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train_7100 | #Person1#: Dad, dad.
#Person2#: Uh, what?
#Person1#: The movie is over. You slept through the best part.
#Person2#: Ah, I must have fallen asleep during the last few minutes.
#Person1#: You did. He were out for so long. You should've brought your pillow and blanket. So what did you think about it?
#Person2#: Well, over... | #Person2# sleeps through a movie and gets woken up by #Person1#. #Person2# thinks the movie is unrealistic while #Person1# thinks it was great. #Person1# doubts how #Person2# knows. #Person2# doesn't answer and suggests going to bed. | Movie |
train_7101 | #Person1#: Hi, I have a reservation under the name Sally.
#Person2#: Hi, Sally, a room for 12 people at 7:30 PM. Is that right?
#Person1#: Yes, we've got two more people coming, though. Is that OK?
#Person2#: No problem. Your room can easily fit as many as 16 people.
#Person1#: Perfect. Thanks. Can I have a look at the... | Sally goes to a restaurant reserved for 12 people. Two more are coming but #Person2# says they will fit. Sally looks at the menu in advance. She is not sure when her friends will arrive. | Restaurant |
train_7102 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Sir. You're here to see about a Temporary Loan, right? The loans we offer are for purchasing income-generating assets. Is that what you require?
#Person2#: Yes, that's exactly what I need. How about terms for these?
#Person1#: Well, we offer 60 - day or 90 - day loans. The balance of the loan... | #Person1# offers a temporary loan to #Person2#. #Person1# says the loan has no flexibility, so #Person2# goes for the 90-day loan. | Loan |
train_7103 | #Person1#: Hey, could you help me try and figure out how to get ready for my job interview?
#Person2#: The most important thing to do is to make sure you know the company and what services or products it provides. Do you know all about them?
#Person1#: Yes, I pretty much understand the company.
#Person2#: Well, after y... | #Person1# receives job interview advice from #Person2#. #Person2# says it's important to know the company and choose what to wear. #Person2# also reminds #Person1# to smile and make eye contact. | interview |
train_7104 | #Person1#: What are the most popular sports in your country?
#Person2#: Swimming in summer and skating in winter. What ' s your favorite sport?
#Person1#: Jogging and bowling. Do you know how to practise Bungfu?
#Person2#: No I don't But l do Taijiquan or Shadow boxing. People everywhere in China usually do Taijiquan e... | #Person1# and #Person2# shares their countries' popular sports. #Person1# will teach #Person2# how to bowl and #Person2# will teach #Person1# Taijiquan. | sports |
train_7105 | #Person1#: Tim ' s smiles are interesting.
#Person2#: Yes, they are shy and gentle but very powerful.
#Person1#: You are right. They sweep Nancy off her feet. And now she fell head over heels in love with him.
#Person2#: How wonderful it would be if I had such smiles! | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss Tim's powerful smiles. | causal talk |
train_7106 | #Person1#: Mike, shall we book two tickets online?
#Person2#: Fine. Shanghai and Beijing are thousands of miles away. How about bullet train? Faster and relatively cheap, I think.
#Person1#: Yeah. How many tickets remain?
#Person2#: Oh, what a shame. Only sleeping cars have tickets. Others are all out of stock. The pri... | #Person1# and #Person2# find out there are no non-sleeping bullet train tickets from Shanghai to Beijing left. They will book plane tickets instead. | travelling |
train_7107 | #Person1#: Should I tell EDD that I have found a job?
#Person2#: Is this a temporary job or something more permanent?
#Person1#: What difference does it make?
#Person2#: When you get your next Continued Claim Form, you should just write down where you worked and note that you no longer need unemployment.
#Person1#: If ... | #Person1# found a job. #Person2# says one will have the benefits even one just works for a week. | find a job |
train_7108 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my brakes are not working well.
#Person1#: What's wrong with them?
#Person2#: I hear a noise and feel vibrations when step on the brake.
#Person1#: The front brake?
#Person2#: I think so.
#Person1#: What kind of car is it?
#Person2#: Toyota Corolla 2002.
#Person1#: Write down ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to fix breaks. #Person1# says it will take about half an hour. | fix breaks |
train_7109 | #Person1#: Finally we're on board!
#Person2#: Yes. It was so crowded. I'm worn-out. Let's find our seats.
#Person1#: Are they window seats or aisle seats?
#Person2#: Let me see. . . yes, one window seat and one aisle.
#Person1#: Ok. But can I trade my seat with you? I prefer the one near the window. I'm a terrible flye... | #Person1# and #Person2# board a plane. They trade seats because #Person1# prefers the window seat and #Person2# prefers the aisle seat. | trade seats |
train_7110 | #Person1#: Dad, how do you say this word?
#Person2#: Sword, say it'sword'.
#Person1#: What does this word mean?
#Person2#: Look it up in the dictionary.
#Person1#: Dad, can you just tell me what it means? I'm too lazy.
#Person2#: No, honey, go and read it. You'll learn. | Dad teaches #Person1# the word 'Sword', and asks #Person1# to look up the meaning. | teach word |
train_7111 | #Person1#: Tell me something about yourself and your past experience.
#Person2#: I have eight years of experience working in the IT industry. For the past two years, I have been working as a project manager for a dotcom. I am also MI certified. I'm looking for a team environment where I can join the excitement of build... | #Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# says #Person2# has eight years of experience working in the IT industry and has worked on many projects and jobs. #Person2# is attracted to #Person1#'s company because it provides products and services to the K-12 education market. #Person2# thinks the position needs people who... | job interview |
train_7112 | #Person1#: What part did you get in the play this time?
