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train_6000 | #Person1#: Good morning! Welcome to our bank! How may I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning! I'm Steven Smith. I want to open an account here.
#Person1#: OK! Come this way please. You should fill a form here first. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you very much! And then what?
#Person1#: If you don't mind, Mr. Smith, pleas... | Steven wants to open an account. #Person1# guides him to fill a form and to queue up. | open an account |
train_6001 | #Person1#: You have a lovely house, Jack.
#Person2#: Thank you. But a number of things have been going wrong lately.
#Person1#: That's too bad. What problems are you having.
#Person2#: Oh, the whole house needs re-painting for starters. The carpet in the living room is worn out, and I'd like to put in new wall-to-wall ... | Jack has a nice house but many things have been going wrong lately. Then Alice offers some suggestions about his home decoration. | house decoration |
train_6002 | #Person1#: Do you like jazz, Tom?
#Person2#: No, I don't like it very much. Do you?
#Person1#: Well, yes, I do. I'm a real fan of Wanton Marsalis.
#Person2#: Oh, does he play the piano?
#Person1#: No, he doesn't!!! He plays the trumpet. So, what kind of music do you like?
#Person2#: I like rock a lot.
#Person1#: Who's ... | #Person1# likes Jazz while Tom likes rock. They talk about Wanton Marsalis and the Cranberries. | jazz and rock |
train_6003 | #Person1#: Have you ever noticed that serious pollution in modern cities goes from bad to worse?
#Person2#: You said it. We'er breathing poisonous air every day.
#Person1#: I think it's time for the government to take strong action. And people should try to protect environment.
#Person2#: I absolutely agree with you. | #Person1# and #Person2# think people should take actions to protect the environment. | environment protection |
train_6004 | #Person1#: I cannot ignore her suggestion. In fact I always value her suggestion.
#Person2#: I know. Maybe you will get the air if you go against her.
#Person1#: Well, it takes two to make a happy marriage.
#Person2#: And it takes two to make an agreement too. You have no guts, I am afraid. | #Person2# thinks #Person1# has no guts to go against his wife. | different opinions |
train_6005 | #Person1#: Do you have wool socks?
#Person2#: Yes. We have socks made of various materials. These socks are of imported wool.
#Person1#: Can you guarantee the quality?
#Person2#: Yes, absolutely.
#Person1#: Where are the panty-hose?
#Person2#: Here. We have black, white and transparent panty-hose here. | #Person1# wants to buy wool socks and panty-hose. #Person2# serves #Person1#. | shopping |
train_6006 | #Person1#: Hey Ted, I saw this ad in the paper. You should take a look.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: It's for a job. It looks perfect for you.
#Person2#: Let's see. . . 'Wanted, manager for up-and-coming firm. Must have good organizational skills. Experience a plus. Please contact Betty Sue. 'Oh, I don't know. . .... | Mary sees a job ad and encourages Ted to apply. Ted accepts. | a job ad |
train_6007 | #Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: I want to have a two-day trip around the city.
#Person1#: Would you please have a look at the table? I think this one fits you.
#Person2#: It's interesting. I think I will take the bus tour. By the way, what about the lodging?
#Person1#: We will lodge at the ind... | #Person2# will take the bus tour for a two-day trip according to #Person1#'s recommendation. | a travel agency |
train_6008 | #Person1#: You know who won the election, right?
#Person2#: I'm still shocked that Obama was elected.
#Person1#: I couldn't believe it, either.
#Person2#: He just made history.
#Person1#: I hope you voted for him.
#Person2#: Of course I did. Did you?
#Person1#: I made sure to vote for him.
#Person2#: I am really excite... | #Person1# and #Person2# are excited that Obama won the election. | the election |
train_6009 | #Person1#: I'Ve just looked over your resume and I must admit I am quite impressed.
#Person2#: Thank you. I'Ve worked pretty hard to be able to list those accomplishments.
#Person1#: You'Ve got plenty of training and experience. I wonder if you could tell me something about your goals. Where do you see yourself ten yea... | #Person1# praises #Person2#'s impressive resume and asks #Person2# some questions, such as #Person2#'s goals, thoughts about decision-making, and the role as a member of a sales team. #Person2# answers perfectly. | an interview |
train_6010 | #Person1#: Your family must be busy shopping for Christmas, now.
#Person2#: Oh yeah and decorating the house too was colored paper and pictures. they will put a Christmas tree just inside the front door, pained toys and colored electric lights along the branches and plays all the gift packages under it
#Person1#: Woo, ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2#'s family would decorate the house at Christmas. | decoration for Christmas |
train_6011 | #Person1#: In China at least, coffee is often associated with an exotic, well-to-do bourgeois lifestyle. Coffee is often considered a hobby of the well-educated, middle-class people.
#Person2#: Maybe that's why some young chaps often spend a whole afternoon in a coffee bar, surfing the net or just typewriting something... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the popularity of coffee and tea in China, which represents in a culture aspect. Coffee is usually considered as a hobby of middle-class people and young people easily become blind worshippers of a Westernized life. However, the traditional teahouses keep fading away in the metropolis... | coffee and tea |
train_6012 | #Person1#: How much is this?
#Person2#: You mean the large one or the small one?
#Person1#: The large one.
#Person2#: They're on special this week. They've been reduced to five dollars.
#Person1#: Is this the only kind you have?
#Person2#: No. We have some that are different in style but not in color. They're over ther... | #Person1# is shopping. #Person2# serves #Person1#, showing the goods #Person1# is interested in. | shopping |
train_6013 | #Person1#: Aunt Cindy, do you shop online often?
