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train_8700 | #Person1#: The weather is terrible.
#Person2#: Yeah. It's been raining a lot these days.
#Person1#: I have been watching a lot of videos at home because of the constant rain.
#Person2#: Have you heard when it's supposed to get better?
#Person1#: I saw the weather report, and it's going to rain for the next eight days.
... | It's been raining a lot these days. #Person1# and #Person2# get really bored. They decide to go to the mall and watch a movie despite the rain. | rainy days |
train_8701 | #Person1#: How many cleaning ladies does your company hire?
#Person2#: We have two cleaning ladies. But both of them have received little education.
#Person1#: Most cleaning ladies are illiterate. But some of them do a very nice job.
#Person2#: But I actually dislike another lady. She is more capable and seems to have ... | #Person2# says the cleaning ladies in their company are illiterate and thinks one lady is a backseat driver. | cleaning ladies |
train_8702 | #Person1#: Scientists have found a second solar system in the universe.
#Person2#: What's the second solar system?
#Person1#: It's just a system like ours, with a star and a number of planets going around it.
#Person2#: Is this good news or bad news?
#Person1#: It's exciting news! If we find a second solar system, we m... | #Person1# tells #Person2# it's exciting that a second solar system has been found. | second solar system |
train_8703 | #Person1#: I wonder what he looks like. Oh, I can't wait to see him! His email said he'd be wearing a white hat. ( looking around for him ) oh, there is.
#Person2#: Hey, Isabelle...
#Person1#: Logan! Why on earth are you hiding here? White hat! Come on! Don't tell me you're the guy! It can't be true.
#Person2#: Yes, I ... | Isabelle is waiting for a guy whom she knew online. The guy answered her 20 questions correctly so she expected a lot. However, she is angry to find the guy is Logan and thinks he is a liar. Logan apologizes and invites her to dinner. | Mr.right |
train_8704 | #Person1#: How is your English ability?
#Person2#: Not bad. I'm proficient in both written and spoken English.
#Person1#: English and computer skills are comparatively important to this position, especially in the starting period. What's your ability in these two fields?
#Person2#: I passed College English Test Band 6,... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks about #Person2#'s English and computer ability. #Person2# passed CET-6, did translation and reception work for an exhibition. #Person2# has no computer certificates but is familiar with Microsoft Office. #Person2# is principled and proactive in work. | an interview |
train_8705 | #Person1#: Which pair of jeans do you like best?
#Person2#: I really like the straight legs.
#Person1#: But they aren't very fashionable. What about these?
#Person2#: I don't like the way they sag down. I feel like I have plumber butt in them.
#Person1#: That's the style! You just wear boxers.
#Person2#: What if someon... | #Person2# likes jeans of straight legs. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is old fashioned. | style of jeans |
train_8706 | #Person1#: Hey Joanne. What are you up to?
#Person2#: I'm just watching some television.
#Person1#: I'm so bored. I don't know what I'm going to do today and it is only ten in the morning.
#Person2#: Me too. Do you think we are boring people?
#Person1#: I don't think we are boring. It's just that we don't have any hobb... | #Person1# and Joanne feel bored. They talk about what they can do as hobbies and will list them. | boring and hobby |
train_8707 | #Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Oh, hi!
#Person1#: Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Tom.
#Person2#: Pleased to meet you. My name is Alice. Did you just move in next door?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. Have you lived here long?
#Person2#: Me? I guess so. I've lived here for about six years now. Have you lived in Am... | Tom moves to Alice's neighborhood. Alice has lived here for six years. They introduce their jobs to each other. | Talk to neighbors |
train_8708 | #Person1#: What does she do?
#Person2#: She works as a teller in a bank.
#Person1#: Does she go to night school?
#Person2#: Yes. She goes three times a week.
#Person1#: Why? What does she want to be?
#Person2#: She wants to be a manager.
#Person1#: What classes does she take?
#Person2#: She takes classes in accounting ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# a bank teller takes night classes in order to be a manager. | about a teller |
train_8709 | #Person1#: Who's that?
#Person2#: Saint Jude-he's the saint of lost causes. Like my cousin, Anna, who can't stop getting pregnant. She's a lost cause.
#Person1#: Is that your cousin in the back?
#Person2#: Yep. She's always got a bun in the oven. She was pregnant before marriage-a real sin in the Catholic Church.
#Pers... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about #Person2#'s cousin Anna who can't stop getting pregnant. | pregnant cousin |
train_8710 | #Person1#: Good morning, welcome to Bank of the USA. How may I help you today?
#Person2#: Hi, I need to transfer some money to another account. It's urgent.
#Person1#: Okay, have you made a wire transfer at our bank before?
#Person2#: No. I'Ve never made a transfer before.
#Person1#: It's alright, I will take you throu... | #Person2# needs to transfer money to a company account. #Person2# has all the information prepared so #Person1# makes the transfer immediately. | make a transfer |
train_8711 | #Person1#: Brian, a company called me for an interview.
#Person2#: That's great! You need to prepare for it.
#Person1#: How?
#Person2#: Get your hair done at a good hair saloon. Tell them you are going for a job interview.
#Person1#: Okay.
#Person2#: Buy an expensive suit.
#Person1#: How expensive?
#Person2#: The more ... | #Person1# is going to take an interview. Brian gives #Person1# suggestions on appearance and dressing style. | prepare for interview |
train_8712 | #Person1#: What are the requirements to apply for the position?
#Person2#: Your major must be computer.
#Person1#: Do you think my educational background suits this position?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm quite satisfied with your qualifications.
