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train_5900 | #Person1#: Wow! What's the hold up?
#Person2#: It ' s probably just people trying to get an early start out of the city for the weekend. Nobody sticks around in the summer.
#Person1#: Really? Then, I guess I won ' t have a hard time finding a room or getting a cab?
#Person2#: Actually, you might because there ' s a big... | #Person2# thinks nobody sticks around in the town but it might be hard for #Person1# to find a room or cab because of the big convention. | daily talk |
train_5901 | #Person1#: Hello. Is this room service?
#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?
#Person1#: This is room 1425. We asked for the room service an hour ago.
#Person2#: We're very sorry to cause you a lot of inconvenience.
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: We're rather busy right now. It will take another 15 minutes.
#Person... | #Person1# asked for the room service an hour ago. #Person2# asks #Person1# to wait another 15 minutes. | room service |
train_5902 | #Person1#: Lisa, I need some help here.
#Person2#: What is it, dear?
#Person1#: Well, I need to get some female stuff.
#Person2#: You mean stuff like tampons and sanitary napkins?
#Person1#: Yeah. I didn't know what they're called in English.
#Person2#: Follow me. All the things you need as a woman are in aisles 10 and... | #Person1# needs Lisa's help to get some female stuff and Lisa shows her the location. | female stuff |
train_5903 | #Person1#: Good morning, Angela, how have you been lately?
#Person2#: Morning, Michael. I'Ve been very busy lately. One of our other vendors is going out of business and I'Ve been searching for a suitable replacement.
#Person1#: Well, rest assured that you can count on us to be here for the long run, please sit down. C... | Angela has been busy because she has been searching for a replacement for their vendors. She's talking with #Person1# about ordering the eight megapixel cameras and hopes #Person1#'s company to be their sole supplier for cameras. | business talk |
train_5904 | #Person1#: Han Maimed, What's your plan for the weekend?
#Person2#: I plan to travel around Harvard University and know more about it. To tell you the truth, I plan to apply for Harvard after graduation from high school. It's better to get to know it. What about you?
#Person1#: I get together with my Christian brothers... | Han Maimed plans to travel around Harvard University for the weekend because he plans to apply for it. He is surprised at the fact that John is religious. They agree that science and religion are compatible. John explains to Han Maimed that most of the first English immigrants who came to the United States were Puritan... | weekend plan |
train_5905 | #Person1#: Hello, Jack here.
#Person2#: Hello, Jack. It's Mary. What are you doing in your office?
#Person1#: I'm working. I often work late on Thursday. I'm busy this week.
#Person2#: Would you like to come and have dinner with us on Friday?
#Person1#: Tomorrow? No, I am afraid I won't be able to. I'm going on busines... | Mary calls Jack and invites him to dinner. Jack is busy and they finally agree on having dinner next Wednesday. | dinner invitation |
train_5906 | #Person1#: Did you go camping last Saturday?
#Person2#: We went to the coast. It's really a nice place for camping, really good time around the fire singing and dancing.
#Person1#: How many members were in your party in all?
#Person2#: There were six of us.
#Person1#: Did you get caught in the bad storm?
#Person2#: Yes... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that they went camping and got caught in the storm, but still enjoyed themselves. | camping |
train_5907 | #Person1#: You didn't come to work yesterday. What happened?
#Person2#: I had to look after my son at home.
#Person1#: What's wrong with him?
#Person2#: He has a fever.
#Person1#: Is he getting better now?
#Person2#: I think so. Thank you. | #Person2# didn't come to work yesterday because #Person2#'s son had a fever. | office talk |
train_5908 | #Person1#: I've heard that Tom is going to move.
#Person2#: What? Are you sure about that?
#Person1#: Yeah, he is going to move next month.
#Person2#: Where is he going?
#Person1#: He is going to Canada and to live with his son.
#Person2#: What a pity!
#Person1#: Why did you say that? It's a good thing for him to live ... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss that their neighbor Tom is going to move to Canada. They feel pity but wish him well. | neighbour |
train_5909 | #Person1#: What are you going to do for one year abroad, Tom?
#Person2#: Study, study, study. I want to learn a lot.
#Person1#: You are going to take courses?
#Person2#: Yes. I am going to take some university courses there.
#Person1#: Sounds hard.
#Person2#: Yes, but I think it's probably for the best.
#Person1#: Won'... | Tom tells #Person1# about his plan to take courses abroad and he won't be lonely there. | plan |
train_5910 | #Person1#: John, you look pale. What happened?
#Person2#: I stayed up last night.
#Person1#: Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned! Maybe I can help you!
#Person2#: Will, I'm under a lot of pressure. My manager is very pushy. He assigned me two projects. Now the deadlines are near but I have finish... | John tells #Person1# that he stayed up because his manager is pushy and he hasn't finished his work. #Person1# is willing to help John relieve his stress. | daily conversation |
train_5911 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Can I ask you a question?
#Person2#: Sure. What is it?
#Person1#: I don't know how to say it in English.
#Person2#: We call this a'parking meter'.
#Person1#: Oh, Thank you. But how do you spell it?
#Person2#: P-a-r-k-i-n-g m-e-t-e-r. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to say parking meter and spell it. | English |
train_5912 | #Person1#: Lucy, I'd like to fix the light in the corridor, it keeps flashing, which drives me crazy. Would you like to help me with the ladder?
#Person2#: Monica, wait a moment. I think we'd better call the repairman to do it.
#Person1#: I think I can handle it by myself.
#Person2#: I'd like you to have a look at the ... | Lucy wants to fix the light by herself. Monica advises her to check the safety manual and tells her other company rules. | safety manual |
train_5913 | #Person1#: I think we have had a very pleasant conversation, haven't we?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so too.
#Person1#: Do you have any other questions?
