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train_5800 | #Person1#: Hi, Ted. I have some good news for you.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: There will be a writing competition in our school next week. Since you are good at writing, you might be interested.
#Person2#: What is the topic for this competition?
#Person1#: My ideal city. You can write about a city that you want ... | #Person1# tells Ted about the writing competition next week, the topic of which is 'my ideal city'. Ted wants his ideal city to be a medium-sized green city. #Person1# also tells Ted about the prize. | a writing competition |
train_5801 | #Person1#: Hey, Jane.
#Person2#: Oh Hi John, nice to see you. I'm doing a presentation for my company at your hotel today.
#Person1#: Oh nice. You sure did bring a lot of things with you. What's it all for?
#Person2#: I need to show people all of our new game products, so I brought all of our games with me.
#Person1#: ... | Jane is doing a presentation for her company at John's hotel. She'll give new game products away to people. John'll help her take things inside. | game products |
train_5802 | #Person1#: Can I talk to you for a minute, Professor Smith?
#Person2#: Sure, David. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I didn't get to copy down all the terms you mentioned in today's lecture and I know they were important.
#Person2#: Do you remember what parts of the lecture you had trouble with?
#Person1#: Not really.... | David tells Prof. Smith that he missed some parts of the lecture. Prof. Smith looks at his notes and suggests him copy down the key points, use them to help fill in the details, shorten words, and use special marks. | note-taking skills |
train_5803 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Lexington Software. Angelina Dawson, how can I help?
#Person2#: Hello, this is Quinn from IBA.
#Person1#: Ah, hello Quinn. Oh dear, you are calling to tell me there is a problem, aren't you?
#Person2#: I'm afraid so, yes.
#Person1#: Hmm... well, it was my first attempt! Is it a very big mista... | Quinn calls Angelina to inform Angelina of a big mistake and recommends Angelina to bring in another set as soon as possible. | problem reporting |
train_5804 | #Person1#: Hello Mr. Jones, please have a seat. Thank you for coming in today. I have read your resume. You completed University in England?
#Person2#: Yes, I went to Cambridge. After graduation, I started right away into the advertising industry. Later, I made a bit of a switch to focus on marketing research.
#Person1... | #Person1# interviews Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones introduces his educational background and previous career experience and tells #Person1# why he left his former post and his salary expectations. | job interview |
train_5805 | #Person1#: Hello, could I speak to Allison, please?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, he's out at the moment.
#Person1#: When do you expect him back?
#Person2#: I think he'll be back in about an hour at least.
#Person1#: Well, may I leave a message?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Would you please ask him to call Chris when ... | Chris wants to speak to Allison but #Person2# says Allison is out. When Chris is leaving a message, #Person2# asks Chris to hold on and goes to check if the person at the door is Allison. | leaving a message |
train_5806 | #Person1#: I need to get my high speed internet installed.
#Person2#: You'll need to make an appointment.
#Person1#: Could I do that right now, please?
#Person2#: What day would you like us to do the installation?
#Person1#: Is Friday good?
#Person2#: We're only available at 3
#Person1#: You can't come any earlier than... | #Person2# helps #Person1# make an appointment to have #Person1#'s high speed internet installed on Saturday. | installing high-speed Internet |
train_5807 | #Person1#: Next, please.
#Person2#: Could I purchase Euro with RMB here? I have to stay here for months.
#Person1#: Yes, the rate for cash purchases is listed on the electronica screen, so you have seen the rate of exchange.
#Person2#: Yes, I have known of it.
#Person1#: How much do you like to exchange?
#Person2#: 20,... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to purchase Euro with RMB and leaves #Person2# some small changes for daily life. #Person1# says they cannot exchange coins and helps #Person2# change 2000 dollars to Swiss francs. | exchanging money |
train_5808 | #Person1#: Let's play chess.
#Person2#: I haven't played chess for a long time.
#Person1#: That's all right, I'm a beginner. I've just learnt how to play.
#Person2#: Look, there's a chessboard. Those two men have already finished playing.
#Person1#: You're a very good player
#Person2#: Not really, but once I won a priz... | #Person1#, a chess beginner, and #Person2#, who is good at chess but hasn't played it for a long time, plays chess. | playing chess |
train_5809 | #Person1#: Excuse me? How can I get to the nearest branch of the national bank?
#Person2#: There's branch on new street. Walk up this street until you get to the first set of traffic lights. Then turn right at the traffic lights.
#Person1#: How far up the street are the traffic lights?
#Person2#: Now far. About 150 met... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the nearest branch of the national bank. | showing the way |
train_5810 | #Person1#: how's it going?
#Person2#: I'm in a really good mood, actually. How about you?
#Person1#: to be honest, I'm a bit fed up.
#Person2#: what's wrong?
#Person1#: well, my boyfriend was supposed to call me last night, but he never did.
#Person2#: that's too bad. I'm sure there's a logical explanation for it. Don'... | #Person1# is annoyed and complains to #Person2# that #Person1#'s boyfriend has promised to call last night but he didn't. #Person2# thinks the relationships can be confusing and #Person1# deserves a better man. | annoying boyfriend |
train_5811 | #Person1#: David, have you watched the 82nd Oscar Awards Ceremony? Avatar got the Award of Visual Effect. The movie sounds great!
#Person2#: You are so old-fashioned. I have already watched it last week in cinema.
#Person1#: How was it?