#Person1#: Does this job require that new employees take any kind of training cours... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the requirements to apply for a position, whether new employees need training, and what #Person1# needs to do in this position. | job requirements |
train_8713 | #Person1#: And how would you describe yourself, Miss Tao? What kind of person are you?
#Person2#: Well, as I mentioned before, I think I am easy-going. I enjoy working and talking with people and I'm a responsible person.
#Person1#: Did you have any difficulty getting along with fellow students or teachers?
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# interviews Miss Tao. Miss Tao sees herself as easy-going, approachable, responsible but sometimes over-organized. She makes fast decisions, enjoys challenging tasks, and dislikes routine, dull work. She agrees on a friendly relationship between supervisors and employees. She solves conflicts with colleagues o... | an interview |
train_8714 | #Person1#: Pardon me. Could you please pass me the tissue?
#Person2#: Sure, here you are.
#Person1#: Thanks, I didn't expect the dish to be so spicy. Are you ok?
#Person2#: Yeah, I think the food is alright, it's not too spicy though it's a little salty for me. But you are Chinese, you should have known better.
#Person... | #Person1# thinks the food is too spicy. #Person2# thinks it is just a little salty because #Person2# stayed in Sichuan for a year and had to get used to the taste. | spicy food |
train_8715 | #Person1#: Hello, welcome to prise star hotel. How may I do for you?
#Person2#: Hi, yes, I have a reservation. My secretary called and booked a room a couple of weeks ago, the reservation should be for a double bed, none smoking room.
#Person1#: And what name of reservation made under?
#Person2#: It should be under Ste... | #Person2#'s secretary books a double bed, non-smoking room with a visa card. #Person1# checks #Person2#'s reservation and asks to see some identification. | check-in |
train_8716 | #Person1#: Hello, JC Consulting PLC. Chris Edwards speaking.
#Person2#: Mr. Edwards, this is Kristy calling from IBA.
#Person1#: Hi Kristy! What's going on?
#Person2#: Do you remember coming in to do the L / C amendment last week?
#Person1#: Yes, I certainly do.
#Person2#: The negotiating bank has just been in touch. .... | Kristy calls Edwards to inform him that everything has gone smoothly and the amendment has been accepted. | inform the progress |
train_8717 | #Person1#: What will I earn per year in this job?
#Person2#: You can expect to earn sixty-five thousand dollars per year.
#Person1#: Are we covered by a good benefits plan?
#Person2#: The job has a menu plan where you are given a fixed amount of money and you choose what you most need in terms of benefits.
#Person1#: C... | #Person2# answers #Person1#'s questions about annual salary, the benefits plan, vacations, retirement plan, etc. #Person2# gets impatient at the end because #Person1# hasn't got the job. | keep asking questions |
train_8718 | #Person1#: have you seen bill recently?
#Person2#: yes. He's in hospital with a bad back. One morning, he just couldn't get out of bed. His wife called an ambulance and they took him to hospital. He's been there for a few days now.
#Person1#: daisy's in hospital too. she got food poisoning last week. She thinks she got... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the physical conditions of their friends, their relatives, and themselves. Bill got a backache; Daisy got food poisoning; Tom had a fever. #Person2#'s niece is allergic to pollen; #Person1#'s niece got jetlag. #Person2# got a splinter. #Person1# banged #Person1#'s hand against to cook... | different injuries |
train_8719 | #Person1#: Hello. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yeah, this dress is really nice! How much is it?
#Person1#: That one is one hundred and fifty dollars.
#Person2#: One hundred and fifty dollars? What about this other one over here?
#Person1#: That's one hundred and forty.
#Person2#: Hmm. . . that's a bit out of my price ran... | #Person2# bargains for two dresses which cost $290 in total initially. #Person1# eventually let #Person1# take both at $100. | bargaining |
train_8720 | #Person1#: Are you married?
#Person2#: Yes, I've just married.
#Person1#: How long have you been married?
#Person2#: I have been married for three years.
#Person1#: How many people are there in your family?
#Person2#: There are four people in my family.
#Person1#: Who are the members of your family?
#Person2#: My husba... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s marital status and the members of her family. | marital status |
train_8721 | #Person1#: Hello, welcome to the International Business Counter, Sir. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: Hi. I need some help with these documents under L / C.
#Person1#: Of course. Is there a problem with them?
#Person2#: Yes. My Manager sent me in, there's a problem with the shipping time. It's been delayed qui... | #Person2# wants to return some documents under L/C because of the delayed delivery. #Person1# promises to deal with it. | deal with documents |
train_8722 | #Person1#: Hi Cody, how did practicing go this week?
#Person2#: Well I had several tests and an oral presentation this week so I didn't get a chance to memorize the second page, but I think I mastered the tricky section.
#Person1#: Great! Warm up with some scales and arpeggios first. Good, good. This week, work on keep... | Cody is too busy to memorize the second page of the music. Charles lets Cody warm up with some scales and arpeggios first and then play the tricky section. Charles thinks Cody makes rapid progress and keeps reminding him of things needed to be paid attention to. | play the piano |
train_8723 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to buy a sweater for my son. This yellow one doesn't have a price on it. How much does it cost? Do you know?
#Person1#: Yes, it's $ 42.33.
#Person2#: That's too expensive.
#Person1#: Here's a nice nylon one for $ 15.88. We sell a lot of these.
#Person2#: Yes, it is ni... | #Person1# assists #Person2# to buy a piece of nylon clothes and a pair of trousers for #Person2#'s son. | buy clothes |
train_8724 | #Person1#: So what kind of job did you find for the summer?
#Person2#: I'm working for a marketing company. I'm doing telephone marketing.