#Person2#: Yes. It's very convenient and the price is even lower.
#Person1#: Last week, I tried to buy some books online, but I didn't know how to pay for them?
#Person2#: You should open an account at the online bank first. After that, you can buy anything online.
#Pers... | Aunt Cindy introduces online shopping to #Person1#, including how to pay for online goods, how to sell second-hand cellphones, what the online virtual supermarket is, and the disadvantages of shopping online, etc. #Person1# feels excited and decides to have a try. | online shopping |
train_6014 | #Person1#: Don't you have any good news?
#Person2#: No. Yesterday I had to stay after school, because I was talking during my biology class.
#Person1#: You'd better keep quiet in class.
#Person2#: Sometimes I do. The day before yesterday, I was very quiet during my history class and I still had to stay after class.
#Pe... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# had to stay after class twice because #Person2# talked and fell asleep in class. #Person1# reminds #Person2# to take school more seriously. | take school unseriously |
train_6015 | #Person1#: Hotlines are very common in today's life, do you think so?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Most of them are about amusement, in my opinion. But some of them are very important in our daily life.
#Person2#: Is that true?
#Person1#: Certainly. A free hotline offering help to teenagers was opened in Guangdong.... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about hotlines. #Person1# introduces #Person2# a free hotline in Guangdong which offers help to teenagers. | hotlines |
train_6016 | #Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like a ticket to London, please.
#Person1#: Round trip?
#Person2#: No, one-way.
#Person1#: OK. That'll be twenty-two pounds.
#Person2#: Twenty-two? Last time I took this bus, it was only twenty.
#Person1#: I know. The rate went up this month.
#Person2#: Jus... | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy a one-way bus ticket to London. #Person2# finds that the price rises up. | buy a ticket |
train_6017 | #Person1#: Hi, Joe! Many people in our department are leaving for Thanksgiving. What are you going to do?
#Person2#: I think I'll just stay at home. I may see some friends and watch a few DVDs. And I probably would go to the Ottawa Car Show. What about you, Ariel? What's your plan?
#Person1#: I am going to do some trav... | Ariel asks Joe about his plan for Thanksgiving. Joe says he will stay at home and may go to a car show. Ariel will travel with her family. | plan for Thanksgiving |
train_6018 | #Person1#: Now Mr. Snow, what can you remember about the attack?
#Person2#: Well, I was working late yesterday evening.
#Person1#: What time did you leave your office?
#Person2#: About a quarter past nine.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I looked at my watch.
#Person1#: What did you do then?
#Person2#: Wel... | Mr. Snow tells #Person1# about the attack he encountered yesterday and how he broke his leg. | encounter an attack |
train_6019 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Thompson. My name is Mary Brown.
#Person2#: Good morning, Ms. Brown. Take a seat, please.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Well, Ms. Brown, could you please tell me about yourself?
#Person1#: Yes, of course, I'm 18 years old and just graduated from Peterson Secretary School. I read your ad.... | Mary sees Mr. Thompson's job ad in the newspaper so she comes to meet him. Mr. Thompson interviews her and asks her what she can do and the salary she is expecting. | an interview |
train_6020 | #Person1#: Gordon, I'm going to Keswick in the Lake District this weekend.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yeah, five of us. Why don't you join us? We're getting to Keswick on Friday. Then we're going boating on Saturday. And on Sunday, we're going to do some shopping. Then I will take some time to visit my aunt Lucy.
#P... | #Person1# invites Gordon to go to Keswick together so that they can go boating and do shopping there. However, Gordon refuses because he wants to watch the DVDs on the weekend. | an invitation |
train_6021 | #Person1#: Today's November 15th. It's almost time for Thanks giving.
#Person2#: When is Thanksgiving Day?
#Person1#: It's celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. What are your plans for it?
#Person2#: I have no idea yet. What about you?
#Person1#: The same as usual. My aunts and uncles and cousins come to our h... | #Person1# tells John about #Person1#'s plans for Thanksgiving. The plan is to have a big meal with the family. Then #Person1# invites John to join them on that day. John agrees. | Thanksgiving Day |
train_6022 | #Person1#: I'm not sure if I can find work this summer. There aren't many jobs out there for inexperienced workers, and I can't just sit around all day.
#Person2#: Have you ever heard about house-sitting? Tom is going to house sit for Mary's family this summer when they travel to China.
#Person1#: What exactly is house... | #Person1# can't find a job. #Person2# suggests #Person1# try house-sitting. #Person1# would like to have a try. | house-sitting |
train_6023 | #Person1#: Last time I talked about the student services in the college. Today I'd like to talk about the Counselling Services. The College Counselling Service is located in the North Building. The counsellors are Ms. Penny Rawson and Ms. Ann David. I have asked Ms. Rawson to join us today to discuss their role. Ms. Ra... | #Person1# is giving a speech and invites #Person2# to introduce the Counselling service in the college. #Person2# says students are welcomed to see a counselor when they meet any problems, such as homesickness, relationship difficulties and so on. | the counselling service |
train_6024 | #Person1#: Are you free on the weekend?
#Person2#: I haven't got any plans yet, why?
#Person1#: There is an exhibition of Chinese paintings at the public library. Would you like to go with me?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but when?
#Person1#: How about Saturday morning? It's cooler in the morning and maybe less crowded.
#Pe... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to an exhibition of Chinese paintings. They ultimately decide to meet on Saturday afternoon. | an invitation |
train_6025 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I need to find this specific magazine, and I am not sure where to look for.
#Person1#: How old is the magazine? Is it a recent magazine less than a year old or is it an old magazine?
#Person2#: You need to know how old the magazine is to find it?
