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train_8000 | #Person1#: How would you like to move?
#Person2#: Move? What do you mean?
#Person1#: Move to a new city. I'm thinking of getting another job.
#Person2#: But why? What's the matter with the one you have?
#Person1#: I don't have a good future in the job I have. Besides, I think it would be nice to move to a warmer climat... | #Person1# wants to get another job in California because #Person1# doesn't have a good future in the job #Person1# has. #Person1# and #Person2# discuss moving to the city and whether the children would like it. #Person1# has to fly out there for an interview next week. | job |
train_8001 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: Will you please book tickets to Sanya for me?
#Person1#: Yes, sir. When will you intend to leave?
#Person2#: Next Wednesday.
#Person1#: That will be July 13. There are two flight available that day: one at 9:00 a.m., the other one at 3:30 p.m.
#Person2#: Fine. I'... | #Person1# helps #Person2# book two tickets to Sanya on July 13 for him. | book tickets |
train_8002 | #Person1#: Do you enjoy your work? Do you enjoy meeting people?
#Person2#: Yes. Sometimes. I've got to be honest. Sometimes.
#Person1#: So, some people you like and some you don't?
#Person2#: Yeah, it's like a lot of things, meeting the general public. You get good days, and you get bad days. But I do enjoy the job. I ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# enjoys the job because of the freedom of being self-employed. Sometimes #Person2# meets difficult passengers who argue over money or the way. | job |
train_8003 | #Person1#: What time is it?
#Person2#: Ten to nine.
#Person1#: Your watch is ten minutes slow. So it's should be nine sharp. I'm gonna be late again. What will be my excuse this time? It shoule be set the alarm for seven thirty.
#Person2#: Don't cry over spilled milk, Fred? Could you stay with me a few minutes?
#Pe... | It's nine, and Fred is about to be late again. Dina asks him to accompany her for a few minutes, but he has to go to work. Finally, he agrees to stay until 9:15. | work |
train_8004 | #Person1#: This section of the store is called Junior. Why is that?
#Person2#: It means young girls. That's where you'll find clothes for young girls.
#Person1#: But I can't find anything in my size here.
#Person2#: You're small, but you're not a child.
#Person1#: Well, there's nothing I can do about my height!
#P... | #Person1# can't find anything in her size in the Junior section. #Person2# recommends her to check out in the petite section. | clothes |
train_8005 | #Person1#: A friend of mine has been taking an online career planning course these days. He told me the other day he has learned a lot from it. He recommended me to subscribe to it. What do you say?
#Person2#: I think it is good if we know enough about career planning. We will make wiser choices. What else did he tell... | #Person1#'s friend recommends an online career planning course. #Person2# thinks it's practical. #Person1# wants to boost work relationships. So, they are going to sign up for it together. | career planning |
train_8006 | #Person1#: How about this floor lamp?
#Person2#: Fine, just get it! We have been shopping for furniure for five hours! I'm so tired!
#Person1#: We still need to find an armoire and a dresser.
#Person2#: Fine! I am going to go home and drop off this nightstand, coffee table and love seat while you look for the rest o... | #Person1# and #Person2# have been shopping for furniture for five hours. #Person2# will go home first and pick up #Person1# in an hour because #Person2# is tired. | furniture |
train_8007 | #Person1#: Albert and I need a lot of things to furnish our house. But I don't know where the best place to shop is. Can you give me some advice?
#Person2#: Sure, Carolyn. I'm happy to help you. What kinds of things do you need right now?
#Person1#: Well, we have most of the furniture already. We mostly need kitchen ... | Carolyn wants some advice from #Person2# for the place to buy furniture. #Person2# recommends some stores where she can find everything her need for the kitchen or bathroom with good prices. #Person2# doesn't think Price Club is good to join because they are only going to stay a year. | shops |
train_8008 | #Person1#: Have you got your invitation yet?
#Person2#: My invitation? No, I haven't. My invitation to what?
#Person1#: The house warming party.
#Person2#: Whose house warming party is it?
#Person1#: Tom and Bill Smith. They are both working now you know? And they've bought a new house.
#Person2#: Oh, they have? I... | #Person1# tells #Person2# Tom and Bill Smith are holding a house warming party Next Saturday night because they've bought a new house. #Person1# thinks it would be something to look forward to. | house warming party |
train_8009 | #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# book an ordinary room for 3 days. | room |
train_8010 | #Person1#: I came here to get a chest X-ray.
#Person2#: I will need you to take your clothes off from the waist up and put on the gown, leaving the opening in the back.
#Person1#: What comes next?
#Person2#: I will need you to face this glass plate right over here.
#Person1#: Should I do anything else?
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# wants to take a chest X-ray. #Person2# gives #Person1# some instructions to take the film. | chest X-ray |
train_8011 | #Person1#: My son's just tried to book some tickets for the Black Key Concert on March twenty-first, but there's a problem with your website.
#Person2#: I'm sorry about that. There are only the most expensive tickets left for that date, I'm afraid.
#Person1#: What about the twentieth? Have you got any for $25?
#Person2... | #Person1# wants tickets on March twenty-first, but there are only the most expensive tickets left. #Person2# also says $25 for the twentieth are all sold out. #Person1# thinks the $35 ones on the twentieth would be the best. | tickets |
train_8012 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Miss, is there a plane to New York?
#Person2#: Uh, let me see. One just left half an hour ago and the next one will be in 2 hours.
#Person1#: You mean it will take off at 11:00 o'clock. Am I right?
