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train_9600 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to the Public Library?
#Person2#: The Public Library? But there are so many public libraries in London. Which one do you want to go to?
#Person1#: The nearest one.
#Person2#: That's rather far away, too. You'd better take a bus. Take the No. 7 bus to the zoo, then change to... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the nearest public library. | ask directions |
train_9601 | #Person1#: What happened to your brother?
#Person2#: It seems that he has gone ape over the girl.
#Person1#: Your parents must be worrying about him.
#Person2#: Yes, he's been like this for two weeks. We don't know what to do.
#Person1#: Have you talked to him?
#Person2#: Yeah. But he just didn't listen. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s brother has gone ape over a girl. | brother |
train_9602 | #Person1#: Good moming, Sir.
#Person2#: Good morning.
#Person1#: Where would you like to go?
#Person2#: To the airport please.
#Person1#: Here we are.
#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it?
#Person1#: Nine pounds twenty.
#Person2#: Here's ten pounds. Keep the change.
#Person1#: Thank you. Sir
#Person2#: You're ... | #Person1# takes #Person2# to the airport. | to the airport |
train_9603 | #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 f... | #Person1# doesn't understand why #Person2# asks #Person1# to come to this bargain market at first, but then finds something beautiful and interesting. #Person2# loves the market and comes here often so #Person2# can always get a good price. | bargain market |
train_9604 | #Person1#: There are so many record players here. That is hard to choose.
#Person2#: Look at this one. It has a radio and cassette player and built in speakers.
#Person1#: I'd rather get one with separated speakers. They give a clear sound.
#Person2#: Yes, but we shouldn't get any thing too big. Remember it has to f... | #Person1# and #Person2# are choosing a record player. #Person2# suggests having the salesmen for a demonstration. | record player |
train_9605 | #Person1#: I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for everything you did for me.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure. I enjoyed working with you.
#Person1#: I wouldn't be able to make it without your help.
#Person2#: Then keep up the good work. | #Person1# thanks #Person2# for #Person2#'s help. | thanks |
train_9606 | #Person1#: All right then, Ms. Montgomery. I'll get those plans over to your office by Thursday afternoon.
#Person2#: Great. That will give me time to talk with my staff before I make final decision.
#Person1#: That's what I was thinking. I'll have them there by Thursday.
#Person2#: Good news. Thanks for getting thi... | #Person1# will get the plans over to Ms. Montgomery's office by Thursday afternoon. | plans |
train_9607 | #Person1#: Thanks for the pizza. It was delicious.
#Person2#: It's okay.
#Person1#: Next time, it's on me.
#Person2#: Don't be silly.
#Person1#: I'm serious.
#Person2#: Alright. Next time, we can try some other flavors.
#Person1#: Certainly. The vegetarian pizza looks pretty good. It must be very delicious.
#Per... | #Person2# treated #Person1# to pizza. #Person1# will treat #Person2# to some other flavors next time. | pizza |
train_9608 | #Person1#: These things are always soooo boring. Heard any gossip? Anybody making the big bucks?
#Person2#: Rich struck it rich in advertising. And he and Cath got married and just had a child.
#Person1#: That's no news. Those two were high school sweethearts anyway.
#Person2#: Teresa Jones got a boob job.
#Person1... | #Person1# and #Person2# are gossiping about others, including Rich, Teresa, Erica, and Taylor. | gossip |
train_9609 | #Person1#: Do you know Sally?
#Person2#: Sally. She is a bachelor girl. She is an excellent designer. Many of the company's advertisements are her child trains.
#Person1#: Why is she still single? She must have a face that would stop clock.
#Person2#: Oh, quite the other way round. She is a knock-out. She devotes mu... | #Person2# tells #Person1# Sally is single because she devotes much time to her career. | career |
train_9610 | #Person1#: Hello, is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. I would like to check in.
#Person1#: Have you made a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes.I am Belen.
#Person1#: So your room number is 201. Are you a member of our hotel?
#Person2#: No, what's the difference?
#Person1#: Well, we offer a 10% charge for ... | #Person1# helps Belen to check in and tells Belen about their membership discount. | check in |
train_9611 | #Person1#: How wonderful it is to be in love! It's love at first sight! Oh. he's my Romeo!
#Person2#: Hey, Julie. How's it going?
#Person1#: Oh, Mary. You've surprised me!
#Person2#: Who were you talking to?
#Person1#: Um, I was just thinking aloud.
#Person2#: You look so happy. I see a twinkle in your eyes.
#Per... | Julie has a crush on someone and asks Mary's advice to get his attention but finds she asks the wrong person. | crush |
train_9612 | #Person1#: Amy, what's your favorite sport?
#Person2#: Ah, it's hard to say. I loved swimming when I was in primary school, but I like running best at the moment.
#Person1#: You run very fast, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, but not the fastest in my class. Lily runs much faster than I.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yes, Li... | #Person2# likes running but runs slower than Lily. Mike likes jumping. He won the first prize in the long jump last year and will try to make a better record this year. | sports |
train_9613 | #Person1#: Officer, officer, I leave something important to report. I have just had my money stolen.
#Person2#: Before you begin, why not take a seat and calm down a little? Don't be too excited. It won't help us catch the thief.
#Person1#: Yes, you are completely right. Where should I start?
#Person2#: At the beginnin... | #Person1# reports to #Person2# about #Person1#'s stolen money. It took place 10 minutes ago on the moving stair coming up from the underground at Xi'an after #Person1# exchanged $4500 at the bank. | stolen money |
train_9614 | #Person1#: How is your mother feeling these days?