#Person2#: Its 3D animation is attractive and its colorful scenes are also unforget... | #Person1# and David are talking about the 82nd Oscar Awards Ceremony and some awarded films. | Oscar Awards Ceremony |
train_5812 | #Person1#: Did you hear what's going on downtown today? All the orders from the factory are staging a demonstration in the streets. Not one of the two thousand employees showed up for work today, and they have gathered outside the city hall to demand better working conditions for all factory employees.
#Person2#: Wow, ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the factory workers' demonstration in downtown today. #Person1# says the workers demand raises and medical insurance and they want to clean up the factory's safety hazards. | workers gathering |
train_5813 | #Person1#: Do you want to go to the beach tonight?
#Person2#: Sure, which beach are we going to?
#Person1#: I wanted to go to Malibu beach.
#Person2#: I like Santa Monica.
#Person1#: The water there looks so dirty.
#Person2#: I just like the pier they have at Santa Monica.
#Person1#: I like the pier too, because it's b... | #Person1# and #Person2# have different ideas at first but decide to go to the Malibu beach tonight. | going to beach |
train_5814 | #Person1#: Where did you get your mobile? It's really cute.
#Person2#: Oh, this? I got it in Singapore. Here, do you want to take a look?
#Person1#: Thanks. Gee, it's really light!
#Person2#: Yes, it is, isn't it? A bit too light, really. What make have you got?
#Person1#: I've got an old Ericsson. Here. Take a look.
#... | #Person1# and #Person2# share their attitudes towards mobile phones. #Person1# likes collecting antiques and still uses an old phone with only a few functions, while #Person2# sometimes takes pictures by phone. | mobile phones |
train_5815 | #Person1#: What's your favorite sport?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. Perhaps swimming is my favorite. I like swimming because it helps improve my lung capacity. In the scorching summer days, there's nothing like a cool swim. Currently, I go to the pool twice every week.
#Person1#: Is the entrance charge expensive?
#Pers... | #Person2#'s favorite sport is probably swimming but it's costly. #Person2# finds jogging an agreeable substitute. #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# enjoys jogging and #Person1# thinks #Person2# knows how to enjoy being alone. | sports |
train_5816 | #Person1#: Joe, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Pretty good. Mary, I was wondering if you would like to come to a party on Friday night?
#Person1#: I am free that night, and a party sounds good.
#Person2#: Fine. It will be at my house. Do you know how to get there?
#Person1#: I kind of know where you live, but could you ... | Joe invites Mary to a party on Friday night. Mary will bring Jake together. Joe will email Mary the address and Mary will bring some drinks. | party |
train_5817 | #Person1#: Julia, will you be my wife?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Steven.
#Person1#: Please, Julia, I have made proposal to you five times. I really want to share the rest of my life with you.
#Person2#: I know. But I'm not ready for married life yet.
#Person1#: Julia, I really love you. I hope I can stay with you no matter... | Steven proposed to Julia. Julia is touched but still wants to think of it more. | proposal |
train_5818 | #Person1#: I heard you are going out with John?
#Person2#: Yes. To be frank, I really love him to death.
#Person1#: You are so lucky.
#Person2#: Why do you say that?
#Person1#: Why? Are you kidding me? A guy like that is hard to find. Few boys are so caring, so patient, and did I mention he is hottie?
#Person2#: You re... | #Person2# loves John. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is lucky to have such a good boyfriend and explains the reasons. | a good boyfriend |
train_5819 | #Person1#: Beautiful weather, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Are you here on business?
#Person1#: No, I'm on a vacation to see the famous Three Gorges.
#Person2#: I'm going there for a tour, too. Is this your first trip to China?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: Why don't we go together? I can show you around. I thi... | It's #Person1#'s first trip to China and #Person2# invites #Person1# to go around together. | travelling in China |
train_5820 | #Person1#: What's your schedule like this year?
#Person2#: Pretty busy. I have to pick up a lot of credits this year.
#Person1#: What's your major?
#Person2#: I'm majoring in French literature.
#Person1#: Oh, don't you have to take that class on 18th century poetry? It's really difficult. I hear the students in that cl... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s schedule and a course. #Person2# got an assignment to write a paper a hundred pages long for that course. | major and assignment |
train_5821 | #Person1#: When can you get the finished product to me?
#Person2#: We should have it put together by the end of next week.
#Person1#: Great! That'll be ahead of schedule! Good work.
#Person2#: Well, as the saying goes, we aim to please! | #Person2# will give #Person1# the finished product next week, which is ahead of schedule. | good coorperation |
train_5822 | #Person1#: Mr. Chandler will be our new partner, so his visit this time will be extremely important for our cooperation in future, because it may decide whether Mr. Chandler sign the trade contract with us or not. Do you have some idea?
#Person2#: I suppose we can bring him to visit our company, as well as our display ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing how to treat Mr. Chandler and gain his trust in order to sign the contract. | preparing the treatment |
train_5823 | #Person1#: Have you ever sung with a karaoke?
#Person2#: Yes, I do it quite often.
#Person1#: Karaoke has become a major entertainment. I wonder why.
#Person2#: Simple, it's fun.
#Person1#: How much fun is there in singing in front of other people, especially if you don't sing well?
#Person2#: Ah, that's the biggest fu... | #Person1# and #Person2# have different opinions about karaoke as entertainment. | karaoke |
train_5824 | #Person1#: What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: I have a sore throat and headache.
#Person1#: Do you feel tired?
#Person2#: Yes, my whole body feels weak. And I really feel terrible.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I'll have to examine you.
#Person2#: Ok, go ahead.
#Person1#: Open your mouth and show me your tongue. Sa... | #Person1# examines #Person2# and says #Person2# has a cold. | getting a cold |
train_5825 | #Person1#: Michelle, Can you help me clean things up before we go?
