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train_5600 | #Person1#: Hi Jane, can you let me know the best way to get to your house this evening?
#Person2#: Certainly, where will you be coming from?
#Person1#: I need to be in the city centre this afternoon so I will be coming straight from there.
#Person2#: Ok. Take the Underground (the Circle line) to High Street Kensingt... | Jane tells #Person1# the best way to get to her house by 7 pm from the city centre by underground, her place is in the third building on the left after turning right next to the Kensington Centre library. | asking the direction |
train_5601 | #Person1#: Can you believe that Susan got married?
#Person2#: Really? I remember she said if she would remain single. Is the man very rich?
#Person1#: No. That's what is surprising me.
#Person2#: You means she didn't marry a rich man.
#Person1#: He's a postman.
#Person2#: I thought she would marry a fortune. | #Person1# and #Person2# are surprised that Susan married a postman. | Gossip about Susan |
train_5602 | #Person1#: Is everything ready for Billy's birthday party?
#Person2#: Yes. I've finished making the birthday cake and I've put all the things on the table. Did you find the party hats?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. I've put one on the table for each child. I put up the big 'happy birthday' sign too.
#Person2#: Thanks. Do y... | #Person1# and #Person2# has got everything ready for Billy's birthday party, including a cake, food, hats and children's games and songs. | Birthday Party preparation |
train_5603 | #Person1#: How often do you use the internet?
#Person2#: I use it almost every day, but I usually only use it to check my email. I don't often surf the net. You use the internet a lot, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes. I use it to find products and components at the lowest price for my company. It can be frustrating when th... | #Person1# uses the internet every day for checking emails, #Person2# uses it to find products and components for #Person2#'s company. #Person2# thinks the internet is useful and #Person2# solves the online shopping problem by visiting the shop. | Internet |
train_5604 | #Person1#: Do you have any experience working with a computer?
#Person2#: Yes. I have been a data entry operator for three years.
#Person1#: What kind of software can you use?
#Person2#: I have working knowledge of Windows and Dos. Actually, I'm quite familiar with both Java and C Programming Languages.
#Person1#: ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has an experience working with computer and an NCRE certificate but not familiar with processing management information. | Working with computers. |
train_5605 | #Person1#: Hi, my name is Lvan, and I'm from Russia.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, Lvan. My name is Akiko. I'm from Japan.
#Person1#: To me English is a difficult language.
#Person2#: A second language is always difficult.
#Person1#: True, but English is harder than most. It's a crazy language.
#Person2#: A crazy l... | Akiko from Japan tells Lvan from America that English is hard. Lvan says English is crazy. | English |
train_5606 | #Person1#: Hello Ralph, it's mom.
#Person2#: Oh, morning, mom!
#Person1#: Ah, it's 1:45. It's not the morning at all. What are you doing anyway?
#Person2#: Well, I'm going to make breakfast and check my email to see if anyone has responded to my advertisement for a new roommate.
#Person1#: Right?
#Person2#: What do you... | Ralph's mom calls up and tells him he is not taking care of himself, not getting up or sleeping early, eating junk food and not keeping the room tidy and he needs to change it. | Mom's nagging |
train_5607 | #Person1#: Let me help you to some more fish.
#Person2#: The fish is delicious. But I've had enough now. I'd like to have some soup.
#Person1#: Here it is. Help yourself.
#Person2#: Thanks. I didn't know you were so good at cooking. If my wife were here, she would be surprised as I am.
#Person1#: Well, bring your wife ... | #Person2# enjoyed the meal and is surprised that #Person1# is good at cooking. #Person1# asks #Person2# to bring his wife. | Wonderful meal |
train_5608 | #Person1#: Good morning, Swim Shop, Kevin speaking. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, I'd like some information. I have got your order brochure here. Can you give me some prices?
#Person1#: Of course, please tell me the page number you're looking at.
#Person2#: OK. The first thing is on page 14. It the maru swimmin... | #Person2# calls #Person1# to inquiry about the price of a maru swimming cap, the blue shoes and yellow suits. #Person1# orders the small-cap and the shoes in 39. | Phone inquiry |
train_5609 | #Person1#: Hello. How are you today?
#Person2#: Not so good. I have awful pains in my leg and a toothache.
#Person1#: Oh dear I've got a toothache too, in the dentist says he simply can't see me until next week. But what worries me is my headache.
#Person2#: I know what you mean, but at least you can do some gardening.... | #Person1# has awful pains in #Person1#'s leg and a toothache and #Person2# has a toothache, a headache and back troubles. | health problems |
train_5610 | #Person1#: Oh, Bob what happened to you? I hope it's nothing serious.
#Person2#: Just because I breathed a little more smoke.
#Person1#: How did that happen?
#Person2#: I had to go into a house that was on fire there was someone inside.
#Person1#: Did you get the person out?
#Person2#: Yes, it was a little girl and I g... | Bob tells #Person2# he breathed smokes and had trouble in breathing while he was rescuing a little girl from a fire. | trouble in breathing |
train_5611 | #Person1#: Good evening and Welcome to tonight's addition of legendary lives our subject this evening is James Dean actor in hero for the young people of his time. Edward Murray is the author of a new biography of Dean. Good evening, Edward.
#Person2#: Hello, Tina.
