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train_8100 | #Person1#: Good evening and welcome to our program--A Night at the Movies. I'm Mark.
#Person2#: And I'm Anna. Tonight we're going to look at this week's new films.
#Person1#: Let's start with Beyond the Moon. It's the story of a flight to Mars that gets into trouble. A team of robots save the astronauts aboard a spaces... | Mark and Anna, the host of A Night at the Movies, are introducing this week's new films, including Beyond the Moon, A Man's Best Friend, and San Francisco. | new films |
train_8101 | #Person1#: Good morning. City Taxi.
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to book a taxi to the airport for Saturday morning, please.
#Person1#: Where from?
#Person2#: I'm at Garden Hotel in Union Street. There'll be three of us sharing. How much will it be?
#Person1#: About $ 60. What time do you want to leave?
#Person2#:... | #Person1# books a taxi for #Person2# at seven on Saturday morning to the airport. | book a taxi |
train_8102 | #Person1#: Hi, Professor Smith. I hear you've written a book titled Visions.
#Person2#: Yes. It explains how science will revolutionize the 21st century.
#Person1#: Could I ask you some questions concerning the book?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Are you optimistic about the future?
#Person2#: Generally, yeah. If we go b... | #Person1# asks Professor Smith some questions concerning the professor's book, Visions. Professor Smith is generally optimistic about the future and thinks we must educate people to use new technology. The professor also thinks the world population will stop increasing as we all get richer, there will probably be a wor... | in the future |
train_8103 | #Person1#: Are you ready for the trip to the 'Big Apple'?
#Person2#: 'Big Apple'? What do you mean?
#Person1#: 'Big Apple' is the nickname for New York City. Are you going to New York with us, or aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going. I'm especially looking forward to visiting a special show on modern American painters... | #Person2# is going to New York with #Person1#. #Person1# tells #Person2# 'Big Apple' is the nickname for the city and it came from some musicians of the 1920s. | New York |
train_8104 | #Person1#: Hi, Mark, haven't seen you for ages. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Can't complain. I'm busy with my experiments in the lab but after work I often play some sports.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Like tennis, running and golf.
#Person1#: Golf? That's my favorite game. How often do you play, Mark?
#Person2#:... | Mark is busy with his experiments but after work, he often plays some sports. Michelle invites Mark to play golf together next Sunday. Mark accepts. | play golf |
train_8105 | #Person1#: Hi, Tim. [Hi] I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. He was such a great man.
#Person2#: Thanks. As you know, he had been sick for some time before he passed away, so we were somewhat prepared.
#Person1#: So, how's your mom taking it?
#Person2#: Oh, i... | Tim's father passed away. His mother is really down. #Person1# expresses #Person1#'s condolences to him and his family and asks about the funeral. Tim tells #Person1# his father admired #Person1# a lot and asked if #Person1#'d sing a musical number at the funeral. #Person1# agrees. | funeral |
train_8106 | #Person1#: Are you quite independent of your parents now?
#Person2#: Yes. As soon as I left school, I... my studies as a nurse. I stopped asking my parents for money since I got financial support from the government. But I still stay with them a lot.
#Person1#: You're staying ... very close to your parents?
#Person2#: ... | #Person2# is independent of #Person2#'s parents but is staying close to them. #Person1# is also fond of #Person1#'s family but doesn't get on very well with them. | family |
train_8107 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Madam.
#Person2#: Good afternoon.
#Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Have you any shoes like these?
#Person1#: What size?
#Person2#: Size twenty-three.
#Person1#: What color?
#Person2#: Dark red.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. We haven't any.
#Person2#: But my friend bought this pair of shoe... | #Person1# tells #Person2# they don't have the shoes she wants. #Person2# says her friend bought them here last month. | buy shoes |
train_8108 | #Person1#: Did you ever win anything?
#Person2#: Well, yes, I did. I came in first in this little competition in the local newspaper, and it was this competition where you had to, um, finish the sentence 'School is...'
#Person1#: Right.
#Person2#: And design a poster and because I was quite a good student at the time, ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# came in first in a competition in the local newspaper ten years ago and won a 20-dollar gift certificate to a bookshop. | win a competition |
train_8109 | #Person1#: Does Tom drink a lot?
#Person2#: Yes, he does. He of ten has had one to many. But I advised him not to drink too much, he just boasted that he had hollow legs and nobody had ever drunk him under the table.
#Person1#: That's a problem. He has sort of Dutch courage and that will egg him on in doing anything.... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Tom, who drinks a lot and has Dutch courage. | drink a lot |
train_8110 | #Person1#: I think that show biz stars have a really easy life. They have lots of money, so they can buy almost anything they want. They're famous, so everyone loves them.
#Person2#: I think they must have horrible lives. All the paparazzi take photos of them wherever they go and whatever they do. They must get sick o... | #Person1# thinks show biz stars have a really easy life. #Person2# thinks they must have horrible lives. #Person1# wonders why #Person2# has sympathy for the stars who are overpaid, over-ambitious, and over-adored. #Person2# thinks they are talented people and deserve all the money they earn. | show biz stars |
train_8111 | #Person1#: We've been cramming for tomorrow's history exam since early this morning. What do you say we take a break and listen to some music, okay?
#Person2#: Now that you mention it, I'm getting a little bumed-out from studying nonstop, too. Listening to some music for a while would suit me just fine.
#Person1#: Wh... | #Person1# and #Person2# have been cramming for tomorrow's history exam. #Person1# suggests taking a break and listening to some music and lets #Person2# pick out a record. They talk about music for a while and #Person2# suggests getting back to the books. | prepare for exam |
train_8112 | #Person1#: I was asked some questions by some men doing the survey today.
#Person2#: Was it about what you watched on TV last night? I got asked about that a few days ago.
