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train_5400 | #Person1#: Amy. So, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Oh, hi Stuart. School is so crazy these days, and when I'm not at school, I'm at work.
#Person1#: Hey, listen. I'm getting together with Sara and Paul tonight, and a few of our other friends are going to join us. [Oh.] And, we're ... well, we're going out to eat and the... | Stuart invites Amy to go out to eat and catch a movie with friends. Amy refuses at first but later agrees because it's Sara's birthday. Stuart will pick Amy at 6 and they will be back at 10:30. | persuasion |
train_5401 | #Person1#: Tom is very excited! Just yesterday he received his doctoral degree and in a few minutes he'll be putting the ring on Sarah's finger.
#Person2#: He's really such a luck dog! Sarah is a lovely bride and tonight they are going to Hawaii on their honeymoon! | On getting the doctoral degree, Tom marries Sarah. | proposal |
train_5402 | #Person1#: Good afternoon.
#Person2#: Hello. I wonder if you could help me. I've just arrived here, and I'm looking for some where to stay.
#Person1#: Uh huh.
#Person2#: Can you tell me where I can find a cheap hotel?
#Person1#: Certainly. There are a few around here, but the nearest and one of the nicest is just aroun... | #Person2# is new here and asks #Person1# how to find a cheap hotel. #Person1# recommends the Euro Hotel, and #Person2# will wander round there to see. #Person2# asks #Person1# the banks' closing time and how old the town is. | asking for help |
train_5403 | #Person1#: I just went to the doctor, and he said that according to my BMI, which means Body Mass Index, I am officially overweight. Do I look fat to you?
#Person2#: I mean, you could lose a few pounds, but I certainly don't think you look fat. Did he suggest anything to help you lose weight?
#Person1#: He just said th... | #Person1# is overweight, and the doctor advises #Person1# to eat healthily and exercise more. #Person2# suggests eating outside, but #Person1# thinks the gym is a smarter choice. | weight-losing suggestions |
train_5404 | #Person1#: Have you made a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, I have booked a table for four. My name is Liu Fan.
#Person1#: We have had a window table reserved for you. This way, please.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: You're welcome.
#Person2#: Can we see the menu, please?
#Person1#: I'll bring it over.
#Person2#: Any... | Liu Fan made a reservation, and #Person1# takes Liu Fan to the table and helps order food. | reservation and order |
train_5405 | #Person1#: Tiffany, why are more and more people turning to the Web to find a mate?
#Person2#: I think that, as more people use the Internet for both work and pleasure, it makes more sense as a tool to connect with people, and the stigma of meeting someone online is reduced.
#Person1#: There are actually special site... | #Person1# asks Tiffany's views on people turning to the Web to find a mate. Tiffany suggests quickly make sure there's a connection in the physical world and gives some safety tips for people pursuing relationships on the Net. Finally, Tiffany shares a successful story. | mating online |
train_5406 | #Person1#: Hey Mike. What are you doing?
#Person2#: Nothing much. What are you up to?
#Person1#: I was just concerned about Sam. He hasn't been himself lately.
#Person2#: He took the civil service exam and failed.
#Person1#: That sucks. He must feel depressed.
#Person2#: Yeah. He's been sitting in his room everyda... | Sam feels depressed because of a failed test. #Person1# and Mike plan to take him out to relax. | comforting the friend |
train_5407 | #Person1#: It's hard to be optimistic about things with the way the economy's headed... The trade deficit is getting larger, consumption's down, I really think we're headed for a recession.
#Person2#: The economy has been stagnant for a while now. We've been in a recessive state for several months already. What worrie... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the economic recession. #Person2# is worried about the trade deficit and thinks the government should encourage exports. But #Person1# thinks the country needs more jobs. | economic recession |
train_5408 | #Person1#: What are you doing there with your mobile phone?
#Person2#: I'm moblogging!
#Person1#: Moblogging? what does that mean?
#Person2#: Oh, moblogging is a combination of the word 'mobile' and 'blogging'. It's another form of blogging. Users can publish blog entries to the web from a mobile phone or other mobi... | #Person2# introduces moblogging to #Person1#. Moblogging combines 'mobile' and 'blogging' so that it's convenient for #Person2# to publish blogs anytime anywhere. | moblogging |
train_5409 | #Person1#: Are you a blogger?
#Person2#: Sure I am. I've been writing a blog for almost three years.
#Person1#: Oh, it seems that I'm the only one who never blogs. When did you get started?
#Person2#: I began blogging when I first went to the US for my graduate stuides.
#Person1#: What do you usually write about?
... | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about #Person2#'s blog. #Person2# tells #Person1# the time when #Person2# started blogging, the main content of the blog, the frequency of writing a blog, and #Person2#'s still updating #Person2#'s blog. | blog |
train_5410 | #Person1#: I really admire you, Diana.
#Person2#: Why, Jerry? Your words just came out of the blue.
#Person1#: You are always happy and able to achieve high scores at school.
#Person2#: I work very hard and that's it, you know, practice makes perfect.
#Person1#: Isn't there anything else?
#Person2#: I have no idea... | Jerry admires Diana for she lives happily and has good grades. Diana owes it to her hard work, slightly high IQ and EQ, and encourages Jerry to work hard. | reason of excellence |
train_5411 | #Person1#: I want to buy a black suit.
#Person2#: Certainty. Do you want double breasted suit or single breasted suit?
#Person1#: I prefer single breasted suit.
#Person2#: What about this one? It's a very nice 3-piece suit.
#Person1#: That looks great. Do you have ties here? | #Person1# prefers a single-breasted suit, and #Person2# recommends one. | buying clothes |
train_5412 | #Person1#: Hi Isabel! You wanted to see me?
