Conversation:
A: We've got a problem ... it looks like we'll need more spotlights on the exhibition booth . The client thinks it's too dark , and they want to add halogen lighting . We've already got 3 sets of track lighting from you guys , do you think you could help us out and throw in some halogens ?
B: Oh ... Um ... I don't think so . you know the halogen lighting is much more expensive than your track lighting system . Plus I'm going to have to call in some guys to install it for you . That's not going to come cheap .
A: But it would only be adding to the existing structure . We're not talking about anything new here ...
B:  It doesn't matter because we will still have to call the electrician out , and they are union labor . It'll cost you a pretty penny ...
A: How much do you think it would cost ?
B:  Mumm , I estimate it'll run in the neighborhood of ... $ 500 per light .
A: $ 500per light ? ! That's ridiculous ! It can't possibly be that expansive !
B:  It is , I'll tell you why . We'll have to call in the electrician , he's going to charge overtime now because it's already 5PM , and it will probably take him an hour a light . Plus , the halogen lights take more electricity , so your electrical cost is going to be higher as well .
Assumption: The speaker need to pay salary for all the technician.


Conversation:
A: We've got a problem ... it looks like we'll need more spotlights on the exhibition booth . The client thinks it's too dark , and they want to add halogen lighting . We've already got 3 sets of track lighting from you guys , do you think you could help us out and throw in some halogens ?
B: Oh ... Um ... I don't think so . you know the halogen lighting is much more expensive than your track lighting system . Plus I'm going to have to call in some guys to install it for you . That's not going to come cheap .
A: But it would only be adding to the existing structure . We're not talking about anything new here ...
B:  It doesn't matter because we will still have to call the electrician out , and they are union labor . It'll cost you a pretty penny ...
A: How much do you think it would cost ?
B:  Mumm , I estimate it'll run in the neighborhood of ... $ 500 per light .
A: $ 500per light ? ! That's ridiculous ! It can't possibly be that expansive !
B:  It is , I'll tell you why . We'll have to call in the electrician , he's going to charge overtime now because it's already 5PM , and it will probably take him an hour a light . Plus , the halogen lights take more electricity , so your electrical cost is going to be higher as well .
A:  Can't you give me a break on this ? We've already spent so much money on lighting , I hate to have to blow so much more on halogens .
B:  No , that's the cost , and that's what it's going to cost us . We can't go in the hole with this . I am giving you my best price , so take it , or leave it .
Assumption: The person is not ready to compromise.


Conversation:
A: What a charming room ! It faces south , and there's such a lovely view of the city .
Assumption: The speaker is in a tourist place.


Conversation:
A: What a charming room ! It faces south , and there's such a lovely view of the city .
B: I'm glad you like it . The bell is on the bedside . Just ring if you want anything . The room attendant speaks a little English . So I don't think you'll have any trouble .
Assumption: The listener is being attended by a non-English speaking person: The listener is not a local person.


Conversation:
A: What a charming room ! It faces south , and there's such a lovely view of the city .
B: I'm glad you like it . The bell is on the bedside . Just ring if you want anything . The room attendant speaks a little English . So I don't think you'll have any trouble .
A:  No , I shouldn't think so . By the way , is there a socket for my razor ?
Assumption: The speaker wants to have a shave; The speaker has recently come into the room.


Conversation:
A: I really don ’ t understand my parents . They always make light of my worries .
Assumption: The speaker is in an adverse situation; The speaker is in need of help.


Conversation:
A: I really don ’ t understand my parents . They always make light of my worries .
B: They think you are just a child .
Assumption: The listener  is a teen.


Conversation:
A: I really don ’ t understand my parents . They always make light of my worries .
B: They think you are just a child .
A: But the child has his own feeling .
Assumption: The speaker is feeling lonely.


Conversation:
A: I really don ’ t understand my parents . They always make light of my worries .
B: They think you are just a child .
A: But the child has his own feeling .
B:  Maybe you are right . Well , you can talk with them .
Assumption: The listener's parents have no time to spend.


Conversation:
A: I believe you ordered the Grand Slam breakfast .
Assumption: The listener is at a feast.


Conversation:
A: I believe you ordered the Grand Slam breakfast .
B:  Oh , good ! You know , I am looking at my plate and I ordered scrambled eggs , not fried .
Assumption: The speaker doesn't like scrambled egg.


Conversation:
A: I believe you ordered the Grand Slam breakfast .
B:  Oh , good ! You know , I am looking at my plate and I ordered scrambled eggs , not fried .
A:  Oh , I just noticed that I accidentally brought you your friend's breakfast .
Assumption: The server is careless; The waiter is confused.


Conversation:
A: I believe you ordered the Grand Slam breakfast .
B:  Oh , good ! You know , I am looking at my plate and I ordered scrambled eggs , not fried .
A:  Oh , I just noticed that I accidentally brought you your friend's breakfast .
B:  I can just trade with him , thank you .
Assumption: The speaker wants an exchange.


Conversation:
A: I believe you ordered the Grand Slam breakfast .
B:  Oh , good ! You know , I am looking at my plate and I ordered scrambled eggs , not fried .
A:  Oh , I just noticed that I accidentally brought you your friend's breakfast .
B:  I can just trade with him , thank you .
A:  And pancakes for you , sir .
B:  I am sorry , but I think I ordered waffles .
A: I am sorry that I misheard you .
Assumption: The speaker has hearing impairment.


Conversation:
A: I believe you ordered the Grand Slam breakfast .
B:  Oh , good ! You know , I am looking at my plate and I ordered scrambled eggs , not fried .
A:  Oh , I just noticed that I accidentally brought you your friend's breakfast .
B:  I can just trade with him , thank you .
A:  And pancakes for you , sir .
B:  I am sorry , but I think I ordered waffles .
A: I am sorry that I misheard you .
B:  Just please take my pancakes to trade for waffles . While I am waiting , I will eat my bacon and eggs .
Assumption: The speaker is not hungry.


Conversation:
A: Hi , Sir . What can I do for you ?
B:  Hello , there . I'd like to know about Clean Collection . My company in the US is going to send me a cheque . It's for my wages , but I'm not too sure about how to cash it here .
Assumption: The person works from remote.


Conversation:
A: Hi , Sir . What can I do for you ?
B:  Hello , there . I'd like to know about Clean Collection . My company in the US is going to send me a cheque . It's for my wages , but I'm not too sure about how to cash it here .
A:  Right . If the cheque is coming from the US , into a local currency account it will take 7 working days to clear .
Assumption: The person has no money;The person is currently taken off from his company.


Conversation:
A: Hi , Sir . What can I do for you ?
B:  Hello , there . I'd like to know about Clean Collection . My company in the US is going to send me a cheque . It's for my wages , but I'm not too sure about how to cash it here .
A:  Right . If the cheque is coming from the US , into a local currency account it will take 7 working days to clear .
B: Is there any way we can speed it up ?
Assumption: The person is in urgency.


Conversation:
A: Hi , Sir . What can I do for you ?
B:  Hello , there . I'd like to know about Clean Collection . My company in the US is going to send me a cheque . It's for my wages , but I'm not too sure about how to cash it here .
A:  Right . If the cheque is coming from the US , into a local currency account it will take 7 working days to clear .
B: Is there any way we can speed it up ?
A:  There is , actually . If you can get your company to apply for a cheque from a bank in Shanghai , that'll speed things up no end .
Assumption: The person has lost contact with the company.


Conversation:
A: Do I check in for the train D8 08 to Shanghai here ?
Assumption: The person is travelling for the first time.


Conversation:
A: Are you looking for an apartment ?
Assumption: The person got transferred to the place.


Conversation:
A: Are you looking for an apartment ?
B:  Yes , I am interested in finding a one-bedroom apartment near Washington Square .
Assumption: The person is single.


