: I don't know. All of a sudden, the engine died.
#Person1#: Well, can you start it?
#Person2#: No...No, it won't start now.
#Person1#: Could we be out of gas?
#Person2#: No, I'm sure we are not out of gas.
#Person1#: Let's check the gas gauge. Oh, see, it's on 'empty'.
#Person2#:... | The engine died on the way to the airport. #Person1# finds out they're out of gas. #Person2# suggests waiting for somebody to pick them up. | accident |
train_5352 | #Person1#: Do you like shopping at flea markets?
#Person2#: l love it. There is always something fascinating to discover.
#Person1#: The antiques market here in Paris is very famous. It's called Le marche aux puces de Saint-Ouen.
#Person2#: That's not very easy to say.
#Person1#: It's also known as Les Puces, which... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the famous antiques market in Paris known as Les Puces. | flea market |
train_5353 | #Person1#: This is going to surprise you, but I'm happy. I think you're making the right move.
#Person2#: You do?
#Person1#: Look, maybe I shouldn't tell you this, but I am going over to WebTracker, too.
#Person2#: No way! That's great! Then we'll still be together!
#Person1#: Actually, I'm already working for WebTr... | #Person1# is happy that #Person2#'s also going over to Web Tracker. #Person1# is actually working there already. #Person2#'s surprised and excited. | job-hopping |
train_5354 | #Person1#: Maybe we all will be all things to all men.
#Person2#: How terrible!
#Person1#: But for the life, we'll be changed by this society.
#Person2#: I really don't want to go into the world, I feel afraid of it.
#Person1#: Don't be silly. We have reached the age to take the responsibility by ourselves.
#Perso... | #Person2# feels afraid to go into the world. #Person1# thinks they have reached the age to take responsibility. | daily casual talk |
train_5355 | #Person1#: The boss had an informal discussion with me this morning, I feel really down.
#Person2#: What's up? ?
#Person1#: Well, actually I failed to meet a deadline last week and I forgot to answer an e-mail for a VIP customer yesterday.
#Person2#: Anything that distracts you from work?
#Person1#: Yes, everything... | Lucy's down because she failed to meet a deadline.She feels overwhelmed by the daily work. #Person2# tells her not to push herself so hard. | work predicaments |
train_5356 | #Person1#: Our company's wei-ya is tomorrow night! It's your first Chinese New Year in Taiwan--you must be excited!
#Person2#: Excited? What's there to be excited about? It's just another company dinner, right?
#Person1#: You have no idea! There's a banquet with prizes, performances. . . you name it!
#Person2#: Real... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about their company's wei-ya, the prizes of which might include a new car. #Person1# says wearing red underwear may help win the prizes. | the company's wei-ya |
train_5357 | #Person1#: Ikebana, it's an art of flowers and it's quite different from Western style flower arrangement because in Ikebana's theory you can decorate one flower, only with one flower.
#Person2#: What's another Japanese art?
#Person1#: Japanese art? Mm, Ikebana! Tea Ceremony!
#Person2#: Tea Ceremony! Tell me about T... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about Ikebana, the Japanese art of flowers, and the Tea Ceremony in Japan. There're some professionals for both flower arrangement and tea ceremony. | Japanese art |
train_5358 | #Person1#: I plan to emigrate to Canada.
#Person2#: Have you found a suitable job?
#Person1#: No. But it is said the welfare in Canada is very good.
#Person2#: But as to me finding a good job is the most important thing.
#Person1#: Maybe you are right, so I will try my best to find a suitable job. | #Person1# plans to emigrate to Canada. #Person2# suggests finding a good job. | move to Canada |
train_5359 | #Person1#: what do you think about this store? I heard it's a posh store that's only got branches in big cities.
#Person2#: I love this store. The only problem is that it's extremely expensive.
#Person1#: don't worry. I've decided that for your birthday I'm going to take you shopping for a new dress.
#Person2#: real... | #Person1# takes #Person2# to an expensive store to buy her a new dress as a birthday gift. #Person2# chooses a white dress in size 8 which is on a special offer . #Person2# feels grateful to #Person1#. | a birthday gift |
train_5360 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Can you speak Chinese? I like Chinese very much.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Taiwan. I came here to study political science, but my English needs improving. I make too many grammatical mistakes.
#Person1#: I want to study Mandarin and international relations. Maybe we could do a language exchange.
#P... | #Person1# wants to learn Chinese and #Person2# wants to improve English. They decide to do a language exchange for 2 hours per week. They will meet every Monday morning in the cafe. | language change |
train_5361 | #Person1#: Next, please.
#Person2#: Hi, I bought this DVD player here last Saturday, but it's not working properly.
