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train_5500 | #Person1#: I would much rather see her once or twice and not do anything about it. what could I about it anyway?
#Person2#: Don't say things like this. Please be confident. I think you still have the chance to win her love, unless you don't love her anymore.
#Person1#: Don't you think she is a bit out of my way?
#Pe... | #Person1# complains to #Person2# of pursuing a girl. #Person2# tells him to give up this feeling. | daily casual talk |
train_5501 | #Person1#: Hilda, I know you're busy and I really hate to bother you, but...
#Person2#: What is it, Bill?
#Person1#: Well, I was hoping you could give me a ride to the airport.
#Person2#: Can't you take the subway?
#Person1#: My flight is early in the morning on Sunday. I don't think the subway is open then.
#Person2#:... | Bill requests Hilda to drive him to the airport in the early morning on Sunday because he's afraid there won't be a subway or taxi available. Hilda's busy with her schoolwork, so she recommends her neighbor. | ask for help |
train_5502 | #Person1#: Lucy, I heard that you got a new job. Is that true?
#Person2#: Yes, Tony. I am working as a guide in our city's museum. I introduce unexplained pictures, items and things to the visitors.
#Person1#: But that is a hard job. You know, you will have to learn about history.
#Person2#: I know. I like reading abou... | Lucy tells Tony she got a new job as a guide in the city's museum and she enjoys the job and gets some work experience. | part-time job |
train_5503 | #Person1#: Congratulations on winning the speech contest, Peter!
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Could you tell me some important factors in delivering a successful speech?
#Person2#: Well, basically 4 points. Pronunciation, intonation, a well written essay and proper body language.
#Person1#: But how do you use body ... | Peter, who won the speech contest, tells #Person1# four important factors in delivering a successful speech and what he benefits from this experience. | speech |
train_5504 | #Person1#: Shall I phone and tell your secretary you're not coming today?
#Person2#: Yes, please, dear. Tell her I've got a cold and a headache, but I hope to be back in a day or two. You better say I'm staying in bed.
#Person1#: But you not in bed. Do you want me to tell a lie?
#Person2#: Oh, it's only a very little o... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to phone and tell #Person2#'s secretary that #Person2#'s not coming today due to illness. #Person1# then offers #Person2# some boiling water to make #Person2# feel better. | daily casual talk |
train_5505 | #Person1#: Hello, Richard. Nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Hi, Barbara. Haven't seen you for ages!
#Person1#: I've just come back from Canada. I was helping in a research program and I stayed in a town near Toronto for 2 months.
#Person2#: Oh, how nice! Did your program go smoothly?
#Person1#: Yes, and I'm going back in M... | Barbara tells Richard she was in Canada to help in a research program and she enjoyed the stay, especially Thanksgiving Day and Boxing Day. | social casual talk |
train_5506 | #Person1#: What are you going to do for the project?
#Person2#: I don't know. I was hoping you could help me think of something.
#Person1#: Well, you're such a good artist. You could talk about watercolor while you're doing one in front of the class.
#Person2#: Maybe, but what if I make a mistake in front of everyone?
... | #Person1# suggests #Person2# doing the art project by showing the same subject in different materials to show the advantages and disadvantages. | project discussion |
train_5507 | #Person1#: So, eh, could you tell me something about the job?
#Person2#: Sure, it's working behind the box office, selling tickets to people that come in to buy a ticket to go and see a film.
#Person1#: Ok, and what are the hours I'd have to work?
#Person2#: Well, it's just from 4:00 till 6:00 Monday to Friday.
#Person... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the details of the job #Person1# is interested in and tells #Person1# how to apply for it. | ask for information |
train_5508 | #Person1#: What are you doing there with your mobile phone?
#Person2#: I'm moblogging.
#Person1#: Moblogging? What does that mean?
#Person2#: Oh, Moblogging is a combination of the word 'mobile' and 'blogging'. It's another form of blogging. Users can publish blog entries to the web from a mobile phone or other mobile ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about moblogging. #Person2# introduces the origin and advantages of moblogging and tells #Person1# how to publish words and photos. | moblogging |
train_5509 | #Person1#: Hi, Jack. Are you in town for another job interview?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm pretty hopeful this time. I've just finished my second interview with this company.
#Person1#: That sounds great. I hope it works out for you, but wasn't expensive just getting here?
#Person2#: No. In fact, the company is paying all my ... | Jack tells #Person1# about his second interview with the company. #Person1# hopes the interview goes well and wishes Jack good luck. | job interview |
train_5510 | #Person1#: What a beautiful necklace!
#Person2#: It was my grandmothers'.
#Person1#: She gave it to you as a birthday gift?
#Person2#: No, she gave it to me before she passed away.
#Person1#: I see. That's a beautiful vase. Is it from your grandmother, too?
#Person2#: No, it comes from China. My husband went to China o... | #Person1# admires #Person2#'s necklace given by her grandmother and vase bought from China. | casual talk |
train_5511 | #Person1#: Dad, may I have a pet? My friend Susan got a puppy for her birthday.
#Person2#: That was nice. But a puppy takes a lot of work. I don't have the time to walk him.
#Person1#: I could look after a puppy. I would take him for walks.
#Person2#: In the rain, every day, I would have to go with you. But I have to w... | Jasmine wants to have a puppy. Her dad refuses because he doesn't have time and there is not so much room in their apartment. Her dad suggests having a rabbit instead. | have a pet |
train_5512 | #Person1#: Hello, auntie. Is Andy in? I want to invite him over for the weekend. The great young singer Justin Bieber is giving a performance in the concert hall nearby.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you, Dirk. But I don't think Andy will be able to make it.
