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train_7700 | #Person1#: You are in the pink recently. How do you make it?
#Person2#: Well, I attend an aerobic class three times a week.
#Person1#: Are you tired after class?
#Person2#: No. And on the contrary, I feel young, fresh and energetic. | #Person2#'s been pink recently because #Person2# takes an aerobic class regularly. | sport |
train_7701 | #Person1#: Has my package arrived?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. What does it look like?
#Person1#: It's quite a delicate piece of equipment, so I hope it was well-packed. It's oblong-shaped, about 50 cm long. It's made of metal.
#Person2#: There's a large wooden crate in the corner which I haven't unpacked yet. It might be... | #Person1# inquires about #Person1#'s package. #Person2# tells #Person1# to find it in a large wooden crate in the corner. | package |
train_7702 | #Person1#: Verry sorry to have kept you waiting so long. What do you want, Madam?
#Person2#: I want haircut and perm.
#Person1#: How long would you like your haircut today?
#Person2#: Just cut a little off.
#Person1#: You wanna tight, medium or naturally curly perm?
#Person2#: I'd like to have medium.
#Person1#: How ab... | #Person2# tells #Person1# to cut her hair a little off and do a medium chocolate perm. #Person2# likes the haircut very much. | haircut |
train_7703 | #Person1#: Hey, Gary, great to see you again. Please have a seat. So tell me, what seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Thanks, doc. I'Ve got a really bad toothache! I can't eat anything, and look, my face is all swollen. I think it might be my wisdom tooth.
#Person1#: Well, let's have a look. Open wide. Hmm. . . this d... | There's something wrong with Gray's wisdom tooth. #Person1# will put in a filling and order some x-rays. | tooth problem |
train_7704 | #Person1#: I am really exhausted, you know, I have been working without the weekend for two weeks. My boss always asks us to work overtime.
#Person2#: Does your boss pay you for the over-time work?
#Person1#: No. But he provides free meals and sometimes gives us some small gifts. Many of us get very tired of this, and ... | #Person1# complains to #Person2# about being forced to work overtime. #Person2# suggests going to the lawyers'office to get some help. | unfair pay |
train_7705 | #Person1#: Good morning, this is Mary.
#Person2#: Good morning, this is Jane. This is Apple Co. Ltd.
#Person1#: Hello, Jane! Is that the Human Resource Department?
#Person2#: Yes, this is. May I help you?
#Person1#: I had an interview with your company two weeks ago. I am calling to ask about the interview result. I ho... | Mary phones Jane to inquire about the result of the interview. Jane tells her that she is hired and she can start work next Monday. | interview result |
train_7706 | #Person1#: What position have you held before?
#Person2#: I have been a salesman.
#Person1#: Would you tell me the general description of your present job?
#Person2#: I am in charge of the trading department.
#Person1#: What made you decide to change your job?
#Person2#: I'm working in a small company where further pro... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about his past working experience as a salesman, the reason he leaves his present company, and the reason he picks #Person1#'s company. | job interview |
train_7707 | #Person1#: Well, what's the matter with you?
#Person2#: I've got a sore throat and my chest hurts.
#Person1#: Have you got a headache?
#Person2#: Yes, I ache all over.
#Person1#: Are you coughing much?
#Person2#: A little bit.
#Person1#: Now, let me listen to your chest. Ah, you have a temperature. Breathe deeply. That... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s symptoms. #Person1# gives #Person2# a physical check and will prescribe some pills for #Person2#. | see a doctor |
train_7708 | #Person1#: Hello, Mary, it's me, Mike. Am I calling at a bad time?
#Person2#: No, not really.
#Person1#: I have invited some of my friends to dinner at my house this evening. I thought maybe you'd like to come, too.
#Person2#: Well, that sounds good, but I'm afraid I've got to do some reading for my English course.
#Pe... | Mike invites Mary to the party but Mary wants to do readings. Mikes then invites her to a drive to the country on Saturday morning but Mary wants to lie in. Mary gets impatient and tells Mike she wants to plan her own days herself. | invitation and refusal |
train_7709 | #Person1#: Good morning, Blackwood Sports Club. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to order a set of golf clubs, please. Can you deliver them to my house?
#Person1#: Yes, certainly. Just let me get the order form here and I'll take down your information. Can I have your name please?
#Person2#: Bill White.
#Pe... | Bill White orders a set of golf clubs at Blackwood Sports Club with #Person1#'s assistance. | order golf clubs |
train_7710 | #Person1#: Now, Mr. Sun, did you see the accident clearly?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I was standing outside the post office.
#Person1#: Can you remember what time it happened?
#Person2#: Yes, it was 4:25 by my watch.
#Person1#: Good. Now, was the truck going fast?
#Person2#: Yes. Well, perhaps the driver thought the traffic ... | Mr. Sun witnessed the accident and tells #Person1# the detailed information. | accident witness |
train_7711 | #Person1#: Let's start to study how to use computers , Paubler. It's good to know that a computer has two major parts, the hardware and the software.
#Person2#: What's the hardware?
#Person1#: The hardware of computer is basically all the concrete things you can touch with your hands and see with your eyes.
#Person2... | #Person1# and Paubler are studying how to use computers and #Person1# tells Paubler about the hardware and the software. | computer |
train_7712 | #Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?
#Person2#: No, thanks. We are just looking around.
#Person1#: Take your time. Please let me know if you need any help.
#Person2#: OK, thanks. We will.
#Person3#: Oh, Gucci, the clothes here are expensive! No wonder there are only a few people in here.
#Person2#: Beauty cost... | Gucci and May are shopping for clothes. Gucci acts cool at first, but she gets thrilled when May shows her the same skirt that Spice Girl wear and wants to buy it. | clothes purchase |
train_7713 | #Person1#: can you help me pick out some fabric for a suit? I'm going to get one made for a friend's wedding.
