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train_8600 | #Person1#: Excuse me, waiter, would you please bring us a nest? A friend of mine will join us.
#Person2#: Wait a moment. Here you are.
#Person1#: By the way, we would like to order some dishes for my friend.
#Person2#: Sure. | #Person1# asks the waiter for a nest and orders some dishes. | order |
train_8601 | #Person1#: Oh, damn. There ' s another traffic jam on the highway.
#Person2#: How can there be a traffic jam on a 16 - lane highway every day?
#Person1#: There are just too many people, and too many cars.
#Person2#: I wonder if there was an accident.
#Person1#: No, they just said it too many people were trying to get o... | #Person1# and #Person2# encounter a traffic jam. They put on some music because they're going to be stuck for a while. | traffic jam |
train_8602 | #Person1#: How's the bride-to-be?
#Person2#: Tired and stressed. This wedding is giving me a headache.
#Person1#: Just relax. With me as your maid of honor, everything will be fine!
#Person2#: I'm worried that everything will be chaotic!
#Person1#: Hey! I'm the tour guide. I'll take care of the Taiwanese guests.
#Perso... | The bride-to-be is tired and stressed about the wedding. #Person1# comforts her. | wedding |
train_8603 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a pair of shoes.
#Person1#: What size do you wear? These shoes are on sale.
#Person2#: I wear size 36. This pair looks nice. Can I try them on?
#Person1#: Of course, yes. They look nice. And they're not expensive.
#Person2#: How much are they?
#Person1#: They are $ ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# choose shoes. #Person1# will take the pair which costs $168. | shoes |
train_8604 | #Person1#: Good morning, how are you doing today?
#Person2#: I have been feeling pretty good, Dr. Smith.
#Person1#: So, I can see by your chart that you are here for your annual physical.
#Person2#: Yes, I am playing on the tennis team this year, and they are requiring me to get a physical exam.
#Person1#: We are basic... | #Person2# goes to Dr. Smith for an annual physical exam. The doctor will check #Person2# for asthma, blood sugar, etc. #Person2# hopes the tests turn out well. | annual physical exam |
train_8605 | #Person1#: Good morning, Room Service. May I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to have lunch in my room.
#Person1#: OK, sir. We offer two types of lunch, Chinese food and western food. Which one would you prefer?
#Person2#: What does a Chinese food have?
#Person1#: Rice, egg, beef and vegetables.
#Person2#: That will be fi... | Mr.White in Room 204 calls Room Service and asks to have Chinese food for lunch in his room. | room service |
train_8606 | #Person1#: Hi, Francis, how was your business trip?
#Person2#: It was a nightmare.
#Person1#: What's up?
#Person2#: Actually, the business trip itself was very successful. We arrived on time, we had nice conversations and we settled some important issues for the next year.
#Person1#: Sounds quite fruitful, why do you c... | Francis tells #Person1# his business trip was a nightmare because the airline lost his luggage and then he lost his carry on bag. #Person1# feels sorry for him. | business trip |
train_8607 | #Person1#: Hey. I'm a visitor from China. I love your music. It's the best I've ever heard. Will you please spare a little bit of time for me?
#Person2#: Sure. Thank you for saying that. Actually, those songs were sung for the first time today. I wrote them in the past two months.
#Person1#: Oh, you wrote them all by y... | #Person1# loves #Person2#'s music. #Person2# picked up the guitar at an early age and studied on #Person2#'s own by listening to records of top players. #Person1# thinks it's unbelievable. | music |
train_8608 | #Person1#: You'll soon graduate from your university. Do you have any plans for the future?
#Person2#: I'm planning to go to graduate school, but I also want to find a job. Otherwise, I'll have nowhere to go if I fail the entrance exam.
#Person1#: Do you have a clear career path to follow?
#Person2#: career path? I'm n... | After graduation, #Person2# wants to go to graduate school and also find a job. #Person1# advises #Person2# to decide what kind of career #Person1# really wants, to plan a career path, and to try #Person1#'s best to achieve the goal. | plans |
train_8609 | #Person1#: When do you usually go to the movies?
#Person2#: I usually go in my free time on the weekends. How about you?
#Person1#: The movie theater is always so crowded on the weekends. I like to go to the movies during the week.
#Person2#: That's true. And sometimes the tickets are cheaper during the week as well. | #Person2# usually goes to the movies on the weekends. #Person1# likes to go during the week. | movies |
train_8610 | #Person1#: Hello, Tom. I'm really glad to meet you here.
#Person2#: I'm glad too. Steven, I want to tell you that I'm going to divorce my wife.
#Person1#: I'm so surprised, B. Why did you decide to end your marriage suddenly?
#Person2#: We don't get along well with each other and fight a lot.
#Person1#: I didn't know t... | Tom tells Steven he's going to divorce his wife because they don't get along well and fight a lot. Steven is surprised and hopes they will have an amicable split. Tom accepts his advice. | divorce |
train_8611 | #Person1#: Dad, I'd like to borrow some money.
#Person2#: Sure, Johnny, how much do you need? five bucks?
#Person1#: Come on, Dad, I need thirty thousand. I wanna get into the market. You know, I'm tired of hearing all this news about the economic downturn, the inevitable recession, people stuffing their money in their... | Johnny wants to borrow thirty thousand from his dad because he wants to get into the market. His dad thinks it would be very unwise to invest so he refuses. Johnny is going to go hit up his mother for the cash. | investment |
train_8612 | #Person1#: You're right--Italian! Ha! Ha! I was trying to trick you, but you didn't fall for it!