#Person1#: Why? Doesn't he like Justin Bieber?
#Person2#: He does like... | Dirk invites Andy to the performance of Justin Bieber for the weekend, but his aunt says Andy won't go because there's something wrong with Andy's stomach. | invitation to performance |
train_5513 | #Person1#: It's our tenth anniversary. Where would you like to go this time? I can take 5 days off work. That will give us 9 days in total, including the weekends before and after.
#Person2#: Somewhere warm and full of sunshine. How about Bali?
#Person1#: It's close, only a 2 hour flight from here, but that place is to... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about where to enjoy themselves for their tenth anniversary. They finally decide to go to Thailand. | anniversary activities |
train_5514 | #Person1#: Can you believe the school year is almost here?
#Person2#: I know. Every time I walk by our new school, I get a little anxious.
#Person1#: Why? Everything is going to be so much better.
#Person2#: Really? I heard it is a lot of extra work.
#Person1#: Relax. We'll get used to it, apparently there was a huge c... | #Person2# is anxious about going to a new school and #Person1# comforts #Person2#. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the facilities of the new school, and then they talk about what art courses they are going to choose. | new school |
train_5515 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for the Alands Morrissette album Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie.
#Person2#: Let's see. If we have it, it should be over there under M. ( He looks through the Cds. ) Hmm, it looks like we've sold out of that one, but we should be getting some more copies in soon. If you want, we can... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the Alands Morrissette album, the new Sting album and the jazz section. | buying albums |
train_5516 | #Person1#: Can you tell me what's included in your warranty?
#Person2#: Certainly. The product has a two-year guarantee. If it breaks down during that period we offer a replacement unit completely free of charge. Our products are very reliable but we recommend you take out an extended warranty. This covers you for a fu... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the warranty includes a two-year guarantee and all parts and labor. An extended warranty covers 2 years further. The service is available for 24 hours. | warranty |
train_5517 | #Person1#: Oh, come on, Ultraman!
#Person2#: What's up, Bro? What's in the bulletin?
#Person1#: It says that there will be a blackout from 5 p. m. to 7 p. m. in our neighborhood today.
#Person2#: Blackout? Even the TV has the limit.
#Person1#: Don't you know you will look like a monster in the blackout?
#Person2#: Oops... | #Person1# and #Person2# can not see the TV show and cannot use the air-conditioner because of the blackout. So they decide to play barbie in the neighborhood. | blackout |
train_5518 | #Person1#: How old is Keith?
#Person2#: He's 21. How old is James?
#Person1#: He's a year older than Keith, but he looks younger.
#Person2#: How's your father?
#Person1#: He's fine. He retired last week. It's a turning point in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.
#Person2#: He can spend more time with ... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the age of Keith and James. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s father wants to have an active retirement. | retirement plan |
train_5519 | #Person1#: Hello! How do I get more amenities?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. I'm not sure I understand.
#Person1#: I'm talking about the free stuff, like soap and shampoo.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. So, you're saying that you've already run out of your amenities.
#Person1#: No, no. I've got plenty left.
#Person2#: Now I'm conf... | #Person1# wants more amenities which confuses #Person2#. #Person2# finally understands what #Person1# needs is free souvenirs and asks the housekeeping to bring #Person1# souvenirs. | souvenirs |
train_5520 | #Person1#: I wonder if you could allow us any discount for this commodity. It's the general practice that wholesalers usually get some discount from manufacturers or suppliers.
#Person2#: As a rule, we don't allow any discount.
#Person1#: But we usually get a discount of 3 % to 5 % from our other suppliers. Actually, s... | #Person1# wants some discount to promote sales, but #Person2# doesn't agree with that because it's the lowest quoted price. | discount negotiation |
train_5521 | #Person1#: You're working hard, George. What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm making a bookcase. Give me that hammer please, Dan.
#Person1#: Which hammer. This one?
#Person2#: No, not that one. The big one.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Thanks, Dan.
#Person1#: What are you going to do now, George?
#Person2#: I'm goi... | George tells Dan he's making a bookcase and going to paint it pink for his daughter. | bookcase |
train_5522 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like a pair of sports shoes.
#Person1#: Well, we have all kinds of sports shoes. Could you tell me what kind of sport you usually do?
#Person2#: I just like jogging.
#Person1#: OK, then you can buy a pair of jogging shoes. Here are jogging shoes. Which pair do you like best?
#P... | #Person2# likes jogging so #Person1# recommends jogging shoes. #Person2# buys a blue pair. | buying shoes |
train_5523 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to withdraw some money.
#Person1#: Please fill in the slip, stating the exact amount you wish to withdraw.
#Person2#: All right. And here's my bankbook. Is that all?
#Person1#: Your ID card, please.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Here it is.
#Person1#: Do you want large ones or small... | #Person1# helps #Person2# withdraw some money, change some U.S. dollars to pounds and tells #Person2# today's exchange rate. | bank business |
train_5524 | #Person1#: Jack, what are you doing?
#Person2#: I am reading.
#Person1#: I can see that. But why are you reading advertisements for houses for sale? Are you buying a house?
#Person2#: No, not yet. But I like to see what is available.
#Person1#: Can I have a look as well?
#Person2#: Of course, have a seat.
