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train_6500 | #Person1#: I need to see if I qualify for a home loan.
#Person2#: I can help you. How much money do you make per year?
#Person1#: I make around one hundred thousand dollars per year.
#Person2#: How long have you been on your current job?
#Person1#: I have only worked at this job for 6 months, but I have a longer job hi... | #Person2# asks about #Person1#'s job history, income, and credit score and estimates that #Person1# can afford a house of around five hundred thousand dollars. | home loan |
train_6501 | #Person1#: Excuse me, what's the screen near your steering wheel for?
#Person2#: It's a portable TV. It's a popular thing now.
#Person1#: Oh, that's new to me. So what's on everyday?
#Person2#: News about current affairs, documentaries, music, movies, noncommercial ads and so on.
#Person1#: Is there anything interestin... | #Person1# is curious about the screen near the steering wheel. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's a portable TV and introduces its programs and how it works to #Person1#. They agree it's entertaining. | portable TV |
train_6502 | #Person1#: May I come in?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: How are you doing, sir?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you. Are you coming for the interview as a secretary? What's your name?
#Person1#: Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Li Hua. Nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too. Miss Li. please have ... | Li Hua comes to Peter Smith for the interview as a secretary. | interview |
train_6503 | #Person1#: I am having some plumbing problems and need them fixed.
#Person2#: What exactly is wrong with the plumbing?
#Person1#: The toilet flushes really slowly.
#Person2#: Are there any problems with the plumbing in the kitchen?
#Person1#: Both the kitchen and the bathroom plumbing are messed up.
#Person2#: How long... | #Person1# is having some plumbing problems in the kitchen and the bathroom. #Person2# will send someone to take a look this afternoon. | plumbing problem |
train_6504 | #Person1#: Well, Miss Liu, I've enjoyed talking with you. Thank you for your interest in this job.
#Person2#: It's my honor, Mr. Mike. By the way, how can I know whether I am accepted or not?
#Person1#: We hope to make a decision in the next few days. We'll notify you of our decision by mail, is this convenient for you... | Mr. Mike tells Miss Liu they will notify her of their decision by mail. | interview |
train_6505 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Bell. How are you today? Are you here to sort out your L / C documents?
#Person2#: Yes. I've been through them and there's a problem, a rather major discrepancy actually. You see? It should be KN509.
#Person1#: I see, here it says KM509.
#Person2#: Exactly, if we accept these it could cause... | Mr. Bell finds a problem in the L/C documents. #Person1# suggests he reject them. | discrepancy |
train_6506 | #Person1#: These vegetables taste very sweet.
#Person2#: Sure, I planted them. They're organic.
#Person1#: Really? Dad, how do you know how to plant organic vegetable?
#Person2#: Well, it's a secret.
#Person1#: Dad, come on! Just tell me.
#Person2#: Well, honey, I can teach you how to plant them if you want to learn. | #Person1# is curious about how #Person2# knows how to plant organic vegetables. | plant organic vegetables |
train_6507 | #Person1#: So am I on the right road to Piccadilly Circus?
#Person2#: I think so, ' cause I remember the policeman told me this is the very way.
#Person1#: What did he say?
#Person2#: Just head straight up the street about two blocks and then turn left.
#Person1#: That's it. I think we're one block beyond. | #Person1# and #Person2# think they are on the right road according to the policeman's words. | right road |
train_6508 | #Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Hello! May I speak to Mr. White?
#Person1#: Speaking.
#Person2#: This is Michael's mother. I want to ask for two days' leave for him.
#Person1#: Oh, what's the matter with him?
#Person2#: He has a bad cold. I want to take him to see a doctor.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I hope he wil... | Michael's mother calls Mr. White to ask for two days' leave for Michael because Michael has a bad cold. | ask for leave |
train_6509 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Freda speaking.
#Person2#: Hello, Freda. It is me-Steven. I was wondering if you'd like to watch football games with me.
#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to. But when?
#Person2#: Well, how about Friday evening?
#Person1#: Oh, I'm afraid I can't. I've got to work until 9 o'clock.
#Person2#: Oh, what a ... | Steven invites Freda to watch football games together. They agree on watching it on Saturday evening. | watch football games |
train_6510 | #Person1#: I've given you a corner room on the fifth floor with a nice view of the park. Shall I send your luggage to your room?
#Person2#: No, that's all right. I haven't got any. I wasn't intending to stay the night in town, but I missed my plane. By the way, do you happen to have a store? I need a toothbrush and som... | #Person2# missed #Person2#'s plane and has to stay the night at #Person1#'s hotel. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# can get envelopes and a toothbrush from the store open at this hour and shows #Person2# the way. | miss the plane |
train_6511 | #Person1#: Rebecca, I've come to say sorry to you.
#Person2#: Why, Peter?
#Person1#: I can't find the dictionary you lent me.
#Person2#: Don't worry, Peter. Maybe someone is using it now.
#Person1#: But nobody is in the classroom now.
#Person2#: Well, nothing serious, Peter. It's only an old dictionary.
#Person1#: I'll... | Peter apologizes to Rebecca because he can't find the dictionary she lent him. Rebecca tells him it doesn't matter. | apology |
train_6512 | #Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I wonder if you have a one-bedroom apartment to rent.
#Person1#: Let me check. Yes, we have one. It's on Nanjing Street, near a shopping center and a subway station.
#Person2#: Sounds nice. Does it face south?
#Person1#: Well. the bedroom faces east and the livin... | #Person2# wants to rent an apartment. #Person1# recommends one and introduces its location, orientations, rooms, and rent. #Person2# thinks it's expensive and will think it over. | rent an apartment |
train_6513 | #Person1#: Oh, I wish we had taken the lift.