#Person2#: Yes Anthony, come on in. Have a seat.
#Person1#: Is everything okay? You seem a bit preoccupied.
#Person2#: Well, Anthony, this is not going to be an easy conversation. The company has made some decisions which will have a direct impact on your employment.
#Per... | Isabel asks Anthony to come and tells him directly that he's fired for being a terrible employee. Anthony resents that. | dismissal talk |
train_5413 | #Person1#: Are you ready to go shopping?
#Person2#: Yes. Oh, I'd put on a coat if I were you. It's cold outside. Look out of the window. It's pouring out there.
#Person1#: Maybe we should wait for it to clear up before we go shopping.
#Person2#: Well, maybe we should move the car so that it won't be damaged.
#Person1#:... | #Person1# and #Person2# are going shopping. #Person1# wants to wait till the rain stops, and #Person2# suggests moving the car. | imprecise weather report |
train_5414 | #Person1#: Hi, Jane. What's so interesting?
#Person2#: What? Oh, hi, Tom. I am reading an article on the societies of the Ice Age.
#Person1#: The Ice Age. There weren't many societies then, just a bunch of cave people.
#Person2#: That's what people used to think. But a new exhibit at the American Museum on Natural Hist... | Jane is reading an article about the societies of the Ice Age and tells Tom people that time built shelters and used the sun for heating. Then Tom wants to read the passage. | the Ice Age |
train_5415 | #Person1#: Today, we've invited a former student at our school to speak with us, so pay attention children. Mister Lee is a successful inventor of a popular smartphone app.
#Person2#: Thanks for having me, Miss Smith.
#Person1#: We're glad you could take the time. Now, how does it feel to be so successful at such a you... | Smith invites Mister Lee, a successful inventor of a popular smartphone app, to speak with the children. | way of success |
train_5416 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to buy a swimming suit for my older sister as a birthday present.
#Person1#: What size does she wear?
#Person2#: Medium, the same size as I do.
#Person1#: Would she like this style?
#Person2#: No, do you have something different from this one?
#Person1#: What abou... | #Person2# wants to buy a swimming suit but isn't satisfied with #Person1#'s recommendation. #Person1# advises #Person2# to check in a budget department. | clothes purchase |
train_5417 | #Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: I'm looking for some winter clothes for my wife.
#Person1#: This is a good time to purchase clothes in our shop. We are having a preseason sale on all our winter clothes. Everything for winter is 20% off.
#Person2#: I think my wife may favor the sweater in the shop window. Do ... | #Person2# is looking for winter clothes for his wife, and #Person1# shows the sections. Then #Person2# pays for a white skirt at 240 dollars after discount. | clothes purchse |
train_5418 | #Person1#: How was your school today Rosa?
#Person2#: It was fun. Our class went on a trip to the Museum of Modern Art.
#Person1#: So you went there? How did you get there?
#Person2#: We took the bus it was crowded?.
#Person1#: How was your trip to the museum?
#Person2#: It was great, it is so big that we only saw abou... | #Person1# asks Rosa about her school day. Rosa went to MoMA, and her favorite is the painting by Diego Rivera. Rosa didn't see #Person1#'s favorite one, so #Person1# invites her to go again. | school day |
train_5419 | #Person1#: Hello, 75610.
#Person2#: Hello, Dennis, are you still coming to lunch on Saturday?
#Person1#: Well, you know, I'm having a party in the evening. I'm going shopping for it in the morning, so there isn't much time.
#Person2#: Never mind. Well, come to tea on Sunday.
#Person1#: And there's a special TV program ... | #Person2# invites Dennis to lunch, but Dennis doesn't have time. Then #Person2# invites her to have tea and cake on Sunday. | invitation |
train_5420 | #Person1#: We're going to France for a couple of weeks in September. Tickets are a bit cheaper then.
#Person2#: Yeah. And the weather is agreeable, too. Are you staying on the coast or are you going to visit lots of different places?
#Person1#: Well, the village we're hoping to stay in isn't far from the coast. It's pr... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s plan of traveling in France for a few weeks in September. | travel plan |
train_5421 | #Person1#: I want to send some money to Australia. Could you handle it for me?
#Person2#: Yes, madam, how much would you like to remit?
#Person1#: 2, 000 AD $.
#Person2#: Which would you like to remit, by mail or by cable?
#Person1#: What is the difference between them?
#Person2#: The cable will take less time for your... | #Person2# helps #Person1# send some money to Australia and tells #Person1# the difference between remitting by mail and by cable. | at the bank |
train_5422 | #Person1#: Hey, May, look, Is that the the poster of the movie we saw yesterday?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right. That's the poster of the The Witch.
#Person1#: May, I really regret watching it with you last night.
#Person2#: Did it scare you?
#Person1#: Of course not. I just thought the movie was... boring.
#Person2#: Bo... | #Person1# and May watched a scary movie yesterday. #Person1# says it was boring. May invites #Person1# to watch scary movies tonight and #Person1# pretending to be not scared. | watch movies |
train_5423 | #Person1#: I still have a question to ask you.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure!
#Person1#: How much luggage can I take for my flight?
#Person2#: It is allowed to carry 55 pounds for each passenger.
#Person1#: But if I have more than 55 pounds, what can I do?
#Person2#: You will have to pay some for every extra pound.
#Pers... | #Person1# asks #Person2# how much luggage can #Person1# take for the flight. | carry luggage |
train_5424 | #Person1#: Oh, my god! I look so old. I look as if I were 40. I think it's time for some plastic surgeries. I'm tired of these wrinkles and sagging skin.