#Person2#: Much better, thanks Miss Wang, the operation went smoothly and the doctors says she'll recover in no time and she'll probably come home at the weekend.
#Person1#: That's wonderful, when will you come back to class?
#Person2#: I still need a week to take care ... | #Person2# tells Miss Wang #Person2#'s mother is feeling much better but #Person2# still needs a week to take care of her. | take care of |
train_9615 | #Person1#: Hello, miss. I'm Sam and I am with the local paper. Now, I'm working on a report on difficulties living in the UK. May I ask you some questions?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: What's your name and how long have you been in the UK?
#Person2#: I'm Li Jie from China. I have been here for 4 years by March of two th... | Sam with the local paper asks Li Jie some questions. Li Jie has been in the UK for 4 years but still feels puzzled when talking with the natives. | idiom |
train_9616 | #Person1#: Please put your baggage on the counter and open it, let me have a look.
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Please examine it.
#Person1#: Anything subject to duty in your suitcase?
#Person2#: No, sir. Nothing except my personal belongings, such as clothes, notebooks and some gifts.
#Person1#: Any cigarettes or liquor?
#Per... | #Person1# examines #Person2#'s baggage. #Person2# has to pay some (100 dollars) duty for his cigarettes which exceeds the quota. #Person1# makes out a duty memo for #Person2# to pay. | Customs |
train_9617 | #Person1#: did you watch the Oscars on Sunday night?
#Person2#: no, but I heard about that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt didn't attend.
#Person1#: yes, that was surprising. I heard that they got into a fight and then decided not to go.
#Person2#: they must be the most famous celebrity couple in Hollywood.
#Person1#: the... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the Oscars, which Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt didn't attend. They also talk about the marriage of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes which #Person1# thinks, it is for more publicity. They think it is difficult for celebrities to stand paparazzi. | celebrity |
train_9618 | #Person1#: Very glad to know something about you, then what are you going to do when you finish.
#Person2#: Oh, I ' ll go to shanghai to practice there.
#Person1#: That ' s a good idea. It must be easy to find a job in shanghai.
#Person2#: I think so, you know there is a great deal of opportunity for business there.
#P... | #Person1# thinks it is a good idea that #Person2# wants to practice in Shanghai. With #Person2#'s English skill #Person1# believes #Person2# will soon be a promising one in Shanghai. | Shanghai |
train_9619 | #Person1#: My wife's birthday is today. I need some flowers.
#Person2#: We have lots of fresh red roses.
#Person1#: How much do the roses cost?
#Person2#: $ 20 a dozen.
#Person1#: That sounds good. Last year I paid $ 30.
#Person2#: Yes, you came here on the right day. They're on sale today.
#Person1#: Give me a dozen.
... | #Person1# buys a dozen of roses as his wife's birthday present for 20$. It is 10 dollars cheaper than last year. #Person2# explains that because it is on sale today. | BIrthday Presen |
train_9620 | #Person1#: What would you like for dessert?
#Person2#: What do you have?
#Person1#: I have apple pie, ice cream, chocolate cake and fruit cocktail.
#Person2#: Can I have apple pie with ice cream?
#Person1#: Of course. I made apple pie this morning, so it's lovely and fresh.
#Person2#: I love you home made apple pie. It... | #Person2# is having the apple pie made by #Person1# and a lemonade. #Person1# will have ice tea and an apple pie without ice cream because #Person2# is watching weight. | dessert |
train_9621 | #Person1#: Laura told me today that she has a friend with a car for sale.
#Person2#: Oh, she did? Then it's a used car of course.
#Person1#: Yes, it's used, but she said it was in very good shape. It's a small foreign car.
#Person2#: What else did she tell you? Did she tell you how many miles there are on it?
#Person1#... | #Person1# is telling #Person2# that Laura's friend has a car on sale today. #Person2# says the mileage for the car is about twenty-five to thirty thousand and the price is about 3000 dollars. They plan to call Laura's friend to take a look at the car. | Car Sale |
train_9622 | #Person1#: I think I've got a virus on my computer. Do you know how to get rid of it? I haven't had one before.
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. Why don't you call the Help Desk? Someone there will be able to help you.
#Person1#: Have you got the number? I'll call them right now. | #Person2# advises #Person1# to call the Help Desk to solve the computer virus. | computer virus |
train_9623 | #Person1#: I am trying to decide what school to apply to?
#Person2#: Are you thinking about a public school or a private one?
#Person1#: I am not sure. What's the difference between them?
#Person2#: Public schools are usually state funded, whereas private schools usually get their funding elsewhere.
#Person1#: Which is... | #Person1# is applying to schools. #Person2# tells #Person1# the differences between a private school and a public school. Which one is better depends on the school's administration. | School Application |
train_9624 | #Person1#: Do you like the Harry potter books and movies?
#Person2#: Not really!
#Person1#: Why not? They are very fun and exiting.
#Person2#: Maybe, but I think they are just for kids.
#Person1#: No, that's not true. Many adults like the Harry potter books too.
#Person2#: Maybe they don't agree with my taste. | #Person2# doesn't like Harry Potter and thinks they are for kids. #Person1# disagrees. | Harry Potter |
train_9625 | #Person1#: Do you object to drinking black tea, Mr. Zhang?
#Person2#: Yes, that is why I never drink it.
#Person1#: Do you drink green tea, then?
#Person2#: Very seldom, because tea has tannin which may be harmful to one's health.
#Person1#: But if the tea is good and well prepared, it will do much good.