#Person2#: sure. What kind of material do you want for the suit to be made from?
#Person1#: it depends on the price, but I was thinking of getting a wool/cashmere blend.
#Person2#: that will probably be quit... | #Person1# wants to get a brown pin-striped suit made for a friend's wedding. #Person2# suggests #Person1# get black but #Person1# thinks black is boring and #Person1# already has three black ones. Finally, #Person1# picks the brown one with a subtler pattern. | clothes choosing |
train_7714 | #Person1#: Hello, Elitherbeth How are you?
#Person2#: Fine , thanks .
#Person1#: Are you sure you're alright. You look a bit worry today? Is anything wrong?
#Person2#: Well, Yes. There are something wrong actually. Perhaps you can give me some advice.
#Person1#: of course if I can.
#Person2#: Well , Last night whe... | Elitherbeth is worried because she found her wallet lost when she returned from the theatre. #Person1# will ask #Person1#'s uncle who lives near the theatre to help. | losing a wallet |
train_7715 | #Person1#: What did you say when Alice told you the news?
#Person2#: I calmed up and hesitated indeed. And finally, I asked her to chew the cud for such an important decision. I could not have the heart to disappoint her with a blunt refusal. But I put my foot down and insisted on her forgetting that.
#Person1#: How co... | #Person2# asked Alice to forget the news, but #Person1# thinks she needs comforts. | different advice |
train_7716 | #Person1#: Excuse me, could I ask you some questions?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: I work for an advertising agency and I'm doing some research. It's a new magazine for people like you.
#Person2#: People like me? What do you mean?
#Person1#: People between 20 and 35 years old.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Right. What ... | #Person1#'s doing some research for a magazine and interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s leisure activities on weekends. | weekend activity |
train_7717 | #Person1#: Hello, I'm Sylvia from Mexico.
#Person2#: Have you ever worked as a babysitter?
#Person1#: Yes, actually when I was in year 11, almost everyday after school my cousin would leave her little daughter with me.
#Person2#: Did you enjoy the time with her?
#Person1#: Yes, sure. She was 2 years old and she just le... | Sylvia from Mexico tells #Person2# about her babysitting experience. #Person2#'s satisfied and Sylvia'll start working this Saturday. | babysitter |
train_7718 | #Person1#: Welcome to Fergusons. Can I tell you about our specials today?
#Person2#: I'm not a regular customer here so could you recommend something for lunch?
#Person1#: Well, this afternoon our special is the club sandwich, but I really like the French onion soup. Are you ready to make a selection or shall I give yo... | #Person2# orders the French onion soup under #Person1#'s recommendation. | order food |
train_7719 | #Person1#: Hi, Kerry. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Hi, Andrew. I'm OK I suppose, not too bad.
#Person1#: How's your job going?
#Person2#: Oh, that's not OK. I've moved to a new office and I just hated. The people are unfriendly. Actually, I'm looking for a new job.
#Person1#: Oh, really? Me too. I'm just so bored with... | Andrew's finding a new job and wants to work in Spain. Kerry suggests they go there together to set up a travel business. Both Kerry and he can't speak Spanish but Kerry encourages him to give it a try. | new job |
train_7720 | #Person1#: Good morning.
#Person2#: Good morning. I'm looking for a place to rent near the University. There are 3 of us looking together, we thought we might share if we could find something suitable.
#Person1#: So something near the University?
#Person2#: Yes, if that's at all possible. We're all students. So it be g... | #Person2# wants a place for three. #Person1# recommends two houses but they either too small or too expensive. Finally, #Person1# recommends one near the airport with 3 bedrooms and a garden. #Person2#'ll take a look. | rent a place |
train_7721 | #Person1#: Where would you like to go on holiday?
#Person2#: Well, I have no idea about that.
#Person1#: I would like an active holiday this year. Maybe I'll visit Ayers Rock.
#Person2#: I've been quite tired from doing so much work. Climbing the rock will use even more energy.
#Person1#: What would you like to do then... | #Person1# wants an active holiday and will perhaps visit Ayers Rock. #Person2# wants to relax and will go to a movie festival. | holiday plan |
train_7722 | #Person1#: How can I help you miss Brey?
#Person2#: First, I'd like to order 40 sweaters, order number S35F6.
#Person1#: Sorry, but order number S35F6 sold out 3 days ago. We will have more available in a week if you would like to wait that long.
#Person2#: Yes, I can wait for a week. It's still quite cold now. I just ... | Miss Brey orders 40 sweaters but #Person1# tells her they won't be available until a week later and the price has each increased by $2. | ordering a sweater |
train_7723 | #Person1#: Are you going to start university in September two?
#Person2#: Yes, but my school starts in August. Where did you get accepted?
#Person1#: Oh, to a few places, like Boston University in the US and National University of Singapore. I chose LSE, London School of Economics, you know. I wanted to go abroad, but ... | #Person1# is accepted by LSE and #Person2# is accepted by MIT. #Person2# wants to be a computer scientist and work in Oracle or Microsoft after graduation. | university choice |
train_7724 | #Person1#: I hear a businessman is building a dog park in our city.
#Person2#: Really? what for?
#Person1#: Obviously, because there is a law against having dogs in the streets.
#Person2#: Does it mean that dogs have to stay at home all the time?
#Person1#: Sounds pretty cruel right? Maybe a dog park is a good idea.
#P... | #Person1# tells #Person2# there will be a dog park. #Person2# thinks dogs should be allowed on the streets but #Person1# thinks the opposite because people wouldn't clean up after their dogs. | dog |
train_7725 | #Person1#: What's up? You look a bit down.
#Person2#: I got my results this morning for my end of year exams.
#Person1#: Oh,dear,not good news then?