#Person2#: Let me think. . . I want to know if the company can provide free accommodation for a new employee.
#Person1#: I'm sorry we can't now.
#Person2#: I really hope t... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that their company cannot provide free accommodation and won't pay part of the phone bills for a new employee, but the company provides staff training and travel. | company benefits |
train_5914 | #Person1#: Could you explain the paper-making process to us - in very simple terms - please?
#Person2#: Well, the pulp falls from a box onto the first part of the paper machine, which is basically a wire bed with large holes in it, where most of the water is extracted.
#Person1#: So, is it actually paper at this stage?... | #Person2# explains to #Person1# the process of paper-making and how to take out more water from the pulp. | paper-making |
train_5915 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. What can I do for you today, Madam?
#Person2#: It's a little sensitive, actually. I need to get hold of some money, and quickly.
#Person1#: OK, Madam. We are here to help.
#Person2#: I already have some Time Deposits with you, but unfortunately, they haven't matured yet. I really don't want t... | #Person2# needs money but she doesn't want to cash the Time Deposit because they haven't matured. #Person1# advises her to choose the convenient option of Personal Pledge Loan. | loan application |
train_5916 | #Person1#: I'm not sure what you expect me to do, Michelle. You'Ve not been very clear about any of this.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Clint. Maybe I didn't make myself clear enough. We should get together to discuss this.
#Person1#: Yeah. I think that would be a good idea. I'm really in the dark on everything.
#Person2#: Fin... | Michelle suggests discussing together and she'll draw Clint a better picture of the situation. | office talk |
train_5917 | #Person1#: Hello, I need to come in and see the doctor.
#Person2#: Are you scheduling a check-up, or are you ill?
#Person1#: I have really itchy skin and think I may have to have it looked at.
#Person2#: Have you been feeling any joint aches with that rash?
#Person1#: No, but I have a low fever.
#Person2#: I have times... | #Person1# has itchy skin and a low fever, and #Person2# helps #Person1# to make an appointment with Dr. Smith on Wednesday. | doctor reservation |
train_5918 | #Person1#: I'Ve just found a mouse in the house!
#Person2#: Ow! Don't shout so loud. Calm down. Please stop shouting and sit quietly down.
#Person1#: I found a mouse in our house, a grown mouse running around the dinning room.
#Person2#: Where is it now?
#Person1#: It's under the couch.
#Person2#: Now, move the couch a... | #Person1# shouted that #Person1# found a mouse. #Person2# asks #Person1# to calm down and move the couch. | mouse in the house |
train_5919 | #Person1#: John, it's time to get up.
#Person2#: It can't be time to get up yet.
#Person1#: It is. Hurry up! You'll be late for school.
#Person2#: What's the time?
#Person1#: It's nearly half past seven.
#Person2#: My watch says ten past.
#Person1#: It's slow. Hurry up! The bus goes at twenty to eight.
#Person2#: Are y... | #Person1# wakes John up because it is 7:30. John doesn't believe it and it turns out it's only seven o'clock. #Person1#'s watch stopped. | watch |
train_5920 | #Person1#: May I help you, madam?
#Person2#: Yes, where's the meat counter?
#Person1#: Follow me, please. Here it is. What do you want?
#Person2#: I need to buy some pork for the party. Give me about one kilogram.
#Person1#: OK. Wait a second, please.
#Person2#: I wonder if the chops are fresh.
#Person1#: Yes, of cours... | #Person2# shows #Person1# the meat counter and #Person1# buys pork and chops. | meat counter |
train_5921 | #Person1#: It's time to graduate and it's time to find a job. Susan, why do we need to find a job?
#Person2#: We need to work is because we need money to live. We need money for food and clothes and to pay for our house. We need money for many different things, and only when we work, we can earn money. And work can als... | #Person2# explains to #Person1# the reason why they need to find a job but #Person1# thinks it is hard for a new graduate to find a job. #Person2# tells #Person1# the trend of life-long study and advises #Person2# to accept it positively. | job seeking |
train_5922 | #Person1#: Good afternoon Sir, may I please see your passport and reservation?
#Person2#: Here you go.
#Person1#: I'm sorry sir, this flight has been cancelled due to some mechanical problems.
#Person2#: Cancelled! So what am I supposed to do now?
#Person1#: We apologize for any inconveniences that may be caused by thi... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2#'s flight has been canceled and leaves #Person2# two choices. #Person2# chooses to wait until tomorrow and #Person1# will put #Person2# up in a hotel for today. | cancelled flight |
train_5923 | #Person1#: We'd like some local-flavored pastry. Can you recommend some?
#Person2#: How about some Zongzi?
#Person1#: What is that?
#Person2#: Well, it's a pyramid-shaped dumpling made from glutinous rice wrapped in reed leaves.
#Person1#: That sounds appealing. OK, we will have that.
#Person2#: Do you want some stuffe... | #Person2# recommends Zongzi and some stuffed bun to #Person1#. #Person1# agrees to have a try. | local-flavored pastry |
train_5924 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir, where are you going?
#Person2#: I'm going to England by flight B. E. 987.
#Person1#: When is your flight?
#Person2#: 10:00 a. m. When am I supposed to check in?
#Person1#: We are checking in. May I have your ticket? And your health certificate and your luggage, please.
#Person2#: Here you ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to check in and tells #Person2# that he needs to pay for an excess luggage charge. #Person1# then gives #Person2# his luggage check, boarding pass and ticket. #Person2# is nervous about his first flight and #Person1# comforts #Person2#. | check-in |
train_5925 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Mrs. White.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mr. Black. Haven't seen you for a long time. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Can I see Mr. Cooper, your manager now?
#Person2#: Let me see if he is free. Would you please sit down and wait for a moment?
