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train_6200 | #Person1#: We still have one more day to go before we return home. What will we see tomorrow?
#Person2#: No idea. We've enjoyed both the natural scenery and the city sights. What else is there to see?
#Person1#: What about a factory tour?
#Person2#: You mean visit a factory?
#Person1#: Yes. I heard there's a lager moto... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about where to visit before returning home and they decide on a factory tour. They think factory tours are good for companies as well as visitors. | factory tour |
train_6201 | #Person1#: Can you tell me a little about Paris?
#Person2#: Sure. What do you expect to know?
#Person1#: I want to see some of the famous places like Eiffel Tower, the Seine River. . .
#Person2#: And you shouldn't miss the Louvre Museum. You can stay there for at least a whole day.
#Person1#: That's a good idea. I almo... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about Paris, including its must-see spots, the nightlife, and the weather. | something about Paris |
train_6202 | #Person1#: Did you hear how cold it got last night?
#Person2#: I heard the radio announcer say it was 18 degrees below zero.
#Person1#: It was so cold this morning. I could hardly start my car.
#Person2#: My car didn't want to start either at first.
#Person1#: Don't you have a garage?
#Person2#: Not in the new apartmen... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about how cold it got last night as they both had a problem starting their cars. #Person1# then suggests going for coffee to warm up. | cold weather |
train_6203 | #Person1#: May I ask you a few questions about insurance?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Now we've given a CIF Shanghai price for some steel plates. What insurance rate do you suggest we should get?
#Person2#: Well. Obviously, you won't want All Risks cover.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: Because they aren't delicate goods... | #Person2# thinks #Person1# won't want All Risks cover and explains the reason. #Person1# then asks #Person2# to give a quotation for #Person1#'s consignment now and #Person2# will get this rate right away. | ask for information |
train_6204 | #Person1#: This sucks. I hate buying lingerie. Okay, just find something and get out of here. Alright, these are fine. Oh, no, don't come over here, don't come over here.
#Person2#: You look a little lost, can I help you?
#Person1#: Um, I'm just having a look around. It's my girlfriend's birthday tomorrow. I'm trying t... | #Person1# is looking for lingerie for his girlfriend's birthday. #Person2# offers recommendations but #Person1# feels awkward and just wants to pick something and get out of the store. | buy birthday gifts |
train_6205 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Can you show me some nail-polish?
#Person2#: Yes. We have all kinds of colors for it.
#Person1#: That's good.
#Person2#: What's your favorite color?
#Person1#: In my opinion, orange is very nice.
#Person2#: Sometimes pink is not bad, too.
#Person1#: You're right. Well, just these two, please.
#Per... | #Person1# buys orange and pink nail-polish with #Person2#'s assistance. | buy nail-polish |
train_6206 | #Person1#: Do you need help with something?
#Person2#: I need help finding a new refrigerator.
#Person1#: Do you see anything that you like?
#Person2#: That Kenmore looks nice.
#Person1#: That is a wonderful choice.
#Person2#: What makes is so great?
#Person1#: It's very inexpensive, and it has all the appliances.
#Per... | #Person2# wants a new refrigerator. #Person1# recommends Kenmore because it's inexpensive and has all the appliances. #Person2# will buy it. | purchase of refrigerator |
train_6207 | #Person1#: Jack, do say good-bye for me to the host. I've got to run.
#Person2#: Why are you in such a hurry?
#Person1#: My old man does not allow me to go back later than 11 p. m. Bye!
#Person2#: Bye! | #Person1# hurries to leave because of #Person1#'s curfew. | say goodbye |
train_6208 | #Person1#: we'Ve got a lot of work to do now, but take your time over this project. We don't want to make any mistakes.
#Person2#: ok. I should have it finished by Friday afternoon. Then I can check those account over the weekend. We need to have them finished by Monday, right?
#Person1#: that's right. We'll finish the... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the urgent project they're working on currently. Then #Person1# needs to go back to a meeting and reminds #Person2# to make sure everyone knows they must stick to the deadline. | colleague talk |
train_6209 | #Person1#: We're asking for donations today.
#Person2#: What are you collecting donations for?
#Person1#: We're trying to raise money for the campaigns.
#Person2#: How much are you planning on raising?
#Person1#: As much as possible.
#Person2#: What kind of fundraisers are you doing?
#Person1#: We are going door to doo... | #Person1# tells #Person2# they're collecting donations for the campaigns. #Person2# offers some suggestions. | ask for donations |
train_6210 | #Person1#: Do you eat a lot of fruit and vegetables in you country?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. The most popular vegetables are potatoes, carrots, peas, and cauliflower. The most popular fruit are apples, bananas, pears, peaches, grapes, and oranges. Do you like vegetables?
#Person1#: I like them very much. We also eat a lo... | Both the people in #Person1#'s and #Person2#'s countries like eating fruit and vegetables, but they prefer different kinds. #Person2#'s country doesn't grow much so they have to import while #Person1#'s country grows lots of fruit and vegetables so they export a lot of fruits. | fruit and vegetables |
train_6211 | #Person1#: Okay Rebecca, well I think you'Ve given me a clear impression of your positive qualities, but let's talk a little bit about your weaknesses.
#Person2#: Okay, well it's always more difficult to describe them isn't it?
#Person1#: Definitely, but if you had to pinpoint one weakness what would it be?
#Person2#: ... | Rebecca tells #Person1# her weakness is that she tends to get frustrated if she doesn't see progress in her work or career, but she emphasizes that she would never shirk her responsibilities. | job interview |
train_6212 | #Person1#: Your assistant said that it was time to come in and sign my escrow papers.
