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train_7400 | #Person1#: Good morning, madam. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I want to buy some cleansing milk. What would you recommend?
#Person1#: Your complexion is on the oily side. I suggest you use cleansing gel.
#Person2#: Anything that can keep my skin clean will do.
#Person1#: How do you prefer this one? It cleans thoroughly wi... | #Person2# wants to buy cleansing milk and #Person1# recommends a fragrance-free cleansing gel. #Person2# buys the fragrance-free cleansing gel and moisturizing lotion, and #Person1# gives her some products' samples. | shopping |
train_7401 | #Person1#: Tom and Helen got married at last.
#Person2#: How did you know that? I heart Tom's father didn't agree with that.
#Person1#: I was invited to attend their wedding.
#Person2#: It's great. Although his father didn't agree with that, Tom went through with it.
#Person1#: How moving love is. | Tom and Helen got married, even Tom's father disagreed. | love story |
train_7402 | #Person1#: I'm thinking about redecorating my bedroom. I bought this magazine in order to get some ideas. What do you think of this?
#Person2#: That looks good. The room in the picture is bigger than your bedroom, so you wouldn't be able to put all the furniture in your room.
#Person1#: I'd like to have the bad and the... | #Person1# wants to redecorate the bedroom and bought a magazine to get some ideas. #Person2# thinks everything in the magazine is expensive, so #Person1# should go to a discount furniture store to find similar things. | furniture shopping |
train_7403 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to buy a ticket to Sydney tomorrow.
#Person1#: Right now fight BW159 is the only one available, it is a non-direct one.
#Person2#: What's the exact information?
#Person1#: It departs at 4:40 pm tomorrow and arrives in Sydney at 10:20 am. the next mo... | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy a first-class single ticket of flight BW159 to Sydney. | buy a ticket |
train_7404 | #Person1#: Now, Miss Childs passed on your resume to me and I'Ve had the chance to look it over and I must say I'm quite impressed.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. I'Ve tried to keep it short and clear. If there's any questions please feel free to ask me.
#Person1#: Well yes, I do have a number of questions, but perhap... | #Person1#'s impressed by #Person2#'s resume and asks #Person2# to give a brief overview. #Person2# was born in America but educated in Europe. #Person2# was moving from country to country but wants to settle down now. | job interview |
train_7405 | #Person1#: Hello! Is your taxi engaged?
#Person2#: No, this taxi is free.
#Person1#: Please take me to the Honging Hotel.
#Person2#: OK. Please get in. I'm glad to serve you.
#Person1#: Could you get there in twenty minutes?
#Person2#: It will take half an hour to get to the hotel.
#Person1#: I am in a hurry. Please ta... | #Person2# promises to drive #Person1# to the Honging Hotel in twenty minutes. | taxi service |
train_7406 | #Person1#: Tomorrow I will be the new owner of all dad's assets.
#Person2#: It still feels really strange to me.
#Person1#: I know. I miss him terribly.
#Person2#: How does it feel to be in charge of so much money?
#Person1#: I thought I would feel like I was in the lap of Luxury.
#Person2#: I guess you could choose th... | #Person1#'ll have all Dad's assets and tells #Person2# #Person1#'ll run things the same way that Dad did. | control the money |
train_7407 | #Person1#: Our supervisor Lester does. Actually, Lester is kind of like the kitchen god.
#Person2#: The kitchen god? What does he do?
#Person1#: He just stays in the kitchen and watches you. Before the Chinese New Year, the kitchen god tells his boss whether you were good or bad this year. Just like Lester does!
#Perso... | #Person1# tells #Person2# Lester's like the kitchen god who watches everyone and tells the boss whether they're good or bad. #Person2#'s afraid. #Person1# suggests serving sweet dishes, but #Person2# doesn't think it works. | kitchen god |
train_7408 | #Person1#: How do you usually part your hair?
#Person2#: To the right.
#Person1#: ( The hair stylist cuts the customer's hair. ) Almost done. I just have to even things up a bit. ( She shows the customer the results. ) Will that do?
#Person2#: Looks good.
#Person1#: Would you like a shave?
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Perso... | #Person1# cuts #Person2#'s hair and even things up. #Person2#'s satisfied with the results. | cut one's hair |
train_7409 | #Person1#: How does the political system work in your country?
#Person2#: We have hundreds of constituencies and the votes in each one elect a member of parliament. Most people call them mp's.
#Person1#: Each mp belongs to a political party, right?
#Person2#: Almost all of them do. A few are independent. That means tha... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s country has many constituencies. If a party has more mps, they form a government and choose a prime minister. Any mp can present law to parliament. The proposed law needs the support of the big political parties. | political system |
train_7410 | #Person1#: Excuse me, driver, you have kept us waiting for 15 minutes. Can't we start the tour right now?
#Person2#: I am sorry, sir, there are still 5 minutes remaining. . . OK, it's time. We will take a roll call before starting the fantasy sightseeing.
#Person1#: Finally. How long does the tour last?
#Person2#: For ... | #Person2# let #Person1# wait for 20 minutes before the tour. | tour |
train_7411 | #Person1#: Thanks for coming to see me today.
#Person2#: It's no problem. I was really missing you anyway.
#Person1#: I missed you too.
#Person2#: Why haven't you tried to come see me then?
#Person1#: I've been really busy.
#Person2#: Doing what?
#Person1#: Working.
#Person2#: I would've come to see you sooner, but I'v... | #Person1# and #Person2# are both busy working. #Person1#'s happy that #Person2# came to visit #Person1#. | visit someone |
train_7412 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to check in.