#Person2#: Cheer up. It's already on the 8th floor.
#Person1#: But I am really tired out.
#Person2#: Just think it's helpful for our health.
#Person1#: Possibly, but if I know it was so far up, I wouldn't have suggested walking. | #Person1# is tired out when walking the stairs. #Person2# cheers #Person1# up. | stairs |
train_6514 | #Person1#: Hello, Jim. Where are you going?
#Person2#: To the cinema. What about coming with me?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm going home. My friend's expecting me.
#Person2#: What a pity! I believe it's a very good film.
#Person1#: Do you go to the cinema a lot?
#Person2#: Once a week. Most nights I sit at home and watch... | Jim is going to the cinema and invites #Person1# to join him but #Person1# is going home. They then talk about where to go for the holidays. | casual talk |
train_6515 | #Person1#: Good morning, I'm one of the students who rented your flat. It's 55 Park Road.
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Everything all right?
#Person1#: Not exactly. I'm afraid there are a couple of problems.
#Person2#: Oh! I'm sorry to hear that. What kind of problems?
#Person1#: Well, we haven't had any hot water for a couple ... | #Person1# has a couple of problems with the flat. #Person1# hasn't had hot water for a couple of days and there wasn't a fridge as it had been advertised. #Person2# will send someone over this afternoon and promises to pay #Person1# for the new fridge. | flat |
train_6516 | #Person1#: I really need a vacation. I just can't decide where to go.
#Person2#: Have you ever been to Curacao?
#Person1#: No, I haven't. It's so far.
#Person2#: Oh, come on! In this day and age, nothing is far. Besides, once you get there, it's like being in paradise. I really think you should consider it. In fact, I ... | #Person1# can't decide where to go on vacation. #Person2# strongly recommends Curacao and tells #Person1# it's the perfect place to relax. #Person1# finally decides to check it out with #Person1#'s travel agent and #Person2# suggests #Person1# hurry. | vacation |
train_6517 | #Person1#: I'm going to Chicago, Granny.
#Person2#: Why won't the car go? What's wrong with the car?
#Person1#: Nothing. (louder) I said that I was going to Chicago, in America.
#Person2#: I know where Chicago is. When do you leave?
#Person1#: Oh 5th May. The course will start the next day, 6th May.
#Person2#: You're f... | #Person1# tells Granny #Person1# is going to Chicago on 5th May to take a course and will bring warm clothing, but Granny can't hear it very clearly so #Person1# keeps repeating loudly. | deaf |
train_6518 | #Person1#: Would you like another piece of chicken?
#Person2#: Yes, please. It's delicious. Did you cook it in Qianmen. How about some sandwiches?
#Person1#: Oh, no. It's Kentucky Fried Chicken. I bought it in Qianmen. How about some sandwiches?
#Person2#: Well, just one, please. Hmm, it's nice! You bought them in Kent... | #Person1# bought Kentucky Fried Chicken in Qianmen. #Person2# thinks the chicken and the sandwiches are delicious. | Kentucky Fried Chicken |
train_6519 | #Person1#: May I recommend you Tsingtao beer?
#Person2#: Tsingtao beer?
#Person1#: Yes, sir. It's one of the best beers in China.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes. The beer is brewed by using carefully selected malts, rice, hops and natural water from the Lao Mountain.
#Person2#: How about its taste?
#Person1#: ... | #Person1# recommends Tsingtao beer to #Person2#. #Person2# takes two tins of it. | Tsingtao beer |
train_6520 | #Person1#: Hello, China Travel Agency. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to travel to London. So I want to make a reservation for me on May fourth.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please. I'm sorry, but the flights are fully booked on that day. The next available flight is on May fifth. They have 2 flights: one at 9:3... | #Person2# reserves a ticket to London on May fifth at 9:30 AM and pays 2250 yuan for it with #Person1#'s help. | ticket to London |
train_6521 | #Person1#: I'm sorry I'm late, Cindy.
#Person2#: That's alright, Joe. My house isn't that easy to find. But you know, you wouldn't have gotten lost if you had a smart car.
#Person1#: A smart car? What's that?
#Person2#: I just read a magazine article about some new technology that can make a car smart, that something l... | Joe is late. Cindy believes he wouldn't have gotten lost if he had a smart car and explains how it works, but it turns out that Joe is late because he ran out of gas. | smart car |
train_6522 | #Person1#: Hi Daisy.
#Person2#: Hi Tom. I hope you are getting on well at college.
#Person1#: I am. I've made lots of friends and I really enjoy my courses.
#Person2#: Great. Me, too. So what do you like most about our college?
#Person1#: I especially like the swimming pool.
#Person2#: Yes, me too. The school gym and t... | Tom and Daisy enjoy their college life. Tom is doing business studies and Daisy is studying law. They talk about their career plan. | college life |
train_6523 | #Person1#: You've reached the number of the student registration office, if you want to reach the admissions office, press 1. For general information, press 2. Good morning, admissions office. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my name is Terry and I'm interested in finding out whether history 107 is full yet.
#Person1#: ... | Terry is calling the admissions office. #Person1# tells him history 107 is full and will put him through to the general housing office. | admissions office |
train_6524 | #Person1#: Now we turn to Maotan, an president of the student union of Dongfang College. She is going to talk to us about after class sports in her college, Miss MAO.
#Person2#: Yes, well for the students and teachers in my college, after class sports have become an important part of life. Since they help increase ener... | Maotan, president of the student union of Dongfang College, talks about after-class sports in her college. She shares her experience of playing sports and describes that people play different sports at different times. She thinks the most important reason to play sports is the college sports meet. | after-class sports |
train_6525 | #Person1#: Hello, Can I speak to Tom, please?