#Person1#: Actually, he wanted to know what I felt about the new shopping center. They're thinking about building near the railway station. Weather ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# was asked about the new shopping center in a survey. #Person1# holds a strong opinion against the new shopping center. | new shopping center |
train_8113 | #Person1#: Hi Paul, I heard you're working on a new book. What is it about?
#Person2#: It's about an adventurous girl who lives in village drowning, a town surrounded by beasts.
#Person1#: It sounds thrilling. Why did you decide to write such a book?
#Person2#: I visited a friend about 2 months ago. He has a daughter, ... | Paul is writing a book about bravery to encourage a friend's daughter. He has finished about 1/3 and plans to have a holiday after finishing it. | write a book |
train_8114 | #Person1#: I can't wait to get to the beach.
#Person2#: You'd better be careful about sunburn on your vacation.
#Person1#: You worry too much. Oh, these swimsuits are lovely and cheap.
#Person2#: This color would look good on you.
#Person1#: I don't need a two piece. I might get something for the pool, though.
#Person2... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to be careful about sunburn and suggests #Person1# pick out some one-pieces. | vacation |
train_8115 | #Person1#: Oh no, what happened in here, Alexa? Why are there some dead plants?
#Person2#: I know. Every planned comes in alive and ends up dead. I definitely do not have a green thumb.
#Person1#: People always say that, but it's not that hard to keep house plants. What did you do to care for this one?
#Person2#: That ... | #Person1# finds that Alexa doesn't know how to keep house plants and recommends her an app with plant information. | care for plants |
train_8116 | #Person1#: How are you doing, Andrew?
#Person2#: Not well. I've been feeling pretty lonely lately.
#Person1#: But you have so many friends. How could you be lonely?
#Person2#: You know what they say, a friend to all as a friend to none. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call ... | Andrew has been feeling pretty lonely lately. He wants a guy friend to hang out with. #Person1#, his girlfriend, advises him to join the ultimate frisbee club to make new friends. | find a friend |
train_8117 | #Person1#: Guess who I met in the street? Michelle.
#Person2#: Michelle, my old school friend. I thought she was teaching English in China.
#Person1#: Yes, she came back yesterday because her father fell off the stairs and broke his right leg.
#Person2#: Oh, poor uncle Jack. Did George come back, too?
#Person1#: No, he... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Michelle. She was teaching English in China and came back because her father broke his right leg. They decide to go to the hospital to see Michelle's father. | old school friend |
train_8118 | #Person1#: Did you go and buy your bus pass?
#Person2#: No, I didn't.
#Person1#: When are you going to go get it?
#Person2#: I'm not sure where they sell bus passes at.
#Person1#: Why didn't you just ask me?
#Person2#: Where should I go?
#Person1#: You can get one from student services.
#Person2#: I had no clue that I ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# can get bus passes from student services and #Person2# will get it now. | Get bus passes |
train_8119 | #Person1#: How are you wedding plans going?
#Person2#: Very well. We started organizing everything early to avoid a last minute rush to get things done. The only thing that isn ' t ready yet is my wedding dress.
#Person1#: When will that be ready?
#Person2#: The dressmakers said that is would be ready in two weeks.
#Pe... | #Person2# tells #Person1# her wedding dress will be ready in two weeks and the reception will be held at the Palace Hotel which is an excellent hotel with experienced people but it's expensive, including catering and wedding cake. | Wedding plans |
train_8120 | #Person1#: 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?
#Person2#: I can check that for you right now. Would you mind holding?
#Person1#: Sure. No problem.
#Person2#: Mr. Robson, I'm sorry. Our computer system is down. Could I call you back ... | Miss Wu will call Mr. Robonson back to check his order because now the system is down. | Checking the order |
train_8121 | #Person1#: Good evening, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I would like to have my coat washed.
#Person1#: OK, please fill in the form first.
#Person2#: That's it. By the way when can I get it back?
#Person1#: We will send it to your room at 4:00 pm tomorrow.
#Person2#: Well, but I need it tomorrow morning.
#Perso... | #Person2# wants to have his coat washed and #Person1# assures the coat will be ready tomorrow morning. | washing clothes |
train_8122 | #Person1#: I'm having a problem.
#Person2#: What's the problem? Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person1#: Oh, a pipe burst in my wall.
#Person2#: Is the pipe causing any water damage to your house?
#Person1#: The water is causing mildew.
#Person2#: Okay, let me check. I can come fix the pipe sometime tomorrow.
#Pe... | A pipe burst in #Person1#'s wall and #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# wants to call someone to fix it now. | fix a pipe |
train_8123 | #Person1#: Hello, police office?
#Person2#: Yes, May I help you?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to report a case. Somebody broke into my house.
#Person2#: When did that happen?
#Person1#: It happened in the morning. I just came home from work and found the lock broken.
#Person2#: Is anything lost?
#Person1#: I don't know. I ... | Benjamin reports to #Person2# that someone broke into his house and he's not sure what is lost. The police will be there soon. | Report house robbery |
train_8124 | #Person1#: You've decided that you definitely want to purchase this particular one?
#Person2#: To be honest, I haven't really done much research.
#Person1#: I would recommend that you at least glance through these brochures, just to make sure that you have selected the right policy for you. Take your time, Sir.
#Person... | #Person1# recommends #Person2# to have a look before making a decision. #Person2# takes the advice and decides not to go with the initial choice. | make a choice |
train_8125 | #Person1#: Doctor, can you give me some suggestions on how to stay healthy?
#Person2#: Well, first of all, you need to make sure that you eat the right foods.
#Person1#: What are the best foods to eat?
#Person2#: You should emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains and protein.