#Person1#: Oh... | Jack is reading the advertisement for houses and #Person1# wants to have a look as well. Jack wants the wooden house and invites #Person1# to a barbecue. | house ads |
train_5525 | #Person1#: How do you do, Mr. Smith? This is Lili. I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday. I enjoyed it very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. I'd like you to join us for dinner again sometime.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Smith. I'm returning to China today.
#Person2#: Today?
#Person1#: Yes. I ... | Lili is calling to thank Smith for the dinner and help in the past time. | farewell and appreciation |
train_5526 | #Person1#: So Chris, I've heard that you're from a big family. How many people?
#Person2#: Nine total. Seven children and my parents.
#Person1#: Seven children? That's a lot. Why did your parents have so many?
#Person2#: Well, my mother came from a big family, and wanted to have one of her own. My father was an only ch... | Chris tells #Person1# that he has a big family with 7 children. Thus there are a lot of problems like privacy, personal property and an age gap of 18 years old. They always dress in elder's clothes and live with a tight budget. | big family |
train_5527 | #Person1#: What are you reading? You've had your nose buried in that book since last night.
#Person2#: This book is so good. I just can't put it down! It's called'The Power of One'.
#Person1#: I haven't read a book like that for as long as I can remember.
#Person2#: Me either. From the very first page, this author just... | #Person2# is indulged in a book that #Person1# never reads but wants to borrow. #Person1# tells #Person2# not to tell #Person1# any details. | attractive book |
train_5528 | #Person1#: Well, thank you. Mr. Parry, for all your information. Just one more question.
#Person2#: Yes, sir?
#Person1#: Do you play any sports or games?
#Person2#: I used to play football regularly when I was at university. And I used to do athletics in the summer.
#Person1#: And what athletics did you play? Can you r... | #Person1# asks Mr. Parry does he play any sports or games and reminds Parry to play in the company sports teams. | sport |
train_5529 | #Person1#: The Spring Festival is drawing close. By then we will have five days off. I am expecting it.
#Person2#: Can you tell me something about the Spring Festival?
#Person1#: Just like you celebrate Christmas, we celebrate our lunar New Year's Day, the Spring Festival. It is a time for the family members and relati... | #Person2# introduces the Spring Festival to #Person1#. #Person2# tells #Person1# the children usually play firework and will get the lucky money from their grandparents and parents at the Spring Festival. | new year |
train_5530 | #Person1#: What do you say we stop in at that Burger King over there and grab a bite?
#Person2#: Forget it! If you think I'd ever set foot that inferior restaurant again, you gotta be nuts. Last time I ate that food, almost vomited. The service in there is terrible. It was the first time I ever stiffed a waiter
#Person... | #Person1# suggests going to Burger King but #Person2# refuses. #Person1# will treat #Person2# in a lavish place. | Burger King |
train_5531 | #Person1#: Good morning, you look very tired.
#Person2#: Yes, I nearly didn't sleep last night.
#Person1#: Did you hold a party or something else yesterday?
#Person2#: No, I just watched Supergirl, and it began too late in the night. I was too excited to get asleep after one o'clock.
#Person1#: I don't like this progra... | #Person2# looks tired since #Person2# watched Supergirl last night. #Person1# doesn't like it for there're constant arguments between the judges. | TV show |
train_5532 | #Person1#: Hello, 8520388 2.
#Person2#: Hi, this is Maria. Is that Shirley?
#Person1#: Hi, Maria, this is Shirley.
#Person2#: Shirley, do you know today's homework from our economic law class? I have written it on a piece of paper but I can't find it now.
#Person1#: Hold on for a moment please. I'm fetching my textbook... | Maria calls Shirley to ask about today's homework from the economic law class. Maria also asks about the Economic Law of China but Shirley says there isn't such a code. | homework |
train_5533 | #Person1#: What's that?
#Person2#: It's a surprise!
#Person1#: For me?
#Person2#: Yes. Let's go inside and you can open it up.
#Person1#: Wow! It's big! What could it be?
#Person2#: I'll give you two clues. First, it cost more than $ 250. And second, it's not big, but fat.
#Person1#: What does that mean, not big but fa... | #Person2# gives #Person1# a surprise and asks #Person1# to guess. | surprise |
train_5534 | #Person1#: I believe you ordered the Grand Slam breakfast.
#Person2#: Oh, good! You know, I am looking at my plate and I ordered scrambled eggs, not fried.
#Person1#: Oh, I just noticed that I accidentally brought you your friend's breakfast.
#Person2#: I can just trade with him, thank you.
#Person1#: And pancakes for ... | #Person1# brings #Person2# fried eggs and pancakes by mistake. #Person2# will trade them for scrambled eggs and waffles. | wrong breakfast |
train_5535 | #Person1#: Is anybody here?
#Person2#: Coming. What do you want today?
#Person1#: Quite a lot. I need one pound of potatoes, three pints of milk, a dozen eggs and one pound of tomatoes.
#Person2#: Our fruit is very fresh today. Do you want some?
#Person1#: How much are the lemons?
#Person2#: Three for ten cents.
#Perso... | #Person1# buys potatoes, milk, tomatoes and lemons from #Person2#. | buying food |
train_5536 | #Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?
#Person2#: We'd like to buy some furniture for our new house.
#Person1#: Here are several sets of furniture, including sofa, dressing table, wardrobe, and sideboard. How about this one?
#Person2#: We like a larger wardrobe. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants a larger wardrobe. | furniture |
train_5537 | #Person1#: Hello, Oriental Hotel.
#Person2#: I'd like to speak to marked Baker, please.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Mr. Baker's not in. May I take your message?
#Person2#: Yes, tell him Mr. Cook called and ask him to return my called as soon as he back.