#Person2#: I almost did! Actually, I don't know that much about coffee, even though I sell it.
#Person1#: I could give you a few pointers if you want. I know a lot about coffee.
#Person2#: Thanks. Maybe if things slow down ... | Rita almost fell for Robert's trick. Although she sells coffee, she doesn't know much about it. | coffee |
train_8613 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to check in.
#Person1#: Have you made a reservation?
#Person2#: No, I want a double room. By the way, is there any discount for children?
#Person1#: Yes, children are half price.
#Person2#: Ok, please have me arrange one. | #Person2# wants a double room. #Person1# tells him children are half price. | hotel |
train_8614 | #Person1#: I want to open a saving account, sir. What's the proper procedure?
#Person2#: First, you fill out the application form and then we'll issue you a passbook.
#Person1#: Is there any minimum for the first deposit?
#Person2#: No, Even a dollar is all right. Here's your passbook, sir, just sign your name on it.
#... | #Person1# wants to open a saving account. #Person2# tells him he has to deposit enough money to write out checks. | account |
train_8615 | #Person1#: Welcome to China, Mr. Martin.
#Person2#: Thank you so much. I have been expecting to come to China.
#Person1#: I am very glad that you say so. We have prepared a typical Chinese dinner this evening.
#Person2#: Oh, you needn't do that.
#Person1#: My pleasure. | #Person1# welcomes Mr. Martin to China with a typical Chinese dinner. | China |
train_8616 | #Person1#: Right, that ends the third and final part of our presentation. I'd like to end by emphasizing the main points. I'll give you a brief summary. There are three potential areas for development in the future, domestic, overseas market, and the internet. Each of these markets have their own particular need for ma... | #Person1# wants to end the presentation by emphasizing the main points that they need to be sensitive to different markets, while Mark wants to restate the importance of reinventing the company's image and end with a true story. | presentation |
train_8617 | #Person1#: Man, they take a lot of our paycheck.
#Person2#: Yeah, the government really takes a bite, doesn't it?
#Person1#: Seriously. The only tax I don't mind them taking is social security. It's only a few dollars every paycheck.
#Person2#: Yeah, I don't mind it either. We'll both end up rich slobs and not need it,... | #Person1# and #Person2# both think that the government takes a lot of their paycheck. They don't mind social security. | tax |
train_8618 | #Person1#: Hello. Can I talk to David?
#Person2#: One second, please. ( a few seconds later, the receiver comes back and says ) Hello?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. David is out to lunch right now.
#Person1#: Okay. I'm his wife. Could you tell him to call me back when he returns?
#Person2#: Sure. Does he know w... | David's wife calls David, but #Person2# says he is unavailable. She asks #Person2# to tell him to call her back. | phone call |
train_8619 | #Person1#: Welcome to IBA. What can we do for you?
#Person2#: It's a bit of a problem situation, actually. . . you see, our company has a Corporate Account with you, but unfortunately, we've been experiencing cash flow problems recently.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. We value all of our customers, regardless of ci... | #Person2# needs a loan because their company is experiencing cash flow problems recently. #Person1# from IBA recommends the 60-day loan and #Person2# accepts. | loan |
train_8620 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Meng. It's a little late for you, isn't it?
#Person2#: Hello, Miao Ping. Yes, I've been stuck in back to back meetings all day, but I really wanted to come and speak to you.
#Person1#: What can I help you with?
#Person2#: I'm interested in putting some of my money into investment tools, y... | Mr. Meng asks Miao Ping to give some advice on putting some money into investment tools. Miao recommends Open-Ended funds and says their Investment Financing Service will help to choose where to put the funds and look at the pros and cons. | investment |
train_8621 | #Person1#: I have to talk to you!
#Person2#: What, Hilary? I'm really in a hurry!
#Person1#: I know, Blake. But you'Ve been avoiding me all morning, and we have got to talk about this deal with the Mc Kinsey Food Company.
#Person2#: I'Ve been busy, Hilary. We can set up a meeting to talk about the deal, but I still fee... | Hilary wants to talk with Blake about the deal with a food company, but Blake is busy. | deal |
train_8622 | #Person1#: How long has the company been in business?
#Person2#: For over forty years. The original company Davies Engineering - was founded in 1960 by the Davies brothers in a small workshop near Manchester. They closed down the workshop in 1980 and opened up a new factory in Leeds.
#Person1#: When did it become CABS?... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the company was founded in 1960 as Davies Engineering and then became CABS in 1997. | company history |
train_8623 | #Person1#: We will go to climb up the hill tomorrow. Let's go to supermarket to buy some food.
#Person2#: Yes, we can have a picnic on the top of the hill.
#Person1#: What should we buy?
#Person2#: Let me see. We should go to buy some fruit first.
#Person1#: It is heavy and not convenient to take them to the top.
#Pers... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing what to buy in the supermarket for climbing up the hill tomorrow. They'll take a cantaloupe and buy some candy, nuts, drinks, yogurt, and saucers. | supermarket |
train_8624 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is this seat taken?
#Person2#: No, please feel free.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: Do you work in Shanghai?
#Person1#: Yes I do. How about you?
#Person2#: No, I'm a tourist. This place is amazing! It's much bigger than I imagined, and much more exciting! There's so much to see here.
#Person1... | #Person1# works in Shanghai and #Person2# is a tourist from Kansas. They both think Shanghai is amazing. | Shanghai |
train_8625 | #Person1#: I heard Nick found a job in a bank and his salary is said very high. I also want to work there.