#Person2#: Yes, you are right. It will stop at Washington for 10 minutes. Do you want to buy your ti... | #Person1# wants to fly to New York. #Person2# tells #Person1# the next plane will take off at 11:00. #Person1# wants 3 return tickets for $800 each. | plane ticket |
train_8013 | #Person1#: OK. Everyone get on the bus. It's time to set off.
#Person2#: But Miss James, Michael hasn't arrived yet. Can we just wait for him just a little longer?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Bil. I think we just can't. We'll be very late getting to the art gallery.
#Person2#: I know Miss, but Michael was really looking forw... | Miss James says it's time to set off to the art gallery. Bill asks her to wait for Michael, who is interested in arts and painted a picture of her. Miss James finds it is the painting of a camel with a person's head and will talk with Michael. | art |
train_8014 | #Person1#: Marry, tomorrow is your mom's fiftieth birthday. Do you know?
#Person2#: Of course I do. How should we celebrate it?
#Person1#: First of all,a birthday present. What about buying her a beautiful skirt?
#Person2#: That's a good idea. It would make her look younger. And a big birthday cake too, with 50 candles... | Tomorrow is Marry's mom's birthday. #Person1# and Marry decide to prepare a skirt, a cake, and a Chinese dinner. They are going to do shopping together this afternoon. | birthday |
train_8015 | #Person1#: Wow, there are so many kinds of DVDs on the shelf. What do you feel like seeing?
#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. Something light. After the day I just had, I don't want to use my brain at all.
#Person1#: A comedy?
#Person2#: That would work. Let's see what they have.
#Person1#: Cool, the new Jack black film.
#P... | #Person2# wants to see something light that makes #Person2# laugh and happy. #Person1# suggests a comedy. | comedy |
train_8016 | #Person1#: Whew thanks for stopping sometimes it can be impossible to get a cab in the rain.
#Person2#: No worries. We're too.
#Person1#: I'm going to fifth avenue and east twenty second street, no rush at all though.
#Person2#: Well that's good, because it looks like we're not going to be able to move more than a few ... | #Person1# thanks #Person2# for stopping the taxi in the rain. #Person2# thinks they will move slowly. | cab |
train_8017 | #Person1#: Andrei, hello, it's Laura. I'm at Kuala Lumpur Airport.
#Person2#: Welcome to Malaysia. I sent my driver to pick you up, is he there?
#Person1#: No, he isn't.
#Person2#: I'm sorry about that. There's been a mix-up.
#Person1#: You got my email about the change in the arrival time, didn't you?
#Person2#: Yes, ... | Laura calls Andrei because she arrives at Kuala Lumpur Airport. Andrei invites her to have dinner together this evening, and Laura wants to have a sleep first. | airport |
train_8018 | #Person1#: Hello, Betty! It's me, Tim! 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 at ho... | Tim calls Betty to invite her to dinner at his house this evening. Betty refuses because she has got to do some reading. Tim has planned everything, but Betty prefers to plan her days herself. | refuse an invitation |
train_8019 | #Person1#: Sunshine Travel Agency, Nick speaking.
#Person2#: Hi Nick, it's Pat.
#Person1#: Hi, did you get the tickets for Mrs. King? I sent them this morning.
#Person2#: Yeah, they arrived about an hour ago. Look, I hate to do this to you, but...
#Person1#: Ooh, ooh, where does she want to go?
#Person2#: She needs to ... | Pat calls Nick to book tickets to Miami for Mrs. King before she goes to Chicago. | tickets |
train_8020 | #Person1#: Good morning, Miss Gray, could I talk with you for a moment?
#Person2#: Yes, Tom, come in. What's the matter?
#Person1#: I want to change my deskmate.
#Person2#: Why? Don't you get on quite well with Lisa these days?
#Person1#: Yes, but actually it is she who wanted to change the deskmate. She said she didn'... | Tom comes to find Miss Gray because Lisa got angry and didn't want to be his deskmate anymore. Miss Gray will talk with her later. | deskmate |
train_8021 | #Person1#: We need to get a present for Tonya. She is our only granddaughter and she's moving into her new flat soon. Now, she said that she needs some cushions, but I don't know what color her sofa is?
#Person2#: I know that her mother has bought her a set of knives and forks, so why don't we get her a set of glasses?... | #Person1# and #Person2# want to get a present for Tonya, their granddaughter. #Person1# thinks #Person1# will give her a ring. | present |
train_8022 | #Person1#: Are you going home now?
#Person2#: No, I'm not.
#Person1#: What are you going to do? Are you going to work late?
#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm going to look for an apartment.
#Person1#: An apartment? Why?
#Person2#: I'm going to try to find a place near the office.
#Person1#: Where are you living now?
#Person2... | #Person2#'s going to look for an apartment near the office by checking the classified ads because #Person2# lives in the suburbs now and it's a long trip to work. | find an apartment |
train_8023 | #Person1#: I am sorry, I have broken my wine glass, and would you please bring me another?
#Person2#: Sure. I will clean the glasses for you.
#Person1#: Thank you. Where is the washing room?
#Person2#: Walk straight and turn left. | #Person1#'s broken the wine glass. #Person2# will clean it and tells #Person1# where the washing room is. | break the glass |
train_8024 | #Person1#: Are you free tomorrow night?
#Person2#: Yes, I am.
#Person1#: Shall we have dinner together?
#Person2#: Do you have a special restaurant in mind?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I know a place that has excellent food.
#Person2#: OK. I'll be happy to join you. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to dinner. #Person2# agrees. | dinner invitation |
train_8025 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Stein. I wonder if you are free tomorrow evening?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, but let me check my schedule. . . Ah, no. I have nothing then.
