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train_9400 | #Person1#: Do you mind telling me about your work in the factory?
#Person2#: Certainly not. I'm a machine operator working in the assembly workshop.
#Person1#: Oh, are you? Then you have a six-day week, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes. And we work eight hours a day, but this includes a one -hour break.
#Person1#: What about ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s a machine operator in the factory. #Person2# says the machines are mostly made in China and some even by the factory, and they have tried their best to improve them. #Person2# says the monthly wage and welfare are 3500 RMB with free medical service. | factory worker |
train_9401 | #Person1#: May I help you,sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I want to buy a personal gift for my brother. He's taking a trip to South America.
#Person1#: Is he going by ship or by plane?
#Person2#: He's flying. My gift will have to be something light in weight. What can you suggest?
#Person1#: What about this leather wallet... | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy a folding toothbrush, instead of a leather wallet as the gift to #Person1#'s brother. | shopping |
train_9402 | #Person1#: We've all heard the saying 'Laughter is the best medicine.' How important is it to our health, Dr. Berk?
#Person2#: This saying has been scientifically proven! A year-long study of heart attack victims done at the Oakhurst Health Research Institute in California found that of those patients who spent half an... | Dr. Berk tells #Person1# laughter is important to health. He says Norman Cousins improved their illness condition by watching funny movies. Dr. Berk also offers the program Smile Time-Out where people take a deep breath, smile, exhale and say 'Aaah'. Smiling even works when people fake a smile or laugh because bodies c... | benefits of laughter |
train_9403 | #Person1#: Hi, Helen, what do you think of our class in Children's Literature?
#Person2#: It looks pretty good. Are you also majoring in Elementary Education?
#Person1#: Yes. I can use this to fulfill the requirement for my course.
#Person2#: Have you finished the first assignment yet?
#Person1#: Not yet. I just bought... | Helen tells #Person1# she thinks the Children's Literature class looks pretty good. #Person1# tells Helen it can be used to fulfill the requirement of #Person1#'s course in the Elementary Education major. Helen also tells #Person1# that Doctor Seuss's children's stories with a controlled vocabulary can also be interest... | children's literature |
train_9404 | #Person1#: Good morning. Anything wrong?
#Person2#: I've been suffering from a fever since yesterday.
#Person1#: Do you have any other problems? Like a headache or cough?
#Person2#: No, I don't. I think it's only a fever.
#Person1#: Let me check... It's 39 degrees. I'll give you some medicine.
#Person2#: Thank you, doc... | #Person1# gives #Person2# some medicine for #Person2#'s fever and teaches #Person2# how to take it. | seeing a doctor |
train_9405 | #Person1#: What was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?
#Person2#: My husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.
#Person1#: Three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!
#Person2#: Well, since my husband an... | Abigail tells #Person1# she and her husband got married in a registry office, but they had three parties in their home countries. Her husband's parents flew to meet her family. Abigail also tells #Person1# they went to Africa to spend the honeymoon on the one-year anniversary. | wedding |
train_9406 | #Person1#: What type of music do you like to listen to?
#Person2#: I like listening to different kinds of music.
#Person1#: Like what, for instance?
#Person2#: I enjoy Rock and R&B.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: I like the different instruments that they use.
#Person1#: That's a good reason to like something... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# enjoys Rock and R&B because they use different instruments. | music |
train_9407 | #Person1#: Morning, Zina. Just wanted to say thanks again!
#Person2#: Hi, Vince. Thanks for stopping by. How's the work coming along for the online auction?
#Person1#: Oh, yeah. I'm glad you mentioned that. I think we need to hire somebody new to manage it.
#Person2#: Can't Elvin handle it?
#Person1#: I think he's ... | Vince tells Zina Elvin cannot handle the online auction so they need to hire someone else. | work |
train_9408 | #Person1#: Can you please give me a hand? I can't carry the heavy box.
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. Don't you see I'm looking up a word in the dictionary?
#Person1#: I think you are flicking through it.
#Person2#: Well, wait a minute. | #Person2# can't help #Person1# because #Person2#'s looking up a word but #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s just flicking through the dictionary. | asking for help |
train_9409 | #Person1#: Good morning, young lady. You can call me Oma. Do you see anything you like?
#Person2#: Yes. Many things! I especially love this beautiful quilt.
#Person1#: That quilt was passed down to me from my oma in Holland.
#Person2#: It sounds like a special quilt. Why do you want to sell it?
#Person1#: Well, thi... | Oma wants to sell the quilt #Person1# likes because she needs to part with things before moving to a smaller apartment even though it's special. | selling old things |
train_9410 | #Person1#: Well, well, look what the cad draged in?
#Person2#: Hi, Masha, and how are you , today?
#Person1#: I'm Ok. But I can't say the same about Cann.
#Person2#: Oh? What's the story?
#Person1#: He was arrested for shoplifting at Nelsons.
#Person3#: So they caught him with his pants down?
#Person1#: Yeah, the... | Masha tells #Person2# and #Person3# her ex-boyfriend Cann was arrested for shoplifting. She won't help him because she dumped him for he was always getting into trouble. | crime |
train_9411 | #Person1#: Hi, Mike. We're having a party tonight, wanna come join us? You can bring your girlfriend.
#Person2#: Well. I am breaking up with Cathy.
#Person1#: What happened? Did you have a fight?
#Person2#: No. She is really a very nice girl...
#Person1#: Yeah, she is. She is pretty, caring, getting easy-going and ... | Mike tells #Person1# he's breaking up with Cathy because she leaves no room for him and he may tell her this tonight. #Person1# thinks she will be hurt. | breaking up |
train_9412 | #Person1#: Are there many idioms in English?