#Person2#: Will this do? Your major is not related to banking, as you know.
#Person1#: I know that, but making a lot of money makes me crazy.
#Person2#: Money is not the only standard to decide your career. In fac... | #Person1# wants a job that makes lots of money, but #Person2# thinks there are more important things they can refer to when evaluating career. | career |
train_8626 | #Person1#: Good evening. This is Peter in Room 310.
#Person2#: Good evening. May I help you?
#Person1#: I'm going to Beijing early tomorrow morning. And I'd like to request an early morning call. Will that give you much trouble?
#Person2#: Oh, no, never. What's the exact time you'd like us to call you tomorrow morning?... | Peter would like to request an early morning call. #Person2# says #Person2# will call him at 6:30 a.m. | morning call |
train_8627 | #Person1#: What kind of training does one need to go into this type of job?
#Person2#: That's a very good question. I don't think there is any, specifically.
#Person1#: For example, in your case, what is your educational background?
#Person2#: Well, I did a degree in French at Nottingham. After that, I did careers work... | #Person2# tells #Person1# there's no specific training one needs to go into this type of job and introduces that #Person2# did a degree in French. #Person1# agrees because #Person1# did an English literature degree and didn't expect to end up doing what #Person1# is doing now. | job |
train_8628 | #Person1#: Well, is this your first time visiting China? So I bet you're expecting to see a lot while you are here.
#Person2#: Not really. See, this is a sales promotion tour for our new product line. I'm really pressed for time. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is pressed for time during the tour in China. | sales promotion tour |
train_8629 | #Person1#: We haven't gone out for over a month. Let's go somewhere this evening.
#Person2#: Fine, where shall we go?
#Person1#: Look in the newspaper to see what's on at the cinema or the theater.
#Person2#: I see new play opened this week.
#Person1#: I enjoy a concert.
#Person2#: According to the newspaper there aren... | #Person1# proposes going out this evening. #Person2# agrees. They decide to watch 'Titanic'. | cinema or theater |
train_8630 | #Person1#: Could you tell me the time of the last plane to Hong Kong this evening?
#Person2#: There's one at 10:15, but it's fully booked, I think.
#Person1#: Then the time of the first plane tomorrow morning?
#Person2#: The first plane leaves at 8:15.
#Person1#: Can you tell me when it arrives so that I can ask my sec... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the timetable of the planes. #Person2# says #Person2# will let #Person1# know if there's any change on the flight. | plane |
train_8631 | #Person1#: Would you please tell me about your best holiday, Nancy?
#Person2#: Well, it was my trip in Nepal. We went there 10 years ago, doing some walking in the mountains.
#Person1#: How long did you stay there?
#Person2#: 20 days.
#Person1#: 20 days! That's a long time. How far did you walk every day?
#Person2#: Pe... | Nancy tells #Person1# her best holiday was her trip to Nepal 10 years ago. She thinks the best thing about it was the walking and the exercise and recommends #Person1# to visit there. | the best holiday |
train_8632 | #Person1#: Our basketball team is playing in the finals but I don't have a ticket. I guess I'll just watch it on TV. Do you want to come over?
#Person2#: Actually I have a ticket. But I'm not feeling well. You can have it for what it cost me. | #Person1# doesn't have a ticket for the basketball game. #Person2# has one and can sell it. | ticket |
train_8633 | #Person1#: You're from New York, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: What do you suggest I should see in New York?
#Person2#: Well, how about the Museum of Modern Art?
#Person1#: No, I don't like museums. They're boring.
#Person2#: Why don't you go to see the Empire State Building?
#Person1#: Ah!... | #Person2# is from New York and recommends the Empire State Building to #Person1#. | New York |
train_8634 | #Person1#: Hello. Beijing Restaurant. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi. I want to place an order, please.
#Person1#: For pick -up or delivery?
#Person2#: Pick- up.
#Person1#: What would you like to order?
#Person2#: I have a menu from your restaurant. I'll order using the number of each meal from your menu.
#Per... | #Person2# calls Beijing Restaurant to place an order for pick-up and tells #Person1# that #Person2# will be there in about an hour. | restaurant |
train_8635 | #Person1#: What's that book you have under your arm?
#Person2#: It's the best seller everyone's been talking about for the last six months.
#Person1#: How in the world did you get a copy? I've put a hold on it at the public library for weeks and I'm still waiting my turn.
#Person2#: I checked it out of the rental li... | #Person2# borrowed the best-selling book from the rental library. #Person1# asks if it's worth paying for, but #Person2# can't tell yet. | book |
train_8636 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Mr. Emory?
#Person2#: Yes, Ms. Rodriguez? How can I help you?
#Person1#: I wanted to see if I could arrange a meeting with you to discuss recruitment.
#Person2#: Absolutely. I've been wanting to meet with you about that. Let me just get my book. | Ms. Rodriguez arranges a meeting with Mr. Emory to discuss recruitment. | meeting |
train_8637 | #Person1#: Hi! It's still seven o'clock. Are you crazy?
#Person2#: I got the information that there is a killer sale at the shopping mall near our block. Get up and I will wait for you at the gate of our flat.
#Person1#: Every time when you glimpse some stylish clothes, you change into another person.
#Person2#: Sto... | #Person2# gets up at seven for a killer sale and asks #Person1# to go together. #Person1# complains that #Person2# is a shopaholic. | shopaholic |
train_8638 | #Person1#: Good morning. I'm thinking about buying some new furniture for my living room. Could you help me?