#Person2#: I got a character part, some old lady who shows up in a few scenes.
#Person1#: I wish I had a character part. Those are my favorite.
#Person2#: Are you kidding? You got the leading role.
#Person1#: I know, but I've done that so Ay times. It's getting ol... | #Person2# had a character part and is surprised that #Person1# does not like the leading role. They will trade their roles next time. | trade roles |
train_7113 | #Person1#: OK. Steven, you're looking at a picture. Please describe what you see!
#Person2#: Uh, I can see a red double decker bus. It's the kind of bus you'll see very often in London. In fact I know this bus is from London because I can see the names, Chelsea, Sloan Square, Victoria, Herring Cross. These are all area... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can see a red double-decker bus and a girl at the back in the picture. #Person2# says these buses are common in London and the minimum fee is one pound. #Person2# sometimes misses the bus. | buses |
train_7114 | #Person1#: Hi! I see you are having fun with your new computer and internet connection.
#Person2#: There's so much I want to do. I'Ve just finished sending lots of emails to friends and family all over the world. I just ran a search for music to download.
#Person1#: I can give you the name of a few useful website to vi... | #Person1#'s exploring the new computer and internet connection. #Person2# recommends some useful websites and reminds #Person1# not to give #Person1#'s email address too often to avoid spam-unwanted emails. #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to add web pages into #Person1#'s list of favorites. | new computer |
train_7115 | #Person1#: . . . The rings please. May this ring be blessed so he who gives it and she who wears it may abide in peace, and continue in love until life's end.
#Person2#: With this ring I thee wed. Wear it as a symbol of our love and commitment.
#Person1#: Honey, that's my pinkie. The ring goes on the ring finger!
#Pers... | Nick and his fiance are getting married. Nick has trouble finding her ring finger. | getting mariied |
train_7116 | #Person1#: Hey Jack. Are you excited about starting work?
#Person2#: Yeah. I'm really looking forward to it.
#Person1#: What was more exciting, starting college or starting work?
#Person2#: They're pretty similar, but in different ways. I really can't decide. How about you?
#Person1#: For me, I think starting school wa... | Jack is excited about starting work. #Person1# thinks starting school was more exciting than starting work but says it's different for everyone. | starting work |
train_7117 | #Person1#: Ok. . . I'll talk to you later. Bye
#Person2#: Carrie, are you ok? You seem a bit down.
#Person1#: I just got off the phone with my boyfriend. He is always getting upset and losing his temper over nothing. It's so hard to talk to him at times.
#Person2#: Maybe it's just that he is stressed out from work or s... | Carrie just got off her phone with her boyfriend and complains about her boyfriend's bad temper to #Person2#. #Person2# suggests cheering Carrie's boyfriend up or getting a new one. | complain boy friend |
train_7118 | #Person1#: have you adapted to the lifestyle in China?
#Person2#: yeah, almost. But there is one thing.
#Person1#: what?
#Person2#: I still wonder what privacy meant for Chinese people. I don't mean to say that there's no privacy in China, but. . .
#Person1#: what is it?
#Person2#: some of my Chinese colleagues just sh... | #Person2# doesn't know what privacy means in China where people share personal stories and look at #Person2#'s newspaper. #Person1# thinks it's normal. | personal story |
train_7119 | #Person1#: And so, that concludes my outline for our marketing strategy next year. Thank you very much for your time.
#Person2#: Hey, that was quite the presentation! Honestly, I was completely blown away by your strategy outline. I've gotta say, Alex, you really wowed me today.
#Person1#: Aw, come on ; it was nothing.... | #Person2# compliments on Alex's presentation. #Person2# is glad Alex took the advice and has improved a lot. | presentation |
train_7120 | #Person1#: Hi, Jone, how are you?
#Person2#: Terrible.
#Person1#: What's wrong?
#Person2#: Someone robbed my apartment last week. The robber took $ 550.
#Person1#: Oh, no! Did you call the police?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: My English isn't very good. I didn't know what to say to them.
#Person1#: I'm... | Jone feels terrible because he got robbed and did not call the police due to language barriers. #Person1# insists he should. | being robbed |
train_7121 | #Person1#: Melanie, can you help me with something? We need to finalize the account with the Mexican Embassy and, I need some advice on phrasing this letter correctly in English.
#Person2#: Sure Tracy, let me just get my laptop.
#Person1#: Okay, so. . . To Whom It May Concern, I am writing.
#Person2#: Um, Tracy? I thin... | Melanie gives Tracy advice on Tracy's letter. Melanie thinks the start is too formal and some parts are too direct. Tracy takes the suggestions. | suggestion for letter |
train_7122 | #Person1#: Room service. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, tomorrow is my friend's birthday. Could I arrange a birthday party for him through you?
#Person1#: Certainly.
#Person2#: I want to order a large birthday cake, several kinds of cold dishes, pastries and fruits.
#Person1#: Any drinks?
#Person2#: I've got whiskey a... | #Person2# arranges a birthday party for her boyfriend through #Person1#. | arrange a birthday |
train_7123 | #Person1#: Taxi.
#Person2#: Get on, PLS. Where do you wanna go?
#Person1#: Thank you. Pls hurry, I am late. Can I get to the Battery Park before 4?
#Person2#: All right, Miss. I think we will get there if there are no delays on the way.
#Person1#: How exactly do you figure out the car fare?
#Person2#: According to the ... | #Person1# takes the taxi in a hurry. #Person1# pays and tells #Person2# to keep the change. | take a taxi |
train_7124 | #Person1#: hi, Betty. what's up?
