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train_9300 | #Person1#: Merry Christmas!
#Person2#: Huh?
#Person1#: I said Merry Christmas! Don't you know that Christmas is almost here?
#Person2#: It is? Oh, that's nice.
#Person1#: Huh? Didn't you know? Aren't you excited?
#Person2#: Actually, I'd forgotten about it.
#Person1#: Forgotten about it? How could you?
#Person2#: Becau... | #Person1# wishes #Person2# a merry Christmas but #Person2# forgets about it and #Person2# is Jewish. #Person2#'ll celebrate Hanukah soon and #Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s Christmas party. | merry Christmas |
train_9301 | #Person1#: Good evening. Where have you come from?
#Person2#: Bucharest, Romania.
#Person1#: May I have your passport and form I - 94, please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: What's the nature of your visit? Business or pleasure?
#Person2#: Pleasure. I'm visiting my relatives.
#Person1#: How long are you going to s... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s from Romania. #Person2# is visiting #Person2#'s relatives and will stay in America for three weeks. | custom check |
train_9302 | #Person1#: Our housing problem is a highly complicated issue.
#Person2#: It is true. I think we should change some policies.
#Person1#: Right. Like our LPF program. The mortgage size is linked with the amount of savings households have accumulated on their LPF accounts.
#Person2#: Indeed, it's unfair. Households with h... | #Person1# and #Person2# think the housing policies should change. Rich people get larger loans but lower-income households get smaller loans. | housing problem |
train_9303 | #Person1#: What kinds of meat are most popular in your country?
#Person2#: We usually eat chicken, pork and beef. you eat these meat a lot in your country too, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, we do. we also eat mutton.
#Person2#: I've heard that people in your country like mutton chops.
#Person1#: That's right, mutton chops... | #Person2# eats chicken, pork, and beef in #Person2#'s country, while #Person1# also eats mutton. #Person1#'ll cook mutton for #Person2#. | popular meat |
train_9304 | #Person1#: How did you like the fireworks last night?
#Person2#: I really didn't enjoy them too much. There was such a big crowd that we couldn't get very close.
#Person1#: I thought you were going early.
#Person2#: We did, but even though we got there at ten to eight, the park was already filled with lots of people. I... | #Person2# didn't enjoy the fireworks because it was too crowded and they were far from the fireworks. But #Person1# went there early and got a great spot. #Person1# says it was good planning and invites #Person2# to come with next year. | enjoy fireworks |
train_9305 | #Person1#: Hey, Mike. Where have you been? I didn't see you around these days?
#Person2#: I was hiding in my office. My boss gave me loads of work to do, and I tried to finish it before my birthday. Anyway, I am done now. Thank goodness! How is everything going with you?
#Person1#: I'm quite well. You know, tomorrow is... | Mike was busy recently but he's finished all the work. Mike and his wife will go to his in-laws' to celebrate Mike's birthday, while #Person1#'s in-laws will come to #Person1#'s house to celebrate Christmas. | holiday plan |
train_9306 | #Person1#: Good morning, Miss Smith's secretary.
#Person2#: Good morning, may I speak to Miss Smith, please?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. She's in conference at the moment. Do you want to leave a message?
#Person2#: Yes, all right. Can you tell her that Mr. Johnson called? And tell her that the meeting about the Trade Fair is... | Mr. Johnson calls and asks #Person1# to tell Miss Smith the meeting is on Thursday and wants Smith to call back for confirmation. | phone call |
train_9307 | #Person1#: What were the things in Britain that you found most strange when you first arrived?
#Person2#: Well, the first thing is driving on the wrong side of the road..., that would be the- that was very strange because you have this automatic reflex when you go out into the street to look one way and a couple of tim... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the differences between Britain and the United States. #Person2# says people drive on the wrong side in Britain and there are many differences between British English and American English, like 'queue' and 'line', 'chips' and 'crisps'. #Person2# finds that young people in Britain are much... | differences |
train_9308 | #Person1#: May I help you, madam?
#Person2#: Well, I hope so. You see, I can't find my handbag with my mobile phone and some books in it. I've tried everywhere.
#Person1#: Were they the only things in the bag?
#Person2#: Well, no. My front door key as well.
#Person1#: I'm afraid, madam, we're not having much luck. When... | #Person2# lost her handbag with her mobile phone and door key in it. #Person1# helps her recall the places she's been. #Person2# realizes she left it in the shopping center. | lost and found |
train_9309 | #Person1#: Frank, are you happy? I mean you have a big house and you have a car.
#Person2#: I don't know, Lisa. A lot of people also have houses and cars.
#Person1#: You mean you want to have more than other people and this will make you happy?
#Person2#: Possibly.
#Person1#: Then you're looking for relative happiness.... | Frank might feel happy if he has something more than others have. Lisa defines it as relative happiness and Lisa thinks happy people are those who find joy in their daily lives. | happiness |
train_9310 | #Person1#: Now you've seen this table of figures about the pocket money children in Britain get?
#Person2#: Yes. I thought it was quite interesting, but I don't quite understand the column entitled change. Can you explain what it means?
#Person1#: Well, I think it means the change from the year before. I am not a mathe... | #Person1# explains to #Person2# that the column entitled change means the change from the year before. #Person1# and #Person2# don't understand why children were better off in the past. #Person2# might give #Person2#'s children 2 pounds a week if #Person2# has kids. | pocket money |
train_9311 | #Person1#: What do you think of smoking?
#Person2#: It's harmful. Not only for yourself but also for others.
#Person1#: So do you think it should be stopped?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: What in your opinion can be done to stop smoking?
#Person2#: Stop producing cigarettes.
#Person1#: But that'll affect the... | #Person2# thinks smoking is harmful and cigarette producing should be stopped. #Person1# suggests printing a warning. | prevent smoking |
train_9312 | #Person1#: Everything is now. I'm kind of sick of it.