#Person2#: Certainly. As you can see, we have several three-piece suites on sale. Feel free to sit down and test how comfortable they are.
#Person1#: I came to your store yesterday and have come back today to ... | #Person2# is helping #Person1# buy the black leather suite for #Person1#'s living room, two-floor lamps to improve the lighting, and some cushion covers. | furniture |
train_8639 | #Person1#: What are you doing now, Steven?
#Person2#: I am reading a book about money management.
#Person1#: Oh, my God. Do you want to be a millionaire? I can see you are very crazy about money.
#Person2#: Everyone wants to earn a lot of money. Don't you think so? What's more, I am interested in money management.
... | Steven is reading a book about money management because he wants to make more money. #Person1# advises him to take care of himself because health is the most important thing. | money |
train_8640 | #Person1#: I find it really hard to express myself in class. I have lots of ideas, but they never seem to come out of my mouth.
#Person2#: let me give you a little advice. You know what the topics are going to be, so prepares what you would like to say in advance.
#Person1#: I often do, but I'm worried about the resp... | #Person1# finds it hard to speak in class. #Person2# advises #Person1# to prepare what #Person1# would like to say in advance and express possibilities if #Person1# is in two minds about a topic. | speaking in class |
train_8641 | #Person1#: Why don't you come round for a meal one evening next week?
#Person2#: I'd love to.
#Person1#: Which day would suit you?
#Person2#: Any day except Tuesday.
#Person1#: How about Thursday?
#Person2#: Yes, Thursday would be fine. What time shall I come?
#Person1#: Oh, about 6:00. Will that be OK?
#Person2... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to have a meal and #Person2# agrees. | meal |
train_8642 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'd like to try some Chinese food.
#Person2#: We serve excellent Chinese food. Which style do you prefer?
#Person1#: I know nothing about Chinese food. Could you give me some suggestions?
#Person2#: It's divided into 8 big cuisines such as Cantonese food, Shandong food, Sichuan food etc.
#Pers... | #Person1# would like to try some Chinese food. #Person2# introduces different types of cuisines and recommends some Sichuan dishes because #Person1# likes hot food. | Chinese food |
train_8643 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a cheeseburger and a large order of French fries.
#Person1#: Would you like anything to drink with that?
#Person2#: Yes, a medium Coke.
#Person1#: Will that be all?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: For here or to go?
#Person2#: To go, please. (Th... | #Person1# helps #Person2# order some takeaway food. #Person2# buys a cheeseburger, French fries, and a Coke. | order food |
train_8644 | #Person1#: Hey Carl, can you make a copy of this contract for me please? When you have it ready, send it out ASAP to our subbranch.
#Person2#: Sure! Um. . . I think I broke this thing. Maxine, can you help me out here? I'm not really a tech guy.
#Person3#: Yeah, sure. I think it's just out of toner. You can go use th... | #Person1# asks Carl to make a copy of the contract. He found the machine is broken and Maxine advises him to use the other one upstairs. Then #Person4# says the elevator has some malfunction and Carl has to take the stairs. | bad luck |
train_8645 | #Person1#: Nice to meet you, Key.
#Person2#: So, where are you from?
#Person1#: Well, my grandparents are from Britain, but we moved to the United States, when I was about 5 years old. My parents now live in China. That's where they first met. How about you, Tom?
#Person2#: I was born in California, and we lived there ... | Key and Tom are introducing themselves to each other, such as the birthplace, countries that they have lived, and the current profession. | self introduction |
train_8646 | #Person1#: Today we are going to discuss how to write better.
#Person2#: Excuse me.
#Person1#: Ah, Tom, you're late again.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mrs. Green.
#Person1#: What's the excuse this time?
#Person2#: I must have turned off my alarm clock and gone back to sleep again.
#Person1#: If you had gone to bed earlier, y... | Tom is late for school and forgets to bring his homework again. He explains that he must have turned off his alarm clock. Mrs. Green forgives him. | late for school |
train_8647 | #Person1#: Hello Madam, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: My feet hurt. I think I need some new shoes.
#Person1#: What size do you wear?
#Person2#: The last time I bought new shoes was about a year ago, and at that time I was a 7.
#Person1#: Well, once you get to be in your twenties, your feet stop growing. So you're p... | #Person2# needs some new shoes. #Person1# measures her feet size and says her feet hurt because she wears shoes one size too small. | buying new shoes |
train_8648 | #Person1#: Welcome, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: May I have a look at that china tea set? It is extremely beautiful.
#Person1#: You've made a good choice. This china tea set is unusual. It was made in Jingdezhen.
#Person2#: Jingdezhen? Oh, I know it. Isn't it called the capital of porcelain?
#Person1#: Yes, s... | #Person2# likes a china tea set made in Jingdezhen at #Person1#'s store, but he cannot afford it. | shopping |
train_8649 | #Person1#: They're here! Now that's speedy service! And they arrived within two days of each other!
#Person2#: What are you waiting for? Rip ' em open!
#Person1#: Wow... this shirt is nice, but looks big.
#Person2#: It's nice, but how much did you end up paying?
#Person1#: With the shipping included--seventy dollars.
#... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the shirt that #Person1# bought online. | new shirt |
train_8650 | #Person1#: Hi. I need to have my shoes repaired.
#Person2#: What ' s the matter with them?
#Person1#: Look at the heels. They are slanting.
#Person2#: Ah, I can do it perfectly.
#Person1#: How much does it cost?
#Person2#: 6 yuan. And I can make them as new as before.