#Person2#: I don't see any wrinkles or sagging skin! You'd better stop being so ridiculous.
#Person1#: Anyway I think I need a nose job and some breast implants as we... | #Person1# wants to have plastic surgeries because #Person1# thinks #Person1# looks old. #Person2# prevents #Person1# to do that. | plastic surgeries |
train_5425 | #Person1#: How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm in a good mood today, actually. How about you?
#Person1#: To be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
#Person2#: What's wrong?
#Person1#: There's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around.
#Person2#: I see! Do you want to ask her out?
#Person1#: Sure, ... | #Person1# likes a girl in the company but feels shy to talk with her. #Person2# tells #Person1# to get the girl to notice #Person1# first and make the first move. | go after girls |
train_5426 | #Person1#: Could you please reserve a taxi for me?
#Person2#: Do you think a private vehicle might be more to your liking?
#Person1#: A private vehicle? No, thanks, I won't need one.
#Person2#: Even better than a private vehicle is a limo. How does that sound?
#Person1#: T A X I, please.
#Person2#: A taxi it is. Where ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to reserve a taxi rather than a private vehicle to head for Rockefeller Center. | reserve cars |
train_5427 | #Person1#: Do you have any hobbies? What is it or what are they?
#Person2#: I am interested in watching TV or other relaxing games.
#Person1#: How do you spend your spare time?
#Person2#: I usually read or entertain myself.
#Person1#: What kind of books are you interested in?
#Person2#: My favorite books are those abou... | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s hobbies, how #Person2# spends the spare time, the books #Person2#'s interested in and how does #Person2# entertain. | hobbies |
train_5428 | #Person1#: Morning, Bob. Fancy meeting you here!
#Person2#: Morning, Jenny. Haven't seen you for ages!
#Person1#: Well, I thought I'd come to see you, so here I am.
#Person2#: You did give me a surprise. How have you been?
#Person1#: Fine, just fine. And you?
#Person2#: Not so well. I've come down with the flu.
#Person... | Bob and Jenny greet each other. Bob invites Jenny to have a drink tonight and will pick Jenny up. | greetings |
train_5429 | #Person1#: Do you have a bf?
#Person2#: Yes, I had a bf before.
#Person1#: Why you say bf before?
#Person2#: We parted from each other last month.
#Person1#: Have you got a new one?
#Person2#: Mmmm, no. How about you?
#Person1#: I am single, I have no real of, only an E-gf, that is you.
#Person2#: Haha, so you are my E... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their ex. Then #Person1# shows love to #Person2# and #Person2# agrees to be #Person1#'s girlfriend. They become extraordinarily happy and kiss each other. | love confession |
train_5430 | #Person1#: Hello, Mrs. Turnbull. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks. How's your boy, Jack?
#Person1#: He's a bit tired. You know, he goes to school at eight o'clock every morning. He doesn't get home till after four. then he does his homework after tea. It often takes him a couple of hours to finish
#Person2#: Poor b... | #Person1# tells Mrs. Turnbull that #Person1#'s boy is tired because of the tiring school schedule and homework. #Person1# also tells #Person2# how does Jack go to school. | go to school |
train_5431 | #Person1#: Come and sit down. Would you like a drink?
#Person2#: Oh, yes please! I'd love a gin and tonic.
#Person1#: Do you like olives? Or would you prefer crisps?
#Person2#: Oh, just olives please. What music is this?
#Person1#: Do you like it? It's Irish music.
#Person2#: It's great! Where did you get the CD?
#Pers... | #Person1# makes a drink for #Person2# and tells #Person2# where did #Person1# get the CD. Then #Person1# invites #Person2# to see some photos. | entertainment |
train_5432 | #Person1#: Did you watch television last night, Charles?
#Person2#: Yes, I did.
#Person1#: It was a good game, wasn't it?
#Person2#: Oh, I didn't watch the football match. I wanted to but my wife preferred to see the old film.
#Person1#: What a pity. It was quite exciting. Both teams played very well.
#Person2#: How di... | #Person1# wants to talk about the good football game, but Charles watched a movie instead. However, Charles and his wife didn't enjoy it. | entertainment |
train_5433 | #Person1#: Would you like something to eat?
#Person2#: Thank you. No. I'm late for dinner at my house. I really have to go.
#Person1#: Would you like to call home?
#Person2#: I'd appreciate that.
#Person1#: Please use the phone.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# use the phone to call home for #Person2#'s late. | call home |
train_5434 | #Person1#: Could you help me prepare for my presentation on Friday?
#Person2#: I would love to help you prepare for your presentation.
#Person1#: I hate to ask you to do something like that.
#Person2#: This will not interfere with my work. I promise you that.
#Person1#: When could we get together?
#Person2#: I could ea... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help prepare a presentation. #Person2# agrees and asks #Person1# to write down some problems #Person1# has. | prepare a presentation |
train_5435 | #Person1#: This is today's schedule. At eight thirty, conference with the department managers. At 9 o'clock, live for the workshop where you'll award prizes to the stafffor preventatives.
#Person2#: That's great. What are the prizes?
#Person1#: 3000 RMB as bonus for each person.
#Person2#: To encourage the staff increa... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about today's schedule of #Person2# in detail. | working schedule |
train_5436 | #Person1#: I don't have my homework today.
#Person2#: You usually are good about turning it in ; what happened?
#Person1#: I was really sick.
#Person2#: But couldn't you have done it when you felt better?
#Person1#: Yes, I probably could.
#Person2#: You have already missed one other assignment ; when can I expect the m... | #Person1# doesn't finish homework because of sickness. #Person2# asks #Person1# to get the make-ups and next week's assignment in. | complete homework |
train_5437 | #Person1#: May I speak to Mr. Thomas?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, he has left for the day.