#Person2#: Wha... | Mr. Zhang does not drink tea because he thinks tannin is harmful. But #Person1# thinks that tea can be good if it is well prepared. Mr. Zhang agrees, but he states if you let the tea stand too long it will still do you harm. | tea |
train_9626 | #Person1#: Both our countries are quite small. How would you describe the landscape in your country?
#Person2#: My country is well know for being very flat. There are some hills in the southeast of the country.
#Person1#: Is it really completely flat?
#Person2#: Pretty much. The land rises and falls only a few meters. ... | #Person2#'s country is known for being flat. The coast is made up of sandy beaches. But in #Person1#'s country, there are mountains that rise over 1000 m. the coast is varied and there are cliffs, rocks, caves and waterfalls in the mountains. | describe the landscape |
train_9627 | #Person1#: How was your trip to Brazil? Did you learn anything?
#Person2#: I had no idea how seriously that country takes soccer!
#Person1#: Tell me about it.
#Person2#: Okay. In the middle of their streets there are parks, big soccer fields as far as you can see.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: That's not all. They use ... | #Person2# tells Brazil takes soccer seriously and soccer fields are built in the middle of the streets. People played in the field till 3 and 4 a.m. #Person1# is surprised by the fact. | soccer in Brazil |
train_9628 | #Person1#: Dear Anna. I really love you.
#Person2#: I love you, too.
#Person1#: I want to take care of you forever. Will you marry me?
#Person2#: Oh. My God! Are you serious?
#Person1#: Am I too abrupt? Did I scare you? Or you don't want. . .
#Person2#: No! I have been expecting this moment for a long time. I mean my a... | #Person1# proposes to Anna, which surprised Anna, for she has been expecting for a long time. Anna says yes and wears the diamond ring. | Propose |
train_9629 | #Person1#: You are saying he will be promoted to the general manager?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes. I bet my bottom dollar that he will get promoted.
#Person1#: Just because he gets on well with everybody?
#Person2#: Partly, and he's also a hard working man. | #Person2# tells #Person1# a man will be promoted. For he is hard working and gets along with people. | promotion |
train_9630 | #Person1#: Hello, Susan, it's me, An.
#Person2#: Hi, An. How are you?
#Person1#: I am fine. I am going swimming this afternoon. Are you coming with me?
#Person2#: I am afraid I can't this afternoon. I take my daughter to her tennis class at the club on Wednesday afternoons.
#Person1#: Maybe I can meet you at the club a... | Susan declines An's invitation to go swimming. Then they plan to play tennis together at two-thirty. | Afternoon Plans |
train_9631 | #Person1#: Welcome back, soccer fans. My name is Rick Fields and, as always, I am joined by my commentating wingman, Bob Copeland.
#Person2#: And we're on the brink of soccer history today, as Ecuador and Brazil are tied one-one as we begin the second half of the 2022 World Cup!
#Person1#: The ref calls the players for... | #Person1# and #Person2# are giving a commentary on 2020 Soccer World Cup between Ecuador and Brazil. Since the Brazilian goalkeeper gets a yellow card, Ecuador has a chance to be World Champions. | a soccer match |
train_9632 | #Person1#: Steven, can you give us a summary about your work? What do you get from your work?
#Person2#: I have accumulated a wealth of practical experience in work as a chief advertisement designer. Moreover, I realized teamwork is the key to success.
#Person1#: Why do you think so?
#Person2#: I think building team sp... | Steve is at a Job interview, he is very experienced in his field as chief advertisement designer, along with realization of the importance of team work. #Person2# praised him for his modesty and past work. | Job Interivew |
train_9633 | #Person1#: I hate working on Christmas Eve! Whoa! Get a load of this guy! Come in central, I think we have got ourselves a situation here.
#Person2#: License and registration please. Have you been drinking tonight, sir?
#Person3#: I had one or two glasses of eggnog, but nothing else.
#Person1#: Step out of the vehicle,... | #Person3# is drunk driving on Chirstmas Eve got stopped by two police officers, then aressted and can not deliver gifts. | DUI on Christmas Eve |
train_9634 | #Person1#: Is that room service?
#Person2#: Yes. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: The maid has just delivered some laundry to my room. But it's not mine at all.
#Person2#: I am sorry. sir. We will send someone immediately. | #Person1# calls room service because the laundry is not #Person1#'s. | room service |
train_9635 | #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.
#P... | #Person1# wants to know what types of music #Person2# likes and why. #Person2# likes Rock and R & B because of the different instruments they use. | music |
train_9636 | #Person1#: How many people does your company employ?
#Person2#: We have over sixty employees. We have about forty factory workers and technical people and the rest are admin and sales staff. We started off with only ten people, so our workforce has grown a lot.
#Person1#: What's your annual turnover?
#Person2#: It was ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that they have 60 employees and the annual turn over last year is two million euros. | a company |
train_9637 | #Person1#: You're going to have coffee, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes. I could use a cup of coffee.
#Person1#: Are you going to have anything to eat?
#Person2#: French toast sounds good. What are you going to order?
#Person1#: I'll have that too. | #Person2# are going to have a cup of coffee. French toast for both #Person1# and #Person2#. | have a meal |
train_9638 | #Person1#: Would you please wait this letter to see with the postages?
#Person2#: Do you want to sent this letter by ordinary or registered mail?
#Person1#: By ordinary airmail please.
#Person2#: Anything valuable in it?
#Person1#: A post order for four hundred dollars.
#Person2#: In that case, you'd better have it reg... | #Person1# wants to send a post order for 400 dollars, so #Person2# suggests #Person1# have the letter registered. | send a letter |
train_9639 | #Person1#: What can I do for you, Miss?