#Person1#: Edward, tell us about what you know about D... | Edward tells Tina Dean was born in 1931 in Indiana and was lived in California and Indiana. He got seriously interacting with acting in college and in 1951, he moved to New York to do more stage acting. Dean died in 1955 and only made 3 movies which made him a legend. | Biography of Dean |
train_5612 | #Person1#: I need some new clothes for the new school year. Can you help me?
#Person2#: Of course. What do you like to wear?
#Person1#: Well, I attend college in California and it's always warm there. So I need a lot of shorts and T shirts. I also like to go to the beach when I'm not in class, so I need bathing suits a... | #Person2# assists #Person1# in buying shorts, T-shirt and bathing suits whose colour are white and grey for the new school year. | Buy new clothes |
train_5613 | #Person1#: I really need to start eating healthier.
#Person2#: I have to start eating better too.
#Person1#: What kind of food do you usually eat?
#Person2#: I try my best to eat only fruits, vegetables, and chicken.
#Person1#: Is that really all that you eat?
#Person2#: That's basically it.
#Person1#: How do you stick... | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to start eating healthier. #Person2# shares #Person2#'s diet mainly consisted of fruits, vegetables, and chicken. | healthy diet |
train_5614 | #Person1#: pompous. How may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to reserve a table for dinner.
#Person1#: How large a group are you expecting?
#Person2#: Six couples.
#Person1#: Would you like to reserve a private dining room?
#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea.
#Person1#: All right. May I have your name, Sir?
#P... | #Person1# helps Ron Kollwitz reserving a private dining room for six couples. | reservation |
train_5615 | #Person1#: In foreign trade, exporters have to adjust their product in a timely manner.
#Person2#: How to adjust?
#Person1#: Exporters must ensure that their product satisfies customers ' needs, wants and likes.
#Person2#: Ah, some products are successful at home, but not be popular overseas.
#Person1#: That's because ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# exporters should ensure their products satisfies customers' needs, wants, and likes as they agree national conditions can be very different. | adjust the product |
train_5616 | #Person1#: Hi, there. Look at these. I have collected some ads here. There is a special promotion for Mother's Day this weekend.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Mother's Day is coming. Do you plan to buy anything?
#Person1#: Of course. I want to buy some night cream for my mom, and some masques for myself.
#Person2#: Hmm. In Carre... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about Clinique's promotion of their visible skin cream with a free gift package for Mother's Day. | Mother's Day promotion |
train_5617 | #Person1#: Hello, is that Xiaogang Li who applied for the Solar Studio of our college?
#Person2#: Yes, speaking.
#Person1#: I want to know whether you will come to the interview. So have you accepted offers from other companies?
#Person2#: No, I haven't got one by now. I will go to the interview of yours. | Xiaogang Li will go to the interview with #Person1#'s company. | Attendance Confirmation |
train_5618 | #Person1#: Thank you for seeing me. Did you look over my letter and resume?
#Person2#: Yes. Quite good. Perhaps you're very interested in the social benefits.
#Person1#: Yes, I think it is possible more important than the salary.
#Person2#: Really? We would like to start you off at 2, 000 yuan a month, excluding bonus ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s monthly salary will start from 2000 yuan and she is eligible for a two-week vacation and a paid month holiday every year and maternity leave if needed. The company will supply #Person1# with an apartment and be responsible for her retirement pension. | inquire job benefits |
train_5619 | #Person1#: Shogun Restaurant of Pasadena.
#Person2#: Hi, could you help me? I need to make a dinner reservation.
#Person1#: I can help you if you can just tell me what evening you like the reservation for.
#Person2#: Tuesday night is when we need the reservation for.
#Person1#: What time do you think that you would lik... | #Person1# helps Mr. Foster reserve a table for four at 7 pm on Tuesday. | reservation |
train_5620 | #Person1#: Have you ever played Making?
#Person2#: Not really, but I know it is very popular a traditional Chinese gambling game.
#Person1#: Yes, some friends play it all day, all night, and sometimes a whole weekend. I tried to read about some basic rules online, but it is hard to understand. So I went to watch people... | #Person1# thinks #Person1# needs to work hard on rules of Making and practice more. #Person2# thinks #Person1# always shows the same eagerness and curiosity to learn something new. | keep active |
train_5621 | #Person1#: Sally, I'm tired of this Western food. I really miss my mother's Sichuan cooking.
#Person2#: I'm sure you do miss that type of cooking. But can't you try to get used to Western food?
#Person1#: I have tried. But Americans like butter, bread, sugar, and cream too much.
#Person2#: I suppose you're right, Lee. ... | Lee and Sally think Western food is fattening and that's why Americans get fat, though working hard. | Western food |
train_5622 | #Person1#: Hello, Pam.
#Person2#: I'm glad that you can make it.
#Person1#: It looks like there are a lot of people inside.
#Person2#: Yeah. I've invited a lot of friends besides you.
#Person1#: Should I take my shoes off?
#Person2#: We all keep our shoes on indoors.
#Person1#: Where are your parents?
#Person2#: They'v... | Pam has invited lots of friends including #Person1#. Pam's parents are out so they could have the whole house. | Party |
train_5623 | #Person1#: In my country, we go to school from 8 o'clock in the morning until five in the afternoon.
#Person2#: Five days a week, too?
#Person1#: Actually, five and a half. On Saturday, we have classes only in the morning.
#Person2#: Gosh!
#Person1#: That's too much for us really.
#Person2#: Where are you going now?