#Person2#: Sure. Where should I put this cup?
#Person1#: Which cup?
#Person2#: The red one.
#Person1#: Put it on the table.
#Person2#: How about this fruit?
#Person1#: Oh, that goes in the refrigerator.
#Person2#: And those pencils? What should I do wit... | Michelle helps #Person1# to clean things up before they go. | cleaning things up |
train_5826 | #Person1#: Steven, have you got better now?
#Person2#: Yeah, the doctor said that I can leave soon. I really miss home.
#Person1#: I guess you miss your wife and children very much.
#Person2#: Yeah, you are right. But I have to stay for another day for observation.
#Person1#: If necessary, I can stay here to accompany ... | #Person1# comes to the hospital to visit Steven and volunteers to accompany him. Steven is grateful. | in the hospital |
train_5827 | #Person1#: I would like to buy a ticket to New York please.
#Person2#: When do you plan to travel?
#Person1#: I'd like to pack my bags and leave tonight.
#Person2#: Are you aware that without two weeks advance notice prices will be very high?
#Person1#: Yes I know, but I just got the chance to leave and so I am going t... | #Person2# helps Mr. Lee book a round-trip ticket to New York departing tonight and returning on the 14th. Mr. Lee doesn't want a center seat and asks about the price. | booking a ticket |
train_5828 | #Person1#: How have you been feeling lately?
#Person2#: I'Ve been feeling a little light-headed lately.
#Person1#: Has your blood pressure been high before?
#Person2#: If I have high blood pressure, it is news to me.
#Person1#: Usually people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, so we call it the silent killer.
#... | #Person1# will put a cuff on #Person2# to read the pressure in #Person2#'s arteries to check for high blood pressure. | checking blood pressure |
train_5829 | #Person1#: Welcome to our factory. My name is Tiang Had and I'll show you around here. First we'll take a look at the workshop which produces food thermometers. Please, this way.
#Person2#: Has all the work done by men been replaced by automatic computers?
#Person1#: Yes, it has.
#Person2#: Excuse me, what is this?
#Pe... | Tiang Had shows #Person2# around the factory and answers several questions. | showing around factory |
train_5830 | #Person1#: How was your self-help trip?
#Person2#: Excellent. As soon as we landed, we boarded a bus to Disneyland. I love Mickey Mouse. Janet and I spent the entire first day going on all of the rides.
#Person1#: Didn't you feel any jet lag from the change in time zones?
#Person2#: I felt fine. I must have been too ex... | #Person2# shares #Person2#'s experience of self-help trip in Disneyland with #Person1#. | self-help trip |
train_5831 | #Person1#: What are you thinking?
#Person2#: I'm thinking about where we shall spend our vocation.
#Person1#: It's about 7 o'clock. let's have our breakfast first.
#Person2#: Ok, dear. We will be late.
#Person1#: What do you want?
#Person2#: A ham salad sandwich.
#Person1#: Sorry, I didn't prepare this.
#Person2#: Then... | #Person1# and #Person2# are in a hurry to have breakfast. | preparing breakfast |
train_5832 | #Person1#: Can I see your passport, please?
#Person2#: Is this line for non-residents?
#Person1#: Yes it is. Residents can queen up in the lines to my right.
#Person2#: Ok. Here's my passport.
#Person1#: What's the expiration date on your passport?
#Person2#: I think it's soon, maybe in a few months. It was renewed in ... | #Person1# checks #Person2#'s passport and reminds #Person2# to renew it before the expiration date. #Person1# also asks #Person2# a few questions about #Person2#'s stay in the UK. | passing the customs |
train_5833 | #Person1#: Good Morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to change Australian dollars for RIB.
#Person1#: How much do you want to change?
#Person2#: I am not sure. What's the rate today?
#Person1#: It's 1 Australian dollar to 6. 1 Yuan RIB.
#Person2#: What was the rate yesterday?
#Person1#: The rat... | #Person2# realizes the rate between Australian dollars and RMB goes down, but #Person1# says it won't change much tomorrow. #Person1# decides to change 1000 Australian dollars for RIB. | exchanging money |
train_5834 | #Person1#: So how did I do?
#Person2#: Not too good, I'm sorry.
#Person1#: I lost?
#Person2#: It was close. To be honest, you had the lowest price by three cents per hint, but they didn't like your delivery date. Acme promised them almost a full month sooner.
#Person1#: So the price was good?
#Person2#: Yes, they loved... | #Person2# tells Bill that he has lost the competitive tender because they didn't like his delivery date although the price was good. | losing the competition |
train_5835 | #Person1#: Cathy, this is Mike. I am telephoning because I am going to meet some guests at the airport. So I will be absent for lunch.
#Person2#: That is OK. I will wait for you at supper time.
#Person1#: See you then. | Mike tells Cathy he can't have lunch with her. | lunch absence |
train_5836 | #Person1#: So many books here. Which one do you think Kate would like?
#Person2#: No idea. How about Tasty Fish? It's fifteen pounds and it's got so many color pictures in it.
#Person1#: So does the book Something Fishy. It's also got many instructions for cooking.
#Person2#: It seems to be fairly traditional. How abou... | #Person1# and #Person2# want to buy a cook book for Kate but have no idea which one to choose. They discuss for a while and #Person1# decides on Something Fishy. | buying a book |
train_5837 | #Person1#: I'm free this afternoon. Shall we go see a film?
#Person2#: Ok. But I won't go unless there's a film about war.
#Person1#: I'm afraid there's none. Then how about the theater?