#Person2#: There are hundreds and hundreds. English is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions.
#Person1#: Can you give us an example?
#Person2#: I'll look up the rate. To look up doesn't mean to look high into the sky or to look at the roof. It means to search for and... | Ms. Parker tells #Person1# English has many idioms but goodbye is just a grammatical expression. | languages |
train_9413 | #Person1#: Oh, madam, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm sorry to say the bill you sent me was incorrect.
#Person1#: Incorrect, madam? That's very strange.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. And what's more, this isn't the first time.
#Person1#: Really, madam? I find it very hard to believe.
#Person2#: Look. It's happened 5 or... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that incorrect bills have been sent to her for several times. #Person1# apologizes and promises it won't happen again. | complaint |
train_9414 | #Person1#: International Travel Agency, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my wife and I want to take a holiday this winter, to someplace warmer.
#Person1#: I understand. How long do you want to take?
#Person2#: Only a week between Christmas and New Year. That's the problem, you see.
#Person1#: There is no problem. We can... | #Person1# cannot help #Person2# book a cheper winter holiday trip to somewhere nearer and warmer because #Person2# comes too late. | booking a trip |
train_9415 | #Person1#: Look at this armchair, what do you think?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm not sure I like the design. It's too heavy looking. Is it comfortable?
#Person1#: Try it.
#Person2#: Uhm, It's really comfortable. And I'd like to have something this size. Our old armchair is way too small. This size is perfect.
#Person1#: What do... | #Person1# suggests waiting till midyear sale to buy the comfortable green armchair since #Person1# cannot afford it now. | shopping |
train_9416 | #Person1#: I notice an article in the newspaper about the problem of rapid growth of cities in America. I was wondering do you Americans carry out a birth control policy? Can Americans have as many children as they want?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. We can have as many as we want, but most people decide to have only one or 2, ... | #Person2# says Americans can have as many children as they want but some refuse because they prefer working or traveling or refuse to bring children into a difficult environment. #Person1# says Chinese still want as many as possible. | cultural differences |
train_9417 | #Person1#: Have you traveled much in Britain?
#Person2#: No, not much. But I travel quite a lot in London every day.
#Person1#: What do you think of the London traffic?
#Person2#: I think the London underground is OK because it's fast and comfortable, but I also like your London buses, especially for short journeys.
#P... | #Person2# thinks underground is fast, comfortable and it's the best. Buses are slow in rush hours even though #Person2# enjoys them for short journeys. Taxis are too expensive. | transportation |
train_9418 | #Person1#: Hi grandma, I'm calling to say happy birthday, I hope you're having a good day.
#Person2#: Thank you. Michael. It's great to hear from you. It's been awhile since we've talked.
#Person1#: I know grandma. I'm sorry I've been so busy with school and activities lately. I'm captain of the basketball team this ye... | Michael calls his grandma to say happy birthday. His grandma says she is proud of him and believes he'll go to the dream university. | calling family |
train_9419 | #Person1#: Hello, Tom. How are you finding teaching here?
#Person2#: I get the feeling that somehow the school successful. The buildings and furniture are so old, yet amazingly, the students seem happy. These days you can't compete in less you can really provide the best. That's the trouble with these small family owne... | Tom tells #Person1# he finds the school successful with old buildings, happy students, and a whole range of subjects. #Person1# agrees because teachers can give each other inspiration. Tom finds himself cannot always get on every class. #Person1# tells him to accept the own culture of each class. | teaching |
train_9420 | #Person1#: Hey, Jason, I hear you're being sent to France for a new position.
#Person2#: Wow, that was fast. I hardly told anyone. The boss just told me a few hours ago. Lily, Katie doesn't know yet in fact.
#Person1#: Really? So why wait? When are you going to give her the big news?
#Person2#: Well, she is teaching at... | Jason tells Lily he'll tell Katie he's being sent to France for a new position tonight and he hopes to move his family there soon. Lily tells Jason France is similar to the US except for better food. | moving |
train_9421 | #Person1#: Please give me a piece of ' New York Daily '.
#Person2#: You are late. The last piece has sold out.
#Person1#: Really? Is there ' Wall Street Journal ', please?
#Person2#: There are several, take a piece. The crash appears in the headline. It is famous for offering catastrophe stories.
#Person1#: I have a lo... | #Person1# wants to buy a piece of ' New York Daily ' but #Person2# says #Person1# is late. Finally, #Person1# buys a magazine. | shopping |
train_9422 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Would you please make a suit with this material?
#Person2#: Sure. May I take your measurements?
#Person1#: Please don't make it too tight. This is for autumn wear, so make sure you allow for a cardigan underneath.
#Person2#: I see, sir. Can you come back for a fitting on the 10th, that's in a week... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to make a suit and #Person1# wants it ready soon. #Person2# promises to get it ready on the 10th. | making a suit |
train_9423 | #Person1#: It's such a nice day.
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: It looks like it may rain soon.
#Person2#: Yes, and I hope that it does.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: I really love how rain clears the air.
#Person1#: Me too. It always smells so fresh after it rains.
#Person2#: Yes, but I love the night air afte... | #Person2# loves how rain clears the air and #Person1# likes to see the stars after it rains. | rain |
train_9424 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I am looking for a book called Little Women, but I can't find it anywhere.
#Person2#: Let me see. I am sorry we just have sold it out.
#Person1#: Will you have it later?
#Person2#: I think so. Could I have you name, telephone number? If we get one, I will call you.