#Person2#: Each ring has 3 small diamonds inside the band.
#Person1#: Oooh! One for each of the zeros in 2000! Wow!
#Person2#: Stop making fun of me.
#Person1#: So find a guy to marry and you can get one!
#Person2#: I don't need a guy to buy a wedding ring!
#P... | #Person1#'s making fun of #Person2# about a wedding ring. | wedding ring |
train_9313 | #Person1#: You're not looking happy. What's the matter?
#Person2#: Oh, nothing special. I'm just a bit tired.
#Person1#: With the job?
#Person2#: With everything, with everybody, with all this!
#Person1#: A good suggestion for you. You need a holiday.
#Person2#: It wasn't always like this, you know.
#Person1#: Wh... | #Person2#'s tired of everything and #Person1# suggests #Person2# take a holiday. | suggestions |
train_9314 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I hope so. I'm looking for some material for a paper I'm writing, and I'm not quite sure where to look.
#Person1#: I'll certainly try to help you. What topic is your paper on?
#Person2#: My paper is on the influence of television on children.
#Person1#: There are several possib... | #Person1# wants help with #Person2#'s paper about children and television. #Person1# suggests using a computer. | suggestions |
train_9315 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Black. I am the new secretary.
#Person2#: Good morning, Miss White. You are half an hour early.
#Person1#: I don't want to make a bad impression.
#Person2#: Come on over. This is your desk, and this is your time card. Be sure to clock in and out before and after you work.
#Person1#: I w... | Mr. Black tells Miss White to clock in and out and keep her desk neat. Miss White can use the items on the desk as long as she works there and she can use the phone to handle personal matters. | introduction |
train_9316 | #Person1#: Hi, Jenny. Are still working?
#Person2#: Hi, Nancy. Come in please. I'm just putting away on my books.
#Person1#: So, you are leaving, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to take a holiday tomorrow.
#Person1#: How nice! I can see you are busying packing. I'm sorry to interrupt you.
#Person2#: That's a... | Jenny's leaving for a holiday. Nancy asks her to go over a file and find mistakes. | ask for help |
train_9317 | #Person1#: What would you like today?
#Person2#: Let me get a hamburger.
#Person1#: Do you want cheese on it?
#Person2#: No cheese.
#Person1#: Can I get you something to drink?
#Person2#: Can I get a soda, please?
#Person1#: What kind do you want?
#Person2#: I'd like a Sprite.
#Person1#: Would you like anything... | #Person1# orders a hamburger, a Sprite, and Doritos from #Person2#. | order food |
train_9318 | #Person1#: Gee. . . I am so hungry and I can't find any food at home. I want to find something to eat at the convenience store nearh our home.
#Person2#: Oh! You mean BK convenience store?
#Person1#: Yup. They offer a variety of sweets and ready-made food. I really want a hot dog and some oden.
#Person2#: Yeah. I kn... | #Person1# is hungry so #Person1# and #Person2# go to BK convenience store. #Person2# goes to the aisle and #Person1# buys some food and drinks. #Person1# will buy cigarettes for #Person2# and pay #Person1#'s bill. | convenient store |
train_9319 | #Person1#: Hey, Susan, how's it going?
#Person2#: Terrible. I'm really unhappy at Pat, the house owner. When I came home yesterday, the front door was wide open. The cat was hiding in the closet. And there was Pat. He came to change the pipe. But he didn't even tell me that he was coming. He does this all the time. las... | #Person2# tells #Person1# Pat, the house owner, often shows up in #Person2#'s place without noticing #Person2# beforehand, which makes #Person2# unhappy. | complaint |
train_9320 | #Person1#: Miss Robertson, for the past 3 weeks, I've been getting complaints about your work.
#Person2#: Uh...What do you mean? What kind of complaints?
#Person1#: Well, your supervisor told me you're turning your reports in 2 to 3 days late. You're often absent from staff meetings and you haven't been getting along w... | Mr. Travers tells Miss Robertson that her work got some complaints. Robertson explains that her mother has stomach cancer and she's exhausted but Morrison made jokes about cancer victims. Travers suggests she take some days off and will talk to Morrison. | work-life balance |
train_9321 | #Person1#: We have got our own home, it must be wonderful to live by ourselves.
#Person2#: I have been looking forward to it since we got married.
#Person1#: Here I have a dressing table of my own.
#Person2#: Oh, the room is so small. I thought it would be a lot bigger.
#Person1#: So did I. After all, it's a new one. I... | #Person1# and #Person2# are happy they have their own home and #Person1# suggests putting bed there and the chairs near the window. | new home |
train_9322 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Brown. I'm planning to take 3 weeks leave in January.
#Person2#: 3 weeks. You know we will be so busy next month. Could you put it off until February?
#Person1#: Sorry, I can't. Mr. Brown, I have already finished my work for next month.
#Person2#: I see, you want to travel abroad or prepa... | #Person1# asks Mr. Brown for three weeks off because #Person1#'ll unite with #Person1#'s parents in China. Mr. Brown asks #Person1# to buy a glass face for his wife. | office talk |
train_9323 | #Person1#: My mom thinks that we should name the baby after her. What do you think?
#Person2#: I think your mom is a little too selfish. Plus, I don't really think Betty Betson sounds like a name I'd want to have.
#Person1#: OK, I just had to ask. I didn't like the idea much either. I really love the name Laura, though... | #Person1#'s mom wants #Person1# to name the baby after her but #Person2# doesn't like the idea. #Person2# wants to give her a strong name but #Person1# doesn't like it. They eventually decide to call her Victoria. | name a baby |
train_9324 | #Person1#: What time is it?
#Person2#: Ten to nine.