#Person1#: Oh. So you are one of those people who drive me crazy by calling me up and trying to persuade me to buy something that I have no need for. Do you like it?
#Person2#: Beli... | #Person2# is doing telephone marketing full-time. #Person1# complains about those calls. #Person2# thinks the working atmosphere is fun and easy. | telemarketing |
train_8725 | #Person1#: Frank, I'm thinking of taking a day off and doing something with the children the day after tomorrow.
#Person2#: Sounds good. What are you going to do?
#Person1#: Tom wants to go boating at the park and Susan wants to go on a picnic. So we'll go to the park in the morning, go boating first and then enjoy a p... | #Person1# will take children to go boating and enjoy a picnic, and see a movie on Friday. Frank and #Person1# will be busy on the weekend so they have to find a babysitter. | parenting |
train_8726 | #Person1#: Why don't we buy a car, dear?
#Person2#: I have been thinking about it for a long time. I think it necessary for us to buy one. We live so far away from my company.
#Person1#: Yes. With a car, you wouldn't have to catch a bus to work. It can save a lot of time.
#Person2#: Sure, but we don't have enough money... | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to borrow money from the bank to buy a car. | buy a car |
train_8727 | #Person1#: Many children nowadays can play some musical instruments. In my daughter's class, some can play the piano and some can play the violin.
#Person2#: I think these children are too tired. They have to do too much homework after class and find time to learn to play a musical instrument.
#Person1#: But music give... | #Person1# finds nowadays many children can play some musical instruments. #Person1# thinks music brings enjoyment. #Person2# thinks children learn too much. | play musical instruments |
train_8728 | #Person1#: Good morning. Will you book a plane ticket to London forme?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. What time would you like to leave?
#Person1#: Next Tuesday, if possible.
#Person2#: That'll be the 21st of December.
#Person1#: Yes, that's right.
#Person2#: There are several flights available.
#Person1#: Would you check what f... | #Person2# assists #Person1# to book a plane ticket to London at 10:00 a.m next Tuesday. | book plane ticket |
train_8729 | #Person1#: Is that Ann?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: This is Mike. How are things with you?
#Person2#: Oh, very well, but I'm very busy.
#Person1#: Busy? But you've finished all your exams?
#Person2#: Yes, but I have to help my little sister with her foreign language.
#Person1#: How about coming out with me this evening?... | Mike invites Ann to go for a movie but Ann needs to meet her friend and go to an art exhibition. | busy schedule |
train_8730 | #Person1#: Did you hear that Anna needs to stay in bed for 4 weeks?
#Person2#: Yeah. She injured her spine in a fall and a doctor told her to lie flat on her back for a month so it can mend. | Anna needs to stay in bed for her spine injury. | stay in bed |
train_8731 | #Person1#: Tyler, do you know of an easy way to the airport? I'm flying home for Christmas.
#Person2#: Why don't you take the bus, Sylvia? That's what I always do when I fly.
#Person1#: Okay, but I don't know anything about the bus service here.
#Person2#: Well, let me ask you-have you ever heard of 'Fast Pass'?
#Perso... | Sylvia asks Tyler about an easy way to the airport. Tyler suggests Sylvia make a reservation of 'Fast Pass' which takes $30 one-way to the terminal. | way to airport |
train_8732 | #Person1#: Someone has stolen my car! I want to report it. The name is Walton-Harry Walton.
#Person2#: Where did you leave your car, Mr. Walton?
#Person1#: In Ludlow Street. Near the traffic lights.
#Person2#: Did you leave your car unlocked?
#Person1#: Of course not.
#Person2#: And what time was this?
#Person1#: This ... | Walton calls #Person1# to report his car was stolen. #Person2# tells Walton that his car is taken away because no parking is allowed before ten on Friday. | parking rules |
train_8733 | #Person1#: Hi Alice, what are you doing? You look worried.
#Person2#: Oh. There's something wrong with my electronic calculator.
#Person1#: Do you want me to have a look at it?
#Person2#: It's very kind of you, but I would like to have a try first. Er... You know... I can do without it in class this afternoon.
#Person1... | Alice finds there's something wrong with her electronic calculator and will ask #Person1# for help after school. | fix the calculator |
train_8734 | #Person1#: the dinner was really good. It knocked my socks off.
#Person2#: that's very kind of you to say so. Let's try some after-dinner wines.
#Person1#: great. Sweet wines are my favorite. They always make a great finish to a decilious meal.
#Person2#: do you prefer brandy or ports.
#Person1#: port, please.
#Pe... | #Person1# and #Person2# finish a good dinner and have some wines. They choose to drink ports. #Person1# suggests trying Canadian ice wine next time. They cheers. | taste wine |
train_8735 | #Person1#: hi, betty!
#Person2#: hi, andy, how are you finding your new job?
#Person1#: pretty good. My colleagues seem alright. So far everything is great.
#Person2#: that's nice. What do they have you doing over there?
#Person1#: well, I work in the marketing department. The corporate culture is totally different... | Betty and Andy talk about Andy's new job. Andy works in a new company where teamwork is highly valued and the boss is approachable, which is different from the last job. | new job |
train_8736 | #Person1#: Are you sure Lucy has it bad for you? If she does, she will certainly bend over backwards for you. But if she doesn't, it would be a job to change her.
#Person2#: I don't know whether she has it bad for me, but she enjoys being with me.
#Person1#: And do you really love her?
#Person2#: I think I do. I don... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is not sure whether Lucy has it bad for #Person2# but #Person2# really loves her. | love a girl |
train_8737 | #Person1#: James, look at the girl over there! She's pretty, isn't she!