#Person2#: Well, most plays are badly written, though they are Very cheap.
#Person1#: Let's go to a concert. You like music very much... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing where to go this afternoon and finally decide to go to the library. | where to go |
train_5838 | #Person1#: Good morning, Dr. Ellis' Office.
#Person2#: This is Mrs. Jackson. May I speak to the doctor?
#Person1#: Mrs. Jackson, Dr. Ellis is here. How's that new tooth?
#Person2#: Not so good, doctor. That's what I'm calling about. It just doesn't seem to fit right.
#Person1#: Well, that's to be expected during the fi... | Mrs. Jackson calls Dr. Ellis because her new tooth hurts so much. Dr. Ellis asks her to come to set it a little more. | toothache |
train_5839 | #Person1#: Good evening, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I think I left my digital camera on the train from London earlier today.
#Person1#: Did you, sir? Oh, well, in that case, we'd better fill in a Lost Property Form. Can you tell me your name?
#Person2#: Yes, it's Mark Adams.
#Person1#: OK. Your address?
#Pers... | Mark Adams lost his digital camera on the train from London. #Person1# asks him to fill a Lost Property Form and promises to help to look for it. | losing digital camera |
train_5840 | #Person1#: How was your shopping trip Martin?
#Person2#: Actually it was the most interesting day I've had so far.
#Person1#: Oh really? Did you find any bargains?
#Person2#: I did! I found this lovely teapot. It was the best one I saw in the shops.
#Person1#: And how did you get around town?
#Person2#: I took a t... | Martin tells #Person1# about his shopping trip during which he got a teapot. | shopping trip |
train_5841 | #Person1#: Are you going to watch the Indy Five Hundred on TV this weekend?
#Person2#: I'm not really into racecar driving.
#Person1#: You were when we were in high school. That, and baseball.
#Person2#: Yeah, well, times change. Look at you-you're a father now. You can't say that you haven't changed.
#Person1#: Tr... | #Person1# is surprised at Taylor whose hobbies have changed a lot since high school. | changes |
train_5842 | #Person1#: Even if our company didn't have a dress code, I still think people would wear formal clothing to work.
#Person2#: I wouldn't be so sure. . . People want to wear what they feel most comfortable in.
#Person1#: Maybe that's ture for some positions, but I think the marketing and sales staff would definitely not... | #Person1# thinks people should wear formal clothing to work, especially the marketing and sales staff because people judge by appearance. #Person2# thinks #Person1# might be right, but #Person2# prefers wearing comfortably. | how to wear |
train_5843 | #Person1#: I wonder what he looks like. Oh, I can't wait to see him! His email said he'd be wearing a white hat. oh, there he is.
#Person2#: hey, Isabelle...
#Person1#: Logan! Why on earth are you hiding here? White hat! Come on! Don't tell me you're the guy! It can't be true.
#Person2#: yes, I am the guy. ...
#Per... | Isabelle is waiting for a man excitedly but becomes disappointed when seeing Logan. | disappointing meeting |
train_5844 | #Person1#: Excuse me. May I take a picture of you and your little boy?
#Person2#: What's it for?
#Person1#: It's for a book.
#Person2#: Oh, that's a nice idea. Well, it's fine if you take our picture.
#Person1#: Thank you. I appreciate your help. | #Person1# asks to take a picture of #Person2# and #Person2#'s boy for a book. #Person2# agrees. | taking a picture |
train_5845 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for a good novel. Can you recommend anything?
#Person2#: Certainly. What kind of novel did you have in mind?
#Person1#: I'm not really sure. I don't like romance novels, but any other genre is okay, as long as the book's good.
#Person2#: Well, let me see. . . This Stephen King novel... | #Person1# is looking for a good novel. #Person2# recommends several kinds of novels to #Person1# and #Person1# finally chooses a historical fiction. | buying a novel |
train_5846 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Is this Mrs. Howard Snow?
#Person1#: Yes, it's this. What time is it? You woke me up.
#Person2#: Listen to me, Mrs. Snow. It's about your daughter.
#Person1#: My daughter? Lucy? What's the matter is she?
#Person2#: She's alright. We've got her, Mrs. Snow. Do you understand?
#Person1#: You'v... | #Person1# calls Mrs. Snow to tell her that her daughter has been kidnapped and demands a ransom. #Person1# also gives Mrs. Snow some instructions. | kidnap |
train_5847 | #Person1#: Good evening. For today's program, we have invited Sophie, a lady, who worked as a nurse during World War 2.
#Person2#: Good evening. At the beginning of World War 2, the government called on all its citizens 18 years old and over to help out. I started training as a nurse in November 1940. It was 2 months o... | #Person1# invites Sophie to share her experiences as a nurse during World War 2. | experience sharing |
train_5848 | #Person1#: So Mary, how was your summer vacation with your friends Jenny and David?
#Person2#: Oh, we loved it. My friend Tom also went with us, we all had a great time.
#Person1#: So where did you go?
#Person2#: We first spent a few days in China, then we went to Malaysia. After leaving that country, we went to Thaila... | #Person1# asks Mary about her summer vacation. Mary had a great time. | summer vocation |
train_5849 | #Person1#: Mondays are terrible. Our timetable is filled with difficult subjects.
#Person2#: Like what?
#Person1#: Well, like English, French, geography and chemistry in the morning, followed by maths in the afternoon.
#Person2#: What's your favorite day of the week?
#Person1#: Oh, Wednesday without doubt. We have an e... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s timetables on Monday and Wednesday. | timetable |
train_5850 | #Person1#: Oxford Travel Agency, how may I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, I'd like to ask about the package tour from Newcastle to London.