#Person1#: Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, my name is Steven Smith. I have a reservation from October 2nd to October 6th. I called last week.
#Person1#: Wait a moment, please. Oh, yes, Steven Smith. It's for a single room wi... | Steven Smith has reserved a single room with a bath. #Person1# helps him check in. Smith asks the restaurant's location, and #Person1# tells him. | check in |
train_7413 | #Person1#: Good morning. My name's Pat Green.
#Person2#: Good morning. Mr. Green. My name is Helen. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I read in the poster that you're looking for a student to work as a language assistant.
#Person2#: Yes. Are you interested in the job?
#Person1#: I think so. But before I apply, could yo... | Before Pat Green applying for the position as a language assistant, he asked Helen to tell him more about the work. Then Pat decides to take it. | job application |
train_7414 | #Person1#: Julia, the apartment I looked at today is pretty decent-around 120 square meters.
#Person2#: Great. Where is it?
#Person1#: A new two-bedroom apartment, around 100 to 120 square meters, in the Sanlitun area.
#Person2#: What about the surrounding area?
#Person1#: Very quiet and safe. And it's got a lot of tre... | #Person2# tells Julia the apartment in Sanlitun is big, quiet, and convenient. They'll consider buying it. | discuss an apartment |
train_7415 | #Person1#: Sally, were you able to get that report all typed up?
#Person2#: Not yet, Mr. Black. Mrs. Farnsworth asked me to type some letters for her. They'll be finish pretty quick and then I'll start on that.
#Person1#: Don't forget I need it in the morning. I have to take it along to Chicago to the regional meeting.... | Sally'll work late to type Mr. Black's report up. Mr. Black feels sorry but Sally'd love that because she wants to make some extra money to buy a watch for her husband as a birthday present. Mr. Black thinks the thought that counts. | discuss the watch |
train_7416 | #Person1#: David. have you ever placed an ad in the Campus Daily?
#Person2#: Yes. I once did that to sell my bike I no longer needed.
#Person1#: When was that?
#Person2#: Last May. I think. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: I'm thinking of selling my old book since I am going to graduate.
#Person2#: Are they in good condition... | #Person1# wants to place an ad to sell old books. David advises #Person1# to call Berne Li. #Person1# asks David the rates and thinks it is acceptable. | place an ad |
train_7417 | #Person1#: Jenny, remember this: a job worth doing at all is worth doing well.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I certainly won't forget it. But don't expect me to stick to the job just because it pays a few more bucks. A life of continuous exploration is a life worth living. | #Person1# and Jenny talk about the worth of a job. | worth of jobs |
train_7418 | #Person1#: Hey, hey, neighbor. What are you doing with my trees? My wife planted that tree 25 years ago. Get off that ladder.
#Person2#: Listen. Even though the trees are in your yard, some of the branches hang over into mine, and I am getting sick and tired of raking up your leaves and picking up all the branches that... | Some branches of #Person1#'s tree hang over to #Person2#'s yard, and the walnuts off the tree damages #Person2#'s lawnmower. #Person2# wants to cut them off, but #Person1# disagree. #Person2# insists that it's legal, but #Person1# thinks #Person1# should be informed first. | neighborhood dispute |
train_7419 | #Person1#: Hello, this is the 911 emergency operator.
#Person2#: Help! Help! Please, help me!
#Person1#: Sir, please calm down and explain exactly what is happening.
#Person2#: Calm down? My car broke down on the freeway! I have a woman passenger and she's about to have a baby!
#Person1#: Relax, sir, and explain exactl... | #Person2# calls 911 because #Person2#'s car broke down and the woman passenger is about to have a baby. #Person1# sends an ambulance to #Person2#'s location. | ask for help |
train_7420 | #Person1#: Say, Rason, what are you watching?
#Person2#: An old Japanese film. I wonder if I'm going to spend all my next year there, I'd better start familiarizing myself with the culture.
#Person1#: You mean you are accepted into the program?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. You must be excited.
#Person2#... | Rason'll spend a year in Japan and is practicing basic conversation skills. Rason advises #Person1# to attend an overseas program as well because some programs don't require language mastery. #Person1#'ll try. | overseas program |
train_7421 | #Person1#: So what do you usually do in your free time?
#Person2#: At the moment, I'm spending most of my free time learning German. I also enjoy playing the violin. How about you?
#Person1#: I go to the sports club and do some exercise once a week. | #Person2# learns German when free, while #Person1# does exercises. | spare time activities |
train_7422 | #Person1#: Did you get a present for Molly's birthday?
#Person2#: Yes, she loves to listen to Johnny Holden's music. And she's got all his CDs. Then I saw this book that introduces Johnny Holden's life, so I got her this.
#Person1#: Great idea! | #Person2# got Molly a book about Holden as a present. | present giving |
train_7423 | #Person1#: are you good at cooking?
#Person2#: no, but I'm pretty good at eating!
#Person1#: do you prefer chinese food or Western food?
#Person2#: well, to be honest with you, Chinese food is really different from western food.
#Person1#: are you used to the food here?
#Person2#: I'm not really used to it yet.
#... | #Person2# thinks Chinese food and Western food are different. #Person2# likes Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. It's hard for #Person2# to try new Chinese dishes because #Person2# can't read the menu. #Person1# wants to treat #Person2# Beijing duck. | Chinese food |
train_7424 | #Person1#: If you can choose, will you marry a foreigner or a Chinese?
#Person2#: Why? Did tom pop the question?
#Person1#: Not yet. But I wonder if I can get my parents' consent.
