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train_7900 | #Person1#: So how's everything going for Christmas?
#Person2#: I'Ve got all the presents I need, and my family is working together to get all the food ready. That's easy ; but I have another problem to deal with.
#Person1#: What's that? Don't tell me you'Ve still got Christmas cards to write, it usually takes my wife a... | #Person2# thinks it's about time to tell #Person2#'s son the truth about Santa. #Person1# asks #Person2# to be gentle when #Person2# tells the son because #Person1#'s oldest girl was very upset when told by her classmates about the truth. | Santa Claus |
train_7901 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like to get this prescription filled.
#Person1#: No problem. Please wait a minute. ( She goes to the back for a few minutes. ) Here is your medicine, sir. Take two tablets after each meal and once before bed.
#Person2#: Thanks. Do you sell aspirin he... | #Person1# helps #Person2# fill the prescription and gets #Person1# aspirin and vitamin. | pharmacy |
train_7902 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello, is this 4482098 7? I'd like to speak to Mr. Doff.
#Person1#: I am sorry. Mr. Doff is out right now.
#Person2#: May I know when he will be back?
#Person1#: I don't know. But he will certainly be back for lunch. This is his wife speaking. Can I take a message for you?
#Person2#: Thanks... | Lucy calls Mr. Doff but he is out right now. Mrs. Doff will take the message for Lucy. | phone call |
train_7903 | #Person1#: Julia, burglaries in our town have been on the wing.
#Person2#: Why do you say that?
#Person1#: I heard that a robbery happened in our town several days ago. The robbers ripped off a car in broad daylight.
#Person2#: Thank God, we haven't encountered a burglar. I hope that our house is secure against burglar... | #Person1# tells Julia burglaries have been on the wing so #Person1# wants to install a security door. Julia agrees with #Person1#. | burglary |
train_7904 | #Person1#: It's almost midnight! We are about to start a brand new year!
#Person2#: I know it's so exciting! A new year is always like a clean slate. Fresh start to accomplish any dreams, objectives and goals.
#Person1#: Do you have a New Year's resolution?
#Person2#: I was thinking about it, but I'm never able to keep... | #Person1# and #Person2# are about to start a new year, then they talk about their new year's resolution. | a new year |
train_7905 | #Person1#: Madison Suites, how may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm calling from Mexico. I will be in town next week and would like to know if you have availability.
#Person1#: OK ma'am, can you tell me the date you expect to check in?
#Person2#: Yes, July ninth. I will be there for seven nights.
#Person1#: We have a ju... | #Person2# phones Madison Suites to book a room for seven nights. #Person1# helps #Person2# reserve a superior double suite with breakfast included. | book a room |
train_7906 | #Person1#: Mr. Smith, our history professor, announced we would be doing two papers and three exams this semester. I wonder how I'm going to pull through when two other courses have similar requirements.
#Person2#: Well, can't you drop one course and pick it up next semester? | #Person1# worries that #Person1# can't pull through all the courses this semester. #Person2# advises #Person1# to drop or postpone one course. | a course |
train_7907 | #Person1#: Did you attend Alice's presentation last night? It was the first time for her to give a speech to a large audience.
#Person2#: How she could be so calm in front of so many people is really beyond me! | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Alice's presentation last night. | presentation |
train_7908 | #Person1#: What's the accommodation like in London, Ahmed?
#Person2#: Well, it's a bit difficult. There are thousands of overseas students here, you know.
#Person1#: Would it be better to stay in a hotel, to share a flat, or to stay with a family?
#Person2#: It would probably be better to stay with a family to begin wi... | Ahmed recommends Carla to stay with a family in London because it will take much time to clean and cook if she moves into a flat. | accommodation in London |
train_7909 | #Person1#: Hello, Old English Restaurant. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book a table for tonight.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. What time?
#Person2#: Eight o'clock.
#Person1#: Certainly. For how many people?
#Person2#: There are ten of us.
#Person1#: Ten of you! But we don't usually accept large parties, sir.
#Per... | Michael Peterson calls to book a table for ten people. #Person1# doesn't usually accept large parties but #Person1# will make an exception since #Person2# is their regular customer. | book a table |
train_7910 | #Person1#: What's that book you just picked up, Mary?
#Person2#: The one Prof. Lee uses inhis course.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. You'd better have it if you want to pass that course.
#Person2#: But it costs $30. I simply can't afford it.
#Person1#: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe they have it.
#Person2#: No,... | Mary has difficulty in getting a book which is used in Prof. Lee's course. Jim says he can borrow a copy from his roommate. | a copy |
train_7911 | #Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: I want to find a book called Gone with the Wind. But I can't find it.
#Person1#: Let me give you a hand. The author is. . .
#Person2#: Margaret Mitchell.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. Here it is .
#Person2#: Thank you very much. I have been looking for it for a long time. Is this t... | #Person2# is looking for the latest edition of Gone with the Wind and buys a hardcover with #Person1#'s assistance. | buy a book |
train_7912 | #Person1#: Would you like to see our new shirts?
#Person2#: Sorry, but I'm not really interested in those things.
#Person1#: But they're very nice, you know.
#Person2#: Really.
#Person1#: And not expensive either.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't care about that.
#Person1#: Everybody is buying them.
#Person2#: Are they?
... | #Person1# recommends new shirts to #Person2#, but #Person2# isn't interested at all. | promote sales |
train_7913 | #Person1#: Hi, welcome to the Belt Department. Can I help you today?
#Person2#: Yes. I need a belt that is kind of casual and kind of dressy.
#Person1#: Then, perhaps a leather belt would work. Come here. Let me show you some.
