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train_8800 | #Person1#: Hello, Kevin. I hate to do this, but I have to cancel our appointment.
#Person2#: Oh, no! Why? I was looking forward to seeing you at my new place.
#Person1#: Yeah, I really wanted to come, too. But something unexpected in Shanghai have come up. I have to fly out for a few days, but I'll be back soon.
#Perso... | #Person1# tells Kevin #Person1# has to cancel their appointment due to something unexpected. Then they make an appointment on Wednesday evening. | cancellation of the appointment |
train_8801 | #Person1#: Look at this survey conducted by a website. A quarter of the employees will spend an average of 10 minutes everyday online doing personal things. Hi, Francis, what about you?
#Person2#: Well, I just spend 15 minutes as so checking my stock bonds and booking an air ticket for my mother. Anyway, I have done al... | #Person1# and Francis talk about the personal use of the Internet at the company. #Person1# feels lucky they are not monitored. | personal use of Internet |
train_8802 | #Person1#: Are these your text books? Biochemistry, General Ecology, Botany, Cell Genetics, Molecular Genetics. . .
#Person2#: Yes. I gotta review all of them for the final exam. It is just around the corner.
#Person1#: Oh, right! Do you have many exams at the end of each semester?
#Person2#: That depends. Some semeste... | #Person2# shares with #Person1# the preparation techniques for the final exam. | final exam preparation |
train_8803 | #Person1#: Why don't we Chinese have our own Valentine's Day?
#Person2#: Of course we have. It's on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month.
#Person1#: Oh? Why is that day?
#Person2#: It is said that the Cowherd and the Spinster, the lover stars in heaven, can only meet on the seventh Eve, so this day has become the... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the Chinese Lover's Day. | Chinese Lover's Day |
train_8804 | #Person1#: what's the matter with you? You look so upset and tired.
#Person2#: My father failed in business.
#Person1#: Oh, that's really tough.
#Person2#: Maybe it is the most difficult period of my family have experienced.
#Person1#: I can understand. By the way, is there anyway I can help?
#Person2#: No, not now. I ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# feels upset because of the family financial crisis. #Person1# sympathizes with #Person2#. | family financial predicament |
train_8805 | #Person1#: Hi, Mark, did you catch the game last night?
#Person2#: No, I was out. Was it worth watching?
#Person1#: You didn't hear? Spain won, two to zero.
#Person2#: Oh, really? So, Spain is through to the next round?
#Person1#: Yeah. The final is next week. You have to watch it. | #Person1# tells Mike that Spain won the game last night. | talk about game |
train_8806 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I would like to use the copy machine.
#Person1#: The machine is over there.
#Person2#: Do I have to pay to use the machine?
#Person1#: Yes, you will have to pay to use it.
#Person2#: How much?
#Person1#: It costs ten cents a copy.
#Person2#: Am I limited to a certain number ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# some information about using the copy machine. | ask for information |
train_8807 | #Person1#: What should we do this Saturday?
#Person2#: Rocky six is suppose to come out this Friday.
#Person1#: Yeah, but I don't know if it is going to be any good.
#Person2#: The only reason I want to see it is because I have seen the previous five.
#Person1#: True. Ok. Let's see it this Saturday.
#Person2#: How abou... | #Person1# and #Person2# plan to have lunch and watch Rocky six this Saturday. | Saturday plan |
train_8808 | #Person1#: I can't decide what to do today.
#Person2#: Well. Let's go swimming.
#Person1#: Don't you think it's a bit cold for that?
#Person2#: Then why don't we go for a walk in the hills. It'd be very good for us you know. | #Person2# invites #Person1# to walk in the hills. | today's plan |
train_8809 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm doing some research on Roman civilization. Do you have any books on the subject?
#Person1#: These books over here are about ancient history. They might be helpful.
#Person2#: Can I check this one out?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. It's for reference only, so it must stay in the li... | #Person2# borrows some books about ancient history from the library for the research with #Person1#'s help. | borrow books |
train_8810 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Hi, this is Sharon in Mr. Reynolds's office. One of your delivery men picked up a package here about an hour ago.
#Person1#: Yes, is there a problem? Ma'am?
#Person2#: Well, it still hasn't reached its destination. I wonder if you could track it down for us. Mr. Reynolds is a bit c... | Sharon calls #Person1# to track Mr. Reynolds's package. | track a package |
train_8811 | #Person1#: Hey Mel! Are you up for some tennis today?
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't! I have to go to work, pick up Jake and Maddie from school, and make them an afternoon snack, then take Jake to soccer practice and Maddie to dance class.
#Person1#: You sound exhausted. Maybe you should hire a nanny to help you out! She ca... | Mel tells Grace she can't go to play tennis because she's busy with work and children's care. Grace recommends she can hire a nanny to release her burden and refers a good one to her. | recommend a nanny |
train_8812 | #Person1#: I need a haircut.
#Person2#: Do you have an appointment?
#Person1#: No, I don't. You look pretty busy today. Do you have an opening for me?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. I can cut your hair right now if you like. Do you need a shampoo too, or just a haircut?
#Person1#: Just a haircut. I washed my hair this morning.... | #Person1# comes to have a haircut and #Person2# serves #Person1#. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s hair has the problem of split ends and offers a solution, but #Person1# keeps thinking the problem is weak hair and wants to buy a conditioner from #Person2#. | have a haircut |
train_8813 | #Person1#: Lately I've felt that company morale is at an all-time low what can your firm do to help get my business back on track?