#Person1#: That's terrific. Than... | #Person1# wants a book but it's sold out. #Person2# will call #Person1# if #Person2# gets it. | buying a book |
train_9425 | #Person1#: What do you think about this store? I heard it ' s a posh store that ' s only got branches in big cities.
#Person2#: I love this store. The only problem is that it ' s extremely expensive.
#Person1#: Don ' t worry. I ' Ve decided that for your birthday I ' m going to take you shopping for a new dress.
#Perso... | #Person1# takes #Person2# to a posh store, which is extremely expensive, to buy a dress as #Person2#'s birthday gift. #Person2# chooses a white dress and feels lucky and thankful. | shopping |
train_9426 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Is this where I catch the bus for the zoo?
#Person2#: Well, you can take the No. 36 bus from here, but then you have to walk about 30 minutes.
#Person1#: That doesn't sound too bad.
#Person2#: Actually, if you go to the bus stop in the next block, you can take bus 301 which will let you right off ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to catch a bus to the zoo. | bus route |
train_9427 | #Person1#: Good morning, madam. I think I'm lost here. The place I want to go to is a hotel called the Hilton.
#Person2#: Do you know in which area?
#Person1#: No, I am sorry I have no idea. I am a stranger here.
#Person2#: I see. Well, do you know anything near the hotel?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. My friend told me the hote... | #Person1# asks #Person2# where Hilton is but #Person2# doesn't know. #Person2# advises #Person1# to take a bus to the Central Railway Station. | ask the way |
train_9428 | #Person1#: Do you know what you want to eat for lunch?
#Person2#: What do you feel like having?
#Person1#: I want to get some pizza.
#Person2#: I had pizza for lunch yesterday.
#Person1#: Tell me what you want to eat.
#Person2#: Do you want to get a burger?
#Person1#: See, I had a burger for lunch yesterday.
#Person2#:... | #Person1# wants pizza but #Person2# wants a burger for lunch. | lunch choice |
train_9429 | #Person1#: Hi, Sandra. how was your weekend?
#Person2#: Great! I went hiking in the mountains on Saturday.
#Person1#: Fantastic! how was that?
#Person2#: Really good! you should try it sometime.
#Person1#: I might. what did you do yesterday?
#Person2#: Uh, nothing much, just went to bed early. I was still tired from Sa... | Sandra tells #Person1# that she went hiking on Saturday and felt tired. | weekend activities |
train_9430 | #Person1#: Why, Tom? It's five to six already and you are still writing here.
#Person2#: So what? Are we going anywhere?
#Person1#: Yes, have you forgotten? We have arranged to go to Mary's to watch some videos tonight.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry I forgot all about it. Well, can I take a rain check?
#Person1#: What's the... | Tom is writing and won't go to Mary's tonight. Rose is angry but Tom has no choice. | plans for tonight |
train_9431 | #Person1#: Hello everyone! I'm Rick Fields, and here with me is Bob Copeland.
#Person2#: Howdy folks, and welcome to today's game! You know, Rick, today is a key game between Russia and Canada. As you know, the winner will move on to the finals.
#Person1#: That's right, and it looks like we're just about ready to start... | Rick and Bob are commentating on the game between Russia and Canada. They praise Pavel for the amazing goal. | game commentation |
train_9432 | #Person1#: Hello, Jill.
#Person2#: Tom, You're back, come in please. How are you?
#Person1#: Fine, only a little tired.
#Person2#: You'll recover after a good night's sleep.
#Person1#: Thank you very much for looking after my house in my absence.
#Person2#: That's all right. Would you have a cup of coffee?
#Person1#: Y... | Jill helps Tom look after the house and Tom thinks she does a great job. Tom is grateful and bought her some books. | housekeeping |
train_9433 | #Person1#: The time has come to say goodbye.
#Person2#: So soon. It seems as if you just got here.
#Person1#: I feel that way, too. But all good things must come to an end, as they say.
#Person2#: It certainly has been a pleasure seeing you again and renewing old memories.
#Person1#: I've had a great time and thank you... | #Person1# and #Person2# say goodbye and they both enjoy the days they spent together. They promise to see each other next year. | farewell |
train_9434 | #Person1#: My goodness! She is thirty seconds faster than the world record in 5000 metres race.
#Person2#: Excuse me, what did you say?
#Person1#: A Chinese girl has broken the world record in the Olympic Games.
#Person2#: That's incredible. I can't believe it.
#Person1#: You have to. It is sure.
#Person2#: How amazing... | #Person1# and #Person2# are amazed that a Chinese girl broke the world record. | break the record |
train_9435 | #Person1#: Hello, I'm sorry for calling this late. May I speak to Peter?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. He's not in right now.
#Person1#: When is he coming back?
#Person2#: He should be back in ten minutes. Could 1 you call back later?
#Person1#: I'll call again in thirty minutes. | #Person2# asks #Person1# to call Peter later. | phone call |
train_9436 | #Person1#: What's Ron Marston like, Pauline?
#Person2#: He's awful! He telephoned me four times yesterday, and three times the day before yesterday. He telephoned the office yesterday morning and yesterday afternoon. My boss answered the telephone.
#Person1#: What did your boss say to him?
#Person2#: He said, Pauline i... | Pauline tells #Person1# that Ron kept calling her. Pauline pretended her mother to tell Ron never to call again and it worked. | phone call |
train_9437 | #Person1#: Hello. Can I speak to Kevin, please?
#Person2#: This is Kevin.
#Person1#: My name is Joan Harris. I'm calling from St. Johns Hospital. Are you still interested in a job as a service technician?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I have good news for you. You'Ve got an interview. Can you come to the Human Resources O... | Joan calls Kevin to inform him of the job interview. Kevin is glad to go. | job interview |
train_9438 | #Person1#: Hello, Shogun Restaurant.