#Person2#: All right. Thanks a lot. | #Person1#'s assisting #Person2# in buying a belt. | buy a belt |
train_7914 | #Person1#: I can't bear you anymore. I am sick of your drinking. I am divorcing you.
#Person2#: Don't do that to me, honey. Give me a chance, please. I make a solemn promise never to drink alcohol again.
#Person1#: How many chances should I give you? I've given up on you!
#Person2#: Have a heart, honey. You know I a... | #Person1# is divorcing #Person2# because #Person1# can't tolerate with #Person2#'s drinking. #Person2# pleads to be given one more chance. | divorce |
train_7915 | #Person1#: What should I get Uncle Teddy?
#Person2#: You could get him a tie.
#Person1#: Are you kidding? That's the stupidest gift one can buy. I don't want to get a tie.
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: Everybody gets men ties for Christmas. It's too boring. Everybody buys either ties or sweaters. I want a more uni... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about what to get for Uncle Teddy for Chrismas. #Person1# thinks a tie is too boring and an iguana is too strange for a gift. Then, #Person2# suggests getting a fine leather bag and #Person1# thinks it's a great idea. They will also buy gifts for their mom and dad. | Christmas presents |
train_7916 | #Person1#: How's your brother doing?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact, he hasn't been feeling too well.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. What's the matter? Tell him I hope he's better soon.
#Person2#: I'll tell him. Thanks for asking about him. | #Person1# inquires about #Person2#'s brother and hopes he's better soon. | greeting |
train_7917 | #Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the National Museum?
#Person2#: Sure. Take the number 7 bus at the street corner down there. Get off the main road or take a taxi if you like.
#Person1#: How long does it take to get there?
#Person2#: About 15 minutes on foot and less time by bus and less time by ta... | #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the National Museum. #Person2# also wants to go there, so they decide to go together. | ask for directions |
train_7918 | #Person1#: Our next guest is Tommy. Tommy, which races are you in in the next competition?
#Person2#: On day one I start with the 800 meters and the following day there's the 400 metres. I'll finish with the 200 meters on day three.
#Person1#: And what are you hoping the future will bring?
#Person2#: Well, although I d... | Tommy is interviewed by #Person1#. Tommy tells #Person1# his competition schedule and his ideal future. | interview |
train_7919 | #Person1#: Hi, Megan. How are you? Have you seen the doctor?
#Person2#: No, it's not about me. It's about Bonzo.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: I was playing football with Bonzo in the garden, and the ball went over the garden into the road. When Bonzo was running after it, he got hit by a car.
#Person1#: Oh, no!... | Megan tells #Person1# that her dog Bonzo died due to a car accident. Megan is sad, so #Person1# tries to comfort her. | an accident |
train_7920 | #Person1#: Mrs. Boddington, take a seat please.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Wilshire. Nice to see all of you again.
#Person1#: Mrs. Boddington, do you know why you are here?
#Person2#: Well, I suppose you want to talk to me about my, ah, unusual teaching methods, right?
#Person1#: Emm, in a way, yes, miss.
#Person2#: I k... | Mrs. Boddington thought Mr. Wilshire wanted to talk about her unusual teaching method. Actually, he wants to tell her that she is promoted to be the head of the math department. | promotion |
train_7921 | #Person1#: Mr. Smith, may I ask you a question?
#Person2#: Yes, go ahead, please.
#Person1#: For quite a long time, I've not been sure of two phrases. I'm sorry and excuse me. It seems that they have exactly the same meaning when we put them into Chinese. Could you tell me how to use them correctly?
#Person2#: Alright.... | Miss Yang has not been sure of two phrases. I'm sorry and excuse me. Mr. Smith explains how to use them correctly. | ask a question |
train_7922 | #Person1#: Oh, good morning. What's your trouble, Miss Fang?
#Person2#: Hello, doctor. I've got a pain in my back since last night. It's really terrible during the day.
#Person1#: Does it hurt all the time?
#Person2#: Well, after I've been doing the you know, bending, doing the housework and then it is so painful.
#Per... | Miss Fang has got a terrible pain in her back last night. #Person1# advises her not to do any heavy lifting and have plenty of sleep. | see a doctor |
train_7923 | #Person1#: Hi, there. Did you just move in?
#Person2#: Yes, my family just moved from Dallas. We moved because of my husband's work.
#Person1#: I see. Well, welcome to the building. I'm sure you will like the residents very much.
#Person2#: So far, everyone has been quite friendly.
#Person1#: And this is one of the bes... | #Person1# welcomes #Person2# who just moved into this neighborhood. #Person2# tells #Person1# her husband runs Middle Eastern food restaurants. #Person1# likes Thai food and he's willing to recommend some restaurants to #Person2#. | social casual talk |
train_7924 | #Person1#: What are we eating for lunch?
#Person2#: I have no idea. What about you?
#Person1#: I kind of want pizza.
#Person2#: I ate pizza the other day.
#Person1#: So, what do you feel like eating then?
#Person2#: How about some burgers?
#Person1#: I already had a burger yesterday.
#Person2#: What are we going to do?... | #Person1# wants to eat pizza and #Person2# wants to eat burgers. They go to the cafeteria sells both. | lunch |
train_7925 | #Person1#: I am a student in Cambridge University. I read your ad, I want to know something more about your room, please?
#Person2#: It's a big bedroom with a drawing room, facing a beautiful wood.
#Person1#: Is there a bathroom?
#Person2#: No, but there is one downstairs, which my daughter used some years ago.