#Person2#: Have you a bus tour? I have one day left so I think the best way is to take a bus tour.
#Person1#: That's right. The bus tour is really efficient and cheap.
#Person2#: What time does the next bus leave?
#Person1#: 9 : OO. Don't worry, Miss, we have buses every 15 minut... | #Person2# wants to take a bus tour and is served by #Person1#. | a bus tour |
train_9640 | #Person1#: When can I get high speed internet installed?
#Person2#: You're going to have to make an appointment.
#Person1#: Can I make one right now?
#Person2#: When would you like the installation to be done?
#Person1#: I'm off this Friday.
#Person2#: The only time we can come on Friday is at 3
#Person1#: I'm going to... | #Person1# wants to get high-speed internet, so #Person1# makes an appointment with #Person2# on Saturday to install it. | install an internet |
train_9641 | #Person1#: Hi, Ann.
#Person2#: Hi. You look excited. What's happening?
#Person1#: I just heard that our school will hold a singing contest in 5 days.
#Person2#: And you're planning to enter?
#Person1#: Of course. This is a great chance for me to show off my beautiful voice.
#Person2#: Is there a prize?
#Person1#: I hea... | #Person1# is going to enter a singing contest and excited because #Person1# is confident to be the winner. Ann thinks #Person1# will need some help. | a singing contest |
train_9642 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm a transit passenger for this flight. Can you tell me where to go?
#Person1#: Let me see. Oh, you're at the wrong gate. Your plane leaves from Gate No. 8.
#Person2#: Really? I hope it hasn't left without me.
#Person1#: No, don't worry. Just follow me. | #Person2# is a transit passenger. #Person1# shows #Person2# the right gate. | transfer |
train_9643 | #Person1#: Hello, Ms. Murphy?
#Person2#: Yes? Who's calling?
#Person1#: It's John Anderson. I'm afraid I'm going to be out sick today. I'Ve got a nasty cold. I hope you don't mind, ma'am.
#Person2#: No, that's no problem. I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Get some rest. If you need to see a doctor, let me know... | John is calling Ms. Murphy to tell her he got a cold. | a call |
train_9644 | #Person1#: I'm sorry I have to ask you these questions, ma'am, but we want to catch the person who shot your husband.
#Person2#: It was about 2 a.m. We had been sleeping for a couple of hours when we heard a noise downstairs. | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about the crime. | ask questions |
train_9645 | #Person1#: Hi, Jeanie. Why have you come to school an hour early?
#Person2#: I wanted to get a front row seat and review one more time before the test. Why are you here so early, Jack?
#Person1#: I get out of my car here this time every day. You seem to be nervous about your lessons. Have you finished your review?
#Per... | Jeanie cames an hour earlier to school to review before the test, and Jack is there. Jack has been learning the class for two years and he wishes Jeanie good luck. | a test |
train_9646 | #Person1#: Hi, Kevin. How is it going?
#Person2#: Ah, not so great.
#Person1#: What's wrong?
#Person2#: I've got a big problem with the Shakespeare course which is required for my major.
#Person1#: Is that all filled up?
#Person2#: No, there's plenty of room, but I have to take the starter course before I can take Prof... | Kevin's starter course clashes with his part-time job. #Person1# suggests he check the course at community college because they might offer the introductory course during the day. Kevin will check it out this afternoon. | a course |
train_9647 | #Person1#: Hey, Emily. I think I left my grammar book in the class today. I think one of the students took it. Uh, do you have some of their phone numbers?
#Person2#: Yeah. Um, who do you want to call?
#Person1#: Well, Brittany was sitting next to me, so I'll call her first. What is her number?
#Person2#: Hm, um. Hang ... | #Person1# asks Emily about students' phone numbers because #Person1# thinks his grammar book was taken by someone. Emily tells #Person1# Brittany's and James's numbers. #Person1# also asks Audrey's number. Emily makes fun of #Person1#. | phone numbers |
train_9648 | #Person1#: Friday is a public holiday. Shall we spend our weekend in New York? We could leave Thursday night.
#Person2#: I'd rather go on Friday. My uncle will drop in on Thursday evening. I haven't met him for several years, you know. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss when to leave for New York. | a public holiday |
train_9649 | #Person1#: Tom, you look thoughtful and unhappy recently. What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: Lily broke up with me last week. In fact, she dumped me.
#Person1#: Why? I mean, why did she part company with you after seven years together?
#Person2#: She said it was because we had very different ideas about life.
#Perso... | Tom is unhappy recently because Lily broke up with him. Steven invites him to do some sports to shake out of disappointment. | break up |
train_9650 | #Person1#: Do you have to leave soon?
#Person2#: No. Actually I can stay longer. Dave called to say that there is a beautiful Chinese girl who's going to pick me up at the school gate tonight at ten thirty instead of eight thirty.
#Person1#: Oh, that's better. So you don't have to rush.
#Person2#: Yeah. You know wha... | #Person2# can stay longer because a Chinese girl will pick him up later. #Person1# thinks #Person2# can have chances everywhere because he is attractive. | attractive girl |
train_9651 | #Person1#: oh, no, it seems that I've lost my train ticket.
#Person2#: are you kidding? The train leaves in an hour. Where did you put it?
#Person1#: it was in my pocket, but now I can't find it.
#Person2#: is it in the other pocket?
#Person1#: no, it is not here. Damn it! I'm going to have to buy another ticket.