#Person1#: All right.
#Person2#: The manager will come t... | Mr. Black wants to see Mr. Cooper and Mrs. White arranges the meeting. | business talk |
train_5926 | #Person1#: Hi, Xavier. I'd like to go over the list of jobs for next week's maintenance shut.
#Person2#: Sure. We've got a lot to do in a short time. We're planning to shut the line at midday on Wednesday and start up again at 6 pm the following day. We might need to extend the shut by about six hours.
#Person1#: Our p... | Xavier tells #Person1# about the schedule of maintenance shut and #Person1# asks the way to speed up, but Xavier says there's no choice. | maintenance shut |
train_5927 | #Person1#: Miss Anna Black, right?
#Person2#: Yes, you're right.
#Person1#: Please take a seat.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: So you're interested in a job as a waitress.
#Person2#: That's right. I saw your sign in the window asking for part-time waitress.
#Person1#: Hmm, have you worked as a waitress before?
#Perso... | Miss Anna Black tells #Person1# about her working experience as a waitress. She wants to leave the current restaurant because she can't work full-time now. But #Person1# refuses her because her available days cannot meet #Person1#'s expectations. | job interview |
train_5928 | #Person1#: Hi, Mary, you're back! How was New York?
#Person2#: Great! Have you ever been there?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: I think it's probably my favorite city.
#Person1#: Really? What's so great about it? I heard it was quite dirty.
#Person2#: In some parts, maybe. But there's just so much going on, the theaters, res... | Mary tells #Person1# New York is great except for the freezing weather. | city impression |
train_5929 | #Person1#: I found that one of my schoolmates uses drugs. How can I help him, Mom?
#Person2#: stay away from him, son. Never think that you can talk him out of the habit if he is addicted. But perhaps you can talk to your teacher about the matter. | #Person1#'s mom advises #Person1# to stay away from his schoolmate who uses drugs. | school problems |
train_5930 | #Person1#: Now we have five-day classes every week, so we have more spare time than before.
#Person2#: How do you spend your spare time, Tom?
#Person1#: I have much interest in playing the violin and I'll continue to practise playing it.
#Person2#: Do you often take part in the concert?
#Person1#: Yes, I like to go lis... | Tom and Lily discuss the ways they spend their spare time. Tom likes playing the violin and Lily likes playing the piano. Tom invites Lily to visit his uncle to ask for music advice. | after-class activities |
train_5931 | #Person1#: Your son seems to have made much progress in playing the piano. Does he attend any piano classes?
#Person2#: Yes, he takes lessons twice a week, but from next week on, he will go to the class on Saturday evenings too. | #Person2#'s son attends piano classes and makes progress. | piano class |
train_5932 | #Person1#: Wow, are you still up? It's late.
#Person2#: It is? I didn't realize. Where have you been, Mary?
#Person1#: I was at Kayla's birthday party tonight. She had it in a big restaurant in the East End. I didn't get there until 10:00, though. I first had to say goodbye to my friend Lisa who's moving to Seattle nex... | Mary talks about Kayla's birthday party and then discusses with #Person2# about Skeleton Crew written by Stephen King. #Person2# says the book is scary so #Person2# can't sleep. Mary tells #Person2# that she has always enjoyed his books. | book discussion |
train_5933 | #Person1#: Morning, Mr. Lin.
#Person2#: Morning. Have there been any calls for me this morning?
#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Huang rang about the agreement.
#Person2#: Oh, what time was that?
#Person1#: About 8:30. Can you call him at 5 o'clock this after noon?
#Person2#: OK. | #Person1# tells Mr. Lin that Mr. Huang rang about the agreement. | phone call |
train_5934 | #Person1#: Oh, who is the beautiful old woman in front of the house?
#Person2#: That's my grandmother.
#Person1#: Oh, then that must be your house in the background. Where is it?
#Person2#: No, that's my grandmother's house. She lives in Kentucky. We live in Boston, about two and a half hours away by plane.
#Person1#: ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s grandmother lives alone in Kentucky and she takes care of herself. #Person1# wonders if #Person2#'s grandmother is lonely without family but #Person2# says she has lots of friends in the neighborhood and #Person2#'s family talks to her on the phone and sometimes visits her. | grandmother |
train_5935 | #Person1#: Hey, Karen, you are not really reading it, are you?
#Person2#: Pardon?
#Person1#: The book! You haven't turned the page in the last ten minutes.
#Person2#: No, Jim, I suppose I haven't. I need to get through it, though, but I keep drifting away.
#Person1#: So it doesn't really hold your interest?
#Person2#: ... | Karen explains to Jim that she keeps drifting away from the book because she has no interest and has to read this book for a seminar. Jim asks whether she likes the course and Karen tells him that she likes philosophy but her parents want her to study English. | major selection |
train_5936 | #Person1#: How did you like the dishes, Sir?
#Person2#: Delicious. Everything was excellent here. Thank you!
#Person1#: Do you want some coffee, tea, sir?
#Person2#: No. thanks, I'm fine. Ah, just have the bill, please. How much is your service charge?
#Person1#: Fifteen percent and it's included in your bill. Thank yo... | #Person2# enjoys the meal and #Person1# tells him the service charge is 15%. | service charge |
train_5937 | #Person1#: Today people are hearing about information superhighways and the intemet.
#Person2#: Is this change going to be beneficial for theindividuals like you and me.
#Person1#: Yes, I think so. My friend once used it mostly to play chess, but now he has learnt how to do other things on the Internet.
#Person2#: T... | #Person1# and #Person2# think information superhighways and the internet will benefit people. They think the Internet will be a powerful commercial medium and imagine what E-commerce can do. | internet |
train_5938 | #Person1#: Pardon me. Please speak a little louder.