#Person... | Mrs Smith introduces a room to #Person1# in a call. #Person1# visits Mrs. Smith's room in the afternoon. #Person1# likes it. #Person1# wants to move in. | visit a room |
train_7926 | #Person1#: Hello. Where are you headed today?
#Person2#: I'm off to Barcelona for a week.
#Person1#: Do you have your passport with you?
#Person2#: Yes, here you go. I don't need a visa to go to Spain, do I?
#Person1#: Fortunately for you, you don't. Next time, if you have any questions about visas, you should try to f... | #Person1# helps #Person2# check-in a flight to Barcelona with a seat by the emergency exit. #Person2# doesn't need a visa to go to Spain. #Person2# will carry one piece of luggage. #Person1# suggests #Person2# check the departure screens to find the boarding gate. | check-in |
train_7927 | #Person1#: Hey, young lady, get back here and have some breakfast.
#Person2#: Dad! I don't have time! I'll be late for school!
#Person1#: You won't make it through the day without breakfast.
#Person2#: Dad, I never eat breakfast.
#Person1#: Breakfast is brain food. Maybe that's why your grades are Suffering.
#Person2#:... | #Person2# never eats breakfast. #Person2# was persuaded by Dad to have breakfast. | have some breakfast |
train_7928 | #Person1#: Hello, thank you for calling Bradford and Sons. This is Tracy speaking, How may I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. I would like to speak to your director of human resources, Ms. Jenkins, Please.
#Person1#: Just a moment. I'll check to see if she is at her desk. May I tell her who is calling?
#Person2#: This is Bi... | Bill Burton calls Tracy and wants to talk with Ms. Jenkins in regard to the meeting next Tuesday. But Ms. Jenkins is not available. | a call |
train_7929 | #Person1#: How's Jimmy today?
#Person2#: Better, thank you, doctor.
#Person1#: Can I see him please, Mrs. Williams?
#Person2#: Certainly, doctor. Come upstairs.
#Person1#: You look very well, Jimmy. You are better now, but you mustn't get up yet. You must stay in bed for another two days. The boy mustn't go to school y... | Doctor #Person1# tells Mrs. Williams that Jimmy cannot get up and eat rich food. Jimmy doesn't have a fever. Mr. Williams has a bad cold, too. | a bad cold |
train_7930 | #Person1#: Next, please. Hello, may I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to send a registered airmail letter to France.
#Person1#: Ok, it comes four dollars twenty cents.
#Person2#: Here is five dollars.
#Person1#: Here is your change. Please wait for your receipt of the registered mail.
#Person2#: I also want to pa... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to send a registered airmail letter, pack up a package, and suggests where to mail a letter. | send something |
train_7931 | #Person1#: I don't believe we've met.
#Person2#: No, I don't think we have.
#Person1#: My name is Gao Run.
#Person2#: How do you do? My name is James Green.
#Person1#: Here's my name card.
#Person2#: And here's mine.
#Person1#: It's nice to finally meet you.
#Person2#: And I'm glad to meet you, too. | Gan Run and James Green are glad to meet each other. | a meeting |
train_7932 | #Person1#: I am so glad I caught you at home. I need your help!
#Person2#: What's up, Robert?
#Person1#: Cafe au lait, cafe latte, cappuccino, cafe mocha... I can't keep them all straight!
#Person2#: Slow down. What are you talking about?
#Person1#: It's about a girl. No, an angel! I'm going to the coffee shop where sh... | Robert will go to a coffee shop and meet a girl. | an angel |
train_7933 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I seem to have lost my son.
#Person2#: Take it easy, madam. And speak slowly. May I have your name first?
#Person1#: Shirley.
#Person2#: What's your son's name?
#Person1#: Daniel.
#Person2#: Can you describe his appearance to me?
#Person1#: He is in a blue sportswear and a white sportsshoes. About... | Shirley has lost her son Daniel. Shirley describes his appearance. #Person1# helps broadcast the information. | lost my son |
train_7934 | #Person1#: Could you tell me something about your previous job?
#Person2#: Yes. I once worked in a small stock exchange. My work is very simple.
#Person1#: Didn't you like it?
#Person2#: No, I thought it too dull. Also I didn't think it was challenging enough.
#Person1#: What made you make a decision to leave?
#Person2... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s previous job is dull and wants to have a further promotion. | the previous job |
train_7935 | #Person1#: Mom, why do chinese people like to touch my head? sometimes they even touch my cheeks.
#Person2#: That is a part of chinese culture, if they think you are a lovely child, they touch your head and say, how cute you are.
#Person1#: But i donor like it, not a bit, i am not a pet, i am a girl.
#Person2#: Well, y... | #Person1# doesn't like Chinese people touching her head. Her mom tells her it's Chinese culture to show friendliness and she should get used to it, or she can wear a hat. #Person1# will try. | touch my head |
train_7936 | #Person1#: Hi, Monica, I got big news.
#Person2#: You got a raise?
#Person1#: Not really, just take a wild guess.
#Person2#: You got promoted?
#Person1#: Well, it is not going to happen so soon, I guess.
#Person2#: You won a lottery? Don't beat around the bush, just tell me, please.
#Person1#: Ok, I lost 5 pounds. | Monica is guessing #Person1#'s big news which is #Person1# lost weight. | big news |
train_7937 | #Person1#: Wow, the view from the peak is so grand!
#Person2#: Look, most of the maple leaves have turned red.
#Person1#: Did you ever see this kind of beautiful scene?
#Person2#: Of course, my father used to take me to Kiang Shan or somewhere like that as a child.