#Person2#: Hi, I would like to make a dinner reservation.
#Person1#: Of course, what evening will you be joining us on?
#Person2#: We will need the reservation for Tuesday night.
#Person1#: What time would you like the reservation for?
#Person2#: We would prefer 7
#Person1#: For how... | #Person1# helps #Person2# reserve a table for 4 people at 7 on Tuesday. | restaurant service |
train_9439 | #Person1#: What upsets you?
#Person2#: My parents called. As usual, they reminded me again that I should have a plan to marry by my late 20s. Easier said then done. Who should I marry? I have no time to go on a date.
#Person1#: It is not your mother finding one for you?
#Person2#: I will find one myself, of course. I'm... | #Person2# is upset because #Person2#'s parents reminded #Person2# to have a plan to marry. #Person1# advises #Person2# to try the three-minute video date but #Person2# doesn't want to post personal information online. | online dating |
train_9440 | #Person1#: Sir, are you alright? Just try to calm down, Sir. What's happened?
#Person2#: I've lost my Traveller's Cheques, all of them.
#Person1#: OK, just take a deep breath, Sir. Everything is going to be fine. Here's a form to report missing Traveller's Cheques, whatever the reason. Please fill it in and we can get ... | #Person2# lost #Person2#'s Traveller's Cheques and #Person1# asks #Person2# to fill in a form and offer reference numbers. | bank service |
train_9441 | #Person1#: I'm looking for some lipsticks. Do you still have some in peach rose?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. That is a beautiful color. It has been a very popular lipstick this season. I have just two left.
#Person1#: Great. I'll take one.
#Person2#: Have you heard about our special promotion this month? If you purchase at lea... | #Person1# buys a lipstick from #Person2#. #Person2# recommends a special promotion and #Person1# takes it. | shopping |
train_9442 | #Person1#: Which kinds of meat are most popular in your country?
#Person2#: We eat a lot of chicken, pork and beef. You eat those meat a lot in your country too, don't you?
#Person1#: Yes, we do. We also eat a lot of lamb.
#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve heard that people in your country like to eat lamb chops.
#Person1#: That's ... | #Person2# eats chicken, pork and beef in #Person2#'s country and #Person1# also eat lamb chops in #Person1#'s country. #Person1# will cook lamb for #Person2#. | food choice |
train_9443 | #Person1#: Well, good morning, Tom. I haven't seen you for a long time.
#Person2#: I'd been feeling pretty well until just a few days ago.
#Person1#: What seems to be the trouble now?
#Person2#: I feel run down, tired. I've been having headaches almost every day. And I'm not getting as much sleep as I usually do.
#Pers... | Tom tells #Person1# that he feels tired and has headaches. #Person1# thinks it's because Tom doesn't have a well-balanced diet. | sickness |
train_9444 | #Person1#: All I do all day is work and watch TV. I really should start thinking about my health.
#Person2#: I never thought about that, but you're right. What do you think we should do?
#Person1#: For starters, we should start doing more outdoor activities. That way we'll get some exercise.
#Person2#: I was thinking a... | #Person1# and #Person2# want to do more outdoor activities and they decide to play tennis twice a week. | play sports |
train_9445 | #Person1#: Look! Allen has the mic!
#Person2#: I thought he only liked to listen!
#Person1#: That was before he heard Stanley sing! I guess he couldn't stand it any more, so he decided to give it a try himself!
#Person2#: ( Sound of Allen singing ) Hey, Allen has a really good voice! He sounds like Johnny Dean!
#Person... | #Person1# and #Person2# are surprised that John Allen can sing and dance well. | sing and dance |
train_9446 | #Person1#: We agree to give you a break on the price, all together a discount of 6 %. Good news is, I talked to my boss, he confirmed that if you take care of the shipping costs, we'll throw in insurance.
#Person2#: Great! I'd love to get a little better discount than 6 %, but if your company provides the insurance, th... | #Person1# agrees to give #Person2# a discount of 6% and cover the insurance, given that #Person2# will pay the shipping costs. They are both satisfied with the agreement and #Person1# will fax a contract to #Person2#. | business negotiation |
train_9447 | #Person1#: Hi, Mikel. What's with you? You look angry.
#Person2#: Nah, I just check my weight, I'm getting fatter.
#Person1#: True, you are getting a really pot belly, aren't you?
#Person2#: I'll get you for that comments, George.
#Person1#: Just kidding, M. Why don't you come work out with me?
#Person2#: ah, I don't k... | Mike says he gets fatter and George advises him to work out. Mike tries but he feels tired and hot so he wants to quit. George encourages him to keep doing. | work out |
train_9448 | #Person1#: Hello, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you have a pharmacy here, please?
#Person1#: Sure. We have one on the second floor.
#Person2#: Which floor are we on now?
#Person1#: This is the first floor. The second floor is one level up.
#Person2#: And where's the elevator?
#Person1#: That's just over there. On ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# where the pharmacy is. | ask for location |
train_9449 | #Person1#: Sis, why did you ask me to come to this bargain market? It's so crowded, and you can't find anything that you really want.
#Person2#: You just don't get it. Looking for bargains can be really interesting.
#Person1#: Are you serious? How can that be?
#Person2#: Bargaining is a game, or even a battle. You feel... | #Person2# asked #Person1# to the bargain market but #Person1# didn't like it because it's crowded and the salesperson never loses. They find some cheap and good-quality products and #Person1# tells that #Person2# goes there often. | bargain market |
train_9450 | #Person1#: Is everything alright?