#Person2#: I said please stop by the entrance of EVA Air at the Arrival Terminal.
#Person1#: Sure. What else can I do for you?
#Person2#: Oh, no. That's it. Nice to chat with you. Have a good day.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. We arrived at Kaohsiung International Airp... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to stop by the entrance of EVA Air at the Arrival Terminal. | daily talk |
train_5939 | #Person1#: Hi there, can I help you folks?
#Person2#: I'm just browsing. seeing what's on the lot. My daughter wants a car for her birthday, you know how it is.
#Person3#: Dad! I'm sixteen already and I'm, like, the only one at school who doesn't have a car!
#Person1#: She is right, you know. Kids these days all hav... | #Person2# is browsing to choose a car for his daughter. #Person1# recommends a 1996 sedan with an excellent condition. #Person2#'s daughter loves it but #Person2# prefers the tank because it may protect his daughter from missile attacks. | buy a car |
train_5940 | #Person1#: Mary, I heard you moved again.
#Person2#: Yeah. I could not stand living here. There is always much noise in the neighborhood.
#Person1#: You mean noise? How could it be?
#Person2#: You know, on weekends when we wanted to have late rise in the morning, our neighbour started to raise Cain. | Mary tells #Person1# she moved because her neighbor raises Cain on the weekend morning. | house moving |
train_5941 | #Person1#: Very glad to know something about you, then what are you going to do when you finish.
#Person2#: Oh, I'll go to shanghai to practice there.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. It must be easy to find a job in shanghai.
#Person2#: I think so, you know there is a great deal of opportunity for business there.
#P... | #Person2# will go to shanghai to practice there and #Person1# thinks it's great. They think there are many opportunities for business in Shanghai and English is useful. | trade center |
train_5942 | #Person1#: So, Susan, do you have anything planned for this Saturday?
#Person2#: Uh, I'm kind of busy. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: Oh, I was wondering if you'd like to get together and do something, like watching a movie or taking a walk down by the lake.
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I'm really going to be busy all day o... | #Person1# invites Susan to get together this Saturday, but Susan is busy. Susan talks about her schedule which includes cleaning the house, seeing the dentist, meeting Julie for a science project, picking up her brother, and cooking. They plan to play a game or something in the evening, but Susan still isn't sure. | weekend plan |
train_5943 | #Person1#: Rose, Christmas is coming soon. What presents shall we buy for the children?
#Person2#: What about a bike for John? He's been asking for one for a long time.
#Person1#: But I don't think he's old enough to ride a bike to school. Let's buy him a football instead alright?
#Person2#: OK, what should we buy for ... | #Person1# and Rose talk about buying a football for John, an MP3 player for Jane, and a toy for Jack as Christmas presents. They plan to go shopping tomorrow secretly. | gift preparation |
train_5944 | #Person1#: Isabel, how many people work for Rolls Royce?
#Person2#: Rolls Royce Group is a big company. But our office here in France is small, only four people, two directores from Germany, one engineer and myself.
#Person1#: So what is a typical day? How much time do you spend on the telephone and the email?
#Person2... | Isabel tells #Person1# about the number of staff works in Rolls Royce Group. Isabel takes around 75% to 80% of her time on email and works 35 hours per week. Isabel likes her job. | office talk |
train_5945 | #Person1#: Hi, Bob, I heard about your accident, but I didn't know it would be this bad.
#Person2#: Well, thanks for making me feel better.
#Person1#: I can hardly recognize you. Tell me what happened.
#Person2#: I just got back from Africa, where I had a terrible accident during a motorcycle race. I broke both my legs... | #Person1# goes to the hospital to see Bob, and Bob tells #Person1# about his motorcycle accident. Bob read all about motorcycle racing when in the hospital. He feels lucky to be alive and still needs to stay in bed for two weeks to recover. | motorcycle accident |
train_5946 | #Person1#: OK, I got my vacation early this year, so as soon as school's out the first of June we have 2 weeks to have fun. We've talked about this before, and have chosen 2 possibilities. A trip across Canada or explore Florida, which will it be?
#Person2#: I'd like to go to Florida. I've always wanted to visit Orland... | #Person1# and #Person2# are planning the travel to Florida. #Person1# advise checking flight schedules as soon as possible. #Person2# thinks they can also visit Saint Augustine. #Person2# makes the deal with #Person1#, and the only rule is each person takes one suitcase. | travel plan |
train_5947 | #Person1#: Hello George. I wanted to speak to you yesterday, but you weren't at your usual place for lunch.
#Person2#: No, I had a free day from the newspaper office because I worked so much overtime last week.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. You had a holiday.
#Person2#: Well, I stayed at home and looked after the baby.
#Person... | George tells #Person1# he had a free day yesterday and he stayed at home, took care of a baby, mended his radio, and did some dishes. | free day |
train_5948 | #Person1#: Janice how much do you pay for insurance?
#Person2#: Which kind?I have many kinds of insurance. There's car insurance, home insurance, life insurance.
#Person1#: Ah, car insurance?
#Person2#: Let me see. I pay $100 a month.
#Person1#: Wow, that's cheap. I pay twice that much.
#Person2#: Well, there are a cou... | #Person1# pays twice the price of car insurance than Janice does. Janice thinks men always cost more to insure because most car accidents are caused by men. #Person1# thinks Janice spends less on insurance because Janice drives less. | car insurance |
train_5949 | #Person1#: May I come in?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I ' m Mr. Peter, the Director of Personnel. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Nice to meet you, Mr. Peter. I ' m Wang Sian. I ' Ve come for an interview as requested.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. How do you do, Miss Wang? Sit down, please.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: What w... | Wang Sian comes for an interview, and Mr. Peter asks her some questions about her major and work experience. | job interview |
train_5950 | #Person1#: How many people are there in your family?