#Person2#: Don't be intimidated. There is a lot to sign, but I will explain everything to you very clearly.
#Person1#: Do you need anything from me?
#Person2#: All the papers have been drawn up, but I will need to see your picture ID ... | #Person1# is told to come to sign #Person1#'s escrow papers. #Person2# encourages #Person1# to get outside help to understand the documents and tells #Person1# the house will be #Person1#'s when the papers get processed. | sign escrow papers |
train_6213 | #Person1#: Well it's my first night in Beijing. What should I eat?
#Person2#: Well you have to try Peking duck.
#Person1#: Mm, I don't really like duck to be honest with you. I fancy something light.
#Person2#: Ok, you could try the Peking wonton then.
#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea. Where should I go to eat t... | #Person2# suggests #Person1# try Peking duck but #Person1# doesn't like ducks, so #Person2# suggests Peking wonton. | food suggestion |
train_6214 | #Person1#: Julia, what time is it?
#Person2#: Eight o'clock. It's time for you to get up and have breakfast.
#Person1#: Oh, my God! I'm going to be late! I have no time to have breakfast now. ( Hurry on his clothes. )
#Person2#: You won't go to work today, Steven, It's Sunday. Come and have breakfast now.
#Person1#: Oh... | Steven wakes up and thinks he's late for work. Julia tells him it's Sunday and asks him to get more sleep after breakfast. | daily casual talk |
train_6215 | #Person1#: Tina Li, Financial Planner, how may I be of service?
#Person2#: Hello, Tina. An acquaintance of mine has just told me that your bank has started a new Personal Wealth Management Service. Is that right?
#Person1#: It certainly is. You can do almost anything with it, anytime, anywhere.
#Person2#: How would I g... | Tina Li introduces the new Personal Wealth Management Service to #Person2#. | phone call |
train_6216 | #Person1#: May I be of any assistance?
#Person2#: I want to have a look at the microwave ovens.
#Person1#: You can have a broad choice here. Are you interested in a particular brand?
#Person2#: Not really. What are these toys over there?
#Person1#: Ma'am, these are complimentary with each purchase. How about that one b... | #Person2# comes to search for a microwave oven. #Person1# recommends the best seller but #Person2# wants a grey one. #Person1# gets the only grey one in stock and tells #Person2# about its quality and price. | buy microwave ovens |
train_6217 | #Person1#: I'd like to book a flight ticket for New York, please.
#Person2#: New York. When?
#Person1#: Next Friday, September 5th.
#Person2#: All right. Do you want a single ticket or a return one?
#Person1#: A return one, please.
#Person2#: Would you like to leave it open?
#Person1#: Yes, please. How much is it?
#Per... | #Person1# books a return flight ticket for New York with #Person2#'s assistance. | book flight tickets |
train_6218 | #Person1#: Have you seen my glasses?
#Person2#: No, where did you leave them?
#Person1#: Right here by the telephone.
#Person2#: Are you sure?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm sure! I saw them here five minutes ago.
#Person2#: Maybe you left them in the living room.
#Person1#: No, I put them here by the telephone.
#Person2#: Well, ... | #Person1# can't find #Person1#'s glasses. #Person1# and #Person2# talk about where the glasses might be. | look for glasses |
train_6219 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Sara.
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: I have some difficulty in pronouncing some of the words in the text. Could you help me?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: How do you pronounce this word?
#Person2#: Travel.
#Person1#: Travel. What does 'travel' mean, please?
#Person2#: It means 'go from place to place'. ... | #Person1# requests Sara to help #Person1# pronounce some of the words in the text and Sara agrees. | ask for help |
train_6220 | #Person1#: Sorry, I'm late, Tom.
#Person2#: It's all right, Rita. Where have you been?
#Person1#: At the police station. I've lost my handbag. Or perhaps someone's taken it. I don't know.
#Person2#: Oh, no. What happened? Sit down. Was there anything important in it?
#Person1#: Important! My checkbook, all the papers I... | Rita tells Tom she's late because she's lost her handbag and her efforts on searching for the handbag. Tom suggests Rita go to the restaurant where she had lunch and look for it. | loss of handbag |
train_6221 | #Person1#: Hello, Louise. Have you seen my new supermarket yet?
#Person2#: Yes. I've heard of it actually. I suppose you must like it.
#Person1#: Yes, I mean it's marvelous.
#Person2#: Oh, Jeff. I really can't agree. I don't like it at all. My shop is much better.
#Person1#: You must be mad. I think it's really...you k... | Jeff asks Louise's opinion about Jeff's new supermarket, but Louise doesn't like it at all as the food isn't fresh. Louise prefers small shops for their better service though they are more expensive. | supermarkets and small shops |
train_6222 | #Person1#: Hi, Steve, how are things?
#Person2#: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you?
#Person1#: Oh, I was just wondering if you want to go out tonight.
#Person2#: Well, I was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What've you got on mind?
#Person1#: I thought we just go for a walk?... | Maggie invites Steve to go for a walk tonight, but it's too cold, so she suggests seeing a movie. Steve agrees and they'll meet at the Oyiyang cinema at fifteen past eight. | go out |
train_6223 | #Person1#: Can I help you, madam?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a new winter coat.
#Person1#: Have you any particular color in mind?
#Person2#: I don't know really. What's the fashional color this year?
#Person1#: Red is very popular.
#Person2#: Good. Red suits me very well. It's a cheerful color, isn't it?