Conversation:
A: Are you looking for an apartment ?
B:  Yes , I am interested in finding a one-bedroom apartment near Washington Square .
A: I think I have just a right apartment for you .
Assumption: The person is going to buy the apartment.


Conversation:
A: Are you looking for an apartment ?
B:  Yes , I am interested in finding a one-bedroom apartment near Washington Square .
A: I think I have just a right apartment for you .
B:  Oh , good . Can you describe it ?
Assumption: The person has not seen the apartment.


Conversation:
A: Are you looking for an apartment ?
B:  Yes , I am interested in finding a one-bedroom apartment near Washington Square .
A: I think I have just a right apartment for you .
B:  Oh , good . Can you describe it ?
A:  Yes . It has one bedroom , a large living space and 4 kitchens .
Assumption: The person is a cook.


Conversation:
A: Are you looking for an apartment ?
B:  Yes , I am interested in finding a one-bedroom apartment near Washington Square .
A: I think I have just a right apartment for you .
B:  Oh , good . Can you describe it ?
A:  Yes . It has one bedroom , a large living space and 4 kitchens .
B: So is there a refrigerator ?
Assumption: The person sells cold storage items.


Conversation:
A: Are you looking for an apartment ?
B:  Yes , I am interested in finding a one-bedroom apartment near Washington Square .
A: I think I have just a right apartment for you .
B:  Oh , good . Can you describe it ?
A:  Yes . It has one bedroom , a large living space and 4 kitchens .
B: So is there a refrigerator ?
A:  Yes , it ’ s brand-new .
Assumption: It's a branded item.


Conversation:
A: Are you looking for an apartment ?
B:  Yes , I am interested in finding a one-bedroom apartment near Washington Square .
A: I think I have just a right apartment for you .
B:  Oh , good . Can you describe it ?
A:  Yes . It has one bedroom , a large living space and 4 kitchens .
B: So is there a refrigerator ?
A:  Yes , it ’ s brand-new .
B: It sounds great . How much is the rent ?
Assumption: The speaker wants to own it.


Conversation:
A: Good afternoon , how can I help ?
B: Hi there . I'd like to draw some cash from my Fund Account at the Securities Company . Could I check my balance before I withdraw anything ?
Assumption: The speaker is a share holder.


Conversation:
A: Good afternoon , how can I help ?
B: Hi there . I'd like to draw some cash from my Fund Account at the Securities Company . Could I check my balance before I withdraw anything ?
A:  Of course . Your balance is 92,320 RIB in your Securities Account . How much would you like to withdraw ?
Assumption: The speaker wants to sell off his shares.


Conversation:
A: Good afternoon , how can I help ?
B: Hi there . I'd like to draw some cash from my Fund Account at the Securities Company . Could I check my balance before I withdraw anything ?
A:  Of course . Your balance is 92,320 RIB in your Securities Account . How much would you like to withdraw ?
B:  I'd like 20,000 RIB , please . If that's possible .
A: No problem . Please fill in this transfer form that will authorise us to send the amount from the Securities Company to your account .
Assumption: The speaker wants to close the security account.


Conversation:
A: Good morning , Doctor !
Assumption: The lady is a regular visitor.


Conversation:
A: Good morning , Doctor !
B:  Good morning , Miss Mandy . How are you today ?
A: I am not feeling very well . I've got a bad cold .
Assumption: The speaker has improved health.


Conversation:
A: Good morning , Doctor !
B:  Good morning , Miss Mandy . How are you today ?
A: I am not feeling very well . I've got a bad cold .
B:  Have you got a sore throat , too ?
Assumption: The listener is symptomatic.


Conversation:
A: Good morning , Doctor !
B:  Good morning , Miss Mandy . How are you today ?
A: I am not feeling very well . I've got a bad cold .
B:  Have you got a sore throat , too ?
A:  No , but I've got a headache .
Assumption: The speaker has already prescribed medicines the previous day.


Conversation:
A: Good morning , Doctor !
B:  Good morning , Miss Mandy . How are you today ?
A: I am not feeling very well . I've got a bad cold .
B:  Have you got a sore throat , too ?
A:  No , but I've got a headache .
B:  Yes , I see . Go home to bed and take one of these pills every three hours .
Assumption: The patient needs bed rest.


Conversation:
A: Melanie , can you help me with something ? We need to finalize the account with the Mexican Embassy and , I need some advice on phrasing this letter correctly in English .
Assumption: The speaker is not good at English;The speaker is not aware of format of letter writien; The speaker is engaged in some other work.


Conversation:
A: Melanie , can you help me with something ? We need to finalize the account with the Mexican Embassy and , I need some advice on phrasing this letter correctly in English .
B:  Sure Tracy , let me just get my laptop .
A:  Okay , so ... To Whom It May Concern , I am writing .
Assumption: The speaker is the personal assistant..


Conversation:
A: Melanie , can you help me with something ? We need to finalize the account with the Mexican Embassy and , I need some advice on phrasing this letter correctly in English .
B:  Sure Tracy , let me just get my laptop .
A:  Okay , so ... To Whom It May Concern , I am writing .
B:  Um , Tracy ? I think that ' s a little too formal . I know you want to be polite but you've already made contact with them , so in English you can be more relaxed in the opening ...
Assumption: The listener works in a non-English speaking company.


Conversation:
A: Melanie , can you help me with something ? We need to finalize the account with the Mexican Embassy and , I need some advice on phrasing this letter correctly in English .
B:  Sure Tracy , let me just get my laptop .
A:  Okay , so ... To Whom It May Concern , I am writing .
B:  Um , Tracy ? I think that ' s a little too formal . I know you want to be polite but you've already made contact with them , so in English you can be more relaxed in the opening ...
A:  Okay , more relaxed . Got it . Hey , Sally , what ' s up ? It's Tracy here , just .
Assumption: The speaker is quite informal.


Conversation:
A: Melanie , can you help me with something ? We need to finalize the account with the Mexican Embassy and , I need some advice on phrasing this letter correctly in English .
B:  Sure Tracy , let me just get my laptop .
A:  Okay , so ... To Whom It May Concern , I am writing .
B:  Um , Tracy ? I think that ' s a little too formal . I know you want to be polite but you've already made contact with them , so in English you can be more relaxed in the opening ...
A:  Okay , more relaxed . Got it . Hey , Sally , what ' s up ? It's Tracy here , just .
B:  Okay Tracy , now it's too relaxed ! You've still got to show some respect . How about starting with " Dear Ms . Cooper , I'm writing to confirm ... ?
Assumption: The speaker is writing a business letter.


Conversation:
A: Melanie , can you help me with something ? We need to finalize the account with the Mexican Embassy and , I need some advice on phrasing this letter correctly in English .
B:  Sure Tracy , let me just get my laptop .
A:  Okay , so ... To Whom It May Concern , I am writing .
B:  Um , Tracy ? I think that ' s a little too formal . I know you want to be polite but you've already made contact with them , so in English you can be more relaxed in the opening ...
A:  Okay , more relaxed . Got it . Hey , Sally , what ' s up ? It's Tracy here , just .
B:  Okay Tracy , now it's too relaxed ! You've still got to show some respect . How about starting with " Dear Ms . Cooper , I'm writing to confirm ... ?
A:  Great , okay . " Dear Miss Cooper , I'm writing to confirm the final quotation for the full page back cover color advertisement you requested for the spring issue of Voila magazine " .
Assumption: The speaker works for an advertising agency.


Conversation:
A: Melanie , can you help me with something ? We need to finalize the account with the Mexican Embassy and , I need some advice on phrasing this letter correctly in English .
B:  Sure Tracy , let me just get my laptop .
A:  Okay , so ... To Whom It May Concern , I am writing .
B:  Um , Tracy ? I think that ' s a little too formal . I know you want to be polite but you've already made contact with them , so in English you can be more relaxed in the opening ...
A:  Okay , more relaxed . Got it . Hey , Sally , what ' s up ? It's Tracy here , just .
B:  Okay Tracy , now it's too relaxed ! You've still got to show some respect . How about starting with " Dear Ms . Cooper , I'm writing to confirm ... ?
A:  Great , okay . " Dear Miss Cooper , I'm writing to confirm the final quotation for the full page back cover color advertisement you requested for the spring issue of Voila magazine " .
B: That's great ...
A:  " The final costing , including advert design and production , comes to forty-five thousand six hundred RIB . We want payment ten working days before publication or we will cancel the ad . Thanks for ... "
Assumption: The company works only on advance payment.