#Person2#: No, no. I failed physics.
#Person1#: Oh no, I'm sorry. What happened? I thought you revised really hard for it.
#Person2#: I did, but the questions weren't what... | #Person2# is upset because #Person2# failed the physics exam and has to take it for the whole next year. #Person1#'s surprised because back home they have the chance to retake it. | failing the exam |
train_7726 | #Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm here to see the cars.
#Person1#: Thank you. We have many brands. Do you have any particular brand in mind?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to have a Ford. I need it badly for my work. But I don't have a lot of money. It must be very expensive, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes. Look, t... | #Person2# wants a Ford car but he can't afford it. #Person1# tells #Person2# he can pay for it in installment. | buying a car |
train_7727 | #Person1#: It is my first time coming to China. I want to buy something unique of China to my friends as gifts.
#Person2#: We have a great variety of Chinese antiques and porcelain. Do you like them?
#Person1#: Yes, I love them, but they are fragile. It is not convenient to take them.
#Person2#: You are right. How abou... | #Person1# wants to buy unique Chinese gifts. #Person2# recommends porcelains, paintings, and handkerchiefs. #Person1# thinks porcelains are hard to carry and #Person1# can't understand the paintings so #Person1# buys handkerchiefs with the zodiac and bamboo. | shopping |
train_7728 | #Person1#: We have been over this a hundred times! We are not getting a pet!
#Person2#: Why not? Come on! Just a cute little puppy or a kitty!
#Person1#: Who is going to look after a dog or a cat?
#Person2#: I will! I ' ll feed it, bathe it and walk it every day! We can get a Labrador or a German Shepard!
#Person1#: Wh... | #Person1# is arguing with #Person2# about having pets. #Person1# thinks no one can look after dogs when on vacation and cats are not good with children. #Person1# eventually agrees to have hamsters. | keep pets |
train_7729 | #Person1#: I'm looking for a string of pearls for my wife.
#Person2#: Yes, sir. What price range do you have in mind?
#Person1#: I'm not sure. I don't know very much about the price of pearls.
#Person2#: I see. Let me show you some samples of various qualities. This one is very nice. It's three hundred and fifty dollar... | #Person2# shows #Person1# some pearls of different qualities. #Person1# buys the $280 one rather than the $350 one. | buy pearls |
train_7730 | #Person1#: Mr. Carter has asked me to come over to invite you to the banquet held in your honor at the Shangri-La Hotel at 7:00 this evening. Here's an invitation for you.
#Person2#: How nice of him. I'll be delighted to go. But what time would be convenient?
#Person1#: If you could be ready by, say 6:30 o'clock, I'll ... | Miss Rose represents Mr. Carter to invite #Person2# to the banquet and will pick up #Person2# at 6:30 pm. | invitation |
train_7731 | #Person1#: I do want to meet with you and take a look at your catalogue. We ' re redecorating and are going to add some things.
#Person2#: Well, I ' ll be glad to help you out. I can come out anytime on Tuesday or Thursday of next week.
#Person1#: Let ' s put it down for 1:15 on Thursday. We ' ll definitely need some n... | #Person1#'s redecorating and wants to see #Person2#'s catalog. They'll meet at 1:15 on Thursday. | make an appointment |
train_7732 | #Person1#: Do you want to hang out tomorrow?
#Person2#: Oh, I can't. I have a date!
#Person1#: Really? Wow with who?
#Person2#: This girl I've been chatting with for the past couple of months. She's really cool and she's driving over here this weekend.
#Person1#: Wait a minute, you mean you met her online?
#Person2#: Y... | #Person2# has a date tomorrow with a girl #Person2# met online through match @.com. #Person1# thinks it's weird but #Person2# thinks it's a cool alternative. #Person1# will check out the website. | have a date |
train_7733 | #Person1#: What sort of problems do you have with these machines?
#Person2#: They're quite complex machines and they have a lot of different components. We need to check the metal casing regularly for any signs of corrosion. We also check the brushes once a fortnight to make sure they aren't worn down. It's important t... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that they check the metal casing, the brushes, and the canvas belt regularly. | machine checking |
train_7734 | #Person1#: Now please tell me something about your achievements in your work unit.
#Person2#: All right. In my first teaching position I received the'Excellent Teaching'award the past two years in succession.
#Person1#: Have you received any other honors?
#Person2#: Yes. I was chosen as one of'the Top Prominent Youths ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# achieved two teaching awards and an honour title. #Person2# says #Person2# published two articles. | award experience |
train_7735 | #Person1#: Hi Jane, you look great.
#Person2#: You too. Have you lost some weight?
#Person1#: Yes, I took off 4 kilos. I am glad you notice it.
#Person2#: Not some crazy diet fat I hope.
#Person1#: No no, I just changed my eating habits. I eat a balance meal. and I eat less than before.
#Person2#: Good for you, keep it... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# lost weight by changing eating habits. | lose weight |
train_7736 | #Person1#: What are you reading?
#Person2#: It's an article about language. It talks about the idea of having a single global language.
#Person1#: It seems that English already is the main global language. Does the article suggest that there should be an artificial language like Esperanto as the world language.
#Person... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the article says English has been studied in many countries and it's been used in modern technology so it's wasteful to create another main global language. Also, an article says other languages will be rarely used in international communications. | language |
train_7737 | #Person1#: we are going out for dinner tonight. Are you coming, Betty?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I have to check my schedule. Where are you going?
#Person1#: oh, Jake made a reservation at Friday's.
#Person2#: Jack?
#Person1#: yes, the one with the R $ D team. Is that a problem?
#Person2#: I will never go out with him a... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to have dinner with #Person1# and Jack, but #Person2# says #Person2#'ll never eat with Jack because he made noises while eating. They think he should learn eating etiquette. | eating etiquette |
train_7738 | #Person1#: Have you heard about Michael's new home? It's in one of the poshest areas in this area.