#Person1#: I hate to trouble of you. But it is urgent. Please leave this message into him
#Person2#: I'll make sure he gets the message. | #Person1# leaves a message to Mr. Thomas via #Person2#. | leave a message |
train_5438 | #Person1#: OK. Here's the final drawing! It's for the trip!
#Person2#: And the winner is. . . Vivian, again! I don't believe it!
#Person1#: Our red underwear didn't do any good at all!
#Person2#: Well, there are still some consolation prizes. We can go up to the front and pick them up.
#Person1#: So, what did you win?
... | Vivian wins again and #Person1# and #Person2# only get consolation prizes. They want to know her secret of winning. | win a game |
train_5439 | #Person1#: This is the last of the milk.
#Person2#: I know. I intend to go to the store today.
#Person1#: Would you get some of that new cereal we saw advertised on TV?
#Person2#: Which one?
#Person1#: You know. . . the one with the silly ad about how vitamins jump up and down.
#Person2#: Oh, you mean'KIKES'?
#Person1#... | #Person2# intends to buy some milk. #Person1# asks #Person2# to buy the new cereal advertised on TV. | go shopping |
train_5440 | #Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Hello, is Doris available?
#Person1#: This is Doris. Who's calling please?
#Person2#: Hi, Doris, this is Mike calling from Parker's Dentistry. I'm calling to confirm your appointment for tomorrow morning at 9 am with Dr. Parker.
#Person1#: Oh, I almost forgot. Thank you for calling to remin... | Mike calls Doris to confirm the appointment with Dr. Parker and Doris wants to change the time because there is a scheduling conflict. Then Mike changes his appointment to tomorrow afternoon. | dentist appointment |
train_5441 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm back! Hmm. . . your hair is pretty damaged, and you've got split ends.
#Person2#: Really? What can I do?
#Person1#: Well, the trim should fix the split ends, but you might need a deep conditioning treatment.
#Person2#: Umm, OK. Whatever you think will help.
#Person1#: I'm also going to add some layer... | #Person1# suggests #Person2# trim the split ends, have a conditioning treatment and add some layers. #Person2# also asks for thinning shears on top. | haircut |
train_5442 | #Person1#: I feel absolutely horrible. My temperature is 41 degrees Celsius, and I've got a headache and a runny nose.
#Person2#: Do you have any other symptoms?
#Person1#: I've also got a terrible stomach-ache. Is my face still swollen?
#Person2#: Just a little. Has your toothache gone now?
#Person1#: Yes, for the mos... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s symptoms of a headache, a runny nose, a terrible stomach-ache and a toothache. Then #Person2# asks #Person1# to take another dose of tablets and suggests some soup for #Person1#'s itchy nose. | get sick |
train_5443 | #Person1#: Now then, Mr. James, what seems to be the matter?
#Person2#: I just can't sleep, doctor.
#Person1#: I see. And how long have you had this problem?
#Person2#: Oh, for about two months now.
#Person1#: And how about your work?
#Person2#: Well, I have been working a lot lately-10 to 11 hours a day.
#Person1#: Ma... | Mr. James cannot sleep and #Person1# advises him to take a holiday to relax or consider a job change. Mr. James feels it's hard to do so. | see the doctor |
train_5444 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I'm wondering if you could tell me how to find a place where I could have my shoes fixed. I'm new in this city.
#Person2#: Of course. You can always look in the yellow pages and the back of the telephone book under shoe repair.
#Person1#: The yellow pages and the back of the telephone book under s... | #Person1# asks #Person2# where #Person1# can fix shoes. #Person2# suggests looking in the yellow pages but #Person1# doesn't have one, then #Person2# recommends a shop near the police station. | direct the way |
train_5445 | #Person1#: John, it's 7:30. I wonder how much later they are going to be?
#Person2#: Oh, you know Terry and Susan. They never arrive on time.
#Person1#: Yes, but half an hour late! My dinner will be ruined.
#Person2#: Oh, maybe they got stuck in traffic. You know what the traffic is like at this time of day.
#Person1#:... | #Person1# complains to John that Terry and Susan arrive late for dinner. John suggests #Person1# give a call to them to check if they're in. | late for dinner |
train_5446 | #Person1#: Merry Christmas, Ms. Luo! Come in.
#Person2#: Thank you. Merry Christmas! Here's something for you and your family.
#Person1#: How nice of you! I'll open it now. Oh, it's lovely!
#Person2#: The basket will be just right for sweets.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. Is it from China?
#Person2#: Yes, it's from S... | Ms. Luo comes to #Person1#'s house and gives #Person1# a basket made of bamboo from China as a Christmas present. #Person1# likes it. | visit others |
train_5447 | #Person1#: When do you usually go to the bank, John?
#Person2#: Anytime I have to. Why did you ask?
#Person1#: You'd better avoid Friday mornings. I'm reading an interesting book these days. And it says most robberies happen on Friday mornings. | #Person1# tells John not to go to banks on Friday mornings according to a book. | bank robbery |
train_5448 | #Person1#: Oh. Hi there. A beauty, isn't she?
#Person2#: Well ...
#Person1#: Do you want to take her a test ride?
#Person2#: Well ... Um. How old is it?
#Person1#: Well, it's only three years old?
#Person2#: And what's the mileage?
#Person1#: Uh, let me check. Oh yes. 75,000 miles.
#Person2#: 75,000 miles? That's quite... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to have a test ride on the car and shows the mileage of the car, how to open the door and how to start the car. #Person2# asks #Person1# about the price and the maintenance service included and then #Person2# thinks the price is out of the price range. | buy a car |
train_5449 | #Person1#: Dad, can I go to a movie this week with Shannon?