Conversation:
A: Melanie , can you help me with something ? We need to finalize the account with the Mexican Embassy and , I need some advice on phrasing this letter correctly in English .
B:  Sure Tracy , let me just get my laptop .
A:  Okay , so ... To Whom It May Concern , I am writing .
B:  Um , Tracy ? I think that ' s a little too formal . I know you want to be polite but you've already made contact with them , so in English you can be more relaxed in the opening ...
A:  Okay , more relaxed . Got it . Hey , Sally , what ' s up ? It's Tracy here , just .
B:  Okay Tracy , now it's too relaxed ! You've still got to show some respect . How about starting with " Dear Ms . Cooper , I'm writing to confirm ... ?
A:  Great , okay . " Dear Miss Cooper , I'm writing to confirm the final quotation for the full page back cover color advertisement you requested for the spring issue of Voila magazine " .
B: That's great ...
A:  " The final costing , including advert design and production , comes to forty-five thousand six hundred RIB . We want payment ten working days before publication or we will cancel the ad . Thanks for ... "
B:  Woo , okay , back up a second , Tracy . That's too direct . Can I suggest you say , please note that final payment is due two working weeks before publication ? You don't want to offend her .
Assumption: The speaker is formal and courteous.


Conversation:
A: Melanie , can you help me with something ? We need to finalize the account with the Mexican Embassy and , I need some advice on phrasing this letter correctly in English .
B:  Sure Tracy , let me just get my laptop .
A:  Okay , so ... To Whom It May Concern , I am writing .
B:  Um , Tracy ? I think that ' s a little too formal . I know you want to be polite but you've already made contact with them , so in English you can be more relaxed in the opening ...
A:  Okay , more relaxed . Got it . Hey , Sally , what ' s up ? It's Tracy here , just .
B:  Okay Tracy , now it's too relaxed ! You've still got to show some respect . How about starting with " Dear Ms . Cooper , I'm writing to confirm ... ?
A:  Great , okay . " Dear Miss Cooper , I'm writing to confirm the final quotation for the full page back cover color advertisement you requested for the spring issue of Voila magazine " .
B: That's great ...
A:  " The final costing , including advert design and production , comes to forty-five thousand six hundred RIB . We want payment ten working days before publication or we will cancel the ad . Thanks for ... "
B:  Woo , okay , back up a second , Tracy . That's too direct . Can I suggest you say , please note that final payment is due two working weeks before publication ? You don't want to offend her .
A:  Oops , okay . You are right . Then I can just end with " All the best , Tracy " .
Assumption: The speaker is writing a letter to a friend.


Conversation:
A: Melanie , can you help me with something ? We need to finalize the account with the Mexican Embassy and , I need some advice on phrasing this letter correctly in English .
B:  Sure Tracy , let me just get my laptop .
A:  Okay , so ... To Whom It May Concern , I am writing .
B:  Um , Tracy ? I think that ' s a little too formal . I know you want to be polite but you've already made contact with them , so in English you can be more relaxed in the opening ...
A:  Okay , more relaxed . Got it . Hey , Sally , what ' s up ? It's Tracy here , just .
B:  Okay Tracy , now it's too relaxed ! You've still got to show some respect . How about starting with " Dear Ms . Cooper , I'm writing to confirm ... ?
A:  Great , okay . " Dear Miss Cooper , I'm writing to confirm the final quotation for the full page back cover color advertisement you requested for the spring issue of Voila magazine " .
B: That's great ...
A:  " The final costing , including advert design and production , comes to forty-five thousand six hundred RIB . We want payment ten working days before publication or we will cancel the ad . Thanks for ... "
B:  Woo , okay , back up a second , Tracy . That's too direct . Can I suggest you say , please note that final payment is due two working weeks before publication ? You don't want to offend her .
A:  Oops , okay . You are right . Then I can just end with " All the best , Tracy " .
B:  Mmmm , maybe , but I'd play it safe and just finish with " Yours Sincerely " . That's more professional .
Assumption: The speaker means business.


Conversation:
A: Bruno's .
B:  Hi , I'm calling from Nika Corporation . We would like to hold a business lunch at the restaurant .
Assumption: The speaker is an event manager.


Conversation:
A: Bruno's .
B:  Hi , I'm calling from Nika Corporation . We would like to hold a business lunch at the restaurant .
A:  Oh , certainly . I'm Linda , the Manager . I can help you with that . How many will there be in your party ?
Assumption: The speaker words in a hotel.


Conversation:
A: Bruno's .
B:  Hi , I'm calling from Nika Corporation . We would like to hold a business lunch at the restaurant .
A:  Oh , certainly . I'm Linda , the Manager . I can help you with that . How many will there be in your party ?
B: There will be about 18 people .
Assumption: There is a lunch on meet.


Conversation:
A: Bruno's .
B:  Hi , I'm calling from Nika Corporation . We would like to hold a business lunch at the restaurant .
A:  Oh , certainly . I'm Linda , the Manager . I can help you with that . How many will there be in your party ?
B: There will be about 18 people .
A:  Okay . For a party that size , we have a separate banquet room in the back .
Assumption: The hotel has room for different purposes


Conversation:
A: Bruno's .
B:  Hi , I'm calling from Nika Corporation . We would like to hold a business lunch at the restaurant .
A:  Oh , certainly . I'm Linda , the Manager . I can help you with that . How many will there be in your party ?
B: There will be about 18 people .
A:  Okay . For a party that size , we have a separate banquet room in the back .
B: Is there an extra charge to reserve the room ?
Assumption: The hotel provides an offer.


Conversation:
A: Bruno's .
B:  Hi , I'm calling from Nika Corporation . We would like to hold a business lunch at the restaurant .
A:  Oh , certainly . I'm Linda , the Manager . I can help you with that . How many will there be in your party ?
B: There will be about 18 people .
A:  Okay . For a party that size , we have a separate banquet room in the back .
B: Is there an extra charge to reserve the room ?
A:  No , as long as you can guarantee at least 15 guests , there is no extra charge .
Assumption: The hotel charges an extra about for a small gathering.


Conversation:
A: Bruno's .
B:  Hi , I'm calling from Nika Corporation . We would like to hold a business lunch at the restaurant .
A:  Oh , certainly . I'm Linda , the Manager . I can help you with that . How many will there be in your party ?
B: There will be about 18 people .
A:  Okay . For a party that size , we have a separate banquet room in the back .
B: Is there an extra charge to reserve the room ?
A:  No , as long as you can guarantee at least 15 guests , there is no extra charge .
B:  That's great . I'd like to go ahead and reserve the room , then , for Friday , December 2 , at around noon . This is a retirement party and we'd like to bring a cake for the guest of honor and some bottles of champagne . Will that be acceptable ?
Assumption: A farewell party is being planned.


Conversation:
A: Bruno's .
B:  Hi , I'm calling from Nika Corporation . We would like to hold a business lunch at the restaurant .
A:  Oh , certainly . I'm Linda , the Manager . I can help you with that . How many will there be in your party ?
B: There will be about 18 people .
A:  Okay . For a party that size , we have a separate banquet room in the back .
B: Is there an extra charge to reserve the room ?
A:  No , as long as you can guarantee at least 15 guests , there is no extra charge .
B:  That's great . I'd like to go ahead and reserve the room , then , for Friday , December 2 , at around noon . This is a retirement party and we'd like to bring a cake for the guest of honor and some bottles of champagne . Will that be acceptable ?
A:  The cake is no problem at all , but we do charge a corkage fee of $ 15 a bottle for any alcohol not purchased from the restaurant .
Assumption: The restaurant has a bar.