#Person1#: Alright. Mr. Cook, I have Mr. baker called you back as soon a... | Mr. Cook tells #Person1# to leave a message to let Mr. Baker call back. | a message |
train_5538 | #Person1#: Something's burning?
#Person2#: Oh, my bread!
#Person1#: Mm, I love burnt bread.
#Person2#: Curse this oven! Curse it!
#Person1#: But I prefer burnt bread.
#Person2#: Curse the worst oven in the world.
#Person1#: Wonderful! A perfect piece of bread!
#Person2#: There are thirteen of them. Oh, have another. Ha... | #Person2# bread is burnt and curses the oven. But #Person1# likes the burnt bread. | burnt bread |
train_5539 | #Person1#: Hey, Ann, I am really sorry about last night. I shouldn't have said those things to you.
#Person2#: I am sorry too. I know we've been talking about this beach trip for a while. I should have told Bob I was busy this weekend.
#Person1#: don't be silly. You guys should spend as much time together as you can. B... | Ann says sorry to #Person1# because she can't go to the beach with #Person1# as planned. She invites #Person1# and the guy from the bar to join her and Bob to go to the beach together. #Person1# will think about it. | forgiveness and invitation |
train_5540 | #Person1#: this is the route I thought we could take on our hike on Saturday afternoon.
#Person2#: how long is it altogether?
#Person1#: it's about six or seven miles. That's about the kilometers.
#Person2#: that sounds OK. So, we start here at the car park and walk along the path to the waterfall.
#Person1#: right. Th... | #Person1# is introducing the hiking routine to #Person2#. They will start at the car park, walk along the path to the waterfall, turn left and walk up this small hill and then down to the church, finally back to the park through a cave. | hiking route |
train_5541 | #Person1#: My minibar is completely empty.
#Person2#: Everything in that minibar has been consumed, sir?
#Person1#: Everything's gone.
#Person2#: Is there anything special you'd like?
#Person1#: Just bring me three bottles each of Jim Beam and Perrier.
#Person2#: Okay, sir. Three of each. Would you like anything else?
... | #Person1#'s minibar is empty and orders 6 bottles of wine and apples from #Person2#. | ordering more |
train_5542 | #Person1#: Paul would be much wiser to stay in this country for another year to finish his master's degree than to rush home and take over his uncle's business now. Don't you think so?
#Person2#: Oh, I couldn't agree with you more. | #Person2# agrees with #Person1# that it's wise for Paul to stay. | study or work |
train_5543 | #Person1#: Good evening. I'd like to ask you a few questions about the robbery.
#Person2#: Of course, officer. Come in.
#Person1#: Tell me what happened.
#Person2#: Well, last night I left work early. When I reached home, I saw that the lights were on in the library.
#Person1#: What did you do then?
#Person2#: I went a... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the robbery. #Person2# saw a tall man with red hair ran away from the library. | robbery questioning |
train_5544 | #Person1#: Could you suggest some ways to bring family members closer together?
#Person2#: Well, I feel it is very important for families to have regular meals together. One of my good childhood memories was dinner with my parents and two sisters. Because my husband and I both worked and our three children were busy wi... | #Person2# tells #Person1# regular meals are important for families. #Person2# at first set a fixed time but everyone was unhappy. Then everyone told their most convenient days and #Person2# chose the two best ones. Now they really enjoy family dinners. | family meals |
train_5545 | #Person1#: Please, please, can you help me? Someone just stole my camera.
#Person2#: Calm down, Madam. Now you said your camera was stolen.
#Person1#: Yes. It was a petards, DF, Super.
#Person2#: Color?
#Person1#: Black.
#Person2#: And how much was it worth?
#Person1#: I only bought it last month. It costs 380 pounds.
... | Mary Smith tells #Person2# her camera was stolen in the city center. The camera is black and the stealer was a young man wearing a green T-shirt. #Person2# will contact Mary if #Person2# has news. | stolen camera |
train_5546 | #Person1#: Now, Mrs. Franks, I just like to read your statement back to you, and then you can write your name on it.
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: I was standing in front of the Second National Bank building at about 8:50 am, I saw a small red car heading for the cross roads of Churchill Avenue, and York Road, it was com... | #Person1# reads #Person2#'s statement back to #Person2# and then #Person2# can write #Person2#'s name on it. #Person2# says the statement is right. | witness statement |
train_5547 | #Person1#: What would you like to drink?
#Person2#: I feel like a cup of black tea.
#Person1#: Wouldn't you like something to eat?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a portion of that strawberry tart.
#Person1#: Right. I'll see if I can catch the waitress's eye. | #Person1# asks #Person2# what to drink and eat. | restaurant service |
train_5548 | #Person1#: Do you take a bus to and from work?
#Person2#: Yeah, everyday. And there's only one choice. All the other buses are going the other direction.
#Person1#: Hmm. I have the same problem. When I leave work, it's always rush hour. So the buses are always crowded.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah, it's terrible. I will tell... | #Person1# and #Person2# both agree the bus in the rush hour is very crowded. #Person1# can't even stand on one foot and #Person2# says sometimes people are so tightly packed that some girl's behind was pressed against #Person2#'s front. | crowded bus |
train_5549 | #Person1#: Wake up, Erik, time to rise and shine.
#Person2#: Huh, oh, hi, Jane. I must have fallen asleep while I was reading.
#Person1#: You and everyone else. It looks more like a camp-ground than a library.
#Person2#: Well, the dorm's too noisy to study in, and I guess this place is too quiet.