#Person1#: Great! Our president has asked me to come over to invite you to the banquet held in your honor at the Beijing Hotel at 7:00. Here's an invit... | Miss Wood invites Mr. Stein to the banquet held in his honor. Mr. Stein is delighted to come. | banquet invitation |
train_8026 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Lucy from ABC Company.
#Person2#: Hello, Lucy.
#Person1#: I'm calling to see if you have made your decision. You are the right person we are seeking for.
#Person2#: Yes, I have decided to work with your company.
#Person1#: Good news for us. When can you start to work?
#Person2#: It's my honor ... | Lucy phones #Person1# to know if #Person1# will accept the job offer. #Person1#'s willing to start working at any time | work |
train_8027 | #Person1#: It sounds that you have a high opinion of him.
#Person2#: He is an all-right guy. I have no bone to pick with him.
#Person1#: Birds of feather flock together.
#Person2#: But he is not a fine wether friend who could sell you down the river.
#Person1#: You cannot judge a person that way. I have a hunch that he... | #Person2# has a high opinion of a guy and trusts him, but #Person1# thinks he is a sly dog. | judge a person |
train_8028 | #Person1#: I would like to watch the Oscars on Tv tonight. How about you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd love to. It's interesting to see who is considered the best in their field and which film are thought to be particularly good.
#Person1#: I like watching it for the fashion. I like to see what the ladies are wearing. Of course... | Both #Person1# and #Person2# would like to watch the Oscars on Tv tonight. #Person1# likes the category for 'best foreign language film' while #Person2# likes the 'best actor and actress'. | the Oscars |
train_8029 | #Person1#: And we got a 50 thousand dollar ticket for construction workers peeing off the roof.
#Person2#: That's great. Is the electrician here today?
#Person1#: See, I just told you he hit a deer. Man, I knew you weren't listening to me.
#Person2#: You're right. I wasn't. I hear nothing.
#Person1#: Nothing?
#Person2#... | #Person2# wasn't listening to #Person1#. #Person1# thought #Person2# got engaged but #Person2# didn't. | daily casual talk |
train_8030 | #Person1#: Hello, Jack here.
#Person2#: Hello, Jack. It's Mary. What are you doing in your office?
#Person1#: I am working. I often work late on Thursdays. I am busy this week.
#Person2#: Would you like to come and have dinner with us on Friday?
#Person1#: Tomorrow? No, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to. I'm going out o... | Mary invites Jack to have dinner together, but Jack isn't available for the dates Mary suggests. Finally, they make it next Wednesday. | have dinner |
train_8031 | #Person1#: Alright everyone settle down. Let's get started. As you know, an important aspect of becoming a good citizen is understanding the genesis of our legal system. It is not enough to simply memorize our laws, it is necessary that we comprehend why and how they were formed. This brings me to our topic for today. ... | #Person1# introduces the topic of International Workers' Day by asking students what people celebrate on May first, then #Person1# begins to tells students the origin of International Workers' Day. | International Workers' Day |
train_8032 | #Person1#: I've come to apologize for what I said yesterday.
#Person2#: Don't think any more about it.
#Person1#: I must make an apology for losing my temper.
#Person2#: It's really not necessary. I know your intention was good.
#Person1#: I'm relieved to hear that. Anyway, it's my fault. | #Person1# apologizes for losing #Person1#'s temper. #Person2# says it's not necessary. | apology |
train_8033 | #Person1#: I often go to a place of leisure.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: I very much like to go to a cafe and doze in the afternoon sunshine.
#Person2#: Sounds great.
#Person1#: The coffee, books, music and sunshine are just beautiful there.
#Person2#: How nice.
#Person1#: I may take you there some day.
#Person2#: Go... | #Person1# often goes to a place of leisure. #Person1# may take #Person2# there someday. | place of leisure |
train_8034 | #Person1#: I wonder what he looks like. Oh, I can't wait to see him! His email said he'd be wearing a white hat. ( looking around for him ) oh, there he is.
#Person2#: hey, Isabelle. . .
#Person1#: Logan! Why on earth are you hiding here? White hat! Come on! Don't tell me you're the guy! It can't be true.
#Person2#: ye... | Isabelle comes expectantly to meet someone she knew in the email only to find it's Logan, so she's annoyed. Logan apologizes and wants to talk things over. | meeting |
train_8035 | #Person1#: What do you like to do with your free time?
#Person2#: Study English.
#Person1#: You mean you like to study English? Why?
#Person2#: It gives me great satisfaction.
#Person1#: Studying English wouldn't give me any satisfaction. It's hard work.
#Person2#: I don't mind the work. I think it's worthwhile. | Studying English is a great satisfaction to #Person2# but hard work to #Person1#. | study English |
train_8036 | #Person1#: Have you noticed the Mexican restaurant on the other side of this street?
#Person2#: You mean the one with the yellow bricks? But last time I saw it, it wasn't really in business yet. I saw some people inside furnishing the rooms. Is it open now?
#Person1#: Yes, someone give me a pamphlet introducing the res... | #Person1# wants to treat #Person2# to the newly-opened Mexican restaurant nearby. #Person2# gladly agrees as #Person2# likes trying new food. | new food |
train_8037 | #Person1#: I hear you are moving to Dalian.
#Person2#: Yes. I found a very good job down here.
#Person1#: Well, we'll certainly miss you here.
#Person2#: I am going to miss you, too.
#Person1#: Let's keep in touch.
#Person2#: OK. I will write to you as soon as I get there. | #Person2#'s moving to Dalian for work. #Person1# will miss #Person2#. | move away |
train_8038 | #Person1#: Are you looking for an apartment?
#Person2#: Yes, I am interested in finding a one-bedroom apartment near Washington Square.
#Person1#: I think I have just a right apartment for you.