#Person2#: Five. My father, mother, brother, sister-in-law and me.
#Person1#: Is your brother older or younger than you?
#Person2#: He is five years older than me, He got married last Sunday. My brother and my sister-in-law are the same age. | #Person2# introduces #Person2#'s families to #Person1#. | introducing families |
train_5951 | #Person1#: I would like to open a checking account at this branch.
#Person2#: Do you have any other accounts with this bank?
#Person1#: I do, at a different location, I have a savings account and a CD.
#Person2#: In that case, we will need to fill out this paperwork. Do you have identification with you?
#Person1#: Here... | #Person1# wants to open a checking account at the bank branch, and #Person1# helps choose the 'no frills' business account. | opening an account |
train_5952 | #Person1#: Can I apply for a permit today?
#Person2#: I need to see your ID.
#Person1#: I think I forgot it in the car.
#Person2#: You need to give me your ID and $ 27.
#Person1#: I'm going to go and get my ID from the car right now.
#Person2#: Go get it.
#Person1#: Here you go.
#Person2#: All right, I'm going to need ... | #Person1# wants to apply for a permit today. #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s ID and tells #Person1# to fill out the paper. | permit application |
train_5953 | #Person1#: What would you like today?
#Person2#: Let me get a hamburger.
#Person1#: Do you want cheese on it?
#Person2#: No cheese.
#Person1#: Can I get you something to drink?
#Person2#: Can I get a soda, please?
#Person1#: What kind do you want?
#Person2#: I'd like a Sprite.
#Person1#: Would you like anything else?
#... | #Person1# helps #Person2# order a hamburger, a Sprite, and a bag of Doritos. | order the food |
train_5954 | #Person1#: Can I take your order now or do you still want to look at the menu?
#Person2#: Well, I want a fillet steak, medium, but my little girl doesn't care for steak. Could she have something else instead?
#Person1#: Certainly. How about spaghetti with clams and shrimps.
#Person2#: Sounds delicious. OK. She'll try t... | #Person1# take #Person2#'s order and recommends spaghetti with clams and shrimps. | order the food |
train_5955 | #Person1#: Who is your favorite NBA star?
#Person2#: Kobe Bryant, of course.
#Person1#: Kobe? I know him, the key guy of the Lakers, a heck of a NBA player. He is on fire when he breaks through enemy defense.
#Person2#: He is competent both in driving the lane and shooting jumpers, but what really makes him formidable ... | #Person2#'s favorite NBA star is Kobe Bryant. #Person2# tells #Person1# Kobe is competent both in driving the lane and shooting jumpers, but not good at rebounding. | Kobe Bryant |
train_5956 | #Person1#: How many people are there in your family?
#Person2#: There are 15 people in my family.
#Person1#: What did you say? How many?
#Person2#: 15 people.
#Person1#: Wow. That is a very big family. Do you all live together?
#Person2#: Of course we do! My father's parents, Mum, Dad, three unmarried aunts, two uncles... | #Person2# says there are 15 members in #Person2#'s family. #Person2# tells #Person1# that although #Person2# has moved out, #Person2#'s heart is still with them. #Person2# shares #Person2#'s childhood life with #Person1#. #Person2# grows up in a school and reads a lot, so #Person2#'s English is excellent. | family introduction |
train_5957 | #Person1#: Tom, you're my good friend, right?
#Person2#: Sure. What's the matter with you?
#Person1#: The exam! The terrible exam! I'm not ready yet. Can you tell me how to get good marks?
#Person2#: Don't be so nervous! Relax! First, sleep early at night. Second, study two hours a day after school. Third, don't tire y... | #Person1# asks Tom how to get good marks in the exam. | relax before examination |
train_5958 | #Person1#: Well, known, Jim, I'm. . . I'm pretty much in favour of computers, I think computers teach kids to think, because they require logical thought.
#Person2#: But I. . . I don't agree with that, because computers weaken kids'ability to think, because kids don't learn basic skills.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#P... | #Person1# is in favor of computers because they teach kids to think, but Jim disagrees. | computer usage |
train_5959 | #Person1#: I heard you were teaching English over there. Tell me about it. Did you like it?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, it was very interesting.
#Person1#: What were the schools like?
#Person2#: Oh, I didn't actually teach in the schools. I taught after school. I taught in English institutes.
#Person1#: But you taught children... | #Person2# describes the experience of teaching English in Taiwan to Eliza. #Person2# taught children in English institutes and says kids in Taiwan study after school. #Person2# thinks it's good for parents in Taiwan to be concerned about children's education, and in contrast, American kids don't study enough. As an Eng... | teaching in Taiwan |
train_5960 | #Person1#: I love your bracelet. When did you get it?
#Person2#: I got it a while ago, but I haven't worn it much. You really like it?
#Person1#: Yeah. It's beautiful. Is it white gold or silver?
#Person2#: It's white gold.
#Person1#: Where did you buy it?
#Person2#: My boyfriend took me to the Shane Co. and he let me ... | #Person1# appreciates the bracelet of #Person2#. #Person2# tells #Person1# that it was a gift sent by her boyfriend and that she is looking forward to her boyfriend's birthday present. | gift |
train_5961 | #Person1#: Look, daddy is on again. Don't you think he is handsome?
#Person2#: To some extent, he is. And what do you think we move to a better place? I can't see him clearly from here.
#Person1#: The seats in the middle of this stadium are great, but they're already occupied by somebody else.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are watching the game of #Person1#'s daddy. They are simultaneously talking about Yao Ming, the idol of #Person1#. #Person1# introduces the experiences of Yao Ming to #Person2#. | playing basketball |
train_5962 | #Person1#: What's the date today?
#Person2#: December the fifteenth. The day after tomorrow is little Tom's birthday.