#Person1#: What shou... | #Person1# consults the doctor about how to stay healthy and the doctor suggests #Person1# eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and it is ok to drink alcohol. | Stay healthy |
train_8126 | #Person1#: David, what have you been up to lately?
#Person2#: I went on a trip with my family last week.
#Person1#: Really? Where did you go?
#Person2#: We went to Europe.
#Person1#: What cities did you go to?
#Person2#: London, Paris and a few other cities.
#Person1#: Did you go to Berlin?
#Person2#: No, We didn't go ... | David tells #Person1# he went on a trip with his family to Europe and #Person1# is happy to give David information about Berlin. | Berlin and holidays |
train_8127 | #Person1#: Do you often buy magazines?
#Person2#: I buy a computer magazine every month. It keeps me up-to date with all the latest developments.
#Person1#: Why don't you find the information on the internet instead?
#Person2#: Sometimes it takes too long to find the exact information you are looking for. Besides, I li... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# subscribes to a computer magazine to keep up-to-date with the latest development. #Person1# only buys magazines if they look interesting. | Buying magazines |
train_8128 | #Person1#: Hey, Frank, there is that Janet chick.
#Person2#: Wow, what a great burd!
#Person1#: She sure knows how to strut her stuff.
#Person2#: She's a real turn-on, alright?
#Person1#: And look out she's dressed.
#Person2#: Yeah, I noticed. She must be really loaded.
#Person1#: No way. Her old man is rich. He buys h... | #Person1# and Frank are talking about a beautiful, well-dressed lady, who is a real turn-on. #Person1# admits she is prettier than Kate. | Gossip |
train_8129 | #Person1#: Sorry, I overslept. My alarm clock didn't go off this morning.
#Person2#: Again?
#Person1#: That's right, even though I did set the alarm last night.
#Person2#: Your clock never works. Perhaps you should buy a new one.
#Person1#: Well. If it breaks down again tomorrow, I'll definitely buy a new one.
#Person2... | #Person1# overslept again because #Person1#'s alarm didn't work. #Person2# recommends #Person1# get a new one before #Person2# is fired. | Overslept |
train_8130 | #Person1#: What a letdown. I wanted to experience some Mafia culture firsthand.
#Person2#: It's worth it just to go and eat what the mafia eat! The five-dollar tiramisu is a culinary orgasm.
#Person1#: Such a thing exists?
#Person2#: Fortunately, yes. You're blushing!
#Person1#: Am I? Um. . . my face gets red when I wa... | #Person2# recommends 5-dollar tiramisu in mafia culture and asks #Person2# to lose up in Little Italy. | Mafia culture |
train_8131 | #Person1#: These things are always oooo boring. Heard any gossip? Anybody making the big bucks?
#Person2#: Rich struck it rich in advertising. And he and Cath got married and just had a child.
#Person1#: That's no news. Those two were high school sweethearts anyway.
#Person2#: Teresa Jones got a boob job.
#Person1#: Uh... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Rich and Cath, Teresa Jones, Eric Falls, and Taylor Smith. | Gossip |
train_8132 | #Person1#: good morning!
#Person2#: good morning, Gav! Did you sleep well last night?
#Person1#: I slept like a baby. I fell asleep right away last night, didn't wake up once, and didn't have nay nightmares!
#Person2#: that's great news! You look much more relaxed than you did yesterday.
#Person1#: I feel much better, ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# slept well last night. #Person2# tells #Person1# to breathe deeply when getting upset in the traffic jams and not to take on more than #Person1# can handle. | Casual talk |
train_8133 | #Person1#: I am going to celebrate my birthday with you all in a night club this year, what do you say?
#Person2#: Fantastic! I enjoy clubbing, especially those clubs with live bands. The only fly in the ointment is that the air is bad, full of smoke, and the music is too loud, so conversations are not really possible.... | #Person1# wants to celebrate #Person1#'s birthday in nightclubs. #Person2# enjoys the clubs excluding the bad air and #Person2# nearly got burnt in a nightclub once. | Night clubs |
train_8134 | #Person1#: I'd better be going.
#Person2#: So soon. Why don't you stay a little longer?
#Person1#: I wish I could, but It's already late.
#Person2#: Oh. It's pity you have to leave.
#Person1#: thank you for wonderful meat.
#Person2#: I'm glad you enjoy it. | #Person1# has to leave and #Person1# thanks #Person2# for the meat. | Leaving |
train_8135 | #Person1#: Professor, can you help me add your class?
#Person2#: You have to bring me an add sheet to sign. Do you have one?
#Person1#: No, I will have to get an add sheet.
#Person2#: You must take the signed add slip to the Admissions and Records Office to add the class. Do you know where that is?
#Person1#: No, I don... | The professor tells #Person1# to bring a signed add sheet to the admission office so that #Person1# can be added to the class. | add a class |
train_8136 | #Person1#: Hello! Let me introduce myself. My name is Nancy.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, I'am Seven. I don't think I'Ve seen you around before.
#Person1#: No, I just started working here at IBM, I am assigned sale department.
#Person2#: What do you do there?
#Person1#: I main market reasearch, and you?
#Person2#: I'Ve... | Nancy introduced herself to Seven and Seven will introduce her to the after-sale survive director. | Greetings |
train_8137 | #Person1#: Gordon, you're ever so late.
#Person2#: Yes, I am sorry. I missed the bus.
#Person1#: But there's a bus every ten minutes, and you are over 1 hour late.
#Person2#: Well, I missed several buses.
#Person1#: How on earth can you miss several buses?
#Person2#: I, ah. . . , I got have late.
#Person1#: Oh, come on... | Gordon is over 1 hour late. He tells #Person1# he missed several buses and he lost his wallet but #Person1# doesn't believe it. | Being late |
train_8138 | #Person1#: Lucy, where are you going?