#Person1#: Yes, the more recent mag... | #Person2# needs to find a magazine that is more than a year old. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's on the third floor. | look for magazine |
train_6026 | #Person1#: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Johnson, please?
#Person2#: Speaking. Who's calling, may I ask?
#Person1#: This is the Town Job Center. We've received your e-mail and we have a job you may be interested in.
#Person2#: Can you tell me about it? What kind of job? Where?
#Person1#: Well, a college wants to hire some ... | #Person1# calls Mr. Johnson to say they have a job for him. Mr. Johnson wants to know more details so they decide to meet to talk about that tomorrow. | job offers |
train_6027 | #Person1#: not a single email until now? it's already twelve o'clock. I can't believe it!
#Person2#: can't bear it, right? I've been there before. I'll feel comfortable if no one calls me or sends me text messages, like there is something missing.
#Person1#: yeah, that's right. If no one sends me tect messages, I'll ... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about an addiction called information overload which makes people check emails and text messages frequently. #Person2# thinks #Person1# is already addicted to the overflow of information. | information overload |
train_6028 | #Person1#: Good morning, my name is Martin. You've applied for the Laboratory Assistant's position, right?
#Person2#: Yes. When I saw the advertisement I thought it would really suit me.
#Person1#: Can you tell me why you replied to our advertisement?
#Person2#: I think that I'll be really good at this kind of work.... | #Person2# has applied for the Laboratory Assistant's position. Martin interviews #Person2# and asks questions, including the reason why #Person2# applies it, what #Person2# would be doing in the position, #Person2#'s favorite subjects, #Person2#'s plans for further study, #Person2#'s former working experience and so on... | an interview |
train_6029 | #Person1#: Be quick. Put our bags in the deposit box.
#Person2#: We got a problem. The deposit boxes are all full. We should have come earlier.
#Person1#: I told you to hurry up a thousand times. You just put a deaf ear to it.
#Person2#: Did you ? I didn't hear you. It was too noisy.
#Person1#: I surely did! Ask th... | #Person1# blames #Person2# for being so slow so that the deposit boxes are full and they can't deposit their stuff. So #Person2# decides to stay, letting others to go shopping. | be too slow |
train_6030 | #Person1#: Welcome to the McDonald's. What will it be for you, madam?
#Person2#: One Big Mac and French Fries.
#Person1#: Is there anything else?
#Person2#: Give me one coke, please.
#Person1#: Is this to go or to eat here?
#Person2#: To go, please.
#Person1#: That comes to four dollars and ten cents.
#Person2#:... | #Person2# goes to McDonald's and orders some food. #Person1# serves #Person2#. | order food |
train_6031 | #Person1#: Your house is very old. Does it need redecorating?
#Person2#: Yes, it really needs redecorating.
#Person1#: Shall I help you with it?
#Person2#: I don't suppose you could.
#Person1#: I have much time. I suppose it can be done.
#Person2#: I'll be glad if you would. | #Person2# will be glad that #Person1# can redecorate #Person2#'s house. | redecorate the house |
train_6032 | #Person1#: The total cost is 850 dollars. How would you like to pay?
#Person2#: By credit card.
#Person1#: We take Visa and Master Card.
#Person2#: Do you take American Express?
#Person1#: No, we don't.
#Person2#: Ok, I'll use my Visa. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. . . please sign on the line. | #Person2# ultimately pays by Visa and signs on the line. | type of payment |
train_6033 | #Person1#: How do you usually get to school?
#Person2#: I usually ride my bike. Which form of transport do you prefer to use?
#Person1#: I feel that I can see more when I pedal a bicycle, but when I feel lazy, I drive my car.
#Person2#: I think we should discourage people from using their private cars. They produce ... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the form of transportation they use. Then #Person2# persuades #Person1# not to use a car because it's bad for the environment. #Person2# also suggests #Person1# sell the car to save money and to do more exercise. | form of transportation |
train_6034 | #Person1#: I'm hungry, do you want to go to the burger shop and get something to eat?
#Person2#: Sure, but I need to stop at the drug store first. I need some vitamins.
#Person1#: Why do you want to waste your money? Vitamin pills don't really help you.
#Person2#: Chris, that's not true, actually more people should tak... | #Person2# needs to buy some vitamins. Chris can't understand that. #Person2# explains vitamin pills are vital for those who don't eat healthy food. | eat vitamin pills |
train_6035 | #Person1#: Have you handed in your exercise book, Jack?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, I haven't, Miss Smith. I have already finished the exercise, but I can't find my exercise book anywhere now.
#Person1#: Really? I don't understand why you are always forgetting to hand in your exercise book. You are lying.
#Person2#: Miss Smi... | Miss Smith is angry because Jack says he finished the exercise but can't find it. | missing exercise book |
train_6036 | #Person1#: What did you do last night? Did you work all night?
#Person2#: I did do some work, but I watched a bit of TV, too.
#Person1#: I watched a great football game on TV last night Did you watch it?
#Person2#: No, I didn't. I don't like football.
#Person1#: Then what did you see?
#Person2#: I saw the end of a film... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about what they did last night. #Person1# watched a football game and #Person2# watched the end of Romeo and Juliet. | watch TV |
train_6037 | #Person1#: Are you busy tomorrow night? I'm going over to the workers club for volleyball. If you'd like to come along?
#Person2#: Isn't that far away?