#P... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the school hours in #Person1#'s country. #Person2# is surprised. #Person1# is going to register now. | school |
train_5624 | #Person1#: Hey. Owen! Have you gone on your family vacation yet?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I got so tired. My son began to cry the moment we got on the train. It was very embarrassing because we took the over-night train and the noise made it difficult for other people in the cabin to sleep.
#Person1#: Didn't you bring his f... | Owen tells #Person1# he and his family went to the seaside for vacation. Owen was tired from taking care of his crying son on the train, but his son was excited about the sea and picked up seashells as gifts for his classmates. Owen taught him how to swim in the sea. | family vacation |
train_5625 | #Person1#: You seem to be very hesitant about doing things.
#Person2#: I don't know why I cannot take a step forward.
#Person1#: You are meeting trouble halfway, I guess.
#Person2#: Many things are troubling me. I don't know whether I should come and go.
#Person1#: That's where the shoe pinches. | #Person1# finds #Person2# is hesitant about doing things. | hesitation |
train_5626 | #Person1#: It's weekend again, I'm glad I can arrange for my personal matters.
#Person2#: What do you mean by that?
#Person1#: Oh, that means I can do whatever I like without few interruptions.
#Person2#: You've been always active and versatile. It seems that you are interested in everything.
#Person1#: Oh, really? I j... | #Person1# has lots of hobbies while #Person2# has fewer and finds campus life uninteresting. #Person1# knows #Person2# likes taking photos and suggests #Person2# practice the technique. They agree hobbies make their life more colorful and help them concentrate on their studies. | Hobbies |
train_5627 | #Person1#: Rachel? This is John Emory speaking.
#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Emory?
#Person1#: I'Ve got some bad news. All the plans sent over to the McGrath Corporation have been rejected. We're going to have to start from scratch.
#Person2#: I thought they had already agreed to everything. That's going to take weeks to rework... | John Emory tells Rachel they have to rework their plans since they have been rejected. | bad news |
train_5628 | #Person1#: How do you spend your free time?
#Person2#: I read or go swimming, go shopping, usually. I run or play tennis or do something else like those to get some exercises to keep fit.
#Person1#: Are you introverted or extroverted?
#Person2#: I wouldn't call myself extroverted. Sometimes, I enjoy being by myself ver... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about how #Person2# spends #Person2#'s free time, the sports #Person2# likes, and #Person2#'s personality. | ask some questions |
train_5629 | #Person1#: Have you found another job yet, Sally?
#Person2#: No, I haven't, but I've seen several interesting advertisements in the paper.
#Person1#: What kind of job are you looking for?
#Person2#: Either something in the hotel business or something to do with travel.
#Person1#: You haven't had any experience in eithe... | Sally tells #Person1# she is looking for jobs relating to hotel business or traveling. | find a job |
train_5630 | #Person1#: Good morning, Miss Cai. Congratulations! You'Ve passed the interview.
#Person2#: Good morning, Mr. Yang. Thank you very much. Can I work now?
#Person1#: Oh. Take it easy. As I'Ve said in the interview, once you are employed, we'll give you a probation period of three months. And now we need to sign a draft a... | Mr. Yang wants to sign a draft agreement for the probation period with Miss Cai, but she wants to think it over because she is just told she won't have remuneration during that period. She'll give Mr. Yang a reply tomorrow. | the probation period |
train_5631 | #Person1#: Hello, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hello, I come to pay my water and electricity fees.
#Person1#: Give me your water and electricity bills, please.
#Person2#: Here they are.
#Person1#: You should pay 160 yuan for the electricity fee and 80 yuan for the water fee.
#Person2#: Do you mean that I should pa... | #Person2# pays #Person2#'s water and electricity fees with #Person1#'s assistance. | pay the fee |
train_5632 | #Person1#: First of all, thank you for accepting this job.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure.
#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?
#Person2#: Would you please tell me about your pay skill first?
#Person1#: We'll offer you a monthly salary to begin with, in addition, we offer one percent commission and all your sales... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about how #Person2# will be paid, the paid vacation #Person2# could have, and the promotion chances. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s salary expectation is reasonable. | discuss job treatment |
train_5633 | #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#: All ... | #Person2# helps #Person1# order the baked salmon with broccoli and a cup of coffee. | service |
train_5634 | #Person1#: Plaza Hotel, good morning. Leo speaking.
#Person2#: Ah yes, I'd like to book two rooms for myself and my father. Could you tell me the cost of a single room per night?
#Person1#: Certainly. A single room is 120 dollars American, per night.
#Person2#: Fine.
#Person1#: And when would you like the rooms?
#Perso... | Leo helps Mona White book two single rooms for herself and her father for three nights at the Plaza Hotel. | booking |
train_5635 | #Person1#: My god, it's such a lovely lake! The lake has a water surface of 56 square kilometers.
#Person2#: No wonder it looks so huge.
#Person1#: We are now walking on what is in fact an island. Here we get one of the 10 sceneries of the West Lake, Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake.
#Person2#: Why is it called Autumn Mo... | #Person1# explains the name of Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake to Wang when they are walking by the West Lake. Then they board a boat and visit the Little Yingzhou island. | West Lake |
train_5636 | #Person1#: Mary, you have found several companies that are hiring, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I have found three companies.
#Person1#: Have you called to inquire about the positions?
#Person2#: Yes, but the results are not so satisfying.