#Person1#: But my father did not. He didn't have much ... | #Person2#'s father took #Person2# out while #Person1#'s father didn't. #Person2# promises to take #Person1# to the Huangshan Mountains, where they can enjoy the beauty of numerous streams, waterfalls, and the sea of clouds. | Huangshan Mountains |
train_7938 | #Person1#: Whose handset sounds so beautiful
#Person2#: Mine. It's My Heart Will Go On, the theme song of Titanic. Isn't it of strong character?
#Person1#: Are you able to compose music?
#Person2#: No, not yet.
#Person1#: Who composed it for your?
#Person2#: You needn't ask anyone. You can get on line to search for one... | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s handset playing song is beautiful. #Person2# advises #Person1# to go on line searching for one. | a beautiful handset |
train_7939 | #Person1#: Susan has been down recently. I saw her this morning, she looked terrible!
#Person2#: You have any idea why?
#Person1#: She broke up with her boyfriend.
#Person2#: I heard her boyfriend is married.
#Person1#: She still loves him. That's why she feels upset. Her love is always hard and confusing. . .
#Person2... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the reason for Susan being upset. #Person1# tells the relationship with #Person1#'s boyfriend. | her boyfriend |
train_7940 | #Person1#: Wow, that terrible movie is finally over. Next time I'm picking the film, because I don't want to end up seeing a chick flick.
#Person2#: Well you should have picked, in the end you always complain about everything.
#Person1#: Not everything, just this film. Even the title is ridiculous, and it's so long, th... | #Person2# is accusing #Person1# of being negative after watching a film. #Person1# argues to #Person2# that #Person1# is not complaining about everything and criticizes #Person2#'s gay friend Mario. #Person2# can't stand and leave. | a terrible movie |
train_7941 | #Person1#: Betty and I will throw a dinner party this weekend, we'd like you to come.
#Person2#: That would be very nice. Only that I'll be a little late. Is that OK?
#Person1#: Sure. We'll be looking forward to that day.
#Person2#: So will I. Thank you. | #Person2# will come to #Person1# and Betty's dinner party. | a dinner party |
train_7942 | #Person1#: I'm afraid I have lost my air ticket while I was shopping.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that. Did you check your shoulder bag carefully?
#Person1#: Yes, I checked again and again, but I can't find it. By the day after tomorrow, can I have the ticket reissued?
#Person2#: I'm afraid you can't.
#Person1#: I tal... | #Person1# has a copy of the lost air ticket. #Person2# will call the manager who allows #Person2# to reissue it. | reissue a ticket |
train_7943 | #Person1#: What should I get Uncle Teddy?
#Person2#: You could get him a tie.
#Person1#: Are you kidding? That's the stupidest gift one can buy. I don't want to get a tie.
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: Everybody gets men ties for Christmas. It's too boring. Everybody buys either ties or sweaters. I want a more unique ... | Caroline is discussing with #Person2# about picking gifts for Uncle Teddy and Mom and Dad. Caroline wants a unique gift and spends at least 75 dollars for Uncle. #Person2# makes a few suggestions and finally, they agree on a leather bag. Also, they will buy an automatic foot massager for mom and they continue discussin... | gifts |
train_7944 | #Person1#: Good evening! I don't believe we've met before. May I introduce myself? My name is Jack.
#Person2#: It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Lucy.
#Person1#: I'm very happy to meet you. You're from the United States, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Salt Lake City.
#Person1#: I've been to Salt Lake City a... | Lucy, from Salt Lake City, meets Jack. Jack has been there and likes the city. | Lucy and Jack |
train_7945 | #Person1#: Hi! Does this hotel have an exercise facility?
#Person2#: But of course! We have a great exercise facility.
#Person1#: Good. Now exactly where is it?
#Person2#: It's located right under our lobby. Just take the elevator or the stairs one flight down.
#Person1#: Is this going to cost me anything?
#Person2#: N... | #Person2# tells #Person1# there is a free gym in the hotel and reminds #Person1# to take the room key while going to the gym. | an exercise facility |
train_7946 | #Person1#: Good morning, madam. What can I do for you? !
#Person2#: I'd like a coffee please.
#Person1#: Certainly, madam. What kind of coffee would you like?
#Person2#: What have you got?
#Person1#: Well, we have espresso, cappuccino, latte, skinny latte and Americano.
#Person2#: Goodness me! So many choices! I think ... | #Person1# introduces various kinds of coffee. #Person2# orders a cup of cappuccino. | a cappuccino |
train_7947 | #Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to return an item.
#Person1#: What are you returning?
#Person2#: I want to return this cellphone.
#Person1#: Is there a problem?
#Person2#: It's broken.
#Person1#: What exactly is wrong with it?
#Person2#: The phone turns off by itself.
#Person1#: That's fine, but ... | #Person2# returns a broken cellphone that turns off by itself. #Person1# refunds the money. | a broken cellphone |
train_7948 | #Person1#: Mary, my friend recommend me for a job to work in a company, and I feel it's great.
#Person2#: Really? Are you familiar with that company?
#Person1#: He has introduced the company details to me.
#Person2#: What does the company mainly do?
#Person1#: The company deals in selling electronics.
#Person2#: When w... | Mary asks #Person1# some questions about a company where #Person1# wants to work in and thinks it's great. Mary encourages #Person1# to take a look. | a company |
train_7949 | #Person1#: I see by your resume that you have been working?
#Person2#: Yes, I have worked for four years with a Canadian Company.
#Person1#: Tell me what you know about our company, please.