#Person2#: I'm afraid he is not in at the moment.
#Person1#: May I ask what time he will come back?
#Person2#: I think he will come back at 3 p. m. Do you want to call later? Or would you like to leave a message for him?
#Person1#: I'd like to leave a message. Please ask hi... | A phones for Tom. #Person2# tells A Tom isn't available, so A requests #Person2# to leave a message. | phone call |
train_6526 | #Person1#: Is there anything else, apart from the Credit Rating and Debt to Asset Ratio?
#Person2#: There is the Balance of Net Liabilities. This must not exceed its net assets and no business loss can be shown during the past two years.
#Person1#: Right, OK. That, again, shouldn't be a problem.
#Person2#: And the tota... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the needed documents for the credit. #Person1# thinks they qualify. | banking business |
train_6527 | #Person1#: What a beautiful watch. It goes very well with your ring.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Is that your wedding ring?
#Person2#: I'm not married yet. It's my engagement ring.
#Person1#: Well, congratulations. When is the big date?
#Person2#: In June.
#Person1#: Did you have the watch before getting the ring?... | #Person1# admires #Person2#'s watch and ring and is told that #Person2#'s engaged. Then, #Person1# asks about the brand and the price of the watch. | a gorgeous watch |
train_6528 | #Person1#: Hello again. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm back! It's nice to see you again. I'm here about those documents.
#Person1#: Ah yes, the ones from Sapporo we were dealing with yesterday?
#Person2#: That's right. I had a phone call asking me to come back in, about rejecting them?
#Person1#: Well... | #Person1# helps #Person2# reject some documents from Sapporo and ask the company to pay a Discrepancy Fee. | business problem |
train_6529 | #Person1#: Well, Mr. Cui, could you tell me why you are interested in working with this company?
#Person2#: I think working in this company could give me the best chance to use what I have learnt. As you know, I majored in computer programming in the university. I've cherished a desire to get a job where I can apply my... | Mr. Cui tells #Person1# why he wants to work in this company and why he left his previous job. Though Mr. Cui applied with another company, #Person1#'s company is his first choice. | job interview |
train_6530 | #Person1#: I'm sorry to trouble you but there is a lot of noise in next room.
#Person2#: Oh, is there? Which room is it?
#Person1#: It. . . , I think the neighbor on the right.
#Person2#: You mean the room 1818?
#Person1#: I'm not sure, but I think so. I'm very exhaust but I can't sleep.
#Person2#: All right madam, I'l... | #Person1# complains to #Person2# about the neighbor's noise. #Person2#'ll check and tell them to be quiet. | complaint |
train_6531 | #Person1#: wow, the duck looks so delicious. Should we order it, Rick?
#Person2#: the chef is going to slice it into thin pieces. There will be around one hundred and twenty pieces of both skin and meat for each.
#Person1#: I see. The chef is so skillful with his knife.
#Person2#: absolutely. It is said that they serve... | Rick and Amy order a Beijing duck. Rick explains to Amy what the side dishes are and how a Beijing duck is prepared. Amy loves the taste. | Beijing duck |
train_6532 | #Person1#: Are you watching another news report about the war?
#Person2#: Yes. The two sides declared a short ceasefire but it broke down earlier today. Several military target were destroyed by bombing. Many civilians were among the dead and wounded.
#Person1#: How did this war start?
#Person2#: Bout side claim a smal... | #Person2# shares #Person1# with some news about the war, then #Person2# tells #Person1# how the war started and what #Person2# thinks will happen. | a war |
train_6533 | #Person1#: There's a major problem with room 507.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that. Please tell me the exact problem.
#Person1#: This room is overrun with cockroaches.
#Person2#: There has been an occasional silverfish in the hotel, sir.
#Person1#: I stopped counting at nine.
#Person2#: Sir, this hotel just passed a t... | #Person1# calls #Person2# to complain about the overrun cockroaches in #Person1#'s room. #Person2# will transfer #Person1# to #Person2#'s supervisor. | cockroaches |
train_6534 | #Person1#: Ugh. Another advertisement. They'Ve added two hours of advertisements to a two hours movie.
#Person2#: Yeah. We're never going to get to the end of this one.
#Person1#: Why are we watching it anyway?
#Person2#: Well, it does have a lot of girls in it.
#Person1#: True. True.
#Person2#: Do you think Bruce Will... | #Person1# and #Person2# are watching a movie embedded with many advertisements. They decide to get some Coke after watching a Coke advertisement. | watch a movie |
train_6535 | #Person1#: Hello, Joanna. You are looking very charming in the new dress.
#Person2#: Thanks. Does it suit me?
#Person1#: Yes, it suits you very well. It certainly is unique. I don't think I'Ve seen anything like it before.
#Person2#: I know. That's why I bought it. I hate wearing the same styles like everybody else is ... | #Person1# praises Joanna for her dress and necklace. Joanna thinks #Person1# is glamorous. | compliment |
train_6536 | #Person1#: What are you doing for Christmas this year?
#Person2#: All my relatives are getting together at my house.
#Person1#: That's great. M OST of my family is coming home too.
#Person2#: Who can't make it in your family?
#Person1#: My sister. She is going to her in-law's house this year.
#Person2#: That's too bad.... | #Person1# and #Person2#talk about what they will do for Christmas and what Christmas gifts they each want. | Christmas |
train_6537 | #Person1#: Hi. Bob! We've been working hard at our lessons for a fortnight. So why don't we take it easy this weekend?
#Person2#: Okay! What do you suggest?
#Person1#: How about seeing a play? I hear Hamlet is on at the National Theater.