#Person1#: Not really. If you take the number 3 bus, you can get there in 10 minutes. And if volleyball doesn't interest you, they've got a huge indoor swimming pool, a... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to play volleyball together tomorrow night. #Person2# realizes it's time for more exercise so #Person2# agrees. #Person1# begins to talk about how much exercise #Person1# did in high school and how little time #Person1# can put into exercise now. They decide to meet in front of the cinema. | do more exercise |
train_6038 | #Person1#: Hello. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, hello. Yes, I want something to wear at a conference.
#Person1#: So you're looking for something quite smart.
#Person2#: Yes, some kind of business suit. This is nice. Is this one on sale?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. There's a 25% reduction on this one. It's a real bargain.
#... | #Person2# wants to buy a business suit. With #Person1#'s assistance, #Person2# wants to try one. | shopping |
train_6039 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Have a seat, please.
#Person2#: Thank you. I'm interested in the sales manager position you advertised yesterday.
#Person1#: Well, have you been in the sales department for a long time?
#Person2#: Yes, for 10 years.
#Person1#: Then, why do you want to come to my company?
#Person2#: I am in a ... | #Person2# wants to apply for the sales manager position. #Person1# asks #Person2# questions and asks #Person2# to fill the form. | an interview |
train_6040 | #Person1#: Have you heard of the UA Healthbox?
#Person2#: No. What's that?
#Person1#: It was created by the company Under Armor. It's a new set of 3 smart devices: a wristband, a scale and a heart-rate monitor. They all record information about you when you exercise, which is then collected in the app UA Record.
#Perso... | #Person1# introduces the UA Healthbox which has a new set of a wristband, a scale and a heart-rate monitor to #Person2#. #Person1# also shows the product's special functions. #Person2# thinks it's expensive. | introduce a product |
train_6041 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, and welcome to You and Your City. Every week we speak to a teenager from a different place. Tonight, we're speaking to 17-year-old Dave, who lives in London. Hi, Dave!
#Person2#: Hi, Lillie!
#Person1#: Dave, everyone knows that London is an exciting city for tourists. But what's it like for a... | Lillie is doing a program where a teenager from a different place will be spoken to. Dave is invited to introduce his feelings about living in London. Dave then talks about the things he enjoys in London. | feelings about London |
train_6042 | #Person1#: Thanks for meeting with me today.
#Person2#: Well. We're trying to finish interviews today. We need a roommate by the first of next month.
#Person1#: OK. So how many of you live here?
#Person2#: There are 3 of us. Mary and Rob are both nursing students. I graduated last year and I'm working in a bank.
#Perso... | #Person2# needs a roommate and #Person1# comes to apply for it. #Person2# then introduces the other two roommates here and asks about #Person1#'s living habits. #Person2# thinks #Person1# would fit in well in the house. They are satisfied with each other. | roommate |
train_6043 | #Person1#: Hey, Susie. Can I borrow your car tonight?
#Person2#: No. The last time you borrowed it, you returned it with the gas tank empty.
#Person1#: Did I? I'm sorry, baby. I promise to fill the tank this time.
#Person2#: What do you need it for?
#Person1#: I want to take my mom out to dinner.
#Person2#: And I'm not... | #Person1# wants to borrow Susie's car to take his mom out for dinner. Susie, #Person1#'s girlfriend, wants to go together. | meet boyfriend's mom |
train_6044 | #Person1#: Hi, Julia, it's Robert. How are you? I didn't see you in class today and I wondered if you were alright.
#Person2#: Oh yes, I'm better now, but I decided to take the day off as I woke up with a slight cold. It's really so nice you called.
#Person1#: Julia, I got you a copy of the main points of the lecture. ... | Robert calls Julia to know whether she is ok because she didn't come to class today. Julia says she is better now. Robert then invites her to go to a party. Julia agrees. | an invitation |
train_6045 | #Person1#: We've been waiting here for nearly ten minutes now, and there still isn't a bus in sight.
#Person2#: I'm afraid we'll be late for the party.
#Person1#: Have you got the time, Tom?
#Person2#: Yes, my watch says a quarter to seven. but there is something wrong with my watch!
#Person1#: But you bought it only l... | #Person1# and #Person2# wait for the No. 22 bus to go to the party. They are afraid they will be late for the party. | wait the bus |
train_6046 | #Person1#: I've been so tired recently. I've been trying, but I don't think I'm up to this job.
#Person2#: You need to take a break, maybe a vacation.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, indeed. I've run out of steam. To be honest, I want to be in a different environment.
#Person2#: Is that so?
#Person1#: Yes, I don't want to be stuck... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# feels tired and wants to get a better job because of dissatisfying salary and bad colleagues' relationship. #Person1# promises #Person1#'s girlfriend to go south to find a job with higher pay, #Person2# gives #Person1# advice and best wish. | change the job |
train_6047 | #Person1#: I want to go try on these clothes.
#Person2#: What did you find?
#Person1#: I found some jeans, and a new blouse.
#Person2#: Go and try it on.
#Person1#: What do you think?
#Person2#: I love that shirt on you.
#Person1#: What about the jeans?
#Person2#: They don't really fit you right.
#Person1#: I don't thi... | #Person1# tries some clothes and #Person2# suggests #Person1# buy the shirt. | buy clothes |
train_6048 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'm interested in antiques. Do you have any?
#Person1#: Yes, we have a great variety of Chinese antiques.
#Person2#: What do you have?
#Person1#: Well, we have some painting and some porcelain. Which do you like better?
#Person2#: I'd like porcelain... | #Person1# shows some porcelain to #Person2# who is interested in antiques. #Person2# takes the porcelain table set. | porcelain |
train_6049 | #Person1#: Have you seen the new James Bond movie?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. You?
#Person1#: Yes. What did you think of it?
#Person2#: I thought it was better than the others-I really liked it. What did you think of it?