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: I asked the first company about the vacancy, ... | Mary called three companies that are hiring to inquire about the positions but the results are not satisfying. #Person1# encourages Mary to keep trying. | find a job |
train_5637 | #Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm checking out.
#Person1#: Can I have your key and room number, please?
#Person2#: Room 1419. Here's my key.
#Person1#: Here's your bill, sir. Could you please check it?
#Person2#: It's all right. Please charge it to my credit card.
#Person1#: Here you are, sir. You're ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# checking out and offers #Person2# left-luggage services. | check out |
train_5638 | #Person1#: How about we taking a tour to Hawaii? I have a 2 - weeks'vacation.
#Person2#: That sounds fantabulous. I have dreamed of going there for months.
#Person1#: Me, too. Why don't we get ready now?
#Person2#: Sure. I don't want to waste even a minute. | #Person1# and #Person2# will prepare for a tour to Hawaii. | travel plan |
train_5639 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Is flight KL638 late?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so. Flight KL638 is still at the airport due to the hurricane.
#Person1#: Oh, my god. If this flight is late. I will for Sydney. What can I do now?
#Person2#: Well if so. you should contact with the office over there. Maybe they will do you some help.
... | #Person1#'s flight is delayed. #Person2# suggests #Person1# contact with an office for help. | delayed flight |
train_5640 | #Person1#: This will be your office here.
#Person2#: Really? Wow, it is great.
#Person1#: We try to get everyone in the upper management team a nice office.
#Person2#: I suppose so. It's great.
#Person1#: I'm glad you like it.
#Person2#: Yes, is there a coffee machine around here?
#Person1#: Yes, we have a coffee machi... | #Person2# finds #Person2#'s office is great and asks #Person1# about the whereabouts of the coffee machine and the break room. | working environment |
train_5641 | #Person1#: I had a big argument with david yesterday. I hope he's not still mad at me.
#Person2#: what did you argue about?
#Person1#: he borrowed some money from me and I needed it back. He said he didn't have the money yet.
#Person2#: well, he should pay you back. It's only fair.
#Person1#: yes, but is got angry with... | #Person1# feels bad about the argument with David yesterday because of the money. #Person2# suggests #Person1# talk to David and not let a silly argument to ruin a long friendship. | friendship |
train_5642 | #Person1#: Take me to this address, please.
#Person2#: Yes, ma'am. Here we are.
#Person1#: How much do I owe you, sir?
#Person2#: 30 dollars, ma'am.
#Person1#: Are you kidding? The meter says 15 dollars, doesn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, but we need some extra charge and some tip, too.
#Person1#: I don't get it. I'll go and ... | #Person2# asks for 30 dollars while the meter says 15 dollars. #Person1# gets mad. #Person2# agrees on 15 dollars. | the fare |
train_5643 | #Person1#: Well, here is your breakfast!
#Person2#: Thanks so much. Miss, I believe I ordered my eggs scrambled, and these are fried.
#Person1#: Sorry, your friend over there ordered fried eggs, and I gave you his by mistake.
#Person2#: Oh yeah. Here, I will just trade with him.
#Person1#: Here are your pancakes, madam... | #Person1# serves #Person2# with #Person2#'s friend's breakfast and then serves the pancakes instead of waffles #Person2# ordered. | make a mistake |
train_5644 | #Person1#: Don't throw paper on the floor, Mike.
#Person2#: Where shall I put it, Miss?
#Person1#: Put it in the waste-paper basket, please.
#Person2#: But Tom and Bill put all their paper in the basket a few minutes ago. Now it's full.
#Person1#: Then take the basket outside and empty it.
#Person2#: Yes, Miss.
#Person... | #Person1# asks Mike to empty the basket but Mike empties it on the playground instead of in the dustbin. | empty the trash |
train_5645 | #Person1#: So, you're going back to the United States tomorrow.
#Person2#: Yes, that's correct. I'm flying home.
#Person1#: I'm afraid of flying, are you?
#Person2#: No, flying is fine with me.
#Person1#: That's great. Er, back home, do you fly quite often for your job?
#Person2#: No, I go to the work by bus and drive ... | #Person2#'s flying home but #Person2# doesn't fly often for #Person2#'s job. #Person2# tells #Person1# it will be a long flight and #Person2# tends to stay up late the day before and sleep on the plane. | a long flight |
train_5646 | #Person1#: Hi! Welcome to the Service Centre. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, yes. I'm interested in renting a two-bedroom apartment.
#Person1#: Well, I would like to ask you a few questions before I show you what we have available, so that we will be able to match your needs better. First, what price range are you ... | #Person2# wants to rent a two-bedroom apartment about $400-$450 a month near the university. #Person1# will bring #Person2# to look at some apartments that fit #Person2#'s preference. | rent an apartment |
train_5647 | #Person1#: Hello, John. How was your French exam yesterday?
#Person2#: Not too good.
#Person1#: Well, the term exam is always more difficult. Work harder, and you'll certainly do better next time.
#Person2#: I've worked hard enough, I think, but unluckily, I have never done well in the exam.
#Person1#: Well, it's no us... | John tells #Person1# he hasn't done his French exam well and they start talking about the football game tonight, but John doesn't want to watch it. | talk between friends |
train_5648 | #Person1#: Stan, do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?
#Person1#: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
#Person2#: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.
#Person1#: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do o... | Both Cathy and Stan think the office is too noisy to work because students come to get help. They want to ask for a kind of meeting room for talking with students. | office situation |
train_5649 | #Person1#: Can I help you in any way?