#Person2#: Is he living in the new housing estate in Killington?
#Person1#: No, he's living in an old house in Warton.
#Person2#: Do you mean the one near the health centre on Old Slate Road?
#Person1#: That's the one.
#P... | #Person1# tells Michael's new home is in Warton and #Person2# thinks that's worth millions. #Person1# says Michael's grandfather left him loads of money but Michael still complains because the house is far from the bus line. | discuss a house |
train_7739 | #Person1#: When is your vacation going to start?
#Person2#: I'll be leaving on the fifth of August for the vacation
#Person1#: Oh, that's only a few days from now! How many weeks are you going to be taking?
#Person2#: I'm taking two weeks now. but I want to save the other week and take it sometime during the winter.
#P... | #Person2#'ll leave for two weeks to the beach for a vacation and will be staying with #Person2#'s friends. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s lucky. | take a vacation |
train_7740 | #Person1#: did you get my email?
#Person2#: I certainly did. Do you want to come in and give me some feedback about your weekend?
#Person1#: sure.
#Person2#: how did the business trip go?
#Person1#: well, to be honest, nothing is more stressful than going on a business trip with our boss.
#Person2#: I understand. The l... | #Person1# says the business trip with the boss was tiring and #Person1# spent the half weekend on the train. #Person2# says that's because the company concerns the environmental problems that the plane causes and #Person2# will ask the boss to give #Person1# a day off. | business trip |
train_7741 | #Person1#: Hi, Charlie! What are you reading?
#Person2#: Hi, bob. I'm reading a biography?
#Person1#: Who's it about?
#Person2#: It's about Bob Dylan.
#Person1#: Who is he?
#Person2#: He's a famous American musician.
#Person1#: Who's the author?
#Person2#: It was written by Howard Sounds.
#Person1#: What do you think a... | Charlie's reading Bob Dylan's biography written by Howard and Bob's also interested. Charlie will lend him the book after Charlie finishes. | discuss a book |
train_7742 | #Person1#: Professor, I am going to need to leave class early today.
#Person2#: What is the problem?
#Person1#: I need to go to the airport to pick up a relative.
#Person2#: Are you planning on having someone take notes for you?
#Person1#: Yes, I've got that part covered.
#Person2#: When, exactly do you need to leave?
... | #Person1# needs to leave early to pick up a relative and #Person2# agrees. | leave early |
train_7743 | #Person1#: Our neighbour's tape recorder is so loud that it annoys us to death. I'Ve made up my mind to cut the electricity off.
#Person2#: What? That would be to cut off your nose to spite your face.
#Person1#: Then what shall we do?
#Person2#: Call the police. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# calling the police because #Person1#'s neighbour's tape recorder is too loud. | handle the neighbor |
train_7744 | #Person1#: Where is the bus?
#Person2#: I think it's running late.
#Person1#: It should've been here 30 minutes ago.
#Person2#: It should be coming soon.
#Person1#: It better, because I'm already late for work.
#Person2#: I can't stand riding the bus.
#Person1#: Me too, it's so unreliable.
#Person2#: That is true.
#Per... | #Person1# and #Person2# can't stand riding the bus because it's unreliable. They think it's time to start driving. | discuss transportation |
train_7745 | #Person1#: I don't know what activity my son should take part in?
#Person2#: Many children are learning drawing, dancing, swimming and so on in their spare time. You can follow suit.
#Person1#: But each children has his own interest.
#Person2#: Well, you should talk with your son and let him make his own decision. | #Person2# suggests #Person1# ask #Person1#'s son what activity he's interested in. | parenting |
train_7746 | #Person1#: Hello, have you made a reservation?
#Person2#: No, are there any vacant beds for us?
#Person1#: Of course. How do you like your room?
#Person2#: Just an ordinary one, six people living in a room.
#Person1#: OK, how long are you staying?
#Person2#: 3 days. | #Person1# helps #Person2# get an ordinary room for six people. | hotel service |
train_7747 | #Person1#: I don't know, but he gives me the creeps.
#Person2#: Just take it easy. If he starts to bother you, let me know and I'll call security.
#Person1#: But what if he knows my name, where I live. . .
#Person2#: Don't get all worked up over him. He's probably harmless.
#Person1#: Actually, he's really good-looking... | #Person1# thinks the man gives #Person1# creeps but #Person2# thinks he might be harmless. But he's looking over here so #Person2#'ll call security. | handle creeps |
train_7748 | #Person1#: Hi, welcome to Hal's Computer World. Can I help you with anything?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to buy a new computer, but I don't really know much about them. Can you give me any suggestions?
#Person1#: No problem. First of all, do you want to get a home computer or a laptop?
#Person2#: Laptops are more expensi... | #Person1# assists #Person2# in buying a new computer and #Person2# decides to get a home computer. | shopping |
train_7749 | #Person1#: Nurse, I am sure to die soon. They just don't tell me the truth, I know.
#Person2#: But I don't think so. No one has ever said a word that you are to die, only yourself. That means you are not willing to die, right? Actually, you are recovering and what you imagine as your worry is slowing down the treatment... | #Person1# thinks #Person1#'ll die but #Person2# comforts #Person1# that #Person1#'s recovering and #Person1#'s worry is slowing down the treatment, so #Person1# should cooperate. | nurse and patient |
train_7750 | #Person1#: Did you see the letter I got from Bradford Films? They sent it in response to your phone call last week.
#Person2#: If they wanted to say something about my call last week, why didn't they sand it to me?