#Person2#: You definitely made the right move by calling. Our primary business is creating, conducting and customizing fully interactive human resources workshops for companies just like yo... | #Person1# phones the human resources because #Person1#'s company morale is at an all-time low and the employees are having trouble working as a team. #Person2# answers the phone and promise to solve it. | human resources consultation |
train_8814 | #Person1#: Could you show me where the ice cream is located?
#Person2#: Just go to the end of the store. And it will be on your right. We have all the ice creams and frozen foods back there in the freezers.
#Person1#: This is my first time here.
#Person2#: Please notice all of our aisles are numbered and classified by ... | #Person2# points out the way for #Person1# to the ice cream store. | ask for directions |
train_8815 | #Person1#: How is your job search 1 going, Janet?
#Person2#: I found the ideal position. I'm working for a plumbing company.
#Person1#: Are you serious? You studied mathematics at college for four years, and now you have a job working with your hands!
#Person2#: Plumbing work requires mathematics knowledge, and creativ... | #Person1# is surprised to know Janet's working for a plumbing company. Janet tells #Person1# she loves the job because it requires mathematics knowledge and creativity and she has a good attitude. | talk about job |
train_8816 | #Person1#: Where on earth are we going to borrow at 3 %?
#Person2#: We can borrow from a bank, the gross interest rate will be something like 7 %. With corporate tax at say 30 %. We are only paying on 50 % of this. There is still inflation to consider.
#Person1#: You can knock off another 2 % for that.
#Person2#: We ca... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the interest rate and the loan capital of borrowing money. | borrow money |
train_8817 | #Person1#: Could you tell me something about investment environment of your country?
#Person2#: Our country is a free trade nation. She was mainly agriculture and rather a backward country and now has developed into a modern highly industrialized state with an expanding economy. Parallel to this, her dependence upon fo... | #Person2# describes the investment environment and the price of #Person2#'s country to #Person1#. | the country's investment environment |
train_8818 | #Person1#: Do you have the same in different sizes? The trousers are too long for me.
#Person2#: Let me see. Yes, here you are.
#Person1#: Will the trousers shrink when washed?
#Person2#: No, they won't. They are shrink proof.
#Person1#: That's good. I will take it. | #Person2# takes out shorter trousers for #Person1# and tells #Person1# they are shrink-proof. #Person1#'s satisfied and will buy them. | purchase of trousers |
train_8819 | #Person1#: Oh, where are we going?
#Person2#: I want to show you something.
#Person1#: I know, but what is it?
#Person2#: A farm. It's just down this road. It's a small place, but at least it would be our own.
#Person1#: A farm? How can we afford to buy a farm?
#Person2#: It isn't very large, only 40 acres. We wouldn't... | #Person2# leads #Person1# to a small farm they would buy and tells #Person1# about the details of the farm. They start to make plans for planting. | buy a farm |
train_8820 | #Person1#: Hi, Mary. We haven't seen each other since we graduated. Where have you been?
#Person2#: I have been to Australia. Do you still live there?
#Person1#: Oh, no. We have just moved into the new house.
#Person2#: Really? Congratulations.
#Person1#: Thank you, and we want to buy a new television.
#Person2#: What ... | #Person1# tells Mary #Person1# wants to buy a new television but #Person1#'s not sure about the size. Mary suggests buying a small one because the space in the new house is limited. | choice of the new TV |
train_8821 | #Person1#: Hey Taxi! Ah great, Thanks for stopping.
#Person2#: Where to?
#Person1#: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art, and...
#Person2#: Sure, No problem.
#Person1#: Uh, Excuse me. How long does it take to get there?
#Person2#: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than 30 minute... | #Person1# takes a taxi to the National Museum of Art. #Person2# serves #Person1# and recommends some local restaurants to #Person1#. | take a taxi |
train_8822 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, didn't you see the red light?
#Person2#: Oh, I thought I could make a right turn on red there.
#Person1#: No, sir. The sign says 'No Turn on Red'.
#Person2#: Oh, I guess I didn't see it.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir, but may I see your driver's licence and insurance policy, please? I have to giv... | #Person1# gives #Person2# a ticket because he made a right turn on red where there is a sign saying 'No Turn on Red'. | give a ticket |
train_8823 | #Person1#: Well, Christmas is almost here. So, what do you want from Santa this year?
#Person2#: A toy car and walkie-talkies.
#Person1#: Really? Well, and what about you, Emily? What do you want for Christmas?
#Person3#: If I can't have a Barbie radio, um, I would have some fragile dolls. And if I can't have some frag... | #Person1# asks Micky and Emily about what they want for Chrismas and what they should prepare for Santa. | family casual talk |
train_8824 | #Person1#: Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask you if you don't mind.
#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?
#Person2#: I am going to attend a conference on air pollution. It will be held in the first two weeks of February at t... | #Person2# states the purpose of the visit to the United States to #Person1#. | purpose of the visit |
train_8825 | #Person1#: Oh, it's you, Mrs. Bramley. Come in and sit down. Now, what was it? Oh, yes, your ankle. Has there been any improvement since last week?
#Person2#: Well, no, I'm afraid not, doctor. The leg's still the same.
#Person1#: I'd better have another look at it. HM! It's still very swollen. Have you been resting it,... | Mrs. Bramley comes to #Person1# because her leg's still very swollen. #Person1#'ll repeat the previous prescription for tablets and emphasizes the importance of rest. | the effective treatment |
train_8826 | #Person1#: Morning. Gail. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?