#Person1#: Have yo... | Erik hasn't found a topic for his paper yet and Jane suggests the ancient civilizations of Mexico but there's too much to cover. Erik advises her to focus on Yucatan and she agrees. | paper topic |
train_5550 | #Person1#: So click here, then up to the top.
#Person2#: Er. . . Hum. . . Got it.
#Person1#: Then open that window. Yeah, that one.
#Person2#: Right!
#Person1#: And that's it. You're done.
#Person2#: I see what you mean. That was pretty easy after all. | #Person1# teaches #Person2# to operate the computer. | teaching |
train_5551 | #Person1#: Is this your new teacher?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: Is she short?
#Person2#: No, she's average.
#Person1#: What color are her eyes?
#Person2#: They're dark gray.
#Person1#: What color is her hair?
#Person2#: It's blond.
#Person1#: And how old is she?
#Person2#: I don't know. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the new teacher's height, age, etc. | new teacher |
train_5552 | #Person1#: Hi Amanda, how are you? I've missed working with you and the whole gang since my transfer last week.
#Person2#: We've missed you too. The office just isn't the same without you. How is your new job?
#Person1#: It's great. I really get to focus on what I like to do and everyone has been very nice and welcom... | #Person1# complains to Amanda that in her new department everyone has to contribute ten dollars whenever someone's celebrating a birthday. #Person1# doesn't want to spoil the mood of celebration but she thinks it's unreasonable. | birthday contribution |
train_5553 | #Person1#: Have you ever witnessed any crimes or accidents?
#Person2#: I don't quite remember. Why did you ask that?
#Person1#: I was taking a walk in the park early this morning when suddenly I heard someone calling 'help'. I rushed over and saw a man beating a woman.
#Person2#: Oh, my. What did you do?
#Person1#:... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# witnessed a man beating a woman. #Person1# was stunned for a moment but quickly got help. | witness a crime |
train_5554 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to have a suit made to measure.
#Person1#: Sure. How do you like your suit?
#Person2#: I want a single breasted suit. Here is the cloth. | #Person1#'ll help #Person2# have a suit made to measure. | clothing service |
train_5555 | #Person1#: What courses are you going to take next year?
#Person2#: Well, I am certainly going to take chemistry and physics, but I haven't decided on the other subjects yet. I'd like to take English.
#Person1#: Why are you going to take english with chemistry and physics?
#Person2#: Because I want to study english ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'ll take English with chemistry and physics. #Person2# wants to be a research chemist after graduation. | school life |
train_5556 | #Person1#: Hi, what will you do with your broken cell phone?
#Person2#: I'll throw it away. I don't need it anymore.
#Person1#: Don't throw away electronic waste carelessly. It's dangerous to the environment.
#Person2#: You mean, I should keep these useless things at home?
#Person1#: I'm not saying that. But do you kno... | #Person2#'ll throw away the broken cell phone but #Person1# says it'll pollute the environment. #Person1# suggests selling it and #Person2# agrees. | broken cell phone |
train_5557 | #Person1#: Uh, you just called the police. Before we can help you, we need to check on a couple of things. Could you describe the man who robbed you in the street in a bit more detail please?
#Person2#: Yes, he had dark skin and short brown hair?
#Person1#: But did you notice his clothing?
#Person2#: Ah, he was wearing... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the robber had dark skin and wore a white T-shirt. #Person2# can't remember whether he wore jeans but #Person2# says he's very young. | describe a robber |
train_5558 | #Person1#: Next. Eh, your passport please.
#Person2#: OK, here you are.
#Person1#: Eh, what is the purpose of your visit?
#Person2#: I'm here to attend a teaching convention for the first part of my trip, and then I plan on touring the capital for a few days.
#Person1#: And where will you be staying?
#Person2#: I'll be... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# comes to the country for a convention and will stay in a hotel. #Person2# only takes some personal belongings and #Person1# thinks everything is fine. | check information |
train_5559 | #Person1#: Hello, Rick, I've come to say goodbye to you.
#Person2#: Are you going back to your country Canada?
#Person1#: No, I'll travel in Europe with my parents as this term is over. I want to go to France. But my parents prefer Germany. We'll travel for 2 month.
#Person2#: Wow, the whole summer vacation. Wish you a... | #Person1#'ll travel to Europe and says goodbye to Rick. | say goodbye |
train_5560 | #Person1#: Hi dear, I'm tired and don't want to cook. Shall we have dinner in a restaurant?
#Person2#: Oh, I forgot to tell you. Jane and Bill invited us to dinner this evening. I promised we'd go.
#Person1#: Good. You know, I love Jane's cooking. What's the time?
#Person2#: 6:30 PM. Bill said we could go to the bar to... | #Person2# tells #Person1# Jane and Bill invited them to have dinner together. #Person1# and #Person2# will buy some roses for Jane. | dinner invitation |
train_5561 | #Person1#: Tony, we should have a look at the schools before deciding where we move. Our daughter needs to have a good education.
#Person2#: Right. I've got some information about some schools in Brighton from the district office.
#Person1#: Good. It appears there are five high schools, three state schools and two priv... | #Person1# and Tony are talking about which school their daughter should go to. Tony wants her to a state school and #Person2# also wants it to have vocational training. They compare different schools and finally choose Brighton Art School. | school choice |
train_5562 | #Person1#: Hi Hannah, how are you?
#Person2#: Not too bad. The first day back is never easy, bud.