#Person2#: Let me guess, your parents want you to marry a Chinese man, right?
#Person1#: You are right. It is giving me a real headache.... | That #Person1#'s parents want #Person1# to marry a Chinese man makes #Person1# headache. #Person2# used to have the problem when with a Korean boyfriend but broke up. #Person1# thinks it's hard to have a mixed marriage but #Person2# says there're many successful examples. | discuss marriage |
train_7425 | #Person1#: You should have been at home and enjoyed a big meal.
#Person2#: Yes. I should have gone to buy the ticket in advance. But now. . .
#Person1#: But now you can stay with friends and enjoy a holiday too.
#Person2#: Right. Let's go and find some fun. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# stay with friends and enjoy a holiday. | enjoy a holiday |
train_7426 | #Person1#: Wow, it all looks so good. I'm not sure what to choose.
#Person2#: I can recommend the spare ribs. They are very tasty here.
#Person1#: Actually, I ate too much pork yesterday. I fancy a change.
#Person2#: Ok why don't you order the braised fish then?
#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea. It looks ver... | #Person2# recommends spare ribs but #Person1# fancy a change. #Person2# suggests eating braised fish. | restaurant service |
train_7427 | #Person1#: He's honest, hardworking and responsible. I simply can't find any shortcoming of his as an employee.
#Person2#: I rather doubt it. You're cheated by his appearance, I think.
#Person1#: Don't be so jealous. He never speaks ill of you before me. | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s cheated by his appearance. | discuss a person |
train_7428 | #Person1#: Happy birthday, Tom, This is for you.
#Person2#: Thanks, Ms. Wang.
#Person1#: You know, in china, we usually don't open presents until the guests have gone.
#Person2#: Really? I've already opened this one. Say! This is swell! Look, Mom, a billfold.
#Person3#: It's very nice. You really shouldn't have don... | Ms. Wang gives Tom a billfold as a birthday present and tells him in China people don't open it right away. Tom makes a wish and will cut the cake. | a birthday party |
train_7429 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I want to get a handbag.
#Person1#: Do you want it for yourself or for your girlfriend?
#Person2#: No, I have no girlfriend.
#Person1#: Please excuse me for what I said just now. What do you think of this one?
#Person2#: I am afraid it is too... | The smallest handbag in #Person1#'s store is too big for #Person2#. #Person2#'ll go to another leather store. | handbag shopping |
train_7430 | #Person1#: So, Emily, you're ready for the trip, right?
#Person2#: Yes, I am.
#Person1#: But you seem to be a little bit nervous.
#Person2#: Yes, I am a little nervous. But I think it'll be a great experience and hopefully my English will improve a lot.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sure it will. My English improved a lot when I ... | Emily tells #Person1# she's nervous about the trip, and she hopes she can improve her English in London. | discuss a trip |
train_7431 | #Person1#: Excuse me, where can I get the 7:30 flight to Chicago?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but the 7:30 flight to Chicago has just left.
#Person1#: Oh, no, I missed the flight.
#Person2#: I'm afraid so.
#Person1#: I don't believe it. I have to get to my brother's wedding. When is the next flight?
#Person2#: Let me see. It... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# missed the 7:30 flight. #Person1# will book a ticket for the next flight. | miss a flight |
train_7432 | #Person1#: Hi, Jesse, I thought you'd be on your way to work by now, are you taking the day off?
#Person2#: No no. I don't have to leave home so early, since I started traveling by subway.
#Person1#: Oh, is that so?
#Person2#: Yes, I can spend an extra half hour in bed. Have breakfast at home and still be on time for w... | Jessie tells #Person1# Jessie starts going to work by subway so Jessie doesn't have to leave home early. It's a bit expensive but so convenient. | take the subway |
train_7433 | #Person1#: Let's plan the dinner for the end of the year.
#Person2#: I've been talking to some of the other kids in the class and quite a few of them want to go to a pizza restaurant.
#Person1#: Hmm, I think I've had enough of pizza. I eat it at least twice a week. It'd be good to have something different.
#Person2#: W... | #Person2# says many kids want to go to a pizza restaurant, but #Person1# has had enough of pizza. #Person2# considers a Chinese restaurant, but it'll be closed. #Person1# suggests they fix the cost first. | pick a restaurant |
train_7434 | #Person1#: Hi, Rachel, how are you?
#Person2#: Don't ask. I've had a terrible morning.
#Person1#: Oh no, what happened?
#Person2#: It's my car. I came out of the house this morning and found that the back window had been broken into pieces.
#Person1#: Oh no, that's awful. What were they after? The car's MP3 player?
#Pe... | Rachel tells #Person1# her car has been robbed. The robbers took the MP3 player and her handbag where there are keys and her home address. So Rachel changed her home locks, which cost a fortune. | a robbed car |
train_7435 | #Person1#: Mary, when we get out of the elevator, could you call the repair shop to ask if my car has been repaired? I'm going into a meeting right away, so I don't have time to call them.
#Person2#: Sure, Mr. Walters. By the way, if your car is still being repaired, how are you going to get to work tomorrow? Is your w... | Mr. Walters asks Mary to call the repair shop to see whether his car is ready. Walters will take the bus to work. | car repairment |
train_7436 | #Person1#: Okay, well I ' m sure you have a number of questions to ask me regarding the position.
#Person2#: Yes, well Miss Childs did give mean overview of the position over the phone, but there were some details I ' d like to clarify.