#Person1#: Your watch is ten minutes slow. So it's should be nine sharp. I'm gonna be late again. What will be my excuse this time? It should be set the alarm for seven thirty.
#Person2#: Don't cry over spilled milk, Fred? Could you stay with me a few minutes?
#Person... | Fred is in a hurry to work but Dina asks him to stay with her longer because she hates being alone and is sick. Fred compromises to stay for another 15 minutes. | ask for stay |
train_9325 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, madam. Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, I spent so much time sightseeing here. It is already so late now. I am afraid I can't catch the last bus back to downtown.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I will try to get a taxi for you. You can take it to the bus station.
#Person2#: I am v... | #Person1# will try to get a taxi for #Person2# to a bus station to catch the last bus downtown. | help |
train_9326 | #Person1#: Taxi!
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Where to?
#Person1#: Wangfujing, please!
#Person2#: All right.
#Person1#: Oh, I like the music on your radio. It's nice.
#Person2#: Thank you! I always tune to this program when driving. So what's your favorite program?
#Person1#: I like Winner's English very much. You know the Bei... | #Person1# calls a taxi and likes music on #Person2#'s radio. #Person1# recommends Winner's English to #Person2# to learn English. Both of them agree the radio brings them lots of conveniences. | radio |
train_9327 | #Person1#: Wow, this is amazing. I'm glad we've come here. So cool.
#Person2#: I always love skiing. You know, it's a cool game for cool people. Stay with me and you will be cool, too.
#Person1#: Hey, look over there. It seems that there is something interesting going on. Let's go and have a look.
#Person2#: Sure. It's... | #Person1# and #Person2# happen to see a skiing show when they are skiing. #Person1# thinks it's breathtaking but worries the avalanche happens. #Person2# tells the chance is slim and says there is a snowmaking machine to make snow though may cause pollution. | skiing |
train_9328 | #Person1#: Taxi!
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Where to?
#Person1#: The city square, please.
#Person2#: Are you in a hurry?
#Person1#: Yes, I have to be there to meet a friend at 5 thirty pm. So we're sure we can get there on time?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not, sir. Generally we can, but you know how it is in the rush hour now.
#P... | #Person1# hurries to get to the city square and #Person2# gets #Person1# there on time, so #Person2# gets the extra money promised by #Person1#. | taxi |
train_9329 | #Person1#: Let's go to the animal shelter.
#Person2#: What do you want to do?
#Person1#: I want to get a puppy for my son.
#Person2#: That will make him so happy.
#Person1#: I'll get him one of those little dogs.
#Person2#: One that won't grow up too big.
#Person1#: And eat too much.
#Person2#: Do you know which one he... | #Person1# will get a puppy for #Person1#'s son which he showed the love yesterday, and #Person2# wonder the puppy's name. | get a puppy |
train_9330 | #Person1#: Is this a duty-free shop?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I want to buy some specialties. Can you recommend me some?
#Person2#: Sure. I strongly advise you to buy a bottle of perfume and a lighter.
#Person1#: Fine. They look nice. I will take both of them.
#Person2#: May I have a look ... | #Person1# buys a bottle of perfume and a lighter as #Person2# recommends in a duty-free shop. | duty-free shop |
train_9331 | #Person1#: I ' m taking BA fright 123 to London. Can you tell me where the reporting desk is, please?
#Person2#: Yes, Madam. The reporting desk for the British Airway's flight to London is over there.
#Person1#: Thank you so much. Is this the desk for BA flight 123 to London?
#Person2#: Yes, this is the right desk. Hav... | #Person2# guides #Person1# to weigh her suitcase and tells her to go to the departure lounge for BA flight 123 to London. | airport |
train_9332 | #Person1#: Does it look too big?
#Person2#: It looks like it was made just for you.
#Person1#: Yes, I like it. I'm going to get it.
#Person2#: How would you like to pay for it?
#Person1#: Here's my credit card.
#Person2#: Now, if you'll just sign here.
#Person1#: Yes. Here you are.
#Person2#: So long. Have a nice weeke... | #Person1# pays for something #Person2# thinks suitable for #Person1# by credit card. | buy something |
train_9333 | #Person1#: I usually bowl with an eight ball. I like the control of a light ball. I can spin it more, so that the ball hooks.
#Person2#: Well. I like them a little heavier. I don't have as much control, usually bowling straight, but the extra momentum compensates for that.
#Person1#: Well, let's see which technique is ... | #Person1# and #Person2# share their different techniques about bowling and decide to try which is better. #Person1# knocks all the ball down but #Person2#'s ball goes straight through the wickets. | bowling |
train_9334 | #Person1#: Wow! I can't believe I'm standing here!
#Person2#: What are you so excited about?
#Person1#: I'm standing in front of an exquisite work of art!
#Person2#: What's the big deal? It's just a picture of some woman.
#Person1#: I've seen it so many times in books, but I never imagined I'd get to see it in person.
... | #Person1# is seeing an art painting in person and tells #Person2# it worths about 80 million dollars. | painting |
train_9335 | #Person1#: Hi Mark.
#Person2#: Oh, hi Stacy.
#Person1#: How was your summer vacation?
#Person2#: I worked over the summer at a restaurant. Have to make tuition money, right? What did you do?
#Person1#: I took summer school. I withdrew from two of my classes last year so I wanted to make them up.
#Person2#: So are you o... | Mark worked over the summer at a restaurant to make tuition money and Stacy took the summer school to make classes up. They talk about Nicole who dropped out of school but received a full-time job offer. | summer vacation |
train_9336 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. You are really a regular customer here. May I ask you why you come here so often?
#Person2#: I'm a newspaper columnist. I write comments for a living. I enjoy working in a coffeehouse.
#Person1#: I see. But isn't it a bit too noisy?