#Person1#: What's the matter with it?
#Person2#: Well, several things. First of all, the remote doesn't work.
#Person1#: Did you put batteries in it?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. But it still didn't work. I... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that DVD player #Person2# bought here last Saturday isn't working properly. #Person2# wants to return it. | return a DVD player |
train_5362 | #Person1#: What are you looking at, Jim?
#Person2#: I'm reading an article about the world's homeless population.
#Person1#: Homeless population?
#Person2#: Yes. Sociologists define homeless people as those who have no fixed shelter on any given night. These figures show 5 countries with large homeless populations.
#Pe... | Jim shows #Person1# the statistics of 5 countries with large homeless populations. #Person1# thinks it unbelievable that there were many homeless people in Germany and France. India tops the list but America has the highest percentage of homeless people. | homeless population |
train_5363 | #Person1#: Did you listen to the weather report this morning?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. The report says that it will be cloudy in the afternoon. I hope that it won't rain.
#Person1#: Have you made the sandwiches yet?
#Person2#: No, I haven't. I'll start right away. Did you get the soft drinks?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. They ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# it'll be cloudy in the afternoon. They talk about preparing food, drinks, and tableware. #Person2#'ll call Nancy to bring wine. | picnic preparation |
train_5364 | #Person1#: What kind of movies do you like Amber?
#Person2#: For me I like to watch romantic comedies the most. You know girls always dreaming to be a princess and living with her Prince Charming happily ever after. And what about you Mike? What sort of movies do you like?
#Person1#: Well, I always like detective movie... | Amber likes watching romantic comedies and Mike likes detective movies. They both like science fiction but Amber feels scared sometimes. Mike suggests watching Star Wars today. Amber agrees. | movies discussion |
train_5365 | #Person1#: Hi, Jane. Look at all the birds on the lake.
#Person2#: Wow, there are a lot of birds. They're far more active than those at the zoo.
#Person1#: They're pretty, but be careful of them. My friend was bitten by a big bird once. And it really hurt.
#Person2#: What? How could that happen?
#Person1#: He was feedi... | Jane and #Person1# are watching birds on the lake. #Person1# tells Jane about #Person1#'s friend's experience of being bitten by a big bird. | birds watching |
train_5366 | #Person1#: Hey, what are you doing?
#Person2#: I am reading a tourism Journal.
#Person1#: I like New York very much. Is there anymore information?
#Person2#: No. But remember the Valentine's Day is coming nearer.
#Person1#: Could you recommend me some interesting places?
#Person2#: How about Las Vegas? There are firewo... | There's no new information about New York in the tourism journal. #Person2# recommends #Person1# Las Vegas but #Person1# doesn't like noisy cities. #Person2# says #Person1# might find something in the magazine. | tourism journal |
train_5367 | #Person1#: Where shall we park our car?
#Person2#: Oh, park near the sports stadium. There are always a spaces around there.
#Person1#: And I want to go to the camera shop, so the sports stadium isn't very convenient for me. Is it possible to park along the street?
#Person2#: No way, we'll get a ticket. I'll drive thro... | #Person1# wants to park along the street. #Person2# tells #Person1# they'll get a ticket. #Person2#'ll drive through the camera shop and let #Person1# get off. | parking |
train_5368 | #Person1#: Hey, Karen! You are not really reading that, are you? You haven't turned the page in the last 10 minutes.
#Person2#: No Jim, I suppose I haven't. I need to get through it, but I keep drifting away.
#Person1#: So it doesn't really hold your interest?
#Person2#: No, not really. To be honest, I have to read it ... | Jim catches Karen distracted when reading a book. Karen explains that she doesn't enjoy the course because her parents let her do English instead of philosophy. | daily casual talk |
train_5369 | #Person1#: Well, how was your honeymoon?
#Person2#: It was fantastic! We had such a good time. The only problem was that because it was their high season, we spent hours queuing.
#Person1#: Peak periods always involve hours of queuing. At least you got a nice tan though.
#Person2#: Yes, Florida had great weather while ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s fantastic honeymoon in Florida even though they spent hours queuing. #Person1# shares #Person1#'s trip to Bali. #Person1# played table tennis and took many pictures. | share trip experiences |
train_5370 | #Person1#: Can you fix the time for the next meeting, Alex? How about June twelfth that's after the trade exhibition?
#Person2#: I thought something was happening on that day, Rebecca.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. You're right. The people from head office are coming.
#Person2#: What time does the airplane arrive? Can we have th... | Rebecca and Alex try to fix the time for the next meeting. They need John's sales report which won't be finished until June tenth. They finally decide to meet at 2 o'clock on June 17th. | arrange the meeting |
train_5371 | #Person1#: You're looking rather pale, why?