#Person2#: Oh, good. Can you describe it?
#Person1#: Yes. It has one bedroom, a large living space and 4 kitchens.
#Person2#: ... | #Person2#'s looking for an apartment. #Person1# knows one that meets all #Person2#'s requirements. They will go to see it now. | rent an apartment |
train_8039 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can I have a look at the green coat?
#Person2#: Certainly. Here you are. It's a new arrival.
#Person1#: Yes, I like the style. Can I try this on?
#Person2#: Sure. The fitting room is in the corner. | #Person1# tries on a green coat with #Person2#'s assistance. | shopping |
train_8040 | #Person1#: Recently I have been getting headache and my eyes come to see focus properly.
#Person2#: When did you last time have your eyes checked?
#Person1#: Two years ago. At that time I had no problems. Now I can't even make out something ten meters away.
#Person2#: Come over here. I will test your eyes. First cover ... | #Person1#'s got headaches recently and #Person1#'s eyes fail to see focus properly, so #Person2# give #Person1#'s eyes a test. | see a doctor |
train_8041 | #Person1#: Mrs. Miller, you are an old friend of ours. In order to encourage future business and as a gesture of friendship, we are prepared to cut our price by 5 %. Will that satisfy you?
#Person2#: That's great. Thank you for making this concession. I accept.
#Person1#: Now I repeat, 5, 000 transistor sets, specifica... | #Person1# offers to cut the price by 5% and Mrs. Miller is satisfied with this. They discuss the way of packaging and the opening time of the letter of credit. #Person1# will ship the goods according to the agreed schedule and Mrs. Miller has confidence in #Person1#'s inspection institution. Mrs. Miller requests #Perso... | business talk |
train_8042 | #Person1#: This book I'm reading about Yoga is really interesting.
#Person2#: I didn't know you did Yoga.
#Person1#: I don't really practice it regularly yet, I'm just learning about it.
#Person2#: What have you learned?
#Person1#: Right now I'm learning about the importance of breathing slow, deep and regularly.
#Pers... | #Person1#'s reading a book about Yoga and explains to #Person2# the importance of breathing slow, deep, and regularly. | Yoga |
train_8043 | #Person1#: I'm reporting from Channel 5 News.
#Person2#: How are you doing?
#Person1#: I want to ask you a couple questions.
#Person2#: Go for it.
#Person1#: Have you voted yet?
#Person2#: I voted this morning.
#Person1#: Who was your vote for President?
#Person2#: I can't tell you that.
#Person1#: Why can't you tell m... | #Person1# is reporting from Channel 5 and asks #Person2# some questions about voting for President. | vote for President |
train_8044 | #Person1#: Good morning. Venus Real Estate Agency.
#Person2#: Good morning. I'm calling to ask if you have a vacant apartment.
#Person1#: Do you have any particular type of apartment in mind?
#Person2#: I prefer a one-bedroom apartment.
#Person1#: Are you renting it alone or with company?
#Person2#: I'll share it with ... | #Person2# wants to rent a one-bedroom apartment. #Person1# tells #Person2# the furnishing of the apartment. #Person2#'s satisfied and wants to sign the lease. | rent an apartment |
train_8045 | #Person1#: No-no-no, sorry! That's a handicapped parking space. Are you handicapped?
#Person2#: No, but this is an emergency! Please!
#Person1#: Sorry, but you'll have to park in a normal space.
#Person2#: OK, OK, fine! Just open the gate!
#Person1#: Be patient, miss. It'll just be a second.
#Person2#: Thank god! A car... | #Person2# wants to park in the handicapped parking space because of an emergency. #Person1# insists on #Person2# parking in a normal space. | park the car |
train_8046 | #Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for a coat for my daughter.
#Person1#: These coats are for boys. This way, please.
#Person2#: Well, that yellow coat is nice. May I have a look at it?
#Person1#: Sure, here you are.
#Person2#: How much is it?
#Person1#: 150 yuan.
#Person2#: That's a bit expens... | #Person2# is looking for a coat for his daughter. #Person1#'s shop doesn't have a satisfying one. | buy a coat |
train_8047 | #Person1#: I really need to make some extra money. You know I've practically spent my entire budget for this semester.
#Person2#: Why not check out the new cafeteria at Market Street? I think there are still a few openings suitable for seniors like you. | #Person1# needs to make some money. #Person2# suggests checking out the new cafeteria. | make money |
train_8048 | #Person1#: Judg, I haven't seen you in weeks. Where have you been?
#Person2#: In Florida
#Person1#: What a vacation! While the rest of us are studying on the campus in the February cold.
#Person2#: Not exactly. I was on a special field trip. | Judg went on a special field trip to Florida. #Person1# thought he was on vacation. | field trip |
train_8049 | #Person1#: Mr. White, what changes have you seen in the champagne market in the last ten to fifteen years?
#Person2#: Well the biggest change has been the decrease in sales since the great boom years of the 1980s when champagne production and sales reached record levels.
#Person1#: Which was the best year?
#Person2#: W... | Mr. White describes the changes in the champagne market in the last ten to fifteen years to #Person1# and explains the reasons why the sales have fallen since those boom years. Mr. White believes the market will recover in the future. | champagne market discussion |
train_8050 | #Person1#: Hi, Claire. How does it feel to be back on campus?
#Person2#: Hi, Gee. Well, to tell you the truth, I have mixed feelings.
#Person1#: Oh, why?
#Person2#: I have this great summer job that I really hated to leave I worked at the wild life research center in Maryland.