#Person1#: Oh, of course. You're just back from holiday. I bet it was quiet in the office last week. I was in India, Martin in Mexico, you in Greece. So how was it?
#Person2#: Fantastic. We flew to Crete.
#Person1#: Did yo... | #Person1# and Hannah go back to school from holiday. #Person1# asks Hannah about her trip to Greece. | holiday |
train_5563 | #Person1#: Well, here, we are not too crowded.
#Person2#: Great. Let's order quickly so we can chat a little.
#Person1#: OK. What are you in the mood for?
#Person2#: Something light. I went out for pizza at lunch and I'm still full.
#Person1#: There are 3 salads or you could have soup and a sandwich.
#Person2#: What ar... | #Person1# and #Person2# are ordering food. #Person1#'ll order the chicken salad and coke. #Person2#'ll have spaghetti, coffee and iced water. | order food |
train_5564 | #Person1#: Didn ' t you punch in this morning, Monica?
#Person2#: Sorry, I don ' t know the rule about punching.
#Person1#: That ' s ok. I should have told you earlier. This is a company rule.
#Person2#: Do we also need to punch out after work?
#Person1#: According to the company rule, we should punch in before 8 o ' c... | Lucy tells Monica to punch in before 8 and punch out after 5. The lunch break is 11:30-13:00, sometimes overtime is needed. | Company rules |
train_5565 | #Person1#: I am sorry to trouble you, but there's a lot of noise in the next room.
#Person2#: Oh, is there? Which room is it?
#Person1#: It's. I think, neighbours on the right.
#Person2#: You mean the room thirteen-thirteen?
#Person1#: I'm not sure, but I think so. I'm very exhausted, but I can't sleep.
#Person2#: All ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to check room 1313 because it is noisy and #Person1# couldn't sleep. | Noisy room |
train_5566 | #Person1#: Hello, again. Did you discuss everything with your colleagues?
#Person2#: Yes, yes. It seems that everything is settled.
#Person1#: Have you decided how you would like the salaries paid?
#Person2#: We have discussed it and decided that at the moment we would like the salaries to be paid into the employees's ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# they decided to have salaries to be paid into the employees' account and they'll possibly become new customers of the bank. | salary payment |
train_5567 | #Person1#: How do you spend your day, Helen?
#Person2#: Well, on weekdays I get up around ten. Then I read the paper for an hour and have lunch at about noon.
#Person1#: Really? What time do you go to work?
#Person2#: I start work at three.
#Person1#: And when do you get home at night?
#Person2#: I get home pretty late... | Helen tells #Person1# she works from 3 pm till late and she is a TV announcer on KNT. | Working day |
train_5568 | #Person1#: Good morning, Passport, please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Ah, thank you. Please bring your luggage here for inspection.
#Person2#: Ok. But is there anything wrong?
#Person1#: It's just a regular inspection. Do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: I've got 6 packets of cigarettes and 2 bottles o... | #Person1# is checking #Person2#'s luggage and tells #Person2# the cigarettes and the champagne is within duty-free allowance but #Person2# needs to pay duty for one camera. #Person2# did. | customs declaration |
train_5569 | #Person1#: How do you arrange this summer vacation?
#Person2#: I want to travel.
#Person1#: Where would you like to go?
#Person2#: The seaside.
#Person1#: That's really a good idea. Taking a walk on the beach and lying in the sun are pretty good. I recommend you Qingdao or Dalian.
#Person2#: I ' Ve been to Qingdao befo... | #Person2# wants to travel to the seaside this summer vacation and #Person2# recommends Qingdao or Dalian, #Person2# picks Dalian. | vacation plan |
train_5570 | #Person1#: It has a receiver, a CD player, a double cassette deck, and a turntable.
#Person2#: Okay, let me take a look.
#Person1#: The CD player is a three-disk player. Here, we'll put a disk in so you can check out the sound. ( He puts a CD into the CD player. )
#Person2#: Sounds pretty good. I see the equalizer has ... | #Person1# shows the CD player of the system and plays the CD, #Person2# likes it but it's pricey so #Person2# needs to think about it. | shopping |
train_5571 | #Person1#: John, why don't you go and do some gardening? The lawn needs weeding.
#Person2#: Because I'm not in the mood, that's why.
#Person1#: Well, don't just sit there, do something. Come and help me in the kitchen.
#Person2#: Help you in the kitchen, I don't feel like it.
#Person1#: Would you like to clear the tabl... | John is in a bad mood and doesn't want to do gardening or help #Person1# in the kitchen, or go out. | Bad mood |
train_5572 | #Person1#: How long is the warranty?
#Person2#: We guarantee our product for two years.
#Person1#: How about the repairs after the warranty expire? Are you responsible for the fixing if the machine breaks down after the warranty period?
#Person2#: Yes. All repairs are billed at cost. We'll only bill you for parts. The ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the warranty is two-year, all repairs are billed at cost and they supply spare parts. | Warranty and repair |
train_5573 | #Person1#: When is your birthday?
#Person2#: August 1st.
#Person1#: Do you usually have a birthday party?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. My parents prepare dinner for me.
#Person1#: What would you do at the party?
#Person2#: We sing ' Happy Birthday ' at the party and have birthday cakes.
#Person1#: Do you know when people beg... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s parents prepare dinner for #Person2#'s birthday. #Person1# tells #Person2# the song 'Happy Birthday' begun popular in 1892 and has been singing since 1932. | Birthday |
train_5574 | #Person1#: Hey, what sort of drinks do you want? Gatorade or water?
#Person2#: Gatorade. It's rich in Vitamin and it gives us energy and vitality.