#Person1#: I think it ' s too expensive. I can just... | #Person1#'s shoes have slanting heels and need to be repaired. #Person2# will repair them for #Person1# in minutes. | repair shoes |
train_8651 | #Person1#: How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I am James Mason from Anderson and Associates. I would like to see Mr. Smith.
#Person1#: Do you have an appointment?
#Person2#: Yes, he knows I'm coming. Our meeting is set for 2 o'clock.
#Person1#: I wonder if Mr. Smith forgot your meeting. I am afraid he left this office... | James Mason tells #Person1# that he has an appointment with Mr. Smith at 2 o'clock. #Person1# tells James Mr. Smith was out and their office manager Ms. Terry could be with him shortly. | have an appointment |
train_8652 | #Person1#: the James ' s file, Christine?
#Person2#: I had it right here a minute ago, Mr. Emory. Umm. Just a minute...
#Person1#: Christine, I know you ' re new here and there ' s a lot to learn, but you are going to have to learn to keep your work in better order. We can ' t afford to lose an important document.
#Per... | Mr. Emory asks Christine for James's file and asks her to keep her work in better order. | conversation between colleagues |
train_8653 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Than Hua's office. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, could I speak to the export manager, please?
#Person1#: Speaking.
#Person2#: This is Joey from Mary trading company. I learned that you are the leading export of cloth by Hummed company.
#Person1#: That's right. What can I do for you?
#Perso... | Joey phones #Person2#, an export manager, to ask for cooperation for the trade of the clothes made in China. | phone call |
train_8654 | #Person1#: Telco Mobile, how can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to activate my voice mail service please.
#Person1#: Certainly sir, we currently have a special promotion where we include voice mail services, call waiting and also three way calling.
#Person2#: Sure that sounds great! Are there any other fees?
#Per... | #Person2# wants to activate his voice mail service and call forwarding service. #Person1# recommends him a special promotion. | telephone conversation |
train_8655 | #Person1#: i saw lily for the first time. and fell like i'v been struck by lightening. she is a girl of my dreams. i have a date with her on Friday, but i really can't decide what to do.
#Person2#: what about taking her for a dinner or a movie?
#Person1#: not bad, any other ideas?
#Person2#: well, there is a play on ca... | #Person1# likes Lily very much and will have a date with Lily on Friday. #Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions about the activities for the date. | next date |
train_8656 | #Person1#: Well, that's it. 7 appointments in Paris at beginning of next week, and 4 in Frankfurt at the end of the week.
#Person2#: It's certainly a tight schedule.
#Person1#: Now it's a question of getting there. I need a flight to Paris on Sunday evening and a hotel in Paris for 3 nights. I have to be in Frankfurt b... | #Person1# will have 7 appointments in Paris and 4 in Frankfurt next week. When arranging flights and hotels, #Person1# thinks #Person1# could get to the airport by 6. However, #Person2# thinks #Person1# would need more time because it will be a rush hour. | get to airport |
train_8657 | #Person1#: I heard you were on a date last night! So, how did it go? I want all the juicy details!
#Person2#: Um. . . well, actually, we had a fantastic time last night. He was. . . amazing!
#Person1#: Okay, now you really have to fill me in. What's he like?
#Person2#: He's really good looking, he's quite tall, around ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about her date last night. #Person2# describes the man's appearance and job, and #Person1# discovers that he is #Person1#'s brother. | date |
train_8658 | #Person1#: what? How could you forget to reserve the concert tickets?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I forget all about it.
#Person1#: How could you? I reminded you just this morning.
#Person2#: It's leap my mind. I really feel terrible about it.
#Person1#: I have been looking forward to this performance all month.
#Person2#: I... | #Person2# forgets to reserve the concert tickets for #Person1#. #Person2# feels sorry. | concert tickets |
train_8659 | #Person1#: Your garden is looking very beautiful this summer. The flowers are really colorful.
#Person2#: Thank you. I have roses, tulips, and daffodils. Do you like the rockery with the smaller flowers?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Those are violets, aren't they?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. This afternoon, I'm going to prune t... | #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s garden is very beautiful. #Person2# will prune the hedge and cut the grass. #Person1# will help #Person2# cut off the lower tree branches. | garden |
train_8660 | #Person1#: These days my son has turned his computer into an electronic playground. He plays football, rides horses, drives racing cars, and does a whole bunch of other things on the computer. The funny thing about it is that, no matter what he plays, he always wins first place. I wonder if he'll be able to cope with a... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1#'s son plays sports games on the computer. #Person2#'s son and #Person1#'s wife both use computers to keep in touch with others. | use computer |
train_8661 | #Person1#: Do you know where you want to transfer to?
#Person2#: I don't have the slightest clue.
#Person1#: What school would you like to go to?
#Person2#: I'm not sure.
#Person1#: You honestly have no idea?
#Person2#: PCC is perfectly fine for me.
#Person1#: You might as well stay here.
#Person2#: That's not a bad id... | #Person1# asks #Person2# which school #Person2# wants to transfer to. #Person2# thinks PCC is perfect. | changing schools |
train_8662 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I am interested in applying for graduate school in America.
#Person1#: We have some catalogues from U. S. universities. You may check in the reference stacks over there.
#Person2#: Can you recommend some universities with good graduate schools?
#Person1#: Well, generally in th... | #Person2# wants to apply for graduate school in America. #Person1# tells that #Person2# has to apply to begin the first semester next year. | graduate application |
train_8663 | #Person1#: Happy Birthday, Mary!
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Here is a gift for you. I hope you like it.