... | #Person1# lost his train tickets, so he has to buy another ticket. When he is going to pay, he finds his wallet was stolen. | train ticket |
train_9652 | #Person1#: The Blacks got divorced.
#Person2#: Really? Why?
#Person1#: Mr. Black has been getting a little on the side.
#Person2#: Really? I am surprised. He doesn't look like a guy who'd ever cheat on his wife, does he?
#Person1#: No, he doesn't. Anyway, his wife found out that he has been two-timing for a long ti... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the Blacks got divorced. #Person2# is surprised because #Person2# thinks Mr. Black doesn't look like a two-timing guy. | Divorce |
train_9653 | #Person1#: Hey, Rose, how are you feeling?
#Person2#: Much better today.
#Person1#: Oh, Look at the baby. It's so beautiful. Is it a boy or a girl?
#Person2#: It's a girl.
#Person1#: Can I hold it for a moment?
#Person2#: Sure. She is a peaceful child.
#Person1#: Oh, how adorable! She's got your eyes.
#Person2#:... | #Person1# is visiting Rose who just gave birth to a baby. Rose needs to rest for at least two more days until she can go home. | childbirth |
train_9654 | #Person1#: Mr. Green, I'd like to introduce you to Mr. Brown.
#Person2#: How do you do, Mr. Brown? It's a pleasure to get to know you.
#Person1#: My pleasure, Mr. Green. I look forward to an excellent relationship with your company.
#Person2#: I propose a toast to the health of everyone here and to the success of ou... | Mr. Green and Mr. Brown greet each other and make a toast. | build a relationship |
train_9655 | #Person1#: Has Yien sold his house yet?
#Person2#: Yes, he has. He sold it last week.
#Person1#: Has he moved to his new house yet?
#Person2#: No, not yet. He's still here. He's going to move tomorrow.
#Person1#: When? Tomorrow morning?
#Person2#: No. Tomorrow afternoon. I'll miss him. He has always been a good ne... | #Person2# tells Janey that Yien has sold the house and will move out tomorrow. They both think Yien is a good neighbor. | sell the house |
train_9656 | #Person1#: Hey, Blake! Are you still listening to Mozart?
#Person2#: Yes.Do you like it?
#Person1#: It's great. and I' ve heard that listening to Mozart can make you more intelligent.
#Person2#: Really? I've never heard that before. I just like it.
#Person1#: Is classical music your favorite?
#Person2#: Yes. What ... | #Person1# usually listens to Mozart because #Person1# likes classical music. #Person2# likes pop music best and thinks classical music is too heavy. #Person1# didn't like classical music until #Person1# started to learn the violin at eight. | Taste for Music |
train_9657 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Canon Camera Company in Beijing. Good morning. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Well, I am making this phone call to complain about a digital camera made by your company.
#Person1#: What is the problem with it?
#Person2#: The screen always goes black.
#Person1#: Could you tell me how long thi... | #Person2# is calling to complain that the screen of the camera always goes black. #Person1# asks #Person2# to go to the repair center so that #Person2# might have the camera replaced or get a refund. | complaint |
train_9658 | #Person1#: Helen, how do you like your new apartment?
#Person2#: Well, I wish I had moved in, the man who lives upstairs often plays the piano till midnight. I really cannot stand it.
#Person1#: Why don't you ask him to stop?
#Person2#: I've tried, but it doesn't work, he never listens to me. What's worse, he isn't the... | #Person2# is not satisfied with the new apartment because #Person2#'s two neighbors are unbearable. So #Person1# advises #Person2# to live with #Person1#'s sister Susan. #Person2# gladly agrees. | new apartment |
train_9659 | #Person1#: Can you tell me how to reach the bank please?
#Person2#: Which bank? There are 2, the Allied Irish Bank and the Bank of Ireland.
#Person1#: I have an AIB past card and I want to get money from the bank.
#Person2#: You need to go to the Allied Irish Bank, which is near the local shopping centre, Dunnes stores... | #Person1# is not familiar with the area, so #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the Allied Irish Bank. #Person2# is willing to draw a map if #Person1# wishes. #Person1# appreciates that very much. | Direction to Bank |
train_9660 | #Person1#: Hello, Doncaster Tourist Office.
#Person2#: Hello. I want to stay in a hotel in Doncaster.
#Person1#: Well, we've only got 4. The Ace, the Waterhouse, the Moonlight and the Prince.
#Person2#: How large are they?
#Person1#: The Ace's 20 rooms. The Waterhouse has 35 rooms. Both the Moonlight and the Prince hav... | #Person1# wants to book a hotel in Doncaster. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the names of 4 hotels, the number of rooms, the prices and their phone numbers. | hotel reservation |
train_9661 | #Person1#: Eric, how long will you be in China?
#Person2#: I don't know, well my contract here is for one year and I don't know what I should do after that, maybe going around for a while.
#Person1#: Well. Have you ever thought about learning some Chinese?
#Person2#: Actually I am learning that now, but it's too hard f... | Eric's contract ends in one year, so #Person1# suggests Eric take the language exchange program. Eric agrees and they will meet on Sunday. | language exchange |
train_9662 | #Person1#: I'd like to book seats for the Merchant of Venice, please.
#Person2#: Yes, of course, sir.
#Person1#: Have you got any seats downstairs, please?
#Person2#: Yes, we have.
#Person1#: How much are they, please?
#Person2#: $3.75 each.
#Person1#: Are there any seats at $2.50?