#Person2#: Well, Mark Smith, who was the first president, founded the company in Ottawa in 1955. It has 1. 5 billion dollars in ca... | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s knowledge about the company, major products, and share of the market, the reason why to change #Person2#'s job, the most important qualification for a salesperson, and questions about this job. #Person2# will get the final decision this month after they have talked to all of the other five ap... | a job interview |
train_7950 | #Person1#: Beijing Hotel. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book a double room with bath.
#Person1#: For what time, sir?
#Person2#: I plan to arrive on August fifth and leave on August eighth.
#Person1#: From August fifth to eighth. Just a moment. Yes, we have a vacancy for that period. What's your name, plea... | #Person1# helps Li Gang book a double room from August 5th to 8th. They need a 10% margin to confirm. Li Gang will pay it on the Internet. | book a room |
train_7951 | #Person1#: What does a housing go for in south mountain district?
#Person2#: It depends on the type of the house you're looking for.
#Person1#: We're looking for a three-bedroom home.
#Person2#: What's your general price range?
#Person1#: Under 300, 000 RIB, we suppose.
#Person2#: Umm, I think I would be hard to find s... | #Person1# wants a three-bedroom home with a price under 300,000 RIB. #Person2# suggests buying a two-bedroom house for a one-child family with around 250, 000 RIB. | buy a house |
train_7952 | #Person1#: Hello, it's my first time in Egypt. What would you advise me to see here?
#Person2#: There are many famous resorts in Egypt. You can have a good time here.
#Person1#: But I'm going to stay here only for two days.
#Person2#: I'm afraid two days isn't enough for you to see all the places of interest.
#Person1#... | #Person1# comes to Egypt for the first time and will stay for two days. #Person2# advises #Person1# to see the pyramid and buy some souvenirs. | in Egypt |
train_7953 | #Person1#: Juliet, you chose not to go to college. Why? Was it about money?
#Person2#: Well. I don't want to sit here and say I was too poor to go to college. But the fact is that we didn't have the money, though my mum probably could have made enough somehow. I probably could have worked harder at school and gotten be... | Juliet answers #Person1#'s questions about the reason and the feelings for not going to college. Juliet explains that she can't afford college and tells that she thinks her best friend's university life is fun and great, and her best friend thinks Juliet's hard life is exciting. | a different life |
train_7954 | #Person1#: Hi I have some good news for you.
#Person2#: What is it?
#Person1#: The teacher suggested that we go on a trip this Saturday.
#Person2#: Oh,wonderful. Where shall we go?
#Person1#: How about going to the park?
#Person2#: I don't think it's a good place to go to. We can go there another time. We should so far... | #Person1# and #Person2# will go on a trip. #Person1# suggests the park. #Person2# thinks they should go farther away. They agree to go to the mountains. | a trip |
train_7955 | #Person1#: Any messages, Miss Grey?
#Person2#: Just one, Mr. Blank. You had a telephone call from someone called Brown, David Brown.
#Person1#: Brown? I don't seem to know anyone called Brown. What did he say?
#Person2#: He wouldn't say. But it sounded important. I told him you'd phone him as soon as you got back.
#Per... | Brown called Mr. Blank. Miss Grey wrote Brown's number down. Mr. Blank will call back. | call him back |
train_7956 | #Person1#: Hello. Harling's Shopping Centre. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. This is Mr. Anderson speaking. I saw your advertisement on TV that you have got some good things on men's suits this week.
#Person1#: Yes, sir.
#Person2#: What I'd like to buy is a dark, business type suit. Something in wool, I think.
#Perso... | Mr. Anderson saw the advertisement on TV and calls Harling's Shopping Centre to buy a wool suit in solid color. He has gained weight so #Person1# suggests size 42. #Person1# will come over to have a look at ties. | Harling's Shopping Centre |
train_7957 | #Person1#: I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country. Of course, my country is more agricultural and has much less industry.
#Person1#: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years,but cars are s... | #Person1# thinks the biggest environmental problem is air pollution majorly caused by cars. #Person1# and #Person2# agree that they need international cooperation. | the environment problem |
train_7958 | #Person1#: Our maths teacher is rather humorous.
#Person2#: On the contrary, I think he's very serious.
#Person1#: No, not at all. His examples are really interesting.
#Person2#: So they're easy to remember.
#Person1#: Yeah, how about your maths teacher?
#Person2#: He's an old antique, very serious.
#Person1#: Ba... | #Person1# and Anne are discussing #Person1#'s maths teacher and Anne's maths and history teacher. | talk about teachers |
train_7959 | #Person1#: well, I finished my last final today.
#Person2#: the end of all the hard work for my master's. what a nice feeling to get my degree!
#Person1#: do you want to attend the convocation?
#Person2#: certainly. After years of hard work, I wouldn't miss it. By the way, where can I find cap and gown?
#Person1#: ... | #Person1# finished the last final. Mary gets the master's degree and will attend the convocation with a cap and gown made by herself. #Person1# takes some photos for her. Mary wants to take a picture with Lisa. | cap and gown |
train_7960 | #Person1#: What did you learn at the workshop you went to yesterday? Do you think it was worth the investment to go?
#Person2#: Yeah, I really got a lot of the session. The workshop topic was resolving personal problems. It was led by a professional human resoureces director. The teacher had a lot of experience, and I... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the workshop. Although the workshop was short, #Person2# still thinks #Person2# learned some very basic but very useful methods of dealing with personal issues. | workshop |
train_7961 | #Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to buy a VCR.
#Person1#: Well, we have many models to choose from here. Do you have a particular brand you want?
#Person2#: No. I only want it to be a very good one. The best. It's a graduation gift for my son.