#Person2#: Here. Try this. It's called a book. [Ah, Dad!] Moby Dick. An American classic. [Dad!] Okay. Let me look at the schedule here. Hmm. When are you thinking about going to the movie?
#Person1#: Uh, we're thinking about seeing a movie on Wednesday after ... | #Person1# wants to watch a movie with Shannon this week but #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person1#'s schedule of each day in a week and what #Person1# has to do and study. Then #Person2# agrees that #Person1# can watch the movie on Saturday evening at five o'clock and tells #Person1# to get money from the family ban... | watch movies |
train_5450 | #Person1#: Mom, I don't want to eat vegetables. Can I have dessert now? I love chocolate cake!
#Person2#: You can have some fruit for dessert. If you eat an apple, I might let you have a small piece of chocolate cake. | #Person1# wants to have dessert. #Person2# gives a requirement. | eat health |
train_5451 | #Person1#: Do you carry black ink?
#Person2#: The ink should be next to the paper clips and thumb tacks in the stationary section, sir.
#Person1#: I've looked for, but I didn't see any black ink.
#Person2#: Then I'm afraid there's none in stock.
#Person1#: Well, I'll settle for blue-black. I'll also take a dozen ai... | #Person2# helps #Person1# to find the things #Person1# needs. They both think it's hard to find the way around the store. | go shopping |
train_5452 | #Person1#: Frank's getting married, do you believe this?
#Person2#: Is he really?
#Person1#: Yes, he is. He loves the girl very much.
#Person2#: Who is he marring?
#Person1#: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think.
#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding?
#Person1#: Not yet. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# are surprised that Frank's getting married. | marriage |
train_5453 | #Person1#: Dave, wake up.
#Person2#: Whaah? Zina? What time is it?
#Person1#: It's seven-thirty. I want to know who left this note on my desk.
#Person2#: What note? I can't see. I just pulled an all-nighter.
#Person1#: It's a little green post-it note, stuck right in the middle of my computer screen.
#Person2#: An... | Zina asks Dave who left the note on her desk, but Dave doesn't know. | look for owner |
train_5454 | #Person1#: Excuse me, madam. Is this seat taken?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Do you mind my sharing the same table with you?
#Person2#: Of course not. There are so many people here today.
#Person1#: Yes. I can't even find a seat. | #Person2# agrees to share a table with #Person1#. | at the restaurant |
train_5455 | #Person1#: Hello. I'd like to change my reservation for March 19. My name is Mary Chang.
#Person2#: Ah, yes, Miss Chang. What seems to be the problem?
#Person1#: Well, I'd like to change the date to March 20, and make that for two singles, not one.
#Person2#: Very well. That can be arranged. | #Person2# helps Miss Chang change the reservation and make that for two singles. | make a reservation |
train_5456 | #Person1#: I see you've brought something to occupy your time while we wait. Good. We may be here for a long time.
#Person2#: Yes, Papa. I brought the catalog for the next college we're going to visit -- the one in New Hampshir.
#Person1#: Maybe we won't have to wait long. We've only been here fifteen minutes. I heard ... | Lily and her papa are waiting for the dean. They think that Chinese are more punctual while Americans are more casual. Though they've been waiting for a while, the dean thinks they arrive early. | time sense |
train_5457 | #Person1#: I wonder if I can ask you a question.
#Person2#: Ask me a question? What do you want to know?
#Person1#: Well. . . er. . . it is just. . . just that I. . .
#Person2#: Just what? Stop beating around the bush. Tell me what you want to know.
#Person1#: I. . . er. . . I just want to know if you could lend me... | #Person1# wants to borrow a few bucks from #Person2# but #Person2# refuses because of the money #Person1# borrowed last time. | borrow money |
train_5458 | #Person1#: Would you mind taking your feet off the table, Mike?
#Person2#: Not at all. But I've found satisfaction in it!
#Person1#: Do you put your feet on your own table?
#Person2#: No, I never do that.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I don't want to mark my table, of course.
#Person1#: Well, will you please put... | #Person1# comes back early and asks Mike to take his feet off #Person2#'s table. | make a request |
train_5459 | #Person1#: Does your child still believe in Santa Claus?
#Person2#: Yes. She believes everything about him.
#Person1#: How sweet.
#Person2#: Yes. If she doesn't believe it, Christmas won't be so exciting to her.
#Person1#: When are you going to tell her that Santa Claus doesn't exist?
#Person2#: I'm not going to t... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s daughter still believes in Santa Claus and won't tell her its inexistence. | Santa Claus |
train_5460 | #Person1#: Excuse me. How much is the chocolate bar?
#Person2#: One dollar.
#Person1#: So, I can have five for five dollars?
#Person2#: Actually, you can only have four.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah. I forgot tax. Give me four then, please.
#Person2#: Okay. Thanks. | #Person1# buys four chocolate bars with tax included from #Person2#. | go shopping |
train_5461 | #Person1#: Have we done everything on the list?
#Person2#: We haven't booked our hotel room yet. But I'll do that by telephone tonight.
#Person1#: We were going to look for another chair for the living room, but I'm too tired to think about that now. Let's have lunch.
#Person2#: What time is it? It's only 12:30. I told... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to have lunch first before booking the hotel room and looking for another chair for the living room. #Person2# reminds #Person1# of a meeting with Howard and having lunch together. | have lunch |
train_5462 | #Person1#: A tiring work day is finally over. Hey, Mike, look at this. I like it a lot.
#Person2#: I do too. It's my favorite kind of food. Let's call Qiang Mai Restaurant for home delivery.