#Person2#: Who? The girl in red or the one in blue?
#Person1#: Neither, I mean the girl in white behind them. She looks really pretty.
#Person2#: Oh, that's Mary. She's a friend of my sister Anna.
#Person1#: So do you know her?
#Person2#: Yes, Anna... | #Person1# sees a pretty girl. James says she's a friend of his sister and would like to introduce #Person1# to her. | a pretty girl |
train_8738 | #Person1#: Tom, why are you surfing the net again? It's a real waste of time I've told you.
#Person2#: I'm doing my homework, mom. I need to write a paper and I'm looking for the information on the net.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yes. You see, you can find a lot of information by entering the keywords and searching ... | Tom's mother thinks Tom wastes time surfing the Internet. Tom explains he's doing homework online. Then, Tom teaches his mother how to find information and go shopping online. | function of Internet |
train_8739 | #Person1#: Hello, welcome to the Daily Grind. What can I get for you?
#Person2#: Good morning, I actually have no idea what I want to drink today. Any recommendations?
#Person1#: Do you drink your coffee black? Or do you prefer to add cream, sugar or milk to it?
#Person2#: I definitely do not drink it black. The taste ... | #Person2# has no idea what type of coffee to order because #Person2# isn't a coffee drinker so #Person2# feels like a fool when it's time to order coffee. #Person1# recommends sweet coffee and #Person2# agrees. | drink coffee |
train_8740 | #Person1#: Are you ready for the trip to the Big Apple?
#Person2#: The Big Apple? What are you referring to?
#Person1#: Don't you know? The Big Apple? Is the nickname for New York City. You're going to New York with us, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going. I'm really looking forward to seeing an exhibition of a moder... | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to New York City. #Person1# tells #Person2# the Big Apple is the nickname of New York and the reason behind. | New York's nickname |
train_8741 | #Person1#: What's wrong with the bus? I have waited nearly an hour.
#Person2#: So have I, it's so cold. The weatherman said it's going to snow around 5 to 7 inches.
#Person1#: So what? Last night, the weather report said the snow would last only one hour, but actually it snowed about 3 hours.
#Person2#: I agree with yo... | #Person1# and #Person2# wait for a bus in cold and discuss the weather. They find they work in the same building and decide to wait in a coffee shop. | wait for bus |
train_8742 | #Person1#: Why are you so dressed up?
#Person2#: I am on my way out to the celebration party of my company and I have to meet some important customers there. How do I look? Is my make up OK?
#Person1#: You look great. Your makeup is also perfect.
#Person2#: Do you think I should wear a different dress?
#Person1#: No, t... | #Person1# gives some suggestions on #Person2#'s dressing for the celebration party today. #Person1# also has a party to go but will pick up #Person1#'s daughter and sends her to #Person1#'s parents first. | schedule |
train_8743 | #Person1#: Reception desk, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, this is Smith Brown, from room 1016. The last room on the east side of the hotel.
#Person1#: Yes. Can I do something for you?
#Person2#: You certainly can, I can't get to sleep. The people in the next room, room 1014 are making too much noise. They're probably ... | Smith calls the reception desk because of the noise from room 1014. #Person1# checks and moves Smith to 868. | change a room |
train_8744 | #Person1#: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?
#Person2#: I am a graduate of a technical university and have been employed as a technician with Company or approximately 10 years.
#Person1#: Please explain why you are interested in leaving your current position and please elaborate on your technical skills.
#Pe... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# as a technician who is looking for a growth opportunity. #Person2# tells #Person1# about some personal information. | job interview |
train_8745 | #Person1#: Would you like your bags to be taken to your room?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: OK. I'll get the bellman to taka them up. Which bags are yours?
#Person2#: My luggage is in the corner over there. They are the leather suitcase, the canvass holdall and the blue backpack.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: Please b... | #Person1# will let the bellman take #Person2#'s leather suitcase, the canvass holdall and the blue backpack to #Person2#'s room carefully. | luggage |
train_8746 | #Person1#: Hello sir, how may I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to buy some flowers, please. Something really nice.
#Person1#: I see, may I ask what the occasion is?
#Person2#: It ' s not really an occasion, it ' s more like I ' m sorry.
#Person1#: Very well. This arrangement here is very popular among regretful husb... | #Person2# wants to buy some flowers to show his regret. #Person1# recommends two arrangements but he is not satisfied. After knowing that he insinuated a woman is getting chubbier, #Person1# asks him to leave the store. | buy flowers |
train_8747 | #Person1#: how long will it take us to drive to London?
#Person2#: I think it ' s a distance of 180 kilometers from here to London, so it should be a two-hour drive on the motorway.
#Person1#: that ' s unless there is a traffic jam. It could take three hours.
#Person2#: you ' re right. We will be able to travel at high... | #Person1# and #Person2# agree to allow three hours to cover the distance to London and talk about #Person2#'s company car's maxium speed over 200 kllometers an hour. | drive to London |
train_8748 | #Person1#: I was told to come to you to get a chest X-ray.
#Person2#: No problem. Just take your clothes off from the waist up and put the gown on, with the opening in the back.
#Person1#: Then what should I do?
#Person2#: You will stand over here up against this plate.
#Person1#: Should I just stand naturally?
#Person... | #Person1# comes to #Person2# to get a chest X-ray. #Person2# gives instructions to #Person1#. | chest X-ray |
train_8749 | #Person1#: How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm great. Thanks.
#Person1#: What do you need?
#Person2#: I need to know if I have any fees to pay.
#Person1#: Actually, you do owe some fees.
