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train_9900 | #Person1#: I need to purchase some business cards.
#Person2#: No problem. How many are you thinking about?
#Person1#: I think 2, 000 would be fine.
#Person2#: If you'll just fill out this form, please.
#Person1#: I want the new cards to be exactly like this card.
#Person2#: We can do that very easily.
#Person1#: ... | #Person1# needs 2,000 business cards to be exactly like an old card. #Person2# can do that in three days with extra pay. | business card |
train_9901 | #Person1#: The air quality in this city is horrendous. The pollution levels are so high that we are not supposed to go outside with a face mask again!
#Person2#: Exhaust fumes from vehicles cause a great deal of damage to the environment.
#Person1#: On top of that, there are a few large chemical factories in the subu... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the horrendous air quality in the city. #Person1# explains the greenhouse effect to #Person2#, which is related to global warming. #Person2# heard some people are pleased with it but #Person1# tells #Person2# it's only a joke to deal with unfortunate situations. | greenhouse effect |
train_9902 | #Person1#: Trina, will you marry me?
#Person2#: Yes! Yes! And yes! Jared , of course I'll marry you!
#Person1#: Oh,Babe, I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you! I can't wait for all the adventures we're going to have, for all the fights and the laughter. I can't wait to grow old and wrinkly with you.
#Pe... | Jared proposes to Trina. Trina has already chosen a date for their wedding because Melissa saw him buying the ring last month. She wants to have four hundred guests attending and her parents agreed to pay for the wedding. Trina thinks it would be nice if they had the wedding at Jared parents' church and they will meet ... | wedding |
train_9903 | #Person1#: I think the goverment needs a radical plan to improve things. The government just talks, but in the long run, nothing is done to improve the economy.
#Person2#: That's right. They always talk about a need for new, progressive tactics, but they haven't done anything to stimulate new jobs.
#Person1#: Well, i... | #Person1# and #Person2# agree that the government needs a radical plan to improve things. #Person1# thinks they need some new leaders. | new leaders |
train_9904 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. White. This is Maria and Mr. Evans' office.
#Person2#: Hello, Mary. Do you have any plan?
#Person1#: Mr. Evans would like to set up an appointment with you.
#Person2#: About what?
#Person1#: He hopes to talk about buying some new computers with you.
#Person2#: Sure, I'd be glad to. What time frien... | Maria helps Mr. Evans make an appointment with Mr. White tomorrow at 3:00 PM. | make an appointment |
train_9905 | #Person1#: You really seem to enjoy your part-time job.
#Person2#: Exactly, the environment is quiet and my job is easy. I just help the librarians collecting put back the books returned by the readers, and sometimes I help clean the reading room.
#Person1#: It sounds really nice.
#Person2#: Indeed, the librarians are ... | #Person2# enjoys #Person2#'s part-time job, helping the librarians sort the books. The librarians have opened a new world for #Person2#. | part-time job |
train_9906 | #Person1#: Can you feel that the plane's taking off now?
#Person2#: No, nothing at all. It's smooth and quiet.
#Person1#: How do you like traveling by air?
#Person2#: Oh, it's speedy and very comfortable. I must say, I prefer it to traveling by train.
#Person1#: Do you ever suffer from airsickness?
#Person2#: No. I've ... | #Person2# thinks traveling by air is speedy and comfortable but it's probably not as safe as traveling by rail. | travel by air |
train_9907 | #Person1#: We are thinking about putting on a show this spring.
#Person2#: And do you think you'll be able to make some money?
#Person1#: Oh no, we just want to do it for the fun of it, you know, there are a lot of us who like to perform on a stage.
#Person2#: What kind of show?
#Person1#: A musical play.
#Person2#: Ha... | #Person1# is thinking about putting on a musical play this spring for fun and asks #Person2# to join them. #Person2# thinks it might be exciting. | musical play |
train_9908 | #Person1#: Welcome to our program. Today we have invited Fred Watson, an expert on the environment to talk to us.
#Person2#: Hello, everybody.
#Person1#: There are so many environmental problems in the world today. Mr. Watson, do you think we can really solve them all?
#Person2#: I hope that world leaders can get toget... | #Person1# has invited Fred, an expert on the environment, to their program. Fred hopes the world leaders can get together to solve the environmental problems. They point out that people are looking at the problem in the short term. | environmental problem |
train_9909 | #Person1#: Matt, do you have a pet?
#Person2#: Yes. In fact in my mom's house, we have 3 pets, 2 dogs and a cat. My family actually raises dogs for helping blind People.
#Person1#: Oh, wow. That's cool! Um, Why do people keep pets?
#Person2#: I guess the most important thing is companionship, right? So there is always ... | Matt has 3 pets in his mom's house. He thinks people keep pets for their companionship and guess people keep all types of things. | pets |
train_9910 | #Person1#: Today I'm talking to Marta Dancedand who runs her own mobile restaurant. Marta, how did you get into the restaurant business?
#Person2#: Well, I learned to cook at college. I always wanted to open my own restaurant, but had no money so I got a job as a chef. I had all sorts of ideas for new dishes, which the... | #Person1# interviews Marta, who runs her own mobile restaurant. Marta learned to cook at college and wanted to open a restaurant. She got the idea of the mobile restaurant from a friend. She tells #Person1# how her restaurant works. She has run into problems but the whole experience is fun. | mobile restaurant |
train_9911 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Welcome to China. May I see your passport, customs and health declaration form?
#Person2#: Yes, here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. W hat's your occupation, Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: I'm the general manager of the Far-East Industry Corporation.
#Person1#: You are here on business, aren't you?