#Person2#: I don't mind. By contrast, I quite like the ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# enjoys working in a coffeehouse as a newspaper columnist and says #Person2# likes Irish coffee the most. They share opinions on coffee. #Person2# thinks coffee is more a living style than a simple drink for western people and #Person1# says more and more young Chinese fall for coffee... | coffee |
train_9337 | #Person1#: What's all the security check about, Jimmy? Does it mean the bar may be a dangerous place?
#Person2#: No, of course not. Just in case. Nothing to worry about. Don't you also do this in China?
#Person1#: I don't know. Maybe the same. Actually, this is my first time being in a bar.
#Person2#: Oh, then it's my ... | May comes to a bar for the first time with Jimmy. Jimmy gets her free orange juice with her ticket and they talk about the bar culture in America. Then Jimmy and May see the people on the dance floor and plan to join them after Jimmy takes some photos. | in a bar |
train_9338 | #Person1#: Mike, what are you doing tonight?
#Person2#: Nothing special. I just want to get plastered.
#Person1#: I don't feel like drinking tonight. I'm gonna hang out at YY's.
#Person2#: YY's? That place is boring. How about Xara's? It's real classy, and they keep the place spin and span.
#Person1#: Yeah, but it's ex... | Mike suggests going to Xara's tonight while #Person2# insists on going to YY's. Finally Mike joins #Person2# and orders two drafts. | hang out |
train_9339 | #Person1#: He has lots of hobbies.
#Person2#: And he's always busy with his pictures and roses.
#Person1#: He's won a dozen prizes for his pictures and roses.
#Person2#: But as for his business in the city. . .
#Person1#: He lets his cousins look after his business.
#Person2#: He sounds more like an artist than a busin... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a businessman's hobbies. | a businessman's hobbies |
train_9340 | #Person1#: I would love to be famous and have thousands of adoring fans.
#Person2#: Really? I'm not sure that I would like all the attention. There have been numerous cases of paparazzi interfering with star's private live in recent years.
#Person1#: I love being photographed! If I were famous, I'd do interviews for al... | #Person1# would love to be famous and enjoy being photographed and interviewed. While #Person2# thinks these would get tedious and reminds #Person1# to be careful with the gossip columnists. #Person1# would support children's charity and hope #Person2# to write #Person1#'s biography. | being famous |
train_9341 | #Person1#: I'm afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth.
#Person2#: Oh, never mind. I am just going to do the laundry today.
#Person1#: I want to apologize. Is there anything can do for you?
#Person2#: It really doesn't matter at all. I never did like it anyway. | #Person1# apologizes for spilling coffee on the tablecloth and #Person2#'ll do the laundry. | do the laundry |
train_9342 | #Person1#: Good day, Madam. What service do you require today?
#Person2#: I'd like some info about your Payroll Services, please.
#Person1#: It's possible to sign an agreement with us, and then we can pay your staff directly. That is called an Entrustment Agreement.
#Person2#: I see. How is it paid? I mean, what paymen... | #Person2# asks #Person1# about Payroll Services, and #Person2# recommends the Entrustment Agreement, which can adjust the payment methods depending on each employee. #Person1# will decide after talking over with colleagues. | payroll service |
train_9343 | #Person1#: How many parking tickets have you gotten before?
#Person2#: I've gotten a few parking tickets before.
#Person1#: How many?
#Person2#: Only about five or six.
#Person1#: Have you paid off your parking tickets?
#Person2#: Yes, I paid my fines.
#Person1#: How much do you have to pay for the ticket?
#Person2#: I... | #Person2# got parking tickets fine up to $130 before. #Person1# reminds #Person2# the fine and #Person2# will go to the DMW to pay today. | parking ticket |
train_9344 | #Person1#: Credit Services, how can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to apply for a credit card with you.
#Person1#: Would that be our standard card, our gold card, or our platinum card?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm not sure. What's the difference?
#Person1#: Well, the standard card has a lower credit limit, that's 20, 000 RIB, w... | #Person1# offers the standard card, gold card and platinum card. #Person2#'s salary is pretty high and there's no problem with #Person2#'s credit ratings so #Person2# could apply for the platinum card. | apply for cards |
train_9345 | #Person1#: Well, this is certainly a nice place, Mr. Taylor. What sort of public transportation is nearby?
#Person2#: Please, call my John. Well, there's a subway stop and bus station just around the corner. Do you have children?
#Person1#: Yes, two.
#Person2#: Well, in that case, the schools in this area are very good... | John tells #Person1# there's a subway stop, a bus station, good schools, and shops nearby. #Person1#'ll think about the place. | introduce a place |
train_9346 | #Person1#: Could I help you on your new project?
#Person2#: I have a need for help with writing and also a need for help with the computer work. Which would you prefer?
#Person1#: I want to help with both.
#Person2#: That would be wonderful. Sometimes we will be working together and sometimes independently. Would that ... | #Person1# offers #Person2# help with writing and computer work for the new project. #Person2# needs #Person1#'s background information. | offer help |
train_9347 | #Person1#: What should I do when I find a job?
#Person2#: There are a few considerations. Is this a part-time or full-time job?
#Person1#: Does it make a difference?
#Person2#: Basically, you really don't need to do much of anything. On the Continued Claim Form, you will note that you now have a new job and also note w... | #Person2# tells #Person1# to note the new job and salary on the Continued Claim Form. #Person1# can notify EDD if in need of assistance. | new job |
train_9348 | #Person1#: China is now a member of world trade organization. As a member of TO, China will have to make some changes in its economic policies so that it can follow the routines practiced by other TO members. Is it fair to China, do you think?