#Person1#: That makes sense for a genetic ... | Claire has mixed feelings to be back on campus because she hated to leave her summer job. She worked at the wildlife research center, where she helped to breed cranes and prepare them for life in the wild. Claire then shares her experience in detail. | summer job |
train_8051 | #Person1#: Wow, I had no idea you were such a good artist! When did you learn to paint?
#Person2#: I started studying one year ago. But I've been drawing since I was five years old. I've also been taking pictures for six years, when my dad gave me my first camera for my birthday. I think photography has really helped m... | #Person1# admires #Person2#'s painting. #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s artistic career. | artist |
train_8052 | #Person1#: I received an email yesterday from Henry. Do you remember? He was one of the chairpersons of our students union.
#Person2#: Yes, but I haven't heard from him for ages. Actually I've been out of touch with him since our first reunion after graduation. | #Person1# received an email from Henry whom #Person2# has been out of touch for ages. | daily casual talk |
train_8053 | #Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me where the International Post Office is?
#Person2#: Go straight on; turn right at the first traffic lights. The post office is about fifty meters away.
#Person1#: I see. And is the No.13 Middle School far away from the post office?
#Person2#: Not at all. It's about 150 meters. Whe... | #Person1# needs to pick up #Person2#'s cousin from school and asks #Person2# where the International Post Office is because #Person2# was told the No.13 Middle School is next to it. | ask for directions |
train_8054 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir. I notice you're reading a newspaper. Can I ask you some questions for a market research project?
#Person2#: I don't really trust big advertisers, so...
#Person1#: Oh, it's not like that. We're a small nonprofit organization, and we're hoping to save our local papers and all the jobs they crea... | #Person1# from a small nonprofit organization asks #Person2# some questions about newspapers for a market research project to save local papers and all the jobs they create. | newspapers |
train_8055 | #Person1#: This is a nice set of wheels. How much did the dealer charge you for this?
#Person2#: A lot. I probably got to moonlight for the rest of my life, but so what, it's worth it. Come on, get in. Let's take a drive.
#Person1#: Okay then, let's go fast! Whoa! This thing can really accelerate fast.
#Person2#: Ch... | #Person1# got an expensive car and takes #Person2# for a drive. #Person1# drives at a fast speed so #Person2# asks #Person1# to watch out. | new car |
train_8056 | #Person1#: I would like to have a new suit made. something in a dark blue wool.
#Person2#: Certainly, sir. Double or single breasted?
#Person1#: I think I would like the pants pleated. I am not sure about the jacket though as I'm a little overweight.
#Person2#: I see, sir. For a gentleman of your size I would recomm... | #Person1# wants to have a new suit made. #Person2# recommends a style and takes #Person1#'s measurements. | new suit |
train_8057 | #Person1#: Oh, the clothes here are so expensive! No wonder there are few people.
#Person2#: Beauty costs, dear! What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me?
#Person1#: Yeah, it's lovely, but to be frank, it's not the most practical. You don't have many formal events in your calendar, do you?
#Person2#... | #Person2#'s selecting clothes passionately while #Person1#'s trying to persuade #Person2# not to buy needless clothes. However, #Person1# gets crazy when #Person2# shows her the same shirt Britney wore in her concert because #Person1# loves Britney, then #Person1# borrows some money from #Person2# to buy it. | buy clothes |
train_8058 | #Person1#: Let me take care of the check today.
#Person2#: Why? It's unfair. How about going dutch?
#Person1#: You paid the last time, because I didn't have any money, remember?
#Person2#: Oh, come on, I almost forgot. Don't worry about it. I didn't mind picking up the tab last time.
#Person1#: But you really shoul... | #Person1# wants to pay the check because #Person2# paid last time. #Person2# wants to go dutch, but #Person1# insists. | pay the check |
train_8059 | #Person1#: When're you getting married?
#Person2#: We planned our wedding for next May.
#Person1#: Why so late? Didn't she want to get married this October?
#Person2#: Yeah, I did. But my fiance has an important project.
#Person1#: That's really a shame. By the way, who will be the bridesmaid?
#Person2#: Julie's f... | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s wedding time and feels excited about it. | wedding |
train_8060 | #Person1#: Hoo, I'm getting tired, Jeanine, been a long day.
#Person2#: I'm not quitting yet. You know my favourite slogan, don't you?
#Person1#: Yeah, I know. Shop till you drop.
#Person2#: Right!
#Person1#: I'm getting a little short on cash. Let's just window shop a little.
#Person2#: Ok.
#Person1#: Hey, Jeani... | Mary's getting short on cash so she suggests window-shopping. Mary sees a beautiful long dress and requests Jeanine to lend her some cash. Jeanine agrees. | shopping |
train_8061 | #Person1#: Hey, you, pick up that piece of garbage!
#Person2#: Huh? Me?
#Person1#: Yeah, you. I just saw you throw a piece of garbage on the ground. Can't you read the No Littering sign? It's a $500 penalty for littering, so go pick it up and put it in the garbage can over there.
#Person2#: Why should I do that? It'... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to pick up the garbage #Person2# threw on the ground. #Person2# is unwilling to do so at first but puts the garbage in the garbage can at last. | pick up garbage |
train_8062 | #Person1#: Both our countries are quite small. How would you describe the landscape in your country?
#Person2#: My country is well know for being very flat. There are some hills in the southeast of the country.
#Person1#: Is it really completely flat?
#Person2#: Pretty much. The land rises and falls only a few meter... | #Person1#'s country has high mountains and varied coast. #Person2#'s country is flat with sandy beaches. #Person1#'s country has many lakes and rivers. #Person2#'s country has many rivers but only a few lakes. | country landscape |
train_8063 | #Person1#: Do you have a question, Mary?
#Person2#: No. That's not why I raised my hand. I need to go to the ladies' room.