#Person1#: Yes, I liked it, too. It was exciting, but not over the top. Do you know what I mean?
#Person2#... | #Person1# and #Person2# liked the new James Bond movie, #Person1# doesn't like the title song as much as last time and #Person2# thinks the woman in the supporting role was better. | movie |
train_6050 | #Person1#: We are going to have a picnic tomorrow at the picnic center.
#Person2#: That's great.
#Person1#: Now let's get things ready.
#Person2#: Don't worry. There are all kinds of things in the center.
#Person1#: That's much more convenient. We don't even have to bring the flavorings. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the picnic center has everything they need. | picnic |
train_6051 | #Person1#: We've settled price, order, payment, now I am calling to ask about package. How can we pack the goods?
#Person2#: As a rule, we use cardboard boxes for outer packing. Besides, I would like to make it clear that each piece of computer will be dismantled into several parts before shipment.
#Person1#: Do you me... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that they will use cardboard boxes to pack the goods and dismantle the computers before shipment. #Person1# agrees using cardboard boxes as long as #Person2# can guarantee the safety of the computers. | pack the goods. |
train_6052 | #Person1#: Good evening, Mr. Taylor. I'm so glad you were able to come.
#Person2#: Glad to meet you again, Mrs. Hao. You are so kind.
#Person1#: Now dinner's ready. Let go over to the dinner table. Would you like to use the chopsticks or the fork and knife, Mr. Taylor?
#Person2#: Oh, it's a real Chinese meal. When in R... | Mrs. Hao is so glad that Mr. Taylor can come for the Chinese dinner and they toast for the good cooperation between them. | have a dinner |
train_6053 | #Person1#: do you like music?
#Person2#: well, it depends.
#Person1#: do you think this music is warm matched?
#Person2#: of course yes.
#Person1#: how about the lyrics?
#Person2#: very touching.
#Person1#: it bring me back to some of my childhood memories.
#Person2#: yes, it is so. i love songs that take me to some pl... | #Person1# and #Person2# enjoy the song because it brings #Person1# back to childhood memories and makes #Person1# eager to dance. | music |
train_6054 | #Person1#: Good morning. More Hotel. At your service.
#Person2#: good morning! I'd like to make a reservation, please. Do you have any rooms available for the next week?
#Person1#: All right. Single-room or double-room?
#Person2#: Double-room, please. It's for an American couple.
#Person1#: Hold on, please. Let me chec... | Benjamin books a double room with a nice garden-view for an American couple in #Person1#'s hotel which has an all-night party in the bar each Saturday. | book a room |
train_6055 | #Person1#: Hi, Jenny. You look like you are in a hurry to somewhere. Where are you going?
#Person2#: I am going to the bank. I need to cash some checks.
#Person1#: That's great. We can go to the bank together.
#Person2#: Why are you going there?
#Person1#: I will go to Japan on business for 5 days next Tuesday. I want ... | #Person1# and Jenny will go to the bank together because Jenny needs to cash some checks and #Person1# will exchange some Japanese yen. Jenny wants to apply for a credit card. | bank |
train_6056 | #Person1#: What kind of movies do you like, Sue?
#Person2#: I like all kinds of stuff. I admit I love romance.
#Person1#: Just like my wife. So, what's your favorite movie?
#Person2#: You mean my favorite movie of all time? I guess I'd have to say pretty woman.
#Person1#: Yeah, my wife likes that one, too. Personally, ... | Sue and #Person1#'s wife like romantic movies but #Person1# prefers action movies. | movie |
train_6057 | #Person1#: Did you meet the new girl in our sales department. She is taking the place of Maggie during her alternative leave.
#Person2#: Did they finally fill that post, how come I haven't seen her? She must have not been inducted yet.
#Person1#: I guess not, They haven't officially introduced her to the whole staff ye... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the new girl who takes the place of Maggie during her alternative leave. | a new girl |
train_6058 | #Person1#: Would you like to go sightseeing tomorrow?
#Person2#: Not a bad idea.
#Person1#: What would you like to see in Beijing?
#Person2#: Well, let's see. I'd like to go to see the Summer Palace.
#Person1#: I'll pick you up here tomorrow. | #Person1# will bring #Person2# to go to Summer Palace in Beijing. | go sightseeing |
train_6059 | #Person1#: Hi, Jack. Long time no see!
#Person2#: Yeah. How's everything going?
#Person1#: Not bad. At least I am still alive.
#Person2#: Just alive? I guess you are some lucky guy. I heard you are going out with Jane.
#Person1#: Where did you get that idea?
#Person2#: Oh, come on. Jane is a very nice girl, someone you... | Jack envies that #Person1# should date with Jane who is a nice girl. | talk about Jane |
train_6060 | #Person1#: I'm glad we live in a small town.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Because the houses look so nice at Christmas time.
#Person2#: Yes, they do. Do you have a Christmas tree this year?
#Person1#: Yes, we have a big tree this year. I bought the decorations at the five-and-tencent store yesterday. Do you want to come ... | #Person1# wants #Person2# to see decorations #Person1# bought for the Christmas tree, but #Person2# has to buy a gift for her mother. | Christmas tree |
train_6061 | #Person1#: Graham, why are you always on the phone with Jane?
#Person2#: Because we are partners in our science lab. Why are you so jealous?
#Person1#: The other night when you came home there was lipstick on your right cheek. How do you explain that?
#Person2#: My aunt Mary just flew in from Cleveland and she laid one... | Amy is so jealous because Graham is always on the phone with Jane and there was lipstick on his right cheek yesterday. Graham promises that he only loves Amy. | couples quarrel |
train_6062 | #Person1#: Do I need a visa?