#Person2#: It's a hard question, but I'm sure the reexamination of China's e... | #Person2# thinks the old economic policies stimulate the growth of China's economy and protect Chinese enterprise from global competition. But after China entered TO, it's necessary to change the economic policies. #Person1# says the TO's principle requires equal treatment of domestic and foreign enterprise and #Person... | policy changes |
train_9349 | #Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: What have you got this morning?
#Person1#: Fruit juice, cakes and refreshments, and everything.
#Person2#: I'd like to have a glass of tomato juice, please.
#Person1#: Any cereal, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, a dish of cream of wheat.
#Person1#: And eggs?
#Person2#: Yes, bacon ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# order tomato juice, a dish of cream of wheat, bacon, and fried eggs. | order food |
train_9350 | #Person1#: I'm looking for some black pumps to go with my evening gown. Could you show me what you have?
#Person2#: Sure, we have several different styles you may choose. How high of a heel do you want?
#Person1#: Not to high, maybe an inch or an inch in the half would be the best.
#Person2#: In that case, I might have... | #Person1#'s looking for black pumps and #Person2# recommends one pair made in Italy. #Person1# thinks it's beautiful and #Person2#'ll get it for #Person1#. | shopping |
train_9351 | #Person1#: When can I have your firm C. I. F. prices, that is to say, the final offer, Mr. London?
#Person2#: We'll have them worked out by this evening and let you have them tomorrow morning. Would you be free to come by then?
#Person1#: Yes. I'll be here tomorrow morning at 10.
#Person2#: Perfect. Our offer remains o... | Mr. London'll give Mrs. Anderson the final offer tomorrow and Anderson'll place the order right away if the price is reasonable. Anderson's buying for chain department stores and London'll introduce Mr.Jordan in charge of it to her. | business talk |
train_9352 | #Person1#: Good evening.
#Person2#: Good evening. We've a reservation for a table for four. My name is Tim.
#Person1#: Let me check the list. Yes, we do have a reservation under Mr. Tim.
#Person2#: But there is a change in the number of people. There are seven of us. Three of my friends are coming soon.
#Person1#: It d... | Tim reserved a table for four but another three friends will come. #Person2# suggests changing the table to the center and Tim takes it. | restaurant service |
train_9353 | #Person1#: Fred, we're gonna have a meeting after half an hour. Have you got it?
#Person2#: Is that true? I can't believe it. There are always some meetings in this company.
#Person1#: Hush! The wall has ears, you know.
#Person2#: But, my overwork has not done yet. And it is driving me crazy.
#Person1#: My boy. I give ... | #Person1# reminds Fred of the meeting but Fred hasn't done the overwork. #Person1# shows sympathy and says the meeting is important. | attend a meeting |
train_9354 | #Person1#: One thing I love our boss for is that he always knows when to give you a pay raise without being asked for.
#Person2#: Really? How can he be so sure about the timing?
#Person1#: He just knows either by your excellent performance at work or by the annual review.
#Person2#: Well. This must save lots of employe... | #Person1# says #Person1#'s boss always knows when to give employees pay raise according to their performances and #Person2# likes the system. | pay raise |
train_9355 | #Person1#: You have been doing a great job this year and I am very satisfied with your work.
#Person2#: I am very happy to know my work could be recognized by you and our company.
#Person1#: Based on your contribution, I would like to give you a pay raise. Your monthly salary will be increased by 800 Yuan. This increas... | #Person1# gives #Person2# a pay raise because #Person2# does a great job. #Person2#'s happy and appreciates it. | pay raise |
train_9356 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir.
#Person2#: Good morning. I wonder if you can help. I've lost my coat.
#Person1#: Where did you lose it, sir?
#Person2#: Er... I left it on the.., urn.., underground yesterday morning.
#Person1#: Can you describe it?
#Person2#: Well, it's a full-length brown overcoat with a check pattern on... | #Person1# lost a full-length coat yesterday morning, a three-quarter-length coat last week, and a white raincoat this morning. #Person2# never saw them and suggests he go to a second-hand clothes shop. | lost and found |
train_9357 | #Person1#: Hello, Silk Branch, Who is calling?
#Person2#: This is Brown speaking. May I speak to Miss Li?
#Person1#: Speaking, please. This is Li.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Miss Li.
#Person1#: Good afternoon.
#Person2#: Have you got the contract ready for signature?
#Person1#: Yes, I have. I gave you a ring just now, ... | Brown calls Miss Li for signing the contract this evening. And Brown's manager invites Li for dinner so that they'll sign the contract before dinner. | sign a contract |
train_9358 | #Person1#: Are you packing for another trip?
#Person2#: Yeah. On Saturday, I'm flying to Toronto.
#Person1#: Is this another engineering conference for work?
#Person2#: No. I'm meeting with friends. But I earned so many miles by traveling for work that the ticket was free.
#Person1#: That's impressive. You fly a lot. I... | #Person2#'s flying to Toronto to meet with friends. #Person1#'s only been on a plane a few times because #Person1# takes the train to New York to visit #Person1#'s father. | transportation |
train_9359 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Can you do me a favor?
#Person2#: What's your problem?
#Person1#: I just can not find the right place here. I've never been here before.
#Person2#: You must be a freshman. What do you want anyway?
#Person1#: I want to find a book that I need for my term paper, but I cannot find it anywhere.
#Perso... | #Person1# can't find a book for term paper and #Person2# suggests trying the General Reading Room. #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to it. | ask for help |
train_9360 | #Person1#: Here are eggs, ham, bread, milk and so on. What would you like for breakfast, Bill?
#Person2#: I would like some ham and eggs.
#Person1#: OK. How many eggs would you like?
#Person2#: I usually eat two.
#Person1#: OK. How would you like them cooked?
#Person2#: I like them fried.
#Person1#: And what would you ... | #Person1# asks Bill his breakfast and Bill wants ham, two fried eggs, coffee, and juice. | breakfast |
train_9361 | #Person1#: Have you any round-neck sweater?