#Person2#: Yes. We had a great time. And some friends went along with us.
#Person1#: Where did you stay? In a hotel?
#Person2#: No, we camped in the mountains. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.
#Person1#: Sounds great! Was the weather good?
#... | #Person2# shares the holiday experience with #Person1#. #Person1# gets interested too. | share holiday experience |
train_8827 | #Person1#: Any interesting jobs listed on the Internet today?
#Person2#: Well, there are a lot of retail jobs-selling clothes and stuff. But you have to work Saturdays and Sundays.
#Person1#: Hmm. I hate working on weekends.
#Person2#: Hmm... so do I.
#Person1#: Oh, here's a job in sales. It's a job selling children's ... | #Person2# recommends a job in sales with special requirements to #Person1# and #Person1# is attracted. | job hunting |
train_8828 | #Person1#: OMG! It must be so late where you are. What time is it?
#Person2#: Just after 2 am.
#Person1#: What's wrong? Can't sleep?
#Person2#: Nope, actually I was just waiting for you. I have something big to tell you.
#Person1#: Really? What is it?
#Person2#: I have an offer to work for a company in your city toda... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# gets an offer to work for a company in #Person1#'s city and #Person2# wants to visit the city in the upcoming holiday. #Person1# looks forward to seeing #Person2# and will make sure #Person1#'s free then. | online chatting |
train_8829 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I'm looking for an old music box.
#Person2#: Any particular decade?
#Person1#: Something made in the '20s would be nice.
#Person2#: We had seven, but we sold one this morning.
#Person1#: Are dancing figures a part of any of the boxes?
#Person2#: You're in luck. Two of them have dancing figure... | #Person1# buys an old music box without a warranty from #Person2#. | buy a music box |
train_8830 | #Person1#: Look, the aliens are sending a message to Mulder. This rocks!
#Person2#: Whoops. That's my pager. I had to get it for work.
#Person1#: You have a pager? ! That's a little high-tech for you, Stu. Are you sure you know how to use it?
#Person2#: Well, I know how to turn it off!
#Person1#: No, you don't! It'... | #Person2#'s pager is beeping and #Person1# helps to turn it off. | daily casual talk |
train_8831 | #Person1#: This is my friend Jenny.
#Person2#: What's her last name?
#Person1#: It's Snow.
#Person2#: What color are her eyes?
#Person1#: They're blue.
#Person2#: What color is her hair?
#Person1#: It's brown.
#Person2#: How old is she?
#Person1#: She's 42. | #Person1# gives #Person2# some brief information about Jenny. | introduce a friend |
train_8832 | #Person1#: The exams are finally over. I'm so excited about summer vacation. I have made all the arrangements for my summer vacation.
#Person2#: What are you planning to do?
#Person1#: Well, my family and I are planning to go to England. We've been talking about going there for years and... We finally went to an agent ... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their plans for the summer vacation. | summer vacation plan |
train_8833 | #Person1#: You looked tired today, John. What's wrong?
#Person2#: I have so many things to do. I am so stressed out.
#Person1#: Well, just relax. You told me that you have one day off today. You said you would take our daughter to the park.
#Person2#: Yeah, but all I can think about is the deadlines I need to meet.
#Pe... | John complains to his wife about his current job and his wife suggests he quit. | the heavy job burden |
train_8834 | #Person1#: Don't throw paper on the floor, Mike.
#Person2#: Where shall I put it, Miss?
#Person1#: Put it in the wastepaper basket, please.
#Person2#: But Tom and Bill put all their papers in the basket a few minutes ago. Now it's full.
#Person1#: Then take the basket outside and empty it.
#Person2#: Yes, Miss.
#Person... | #Person1# warns Mike not to throw paper on the floor and asks him to put the paper in the wastepaper basket. The basket is full, so Mike empties the basket in the playground. #Person1# tells him it's not right and asks him to pick up the paper and put it in the dustbin at the back of the school. | throw litter |
train_8835 | #Person1#: Do you have any direct flight to New Zealand?
#Person2#: Sorry, we don't. But I think you can fly on Northwest 212 to Tokyo and they have a connecting flight on Japan Airline 123 to Auckland, New Zealand's gateway city. And it is the most economical flight, just $580.
#Person1#: When does the flight 212 leav... | #Person2# tells #Person1# there's no direct flight to New Zealand and then gives some information about another indirect flight. | ask for infomation |
train_8836 | #Person1#: In England today, our schools mixed or single sexed.
#Person2#: Well. There are both. 50 years ago, all schools used to be single sexed. I mean boys only or girls only. Then in the nineteen seventies, many schools changed and became mixed.
#Person1#: Do parents still prefer mixed schools?
#Person2#: No, thin... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the history of mixed and single sexed schools and discuss the different performance of boys and girls in mixed and single sexed schools | mixed and single sexed schools discussion |
train_8837 | #Person1#: Eddie, you've got to come over and see my parrot. It's learning so many words now.
#Person2#: Really? Last time I saw him all he could say was something that sounded like hello.
#Person1#: Well, now, he can a sing a song too.
#Person2#: Which song did you teach him?
#Person1#: Calorie. You know that popular ... | #Person1# tells Eddie about #Person1#'s smart parrot. Eddie's interested and wants to film it. | a smart parrot |
train_8838 | #Person1#: Where did you go to school?