#Person1#: Yes, that's the exact thing we need. One for each.
#Person2#: What should we do, now with Jack out of the game?
#Person1#: We should choose from the backups.
#Per... | #Person2# gets #Person1# Gatorade and #Person1# says protection is important during the match. #Person1# recommends changing the position they played and #Person2# agrees. #Person2# recognizes one of the girls in the cheerleaders is #Person1#'s daughter. | match |
train_5575 | #Person1#: Well, you know what, don't do it, ' cause the minute you do, they lose all respect for you.
#Person2#: Well, it's not like that. We just e-mail, it's really nothing. On top of which I am definitely thinking about stopping because it's getting. . .
#Person1#: Out of hand.
#Person2#: Confusing. But not, becaus... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to stop seeing the man that #Person2# met on #Person2#'s birthday when #Person2# wandered into 30 rooms and saw him then they started chatting about non-personal things. | Seeing a man |
train_5576 | #Person1#: The performance is amazing. I'm curious about how they did it. I mean the way they sing.
#Person2#: They must have practiced a lot. The perseverance has made them they are today.
#Person1#: So cool. Someone gave me this flier at the exit. What's it about?
#Person2#: Let me have a look. Well, it lists some sh... | #Person1# thinks the performance is amazing and #Person2# recommends 'The Drunken Beauty', which will be performed by a Chinese opera star whose teacher is Mei Lanfang. #Person1# knows Mei Lanfang and his special dance of sleeve shaking. #Person2# will book the tickets. | Shows |
train_5577 | #Person1#: Hi, happy new year!
#Person2#: Hey, the same to you!
#Person1#: Time flies! One year has already been a history!
#Person2#: Definitely, it's time to say bye-bye to the last year and to say hello to the new year!
#Person1#: Yeah. Have you made any good resolutions for this new year?
#Person2#: Some resolution... | #Person1# wants to be healthier and do more exercise in the new year, #Person2# may make a plan about learning biochemistry. | New year |
train_5578 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Professor, is there a time when I could meet with you?
#Person2#: I could meet with you tomorrow anywhere from two until four ; what time works out best?
#Person1#: I would like to come in at three o'clock.
#Person2#: I am glad that that works out ; can you find my office?
#Person1#: Yes, I can.
#... | #Person1# makes an appointment with the Professor at 3 tomorrow. #Person1# knows the way to the office. | Appointment with Professor |
train_5579 | #Person1#: The police need our help finding a robber.
#Person2#: How do you know?
#Person1#: The TV news is reporting a bank robbery.
#Person2#: Do they know what the robber looks like?
#Person1#: Yes, he's 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, black hair, and about 30 years old.
#Person2#: What race is he?
#Person1#: They didn't s... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the police needs help in finding a bank robber without saying the race or gender. | Finding a robber |
train_5580 | #Person1#: Excuse me. My name is David Walker. Haven't we met before?
#Person2#: Well, let me see. . . Do you work at IBM Corporation?
#Person1#: Yes, I do.
#Person2#: Now I remember. We met at a conference in Tokyo last year. | David and #Person2# met before a conference. | Casual talk |
train_5581 | #Person1#: The road ahead is blocked. There might have been an accident.
#Person2#: Are there many accidents in the city every day?
#Person1#: Not really, but they are on the rise.
#Person2#: Please drive slowly, we've got lots of time. Safety first. | #Person1# and #Person2# got stuck in a blocked road. | Road accident |
train_5582 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to change some money to cover my expenses here. What's today's rate of US dollar against the RMB yuan?
#Person1#: Let me see, the buying rate is RMB 808 per $ 100. How much would you like to change?
#Person2#: $ 200 altogether.
#Person1#: Would you mind showing me you... | #Person1# assists #Person2# in changing $200 into RMB with a buying rate of 808 RMB per $100. | Changing money |
train_5583 | #Person1#: You say your products are aimed at the green consumer. In what ways are they environmentally-friendly?
#Person2#: We produce household cleaning products - detergents and so on. They are all phosphate-free, which minimises damage to the environment.
#Person1#: What about the packaging?
#Person2#: We try to us... | #Person2# tells #Person1# they produce phosphate-free household cleaning product and use minimal packaging. | Environmental-friendly products |
train_5584 | #Person1#: It's so earlier this morning, Mr. Li! You just came back yesterday, you should have rest much more.
#Person2#: I'd like to have rest, but I have many things to do.
#Person1#: How about this post-trip?
#Person2#: It's very good, and the result isn't too bad.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Of course. I will wri... | Mr Li tells Miss Liu the result of the post-trip is good. Mr. Li asks Miss Liu to be very careful while typing the report without mistake, Miss Liu asks him not to worry about it. | working |
train_5585 | #Person1#: Pam, where's the closest ATM?
#Person2#: It's not that far. Do you see that Yellow building over there?
#Person1#: The big one or the small one?
#Person2#: The big one.
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: It's right next to it, on the right.
#Person1#: Do you know if there's a convenience store around here?
#Person2#... | Pam tells #Person1# the closet ATM is at the big yellow building and #Person1# can go to the convenience store at 22nd street by taxi. | Asking directions |
train_5586 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Do you know where I can find a pay phone?
#Person2#: There is one around the corner.
#Person1#: Can I make an international call from that pay phone?
#Person2#: Yes, but you have to get a phone card first.
#Person1#: Where can I get a phone card?
#Person2#: You can get one in the grocery store ove... | #Person1# can make an international phone call by the payphone with phone cards. | Payphone |
train_5587 | #Person1#: Fred, can you tell me how I can open my QQ Zone?