#Person1#: Right. What present should we give him this time? By the way, how old is he?
#Person2#: Thirteen today and tomorrow. Fourteen the day after tomorrow.
#Person1#: How time flies! He's a big boy... | #Person1# tells #Person2# December the seventeenth is Tom's birthday, and they plan to invite their friends to celebrate. | birthday celebration |
train_5963 | #Person1#: I want some envelopes please.
#Person2#: Do you want the large size, or the small size?
#Person1#: The large size please. Do Have you any writing-paper?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. I don't have any small pads. I only have large ones. Do you want a pad?
#Person1#: Yes, please. And I want some glue.
#Person2#: A bo... | #Person2# helps #Person1# to buy some envelopes in large size, a large pad, and some glue. | buying stationery |
train_5964 | #Person1#: So, are we all ready to go?
#Person2#: Yup, I think so. The car's packed. we have munchies and music, and the map's in the car.
#Person1#: Did you get the camera?
#Person2#: Got it! Did you fill up the tank?
#Person1#: Yup, it's all set.
#Person2#: You're sure we're not forgetting anything?
#Person1#: I'm su... | #Person1# and #Person2# are ready to go. But #Person1# forgot to go to the bathroom before they left. | ready to go |
train_5965 | #Person1#: I am going on a business trip to Guangzhou next Monday morning.
#Person2#: To visit our supplier?
#Person1#: Yes, as the New Year is coming, they're organizing a party for all their customers.
#Person2#: Well, I guess you will meet many people in this field. So don't forget to pack enough business cards in y... | #Person1# is going on a business trip to Guangzhou next Monday morning and #Person2# informs #Person1# of some changes that their company has just made in the business trip policy. | changed policies |
train_5966 | #Person1#: I'm afraid I've a complaint to make, which is about the goods we ordered last week.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: I will explain the problem briefly. We found in the examination that 35 % of the goods have damaged.
#Person2#: Really? That's something unexpected. You see, all our exports are strictly insp... | #Person1# complains to #Person2# that 35% of the goods ordered last week have damaged caused by poor packing. #Person2# will check with the parties concerned right away. | damaged goods |
train_5967 | #Person1#: Dam it, I'm running out of money again, I really need to balance my budget and handle my money better.
#Person2#: You did spend too much, and most of the expense was kind of unnecessary.
#Person1#: But I make it.
#Person2#: No, you don't have to spend every penny you make, you could save some every month, li... | #Person1# spends too much, and #Person2# suggests that #Person1# should save money in case of an emergency. | save money |
train_5968 | #Person1#: Are you Liu Yan?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Have you brought your credentials?
#Person2#: Yes, here you are.
#Person1#: Let me have a look.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Your resume says you worked at DK Company for two years. What were you responsible for?
#Person2#: I was responsible for sales.
#Perso... | #Person1# has a look at Liu Yan's credentials and asks Liu several questions. #Person1# thinks Liu is a suitable candidate. | successful job interview |
train_5969 | #Person1#: Honey, can you set the table?
#Person2#: Um, sure. What are we having for dinner? Do I need to put out anything in particular?
#Person1#: Well, make sure to put out the pepper and salt shakers. I don't know if your brother is coming tonight so set an extra place mat just in case.
#Person2#: Ok, should I use ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are preparing for their dinner. #Person2# will use the fancy silverware, and #Person1# asks #Person2# where are the soup bowls. | prepare for dinner |
train_5970 | #Person1#: Good morning, how have you been doing?
#Person2#: I haven't been able to take a deep breath lately, and I need to know why.
#Person1#: Have you had any type of bug lately?
#Person2#: No, I'Ve been feeling fairly good most of the time. It just is hard to breathe.
#Person1#: Has anyone ever told you that you h... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can't breathe deeply lately and want to know why. #Person1# asks #Person2# several questions and will refer #Person2# to a pulmonary specialist. | health check |
train_5971 | #Person1#: Hi Sam.
#Person2#: Hi Chris. I am glad to see you. Can you help me with my new computer?
#Person1#: When did you buy your new computer?
#Person2#: I bought it yesterday afternoon and they delivered it this morning at 10:45.
#Person1#: So what's the problem?
#Person2#: I am not sure. I just can't connect to t... | Sam's computer cannot connect to the net and he asks Chris to help. Chris will come to repair it after Sam's coming back from the doctor. | repair the computer |
train_5972 | #Person1#: That's great! We made 20 minutes earlier.
#Person2#: Good thing, we took a taxi.
#Person1#: Mom, you are the best!
#Person2#: Hey, look there. It is an advertisement of the piano training class on the billboard. The place is not far from our home.
#Person1#: Mom, come on. What are you thinking about?
#Person... | #Person2# sees an advertisement for the piano training class and wants #Person1# to take the class. #Person1# feels depressed. | piano class |
train_5973 | #Person1#: They are playing the wedding march, and I have felt tears.
#Person2#: I'm very touched, and I can't help bursting into tears at the wedding.
#Person1#: Really? I have seen that our wedding, but just mary's.
#Person2#: Mary looks so beautiful in the wedding gown, and I record the moment that I was bride.
#Per... | Judy and #Person2# got very touched at the wedding ceremony. They also talk about the handsome groomsman, and Judy thinks he's more attractive. | at the wedding |
train_5974 | #Person1#: My name is James Owen. I'm Manager of Sales. How do you do?
#Person2#: How do you do?
#Person1#: Thank you for coming. Did you have any trouble finding the office?
#Person2#: Oh, no. It was easy. Your office sent me a map.
#Person1#: I apologize for this mess. They'Ve got me handling so many projects, and it... | James Owen apologizes to Miss Sun for the mess in his office and tells her the interview purpose. If needed, there'll be a more lengthy interview later. | job interview |
train_5975 | #Person1#: I'd like to know something about transport in Britain.