#Person2#: Yes. Actually our range of sweaters is the most comprehensive available.
#Person1#: Can I try this one on?
#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.
#Person1#: The color is too bright. For my age, I would prefer a lighter color. | #Person2# offers round-neck sweaters and #Person1# prefers a lighter color. | shopping |
train_9362 | #Person1#: Hi, long time no see. How have you been?
#Person2#: Oh, I've been fine, but I'm having some trouble with my son.
#Person1#: Tell me all about it.
#Person2#: Oh, he's 14 and in the past few months, he's become quieter and a bit secretive. He locks himself in his room and I think he's running around with th... | #Person2# has trouble with #Person2#'s son because he becomes quieter and secretive. He has become friends with older boys and passed his curfew last week. #Person1# suggests talking to him and #Person2# takes the advice. | worry about someone |
train_9363 | #Person1#: My doctor said that I need a chest X-ray.
#Person2#: Just take your clothes off from the waist up and put this gown on, with the opening in the back.
#Person1#: What should I do after that?
#Person2#: You need to come over here and face this plate.
#Person1#: Am I standing the right way?
#Person2#: I wi... | #Person2# instructs #Person1# to do a chest X-ray and #Person1# follows #Person2#'s instructions. They will be all done as the film is processed. | chest X-ray |
train_9364 | #Person1#: I have difficulty with this form. Will you please explain it to me?
#Person2#: Actually there is a sample over there. But if you still have a problem, let me know.
#Person1#: Oh, that's great. Thank you very much. | #Person2# shows #Person1# a sample of the form. | form sample |
train_9365 | #Person1#: I like this apartment. Do you think we can afford it?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so, it's not very expensive. It's in the right area and it has everything that we are looking for. The rooms are quite large too.
#Person1#: I love the balcony. We can sit outside and enjoy the sun in summer, and it's on the 12 flo... | #Person1# likes the apartment and #Person2# thinks it's affordable. The apartment has many advantages but it's rather far from #Person1#'s hospital. | new apartment |
train_9366 | #Person1#: 7824145 Jean Williamson speaking.
#Person2#: Hi dear, sorry I had to rush off this morning. How are the boys?
#Person1#: I'm taking them to the doctor at 12:00 o'clock but I'm sure they're going to be all right.
#Person2#: That's good. What about you?
#Person1#: Oh I'm fine now. I'm going to bake a birthday ... | #Person1# plans to bake a birthday cake and has bought presents for the boys. #Person2# thinks of opening a savings account for them. | treat the sons |
train_9367 | #Person1#: Hey, how's it going?
#Person2#: Pretty good. What are you up to today?
#Person1#: I'm looking for an apartment.
#Person2#: A small apartment or a large one?
#Person1#: I am hoping to find a 2 bedroom apartment.
#Person2#: Have you been looking in the newspaper for ads?
#Person1#: Yes, and I got the phone num... | #Person1#'s looking for a 2-bedroom apartment. The fact that #Person1# has a dog makes the search more difficult. #Person2#'s cousin has 2 dogs and #Person2#'ll ask him whether his building has apartments available. | search for apartments |
train_9368 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I am a stranger here and I'm looking for the nearest post office.
#Person2#: That's no problem, turn right at the next corner, continue four blocks and there's one next to the police station.
#Person1#: Could you repeat that one more time?
#Person2#: Sure, take a right at the corner and after 4 bl... | #Person2# tells #Person1# where the nearest post office is twice and suggests #Person1# buy a guidebook. | ask the way |
train_9369 | #Person1#: Thanks so much for coming to our house. My wife and I really need someone to look after the children. After we had our first baby 6 years ago, my wife left her job as a lawyer to care for him. Then we had a little girl. That was 2 years ago. But my wife has decided to start teaching at a university, so we'd ... | #Person1#'s wife resigned to look after their first kid but after the second baby was born, she began teaching so they need a babysitter. #Person2#'s experienced in babysitting and #Person1#'ll pay #Person2# $20 per hour. | find a babysitter |
train_9370 | #Person1#: Peter, hi.
#Person2#: Hi, Cindy.
#Person1#: Great to see you again. Welcome to London.
#Person2#: Thanks. It's great to be here finally.
#Person1#: So how are you? How was your journey?
#Person2#: Well, the flight was 45 minutes late but after that it was fine. Its service was very good, the inflight movies ... | Peter says the journey was fine but he's hungry now. Cindy suggests they have some breakfast first. | social meeting |
train_9371 | #Person1#: Here are your cold dishes, sir.
#Person2#: Thank you. I wonder why it Chinese dinner always starts with cold dishes instead of hot courses. Could you explain that to me?
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. It's a custom in our country to serve cold dishes first as they have been prepared before hand.
#Person2#: Oh, I... | #Person1# explains to #Person2# the cold dishes are served first because people usually talk more and eat less at the beginning of the dinner. But #Person2# is full before the hot courses are served. | Chinese meal |
train_9372 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I need some medicine.
#Person1#: For whom?
#Person2#: My wife. She suffers from a bad cold.
#Person1#: What symptoms does she have?
#Person2#: Fever and a bad cough.
#Person1#: I see. Don't worry, just a common cold.
#Person2#: What kind of medicine does she need?
#Person1#:... | #Person1# helps #Person2# get some Patulin to cure #Person2#'s wife's cold. | shopping |
train_9373 | #Person1#: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I ' m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision.
#Person1#: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then, cover your left eye and read the ch... | #Person1# finds Arthur's eyesight terrible. Then #Person1# tells him to choose his frame while #Person1#'s filling out his prescription. | seeing a doctor |
train_9374 | #Person1#: Come in and sit down, Jack. Now, what's the trouble?