#Person1#: I guess they must not have your contact information, so they sent it addressed in care of your... | #Person1# got a response letter for #Person2# because Bradford Films might not have #Person2#'s address and sent it to the department head. The letter reads that there was a copy of the agenda but #Person2# doesn't find it. #Person1# suggests #Person2# giving them another call. | a response letter |
train_7751 | #Person1#: Brian and Christina were mentioning that maybe it would be fun to go on vacation together this year, John.
#Person2#: I thought that I already told you that I am going with Mark to Alaska.
#Person1#: Are you kidding me?
#Person2#: You know what? You and I had no plans, so I made plans with Mark. What's the p... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to take a vacation but #Person1# has made plans with Mark. #Person1#'s angry but #Person2# wants to get away from #Person1#. | vacation plan |
train_7752 | #Person1#: Good day, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Could you fill me in on the details for buying foreign currency?
#Person1#: Of course. Where are you planning to travel to?
#Person2#: Kula Lumpur, in Malaysia.
#Person1#: That's fine. If you are travelling outside of Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao we need to ... | #Person2#'s traveling to Kula Lumpur and #Person1# says #Person2# should follow the SAFE rules and can exchange 2, 000 USD. | foreign currency |
train_7753 | #Person1#: Would you tell me how I should send this parcel to Shanghai, China? It contains only books.
#Person2#: You might send it as'Printed Matter'.
#Person1#: I wonder if I could have it insured here?
#Person2#: Of course. How much would you want to insure these books for?
#Person1#: Let me see. . . I think I can h... | #Person2# helps #Person1# send the books as 'Printed Matter' to Shanghai and charges #Person1# ten dollars. | parcel sending |
train_7754 | #Person1#: Miss, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I just wondered why the price between the ninth and tenth floor is so different.
#Person1#: It's because of the view.
#Person2#: Oh! I see. Can you show me the location of Block I?
#Person1#: Sure. Please take a look at the model of the building. Nice Garden has a total ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the price difference between different floors is due to the view, and introduces the layout. #Person1# says there are three elevators, 160 parking spaces, and a recreation quarter. The completion date is July 1st 2017 and #Person2# can find the payment information on the brochure. | house selling |
train_7755 | #Person1#: Hi Sam, would you like to come for a curry with us next Friday?
#Person2#: Sure, I love curry. Who else is coming?
#Person1#: Jane, Susan, Pete and two colleagues of mine from work.
#Person2#: I have no plans for Friday, so curry would be great. Which restaurant do you have in mind?
#Person1#: Susan suggeste... | #Person1# invites Sam to have curry together and Sam agrees. #Person1# says they'll go to the restaurant on Main Street and Sam thinks it looks good. | dinner invitation |
train_7756 | #Person1#: You won't believe what just happened.
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I went down to change some money, right?
#Person2#: Yes. We need some. How much did you change?
#Person1#: I wanted to change around 5000 dollars. And you know the exchange rate.
#Person2#: Yes, it's about 35 pesos for every Taiwan dollar, rig... | #Person1# tells #Person2# today the exchange rate is 60 pesos for every Taiwan dollar but #Person2# says two days ago it was 35 pesos and #Person2# feels amazed at the change. | exchange rate |
train_7757 | #Person1#: What a lovely day. The sun is shinning and the sky is so blue. It's a perfect day to go to the beach and get a beautiful tan.
#Person2#: Great idea. Unlike you, I just want to enjoy watching the sea and playing with the sand. I do not want to get a tan because I look good in pale skin.
#Person1#: Come on. Ge... | #Person1# wants to get tanned but #Person2# just wants to enjoy the sea and the beach. #Person1# says tan symbolizes health and wealth in western countries but #Person2# says pale color symbolizes beauty and elegance in Asian countries. | skin color |
train_7758 | #Person1#: Hello, there. You are looking a little confused ; can I help you with something?
#Person2#: Well, I've always used the Bank Book, but now I have this card. I don't know how to use it in the machine.
#Person1#: Don't worry ; I can help you with that. I understand that new technology can sometimes be unnerving... | #Person2# doesn't know how to use the card in ATMs and #Person1# teaches #Person2# to check the machine, insert the card, and put in the PIN number. #Person2#'s amazed at how many services a card can do. | use the ATM |
train_7759 | #Person1#: Do you have a plan for your holidays?
#Person2#: Yes. I'll go back to my hometown.
#Person1#: To see your grandparents?
#Person2#: Yes, and also do some farming.
#Person1#: You mean you know how to farm?
#Person2#: Yes. I did that every summer during holidays.
#Person1#: I didn't know that a city boy can do ... | #Person2#'ll go back to #Person2#'s hometown to do some farming. #Person1# wants to come along. | farming |
train_7760 | #Person1#: Hey Jane, where are you going this weekend?
#Person2#: Hi, Bob. I'm going to the beach. 13o you want to come too?
#Person1#: Yes, that sounds like fun. Which beach are you going to?
#Person2#: I was thinking of going to Huangdao's Beach. I like to watch the sea birds and wildlife there.
#Person1#: That sound... | Jane will go to Huangdao's Beach this weekend to watch seabirds and wildlife. Bob will come along. | weekend plan |
train_7761 | #Person1#: So you are to leave all of us. How can you do that? What shall we do without you?
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll be back in five or six days.
#Person1#: What are you going to do there?
#Person2#: Some people are in great need of help after the flood. Being a doctor, I have the responsibility to help those in t... | #Person2#'ll help those people who suffered from the flood as a doctor. #Person1#'s worried about #Person2# and says other children have their parents pick them up. #Person1#'ll ask #Person2#'s dad to take some days off. | family talk |
train_7762 | #Person1#: Next?
#Person2#: Can I have a pound of chicken and two pounds of pork, please?
#Person1#: Do you want a whole chicken, chicken wings, or some pieces without any bones in them?
#Person2#: The last one.
#Person1#: OK. That's $4 a pound, and the pork is going to be $6 in total. Anything else?