#Person1#: I see. And does your son have a VCR now... | #Person2# wants to buy a VCR for his son as a graduation gift since he wants to be a movie producer. #Person1# suggests #Person2# buy a DVD player which is a little more expensive because it has a better quality of the image and can keep tapes forever, while videotape breaks down after fifteen years. #Person1# will sho... | a graduation gift |
train_7962 | #Person1#: Are you doing something on Saturday evening? If not, welcome to my new apartment.
#Person2#: You moved to a new place?
#Person1#: Yes, I have been busy emptying the packing boxes and cleaning up the mats. Right now, it looks like a home. I would like to have a small celebration party. Please do come.
#Per... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the new apartment and join the celebration party on Saturday. #Person1# also invited colleagues and a former neighbor, Paul. #Person2# will be there around 6. | a celebration party |
train_7963 | #Person1#: There will be another sandstorm here tomorrow.
#Person2#: It's the fourth one this year. Isn't it horrible.
#Person1#: Yes. We should plant more trees and grass to stop the sand from spreading.
#Person2#: It may take many years for the trees to grow. I hope people will stop cutting down trees.
#Person1#:... | #Person1# thinks people should grow more trees to stop the sandstorm while #Person2# thinks people should stop cutting down trees. | a sandstorm |
train_7964 | #Person1#: Charlotte, have you had your supper?
#Person2#: No, I don't want to eat anything.
#Person1#: Why? Don't you feel well?
#Person2#: I'm down in spirits.
#Person1#: What's up?
#Person2#: My manager jumped on me for my mistake today.
#Person1#: You must not feel depressed about such a trivial thing.
#Pers... | Charlotte is upset because Charlotte made a mistake and was criticized by Charlotte's boss. #Person1# comforts Charlotte. | down in spirits |
train_7965 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Have a seat and tell me what's wrong.
#Person2#: I've had a stomachache for a long time. It started Friday morning.
#Person1#: You've had a stomachache for 4 days and you were only just now coming to the doctor's office? Why did you wait so long?
#Person2#: I didn't think it was serious. I ke... | #Person2# has had a stomachache for 4 days and has been skipping breakfast. #Person1# thinks the reason may be the changed morning routine. | a stomachache |
train_7966 | #Person1#: Frank, do you hear that strange noise?
#Person2#: Yes, I noticed it a while ago. It seems to be coming from the engine.
#Person1#: What should we do?
#Person2#: I don't know. Perhaps we should slow down and stop at the next parking lot to see what the matter is.
#Person1#: OK. Let's do that.
#Person2#: Oh, i... | Frank and #Person1# stop due to a strange noise and find out they need to add water to the car. | the strange noise |
train_7967 | #Person1#: Jane, yesterday, I got a call from the local police station to pick up Biggie. She's had her person passport stolen.
#Person2#: Poor Biggie.
#Person1#: She told me that she found her bag was open at the bus station. She was sure the bag was fastened when she left a souvenir shop. So she searched her bag and ... | #Person1# and Jane talk about Biggie, whose passport was stolen. She cannot find it anywhere so she has to wait for it to be reissued. | poor Biggie |
train_7968 | #Person1#: So what do you want to do tomorrow?
#Person2#: Well, let's look at this city guide here. Huh, here's something interesting. Why don't we first visit the Art Museum in the morning?
#Person1#: OK. I like that idea. And where do you want to eat lunch?
#Person2#: How about going to an Indian restaurant? The guid... | #Person1# and #Person2# will visit the Art Museum tomorrow and have lunch at an Indian restaurant. #Person1# suggests visiting the zoo while #Person2# wants to go shopping. They don't have enough money so they will take the subway down to the seashore and walk along the beach. | a wonderful plan |
train_7969 | #Person1#: Here we are Friday night, do you want to go dancing?
#Person2#: Well, not really. I'm kind of tired and hungry, I had a pretty hard week. How about going out to listen to some music?
#Person1#: How about a little light jazz?
#Person2#: That sounds nice. How about going to a restaurant with live music?
#Perso... | #Person1# suggests dancing while #Person2# wants to listen to music. They will go to the House of Angels to have food and listen to live music. | night life |
train_7970 | #Person1#: Hey neighbor, I'm going out of town this weekend and I was wondering if you could take care of my dog while I'm gone. You know, my dog Jaws, don't you?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Just feed him a can of dog food a day and make sure he has plenty of water in his dish. Oh, and he needs someone to take him for ... | #Person1# asks the neighbor #Person2# to take care of dog Jaws. #Person1# lists many things that #Person2# needs to do. #Person2# wouldn't watch that dog even if #Person1# paid #Person2#. | look after dog |
train_7971 | #Person1#: Hello, Clark Cycle here. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, hello. I saw your ad in the local paper and I'm wondering what kinds of bikes you have, and what your prices are like?
#Person1#: Well, we hire out 3 main types of machine, electric touring and mountain bikes. Are you likely to be riding off-road, d... | #Person2# calls #Person1# for some information about bikes. #Person1# introduces the 3 main types of machines and their prices with additional services. #Person2# will hire a touring bike by week and pay it with a visa card. | hire a bike |
train_7972 | #Person1#: Excuse me, do you need any help?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to go to (?) temple, but I'm really lossed. This is my first visit to Qingdao. So I don't know how to take the bus.
#Person1#: You can take number 206 bus at Zhongshan Park.
#Person2#: Number 206 bus? Alright, where do I get off the bus?
#Person1#: Get ... | #Person1# suggests #Person2# take bus 206 at Zhongshan Park and get off at Zhang Shan stop in order to get to the temple. | take a bus |
train_7973 | #Person1#: Have you bought a bus pass yet?