#Person2#: nothing special. how about you? Are you used to the life here in the States?
#Person1#: everything has been fine for the past several months.
#Person2#: great!
#Person1#: well, I wish someone could talk to me about Western table manners
#Person2#: sounds interesting. Where di... | #Person1# tells Betty the table manners in China and America are quite different. Talking while eating is common in China but is rude in America. #Person2# adds that slow eaters and little mouthfuls are considered polite in America. | different table manners |
train_7125 | #Person1#: I'm looking for a budget hotel in Orlando. Have you ever stayed at the Comfort Hotel?
#Person2#: Yes. . . I wouldn't recommend it.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: Granted, it's cheap, but the place is filthy, the beds are uncomfortable, there's no A / C, the breakfast is pretty skimpy. . . and the staff could... | #Person2# does not recommend Comfort Hotel because it's filthy. #Person1# will pass on the place. | hotel recommendation |
train_7126 | #Person1#: Calvin, how much money did you spend last weekend?
#Person2#: Lily, I'm not sure. Let me check, I think I spent $ 50.
#Person1#: Why don't you help me save money? You are always spending money.
#Person2#: I know that I should learn how to save more, but I hope that we can spend a little on ourselves sometime... | Lily is sorry for being strict with Calvin when it comes to money, Calvin is also sorry for always spending. | save money |
train_7127 | #Person1#: I'd like to talk to you for a second, please.
#Person2#: Okay, Mark, What's up?
#Person1#: I'd like to know why you're always taking credit for work we'Ve done together like that line in the new Ice Cream ad?
#Person2#: That was my line, Mark. I know we worked on the ad together, but that was definitely my l... | Mark wonders why #Person1# always takes credit for the work they've done together like the line. #Person1# says that's #Person1#'s line. | company argument |
train_7128 | #Person1#: How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm fine. Thanks for asking.
#Person1#: What did you need?
#Person2#: I would like to make a withdrawal.
#Person1#: How much money would you like to withdraw?
#Person2#: I want to take out $ 300.
#Person1#: Which account are you making this withdrawal from?
#Person2#: I want it tak... | #Person1# helps #Person2# withdraw $300 from the checking account. | withdraw money |
train_7129 | #Person1#: Hello, my name is Clark. May I speak to Mr. Allen, please?
#Person2#: This is Rick Allen speaking. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Mr. Allen, I have just received your note which informs me that you have offered the accountant position to another candidate. May I ask why I was defeated?
#Person2#: We have thought... | Clark asks Mr. Allen why he was defeated for a job position. Mr. Allen says the other candidate had more experience. Clark convinces Mr. Allen to give him a job trial. | interview |
train_7130 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to buy a skirt.
#Person1#: What style would you prefer?
#Person2#: I like one with flowers on its brim.
#Person1#: Do you like this one?
#Person2#: It seems too short.
#Person1#: What about this one?
#Person2#: It looks nice. How much is it?
#Person1#: 70 yuan.
#Person2#: ... | #Person2# thinks the first skirt is too short, the second one is too expensive, and buys the third one from #Person1#. | buying clothes |
train_7131 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Hao. I am calling to tell you that you are not selected as our employee. Sorry.
#Person2#: Although I am a little shocked, I can deal with it pretty well. I didn't perform as well as I should have in the interview.
#Person1#: Maybe. But you should not withdraw forever just because you failed once.... | Mr. Hao is okay that he is not selected by #Person1#'s company. #Person1# encourages him. | job chance |
train_7132 | #Person1#: Hello, IBA Bank, how can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, I'd like to talk to someone about making a withdrawal.
#Person1#: You can withdraw money from your account either over the counter or via the ATM.
#Person2#: Yes, but the problem is that I have a Savings Account with you, and I need to take some money fr... | #Person2# asks if a 90-day notice is needed to withdraw money. #Person1# says only a 7-day notice is needed. | withdraw money |
train_7133 | #Person1#: Let's sit here and order some coffee while I'll show you some pictures.
#Person2#: Good idea. But I'd prefer tea, please.
#Person1#: This is Ted, my roommate. We live in the dormitory.
#Person2#: Is this your room? You certainly have a lot of books. How did you ever manage to put them in such a good order?
#... | #Person1# shows #Person2# some pictures while they drink coffee and tea. One is #Person1#'s roommate Ted, and the other is #Person1#'s dog. | coffee talk |
train_7134 | #Person1#: Morning. Gall. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?
#Person2#: Yes. We had a great time. And some friends went along with us.
#Person1#: Where did you stay? In a hotel?
#Person2#: No. We camped in the mountains, near Snowdon. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.
#Person1#: Sounds great. Was the w... | Gall tells #Person1# about his holiday. He went camping in good weather and met friendly people. | holidays |
train_7135 | #Person1#: What's the date today Mr. Brown. I don't have a calendar.
#Person2#: Today is Tuesday, 25th September, 2001.
#Person1#: 25th Sep? Oh, I have an appointment tonight.
#Person2#: What time is your appointment?
#Person1#: It is at 8 o'clock .
#Person2#: What time is now? Do you have the correct time?
#Pers... | Mr. Brown tells #Person1# today is tuesday, and #Person1# realises that #Person1# has an appointment tonight and has to go. | an appointment |
train_7136 | #Person1#: Wow, the view from the peak is so grand!
#Person2#: Look, most of the maple leaves have turned red.
#Person1#: Did you ever see this kind of beautiful scene?
#Person2#: Of course, my father used to take me to Xiang Shan or somewhere like that as a child.