#Person2#: Click your right key of mouse and choose QQ Zone.
#Person1#: Well, I have to provide some of my information, right?
#Person2#: Yep! The nick name for your zone, address, gender and so on. Some of them are privacy, so you have the right to keep secre... | Fred teacher Janice open her QQ zone, help her filled in all information and teaches her to design her zone. Janice is excited after David left comments on her first blog. | QQ Zone |
train_5588 | #Person1#: I have never bought a house before and don't know how to make an offer.
#Person2#: The process of actually making the offer is something that I will take care of for you. What price were you considering offering?
#Person1#: I love this house and would be willing to pay the full asking price of three hundred ... | #Person1# loves the house and is willing to pay $350,000. #Person2# suggests make it $320,000. #Person2# tells #Person1# the seller usually responds quickly and now #Person1# just needs to wait. | Making an offer |
train_5589 | #Person1#: What do you think of this flat?
#Person2#: It's not really all that good. The bedroom is a little small for us.
#Person1#: Small, but it should be enough for our needs. I think.
#Person2#: But there's no hot water after 10 at night. Sometimes I like to have a hot shower before bed. especially in the winter. ... | #Person1# and #Person2# think the flat has a good view, a huge living room and a well-equipped kitchen but with some drawbacks as well. | Flat |
train_5590 | #Person1#: What's the rate for a station wagon?
#Person2#: The daily rate is $ 22 per mile.
#Person1#: Good. I'll take it right now, if possible.
#Person2#: Can I see your license, please?
#Person1#: Of course. I have my own license and an international license.
#Person2#: That's fine. Fill out this form and let me see... | #Person2# assists #Person1# in taking a station wagon. | taking a car |
train_5591 | #Person1#: Did you call me?
#Person2#: Thank you for returning my call.
#Person1#: What was your call about?
#Person2#: I wanted to have a talk with you about your son.
#Person1#: What did he do?
#Person2#: He was messing around last week in class.
#Person1#: Exactly what did he do?
#Person2#: Even though I asked him n... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s son was messing around in class and #Person2# needs #Person1# to talk to him. | calling parents |
train_5592 | #Person1#: Did you hear the news?
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: Our cousin went into labor and had her baby last week.
#Person2#: She did? Why didn't anyone tell me?
#Person1#: I would've thought that somebody would have told you.
#Person2#: No, I had no idea.
#Person1#: Well, she did, her baby was 8 pounds 6 ou... | #Person1# tells #Person2# their cousin had a baby and they are going to visit her and the baby. | New borns |
train_5593 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I want to deposit a sum of money into my account.
#Person1#: OK! How much do you want to deposit?
#Person2#: Well, I want to deposit 2, 000 yuan into my account.
#Person1#: Would you please fill in a deposit form first? Please write down your... | #Person1# assists #Person2# in depositing 2000 yuan and tells #Person2# the interest rate of the account is 1%. | Deposit money |
train_5594 | #Person1#: I want to register for this mathematics course.
#Person2#: I'm sorry registration has closed.
#Person1#: Closed? The clerk told me I could come back and register any time during the first week of classes.
#Person2#: Well, that's not possible. The computer's official student account has already been sent to t... | #Person1# missed the registration for the mathematics course because the temporary worker told #Person1# the wrong information and asked #Person1# for the birth certificate which is not needed. #Person2# sympathizes with #Person2#'s problem but cannot do anything for #Person1# so #Person2# asks #Person1# to talk to the... | Registration for class |
train_5595 | #Person1#: Do you realize it's November already? Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here.
#Person2#: Gee, you're right. It's time we decided what we are going to do this year. Do you feel like inviting your sister and her family over?
#Person1#: Sure. After all, they had us over last year.
#Person2#: Good. That's... | Randy wants to invites #Person1#'s sister and her family for Thanksgiving and #Person1# agrees. They are going to buy a turkey. | Plans for Thanksgiving |
train_5596 | #Person1#: You're not going to make the call, are you? Aren't you going to wait until dawn? I don't think it is a right moment for you to pick up the phone.
#Person2#: I should wait until then, but I simply can't. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# can't wait for the dawn to make the call. | make a call |
train_5597 | #Person1#: Look, Sandra. I got this really nice postcard from my aunt.
#Person2#: Oh, what a pretty village and it's right by a river. Is it in the mountains?
#Person1#: Yes. But you can't see them in the picture.
#Person2#: Perhaps they're behind those tall trees. | #Person1# shows Sandra the beautiful postcard from #Person2#'s aunt. | Postcards |
train_5598 | #Person1#: The Spring Festival is coming. Danny. How do you want to celebrate it?
#Person2#: I don't know. We have no Spring Festival in our country.
#Person1#: But the Spring Festival is the biggest holiday of the year in our country. People are busy shopping and preparing presents for their relatives and friends befo... | #Person1# tells Danny in #Person1#'s country, children put on new clothes and can get some money from elders and families do' get-together' to celebrate the Spring festival. | Spring festival celebration |
train_5599 | #Person1#: Waiter, show me the menu, please.
#Person2#: Yes, here you are. Would you care to order now, Sir?
#Person1#: I'll have the baked salmon.
#Person2#: Any vegetable?
#Person1#: I'd rather have broccoli.
#Person2#: OK. Can I serve you anything else?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd like another cup of coffee.
#Person2... | #Person1# helps #Person2# order the baked salmon, broccoli and coffee. | Taking order |
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