#Person2#: I couldn't sleep well recently.
#Person1#: You'd get plenty of sleep for you work so hard.
#Person2#: I always drink too much wine in the evening.
#Person1#: You shan't drink more wine in the evening.
#Person2#: Yes, you are right.
#Person1#: And you'd take some ex... | #Person2# couldn't sleep well. #Person1# suggests #Person2# drink less and take exercise. | suggestions |
train_5372 | #Person1#: Our advertisement says English competence is a key requirement of this position. Then how do you think of your proficiency in written and spoken English?
#Person2#: I have learned English for 10 years, and I have passed College English Test Band 4 and 6.My spoken English is fairly good enough to express myse... | #Person1# asks #Person2# #Person2#'s proficiency in English. #Person2# is good at it and knows some Japanese. | job requirement |
train_5373 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hey Tina. What are you doing?
#Person1#: I was just watching TV. What's going on with you?
#Person2#: I just watched a movie and I'm scared.
#Person1#: What did you watch?
#Person2#: I saw the Sixth Sense. I didn't know it was going to be so scary.
#Person1#: I remember that. It was a great... | #Person2# watches the Sixth Sense and is scared. So #Person2# calls Tina to come over and watch a comedy together, and Tina will arrive soon. | ask for company |
train_5374 | #Person1#: This is the house I want to rent.
#Person2#: Could you tell me the advantages of it?
#Person1#: No problem. First, it's comfortable and cozy. Second, it has a lovely view of the city. Third, it has all kinds of electric appliances that we need, such as refrigerator, electric stove, heating apparatus, washing... | #Person2# lists the advantages of the house #Person1# wants to rent, but #Person1# thinks the rent is expensive. #Person2# suggests sharing it to decrease the total amount of the rent, but #Person1# disagrees. #Person2# tells #Person1# it helps to save money on fares, and #Person1#'ll think about it. | rent a room |
train_5375 | #Person1#: How is the project going?
#Person2#: Well, frankly speaking, I am running a little behind. It's 40 % done.
#Person1#: Do you have any problem during the process? You should speed things up.
#Person2#: I have little chance to communicate with colleagues when I have problems. They are always too busy to help a... | #Person1# asks #Person2# the progress of the project, but #Person2# says no one is willing to help. #Person1# suggests #Person2# should have good co-operation with other colleagues and read as much as possible to enrich the knowledge. | help green hands |
train_5376 | #Person1#: Mary, could you please come in for a short while?
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Mary, I'd like you to meet Richard, Our new executive in the marketing.
#Person3#: Nice to meet you, Mary.
#Person2#: Welcome to our department. I hope you'll like it here.
#Person1#: By the way, Richard will assist me in the... | #Person1# is introducing Richard, the new executive, to Mary. #Person1# tells Richard Mary is an experienced secretary and can assist him. | meeting new people |
train_5377 | #Person1#: Here! Here! Use my card!
#Person2#: No, you don't! I should treat my new brother-in-law!
#Person1#: Not on your life! I'm the best man, so I pay!
#Person2#: OK, OK. On one condition.
#Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: You come back here with me tomorrow, and it's my treat!
#Person1#: You've got it! But are w... | #Person1# and #Person2# are arguing on who treats this time. | treat |
train_5378 | #Person1#: Hey, Sandy, what's new? Interested in a movie tonight?
#Person2#: I wish I could, but I'm busy. I'm going to work at a soup kitchen tonight.
#Person1#: Soup kitchen? Is that a new restaurant or something?
#Person2#: Nah, it's a place where homelesspeople go to eat.
#Person1#: How did you get involved in some... | #Person1# invites Sandy to see a movie, but Sandy will work at a soup kitchen to prepare and distribute food to homeless people. She invites #Person1# to join her, but #Person1# hesitates. | charity invitation |
train_5379 | #Person1#: Mary, how was your date with john?
#Person2#: It's OK. It seems we have a lot in common.
#Person1#: Oh, really? That is great news. What does he look like?
#Person2#: He is tall and slim, fair-haired.
#Person1#: Sounds like he is pretty cute. What do you think of him?
#Person2#: He is a nice guy and very con... | David asks Mary her date with John. Mary says it's OK, and she has a good impression of John. Mary's nervous about whether John'll call her, and David tells her not to worry. | first date feeling |
train_5380 | #Person1#: I have a suggestion. Why don't we go to a ETV and sing?
#Person2#: A ETV? Are you serious? ETV?
#Person1#: Yes, why not? Don't you like ETV?