Conversation:
A: Bruno's .
B:  Hi , I'm calling from Nika Corporation . We would like to hold a business lunch at the restaurant .
A:  Oh , certainly . I'm Linda , the Manager . I can help you with that . How many will there be in your party ?
B: There will be about 18 people .
A:  Okay . For a party that size , we have a separate banquet room in the back .
B: Is there an extra charge to reserve the room ?
A:  No , as long as you can guarantee at least 15 guests , there is no extra charge .
B:  That's great . I'd like to go ahead and reserve the room , then , for Friday , December 2 , at around noon . This is a retirement party and we'd like to bring a cake for the guest of honor and some bottles of champagne . Will that be acceptable ?
A:  The cake is no problem at all , but we do charge a corkage fee of $ 15 a bottle for any alcohol not purchased from the restaurant .
B:  Oh , that's fine .
A: Great . I have the banquet room reserved for a lunch on for Nika Corporation on the 2nd of December . May I have your name and contact information ?
Assumption: The listener agrees upon the terms and conditions.


Conversation:
A: Bruno's .
B:  Hi , I'm calling from Nika Corporation . We would like to hold a business lunch at the restaurant .
A:  Oh , certainly . I'm Linda , the Manager . I can help you with that . How many will there be in your party ?
B: There will be about 18 people .
A:  Okay . For a party that size , we have a separate banquet room in the back .
B: Is there an extra charge to reserve the room ?
A:  No , as long as you can guarantee at least 15 guests , there is no extra charge .
B:  That's great . I'd like to go ahead and reserve the room , then , for Friday , December 2 , at around noon . This is a retirement party and we'd like to bring a cake for the guest of honor and some bottles of champagne . Will that be acceptable ?
A:  The cake is no problem at all , but we do charge a corkage fee of $ 15 a bottle for any alcohol not purchased from the restaurant .
B:  Oh , that's fine .
A: Great . I have the banquet room reserved for a lunch on for Nika Corporation on the 2nd of December . May I have your name and contact information ?
B:  Sure . I'm J McQuillin and my number is 323-555-6840 , extension 42 .
A:  Thanks , Mr . McQuillin . I'll give you a call a week in advance to confirm the arrangements .
Assumption: The speaker is only a telephone operator.


Conversation:
A: Excuse me , miss.Should I check in here for taking MS121 to Florence ?
Assumption: The speaker is on a flight; The speaker is travelling.


Conversation:
A: Excuse me , miss.Should I check in here for taking MS121 to Florence ?
B:  Yes , show me your ticket and passport please .
Assumption: The speaker is a security incharge.


Conversation:
A: Excuse me , miss.Should I check in here for taking MS121 to Florence ?
B:  Yes , show me your ticket and passport please .
A: Here you are . Can I have a seat in the back of the plane ?
B: No problem . Wish you a nice trip .
Assumption: The flight is not entirely filled with booking; Not many passengers are there in the flight.


Conversation:
A: Have you anything to declare ?
Assumption: The listener scruples to speak.


Conversation:
A: Have you anything to declare ?
B: One bottle of perfume and a watch .
A: Where did you buy it ?
B: In Boston .
Assumption: The speaker lives in Boston.


Conversation:
A: Have you anything to declare ?
B: One bottle of perfume and a watch .
A: Where did you buy it ?
B: In Boston .
A: Do you travel a lot ?
B: Oh ... I go to see my sister twice a year or so .
Assumption: The speaker loves her sister.


Conversation:
A: Have you anything to declare ?
B: One bottle of perfume and a watch .
A: Where did you buy it ?
B: In Boston .
A: Do you travel a lot ?
B: Oh ... I go to see my sister twice a year or so .
A: Twice a year ? How long has your sister lived in Boston ?
B: Nearly ten years .
A:  I see , that's a long time . How much was the watch ?
Assumption: Boston is the capital of  commercial market.


Conversation:
A: Have you anything to declare ?
B: One bottle of perfume and a watch .
A: Where did you buy it ?
B: In Boston .
A: Do you travel a lot ?
B: Oh ... I go to see my sister twice a year or so .
A: Twice a year ? How long has your sister lived in Boston ?
B: Nearly ten years .
A:  I see , that's a long time . How much was the watch ?
B:  I can't remember , but I've got the receipt somewhere . Would you like to see it ?
Assumption: The speaker has a hobby of saving bills.


Conversation:
A: Have you anything to declare ?
B: One bottle of perfume and a watch .
A: Where did you buy it ?
B: In Boston .
A: Do you travel a lot ?
B: Oh ... I go to see my sister twice a year or so .
A: Twice a year ? How long has your sister lived in Boston ?
B: Nearly ten years .
A:  I see , that's a long time . How much was the watch ?
B:  I can't remember , but I've got the receipt somewhere . Would you like to see it ?
A:  Yes , I'd like to see the receipt . Oh ! I see you bough the watch last week .
Assumption: The listener visited Boston the previous week.


Conversation:
A: Have you anything to declare ?
B: One bottle of perfume and a watch .
A: Where did you buy it ?
B: In Boston .
A: Do you travel a lot ?
B: Oh ... I go to see my sister twice a year or so .
A: Twice a year ? How long has your sister lived in Boston ?
B: Nearly ten years .
A:  I see , that's a long time . How much was the watch ?
B:  I can't remember , but I've got the receipt somewhere . Would you like to see it ?
A:  Yes , I'd like to see the receipt . Oh ! I see you bough the watch last week .
B: Yes . Does that mean I'll have to pay duty on it ?
Assumption: The speaker has smuggled the goods.


Conversation:
A: Have you anything to declare ?
B: One bottle of perfume and a watch .
A: Where did you buy it ?
B: In Boston .
A: Do you travel a lot ?
B: Oh ... I go to see my sister twice a year or so .
A: Twice a year ? How long has your sister lived in Boston ?
B: Nearly ten years .
A:  I see , that's a long time . How much was the watch ?
B:  I can't remember , but I've got the receipt somewhere . Would you like to see it ?
A:  Yes , I'd like to see the receipt . Oh ! I see you bough the watch last week .
B: Yes . Does that mean I'll have to pay duty on it ?
A:  Yes , I'm afraid you will . Altogether on the watch and the perfume you owe me seven pounds .
Assumption: The listener has to pay heavy tax.


Conversation:
A: Good morning and welcome . How can I help you ?
B:  Could you tell me something about safety deposit box rental , please ? I need somewhere safe to keep some insurance documents ; I just simply don't feel comfortable keeping them at home or in the office .
Assumption: The speaker is consulting a bank manger.


Conversation:
A: Good morning and welcome . How can I help you ?
B:  Could you tell me something about safety deposit box rental , please ? I need somewhere safe to keep some insurance documents ; I just simply don't feel comfortable keeping them at home or in the office .
A: We have 3 different types of boxes . We usually rent for 1 year and the fee depends on the size and location of the box .
Assumption: There are multiple lockers in the bank.


Conversation:
A: Good morning and welcome . How can I help you ?
B:  Could you tell me something about safety deposit box rental , please ? I need somewhere safe to keep some insurance documents ; I just simply don't feel comfortable keeping them at home or in the office .
A: We have 3 different types of boxes . We usually rent for 1 year and the fee depends on the size and location of the box .
B:  I think I'll go for the smallest , as it's just for documents . Will I be the only key holder ? I'd perhaps feel a little nervous if I knew someone else could have access to it at any time .
Assumption: The speaker doesn't trust anyone with the papers: The speaker doesn't want to let it out to anyone.