#Person2#: No, tha... | #Person2# buys a pound of boneless chicken and two pounds of pork from #Person1#. #Person2# pays by cash. | shopping |
train_7763 | #Person1#: Please have a seat, Mr. Saunders. I received your job resume last week, and it was very impressed.
#Person2#: Thank you!
#Person1#: We are a small financial company trading mostly stocks and bonds may I ask why you are so interested in working for us?
#Person2#: Your company has an impressive reputation and ... | Mr. Saunders wants to work for #Person1#'s company because the company has an impressive reputation. He's currently working as a head broker and is experienced. #Person1# tells him if employed, he'll be in charge of one third of clients and have two weeks of paid vacation. | job interview |
train_7764 | #Person1#: I've sent out the invitations for the dinner party.
#Person2#: That's good. Now what should we do?
#Person1#: We need to plan the menu.
#Person2#: Oh, that's right. What do you have in mind?
#Person1#: I think I'm going to make the chicken salad we had at our 39th wedding anniversary. Remember, I asked Thoms... | #Person1# and #Person2# need to plan the menu and #Person1# plans to make the chicken salad they had at their 39th anniversary. #Person2# says Linda doesn't eat chicken and #Person1# realizes #Person1# doesn't invite her. | dinner plan |
train_7765 | #Person1#: Hello. I'd like some information about your trips to Paris.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Well, how do we travel?
#Person2#: It's a new coach with a washing room and ...
#Person1#: And, er, how many people in a group?
#Person2#: Well, usually about 40 travelers, a driver and a ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# they'll travel by coach with a group of 40 travelers. They'll leave from Amsterdam to Paris and #Person1# needs to book in advance. #Person1#'ll come and see #Person2# next week. | trip to Paris |
train_7766 | #Person1#: Oh, Christina, is that you? How have you been?
#Person2#: I've been okay. I've just been busy with school. We really should get together and have a chat. How about joining me for dinner tonight?
#Person1#: I'd love to, but I'm leaving for Miami at 8 tonight because my brother is getting married on Saturday m... | #Person1# invites Christina for dinner but Christina will go to the airport tonight. #Person1# then invites her to the coffee shop but she's heading to the tennis court. #Person1# lets #Person2# give #Person1# a call when comes back. | invitation |
train_7767 | #Person1#: Hi, I haven't seen you in a while.
#Person2#: Yes, it has been a long time!
#Person1#: How long has it been since we last saw each other?
#Person2#: I think that we last saw each other two years ago.
#Person1#: What have you been doing for the past two years?
#Person2#: I have been going to graduate sch... | #Person1# and #Person2# haven't seen each other for two years. #Person2# goes to graduate school at USC to learn international communications. | casual chat |
train_7768 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm Josephine Chen, the tour guide for the Jade Agency. We have a reservation of twenty rooms for tonight.
#Person2#: Please to meet you, Miss Chen. My name is Joey. Welcome to the hotel. Here are the keys, registration slips and breakfast vouchers. Break-fast will be served from seven tomorrow morning.... | Joey welcomes Chen at the hotel. He helps her arrange a morning call at 7:30 and says the bellboy will take pick up the luggage. | hotel check-in |
train_7769 | #Person1#: Hello, I'm here to see Mr. Corleone.
#Person2#: Right this way, sir.
#Person3#: Charlie! What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Mr. Corlone, I'm really sorry to trouble you, but I need your help.
#Person3#: Anything for you, Charlie! Your father was like a brother to me.
#Person2#: Well, sir, you see, this r... | #Person2# takes #Person1# to see #Person3#. #Person3#'s passionate at first but not when #Person2# asks for a loan. #Person3# says he's broke too and asks #Person2# to get out. | ask for help |
train_7770 | #Person1#: Management is going through a big turnover these days. With Bill's retirement, and department realignment, we have lost about 1/3 of our managerial staff. They've been dropping like flies...
#Person2#: Isn't that a good thing? Having fewer bosses means having less stress, don't you think?
#Person1#: Actual... | #Person1# says 1/3 of the managerial staff are lost but #Person2# thinks it's good. #Person1# says the supervisors are good for efficiency but #Person2# thinks there are too many supervisors. | discuss managerial staff |
train_7771 | #Person1#: Would you like some more of this punch?
#Person2#: No, I don't think so.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: I'm afraid of it. It's sweet, but I think it's pretty strong... I think you may be drunken with three punches!
#Person1#: No, not at all. I've had five glasses already.
#Person2#: Yes, I can tell.
#Pe... | Steve persuades Susan to have some more punch and made jokes that there are three bottles of vodka in it but actually only two. Kevin is the party owner and he hired Steve in the company because he's well-qualified. Kevin says they don't make jokes at the office because they have work to do. | at the party |
train_7772 | #Person1#: Where were you when the sandstorm struck yesterday afternoon?
#Person2#: I was at home. I was off work yesterday. What about you?
#Person1#: I was caught in it. I was riding a bike in the street when I noticed Brown clouds coming from the northwest. Soon it was blowing hard and it became very dark.
#Person2#... | #Person1# was caught in a sandstorm. #Person1# was riding a bike but the sandstorm made it impossible to ride. #Person1# had to walk and felt frightened. #Person2# says there were car accidents during the storm and #Person1# thinks the government should do something. | discuss a sandstorm |
train_7773 | #Person1#: We've just moved into a new house.
#Person2#: Really? Congratulations.
#Person1#: Thank you. I think we want to buy a new television set.
#Person2#: What kind of television do you want to buy?
#Person1#: A color TV set, of course. But I'm not sure about the size. Maybe we should buy a big one. If we buy a sm... | #Person1# just moved and wants to buy a big color TV. #Person2# thinks a smaller one would be better because #Person1#'s living room isn't big. | buy a TV |
train_7774 | #Person1#: It's Jane's birthday today. We are going to the cinema after school, wanna go?
