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train_6300 | #Person1#: Hello, this is David.
#Person2#: Hi David, this is Marge. Can you meet me after work for a few minutes?
#Person1#: Sure! How about the coffee shop right across the street from my office?
#Person2#: That will work.
#Person1#: Does five thirty work for you?
#Person2#: That will be fine. What I have to show you... | Marge calls David to arrange a meeting at five-thirty to check a few details about David's new house. | conversation on telephone |
train_6301 | #Person1#: Evening, table for three, please.
#Person2#: Do you have reservations?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I have made reservations under the name of Wang.
#Person2#: Very Wang sir, smoking or no smoking?
#Person1#: No smoking, please. Could we have table by the window?
#Person2#: Of course, this way please. | Mr. Wang tells #Person2# that he has made reservations. #Person2# directs him to the seat. | daily conversation |
train_6302 | #Person1#: Welcome to IBA. How can I help you?
#Person2#: You called yesterday to tell me that our funds under the L / C had arrived? It's Ming Cha Legal Services.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I remember. You must be Mr. Xie. It's nice to put a face to a voice.
#Person2#: Yes, it sure is. The L / C number is JD185649000023.
#Pe... | Mr. Xie tells #Person1# at IBA to convert the funds JD185649000023 into RIB. | convert the funds |
train_6303 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I would like a ticket to Pakistan on CA.
#Person1#: Is that a one-way or round trip?
#Person2#: Round trip, please.
#Person1#: When would you want to leave?
#Person2#: I'd like to leave on Nov. 2nd and return on Nov. 21st.
#Person1#: I am sorry. The flight on Nov. 21st is full... | #Person2# wants a round ticket to Pakistan on CA and agrees to be on the waiting list as #Person1# says the flight on Nov. 21st is full. | buy flight ticket |
train_6304 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. How can I help?
#Person2#: Hi there. I need to change some dollars into local currency. Can I do that here?
#Person1#: Yes, you can. Is that US dollars or HK dollars? Both are available for exchange to RIB. How much would you like to exchange?
#Person2#: Well, that depends. What's the rate li... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to change 500 USD into RIB. | money exchange |
train_6305 | #Person1#: Here's my passport. I'm a visiting scholar.
#Person2#: Do you have anything to declare?
#Person1#: No, these are all my personal effects.
#Person2#: What's in the bag? Would you mind opening the bag?
#Person1#: Not at all. I don't know what's dutiable. Do I have to pay duty on things for my own use?
#Person2... | #Person1# is a visiting scholar and is passing the customs under the guidance of #Person2#. | at the customs |
train_6306 | #Person1#: Did you get a chance to speak with the sellers about my counter-offer?
#Person2#: Yes, and I think I have good news for you.
#Person1#: Did they accept the counter-offer?
#Person2#: Yes, they accepted your counter-offer, but they want you to pay for the home inspection.
#Person1#: How much will that cost?
#P... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the sellers accepted #Person1#'s counter-offer but they want #Person1# to pay for the home inspection. #Person1# agrees as #Person1# can choose the home inspector. | conversation about house |
train_6307 | #Person1#: There's a big problem with my room. I'm in 507.
#Person2#: Would you tell me the nature of the problem, sir?
#Person1#: I have cockroaches crawling in my room.
#Person2#: Perhaps you saw a silverfish, sir.
#Person1#: I've seen nine more cockroaches than I wanted to see.
#Person2#: Sir, you haven't been drink... | #Person1# complains that cockroaches are crawling in his room. #Person2#'ll transfer #Person1# to #Person2#'s supervisor. | cockroaches in room |
train_6308 | #Person1#: I'd like to order room service to room 202, please,
#Person2#: How can I help you?
#Person1#: I'd like two sandwiches and one green fruit salad, please.
#Person2#: Will that be all, sir?
#Person1#: No. Could you also get some extra towels and soup too? We went to the pool today and used up our two clean towe... | #Person1# tells #Person2# to send dinner, extra towels, and soup to room 202. | room service |
train_6309 | #Person1#: Are there any interesting articles in today's newspapers?
#Person2#: The headlines are all about the presidential election in the united states. Few other stories made the front pages.
#Person1#: Is there anything of interest to us in the business sections?
#Person2#: There's an interesting feature article i... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the headlines in today's newspaper are all about the presidential election. There's an interesting feature article about doing business in China but there are no interesting editorials. | articles in newspapers |
train_6310 | #Person1#: The blake's got divorced.
#Person2#: Really? Why?
#Person1#: Mr. black has been getting a little around aside.
#Person2#: I'm surprised. He does't look like a guy who'd ever cheat on his wife, does he?
#Person1#: No, he doesn't. But his wife found out he has been too charming for a long time. Incredibly, he ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the Blacks' got divorced because Mr. Black has many different girlfriends. Then #Person1# and #Person2# make fun of each other. | talk about rumor |
train_6311 | #Person1#: what's the cheapest way to go there?
#Person2#: By subway.
#Person1#: Oh, is that right? Is there a subway station near here?
#Person2#: Yes. There's one on the other side of the building.
#Person1#: Good. Can I walk through this building?
#Person2#: I'm afraid you can't. you'Ve to go out there and walk arou... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the subway is the cheapest way to get to #Person1#'s destination and directs #Person1# to the station. | subway station |
train_6312 | #Person1#: I would like to get some meat today.
#Person2#: What kind do you need?
#Person1#: I need about a pound of ground beef.
#Person2#: The ground beef is $ 2. 48 a pound.
#Person1#: That sounds good.