#Person2#: I went to university in New York and studied computer, and then I went to a business school in Sydney and stayed there for 2 years.
#Person1#: OK, but you grew up in the UK, right?
#Person2#: Well, kind of. I was born in London but moved to New York with my family when ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s personal experience. | personal experience |
train_8839 | #Person1#: I taught Spanish in a middle school several years ago and I can speak it fluently. I also know some English, but I can't speak it well.
#Person2#: Spanish and English? Can you speak Italian or French?
#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I can't.
#Person2#: Well, why do you think you would be suitable for the manager assis... | #Person2# interviews #Person1# who applies for the position of manager assistant. | job interview |
train_8840 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Easy Life real estate. May I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. My name is Bob Brown. I'm hoping you can help me find a place to live in.
#Person1#: OK. First, please tell me what you're looking for, a house or an apartment?
#Person2#: An apartment. I can't afford a house.
#Person1#: Alright. And how... | Bob Brown calls Easy Life real estate to help him find a suitable apartment with one bedroom and furniture. | find an apartment |
train_8841 | #Person1#: How was your first week in China, Linda?
#Person2#: It was great. My local friends took me to a restaurant for dinner last night near my hotel.
#Person1#: Cool, how was that?
#Person2#: I really enjoyed it. It was my first Chinese dining experience.
#Person1#: Yeah, didn't you have Chinese food before in the... | Linda shares her first Chinese dining experience in China with #Person1#. | Chinese dining experience |
train_8842 | #Person1#: Why are you reading the classifieds? What do you need?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a bookcase, but I don't want to buy a new one.
#Person1#: Are you having any luck?
#Person2#: Not really. There aren't any used bookcases listed. But there are a few rummage sales on Saturday. I think I'll go to them.
#Person1#... | #Person2# will go to rummage sales to buy a used bookcase and #Person1# wants to join. #Person1# talks about #Person1#'s failure in bargaining at a store. | Secondhand Trading |
train_8843 | #Person1#: Canton Hotel.
#Person2#: I'd like to reserve a double room. I will be arriving next Monday, the 12th. My name is Wilson.
#Person1#: A double room for the 12th? The name is Wilson?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying?
#Person2#: Three or four days, perhaps longer.
#Person1#: ... | #Person1# helps Wilson reserve a double room for the 12th at Canton Hotel. | Hotel Reservation |
train_8844 | #Person1#: We have settled the question of price, quality and quantity. Now I am calling to talk about the terms of payment. What are your terms of payment?
#Person2#: Well. We only accept the payment to be made by confirmed and irrevocable L \ C, payable against shipping documents.
#Person1#: I see. Payment by LC is t... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# only accepts the payment to be made by LC but not DA or DP. | Business Discussion |
train_8845 | #Person1#: It's time for bed.
#Person2#: But I'm not sleepy, Mum. Can I stay and watch more TV?
#Person1#: It's already half past eleven. You have school tomorrow. You'll sleepy all tomorrow, if you don't sleep well tonight.
#Person2#: I know. But I promise I won't be sleepy tomorrow. I work really hard.
#Person1#: Don... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to stop watching more TV because it's bedtime. #Person2# is initially unwilling but later agrees because of #Person2#'s exams. | Time for bed |
train_8846 | #Person1#: I am sorry to have kept all of you waiting. I was delayed by something urgent.
#Person2#: You are not late, Mr. Thomas. There're still 15 minutes to go. Mr. White has just called you.
#Person1#: What did he say?
#Person2#: He said there was a traffic jam, but he is coming.
#Person1#: He shouldn't drive his c... | #Person2# tells Mr. Thomas he is not late but Mr. White is still on his way. | Meetup |
train_8847 | #Person1#: Why are you so quiet?
#Person2#: My girlfriend just broke up with me.
#Person1#: You must feel terrible now.
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: I remember my first break up. It was the worst feeling in the world. I was crying everyday for three months. And slowly, it got better. I know you'll feel better too.
#Pers... | #Person2#'s girlfriend just broke up with him. #Person1# shares similar experiences and tells #Person2# that everyone breaks up and moves on. #Person1# encourages #Person2# to recover and invites him to hang out. | Love Problems |
train_8848 | #Person1#: Alright, tell me what you think.
#Person2#: Don't you think it's a bit bright?
#Person1#: Yeah, maybe you're right. How about this outfit?
#Person2#: This dress looks lovely on you, but it's not very practical, is it?
#Person1#: No, I don't have any plans to go to a formal dance any time soon, but I love the... | #Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions on clothes selection. #Person1# is satisfied with some jeans, a scarf, and a bracelet, which are matched by #Person2#. #Person2# also suggests a pair of high heels with a plain pattern or ones with a leopard print on them. #Person1# is very interested in them but #Person1# did... | Shopping for Clothes |
train_8849 | #Person1#: During the last two years, there has been a great increase in goods stolen abroad.
#Person2#: If they steal the entire package, that would be theft. So they don't do that. Generally, thieves open the case and take part of the contents out. Then fill the case so that the gross weight will be the same.
#Person... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the increase in goods stolen abroad. #Person2# says the insurance policy can protect them and high valued goods are often subjects to pilferage in the US. | Pilferage |
train_8850 | #Person1#: Welcome to NO Bank. It's Mr. Zu, isn't it?
#Person2#: Ah, Jenny! You remember me, what a good memory you have.
#Person1#: How's Mrs. Zu doing these days?