#Person2#: I want to go to the supermarket.
#Person1#: Wait a few minutes and I'll go there with you.
#Person2#: Let's get a shopping cart.
#Person1#: Good idea
#Person2#: What are you going to buy?
#Person1#: Let's check out the fruit section first.
#Person2#: OK. I'd like some or... | #Person1# and Lucy will go to the supermarket and they take a shopping list. #Person1# will get cherries, chocolate, and sweets, while Lucy wants some cherries, oranges, and cakes. | Grocery shopping |
train_8139 | #Person1#: Have you been feeling OK lately?
#Person2#: My coach wants you to check my blood pressure.
#Person1#: Has anyone ever told you that you had high blood pressure?
#Person2#: I don't have any symptoms of high blood pressure.
#Person1#: People with high blood pressure seldom know they have it, which is why we ca... | #Person2# takes the high blood pressure test and #Person1# explains information to #Person2# about it. | High blood pressure |
train_8140 | #Person1#: What kind of jobs have you had?
#Person2#: I have been a Production Manager.
#Person1#: How many years have you worked as a Production Manager?
#Person2#: 3 years.
#Person1#: Would you like to tell me something about your outstanding achievements?
#Person2#: I had introduced an advanced product line, which i... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is a production manager and had some outstanding achievements and an award of Advanced Worker. #Person2# has worked for three employers and appreciates the chances the company has given. #Person2# is responsible and capable and #Person2# got recommendations. | Interview |
train_8141 | #Person1#: Would you please bring me the black suit? I want to try it on.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: I think this suit fits perfectly.
#Person2#: Yes, I think so. The suit matches the trousers.
#Person1#: It's fine. Please wrap it. | #Person2# assists #Person1# in buying a black suit. | The black suit |
train_8142 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Does this hotel have a fitness facility?
#Person2#: Yes, we try to accommodate all needs of our patrons, including fitness.
#Person1#: Where is your fitness facility located?
#Person2#: The gym is just below the lobby. Take the elevator or the stairs. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: Is there an addi... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the hotel provides a free fitness facility with 24-hours access for all guests but no trainer services. | Hotel fitness facility |
train_8143 | #Person1#: Mr. Smith, I'm wondering whether you have found a way of considering my offer?
#Person2#: I certainly have the will but I wonder if I've found the way.
#Person1#: You see. I made what I consider to be a reasonable offerbased upon the rise in production costs and the continued fall in the exchange rate of Aus... | Mr. Smith accepts the offer made by #Person1# at $98 per metro ton FOB stowed and his legal department will draft the agreement and let #Person1# sign it first. #Person1# is very agreeable with it. | Transaction offer |
train_8144 | #Person1#: have you finished going through the contract?
#Person2#: yes, but I have a few questions for you.
#Person1#: Ok. Ask away.
#Person2#: first, I'd like to know if you offer employees sick leave.
#Person1#: yes, employees can take up to 10 days of sick leave per year. However, in order to get paid, you'll have ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# they offer employees sick leave but employees can't get paid unless they bring the notes from doctor's and paternity leave is 10 days for men for their first child. #Person2# is going to sign the contract. | Employees benefits |
train_8145 | #Person1#: What a nice garden! Look at these tulips!
#Person2#: That would be a good shot. Can you take my picture here, dear? Please try to get the garden in the frame as well.
#Person1#: All right. Would you please stand closer to the flower bed? Good. Smile. Say ' cheese '. OK, got you. That's terrific.
#Person2#: T... | #Person1# helps #Person2# take photos in a nice garden, and they set up the timer and take photos together. | Taking photos |
train_8146 | #Person1#: Whose book is this?
#Person2#: It's mine. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: Could I borrow it? I've been wanting to read it.
#Person2#: Certainly, but I warn you. It's not as good as they say.
#Person1#: What's the matter with it?
#Person2#: Well, for one thing, the story is poorly constructed. And the characters i... | #Person2# lends the book to #Person1# but #Person2# tells #Person1# the book is as not as good as the previous books of the writer. | Book |
train_8147 | #Person1#: Wow. Look at you! You look so great today!
#Person2#: Thank you. Do I look good in red?
#Person1#: Oh, yes, you look perfect in this red dress.
#Person2#: Thank you. I bought it last week.
#Person1#: It looks good and expensive.
#Person2#: Well, not expensive. I bought it on a sale last week.
#Person1#: And ... | #Person1# compliments #Person2# in the red dress which #Person2# bought at half price. #Person2# bought a hat to go with it as well. | Red dress |
train_8148 | #Person1#: That wasn't a bad meal.
#Person2#: It was very good. It's very nice of you, Dan. Now, I really must go home.
#Person1#: Oh, it's only 10 o'clock.
#Person2#: No, really. I must be off. My uncle will come to see me tomorrow. I must get ready.
#Person1#: Well, look, Jenny. What about Sunday? Would you like to g... | Dan and Jenny had a good meal and Jenny needs to go. They are going to the movies on Sunday. | Meetup |
train_8149 | #Person1#: Mikey. Time for bed [Why?] Why? It's getting dark out. Well, do you want to talk before you go to bed? [Yeah] Uh, what do you want to talk about?
#Person2#: Um, the zoo.
#Person1#: The zoo? Oh, that was so fun when we went to the zoo. What did you like best about the zoo?
#Person2#: Um, the porcupines.
#Pers... | Mikey and #Person1# talk about the zoo before going to bed, Mikey remembers the porcupines, the two giraffes over #Person1#'s head, an elephant was eating and threw dirt to them with his trunk. Mikey fed some white ducks and he remembered the bird show, one bird was naughty, he also remembered the butterflies within a ... | talk before sleep |
train_8150 | #Person1#: During the last thunder storm I noticed several leaks in my bedroom ceiling and they really caused a mess.