#Person1#: But my father did not. He didn't have m... | #Person1# and #Person2# are pleased with the view from the peak. #Person2# promises they will go to Huang Shan. If they are lucky they will see rainbows there. | peak view |
train_7137 | #Person1#: Um, sorry to bother you, um. . . my name is Rachel. I'm new here. Can I ask you a favor?
#Person2#: Hi Rachel, welcome on board. I'm afraid I can't help you right now. I'm getting ready for a very important meeting.
#Person1#: Excuse me, but can I bother you for a sec?
#Person3#: You know what, I'd love t... | Rachel asks #Person2#, #Person3#, and #Person4# for the way to the bathroom, but all of them are too busy to answer. | ask ways |
train_7138 | #Person1#: Hello, I bought a China dress in your shop this morning.
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: I bought one size up by mistake.
#Person2#: Oh, did you?
#Person1#: I wonder if you can change it to one size down.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Will you come with receipt?
#Person1#: Then I'll come to your place later in... | #Person1# wants to change a dress bought earlier to a size down. #Person2# is happy to help. | change size |
train_7139 | #Person1#: I have read your notice on the wall so I come to see if there is anything I need.
#Person2#: Well take your time. There are so many things to sell.
#Person1#: How much is the desk?
#Person2#: $7.
#Person1#: The goods in the yard sale are really cheap. I will take it. | #Person1# buys a desk from #Person2# and thinks it's cheap. | buy a desk |
train_7140 | #Person1#: Well, Mike, nowadays there's much talk about nanometer. But what on earth is it?
#Person2#: Nanometer is a length scale. It's one billionth of a meter, roughly ten times the size of an individual atom.
#Person1#: Hmm. . . it's hard to figure out the exact size, I'm afraid.
#Person2#: Well, let's make it t... | Mike explains to #Person1# what a nanometer is by making an analogy. | nanometer |
train_7141 | #Person1#: I'd like to congratulate you on your wonderful performance.
#Person2#: Thank you very much.
#Person1#: I read about you in the newspaper and decided to come and hear you play. I have travelled many miles and I'm very glad I made the effort. You play the piano beautifully! What are your next plans?
#Person2#:... | #Person2# reveals to #Person1# about plans of saving up for a music school for the disabled. #Person1# thinks there will be people supporting #Person2#. | save money |
train_7142 | #Person1#: The Bistro, may I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. We had reservations for tonight, but we need to cancel. One of the people in our party is sick.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. Your name?
#Person2#: Hanson. We'd like to reschedule for next week. Friday if possible.
#Person1#: Friday is very crowded. There's a wedding... | Hanson wants to reschedule a reservation for next Friday. #Person1# says the Bison will be available after 9 pm but Hanson thinks it'll be too late. Hanson reschedules to next Thursday at 7pm. | reschedule the reservation |
train_7143 | #Person1#: OK, Mr. Taylor. Let's go ahead and begin. First of all, tell me about your last job?
#Person2#: Well. I worked for 5 years at Hi-Tech Computers.
#Person1#: OK, Hi-Tech. How about your website authoring skills? Oh, we are looking for someone to create and manage our company's website.
#Person2#: Hmm, uh...web... | Mr. Taylor's performance is not satisfying in an interview. #Person1# says they will be in touch soon. | job interview |
train_7144 | #Person1#: I'd like this letter to go by EMS. What's the rate?
#Person2#: $7.65 for up to 2 pounds.
#Person1#: Thank you. I hear the EMS is the next day service. Is that true?
#Person2#: Well, it's true within America, but now you are in Beijing. The letter has to go through customs and get registered there. Anyway, it... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the letter sent by EMS takes 3 to 5 days from Beijing to New York. | send letters |
train_7145 | #Person1#: We're going to have a party tonight. That's great. But what kind of drinks should we get?
#Person2#: I know that beer is your favorite, but I don't think everyone likes it. How about some soft drinks?
#Person1#: OK, but I don't think we need too many softdrinks. We've got one bottle of orange juice. So anoth... | #Person2# suggests getting some soft drinks and wine for the party tonight. #Person1# agrees but #Person1# dislikes wine. | party preparation |
train_7146 | #Person1#: Have you been to the new Chinese market?
#Person2#: No, I only shop at small local stores. That place looks huge.
#Person1#: You should really go. It has everything you could need to make your Vietnamese food too. They have imported items from several countries. The vegetables are pretty fresh and the meat i... | #Person1# suggests #Person2# going to the Chinese market for good deals. Since #Person2# dislikes big crowds, #Person1# suggests going on Sunday mornings. | chinese market |
train_7147 | #Person1#: Oh hello nice to see you again. Did you have a good holiday? I was thinking of ringing you to ask you about it?
#Person2#: Yes, it was lovely. We had to set off really early because the plane took off at 6:00 AM. But then we were on the beach in the sun by lunchtime.
#Person1#: Great and what did you do most... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s holiday. #Person2# enjoyed the leisure schedule and restaurants at the hotel. #Person2# likes everything there, and would like to go back next year. | holidays |
train_7148 | #Person1#: Andrew, you are late again. What's the matter?
#Person2#: I got stuck in the heavy traffic.
#Person1#: How long does it take you to come here?
#Person2#: It depends. If I ride my bike, it will take me about 50 minutes.
#Person1#: How about taking the bus?
#Person2#: If I am lucky, I will spend only half an h... | Andrew is late because of the traffic. #Person1# suggests him moving closer to their company. But Andrew doesn't want to because he likes living near friends. | living location |
train_7149 | #Person1#: I'm glad these batteries are on sale.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. These batteries are not on sale.