#Person2#: She's fine, thanks. Actually, she's the reason I'm here. It's our Wedding Anniversary in 2 weeks and I want to get her something special. She's ... | Mr Zu asks Jenny to cash his undue Large-Amount Deposit Certificate to refurnish his house. Jenny will run through other options to help Mr. Zu make a more informed decision. | Banking Consulting Services |
train_8851 | #Person1#: Well, we've been waiting for our baggage for about one hour.
#Person2#: What kind of bag is it?
#Person1#: It's blue, Samsonite bag.
#Person2#: What is your room number and your name, please?
#Person1#: This is room eleven-seven and my name is Terry Chen.
#Person2#: Well, let me check. We delivered four bags... | Terry Chen hasn't received his baggage. #Person1# says it was delivered to Terry's friend's room. | Baggage Delivery |
train_8852 | #Person1#: Would you like to copy the EX files and pass me the copy. There are some figures I want to check.
#Person2#: Here is the copy. Do you need anything else?
#Person1#: Yes, I also need all the letters we received from them.
#Person2#: Do you mean all the sales letters from them?
#Person1#: Yes, that's right.
#P... | #Person2# helps #Person1# copy the EX files and will collect all the sales letters from EX and file a report. | Workplace Communication |
train_8853 | #Person1#: Hi Rose, what are you busy with right now?
#Person2#: Hi Jack, I'm working on these documents. The manager wants them for half an hour.
#Person1#: Well, Rose.
#Person2#: Is there something any need?
#Person1#: Are your free this weekend?
#Person2#: Yes, I have nothing to do.
#Person1#: Great, Is it convenien... | Jack asks Rose if he can visit her this weekend for a chat. Rose agrees and will treat him to dinner. Jack will bring wine. | Social Meeting |
train_8854 | #Person1#: I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution.
#Person2#: Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country. Of course, my country is more agricultural and has much less industry.
#Person1#: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years, but cars are st... | #Person1# think air pollution is the biggest environmental problem in #Person1#'s country. #Person1# and #Person2# agree that there needs to be an international response to this problem. | Environmental Problem |
train_8855 | #Person1#: How was your first date, David? Are you satisfied with Jane?
#Person2#: It was all right. She, tall and attractive, has stable job and source of income.
#Person1#: Yes, so I think she is suitable for you.
#Person2#: But, well. . . what I want to say is. . .
#Person1#: Stop acting like this. Say away!
#Person... | #Person1# and David talk about David's first date with Jane. #Person1# suggests David give her up because Jane has a high standard. | Date with girls |
train_8856 | #Person1#: isn't it wonderful walking here?
#Person2#: what do you mean?
#Person1#: I mean look at all these magnificent tall buildings around us.
#Person2#: yes, look over there. That's the Empire State Building. My book says it's 102 stories tall.
#Person1#: it's quite famous but don't you think it looks a bit old-fa... | #Person1# and #Person2# are walking in New York. After they see the Empire State Building, #Person2# introduces what they will see on Fifth Avenue. | Tourism and Landmark |
train_8857 | #Person1#: You are blue in the face, arn't you?
#Person2#: The cat has eaten my fish, I'll kill it.
#Person1#: But supposing your son killed like the fish, what do you think then?
#Person2#: I'll beat him.
#Person1#: So beat the cat, but don't kill it. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# beat the cat which ate #Person2#'s fish but not kill it. | Pet |
train_8858 | #Person1#: I can't stand the stupid guy any longer. It's unbelievable!
#Person2#: Oh, my dear lady. Take it easy. You should forgive a green hand like him.
#Person1#: He does everything so mindlessly that he is going to drive me crazy.
#Person2#: I suggest you talk with him and teach him how to deal with the problems.
... | #Person1# can not stand her staff who does everything mindlessly. #Person2# suggests her communicate with the staff like a friend but #Person1# thinks the staff would not respect #Person1# if so. | Staff Management |
train_8859 | #Person1#: What's wrong, Dave? You look down today.
#Person2#: I didn't pass the English exam. How to learn English well? Can you give me some suggestions?
#Person1#: Well, English is a ' paper tiger '. Its natural enemy is adequate practice.
#Person2#: I have done a lot of reading comprehension exercises, and I also s... | Dave asks #Person1# for suggestions about English Learning because he failed an English exam. #Person1# suggests Dave read English texts every day and speak more. | Learning English |
train_8860 | #Person1#: Do you know Yahoo Greetings, Edgar?
#Person2#: Sure. It's a popular e-card website.
#Person1#: Can you tell me how to send one on it?
#Person2#: Okay. Did you get the Yahoo ID?
#Person1#: ID? What's that?
#Person2#: I mean, you must register first before you send a card.
#Person1#: Oh. I see. But I have done... | Edgar tells #Person1# how to send a card on Yahoo Greetings. | Yahoo Greetings |
train_8861 | #Person1#: Hello, I'm returning your phone call.
#Person2#: I'm glad that you could get back to me so fast.
#Person1#: No problem, but what were you calling about?
#Person2#: I needed to talk to you about your son.
#Person1#: Is he messing up in school?
#Person2#: He was acting up in class one day last week.
#Person1#:... | #Person2# called #Person1# because #Person1#'s son was acting up in class. #Person1# calls back and #Person2# asks #Person1# to talk to #Person1#'s son. | Campus |
train_8862 | #Person1#: Waiter, we'd like a menu first, please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Well, we are waiting for two friends, so could we just have a look at the menu for a while?