#Person2#: How much do I owe?
#Person1#: Your fees total $ 235. 13.
#Person2#: That's crazy!
#Person1#: You need to pay these fees soon.
#... | #Person2# has to pay $235.13 fees which #Person2# owes and will pay with cash. | fees |
train_8750 | #Person1#: Sorry. What was that you said?
#Person2#: I'll meet you at the Gate round about seven.
#Person1#: Where?
#Person2#: At the Gate.
#Person1#: When, did you say?
#Person2#: Round about seven.
#Person1#: Who's coming?
#Person2#: Peter. Peter Brown, you know. Don't forget to bring the letter.
#Person1#: Sorry. I ... | #Person2# informs #Person1# of their meeting's time and place. #Person1# can't hear clearly. | noise |
train_8751 | #Person1#: Hi, Mr. Brown, we have visited the factories and I'm very satisfied with your factories production conditions.
#Person2#: Yes, they are our main export bases of tools with the advantage of having good production experience and long historical record. All their products enjoy high prestige in the world market... | Mr. Brown introduces the three types of packing which are the skin packing, export packing and the neutral packing for their pliers to #Person1#. #Person1# is satisfied and asks Mr. Brown to execute the order. | packing |
train_8752 | #Person1#: Wake up sleepyhead. The sun is beginning to shine. What a lovely summer day!
#Person2#: Yeah, clearly blue sky. But it is a bit too hot for me. I don't like heat and humidity.
#Person1#: It's not that hot. It's cooler than yesterday. Let's go swimming!
#Person2#: That's a thought. It's still early, and the b... | #Person1# wants to go swimming and husband-hunting in a bikini and invites #Person2#. #Person2# agrees and borrows a green and black bikini from #Person1#. | husband hunting |
train_8753 | #Person1#: There is a new coffee shop opening up down the street.
#Person2#: I hope that they have a good menu. Most coffee shops only have coffee and Danish.
#Person1#: That's right. You don't drink coffee, do you?
#Person2#: No, so it's usually boring to join my friends in the afternoon at a regular coffee shop.
#Per... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the new coffee shop. #Person2# wants to give the coffee shop a suggestion on its menu. | coffee shop |
train_8754 | #Person1#: Do you like music?
#Person2#: Well, it depends.
#Person1#: Do you think the music is well-matched?
#Person2#: No, I think the music is too fast.
#Person1#: How about the words of the song?
#Person2#: It sounds nice.
#Person1#: I like it. Naturally it can arouse your feelings.
#Person2#: Yes, I think so. It's... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about a song. They both enjoy it because it's emotionaland full of energy and hope. | music |
train_8755 | #Person1#: I hate to say goodbye, but it's late.
#Person2#: Can't you stay for a little bit longer, it's only 8.
#Person1#: I wish I could. But I'm afraid I can't. I've got some serious studying to do. I have to go.
#Person2#: OK. See you on Today.
#Person1#: See you on Moday. Have a great weekend.
#Person2#: You too. ... | #Person2# wants #Person1# to stay but #Person1# has to leave. | say goodbye |
train_8756 | #Person1#: Did you hear what happened to Mike in Accounts?
#Person2#: No. What?
#Person1#: He got arrested on Friday night and spent the night in jail.
#Person2#: No. Really, what happened?
#Person1#: Well, it was all a big mistake, actually. He got home on Friday night really late, and apparently he'd been out drinkin... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the reason why Mike got arrested. Mike was drunk and lost the house keys. He lived alone so he had to climb in. The neighbors thought it was a robbery, so they called the police. | get arrested |
train_8757 | #Person1#: What are your weekend arrangements?
#Person2#: There're many things I can do on weekends.
#Person1#: What sort of things are you interested in?
#Person2#: I'm keen on talking short trips to nearby scenic spots. More often than not, I go with some of my friends. By the way, what are your favorites?
#Person1#:... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their weekend arrangements. #Person1# likes swimming and cycling. #Person2# likes taking short trips to nearby scenic spots and dancing. | weekend arrangements |
train_8758 | #Person1#: Hoo, I'm getting tired, Jeanine, been a long day.
#Person2#: I'm not quitting yet. You know my favourite slogan, don't you?
#Person1#: Yeah, I know. Shop till you drop.
#Person2#: Right!
#Person1#: I'm getting a little short on cash. Let's just window shop a little.
#Person2#: Ok.
#Person1#: Hey, Jeanine, ge... | Mary wants to window shop because of short on cash but finds a beautiful dress. Jeanine will lend her the money. | shopping |
train_8759 | #Person1#: Excuse me, but I'm looking for a gift for my friend.
#Person2#: Is it a Chinese New Year's gift or a birthday gift?
#Person1#: Well, it's a wedding gift.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Let me guess. . . something sexy for the new bride on her first night of marriage?
#Person1#: Basically. But I have no idea what to g... | #Person1# wants to buy a wedding gift. #Person2# recommends some. | wedding gift |
train_8760 | #Person1#: What do we need for the barbecue?
#Person2#: Well, I'Ve bought a lot of meat. I'Ve got pork chops, small steaks, chicken wings, and plenty of hot sausages and hamburger patties.
#Person1#: I can't wait to start cooking! I'Ve bought the grill and charcoal. Do you have enough plates and utensils?
#Person2#: I ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the preparations for the barbecue. They've got meat, utensils and paper plates, and are going to buy some buns and ketchup. | barbecue |
train_8761 | #Person1#: You have worked in your present company for five years.
#Person2#: Yes, I do.
#Person1#: Why do you want to resign?
#Person2#: As you know I serve as a secretary in my present company, I really want to look for a more challenging opportunity.