#Person2#: I would like to see your summer suits.
#Person1#: How do you like this pattern? The pink suits you well.
#Person2#: Will it wash well and the color won't fade?
#Person1#: It's of good quality. | #Person1# helps #Person2# picking summer suits. | summer suits |
train_5650 | #Person1#: Look at this headline, Soo Mi.
#Person2#: Wow! So many people in the United States get divorced!
#Person1#: Is it the same in Korea?
#Person2#: I don't think so. In Korea some marriages break up, but most couples stay together.
#Person1#: Do people get married young?
#Person2#: Not really. Very few peop... | Soo Mi is surprised that many people in the US get divorced and tells #Person1# about the marriages in Korea. | marriage |
train_5651 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, this is the express check-out lane for people that have fifteen items or fewer. It looks like you have more than fifteen items there.
#Person2#: Oh, come on! I have sixteen items! Cut me some slack, will ya?
#Person1#: Fine! Please place your items on the belt and push your shopping cart th... | #Person2# goes to express check-out lane with one item extra and asks #Person1# to bend the rules. #Person2# wants to use the coupons but #Person1# says they expired yesterday. #Person2# then pays with a club card in debit. | check out |
train_5652 | #Person1#: Did you tip the bellboy?
#Person2#: Yes, but I don't think it was enough. He looked disappointed. I gave him three dollars.
#Person1#: That sounds about right to me, fifty cents a bag. If they think you don't know better, they'll try to get more.
#Person2#: It's the same in Kauloon. But I definitely think... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# tipped the bellboy $3. #Person2# thinks the tip gave to the cab driver was too much, while #Person1# doesn't think so. #Person1# suggests no tip for the dinner. | tip rules |
train_5653 | #Person1#: I heard that you went to the concert the day before? How did you like it?
#Person2#: It was terrific. The concert was really a hit. The symphony orchestra was so good that I was completely absorbed in their performance.
#Person1#: Who was the conductor?
#Person2#: Oh, speaking of the conductor , he is ind... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the concert was terrific, the performance of symphony orchestra was so good, and the conductor, Menuhin, is a genius. | concert |
train_5654 | #Person1#: Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish?
#Person2#: Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English.
#Person1#: I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly?
#Person2#: Not always. Sometimes we don't unde... | #Person2# tells #Person1# Miss Parker only speaks English in the class and Miss Parker says #Person2#'s pronunciation is very good. | learning English |
train_5655 | #Person1#: Here you are at last! You're half an hour late, you know.
#Person2#: I'm awfully sorry to have kept you waiting for so long.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: My watch stopped and I didn't know. I certainly need to buy a better one. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is late because of #Person2#'s stopped watch. | late |
train_5656 | #Person1#: Dear Aaron, and how are you?
#Person2#: Quite well, thank you.
#Person1#: I'm celebrating my ninth birthday, the day after tomorrow.
#Person2#: Well, where is the function arranged?
#Person1#: It is arranged in a hotel.
#Person2#: Where is it?
#Person1#: It is just next to my house.
#Person2#: Will your uncl... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# will celebrate #Person1#'s birthday in a hotel. #Person1#'s uncle won't come but already sent a present. | celebrate the birthday |
train_5657 | #Person1#: Here is the wine list, Mike.
#Person2#: I would like some wine.
#Person1#: Yes, what will it be?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I really don't know too much about wine.
#Person1#: May I make a suggestion?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Why don't you ask the waiter for advice?
#Person2#: That will be OK as long... | #Person1# suggests Mike ask the waiter for wine advice. | ask for advice |
train_5658 | #Person1#: What were you thinking? You nearly hit me!
#Person2#: What are you talking about? You saw my signal and when I started to turn left, you sped up and blocked me.
#Person1#: You're crazy, lady. I had the right of way and I was just driving through a yellow light.
#Person2#: You're lucky. There were no police a... | #Person1# quarrels with #Person2# about the car accident that happened when #Person2# was trying to turn left and #Person1# was driving through a yellow light. | quarrel |
train_5659 | #Person1#: Can I interest you in a desert, sir? We've got some lovely strawberries. They were only picked this morning. The cook is made them into a beautiful cake or you can have them on their own with ice cream.
#Person2#: I don't really want anything sweet, have you got cheese?
#Person1#: I'm terribly sorry, sir. Th... | #Person2# doesn't want sweet dessert and asks for cheese. #Person1# says there's no cheese left, so #Person2# only wants fresh fruit. | dessert |
train_5660 | #Person1#: Hi Marina, I'm sorry to keep you waiting. I bought a map in the bookstore.
#Person2#: Oh, we don't need a map at all. I'll be your tour guide. I'm familiar with every corner of the city. Chinatown, Broadway, Central Park, the Natural History Museum.
#Person1#: That's great. Where should we go first, Broadway... | Marina recommends #Person1# to go Broadways in the evening and go to Central Park first. They will have dinner with one of Marina's friends who loves Chinese culture and wants to meet #Person1#. After dinner, they will go to Broadway. | travel in America |
train_5661 | #Person1#: Hello I'm Tom, who are you?
#Person2#: I'm Marry. I'm from Korea.
#Person1#: Really? How nice. How long have you stayed in the US?
#Person2#: Four years.
#Person1#: That's a long time. Have you been back to your country?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: You must miss your home.