#Pe... | #Person2#'s looking for a new winter coat and buys a red one at the cost of $180 with #Person1#'s assistance. | purchase of winter coat |
train_6224 | #Person1#: So do you think I can take it?
#Person2#: I'd stay over there, if I were in your shoes.
#Person1#: I know, but things are getting a bit out of hand and I just can't do nothing.
#Person2#: See your problem? You get so restless when it's time to calm down.
#Person1#: You're right. | #Person1# wants to take something while #Person2# thinks #Person1# should stay over there and keep calm. | daily casual talk |
train_6225 | #Person1#: Let's play a game!
#Person2#: OK! How about Scrabble?
#Person1#: No,no, a friend of mine taught me this really fun game. I'm going to describe someone's face, and you guess who it is!
#Person2#: OK!
#Person1#: Let's see. He has a roman nose, bushy eyebrows and dimples!
#Person2#: Our cousin Pete! My tur... | #Person1# and #Person2# are playing a game of describing someone's face and guessing who it is. | play a game |
train_6226 | #Person1#: Honey, what do you think love is?
#Person2#: Love has many meanings; it means different things to different people.
#Person1#: What's the best way to express love? I mean, really deep love? #Person2#: Um, you can call it true love, or say you are crazy about the one you love.
#Person1#: No, I mean real lo... | #Person1# asks #Person2# what the best way to express love is and expresses #Person1#'s love to #Person1#'s car in that way. | love |
train_6227 | #Person1#: What can I get for you today?
#Person2#: Can I please have fried eggs and toast?
#Person1#: Of course, would you like jam or butter with your toast?
#Person2#: That depends on what kind of jam you have.
#Person1#: Grape, strawberry, blueberry.
#Person2#: I'll have strawberry.
#Person1#: Any coffee for you to... | #Person2# orders fried eggs, toast, and water for breakfast with #Person1#'s assistance. | order food |
train_6228 | #Person1#: I have with me this evening, Louise Graham, a group leader at Ravens Field Outdoor Adventure Center for children. Louise, how long have you been there?
#Person2#: Well, before I first went there 2 years ago, I thought I'd probably only stay for a year. But after 6 months or so. I really started to enjoy the ... | Louise Graham, a group leader at Ravens Field Outdoor Adventure Center for children tells #Person1# his working experiences, the best thing about his job, and his feelings towards the job. | interview |
train_6229 | #Person1#: Shall I pick you up then?
#Person2#: I don't know. The traffic will be really bad at that time. You know what it's like after a concert. I was thinking of catching the train.
#Person1#: Hmm...It will be late. Won't that be a bit dangerous? I'm not busy you know.
#Person2#: That's really kind of you. I've als... | #Person1# offers to pick up #Person2# after the concert, but #Person2# prefers catching the train considering the traffic. | daily casual talk |
train_6230 | #Person1#: Hi Lucy, what's your favorite TV program?
#Person2#: I like sports programs best, especially tennis. I really prefer playing to watching.
#Person1#: What about your best friend Rosie? What does she like to watch?
#Person2#: Her favorite shows are game shows where teams answer questions and win prizes. What p... | Tim and Lucy tell each other what TV programs they and their friends like best. | favorite TV program |
train_6231 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Good morning, sir. Welcome to London Heathrow Airport. Where are you going?
#Person1#: I'm going to Taipei by way of Hong Kong.
#Person2#: Your passport and ticket, please. Will you be checking in any banks, Mr. Lewis?
#Person1#: Just one and I have this carry-on bag.
#Person2#: What kind o... | Mr. Lewis's flying to Taipei by way of Hongkong and checks in at London Heathrow Airport with #Person2#'s assistance. | check in |
train_6232 | #Person1#: Can you give me some information about getting to the Town Center?
#Person2#: Well, you can drive, but the parking is difficult. It will be quite expensive if you stay there all day.
#Person1#: Yes, we're thinking of going to look around some of the shops, and look at the wall around the city. So we'll proba... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the cost of different ways of transportation to get to the Town Center. | ask for information |
train_6233 | #Person1#: We can go to see the movie, saving the planet at the rock. What time does it start?
#Person2#: 8:00 o'clock.
#Person1#: So we can be back about 10:30, right?
#Person2#: No, it doesn't end until 11.
#Person1#: I can't sit in the cinema so long.
#Person2#: Well then, what do you want to see?
#Person1#: Shakesp... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the movie, saving the planet at the rock, takes a long time. #Person1# can't stand sitting in the cinema for long, so they decide to see Shakespeare in love. | see a movie |
train_6234 | #Person1#: Can I have a cup of coffee please?
#Person2#: Sure. What size would you like? Here are cup sizes.
#Person1#: Uhm, I want to take a large one with sugar, please.
#Person2#: Alright. Anything else? How about soft drinks?
#Person1#: No. Erm, those cream cakes look really good. I'll take one.
#Person2#: OK. That... | #Person1# buys a large cup of coffee with sugar and a piece of cream cake with #Person2#'s assistance. | buy coffee and cake |
train_6235 | #Person1#: Hello, Tom Wilson's. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi. It's Emma Lloyd here. I'm calling about my motorbike. Is it ready to be collected yet?
#Person1#: Can you remind me what's the brand of the bike?
#Person2#: It's a City Zip. It's blue.
#Person1#: Oh yes, we had to order in some parts. But they still haven't... | Emma Lloyd phones Tom Wilson's to ask whether her motorbike is fixed. Tom tells her some parts still haven't arrived. Emma will call at the end of the week. | inquire about the motorbike |
train_6236 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Which would you like? A Chinese or a western meal?