#Person2#: What else would you like?
#Person1#: I also need three pounds of chicken breasts.
#Person2#: The chicke... | #Person1# buys a pound of ground beef and three pounds of chicken breasts from #Person2#. | shop for meat |
train_6313 | #Person1#: Ping-pong must be the top-ranking popular sport in China. It seems to me in every school, factory, army unit, or residential area, men and women, young and old, are swinging paddles.
#Person2#: You got it! In a sense, it has become a byword for Chinese sport.
#Person1#: What do you think might be the source ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the top-ranking popular sport, ping-pong, in China. #Person2# thinks its critical advantage is the low cost because it just needs a racket, a table, and a ball. #Person1# adds that sometimes substitutes also work. #Person1# and #Person2# say that many leaders are good at it. | Chinese ping-pong |
train_6314 | #Person1#: Miss Maggie?
#Person2#: Yes, sir?
#Person1#: Did you speak to Mr. Robinson?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. I asked him to call later. He said he would call again in about an hour.
#Person1#: That's fine. By the way, has Charlie photocopied my report yet? I need it this afternoon.
#Person2#: Not yet. I told him to fi... | Maggie tells #Person1# she's called Robinson, settled Charlie, and noticed Martin. #Person1# asks Maggie for tea. | conversation between colleagues |
train_6315 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Can I have change for a dollar, please?
#Person2#: Sorry, but I can only give you change if you buy something.
#Person1#: But I only have a dollar on me, and all I need is four quarters.
#Person2#: Sorry, but I don't make the rules. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for a change. #Person2# refuses. | ask for change |
train_6316 | #Person1#: Hi. How can we help you today?
#Person2#: Yeah. I'd like to get my hair trimmed a little. Nothing fancy. Just a basic trim.
#Person1#: Well, can we interest you in today's special?
#Person2#: Um ... Nah, nah ...
#Person1#: We'll shampoo, cut, (and) style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $9.99 (nin... | #Person2# wants #Person1# to get his hair trimmed a little. #Person1# persuades him to have today's special but #Person1# does the haircut terribly and #Person2# is unsatisfied. | bad haircut |
train_6317 | #Person1#: Would you come to dinner next Sunday?
#Person2#: Sunday? No, I'm sorry. I'm busy on Sunday.
#Person1#: How about Saturday?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd love to. What time?
#Person1#: How about 7:00?
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Do you know where I live?
#Person2#: Sorry, I have no idea.
#Person1#: I'm on No. 1125, Beiji... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to come to dinner next Saturday at 7. | invite dinner |
train_6318 | #Person1#: It's exciting just to think about it. It will be my first trip to Italy, but I may have trouble finding my way around when I'm there.
#Person2#: Don't worry about that. Just give me a call when you arrive. I'll show you the way around. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# may get lost in Italy. #Person2# promises to show #Person1# the way around. | show way around |
train_6319 | #Person1#: Where is that?
#Person2#: Take me to the airport, please.
#Person1#: Are you in a hurry?
#Person2#: I have to be there before 17 o'clock.
#Person1#: We'll make it except a jam. You know it's rush hour.
#Person2#: There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time.
#Person1#: I'll do my ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# to take #Person2# to the airport before 17:00 and will give #Person1# an extra ten. | to the airport |
train_6320 | #Person1#: This is a nice restaurant, isn't it?
#Person2#: It's wonderful. The view is simply beautiful. How did you find this restaurant?
#Person1#: Well, I'm a sophisticated traveler. I know all the great restaurants in the world.
#Person2#: Sophisticated traveler, huh? I bet you picked the first restaurant you fo... | #Person1# and #Person2# are having dinner at the restaurant that #Person1# finds. #Person2# drops her fork. #Person3#'ll bring her another one. | have dinner |
train_6321 | #Person1#: Are you interested in history?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I enjoyed studying it at school, though I had trouble remembering all the dates, so my teacher never gave me good marks.
#Person1#: I love history, but I've always thought that learning the reasons behind events is more important than remembering exactly... | #Person1# and #Person2# both love history. They agree that learning the reasons behind events is more important than remembering exactly when they happened and history repeats itself. | history |
train_6322 | #Person1#: What's your email address?
#Person2#: It's bluedog123.
#Person1#: Bluedog123. Are you sure that's all?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: No. That's incomplete.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: What's your mailing address?
#Person2#: 456 Cherry Drive, Pasadena, CA 91170.
#Person1#: That's correct.
#P... | #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s email address. | email address |
train_6323 | #Person1#: It was really hard for our parents to save money when they were young.
#Person2#: Most people were living form hand to mouth. How could they?
#Person1#: Yeah. They simply had no extra money to save up or for other things.
#Person2#: Fortunately, things are changing these years. | #Person1# and #Person2# agree that their parents had no extra money to save when they were young. | save up money |
train_6324 | #Person1#: How do you know? I thought Taiwanese people didn't have garage sales.
#Person2#: You're right. We're not really into used stuff.
#Person1#: Well, I've grown to like second-hand things. I wouldn't have gotten through university without them!
#Person2#: There aren't many places that sell used things in Taiw... | #Person2# tells #Person1# people in Taiwan are not into used stuff, but there are auction websites. | second-hand stuff |
train_6325 | #Person1#: When were you bron may I ask?
#Person2#: On 20th May 1963.
#Person1#: Do you know what it was according to the lunar calendar?
#Person2#: 27th day of the fourth month.
#Person1#: By the way, could you tell me when the film will begin?
#Person2#: It will begin at 5 thirty.