#Person1#: Sure, what's your question?
#Person2#: Your website says that the trip starts off every Thursday. Can I join the trip on July thirtieth?
#Person1#: Sorry, I'm afraid it's fu... | Lisa Garcia calls to ask about the package tour from Newcastle to London. #Person1# recommends the trip on August 16th for her family. Lisa books it. | package tour |
train_5851 | #Person1#: Would you like a cigarette?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I've decided to give up smoking.
#Person1#: Really? Why?
#Person2#: Well, it's just that I think if you don't enjoy doing something any more, you should stop doing it.
#Person1#: I see. You mean you don't enjoy smoking any more?
#Person2#: That's right. You ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is quitting smoking because #Person2# doesn't enjoy it anymore. And #Person2# thinks #Person1# can't make it. | Discuss quitting somking |
train_5852 | #Person1#: Hello, may I speak to you for a few minutes?
#Person2#: About what?
#Person1#: I want to speak to you about this year ' s election.
#Person2#: Oh, really?
#Person1#: Yes, I am a volunteer for the campaign.
#Person2#: I am very impressed.
#Person1#: I feel that history is about to be made, and I want to be a ... | #Person1# who's working as a volunteer for the campaign reminds #Person2# to vote early on Election Day. | Talk of election |
train_5853 | #Person1#: I like to open up a savings account please.
#Person2#: O. K. We offer a few different kinds.
#Person1#: I want the one with the highest interest rate.
#Person2#: That would be our Saver's Plus account.
#Person1#: 4.5 %, that's good. How much money do I have to keep in it to get that rate?
#Person2#: You have... | #Person1# wants to open up a savings account with the highest interest rate with #Person2#'s assistance. | Banking business |
train_5854 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Can I open a postal savings account in your office?
#Person2#: Of course. What kind of postal savings account do you want to open?
#Person1#: Hum.. Can you recommend me one with high interest?
#Person2#: OK. We offer a few different kinds of postal saving services. They have different interest rat... | #Person1# wants to open up a postal savings account with the highest interest with #Person2#'s help in the postal office. | Postal office business |
train_5855 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. British Airline. Is there any thing I can do for you?
#Person2#: Can I make a reservation for flight FW58 to San Marino?
#Person1#: Sure. When do you want to take the plane?
#Person2#: Next Monday.
#Person1#: Will that be first class or economy seat?
#Person2#: What's the fare for a first cla... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to book an economy class ticket on the flight FW58 because #Person2# thinks the ticket of first-class is too expensive. | Flight reservation |
train_5856 | #Person1#: Hey, son, are you insured?
#Person2#: Not yet, but I'm thinking of it. Have you bought one, Dad?
#Person1#: I took out a life insurance policy and made your mother the beneficiary.
#Person2#: Can you tell me why you want to buy it?
#Person1#: I am a fireman and it is a dangerous job. I have to consider your ... | #Person1# took out a life insurance policy before because of his dangerous job and suggests his son buy one. | Insurance disscusion |
train_5857 | #Person1#: Hello baseball fans, and welcome back to today's game! My name is Rick Fields and of course, I am here, once again, with the man that seals the deal, Bob Copeland. '
#Person2#: It's a beautiful day to see two world class teams face each other and fight for their right to be called champions.
#Person1#: Well,... | Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are doing the commentary for an exciting baseball match between two world-class teams at Richie Stadium. | Baseball game commentary |
train_5858 | #Person1#: Mr. Carmichael, this is Ellen Bower calling again. You had said I should call this week to schedule an interview with you.
#Person2#: That's right, Ms. Bower. How are you? I'm not sure if I'll be able to fit you in this week, I'm afraid.
#Person1#: I understand, Mr. Carmichael. I'd be glad to make it some ti... | Ellen Bower calls Mr. Carmichael for the schedule of an interview, and Mr. Carmichael sets it on the next Tuesday. | Interview appointment |
train_5859 | #Person1#: What's your new girlfriend like?
#Person2#: Katherine? Well, she's good at languages.
#Person1#: Does she know how to speak Spanish?
#Person2#: She knows how to speak Spanish and Japanese.
#Person1#: Wow!!!
#Person2#: And she's good at sports, too. She knows how to play tennis and basketball.
#Person1#: That... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that his girlfriend is good at languages and sports but bad at remembering things. | Talking about girlfriend |
train_5860 | #Person1#: Do you like swimming?
#Person2#: Yes. Swimming is one of my most favorite sports, indoors or out-doors.
#Person1#: Me too. Swimming is a very good exercise for health. It combines water, bath, sunbath, and air bath together. It promotes the growth and haleness of muscles, bone, viscera and nerve systems.
#Pe... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the benefits of swimming, and #Person2# wants to swim in a river or a lake if there's a chance. | Swimming disscussion |
train_5861 | #Person1#: It seems to me that you fall for good-looking guys.
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Why don't you date up a handsome guy and spend time together?
#Person2#: I have found myself a date mate.
#Person1#: You must have a lot in common and a barrel of fun.
#Person2#: A barrel of fun, of course. He often says that I'm... | #Person2# loves good-looking guys and has got a new date-mate who finds her attractive. | Social meeting |
train_5862 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm Benjamin. Nice to meet you here. You look great.
#Person2#: Thank you. Nice to meet you too. I'm John. Is this your first time to take a long-distance trip on plane.
#Person1#: No, this is the second time. But I also feel bad because of the lower pressure and the jet lag.