#Person2#: Take your time. When you need anything, just call me. | #Person1# has a look at the menu first while waiting for #Person1#'s friends. | Order Food |
train_8863 | #Person1#: Hi. I want to open an account with you, so I can pay my bills by direct debit.
#Person2#: That's a very popular way to pay nowadays, totally hassle free!
#Person1#: Yes, that's what I thought. It's so much trouble coming down here or to the post office to pay all of my utility bills every month. So, what exa... | #Person2# helps #Person1# open an account so that #Person1# can pay #Person1#'s bill by direct debit. | Open Bank Account |
train_8864 | #Person1#: Two number 3s, please.
#Person2#: All right. What would you like to drink?
#Person1#: Diet Coke.
#Person2#: Regular or large?
#Person1#: Regular, please.
#Person2#: OK. Anything else?
#Person1#: No, thanks.
#Person2#: For here or to go?
#Person1#: For here. | #Person2# helps #Person1# order two number 3s and regular diet coke. | Order Food |
train_8865 | #Person1#: Can you lend me fifty bucks?
#Person2#: What? Again? Why do you keep running out of money?
#Person1#: I guess I don't earn enough.
#Person2#: No, I think it's how you budget your life, that's the problem.
#Person1#: That's my business, not yours.
#Person2#: True enough, until the time comes that you need to ... | #Person1# wants to borrow #Person2#'s money again. #Person2# believes that the reason why #Person1# keeps running out of money is that #Person1# has a bad spending habit. #Person2# shares how #Person2# budget #Person2#'s life. | Spending Habits |
train_8866 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me how to apply for a visa to America?
#Person2#: Log on to the website of American Embassy in Beijing and fill in the application forms.
#Person1#: And what should I do next?
#Person2#: Then make an appointment by telephone and wait for the interview.
#Person1#: How long will I wait ... | #Person2# tells #Person2# how to apply for a visa to America. The application fee is about 800 yuan. | Visa Application |
train_8867 | #Person1#: I made an appointment for a perm at 3 o'clock.
#Person2#: Oh, yes, Mrs. Saxton. Please take a seat here.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Would you like a shampoo first?
#Person1#: Yes, with the LUX dandruff shampoo. It helps a lot to get rid of my dandruff.
#Person2#: Yeah. A lot of my customers love it. ( ... | #Person2# helps #Person1# wash hair with the LUX dandruff shampoo and #Person1# would like a permanent wave and a new style. | Hairstyle |
train_8868 | #Person1#: Would you mind answering a few personal questions?
#Person2#: Of course not.
#Person1#: OK. Does your present employer know that you are going to leave?
#Person2#: Yes. I gave her my resignation a few days ago.
#Person1#: Will she let you leave your present job?
#Person2#: Yes, I think she will.
#Person1#: W... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to leave #Person2#'s present job because it's unsuitable for #Person2#. Besides, #Person2# wants more challenging opportunities and higher salaries. | Employment |
train_8869 | #Person1#: What time does the train arrive?
#Person2#: At six o'clock. Are you waiting for someone?
#Person1#: Yes, my aunt is coming. What time is it now?
#Person2#: It is half past 5.
#Person1#: Oh, I wish the train could come earlier. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# is waiting for #Person1#'s aunt. | Social Meeting |
train_8870 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you help me?
#Person2#: Of course. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Can you tell me how I can get to the Excelsior Hotel from here?
#Person2#: The Excelsior? Let's see, that's in the city, right?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. On Forty-third Street, just off Eleventh Avenue.
#Person2#: Well, you can ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can go to the Excelsior Hotel either by bus or by taxi. #Person1# first chooses the bus because of the cheaper fare, but eventually chooses a taxi as it's late and #Person1# has lots of luggage. | Ask For Directions |
train_8871 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm Martin. Are you new here? I haven't seen you around.
#Person2#: Yes, I only started on Monday.
#Person1#: Great! So what department are you in?
#Person2#: Housekeeping.
#Person1#: Oh, yeah. I work on reception.
#Person2#: I see. Are you American?
#Person1#: No. I'm from Sydney, Australia. How about y... | #Person2# tells Martin, an Australian in reception, that #Person2# is new here and from Brazil. | Social Meeting |
train_8872 | #Person1#: Julie, John asked me to talk to you?
#Person2#: I don't want to speak to him.
#Person1#: Look, Julie, John's really sorry about it.
#Person2#: I'm sorry about it, too.
#Person1#: Will you just let me tell you his side of the story?
#Person2#: I'm not interested. He promised to meet me at the restaurant, but ... | #Person1# tells Julie that John didn't come to the restaurant, as he promised, because his car broke down. John tried to phone Julie but he couldn't get through. Julie agrees to talk to John later. | Apologize |
train_8873 | #Person1#: can you give a hand, Mike? I want tomove a few heavy items to the car.
#Person2#: I'd like to but I am already five minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Jason, and the office is on the other side of the campus. | Mike cannot help #Person1# because of an appointment. | Ask for help |
train_8874 | #Person1#: I read on the Internet that the word 'news' comes from the first letters of north, east, west, and south.
#Person2#: I don't think so. You can't believe everything you read. According to my dictionary, 'news' comes from a French word meaning 'new things'. | #Person2# disagrees with #Person1# on the origin of the word 'news'. | Word Origins |
train_8875 | #Person1#: We're nearly there. Will we be allowed to visit all the ships, Peter? The space station and aircraft equipment, as well as the others?