#Person2#: Is that so? Why not?
#Person1#: ( looking at a newspaper ) Oh, dear me!... | #Person1# and Bob want to relax after studying for a fortnight. Since there's no performance of Hamlet at the National Theater this weekend, they'll see Gone With the Wind at the cinema instead. | entertainment |
train_6538 | #Person1#: Is my hair done yet?
#Person2#: Yeah, I just need to make the final touches.
#Person1#: How long until you're finished?
#Person2#: I'm finished. What do you think?
#Person1#: I like my hair so much.
#Person2#: Do you really?
#Person1#: It's beautiful.
#Person2#: Well, thank you very much.
#Person1#: How much... | #Person1# has #Person1#'s hair done with #Person2#'s assistance. #Person1# likes the haircut very much. | cut hair |
train_6539 | #Person1#: I think he won't remember White Day.
#Person2#: Silly, you should make sure he does.
#Person1#: Uh-huh. How about you?
#Person2#: He's buying me a handbag, and then dinner at a gorgeous restaurant.
#Person1#: You got a big return for a small gift. | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing what gifts they'll get for Whity Day. | White Day |
train_6540 | #Person1#: It's almost Christmas. What are you doing this weekend?
#Person2#: Nothing special, just working. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: Well, I still haven't finished my Christmas shopping. Do you want to go shopping with me this weekend?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but I'm not sure if I can. Work has been really busy late... | Tom invites #Person2# to do Chrismas shopping on Friday night, but #Person2# isn't sure if #Person2# will be available. Tom gives #Person2# his contact information and #Person2#'ll tell him then. | Christmas shopping |
train_6541 | #Person1#: How can I lose weight, doctor? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food?
#Person2#: Well, Jim. It is a combination of how much you eat, the type of food you eat, and when you eat your meals.
#Person1#: I never eat breakfast though.
#Person2#: That's a big mistake, you should always have a good brea... | A doctor tells Jim how to lose weight and stresses the importance of breakfast and good eating habits. | lose weight |
train_6542 | #Person1#: You will never guess where my family is going for summer vacation.
#Person2#: Let me try. It has to be somewhere amazing, and far away. . . Egypt?
#Person1#: How in the world did you guess that? Did someone tell you already?
#Person2#: Yes. I overheard your mom and my mom talking in the grocery store.
#Perso... | #Person1#'s family will go to Egypt for summer vacation while #Person2#'s family will go fishing though #Person2# hates fish. | a summer vacation |
train_6543 | #Person1#: How much do you expect to earn?
#Person2#: I think salary is closely related to the responsibilities of the job. Shall we discuss my responsibilities with your company first?
#Person1#: If you are hired, you are in charge of the design of toys that can meet the needs of the American market.
#Person2#: I know... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing #Person2#'s expected earning. | expected salary |
train_6544 | #Person1#: Is Stanley still singing that Elvis song? He's really hogging the mike!
#Person2#: If I hear ' Love Me Tender ' one more time, I think I'm going to go crazy!
#Person1#: He sounds like a sick cow!
#Person2#: Can we adjust the pitch a little? Maybe he'll sound better in a higher key.
#Person1#: I already tried... | #Person1# and #Person2# are complaining about Stanley's terrible singing. | complaint |
train_6545 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need to buy a computer for this semester. I was told it is cheaper to buy computers here.
#Person1#: Well, you heard right. You can get an excellent deal on a new computer here. We have great discounts for students.
#Person2#: I don't know much about computers. But I know I ... | #Person2# wants to buy a computer with a lot of memory and a printer. #Person1# recommends the Apple Macintosh which is popular among most of the students and professors in the university, but #Person2# wants a PC. So #Person2# will ask some friends for advice to consider whether to buy Macintosh. | buy a computer |
train_6546 | #Person1#: Put all baggage on the conveyor belt. Walk through the detector gate one at a time, please. Excuse me, ma'ma. Could you walk back through the doorway again, please?
#Person2#: What for?
#Person1#: Airport security. Could you empty your pockets over here, please?
#Person2#: Really? I'm in a hurry. All right.
... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to walk through the doorway again for airport security and #Person2# embarrassedly finds a set of keys in her pockets. | airport security |
train_6547 | #Person1#: Good day. Is this the Business Centre?
#Person2#: It is. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I want to make a deposit.
#Person2#: Would that be a Fixed Deposit or a Current Deposit?
#Person1#: A Current Deposit, please.
#Person2#: We have various different types of Current Deposit, the Variable Term Deposit, a... | #Person2# helps #Person1# make a usual Current Deposit at the Business Centre. | make a deposit |
train_6548 | #Person1#: How did I do?
#Person2#: Do you really want to know?
#Person1#: Yes, I do.
#Person2#: You did pretty bad.
#Person1#: Exactly how bad?
#Person2#: You didn't pass the test.
#Person1#: I don't understand how I could've failed it.
#Person2#: There are a few reasons why you failed.
#Person1#: What are the reasons... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s performance was so bad that #Person1# failed the driving test. | driving test |
train_6549 | #Person1#: Is this the Law Firm of A & B?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. how can I help you?
#Person1#: I need to speak to an attorney regarding filing corporate govemance.
#Person2#: You would need to speak to Ms. Stevens.
#Person1#: Is she available?
#Person2#: One moment, please, and I will connect your call. | #Person1# phones to speak to an attorney regarding filing corporate govemance. #Person2#'ll connect #Person1#'s call to Ms. Stevens. | phone call |
train_6550 | #Person1#: I need to go to the bank.
#Person2#: But they are closed today.
#Person1#: Closed? Are you kidding? What is it, some kind of holiday today?
#Person2#: Have you already forgotten? What's the date today?