#Person2#: Yes, everything is fine.
#Person1#: What took so long? I thought your flight was supposed to arrive 3 hours ago!
#Person2#: Didn't they announce that our flight was delayed?
#Person1#: I didn't hear anything about a delay. I thought everything was running on time. What happe... | #Person2#'s plane was three hours late and #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# had to wait on the plane because of a maintenance problem. Then the plane suffered from bad turbulence so the captain had to land early in Southampton and then took off again. | flight experience |
train_9451 | #Person1#: Donna Hoover speaking.
#Person2#: Dr. Hoover, my name is Edgar Bush. My roommate, John, is in your art history class. Uh... Art History 502?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Well, he is sick and won't be in your class today. He asked me to bring his term paper to your office.
#Person1#: OK. The paper is due by 3 o... | Edgar tells Donna that John's sick. Donna asks Edgar to drop John's paper off with the secretary. | paper delivery |
train_9452 | #Person1#: So, what do you want to do tomorrow?
#Person2#: Well, let's look at this city guide here. [Okay] Uh, here's something interesting. [Oh!]Why don't we first visit the art museum in the morning?
#Person1#: Okay. I like that idea. And where do you want to eat lunch?
#Person2#: How about going to an Indian restau... | #Person1# and #Person2# plan to visit the museum and have lunch at an Indian restaurant. #Person1# suggests going to the zoo but #Person2# wants to go shopping. They finally decide to walk along the beach. | traveling plan |
train_9453 | #Person1#: Morning, Peter. Nice suit! A new one?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. My wife bought it for me yesterday. Hmm, you look nice in that yellow dress. Yellow suits you really well.
#Person1#: Maybe. Several people also have suggested that I get more yellow clothes. They say the color suits me because of my skin.
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# and #Person2# compliment each other's clothes. #Person2# tells #Person1# how colours give people different impressions and #Person1# feels amazed. | discuss clothing |
train_9454 | #Person1#: Do you remember the days in our small cabin last summer?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I especially like the walk in the mountain.
#Person1#: If you'd like to, we can go there again this summer.
#Person2#: I'd love to enjoy the moment of peace out there. | #Person1# suggests going to the small cabin again and #Person2# agrees. | summer plan |
train_9455 | #Person1#: Hi Dave. [Hi] Happy to see you could make it. Come on in.
#Person2#: Wow. Looks like the party is in full swing.
#Person1#: Yeah. And they're eating me out of house and home. Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister, Carol. She's visiting for the weekend.
#Person2#: Oh. Which one is she?
#Person1#: She's sitting o... | Dave comes to #Person1#'s party and #Person1# introduces Carol, #Person1#'s sister, and Bob, #Person1#'s karate teacher, to Dave. | party |
train_9456 | #Person1#: Waiter, a table for two, please.
#Person2#: Yes, this way please.
#Person1#: Can we see the menu, please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: What's good today?
#Person2#: I recommand crispy and fried duck.
#Person1#: We don't want that. Well, perhaps we'll begin with mushroom soup, and follow by some ... | #Person2# helps #Person1# get seated and order food. #Person3# wants to split but #Person2# refuses. | restaurant service |
train_9457 | #Person1#: Oh, the ink is spilled on the desk.
#Person2#: Did it spill on your clothes?
#Person1#: No, but the table cloth was dirty.
#Person2#: That's OK.
#Person1#: I'm afraid it's too hard to wash off the stain.
#Person2#: It's no big deal.
#Person1#: I really feel great shame. Let me buy a new one for you.
#... | #Person1# spills some ink and feels sorry but #Person2# says it's fine. | spilling ink |
train_9458 | #Person1#: Uncle, have a heart, please lend your new car to me. Only once.
#Person2#: Where are you going?
#Person1#: I have a big date tonight.
#Person2#: You have got a car, haven't you?
#Person1#: Oh, please. Only once lend your new car to me. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to lend his new car to #Person1#. | borrow a car |
train_9459 | #Person1#: Sorry. What was that you said?
#Person2#: I'll meet you at the Gate round about seven.
#Person1#: Where?
#Person2#: At the Gate.
#Person1#: When, did you say?
#Person2#: Round about seven.
#Person1#: Who's coming?
#Person2#: Peter. Peter Brown, you know. Don't forget to bring the letter.
#Person1#: S... | #Person2# tells #Person1# where and when they'll meet, but #Person1# didn't catch the information because of the noise. | noise interruption |
train_9460 | #Person1#: Linda, would you care for some candies or cookies?
#Person2#: No, don't try to tend me. I'm becoming chubby, and I have to slender down.
#Person1#: You are not really chubby. You are actually thin enough.
#Person2#: I don't think so. I know I've put on weight this winter.
#Person1#: So you are watching y... | #Person1# offers Linda candy or cookies, but Linda refuses because she is losing weight. | lose weight |
train_9461 | #Person1#: Can you recognize that woman, Millie?
#Person2#: I think I can, Kate. It must be Karen Marsh, the actress.
#Person1#: I thought so. Who's that beside her?
#Person2#: That must be Conrad Reeves.
#Person1#: Conrad Reeves, the actor? It can't be. Let me have another look. I think you're right! Isn't he her ... | #Person1# and #Person2# recognize Kate and Kate is with Conrad. They are amazed that Kate looks so young. | discuss actresses |
train_9462 | #Person1#: Did you get your new schedule? Let me see. I want to know if we are in some of the same classes.
#Person2#: Sure. Hey, luck, we're both in CAP together. I'm not sure what it is, but let's sit together.