#Person1#: Well feel free to ask me anything, and I ' ll try to fill in the details... | Rebecca wants to clarify some details regarding the job. Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca about the remuneration package, bonuses included, and salary. | details regarding the job |
train_7437 | #Person1#: Hello, thank you for taking the time to interview me.
#Person2#: Hi there, I ' m Bill Gotcha, the owner of Gotcha Enterprises. Did you find your way here OK?
#Person1#: Your assistant gave wonderful directions.
#Person2#: Why are you switching jobs at this point in your career?
#Person1#: Our Company is movi... | #Person1# tells Bill Gotcha #Person1# why #Person1#'s switching jobs. #Person1#'s best at organizing problematic systems and #Person1# likes finding things to keep busy. | interview |
train_7438 | #Person1#: Hi! Fiona? I almost didn't recognize you. You are much thinner since I last saw you.
#Person2#: Yes. I have lost about ten kilos.
#Person1#: How did you do it?
#Person2#: I am on a diet. And I do more exercise regularly.
#Person1#: What's the secret then?
#Person2#: It lies in perseverance.
#Person1#: Well. ... | Fiona tells #Person1# she's lost about ten kilos by going on a diet. | lose weight |
train_7439 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I see your passport?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Here it is.
#Person1#: Thank you. Are all these yours?
#Person2#: No, some of them are my friend's. Do you want her passport, too?
#Person1#: Yes, please. Do you have any carry-on items?
#Person2#: Do you want me to put it on the belt, to... | #Person1# sees #Person2#'s and #Person2#'s friend's passport and checks their luggage. #Person2# tells #Person1# they've nothing to declare. #Person1# lets them go. | customs inspection |
train_7440 | #Person1#: Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish?
#Person2#: Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English.
#Person1#: I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly?
#Person2#: Not always. Sometimes we don't underst... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s teacher speaks only in English in class and students sometimes can't understand. #Person2#'s pronunciation is good though #Person2# thinks it's difficult sometimes. | English class |
train_7441 | #Person1#: Well, I can't believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week, and they did not even call us in advance.
#Person2#: John, they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside. That's their custom.
#Person1#: I know, but it is hard for me to get used to your relatives coming to visit us, and... | John feels it unbearable that #Person1#'s relatives came to stay with them for a week without warning. #Person1# tells John it's the custom of the old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside. | culture shock |
train_7442 | #Person1#: Francis, you have done an outstanding work in the past six months. In view of your achievement, I trust you're now indispensable part of our company and you deserve an officer director title.
#Person2#: I am so happy to know that I could make some contribution to our company.
#Person1#: This title does not o... | #Person1# informs Francis that he's promoted to the officer director. Francis promises to do his best. | get promotion |
train_7443 | #Person1#: Morning, Tom.
#Person2#: Hi, Mary.
#Person1#: You seem to be in a hurry.
#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve got a meeting in a minute.
#Person1#: Okay. I won't hold you up then.
#Person2#: Right. I'll see you later.
#Person1#: See you later. | Tom and Mary meet and greet each other. | daily casual talk |
train_7444 | #Person1#: . . . Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter, Ed! Give us some good news. How are things looking for us in terms sales this month?
#Person2#: Uh well. . . would you like the bad news first or the really bad news?
#Person1#: What? Ed, don't tell me you only have bad news!
... | Ed tells #Person1# that the company's sales have plunged fifty percent in the past month and they are overstocked and overstaffed. Their supplier suffered QC problems, so half of their production is faulty, and they have to shoulder the cost. #Person1# despairs while Ed's happy to have been offered a new job. | predicaments of the company |
train_7445 | #Person1#: Three other people started to bid. One called himself Buddhabuyer, so I knew he meant business. I raised my bid twice, but it kept going up.
#Person2#: How high did the price go?
#Person1#: I don't know. I dropped out at $ 250.
#Person2#: You didn't watch the end of the auction?
#Person1#: No. It wasn't the ... | #Person1# raised the bid twice in the auction but dropped out as #Person1# thought it wasn't a super bargain. | auction |
train_7446 | #Person1#: Well, humans could never make something like that.
#Person2#: Those poor Egyptians slaves worked so hard and you want to give aliens all the credit!
#Person1#: Be a little more open-minded, Stu! Don't believe everything you read in your history books!
#Person2#: OK, but don't believe everything you see on Th... | #Person1# thinks it's aliens who built the pyramids while Stu believes it's Egyptians' work. | pyramids builder |
train_7447 | #Person1#: Hey, David. Where did you get the sofa? It's so beautiful. Look at the color, I really love this yellow, so bright! It must be very expensive.
#Person2#: Not really. To be honest, it's very cheap. I only spent $ 100.
#Person1#: Are you kidding? $ 100 for this big leather sofa?
#Person2#: Yes. I bought it in ... | #Person1# admires David's new sofa. David tells #Person1# it's a cheap used one while #Person1# won't buy a secondhand sofa. | a secondhand sofa |
train_7448 | #Person1#: Is the environment a big issues in your country? It is in mine.
#Person2#: It is in mine too. The biggest issue is water. The climate is dry and so water conservation is very important.
#Person1#: What methods do you use to conserve water?
#Person2#: Water is rationed. We can only use a certain amount each m... | The biggest issue in #Person2#'s country is water so their water is used in ration. The biggest environmental problem in #Person1#'s country is air pollution. They think there needs to be an international response to this problem. | environmental issues |
train_7449 | #Person1#: What a beautiful view.
#Person2#: It sure is. The Grand Canyon is truly a masterpiece. No man could ever make anything like this.
#Person1#: What is that below?