#Person1#: What kind of work are you interested in?
#Person2#: Jus... | #Person2# wants a more challenging opportunity rather than the current job as a secretary and is interested in #Person1#'s company. | job opportunity |
train_8762 | #Person1#: hello, this is the International Student Office. My name is Leah. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to speak to the Ms. Collins, please.
#Person1#: ok. Can I ask who is calling, please?
#Person2#: this is Nathaniel Brown.
#Person1#: and what is your call regarding?
#Person2#: I'd like to talk to her ab... | Nathaniel wants to talk to Ms. Collins but she is busy. Leah takes Nathaniel's number and will have Ms. Collins call back before 6 pm. | phone call |
train_8763 | #Person1#: Are you sure Lucy has it bad for you? If she does, she will certainly bend over backwards for you. But if she doesn't, it would be a job to change her.
#Person2#: I don't know whether she has it bad for me, but she enjoys being with me.
#Person1#: And do you really love her?
#Person2#: I think I do. I don't ... | #Person1# wants to know if Lucy loves #Person2#. #Person2# is not sure. | love |
train_8764 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I want to know what's your price per dozen for exercise books?
#Person2#: 15 dollars per dozen
#Person1#: Oh, it's rather too high. We have another offer for a similar one at a much lower price.
#Person2#: However, the quality of our exercise books is better than others. I can assure you that our ... | #Person1# wants to have a lower price for exercise books. #Person2# refuses at first but agrees after #Person1# promises to order a large amount about 300 dozens. | price |
train_8765 | #Person1#: Excuse me, miss. I don't think we need the MP4 any more. We would like to refund it.
#Person2#: May I see your receipt?
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: I am sorry, sir. You bought it 2 weeks ago, and you can only refund it in one week. | #Person1# wants to refund the MP4 but #Person2# refuses. | refund |
train_8766 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I would like to cash my travelers'check. Here you are.
#Person1#: Sure. How do you like your money?
#Person2#: In tens and twenties, please.
#Person1#: No problem. Here you are.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to cash the check. | cash the check |
train_8767 | #Person1#: Have you got your invitation yet?
#Person2#: My invitation? No, I haven't. My invitation to what?
#Person1#: The house warming party.
#Person2#: Whose house warming party is it?
#Person1#: Tom and Bill Smith. They are both working now you know? And they've bought a new house.
#Person2#: Oh, they have? I didn... | Tom and Bill have bought a new house and will throw a house warming party. #Person1# has seen the house and got invited. #Person2# hasn't got the invitation yet. | new house |
train_8768 | #Person1#: I am afraid I have some bad news for you. It's about our order contract O5TSWAL.
#Person2#: What's the problem?
#Person1#: The goods arrived half a month later than scheduled. What's more, five cases were found broken and unit inside seriously damaged.
#Person2#: Really? That's something unexpected. You see,... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that their surveyors found the damage to their goods was caused by poor packing. #Person2# blames the stevedores for the damage. | broken goods |
train_8769 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Be with you in just a moment, Madam... Yes, now may I help?
#Person1#: Yes, erm, I'd like to book a holiday somewhere in Britain.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Were you thinking of any special place in particular?
#Person1#: Well, I don't know really. Can you recommend anywhere?
#Person2#: Wel... | #Person1# wants to book a holiday in Britain. #Person2# recommends several places and #Person1# chooses a three-day trip to Edinburgh because she has never been there before. #Person1# asks about the accommodation that goes with the trip and feels satisfied. | trip |
train_8770 | #Person1#: To collect a data for my report, I need to talk to someone who knows that small city very well. I was told that you lived there for quite a long time.
#Person2#: Oh, I wish I could help, but I was only a child then. | #Person1# wants to collect data. #Person2# may not be helpful. | collect data |
train_8771 | #Person1#: Are you all right? You look off color.
#Person2#: I'm OK. I feel a bit tired. That's all.
#Person1#: That is because you work too hard, I suppose.
#Person2#: I guess so. Do you remember the new student in my class?
#Person1#: The boy from Haiti?
#Person2#: Yes, he is having a hard time communicating since he... | #Person2# thinks it's tired to help international students with their studies but rewarding to see these students make progress. #Person1# agrees. | teach students |
train_8772 | #Person1#: Hello. Today I'm interviewing Joshua on his experiences going to a Japanese school. Now Joshua, what time do you go to school?
#Person2#: Eight O'clock.
#Person1#: Eight O'clock. And do you go by yourself, or on a school bus?
#Person2#: No, I have a group that goes with me.
#Person1#: So you go with a group?... | #Person1# interviews Joshua on his experiences going to a Japanese school. Joshua talks about when and how he goes to school, what he brings to school, what he does, and how he eats at school. | school life |
train_8773 | #Person1#: How soon do I have to leave my room?
#Person2#: Normally it's by 12 at noon on the day you leave.
#Person1#: Well, you see, my plane doesn't go till half past five tomorrow afternoon.
#Person2#: I see. Which room is it, madam?
#Person1#: Room 577, my name is Browning.
#Person2#: Ah, yes, Mrs. Browning. You m... | Mrs. Browning's plane will leave at 5:30 and asks about the distance to the airport. #Person2# allows her to keep the room until 2. | keep the room |
train_8774 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Is this seat taken?
#Person2#: It is now. Take a seat.
#Person1#: Thanks. I had been waiting for over two hours for the bus to come.