#Person1#: It is called career and personal planning. Every grade 12 student has to take it.
#Person2#: Do ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are both in CAP class and #Person1# introduces the class to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks #Person2# is curious and adventurous and #Person1# thinks #Person1# is responsible. #Person1# recommends a job but #Person2# wants to work with familiar people. | discuss courses |
train_9463 | #Person1#: Good morning, and welcome to New York City. I hope your flight was OK.
#Person2#: It was just a bit boring. Before we leave the airport, I'd love to know where our tour will go in this morning.
#Person1#: Of course. I'll first take you around Central Park in Grand Central Station and then we will go downtown... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the tour. #Person2# is worried about transportation but #Person1# explains they have the special car service for tourists. | traveling plan |
train_9464 | #Person1#: Facebook just reported that everyone in the world is only separated by an average number of 3.5 people.
#Person2#: Wow, that doesn't seem possible! I thought the number was supposed to be 6.
#Person1#: That's what scientists originally thought. I think we're all connected even more than Facebook reported act... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Facebook says everyone is separated by 3.5 people. #Person2# thinks it's impossible but #Person1# thinks people are more connected. #Person2# doesn't use Facebook but #Person1# loves it. | people's connection |
train_9465 | #Person1#: Hello. May I help you?
#Person2#: Well, my winter vacation is coming up in a few days and I want to take a trip with my wife.
#Person1#: Do you want to go abroad?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'd like to go to a foreign country. My wife wants to go to any place sunny. We won't visit Africa though.
#Person1#: How much mo... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to recommend someplace foreign and sunny. #Person2# recommends Florida but #Person1# wants someplace different and #Person1# thinks Spain is better. | touring destination |
train_9466 | #Person1#: Ticket prices have certainly gone up.
#Person2#: Yes, but I really need a break.
#Person1#: Would you like something to eat while we watch the movie?
#Person2#: Sure. What do they have?
#Person1#: It looks like the standard popcorn and soda, but there's also ice cream, hot dogs, coffee and so on.
#Person2#: ... | #Person2# will get cookies and a coffee while watching the movie and #Person1# will get popcorn and cola. #Person1# will pay. | food choice |
train_9467 | #Person1#: Where do you want to go, Madam?
#Person2#: The Hilton Hotel, please? Uh, it's cold, huh? I'm freezing.
#Person1#: Come on, San Francisco's usually cold in winter, you know? It's often very rainy, which makes the weather colder.
#Person2#: Well, it gets very hot in summer, doesn't it?
#Person1#: Not really, i... | #Person1# will take #Person2# to the hotel and #Person1# tells #Person2# that San Francisco's winter is often cold and rainy. | discuss the weather |
train_9468 | #Person1#: Harry, let's play some ping-pong today.
#Person2#: I'd love to play a set or 2, but my right arm hurts. I decided to stop playing ping-pong until it feels better.
#Person1#: Well, how about going skating?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but my knee hurts, too.
#Person1#: Harry, stop making excuses. You're just lazy.... | #Person1# asks Harry to play ping-pong or go skating but Harry wants to watch TV. #Person1# will play with Helen. | do sports |
train_9469 | #Person1#: Would you please tell me something about your best holiday, Jason?
#Person2#: Well, it was my trip to Nepal. We went there 10 years ago, walking in the mountains for 20 days.
#Person1#: That's a long time. How far did you walk everyday?
#Person2#: 15 kilometers or so. We had to climb up and down a lot everyd... | Jason tells #Person1# that his best holiday was the trip to Nepal, where he climbed the mountains. Jason recommends #Person1# to go there. | best trip |
train_9470 | #Person1#: Hi. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. What's the buying rate for euro?
#Person1#: 1.15 U. S. dollars to the euro.
#Person2#: Okay. I'd like to change some euro into US dollars, please.
#Person1#: Sure. How much would you like to change?
#Person2#: Six hundred euro.
#Person1#: Very good. May I see your passport... | #Person1#'s assisting #Person2# in changing some euro into US dollars. | currency exchange |
train_9471 | #Person1#: Hi, I need to make an appointment to see the doctor.
#Person2#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person1#: I have a rash that I need a doctor to look at.
#Person2#: Do you have a fever with that rash?
#Person1#: No, it just itches a lot.
#Person2#: I have openings on Tuesday or Wednesday. Which would be best f... | #Person1# has a rash and makes an appointment on Tuesday with Dr. Jones. | make an appointment |
train_9472 | #Person1#: Where are you feeling the pain?
#Person2#: I can ' t stand up! My stomach is killing me!
#Person1#: Can you put your hand where it hurts the most?
#Person2#: It hurts smack in the middle of my gut!
#Person1#: Did this just come on suddenly?
#Person2#: I felt OK until an hour or so ago, and then I just double... | #Person2# has a stomachache and #Person1# tries to diagnose through interrogation. #Person1# decides to take #Person2# to an emergency room. | stomachache |
train_9473 | #Person1#: Do you develop films here?
#Person2#: Yes, we shall. What size do you like?
#Person1#: Well, the 4 x 6 is fine.
#Person2#: Which do you prefer, color or black and white?
#Person1#: The last one is black and white, all the rest should need color.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: I hope they will come out well. When ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to develop films in. #Person1# also buys another Kodak film and pays #Person2# $ 20 in total. | film developing |
train_9474 | #Person1#: This is the Bell Captain's Desk. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I've been waiting for my bags to be sent up for the last half hour. Where are they?
#Person1#: I'm very sorry to hear that. May I have your name and room number, please?
#Person2#: Yes, it's Yao Lan. Room 406.