#Person1#: Let me give you a hall pass for it.
#Person2#: What's a hall pass?
#Person1#: With a hall pass, you can go to the ladies' room or wherever you need to go during class time.
#Person2... | Mary needs to go to the ladies' room during class time. #Person1# will give her a hall pass. | hall pass |
train_8064 | #Person1#: Have you got any plans for the coming holiday?
#Person2#: Yes, a very special plan. I will be doing volunteer work in a zoo for 2 weeks.
#Person1#: Volunteer work in a zoo? How did you hear that they needed volunteers? From the newspaper or TV?
#Person2#: Neither. A friend of mine working there told me the o... | #Person2# will do volunteer work in a zoo during the coming holiday. #Person1# asks about the details and looks forward to hearing the story when #Person2# comes back. | volunteer work |
train_8065 | #Person1#: Hello, Jack. Are you having a good holiday?
#Person2#: Hi, mom, don't mention it. It has been raining every day since I got here.
#Person1#: That's a pity and it's been nice and sunny here. When will you be home?
#Person2#: I was going to be back tomorrow. But the flights are fully booked, the next available... | Jack's mom asks Jack about his holiday. Jack won't be able to come back until the day after tomorrow due to fully-booked flights. | phone call |
train_8066 | #Person1#: What on earth has happened to you?
#Person2#: I tripped up when I was running in the park. I fell on a bit of tree or something.
#Person1#: Let me see. It's quite a deep cut. You'd better wash it in the bathroom.
#Person2#: Yeah, I will.
#Person1#: You know, if I were you, I'd go down to an emergency room in... | #Person2# got a deep cut but #Person2#'s not going to the hospital as #Person1# suggests. | get a cut |
train_8067 | #Person1#: Welcome Mister Bates.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Can I get you a cup of tea or some water?
#Person2#: I'm fine, I just had coffee, but thanks.
#Person1#: Ok, well, then please take a seat. I have reviewed your application and you seem to be a good candidate for alone.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: I... | #Person1# greets Mister Bates and then begins to ask some questions about his finance. #Person1# will review his application with their senior loan officer. | loan |
train_8068 | #Person1#: Mister Williams, these days, David has been looking tired all the time. He has been falling asleep in class. I wonder if you should take him to see a doctor.
#Person2#: Thanks, Miss Jones. I know what the problem is. He's recently been going to bed far too late.
#Person1#: When does he go to bed?
#Person2#: ... | Mister Williams tells Miss Jones that David looks tired because he goes to bed late. Miss Jones suggests he get David in bed earlier. | go to bed |
train_8069 | #Person1#: What time is it, Harriet? I'm starving, but I guess it's not time for lunch yet.
#Person2#: Let's see. According to my iphone, it's just a few minutes past noon.
#Person1#: What? I thought my watch was wrong. Shouldn't the sun be overhead if it's noon?
#Person2#: Oh, Don, I can tell you weren't listening in ... | Don tells from the sun that it's not time for lunch yet, but Harriet tells #Person1# it's already past noon, then Harriet explains to him the principle of measuring time. | time |
train_8070 | #Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm looking for a cotton polo shirt.
#Person1#: Any particular colour?
#Person2#: Not really.
#Person1#: How about this one?
#Person2#: I like the design, but don't particularly care for the colour. Do you have that in other colours, too?
#Person1#: Well, they com... | #Person2# is looking for a cotton polo shirt. #Person1# recommends a white one. #Person2# likes it and wants to see a pale yellow one, too. | cotton polo shirt |
train_8071 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Li Bo speaking.
#Person2#: Hi, I am Liu Ming. I am calling to tell you that I have got the job.
#Person1#: Oh, that is wonderful. Congratulations!
#Person2#: I really feel grateful to you for your reference. They have mentioned this in the job interview.
#Person1#: Don't mention it. I think th... | Liu Ming has got a job and thanks Li Bo for Li Bo's reference. | get the job |
train_8072 | #Person1#: We have made some adjustment on the prices. And this is renewed price list.
#Person2#: Thank you for allowing us 3 % reduction, but still we find your price is on the high side.
#Person1#: This is our rock-bottom price, and we can't make any further reduction.
#Person2#: If so, we find it difficult for us to... | #Person1#'s price and #Person2#'s counter-offer have a great difference. They agree to meet each other half-way to conclude the business. | make an agreement |
train_8073 | #Person1#: Would you like to order anything else?
#Person2#: No, I'm good. All we need now is our check.
#Person1#: The waitress is walking over here with our check even as we speak.
#Person2#: I have never had bad service at this restaurant, but this time was really exceptional.
#Person1#: Yes, she really went out of ... | #Person1# and #Person2# agree they had a great meal and their waitress deserves 20% for a tip because she went out of her way for them. | leave a tip |
train_8074 | #Person1#: Have you ever shopped at Whole Foods market?
#Person2#: Nope. How's the food there?
#Person1#: It's very good, and it's fresh too.
#Person2#: I do my shopping at Sons.
#Person1#: I shopped there before too, but the food is better at Whole Foods.
#Person2#: What's wrong with Sons?
#Person1#: Their range of or... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the Whole Foods market has more organic foods than Sons. #Person2# may start shopping there. | market |
train_8075 | #Person1#: Do you know what you're going to do this weekend?
#Person2#: I am going to see a movie with a friend of mine. What about you?
#Person1#: I don't know.
#Person2#: Would you like to see a movie with me and my friend?
#Person1#: Do you know what movie you're going to watch?
#Person2#: I don't know, but was ther... | #Person1# doesn't know what to do this weekend. #Person2# invites #Person1# to see a movie together but #Person1# refuses. | weekend |
train_8076 | #Person1#: What date is it today?