#Person2#: Sure, but gladly, my famil... | Marry tells Tom she has been in the US for 4 years and her family from Korea will visit her soon. Mary thinks highly of New York. | live in US |
train_5662 | #Person1#: I'd like to taste some local dishes. What would you recommend?
#Person2#: That's fine. You must try this dish.
#Person1#: Could you tell me how this thing is cooked?
#Person2#: It's fish steamed and served with our special sauce.
#Person1#: Is it good?
#Person2#: Sure. It's a most popular dish.
#Person1#: I ... | #Person1#'ll have the steamed fish with special sauce and green salad with Thousand Island dressing under #Person2#'s recommendation. | restaurant service |
train_5663 | #Person1#: shall we dance?
#Person2#: sure. i suppose you dance much.
#Person1#: oh. no as a matter of fact, i haven't danced for a long time.
#Person2#: but i can see you dance wonderfully well.
#Person1#: thanks for flattering me. i think you dance much right?
#Person2#: no, just occasionally
#Person1#: oh, i like th... | #Person1# and #Person2# are dancing and #Person2# flatters #Person1#'s dance. | dance |
train_5664 | #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 bein... | #Person2# praises #Person1#'s efficiency. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's because #Person1# decided to overcome procrastination and the solutions are making plans and setting priorities. | overcome procrastination |
train_5665 | #Person1#: Do you have experience in advertising?
#Person2#: Yes, I used to have a part-time job in advertising company.
#Person1#: What were you mean duties there?
#Person2#: I mostly did advertising planning.
#Person1#: What qualities do you think an advertising planner should have?
#Person2#: I think an advertising ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s experience in advertising, the qualities #Person2# thinks an advertising planner should have, and the most important thing #Person2#'s learned at work. | job interview |
train_5666 | #Person1#: Sorry. I didn't mean to be late. Can I come in?
#Person2#: What's your excuse this time?
#Person1#: Have I used the one that my sister is sick?
#Person2#: Yes, twice last week.
#Person1#: Are you sure? I thought I said it was my mother.
#Person2#: I don't think so. But it could've been.
#Person1#: Well. You ... | #Person1#'s late again and #Person1# explains it's because #Person1#'s sister is sick but #Person2# doesn't trust #Person1# and asks #Person1# to be punctual in the future. | be late |
train_5667 | #Person1#: Could you do something to advance your time of shipment?
#Person2#: Well, our manufacturers are fully committed at the moment. I'm afraid it's very difficult to improve any further on the time.
#Person1#: I hope you'll try to convince them to step up production.
#Person2#: We check their production schedule ... | #Person1# wants #Person2# to advance #Person2#'s time of shipment but #Person2# says the manufacturers are fully committed and they can only ship the products by the middle of October. #Person1# accepts and asks #Person2# to cover W.P.A. and TEND for the transaction. #Person2#'ll adjust the price accordingly. | business talk |
train_5668 | #Person1#: Here is your room. I hope you like it.
#Person2#: Looks not bad.
#Person1#: The room is away from traffic noise.
#Person2#: Yes, It's pleasantly quiet here.
#Person1#: Here's the bath.
#Person2#: Where can we have our laundry done?
#Person1#: There's a bag in the bathroom. Just put your laundry in it.
#Perso... | #Person1# introduces the hotel service to #Person2#, including laundry service and telephone service. | hotel service |
train_5669 | #Person1#: What happened to your car?
#Person2#: A tow truck was towing my car and put all those dents in my car.
#Person1#: Are they going to pay you for the damages?
#Person2#: They're saying it was already there.
#Person1#: What the hell. That doesn't make sense. What are you going to do?
#Person2#: I have to go to ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# a tow truck towed #Person2#'s car and left many dents. #Person2#'ll have to go to court and #Person1# feels angry. | car accident |
train_5670 | #Person1#: Hi, chary, are you busy this evening?
#Person2#: sorry, I'm afraid that I've got plans tonight.
#Person1#: what are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm going to my parents'house for my father's birthday.
#Person1#: how old is he today?
#Person2#: it's his 50th birthday.
#Person1#: well, wish him a happy birthday for m... | Chary'll celebrate his father's 50th birthday tonight and #Person1#'ll watch a movie with others tomorrow night. Since they can't find a suitable time for both of them, they decide to meet some other time. | evening plan |
train_5671 | #Person1#: When I quarrel with my husband. He didn't even try to cool me out.
#Person2#: It takes two to make a quarrel and it takes two to mend fences.
#Person1#: I was so angry that I could not keep cool. What I need is just an apology. | #Person1# complains about the quarrel between her and her husband. | end a quarrel |
train_5672 | #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... | #Person1# and Ann apologize to each other. Ann then persuades #Person1# into going to the beach together with Bob. | invitation |
train_5673 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Could you spare a minute?
#Person2#: Uh, yes.
#Person1#: Do you go to work by train every day?
#Person2#: Yes. I commute five days a week by train.
#Person1#: And would you mind telling us what you think of the rail service?
#Person2#: It's really very good.
#Person1#: Why do you say that?
#P... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s commuting ways and #Person2#'s opinion about the rail service. | rail service |
train_5674 | #Person1#: Lucy, what are your priorities when buying a car?