#Person1#: Oh, it's the first of April, April fool's day
#Person2#: You forgot all about it, didn't you?
#P... | #Person2# lies to #Person1# because it's April Fool's day, which reminds #Person1# that tomorrow his wife's birthday. | April Fool's day |
train_6551 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Do you have this in blue?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. That one comes in green blue and red.
#Person1#: And sorry. I can't find the price. How much is it?
#Person2#: Oh, that's 39 dollars and 95 cents. It's on the sale at the moment.
#Person1#: OK. Do you have it in extra small?
#Person2#: I'll just go ... | #Person1# wants a thing in blue and extra small. #Person2#'ll go and check for #Person1#. | shopping |
train_6552 | #Person1#: Hello. This is Charles Richards from Channel 7 News, and we're down here, uh, at the City Mall, interviewing people on how they celebrate Christmas. And, uh, hi young lady. What is your name?
#Person2#: Elizabeth Carter.
#Person1#: And, uh, Elizabeth, uh. How does your family celebrate Christmas?
#Person2#: ... | A reporter from Channel 7 News interviews three people at the City Mall and asks them about the way they celebrate Christmas, the best thing on Christmas, and the meaning of Christmas to them. | interview |
train_6553 | #Person1#: Oh, Tim! What happened to you? It's terrible enough for you to be here.
#Person2#: Kate, may be you can't believe it. It is just because of a little too much smoke. I'll be back home this evening.
#Person1#: How did this happen?
#Person2#: I had to go into a house that was on fire. There was still a little g... | Tim's in hospital because he went to save a little girl out of a firing house, which is Tim's job responsibilities. Kate's worried and hopes Tim can leave his job, but Tim won't listen. | in hospital |
train_6554 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. May I help you?
#Person2#: Can you change some money for me, please?
#Person1#: Certainly. What currency do you want to change?
#Person2#: Here it is: some Hong Kong dollars, American dollars and Japanese yen. How much will they be in English pounds?
#Person1#: Just a moment. Let me find out ... | #Person1#'s helping #Person2# change some money and open an account to deposit the money in it. | banking service |
train_6555 | #Person1#: Hi. Uh, are you Sarah?
#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm her older sister.
#Person1#: Well, I'm here to talk to her ...
#Person2#: I know why you here.
#Person1#: Good. Uh, Is Sarah here?
#Person2#: Um, I first have a couple of questions, and you [had] better answer them. First of all, what is your name?
#Person1#... | Nick comes to Sarah's house in her request to teach her, but Sarah's old sister thinks he is Nick Roberts with the large tattoo of a large snake driving a motorcycle who likes Sarah very much, so she keeps questioning him. Nick gets angry and leaves. | have the wrong guy |
train_6556 | #Person1#: The floor looks super clean. Did you call the cleaning company?
#Person2#: Nope. My foot is broken. I stay at home. So I did it myself.
#Person1#: With a broken foot? Was that a good idea?
#Person2#: Don't worry, Dave.
#Person1#: You could have called Brenda. She would have done it for you.
#Person2#: I'm no... | Sandra broke her foot and cleaned the floor with the cleaning robot which she got from her boss. Dave is jealous of the robot. | clean the floor |
train_6557 | #Person1#: Did you have your television repaired?
#Person2#: Yes, but not by the place you recommended
#Person1#: Why not? The repair is very good and thecharges are so reasonable.
#Person2#: That may be, but I couldn't find it.
#Person1#: But you couldn't miss it. I told you the first right after the railroad bridge.
... | #Person2# didn't have #Person2#'s television repaired at the place recommended by #Person1# as #Person1# actually offered wrong directions so #Person2# didn't find it. | bad memory |
train_6558 | #Person1#: Hi, you must be that new secretary, welcome! I'm Tom Robison from public relations.
#Person2#: Hi, Mr. Robison, Thanks. My name's Lisa Jones, working in sales now.
#Person1#: Please call me Tom, Lisa.
#Person2#: OK, Tom. Have you worked here long?
#Person1#: Yes, over 20 years.
#Person2#: Wow that is a long ... | Tom welcomes Lisa who is the new secretary. They talk about working here. | welcome |
train_6559 | #Person1#: So that will be one teddy, two terry cloth robes, three pairs of satin slippers, and two pairs of pajamas.
#Person2#: Does all that come to 10, 000NT?
#Person1#: Let me see. . . yes, 15, 880NT. After the discount, your total comes to 12, 704NT. Here's your free teddy bear, free panties and your card applic... | #Person2# buys a teddy, two terry cloth robes, three pairs of satin slippers, and two pairs of pajamas with #Person1#'s assistance. #Person1# reminds #Person2# to keep the receipt in case of an exchange. | shopping |
train_6560 | #Person1#: Are you going somewhere?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm off to the department store. I must buy some furniture for my new flat.
#Person1#: Really? Well you'll have to get there before 6pm because they close early today.
#Person2#: Ok. Thanks for that information.
#Person1#: Yeah and remember if you buy something yo... | #Person2# is off to the department store and #Person1# tells #Person2# some related information. | go to the store |
train_6561 | #Person1#: I heard there is a big yard sale at weeks this saturday morning, i will go there to see if there is some nice clothes, do you want to go with me?
#Person2#: Well, i want to go to the university flea market, they got times of books, DVDs, and a lot of nice clothing, too.
#Person1#: How about we go to the ya... | #Person1# wants to go to the yard sale while #Person2# wants to go to the flea market. They decide to go to both. | weekend plan |
train_6562 | #Person1#: Are these your triplets? They're beautiful! I've seen other babies who were nothing but skin and bones at their age. You know, they're absolutely identical of you and John! Are you planning on having any more?