Conversation:
A: Good morning and welcome . How can I help you ?
B:  Could you tell me something about safety deposit box rental , please ? I need somewhere safe to keep some insurance documents ; I just simply don't feel comfortable keeping them at home or in the office .
A: We have 3 different types of boxes . We usually rent for 1 year and the fee depends on the size and location of the box .
B:  I think I'll go for the smallest , as it's just for documents . Will I be the only key holder ? I'd perhaps feel a little nervous if I knew someone else could have access to it at any time .
A:  You can have more than 1 key if you'd like , but we must have signature cards for each box .
Assumption: Authorisation is required for an extra safe.


Conversation:
A: Good morning and welcome . How can I help you ?
B:  Could you tell me something about safety deposit box rental , please ? I need somewhere safe to keep some insurance documents ; I just simply don't feel comfortable keeping them at home or in the office .
A: We have 3 different types of boxes . We usually rent for 1 year and the fee depends on the size and location of the box .
B:  I think I'll go for the smallest , as it's just for documents . Will I be the only key holder ? I'd perhaps feel a little nervous if I knew someone else could have access to it at any time .
A:  You can have more than 1 key if you'd like , but we must have signature cards for each box .
B: That's great ; I can give an extra key to my wife . I feel perfectly comfortable with her having a key . Thanks for your help .
Assumption: The bank has a duplicate key.


Conversation:
A: Good morning and welcome . How can I help you ?
B:  Could you tell me something about safety deposit box rental , please ? I need somewhere safe to keep some insurance documents ; I just simply don't feel comfortable keeping them at home or in the office .
A: We have 3 different types of boxes . We usually rent for 1 year and the fee depends on the size and location of the box .
B:  I think I'll go for the smallest , as it's just for documents . Will I be the only key holder ? I'd perhaps feel a little nervous if I knew someone else could have access to it at any time .
A:  You can have more than 1 key if you'd like , but we must have signature cards for each box .
B: That's great ; I can give an extra key to my wife . I feel perfectly comfortable with her having a key . Thanks for your help .
A:  If you have your ID and are willing to pay a year in advance , we can do that for you today , there is no need to wait .
Assumption: Proofs are mandatory to open a private safe.


Conversation:
A: Good morning and welcome . How can I help you ?
B:  Could you tell me something about safety deposit box rental , please ? I need somewhere safe to keep some insurance documents ; I just simply don't feel comfortable keeping them at home or in the office .
A: We have 3 different types of boxes . We usually rent for 1 year and the fee depends on the size and location of the box .
B:  I think I'll go for the smallest , as it's just for documents . Will I be the only key holder ? I'd perhaps feel a little nervous if I knew someone else could have access to it at any time .
A:  You can have more than 1 key if you'd like , but we must have signature cards for each box .
B: That's great ; I can give an extra key to my wife . I feel perfectly comfortable with her having a key . Thanks for your help .
A:  If you have your ID and are willing to pay a year in advance , we can do that for you today , there is no need to wait .
B:  OK , I'll take a small , for 1 year , in this branch , please .
Assumption: The bank rents a safe for a tenure.


Conversation:
A: Rachel ? I ’ m not sure how you want to handle this account . I think there are a few things to be sorted out .
Assumption: The listener maintains a bank account.


Conversation:
A: Rachel ? I ’ m not sure how you want to handle this account . I think there are a few things to be sorted out .
B:  I agree , Toni . I think the biggest problem we ’ re facing is how to bring it in under budget .
Assumption: The speaker is planning to rent something.


Conversation:
A: Rachel ? I ’ m not sure how you want to handle this account . I think there are a few things to be sorted out .
B:  I agree , Toni . I think the biggest problem we ’ re facing is how to bring it in under budget .
A:  That ’ s true . But even beyond that , there ’ s the question of meeting the deadlines they ’ Ve set .
Assumption: The speaker has very little time for completion of work.


Conversation:
A: Rachel ? I ’ m not sure how you want to handle this account . I think there are a few things to be sorted out .
B:  I agree , Toni . I think the biggest problem we ’ re facing is how to bring it in under budget .
A:  That ’ s true . But even beyond that , there ’ s the question of meeting the deadlines they ’ Ve set .
B:  Right . Look , why don ’ t we make a list of the problems we ’ re dealing with . It ’ ll be easier to work through them that way .
Assumption: They make a checklist and analyse the situation.


Conversation:
A: Why have you decided to change jobs ?
Assumption: The person is currently not working any where.


Conversation:
A: Why have you decided to change jobs ?
B:  I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field.Since my major was international banking , I really hope to work at a bank .
Assumption: The person is not trained for the job he is currently working on.


Conversation:
A: Why have you decided to change jobs ?
B:  I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field.Since my major was international banking , I really hope to work at a bank .
A:  Then , why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai ?
Assumption: The person is attending an intaerview in Shanghai.


Conversation:
A: Why have you decided to change jobs ?
B:  I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field.Since my major was international banking , I really hope to work at a bank .
A:  Then , why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai ?
B:  Because your bank is a new one , I think I'll be given more opportunities , and the working conditions and surroundings are so excellent here .
Assumption: The speaker is confidently responding to the questions posed to him.


Conversation:
A: Why have you decided to change jobs ?
B:  I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field.Since my major was international banking , I really hope to work at a bank .
A:  Then , why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai ?
B:  Because your bank is a new one , I think I'll be given more opportunities , and the working conditions and surroundings are so excellent here .
A: It certainly is . But the work is also hard here . You need to put a lot of hard hours on the job to succeed in this field .
Assumption: The person has to work overtime; The task given would be challenging.


Conversation:
A: Why have you decided to change jobs ?
B:  I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field.Since my major was international banking , I really hope to work at a bank .
A:  Then , why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai ?
B:  Because your bank is a new one , I think I'll be given more opportunities , and the working conditions and surroundings are so excellent here .
A: It certainly is . But the work is also hard here . You need to put a lot of hard hours on the job to succeed in this field .
B:  I expect to work hard , madam .
Assumption: The speaker accepts all terms and conditions.


Conversation:
A: Why have you decided to change jobs ?
B:  I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field.Since my major was international banking , I really hope to work at a bank .
A:  Then , why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai ?
B:  Because your bank is a new one , I think I'll be given more opportunities , and the working conditions and surroundings are so excellent here .
A: It certainly is . But the work is also hard here . You need to put a lot of hard hours on the job to succeed in this field .
B:  I expect to work hard , madam .
A: Do you mind going on frequent business traps ?
Assumption: The person is offered with a field work.


Conversation:
A: Why have you decided to change jobs ?
B:  I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field.Since my major was international banking , I really hope to work at a bank .
A:  Then , why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai ?
B:  Because your bank is a new one , I think I'll be given more opportunities , and the working conditions and surroundings are so excellent here .
A: It certainly is . But the work is also hard here . You need to put a lot of hard hours on the job to succeed in this field .
B:  I expect to work hard , madam .
A: Do you mind going on frequent business traps ?
B:  No , I enjoy travelling .
Assumption: The person often travels.


Conversation:
A: Excuse me.sir . Can I have look at the timetable please ?
Assumption: The person is scheduled to fly


Conversation:
A: Excuse me.sir . Can I have look at the timetable please ?
B: Surely of course.Here you are .
A: Is flight ZW203 a direct one ?
Assumption: The person has to travel overseas; The person means to have a quickest route.


Conversation:
A: Excuse me.sir . Can I have look at the timetable please ?
B: Surely of course.Here you are .
A: Is flight ZW203 a direct one ?
B:  No , it stopped at Honolulu.Would you like to book one ?
A: No . Is there any direct flight to New York ?
Assumption: The person is on a business trip; The  person is in urgency to reach his destination


Conversation:
A: Excuse me.sir . Can I have look at the timetable please ?
B: Surely of course.Here you are .
A: Is flight ZW203 a direct one ?
B:  No , it stopped at Honolulu.Would you like to book one ?
A: No . Is there any direct flight to New York ?
B: Let me see . I am sorry . ZW203 is the only one to New York .
Assumption: The airport has not many conveyance for all places.