#Person2#: Well, we have got the railways connecting all our big towns. There are over 13,000 miles of track in Britain. Rail transport provides a very important service.
#Person1#: What about road transport? Are your roads very good?
#Person2#: Yes, the... | #Person1# wants to know something about transport in Britain. #Person2# tells #Person1# the railways, road transport, air service, and sea travel. Rail and road transport systems are the most important in Britain. | British transportation |
train_5976 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Have you been waiting long?
#Person2#: Um...About ten minutes.
#Person1#: Did you notice whether the No. 7 bus has gone by?
#Person2#: Not while I was standing here. I'm waiting for the No. 7 myself.
#Person1#: Good. Hot today, isn't it?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and coo... | #Person1# and #Person2# are waiting for the No.7 bus. They talks about the hot weather in March, and the weather in their born places. | weather |
train_5977 | #Person1#: Hi, Mark. How was your summer vacation?
#Person2#: I worked at a restaurant the whole vacation. It was an exciting experience and I also made enough money for the next term. What did you do in your summer vacation?
#Person1#: I attended some classes because I fell behind the others last term. I wanted to cat... | #Person1# and Mark share their summer vacation experiences. #Person1# tells Mark that David has been employed by a good company and dropped out of school completely. | summer vocation |
train_5978 | #Person1#: I'd like to reserve two tickets on Saturday, the 10th.
#Person2#: For which movie, madam?
#Person1#: Um...for Dark and Stormy Night, please.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, that show is sold out.
#Person1#: Well, how about on the 11th?
#Person2#: Yes, madam, we do have tickets for that show.
#Person1#: Are there any s... | #Person2# helps #Person1# reserve two tickets for the movie named Dark and Stormy Night on the 11th and book the front seats. | reserve movie tickets |
train_5979 | #Person1#: wow, the duck looks so delicious. Should we order it, Rick?
#Person2#: the chef is going to slice it into thin pieces. There will be around one hundred and twenty pieces of both skin and meat for each.
#Person1#: I see. The chef is so skillful with his knief.
#Person2#: absolutely. It is said that they se... | Rick introduces the duck to Amy and shows her how to make one with the pancake. Rick also tells Amy the process of making the dish. Amy enjoys it and loves the flavor. | Beijing Duck |
train_5980 | #Person1#: good morning!
#Person2#: good morning, Gav! Did you sleep well last night?
#Person1#: I slept like a baby. I fell asleep right away last night, didn't wake up once, and didn't have nay nightmares!
#Person2#: that's great news! You look much more relaxed than you did yesterday.
#Person1#: I feel much bett... | Gav tells #Person2# that he slept well but still worries about something. He feels stressed when caught in the traffic jam, and #Person2# gives him suggestions. A school called Gav to teach classes but he has the paper due. #Person2# advises Gav to take on things he can handle. | relax |
train_5981 | #Person1#: Excuse me , can I use your computer to type my paper?
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: I am afraid I can't finish typing it this afternoon. When will you use it tonight?
#Person2#: Oh, Never mind, I finished my paper. So you can use it tonight .
#Person1#: Thanks a lot! | #Person1# borrows #Person2#'s computer to type the paper. | borrowing a computer |
train_5982 | #Person1#: Taxi.
#Person2#: Get on, pls. Where do you wanna go?
#Person1#: Thank you. Pls hurry, I am late. Can I get to the Battery Park before 4?
#Person2#: All right, Miss. I think we will get there if there are no delays on the way.
#Person1#: How exactly do you figure out the car fare?
#Person2#: According to... | #Person1# asks #Person2#, a taxi driver, to get to the Battery Park before 4, and #Person1# pays $20. | take a taxi |
train_5983 | #Person1#: This is tough to say, Jordan, but I think we should break up.
#Person2#: Are you serious?
#Person1#: Yes, I mean it.
#Person2#: But why? Did I do anything wrong?
#Person1#: No, we are just too different. This isn't working.
#Person2#: Hey, come on. It's too early to say that. We can fix things.
#Person... | Anna wants to break up with Jordan because they are too different. Jordan can't accept it, but Anna insists and says they can be friends. | breaking up |
train_5984 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Do you study Chinese at the university here?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. But my characters are very bad.
#Person1#: It takes a long time to learn Chinese writing.
#Person2#: Are you Chinese?
#Person1#: Yes, I am. I am from Taiwan. I came here to study political science.
#Person2#: How do you like i... | #Person2# is learning Chinese, and #Person2# thinks the hard part is pronunciation. #Person1# thinks #Person1#'s English still needs work. #Person2# advises that they can do a language exchange, and #Person1# agrees. They plan to spend 90 minutes a week in language exchange. They spend the first 45 minutes working on #... | language change |
train_5985 | #Person1#: I'm really glad I got a chance to talk to you before you left, Mary. Have a safe trip!
#Person2#: Thanks. Try not to work too hard while I'm away!
#Person1#: Yeah, I'll try not to! See you after Christmas.
#Person2#: Okay-bye! Have a nice Christmas. | #Person1# sees Mary off before Mary's Christmas trip. | see off |
train_5986 | #Person1#: How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to look at some of your products.
#Person1#: Did you have anything specific in mind?
#Person2#: Well, to be honest, I mostly use Sarah Winter products now. But I'm not happy with them. So I would like to change companies.
#Person1#: Well, you made a good c... | #Person2# used to use Sarah Winter products but is not happy with them. #Person2# wants to change companies, and #Person1# recommends her some cosmetics, including the rose foundation, thickening mascara, and eye shadow. #Person2# wants to sample some eye shadow and #Person1# helps #Person2# with it. | change the products |
train_5987 | #Person1#: I need some flowers for my wife. It's her birthday.