#Person2#: Yes, there are, but upstai... | #Person2# serves #Person1# to book 4 seats for the Merchant of Venice. #Person1# book 4 upstairs seats on Saturday for $10 | Booking |
train_9663 | #Person1#: Are you feeling well, Linda? You look very tired.
#Person2#: No, my sister and I had a birthday party for our brother last night. I didn't get much sleep.
#Person1#: Where did you have the party?
#Person2#: At my uncles', and the party lasted very long. After the party, I had to type a history paper for the ... | Linda looks very tired because she had to type a history paper after her sister's birthday party. | Submit Paper |
train_9664 | #Person1#: I like your hat, you look like someone from France.
#Person2#: Thank you, it's my new style.
#Person1#: What do you think of my shoes? They were made in Germany.
#Person2#: Very cool. So where do you get all your fashion ideas?
#Person1#: Mostly from fashion shows and magazines.
#Person2#: What about you?
#P... | #Person1# and #Person2# praise each other's accessories and clothes and talk about where they get fashion ideas. They are ordering for lunch | fashion ideas |
train_9665 | #Person1#: Hello, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes.We ' re interested in seeing the rooms for rent.
#Person1#: Oh, how nice.They ' re bright rooms and the house is very quiet.
#Person2#: A nice quiet house is exactly what we're looking for.
#Person1#: Well, gentleman.Each room is $ 40 a week if you think that's OK.
#Pers... | #Person1# shows #Person2# the rooms for rent. #Person2# is satisfied and wants to move in soon. | house renting |
train_9666 | #Person1#: What about driving to Shanghai?
#Person2#: Driving? No way, it's too far.
#Person1#: I just thought it would be an interesting way to see lots of places. How long will it take?
#Person2#: Too long, and you do not have much time.
#Person1#: What a pity. | #Person1# suggests driving to Shanghai, but #Person2# disagrees. | car journey |
train_9667 | #Person1#: Hi, Francis, how was your business trip?
#Person2#: It was a nightmare.
#Person1#: What ' s up?
#Person2#: Actually, the business trip itself was very successful. We arrived on time, we had nice conversations and we settled some important issues for the next year.
#Person1#: Sounds quite fruitful, why do you... | Although the business conversation was successful, Francis thinks the trip was a nightmare because he was unlucky to lose his luggage on the return flight. | business trip |
train_9668 | #Person1#: have you moved into your new house yet, Michael?
#Person2#: we just moved in yesterday, actually.
#Person1#: so, what do you think about the place? Are you glad that you moved in?
#Person2#: it's great! Unfortunately, we're going to spend a fortune doing everything up.
#Person1#: how old is the house then?
#... | Michael tells #Person1# the new house they moved in. He thinks the place is great. The house has a big yard, and it's well-lit. There are many rooms in the house. | new house |
train_9669 | #Person1#: I ' m hungry, let ' s go grab a bite to eat.
#Person2#: Yeah me too. Oh! Can we stop at the shop really fast? I lost my makeup bag at the airport and I want to pick up a few things.
#Person1#: Will you take long?
#Person2#: No! Five minutes I promise!
#Person1#: Come on! We have been here for almost an hour!... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to stop at the shop to pick up some makeup. #Person2# lists the makeup #Person2# needs, and #Person1# thinks it will cost much. #Person2# refutes that #Person1# also spends much money. #Person1# concedes at last. | shopping |
train_9670 | #Person1#: Hello. This is the Holiday Inn. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi. Is there a special rate for a group reservation?
#Person1#: Yes. There is a 20 % to 40 % discount. It depends on the season.During the summer the discount is 20 %. During the winter it is 40 %.
#Person2#: I need five single rooms in October. How ... | The Holiday Inn assistant tells Anderson the discount for a group reservation in October is 40% and helps Anderson book five single rooms with a front view. | rooms reservation |
train_9671 | #Person1#: Want to send out for some Chinese?
#Person2#: Some what?
#Person1#: Some Chinese food. I'm hungry, and there's a take-out restaurant near here. We can have them deliver and then watch the news on TV while we eat.
#Person2#: No, I'd rather go out. The Chinese food here is rather different from what I had at h... | #Person1# suggests ordering some Chinese food, but #Person2# prefers to go out for other food. They decide to go to Al's Steakhouse, and #Person1# says they will get a doggie bag there without worrying about wasting food. | food to eat |
train_9672 | #Person1#: Valerie! Hi! Wow how are you? It ' s been such a long time!
#Person2#: Darlene! Indeed, it ' s been a while! How have you been? Wow, you look amazing! I love what you ' Ve done with your hair!
#Person1#: Really? Thanks! I went to that hair salon that you told me about, but enough about me! Look at you! You h... | Darlene meets Valerie's after a long time, and they share the current situations of their kid. Darlene's son Paul becomes a doctor, and Valerie's daughter Pamela got married. However, when parting each other, Darlene says she can't stand Valerie and her obnoxious daughter. | daily talk |
train_9673 | #Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to make a reservation to Guangzhou for August 2.
#Person1#: Just a moment, please. I'm sorry, sir. There is no ticket available on that day. But we have flights for Guangzhou the next day.
#Person2#: May I inquire about the departure time?
#Pers... | #Person1# tells #Person2# they have no tickets to Guangzhou for August 2, but the next day. #Person2# books a ticket on that day. | ticker booking |
train_9674 | #Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. What can we do for you?
#Person2#: Morning. I'm a new user of your credit card and I was wondering if I'm taking full advantage of it.
#Person1#: Well, there certainly are many benefits that go along with our credit card.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. It's so much easier than cash, to b... | #Person2# comes to Lincoln Bank and wants to know the full advantage of the credit card. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# can pay the minimum, but its credit limit will be lowered accordingly. | credit limit |
train_9675 | #Person1#: You look like a basket case.