#Person2#: No, I shouldn't think so. But you must take your passport of course.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. I must get my traveler's check and some foreign currency.
#Person2#: Yes, you need the traveler's check but you needn't get any foreign currency. You can have my US Dollars, I don't need ... | Helen tells John that he can use her foreign currency and suitcase during the holiday and she will have a holiday with him. | holiday |
train_6063 | #Person1#: When you are in a restaurant you want the waiter to bring the bill, what do you do to attract his attention?
#Person2#: I just make eye contact with him and nod my head. Then I tell him when he comes over to the table. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I went out with my girlfriend to a nice restaurant last night a... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the way to ask the waiter to bring the bill in a restaurant because #Person1# found impolite behaviour last night. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# walked along the canal yesterday evening. #Person1# asks #Person2# to help with moving some furniture. | yesterday evening |
train_6064 | #Person1#: good afternoon! Can I help you?
#Person2#: could you show me where the Chinese-style clothing is located? I want to buy a silk coat.
#Person1#: this way, please. Here they are. They're all handmade.
#Person2#: oh, they look nice. May I try that back one on?
#Person1#: of course. The fitting room is right ove... | #Person1# is assisting #Person2# in buying silk coats. #Person2# buys a red one and asks #Person1# to send one in black by mail when #Person1# gets it in. | Chinese-style clothing |
train_6065 | #Person1#: Nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too.
#Person1#: You are a graduate, right?
#Person2#: I recently graduated from college as an English major.
#Person1#: So you don't have much related work experience.
#Person2#: Admittedly, I don't. But I still beg you to give me an opportunity, and I'm willing... | #Person2#, who is a graduate student without work experience, wants to get a job and shows #Person2#'s honors, skills, and determination to #Person1#. | job interview |
train_6066 | #Person1#: Did you have a good weekend?
#Person2#: Well I wanted to go for a picnic but it rained too much.
#Person1#: Oh I see. So what did you do then?
#Person2#: I washed my car instead.
#Person1#: Ahh. And how about on Sunday? Did you watch the football?
#Person2#: No I didn't. I worked in the morning then I played... | #Person2# washed the car on the weekend and played tennis with #Person2#'s husband on Sunday. | weekend activity |
train_6067 | #Person1#: You see, the bungee participants take a deep breath when they stand at the starting spot and then, like diving, their heads are over heels and they jump off into the realm of the combination of heaven and earth The wind roars at their ears and their bodies rapidly descend. They do not even have enough time t... | #Person1# shares the first bungee experience of a young French fellow with #Person2#. #Person2# says entrusting life to the care of a rope requires courage and the comfort brought by extreme sports is hard to come by in life. | extre sports |
train_6068 | #Person1#: Can I order something from the kitchen?
#Person2#: Just tell me what you'd like, please.
#Person1#: A bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare would hit the spot.
#Person2#: I hate to tell you this, but we have no more filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?
#Person1#: Su... | #Person2# helps #Person1# order a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and porterhouse which all charge to #Person1# amenities account. | order food |
train_6069 | #Person1#: Which language do you speak?
#Person2#: Well, I studied French at school, but I'Ve forgotten most of it. I learnt some Russian while I was studying there and now I study Spanish in evening classes. Do you speak Japanese at home with your parents?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I'm learning Chinese now on the internet... | #Person1# shares the experience of studying Chinese on the Internet with #Person2# and #Person2# has a similar experience of learning Spanish with #Person1#. | study a language |
train_6070 | #Person1#: When would you like me to send those plans over to your office, Mr. Montgomery?
#Person2#: It would be good if you could get them to me by Thursday afternoon, Ms. Barkley.
#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem. What is the exact address, again?
#Person2#: 7880 Crofton Avenue, Building 40A, Room 304. | Mr. Montgomery wants Ms. Barkley to send plans over to his office by Thursday afternoon. | send the plan |
train_6071 | #Person1#: I can't believe my eyes, Bill. Are you having a salad for lunch? No hamburger?
#Person2#: Get used to it, Mary. I'm off hamburgers for good health. Most fast food is loaded with sodium.
#Person1#: I know. But why are you suddenly interested in lessening your salt intake?
#Person2#: My doctor says I should cu... | Bill and Mary eat some healthy food because they all want to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. | healthy food |
train_6072 | #Person1#: Great! This supermarket has everything. I hope these will come to under 75 dollars. Because I don't have much money left.
#Person2#: That comes to 75 dollars and 5 cents.
#Person1#: I knew it. I knew I'd be short of money.
#Person2#: Well, don't worry about the 5 cents. 75 dollars is OK! Have a nice day! Wel... | #Person2# only asks #Person1# to pay 75 dollars for goods #Person1# bought. | pay the money |
train_6073 | #Person1#: Hi, David. I haven't seen you for ages. How are you getting along with your work?
#Person2#: Hi, Susan. Not so well as to be expected. I've left my position. I can't bear the rudeness of my boss any longer.
#Person1#: What are you going to do then?
#Person2#: No idea. Anyway, I've got to think about it serio... | David has resigned because he can't bear the rudeness of his boss and Susan decides to open a dance school once she has moved to the top. | job |
train_6074 | #Person1#: I'm here with Margaret Seabrook, the CEO of Creative Toys. In today's show, we're going to discuss the hottest new toy of 2018: the Super Spinner. Margaret, welcome!
#Person2#: Thank you, Brian. It's great to be here.
#Person1#: OK, so tell us about this new toy.