#Person1#: Great idea. Their food is always good. I eat there a lot.
#Person2#: Well, what would you like tonight?
#Person1#: I f... | #Person1# and Mike want to order food for home delivery but they have no money. Then they decide to eat at home. | order food |
train_5463 | #Person1#: Do you know the first McDonald's restaurant had no seats for customers to sit on?
#Person2#: In that case, people had to stand eating, didn't they?
#Person1#: No, most people bought the food and took it away. And that's the way Mac and Dick thought of to avoid washing the dishes.
#Person2#: That's a good ide... | #Person1# tells #Person2# how Mac and Dick thought of to avoid washing the dishes and why there're so many chain stores of McDonald's. | McDonald restaurant |
train_5464 | #Person1#: Lucy, how was your first day of school?
#Person2#: It was great, dad.
#Person1#: What classes did you have?
#Person2#: Well, I had English from 9:00 o'clock to 11:00 o'clock, art from 12:00 o'clock to 2:00 o'clock and math from 2:30 to 4:30.
#Person1#: What do you think about the teachers?
#Person2#: They ar... | #Person1# asks about Lucy's feelings on the first day of school and the teachers of the classes. | personal feelings |
train_5465 | #Person1#: Sam, I heard your band is going to play at the student center this Friday night. When will it begin?
#Person2#: It begins at 7:30 and will last for an hour. It'll be my last time to play in the band, you know.
#Person1#: What? I cannot believe it. Don't you love music?
#Person2#: I do love music, but I just ... | Sam tells #Person1# that he will leave the band because he has to study to enter the college and the band has found a new guitarist. Sam will join a band after entering college, which #Person1# thinks the right decision. | leave the band |
train_5466 | #Person1#: What happened to your eye?
#Person2#: Nothing really, I went to kiss my daughter on the cheek last night, and she reached up to stop me. One of her fingernails scraped my eye.
#Person1#: That sounds painful, it wasn't too bad at first, but the next morning. It really hurt.
#Person2#: You'd better see a docto... | #Person2#'s eye was scraped by the fingernails of #Person2#'s daughter and #Person1# suggests #Person2# see a doctor. | get hurt |
train_5467 | #Person1#: Hello Roger this is Anne.
#Person2#: Oh, hi Anne, how have you been? And how's your new apartment?
#Person1#: Well, that's what I'm calling about, you see, I've decided to look for a new place.
#Person2#: Oh, what's the problem with your place now? I thought you liked the apartment.
#Person1#: Oh, I do, but ... | Anne wants to change the apartment because it is far from the school. Roger knows an apartment that satisfies her requirements. | rent an apartment |
train_5468 | #Person1#: What are you reading, Jenny?
#Person2#: The advice page in the newspaper. It's called 'Ask Alice'.
#Person1#: Why do you even read that stuff.
#Person2#: I don't know. It's amusing. People have the strangest problems.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: This woman, for example, she's pregnant and she found out ... | Jenny is reading the advice page in the newspaper and tells #Person1# an example. She tells #Person1# she just wants to read something light and amusing. | read newspaper |
train_5469 | #Person1#: I need to go to the ATM.
#Person2#: So, why don ' t you?
#Person1#: I have no idea how to use the ATM.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: This will be my first time using an ATM.
#Person2#: I can help you with that.
#Person1#: Explain to me how to use it.
#Person2#: Just put your card into the machine.
... | #Person1# needs to go to the ATM but doesn't know how to use it. #Person2# offers the instructions. | use the ATM |
train_5470 | #Person1#: Do you have sport shirts for ladies?
#Person2#: There are different types. Which one do you like best?
#Person1#: I think the red one fits me well. Can I try it on?
#Person2#: Surely, of course.
#Person1#: Where is the fitting room?
#Person2#: It's there, near the mirror. | #Person1# is going to try on a red sport shirt. | shopping |
train_5471 | #Person1#: Hi Benjamin. My name is Dr. Green. What seems to be the matter?
#Person2#: I've been feeling pretty ill for a few days now.
#Person1#: what are your symptoms?
#Person2#: I feel chilly, I've got cramps, I keep throwing up, and I feel dizzy and tired.
#Person1#: it sounds like you might be a bit dehydrated. Do... | Benjamin tells Dr. Green he's been feeling pretty ill. Dr. Green asks for more details and decides to take some blood and run some tests on Benjamin. | see a doctor |
train_5472 | #Person1#: I'm going to the bank.
#Person2#: What do you need to do?
#Person1#: I need to withdraw some money.
#Person2#: How are you going to do that?
#Person1#: I'll just use the ATM.
#Person2#: What's that?
#Person1#: It's the Automatic Teller Machine.
#Person2#: It gives you money?
#Person1#: I just insert my debit... | #Person1# needs to withdraw some money from the ATM and introduces the ATM to #Person2#. | the ATM |
train_5473 | #Person1#: Nathan said he didn't have any fun at his new school this week. Do you know why?
#Person2#: I think he hasn't made any new friends yet. He's just a little lonely.
#Person1#: He really misses his friends from our old neighborhood.
#Person2#: Without a doubt. Maybe if he knew he doesn't have to give up any of ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about helping Nathan who transferred to a new school to overcome loneliness by keeping in touch with his old friends. | help a friend |
train_5474 | #Person1#: How long will it take to learn English? Will I be able to take other courses next semester or will English take up all of my time?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. Language isn't like other studies.
#Person1#: You mean I could finish this course and still not know English? You'Ve got to be kidding!
#Person2#: I'... | #Person2# tells #Person1# it is hard to say how long it will take to learn English and learning a language requires lots of practice. | learning languages |
train_5475 | #Person1#: Guess who I saw yesterday?