#Person2#: I'm not getting one.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: It's cheaper if I don't buy one.
#Person1#: Buying a bus pass will save you money.
#Person2#: How do you figure that?
#Person1#: There's no limit to how often you can use your bus pass.
#Person2#: Really?
#Pers... | #Person2# isn't getting a bus pass. #Person1# explains it will save #Person2# money. #Person2# will buy one. | bus pass |
train_7974 | #Person1#: How do you do, Mr. Johnson? I'm Thomas.
#Person2#: How do you do?
#Person1#: I'm coming for the job you've advertised in yesterday's newspaper.
#Person2#: OK. What's your working experience?
#Person1#: I have worked for IBM for three years.
#Person2#: How do your experiences benefit our company?
#Person1#: I... | Mr. Johnson is interviewing Thomas. He has worked for IBM for three years and wants to be positioned in the International Trade Department with a monthly salary of RMB 4,000. | interview |
train_7975 | #Person1#: Can you tell me where the pots and pans are?
#Person2#: Pots and pans are right over there.
#Person1#: Oh, thank you.
#Person2#: Could I interest you in our store credit card?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I already have credit cards.
#Person2#: But our credit card saves you 10 percent.
#Person1#: That's a nice dis... | #Person2# recommends #Person1# their store credit card, which saves #Person1# 10%, but #Person1# refuses. | store |
train_7976 | #Person1#: Do you have a package tour to Hollywood?
#Person2#: Yes, here is the table, which plans do you like best?
#Person1#: The seven-days trip shall be fine. How much is this tour?
#Person2#: $ 300.
#Person1#: We will take the trip. Could you give us a pamphlet?
#Person2#: Here you are. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the package tour to Hollywood. | tour |
train_7977 | #Person1#: How much will my pay be, if you don ' t mind my asking?
#Person2#: We would like to start you off at 1, 500 yuan a month, not including bonus and overtime pay. We don ' t give bonus every month, but we offer a semi-annual bonus. And you will receive two weeks paid vacation a year, as well. Does it suit you?
... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# will receive a monthly pay of 1,500 yuan plus bonus and overtime pay. #Person1# wants an apartment, and #Person2# agrees. | salary |
train_7978 | #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#: W... | #Person2# wants a pet, but #Person1# disagrees. Finally, #Person1# agrees to get #Person2# some hamsters. | pet |
train_7979 | #Person1#: Hello. Nice to see you again. I heard you went into hospital for a few days to undergo surgery. I hope everything ' s OK.
#Person2#: Yes, fine. I had something wrong with my stomach. I won ' t go into detail, but it wasn ' t serious.
#Person1#: I really dislike going to a doctor or to a hospital.
#Person2#: ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about his experience in the hospital and says there isn't any pain now. | hospital |
train_7980 | #Person1#: May I ask whether we are allowed to wear casual clothes in the office?
#Person2#: Sure, company rules are not very strict at this point.
#Person1#: Thank you for telling me that.
#Person2#: But remind you, there are some forbidden activities.
#Person1#: What are they? I'll be careful.
#Person2#: Don't use of... | #Person2# tells #Person1# they're allowed to wear casual clothes in the office but no drinking or smoking. | company rules |
train_7981 | #Person1#: Susan, good evening. Why are you so dressed up?
#Person2#: I'm on my way out to a New Year's banquet. How do I look? Is my make-up ok?
#Person1#: You look great. Your make-up is perfect.
#Person2#: Do your think I should wear a different dress?
#Person1#: No, the one you have on looks fabulous, especially wi... | Susan is dressed up because she's going to a New Year's banquet. #Person1# will have a house party with some friends tonight. | banquet |
train_7982 | #Person1#: I would like to register for a class today.
#Person2#: No problem, what class would you like to take?
#Person1#: I would very much enjoy taking a Psychology class. Because I'm crazy.
#Person2#: There are two classes that are still open.
#Person1#: Which days are these classes on?
#Person2#: The first class i... | #Person1# wants to register for a Psychology class. #Person2# signs #Person1# up for Monday and Wednesday. | class |
train_7983 | #Person1#: It's really late but I'm starving.
#Person2#: Hey, that coffee shop's lights are still on.
#Person1#: Maybe they have some good pie.
#Person2#: I would love a really sticky cinnamon bun.
#Person1#: There was a coffee shop by my house when I was a kid that served cinnamon hot chocolate.
#Person2#: Mmmm. That ... | #Person1# is starving. So, #Person1# and #Person2# decide to go to the coffee shop, but the door is locked. | coffee shop |
train_7984 | #Person1#: I'd love to continue this conversation, but I really need to go now. I have to get back to the office.
#Person2#: Well, let's get together soon.
#Person1#: Okay. Would you like to have lunch some day next week?
#Person2#: Sure. How about Monday?
#Person1#: Hmm. I'm afraid I can't make it on Monday. I've got ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing when to continue their conversation. #Person1# can't make it on Monday or Wednesday and #Person2# is busy on Tuesday and Thursday. #Person1# asks #Person2# to give #Person1# a call tomorrow so that they can make a decision. | lunch |
train_7985 | #Person1#: What musical instrument do you play?
#Person2#: I can play the piano a bit.
#Person1#: Then we can have one more program at our party?
#Person2#: No, no. My playing isn't good enough for me to perform in public. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the program #Person2# can give at their party. | party plan |
train_7986 | #Person1#: Lisa, would you like to go to the library with me?
#Person2#: OK. Do you think we can go buy a newspaper first?
#Person1#: Sure. First we'll go buy a newspaper and then we'll go to the library.