#Person2#: Yeah. The bus broke down about 50 miles back. Actually, the bus driver lost control of the bus when he split hot chocolate on himself, and then as he trie... | #Person1# waited for over two hours for the bus. #Person2# tells #Person1# the bus had an accident. #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s experience and invites #Person1# to Las Vegas. #Person1# finds that #Person1# is on the wrong bus and wants to get off. #Person2# suggests not doing so. | take a bus |
train_8775 | #Person1#: Oh, man. What happened here?
#Person2#: What's wrong?
#Person1#: Someone ran a pen through the dryer, and now all of my clothes AND the dryer are a real mess.
#Person2#: Ugh. Wow. That's rough. Well, I have to go. I'm playing tennis with Jacob in a few minutes.
#Person1#: NO! No way! Wait, wait. What about t... | #Person1# finds it's #Person2# who left the pen in the pocket and made the clothes and the dryer a mess. #Person2# admits it and will buy #Person1# new clothes after playing tennis. | pen stain |
train_8776 | #Person1#: Are you having a problem?
#Person2#: Yes. I have to do a research paper for history. There's a major book that I need, but I can't find it.
#Person1#: Did you try the card list?
#Person2#: Yes, but it's not there.
#Person1#: Well, if it's a recent book, it won't be in the card list. All information about boo... | #Person2# needs a book but can't find it. #Person1# explains the reason and advises #Person2# to search for it on the computer. | find a book |
train_8777 | #Person1#: Are you free this evening? Would you like to come with me to the International Center?
#Person2#: I remember receiving their calendar of activities in my campus mailbox a week ago. I didn't really look at it, though. Isn't that where they organize parties and trips for foreign students?
#Person1#: Not only f... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the International Center where they can talk to people and get to know this city. #Person2# thinks it's worth visiting and will go with #Person1# tonight. | International Center |
train_8778 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Jonason speaking.
#Person2#: Hello, Jonason, I am Kasy. I am sorry to tell you that I may not attend your birthday party this weekend.
#Person1#: Oh, what's up?
#Person2#: Nothing much.., but...
#Person1#: What's happened then?
#Person2#: I have an important exam at that time.
#Person1#: If so... | Kasy can't attend Jonason's birthday party because of the exam. Jonason will hold the party ahead of time. | birthday party |
train_8779 | #Person1#: I'm afraid I can't show you the apartment at the moment, because the tenant is still living in it. It's really a lovely place, with a big kitchen and a sunny window, for only two hundred dollars a month.
#Person2#: Sounds good, but we really can't rent an apartment without seeing it first. | #Person1# can't show #Person2# the apartment, so #Person2# can't rent it. | rent an apartment |
train_8780 | #Person1#: Hey, That's a really nice outfit you have on.
#Person2#: Why, thank you. I wasn't sure if it looked okay or not. I can't believe all the words the salesgirl said.
#Person1#: Oh, you look stunning. Your dress really goes well with your shoes.
#Person2#: I'm glad that you think so. I thought it might be a b... | #Person1# praises #Person2#'s outfit. #Person2# suggests that #Person1# should go to the department store and get some new ties but #Person1# doesn't have enough money. They also discuss what to wear for the party. | individual styles |
train_8781 | #Person1#: At their last meeting, the stockholders voted unanimously to block the merger of our company with Blycore. All the executive committee was in favor of the merger. . . I don't understand how the stockholders could have so much power to throw a wrench in the plans. . .
#Person2#: If they all unite on a certai... | #Person1# doesn't understand how the stockholders can throw a wrench in the plans. #Person2# explains it to #Person1#. | stockholders |
train_8782 | #Person1#: I am so happy to know that the promotion campaign for our new product is very successful. We just made a record sale this season.
#Person2#: That is very encouraging news. I heard that the marketing department has done a three months research, they sent the feedback information to the research and developme... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their successful new product which made a record sale and there is much efforts behind it. | record sale |
train_8783 | #Person1#: Can you speak English?
#Person2#: Yes I can. I speak it very well.
#Person1#: Where did you learn it?
#Person2#: I lived in England when I was a child.
#Person1#: What else can you speak?
#Person2#: Well, I know a little Italian. | #Person2# can speak English and a little Italian. | language |
train_8784 | #Person1#: Earning extra income on the Internet is easier than you might think. After I started selling traditional craft items on the Internet last year, I have really been able to make bank doing something I love.
#Person2#: Is that right? I hear all these horror stories of internet business crashing because there i... | #Person1# thinks internet business is easy but #Person2# doubts that. #Person1# tells #Person2# how to run it successfully. #Person2# thinks it's a lot of work while #Person1# thinks it worths doing. | internet business |
train_8785 | #Person1#: Do you like music?
#Person2#: Well, it depends.
#Person1#: Do you think the music is well-matched?
#Person2#: No, I think the music is too fast.
#Person1#: How about the words of the song?
#Person2#: It sounds nice.
#Person1#: I like it. Naturally it can arouse your feelings.
#Person2#: Yes, I think s... | #Person1# and #Person2# talks about a song. They both enjoy it because it's emotional and full of energy and hope. | music |
train_8786 | #Person1#: What's your favorite movie?
#Person2#: My favorite movie is Superbad.
#Person1#: Oh, why is that?
#Person2#: It's the funniest movie that I've ever seen.
#Person1#: That's true. It is a very funny movie.
#Person2#: You've seen it before?
#Person1#: Yes, I saw that movie the first day it came out in the... | #Person2#'s favorite movie is Superbad because it's funny. #Person1# also likes it and invites #Person2# to watch together. | favorite movie |
train_8787 | #Person1#: I'm not satisfied with it.
#Person2#: Why not? What's wrong with it?
#Person1#: Sometimes it goes fast and sometimes it goes slow, and the alarm doesn't work either.