Conversation:
A: I am looking for a pan .
Assumption: The person is a cook .


Conversation:
A: I am looking for a pan .
B: No problem . What size would you like ?
Assumption: The speaker sells a range of utensils


Conversation:
A: I am looking for a pan .
B: No problem . What size would you like ?
A: A big one would be nice .
Assumption: The speaker has a big family.


Conversation:
A: I am looking for a pan .
B: No problem . What size would you like ?
A: A big one would be nice .
B: How about this one ? It's our biggest — 16 ' in diameter .
Assumption: The speaker has provision of all kinds.


Conversation:
A: I am looking for a pan .
B: No problem . What size would you like ?
A: A big one would be nice .
B: How about this one ? It's our biggest — 16 ' in diameter .
A:  Oh , yes , I like that one , but it's too heavy .
B:  Okay , try this one . It's made of aluminum .
Assumption: The speaker has pans made of different metals


Conversation:
A: I am looking for a pan .
B: No problem . What size would you like ?
A: A big one would be nice .
B: How about this one ? It's our biggest — 16 ' in diameter .
A:  Oh , yes , I like that one , but it's too heavy .
B:  Okay , try this one . It's made of aluminum .
A:  Oh , yes ! This is much better . But it has an aluminum handle .
Assumption: The handle gets heated quickly.


Conversation:
A: I am looking for a pan .
B: No problem . What size would you like ?
A: A big one would be nice .
B: How about this one ? It's our biggest — 16 ' in diameter .
A:  Oh , yes , I like that one , but it's too heavy .
B:  Okay , try this one . It's made of aluminum .
A:  Oh , yes ! This is much better . But it has an aluminum handle .
B:  Here you go . Same pan , but with a state-of-the-art , heat-resistant plastic handle .
Assumption: The listener sells non- biodegradable  items.


Conversation:
A: I am looking for a pan .
B: No problem . What size would you like ?
A: A big one would be nice .
B: How about this one ? It's our biggest — 16 ' in diameter .
A:  Oh , yes , I like that one , but it's too heavy .
B:  Okay , try this one . It's made of aluminum .
A:  Oh , yes ! This is much better . But it has an aluminum handle .
B:  Here you go . Same pan , but with a state-of-the-art , heat-resistant plastic handle .
A: Yes . That's perfect . I'll take it .
B: Great . Will that be cash or charge ?
Assumption: The store person accepts all kinds of credit and debit cards.


Conversation:
A: Do you rent cameras here ?
Assumption: The speaker is a tourist.


Conversation:
A: Do you rent cameras here ?
B: Of course . Which one do you like best ?
Assumption: The stores contains all sorts of brands of cameras.


Conversation:
A: Do you rent cameras here ?
B: Of course . Which one do you like best ?
A: I want one that is easy to handle .
B: Try this one . You can get a picture by simply pressing the shutter .
Assumption: It's a digital camera.


Conversation:
A: Oh great ! This stupid computer froze again ! That's the third time today ! Hey Samuel , can you come take a look at my PC ? It's acting again . It must have a virus or something .
Assumption: The computer need to be discarded; it has a hardware glitch.


Conversation:
A: Oh great ! This stupid computer froze again ! That's the third time today ! Hey Samuel , can you come take a look at my PC ? It's acting again . It must have a virus or something .
B:  Just give me a second . I'll be right up . I ran a virus scan on your computer , and it turns out that you have a lot of infected files !
Assumption: The computer is not loaded with anti virus app.


Conversation:
A: Oh great ! This stupid computer froze again ! That's the third time today ! Hey Samuel , can you come take a look at my PC ? It's acting again . It must have a virus or something .
B:  Just give me a second . I'll be right up . I ran a virus scan on your computer , and it turns out that you have a lot of infected files !
A:  But I'm quite careful when I'm browsing theinternet , I have no idea how I could have picked up a virus .
Assumption: The internet is a carrier of virus.


Conversation:
A: Oh great ! This stupid computer froze again ! That's the third time today ! Hey Samuel , can you come take a look at my PC ? It's acting again . It must have a virus or something .
B:  Just give me a second . I'll be right up . I ran a virus scan on your computer , and it turns out that you have a lot of infected files !
A:  But I'm quite careful when I'm browsing theinternet , I have no idea how I could have picked up a virus .
B:  Well , you have to make sure that your anti-virus software is updated regularly , yours wasn't up to date , that ’ s probably what was causing your problems .
Assumption: The  PC  needs a clean up service.


Conversation:
A: Oh great ! This stupid computer froze again ! That's the third time today ! Hey Samuel , can you come take a look at my PC ? It's acting again . It must have a virus or something .
B:  Just give me a second . I'll be right up . I ran a virus scan on your computer , and it turns out that you have a lot of infected files !
A:  But I'm quite careful when I'm browsing theinternet , I have no idea how I could have picked up a virus .
B:  Well , you have to make sure that your anti-virus software is updated regularly , yours wasn't up to date , that ’ s probably what was causing your problems .
A: Ok . Anything else ?
B:  Yeah , try not to kick or hit the computer !
Assumption: The computer is delicate .


Conversation:
A: I really need to lose some weight . I should go on a diet .
Assumption: The person was lean before


Conversation:
A: I really need to lose some weight . I should go on a diet .
B: I think you should work out more too .
Assumption: The person is obese


Conversation:
A: I really need to lose some weight . I should go on a diet .
B: I think you should work out more too .
A: Wow ! You are much skinnier since the last time I saw you .
Assumption: The speaker met the person earlier.


Conversation:
A: I really need to lose some weight . I should go on a diet .
B: I think you should work out more too .
A: Wow ! You are much skinnier since the last time I saw you .
B: I have lost about five kilos .
Assumption: The person  is unwell.


Conversation:
A: I really need to lose some weight . I should go on a diet .
B: I think you should work out more too .
A: Wow ! You are much skinnier since the last time I saw you .
B: I have lost about five kilos .
A: How did you do it ?
B: I was on a diet and exercised daily .
Assumption: The person consulted a nutritionist.


Conversation:
A: I really need to lose some weight . I should go on a diet .
B: I think you should work out more too .
A: Wow ! You are much skinnier since the last time I saw you .
B: I have lost about five kilos .
A: How did you do it ?
B: I was on a diet and exercised daily .
A: I hate working out .
Assumption: The speaker is lazy.


Conversation:
A: I really need to lose some weight . I should go on a diet .
B: I think you should work out more too .
A: Wow ! You are much skinnier since the last time I saw you .
B: I have lost about five kilos .
A: How did you do it ?
B: I was on a diet and exercised daily .
A: I hate working out .
B: You can try a low-impact workout schedule . Why don't you go to a gym ?
Assumption: The person needs a trainer.


Conversation:
A: I really need to lose some weight . I should go on a diet .
B: I think you should work out more too .
A: Wow ! You are much skinnier since the last time I saw you .
B: I have lost about five kilos .
A: How did you do it ?
B: I was on a diet and exercised daily .
A: I hate working out .
B: You can try a low-impact workout schedule . Why don't you go to a gym ?
A:  Good idea . Then the trainer will help me to make a fitness plan . Besides that , what's your secret ?
Assumption: The person  requires quick means of reduction.


Conversation:
A: I really need to lose some weight . I should go on a diet .
B: I think you should work out more too .
A: Wow ! You are much skinnier since the last time I saw you .
B: I have lost about five kilos .
A: How did you do it ?
B: I was on a diet and exercised daily .
A: I hate working out .
B: You can try a low-impact workout schedule . Why don't you go to a gym ?
A:  Good idea . Then the trainer will help me to make a fitness plan . Besides that , what's your secret ?
B: The secret is persistence .
Assumption: The person needs will power.