#Pe... | Mr. Smith's entering China. He tells #Person1# his occupation, the reason why he comes here and things to declare. | asking personal information |
train_9912 | #Person1#: Um, hello again. Are you sure you don't want to make a purchase, sir?
#Person2#: I have a question.
#Person1#: Hush... OK. What is it?
#Person2#: Why do people like all this fancy, expensive underwear?
#Person1#: What kind of question is that?
#Person2#: I'm just curious. I think women are beautiful without ... | #Person2# is curious about why people like fancy, expensive underwear. #Person1# cannot answer. | underwear |
train_9913 | #Person1#: Can you give me more details on what is included in the package?
#Person2#: Sure. The coach leaves at 6:30 a. m . , in front of our office. The drive takes eight hours, with two stops to see some sights.
#Person1#: What about the hotel accommodations?
#Person2#: You'll be staying at Holiday Inn. It's a three... | #Person2# introduces to #Person1# details included in the package, like the trip arrangement, hotel accommodation and the plan at Lushun Falls. | package content |
train_9914 | #Person1#: Would you mind giving me a hand?
#Person2#: Okay, Bob, What is it?
#Person1#: Help me hang up this picture, please. Would you hold it straight while I put in the nail?
#Person2#: All right.
#Person1#: Now, hand me the hammer and those nails, please.
#Person2#: Yes, here you are.
#Person1#: There! How does it... | #Person2# helps Bob to hang up the picture, but it's upside down. | hang up picture |
train_9915 | #Person1#: morning, Mr. Montgomery. I'Ve been sent over from purchasing to fill in for Clare Williams.
#Person2#: Oh, really? Nice to meet you. I thought they were going to leave me here on my own! How long have you been with the company?
#Person1#: Oh, about seven years. Time flies, you know!
#Person2#: Does it ever! ... | #Person1# has been sent over to fill in for Clare Williams. Mr. Montgomery asks #Person1# to type a letter. | conversation between colleagues |
train_9916 | #Person1#: Hello Michael.
#Person2#: Hello Todd.
#Person1#: We're going to talk about Australia. Or your going to talk about Australia. So first of all how any people live in Australia?
#Person2#: Australia? Oh, there's about twenty million people in Australia right now. A little bit under, but close to twenty.
#Person... | Todd asks Michael to talk about Australia. Michael tells him the population, the biggest cities, the city he prefers to live in and the capital. | facts of Australia |
train_9917 | #Person1#: I've been chosen to plan the next family reunion.
#Person2#: Fun for you! Do you get to do anything you want?
#Person1#: Yep. And I should start planning now.
#Person2#: Does everyone usually show up for your family reunions?
#Person1#: Just about. There are at least a few hundred in our immediate family alo... | #Person1# has been chosen to plan the next family reunion. #Person2# asks #Person1# some questions about that. | planning family reunion |
train_9918 | #Person1#: You must like negotiating a lot. People are saying, you are a super negotiator.
#Person2#: Ha, I am flattered. Actually, when it comes to negotiate, you don't need to like it. You just need to understand how it works.
#Person1#: I am not good at it by any means. Give me some advice.
#Person2#: Well, generall... | #Person2# is good at negotiating and tells #Person1# to understand how negotiation works and never negotiate out of fear. | advice on negotiation |
train_9919 | #Person1#: Have you run into your cousin Jimmy lately?
#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I have. I ran into him just the other day.
#Person1#: How's he doing?
#Person2#: Not too well. He had to have four teeth pulled last week.
#Person1#: He did? That's too bad!
#Person2#: I think so, too.
#Person1#: Next time you see hi... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# ran into Jimmy lately and Jimmy had four teeth pulled. | running into Jimmy |
train_9920 | #Person1#: Congratulations! I heard that you are going to take a two-week training course in the headquarter.
#Person2#: Thank you. I am very happy to have this opportunity to learn something new. You know information and knowledge in this field update very fast.
#Person1#: Sure it is. This is a changing world. Does th... | #Person1# congratulates #Person2# for taking the two-week training course in the headquarter. #Person2# tells what the course includes. Both of them think the course is very useful. | training course |
train_9921 | #Person1#: What's this then?
#Person2#: It's my geography, sir. The Map of Africa you set us.
#Person1#: But this should have been handed in last Thursday.
#Person2#: Yes, I know, sir. I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Well, what's your excuse then?
#Person2#: My mother's been ill and I had to stay at home.
#Person1#: Oh, Yes?
#Pe... | #Person2# explains why #Person2# didn't hand in the geography assignment last Thursday. But #Person1# doesn't believe #Person1#. | assignment delay |
train_9922 | #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 time.
... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that the Blacks got divorced because Mr. Black has been two-timing. #Person2#'s surprised about that. | the Blacks divorced |
train_9923 | #Person1#: Honey, would you marry me?
#Person2#: I want to think about it for some time.
#Person1#: Please, honey, I have made proposals to you fifteen times.
#Person2#: I know. But your way doesn't touch my heart.
#Person1#: Oh, god, please tell me how.
#Person2#: I can't tell you.
#Person1#: OK, I want you to be happ... | #Person1# has made proposals to #Person2# fifteen times but #Person2# hasn't accepted him and still gives him tests. | failed proposals |
train_9924 | #Person1#: Hi! Dear! I'm waiting for you.
#Person2#: I know that.
#Person1#: You know, although we've chatted twice, I've been thinking of you already.
#Person2#: Me too. I want to know more about you, eg, what's your real name and what do you look like. . .
#Person1#: & you?
#Person2#: Look, I am playing the piano for... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking online. #Person2# wants to know more about #Person1#. #Person1# wants to see the real #Person2#. They show love to each other. | online conversation |
train_9925 | #Person1#: What a wonderful dinner!