#Person2#: I've got a terrible pain in my stomach, Doctor.
#Person1#: I see. When did it start?
#Person2#: It started yesterday. I didn't eat any supper.
#Person1#: Have you got a temperature?
#Person2#: I think so. I feel very hot.
#Person1#: Let's see. Y... | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s symptoms and thinks #Person2# has got flu. Thus #Person1# suggests #Person2# stay in bed and take flu medicine. | seeing a doctor |
train_9375 | #Person1#: By the way miss, where is the toilet?
#Person2#: Toilets are in the rear, I am afraid all the toilets are fully occupied at the moment.
#Person1#: What? Oh, what we live! Thank you very much for your help, miss.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person2# says toilets are all occupied. #Person1# feels shocked. | occupied toilets |
train_9376 | #Person1#: What kind of gas does this car take?
#Person2#: I don't know. It's a rental.
#Person1#: I will give you premium unleaded. Alright?
#Person2#: Sure, why not?
#Person1#: That is the pump you are in front of.
#Person2#: Is it expensive?
#Person1#: It is the most expensive.
#Person2#: Well, I don't want it then.... | #Person1# recommends premium unleaded gas to #Person2# but #Person2# refuses because it's expensive. So #Person1# just gives #Person2# regular unleaded. | fuel the car |
train_9377 | #Person1#: Excuse me Miao Li. Could you tell me who Jackie Chan is?
#Person2#: Certainly. Jackie Chan is a very famous movie star in Hong Kong. His Chinese name is Cheng Long.
#Person1#: Ha, I know Cheng Long a lot, he has made 40 films since 1976. And at that time he was promoted as the new Bruce Lee. But I'm not fami... | #Person1# asks Miao Li to introduce Jackie Chan. Miao Li says he measures his worth by fracturing lots of his bones when performing and #Person1# can count the breaks. #Person1# actually knows much about him. | movie star |
train_9378 | #Person1#: There is a very critical debate between the presidential candidates tonight.
#Person2#: Do you know which channel it is on?
#Person1#: Five I think. All three candidates are presenting their campaign platforms.
#Person2#: I used to be really interested in that. But lately it seems that they end up saying one... | #Person1#'s passionate about politics, while #Person2# thinks it's just saying one thing and doing another. #Person1# persuades #Person2# to watch the presidential debate. | persuading |
train_9379 | #Person1#: I'm interested in teaching at your school.
#Person2#: Great. Are you a qualified teacher?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: What kind of teaching certificate do you have?
#Person1#: I have a TEFL certificate.
#Person2#: How many years of experience do you have?
#Person1#: I have three years of teaching ESL and four... | #Person1#'s a basic-Chinese-speaking qualified teacher with ESL and pre-school teaching experience. #Person2# invites #Person1# to #Person2#'s school for an interview. | job application |
train_9380 | #Person1#: Hey, Tom, I want to learn how to play golf.
#Person2#: You're really sporty!
#Person1#: I want to do everything I can.
#Person2#: Do you have clubs?
#Person1#: No. Can I rent clubs?
#Person2#: There are clubs for beginners. It's cheaper to buy those rather than rent them a few times.
#Person1#: What kinds of... | #Person1# wants Tom to teach #Person1# golf. Tom recommends #Person1# to buy clubs and agrees. | teach golf |
train_9381 | #Person1#: What date is today?
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: Didn't you notice the roses everywhere?
#Person2#: I hear it's Chinese Valentine's Day! Don't you know?
#Person1#: Oh, God. I just forgot it. I should have brought roses for my girlfriend.
#Person2#: It's not too late. Go to buy some now. | #Person2# reminds #Person1# to buy roses for girlfriend on Chinese Valentine's Day. | special date |
train_9382 | #Person1#: Hello, let me introduce myself. I'm your neighbor. My name is Shirley.
#Person2#: Hi, Shirley. I'm Sophie. It's nice to meet you.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you, too.
#Person2#: Please come in.
#Person1#: Here is a little gift for your family. It's a calendar with all the community events on it. I hope it can b... | Shirley gives a community calendar as a gift, offers help, introduces the community's security situation, and will show Carrefour to the new neighbor Sophie. And Shirley also invites Sophie to the party for new neighbors. | meeting new neighbors |
train_9383 | #Person1#: I'm sick of my job, I always have to work late at night, and the company keeps me working in the office.
#Person2#: Why don't you find a new career where you can do what you enjoy, being outside working during the day?
#Person1#: What do you suggest? I can't afford to quit my job until I get a new one.
#Pers... | #Person2# suggests #Person1# go to school or get a training position during the day. | suggestions |
train_9384 | #Person1#: How do you like the play?
#Person2#: It is very dull, and the production isn't very satisfactory, either.
#Person1#: You're absolutely right. I think the acting could be better.
#Person2#: To be fair, both the costumes and scenery are marvelous.
#Person1#: Maybe you're right. But I really don't like it.
#Per... | #Person2# thinks the play is dull. #Person1# doesn't like it, either. #Person2# suggests a musical with variety for next time. | review plays |
train_9385 | #Person1#: How's your time spent in the United States?
#Person2#: Well, pretty good.
#Person1#: I'm glad to hear that. What impressed you most?
#Person2#: Well, the cultural differences impressed me most.
#Person1#: You mean we Chinese think differently from the Americans?
#Person2#: That's right, quite different. One ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# in America people shouldn't ask if one is sick or suggest going to the hospital because offering advice is showing sympathy. It is different in China. #Person1# finds it weird but still understands it. | cultural differences |
train_9386 | #Person1#: Do you have a copy of today's newspaper? I want to check the results from the world athletics championship.
#Person2#: Yes, I ' m just reading them myself. It's been a great competition. We got gold medals in three events.