#Person2#: I guess the first thing is the price, the second is the size, and of course the color will play a role too. But I have to be honest. It is our today's responsibility to take care about our environment. Therefore, I will also pay attention to the fu... | Lucy tells #Person1# about her priorities when buying a car, including price, size, color, fuel consumption, and environmental factors. | buy a car |
train_5675 | #Person1#: I am considering going for the new job that was posted yesterday.
#Person2#: Are you certain that that is what you want to do?
#Person1#: It may not be the best choice for me, but I am considering it.
#Person2#: Why do you think that this would be a good move?
#Person1#: I believe that this job would allow m... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the job might be a good move for #Person1# but might be boring. Though the pay decreases, #Person2# thinks the benefits are better. | career change |
train_5676 | #Person1#: What do you think of this suit? Do I look good or what?
#Person2#: You look great! However, I think you are a little over dressed for dinner.
#Person1#: Didn't they say we're going to the Ritz?
#Person2#: Yes, but not the Ritz Carlton, the ' Ritz ' is a pizza place with peanut shells on the floor.
#Person1#:... | #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s overdressed for dinner because they're going to a pizza place, then #Person1# changes into street clothes. | dressing |
train_5677 | #Person1#: Good morning, Miss.
#Person2#: Morning. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Yes. I'd like to know how to use the library. You know, I'm a new student here.
#Person2#: All you need is your student identification card to check out books. | #Person2# teaches #Person1# to use the library. | library service |
train_5678 | #Person1#: There must be something weighing on your mind. What is it?
#Person2#: Dad, I lost mum's necklace. I'm afraid she will scold me.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll buy a new necklace as same as the old one.
#Person2#: It is so kind of you, Dad. | #Person2# tells #Person2#'s dad #Person2# lost mum's necklace. #Person2#'s dad will buy the same one. | necklace |
train_5679 | #Person1#: Hey, let's go out and grab a couple of beers tonight!
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't. I have to work late at the laboratory.
#Person1#: Nigel, you sure lead a dog's life, what's up with that?
#Person2#: My boss wants me to finish this project tonight. | #Person1# invites Nigel to have a drink tonight but Nigel has to work late. | invitation |
train_5680 | #Person1#: I'm really sorry, Bob. I accidentally damaged your bike.
#Person2#: Uh-oh. It'll probably cost a lot to fix it.
#Person1#: I'll make it up to you. Let me know how much it costs and I'll give you the money. | #Person1# apologizes to Bob for damaging his bike and will pay for it. | apology |
train_5681 | #Person1#: I've brought a little dog for Alice, girls usually like looking after pets.
#Person2#: Thank you, but Alice is only a visitor here. I don't know if she'll keep it.
#Person1#: To tell you the truth, the dog isn't my real reason for coming. I want to ask Alice if she'd like to be my girlfriend.
#Person2#: Real... | #Person1#'s brought Alice a dog and will ask her if she wants to be #Person1#'s girlfriend. #Person2#'s surprised. | daily casual talk |
train_5682 | #Person1#: You're not going to believe what happened today. You'Ve got to promise to keep it to yourself.
#Person2#: Sure, what gives?
#Person1#: Today Mr. Leo threw Sally out of class!
#Person2#: On the level?
#Person1#: I'll say. I knew Sally would finally show her true colors. When she got her final test results bac... | #Person1# tells #Person2# Sally yelled at Mr. Leo because he failed her for cheating. #Person2# can't believe Sally has to start all over but #Person1# thinks she deserves it. | school life |
train_5683 | #Person1#: Foreign Currency Deposits Counter, yes. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: You see, I have these Euros, and of course they are of no use to me at the moment. So I'd like to save them in my account, but I'm not sure how to go about it.
#Person1#: OK. We offer 2 types of saving systems, Time Savings and Demand ... | #Person2# wants to save some Euros in #Person2#'s account. #Person1# introduces two types of saving systems. #Person2# chooses a time deposit due to its high interest. | bank service |
train_5684 | #Person1#: What experience do you have with office machinery?
#Person2#: I know how to use the telex machine, the photocopier, and the word processor. By the way, I took a computer course in university.
#Person1#: Where do you want to be in five years?
#Person2#: I want to be a manager.
#Person1#: Very good. Any questi... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s experience in office machinery and #Person2#'s ideal job in five years. | job interview |
train_5685 | #Person1#: I'm so hungry! I haven't late eaten all day!
#Person2#: Take your mind off it. Look, Crys. This magazine is on China's top ten beauties!
#Person1#: They're all so thin! Her cheekbones are great.
#Person2#: She doesn't have an ounce of fat on her face.
#Person1#: The mag says she's 165 centimeters tall and 38... | #Person1# and #Person2# are appreciating pictures of thin models in a beauty magazine and they talk about dressing and figure. #Person1#'s on dieting to make men notice her, then #Person2# tells #Person1# about her dieting experience. | lose weight |
train_5686 | #Person1#: Miss Sun, could you please type this report for me?
#Person2#: Certainly, Mr. Baker.
#Person1#: Could you please double space it so I can make corrections?
#Person2#: Yes, I will. Do you need it finished right away?
#Person1#: No. This afternoon will be fine. | Mr. Baker requests Miss Sun to type the report double-spaced. | office talk |
train_5687 | #Person1#: Lili, let's take a vacation!
#Person2#: George, how can we? Vacations cost money. And this month we don't have much money left after paying the rent.