#Person2#: Bite your tongue! I'm already at the end of my rope. Some nights I don't sleep at all. ... | #Person1# thinks it awesome that #Person2#'s got triplets, but #Person2#'s exhausted. #Person2#'s delivery went smoothly. | triplets |
train_6563 | #Person1#: Look at the catalogue, John. I think I want to get this red blouse
#Person2#: Don't you have one like this in blue?
#Person1#: Yah, but it doesn't have a red one.
#Person2#: Do you need every color in the rainbow?
#Person1#: Yes!
#Person2#: Ze ze ze ... Women! | #Person1# tells John that she wants blouses in different colors. | buy a blouse |
train_6564 | #Person1#: What about meeting people? What about like a social life or just basic human interaction? How does that work?
#Person2#: Usually you meet lots of people but there's a couple of things you need to do. One is I usually stay away from anything touristy or where the tourists are because people just assume you'r... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to meet new people. It's the places where people are actually trying to do something productive that one can meet people. Then, #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# keeps healthy and talks about language issues when living in different countries. #Person1# wants to have a try to live in... | different lifestyle |
train_6565 | #Person1#: Is there a lot of snow in this region at this time of the year?
#Person2#: Yes, the snow is often falling thick and fast here.
#Person1#: Well, I think I like it. I appreciate the snow very much.
#Person2#: Yes, It's really so beautiful with all the things covered by snow.
#Person1#: By the way, where ca... | #Person2# tells #Person1# it snows a lot here and #Person1# can find places to go ski at the advertisement. | daily casual talk |
train_6566 | #Person1#: I think I'm going to go to the market today.
#Person2#: Do we need food?
#Person1#: Yeah, I think so.
#Person2#: What are you going to get?
#Person1#: I'm not sure what we need.
#Person2#: Maybe you should go and look in the refrigerator.
#Person1#: Could you do it for me, and write out a list of thing... | #Person1#'s going to the market and asks #Person2# to make a shopping list. | go shopping |
train_6567 | #Person1#: Let's take a coffee break, shall we?
#Person2#: I wish I could, but I can't.
#Person1#: What keeps you so busy? You've been sitting there for hours. You've got to walk around. You just can't stay on the computer forever.
#Person2#: Well, I am up to my neck in work. I've got to finish this report. Sarah ne... | #Person1#'s persuading #Person2# to take a break after working for hours. | take a break |
train_6568 | #Person1#: Mister Green can you teach my class for me? I have to run to the airport and pick up my mother. My father called just a minute ago to let me know.
#Person2#: No problem. Your mother is a professor right?
#Person1#: Yes. That's right. You have a good memory. She's coming to give a lecture on language teaching... | #Person1# requests Mister Green to teach #Person1#'s class. Mister Green agrees and wants to attend the lecture given by #Person1#'s mother who is quite an expert in language teaching. | ask for help |
train_6569 | #Person1#: What do you want to do after graduation, Mary?
#Person2#: I like to go into the management. I've applied for several jobs, and already got some offers.
#Person1#: Good for you, Mary. You are always about the most hard-working student in our class and your efforts finally paid off.
#Person2#: It's so nice of ... | Mary and Lucas discuss their plans after graduation. Mary wants to go into management while Lucus wants to become a lawyer. Then, they talk about how they can succeed. They both agree a success needs a careful plan in advance based on the reality as well as interest. | future plan |
train_6570 | #Person1#: Carmen, please help me. I'm going on a trip to San Francisco for 6 days with my parents, and I have 4 suitcases.
#Person2#: Four suitcases? Why do you need so much?
#Person1#: I just started taking all my favorite clothes out of the cupboard, and, well, it just happened.
#Person2#: OK. Let's talk about this.... | #Person1# got over-packed for a trip to San Francisco so Carmen's helping #Person1# take out unnecessary items. | pack up |
train_6571 | #Person1#: Ella, what languages do you speak?
#Person2#: As you know Korean is my first language. I also speak English and Chinese. How about you? What languages do you speak?
#Person1#: English, German and French. While I was studying in Europe, I used French in German all the time. Now, my French is not so good but I... | Ella and #Person1# are talking about the languages they can speak and how they practice them. | languages |
train_6572 | #Person1#: I ' m a new student. My name ' s Robert.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you. My name ' s Sophie.
#Person1#: Are you French?
#Person2#: Yes, I ' m. Are you French, too?
#Person1#: No, I ' m not.
#Person2#: What nationality are you?
#Person1#: I ' m Italian. Are you a teacher?
#Person2#: No, I ' m not.
#Person1#: Wha... | Robert and Sophie introduce their names, nationalities, and jobs to each other. | the first meeting |
train_6573 | #Person1#: Hello! Tomorrow I'm going to need a wake-up call.
#Person2#: Not a problem. What time shall we call you?
#Person1#: I always hit the snooze button, so give me two calls, one at 7 and another at 7 fifteen.
#Person2#: It'll be our pleasure. We'll call you at 7 and then at 7 fifteen.
#Person1#: Oops, cancel tha... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to give #Person1# two wake-up calls, one at 7:00 and another at 7:30, tomorrow morning. | a wake-up call |
train_6574 | #Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Uh, yes. I'm going to the States and I need some traveler's checks.
#Person1#: All right. How much do you need?
#Person2#: One thousand U. S. dollars.
#Person1#: One thousand U. S. Mm hmm. And are you going to pay cash?
#Person2#: Oh, no. I want to withdraw from my U. S. dolla... | #Person1# helps #Person2# use the money in #Person2#'s saving account to buy 1000 U.S. dollars worth of traveler's checks. | traveler's checks |
train_6575 | #Person1#: Hello, madam, I am sorry for keeping you waiting so long. Now please follow me and I will show you your table.