#Person2#: It is the Colorado River. You can go down the river in a boat if you wish.
#Person1#: No. Thank you. It looks a bit too dangerous for me.... | #Person1# and #Person2# are enjoying the beautiful view of the Grand Canyon. They think it a nice change from the polluted and crowded city. | beautiful sceneries |
train_7450 | #Person1#: Hi Isabel! You wanted to see me?
#Person2#: Yes Anthony, come on in. Have a seat.
#Person1#: Is everything okay? You seem a bit preoccupied.
#Person2#: Well, Anthony, this is not going to be an easy conversation. The company has made some decisions which will have a direct impact on your employment.
#Person1... | Isabel informs Anthony that he's fired because he was caught making international calls from the office phone. He called in sick too many times, and he smells like alcohol. | fire an employee |
train_7451 | #Person1#: Have you signed up to join the company's Christmas party?
#Person2#: Sure, I have. Will you join?
#Person1#: I will. You know, as a newcomer, I think it might be a good opportunity to get to know people from the other departments of our company in a more relaxed atmosphere.
#Person2#: You are right. Our comp... | #Person1# will join the company's Christmas party because #Person1#, a newcomer, can know people from the other departments of their company. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's an informal party and #Person1# can dress casually. | Chrismas party |
train_7452 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Could I check out this book?
#Person1#: Let me see your library card.
#Person2#: I need to get one.
#Person1#: You can apply for one right now, if you'd like.
#Person2#: Okay. Let me do that right now.
#Person1#: Could you fill out this application?
#Person2#: I'm finished. Here yo... | #Person2# applies for a library card with #Person1#'s assistance and wants to check out a book. | check out a book |
train_7453 | #Person1#: Hi! Ed, what's up?
#Person2#: Nothing.
#Person1#: Doesn't look like it to me.
#Person2#: Just get out of my face!
#Person1#: Woo, easy.
#Person2#: Leave me alone!
#Person1#: What are you so ticked off about?
#Person2#: I don't want to talk about it.
#Person1#: Maybe I can help.
#Person2#: I blew the finally ... | Ed's upset. Finally, he tells #Person1# it's because he blew the final exam. | blow an exam |
train_7454 | #Person1#: I'm here to open a Current Account with your bank.
#Person2#: That's no problem at all, but could you fill in this and I'll need to see some ID.
#Person1#: Here you go. Is there a minimum amount I need to pay in?
#Person2#: Yes, there needs to be at least 1 RMB paid in to open a new account. Also, you will n... | #Person2# assists #Person1# in opening a Current Account with #Person2#'s bank. | open an account |
train_7455 | #Person1#: You must like to dance, right.
#Person2#: I'd love to. Do you often come here to dance?
#Person1#: Yes, I like the old style dance, such as waltz , rumba and so on. They are quite graceful.
#Person2#: You are waltzing quite wonderfully. It's great to dance with a experience and talent partner.
#Person1#: Tha... | #Person1# and #Person2# are dancing. #Person1# likes old-style dance. They both don't like modern dance. | dance |
train_7456 | #Person1#: it's getting cold.
#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 plain... | #Person2# bought a scarf yesterday. Karen suggests something to go with it and #Person2# already got them. They believe they should stick to their own fashion sense. | fashion |
train_7457 | #Person1#: Have you any beef today?
#Person2#: Yes, we've got a very tender new shipment from the mainland. It is a weekend special.
#Person1#: How much is it a pound?
#Person2#: One pound and fifty pence a pound.
#Person1#: Good. I'll get three pounds of it.
#Person2#: Here it is. Four pounds and fifty pence in all. | #Person1# buys three pounds of beef with #Person2#'s assistance. | purchase of beef |
train_7458 | #Person1#: Are there pets allowed in this apartment?
#Person2#: No dogs or cats or any other fur type animal, but other pets are allowed.
#Person1#: What about a boa constrictor?
#Person2#: Well. . . is that a pet? Isn't that something from the zoo?
#Person1#: If I had one, could I rent this apartment?
#Person2#: I was... | #Person1# wants to keep wild animals in the apartment. #Person2# is astonished but tells #Person1# the pet will be allowed if it doesn't have fur and can be kept in a little box. | keep a pet |
train_7459 | #Person1#: Are the expressions of sight draft, time draft, usance draft and letter of credit adequate terms to express the different methods of payment?
#Person2#: No. These terms need to be amplified.
#Person1#: What if the sale is made on the basis of sight draft?
#Person2#: Then the shipping documents have to be att... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the terms should be amplified to express the different methods of payment. They must be very careful in building up clear expressions. | documents discussion |
train_7460 | #Person1#: What a beautiful day!
#Person2#: The weather is so crazy. It rained cats and dogs last night, but cleared up in the morning.
#Person1#: I was worried about canceling the climbing.
#Person2#: Honey, wait for me. I am too tired to move a step further.
#Person1#: What about taking the cable car?
#Person2#: Atta... | #Person1# and her dad are climbing the mountains, then her dad wants to take the cable car. While they're waiting in line, they enjoy the beautiful scenery. | climb the mountain |
train_7461 | #Person1#: I am calling to ask the position of HR manager. Could you tell me more about it?
#Person2#: Yes. We are looking for someone who are well-educated and have all-round experience as a manager.
#Person1#: I have a master's degree in HR management in Peking University. And I worked as a HR manager in a European e... | #Person1# phones to ask the position of an HR manager. #Person2# tells #Person1# the requirements and arranges for a formal interview. | job inquiry |
train_7462 | #Person1#: Welcome to ABC electronics. First, let me go over what we do in the department during a typical workday.