Conversation:
A: Let's see now . Cut the potatoes into small cubes .
Assumption: The person is on a cook show


Conversation:
A: Let's see now . Cut the potatoes into small cubes .
B:  Yes , but don't cut them yet . Wait until they cool . Where is the big plastic bowl ?
Assumption: The speaker. Is a trainer


Conversation:
A: Let's see now . Cut the potatoes into small cubes .
B:  Yes , but don't cut them yet . Wait until they cool . Where is the big plastic bowl ?
A: On the bottom shelf in the cupboard under the sink .
Assumption: The speaker is the owner of the house.


Conversation:
A: Let's see now . Cut the potatoes into small cubes .
B:  Yes , but don't cut them yet . Wait until they cool . Where is the big plastic bowl ?
A: On the bottom shelf in the cupboard under the sink .
B:  What's Donna like , by the way ?
A: Donna ? Well . She is about 20 . She is very lovely and I think you will like her . What about Paul ?
Assumption: The speaker and Donna are friends


Conversation:
A: Let's see now . Cut the potatoes into small cubes .
B:  Yes , but don't cut them yet . Wait until they cool . Where is the big plastic bowl ?
A: On the bottom shelf in the cupboard under the sink .
B:  What's Donna like , by the way ?
A: Donna ? Well . She is about 20 . She is very lovely and I think you will like her . What about Paul ?
B:  Oh , Paul is very easy-going and friendly .
Assumption: Paul is a common friend.


Conversation:
A: Let's see now . Cut the potatoes into small cubes .
B:  Yes , but don't cut them yet . Wait until they cool . Where is the big plastic bowl ?
A: On the bottom shelf in the cupboard under the sink .
B:  What's Donna like , by the way ?
A: Donna ? Well . She is about 20 . She is very lovely and I think you will like her . What about Paul ?
B:  Oh , Paul is very easy-going and friendly .
A: Could you get me the pepper from the cupboard ?
Assumption: Many ingredients required to make the dish.


Conversation:
A: Let's see now . Cut the potatoes into small cubes .
B:  Yes , but don't cut them yet . Wait until they cool . Where is the big plastic bowl ?
A: On the bottom shelf in the cupboard under the sink .
B:  What's Donna like , by the way ?
A: Donna ? Well . She is about 20 . She is very lovely and I think you will like her . What about Paul ?
B:  Oh , Paul is very easy-going and friendly .
A: Could you get me the pepper from the cupboard ?
B:  Yes , sure . Which cupboard is it in ?
Assumption: The speaker is in the kitchen.


Conversation:
A: Hello . Excuse me . Do you know if there's a Commercial Bank around here ?
Assumption: The person has to open an account in the bank.


Conversation:
A: Hello . Excuse me . Do you know if there's a Commercial Bank around here ?
B:  Yes , go straight along Beijing Road and turn right .
Assumption: The person  is not familiar with the place.


Conversation:
A: Hello . Excuse me . Do you know if there's a Commercial Bank around here ?
B:  Yes , go straight along Beijing Road and turn right .
A:  Straight on , and turn right . Is it far ?
B:  No , it's just a couple of minutes .
Assumption: The person has already been walking a long distance


Conversation:
A: Hello . Is Becky there , please ?
Assumption: The speaker is banker.


Conversation:
A: Hello . Is Becky there , please ?
B:  Just a moment , please . I ’ ll see if she ’ s free .
Assumption: The speaker is an attender.


Conversation:
A: Hello . Is Becky there , please ?
B:  Just a moment , please . I ’ ll see if she ’ s free .
A: Thanks .
B:  Sorry , Becky can ’ t come to the phone right now .
Assumption: The person refused to take the call.


Conversation:
A: Good afternoon , may I help you ?
B: I have booked a table for 3 this evening . I would like to cancel it .
Assumption: The person has got other engagements; The person did not have a good impression on the hotel; The person changed his mind.


Conversation:
A: Good afternoon , may I help you ?
B: I have booked a table for 3 this evening . I would like to cancel it .
A:  May I have your name , please ?
Assumption: The person need to give his identity proof.


Conversation:
A: Good afternoon , may I help you ?
B: I have booked a table for 3 this evening . I would like to cancel it .
A:  May I have your name , please ?
B: Sure . Brown and we have reserved a table next to the door .
Assumption: The table serves for many; They want a picturesque place.


Conversation:
A: Good afternoon , may I help you ?
B: I have booked a table for 3 this evening . I would like to cancel it .
A:  May I have your name , please ?
B: Sure . Brown and we have reserved a table next to the door .
A:  Yes , I see . We will cancel your order .
Assumption: The speaker is disappointed.


Conversation:
A:

B: If I wanted to rent a van , how much would it cost ?
Assumption: The person doesn't own a car; The person plans a trip by road.


Conversation:
A:

B: If I wanted to rent a van , how much would it cost ?
A: That sounds OK . I'll need it from the 10th to the 14th .
Assumption: The person is on a trip with family but the case is he owns a small car.


Conversation:
A:

B: If I wanted to rent a van , how much would it cost ?
A: That sounds OK . I'll need it from the 10th to the 14th .
B: Do you have a valid license ?
Assumption: The person will be taxed a fine if he drives without a licence; The vehicle will be seized if driven without licence; The company will have to pay heavy fine in case of drivers negligence.


Conversation:
A:

B: If I wanted to rent a van , how much would it cost ?
A: That sounds OK . I'll need it from the 10th to the 14th .
B: Do you have a valid license ?
A: Yeah . Here .
B: Fine . Now complete this form and sign your name at the bottom .
Assumption: The person has to register himself;The company needs authorisation.


Conversation:
A: Good morning , sir . May I help you ?
B: Good morning . I'd like to pay my bill .
Assumption: The person had bought goods.


Conversation:
A: Good morning , sir . May I help you ?
B: Good morning . I'd like to pay my bill .
A: OK . In cash or by credit ?
B: In cash . How much is the total charge ?
Assumption: The speaker has picked up the goods with out checking the prize tags.


Conversation:
A: Good morning , sir . May I help you ?
B: Good morning . I'd like to pay my bill .
A: OK . In cash or by credit ?
B: In cash . How much is the total charge ?
A: Five hundred and thirty yuan altogether including charges for service .
Assumption: The customer is taxed over the goods


Conversation:
A: Have you heard the news ?
Assumption: There is a breaking news;There is gossip  over an incident


Conversation:
A: Have you heard the news ?
B: I haven't heard anything .
Assumption: The person is not good at eliciting information; The person is not social.


Conversation:
A: Have you heard the news ?
B: I haven't heard anything .
A: Deborah had her baby last week .
Assumption: The mentioned person is a common friend;Deborah is a relative ; Deborah is newly married.


Conversation:
A: Have you heard the news ?
B: I haven't heard anything .
A: Deborah had her baby last week .
B: Nobody told me .
Assumption: The person doesn't mingle with people.


Conversation:
A: Have you heard the news ?
B: I haven't heard anything .
A: Deborah had her baby last week .
B: Nobody told me .
A: I thought you heard .
Assumption: The person has hearing impairment.


Conversation:
A: Have you heard the news ?
B: I haven't heard anything .
A: Deborah had her baby last week .
B: Nobody told me .
A: I thought you heard .
B: I really wasn't told anything .
Assumption: The person is ignored.


Conversation:
A: Have you heard the news ?
B: I haven't heard anything .
A: Deborah had her baby last week .
B: Nobody told me .
A: I thought you heard .
B: I really wasn't told anything .
A: She was a cute 8 pounds 6 ounces .
Assumption: The baby is speaker's niece.


Conversation:
A: Have you heard the news ?
B: I haven't heard anything .
A: Deborah had her baby last week .
B: Nobody told me .
A: I thought you heard .
B: I really wasn't told anything .
A: She was a cute 8 pounds 6 ounces .
B:  Wow , how exciting .
A:  I know , you should really go and see her and the baby .
Assumption: The person doesn't know the address.