#Person2#: Thank you. I am glad that you are enjoying it.
#Person1#: Where did you get your fantastic recipes?
#Person2#: I grew up cooking. My mother shared her recipes with me.
#Person1#: I especially like the wonderful chicken dish.
#Person2#: That is a special coconut ginger chic... | #Person1# appreciates the meal prepared by #Person2#. #Person2# shares the recipes. The wine that #Person1# bought works well with the meal. | meal with friend |
train_9926 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm Jack in Room 606. Can you change the room for me? It's too noisy. My friend was woken up several times by the noise from upstairs. He said it was too much for him.
#Person1#: I'm awfully sorry, sir. I do apologize. A ten-year-old boy and a mother live ... | Jack wants #Person1# to change the room because it's too noisy upstairs. #Person1# promises to manage it. | changing the room |
train_9927 | #Person1#: May I ask whether we are allowed to wear casual clothes in the office?
#Person2#: Sure, company rules are not very strict at this point.
#Person1#: Thank you for telling me that.
#Person2#: But remind you, there are some forbidden activities.
#Person1#: What are they? I'll be careful.
#Person2#: Don't use of... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can wear casual clothes to work and some forbidden activities. | company rules |
train_9928 | #Person1#: A friend told me might find a room here.
#Person2#: Yes. I'll have a room free next week.
#Person1#: What do you charge?
#Person2#: 12, 000 yuan a year, but you can't have visitors live in it.
#Person1#: OK. Would it be all right to look at the room first?
#Person2#: Could you come back later? We're right in... | #Person1# wants to rent a room from #Person2#. | renting a room |
train_9929 | #Person1#: The May holiday is coming up soon. Are you planning on going on vacation?
#Person2#: I am. I just went to the travel agent's and picked up these brochures.
#Person1#: Where are you planning on going?
#Person2#: I fancy going to Tibet for a few days. Have you ever been there?
#Person1#: I went a long time ago... | #Person2# is planning the trip during the May holiday. #Person1# gives some advice. #Person2# decides to go somewhere near and #Person1# asks #Person2# to call ahead to reserve a room because of the high season. | planning holiday trip |
train_9930 | #Person1#: Hmm. Not bad. I think I look younger with shorter hair.
#Person2#: Yes, you do. The Hot Cap is back here in the corner. I think we're ready to put the curlers in. What kind of perm would you like?
#Person1#: I just want a light wave. I look really silly if my hair is too curly.
#Person2#: All right. What if ... | #Person1# is doing her hair and #Person2# designs the hairstyle based on #Person2#'s requirements. | doing the hair |
train_9931 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Brown. I'm glad you came in today ; we've just opened a new service that you might be interested in. It's called Bank Securities Link.
#Person2#: And what does that entail?
#Person1#: It's actually a Deposit Account that links to your Margin Account, the one you have with the Securities Company. Y... | #Person1# introduces Mr. Brown a new bank service, Bank Securities Link, and explains how to use it. | new bank service |
train_9932 | #Person1#: What do you think of our price?
#Person2#: Your price has gone up sharply, hasn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, we regret we cannot maintain our original price. Since the prices of the raw materials have been raised, we have to adjust the price of our products accordingly.
#Person2#: I agree with you there, but you pr... | #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s price is unreasonable and wants it to be lowered by at least 3%. But #Person1# says there's no room for reduction and #Person2# cannot handle the price. | lowering the price |
train_9933 | #Person1#: Hello. Beijing Restaurant. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi. I want to place an order, please.
#Person1#: For pick - up or delivery?
#Person2#: Pick - up.
#Person1#: What would you like to order?
#Person2#: I have a menu from your restaurant. I'll order using the number of each meal from your menu.
#Person1... | #Person2# calls Beijing Restaurant to make an order for pick-up and #Person1# helps #Person2# to order the meal. | order meal |
train_9934 | #Person1#: You got our email with all the specifications for the project. We'll be accepting bids untill noon on Tuesday. If you have any questions between now and then, please let me know.
#Person2#: Actually, I did have a question. We'd like to know what you had in mind for the budget on this project. We are hoping t... | #Person2# has a question about the budget of the project and wants to hit #Person1#'s target price. But #Person1# cannot disclose the bottom line. #Person2# also asks about the price range which isn't clear now. | project budget |
train_9935 | #Person1#: Tell me a little bit about yourself, please.
#Person2#: My name is Steven and I live in Beijing. I was born in 1980. I have graduated from Peking University. I majored in business administration.
#Person1#: What kind of jobs have you had?
#Person2#: I have been a production manager.
#Person1#: Would you like... | Mr. Smith interviews Steven. Steven introduces his educational background, work experiences, special skills and the reason why he chooses to leave the present job and join Mr. Smith's company. Mr. Smith will give a call in ten days or so. | job interview |
train_9936 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order now, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, let me have this roast beef special.
#Person1#: You have a choice of vegetables, green peas, lima beans or spinach.
#Person2#: I will have the green peas and make sure the beef is well done.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. What would you want to drink, coffee, tea or mil... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to order the meal, including roast beef, green peas, coffee and some dessert. | order the meal |
train_9937 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Felix Wassermann Associates. Lawson speaking, how can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, this is Miao Eng calling from Lincoln Bank.
#Person1#: B :: Miao Eng! I'd know that voice anywhere. What can I do for you? Any problems?
#Person2#: No, not at all. I was just calling to tell you that everythin... | Miao Eng calls Lawson to tell him that the documents have been checked twice and have no problem. | call to inform |
train_9938 | #Person1#: You're free to go.