#Person2#: Chinese food, please.
#Person1#: Please put down the table in front of you. Here, like this.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you. That's very kind of you.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure. What would you like to drink? Tea, coffee, orange juice?
#... | #Person2# chooses a Chinese meal, soybean milk, and a small cup of orange juice on the plane. He asks #Person1# about the duration of the flight and requests to change his seat. | on the plane |
train_6237 | #Person1#: John, I'd like to see you in my office for a minute.
#Person2#: Yes, sir, I'll be there in just a moment.
#Person1#: John, I have been watching you. I've been paying attention to you over the last quarter and I'm impressed. You've done a tremendous job in tackling some difficult accounts. I just want to let ... | #Person1# tells John that he has done a great job so #Person1# is recommending him for promotion. John is surprised and grateful. | promotion |
train_6238 | #Person1#: What do you do?
#Person2#: I'm an apprentice with a local engineering firm. My training lasts for two years. Two days a week I study Engineering at a local college. If I pass all my exams, I hope the company will take me on as an engineer. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is an apprentice with a local engineering firm. | apprentice |
train_6239 | #Person1#: Only one. But I wanted to make sure I'd get it.
#Person2#: Yeah, I really wanted that Chanel bag, too. But just in case you should bid low.
#Person1#: But there are only two more days until the bidding closes!
#Person2#: I bid on a Chanel watch at the last minute, and got it sixty percent off!
#Person1#: Oh.... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their biddings on eBay. | bidding |
train_6240 | #Person1#: Were you able to attend Friday night's basketball game?
#Person2#: I was unable to make it.
#Person1#: You should have been there. It was intense.
#Person2#: Is that right. Who ended up winning?
#Person1#: Our team was victorious.
#Person2#: I wish I was free that night. I'm kind of mad that I didn't go.
#Pe... | #Person2# missed Friday's basketball game. #Person1# says it was a great game. #Person2# feels mad #Person2# didn't make it. | game |
train_6241 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning, I have an appointment with Mr. Johnson at 10:00
#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, but are you Mr. Richard of World Trading Company?
#Person2#: Yes. That ' s right.
#Person1#: I ' m sorry, Mr. Richard. Mr. Johnson is on his way to the office. He had just ca... | Mr. Richard has an appointment with Mr. Johnson at 10:00. #Person1# says Johnson asked Mr. Johnson to wait a minute and serves him coffee. | appointment |
train_6242 | #Person1#: Oh, my God. I can't take it any more.
#Person2#: What's wrong, honey? Take it easy.
#Person1#: I am tired of doing that boring work. I just repeat doing counting everyday. It's so terrible.
#Person2#: Me too. But I think we can do something else for a change.
#Person1#: You know I work with my professional k... | #Person1# is tired of doing #Person1#'s boring work. #Person2# feels the same and suggests taking a training course to change the mood and enrich their knowledge. | work |
train_6243 | #Person1#: We need to figure out how much money we're spending and what we're spending it on.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Well, I think we could be saving more.
#Person2#: Really, well, o. k. Get the receipts out.
#Person1#: Let's see. We spent $ 700 dollars for our home loan payment, $ 400 on groceries, $ 75 on utiliti... | #Person1# and #Person2# try to figure out their spending to see if they can save more money. | money |
train_6244 | #Person1#: Hello. 9-1- 1. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I need the police.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: My neighbor hit my brother on the head. He's bleeding.
#Person1#: Give me your address.
#Person2#: 176 Wooden Street East.
#Person1#: All right. The police and an ambulance are on the way. In the meantime, find ... | #Person2# calls 911 for help. #Person1# asks #Person2#'s address and tells #Person2# that help will be there soon. | police |
train_6245 | #Person1#: So, what happened?
#Person2#: He never came.
#Person1#: He stood you up.
#Person2#: I wouldn't exactly characterize it in that way. I think something happened. Something terrible and unexpected that made it impossible for him to. . . what if he showed up, took one look at me and left?
#Person1#: Not possible... | #Person2# thinks something terrible and unexpected happened to the man who stood up #Person2#. #Person1# disagrees. | accident |
train_6246 | #Person1#: Are you going to the movie theater with me tonight?
#Person2#: Is there anything good playing?
#Person1#: Titanic is playing tonight. It's a blockbuster.
#Person2#: Really? I want to go, too.
#Person1#: OK, let's meet at the movie theater entrance tonight. Don't be late.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: ( A... | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to watch Titanic tonight. After watching, #Person2# feels so touched. | movie |
train_6247 | #Person1#: Good morning, Miss Li.
#Person2#: Morning, Mike.
#Person1#: I'm sorry that I was absent yesterday.
#Person2#: I've already got your certificate for sick leave. How do you feel today?
#Person1#: I feel much better now.
#Person2#: Have you received the reading material handed out yesterday?
#Person1#: I've alr... | Mike was absent for sickness. Miss Li asks him to preview the reading material. | class |
train_6248 | #Person1#: What can I help you with today?
#Person2#: I need to check out this book.
#Person1#: Do you have your library card?
#Person2#: I don't have one.
#Person1#: Would you like to apply for one right now?
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: I'm going to need you to fill out the application.
#Person2#: All right. Al... | #Person1# helps #Person2# check out a book and apply for a library card. | library |
train_6249 | #Person1#: Wake up, Erik, time to rise and shine.