#Person2#: Thank you. Is that a window table?
#Person1#: Yes, just as you have ordered.
#Person2#: It's very nice of you. | #Person1# shows #Person2# the window table she ordered. | a window table |
train_6576 | #Person1#: Where is my back pack?
#Person2#: I don't know. Where did you leave it?
#Person1#: I just put it on the chair a while ago, but now it's gone.
#Person2#: Are you sure?
#Person1#: Of course, I am sure. I bet someone stole it.
#Person2#: Well, you should have kept an eye on it. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# lost #Person1#'s backpack. | the lost backpack |
train_6577 | #Person1#: When can I know whether I am accepted or not?
#Person2#: I think we'll send you a letter next week, if you are wanted, or we may give you a call. By the way, have you got a telephone?
#Person1#: Yes, my office phone number is 373. . . 36.
#Person2#: What's the best time to call you, then?
#Person1#: Between ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# will get the decision on whether #Person1# is accepted or not next week. | an interview |
train_6578 | #Person1#: Are you aware of the reason why I pulled you over?
#Person2#: No, sir.
#Person1#: I pulled you over because your brake light is out.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I did not know that.
#Person1#: I have to write you a ticket.
#Person2#: Can't you give me a warning?
#Person1#: I'm not going to be able to do that.
#Per... | #Person1# writes #Person2# a ticket because #Person2#'s brake light is out. #Person2# will have to go to court. | impose a fine |
train_6579 | #Person1#: You always stick to your PC recently. Are you still fascinated by chatting on line?
#Person2#: For me, the times of chatting online has gone.
#Person1#: What the hell are you doing now?
#Person2#: I opened my blog today. In order to have more visitors, I have to land on others'blogs and leave my messages for... | #Person2# lands on others' blogs and leaves messages to get more visitors for #Person2#'s blog. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# found Justin's blogs were sad. | blog |
train_6580 | #Person1#: Hey John, did you register for classes yet?
#Person2#: I register this Friday.
#Person1#: What classes do you plan on taking?
#Person2#: I really want to take the communication class, but I don't know if it will be available.
#Person1#: Is that class really that popular?
#Person2#: Yeah. I tried to get in la... | John plans to take the communication class but the class may be unavailable because it is popular. He also needs to take English 201 but he doesn't like writing. #Person1# tells John about #Person1#'s experience in English 201 and encourages John. |
take classes |
train_6581 | #Person1#: Would you honor us with a visit?
#Person2#: I'd love to. Thanks.
#Person1#: When will you be convenient?
#Person2#: Any time will suit me.
#Person1#: Are you doing anything tomorrow?
#Person2#: I'm free tomorrow.
#Person1#: I'll pick you up at about nine o'clock, will it do?
#Person2#: All right, see you the... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to pay a visit tomorrow. #Person2# agrees. | time to visit |
train_6582 | #Person1#: Honey, why are you so angry? Can you tell me?
#Person2#: You don't love me, Roy.
#Person1#: Why do you say such words? I love you very much.
#Person2#: No, you used to be. But not now. You are in love with someone else. You are in love with my friend, Janet. You appreciate her very much. You think she is bea... | Susan is angry at Roy because she thinks Roy is in love with Janet and she is envy Janet. Roy says he likes Susan deeply but Susan doesn't believe him. | a quarrel |
train_6583 | #Person1#: So you're traveling around the world, aren't you.
#Person2#: That's right
#Person1#: When did you arrive here?
#Person2#: Last night
#Person1#: Did you have a good journey?
#Person2#: Yes, I enjoyed it very much.
#Person1#: Where have you been on this trip?
#Person2#: Let me see. Ah, yes, I've been to Englan... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is traveling around the world and has been to five countries in two weeks. | journey |
train_6584 | #Person1#: You want to go to the movies tonight?
#Person2#: Sure! What's playing?
#Person1#: The new Twilight movie!
#Person2#: Twilight? As in the vampire movies? No way, I am watching that, but I don't understand why everyone is so excited about these films about vampires. It doesn't make sense.
#Person1#: Of course ... | #Person1# wants to watch the new Twilight vampire movie, while #Person2# doesn't understand why people are excited about the vampire movie and thinks it's just a fad. | movie |
train_6585 | #Person1#: What's the weather like in your city?
#Person2#: In the summer it gets very hot. The temperature is between often 37 and 40 centigrade. When it is hot we often get rains. The winters are drier.
#Person1#: The summer temperature usually often reaches about 20 or25 in my city. The rain falls mostly in the wint... | #Person1# and #Person2# compare the weather of summer and winter in their cities. #Person1# disagrees with #Person2#'s idea that #Person1#'s city has a lot of fog. The water in both cities is not clean. Few people in #Person1#'s city go swimming, while people in #Person2#'s city go swimming all year round. | weather |
train_6586 | #Person1#: I am confused. How could a golfer need so many clubs? Seems to me, 14 altogether, right
#Person2#: I should say, a a'set'of golf clubs is restricted to no more than 14 clubs.
#Person1#: Then what makes a'set'of clubs?
#Person2#: In general, a set of golf clubs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, PW ; Woods : 1, 3, 5 and a ... | #Person2# introduces a set of golf clubs and tells #Person1# that it depends on personal preferences to carry the clubs. | golf clubs |
train_6587 | #Person1#: I know in your resume that you have worked in your present company for 3 years, can you tell me why you want to leave your present job and join us?