#Person2#: That's great.
#Person1#: What are your plans now that you're getting out?
#Person2#: I want to go back to school.
#Person1#: What is your major going to be?
#Person2#: I haven't decided yet.
#Person1#: I hope I don't ever see you back in here.
#Person2#: I'm never coming back.
#... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# plans to go back to school after leaving. | future plans |
train_9939 | #Person1#: Good morning, this is Miss Smith's secretary.
#Person2#: Good morning, may I speak to Miss Smith, please?
#Person1#: I'm sorry. She's in conference at the moment. Do you want to leave a message?
#Person2#: Yes, all right. Can you tell her that Mr. Johnson called? And tell her that the meeting about the Trade... | Mr. Johnson calls Miss Smith and her secretary answers. Mr. Johnson leaves a message of the meeting time and wants her to call back to confirm. | leave a message |
train_9940 | #Person1#: Hi. I don't think we've met. My name's Tom.
#Person2#: Hi, Tom. Nice to meet you. My name is Juanita, but everybody calls me Jenny.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you, Jenny. So, where are you from?
#Person2#: Well, originally I'm from Argentina, but we moved to the United States when I was about five years old. My... | Tom and Jenny meet each other for the first time. They introduce themselves, including their nationality, the places they've lived and occupation. | first-time meeting |
train_9941 | #Person1#: Hey, Ashley. How many people are coming to the barbecue tomorrow?
#Person2#: Well, um, there's your family; that's four people. [ Okay. ] There are three from my work [ Okay. ], and then Mike and Megan from across the street. And you and me, of course.
#Person1#: Okay. So, what is everyone bringing?
#Person2... | #Person1# asks Ashley how many people are coming to the barbecue tomorrow. Ashley tells #Person1# who will come and what food they will bring. They also talk about drink and dessert and can't wait. | barbecue preparation |
train_9942 | #Person1#: Bob, why are you looking so depressed?
#Person2#: Mum, I'm not a good boy. I broke father's glass just now.
#Person1#: Oh, son. Would it be a good idea to tell him the truth?
#Person2#: Yeah, but I'm afraid he'll scold me. | Bob is depressed because he broke his father's glass and Mum persuades him to tell the truth. | break the glass |
train_9943 | #Person1#: Excuse me, how much does an ice cream cost?
#Person2#: Two yuan. And how many do you want?
#Person1#: Two, please.
#Person2#: Anything else you want to buy?
#Person1#: Oh, yes, I still want some bread. A piece of bread, please.
#Person2#: Here you are. 1.5 yuan a piece.
#Person1#: By the way, do you have any... | #Person1# buys ice cream and bread from #Person2#. #Person1# also wants some fruit, but #Person2# hasn't got any. | buy ice-cream |
train_9944 | #Person1#: Do you mind if I smoke here?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I'd prefer you didn't. The AC (air-conditioning) is also on.
#Person1#: Can I just turn off the AC for now and open the window and smoke indoors?
#Person2#: That's not a very good idea. It's quite hot outside. Why don't you smoke outside?
#Person1#: It's... | #Person1# asks #Person2# whether #Person1# can smoke inside and #Person2# refuses. They don't agree with each other's suggestions. | smoking |
train_9945 | #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#'s going to have coffee and eat French toast which #Person1# also wants to have. | order food |
train_9946 | #Person1#: Good morning, Linda. How have you been?
#Person2#: Pretty bad. I've had a bad cold for three days and still can't get rid of it.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Is there anything else I can do?
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: Well, I hope you'll feel better soon.
#Person2#: Thank you for your conce... | Linda has had a bad cold and #Person1# shows concern. | a bad cold |
train_9947 | #Person1#: Well, known, Jim, I'm. . . I'm pretty much in favour of your computers, I think computers teach kids to think, because they require logical thoughts.
#Person2#: But I. . . I don't agree with thatbecause computers weaken kids'ability to thinkbecause kids don't learn basic skills.
#Person1#: What do you mean... | #Person1# thinks computers teach kids to think while Jim thinks computers weaken kids' ability to think. | computers' influence |
train_9948 | #Person1#: What's the plot of your new movie?
#Person2#: It's a story about a policemen who is investigating a series of strange murders. I play the part of the detective. He has to catch the killer, but there's very little evidence. It's a psychological thriller with some frightening scenes, but I hope audience won't... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# on questions about the plot of #Person2#'s new movie, how to deal with disagreement with others and whether the critics bother #Person2#. #Person1# also tells #Person2# #Person1# likes the movie. | movie interview |
train_9949 | #Person1#: Which movie is your favorite to watch?
#Person2#: I have to say, my favorite movie is Superbad.
#Person1#: Is that right? Why?
#Person2#: Honestly, it is one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time.
#Person1#: You're right. That movie is hilarious.
#Person2#: I didn't think you saw that movie.
... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the movie Superbad. #Person1# invites #Person2# to come to the house to see the movie. | movie |
train_9950 | #Person1#: The carrots taste awful in salty. How do you like them?
#Person2#: I like them very much. They are delicious.
#Person1#: Well, you can have all my carrots. I saw you buy some chocolate cakes. I am done with the main course. It's about time for some dessert.
#Person2#: Oh, you want my chocolate cakes?
#Person... | #Person1# has had enough carrots and wants some dessert. #Person2# tells #Person1# the benefit of carrots and asks #Person1# to watch the diet. | eat carrots |
train_9951 | #Person1#: Ted, it's really you. I just can not believe it. You've really put on some weight.
#Person2#: Yeah, that's true. Actually I'm losing weight now. Now I go to the gym at least 3 times a week. So how have you been?