#Person2#: Huh, oh, hi, Jane. I must have fallen asleep while I was reading.
#Person1#: You and everyone else. It looks more like a camp-ground than a library.
#Person2#: Well, the dorm's too noisy to study in, and I guess this place is too quiet.
#Person1#: Have you ha... | Jane wakes Erik up in the library. Erik is looking for a topic for his paper. Jane recommends him to limit it to one region of Mexico. Erik thinks it's a good idea. | library |
train_6250 | #Person1#: Hello everyone, and welcome to our CPR for beginners course. First of all, does anyone know what CPR stands for?
#Person2#: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation!
#Person1#: That's right! We apply CPR in the case of cardiac arrest or pulmonary arrest.
#Person2#: What does that mean?
#Person1#: Well, basically if you... | #Person1# is giving a CPR for beginners course. #Person2# volunteers to help with the demonstration. #Person1# demonstrates how to apply CPR in the case of an emergency but #Person2# thinks it is sexual harassment. | CPR |
train_6251 | #Person1#: Mary! I haven't seen you since our dinner with Mr. Lee last week. Where have you been hiding yourself lately?
#Person2#: Oh, hi Mike. I'Ve been out of town the last few days. What did you need?
#Person1#: Really, nothing big. I just heard about your ideas on employee motivation and I wanted chat with you abo... | Mike wants to chat with Mary about his department. He invites her to dinner this evening and she agrees. | dinner |
train_6252 | #Person1#: Good morning.
#Person2#: Er, good morning, yes, er. . .
#Person1#: I'm phoning about the job that was in the paper last night.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Arm, well, could you tell me your name, please?
#Person1#: Oh, Candida Fawcett.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Arm, well, what exactly is it that interests you about the job... | Candida Fawcett phones about a job in the paper. #Person2# asks her to introduce herself. | job |
train_6253 | #Person1#: Please point out the painful place with your finger. Is there any relation between the pain and the weather?
#Person2#: Yes, the pain comes more intense when the weather is bad. And the pain comes intense when I walk too much.
#Person1#: Have you ever had any trauma?
#Person2#: Yes, I have.
#Person1#: Does t... | #Person1# asks several questions about #Person2#'s painful place and suggests treating it with acupuncture. #Person2# agrees. | pain |
train_6254 | #Person1#: Did you hear about car accident on Spring Road yesterday?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. I heard that they took both drivers to hospital. One needed surgery.
#Person1#: Yes. I heard he had a few broken bones too, but that the doctors have set the fractures without any problems.
#Person2#: The second driver was lucki... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the car accident on Spring Road yesterday. They heard one driver was released from the hospital yesterday and the other's condition is poor but stable. | car accident |
train_6255 | #Person1#: Dad, you've been driving for three hours. Why don't we have a switch?
#Person2#: There're a lot of chuckholes on this old highway. Driving on it is experience-demanding.
#Person1#: Trust me. I've been driving for two years.
#Person2#: Ok. You drive and do be careful. | #Person2# has been driving for 3 hours so #Person1# suggests a switch. #Person2# accepts and tells #Person1# to be careful. | driving |
train_6256 | #Person1#: There is a problem in my apartment.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: A pipe broke in my wall, and water is leaking.
#Person2#: Is the water causing any damage?
#Person1#: Yes, it's creating mildew on the walls.
#Person2#: I won't be able to fix the pipe until tomorrow.
#Person1#: I can call a plumber to fix... | A pipe broke in #Person1#'s wall. #Person2# won't be able to fix it until tomorrow, so #Person1# will call a plumber to fix it now. | broken pipe |
train_6257 | #Person1#: I'm hungry, let's order up something to eat.
#Person2#: Ok, maybe we can order a soup and a salad from the restaurant down the street.
#Person1#: I was thinking of getting a hamburger, fries and a chocolate sundae.
#Person2#: You eat too much junk food. That sort of stuff clogs up your arteries and is very h... | #Person1# is hungry and wants to order some junk food. #Person2# suggests eating healthier, but #Person1# won't listen. | food |
train_6258 | #Person1#: What's the quickest way to get there?
#Person2#: If were you. I'd take a taxi.
#Person1#: Can you tell me where the taxi stand is?
#Person2#: You will find a taxi stand the street corner.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: You're welcome. | #Person2# recommends #Person1# to take a taxi and tells #Person1# where to find one. | taxi |
train_6259 | #Person1#: Those are today's top stories. Now let's go to John for the weather. John, what does the forecast look like for our weekend travelers?
#Person2#: I'm afraid we're in for a rough weekend, Marry. There is a storm system moving through the East Coast. It will be drizzling all day today, and there's a 60 percent... | John and Marry are delivering the weather forecast. John says they're in for a rough weekend because it will rain on Saturday and there is a severe thunderstorm warning. He advises weekend travelers to be careful, especially while driving. | weather |
train_6260 | #Person1#: Hey, stop. [What?] And give me your money.
#Person2#: What? No, no. Listen here.
#Person1#: No, you listen. Hand over your purse, and I won't hurt you.
#Person2#: You've got to be joking.
#Person1#: Do I look like I'm joking?
#Person2#: Heh. Look. I only have two dollars in change.
#Person1#: I don't care. G... | #Person1# tries to rob #Person2#. #Person2# warns #Person1# that #Person2# is a fifth-degree black belt, but #Person1# refuses to back off. At last, #Person1# is punched. | robbery |
train_6261 | #Person1#: Glad to see you in your company.
#Person2#: So am I.
#Person1#: We are in the market for machines. What can you offer in this line?