#Person2#: Oh, I am sorry to... | A long-hour plane is not easy for both Benjamin and John. And on the plane, they share some good knowledge of China. | Flight conversation |
train_5863 | #Person1#: Would you and your wife care to come to our place and have tea with us some afternoon?
#Person2#: Why, that's very kind of you, Mrs. Johnson. I'm sure my wife will be glad to.
#Person1#: How about tomorrow afternoon?
#Person2#: Tomorrow afternoon would be fine. | Mrs. Johnson invites #Person2# and his wife to have tea tomorrow afternoon. | Afternoon tea invitation |
train_5864 | #Person1#: Hello, do you remember me? I bought some vases from you yesterday.
#Person2#: eyes, you sent them to New York, right?
#Person1#: That's right. I thought I'd come back to buy a few more souvenirs.
#Person2#: What did you have in mind?
#Person1#: Well, first, I'd like to buy a few postcards. My sister used to ... | #Person1# comes to #Person2#'s store again to get a few more souvenirs, and he buys postcards instead of posters to send to himself, a green mask made in Venice, and some chocolate for his girlfriend's birthday. | Souvenir shopping |
train_5865 | #Person1#: Good morning. How can I help you?
#Person2#: I want to apply for a passport here.
#Person1#: OK. Please fill in these forms and take them back when you are done.
#Person2#: ( 10 minutes later. ) Hi. Here are completed forms.
#Person1#: OK. Can I have your original ID card and tw0 2 - inch photos?
#Person2#: ... | #Person2# applies for a passport but forgets the photos. #Person1# tells #Person2# to take one from the photo-taking service. | Passport application |
train_5866 | #Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: Which subway should I take to get to the East Side?
#Person1#: Oh, you have to take the shuttle to Grand Central.
#Person2#: Which train is that? Which platform does it leave from?
#Person1#: It's not on this platform. These trains are uptown and downtown, not crosstown. You hav... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# can take the shuttle to Grand Central to get to the East Side. | Ask for directions |
train_5867 | #Person1#: Something's wrong with my computer.
#Person2#: Exactly what?
#Person1#: All I get is a black screen.
#Person2#: What's the matter?
#Person1#: I think I know, because this happened before.
#Person2#: What happened before?
#Person1#: My hard drive crashed.
#Person2#: Oh, no. That's bad news.
#Person1#: It sure... | #Person1# thinks the computer may have a hard drive crash, and #Person2# thinks #Person1# is smart to back up files. | Computer crash |
train_5868 | #Person1#: Do you have any questions?
#Person2#: Tell me about fees.
#Person1#: What fees are you referring to?
#Person2#: I want to know about overdraft fees.
#Person1#: We charge a small fee every time you overdraft.
#Person2#: How much?
#Person1#: For each time you overdraft, you have to pay $ 25.
#Person2#: That's ... | #Person2# thinks the overdraft fees are high, but #Person1# thinks it's not and tells #Person2# people shouldn't overdraft. | Overdraft fees |
train_5869 | #Person1#: Excuse me, what's the screen near your steering wheel for?
#Person2#: It's a portable TV. It's a popular thing now.
#Person1#: Oh, that's new to me. So what's on everyday?
#Person2#: News about current affairs, documentaries, music, movies, noncommercial ads and so on.
#Person1#: Is there anything interestin... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the portable TV in #Person2#'s car has news, movies, and other good content. #Person2# says whether the TV works well depends on the signals. | On-board television |
train_5870 | #Person1#: I'd like to start by talking about prices.
#Person2#: I'd be glad to answer any questions you may have.
#Person1#: Your products are very good, but the price you ask is much too high.
#Person2#: If you consider our high research costs and excellent quality, the price we are asking is only reasonable.
#Person... | #Person2# makes #Person1# believe that the price is reasonable but #Person1# still wants a discount because of the large order. | Bargaining |
train_5871 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm here to see Joanna Stevens. I have an appointment at four.
#Person1#: Certainly, may I take your name? I'll let her know you'Ve arrived.
#Person2#: Sure, it's Josh O'Neil.
#Person1#: Ms. Stevens will be with you momentarily. Can I offer you something to dri... | #Person1# offers a coffee and shows Josh O'Neil the way to the office for his appointment with Joanna Stevens. | Appointment reception |
train_5872 | #Person1#: I've got a reservation here. My name is John Sandals.
#Person2#: Mr. Sandals, may I see your ID, please?
#Person1#: One second, please, while I dig it out. Here.
#Person2#: Now, sir, do you have a credit card?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Do you accept American Express?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mr. Sandals, but we acc... | John Sandals checks in with #Person2#'s assistance for his reservation of a single queen-size bed, spacious, and nonsmoking room. | Checking in |
train_5873 | #Person1#: This is IBA Bank, Claire speaking, how may I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, hello, yes, arm. . . I've just lost my bank stuff.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, could you be a little more specific?
#Person2#: You know my bank stuff. My card, my book. . .
#Person1#: OK, I will have to take some details from you. Could you tell... | Jim Chan lost his bank stuff and asks help from Claire. Claire tells him they need to know his specific personal information and he needs to come in and fill out some forms. | Bank stuff loss |
train_5874 | #Person1#: Where are we going now?
#Person2#: We are going to Jingshan Park. Originally it was an imperial garden while it is now a public park.
#Person1#: Where is it?
#Person2#: It is at the north of Forbidden City, on the central axis of Beijing.
#Person1#: What can we see in it?
#Person2#: Jingshan consists of five... | #Person2# tells #Person1# Jingshan Park is in the north of Forbidden City and it consists of five individual peaks. #Person2# also says the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chong Zhen committed suicide there. | Travelling |
train_5875 | #Person1#: What a wonderful sight!