#Person1#: Not bad. I've changed my job, you know. Now I'm not as busy as before, and I spend mor... | #Person1# and Ted meet each other and talk about their recent situation. #Person1#'s on a diet without exercise and Ted suggests working out. | exercise |
train_9952 | #Person1#: Universal Travel Agency, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my husband and I want to take a vacation to an island somewhere. Do you have any places to recommend?
#Person1#: Certainly, off the top of my head. I would suggest the island of Bali.
#Person2#: Why Bali?
#Person1#: At this time of year. Most places ha... | #Person2# and her husband want to take a vacation to an island somewhere. #Person1# recommends the island of Bali, explains why and will check the up-to-date prices for #Person2#. | booking a trip |
train_9953 | #Person1#: Hey Mike, over here.
#Person2#: Hi, it's great to see you, been waiting long?
#Person1#: No, not at all. What do you want to have?
#Person2#: Just a salad, so how's the new apartment working out?
#Person1#: Good, I like it. The neighborhood, though, is... Well, some of the buildings down the street are cover... | #Person1# tells Mike #Person1#'s satisfied with the new apartment except for the buildings covered with terrible pictures and lack of parking space. Mike provides some suggestions. Then #Person1# asks Mike about his neighborhood. | new apartment |
train_9954 | #Person1#: Hey, did you see China's women's volleyball team on television last night?
#Person2#: Yes, the game was so exciting. I usually watch basketball, but that was great last night.
#Person1#: Definitely a good effort. If anything I was disappointed that the other team didn't put up much of a fight. They made a lo... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about China's women's volleyball team on television last night. #Person1# hopes the women's team can win but there're some other strong teams. #Person2# thinks China can beat them for sure. | China's volleyball |
train_9955 | #Person1#: I came across David in the hospital this morning. He broke his left leg when he was learning to ride a horse earlier this morning.
#Person2#: What happened exactly?
#Person1#: The horse is frightened by a dog and started running fast. David lost his balance and fell to the ground.
#Person2#: That's dangerous... | #Person1# tells #Person2# David broke his leg because of the horse frightened by a dog. #Person2# thinks riding a horse and driving are dangerous. | timid |
train_9956 | #Person1#: You are graduating this summer. What do you plan to do after graduation?
#Person2#: I don't want to work yet, so I think I will continue my studies. I want to go to the University of Cambridge.
#Person1#: That's a famous university, but studying in Britain will cost a lot of money. Why do you want to go to C... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to go to the University of Cambridge and the reasons. #Person1#'ll support #Person2#'s decision. | after graduation |
train_9957 | #Person1#: Nancy, how are you feeling this morning? You're not looking very good.
#Person2#: No. I'm not in the best of health.
#Person1#: It's the same old story, isn't it? Overwork! Listen, Nancy. You can't go on burning the candle at both ends!
#Person2#: You're right, but I want to use every minute of my time study... | Nancy doesn't feel good because she works hard and sleeps little. #Person1# suggests that she should take a rest and release herself. | great pressure |
train_9958 | #Person1#: Talking about the twenty first century, I think there will be huge changes in the way people use cars. Laws will be made about what kind of car you can own, and when you can use it.
#Person2#: Maybe there'll just be too many of them on the roads. The air will be so seriously polluted that nobody will be able... | #Person1# thinks there'll be huge changes in the way people use cars and people will have to rely on trains. #Person2#'s scared of traveling by trains going under oceans. | using cars |
train_9959 | #Person1#: I am waiting for a fax but just now I found there's something wrong with the fax machine.
#Person2#: What's wrong with the fax machine? Is it urgent?
#Person1#: Yes, very urgent. And there is no other fax machine around. And the office of our boss is closed, so I can not use his machine either. And his secre... | #Person1# is waiting for urgent fax but no fax machine is available. #Person2# suggests calling the extension number 0085 or asking them to send an email instead. | fax machine |
train_9960 | #Person1#: Now, Miss Childs passed on your resume to me and I ' Ve had the chance to look it over and I must say I ' m quite impressed.
#Person2#: Thank you very much. I ' Ve tried to keep it short and clear. If there ' s any questions please feel free to ask me.
#Person1#: Well yes, I do have a number of questions, bu... | #Person1# is impressed by #Person2#'s resume. #Person2#, 27, was born in the US and educated in Europe. #Person2# had an adventurous childhood. #Person1# then asks about #Person2#'s education. | interview |
train_9961 | #Person1#: Have you ever gotten a parking ticket?
#Person2#: I've never gotten one. Have you?
#Person1#: I got a ticket yesterday.
#Person2#: Really? What did you get one for?
#Person1#: I parked in the red zone.
#Person2#: Why did you do that?
#Person1#: I needed to get something really quick.
#Person2#: Where did you... | #Person1# got a ticket yesterday for parking in the red zone. | get a ticket |
train_9962 | #Person1#: Welcome. What can I do for you, Madam?
#Person2#: I hope you can give me some advice. I'm sick and tired of coming here or to the post office to pay my utility bills. It's such a long way from my home, but I checked and you are my nearest branch. Is there anyway I can do it from home?
#Person1#: That's terri... | #Person2# is sick and asks #Person1# if it's possible to pay her utility bills from home. #Person1# advises her to set up a Direct Debit Service so they can pay directly from her account. | utility bills |
train_9963 | #Person1#: I hear you are planning to travel abroad.
#Person2#: Yes. I'm going to the Untied States for travel. What places do you recommend?
#Person1#: In my opinion, there are several places you mustn't miss, like Washington D. C, Las Vegas, New York and Los Angeles.