#Person2#: Because the job I am doing in my present company is of no challenge, but I like challenge. Your firm is a young organisation with many innovative idea... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to leave #Person2#'s present job because #Person2# wants more challenge which #Person2# sees exactly in #Person1#'s company. #Person2# also explains why #Person2# thinks #Person2# is qualified enough. | job interview |
train_6588 | #Person1#: You know we went great lengths to promote the sales of your products. Through our continuous effort, consumers tend to accept your product. So, there will be a potential market for your product in this area, and would you let us act as your agent?
#Person2#: We appreciate your efforts in promoting the sale o... | #Person1# wants to act as #Person2#'s agent, but #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s annual turnover is not big enough. #Person2# asks #Person1# to at least double that amount. #Person1# accepts the challenge but demands a 20 % commission on every deal. #Person2# has to decline #Person1#'s proposal of acting as the sole agent... | business negotiation |
train_6589 | #Person1#: Can you change American dollars into French francs?
#Person2#: Yes. How much do you want?
#Person1#: Fifty dollars. What is the exchange rate today?
#Person2#: One dollar to five francs. Is that all right?
#Person1#: Yes, please. And you can cash my traveler's check, can't you?
#Person2#: Of course, we can.
... | #Person2# helps #Person1# change American dollars into French francs and #Person1# will cash #Person1#'s traveler's check tomorrow. | money exchange |
train_6590 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. ' ginger's restaurant '. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book a table for Friday evening please.
#Person1#: Certainly. For how many people?
#Person2#: We'll be eight or nine people. Could we book a private room?
#Person1#: I'll just check. At what time on Friday evening?
#Person2#... | #Person1# helps Jenkins book a private room on Friday evening, and Jenkins intends to order the seafood buffet. | make a reservation |
train_6591 | #Person1#: That's OK, Ben, just let it go. I thought you were just a little too much into it.
#Person2#: I wasn't kidding before, OK, I'm fine now.
#Person1#: Honey, have you ever heard that there are a lot of stray cats now.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Now they are collected by some volunteers, and people can adopt the... | #Person1# tells Ben that #Person1# wants to adopt a cat. Ben can't understand why #Person1# wants to do so and says they need to ask Denial for permission. | adopt animals |
train_6592 | #Person1#: Thank you. I'm very glad to be here. As Ms. Tina said, the purpose of my presentation today is to familiarize you with the new EBB. As you probably know, EBB stands for Electronic Book Player. Our company put the original EBB on the market a year ago, but we have since all developed an improved model which w... | Ms.Yang introduces the new EEB to #Person2#. #Person2# asks Ms.Yang about the aspects that the new EEB is better than the old model and interrupts Ms.Yang with the questions about the function of Mbps and the sales of the original EBB. | product presentation |
train_6593 | #Person1#: Hello, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. We're interested in seeing the rooms for rent.
#Person1#: Oh, how nice. They're bright rooms and the house is very quiet.
#Person2#: A nice quiet house is exactly what we're looking for.
#Person1#: Well, gentleman. Each room is $ 40 a week if you think that's OK.
#Perso... | #Person1# recommends a house to #Person2# for renting. #Person2# wants to move in this afternoon. | house renting |
train_6594 | #Person1#: You ran the stop sign. May I see your driver's licence, please?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't see the stop sign at the corner. I didn't mean it.
#Person1#: That doesn't justify your violation. May I see your licence, please?
#Person2#: Oh, sorry, I don't have it on me. Honestly, I forgot it at the house... | #Person1# writes #Person2# a ticket because he ran the stop sign. | traffic regulations |
train_6595 | #Person1#: Welcome to Perfect Getaway Tours. How can I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to plan a surprise getaway for me and my wife.
#Person1#: Very well, we have a couple of different options such as beaches, the wilderness, the countryside or even going to a spa for the weekend.
#Person2#: I think something in the... | #Person1# recommends a getaway in the countryside to #Person2# and introduces the services included in the package. The hotel is actually an old country villa. Besides, #Person2# can arrange their meal to be served inside or outside, and there are several outdoor activities #Person2# can enjoy. #Person2# is very satisf... | plan a getaway |
train_6596 | #Person1#: Hello. Did you enjoy the tour of our new premises?
#Person2#: Yes, I did indeed. But, could you tell me what exactly the'Priority Service Room'is used for?
#Person1#: Of course. As we provide many different services for all of our valued customers, we like to give than a special place to do their business wi... | #Person1# introduces the function of Priority Service Room to #Person2# and tells #Person2# that they have new services with their new premises. #Person2# thinks the 24-hour support for Wealth Management is thoughtful. | new promises |
train_6597 | #Person1#: What's the latest fashion of evening gown?
#Person2#: The one on the manikin is in fashion now.
#Person1#: I would like to try on one in violet.
#Person2#: OK, here you are. You look really attractive in that gown.
#Person1#: Thank you. Do you have some other colors? | #Person1# tries on the evening gown in violet and asks #Person2# for other colors. | evening gown |
train_6598 | #Person1#: I'd like to go to Suzhou next week. Do you know how to get there by train?
#Person2#: First, you should check the schedule and see which trains go to Suzhou. Make sure which train you want to take and book a ticket.
#Person1#: I see. Do you know how much the ticket is?
#Person2#: It depends on which train do... | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about going to Suzhou by train. | go to Suzhou |
train_6599 | #Person1#: Thank you for agreeing to come in and meet with us today.
#Person2#: Thank you for inviting me.
#Person1#: I can see from your resume you were in charge of sales for Corporate World Unlimited from 1997 to 1999. Can you please tell me about your responsibilities?
#Person2#: Yes. I was in charge of profit and ... | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s responsibilities when #Person2# was in charge of sales and the key attributes that helped #Person2# to achieve an increase. | an interview |
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