#Person2#: What a lovely dog! How did you know I love things like this?
#Person1#: I had my own ways of finding out. It's a secret. You look so beautiful today. Your new shirt goes well with your skirt.
#Person... | Today is Mary's birthday. #Person1# comes to her party, gives her a dog as a present, praises her skirt made by her grandma, and sings birthday songs to her. | Mary's birthday party |
train_8664 | #Person1#: Please do excuse me for a moment. I've got diarrhea.
#Person2#: It's easy to get loose bowels in summer.
#Person1#: It may have something to do with the food I had last night
#Person2#: You'Ve got to be careful on the food you eat.
#Person1#: I will. Thank you. | #Person1# has got diarrhea. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to be careful about the food. | diarrhea |
train_8665 | #Person1#: Good morning! My name is John White, import manager of the Garden Trading Company of New York.
#Person2#: Oh, how do you to Mr. White? My name is Li Ming, here is my card.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you Mr. Li. We have learned about that you specialize in the export business of electronic products. As you enjoy... | John White and Li Ming would like to establish business relations with each other. They introduce their companies to each other and will discuss details later. | phone call |
train_8666 | #Person1#: Are you planning on voting?
#Person2#: Yes. What about you?
#Person1#: Yes, but this will be my first time voting.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, and I have no idea how to do it.
#Person2#: Voting is simple.
#Person1#: I don't know any of the laws they're trying to pass.
#Person2#: That's okay. They desc... | #Person1# is going to vote for the first time and asks #Person2# how to do it. #Person2# says voting is simple and encourages #Person1#. | vote |
train_8667 | #Person1#: I have a terrible toothache.
#Person2#: Which tooth is it?
#Person1#: ( Pointing ) This one here.
#Person2#: Ah, yes. There's big cavity.
#Person1#: Can you fill it?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. The tooth is too far gone. It'll have to be taken out.
#Person1#: Then I might as well have it out now.
#Person2#: Y... | One of #Person1#'s teeth needs to be taken out. #Person2# gives #Person1# medicine and asks #Person1# to come back in 3 days. | at the dentist |
train_8668 | #Person1#: Look at this fair. This is my first chance to be involved in the fair. It is so gorgeous and amazing!
#Person2#: I felt dizzy when I stare at those shining lights. What should we do firstly?
#Person1#: Now we should design our booth. Do you know the number for our booth, B?
#Person2#: Let me see the notice. ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are in a fair. They discuss how to decorate their booth and #Person1# suggests putting their samples in the most attractive place. | in the fair |
train_8669 | #Person1#: Excuse me. What's the actual flying time from here to San Francisco?
#Person2#: It's about twelve hours.
#Person1#: Can you tell me what time we're arriving?
#Person2#: Sure. Let me see. . . at 6:15 a. m. local time tomorrow.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: And that'll be 10:15 p. m. Taipei time. | #Person1# asks about the flying time and the arrival time of the flight. | flight |
train_8670 | #Person1#: I would like to get my driver's license today.
#Person2#: You will have to take your driving test. Have you taken it yet?
#Person1#: I haven't taken it yet.
#Person2#: Could you fill these papers out, please?
#Person1#: Can I take my test right now?
#Person2#: You need an appointment.
#Person1#: I would like... | #Person1# wants to get a driver's license but hasn't taken the driving test. #Person2# makes a test appointment for #Person1#. | driving test appointment |
train_8671 | #Person1#: I am a little nervous about my presentation on Friday.
#Person2#: If you would like me to, I could help you with that.
#Person1#: Wouldn't that take you away from your project?
#Person2#: I have plenty of time to do this. I promise you it won't be a problem for me.
#Person1#: Is there a good time for you to ... | #Person1# is nervous about #Person1#'s presentation on Friday. #Person2# will help #Person1# to prepare. They will meet at #Person2#'s office tomorrow night. | prepare for presentation |
train_8672 | #Person1#: Guess who I saw yesterday?
#Person2#: I don't know. Who?
#Person1#: Avril Lavigen!
#Person2#: the Canadian rock singer? But I heard you had a part-time job yesterday. How did you see her?
#Person1#: yeah, I worked as temporary staff in her concert. Look, her poster, a CD. . .
#Person2#: so you're a big fan, ... | #Person1# worked as a temporary staff in Avril Lavigne's concert and saw Avril Lavigne yesterday. #Person1# talks about #Person1#'s impressions on her. | Avril Lavigne |
train_8673 | #Person1#: The air quality in this city is horrendous. The pollution levels are so high that we are not supposed to go outside with a face mask again!
#Person2#: Exhaust fumes from vehicles cause a great deal of damage to the environment.
#Person1#: On top of that, there are a few large chemical factories in the suburb... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about pollution. They think exhaust fumes contribute to water pollution and air pollution. Then they talk about the greenhouse effect and global warming. #Person2# thinks some people are pleased with global warming, while #Person1# thinks it's because people seem to make jokes to dea... | environmental problems |
train_8674 | #Person1#: I'd like to apply for a secretarial position.
#Person2#: Very well, do you know any shorthand?
#Person1#: No, but I can write very fast.
#Person2#: Can you use the computer or other office machines?
#Person1#: No, but I'd like to learn how to use them.
#Person2#: Yes, I see, this is a permanent position.
#Pe... | #Person1# is applying for a secretarial position, but #Person1# cannot take shorthand, cannot use a computer, and can only work part time. #Person2# cannot hire #Person1#. | job interview |
train_8675 | #Person1#: I heard you had rented an apartment of three bedrooms. Are you going to share it with anyone?