#Person2#: Yes, I expect so. We shall see most of them.
#Person1#: Good! Visiting spaceships is always exciting. But remember, we've got work to do. We've got a story to writ... | #Person1# and Peter think they shall visit most of the ships, take photographs and ask questions. | Visiting |
train_8876 | #Person1#: What's your hobby?
#Person2#: Photograph.
#Person1#: What's the make of your camera?
#Person2#: Olympus.
#Person1#: Do you own your own darkroom?
#Person2#: No, usually I get my films developed at a photo studio, but I make my own enlargements.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Because I can make many differ... | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s equipment relating to #Person2#' hobby, photograph. | Hobby |
train_8877 | #Person1#: Their families should pay.
#Person2#: That would serve them right. Teach them to bring their children up properly. I'll make them pay what my silver was worth.
#Person1#: I bet they all feel pretty miserable now. And I should hope so. After what they've done.
#Person2#: It isn't as if they needed money ei... | #Person1# and #Person2# think guilty young men should pay for their behavior, but #Person3# holds a neutral attitude. | Punishment And Crime |
train_8878 | #Person1#: Judy, your husband has a really nice car.
#Person2#: Thanks. It's a lot better than mine, and it's new.
#Person1#: Where are you going?
#Person2#: We're going to visit my sister in the city.
#Person1#: I didn't know your sister lives in the city, when did she move there?
#Person2#: About a year ago. She... | Judy tells #Person1# that she will take the subway to visit her sister in the city and her mom lived in the city for about ten years. #Person1# invites Judy to play poker next time. | Social Meeting |
train_8879 | #Person1#: I'm looking for a gift for my daughter.
#Person2#: How about a laptop?
#Person1#: Yes, she needs something to help her at school.
#Person2#: How about a Mac?
#Person1#: That sounds good. How much is one?
#Person2#: Our newest 15-inch Pro is only $2, 100.
#Person1#: Only $2, 100? Okay, let me have one. ... | #Person2# recommends a Mac to #Person1# as a gift for #Person1#'s daughter. #Person1# takes it. | buy a gift |
train_8880 | #Person1#: So it is hard to be a black student on campus?
#Person2#: Yes, in many ways it is. There are many stereotypes I have to deal with in my daily life.
#Person1#: Stereotypes? Like what?
#Person2#: Well, like since I'm black, I must like rap music, come from the inner city, or play basketball well.
#Person1#... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that there are many stereotypes that black students, like #Person2#, have to deal with on campus. Some people look down upon #Person2# and some teachers ask for #Person2#'s opinion as if #Person2# can speak for all black people. | racism |
train_8881 | #Person1#: Is this Zhang Lin's home?
#Person2#: Yes. Oh, it's you, Linda. I haven't seen you for a long time. Well, come in and sit down. How about something to drink?
#Person1#: Yes , please. I'm a little thirsty, actually.
#Person2#: Would you like tea or coffee?
#Person1#: Coffee, please.
#Person2#: Here you ar... | Linda calls on Zhang Lin and Zhang Lin offers Linda coffee. They will visit their math teacher at eight o'clock tomorrow morning. | Call on friends |
train_8882 | #Person1#: You'll love this. It's a chick drink.
#Person2#: What's that supposed to mean, that it's weak?
#Person1#: Well, that too. I mean that it's kind of sweet. See if you can guess what's in it.
#Person2#: Mmm! Beer, tequila, and. . . lime!
#Person1#: Not bad. You really know your booze. . . So I guess you kno... | #Person1# finds that #Person2# knows much about booze and salsa. | Food and drinks |
train_8883 | #Person1#: Excuse me, what do you want for this bag?
#Person2#: Let me see. That one goes for $17.
#Person1#: Would you take $12?
#Person2#: No, I can't give it to you, let you have it for 12. How about 14?
#Person1#: 13. 50?
#Person2#: Sorry, $14 is the lowest I can go. | #Person1# is bargaining with #Person2# for a bag. | bargaining |
train_8884 | #Person1#: Hi, where will you go?
#Person2#: I will go to the bookstore.
#Person1#: What book actually do you look for?
#Person2#: I look for an English grammar book written by Batties Simon.
#Person1#: Why do you want to buy a grammar book?
#Person2#: I will go to America next year, so I should study English well.
#Pe... | #Person2# will go to the bookstore for an English grammar book and #Person1# will go together for a novel. | buy books |
train_8885 | #Person1#: Hello, I bought a shirt in your shop this morning.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I bought 1 size too large by mistake.
#Person2#: Oh, did you?
#Person1#: I wonder if you could change it for one size smaller.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Please bring your receipt when you come.
#Person1#: OK. I'll come to your pla... | #Person1# calls #Person2# to make sure whether #Person1# can change a shirt for one size smaller. #Person2# says it's okay and reminds #Person1# to bring the receipt. | Aftermarket |
train_8886 | #Person1#: Have you seen any good movies lately?
#Person2#: Yes, actually I just saw Heidi.
#Person1#: What is it about?
#Person2#: A young girl and her grandfather in Switzerland. It takes place in the late eighteen hundreds.
#Person1#: That's not a new movie. Now I remember I saw that when I was little.
#Person2#: It... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# just saw a film, Heidi, and it is a remake that is different from the one #Person1# saw as a child. | Film |
train_8887 | #Person1#: Hi, Henry, I didn't go to school today. Could you tell me about today's homework?