#Person2#: Maybe you have some broken tiles. I have the phone number of a good roofing company that could do a good repair job for you at a reasonable price. | #Person2# tells #Person1# a good company to fix the leaks. | leaks in ceiling |
train_8151 | #Person1#: I can see this is quite an old house.
#Person2#: Well, in America, it's quite old. But in England, it's actually quite young.
#Person1#: How much are you asking?
#Person2#: $110,000, but it's negotiable, since I need cash urgently.
#Person1#: I see. I suppose this is the living room?
#Person2#: Yes, you're r... | #Person1# is inspecting the house selling by #Person2#, #Person1# likes it and asks #Person2# a lower price than $110,000. | Buying a house |
train_8152 | #Person1#: Hi, are you being helped?
#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm interested in some gloves.
#Person1#: All our gloves are here. What do you think of this pair here? It's made of silk.
#Person2#: Hm, it looks nice, but I'd like to have something warm for the winter.
#Person1#: Maybe you would like heavy wool gloves. How... | #Person1# assists #Person2# in buying gloves. #Person2# wants something warm for winter so #Person2# buys a pair of wool gloves with a 10% discount. | Buying gloves |
train_8153 | #Person1#: Oh, what a pretty dress! My daughter would love it. But it seems a bit too large. Do you have a smaller size?
#Person2#: Sorry, this is the only one left. But don't worry. Children grow fast.
#Person1#: Yes, that's true. I'll take it. | #Person1# buys a large pretty dress for daughter and #Person2# says children grow fast. | Buying a dress |
train_8154 | #Person1#: The traffic is becoming worse and worse. I think there'll be huge changes in the ways people use cars. New laws will be made about what kind of car you can own and when you can drive.
#Person2#: Maybe there'll just be too many of them on the roads. The air will be so seriously polluted that nobody will be ab... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# thinks the way people uses car will change and people will have to rely on trains. #Person1# also thinks there'll be more efficient train systems between cities. | Change of transportation |
train_8155 | #Person1#: Good afternoon! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Could you show me where the Chinesc-style clothing is located? I want to buy a silk coat.
#Person1#: This way, please. Here they are. They're all handmade.
#Person2#: Oh, they look nice. May I try that black one on?
#Person1#: Of course. The fitting room is righ... | #Person1# assists #Person2# in buying silk coats. #Person2# buys a red one in the shop and orders a black one to be delivered. | shopping |
train_8156 | #Person1#: You didn't show up to my performance last night! Some kind of friend you are!
#Person2#: Give me a chance to explain. I was no my way and I had an accident.
#Person1#: Sure. You look like you're all black and blue.
#Person2#: I am fine. In fact, I don't have a scratch on me or my vehicle. But the other gu... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# missed #Person1#'s performance because #Person2# had a serious accident on the way. #Person1# misjudged #Person2# and #Person2# forgives #Person1#. | Missing friend's concert |
train_8157 | #Person1#: What is the best place to park?
#Person2#: What vehicle do you usually bring to school? Is it an automobile or a motorbike?
#Person1#: I drive a motorcycle.
#Person2#: OK. That means you can park in the student lot or on the street. Have you seen the handicapped spots?
#Person1#: I am not sure what a han... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can park the motorcycle on the street or in the student lots, and #Person1# needs to pay attention to the time limits of the sign and the curb color. | Parking |
train_8158 | #Person1#: Sorry, I'm a bit late. So have you worked out what to do with this homework?
#Person2#: Not yet. I've just been here myself.
#Person1#: Can you remind me just what the task is exactly?
#Person2#: Well, there are 2, no, 3 parts. First, we've got to write an essay about ways of collecting data. Then...
#Person... | #Person2# tells #Person1# they need to write an essay about ways of collecting data and to choose a method of data collection and carry a small scale study. | Tasks of homework |
train_8159 | #Person1#: Have you seen our waiter?
#Person2#: Sure, he comes now!
#Person1#: We've been sitting here for almost 10 minutes.
#Person2#: Whoops! I guess I was wrong. That isn't our waiter.
#Person1#: We can give him 5 more minutes and then leave.
#Person2#: I'll go up to the front and talk to the manager.
#Person1#: Th... | #Person1# and #Person2# complained about having waited for 10 minutes in the restaurant. They don't like bad eating experience. | Waiting for services |
train_8160 | #Person1#: Veronique, when you are not studying, what do you like to do?
#Person2#: I like listening to music by French singers. Go into any French music store and you'll find the Top 10 albums by US, German and English artists. It's good to have variety, but I love French music.
#Person1#: Do French teens like fast fo... | Veronique tells #Person1# she likes to listen to French music when she is free. She also says French teens don't like fast food and they can choose the most up-to-date clothes. | French teens |
train_8161 | #Person1#: I'm going to Australia next year. Aren't you from Australia, Beth?
#Person2#: Actually I'm from New Zealand.
#Person1#: Oh, I didn't know that. So what's it look like there?
#Person2#: Oh, it's beautiful. There are lots of farms and it's very mountainous.
#Person1#: Really? How high are the mountains?
#Perso... | #Person1# is going to Australia next year and Beth from New Zealand tells #Person1# it is beautiful over there. | Australia |
train_8162 | #Person1#: Hello, I'm calling about the apartment you have advertised in today's the daily mail.
#Person2#: Yes, I will have a trip, so the house will be empty for 2 weeks.
#Person1#: Great. I'd like to hire a short period of time. 2 weeks is just enough. Could you introduce your apartment to me?
#Person2#: Sure. It's ... | #Person1# wants to rent for a short period of time and #Person1# likes the apartment #Person1# is renting out. #Person1# will go over and have a look on Friday. | short-term apartment |
train_8163 | #Person1#: Good morning. You don't look very well. What's the matter?