#Person2#: Yes. My friends David and Henry will share the apartment with me. The rent is 900 dollars a month. I cannot afford it if I live there alone.
#Person1#: When will you move in?
#Person2#: This Thursday.
#Pe... | #Person2# rented an apartment and will share it with #Person2#'s friends. #Person2# will move in this Thursday but hasn't finished packing. | change appartment |
train_8676 | #Person1#: Did you hear about Harry?
#Person2#: No; what happened?
#Person1#: He's really sad, He didn't get accepted to any of the colleges he really wanted to go to.
#Person2#: Why not? His test results were quite good.
#Person1#: Now I think the colleges were full for the autumn term. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Harry didn't get accepted to any dream colleges. | conversation between friends |
train_8677 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm Sally. I live in the Apartment 324, right next door. I was wondering if you could do a favor for me. I'm expecting a package to be delivered, but now I have to go to the property manager. Could you sign the package and hold it for me?
#Person2#: Of course. I would be happy to help you out. By the way... | Sally is greeting her new neighbor John and asks him to sign a package and hold it for her. Sally has to go to the property manager because her electric stove goes wrong. Sally will bake a cake as a housewarming gift for Jim. | telephone conversation |
train_8678 | #Person1#: Thank you so much for agreeing to meet up with me!
#Person2#: No problem! I bet this whole thing is pretty stressful
#Person1#: Yeah! My parents are asking me all these stupid questions!
#Person2#: Don't worry. You'll be free soon enough!
#Person1#: Cool! So, how did you know what classes to take in the begi... | #Person2# meets #Person1# and suggests #Person1# choosing the classes based on interest or the schedule. #Person2# also advises #Person1# to figure out how to prepare for different kinds of courses. #Person2# invites #Person1# to lunch with #Person2#'s friends and they'll talk about social life. | incoming school life |
train_8679 | #Person1#: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe. When are you leaving?
#Person2#: In just three weeks. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Like renewing my passport, going to the travel service to buy my plane ticket, and considering what to do wit... | #Person1# is leaving for Europe in three weeks. #Person1# has to renew the passport, buy a plane ticket, and consider what to do with the house. | leave for Europe |
train_8680 | #Person1#: What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: Uh, hi. Yes, I'm having a problem with my car, and it doesn't seem to run right. I mean every time I start it up, the engine runs for a minute or so, sputters like it isn't getting enough gas, and then dies.
#Person1#: Hmmm. Okay. Let's open the hood, and let's take a... | #Person2#'s car seems to have some problems. #Person1# checks the car but #Person1# is just an assistant so #Person1# cannot repair the car. Because of the pumpkin festival, #Person2# has to pay more money and wait until next Tuesday to have the car repaired. | repair a car |
train_8681 | #Person1#: Mr. Block, I need to take a few days off because my parents are coming over to visit.
#Person2#: But it's not really a good idea to take time off right now, you know.
#Person1#: Well, I know. But they've never been to the UK before and they don't speak English.
#Person2#: Hmm, you know there are thousands of... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for a few days off because #Person1#'s parents are coming to the UK. #Person2# finally allows #Person1# to take two days off. | conversation with teacher |
train_8682 | #Person1#: I come to try my new suit. Here's the receipt.
#Person2#: Yes, please wait a minute. I'll fetch it for you. Here it is. Please try it on and take a look at the mirror. How do you like it?
#Person1#: Aren't the trousers a little too long?
#Person2#: If you think so, we'll shorten the legs a bit. It'll take... | #Person1# comes to try #Person1#'s new suit and asks #Person2# to shorten the legs. | new suit |
train_8683 | #Person1#: My name is Mary, and I will be your server this evening.
#Person2#: Hi Mary. We are really looking forward to a great meal here.
#Person1#: Can I interest you in an appetizer to start out?
#Person2#: I would love an appetizer. Are they listed in the menu?
#Person1#: We have our daily appetizers listed on... | Mary is #Person1#'s server and recommends #Person1# order popcorn shrimp and a second appetizer for half price. | dinner |
train_8684 | #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?
#Per... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that they got a 50,000 dollar ticket and the electrician hit a deer. #Person1# then asks #Person2# if Patricia and he are engaged. | conversation between friends |
train_8685 | #Person1#: I've just take out an insurance policy. Are you insured?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. I have life insurance and my home and its contents are also insured.
#Person1#: I took out a life insurance policy and make my wife beneficiary.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. You are a fireman and it can be a dangerous job.
#... | #Person2# has life insurance and #Person1# took out a life insurance policy and make his wife beneficiary. They also discuss the conditions of the policy. | life insurance policy |
train_8686 | #Person1#: To start with, may I know why you are interested in working for our company?
#Person2#: First, as far as I know, your company has had an impressive growth record. Second, I want to get into the foreign trade business.
#Person1#: Now you are with Yuandong Company. What is your chief responsibility there?
#... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s reason for working in Yuandong company and #Person2#'s chief responsibility. #Person2# also asks #Person1# about the chances to be transferred to overseas branches. | job interview |
train_8687 | #Person1#: Hurry up, get in.
#Person2#: I'm in, let's go!
#Person1#: OK, make a left here. . . no wait, I meant make a right. Come on, speed up!
#Person2#: Geez! What's the rush?
#Person1#: Don't worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, the light is about to change. . . step on it!
#Person2#: Are you nuts! I'm not goin... | #Person1# keeps urging #Person2# to drive faster to arrive before the library closes. | drive a car |
train_8688 | #Person1#: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?