#Person2#: Well, it's similar to a relaxation... | Margaret Seabrook and Brain discuss the function, usage, and the inventor of the hottest new toy of 2018, the Super Spinner, in a show. They also discuss Jill Meanley's opinion of the toy. | a new toy |
train_6075 | #Person1#: Robert, you play the guitar, don't you?
#Person2#: I used to. But I haven't played it for quite some time. I don't really have time these days with all my studies. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I'm trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends. We still need a guitar player.
#Person2#: Well, I ... | #Person2# invites Robert to join #Person2#'s group as a guitar player to play at parties on the weekend. Robert says he hasn't practiced for a long time and #Person1# tells him don't worry. | organize a group |
train_6076 | #Person1#: The volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Saint Helens certainly caused a lot of damage, didn't it?
#Person2#: It did, but not as much as experts have predicted. It seems to have had a beneficial effect as well.
#Person1#: Really? But were crop losses great?
#Person2#: Yes, However, since the weather follo... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the volcanic ash didn't cause much damage. Instead, it makes crop yields remain steady or increase and destroys various insect populations. | volcanic ash |
train_6077 | #Person1#: This book says that in some parts of Africa, men used to think that very fat women were beautiful. Before a woman married the chief, his servants used to keep her in a special house. Then they fed her all through the day and night for weeks before the wedding.
#Person2#: Why did the women have this treatment... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that a book says that men used to like fat women and women used to suffer a lot in some parts of Africa. | women |
train_6078 | #Person1#: So you are green with envy at your neighbor?
#Person2#: Well, he's really lucky. It seems that he could win the bet at every turn.
#Person1#: But I don't envy those who are filthy with dough. That's not the whole life.
#Person2#: I know what you mean. I'm not only after bucks. There's something more in li... | #Person2# isn't only after bucks because there's something more in life. | money |
train_6079 | #Person1#: I'm really fed up with Larry! He's the biggest airhead I've ever met. He always makes careless mistakes, and he's a pain to work with.
#Person2#: You shouldn't be so negative. You'll always have some co-workers that are harder to work with than others. But if you are negative and start name-calling in the o... | #Person1# complains to #Person2# about Larry's work because Larry always makes careless mistakes. #Person2# thinks #Person1# shouldn't be so negative because everybody has their strengths and weaknesses and #Person2# lists examples like Mary and Bob. #Person2# points out that Larry is good at staying budget on projects... | complaint |
train_6080 | #Person1#: Where should I park?
#Person2#: Do you have a car or motorbike?
#Person1#: I drive a scooter
#Person2#: In that case, you can park either in a student lot or on the street. Are you aware of the marked handicapped spots?
#Person1#: No, I haven't seen those spots.
#Person2#: The handicapped logo with blue... | #Person2# tells #Person1# where to park and where #Person1# can't park. #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay attention to the limitation of parking time and tells #Person1# the meaning of curb colors. | car park |
train_6081 | #Person1#: could we possibly discuss my salary some time?
#Person2#: sure.
#Person1#: first of all, I want you to know that I really like working for this company. Do you think I'm doing a good job here?
#Person2#: well, you are a very hard-worker.
#Person1#: I try very hard. The problem is, my salary just isn't en... | #Person1# asks for a pay rise. #Person2# agrees to give #Person1# a 5% rise and #Person1# needs to be responsible for scheduling. It means that if no one covers a shift, #Person1# has to do it. #Person1# will be paid for over-time. | salary |
train_6082 | #Person1#: Miss Wang, would you mind my asking you a personal question?
#Person2#: No , not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Are you married?
#Person2#: Yes. Is that so important?
#Person1#: Frankly yes. We like to employ married people. By the way, do you have any children?
#Person2#: Yes, I have a three-year-old son... | Miss Wang is married and #Person1# likes employing married people. | married people |
train_6083 | #Person1#: Great! I landed on Classic Movies.
#Person2#: I didn't know you liked old movies.
#Person1#: I love them, especially the all-time greats like Gone With the Wind.
#Person2#: You're so right! Today's movies are just too commercial!
#Person1#: Sometimes I think Oscars are only awarded to movies that make a ... | #Person1# and #Person2# like old movies. They think today's movies are too commercial. | movie |
train_6084 | #Person1#: Excuse me, what material is it?
#Person2#: Rhaki. Do you want some?
#Person1#: No, where are the cotton cloths?
#Person2#: I will show you.
#Person1#: What is the shrink rate after washing?
#Person2#: Less than 5%. It's quite durable. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the cotton clothes are durable. | shrink rate |
train_6085 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, your steamed crabs is coming.
#Person2#: It looks delicious. Can you tell me how to enjoy it? It's my first time to eat it.
#Person1#: Mix a little soya sauce, vinegar and sliced ginger on this plate and dip the meat in it before eating.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. | #Person1# teaches #Person2# how to eat steamed crabs. | steamed crabs |
train_6086 | #Person1#: Steven, do you have any friend in London?
#Person2#: Yes, my old friend, Hanson, lives there working as a lawyer.
#Person1#: Are you close?
#Person2#: Yes, he's one of my best friends. Our friendship formed at college when we were volunteers at a club. Why did you ask that?
#Person1#: I'm going to London on ... | Steven understands that #Person1# needs a guide in London and he will ask his friend, Hallson, to help #Person1#. | ask for help |
train_6087 | #Person1#: Hi how are you doing?
#Person2#: I've been good. I'm in school right now.
#Person1#: What school do you go to?
#Person2#: I go to a cooking school. I will spend one year there.
#Person1#: Really? I know you love drawing and designing most. How do you like cooking so far?