#Person2#: What type do you have in mind exactly?
#Person1#: Well, we are interested in milling machines.
#Person2#: Let me show you some illustrations of the machines we make. ... | #Person1# is interested in milling machines and wants to have a look. #Person2# says the showroom of those machines is quite far, so they agree to go there tomorrow afternoon. | machines |
train_6262 | #Person1#: Hello, I'd like some information about trips to Katmandu.
#Person2#: Well, how can I help you?
#Person1#: I hear there is a special kind of bus with sleeping rooms.
#Person2#: Yes,that's true.
#Person1#: How many people travel on the bus?
#Person2#: Well, the bus sleeps ten. Usually there are eight travelers... | #Person1# calls to know some information about trips to Katmandu and a special kind of bus with sleeping rooms. #Person1# will go to meet #Person2# next Wednesday for details. | trip |
train_6263 | #Person1#: Good morning.
#Person2#: Good morning. I was wondering if you can help me. I received this notice yesterday afternoon.
#Person1#: Let me see. It's $ 10 for a lost book.
#Person2#: But I'm sure I returned it.
#Person1#: Our records show that you checked it out on September 17 and we have no record of its retu... | #Person2# received a notice of penalty for a lost book, but #Person2#'s sure #Person2# returned the book. #Person2# persuades #Person1# to let #Person2# check the shelf and finds the lost book. #Person1# feels sorry. | lost book |
train_6264 | #Person1#: Hi, Maria.
#Person2#: Oh! Hi, Dave. Come on in. Take a seat. Would like anything to drink, coffee or tea?
#Person1#: Coffee would be fine. Eh... So how have you been?
#Person2#: Oh, not so bad. And you?
#Person1#: Oh, I'm doing OK. But school has been really busy these days, and I haven't had time to relax.
... | Maria and Dave talk about their majors, their future career plans, and their current financial supports. | casual chat |
train_6265 | #Person1#: Are you from England?
#Person2#: No, I'm from America. How about you?
#Person1#: I live here in Paris, but I'm not French. I'm from Australia.
#Person2#: Are you a student?
#Person1#: No. I'm a news reporter for a TV station.
#Person2#: Wow, that's a good job. | #Person1# is a news reporter from Australia. #Person2# is from America. | introduction |
train_6266 | #Person1#: Hey, Henry, how's everything going, and what's with the flowers?
#Person2#: They're for my wife.
#Person1#: Oh, a wedding anniversary or something?
#Person2#: To tell the truth, it couldn't be worse. [Oh]. You see, I have to pick my wife up from the airport this evening, but while she was gone, there were a ... | Henry bought some flowers for his wife and he's going to pick her up from the airport. He tells #Person1# there were a few mishaps while she was gone. #Person1# feels sorry for him and thinks that he's in trouble now. | mishaps |
train_6267 | #Person1#: Welcome to Youth Hotel, can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like a room for a night.
#Person1#: Would you like a single room, a double room or a room for three?
#Person2#: Oh, a single room please. Can I pay by check?
#Person1#: Sure, fill in this form please.
#Person2#: Need my student card number?
#Person1#: No... | #Person2# pays for a single room for a night by check. #Person1# helps #Person2# to check-in. | hotel |
train_6268 | #Person1#: Hi, Mark. Are you in town for another job interview?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm pretty hopeful this time. I've just finished my second interview with this company.
#Person1#: That sounds great. I hope it works out for you. But wasn't it expensive just getting here?
#Person2#: No, in fact the company is paying all m... | Mark is in town for another job interview. He tells #Person1# that this time he's pretty hopeful but his girlfriend hopes he works close to home. | job interview |
train_6269 | #Person1#: Jack, why don't you go to work by bike?
#Person2#: I used to, but the weather today is so nice, and I decide to walk to my company. It's a good way to take exercise though I have to leave home an hour earlier than usual. | Jack tells #Person1# why he walks to work today. | go to work |
train_6270 | #Person1#: We would be interested in having you join us, Mrs. Sharp.
#Person2#: Thank you. I have done this knid of work before.
#Person1#: I know, and that's probably the reason you've been employed. Do you prefer part-time or full-time employment?
#Person2#: Part-time.
#Person1#: OK. Some people choose part-time jobs... | #Person1# employs Mrs. Sharp. Mrs. Sharp prefers part-time employment and she chooses to work in the morning. #Person1# says she may start next week. | employment |
train_6271 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order now, Sir?
#Person2#: May I have the menu, please?
#Person1#: Yes, here you go.
#Person2#: I'd like to have some local specialties. Would you recommend for me, please?
#Person1#: Sure, the Huanghe carp with sugar and vinegar is famous in our restaurant.
#Person2#: OK. We'll take it... | #Person1# helps #Person2# order #Person2#'s meal and recommends the Huanghe carp with sugar and vinegar. | restaurant |
train_6272 | #Person1#: Hey, Paul, why the long face?
#Person2#: It's difficult to explain.
#Person1#: Try me.
#Person2#: Well, I had a terrible day of work , I'm thinking of quiting my job.
#Person1#: Take it easy, maybe tomorrow will be different.
#Person2#: I don't know, I can't stand my job these days.
#Person1#: Cheer up... | Paul says he's thinking of quitting his job. #Person1# tries to cheer him up. | job |
train_6273 | #Person1#: How is the college search going?
#Person2#: It's a huge headache. I have no idea what I want to do.
#Person1#: But don't you want to study music? Shouldn't it be easy?