#Person2#: Migrate went down recently, so I am very anxious.
#Person1#: Oh really?
#Person2#: Yeah, but I know you always do well in your studies. Could you tell me how you do it?
#Person1#: In fact, I don't think I have any special methods. I just l... | #Person2# is anxious about the grade and #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes discussing with classmates and reading books. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's important to decide whether the discussions are suitable and useful. | Methods in studies |
train_8164 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I come in?
#Person2#: Good morning. Yes, please. Take a seat. I guess you want to open an account, right?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Great. What account do you want to open? A checking account or a saving account?
#Person1#: I would like to open a saving account in your bank. What is t... | #Person1# wants to open joint savings account with #Person1#'s father, #Person2# tells #Person1# identification papers, a set of two photographs for each person, and an introduction to the bank are needed. #Person2# tells #Person1# the minimum balance for opening the account is $500 and the interest rate is 3.5%. | Open an account |
train_8165 | #Person1#: Do you want to get some lunch with me?
#Person2#: Sure. You mean from the coffee shop in the mall?
#Person1#: I eat there every day. Let's eat somewhere else for a change. I was thinking of Romano's. And don't worry, today it's on me. I got a reward from my boss for my good work.
#Person2#: Great. That's ver... | #Person1# offers #Person2# a lunch at Romano's since #Person1# got a reward. They will walk there. | Offering a lunch |
train_8166 | #Person1#: Mom, what are we going to make tonight?
#Person2#: Curry and rice. What do you think?
#Person1#: That sounds nice. I can peel the potatoes first.
#Person2#: Really! Oh, honey, you are so sweet. I'll chop up this carrot.
#Person1#: Mom, the water is boiling!
#Person2#: Honey, just turn down the stove. | #Person1# helps #Person1#'s mom make curry and rice for dinner. | dinner preparation |
train_8167 | #Person1#: Who are those guys?
#Person2#: Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O ' Neal, they are the Los Angeles Lakers ' star players.
#Person1#: Oh.
#Person2#: Wait a second. He shoots, he scores!
#Person1#: All right!
#Person2#: Here comes Jordan, though.
#Person1#: Wow, Michael Jordan ' s slam-dunks are beautiful things to w... | #Person1# and #Person2# are watching a basketball game and both think Jordan is amazing. #Person2# predicts the Lakers will win. | watching basketball game |
train_8168 | #Person1#: What do you think of the new television channel? Aren't the programs awful?
#Person2#: I quite agree with you. They are terrible. They are complete waste of time, but my wife disagrees with me.
#Person1#: Actually, what bothers me is the violence. There are far too many detective and police shows.
#Person2#:... | #Person1# and #Person2# think the new TV programs are awful because there're not enough educational programs. | TV programs discussion |
train_8169 | #Person1#: Come in and sit down, Jack. Now, what's the trouble?
#Person2#: I've got a terrible pain in my stomach, Doctor.
#Person1#: I see. When did it start?
#Person2#: It started yesterday. I didn't eat any supper.
#Person1#: Have you got a temperature?
#Person2#: I think so. I feel very hot.
#Person1#: Let's see. Y... | Jack feels sick so he goes to the doctor. After examining, the doctor thinks he's got the flu and gives him medicine. | seeing doctor |
train_8170 | #Person1#: I'm sorry for being late.
#Person2#: You're supposed to stand here quietly until the flag - raising ceremony is over.
#Person1#: About what time can I go to my own class?
#Person2#: When everything is over.
#Person1#: Now that it is all over. can I go now?
#Person2#: Not yet. You should stand still for anoth... | #Person1# is late for the flag-raising ceremony and needs to be recorded. | being late |
train_8171 | #Person1#: the May holiday is coming up soon. Are you planning on going on vacation?
#Person2#: I am. I just went to the travel agent's and picked up these brochures.
#Person1#: where are you planning on going?
#Person2#: I fancy going to Tibet for a few days. Have you ever been there?
#Person1#: I went a long time ago... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about where to go during the May Holiday. They consider Tibet, Yangshao, Shanghai and Hong Kong but #Person2# isn't satisfied with them all. #Person1# reminds #Person2# to reserve a room beforehand and #Person2# agrees. | vacation plan |
train_8172 | #Person1#: Oh, my! It's really hot. I've never seen such scorching weather in my life.
#Person2#: Tell me about it! It's like the whole world is broiling.
#Person1#: Oh, look at the thermometer! The temperature has hit 98.
#Person2#: I hope it's not gonna break into three digits
#Person1#: But it's already awfully clos... | #Person1# and #Person2# complain about the hot weather and consider what they can do during the daytime. | hot weather |
train_8173 | #Person1#: Aren't you going to swim?
#Person2#: Are you kidding? Don't you know I can't swim?
#Person1#: You are not telling me that we drove 50 miles to come here for just sunbath, are you?
#Person2#: Hey, don't shout. Come here! Sit closer. Now, Jim, we'Ve had a lovely day. Don't spoil it now.
#Person1#: What about y... | Jim wants to swim while #Person2# just wants to bathe in the sun. Finally, they decide to hire a boat and go for a ride. | water activities |
train_8174 | #Person1#: Okay, let's begin. Hello, everyone. My name's Karl Roberts, and I'll be your teacher for this class, Intercultural Communication.
#Person2#: ( quietly ) I don't understand what the teacher is saying.
#Person1#: Uh, to begin with, please take a look at the syllabus in front of you. As you all should know by n... | #Person2#'s new teacher Karl is talking about the course's syllabus, but #Person2# cannot catch his meaning because he speaks too fast. | meeting new teacher |
train_8175 | #Person1#: Have you anything to declare?
#Person2#: One bottle of perfume and a watch.