#Person1#: I am friaid I can't... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s birthday and the beginning time of a movie. #Person1#'s afraid #Person1# can't be on time. | casual conversation |
train_6326 | #Person1#: Hi, Bob. Come in! This is my new office.
#Person2#: Wow, it's great. There's so much furniture, a sofa, arm chair.
#Person1#: How about my desk? Isn't it beautiful?
#Person2#: Yes, look at that. Is that a new computer?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. The latest model.
#Person2#: But there aren't any windows here.
#Pe... | #Person1# invites Bob to #Person1#'s new office. Bob likes that office. | new office |
train_6327 | #Person1#: Did you hear the weather report yesterday evening, Jack?
#Person2#: No. I was preparing for our camping trip then. What will the weather be like on the weekend? I hope we will have a sunny day for camping.
#Person1#: Unfortunately, the report said there will be a cold spring rain. What shall we do?
#Person2#... | Lily tells Jack that the weather report said there will be a cold spring rain this weekend. But Jack is optimistic. | weather |
train_6328 | #Person1#: Concorde college, how can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, would you put me through to Miss O'Shea? It's Allison Clark calling.
#Person1#: I'm afraid she doesn't seem to be available at the moment, would you like to leave a message?
#Person2#: Yes, please, my name is Allison Clark. I've got an appointment with ... | Allison Clark calls to postpone her appointment with Miss O'Shea but Miss O'Shea is not available. #Person1# will pass her message on to Miss O'Shea. | leave a message |
train_6329 | #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 tonight to take his mom out to dinner. Susie will go with him and meet #Person1#'s mom. | borrow girlfriend's car |
train_6330 | #Person1#: Are there running groups in this neighborhood? I've been wanting to run in the mornings, but I don't like to do it alone.
#Person2#: Yeah, there is a group that meets at the park a few blocks from the university. They meet every Sunday morning.
#Person1#: I should join them. I wonder how far they run.
#Perso... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that there is a running group in their neighborhood and they usually run to the river. | running group |
train_6331 | #Person1#: Good morning, everyone. In the studio today we have Steve Jackson, who's going to tell us about his recent trip to the Antarctic. So Steve, what was it like? Did you freeze?
#Person2#: No, I didn't. While I was there, the temperature was about 7 degrees and I found it quite comfortable. It can get storming i... | Steve Jackson comes to #Person1#'s studio and introduces his recent trip to the Antarctic. Jackson says the temperature was comfortable and the atmosphere aboard the ship was great. Jackson treasured the view of various birds most. | the Antarctic |
train_6332 | #Person1#: This is an interesting project, we have for psychology class.
#Person2#: Interesting. It's going to be a lot of work.
#Person1#: What's so hard about it? We just have to make up a survey questionnaire related to theories from the class.
#Person2#: Making up a survey questionnaire isn't so hard, but we have t... | #Person1# will find 50 people to fill the questionnaire for their project, and #Person2# will prepare the questionnaire and analyze data. | doing project |
train_6333 | #Person1#: I need some mascara. Do you have good thickening mascara?
#Person2#: Of course. Here is our thickening mascara. We also have mascara designed to lengthen the eyelashes.
#Person1#: Alright. And I want to consider your eye shadow too. Do you have a color chart can look at?
#Person2#: We have a very wide select... | #Person1# needs thickening mascara and eye shadow. #Person2# recommends some products and helps #Person1# clean off the eye shadow before sampling them. | buy cosmetics |
train_6334 | #Person1#: Oh, so the zoo is over there. Thank you so much for your help.
#Person2#: You ' re welcome. Can I ask you what brings you to China?
#Person1#: I ' m actually travelling around Asia.
#Person2#: Oh, very nice. How long will you be in Beijing?
#Person1#: Probably another week.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Well, I ' ll... | #Person1# takes #Person2# to the zoo and is willing to be the guide when #Person2# traveling in Beijing. | give a number |
train_6335 | #Person1#: Mr. James. I know that office hour is up now, but could you work during the weekend and finish the translations?
#Person2#: Well, unfortunately I have got something to do this weekend. But let me see...
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. However, if you could help me out, I'll double the pay for the hours worked.
#Pe... | #Person1# needs the translations and will double the pay for Mr. James to finish them this weekend. | extra work |
train_6336 | #Person1#: Can you speak Japanese?
#Person2#: Yes, I can, but not very well.
#Person1#: Where did you learn it?
#Person2#: At school. And I'm still learning it now.
#Person1#: How long have you been learning it?
#Person2#: About three years.
#Person1#: Can you speak any other languages?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s been learning Japanese at school for three years. | speak a language |
train_6337 | #Person1#: You're not looking happy. What's the matter?
#Person2#: Oh, nothing special. I'm just a bit tired.
#Person1#: With the job?
#Person2#: With everything, with everybody, with all this!
#Person1#: A good suggestion for you. You need a holiday.
#Person2#: It wasn't always like this, you know.
#Person1#: What do ... | #Person2# is tired of the invariance of life and #Person1# thinks #Person2# needs a holiday. | be tired |
train_6338 | #Person1#: Hi Kara, this is Mike.
#Person2#: Hello Mike. How are things going for you?
#Person1#: Great, how are you?
#Person2#: Fine. Everything is just fine.
#Person1#: Kara, I had a great time the other night and was wondering if you would like to go out again this weekend.
#Person2#: Mike, I enjoyed your company, b... | Mike invites Kara to go out again this weekend and Kara refuses because she needs to focus on studies. | the weekend |
train_6339 | #Person1#: Tommy played truant today. His teacher called me this morning.