#Person2#: Would you like another one?
#Person1#: No, can I have my money back?
#Person2#: Emm, have you got a receipt?
#Person1#: A receipt?
#... | #Person1# isn't satisfied with the product. #Person2# needs to see the receipt to give the money back. | refund |
train_8788 | #Person1#: Peter, you're learning to drive, aren't you? Do you go to the AA driving school?
#Person2#: Actually, it's called the ABC driving school.
#Person1#: Is it expensive?
#Person2#: I've had 10 lessons already and each one is 14 pounds.
#Person1#: I see. And is the teachers car new?
#Person2#: Yes, and it's not a... | #Person1# asks Peter about the driving school Peter goes to. Peter failed the driving test last week and will learn from his father. | driving school |
train_8789 | #Person1#: Now we have five-day classes every week, so we have more spare time than before.
#Person2#: How do you spend your time, Timmy?
#Person1#: I have interest in playing the violin and I'll continue to practice playing it.
#Person2#: Do you often take part in a concert?
#Person1#: Yes, I like to listen to some mu... | Lily and Timmy are discussing their arrangement of spare time and fine they have similar hobbies in music. They hope to exchange their experience together. | similar hobby |
train_8790 | #Person1#: Peter, do you live in the red house at the end of the road?
#Person2#: Yes, I live in that house with my parents and my sister. And we also have a dog.
#Person1#: Do you take your dog for a walk everyday?
#Person2#: No, my father takes the dog for a walk on Sunday, and I take the dog for a walk on Friday. My... | #Person1# and Peter talk about Peter's house, Peter's dog walking, and the housework division in his family. | housework |
train_8791 | #Person1#: What's wrong with you? You look disappointed.
#Person2#: I am. I was surfing the web and my computer crashed again. Yesterday I couldn't get my word processing program to run. It's driving me crazy.
#Person1#: Did you lose any work when it crashed?
#Person2#: Nothing important. I backed up everything on disk... | #Person2# is disappointed because the computer crashed. Myron thinks maybe he can find the problem for #Person2#. | computer |
train_8792 | #Person1#: Come on, why do you stop your car here? It's still a long way from the town.
#Person2#: I didn't stop the car. The car stopped itself. Let me have a look and find out what the matter is.
#Person1#: Is it out of gas? It was running so well.
#Person2#: Out of gas? Yeah, it's possible. Oh, yes, it is.
#Person1#... | #Person1# and #Person2#'s car is out of gas. #Person1# is worried but #Person2# thinks they'll get some gas from the next car. | gas |
train_8793 | #Person1#: The bathroom looks lovely. Did you redecorate it yourself or did you get someone in to do it for you?
#Person2#: I did it myself. I went online and found a lot of website devoted to home improvement. Then I went to DIY shop and bought everything I needed. I ' m sure I saved a lot of money by doing it myself ... | #Person1# admires the decoration of #Person2#'s bathroom. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to decorate the bathroom independently. | decoration of bathroom |
train_8794 | #Person1#: Lily, I am terribly sorry about this. But we have to put off or cancel tomorrow's meeting.
#Person2#: Cancelled? That's just can't happen!
#Person1#: Sorry to say, but nothing can be done. The equipment broke down and can't be fixed till Friday.
#Person2#: Oh, I hope it be fixed on Friday. | #Person1# regretfully informs Lily of the cancellation of tomorrow's meeting. | the cancellation of meeting |
train_8795 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Is this the Roley Hotel?
#Person2#: Yes, madam. May I help you?
#Person1#: Yes. I ' m calling from Westwood and Westwood Attorneys. I need to make a reservation for Mr. Alex Brent.
#Person2#: Fine, madam. When will Mr. Brent be arriving, and how many nights will he be staying? | #Person1# phones to make a reservation for Mr. Brent. #Person2# helps her. | hotel reservation |
train_8796 | #Person1#: Our Afghan customers wanna buy China's tea. I am thinking of placing an order with you.
#Person2#: Which tea do you prefer, black or jasmine tea?
#Person1#: I like both. Could you show me some samples?
#Person2#: Of course, here you are. These are Black tea from Anti, Oolong tea from Guangdong, Oolong tea fr... | #Person1# wants to purchase China's tea from #Person2#. #Person2# gives an introduction to some samples. #Person1# decides to order Black tea from Anti, Jasmine tea from Hangzhou, and Crushed Black tea, first grade. | purchase of China's tea |
train_8797 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you exchange foreign money here?
#Person1#: Yes. Our bank is authorized to deal with foreign exchange.
#Person2#: What kinds of currency do you change?
#Person1#: We can change only three kinds of currency, USD, Japanese Yen and HK Dollar in our savings office.
#Person2#: C... | #Person2# wants to exchange the money to some US dollars in the bank. #Person1# offers guidance. | currency exchange |
train_8798 | #Person1#: Now, if I look here I see that you completed a BA in English?
#Person2#: Yes, that ' s right. After graduating from high school in New York I attended York University in the UK. My major was English, and my minor was business studies. I completed my BA in 2004.
#Person1#: Yes, I ' m pleased to see that you a... | Rebecca shares her study experience and extracurricular activities at university with #Person1#. | discussion on university experience |
train_8799 | #Person1#: Last week, we had a performance review on all the staff in our department in last quarter. Stevens, can you provide more information about the performance review?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Most of us had positive review in last quarter. Take Fred and David for examples. Both of them try their best to achieve the ... | Stevens praises Fred and David due to their distinct progress in last week's performance review. Then #Person1# announces the promotion of them. | the performance review |
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