#Person2#: It should be, but there are too many options. My grades are good enough that I have a lot of choices, but after that...
#Perso... | #Person2# says #Person2#'s college search is a huge headache. #Person1# understands #Person2# and recommends #Person2# to talk to the college counselor at the school. | college |
train_6274 | #Person1#: who are you writing a letter to?
#Person2#: I'm just responding to Sue's letter. Do you want to help?
#Person1#: OK. I guess I could add something. Tell them that I send my love.
#Person2#: that's kind of boring. Don't you want to tell them anything else?
#Person1#: well, maybe you could tell them about ... | #Person2# is replying to Sue's letter. #Person1# helps to add something, such as #Person1#'s promotion. #Person2# is excited about the promotion and wants to celebrate it. | letter |
train_6275 | #Person1#: May I see a hat , please?
#Person2#: What size do you take?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I don't know.
#Person2#: I'll measure you. . . You take size 6. What colour hat would you like?
#Person1#: Brown, please.
#Person2#: Here are some nice brown hats. Try this hat on. It's a very good one.
#Person1#: Yes, I ... | #Person2# measures #Person1# and helps #Person1# buy a brown hat. | hat |
train_6276 | #Person1#: Which service offered by your bank do you use most?
#Person2#: I use several services. Of course, I deposit and withdraw money quite often. I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account. I use my bank to exchange money from once currency to another. I often travel abroad, you see.
#Person... | #Person2# talks about the bank services #Person2# usually uses. Then #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the usages of direct debit in their life. #Person1# also has a deposit account but #Person2# prefers to buy shares. | bank |
train_6277 | #Person1#: Is the environment a big issues in your country? It is in mine.
#Person2#: It is in mine too. The biggest issue is water. The climate is dry and so water conservation is very important.
#Person1#: What methods do you use to conserve water?
#Person2#: Water is rationed. We can only use a certain amount eac... | #Person1# and #Person2# think the environment is a big issue in their countries. #Person2# says their biggest issue is water and #Person1# says theirs is air pollution. They agree that there needs to be an international response to the problem of environmental pollution. | environment |
train_6278 | #Person1#: Hello, Mike. It's Caroline here. I've just been reading a paper and I found a job advertised in it that I think will be perfect for you.
#Person2#: Oh, what's the job?
#Person1#: The company want a marketing manager. Isn't that the kind of thing you're looking for?
#Person2#: Yes. Does it say what kind of jo... | Caroline calls Mike to tell him a job advertised in a paper. The company wants a marketing manager and this is exactly what Mike is looking for. Caroline will email him the advert. | job |
train_6279 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, today is the first day of the school year. I'm a new student, where should I go?
#Person1#: Well, all the new students will first gather in the meeting room at 9:15, where you'll be introduced to the staff.
#Person2#: Where is that in?
#Person1#: I'll tell you in a moment, but... | #Person2# is a new student. #Person1# tells #Person2# the details of this morning's activities. #Person2# is surprised there is an exam and #Person1# says it just helps to find students' level of English. | school |
train_6280 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the hotel and railway station?
#Person2#: Sure, it's quite far from here. Don't worry though, it's not difficult to get there.
#Person1#: I think I'm going in the wrong direction.
#Person2#: Yes. First you need to turn your car around. Do you remember passing some traffi... | #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the hotel and the railway station patiently. #Person1# is grateful. | direction |
train_6281 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I seem to have lost my handbag.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Well, I'll have to write a report for you. It was a handbag, you say?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: What's it like, madam?
#Person1#: It's a black one with my drivers license, some bank cards and about $50 in it.
#Person2#: Where did you ... | #Person1# lost her handbag. #Person2# asks about the handbags and writes a report for her. | handbag |
train_6282 | #Person1#: Excuse me, but do you have this shirt in blue?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. But only in small, large and extra large.
#Person1#: Oh, darn. I was hoping to have it in a medium size. It would really go well with my bag.
#Person2#: Well, we may be getting more in next week. Would you like me to check our computer?
#P... | #Person1# wants a blue shirt but the medium size is sold out. #Person2# finds #Person2#'s manager has ordered more and suggests #Person1# come next week. | shirt |
train_6283 | #Person1#: My name is Mary, and I will be your waitress tonight.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mary. We have been looking forward to trying out this restaurant.
#Person1#: Before your main course, would you like to order an appetizer?
#Person2#: Sure, that sounds great. Where are your appetizers listed?
#Person1#: There is a s... | #Person2# comes to a restaurant for the first time. #Person2# orders the chicken and cheese quesadilla and onion rings with Mary's assistance. | order meal |
train_6284 | #Person1#: It says here that you graduated from Beijing Normal University with a major in English Language and Literature.
#Person2#: Right. Then you may think that I am not fit for this job according to my educational background.
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: But I want to be a tour guide very much because I like traveli... | #Person2# is being interviewed by #Person1# for a tour guide. #Person2#'s major doesn't match the position but #Person2# likes traveling and meeting people and has gotten a qualification certificate. #Person2# thinks being a tour guide is hard but interesting. #Person2# is quite experienced and multilingual. | interview for job |
train_6285 | #Person1#: Hi, Mary. I haven't seen you in ages! I heard that you and Daniel are getting married on August 8th, the opening day of the 2008 Olympic Games. Is it true?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. We've been dating for over 7 years. We have decided to get married on a special day and we think August 8th, 2008 is a red-letter ... | Mary tells #Person1# that she and Daniel are getting married on August 8th, 2008. But they haven't decided on the hotel for their wedding reception. #Person1# promises to help them. | prepare for wedding |
train_6286 | #Person1#: Hi Melissa, are you going home this weekend?