#Person2#: Where did he go?
#Person1#: I've asked him, but he won't tell me. What should we do about this? He is like you. I remember when we were at the college, you always skipped classes.
#Person2#: Like me? But you see I am so successful now.... | #Person1# and #Person2#'s son, Tommy, played truant today. They are discussing what they should do for Tommy's attendance for classes. Finally, they decide to let him go to school on a school bus. | play truant |
train_6340 | #Person1#: What is your greatest strength?
#Person2#: I think I am very good at planning. I manage my time well so that I can always get things done on time.
#Person1#: What is your weakness?
#Person2#: I always give each job my best efforts, so when others are not pulling their weight, I am frustrated.
#Person1#: What... | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions including #Person2#'s merits and demerits, greatest accomplishment, whether #Person2# can work under great pressure, what problems #Person2# encountered and how #Person2# solved them, and how to work with difficult people. #Person2# answers them all in detail. | merits and demerits |
train_6341 | #Person1#: why are you in such a good mood today?
#Person2#: well, yesterday, I decided to face my fear of heights.
#Person1#: I didn't know you were scared of heights! Was it really bad?
#Person2#: let me put it this way. I've never seen a professional sorts game in a stadium because I could never get myself to walk t... | #Person1# finds #Person2# is in a good mood and #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# went sky-diving yesterday and cured the fear of heights. After that, #Person2# realizes #Person2# should enjoy life. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# fears being alone in #Person1#'s apartment. | fear of heights |
train_6342 | #Person1#: Wow, American football is more exciting than I thought.
#Person2#: You're in America now, my British friend. We just call it football.
#Person1#: Oh, right. So, I can't quite follow what's going on. . . who's winning?
#Person2#: The Giants are up by three points because of the field goal they kicked, but the... | #Person1# and #Person2# are watching a football game between the Giants and the Redskin. They take the Giants' side but finally the Redskin win by a touchdown pass. | a football game |
train_6343 | #Person1#: I couldn't look at you, and say you aren't beautiful!
#Person2#: You are pretending!
#Person1#: No, Miss Anna, you must let me say how lovely you are! What's wrong with that?
#Person2#: It's wrong because---it isn't true.
#Person1#: You know that everybody notices how beautiful you are, don't you?
#Person2#:... | #Person1# keeps saying Miss Anna is beautiful and Anna is shy to hear that. | praises |
train_6344 | #Person1#: Do you like watching the Winter Olympic Games?
#Person2#: Of course. It's the tradition game in winter, and with good reason. Don't you like watching it?
#Person1#: Of course I do. I love it. All the games are exciting and the competitors are respectable.
#Person2#: That's true. For various reasons, it takes... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the Winter Olympic Games. Both of them like it. #Person2# tells #Person1# the differences between the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics. They talk about their favorite sports and share their opinions. | Olympic Games |
train_6345 | #Person1#: I wish I knew who had moved our flower pots.
#Person2#: It was me. I am so sorry.
#Person1#: What did you think you were doing?
#Person2#: I had to move it, so that I can get my bike through.
#Person1#: How dare you be so inconsiderate? That's wrong.
#Person2#: I am awfully sorry. I didn't think you would mi... | #Person1# thinks it's inconsiderate of #Person2# to move #Person1#'s flower pots to get the bike through and #Person2# feels sorry. | say sorry |
train_6346 | #Person1#: What's the matter, BOB?
#Person2#: I think it's my ankle.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: One of my snow-shoes that cause on rocks.
#Person1#: Can you stand?
#Person2#: I don't think so. It's kind of sore.
#Person1#: what I have to give you a hospital for an ex-treat.
#Person2#: It's that really necessa... | BOB cannot stand because his ankle and #Person1# thinks he needs an ex-treat. | pain in ankle |
train_6347 | #Person1#: I visited the Polar Aquarium today.
#Person2#: Is it like a zoo of polar animals?
#Person1#: Almost. There are a lot of polar animals sea birds, such as seals, whales and penguins, People don't get much chance of seeing them.
#Person2#: It must have been fun seeing those unusual animals and birds.
#Person1#:... | #Person1# visited the Polar Aquarium and #Person2# thinks it's fun. They both want to take the kids there one day. | an aquarium |
train_6348 | #Person1#: Good evening, sir. Welcome to our restaurant.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, I do.
#Person1#: May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: Yes, it's Mr. Brown.
#Person1#: Mr. Brown. We were expecting you. This way, please. Will this table be fine?
#Person2#: Oh, this ... | Mr. Brown comes to the reserved restaurant. #Person1# welcomes him and gives the menu. | in a restaurant |
train_6349 | #Person1#: Take care, Peter. Don't run so fast. Are you tired?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. May I sit on the grass?
#Person1#: No, you mustn't sit on the grass. Don't you see the notes?
#Person2#: Yes, I can see it. But what's on it?
#Person1#: It says Keep off the grass!
#Person2#: Well, there's a bench under the tree. We can ... | #Person1# asks Peter not to sit on the grass nor to smoke because there're notes. | signs |
train_6350 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, how can I help?
#Person2#: Hi there. I'd like to draw some cash from my Fund Account at the Securities Company. Could I check my balance before I withdraw anything?
#Person1#: Of course. Your balance is 92, 320 RMB in your Securities Account. How much would you like to withdraw?
#Person2#: I'... | #Person1# serves #Person2# to check the balance and draw some cash from the Fund Account at the Securities Company. | draw cash |
train_6351 | #Person1#: Good morning, Japan Airline domestic reservations. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I Would like make a reservation to Huston for tomorrow.