#Person2#: Yes. I've dreamed a thousand times that I could lie down here to relax.
#Person1#: We are tired of jobs and competition. We need a quiet place.
#Person2#: I'd like to stay here for all my life if possible.
#Person1#: So would I. Look, it might be going to rain.
#Person2#: I... | #Person1# and #Person2# are enjoying a great journey after tiredness and pressure, they are in high spirits even if it rains. | Relaxing travel |
train_5876 | #Person1#: Did you see the news today?
#Person2#: I haven't had a chance to see it.
#Person1#: You know about the blackout last night, right?
#Person2#: The lights were out everywhere.
#Person1#: A bunch of people went looting last night.
#Person2#: They what?
#Person1#: They took full advantage of the lights being out... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that some people went looting during the blackout last night and are still at large. | Robbery news disscusion |
train_5877 | #Person1#: is that your rabbit?
#Person2#: yes, I just adopted her from the humane society this weekend.
#Person1#: that's good of you. why did you decide to get a rabbit.
#Person2#: well, i wanted to get a pet that wouldn't disturb the neighbors. at the same time, I wanted a pet that would be affectionate.
#Person1#: ... | #Person1# is interested in #Person2#'s new pet rabbit, and #Person2# tells #Person1# the rabbit can be affectionate, docile, trained, and it's not difficult to take care of it. | Rabbit raising |
train_5878 | #Person1#: It's a sunny day, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. I'm Jennifer. Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: My name is David. Nice to meet you, too.
#Person2#: Are you American?
#Person1#: No, I'm a Britisher. Where do you come from?
#Person2#: I come from America. Are you a freshman?
#Person1#: Yes. What about you?
#Pers... | David and Jennifer greet and introduce themselves to each other on the first meet. | First meet |
train_5879 | #Person1#: Good morning sir, I come to fetch me suit.
#Person2#: Sure. May I see your receipt?
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: That's right. Try it on.
#Person1#: Well, I think the waist is a little tight and the sleeves are too long.
#Person2#: Really? Let me see. | #Person1# fetches the suit from #Person2# but finds it's not fit. | Unsuitable suit |
train_5880 | #Person1#: Jessica is going back to Holland next week. I've been thinking a lot about what to give her as a parting gift, but I still have no clue.
#Person2#: is that the girl you spent almost every weekend with?
#Person1#: yeah, that's her. We had a lot of wonderful times together. She is really a special friend, and ... | Jessica is a special friend to #Person1#. #Person1# wants to get her an evergreen plant as her parting gift, #Person2# thinks the idea is creative but seeds would be safer when going across borders. | Parting gift |
train_5881 | #Person1#: My friend Emily recently lost 18 pounds.
#Person2#: Oh, really?
#Person1#: The point is that she has been persuading me to lose weight too.
#Person2#: Well, it's a good thing for you.
#Person1#: Good? Yes, it's good for her but not for me. You see, she tells me that I'll feel better about myself if I slim do... | #Person1# hates that Emily made #Person1# feel like a baby who pigs out on junk food. #Person2# suggests exercising more and #Person1# thinks it's better than giving up. | Junk food |
train_5882 | #Person1#: Cool camera. What are its features?
#Person2#: It's loaded! For example, it's got a 256 color, LCD screen that rotates 360 degrees, and switches to black and white in power save mode. Also, it has a low-light mode for night shooting and touch screen menu controls that are really convenient.
#Person1#: What a... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the camera has a great screen, high quality of pictures, and fantastic memory. | Camera performance |
train_5883 | #Person1#: What reasons do westerners drink for?
#Person2#: I don't think drinking requires any special purposes. For us people in the West, the purpose is generally quite simple-to savor the wine.
#Person1#: I know what you mean there. In many circumstances, people kiss the baby for the nurse's sake. And that's what w... | #Person1# and #Person2# both admire the way to drink in the West, and they think it's quite a pleasure to enjoy drinking at a Western banquet. | Talks on drinking |
train_5884 | #Person1#: Room service, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I have some shirts that need laundering, and I'd like my suit pressed.
#Person1#: There is a laundry form as well as a bag in your room. Pls fill it out and the maid will come pick it up.
#Person2#: How long will it take to get my clothes back?
#Person1#: To pr... | #Person2# asks #Person1# for laundry service and #Person1# says to press the suit only takes 3 hours. | Room service |
train_5885 | #Person1#: Do you often ask your kid to help in the kitchen?
#Person2#: Yeah, Sarah enjoys pouring, mixing, and serving her creations to family members.
#Person1#: Good! According to an article I've just read, that encourages healthy eating in kids. | #Person1# tells #Person2# letting kids help in the kitchen encourages healthy eating. | Kids in kitchen |
train_5886 | #Person1#: It smells like an ashtray in here!
#Person2#: Hi honey! What's wrong? Why do you have that look on your face?
#Person1#: What's wrong? I thought we agreed that you were gonna quit smoking.
#Person2#: No! I said I was going to cut down which is very different. You can't just expect me to go cold turkey ove... | #Person2# promised #Person1# to quit smoking but fails and says it can only be done slowly. #Person1# feels very disappointed and wants a divorce. | Unsuccessful smoking quiting |
train_5887 | #Person1#: Did you order the cake?
#Person2#: Oh,I forgot.
#Person1#: Get on the phone right now. It might not be too late.
#Person2#: I'm so sorry! OK, so you just want a simple message on it.