#Person1#: But that's what the ad said.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. If you look at the ad again, you'll see that the other brand is on sale.
#Person1#: Oh. You're right. I misread the ad.
#Person2#: Yes, many people make t... | #Person1# wants to buy some batteries but mistakes which brand is on sale. #Person2# tells #Person1# the correct one. | batteries |
train_7150 | #Person1#: Mr. Wang, I've had scheduled for your two days stay in Shanghai. You can make some changes if it does not suit you.
#Person2#: All right. Please read it to me.
#Person1#: On Friday morning, Mr. Wang, the director of Shanghai Research Institute, will visit you at the hotel. In the afternoon, you will discuss ... | #Person1# reports Mr. Wang's two-day business schedule in Shanghai to him. Mr. Wang thinks it's great. | the schedule |
train_7151 | #Person1#: Good morning everyone. Thank you for attending the meeting today. I'm sure you all have a copy of the agenda. So let's get started with the first issue.
#Person2#: We're here today to present to you the results of our marketing research regarding the consumer behavior.
#Person1#: I would like to begin by int... | #Person1# and #Person2# are hosting a meeting about the results of marketing research. They first introduce their guests, and then start the meeting. | a meeting |
train_7152 | #Person1#: The air quality in this city is horrendous! The pollution levels were so high that we weren't supposed to go outside with a face mask again!
#Person2#: Exhaust fumes from vehicles cause a great deal of damage to the environment.
#Person1#: On top of that, there are a few large chemical factories in the subur... | #Person1# and #Person2# complain about the bad air quality in their city. #Person2# suggests finding another city to live in but #Person1# says there aren't many places left without being affected by global warming. #Person1# hopes everyone can contribute to protecting the environment. | global warming |
train_7153 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I'd like to check out, please.
#Person2#: Of course, sir. Did you have anything from the minibar?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: Ok, the total would be $ 367 and 65 cents.How would you pay?
#Person1#: By American express, if that's ok.
#Person2#: Of course, sir. Will you need taxi?
#Person1#: That's ok... | #Person1# checks out at the hotel with #Person2#'s assistance. | check-out |
train_7154 | #Person1#: What seems to be the trouble, Mr. Brown?
#Person2#: I'm in pretty bad shape, Dr. Ford.
#Person1#: Oh, in what way?
#Person2#: No appetite, always on edge, and I can't sleep well.
#Person1#: Did you lose any weight?
#Person2#: Yes, I have lost quite a few pounds since last month.
#Person1#: When was the last ... | Mr. Brown is in bad shape. Dr. Ford checks his body and thinks he is run-down and suggests he get enough rest. | body check |
train_7155 | #Person1#: Ticket, please. Do you have a seat preference?
#Person2#: Yes. I want a window seat definitely, in the smoking section.
#Person1#: Sure. Please put your baggage on scale.
#Person2#: What's the weight limit?
#Person1#: 20kg. Yours is not overweight. Here is your boarding pass and baggage tag. Please go to the... | #Person1# is checking in and will wait for boarding. | boarding procedure |
train_7156 | #Person1#: Nice to meet you here. How come you dropped into this company today?
#Person2#: My boss sent me here to take some business documents back to his office. I didn't know you were working here. What a surprise. How long have you been doing this?
#Person1#: Two years or so.
#Person2#: That is great. Do you have t... | #Person2# happens to meet #Person1# in #Person1#'s workplace. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# has been working here for two years. #Person1# says #Person1# is really stressed when it's busy but the people #Person1# met are good. | work |
train_7157 | #Person1#: May I take a look at the shoes over there?
#Person2#: Certainly. What's your size?
#Person1#: Size 24. Are they synthetic or leather?
#Person2#: They are all leather. How do they feel?
#Person1#: It's comfortable. I will take it. | #Person1# buys a pair of shoes. | shopping |
train_7158 | #Person1#: Excuse me, What time does the next bus for Boston leave?
#Person2#: It leaves at 8 o' clock.
#Person1#: I see. Are there any seat available?
#Person2#: Just a moment please. Yes. You can have a seat.
#Person1#: Good. How much is it when we take it?
#Person2#: It thirty eight dollars.
#Person1#: All right. He... | #Person2# checks the bus ticket to Boston for #Person1# and #Person1# buys one. | a bus ticket. |
train_7159 | #Person1#: Are you ready?
#Person2#: Ready for what?
#Person1#: Ready for the big switch.
#Person2#: What are you talking about?
#Person1#: The nation is switching to digital TV.
#Person2#: Oh. Of course I'm ready.
#Person1#: Did you buy the converter?
#Person2#: No, I don't need a converter because I bought a digital ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the age of digital TV is coming. #Person2# says #Person2# has already bought one. | digital TV |
train_7160 | #Person1#: How often do you use the internet?
#Person2#: I use it almost every day, but I usually only use it to check my email. I don't often surf the net. You use the internet a lot, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes. I use it to find products and components at the lowest price for my company. It can be frustrating when the ... | #Person1# uses the internet to find products for #Person1#'s company. #Person1# thinks the Internet is useful, but there are problems like fake information. So they would visit the shop and check the products. | the internet |
train_7161 | #Person1#: Do you know much about computers?
#Person2#: Not a great deal.
#Person1#: I've just been reading an article about them. they'll be used for all sorts of things now.
#Person2#: For accounting system and things like that, you mean?
#Person1#: Yes, but they are used for other things, too. Do you remember when w... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the fields where computers have been used and take their experience of buying a ticket as an example. | computers |
train_7162 | #Person1#: Nick! How's it going?