#Person2#: I don't know. Who?
#Person1#: Avril Lavigen!
#Person2#: The Canadian rock singer? But I heard you had a part-time job yesterday. How did you see her?
#Person1#: Yeah, I worked as temporary staff in her concert. Look, her poster, a CD. . .
#Person2#: So you're a big fan, ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the experience of seeing Avril Lavigne when working as a temporary staff in her concert. #Person1# thinks she looked sweeter but didn't take photos with her. | daily casual talk |
train_5476 | #Person1#: What's the weather today?
#Person2#: It's fine today.
#Person1#: What was the weather like yesterday?
#Person2#: It rained all day yesterday. The weather was awful last week.
#Person1#: What will the weather be like tomorrow?
#Person2#: It's going to be sunny tomorrow. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the weather today, yesterday, and tomorrow. | ask about weather |
train_5477 | #Person1#: I watched a very interesting documentary about plants yesterday evening. It was called ' unusual plants ' and looked at several species of plants from around the world which have unusual features.
#Person2#: Really? Tell me about some of the plants they showed.
#Person1#: Well. There was one type of plant th... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# watched an interesting documentary called 'unusual plants', including a plant that catches insects and eats them, flowers that only provide nectar to one type of butterfly or bee, and cacti. | plants discussion |
train_5478 | #Person1#: Do you know the highest mountain in the world?
#Person2#: Yes. It is Everest, also called Zhumulangma in China. It is 8, 844. 43 meters above the sea level.
#Person1#: Wow! That must be really awesome to stand on the top of the mountain to overlook the earth.
#Person2#: Actually, it is impossible because the... | #Person2# tells #Person1# Everest is the highest mountain in the world and many people conquered it in history. | Everest discussion |
train_5479 | #Person1#: Oh. It looks like Jack is going to make his annual speech.
#Person2#: Couldn't he wait until we're finished eating?
#Person1#: Yeah. I'm still hungry, but I guess it's kind of rude to keep eating while he's talking, huh?
#Person2#: Can you even hear what he's saying?
#Person1#: No. He's so far away I can har... | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to keep eating because they can't hear Jack's annual speech. | casual talk |
train_5480 | #Person1#: How about your grades of study?
#Person2#: I have been doing quite well. As reach 90 % and Bs reach 100 %. And I'Ve been awarded Zu Jingle Scholarship two times.
#Person1#: Besides your major, do you know some in other fields?
#Person2#: Yes. To develop my knowledge, I studied Economics, Business Administrat... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s grade is good and develops knowledge of economics, business administration and accounting. #Person2# also has experience of being a student leader. | interview |
train_5481 | #Person1#: Robert, this is my friend, Mrs. Smith.
#Person2#: Hi, Nice to meet you.
#Person3#: Nice to meet you too.
#Person2#: Mrs. Smith, what do you do for work?
#Person3#: I'm a doctor.
#Person2#: Oh. Where do you work?
#Person3#: New York University hospital in New York City. What do you do?
#Person2#: I'm a teache... | #Person1# introduces Robert and Mrs.Smith to each other. They tell each other their jobs and ages. | social meeting |
train_5482 | #Person1#: I am keen on a coat on www. dingding. com. But it requires having an online banking account. Is it necessary?
#Person2#: Indeed. Online banking enables you to make on-line shopping.
#Person1#: Do you know how to get the bank account?
#Person2#: Bring your ID card and fill out a form. That will be fine.
#Pers... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to open an online bank account which is necessary for online shopping. | online banking |
train_5483 | #Person1#: Hi, Dave. You're early.
#Person2#: So you knew it was me?
#Person1#: I had an idea.
#Person2#: Look, before we get into the secret admirer thing, I want to talk to you about WebTracker.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I know you feel betrayed.
#Person2#: So you're really planning to quit invoking and switch over to We... | #Person1# admits to Dave #Person1#'s determination to quit invoking and switch over to WebTracker. | job-hopping |
train_5484 | #Person1#: I haven't got enough 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 sectary, Lora? She knows a lot about him.
#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me... | #Person1# hasn't got enough for prosecuting a certain man. #Person2# suggests asking his former secretary, Lora. | prosecute someone |
train_5485 | #Person1#: Has anyone told you about Jessica's party coming up?
#Person2#: I was told about it already. I'm just waiting for my invitation.
#Person1#: Is that right? I already got my invitation from her earlier.
#Person2#: I believe that she will give me the invitation today.
#Person1#: Are you even going to go?
#Perso... | #Person1# got the invitation to Jessica's party, while #Person2# is waiting for the invitation. They both look forward to the party. | party invitation |
train_5486 | #Person1#: Here is the document you asked for this morning.
#Person2#: Oh, you are so efficient. I thought you might give it to me tomorrow. Thanks.
#Person1#: You're welcome. You know, these days I have been reflecting on my biggest weakness procrastination. The more I think about it, the more I hate myself for being ... | #Person1# wants to get rid of procrastination and decides to make plans and set priorities. #Person2# thinks it's good for #Person1#. | procrastination |
train_5487 | #Person1#: Housekeeping. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. This is room 804. I can't find my coat. I was wondering if it's in the lost and found.
#Person1#: I can check for you. Could you describe the coat?
#Person2#: It's a light blue coat. It's got a hood and a big silver zipper.
#Person1#: When was the last time you s... | #Person2# phones to Housekeeping for #Person2#'s lost coat. #Person1# asks for more details and will check the lost and found. | ask for help |
train_5488 | #Person1#: May I have a word with you?
#Person2#: You've called me at a bad time. I'm writing a report and have to finish within an hour.