#Person2#: Someone suggests that I should go to Se... | #Person2# plans to travel to the United States. #Person1# suggests visiting Washington D. C, Las Vegas, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Hawaii. | travel |
train_9964 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I would like to file a complaint.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: I was robbed.
#Person1#: When did this happen?
#Person2#: It happened this morning.
#Person1#: What was taken from you?
#Person2#: My wallet and my cell phone.
#Person1#: Were you able to get a look at th... | #Person2#'s wallet and cell phone were robbed this morning. #Person1# helps #Person2# to file a complaint. | file a complaint |
train_9965 | #Person1#: Good morning, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to buy a car to facilitate my life. But I don't have enough money. Could you supply a loan to me?
#Person1#: Oh, I see. Would you mind telling me your monthly salary?
#Person2#: Sure. 7, 000 yuan per month.
#Person1#: OK. We can supply you a loan. How mu... | #Person2# wants to apply for a loan to buy a car. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the interest rate and helps #Person2# with #Person2#'s application. | loan |
train_9966 | #Person1#: That price of ours, by the way, is for a minimum quantity of 1, 000 saddles.
#Person2#: Yes, I noticed that. To what extent would local assembly help sales, did you say?
#Person1#: 20-30 %. But we proposed the plan from the storage and delivery viewpoint. That is to say, less warehouse space and prompt deliv... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about some plans that would help sales, including placing local assembly and offering the rear carrier as an extra. | sales |
train_9967 | #Person1#: Have you heard about Alice and David?
#Person2#: No, have they had another fight?
#Person1#: No, they've got engaged.
#Person2#: You must be joking. Those two?
#Person1#: Well, my dear, I didn't believe it either. But I got it straight from the horse's mouth. David called me this morning.
#Person2#: So when ... | #Person1# and #Person2# can't believe that Alice and David, who fought with each other, got engaged. | get engaged |
train_9968 | #Person1#: Did you see the 2005 Grammy Awards on TV last night.
#Person2#: Yeah. I was so happy, because my favorite singer, Ricky Martin won'Best Latin Pop Performance'.
#Person1#: He seems to win awards everywhere.
#Person2#: He is really great. He has sold millions of records worldwide. He is especially known for hi... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about #Person2#'s favorite singer, Ricky Martin, who is popular worldwide and wins awards everywhere. | favorite singer |
train_9969 | #Person1#: How do you usually sell your products now?
#Person2#: I'm doing business through Internet now.
#Person1#: Oh, really? Is it a good way?
#Person2#: Yes, very good.
#Person1#: What advantages does it have?
#Person2#: It is very convenient. You know you can browse the website and send e-mails to your customers ... | #Person2# is doing business through the Internet now. #Person2# thinks it's convenient and has a low cost. Also, if you choose good B2B websites, safety problems can be avoided. | e-commerce |
train_9970 | #Person1#: I have to miss school next week.
#Person2#: Isn't there some way you could work your schedule out to be here?
#Person1#: Unfortunately, this is what I have to do.
#Person2#: How are you going to catch up?
#Person1#: I've got it all covered.
#Person2#: If you miss this class, you will have used up your quota ... | #Person1# has to miss school next week and assures #Person2# this will be the last class #Person1# miss. | miss school |
train_9971 | #Person1#: We have to pick up Conrad before the party.
#Person2#: Alright, no problem.
#Person1#: We're supposed to meet him at Cal's Bar at 10
#Person2#: Wait a minute. Cal's bar?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: That's a gay bar.
#Person1#: Yes, it is. Conrad is gay. Didn't you know?
#Person2#: I thought he was maybe gay, ... | #Person1# and #Person2# will meet Conrad at a gay bar. #Person2# doesn't want to go in at first. #Person1# persuades #Person2# by saying Conrad will be offended and there's nothing strange about it. | gay bar |
train_9972 | #Person1#: why are you so upset today, Maria? Cheer up!
#Person2#: oh, Iris, it's about the job with the PR company.
#Person1#: it's a great opportunity. You should be happy with the offer.
#Person2#: but my mother won't allow me to accept any part-time job. I'm afraid she will say no again.
#Person1#: why? It's unfair... | Maria worries that her mother won't allow her to accept a part-time job. Iris advises her to let her mother know that the experience will be both amazing and rewarding and she can manage both her study and the job. | part-time job |
train_9973 | #Person1#: Hey, Mary, what's up?
#Person2#: Not much. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time that we decided to meet again tonight.
#Person1#: Oh, that's exciting. What's this guy like? Is he hot?
#Person2#: Well, I ddin't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found him ex... | Mary thinks the guy she met last night could be her great friend. #Person1# and Mary then talk about qualities they look for in a friend. Mary seems to have a radar to spot new friends and #Person1# values honesty. | friend |
train_9974 | #Person1#: You hoo, anybody here?
#Person2#: Over here, Betty!
#Person1#: Hi, Rock Sam! Hey, I am surprised to see you doing so well.
#Person2#: Haha. Don't worry, Betty. So tell me, what's the latest gossip? Unless you want to keep it to yourself.
#Person1#: No way. Alisan Darling just got hitched in Vagas.
#Person2#:... | Rock Sam and Betty greet each other. Betty tells Sam the latest gossip about Alisan Darling and Fanny. | latest gossip |
train_9975 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Francis from XYZ Company. I would like to discuss with you about a new project some time next week. Do you have time to meet?
#Person2#: Well, I am not sure. Lets me check my agenda
#Person1#: Ok.
#Person2#: I am free on Tuesday afternoon from 2 PM to 4 PM, is it convenient for you?