#Person2#: I don't know. I never went to one.
#Person1#: Never? Really? I'm surprised.
#Person2#: Many Americans have never gone to a ETV. It's not an American thing to... | #Person1# suggests going to ETV, but #Person2# never went to one. So they'll go to Kts. | ETV or Kts |
train_5381 | #Person1#: What's the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend?
#Person2#: We are going to climb a cliff on the Colorado River.
#Person1#: How hard is the climb?
#Person2#: It is a very difficult climb because there are not many places to put your hands and feet.
#Person1#: What did you do last week?
#Person2#: We rappel... | #Person1# asks #Person2# the activities of the Mountaineering Club. #Person2# rappelled down a cliff last weekend and will climb a cliff this weekend. | mountaineering activities |
train_5382 | #Person1#: Matthew, do you know much about body language in countries around the world?
#Person2#: Sure, I've picked up a few things from travelling around for work. Why?
#Person1#: Well, I had a meeting today with a woman from Japan and she wouldn't stop bowing! I didn't know what to do!
#Person2#: Did you bow back?
#... | #Person1# tells Mathew #Person1# had a meeting with a Japanese who kept bowing. Mathew says body language is different in Japan, they typically bow to greet and avoid eye contact. #Person1# thinks #Person1# should read intercultural communication before meeting someone from another country. | body language |
train_5383 | #Person1#: Whoa. Now I'm awake! Zina has a secret admirer.
#Person2#: I really do not have time to deal with some lovesick computer geek.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I can't stand computer geeks.
#Person2#: Sorry, Dave, I didn't mean you. I am just not in the mood for this. I have work to do.
#Person1#: Who do you... | Dave says Zina has an admirer, but #Person2#'s not interested in computer geeks. | computer geek |
train_5384 | #Person1#: Why do you want to go to the U. S. ?
#Person2#: I want to enrich my knowledge in management. The United States is an ideal place for me.
#Person1#: What will you do when you come home?
#Person2#: Before I work in the office, I was a teacher. So if possible, I'd like to come back to some school to pass on my ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about #Person2#'s plan of studying in the U.S., including the reasons, the job when coming home, the supporter, and the staying length. | studying plan |
train_5385 | #Person1#: I can't believe my English teacher is making me read pride and prejudice!
#Person2#: Why not! It's a classic. In fact, it's one of my favorite novels.
#Person1#: But it's so old.
#Person2#: Don't judge a book by its cover. Do you Kwon what it's about?
#Person1#: No, not at all.
#Person2#: First of all, it's ... | #Person1#'s teacher makes #Person1# read Pride and Prejudice, but #Person1# thinks the novel is old. However, #Person2# likes it and tells #Person1# it's a romance novel and its main storyline. They plan to watch the movie together after #Person1# finishes reading it. | book reading |
train_5386 | #Person1#: Thanks for inviting me to your friend's wedding. I was surprised to hear the bride and groom talking to each other that way during the marriage ceremony. Is that common?
#Person2#: Well, some people use a standard set of words, but many couples today write their own wedding vows.
#Person1#: Your tradition of... | #Person1# thanks #Person2# for inviting #Person1# to the wedding. #Person1# is interested in the wedding process during which birdseed is thrown. In the end, the niece of #Person2#'s friend gets the bouquet. | wedding party |
train_5387 | #Person1#: Can you play tennis?
#Person2#: Yes, I can.
#Person1#: It is interesting, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it's very interesting.
#Person1#: Can you teach me?
#Person2#: Sure. Take the tennis racket. Now, throw the ball up, and hit it with the racket. Like this.
#Person1#: Let me try. Oh, I missed!
#Person2#: Throw... | #Person2# is interested in playing tennis. #Person1# teaches #Person2# how to play by throwing up and hitting. | playing tennis |
train_5388 | #Person1#: Jill, how do you like your new job?
#Person2#: I like it. But how did you know about my new job? I wanted to surprise you.
#Person1#: I just heard through the grapevine something about you landing a job with some travel agency down town. You can still fill me in on tile details.
#Person2#: Well, two weeks ag... | #Person1# asks Jill about his new job for more details. Jill tells #Person1# how he changes his job into a secretary. Jill's basically a secretary, but he wants to become a travel agent. | job change |
train_5389 | #Person1#: I need to know why I'm being charged $ 10 for a movie that I never ordered.
#Person2#: Hmm. Your file shows that you watched'Titanic'Monday night.
#Person1#: Monday night? Monday night I was at a great concert.
#Person2#: Well, as they say, garbage in, garbage out. Let me correct this error, please.