#Person2#: I'm not surprised.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: My brother in-law just dropped in from the states.
#Person1#: Yeah, and?
#Person2#: I decided to put him up while he's here, big mistake!
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: He's lazy. I tried being a good host, but i... | #Person2# complains to #Person1# about #Person2#'s brother-in-law dropped in, and #Person2# will not put up with his attitude second. | guest issues |
train_9676 | #Person1#: Jennifer, would you like to have dinner with me?
#Person2#: Yes. That would be nice. When do you want to go?
#Person1#: Is today OK?
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't go today.
#Person1#: How about tomorrow night?
#Person2#: Ok. What time?
#Person1#: Is 9:00 PM all right?
#Person2#: I think that's too late.
#Person1... | #Person1# invites Jennifer for dinner. Jennifer agrees and they decide to eat in the Korean restaurant tomorrow night. | dinner invitation |
train_9677 | #Person1#: Shall I punch out for you, Ross? I am leaving now.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I have got to work overtime.
#Person1#: But today is Friday. You are not going to work overtime on Friday evening, are you?
#Person2#: Well, I am. I'll have to finish this report for next Monday's meeting. Is Tom coming to pick you up?... | Ross tells #Person1# that he has to work overtime to finish the report. Ross says #Person1#'s boyfriend, Tom, is good and he envies #Person1#. #Person1# advises Ross to enjoy life, and he'll meet the right person. | office talk |
train_9678 | #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 will.... | Miss White is the office's new assistant, and Mr. Black explains the office rules to her. He tells Miss White to keep the desk neat, return things when quitting, and not let personal calls hinder work. | entrant |
train_9679 | #Person1#: Hello, ladies. I'm firing up the grill. We can eat in an hour or so.
#Person2#: Chips, finger foods, desserts, baked beans. Where're the pork and beef strips?
#Person1#: Yi-jun, we're in the States. Here it's all burgers, steaks, and dogs.
#Person2#: Ah. . . hence the buns and condiments we bought. And this ... | #Person1# is firing up the grill, and #Person1# tells Yi-jun they can eat in an hour. | picnic |
train_9680 | #Person1#: Hello, Jim. Where are you going?
#Person2#: To the cinema. What about coming with me?
#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm going home. My wife's expecting me.
#Person2#: What a pity. I believe it's a very good film.
#Person1#: Do you go to the cinema a lot?
#Person2#: Once a week. Most nights I sit at home and watch t... | Jim invites #Person1# to the cinema, but #Person1# refuses. Then they talk about their plans for the holiday. Jim prefers to go to the country, and #Person1# is going to stay at home. | daily conversation |
train_9681 | #Person1#: How many persons are there in your family?
#Person2#: There are three, my parents and I.
#Person1#: Do you live together?
#Person2#: No, I live alone in a flat near my work place.
#Person1#: Do you often go back to see your parents.
#Person2#: Yes, almost once a week. | #Person1# and #Person2# are chatting about their family's background. | family background |
train_9682 | #Person1#: I don't know why people are just mad about David Peckham. Is there really anything so fascinating with him?
#Person2#: He appeals to the fans thanks to two things
#Person1#: You mean he plays well? Yeah, he often scores by free kicks in crucial games. But a football match is by no means merely a show of taki... | #Person1# asks #Person2# why people mad about David Peckham. #Person2# thinks the reason isn't that he plays well, and #Person2# agrees with #Person1# that facial charm is his leading card. | football celebrity |
train_9683 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, passport and arrival card please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Where are you coming from?
#Person2#: China.
#Person1#: Is this your country of birth or residence.
#Person2#: I just work there.
#Person1#: What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?
#Person2#: I'm here on vac... | #Person1# asks #Person2# some personal information and the purpose for visiting. #Person1# requests #Person2# to fill out the arrival card, and finally, let #Person2# enter the US. | passport control |
train_9684 | #Person1#: Who wants to go first? Lily?
#Person2#: Oh. . . I mostly just like to listen. You're the groom. Why don't you go first?
#Person1#: OK. Put on something by the Backstreet Boys!
#Person2#: How about As Long as You Love Me? You can pretend you're singing it to your fiancee Brooke!
#Person1#: I'd better not. Bro... | Lily asks #Person1# to sing first. She recommends the Backstreet Boys, but #Person1# refuses. | karaoke |
train_9685 | #Person1#: What companies are stockholders in this company, do you know?
#Person2#: Yes, the main stockholder is International Business Machines Corporation, namely, IBM for short.
#Person1#: What section would you like to work in if you enter this company?
#Person2#: I wish to work in the planning department.
#Person1... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# and she answers #Person1#'s questions accordingly. #Person2# tells the interviewee her expected section, plans, the time it takes from her home to the company. #Person2# also shows her determination to work for the company even if she gets married or has a child. She will fulfill her duti... | job interview |
train_9686 | #Person1#: Could I have my hair dyed?
#Person2#: Certainly, which color do you want to dye it?
#Person1#: I want the latest fashion, can you make some suggestions?
#Person2#: Right now, many girls are dyeing there hair blond.
#Person1#: I don't think that was suit me very well, blond is kind of erratic.
#Person2#: What... | #Person1# refuses #Person2#'s recommendation of either dyeing the hair blood or pink. #Person1# prefers a natural Chinese and chooses the best brand of hair dye. #Person1# thinks the dying makes #Person1# look younger. | hair dye |
train_9687 | #Person1#: Your request for compensation makes me surprised. What happened?