#Person1#: You really like leaving things to the last minute.
#Person2#: I know this is a terrible habit. | #Person1# wants to talk to #Person2#, but #Person2#'s writing a report to meet a deadline. | daily casual talk |
train_5489 | #Person1#: Good morning, Miss Irene. This is your first day to work here. I hope you will like your job.
#Person2#: Good morning, Miss Jean. I think I'll enjoy working with you.
#Person1#: This is your desk. Sit down here please.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Miss Irene, your main duty is to answer phone calls and t... | Miss Jean greets Miss Irene on her first day to work and introduces Miss Irene's duties to her. | social talk |
train_5490 | #Person1#: How are you paying for your college education?
#Person2#: My expense for every semester is almost $15,000. At the start of each semester my parents pay the $10,000 in tuition. I also get $2,000 in financial aid. I have to earn the rest myself.
#Person1#: How do you do that?
#Person2#: I have a part-time job ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has to do part-time job to earn the rest expense for #Person2#'s college education. #Person2# sticks to #Person2#'s budget and tries to save money in watching movies, eating, transportation and clothes. | money management |
train_5491 | #Person1#: I think that intermarriage is a good idea. After all, we are living in a cosmopolitan country. We have so many different races living together peacefully, don't we? It is nothing new to us, and I feel that inter- marriage will work out
#Person2#: Personally, I feel that it is not a very sound idea. It is dif... | Henry thinks that intermarriage is a good idea while #Person2# thinks the opposite because #Person2# thinks it is difficult for two people of different religions to live together and shares some experience of being a child of a mixed marriage. Finally, they reach an agreement that intermarriage can lead to happiness or... | intermarriage discussion |
train_5492 | #Person1#: I can't find my purse.
#Person2#: Oh, no. Maybe you left it at the bank. You took it out when you cashed the cheque.
#Person1#: But I remember having it after that.
#Person2#: Well, you paid for the coffee when we were in that coffee shop. Remember?
#Person1#: That's right. I remember feeling it to my pocket... | #Person1# can't find #Person1#'s purse. #Person1# and #Person2# think #Person1# may have left the purse in the bookshop and #Person1# will call the bookshop. | lose the purse |
train_5493 | #Person1#: So, what is your schedule like every day?
#Person2#: Well, uh, I get up around a quarter to six ( 5:45 ) in the morning.
#Person1#: Wow! That's kind of early.
#Person2#: A little. Then, I eat a quick breakfast, and I catch the bus at, uh, 7:00. It takes about 20 minutes to walk to the bus stop.
#Person1#: Th... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# gets up around 5:45 am, catches the bus at 7:00, works at the library from 8:00 to 11:15, has classes from noon to 5 pm, eats dinner around 6:15, and does work out with friends around 7:00 three days a week. On Wednesday nights, #Person2# has guitar lessons and #Person2# only se... | daily schedule |
train_5494 | #Person1#: Hi, taxi.
#Person2#: Good morning, Lady. Where do you wanna go?
#Person1#: I want to go to this place.
#Person2#: You want to go to No. 22 Xiangyun Dajie?
#Person1#: Yes, yes, No. 22 Xiangyun Dajie.
#Person2#: I am sorry. I don't know where that is. I only know where Xiaoyun Road is, but I've never heard... | #Person1# wants to go to No. 22 Xiangyun Dajie, but #Person2# doesn't know where it is and suggests #Person2# asking other taxi drivers. | take a taxi |
train_5495 | #Person1#: Welcome!
#Person2#: Would you give me a bottle of beer, please?
#Person1#: With ice, sir?
#Person2#: No, ice will spoil the taste.
#Person1#: Anything else, sir?
#Person2#: Yes. Something non-alcoholic, please.
#Person1#: Fruit juice, milk or mineral water?
#Person2#: A glass of juice please.
#Person... | #Person2# orders beer and juice with #Person1#'s assistance. | order drinks |
train_5496 | #Person1#: Excuse me. . .
#Person2#: Yes, sir. How may I be of service?
#Person1#: I would like to return this item. . . Are refunds allowed?
#Person2#: Certainly. The customer is always right, we are here to serve you. Is there a reason that you would like to return it? Did you have problems with our product or ser... | #Person1# wants to return an item and get refunds because of the wrong size. #Person2# is assisting #Person1#. | refund |
train_5497 | #Person1#: Hi, Anna. I haven't seen you for ages. Where have you been?
#Person2#: I've been away on holidays for sometime.
#Person1#: No wonder I haven't seen you recently. Where did you spend your holidays?
#Person2#: I went with my husband. Our first stop was Bangkok. We stayed there for 5 days. Then we flew to Ho... | Anna tells Luke she and her husband went to Bangkok and China on holiday. Luke tells Anna he doesn't travel much. | traveling |
train_5498 | #Person1#: So, you friend's getting married on Saturday. What have you bought her as a wedding gift. I find is so hard to choose the right gift.
#Person2#: My friend and her fiance had a really good idea. They have cut out pictures from catalogues and pasted them in a notebook. The picture are of things they want. Peo... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the notebook made by #Person2#'s friend and her fiance in which there are pictures of things they want as wedding gifts. #Person2# then tells #Person1# she bought them a sewing machine. | wedding gifts |
train_5499 | #Person1#: This is how a holiday should be. Relaxing on the beach with a nice cool drink.
#Person2#: Isn't it wonderful here? The kids are enjoying themselves in the swimming pool. I hope it's safe.
#Person1#: Don't worry about them. They're very responsible. Besides, there are many people there and there's lifeguard... | #Person1# and #Person2# are enjoying themselves on the beach. They talk about the kids' safety and their plans for this evening. | holiday |
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