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Look at the girls in the street. They all have a bunch of flowers. Is it Valentine's Day?
#Person2#: Oh, yes! I completely forgot about it.
#Person1#: Did you have a fight with Jack?
#Person2#: No, but now he'll be in trouble. What's a boyfriend for? To forge... | #Person1# reminds #Person2# that today is Valentine's Day. When #Person2# is complaining her boyfriend Jack forgets about Valentine's Day, Jack calls and asks her out to a dinner tonight. | Valentine's Day |
train_8077 | #Person1#: Well, you seem to enjoy speaking English.
#Person2#: You can't help learning when you're using it all day. You'll see. A few weeks'study in the school will have a similar effect on you.
#Person1#: I hope so. You see, at the moment I find it difficult to get used to the teacher's speed and accent. I'm awfully... | #Person2# enjoys speaking English, while #Person1# finds it difficult to get used to the teacher's speed and accent. #Person2# encourages #Person1# by saying the teacher doesn't mind mistakes. | practice English |
train_8078 | #Person1#: Hi, Doris. You look a little bit down. What's the matter?
#Person2#: Well, I'm leaving Japan and I'm going back to London, tomorrow.
#Person1#: Really!
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: How do you feel about that?
#Person2#: Well, I do feel quite down because I am going to miss Japan after being here for 9 months,... | Doris tells #Person1# she is leaving Japan and she feels down because she is going to miss Japan, the people, the food, and especially the nightlife. She says the clubs in Japan are so different from those in London. | miss Japan |
train_8079 | #Person1#: There are so many flavors of ice cream to choose from!
#Person2#: Yes, there must be about a hundred. Do you have a favorite?
#Person1#: I love fruit flavored ices the best.
#Person2#: I know, fresh fruit flavored is the best ever.
#Person1#: What is your least favorite ice cream?
#Person2#: I don't like pep... | #Person1# and #Person2# love fruit-flavored ices and #Person2# doesn't like peppermint ice cream. #Person2# also decides not to try garlic ice cream today. | ice cream |
train_8080 | #Person1#: Hello, Tom!
#Person2#: Hello, Steven!
#Person1#: How are you doing?
#Person2#: Not bad. What about you?
#Person1#: I'm just a little tired.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: I have a lot of work to do in the company recently.
#Person2#: How is your family?
#Person1#: Pretty fine, thanks.
#Person2#: Where are you go... | Steven tells Tom he is tired because of work. Steven will buy a new air conditioner for his parents. | greetings |
train_8081 | #Person1#: Excuse me. My bag was stolen, will you help me?
#Person2#: When did it happen?
#Person1#: Just about half an hour ago.
#Person2#: Tell me where it happened and how.
#Person1#: Yes, it was just when I was walking in the park. I saw some children with a newspaper.
#Person2#: That happens often these days. Well... | #Person1#'s bag was stolen. #Person2# asks about the details and lets #Person1# fill in the Report of Theft. | stolen bag |
train_8082 | #Person1#: I would like to get a bus pass.
#Person2#: Do you know what kind of pass you want?
#Person1#: Can you tell me my options?
#Person2#: There are passes for a day, month, and week, and there are student passes.
#Person1#: I would like the student pass.
#Person2#: Let me see your student ID.
#Person1#: Here you ... | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy a student bus pass after seeing #Person1#'s student ID. | student pass |
train_8083 | #Person1#: What do you think about half day kindergarten for Stacey?
#Person2#: We could try it for the first few weeks and see if she likes it.
#Person1#: I just think it will be a little difficult for her to be away from home for so long right off the bat.
#Person2#: You have a good point. She hasn't really ever been... | #Person1# and #Person2# are thinking about half-day kindergarten for Stacey. They think she will like her teacher. | half-day kindergarten |
train_8084 | #Person1#: Well, how was the interview?
#Person2#: Not too bad, I suppose.
#Person1#: What did the woman ask you?
#Person2#: Oh, she asked me all sorts of questions. She asked if I smoked, and whether I played sports, she asked me where I went to school, and what subjects I took, and she asked me if I like to meeting p... | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s interview. The interviewer asked all sorts of questions and will telephone #Person2# next week. | interview |
train_8085 | #Person1#: Good morning, my name is Martin. You've applied for the Laboratory Assistant's position, right?
#Person2#: Yes. When I saw the advertisement I thought it would really suit me.
#Person1#: Can you tell me why you replied to our advertisement?
#Person2#: I think that I'll be really good at this kind of work. In... | #Person2# applied for the Laboratory Assistant because #Person2# thinks #Person2# will be really good at this kind of work. #Person2# explains #Person2#'s understanding of the position's duty and thinks #Person2# is a reasonable student. Martin then asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s favorite subjects, future study plans... | interview |
train_8086 | #Person1#: Hello and welcome. How may I be of service?
#Person2#: Hello. I want to buy some RIB, is it OK to use US dollars?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. What's the amount you'd like to change?
#Person2#: I think 250 dollars should be sufficient.
#Person1#: Please fill out this exchange form and I'll need to see your pas... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to change 250 US dollars into the RMB and tells #Person2# how to change it back into foreign currency before #Person2# leaves the country. | change money |
train_8087 | #Person1#: Okay, well I'm sure you have a number of questions to ask me regarding the position.
#Person2#: Yes, well Miss Childs did give mean overview of the position over the phone, but there were some details I'd like to clarify.
#Person1#: Well feel free to ask me anything, and I'll try to fill in the details.