#Person2#: I like it so far, my class... | #Person2# will spend one year in a cooking school and plans to have a restaurant in the future. | Attending cooking school |
train_6088 | #Person1#: Good morning, Powernet Software. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, I've been trying to order some of your software from the website, but there seems to be a problem, because my order didn't go through.
#Person1#: Oh. I'm sorry about that, Sir. There was a problem with the site this morning. That's probably why ... | #Person2# places his order of some software through #Person1# with a discount because there is a problem with the website and he doesn't want to wait until tomorrow as he'll be out seeing customers. #Person2# should have his order by Wednesday. | place the order |
train_6089 | #Person1#: Let's go to McDonald's this evening. I'll treat you to dinner.
#Person2#: For what?
#Person1#: Good news! I won First Prize in the singing competition.
#Person2#: First prize! Congratulations!
#Person1#: So I have invited some friends to share my happiness.
#Person2#: What time shall we go there?
#Person1#: ... | #Person1# will treat #Person2# to McDonald's because #Person1# won First Prize in the singing competition. #Person2#'ll pick #Person1# up this evening. | First Prize |
train_6090 | #Person1#: I'd like to open a savings account.
#Person2#: Fine. I'll need some information to fill out an application for you. Name?
#Person1#: Alice. Alice.
#Person2#: Social Security number?
#Person1#: 900900999.
#Person2#: OK, home address?
#Person1#: 8818 Tavistock Square apartment 9C.
#Person2#: Home and work phon... | Alice tells #Person2# her Social Security number, home address, phone number, and deposits $5500 to open a temporary savings account. | open an account |
train_6091 | #Person1#: Well, I see you've got your books, George. But are you reading? Looks like you're just coloring.
#Person2#: I'm marking the important parts of the book. The colors are for different things.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Main ideas are yellow. Important details to remember are pink and the light green is f... | George tells his mother that marking the important parts of the book in different colors is his way of learning. He also takes notes on the notebook and sometimes writes a summary. | study |
train_6092 | #Person1#: I really need to find a job now.
#Person2#: So do I. Do you see anything good listed?
#Person1#: How about this telephone sales job? You call people and try to sell them magazines.
#Person2#: That sounds boring and anyway I'm not good at selling.
#Person1#: Well, I am. I might check that one out. Oh, here's ... | #Person1# might check a telephone sales job out. #Person2# will apply for an entertainment director assistant on a ship. | find a job |
train_6093 | #Person1#: I've brought this dress back to exchange it.
#Person2#: That's not a problem. Leave it with me, and find something that you like.
#Person1#: I was hoping you'd have something on sale today.
#Person2#: We have nothing on sale today. But we're having a big sale next weekend.
#Person1#: Is the sale going to inc... | #Person1# wants to exchange a dress. #Person2# tells #Person1# there will be a big sale next weekend, so #Person1# will come back next weekend. | sale |
train_6094 | #Person1#: Hello! I'm sorry to bother you. This is a complimentary fruit tray. Your food will be ready soon.
#Person2#: Wow! It's a fruit sculpture! Your chef is a real artist!
#Person1#: Actually, uh, I made it myself...
#Person2#: You did? Wow! Where did you learn...
#Person1#: Sorry, but I've gotta run. Enjoy your f... | #Person1# brings #Person2# a complimentary fruit tray. #Person2# appreciates it very much. | at a restaurant |
train_6095 | #Person1#: Flowers for my favorite girl.
#Person2#: How did you know that I love red roses?
#Person1#: That's a secret. Here, let me help you with your coat, and we'll be on our way.
#Person2#: ( at the dance ) That band is playing good music. Shall we dance?
#Person1#: Fine, what do you call this?
#Person2#: Foxtrot. ... | #Person1# gives red roses to #Person2# and admires her dance when they are dancing. | courtship |
train_6096 | #Person1#: How can I lose weight, doctor? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food?
#Person2#: Well, Jim. It is a combination of how much you eat, the type of food you eat, and when you eat your meals.
#Person1#: I never eat breakfast though.
#Person2#: That's a big mistake, you should always have a good brea... | Jim asks the doctor how to lose weight. The doctor suggests that he change his eating habits. | lose weight |
train_6097 | #Person1#: Who's singing in your home, Jim?
#Person2#: It's Ellie and her friends.
#Person1#: Who's Ellie?
#Person2#: She's my little niece. It's her birthday. They're singing ' Happy Birthday '.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. how old is she?
#Person2#: She's ten.
#Person1#: I suppose they're playing games.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. ... | Jim tells Alice that it's his little niece Ellie who's singing at his house. Alice tells Jim that today is her birthday and invites Jim to her birthday party tonight. | birthday |
train_6098 | #Person1#: What would you like to drink? Tea or coffee?
#Person2#: Coffee, please.
#Person1#: So, you also like Coffee?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I can't go through a day without coffee in the morning.
#Person1#: Me too, but I think we shouldn't drink too much of it, as it's not very healthy.
#Person2#: I totally disa... | Both #Person1# and #Person2# like drinking coffee. #Person1# thinks they shouldn't drink too much coffee because it's not healthy while #Person2# thinks coffee is beneficial. #Person2# is finally persuaded to try alternatives some time. | coffee |
train_6099 | #Person1#: What are your plans for this weekend?
#Person2#: I'd like to hire a bike. I think it would be a good idea to do some cycling on Sunday.
#Person1#: If the weather's fine.
#Person2#: I am sure it will be. It's been good so far this weekend.
#Person1#: I know a good place to hire bikes if you want.
#Person2#: T... | #Person2# is planning to do some cycling on Sunday. #Person1# recommends a place to hire bikes and reminds #Person2# to be cautious. | do some cycling |
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