#Person1#: The flight to Huston takes off daily every two hours from 6:00 to 11:00 pm. So you don't need a reservation. Seats are available on a'first come, first served'... | #Person2# wants to make a flight reservation. #Person1# tells #Person2# there's no need. | make a reservation |
train_6352 | #Person1#: I really want to get something to eat.
#Person2#: What are you going to get?
#Person1#: I don't know what I want to eat.
#Person2#: Well, do you want burgers, English food, or French food?
#Person1#: French food sounds good.
#Person2#: Where are you going to get it from?
#Person1#: I haven't the slightest id... | #Person1# wants to get something to eat. #Person2# asks #Person1#'s preference and recommends French food from the Paris. | eat food |
train_6353 | #Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: I would like to go to Europe for a visit? Can you recommend me an interesting city?
#Person1#: Why not go to Paris? It's famous for Arch of Triumph, Eiffel, versailles and place de la Concorde.
#Person2#: Do you have a package tour to Paris?
#Person1#: Of course... | #Person2# wants to go to Europe and #Person1# recommends #Person2# to visit Paris. | have a trip |
train_6354 | #Person1#: So how far is the museum, dad?
#Person2#: It is about 10 minutes walk.
#Person1#: Finish your hot chocolate and we will go.
#Person2#: Are we going to come back here for lunch?
#Person1#: No, we will have lunch at the museum cafeteria.
#Person2#: I have finished. We can go now.
#Person1#: Let's go then. On t... | #Person2# takes his son to the museum. On the way, they stop at the newsagent to buy a newspaper and the Post Office to buy postcards | the museum |
train_6355 | #Person1#: Where do you live?
#Person2#: I live in Beijing.
#Person1#: What's your permanent address?
#Person2#: My permanent address is Apt. 401, 238 Zhongshan Road, Beijing.
#Person1#: Where is your birthplace?
#Person2#: My birthplace is Suzhou.
#Person1#: Where is your domicile?
#Person2#: My domicile is Beijing.
#... | #Person1# asks #Person2# personal information including address, birthplace, domicile, and telephone number. | personal information |
train_6356 | #Person1#: We cannot avoid being asked questions in the interview. Sometimes, my mind goes blank.
#Person2#: It is so terrible to be caught unaware.
#Person1#: Admittedly, you can get prepared in advance for the interview, but you cannot cover everything concerned.
#Person2#: Sure. So you should know how to deal with t... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about how to prepare the interview in advance. They share their opinions and agree flexible and clear replies should be made to deal with probable questions. | an interview |
train_6357 | #Person1#: Come again? What are you talking about? Aren't we on the same team now?
#Person2#: Guess again, Dave. I have no intention of leaving invoking. Never did.
#Person1#: What do you mean? You didn't? Oh, no. . . No!
#Person2#: That's right, Dave. I tricked you into giving a confession. And I've recorded every wor... | #Person2# knew Dave was with WebTracker and tricked Dave into giving a confession and recorded it. | give a confession |
train_6358 | #Person1#: Did you put this morning's faxes on my desk? I'm waiting for some urgent faxes from headquarters, I'm pretty sure they came in last night.
#Person2#: Everything that came in off the fax machine last night is all on your desk. But I noticed that some of the faxes came through pretty blurred. Maybe you can tak... | #Person1# is waiting for some urgent faxed from headquarters, but all the documents are unreadable because the fax machine is out of toner and paper. #Person2# will have someone look at the fax machine and refax the faxes this afternoon. | faxes |
train_6359 | #Person1#: I'd like to send this parcel to Spain, please.
#Person2#: Do you want to send it by airmail or by surface mail?
#Person1#: Well, how long will it take if I send it by surface mail?
#Person2#: About five weeks.
#Person1#: Oh, dear. It won't get there for New Year's Day if I send it by surface mail. How much w... | #Person2# serves #Person1# to send a parcel by air so that it'll get to Spain for New Year's Day. | send a parcel |
train_6360 | #Person1#: Mike! What's going on, man! Long time no see!
#Person2#: Hey, Pat! Yeah, I haven't seen you in ages! How is going?
#Person1#: Things doing great! It's funny running into you like this. Smell well, just last week I ran into Matt as well.
#Person2#: Yeah? How's he doing?
#Person1#: He's doing well. We went out... | Pat runs into Mike and tells him he ran into Matt as well. And Pat describes the funniest thing that happened when he drank with Matt. | greetings |
train_6361 | #Person1#: Sue, there you are. Have you got time for a little chat?
#Person2#: Of course. What is it, Mike? Is something wrong?
#Person1#: No, not really. But I'll like your advice.
#Person2#: I'll help if I can.
#Person1#: Well, you remember Miguel who stayed with us last summer?
#Person2#: No. But I remember you tell... | Mike got a letter from Miguel to invite him to spend a holiday, but this will disappoint Celia. So Mike asks Sue for some advice. Sue suggests Mike tell Miguel about the plan he had already made with Celia. | give some advice |
train_6362 | #Person1#: Peter, you're learning to drive, aren't you? Do you go to the AA Driving School?
#Person2#: Actually it's called the ABC Driving School.
#Person1#: Is it expensive?
#Person2#: I've had ten lessons already and each one is fourteen pounds.
#Person1#: I see. And is the teacher's car new?
#Person2#: Yes, and it'... | Peter is learning to drive for ten lessons in ABC Driving School and #Person1# asks him some questions about the school. | learn to drive |
train_6363 | #Person1#: You Americans are funny. It seems as if you were married with cars.