#Person1#: Yes, we won the men's 110 metres hurdles. I watched that on TV. What other ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# their athletes have won gold medals and broken records in the world athletics championship. But their competitor was disqualified because of two false starts. #Person1# imagines he must be angry with himself for that. | sports |
train_9387 | #Person1#: Fair-Priced Fares, how may I help you?
#Person2#: How much is a round-trip ticket to London?
#Person1#: When did you plan to go, sir?
#Person2#: In the second week of September.
#Person1#: The second week of September is still in the high-season, so the cheapest tickets are $ 650. The high season lasts until... | #Person1# helps #Person2# get the cheapest ticket in the off-season to London on American Airlines. | booking tickets |
train_9388 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: This dress is beautiful. May I try it on?
#Person1#: I'm afraid you can't.
#Person2#: What is the material of this dress?
#Person1#: It's 100 % cotton.
#Person2#: That's good. Can you give me a reduction?
#Person1#: It's already reduced 20 %.
#Person2#: Do you have any cheaper ones... | #Person1# offers no try-on service or reduction for the dress. #Person2# asks for a cheaper one. | shopping |
train_9389 | #Person1#: I've something very unpleasant to talk with you. Upon the arrival of the first consignment, it was found that about 50 % of the sixty cases of pineapples were leaking.
#Person2#: It's rather an unusual case. Have you found the cause of leaking?
#Person1#: It's simply because the tins were damaged.
#Person2#:... | #Person1# asks for indemnity for the loss from #Person2# because about 50 % of the consigned pineapple cases got damaged during loading, with the certificate issued by the Health Department. | indemnity |
train_9390 | #Person1#: Hello, I would like to buy some business cards.
#Person2#: Excellent. How many would you like?
#Person1#: Two thousand would be fine.
#Person2#: You need to fill out this form, please.
#Person1#: All I want is the same thing on this card.
#Person2#: That will be no problem, sir.
#Person1#: OK, I'm finished. ... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to handle the filled form with an old business card and helps #Person1# order new ones. | ordering |
train_9391 | #Person1#: There are some things I miss. But I love Chinese food. And I think the people in Taiwan are really hospitable. Besides, I grew up in Los Angeles, so I'm used to living in crowded places. Why are you going to America?
#Person2#: I'm going to New York to visit my sister. She is in art school. I've never been t... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is going to visit a sister in New York and expresses fear of guns there. #Person1# comforts #Person2# since the sister must know it pretty well. #Person1# finds the museums #Person2# wants to see are excellent. | city |
train_9392 | #Person1#: How do you think the report I wrote?
#Person2#: Not bad. But there is more room for improvement.
#Person1#: I jumped the gun.
#Person2#: There were some gaps in your report. Please be more sorrow.
#Person1#: Yes, I overlooked some facts. I'll be more sorrow. | #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s report needs to be more sorrow. | work feedback |
train_9393 | #Person1#: I want to buy a shirt.
#Person2#: What color do you like?
#Person1#: A white one, please.
#Person2#: Maybe you could have a look at this one.
#Person1#: What's the size?
#Person2#: Large.
#Person1#: I think a medium one will do. | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy a white medium-size shirt. | shopping |
train_9394 | #Person1#: I really do like this dining set. But I just don't know. I don't know if I can do a good job with it.
#Person2#: It really isn't hard, sir. You just have to follow the instructions.
#Person1#: What instructions?
#Person2#: We will give you a detailed instruction manual if you buy the table.
#Person1#: I see.... | #Person2# tells #Person1# not to worry about whether he can finish the dining set himself because the instruction manual is clearly written. #Person2# tells #Person1# the steps are sanding the furniture, wiping off dust, putting on the varnish, and then another varnish. But #Person1# thinks it sounds complicated, while... | shopping |
train_9395 | #Person1#: I haven't seen your father in like 5 years. How is he doing?
#Person2#: He's not doing too well.
#Person1#: Why? What's wrong?
#Person2#: About a year ago, he started feeling weak all the time.
#Person1#: Is it due to old age or is he sick.
#Person2#: Maybe a little of both. The doctor's can't point out anyt... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s father started feeling weak because he didn't take care of himself during youth. #Person1# hopes #Person2#'s father starts feeling better. | health |
train_9396 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, may I take your order now?
#Person2#: Could we order later? We have five persons altogether and 2 of us are still on the way.
#Person1#: OK, sir. Please call me when you are ready.
#Person2#: Yes, thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# they'll order later because 2 of them haven't arrived. | ordering a meal |
train_9397 | #Person1#: Hi, Don. Would you like to go swimming this afternoon?
#Person2#: I wish I could, Jenny, but I have to spend the rest of the day in the library. I have a ten-page paper due tomorrow.
#Person1#: Oh, is that for Professor Smith's class?
#Person2#: Yes, I have to write an article on a poem we read in class.
#Pe... | Don tells Jenny he needs to write a paper and study maths and history so he cannot go swimming. Jenny offers help with his math. | study |
train_9398 | #Person1#: Why don't you go to a show or something tonight?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I thought Judy might like to go to a concert.
#Person1#: Let's have a look and see what's on... You might try the concert at the Festival Hall.
#Person2#: That sounds nice. | #Person1# recommends the concert at the Festival Hall to #Person2#. | spare-time activities |
train_9399 | #Person1#: Do you ever eat fast food?
#Person2#: Yes, yes, I do.
#Person1#: What kind of fast food do you normally eat?
#Person2#: Oh, you know, hamburgers, sandwiches, well, sometimes a pizza.
#Person1#: Well, right. And how often do you eat fast food? Every day, more than once a week or less than once a week?
#Person... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# eats fast food including hamburgers, sandwiches, etc. at lunchtime on weekdays but not usually on weekends. #Person2# thinks it tastes not bad and is convenient. | fast food |
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