#Person1#:... | Francis will discuss with #Person2# about a new project on Tuesday afternoon. | appointment |
train_9976 | #Person1#: Hi, excuse me. I am sorry to bug you, but do you know where the Royal Hotel is?
#Person2#: Just a minute. I am as busy as a bee right now. . . Ok, I am done. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Well, I seem to be a little bit lost here. I am worried that I'll never find my way. What's worse. I forgot my glasse... | #Person1# is trying to get to the Royal Hotel. #Person2# shows #Person1# the way and tells #Person1# it's across the street from a post office. #Person2# also
advises #Person1# to take a taxi, which should take about ten minutes. | show the way |
train_9977 | #Person1#: Why are you leaving your present job?
#Person2#: I'm not so satisfied with it.
#Person1#: Why do you plan to change your job?
#Person2#: I'm now a secretary in my present work unit. My work is not interesting. I have to type, make copies, book tickets and so on. Everyday I follow the routine. Furthermore, I ... | #Person2# is not satisfied with #Person2#'s present job and is interested in #Person1#'s company because #Person2# can use #Person2#'s English ability. | interview |
train_9978 | #Person1#: Do you think we should travel by bus or by train?
#Person2#: It's a difficult choice. The train is a litter faster, but much more expensive.
#Person1#: We could face delays if we travel by bus, thanks to traffic jams.
#Person2#: Buses are more cramped and you can't walk around.
#Person1#: That's true, but I ... | #Person1# and #Person2# talks about the advantages and disadvantages of traveling by bus and by train. They eventually decide to travel by train and plans to buy return tickets and bring packed lunches. | travel by train |
train_9979 | #Person1#: I've never been to a restaurant like this before.
#Person2#: It's really different, isn't it?
#Person1#: That's a good word to describe it.
#Person2#: I hope you're hungry because the pizza here is huge as well as to die for.
#Person1#: I am hungry. I think I could eat a large by myself.
#Person2#: Well, let... | #Person1# and #Person2# think the restaurant is different. #Person1# is hungry. They will order a Californian pizza. | restaurant |
train_9980 | #Person1#: I'm so glad we decided to go on a cruise for our vacation.
#Person2#: Are you even glad that we get to buy new clothes too?
#Person1#: Ah, that's all part of the fun. What do you think of these shorts?
#Person2#: They look really good on you. They look comfortable too.
#Person1#: They are. I think I'm going ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are buying clothes because they decided to go on a cruise for their vacation. | buy clothes |
train_9981 | #Person1#: Could you give some information on your European tours?
#Person2#: Our pleasure. We have several package tours you may choose, from ten days to three weeks in Europe.
#Person1#: I would be interested in a ten-day trip around Christmas time.
#Person2#: I have one ten-day tour that is still available. It will ... | #Person2# introduces their ten-day tour which departs from New York on December 24th and costs 1,099 US dollars to #Person1#. #Person1# will think it over. | ten-day tour |
train_9982 | #Person1#: Hello, come in, I've been waiting for you.
#Person2#: Than you, I'm not late, am I?
#Person1#: No, no, no, not at all. It's just that I've been looking forward to meeting you.
#Person2#: Well, thank you, but it's not all that hard to do, you know. I've been calling your office and sending you proposals for a... | Mike has never responded #Person2# before because he buys from a selected group of suppliers and doesn't deal with new people. #Person2# has been trying to become one of those suppliers and asks Mike to give #Person2# the chance. | do business |
train_9983 | #Person1#: My mp3 player is broken, so I want to change it for an mp4 player. Can you offer any advice about which brand and model to buy?
#Person2#: An mp4 player? why don't you buy a new cell phone? You can find an mp4 player inside any of the latest cell phones. mp4?
#Person1#: Oh, that's a good idea. Perhaps I shou... | #Person1# wants to buy an mp4 player. #Person2# advises #Person1# to buy a new cell phone instead which is easy to carry and has multiple functions. | cell phone |
train_9984 | #Person1#: So what brings you to my office today?
#Person2#: My tooth is killing me!
#Person1#: How long has your tooth been bothering you?
#Person2#: It just started hurting me last night.
#Person1#: Have you injured your tooth in any way?
#Person2#: I think one of my fillings might be coming loose.
#Person1#: Do you ... | #Person2# comes to #Person1#'s office because #Person2# has a toothache. #Person2# says it started last night and one of #Person2#'s fillings might be loose. | have a toothache |
train_9985 | #Person1#: We finally get a chance to meet.
#Person2#: Thank you for meeting me here.
#Person1#: It's no problem.
#Person2#: I need to speak with you about your daughter.
#Person1#: Is there something wrong?
#Person2#: I enjoy having your daughter in my class.
#Person1#: I'm glad to hear it.
#Person2#: She is a great a... | #Person2# is happy to have #Person1#'s daughter in the class. #Person1# is glad to hear that. | daughter |
train_9986 | #Person1#: So where is this mystery restaurant that we are going to?
#Person2#: It's an Indian restaurant! I know you have never had Indian food, so I thought you might want to try.
#Person1#: That sounds great! I am craving some type of beef dish.
#Person2#: Well, Indian cuisine actually doesn't serve beef. You see, c... | #Person2# will take #Person1# to an Indian restaurant and tells #Person1# they won't have beef but there are many amazing dishes to choose from, including curry, Naan bread, and vegetable-based dishes. | Indian restaurant |
train_9987 | #Person1#: Hello, sir. Have you anything to declare?
#Person2#: This is my first tourism. I don't know what should be declared.
#Person1#: OK. Please open your luggage, and I'll tell you what you should declare.
#Person2#: All right. Here you are.