#Person2#: It is because of the quality.
#Person1#: Could you tell me the particulars?
#Person2#: I told you that we want first-class goods. So the quality, specification and price are clarified in our contract. Do you remember those details?
#... | #Person2# asks compensation from #Person2# because one-third of the goods are not up to the standards. | business talk |
train_9688 | #Person1#: Welcome to our restaurant, Chez Attitude!
#Person2#: Our reservation is under the name of Foster at 7:00 for four people.
#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Foster, our hostess will be with you in just a moment.
#Person2#: We would like to begin with a cocktail while we are waiting. Would you tell the hostess to please com... | Mr. Foster arrives at the restaurant he booked. He wants to begin with a cocktail and to be seated at the patio tables. #Person1# arranges for him. | restaurant |
train_9689 | #Person1#: What's holding us back on the plant expansion project? We were supposed to see the specs on that ages ago. Why haven't I heard anything about it? Did the whole project just vanish into thin air?
#Person2#: No, sir. The plant expansion project has been delayed. There was a snag up in the fling process to get ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the plant expansion project has been delayed because the target area may be the habitat for endangered indigenous species, and they are waiting for construction permits. | plant expansion project |
train_9690 | #Person1#: Do you have any special interests besides your job?
#Person2#: My chief interest is swimming and climbing with my friends.
#Person1#: What do you think is the most important thing for you to be happy?
#Person2#: I think that the most important thing is you can't live all by himself. It takes a lot of people ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s chief interest. #Person2# thinks working and cooperating with friends makes #Person2# happy. | happiness |
train_9691 | #Person1#: Where can I find a spare hose for the pump?
#Person2#: What size do you need?
#Person1#: 25 mm diameter.
#Person2#: They're at the back of the stores, second shelf up on the right-hand side.
#Person1#: Thanks. Have you got any light bulbs?
#Person2#: They're in the blue cupboard. Anything else?
#Person1#: Oh... | #Person1# wants a hose, light bulbs, and wire cutters. There aren't wire cutters, so #Person2#'ll order some. | conversation in the storeroo, |
train_9692 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I would like to buy two exquisite watches for me and my girlfriend.
#Person1#: We have many pairs for couples. Look at this counter.
#Person2#: This pair is Rolex, right?
#Person1#: You have a very good taste, this pair is the latest product.
#Person2#: What function does th... | #Person2# asks #Person1# of watches for couples. #Person2# takes a fancy to Rolex and decides to buy them after #Person1#'s introduction. | shopping |
train_9693 | #Person1#: I am here to sign my escrow papers.
#Person2#: I will tell you ahead of time, that there is a lot to sign here, but I will help you every step of the way.
#Person1#: Should I have brought anything with me?
#Person2#: Basically, what I need from you now is your driver's license or some ID that shows your resi... | #Person2# helps #Person1# every step of signing the escrow papers. #Person2# tells #Person1# the house will be #Person2# after taking a while for the papers to be processed. | escrow papers |
train_9694 | #Person1#: Your dog is really cute. What's his name?
#Person2#: His name is Bingo.
#Person1#: What kind of dog is he?
#Person2#: We're not sure because the neighbour gave him to us after they moved away.
#Person1#: Well, he sure likes to run around a lot. Is he well behaved?
#Person2#: Oh yes, he is. When he was a pupp... | #Person2# introduces #Person2#'s dog Bingo to #Person1#. #Person1# says Bingo's behavior is like #Person1#'s cat. #Person2# is surprised that #Person1# has a cat. | keeping pets |
train_9695 | #Person1#: What do you do in your spare times?
#Person2#: I have many hobbies. I like most all kind of sports, and I also like to listen to classic musics.
#Person1#: What sports do you like best?
#Person2#: Football. It's a very exciting game, because it keeps you alert, and I also enjoying the team spirit of football... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has many hobbies, including playing football, listening to music, and reading books. #Person2#'s favorite author is Dickens. | spare time activities |
train_9696 | #Person1#: Is there any way you can cut us a better deal on your wholesale price for this order?
#Person2#: We did the best that we could to give you a low price. Did you get our recent estimate?
#Person1#: Based on the estimate you gave us, by the time we figure in transportation and other expenses, our profit is shor... | #Person1# bargains with #Person2# to lower the price. #Person2# insists it is the lowest, and #Person1# tells #Person2# their bottom line. #Person2# will go over the number again to see what #Person2# can do. | discussing the bottom line |
train_9697 | #Person1#: Can you read and write English and French?
#Person2#: No, I'm proficient in both written and spoken English, but I can only carry on a simple conversation in French.
#Person1#: Could you tell me something about your English education?
#Person2#: My mother is an English teacher in a college, so I began learni... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is proficient in English, but knows a little about French. | language profiency |
train_9698 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hi, Daddy. It's me, Troy.
#Person1#: Hi, Troy. How's your trip going?
#Person2#: It's nice. I arrived safely.
#Person1#: Are you all right?
#Person2#: I'm fine. Is everything fine in the family?
#Person1#: Yes. Everything is fine in the family. Don't worry about the family. Just enjoy your ... | Troy is on a trip. He calls to dad, and his dad tells him to take care of himself. | phone call |
train_9699 | #Person1#: John, do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Leo. Sure, what's up?
#Person1#: Well, I'Ve been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
#Person2#: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.
#Person1#: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our... | John and Leo discuss the noisy situation in the office because of Jack's students. They are going to check whether the storage room can be used for Jack. | noisy office |
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