#Person2#: Ok. I understand that we basically work form 8: 30 to 5:30 with an hour-long lunch break from 12 to 1, right?
#Person1#: That's right, although we do expect you to do a little overtime if there... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the company's daily routine during a typical workday and explains the frequency of meetings and tells #Person2# #Person2#'s entitled to a company car. #Person1# shows #Person2# #Person2#'s office and tells #Person2# how the salaries are paid. | a new comer |
train_7463 | #Person1#: Room service. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, the food you have just sent here is cool. Would you please heat them up?
#Person1#: I am sorry for that. We will send someone to your room right now.
#Person2#: That's fine. Quickly please, we are so hungry. | #Person2# calls room service as the food they have sent is cool. #Person1# apologizes and will send someone immediately. | room service |
train_7464 | #Person1#: How may I help you, miss?
#Person2#: I want to change my hairstyle. What would you suggest?
#Person1#: Would you like to have a perm?
#Person2#: Do you think it will suit me?
#Person1#: Oh, absolutely.
#Person2#: Ok, I'll have it for a change. | #Person2# wants to change her hairstyle. #Person1# suggests a perm and #Person2# agrees. | have a haircut |
train_7465 | #Person1#: What's wrong with you, young man?
#Person2#: I've got a headache and a cough.
#Person1#: I see. You've got a cold.
#Person2#: What should I do, doctor?
#Person1#: Take this medicine three times a day.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Drink a lot of water and have a good rest. You'll be well soon.
#Person2#: Thank ... | #Person2# got a cold. #Person1# prescribes medicine and gives some suggestions. | see a doctor |
train_7466 | #Person1#: Mom, I am going to work at a bank in downtown Chicago. I'm going to move there from New York in two months.
#Person2#: That's great! I thought you liked your old job. Why did you get a new job?
#Person1#: I liked my co-workers, but working in a hospital was a very stressful job. I had to work long hours and ... | #Person1# tells #Person1#'s mom #Person1# will work at a bank in downtown Chicago. #Person1#'s mom hopes #Person1# can work in California. #Person1# will try to transfer to a branch in California near her and #Person1#'s dad after one year. | a new job |
train_7467 | #Person1#: The company is going to recruit some people.
#Person2#: Really? Are there any vacant positions?
#Person1#: Yes. The position of senior secretary had fallen vacant.
#Person2#: What happened to Kitty? She was an excellent senior secretary.
#Person1#: She has just got married. And she wants to be a full-time ho... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the position of senior secretary had fallen vacant. The company has advertised the position but #Person2# doesn't think a graduate will surely qualify. | job vacancy |
train_7468 | #Person1#: Dad, can we go to that hotel next to the river again this year?
#Person2#: Your mother didn't like it.
#Person1#: What about the place on top of that hill?
#Person2#: That's full so Mum and I found one in the woods. I booked it last night. | #Person1# prefers the hotel next to the river again but #Person1#'s dad already booked one in the woods. | hotel reservation |
train_7469 | #Person1#: Hey, Charlie. How was your football game the other day?
#Person2#: Great! Our team played hard and out Huasheng Team.
#Person1#: Congratulations! But hold on, there. Taishan Team, you know, is difficult to play.
#Person2#: You're right. It will be a close game. But I've got a good feeling about this game. Ou... | Charlie won the football game the other day. #Person1# thinks the Taishan Team will be difficult to play but Charlie is confident. | football game |
train_7470 | #Person1#: Did you go out today?
#Person2#: With my bad luck? What good would it have done if I'd gone out?
#Person1#: If you'd looked for a job,you might have found one.
#Person2#: But I've been looking for one over a year. Today wouldn't have been any different.
#Person1#: I know how bad you feel, but if you don't ke... | #Person2# feels bad about being unable to find a job over a year and wishes #Person2# had stayed in Puerto Rico. #Person1# suggests going to Puerto Rico for a visit and #Person2#'s happy with that. | life predicaments |
train_7471 | #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 ju... | #Person2# feels uncomfortable about Chinese people sharing personal stories in front of others or reading other's newspapers while taking public transportations. #Person1# tells #Person2# perhaps it's because they hold different ideas about privacy. | cultural shock |
train_7472 | #Person1#: ABC Rent-a-Car. May I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to rent a car. What kind of car do you have?
#Person1#: We have Volkswagen, Pinto, Plymouth and Datsun.
#Person2#: What is the rate?
#Person1#: Twenty dollars per day for Volkswagen, Pinto and Datsun, and twenty-seven dollars for Plymouth.
#Person2... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the kinds of cars they have and the mileage and gas. Then #Person2# rents a Pinto. | rent a car |
train_7473 | #Person1#: hey, Mary, what's up?
#Person2#: not much. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time that we decided to meet again tonight.
#Person1#: oh, that's exciting. What's this guy like? Is he hot?
#Person2#: well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found his... | Mary tells #Person1# about a guy she met at the bar last night. She likes the guy as he's funny and they have a lot in common. Then Mary tells #Person2# the qualities she looks for in a friend. | friend |
train_7474 | #Person1#: You shouldn't have told her the truth. What can we do now?
#Person2#: I'm sorry , It's all my fault.
#Person1#: You are always like this. I've told you many times not to tell her.
#Person2#: Sorry, I had no intention.
#Person1#: It's too late to say sorry now. Oh, what am I going to do?
#Person2#: I kno... | #Person1# blames #Person2# for telling someone the truth. #Person2# apologizes and will do anything to make up. | daily casual talk |
train_7475 | #Person1#: May I ask what the name is the girl?