#Person2#: After school? I've got to study for the math test tomorrow. When will the film start?
#Person1#: At 4:45.
#Person2#: I think I'll stay back in school and do some review, and then I will join you.
#Person1#: OK, we'll ge... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the cinema. #Person2# will study and go to the bookstore first. Then #Person2# will join #Person1#. | movie invitation |
train_7775 | #Person1#: Susan, you look blue. What happened?
#Person2#: Well, it's hard to say.
#Person1#: Come on, talking about it might be helpful for you.
#Person2#: I can't stand my parents. I can't talk with them about anything.
#Person1#: You mean they don't understand you.
#Person2#: My father only cares about his work and ... | Susan says she can't talk with her parents because her dad is busy and her mother doesn't know what Susan wants. #Person1# suggests Susan writing a letter. | deal with parents |
train_7776 | #Person1#: School is finally out. Do you have any plans this summer, Kate?
#Person2#: Yes. In August, I'm going on a two week vacation to the Bahamas.
#Person1#: Awesome! How much is that going to cost you?
#Person2#: Don't ask. I have to work every single day this month, just to be able to pay for the vacation.
#Perso... | Kate's working hard to save money for a vacation to the Bahamas and #Person1#'s saving for a truck. #Person1# has a friend at the ticket office and offers to help Kate buy tickets for the concert but Kate's won her ticket on a radio show. | vacation plan |
train_7777 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order? May I suggest a veal?
#Person2#: No, I'll have the fish please.
#Person1#: The chicken is also nice.
#Person2#: No, I want the fish.
#Person1#: Our special tonight is lobster.
#Person2#: Thank you, but I prefer the fish.
#Person1#: Perhaps you'd enjoy the lamb.
#Person2#: No, I like t... | #Person1# gives several recommendations but #Person2# insists on ordering the fish. | at the restaurant |
train_7778 | #Person1#: Good morning. Madam. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Hello. I hope you can help me ; I'm a little worried about my new card.
#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: I received my new card this morning, but I'm unable to use it.
#Person1#: Oh? You mean, the ATM machine has eaten it?
#Perso... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s new bank card cannot be used and #Person1# thinks #Person2# should use a new PIN number which #Person2# hasn't received. | bank service |
train_7779 | #Person1#: Have you any round-neck sweater?
#Person2#: Yes. Actually our range of sweaters is the most comprehensive available.
#Person1#: Can I try this one on?
#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.
#Person1#: The color is too bright. For my age, I would prefer a lighter color. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for lighter-colored round-neck sweaters. | go shopping |
train_7780 | #Person1#: Room service.
#Person2#: Good morning. This is room 113. I'd like some breakfast, please.
#Person1#: Right. Excuse me. Mrs. Jones?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like some grapefruit juice, marmalade, two scrambled eggs with two sausages, toast, and a pot of black c... | #Person2# calls #Person1# to order some breakfast. | hotel room service |
train_7781 | #Person1#: You have a lovely house, Jack.
#Person2#: Thank you. But a number of things have been going wrong lately.
#Person1#: That's too bad. What problems are you having.
#Person2#: Oh, the whole house needs re-painting for starters. The carpet in the living room is worn out, and I'd like to put in new wall-to-wall ... | Jack has trouble decorating his house. He needs to repaint the house, change new carpets, and fix the toilet. Alice gives some suggestions as she has studied home decoration as a hobby. | home decoration |
train_7782 | #Person1#: What can I do for you, Madam?
#Person2#: Can you help me with Comprehensive Credit Granting?
#Person1#: Certainly, Madam. What would you like to know?
#Person2#: Well, everything really.
#Person1#: All right. We can grant a Financing Promise Quota, if you qualify. This means that we can deal with all of your... | #Person1# introduces Comprehensive Credit Granting to #Person2#. | financing service |
train_7783 | #Person1#: Could you tell me if you have ever taken a class from Dr. Miller?
#Person2#: Yes. Are you going to be taking a class from him?
#Person1#: Yes, but I have never taken his class before.
#Person2#: He is very interesting and challenging. Is that what you are looking for?
#Person1#: Yes, that's what I need.
#Per... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about Dr. Miller. #Person2# thinks he's interesting, challenging, understanding, friendly, and experienced. | appraise teachers |
train_7784 | #Person1#: Joe, can you squeeze me in sometime today?
#Person2#: That's a big order, Jane. I am really swamped.
#Person1#: I know what you're saying, but I have to go over the books with you before I go see our tax guy.
#Person2#: Right. Okay, let me see what I can do. How about 1:30 right after my lunch meeting? | Jane asks Joe to find some time today to go over the books. | at the office |
train_7785 | #Person1#: Okay. This trail looks the best. It's a little steep. But I'm sure it will be alright.
#Person2#: Well. You're the tour guide, I'll follow you.
#Person1#: . . . What a stink. This place stinks like rotten eggs.
#Person2#: That's sulphur you can smell. The whole of Taiwan is a volcanic region. That's why Taiw... | #Person1# leads #Person2# to a volcanic region but finds this place stinks like rotten eggs. | go hiking |
train_7786 | #Person1#: What are our areas for growth? What sectors do you see the most potential in? If we are going to pull our sales numbers up and develop the brand, we got to work across the board.
#Person2#: It's not just spreading out to new markets that we have to address. I think we'd better first pay attention to developi... | #Person1# thinks it is important to open up new markets to pull up sales numbers, but #Person2# thinks the company should first develop brands and establish customer loyalty. | business strategies |
train_7787 | #Person1#: Hi, sir. Could you tell me where the Hilton Hotel is?