#Person2#: Oh, hey. . .
#Person1#: What are you doing in this neighbourhood? Do you live around here?
#Person2#: Actually, my office is right around the corner.
#Person1#: It was great to meet you last week at the conference. I really enjoyed our conversation about foreign investment.
#... | Ana greets Nick and tells him she enjoyed their conversation last week. However, Nick forgets her name and feels sorry. Luckily, Ana doesn't mind it. | small chats |
train_7163 | #Person1#: Did you have any hobbies?
#Person2#: Yes, reading is my hobby.
#Person1#: What kind of books do you like to read most?
#Person2#: Many kinds of books. When I was a child in elementary school, I enjoyed reading fables and science fiction. When I became to a teenager at middle school, I was interested in detec... | #Person2# likes reading, and #Person2# likes different books in different stages. | reading |
train_7164 | #Person1#: The new computer software is driving me crazy! I really need a break!
#Person2#: I know what you mean, Carol. I'Ve had nothing but trouble with it. They say it's supposed to be easy!
#Person1#: That's what I'Ve heard. But as far as I'm concerned, it takes a genius to figure it out. Can you pass the sugar, pl... | Carol and #Person2# complain about how troublesome the new computer software is. | the computer software |
train_7165 | #Person1#: How nice it is here.
#Person2#: You can say that again. The sun is shining and there is a pleasant breeze. It's so lovely.
#Person1#: I've heard the weather here is ideal, just like spring most of the year.
#Person2#: That's correct. We have four seasons of spring. | #Person1# praises the nice weather here but #Person2# says they have four seasons of spring here. | weather |
train_7166 | #Person1#: I just finished reading this article 'Getting Old Gracefully'. It's a very good article.
#Person2#: What does it say?
#Person1#: A lot of things. There is a part about how old people should accept being old and stop feeling restless. You really should read it.
#Person2#: Thank you. But I don't think I'll bot... | #Person2# recommends #Person1# to read an article about getting old. #Person1# doesn't have such worries but may read it later. | getting old |
train_7167 | #Person1#: Professor, I'm concerned about my grades. Do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Of course, how can I help you?
#Person1#: I want to know if I am doing OK.
#Person2#: Let's pull out your scores so far. Do you think you are doing OK?
#Person1#: I am afraid that I might not be doing all that well.
#Person2#: I'm see... | #Person1# is concerned with #Person1#'s grades. #Person2# gives some suggestions and encourages #Person1#. | grades |
train_7168 | #Person1#: Are you almost finished with my hair?
#Person2#: I'm almost finished.
#Person1#: How much longer is it going to be?
#Person2#: I'm done now. Do you like it?
#Person1#: I absolutely love it.
#Person2#: You really like it?
#Person1#: Yes, I truly do.
#Person2#: I'm glad you like it.
#Person1#: How much do I ow... | #Person2# does #Person1#'s haircut and #Person1# is satisfied. #Person1# pays $55 to #Person2# happily. | haircut |
train_7169 | #Person1#: What an attractive blouse, You look so pretty in this blue dress!
#Person2#: Really? Thank you. I bought it in Spring Street yesterday.
#Person1#: It's very nice. It goes well with your skirt.
#Person2#: Thank you. It's very nice of you to say so.
#Person1#: Not at all. This dress certainly shows your good t... | #Person1# compliments #Person2#'s dress and #Person2# appreciates it. | a beautiful dress |
train_7170 | #Person1#: Hello! How do I restock my minibar?
#Person2#: You've drunk everything, sir?
#Person1#: I finished it all.
#Person2#: Do you want the whole minibar, or just certain items?
#Person1#: Send me up three bottles each of Perrier and Jim Beam.
#Person2#: That's three Jim Beams and three Perriers. Anything else, si... | #Person1# wants to restock the minibar. #Person2# asks what #Person1# wants and will have them sent soon. | restocking the minibar |
train_7171 | #Person1#: Boris, look at this sentence. ' Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of foods you love. ' It's interesting, isn't it?
#Person2#: I'd rather say it's confusing. what are those ' strict nutrition philosophies ' about?
#Person1#: I believ... | Iris finds a sentence saying that healthy eating is not about depriving of foods people like. Boris and Iris are both surprised at it. They believe one should have basic ideas about one's health. | healthy diet |
train_7172 | #Person1#: Hello, is this apartment management?
#Person2#: Can I help you?
#Person1#: Yes, this is the tenant of apartment ten. I guess my kitchen sink is clogging up again, and so is the bathtub.
#Person2#: Alright. I'll send someone over tomorrow.
#Person1#: Um, I'd really appreciate it if you send someone over to fi... | #Person1# calls #Person2# and says the sink and the bathtub are broken. #Person2# promises to come right away. | apartment management |
train_7173 | #Person1#: I'm Mary Kell. May I ask your name?
#Person2#: My name is Zhuang Lingy. How are you, Miss Kelly?
#Person1#: I'm glad to meet you, Mr. Zhuang. Sit down, please.
#Person2#: Thank you. Miss Kelly.
#Person1#: What are your qualifications for being a clerk typist?
#Person2#: I can type 120 words a minute and I ta... | Mr. Zhuang wants to apply for the job of a clerk typist. After Miss Kelly tests his ability and introduces him to Mr. McBride. | job application |
train_7174 | #Person1#: Hello, can I speak to Mr. Green?
#Person2#: Yes, speaking.
#Person1#: This is Steven speaking. I'd like to buy a stock.
#Person2#: What stock do you want to buy and how many?