#Per... | Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca they offer a starting salary of 150,000 HK dollars per annum and other bonuses for a junior sub-editor. Rebecca thinks the opportunity to work in Hong Kong for Mr. Parsosn is more important than salary. | salary |
train_8088 | #Person1#: Is there someone I can talk to about a payment question?
#Person2#: Yes, we can handle that here. How can I help you?
#Person1#: My paycheck that just arrived is less than last week's check.
#Person2#: Did you work at all during the last pay period?
#Person1#: Yes, actually, I did make a little bit of money.... | #Person1# says #Person1#'s paycheck that just arrived is less than last week's check. #Person2# explains the deduction and warn #Person1# not to cheat. | cheating |
train_8089 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Well, I'd like some legal advice. Jane and I are thinking of incorporating. So Want to find out what sort of legal procedure one follows in forming a corporation.
#Person1#: You begin by applying for a corporate charter. And then stockholders hold a meeting to organize the c... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the legal procedure of incorporating. They will get together to discuss it next week. | incorporating |
train_8090 | #Person1#: Yes, ma'ma. May I help you with your bags?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, if you like. The large one goes to Washington. The other one I will take with me. All right?
#Person1#: Flight 36 to Washington. It'll be on the plane for you.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you. Thank you very much. | #Person1# helps #Person2# #Person2#'s bags at the airport. | bags |
train_8091 | #Person1#: Why is the long face?
#Person2#: I'm getting sick of work man. I can't take the political bull in the company any more.
#Person1#: Did you just get your review or something?
#Person2#: Yeah, but that's not why I am upset. I just found out another guy got a promotion. He doesn't know how to do anything. He si... | #Person2# is getting sick of work because #Person2# found out another man who kisses the managers' butt all day long got a promotion, although he doesn't know how to do anything. | sick of work |
train_8092 | #Person1#: Welcome!
#Person2#: Would you give me a bottle of beer, please?
#Person1#: With ice, sir?
#Person2#: No, ice will spoil the taste.
#Person1#: Anything else, sir?
#Person2#: Yes. Something non-alcoholic, please.
#Person1#: Fruit juice, milk or mineral water?
#Person2#: A glass of juice please.
#Person1#: Comi... | #Person2# asks #Person1# for a bottle of beer without ice and a glass of juice. | take orders |
train_8093 | #Person1#: What is included in a job advertisement?
#Person2#: Generally speaking, there are the company, the job title, job description, requirement, and so on.
#Person1#: What are the accesses of the job ads?
#Person2#: There are many sources, such as newspaper, Internet and direct visit. | #Person2# tells #Person1# what a job advertisement includes and the accesses of the job ads. | job advertisement |
train_8094 | #Person1#: Taxi.
#Person2#: Yes. Where would you like to go?
#Person1#: Central Park, please, but can you make a stop at Union Square? I wanna pick up my friend there.
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: How long do you think it will take to get to Union Square.
#Person2#: Well. That depends on traffic, you know. It's pre... | The taxi driver makes a stop at Union Square to pick up #Person1#'s friend and then takes them to Central Park. | take a taxi |
train_8095 | #Person1#: Can you get me a taxi?
#Person2#: We offer various types of transportation. Perhaps you'd like to upgrade to a private vehicle?
#Person1#: Thanks, but no thanks. A taxi will do just fine.
#Person2#: In that case, how about a limo? Then you can travel in style.
#Person1#: No, I hate limousines. They're gas gu... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to call a taxi to take him to Rockefeller Center as soon as possible. | call a taxi |
train_8096 | #Person1#: Well, it's a lovely room. It's quite a nice size, but I don't like green paint very much. Would it be all right if I painted the walls a different color?
#Person2#: Yes, that's fine, as long as you don't paint them a very dark color. One of my hirers painted them black a few years ago. That was terrible.
#Pe... | #Person2# tells #Person1# some rules about the room: #Person1# can paint the walls with no dark color, cats are not allowed to go upstairs, the kitchen can be used before 7 in the evening, no pictures can be stuck on the walls, and no big noisy parties are allowed. | rules |
train_8097 | #Person1#: Hello, Angel. Sorry I'm late.
#Person2#: Where were you, Bob? I was beginning to worry.
#Person1#: I was on my way here, and I saw a crowd of people. They were standing around a tall fellow and they had pens and notebooks. Someone explained to me that they were getting his autographs, so I handed him my note... | Bob tells Angel he is late because he saw a crowd of people on his way here and got an autograph of Wayne Gretzky. | autograph |
train_8098 | #Person1#: Oh, hello, Li Ming. Come on in, and how're you been keeping recently?
#Person2#: Quite all right, thanks, Dr. Francis. How's your project going?
#Person1#: Very smoothly, I should say. I'm playing a consultancy role, really. I've only been here in China a month, but I'm already on very good terms with my col... | Dr. Francis tells Li Ming the project is going smoothly. Li Ming is going to Cambridge in August and asks Dr. Francis for some useful tips. Dr. Francis, who was brought up in Scotland, guesses Cambridge would be around 25 degrees and advises Li Ming to find an English host family rather than stay in the college-owned f... | useful tips |
train_8099 | #Person1#: Hi, Sarah. What's up?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, I just got out of a history class. I had to give a presentation.
#Person1#: How did it go?
#Person2#: Terribly. I'm sure I made a fool of myself.
#Person1#: Why? Weren't you prepared?
#Person2#: No, it was not that. I just get so embarrassed and nervous whenever I hav... | Sarah tells #Person1# she thinks her presentation is terrible because she was nervous and blushed in front of people. #Person1# says it's not so bad and advises her to forget about the people. They then talk about the psychological reasons for blushing and a friend of #Person1# who blushes easily. | blush |
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