#Person2#: Which one?
#Person1#: The tallest one.
#Person2#: She is Xiao Li. She's come here to see her brother.
#Person1#: Oh, it's so. She looks very lovely. Could you give me some else information on her?
#Person2#: OK. She's a costume designer and works in a garm... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the name of the tallest girl and gives #Person1# more information about her. | inquire about a girl |
train_7476 | #Person1#: Welcome to skateboarding camp. Are you ready to sign up?
#Person2#: I want to, but I don't a skateboard. I prefer to ride my bike.
#Person1#: Well, we have skate parks and biking parks here.
#Person2#: Sounds great, but I don't have any protective equipment.
#Person1#: We have all the safety equipment you'll... | #Person2# wants to sign up for the skateboarding camp. #Person1# explains to #Person2# the equipment and the cost of the camp and tells #Person2# the VIP card can't save more money. | skateboarding camp |
train_7477 | #Person1#: Can I be of any help?
#Person2#: Oh, thank you, Sam. You can be a great help. You know Steve's parents will come to dinner today. This is the first time they have come to visit our new house since our marriage.
#Person1#: Good. What would you like me to do?
#Person2#: Well, I can't make up my mind about what... | #Person2# tells Sam Steve's parents will come to dinner, but the apple pies she prepared taste bad. Sam advises #Person2# to offer some fresh fruit and cheese as a healthy dessert. | dinner dessert |
train_7478 | #Person1#: It's so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for you?
#Person2#: I didn't know you were having problems. Maybe it's easier for me because I already speak 2 languages, but also I really work at it.
#Person1#: Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would help?
#Perso... | #Person1#'s having problems with learning English. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# improves English by reading newspapers and talking to Americans. #Person2# encourages #Person1# to try and speak. | learn English |
train_7479 | #Person1#: What do you know about Einstein's childhood?
#Person2#: He studied the violin between the age of 6 and 13.
#Person1#: How was little Albert in primary school?
#Person2#: Well, he was rather shy and couldn't get along with the other boys. He used to ask lots of questions. He did not enjoy school much. He was ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about Einstein's childhood experiences including his music learning and school performance. | Einstein's childhood |
train_7480 | #Person1#: What are your plans for this afternoon, Mike? Mary and I are going to the cinema. Do you want to come to?
#Person2#: Sorry, Tina. I'm meeting Jane. She is writing an article and she asked me to help collect material for it.
#Person1#: An article? About what?
#Person2#: Oh, just about supermarkets. I'm going ... | Tina invites Mike to go to the cinema with Mary and her, but Mike will meet Jane, so they will meet for supper. | afternoon plan |
train_7481 | #Person1#: Good Morning, Room Service. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have supper in my room, please.
#Person1#: OK, Sir. We offer different types of cuisine, Chinese, American, French and Italian, which one would you prefer?
#Person2#: The first, please. What would I have for supper then?
#Person1#: Rice,... | Adam Green calls room service and orders Chinese cuisine for supper in his room with #Person1#'s assistance. | room service |
train_7482 | #Person1#: David, the woman in this picture holding an animal, is this at a zoo or in a garden?
#Person2#: No. The woman in the picture is my aunt Joanna. She took that picture in the mountains.
#Person1#: What does she do?
#Person2#: She's a biologist. She studies animal species that are brought into our state from ot... | David tells #Person1# the woman in the picture is his aunt Joanna who's a biologist. David introduces her work. | David's aunt |
train_7483 | #Person1#: Good morning, doctor Smith's office. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hello, this is Bob speaking, there's a pain in my stomach. I'd like to make an appointment to see the doctor this afternoon.
#Person1#: Let me see. I'm afraid he is busy at that time.
#Person2#: How about tomorrow?
#Person1#: Sorry, but h... | Bob has stomachache and phones to make an appointment with doctor Smith. #Person1# arranges for the appointment at 9:00 am the day after tomorrow. | make an appointment |
train_7484 | #Person1#: Hi, Mark, how was the camping?
#Person2#: It was great in the end, but we had a terrible time at the beginning.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: First, we left the house early on Saturday morning, but after only half an hour my car broke down.
#Person1#: Oh, no.
#Person2#: Fortunately, there was a garage nearby, a... | Mark tells #Person1# about the camping. His car broke down and they got lost in the forest. Fortunately, they found a great hotel and stayed there for the whole weekend. | camping |
train_7485 | #Person1#: This is Word Master on Radio 4. Today we have Professor Danny Sheffield from Arkansa Community College. OK, Danny, could you tell us how to produce a good piece of writing in college?
#Person2#: Well, one of the basic things about any writing is to remember 3 key points. Number One, say what you're going to ... | Professor Danny Sheffield from Arkansas Community College tells #Person1# how to produce a good piece of writing in college and a personal voice separates an excellent article from the average ones. | write good articles |
train_7486 | #Person1#: Good evening, Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes. The reservation under Mr. Watson.
#Person1#: Ah, yes, a table for four at 8
#Person2#: Em, no, thanks. I think we'll go straight to the table, By the way. may I check my overcoat here?
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. We'll keep it in the cloakroom for you. ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# check #Person2#'s overcoat and then shows #Person2# to the reserved table. | reservation |
train_7487 | #Person1#: Hello, Anna. Come in and sit down.
#Person2#: Hello, doctor.
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: I've got a backache.
#Person1#: Do you often suffer from backache?
#Person2#: No, I don't. I've never had a bad one before.
#Person1#: When did it start?