#Person1#: I'd like to buy 1 000 shares of Duson.
#Person2#: Let me get the asking price of the stock. Just a moment. Oh, now the aski... | Steven calls Mr. Green and says he wants to buy the stock of Duson because he heard that this stock would go up. | buying a stock |
train_7175 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I've come in apply for the position as head of claim department.
#Person1#: I'm Smith, the manager of Human Resources Department. May I ask your name?
#Person2#: My name is Zhang Due.
#Person1#: Would you tell me what education background you have?
#Person2#: I graduated from ... | Zhang wants to apply for the position as head of claim department. Smith interviews Zhang. In the end, Zhang is accepted for a period of probation. | an interview |
train_7176 | #Person1#: I heard you want to apply for the position as a foreign bank staff member, is it true?
#Person2#: Yes, it's true.
#Person1#: What about the foreign bank?
#Person2#: It's a branch of the Bank of America in Beijing.
#Person1#: What are the requirements?
#Person2#: The applicant must be alert and quick at figur... | #Person2# wants to apply for a position as a foreign bank staff member. #Person1# asks something about it. | a new job |
train_7177 | #Person1#: I want to get in shape. I feel like a fence sitter, not really fat, but not really healthy.
#Person2#: I know what you mean. I fit into my clothes, but I'm not always comfortable.
#Person1#: Would you like to get in shape together?
#Person2#: What do you have in mind?
#Person1#: How about going to the gym? T... | #Person1# and #Person2# both want to get in shape. #Person1# suggests they go to the gym together. | getting in shape |
train_7178 | #Person1#: Stand back from the door, please. There're plenty of seats in the rear.
#Person2#: What's the fare, please?
#Person1#: One yuan fifty cents. Drop it in the box here.
#Person2#: Is this the right bus to Zizhuyuan Park?
#Person1#: Take a No. 2. This is No. 12.
#Person2#: But somebody told me this was the right... | #Person1# gets on a bus but doesn't know whether it is the right bus to the destination. #Person2# tells #Person1# it is. | the right bus |
train_7179 | #Person1#: I need to buy some fruit.
#Person2#: All the fruit are pretty fresh here.
#Person1#: How much are the pears?
#Person2#: They're four yuan per kilo.
#Person1#: Give me one kilo of those, please. Do you have any fresh plums?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. They are eight yuan per kilo.
#Person1#: It's a bit too expensi... | #Person1# buys some pears and plums in #Person2#'s store after #Person2# agrees to give a discount. | shopping |
train_7180 | #Person1#: Would you mind if I ask you whether you are married or not?
#Person2#: To be frank, I was married once, and now I'm single.
#Person1#: Do you mean you got a divorce?
#Person2#: Yes, my first marriage was a failure. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s marital status. #Person2# says #Person2# divorced. | marital status |
train_7181 | #Person1#: I think the position is pretty good. And the neighbors seem nice. However, considering the walls have to be repaired, and the shelves must be repainted, your asking price is a little too high. Could you give us a better price?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but several people are interested in his flat, so I think we... | #Person1# doesn't want to buy the flat because it is expensive. So #Person2# is going to show #Person1# another cheaper flat. | the price |
train_7182 | #Person1#: Morning, Peter. Late again!
#Person2#: Oh, I'm so sorry. I can't tell you how sorry I am.
#Person1#: Mm, what's the excuse this time?
#Person2#: I must have turned the alarm clock off and gone back to sleep again.
#Person1#: Yeah, and last week,the car was broken.
#Person2#: Yes, I know.
#Person1#: Umm...
#P... | Peter is late again. He feels sorry and promises not to be late again. | lateness |
train_7183 | #Person1#: My back really hurts. Do you have any medicine?
#Person2#: I can give you some painkillers. But don't you think you should go to the hospital?
#Person1#: Let me see if the pills will make the pain go away first. | #Person1#'s back hurts. #Person2# gives painkillers to #Person1#. | pain |
train_7184 | #Person1#: What's that book you just picked up?
#Person2#: The sociology text professor Smith uses in his course.
#Person1#: You had better read it if you want to pass the course.
#Person2#: But it is too expensive. I simply can't afford it.
#Person1#: How much does it cost?
#Person2#: It costs 40 dollars.
#Person1#: D... | #Person2# needs a book but can't afford it. Tom tells #Person2# that his roommate has the book and will ask him if he'll lend it to #Person2#. | a necessary book |
train_7185 | #Person1#: If you had signaled your intention to return a little sooner, this wouldn't have happened.
#Person2#: But I signaled in time! Just look at the mess you've made of my car! You were driving carelessly and your speed was above the limit! You're the one who's to blame! | #Person1# and #Person2# argue who's to blame for a traffic accident. | who's to blame |
train_7186 | #Person1#: Have you seen Mr. Li?
#Person2#: No, I haven't. Is he looking for me?
#Person1#: Yes, he is. He wants to talk to you.
#Person2#: To me? About what?
#Person1#: There's an opening in the sales department. He wants to talk to you about it.
#Person2#: Oh, that's great! What kind of this job is it?
#Person1#: He ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# Mr. Li is looking for #Person2# to talk about a new job. | a new job |
train_7187 | #Person1#: First. I'd like you to tell me a bit about your experience.
#Person2#: Well. I left school after I'd done my A-levels.
#Person1#: What subjects did you take?
#Person2#: French. German and Art.
#Person1#: Art?
#Person2#: Well. I really wanted to study Art. But a friend of my father's provided with me a job-he... | #Person1# interviews Mr. Brown and asks about his educational background and working experience, his family members, and what he does in his spare time. | interview |
train_7188 | #Person1#: You look a bit worried, Susan, what's wrong?