#Person2#: Very well. We have some fresh red roses.
#Person1#: How much are the roses?
#Person2#: $20 per dozen.
#Person1#: That sounds like a good deal.
#Person2#: Yes, they're on sale today.
#Person1#: I'll take a dozen.
#Person2#: Splendid. Will t... | #Person1# buys a dozen red roses as #Person1#'s wife's birthday from #Person2#. | rose as present |
train_5988 | #Person1#: Look at this headline - Elvis Baby Born on Spacecraft. Where do these tabloids get such crazy stories?
#Person2#: I've often wondered the same thing. I also wonder who reads them. Then I realize that I'm standing here reading them myself.
#Person1#: It looks as though everyone in line reads them, or at lea... | #Person1# and #Person2# are reading the crazy stories on the tabloids because they are attracted by the headlines. | headlines |
train_5989 | #Person1#: What's this then?
#Person2#: It's my geography, sir. The Map of Africa you set us.
#Person1#: But this should have been handed in last Thursday.
#Person2#: Yes, I know, sir. I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Well, what's your excuse then?
#Person2#: My mother's been ill and I had to stay at home.
#Person1#: Oh, Ye... | #Person2# apologizes to #Person1# for handing in the geography late and explains the reasons. | apology |
train_5990 | #Person1#: Hi, I want to check out.
#Person2#: Okay. Come with me.
#Person1#: Can I pay by a credit card?
#Person2#: Sorry, you can only pay cash.
#Person1#: OK. Here is the money.
#Person2#: Here's your change.
#Person1#: Would you wrap it for me?
#Person2#: Of course, I'll get right on it. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to check out, and #Person1# pays by cash. | checking out |
train_5991 | #Person1#: I'm talking to Jackie Gold, who is a very proud mother. Her daughter Olyvia, appeared on the stage of London Palladium Theater in the musical, the Sound of Music last month. So how did it all come about?
#Person2#: Well, until last year, the idea of her appearing at the London Palladium would have been unthi... | #Person1# interviews Jackie Gold, whose daughter Olivia appeared on the stage of London Palladium Theatre in the musical. Jackie Gold tells #Person1# the experiences of her daughter. | a proud mother |
train_5992 | #Person1#: Jennifer, I just to read this amazing book. Want to hear about it?
#Person2#: Sure, Chavez.
#Person1#: It's all about a guy named Harold, of about 30. He's trying to get from one side of the street to the other, but all these funny things keep happening to him. It is about 200 pages long. I was so into the b... | Chavez tells the story in an amazing book to Jennifer and will lend it to her. | an amazing book |
train_5993 | #Person1#: Did you see the new student in Miss Foley's class, Sally? I think she's from a poor family?
#Person2#: Poor? Why would you think that?
#Person1#: She had pieces of cloth on her jeans. I'll bet she has holes in them and she can't afford to buy new ones. Her mom had a so on the pieces of cloth to fix her old j... | Rusty thinks the new student in Miss Foley's class is poor because of the holes in her jeans. Sally tells Rusty it is fashionable. | fashionable jeans |
train_5994 | #Person1#: Hello, Tom. I haven't seen you for sometime. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Oh, not too bad. I have been busy writing an article
#Person1#: Really? Have you finished it?
#Person2#: Yes, I finished it yesterday.
#Person1#: Congratulations. Are you doing something this evening?
#Person2#: No, nothing important.... | Tom has been busy with his article and finishes it yesterday. #Person1# invites Tom to relax tonight. | finishing an article |
train_5995 | #Person1#: Where are you from?
#Person2#: The United States. I live in New York.
#Person1#: Oh really? I think it's a big city with a large population, right? By the way do you like it?
#Person2#: Yeah, I think it's the only place to live in.
#Person1#: Why do you say that?
#Person2#: You see, there's always something ... | #Person2# is from New York and thinks people will never feel bored in this city. #Person1# thinks #Person1#'s place isn't boring either. | exciting city |
train_5996 | #Person1#: Bristol Restaurant, how can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, I'd like a plate of chicken noodles, 2 chicken wings, one roasted pork steak and a fish salad.
#Person1#: OK, ma'am. Do you need any drinks?
#Person2#: Mango juice, and that's all I want.
#Person1#: All right, to which address should I send your order... | #Person2# calls Bristol Restaurant to order the meal. #Person1# will deliver the food within half an hour. | order the meal |
train_5997 | #Person1#: Why is the car before us stopping?
#Person2#: What's going on?
#Person1#: Look. Two cars are standing right in the middle of the road and the drivers are shouting rude words to each other. That's why that car stops.
#Person2#: More and more people easily get irritated while driving.
#Person1#: Yes. This is w... | #Person1# and #Person2# witness and discuss a road rage. | road rage |
train_5998 | #Person1#: Hello, ma ' am, can I help you find something?
#Person2#: Yes, actually I ' m looking to buy a camera.
#Person1#: We ' Ve got a wide selection do you know if you ' d like a point-and-shoot, or something a little fancier? Are you shopping for yourself or for someone else?
#Person2#: Actually I ' m buying a ca... | #Person2# wants to buy a camera for her husband. #Person2# tells #Person1# about her requirements on the camera. #Person1# introduces some products with different functions and specifications to her. Finally, #Person2# chooses a camera with polarizing filters. | buy a camera |
train_5999 | #Person1#: What did you say?
#Person2#: I said it's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk?
#Person1#: Well, I feel a little tired.
#Person2#: Come on! A little labor, much health.
#Person1#: Then can you wait a few minutes? I want to finish writing this letter.
#Person2#: Don't take too long. It would be a shame not... | #Person2# persuades #Person1# to go for a walk together due to good weather and #Person1# agrees. | go outside |
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