#Person2#: Well, there are two Hilton Hotels around here. Which one is your destination?
#Person1#: Eh, let me see. Sorry, I can't remember it, because I've been there only once, accompanied by my friends.
#Person2#: Then, it would be a little bit harder ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# where the Hilton Hotel is but #Person2# says there are two Hilton Hotels around. Then #Person2# asks #Person1# to tell the street name or the landmarks before directing the way. | direct the way |
train_7788 | #Person1#: Mom, this is your third bowl of rice!
#Person2#: I know but I have no choice. My stomach just keeps crying for more and more.
#Person1#: Why? I never saw you eat so much before.
#Person2#: I've been going to the gym these days. The exercise makes me hungry all the time.
#Person1#: So your stomach is the one ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the exercise makes #Person2# hungry all the time but #Person2# will keep going to the gym. #Person1# thinks #Person2# should also ask Dad to do exercise together. | do exercise |
train_7789 | #Person1#: Hello. Could I speak to Justin, please?
#Person2#: Speaking.
#Person1#: Oh, hi Justin. This is Karen Hepburn. We met at Chris and Jim's party.
#Person2#: Of course. How're you?
#Person1#: Great. Uh, Justin, would you like to see Otis Lesley on Thursday night? He's at the Kangaroo Club.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, ... | Karen calls Justin to invite him to see Otis Lesley on Thursday night but Justin will work late. However, Justin could make it on Saturday night and they arrange their meeting. | watch a performance |
train_7790 | #Person1#: Okay, show me your card hand. Here's mine. I have three Kings and a pair of Aces.
#Person2#: How did you get that? No need to show you my hand, I lose. This is not as much fun as the music concert we just saw.
#Person1#: Thanks again for buying the tickets. That was the most exciting live concert I've ever s... | #Person1# thanks #Person2# for buying the concert tickets and #Person1# thinks the three singers are very different. Then #Person1# asks #Person2# whether #Person2# has heard Maria Carey and #Person2# can lend her CDs to #Person1#. | listen to music |
train_7791 | #Person1#: Susan, Did you know the four ugliest women in ancient China?
#Person2#: No, I only know four great beauties of China.
#Person1#: There were some famous ugly women in history.
#Person2#: Yeah? Were they famous because of the ugliness?
#Person1#: Though they were ugly, they had great virtue.
#Person2#: Then wh... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the four ugliest women in ancient China and says the inner beauty is more beautiful. | inner beauty |
train_7792 | #Person1#: Please help yourself to whatever you like, don't be shy.
#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I'Ve already been helping myself.
#Person1#: This dish tastes terrific. Would you like to try a little? It is a little hot, but very good.
#Person2#: I like hot food, especially Sichuan cuisine.
#Person1#: Would you like anot... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to try the hot dish and have another cup of beer. #Person2# likes the meal and this restaurant. | have a meal |
train_7793 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I bought this sweater yesterday. But when I got home and tried it on, I found it's too small.
#Person2#: Do you have the receipt with you?
#Person1#: Yes, here you are.
#Person2#: Thank you. Do you want your money back?
#Person1#: No, can I exchange it for a bigger one?
#Person2#: I am afraid this... | #Person1# wants to exchange for a bigger sweater but #Person2# says that's the biggest and suggests trying another one. | after-sales service |
train_7794 | #Person1#: Wow! What's the hold up?
#Person2#: It's probably just people trying to get an early start out of the city for the weekend. Nobody sticks around in the summer.
#Person1#: Really? Then, I guess I won't have a hard time finding a room or getting a cab?
#Person2#: Actually, you might because there's a big conve... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the hold-up might be caused by people trying to get out of the city. | city hold-up |
train_7795 | #Person1#: Pretty! Say beautiful rather. Can you imagine any thing nearer perfect beauty than she altogether-face and figure?
#Person2#: I do not know what I could imagine, but I confess that I have seldom seen a face or figure more pleasing to me than hers.
#Person1#: Such an eye! The true hazel eye-and so brilliant! ... | #Person1# and #Person2# speak highly of a beautiful girl with a pretty face and figure. | appraise someone |
train_7796 | #Person1#: Do you hear what happened to Sally?
#Person2#: No, what?
#Person1#: She had to go to the hospital.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: She passed out in class. Seems she hadn't eaten anything in days.
#Person2#: Why on earth would she do that? You mean that she intentionally did not eat any food for days? That's craz... | #Person1# tells #Person2# Sally passed out in class because she intentionally didn't eat food. They think it's society's to emphasize on being thin and Sally's fault to starve herself to death. | lose weight |
train_7797 | #Person1#: Excuse me. What time does the next bus for Boston leave?
#Person2#: It leaves at 8: 30.
#Person1#: I see. Are there any seats available?
#Person2#: Just a moment, please. Yes, you can have a seat.
#Person1#: Good. How much is a one-way ticket?
#Person2#: It's 38 dollars.
#Person1#: All right. Here's 40 dolla... | #Person1# buys a bus ticket to Boston with #Person2#'s assistance. | buy a ticket |
train_7798 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to buy a suit.
#Person1#: What about the red one? It's the best seller.
#Person2#: Yeah, it's quite cute. I don't think it will fit me. I would prefer a darker color. Have you a black one?
#Person1#: Yes, We have. | #Person1# recommends #Person2# a red suit but #Person2# prefers a darker color. | go shopping |
train_7799 | #Person1#: Here is my ticket and seat assignment.
#Person2#: Thank you. That way, PLS.
#Person1#: May I have a pillow and blanket, PLS?
#Person2#: An attendant will pass them around after we take off.
#Person1#: May I have headphones for the in-flight movie?
#Person2#: No problem. Here are your headphones. Do you want ... | #Person2# leads #Person1# to the seat and #Person1# asks for headphones and a coke. | on a flight |
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