#Person2#: I just seem to be putting on some weight these days.
#Person1#: Oh dear! That's quite a problem. Can I offer you some advice?
#Person2#: Of course, what do you think I should do?
#Person1#: I suggest you go on a diet or at least stop eating too much of ... | Susan feels worried because she's gained weight. #Person1# advises her to go on a diet and take exercise. | losing weight |
train_7189 | #Person1#: I've been told that you are a very successful businessman abroad. I wonder how you managed to achieve such success?
#Person2#: Oh, through a lot of hard work, of course.
#Person1#: I suppose that in a foreign country it was difficult at first, wasn't it?
#Person2#: Surely it was, especially when you only ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# how #Person2# becomes a successful businessman. #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s early experience but ends the conversation shortly because of a coming meeting. | a successful businessman |
train_7190 | #Person1#: It's getting freezing.
#Person2#: Yes. I bought a scarf yesterday. It's really nice and warm. Have a look.
#Person1#: Oh, it's made of wool. I like the striped pattern.
#Person2#: Yes, I adore simple fashions. How does it look on me?
#Person1#: It looks great, but you need something to go with it. It's too ... | #Person2# bought a new scarf as it's getting freezing. Karen suggests #Person2# have a blue sweater and a pair of earrings to go with it. #Person2# praises Karen's fashion sense. | costume matching |
train_7191 | #Person1#: I'm exhausted. My new exercise class is so hard,
#Person2#: I think it is easy. I could work in your class with no problem.
#Person1#: You thing so?
#Person2#: Oh, without a doubt. When is the next class?
#Person1#: Tomorrw morning. Try it.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Are you going to this class ... | #Person1# thinks the new exercise class is too hard while #Person2# thinks it easy. So they make a bet that #Person2# handle it easily. | the exercise class |
train_7192 | #Person1#: Jack, our teacher let me ask you which circus tickets you've decided to buy.
#Person2#: Well, there wasn't much choice of them. There weren't enough of the 12 pounds 50 seats for all of us, which is what I was planning to buy. And although there were lots of seats at 15 pounds 50, these were only on weekday ... | The teacher let #Person1# ask Jack which circus tickets he's decided to buy for the class. Jack says he would buy the expensive ones and explains why. | circus tickets |
train_7193 | #Person1#: Doesn't that cloud look like a bear?
#Person2#: No, it looks like a dog to me. That one over there looks like a bear.
#Person1#: No, it doesn't. That one looks like a cat.
#Person2#: The sun is setting. Let's leave, so we can make it to my mom's on time for dinner.
#Person1#: OK. Where's the car? At the gard... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the shape of the clouds. Then they realize it's time to drive to #Person2#'s mom's for dinner. They will buy some flowers and get gas on the way home. | returning home |
train_7194 | #Person1#: Thank you for calling target.com. My name is Angela and I'd be happy to assist you today. What is the name on the account?
#Person2#: Mark Sanchez.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Sanchez. What's your email address?
#Person2#: It's mark889@gmail.com.
#Person1#: Thank you. How may I help you today?
#Person2#: I ord... | Mark calls Angela and wants to know why his order hasn't arrived yet. Angela finds some of his items were damaged during transport, and tells him they are shipping new ones. | customer service |
train_7195 | #Person1#: Amelia, I'll quit my job.
#Person2#: Really, why?
#Person1#: This company is small and many workers have been dismissed last month. And I can't continue working for a company that may let me go.
#Person2#: But surely they wouldn't fire you. You are one of the most experienced managers here.
#Person1#: Well, ... | #Person1# tells Amelia that #Person1# will quit #Person1#'s job because #Person1# has gotten a better offer. After hearing that, Amelia asks #Person1# to write a recommendation letter for her before #Person1# goes. | a better job |
train_7196 | #Person1#: Hello, Anna. Are you free this Friday evening?
#Person2#: Yes, why?
#Person1#: There is a get-together at my home. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: Who else will be there?
#Person1#: Oh, there all our friends. Peter, Paul, Daniela and some other classmates.
#Person2#: Is Jack coming?
#Person1#: No. I di... | #Person1# invites Anna to come to a get-together. Anna agrees after she knows Jack won't come because they are on bad terms. | an invitation |
train_7197 | #Person1#: Hi, how are you?
#Person2#: It's nice to meet you. Thanks for coming.
#Person1#: It's my pleasure.
#Person2#: I wanted to meet with you to discuss your daughter.
#Person1#: Is she acting up in class?
#Person2#: Not at all. She's a joy to have in my class.
#Person1#: Is she really?
#Person2#: She is absolutel... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1#'s daughter is wonderful, intelligent, and well-behaved in #Person2#'s class. | class performance |
train_7198 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: En, I am looking for a porter, do you know where I can find one?
#Person1#: There are so many here.The men with red hats are the porters.
#Person2#: What's the charge?
#Person1#: Well, it depends how many pieces of luggages you have.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# is assisting #Person2# in finding a porter. | find a porter |
train_7199 | #Person1#: I would like to buy some local handcrafts as gifts to my friends and relatives.
#Person2#: There are many stores selling handcrafts in Paris. Our store is wellknown for vase, table wear and jewelry boxes. You can take your time and choose whatever you like.
#Person1#: Well, the tapestry is delicate and beaut... | #Person1#'s looking for local handicrafts in Paris as gifts. #Person1#'ll take a tapestry, a set of table wear, a vase, and a candle with #Person2#'s assistance. | buy handicrafts |
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