#Person1#: Where did you buy it?
#Person2#: In Boston.
#Person1#: Do you travel a lot?
#Person2#: Oh. . . I go to see my sister twice a year or so.
#Person1#: Twice a year? How long has your sister lived in Boston?
#Person2#: Nearly ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the things #Person2# bought. #Person2# bought a bottle of perfume and a watch. #Person2# needs to pay #Person1# seven pounds altogether. | shopping declaration |
train_8176 | #Person1#: Hello, Julia, I know a party that will begin at midnight. Would you love to go?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but my mother asks me to go home before 11:00 every night. She will worry if I get home late.
#Person1#: What a pity! The party is very interesting.
#Person2#: I have no choice. My mother is always very st... | Julia refuses #Person1#'s party invitation because her mother wants her to go home early. | invitation |
train_8177 | #Person1#: what do we need to get from the supermarket?
#Person2#: we need lots of things. I'll make a list. We need a bag of sugar, a loaf of bread and a crate of beer.
#Person1#: a crate of beer? Why do we need that?
#Person2#: just joking. I would like to get a few bottles of beer though. We also need a liter of coo... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing what they need to get from the supermarket and making a shopping list. Ultimately, they decide to buy sugar, bread, beer, cooking oil, butter, milk, strawberry jam and ketchup, fruit and vegetables and so on. | making shopping list |
train_8178 | #Person1#: I have a question about my payment and need someone to help me.
#Person2#: Yes, I would be happy to answer a question about payment. What do you need help with?
#Person1#: I can't figure out why my paycheck this week is smaller than last week's.
#Person2#: Did you generate any income during that time period?... | #Person1# finds #Person1#'s paycheck is smaller this week. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's because #Person1# gets paid. #Person2# warns #Person1# not to make false statements to get more money. | paycheck issue |
train_8179 | #Person1#: Welcome to IBA Consumer Credit. What can I assist you with?
#Person2#: My family really needs a car, we live quite far out of the town centre, but unfortunately we cannot afford to pay out such a large sum of money in one go.
#Person1#: That's a problem facing many young families nowadays, and we are sympath... | #Person2# wants to buy a car but cannot afford it. #Person1# introduces a Personal Automobile Consumer Loan to #Person2#. #Person1# says they will find #Person2# a suitable car dealer and process the loan with #Person2# offering proper documentation. #Person2# decides to have a try. | loan application |
train_8180 | #Person1#: Hi, this is Tom Port. May I speak to Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: Mr. Smith is not in his office. I am afraid he will not be back before 3 pm. Would you care to speak to Mr. Brown who takes all the calls in his absence?
#Person1#: No. Thanks. Can I leave a message for Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: OK, I'll tell him that yo... | #Person1# calls Mr. Smith but he is unavailable. #Person2#'ll tell him #Person1# called. | business call |
train_8181 | #Person1#: What is your understanding of a job?
#Person2#: It provides breads and butter of your family. Besides, it simulates you to pursue noble dreams.
#Person1#: Why do you want to work for us?
#Person2#: Your company is well-known for its good corporate profile and rapid growing records. I want to work for a compa... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# who wants to display abilities and talents. | business interview |
train_8182 | #Person1#: May I come in?
#Person2#: Come in, please.
#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Liang. I've done with the work. My report is here so please give me new instructions.
#Person2#: Oh, very good. I've been waiting for your report all week.
#Person1#: Would you please have a look at my report? I hope the project meets your dema... | #Person1# hands in a project report to Mr. Liang who will check it for #Person1#. | report submission |
train_8183 | #Person1#: Jenny, Can you come and help me?
#Person2#: Mom, what should I do?
#Person1#: It's dusty everywhere in the house. Can you help me do the housecleaning?
#Person2#: OK. I will call Peter to clean it together.
#Person1#: That's my good girl. The clothes need washing. I'll do the laundry. | Jenny's mom asks Jenny to help her do the housecleaning. | helping mother |
train_8184 | #Person1#: How much are you planning to buy?
#Person2#: Well, it's not how much, but what I'm going to buy that matters. I'm going ski shopping!
#Person1#: Cool! Can I come?
#Person2#: No. The front seat folds down all the way so there's just enough space for the skis. . .
#Person1#: But not enough space for me?
#Perso... | Billy is going ski shopping and refuses to take #Person1# for #Person1#'s weight. | shopping preparation |
train_8185 | #Person1#: You know Iden, I don't know much about you. Where were you born?
#Person2#: I was born in London, but I spent most of my childhood in Hongkong.
#Person1#: What was your childhood like?
#Person2#: I had a pretty strict up-bring, and my parents and I were always fighting about it.
#Person1#: Do you get along w... | Iden tells #Person1# his parents were uptight when he was little but now they get along. Iden graduated from Oxford University and was an English teacher. Iden started writing margin articles for fun and is working on a book now. | career experience |
train_8186 | #Person1#: Hi! Susan! I haven't seen you for ages!
#Person2#: I'Ve been really busy. How is everything?
#Person1#: Oh, fine. Hey, why don't we grab a bite to eat and do some catching up?
#Person2#: Yeah, why not? I'Ve got a little free time on my hands. Where do you want to eat? | #Person1# and Susan meet again after a long time. | social meeting |
train_8187 | #Person1#: Are you ready yet?
#Person2#: I'll be ready in a couple of minutes.
#Person1#: Hurry, please! We have to be at the hotel in fifteen minutes.
#Person2#: Do I have to make a speech tonight?
#Person1#: Just a short one, after dinner.
#Person2#: What about television? Will they have cameras there?
#Person1#: I c... | #Person1# hopes #Person2#'s speech tonight will be on TV while #Person2# just wants to rest after the voting is over. | before a campaign |
train_8188 | #Person1#: United Airlines. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book some tickets for Flight 220, leaving for Honolulu on December 22 at 7:30 in the evening.