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess that's true. The country is becoming one big highway. I was reading that there are about 4 million miles of roads and highways in this country now. | #Person1# thinks Americans were married with cars and #Person2# agrees. | roads and highways |
train_6364 | #Person1#: Come on, Peter! It's nearly seven.
#Person2#: I'm almost ready.
#Person1#: We'll be late if you don't hurry.
#Person2#: One minute, please. I'm packing my things.
#Person1#: The teachers won't let us in if we are late.
#Person2#: OK. I'm ready.
#Person1#: Come on, then.
#Person2#: Oh, I'll have to get my mon... | #Person1# urges Peter to hurry up. But Peter forgets money and watch. #Person1# hopes him be more careful in the exam. | be careful |
train_6365 | #Person1#: This is Carolyn Dianne. We're not in at the moment, Please leave your message and telephone number, we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
#Person2#: Hi, Carol. This is David. There is no class tomorrow afternoon. The class is going to see a film at Western Wood Theater. Please meet us in the front of th... | Carol leaves a message to tell Carolyn Dianne the new meeting location and time. | leave the message |
train_6366 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello. Is that Mr. Jackson?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: Mr. Jackson. I am a reporter from the TV station at our school. As far as I know, you are a very successful teacher, and quite popular among the students, so I want to ask you some questions about your teaching and your students.... | #Person2#, a reporter from the TV station, asks Mr. Jackson some questions about his teaching and his students because Mr. Jackson is a successful teacher and is popular among students. | ask some questions |
train_6367 | #Person1#: Hello, Robert. How was your job-hunting going?
#Person2#: Well, I have an important interview on Saturday. Maybe you could give me some tips on how to make a good impression.
#Person1#: Sure. First, write down something about your education and work experience. Take it to the interview.
#Person2#: All right.... | Robert will have an interview and he asks #Person1# to give some tips on making a good impression. #Person1# suggests writing down education and work experience, finding information about the company, saying the contributions, and preparing some questions. | job-hunting |
train_6368 | #Person1#: Hi, Mark! I heard you just had an interview for a new job? How did it go?
#Person2#: I think I did well. They said they'd make a decision by this Friday.
#Person1#: This Friday? It looks like they want to hire the person as quickly as possible. | Mark will get the result of the interview and #Person1# thinks it's quick. | an interview |
train_6369 | #Person1#: Good morning, Sir?
#Person2#: Good morning. My name is Orwell. I've got a reservation, a single room with a shower.
#Person1#: Ah, yes, Dr. Orwell. Would you fill in this form, please?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Oh, excuse me. I catch a cold. You're a doctor. You can give me something for it.
#Per... | Dr. Orwell reserves a single room and is checking in. #Person1# catches a cold and thinks Orwell can help but Orwell is a psychologist. Then #Person1# asks Orwell some questions for check-in. | a reservation |
train_6370 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I am looking for a book called Little Women, but I can't find it anywhere.
#Person2#: Let me see. I am sorry we just have sold it out.
#Person1#: Will you have it later?
#Person2#: I think so. Could I have you name, telephone number? If we get one, I will call you.
#Person1#: That's terrific. ... | #Person2# saves #Person1#'s contact information to call once they have Little Women later. | buy a book |
train_6371 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to buy a tie to match this suit.
#Person1#: We have various colors. How about this one?
#Person2#: Well, the color is all right. But it looks outdated. Can you show me that one?
#Person1#: You have a very good taste. It's our best seller.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#... | #Person1# serves #Person2# to buy a tie that is the best seller. | buy a tie |
train_6372 | #Person1#: May I take your order?
#Person2#: We'd like this course for two, please.
#Person1#: I'm afraid this course is for four persons.
#Person2#: Well, can't you make it for two only?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not, sir.
#Person2#: I see. Well, what do you recommend then?
#Person1#: I would recommend a soup with t... | #Person2# orders a course only for four. So #Person1# recommends a soup with small dishes. | order food |
train_6373 | #Person1#: Have you heard anything about Markheed Inc. ? They have called me back for interview, and I'm considering taking a job with them.
#Person2#: Well, to start with, Markheed Inc. has a reputation for being one of the best empoyers in the field.
#Person1#: The best. . . huh? With so many companies out there, h... | #Person1# is considering taking a job of Markheed Inc. #Person2# tells #Person1# several advantages, like an excellent benefits package, reasonable pay rate, and a good work environment. #Person2# thinks #Person1# should take the job. | an interview |
train_6374 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm checking in. The last name is Rama.
#Person2#: Yes, here is your reservation. You have a standard room reserved for two nights. Is that right?
#Person1#: Actually, no. It should be a suite. I had booked a non-smoking king.
#Person2#: Oh, my mistake. The reservation is for a suite and it is a non-s... | Rama has booked a non-smoking king for two nights and is checking in. #Person2# makes a mistake of the reservation but corrects instantly. And #Person2# helps Rama follow the procedures for check-in. | check in |
train_6375 | #Person1#: Where do these flower vases come from?
#Person2#: They are made a town nearby. The flower vases are made of porcelain and covered with tiny bamboo sticks.
#Person1#: Are they breakable?
#Person2#: No. They are not only ornmamental, but also useful.
#Person1#: No wonder it's so expensive. | #Person2# explains the flower vases' materials and advantages and #Person1# understands why they're expensive. | flower vases |
train_6376 | #Person1#: Welcome, how may I help you today?
#Person2#: I'd like a pizza, please.
#Person1#: Then you'll be happy to hear that today. All our pizzas are on sale 2 for one.