#Person1#: And how many pieces did... | Yao Lan calls the Bell Captain's Desk to hasten the delivery of her package. #Person1# apologizes and will check for her immediately. | package delivery |
train_9475 | #Person1#: Are you finished?
#Person2#: Yes. May I have some more beer?
#Person1#: Oh, sure. I'll be back in a minute. Thank you for waiting. Here it is. Did you enjoy your meal?
#Person2#: Yes, the meal was very delicious and I enjoyed very much. I'm full.
#Person1#: Is that so? I'm glad you enjoyed it.
#Person2#: By ... | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s feedback on the meal. #Person2# tells #Person1# she enjoyed it very much. | restaurant talk |
train_9476 | #Person1#: I have to find a living room set.
#Person2#: Where are you planning on looking for one?
#Person1#: I don't know.
#Person2#: I can tell you where I got mine.
#Person1#: Where did you go to find yours?
#Person2#: IKEA has beautiful furniture.
#Person1#: Does the furniture from IKEA cost a lot?
#Person2#: The f... | #Person1# wants to buy a living room set. #Person2# suggests buying furniture from IKEA which is expensive but of good quality. | shopping recommendation |
train_9477 | #Person1#: Mr. Hughes? Do you have a minute? I would like to discuss something with you.
#Person2#: What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I was wondering, I have heard many of my co-wokers that your knowledge and experience in international markets is phenomenal. Also, I'Ve heard the rumor that you speak fluent Japanese. I... | Since Mr. Hughes is familiar with the market and Japanese culture, #Person1# invites Mr. Hughes to act as an advisor to #Person1#'s marketing staff to open up the Asian market and will offer him good conditions. | job invitation |
train_9478 | #Person1#: May I invite you to dance with me?
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't dance.
#Person1#: Never mind, I can teach you.
#Person2#: Is it difficult to learn?
#Person1#: No, it is easy.
#Person2#: How should I do?
#Person1#: You just follow me.
#Person2#: All right. By the way, do you often dance?
#Person1#: Yup, because ... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to dance. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# can't dance, then#Person1# teaches #Person2# how to dance. | dance invitation |
train_9479 | #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.
#Person1#: That's because your country is more agricultural and has much less industry.
#Person2#: Yeah, you are right.
#Person1#: We have reduced emission o... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss air pollution as the biggest environmental problem in #Person1#'s country. They think an international response is needed. | air pollution |
train_9480 | #Person1#: Bob, you're so lucky that you've come at the right time-the 2005 International Tourism Festival is around the corner.
#Person2#: We've heard about that festival before. It would be quite helpful if you could give us some highlights of the festival.
#Person1#: My pleasure. Well, the festival is going to start... | Bob introduces the 2005 international tourism festival to #Person1# and gives #Person1# some highlights about the attractions. #Person1# decides to go to the Wild Animal Park. | tourism festival |
train_9481 | #Person1#: Sarah. You look terrible. What's wrong?
#Person2#: My grandmother just passed away.
#Person1#: I'm so sorry to hear that. When did this happen?
#Person2#: A couple of days ago. I just go back from the funeral.
#Person1#: Is there anything I can do?
#Person2#: No. . . not really. The sad thing is that I wasn'... | Sarah tells #Person1# her grandmother has passed away and she feels miserable that she wasn't there when her grandmother died. #Person1# comforts her by sharing #Person1#'s similar experience. | daily talk |
train_9482 | #Person1#: Hey! How was your first day of class? I'm in level two and I'm loving my class this semester! It's great being in a class of international students!
#Person2#: Mine was ok, except that no one in my class speaks English. I guess it will force me to converse in Chinese more in class so at least I should improv... | #Person1# and #Person2# tell each other about their class. #Person1#'s class is full of international students. #Person2#'s classmates are all Asian except #Person2#, so #Person1# thinks #Person2# can practice Chinese and learn about Asian culture. | class |
train_9483 | #Person1#: I have never mentioned this friend to me. Are you on very good terms with him or her?
#Person2#: We have been on good terms. She is a very nice girl. But she got in Dutch with her boss. I don't have the heart to see her pounding the pavements.
#Person1#: You must be stuck on her, or you would not use your el... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about a girl friend. #Person1# thinks that #Person2# must be stuck on her but #Person2# says they are just friends. | daily talk |
train_9484 | #Person1#: What book is that?
#Person2#: I just bought a new atlas. I'm looking this map of the world. Look at Russia! That's a vast country.
#Person1#: Canada, China, and the USA are huge too.
#Person2#: There are several tiny countries in the world too. Countries like Monaco are smaller than many cities.
#Person1#: T... | #Person1# and #Person2# are looking at the new atlas and discussing the area of different countries. | area of countries |
train_9485 | #Person1#: Do you know about All Fools'Day?
#Person2#: On that day, people play all kinds of tricks on others, and the one easily taken in is called April fool.
#Person1#: April fool!
#Person2#: April the first is coming. Be careful! | #Person2# tells #Person1# about April Fools' Day. | April Fools' Day |
train_9486 | #Person1#: You should have seen the T. V. show that was on last night, the topic it covered was really interesting, animal rights.
#Person2#: Do you really believe in that? If they are going to focus on something, they should do it on civil rights.
#Person1#: Yes, but we can't deny that animals are vulnerable, defensel... | #Person1# thinks the emphasis on animal protection is necessary, #Person2# thinks they should pay more attention to civil rights. Finally, they reach an agreement that governments should prohibit activities like poaching. | TV show |
train_9487 | #Person1#: Good day. Welcome to IBA, what can I assist you with today?