#Person2#: No, not this weekend. I have too much work to do.
#Person1#: Where do your parents live?
#Person2#: My father lives in Washington DC.
#Person1#: How about your mother?
#Person2#: My mother died two years ago.
#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Is y... | Melissa's not going home this weekend because she has too much work. Mellisa also tells #Person2# where Melissa's family live but she seldom gets a chance to visit them. | conversation about family |
train_6287 | #Person1#: Honey, I ' ll be right back!
#Person2#: Where are you going?
#Person1#: I told you already! I ' m going to get my nails done.
#Person2#: Again? You just went last week! You spend more time at the nail salon than you do here at home! Honestly, why do you need a manicure every week?
#Person1#: Well, first of a... | #Person1# is going to get her nails done and successfully persuades #Person2# to go with her. | get nails done |
train_6288 | #Person1#: Richard? Do you have the number for that Chinese restaurant on the corner?
#Person2#: Yeah, hold on a second. I'Ve got it in my office. Here it is. 553-2213.
#Person1#: 553-2213. Great, thanks.
#Person2#: No problem. Pick me up something to eat too, please. | #Person1# asks Richard for the number of a Chinese restaurant. Richard asks #Person1# to pick up something to eat for him. | number of restaurant |
train_6289 | #Person1#: Hi! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. We have reservations.
#Person1#: What's your name, sir?
#Person2#: Jack Bates.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. We have your reservation. Could you fill out these forms, please?
#Person2#: The reservation was for a double for three nights, wasn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, sir. That's correc... | Jack Bates checks in with #Person1#'s assistance in a hotel. | hotel check in |
train_6290 | #Person1#: Hi! How are you going?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you. How are you doing this morning?
#Person1#: Not bad. How about you? Haven't seen you for a long time.
#Person2#: Yes. I've been to New York. I got back only yesterday.
#Person1#: Did you enjoy yourself?
#Person2#: Very much. New York is such a nice place. Sha... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has been to New York and shows #Person1# photographs. | daily conversation |
train_6291 | #Person1#: Can you help me buy my textbooks?
#Person2#: There will probably be a book list in the bookstore. Do you have your class schedule handy?
#Person1#: No, I don't have that.
#Person2#: To get started, take that list over to the bookstore. Do you know where the bookstore is?
#Person1#: I am not sure where the bo... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to buy textbooks at the bookstore and how to sell old textbooks. | textbooks |
train_6292 | #Person1#: I love slim girls, don't you?
#Person2#: Not particularly. I like fat girls.
#Person1#: And I like a girl with good skin, do you?
#Person2#: I can't say I do. What I like a girl with good manners.
#Person1#: Well, yes. But surely you like a girl with a nice figure.
#Person2#: Yes. But I like a girl with a ni... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the types of girls they like. | girls |
train_6293 | #Person1#: What's the problem? Things are getting out of hand. You keep sticking your nose where it doesn't belong.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: Now, I am responsible for training new staff, but you keep overriding my authority by trying to pose your methods. I know you are a hotshot college graduate with so... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# keeps overriding #Person1#'s authority and #Person1# doesn't like it. | conversation between colleagues |
train_6294 | #Person1#: Linda, would you care for some candies or cookies?
#Person2#: No, don't try to tend me. I'm becoming chubby, and I have to slender down.
#Person1#: You are not really chubby. You are actually thin enough.
#Person2#: I don't think so. I know I've put on weight this winter.
#Person1#: So you are watching your ... | #Person1# invites Linda for some candies or cookies. Linda refuses because she is on the diet. | on the diet |
train_6295 | #Person1#: I'd like to have this cashed, please.
#Person2#: Please put your name and address here. May I see your passport.
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: How would you like it?
#Person1#: Ten hundreds and Ten Twenties and the rest of small changes please.
#Person2#: Ok, here you are. | #Person2# helps #Person1# to have things cashed. | settle accounts |
train_6296 | #Person1#: Can I ask for leave this afternoon?
#Person2#: What is the problem?
#Person1#: I had a headache this morning. I didn't pay attention to it. I thought probably it is because I didn't sleep well. But now it is getting worse and worse. I feel quite dizzy now and my eyes are somehow very light-sensitive. Maybe i... | #Person1# had a headache this morning and asks for leave. #Person2# asks #Person1# to go home and have a rest. | ask for leave |
train_6297 | #Person1#: Well, that was an interesting documentary!
#Person2#: For sure! I didn't really understand some of the technical jargon they used in the film when they talked about social security in the US.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Well, they mentioned how people put away money in something called a 401K?
#Person1#... | #Person1# introduces a 401K, a retirement plan, to #Person2#. #Person2# says people in #Person2#'s country prefer to hide the money in a jar and #Person1# is considering doing that lately. | 401k |
train_6298 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Dr. Cook's clinic. May I speak to Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: This is he.
#Person1#: Dr. Cook won't be able to see you at the time suggested. Could you make it a quarter to two?
#Person2#: All right. | #Person1# calls Mr. Smith to reschedule an appointment. | change reservation time |
train_6299 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Reservations. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm calling from Tenga Company. I'd like to know if you have rooms available for the nights from October 8 to October 12. We are going to have a business conference.
#Person1#: May I ask how many people there will be in the party?
#Person2#: 20 pe... | #Person2# from Tenga Company calls #Person1# to reserve double rooms from October 8th to 12th for 20 persons. | reserve rooms |
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