#Person1#: Well, Lili, we can visit different places in the state in our van. We are not going to take a plane or stay at a hotel this time. Trust me, it won't... | George wants to take a vacation but Lili thinks vacations cost money. George suggests they travel in a van to save money and Lili is persuaded. Lili wants to go to Chicago. | vacation plan |
train_5688 | #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 and describes his symptoms. Dr. Green thinks he might be dehydrated. Benjamin also tells Dr. Green his girlfriend has mono. Dr. Green'll let the nurse run some tests. | see a doctor |
train_5689 | #Person1#: I have a feeling you will get this job.
#Person2#: Thanks. But I'm not so sure. Interviews stress me out.
#Person1#: Just remember to be professional and polite. Oh, and don't forget to smile.
#Person2#: I'll do my best, but sometimes I have trouble being myself in stressful situations.
#Person1#: Have you u... | #Person2#'s stressed about the interview. #Person1# encourages #Person2# and reminds #Person2# to double-check the resume. #Person2# doesn't include #Person1# on the list of references because it's unconvincing to use one's brother as a reference. | interview preparation |
train_5690 | #Person1#: Excuse me, would you like a drink before your meal?
#Person2#: Pardon me?
#Person1#: Would you like a drink?
#Person2#: Oh, I see. I'll have a beer please
#Person1#: Ok, here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it?
#Person1#: Well, all the drinks including beer are free of charge.
#Person2#: Are you s... | #Person1# offers a free beer to #Person2#. #Person2# finishes the beer and wants some more. | restaurant service |
train_5691 | #Person1#: Hi, I come to pick up my laundry. This is the invoice.
#Person2#: Here you are. We've ironed them for you already. Please check and see if there is any damage.
#Person1#: I'm afraid that a button is missing.
#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry. You know we are so busy today and we forget to sew the button back on.... | #Person1# comes to pick up #Person1#'s laundry. #Person1# checks the laundry and finds a button missing and a stain on the shirt. #Person2# sews the button back but cannot get off the stain. #Person2# apologizes and gives #Person1# a membership card. | laundry service |
train_5692 | #Person1#: Mr. Green, is it fair to say that negotiation is an art?
#Person2#: Well, I think it's both an art and science. You can prepare for a negotiation quite scientifically, but the execution of the negotiation has quite a lot to do with one's artistic quality. The scientific part of a negotiation is in determinin... | Mr. Green tells #Person1# negotiation is both an art and science and explains what the behavior aspects are. A negotiator can be an actor who pretends all the time or can be an honest person, both of which are effective under some circumstances. | negotiation skills |
train_5693 | #Person1#: It's nearly eight. If you want to catch the nine o'clock train, you'd better go now.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll drive to the station.
#Person1#: In that case, let me go with you. And you drop me off at the city center. I'll go to the open market. | #Person2# will drive to the station. #Person1#'ll go with #Person2# so that #Person2# can drop #Person1# off at the city center. | take a ride |
train_5694 | #Person1#: Shopping for furniture can be such a pain! It's so crowed here!
#Person2#: Let's write down the prices first. A sofa is 4,000; bookshelves are 2, 500 each; a bed is 1, 200; a dining table and chairs are 6,000 a set. I think we can get the sofa in Ikea, the bed, and the dining table and chairs from Design 200... | #Person1# and #Person2# are shopping for furniture and #Person2#'s writing down the prices. | shopping |
train_5695 | #Person1#: What's going on around here? Why is everyone changing offices?
#Person2#: Haven't you heard? Where have you been anyway?
#Person1#: I just got back from visiting the plant in Chicago.
#Person2#: Well, there are a lot of changes being made here this week.
#Person1#: Yes, I see. But what are they?
#Person2#: F... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the latest personnel changes. #Person1# would like to work in California but #Person2# wants to stay here at the company office. | office changes |
train_5696 | #Person1#: I'm sorry you didn't win, Don.
#Person2#: So am I. What a disappointment!
#Person1#: Come on, cheer up!
#Person2#: No, I feel terrible. And so do our classmates.
#Person1#: But you tried your best, didn't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I did.
#Person1#: You won't give up trying, will you?
#Person2#: No, I won't. I'll ... | #Person1# cheers up Don who lost the game and suggests practising together. Don agrees. | cheer up |
train_5697 | #Person1#: Now if you have any questions about the contract. I'll be happy to answer them.
#Person2#: Nothing comes to mind right now, but I'd like to go over all the articles of the contract once more before signing it. | #Person1#'s willing to answer any questions about the contract. #Person2#'ll go over the contract before signing. | sign a contract |
train_5698 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like to open a new account.
#Person1#: Yes, I'd be happy to help you. What kind of accounts would you like to open?
#Person2#: Well, I am not sure. What kind of accounts can I open here?
#Person1#: Usually we offer current account and fixed account for individuals.... | #Person1# tells #Person2# a fixed account has a higher interest rate and a current account allows #Person2# to withdraw money at any time. #Person2# opens a current account and deposits 100 pounds in it. | bank service |
train_5699 | #Person1#: What do you want to do tonight?
#Person2#: How about going to the cinema? I haven't seen a movie for a long time and I really miss it.
#Person1#: What do you want to see?
#Person2#: There's a good film at the Green House Cinema,The Speed and Passion 8. I've watched all the former movies in that series and I ... | #Person2# suggests going to the cinema. Since #Person1# can't leave the office until 6:00 pm, they will watch the one starting at 8:20 pm. | movie invitation |
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