#Person1#: Yeah. How about 'Happy Birthday Tony, from the gang. '
#Person2#: I'm on it! | #Person1# reminds #Person2# to order a cake with a simple message. | Birthday cake |
train_5888 | #Person1#: What would you like to be in the future?
#Person2#: A teacher.
#Person1#: But if I were you, I would be a singer . You've got such a beautiful voice.
#Person2#: I wouldn't like to be a singer , but I'd like to become a music teacher to teach children to sing , That dream developed in my mind when I was a ... | #Person2# wants to be a music teacher since childhood instead of a singer. | Dream job |
train_5889 | #Person1#: The Canada Day is on the 1st of July.
#Person2#: What is its national anthem?
#Person1#: The national anthem of Canada is 'O Canada'.
#Person2#: Can you sing the song?
#Person1#: Yes, I could sing it when I was very young. | #Person1# could sing 'O Canada' since young. | Canada national anthem |
train_5890 | #Person1#: Look! Someone is celebrating his birthday.
#Person2#: This must be his 21st birthday. No doubt about it.
#Person1#: Why? Do you know that guy?
#Person2#: No. Well, in America, 21 is the age when you're allowed to drink. So, many guys celebrate it in bars.
#Person1#: That's interesting. But it would be re... | #Person2# says it's easy to tell whether it's someone's 21st birthday in America since people are allowed to drink at 21, and #Person1# says there're some traditional celebration ways in China but now it's no different from America. | The 21st birthday |
train_5891 | #Person1#: What is the most unexpected thing you experienced in space?
#Person2#: I wasn't quite prepared for the view of the Earth as we left. It was just awe-inspiring. It emerged from just a slightly curved horizon to a whole Earth , where you could look across oceans and continents in a single glance. I wasn't qui... | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# shares the space experience with #Person1#, and #Person2# has a positive attitude towards the International Space Station, Mars travel but a more rigorous attitude towards the popularization of space technology. | Interview about space |
train_5892 | #Person1#: Hoo, thanks for stopping. Sometimes it can be impossible to get a cab in the rain.
#Person2#: No worries. Where to?
#Person1#: I'm going to fifth avenue and east twenty second street, no rush at all though.
#Person2#: Well, that's good because it looks like we're not going to be able to move more than a few ... | #Person1# feels lucky to get #Person2#'s cab in the rain and doesn't mind the traffic jam. | Raining day conversation |
train_5893 | #Person1#: Dad, I just finished my paper. Can you help me check it before I handed in?
#Person2#: Sure, let's take a look. Sweetie, this is really good. Your ideas are so original.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: I can tell you worked hard on it.
#Person1#: I really did. I started thinking about what I wanted to say 3 we... | #Person1# spends a lot of energy and time on the paper. #Person2# speaks highly of #Person1#'s work after checking that. | Paper work |
train_5894 | #Person1#: You're so involved. What are you reading?
#Person2#: You know Snoopy? That lovely dog always tells us the truth of life in his simple words.
#Person1#: I like the Snoopy Series 2. I thought you wouldn't like cartoons. Don't you feel them too childish?
#Person2#: Not at all. Cartoons are fun not only for kids... | #Person1# and #Person2# both think the cartoon is not only good for kids but also for adults. #Person1# is quite interested in #Person2#'s favorite movie called Ice Age and wants to borrow the DVD from #Person2#. | Cartoon |
train_5895 | #Person1#: What are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm working on my college application. I just started writing my personal statement, but I'm having a hard time.
#Person1#: What does it have to be about?
#Person2#: It's basically just an essay about why I want to go to college and what I hope to do there. It's difficult to wr... | #Person2# is working on a college application but has difficulties in writing the personal statement. #Person1# reminds #Person2# that #Person2# has years to figure out the career. #Person2# also needs recommendation letters and grades for the application. | College application |
train_5896 | #Person1#: Would you like to have some ice cream? I've got a variety of flavors for you to choose from. I've got strawberry, peach, chocolate, chocolate chip, coffee, rocky road and butter.
#Person2#: Wow, what choices you have. I wish I could, but I just can't. I'm on a diet to lose weight.
#Person1#: Come on, it's ju... | #Person1# tempts #Person2# who is on a diet with ice cream, but #Person2# is so determined that #Person2# would not eat even a bite | Diet and temptation |
train_5897 | #Person1#: I heard that you went to Qingqing Grassland. Can you tell me something about the journey?
#Person2#: Yes, we had a wonderful time there.
#Person1#: What did you do at Qingqing Grassland?
#Person2#: We had a lot of fun. We rode horses, played volleyball and football, and had evening parties, watched the sunri... | #Person2# shares the activities and some weather conditions of the travel on Qingqing Grassland with #Person1#. And #Person1# wants to go there someday. | Travel experience |
train_5898 | #Person1#: Hi, Monica.
#Person2#: Hi, Peter.
#Person1#: What are you doing on Wednesday night? There will be a great show at the Global Theater. Would you like to go with me?
#Person2#: Wednesday night? Oh, sorry, I'm planning to finish my composition.
#Person1#: Oh, well, never mind. How about Thursday? Why don't we g... | Peter invites Monica to a show but Monica cannot make it him because she's too busy. | Unlucky Invitation |
train_5899 | #Person1#: Hi Brittany. What are you doing with all of your clothes on your bed?
#Person2#: I'm trying to decide what to wear to school the first day.
#Person1#: Oh, A. Mom didn't tell you?
#Person2#: Didn't tell me what? What?
#Person1#: This Bs ' school you're going to is going to make your life easy.
#Person2#: What... | Brittany is considering what to wear. Her brother tells her that she has to wear uniforms. | school uniforms |
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