#Person1... | #Person1#'s charged the wrong fees and #Person2# helps refund it with a service charge of 2 dollars. #Person1#'s annoyed, but #Person2# explains #Person1# has to pay $2. | wrong charge |
train_5390 | #Person1#: I would appreciate it if you could go to the store for me.
#Person2#: No problem. What do you want me to get?
#Person1#: Here's a list with a few things that I need you to get.
#Person2#: Did you forget to put anything on the list?
#Person1#: I don't think I forgot anything.
#Person2#: Would you like me to g... | #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s help to get things on the list and pick up #Person1#'s prescription, and #Person2# agrees. | help |
train_5391 | #Person1#: Miss Gray, would you please type this report for me?
#Person2#: Of course, Mr. Green.
#Person1#: Can you print it out before 12 o'clock? I need it this afternoon.
#Person2#: No problem. I will do it immediately.
#Person1#: Please double space it and print it out on the laser printer so I can read it easily.
... | Mr. Green asks Miss Gray to type the report and print it double-spaced. | printing requirement |
train_5392 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I'll have tomato soup and my friend will have mushroom soup.
#Person1#: Do you want anything to go with soup?
#Person2#: Yes, bring us two steaks and two loads of bread, please. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order soup and food. | ordering food |
train_5393 | #Person1#: Mom, can we get cable TV or a satellite dish?
#Person2#: It costs money, dear. What's wrong with the regular television stations?
#Person1#: The shows are dull and they're too many advertisements.
#Person2#: Well, you already watch too much TV instead of doing your homework, anyway.
#Person1#: There're educa... | #Person1# wants a cable, but Mom refuses because it costs money and #Person1#'ll only watch cartoons and action movies. Finally, Mom agrees to talk with Dad if #Person1#'s grades are good. | cable TV negotiation |
train_5394 | #Person1#: You don't look so good.
#Person2#: I feel horrible. I think I picked up a bug.
#Person1#: Do you know who you got it from?
#Person2#: A lot of people in my dorm are sick. Perhaps I picked it up there.
#Person1#: Did you take any cold medication?
#Person2#: I'Ve been taking vitamin C and zinc and trying to ge... | #Person2# thinks #Person2# might catch a cold from #Person2#'s sick roommates. #Person1# suggests rest and liquids, and a pharmacist if home remedies don't work. | suggestions on cold |
train_5395 | #Person1#: Our dinner is ready.
#Person2#: What do we have for the dinner now?
#Person1#: Potatoes, tomatoes and cucumber.
#Person2#: Do you feed rabbits?
#Person1#: It is said that greens can improve our metabolism. In addition, I want to keep fit.
#Person2#: Where is my favorite white bread? Is it in refrigerator?
#P... | #Person1# prepares dinner with only vegetables without #Person2#'s favorite bread or dessert because #Person1# thinks greens can improve metabolism. | eating pattern change |
train_5396 | #Person1#: My Goodness! What a busy line so early in the morning! Hello.
#Person2#: Ruth? Basil.
#Person1#: Hi, Basil.
#Person2#: Want a ride to the office?
#Person1#: Yes, by all means. I was just about to leave.
#Person2#: Hold on. Just 5 minutes.
#Person1#: I'll wait on the sidewalk. It's very kind of you.
#Person2#... | Basil gives Ruth a ride to the office. Ruth'll take report notes in the car, and Basil'll listen to the radio. | a busy morning |
train_5397 | #Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes. Fill it up, please.
#Person1#: OK. What kind of gas do you want?
#Person2#: I don't really know. I have just bought this new car. And it's the first time I've gotten gas for it.
#Person1#: We have regular, super, and premium gasoline. This is a new car, so I'd recommend p... | #Person2# wants to fill the new car with some gas. #Person1# recommends premium gasoline and helps #Person2# fill it up. | suggestion on gas |
train_5398 | #Person1#: I see you just graduated from college. What was your GPA?
#Person2#: It wasn't as high as I would have liked. It was 2. 5.
#Person1#: Why do you think it wasn't higher than that?
#Person2#: I participated in several extracurricular activities. And I worked 2 jobs to put myself through school.
#Person1#: Wo, ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s GPA and the reason why it's low. | reason for GPA |
train_5399 | #Person1#: Devi, do you have any preference for where you would like to go for dinner for your birthday?
#Person2#: I don't really know where I want to go. I am having trouble thinking of a particular restaurant.
#Person1#: There is a great restaurant directory here in the weekend section of the newspaper.
#Person2#: O... | #Person1# asks Devi the restaurant for birthday and #Person1# suggests checking the restaurant directory. Finally, Devi decides on a Japanese restaurant Shogun. | restaurant decision |
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