#Person2#: Sure, we were told to read a short story written by Ernest Hemingway. We'll discuss it in class next Monday.
#Person1#: What is the short story?
#Person2#: A Days Wait. Have you read this story before?
#Person1#: No,... | Henry tells #Person1# their homework is to read a short story, A Days Wait. | Homework |
train_8888 | #Person1#: This is a romantic novel.
#Person2#: Yes, I think detective novels are difficult and science novels are boring. I like romantic ones. I think they are relaxing. Actually, it's the third time I have read this book Pride and Prejudice.
#Person1#: Who is the writer?
#Person2#: It's Jane Austen, a great British ... | Kate introduces the writer of the book Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen, and tells #Person1# some of the writer's novels. | Novels and novelists |
train_8889 | #Person1#: Honey, since you are American, which hand should I use to hold the fork?
#Person2#: Left for the fork and right for the knife.
#Person1#: Got it. It's so troublesome to have western food. I've been learning the table manners, since we got married. But I still can't.
#Person2#: Well, having western food is mo... | #Person2# and #Person1# are going to a newly opened western restaurant downtown tonight. #Person1# asks #Person2# about western table manners and what to wear. #Person2# makes a budget. | western restaurant |
train_8890 | #Person1#: Well, Mister Smith, here you are again. I notice that this is your fourth visit this month. You are taking the medicine I offered you last time, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I take it every morning but I need something else. First of all I have a headache, my head has been aching for almost a week and I'm los... | Mister Smith tells #Person1# that he is taking the medicine and trying to exercise but not in good condition. #Person1# recommends a complete physical examination. | See a doctor |
train_8891 | #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 t... | Johnny wants to borrow thirty thousand bucks from #Person2# to get into the market. #Person2# thinks it would be a very unwise decision to invest. Johnny tries to persuade #Person2# with the example of China but #Person2# still thinks he's looking at this too naively. Johnny is going to go hit up his mum for the cash. | investment |
train_8892 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is this the parcel counter?
#Person2#: Yes, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I'd like to send this parcel, please.
#Person2#: What's in it, please?
#Person1#: Some books and newspapers.
#Person2#: OK. please fill in this form and label it.
#Person1#: Is it all right?
#Person2#: Yeah. And would yo... | #Person2# helps #Person1# send the parcel of books and newspapers by sea and charges thirteen yuan. | parcel |
train_8893 | #Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: Checking out, please.
#Person1#: Can I have your keys, please? Thank you. Here's your statement.
#Person2#: Excuse me. What are these charges?
#Person1#: Oh, these are the phone charges and these are for something from the bar.
#Person2#: Wait a minute. I made a phone call, but ... | #Person1# gives #Person2# his statement. #Person2# questions the connection charge. #Person1# explains it's their policy. #Person2# pays and checks out. | check out |
train_8894 | #Person1#: I need to buy some flowers for my wife.
#Person2#: Perhaps you'd be interested in red roses.
#Person1#: What would the roses cost me?
#Person2#: They're only $ 20 a dozen.
#Person1#: I like the sound of that.
#Person2#: Yes, that is today's sale price.
#Person1#: A dozen will be fine.
#Person2#: Is there any... | #Person1# buys a dozen red roses for $20 from #Person2#. | buy roses |
train_8895 | #Person1#: Have you ever tried shopping online?
#Person2#: No, never. I prefer to actually see and touch what I'm buying before I pay for it, especially for clothes and shoes.
#Person1#: That's right. Seeing is believing.
#Person2#: I've heard some friends say when they get the article, it's quite different from what t... | #Person1# and #Person2# agree that they may encounter fraud when shopping online and paying online is not safe enough. #Person1# suggests checking related information online and going to a physical store. | shopping online |
train_8896 | #Person1#: You're made a good choice. This china tea set is unusual.
#Person2#: Where was it from?
#Person1#: It was made in Jingdezhen.
#Person2#: Jingdezhen? Isn't it called ' the capital of porcelain '?
#Person1#: You are right.
#Person2#: This is the very thing I've been dreaming of.
#Person1#: It is the best quali... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the china tea set from Jingdezhen which is very precious. | tea set |
train_8897 | #Person1#: Good morning, madam. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want some coffee.
#Person1#: Certainly, madam. What kind of coffee do you want to have?
#Person2#: What have you got?
#Person1#: Well. We have espresso, latte, skinny latte, fancy coffee and Americano.
#Person2#: I think I'll have a latte, please.
#Per... | #Person1# introduces coffee types and #Person2# orders a latte. | order coffee |
train_8898 | #Person1#: Could you tell me a little about the organization? For example, how big is your workforce here?
#Person2#: Well in total we have around 150 employees based in Hong Kong with another 400 in our head office in Beijing. The news desk staff in Hong Kong comprises around 80 staff.
#Person1#: I see. And how about ... | Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca about their workforce and working hours and he hopes she can start from the beginning of next month. | fill the vacancy |
train_8899 | #Person1#: Did you lock the doors?
#Person2#: All except the back door. I left that open for Tim. He took the dog for a walk.
#Person1#: Well, I'm going on to bed. I'm beat.
#Person2#: Ok, I'm going to stay up awhile. I'Ve got to go over the household budget, We ' re a little over-spend this month.
#Person1#: Please to... | #Person1# is going to bed. #Person2# is going to stay up awhile. #Person1# asks #Person2# to tell Tim to close the door. | good night |
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