#Person2#: You're right, that is great!
#Person1#: What size would you like?
#Person2#: A medium one would be perfect. Thank you.
#Person1#: Which ... | #Person1# serves #Person2# to order a medium-size crab pizza. #Person2# wants to take the pizza away and has to wait for about ten minutes. | order food |
train_6377 | #Person1#: I think my wallet was stolen, sir.
#Person2#: Do you have any reason to believe that your wallet was stolen?
#Person1#: Yes, I left it on the table half an hour ago. But when I came back from the restroom, it was gone.
#Person2#: Are you sure you left your wallet on the table?
#Person1#: Of course, sir. I pl... | #Person1# thinks the wallet was stolen. #Person2# tells #Person1# the wallet was left in the restroom. | the lost wallet |
train_6378 | #Person1#: I would like to make a hotel reservation.
#Person2#: What day will you arrive?
#Person1#: I will arrive on May fourteenth.
#Person2#: How long will you stay?
#Person1#: I need the room for 3 nights.
#Person2#: How many people will stay in the room?
#Person1#: I will stay in the room alone.
#Person2#: Would y... | #Person2# books a non-smoking room for three nights for #Person1# as #Person1# requires. | make a reservation |
train_6379 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm the airport officer, could you spare me a few minutes and answer some questions?
#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.
#Person1#: What do you think of the arrival area? Were you pleased with it?
#Person2#: Yes, but it's a long way from the gate to immigration.
#Person1#: I'm sorry about that. Well, how a... | #Person1# as an airport officer asks #Person2# several questions, including how about the arrival area, immigration, the prices of duty-free goods, and the view of the airport. | the airport officer |
train_6380 | #Person1#: My name is Ella Grady. I'm in the customer service department. I'm the European customer service manager.
#Person2#: So, are you in charge of the department?
#Person1#: No, I report to the customer service manager David. He sits there.
#Person2#: Ah, the boss is here.
#Person1#: Yes, and is your boss here?
#... | Ella tells #Person2# that she is a customer service manager who manages a small team of assistance and deals with problems from difficult customers usually. | customer service manager |
train_6381 | #Person1#: I am absolutely famished.
#Person2#: Yeah. I am too.
#Person1#: Where did you want to go for lunch?
#Person2#: I was thinking we should just go to the cafeteria.
#Person1#: I don't think I ever got food from the cafeteria.
#Person2#: I actually like the food there.
#Person1#: Does the cafeteria sell a lot of... | #Person1# and #Person2# are famished. #Person2# suggests going to the cafeteria for lunch and #Person1# agrees. | have a lunch |
train_6382 | #Person1#: I would like to buy a black suit.
#Person2#: Do you have any special brand in your mind?
#Person1#: No, I never wear suit in my everyday life. I just want one to take part in my sister ' s wedding ceremony.
#Person2#: I see. Have a look at this one. It ' s very cheap because it ' s not very durable.
#Person1... | #Person1# wants to buy a suit to attend a wedding ceremony. #Person2# recommends one. | a suit |
train_6383 | #Person1#: There's a new girl in school, have you seen her yet?
#Person2#: I haven't seen her yet.
#Person1#: I think that she is very pretty.
#Person2#: Tell me how she looks.
#Person1#: She's kind of short.
#Person2#: What height is she?
#Person1#: She's probably about five feet.
#Person2#: That's nice, but tell me w... | #Person1# tells #Person2# a new girl is about five feet and has beautiful brown eyes. #Person2# thinks #Person2# has seen her before. | a new girl |
train_6384 | #Person1#: I guess I'm just a little nervous. I'm giving everything I have to invoking, and...
#Person2#: and what if it doesn't work out, right?
#Person1#: Exactly.
#Person2#: You need to quit thinking like a loser. invoking is going to kick butt. You know how I know?
#Person1#: How?
#Person2#: Because I won't let it ... | #Person1# is nervous about the decision of Stars.com while #Person2# asks #Person1# quit thinking like a loser. | be nervous |
train_6385 | #Person1#: Amelia, could you spare a few minutes?
#Person2#: sure. What do you need?
#Person1#: well, I wanted to let you know that I've put in my notice.
#Person2#: really? Why?
#Person1#: it's complicated. But basically it boils down to one thing. This company is downsizing and I can't continue working for a company ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# their company is downsizing and #Person1# gets a better offer. #Person1# thinks #Person1#'s new post is a great opportunity. #Person2# wants #Person1# to write a letter of recommendation before #Person2# leaves. #Person2# agrees. | a better offer |
train_6386 | #Person1#: Merry Christmas, sweetie. How's your brother enjoying Taiwan?
#Person2#: Ryan says he wants to stay. I think he's in love with some girl who designs fruit platters. . .
#Person1#: No! Christmas without him is bad enough. So, honey, do you have cold feet yet?
#Person2#: Yeah, especially since Jack didn't take... | #Person2# tells #Person1# Ryan wants to stay in Taiwan and #Person2# will not come until the 31st. They will have a ceremony at home because the church reservation cannot be changed. | Christmas |
train_6387 | #Person1#: Ah! No! Damn it!
#Person2#: It's a blackout. Now I can't see Seinfeld.
#Person1#: So what? I just lost one hour's worth of work.
#Person2#: Really? How could you do that? Don't you save every couple minutes?