#Person2#: About four days ago.
#Person1#: Well, go h... | Anna gets a backache. The doctor suggests she have a rest and will give her some pills. | see a doctor |
train_7488 | #Person1#: Hi, good morning, Miss? what can I help you with?
#Person2#: Good morning I'd like to mail this box of books to Taiwan.
#Person1#: OK, please put it on this scale.Airmail or by sea?
#Person2#: How long does it take to reach Taiwan by sea?
#Person1#: Usually about two month.
#Person2#: That's too long.How lon... | #Person2# decides to send a box of books to Taiwan by airmail because #Person1# tells her although airmail is expensive, it's quicker and safer than by sea. | mail the books |
train_7489 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, I'm afraid you can't park your car here.
#Person2#: Why not? It's my parking space.
#Person1#: I'm afraid not, sir.
#Person2#: Oh? That's a surprise. Let me see... D 0411 Our dog's birthday. Yes, I'm sure this my parking space!
#Person1#: But I saw a red car always parking here before.
#Perso... | #Person1# mistakenly thinks the parking space doesn't belong to #Person2# because of the new appearance of #Person2#'s car. But #Person1# realizes the mistake after checking. | mistake |
train_7490 | #Person1#: Hi Jim. Do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, what ' s up?
#Person1#: Some of us are going to start a soccer team. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: I don ' t know anything about it. Soccer isn ' t as popular in my country as it is here.
#Person1#: That ' s all right. We ' ll teach you.
#Person2#: Is it... | #Person1# invites Jim to join a soccer team but Jim doesn't know anything about soccer and wants to see what it's like first. | soccer |
train_7491 | #Person1#: Could you please tell me how I can go job-hunting in the web?
#Person2#: Generally speaking, job seekers can enter the websites either of job agencies or of some units for job advertisements.
#Person1#: How should I contact them?
#Person2#: You can e-mail your application materials for application to the web... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go job-hunting in the web, how to contact the units, and how quickly will one get a reply. | find a job |
train_7492 | #Person1#: Hi, Dan. What's new?
#Person2#: Where have you been? I've been trying to get in touch with you for two days.
#Person1#: I went to Salt Lake City on business. What's up?
#Person2#: I got fired.
#Person1#: How come? Last time I saw you. You told me it was a good job, and you'd like to take it as a career. That... | Dan lost his job because he messed up a $10 million worth of business deal and he didn't tell his wife, Lily. #Person1# will see what #Person1# can do to help Dan and suggests he tell Lily about this problem. | lose a job |
train_7493 | #Person1#: hi, Bob, I am so glad that you came.
#Person2#: of course I'd come. I couldn't think of a better chance to see all my old friends.
#Person1#: yeah. It's hard to believe that it's been ten years since graduation. It feels just yesterday we collected our diplomas.
#Person2#: how time flies. But hey, how are th... | Bob and #Person1# haven't seen each other for a long time. #Person1# has been able to find his place in the world recently. Bob and Jenny struggled after graduation but now live a better life. Bob invites #Person1# to his house-warming party. #Person1# accepts. | classmate reunion |
train_7494 | #Person1#: I want to find an old music box.
#Person2#: We have a great selection. What decade are you looking for?
#Person1#: Do you have anything made in the 1920s?
#Person2#: We have six.
#Person1#: Do any of them have dancing figures?
#Person2#: Actually, two of them have dancing figures.
#Person1#: That's fantastic... | #Person2# shows #Person1# an old music box with dancing figures but without any warranty. | old music box |
train_7495 | #Person1#: Good evening, do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, we'Ve got a reservation. The name is Ann.
#Person1#: Let me see. Ok, this way, please.
#Person2#: This is your table.
#Person1#: And would you like to order now?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Here is the menu.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# brings Ann to her reserved table and gives her the menu. | reservation |
train_7496 | #Person1#: Excuse me, will you change me some money, please?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: I'd like to change these dollars into RIB. Would you please tell me the exchange rate between American dollar and RIB?
#Person2#: Sure. At present one dollar is equal to 6. 4392 yuan. How many dollars would you like to change?... | #Person2# helps #Person1# change 500 dollars into 3220 yuan and asks #Person1# to keep the exchange memo. | change the money |
train_7497 | #Person1#: I think that I would enjoy living here, but I would like to make improvements.
#Person2#: What would make this apartment better for you?
#Person1#: I think that it would look better with a better quality carpet.
#Person2#: You can have a different carpet, but you have to pay more if it costs more.
#Person1#:... | #Person1# wants a new paint color and a new carpet in the apartment and #Person2# tells #Person1# those changes will be finished by next week. | Apartment renovation |
train_7498 | #Person1#: How about the hiking? It was freezing yesterday, are you all ok?
#Person2#: Can't be better, it was wonderful. We had a lot of fun there. There was so much joy and walk and breathe the winter air. We arrived at the park at 9 o'clock in the morning and didn't leave till 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
#Person1#: ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# their hiking is wonderful and funny. They built different things with snow, went sliding, and had a winter picnic. #Person1# can't wait to see their hiking video. | hiking |
train_7499 | #Person1#: I wish our competition will quit poaching our people, when Susan resigned last week to work for the Sunburst, she was our fourth employee to leave us for them.
#Person2#: Have you ever considered that perhaps we have a morale problem among our employees? If everyone is discontent with their work, of course t... | #Person1# wish their competition will quit poaching their employees, but #Person2# thinks it's more about a morale problem among their employees and tells #Person1# it's hard to find new employees every few months to fill someone's vacancy. | inbreeding |
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