#Person1#: You should declare the camera and the film. Do you have alcoh... | #Person2# doesn't know what should be declared. #Person1# asks #Person2# to open the luggage and tells #Person2# the camera and the film should be declared and #Person2# can only take two bottles of alcohol. | declare |
train_9988 | #Person1#: Hi, my name is Tom.
#Person2#: Tom, the new sales representative? Nice to meet you! I'm Melinda.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you too. Melinda.
#Person2#: Now let me show you around. This is our reception area, and our conference room is right over there. Over there is the sales department.
#Person1#: Really? Thi... | Melinda shows Tom, the new sales representative, around, and jokes about their working environment. Tom wants to know more details about their jobs. | new sales representative |
train_9989 | #Person1#: Have you taken the written test yet?
#Person2#: No, I haven't.
#Person1#: You should study before you take it.
#Person2#: I have been studying.
#Person1#: Why don't you take the test?
#Person2#: Do you know if it costs any money to take it?
#Person1#: Since you already paid for your permit, you don't have to... | #Person1# tells #Person2#, who hasn't taken the written test, the test doesn't cost money but it was pretty hard. | written test |
train_9990 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Smith. I hope I'm not disturbing your work.
#Person2#: Not at all, Mary. Come in and take a seat. I'm always in my office before lunch.
#Person1#: I want to tell you that I have already started writing my paper and I'd like to discuss my topic with you.
#Person2#: Of course. What would you ... | Mary has already started writing her paper and wants to discuss her topic with Mr. Smith. | discuss the topic |
train_9991 | #Person1#: You like living in New York, don't you?
#Person2#: Oh, I love it. It's so convenient. I can take the bus to work or the subway or a taxi. And there's so much to do.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I'd like to live in the city, but living in the suburbs is better for Michelle. Trees, grass. There are a lot o... | #Person2# loves living in New York because it's convenient but #Person1# is afraid that Michelle cannot adapt herself to the city life. #Person2# assures #Person1# Michelle is at the right age. | new environment |
train_9992 | #Person1#: Good morning, madam. Is anybody taking care of you?
#Person2#: No, not yet. Could you show me that overcoat, the silver gray one in the middle.
#Person1#: Certainly. You've got excellent taste. It's very nice and it's 100 percent wool.
#Person2#: I like it. Could I try it on?
#Person1#: Certainly. It looks g... | #Person2# likes the silver-gray overcoat but wants a larger size. #Person2# takes it for $170 but thinks the blue jacket is too expensive. | buy clothes |
train_9993 | #Person1#: Hello. Sunnyside Hotel. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to book a room for two on the 21st of March.
#Person1#: Okay. Let me check our books here for a moment. The 21st of May, right?
#Person2#: No. March, not May.
#Person1#: Oh, sorry. Let me see here. Hmm,
#Person2#: Are you all booked that night?... | David Smith wants to book a room for two on the 21st of March but #Person1# tells him they are all booked, so David books a non-smoking room on the 20th. | book a room |
train_9994 | #Person1#: So how were your schooldays when you were a child, Joan?
#Person2#: Well, from seven to twelve I went to a school in Belgium.
#Person1#: In Belgium? How come?
#Person2#: It was my father's idea. One of his friends was sending his daughter, and my father wanted to impress his friend so he decided to send me, ... | Joan went to a school in Belgium from seven to twelve because her father wanted to impress a friend. She had to learn French by herself and the school was strict about manners. | school in Belgium |
train_9995 | #Person1#: Exccuse me, waiter, I would like to have some wine before the main course.
#Person2#: Have you decided what wine you would like?
#Person1#: I have no idea. Maybe you can give me some advice.
#Person2#: I recommend you the white wine. It will wake up your appetite.
#Person1#: That's great, bring me a bott... | #Person2# recommends #Person1# the white wine as #Person1#'s aperitif. | white wine |
train_9996 | #Person1#: What do you do?
#Person2#: I'm a firefighter.
#Person1#: Really? That's so cool.
#Person2#: I'm really lucky to do something I really love.
#Person1#: What station do you work at?
#Person2#: I work downtown at station 24. It can get a little crazy sometimes but that's what makes it challenging. | #Person2# loves to work as a firefighter at station 24. | firefighter |
train_9997 | #Person1#: Jessica is going back to Holland next week. I've been thinking a lot about what to give her as a parting gift, but I still have no clue.
#Person2#: is that the girl you spent almost every weekend with?
#Person1#: yeah, that's her. We had a lot of wonderful times together. She is really a special friend, an... | #Person1# is thinking about giving Jessica an evergreen plant as a meaningful parting gift. #Person2# thinks the idea is exciting but it may cause trouble for Jessica at the border. | gift |
train_9998 | #Person1#: What's your city like?
#Person2#: It's quite an interesting place to live. The best thing to do in my city is go shopping. There are several indoor and outdoor markets, department stores and shopping malls.
#Person1#: Is the traffic bad in the city centre?
#Person2#: Not really. Cars are not permitted in ... | #Person2#'s city is quite an interesting place to live in. It is a good place to go shopping; the traffic isn't bad; there are many restaurants and good clubs. #Person2# hopes #Person1# can come for a visit soon. | interesting city |
train_9999 | #Person1#: So what's your guys'take on all this global warming hysteria in the media?
#Person2#: It's pretty serious, man. There have been tons of scientific studies and the scientific community says that the earth is heating up. We need to make some drastic changes to our lifestyle if we want to preserve our planet. ... | #Person2# thinks the global warming hysteria in the media is serious and they need to make some drastic changes to their lifestyle. #Person1# thinks the earth will save itself. #Person3# doesn't know whether to believe in global warming but thinks the issue at hand is sustainability. They agree that some small simple c... | environment |
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