#Person1#: No, I didn't save this time. Damn it! And I'm sick of writing this paper. Now I have to wr... | #Person1# lost one hour's worth of work because of a blackout, so #Person1# has to write it all over again. #Person1# also has a political science exam tomorrow. #Person2# is going to get a beer. #Person1# wants #Person2# to read for #Person1#'s exam so that #Person2# can take the exam for #Person1#. #Person2# refuses ... | an exam |
train_6388 | #Person1#: I'm calling about you appointment. Mr. Smith has to cancel all his appointments because he's got something urgent to attend to.
#Person2#: When can I go to see him?
#Person1#: Anytime except today. Please give him a call before you come.
#Person2#: OK. | #Person1# tells #Person2# today's appointment with Mr. Smith is canceled. | cancel an appointment |
train_6389 | #Person1#: Are there many idioms in English?
#Person2#: There are hundreds and hundreds. English is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions.
#Person1#: Can you give us an example?
#Person2#: I'll look up the rate. To look up doesn't mean to look high into the sky or to look at the roof. It means to search for and fi... | Ms. Parker tells #Person1# there're many idioms in English and gives #Person1# an example and a counterexample. | idioms in English |
train_6390 | #Person1#: I hate working on Christmas Eve! Whoa! Get a load of this guy! Come in central, I think we'Ve got ourselves a situation here.
#Person2#: License and registration please. Have you been drinking tonight, sir?
#Person1#: I had one or two glasses of eggnog, but nothing else.
#Person2#: Step out of the vehicle, p... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to show the license and registration on the Christmas Eve. #Person1# arrests #Person2# because #Person2# has been drinking tonight and has no invoice for the things in the back. | Christmas Eve |
train_6391 | #Person1#: Isn't he the best instructor? I think * he's so hot. Wow! I really feel energized, don't you?
#Person2#: I swear, I'm going to kill you for this.
#Person1#: What's wrong? Didn't you think it was fun? !
#Person2#: Oh, yeah! I had a blast! I love sweating like a pig with a bunch of pot bellies who all smell ba... | #Person1# and #Person2# attend a gym class. #Person1# feels energized because of the hot instructor, but #Person2# is not into the health kick and decides not to come back again. | a class |
train_6392 | #Person1#: Hot in here, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yeah, really.
#Person1#: Is it Ok if I sit here?
#Person2#: Of course. Suit yourself.
#Person1#: Thanks. My name's Bill Peters, by the way.
#Person2#: Hi, I'm Susan Jackson.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you. And what do you do, Susan?
#Person2#: I'm a student at UCLA.
#Person1#: ... | Bill and Susan introduce themselves to each other. Bill is an engineer and Susan is a student majoring in medicine. | introduce oneself |
train_6393 | #Person1#: Emily, are you getting rushed by a sorority?
#Person2#: More than one. I think the count is now three, if I remember correctly.
#Person1#: Wow. I'm getting rushed too, but just one. Are you thinking of joining any of them?
#Person2#: I don't know. I know there are advantages to joining, but I'm not much into... | #Person1# asks Emily whether she will join a sorority. #Person1# hears that the activities may be a little distracting. Emily thinks she will decline. | a sorority |
train_6394 | #Person1#: Could you help me to register for a class?
#Person2#: Do you know what class you want to take?
#Person1#: Are there any Psychology classes available?
#Person2#: I believe there are still two Psychology classes open.
#Person1#: On what days are the classes?
#Person2#: There is one class on Tuesday and Thursda... | #Person2# helps #Person1# register for a Psychology class. #Person1# chooses the class on Monday and Wednesday. | register for classes |
train_6395 | #Person1#: Hi, Anna. I haven't seen you for ages. Where have you been?
#Person2#: I'Ve been away on holidays for sometime.
#Person1#: No wonder I haven't seen you recently. Where did you spend your holidays?
#Person2#: I went with my husband. Our first stop was Bangkok. We stayed there for 5 days. Then we flew to Hong ... | Anna tells Luke she has been away on holiday with her husband for some time. Luke hasn't traveled much because his wife doesn't like traveling. | holidays |
train_6396 | #Person1#: What happened to your brother?
#Person2#: It seems that he has gone ape over the girl.
#Person1#: Your parents must be worrying about him.
#Person2#: Yes, he's been like this for two weeks. We don't know what to do.
#Person1#: Have you talked to him?
#Person2#: Yeah. But he just didn't listen. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s brother may go ape over a girl. | fall in love |
train_6397 | #Person1#: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like our firm to take into consideration?
#Person2#: Yes. My house is far away from here. May I ask for an apartment?
#Person1#: No problem. We can offer you a flat with two bedrooms and a living room.
#Person2#: That's great. If you don't mind my asking, ... | Before signing the contract, #Person2# asks for an apartment because #Person2#'s house is far away from the company. #Person2# also asks #Person1# about bonuses and holidays. | an apartment |
train_6398 | #Person1#: We have a variety of trousers. Which one do you like best?
#Person2#: I want to buy one to match my shirt. Can you give me some advice?
#Person1#: What about this one?
#Person2#: Yes, they seem to be my size and go with my shirt quite well. I will take it. | #Person1# assists #Person2# in buying trousers to match #Person2#'s shirt. | buy trousers |
train_6399 | #Person1#: Tom? Oh, it's been a while since we've talked to each other. Nice to hear you again.
#Person2#: Same here. Hey, did you know Susan is going to get married. She invited me to her wedding and she wants you to attend also.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Definitely. I'm calling to tell you this.
#Person1#: Why di... | Tom tells #Person1# Susan is going to get married and wants to invite #Person1# but #Person1#'s line is always busy. #Person1# will call back to Susan. Tom and #Person1# also share their recent status. | a call |
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