#Person1#: Do you want to fly first or economy class?
#Person2#: Economy, please.
#Person1#: Will this be a one-way trip?
#Person2#: No, round trip back t... | #Person1# helps #Person2# book an economy class air ticket to Honolulu and a return ticket to Chicago which costs $476 together. | booking air ticket |
train_8189 | #Person1#: Good morning, Miss Smith. I'm sorry to trouble you.
#Person2#: Good morning, not at all. Please be seated. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: It's about my son.
#Person2#: He isn't in trouble. I hope he's doing well in all his lessons. He'll do well in the exams.
#Person1#: Except in Chinese. I'm afraid. He s... | #Person1#'s worried that #Person1#'s son might fall behind in Chinese because they'll go to London for two months. Miss Smith suggests that more Chinese homework may be helpful. | child's education |
train_8190 | #Person1#: Do you know that John's health took a turn for the worse?
#Person2#: But he used to be as strong as a horse.
#Person1#: You will never know when your health will fail all of a sudden.
#Person2#: It's one of the misfortunes in life, isn't it?
#Person1#: It sure is.
#Person2#: So health is more valuable than a... | #Person1# tells #Person2# John's health suddenly fails. #Person1# and #Person2# both think health is the most valuable thing. | health discussion |
train_8191 | #Person1#: Hi, Kate, you look happy.
#Person2#: Yes, I just saw a very funny film on TV.
#Person1#: What was it about?
#Person2#: It was about a careless man who got into trouble wherever he went. He couldn't do anything well.
#Person1#: So you liked it?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. It made me laugh a lot.
#Person1#: But I'd... | Kate tells James about a very funny film and thinks people need relaxation while James prefers something instructive. | entertainment argument |
train_8192 | #Person1#: We'd better hurry. I think that's our flight.
#Person2#: Have I got time to get a newspaper?
#Person1#: Well, I don't think we have time. Look---
#Person2#: All right, well, you take that bag, and I'll take this one. | #Person1# and #Person2# are catching their flight. | catching flight |
train_8193 | #Person1#: Hello, Ultimate Computers. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, this is Jack Kordell from Hunter's Office Supplies. May I speak to Elaine Strong, please?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but she's not in right now. She should be here later in the afternoon, maybe about 4:30. May I take a message?
#Person2#: Yes. Ms. Strong ... | Jack calls #Person1# to say Ms. Strong hasn't sent the information about after sales service to Jack. #Person1# records Jack's contact information and promises to fax it this afternoon. | missing information |
train_8194 | #Person1#: I'd like to book a ticket to Los Angeles.
#Person2#: What day are you planning to go?
#Person1#: I am supposed to be there on the morning of the 14th But I'd rather get there on the evening of the 13th.
#Person2#: What time would you like to leave?
#Person1#: Late in the afternoon, after work.
#Person2#: We ... | #Person2# helps #Person1# book the flight to Los Angeles which leaves at 6:30 p.m. and arrives at 8:00 on the 13th as #Person1# requires. | booking ticket |
train_8195 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my nephew Jim is graduating from college next week and I'd like to get him a nice gift.
#Person1#: What price are you interested in? We'll need to know that before we begin looking.
#Person2#: Well. I usually spend about twenty do Ham for a gift. Do you have anything nice for ... | #Person2# wants to buy a gift for #Person2#'s nephew. #Person1# recommends a tennis racket and #Person2# decides to take it. | buying a gift |
train_8196 | #Person1#: Hello, Supertravel. How can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like some information about flights to Italy.
#Person1#: Where do you want to go?
#Person2#: Rome. I want to leave on Tuesday the 6th of May and come back on Saturday the 10th.
#Person1#: It'll be much cheaper if you stay the Saturday night and come back... | #Person1# helps #Person2# book a round-trip ticket to Rome from London. #Person2# wants to leave on Tuesday and return on Saturday but #Person1# suggests staying the Saturday night because it's cheaper. #Person2# agrees and takes the recommended ticket. | booking tickets |
train_8197 | #Person1#: What time do you get up to go to work, Jerry?
#Person2#: I'm usually up by 6:00 and out of the house by 6:15.
#Person1#: That's pretty early. Don't you start work at 9:00?
#Person2#: Well, I go to the gym every morning before I arrive at the office. There aren't many other people there at that time, and I us... | Jerry does exercise early before work, but he doesn't exercise on the weekend because playing with his kids is enough. Sophie says her husband feels the same way. Jerry invites them over and Sophie agrees. | exercise arrangement |
train_8198 | #Person1#: Good moring, madam. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good moring. I am Sunfang. Yesterday Mr. Smith told me to come for a job interview this morning. Is he available now?
#Person1#: Yes, he is waiting for you in Room 123.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. May I come in?
#Person3#: Come in, please.
#Person2#: Go... | #Person1# leads Sunfang to Mr. Smith for an interview. Sunfang tells Mr. Smith she was promoted fast in her previous job. She wants to work for Mr. Smith because her old company moved but she didn't want to relocate, and because She thinks Mr. Smith's company plays a leading role. Sunfang thinks her colleagues might de... | business interview |
train_8199 | #Person1#: What's the problem, Nada? You look down in the dumps.
#Person2#: I don't know. My life is a big mess. Everything is so compliceted.
#Person1#: Come on, nothing can be that bad.
#Person2#: But promise me, you'll keep it a secret.
#Person1#: Ok, I promise. So what's troubling you so much?
#Person2#: I've ... | Nada tells #Person1# she falls in love with her boss. Nada is stressed because there is gossip about them and her boss avoids her. #Person1# comforts her. | office romance |
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