#Person2#: Hello, yes, I'm a stock investor and I'm looking at opening a new account with you. Perhaps your new compound savings one? I already have a Current Account with you.
#Person1#: That's no trouble, Sir.
#Person2#: I'm mostly interested in t... | A stock investor goes to IBA to open a new account and wants #Person1# to introduce to him the personalized services. | financial service |
train_9488 | #Person1#: Where do you see yourself three years from now?
#Person2#: Working for your company! As the top administrative assistant in your firm!
#Person1#: Good answer, Miss Zhang-good answer! Seriously, though, are you interested in staying in a staff-level position, or would you hope to move into management someday?... | Miss Zhang tells #Person1# about her working plans, the target position of the company, and her opinions about the ideal relationship between boss and employees. | job interview |
train_9489 | #Person1#: Waiter, bring me the menu, will you?
#Person2#: Just a moment, I'm coming. Now, what would you like?
#Person1#: I'd like to see the menu. Would you get me one, please?
#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. Ah! But this is in French. Would you mind giving me the English menu?
#Person2... | #Person1# asks a waiter to bring him the menu. #Person1# wants a few more minutes to decide but the waiter becomes impatient. | food ordering |
train_9490 | #Person1#: Very good. Now, I have a couple of final questions.
#Person2#: I hope they're not too hard!
#Person1#: Well, why should we hire you?
#Person2#: I think that I would be a perfect fit in this company. I have a unique combination of strong technical acumen, and outstanding soft skills. you know, I excel at buil... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s strengths and greatest weaknesses. #Person1# is satisfied with #Person2#'s answers and informs #Person2# about the approximate time of the result and a second interview. | job interview |
train_9491 | #Person1#: Hello! nice to see you here at the finest centre again. What exercises are you going to do today?
#Person2#: I'm going to do some jogging on the treadmill. Then I think I'll do some work with the dumbbless.
#Person1#: Good idea. I'd suggest you do some crunches too. Thery're great for getting in shape. Make ... | #Person2# comes to the finest centre for the second time and requests #Person2# to help #Person1# with the setting of the treadmill. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the advantages of the treadmill and suggests #Person1# increase the speed later. | fitness training |
train_9492 | #Person1#: Hello, May I speak to Mary, please?
#Person2#: Speaking, Who's calling please?
#Person1#: Hi Mary, This is Tom.
#Person2#: Oh, Hi Tom, how have you been?
#Person1#: Just fine. I see. Aren't you busying tomorrow evening?
#Person2#: Let me see. Akha. No, I guess I'll be free.
#Person1#: Well, why not dine out ... | Tom calls Mary and invites her to dine out and watch the movies tomorrow evening. | phone call |
train_9493 | #Person1#: Hi. Can you give me a wake-up call tomorrow?
#Person2#: Certainly. What time would you like us to call you?
#Person1#: I need two wake-up calls, if you don't mind, one at 7 and the other at 7 fifteen.
#Person2#: Not a problem. We'll call you tomorrow morning at 7, and again at 7 fifteen.
#Person1#: On second... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to give two wake-up calls at 7 and 7 thirty tomorrow. | wake-up call |
train_9494 | #Person1#: Can you help me?
#Person2#: What seems to be the trouble?
#Person1#: There is something wrong with my bike.
#Person2#: Oh. The brake seems to have become loose. That's dangerous. Without a good brake, you can't control your speed. Accidents are more likely to happen. You'd better have it repaired as soon as ... | #Person2# checks #Person1#'s bike and finds the brake loose. #Person2# tells #Person1# where to find a repairman. | bike repair |
train_9495 | #Person1#: Are all the children grown up now, Ruth?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. Laura is the most clever one. She's a librarian in the public library.
#Person1#: Very interesting. And what about Rita?
#Person2#: She's a secretary at the railway station.
#Person1#: And what about Rosemary? She was always a very pretty child.
#P... | Ruth tells #Person1# how her grown-up children have been doing now. | children |
train_9496 | #Person1#: Do I need to take some medicine?
#Person2#: Yes. And I strongly advise you to go on a low-fat diet.
#Person1#: Do you really think that's important?
#Person2#: Definitely. If you don't, you might have a heart attack some day.
#Person1#: Well. I think I should take your advice. You have been very helpful. Tha... | #Person2# suggests that #Person1# take some medicine and go on a low-fat diet. | health advice |
train_9497 | #Person1#: The other night we were watching TV and the strangest thing happened.
#Person2#: Really? What's that?
#Person1#: It was during that thunderstorm we had. You remember. Rain was pouring down and there was a lot of lightning and thunder.
#Person2#: I remember quite well. The children were frightened, and the do... | #Person1# is telling #Person2# about the strange thing that happened to the TV on a stormy night. | strange thing |
train_9498 | #Person1#: Come on, Julie, how are we going to convince everybody that I'm the best candidate?
#Person2#: It won't be easy!
#Person1#: Thanks a lot!
#Person2#: Oh, just kidding. Actually, I think once we show everyone how well you did asjunior class treasurer, you are sure to be elected president.
#Person1#: Well..., w... | #Person1# asks Julie about the way to win the election campaign. Julie shares her strategies and will help #Person1# with #Person1#'s speech tomorrow. | election campaign |
train_9499 | #Person1#: What are some of the problems of doing a part-time job as a college student?
#Person2#: Schoolwork suffers. Because I don't have as much time to study as when I didn't have a part-time job. I have had to give up things I enjoy, like sleep and football. I can't get into the social life because I have to work ... | #Person2# discusses with #Person1# about the problems of doing a part-time job as a student and tells #Person1# #Person2#'s daily routine. | casual talk |
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