#Person2#: Are we going to walk or drive?
#Person1#: The weather is really nice today. Let's walk.
#Person2#: The w... | #Person1# and Lisa are going to buy a newspaper and then walk to the library. Lisa's brother is not coming because he stayed up late. They hope he can come later. | library |
train_7987 | #Person1#: How are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm doing great.
#Person1#: What movies have you seen lately?
#Person2#: I saw Forrest Gump the other day.
#Person1#: What type of movie is that?
#Person2#: The movie type is drama.
#Person1#: I can't believe you are watching movies. The weather is great. You should be outside.
... | #Person2# saw Forrest Gump. #Person2# tells #Person1# that besides watching movies, #Person2# likes to play computer games, read books, go shopping, and play pool. #Person1# invites #Person2# to a party next Saturday, and #Person2# accepts. | hobbies |
train_7988 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm a little lost. Which bus do I take to get to Shi Da?
#Person2#: Let's see. From here, you have to take the 278bus.
#Person1#: Oh ok, where do I get off?
#Person2#: You should get off at the first Shi Da stop.
#Person1#: Ok, thanks. . .
#Person2#: You're new at this, huh?
#Person1#: No, is it d... | #Person1# is lost and asks #Person2# for help. #Person2# tells #Person1# to take the 278 bus. #Person1# is grateful. | bus |
train_7989 | #Person1#: I need to buy a bus pass.
#Person2#: What kind of bus pass would you like to buy?
#Person1#: What are the different kinds?
#Person2#: You can get a day, weekly, monthly, or student pass.
#Person1#: Could I get a student pass, please?
#Person2#: Sure, can I see your student ID?
#Person1#: Sure, here it is.
#P... | #Person1# wants to buy a student bus pass. #Person2# checks #Person1#'s student ID. #Person1# pays $24 for the monthly sticker. | bus pass |
train_7990 | #Person1#: Oh, you can rest assured that they'll be no problem.
#Person2#: Why is that?
#Person1#: Your upstairs neighbors live in Canada and rarely come back to Taiwan. When they do, they're never home.
#Person2#: And the downstairs neighbors?
#Person1#: Two flight attendants that are also in and out of town. When the... | #Person1# introduces the neighbors and tells #Person2# there will be no problem. | neighbors |
train_7991 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Welcome to China. May I see your passport, customs and health declaration form?
#Person2#: Yes, here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. What's your occupation, Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: I'm the general manager of the Far-East Industry Corporation.
#Person1#: You are here on business, aren't you?
#Per... | Mr. Smith tells #Person1# he comes to China on business. He wants to declare some foreign currency. | business trip |
train_7992 | #Person1#: I heard that James was fired because he got a keep back of 20 thousands dollars from a vender.
#Person2#: That's open secret.
#Person1#: But mine could be a lie for his job.
#Person2#: How did you know that?
#Person1#: A little bird whispered to me. Keep that to yourself. | #Person1# tells #Person2# James was fired because he got a keep back of money. | job |
train_7993 | #Person1#: Sandrawu Chunk International.
#Person2#: Hello, Miss Wu, This is Dan Robson calling from OTC limited. I'd like to check my last order. When exactly was it sent out?
#Person1#: I can check that for you right now. Would you mind holding?
#Person2#: Sure. No problem.
#Person1#: Mr. Robson, I'm sorry. Our comput... | Dan Robson calls to check his last order. Miss Wu says their computer system is down and will call him back later. | order check |
train_7994 | #Person1#: Hi, what're you reading?
#Person2#: An old book Death on the Nile. Have you read it?
#Person1#: Not yet, but I saw the movie. Could I borrow it when you finish reading?
#Person2#: Sure. But you need to be patient. | #Person2# is reading an old book and will lend it to #Person1#. | book |
train_7995 | #Person1#: good morning. What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: good morning, doctor. I feel terrible. I'Ve got a cold and I have a rash here on my neck. I'm not sleeping well either. What do you think the problem could be?
#Person1#: I'd say you'Ve been working too hard or are under stress for some reason. Have you ... | #Person2# goes to see the doctor because #Person2# has got a cold and a rash. The doctor prescribes some medicine and asks #Person2# to rest. | doctor |
train_7996 | #Person1#: Mary, this company is pretty good. I really want to have an interview.
#Person2#: Have you made an appointment with this company?
#Person1#: Not yet. Do I have to?
#Person2#: Yes, it's very important to make an appointment before the interview.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: If you go to the company without appo... | #Person1# wants to have an interview. Mary suggests #Person1# make an appointment before the interview because the interviewers might be busy. | interview |
train_7997 | #Person1#: So, when are the other guys going to get here? The train is leaving in 10 minutes. We can't wait here forever!
#Person2#: It's 10:30 already? They are supposed to be here by now! I told everybody to meet here by 10:15. | #Person1# and #Person2# are worried because the train is leaving soon, but others haven't arrived. | train |
train_7998 | #Person1#: I heard you have a great new boss.
#Person2#: Yeah. Mr. Watson. He's very intelligent. He invented some products that have made a lot of money for our company. And he never shouts at people.
#Person1#: You're very lucky. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s new boss is very intelligent. | new boss |
train_7999 | #Person1#: Excuse me, are you going to buy that book?
#Person2#: Well, I need it for a class but it's awfully expensive.
#Person1#: Oh, we must be in the same class. Introduction to British Literature?
#Person2#: Yes, that's the one. Were you there yesterday for the first class?
#Person1#: I sure was. Professor Robert ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to buy a book for the same class. They decide to split the cost and share the book because it's expensive. | book |
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