#Person2#: My name is David and I live in Shanghai. I was born in 1980. My major was electrical engineering.
#Person1#: What kind of personality do you think you have?
#Person2#: Well, I approach things very enthusiastically and I don't like to leave things half d... | #Person1# interviews David. David introduces himself to #Person1# and thinks he is enthusiastic, organized, and capable. He also talks about his weaknesses, strengths, and the licenses he owns. | interview |
train_8689 | #Person1#: Come quick, Andrew, it's your favorite basketball match. The Detroit Pistons versus the Los Angeles Lakers.
#Person2#: Great, how long has it been going?
#Person1#: About 5 minutes, the score is 12 to 12.
#Person2#: Oh look, what a nice shot!
#Person1#: You're always so excited while you're watching basketba... | Jane reminds Andrew to watch his favorite basketball match. Andren is excited while watching. | watch basketball match |
train_8690 | #Person1#: Good morning, Kali chemicals. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to speak to Mister Brown, please.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, he is not in at the moment. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: Ok, my name is Tom Morton, that's M-o-r-t-o-n. I'm phoning from Everbright Travel about Mister Brown's trip ... | Tom Morton calls and wants to speak to Mister Brown about his trip to Australia. #Person1# will take a message. | take a message |
train_8691 | #Person1#: Oh, Ann, that was a wonderful dinner. That's the best meal I've ever had.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Can I give you a hand with the dishes?
#Person2#: I'll do them myself later. Would you like some coffee?
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. I'd love some. Oh, Ann, I didn't realize you were such a good cook.
#Per... | #Person1# had dinner at Ann's. #Person1# complimented Ann on her cooking skills and #Person1# cannot cook at all. #Person1# has to leave because Ann's phone doesn't work but #Person1# needs to call #Person1#'s secretary. | dinner at Ann's |
train_8692 | #Person1#: Hi, my name is Susan. What's your name?
#Person2#: My name is Lin Fang. I'm from China. It's nice to meet you Susan.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you too, Lin Fang. So, are you a new student here?
#Person2#: Yes, I came here just last week. My father is working here and he wants me to study here. So I moved here ... | Lin Fang, a new student, tells Susan that Lin came to America with Lin's mother a week ago because Lin's father is working here. Lin attended an international school so Lin speaks good English. | conversation between classmates |
train_8693 | #Person1#: My husband is taking me to Greece for vacation. I'm excited. I've never been there! We get to fly across the world and when we get there, we're going to ride a boat on the sea!
#Person2#: That's exciting, Anna. Greece is beautiful. I went there 5 years ago for my sisters wedding and last year on a business t... | Anna's husband is taking Anna to Greece for vacation. Tim tells Anna Greece is beautiful and he went there twice. Anna wants him to recommend some places to visit. | trip to Greece |
train_8694 | #Person1#: Sophie, what was high school like in America?
#Person2#: It was great. Lots of fun. I had lots of friends and I learned quite a bit at school.
#Person1#: OK. What did you do in high school, any clubs or anything?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'd rowed for the school. I played basketball and tennis with friends and I was... | Sophie tells #Person1# about the clubs she attended in her high school in America. Sophie enjoys rowing the most and she may start up again. | America high school |
train_8695 | #Person1#: We haven't got much time left now. There's still so much to see in this museum.
#Person2#: We'll just have to choose one more exhibition.
#Person1#: What about jewelry from the ancient world in Hall 3?
#Person2#: But look at the queue. We'll spend half our time waiting if we go in there. Why not try the rain... | #Person1# and #Person2# have to choose one more exhibition because of a lack of time. #Person2# suggests they try the rainforest photos exhibition. | at the museum |
train_8696 | #Person1#: I'm in heaven! A Whirlpool dryer!
#Person2#: I love them, too. Let's move into the kitchen. Wait until you see the refrigerator.
#Person1#: This is too good to be true.
#Person2#: And the stove is brand new. You know how to use a gas stove, right?
#Person1#: Yes. We've lived in Taiwan for a while. I had a ga... | #Person2# introduces a house with a Whirlpool dryer, a good refrigerator, and a brand new stove to #Person1#. | satisfactory furniture |
train_8697 | #Person1#: Finance, Angie speaking.
#Person2#: Hi Angie, it ' s Tom Reynolds here. Can you tell me if my tuition fees for this semester have been approved?
#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Reynolds. They were approved yesterday. You can pick up the check today.
#Person2#: Oh wow! Thanks a million, Angie! | Angie tells Tom his tuition fees have been approved. | tuition check |
train_8698 | #Person1#: Thank god you are open! I have an emergency!
#Person2#: Hello, Mr. Henderson what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I need this dress and this suit dry cleaned ASAP!
#Person2#: OK, I can have it ready by the end of the week.
#Person1#: No, you don ' t understand, I need this tomorrow morning! I accidentally spill... | Mr. Henderson spilled beer over his wife's dress for a wedding tomorrow and he secretly brings it to the laundry. #Person2# promises to have it ready by tomorrow afternoon. | dry cleaning |
train_8699 | #Person1#: Well, Randy, I'd say you've got a bad case of the flu. The main thing to do is get plenty of rest and drink lots of liquids. I'll prescribe something for that throat.
#Person2#: Thanks, doctor. Is there anything I can take for this headache?
#Person1#: Some aspirin or Panadol should help. You can pick some u... | #Person1# prescribes medicine for Randy's flu and suggests aspirin or Panadol for his headache. | see a doctor |
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