Conversation:
A: Have you heard the news ?
B: I haven't heard anything .
A: Deborah had her baby last week .
B: Nobody told me .
A: I thought you heard .
B: I really wasn't told anything .
A: She was a cute 8 pounds 6 ounces .
B:  Wow , how exciting .
A:  I know , you should really go and see her and the baby .
B: Of course I will .
A: I just wanted to let you know what happened .
Assumption: The speaker is a news reporter.


Conversation:
A: I'm afraid it's bad news for you . You haven't got the position .
Assumption: The speaker is a messenger.


Conversation:
A: I'm afraid it's bad news for you . You haven't got the position .
B:  Oh , no ! I can't have failed . Are you sure ?
Assumption: The speaker wrote an examination.


Conversation:
A: I'm afraid it's bad news for you . You haven't got the position .
B:  Oh , no ! I can't have failed . Are you sure ?
A: I'm afraid so . I'm terribly sorry .
Assumption: The speaker regrets.


Conversation:
A: I'm afraid it's bad news for you . You haven't got the position .
B:  Oh , no ! I can't have failed . Are you sure ?
A: I'm afraid so . I'm terribly sorry .
B: It sucks . But Arden told me he's satisfied with my qualifications and experience .
Assumption: The speaker is confident of getting the job.


Conversation:
A: I'm afraid it's bad news for you . You haven't got the position .
B:  Oh , no ! I can't have failed . Are you sure ?
A: I'm afraid so . I'm terribly sorry .
B: It sucks . But Arden told me he's satisfied with my qualifications and experience .
A: He's the only one of the several to decide this .
Assumption: The person is not the deciding factor; The person is not part of the  committee.


Conversation:
A: I'm afraid it's bad news for you . You haven't got the position .
B:  Oh , no ! I can't have failed . Are you sure ?
A: I'm afraid so . I'm terribly sorry .
B: It sucks . But Arden told me he's satisfied with my qualifications and experience .
A: He's the only one of the several to decide this .
B: How am I going to face the fellows in our office ? They thought I would be promoted . They must be waiting for my good news .
Assumption: The person feels humiliated; The person is too sensitive; The person is too concerned about others talk


Conversation:
A: I'm afraid it's bad news for you . You haven't got the position .
B:  Oh , no ! I can't have failed . Are you sure ?
A: I'm afraid so . I'm terribly sorry .
B: It sucks . But Arden told me he's satisfied with my qualifications and experience .
A: He's the only one of the several to decide this .
B: How am I going to face the fellows in our office ? They thought I would be promoted . They must be waiting for my good news .
A:  I don't think the thing can be that serious . You should face the result . Besides , I don't think the position is the best for you .
Assumption: The person is not suitable for the post; The speaker is happy with the news. The speaker takes things easy.


Conversation:
A: I'm afraid it's bad news for you . You haven't got the position .
B:  Oh , no ! I can't have failed . Are you sure ?
A: I'm afraid so . I'm terribly sorry .
B: It sucks . But Arden told me he's satisfied with my qualifications and experience .
A: He's the only one of the several to decide this .
B: How am I going to face the fellows in our office ? They thought I would be promoted . They must be waiting for my good news .
A:  I don't think the thing can be that serious . You should face the result . Besides , I don't think the position is the best for you .
B: But I lost the chance .
Assumption: The speaker has to leave the job.


Conversation:
A: I'm afraid it's bad news for you . You haven't got the position .
B:  Oh , no ! I can't have failed . Are you sure ?
A: I'm afraid so . I'm terribly sorry .
B: It sucks . But Arden told me he's satisfied with my qualifications and experience .
A: He's the only one of the several to decide this .
B: How am I going to face the fellows in our office ? They thought I would be promoted . They must be waiting for my good news .
A:  I don't think the thing can be that serious . You should face the result . Besides , I don't think the position is the best for you .
B: But I lost the chance .
A:  Keep working hard , and then you will get another chance of promotion someday .
Assumption: The person has to search for another job.


Conversation:
A: Come on.Plenty of room upstairs.Fares please !
Assumption: The  speaker is a bus conductor.


Conversation:
A: Come on.Plenty of room upstairs.Fares please !
B: One to the beach . How much is it ?
Assumption: The person lives in a beach.


Conversation:
A: Come on.Plenty of room upstairs.Fares please !
B: One to the beach . How much is it ?
A: One dollar ... I'm short of change this morning .
Assumption: The person did not bring his wallet.


Conversation:
A: Can you recognize that woman , Millie ?
Assumption: The speaker is at a theatre.


Conversation:
A: Can you recognize that woman , Millie ?
B:  I think I can , Kate . It must be Karen Marsh , the actress .
Assumption: The speaker  has eye sight.


Conversation:
A: Can you recognize that woman , Millie ?
B:  I think I can , Kate . It must be Karen Marsh , the actress .
A: I thought so . Who ’ s that beside her ?
Assumption: There is a social gathering.


Conversation:
A: Can you recognize that woman , Millie ?
B:  I think I can , Kate . It must be Karen Marsh , the actress .
A: I thought so . Who ’ s that beside her ?
B: That must be Conrad Reeves .
A:  Conrad Reeves , the actor ? It can ’ t be . Let me have another look . I think you ’ re right ! Isn ’ t he her third husband ?
Assumption: The lady is a polygamist.


Conversation:
A: Can you recognize that woman , Millie ?
B:  I think I can , Kate . It must be Karen Marsh , the actress .
A: I thought so . Who ’ s that beside her ?
B: That must be Conrad Reeves .
A:  Conrad Reeves , the actor ? It can ’ t be . Let me have another look . I think you ’ re right ! Isn ’ t he her third husband ?
B:  No , He must be her fourth or fifth .
A: Doesn ’ t Karen Marsh look old !
B:  She does , doesn ’ t she ! I read she ’ s twenty-nine , but she must be at least forty .
Assumption: The woman has fallen sick


Conversation:
A: Can you recognize that woman , Millie ?
B:  I think I can , Kate . It must be Karen Marsh , the actress .
A: I thought so . Who ’ s that beside her ?
B: That must be Conrad Reeves .
A:  Conrad Reeves , the actor ? It can ’ t be . Let me have another look . I think you ’ re right ! Isn ’ t he her third husband ?
B:  No , He must be her fourth or fifth .
A: Doesn ’ t Karen Marsh look old !
B:  She does , doesn ’ t she ! I read she ’ s twenty-nine , but she must be at least forty .
A: I ’ m sure she is .
B: She was a famous actress when I was still a schoolgirl .
Assumption: The person is a child artist; The person  has good skills of acting.


Conversation:
A: Can you recognize that woman , Millie ?
B:  I think I can , Kate . It must be Karen Marsh , the actress .
A: I thought so . Who ’ s that beside her ?
B: That must be Conrad Reeves .
A:  Conrad Reeves , the actor ? It can ’ t be . Let me have another look . I think you ’ re right ! Isn ’ t he her third husband ?
B:  No , He must be her fourth or fifth .
A: Doesn ’ t Karen Marsh look old !
B:  She does , doesn ’ t she ! I read she ’ s twenty-nine , but she must be at least forty .
A: I ’ m sure she is .
B: She was a famous actress when I was still a schoolgirl .
A:  That was a long time ago , wasn ’ t it ?
B: Not that long ago ! I ’ m not more than twenty-nine myself .
Assumption: The speaker is fond of theatre.


Conversation:
A: Shall we buy ?
Assumption: The speaker is in dilemma; The speaker is at a shop;


Conversation:
A: Shall we buy ?
B: It really depends on you .
A: But if you were me ?
B:  If I were you , I'd buy .
Assumption: The speaker liked the item but does not have money to buy.


Conversation:
A: Hello . This is Doctor Bell ’ s Office . Can I help you ?
Assumption: The receptionist  has been taking calls for a long time; Tye receptionist is a compounder.


Conversation:
A: Hello . This is Doctor Bell ’ s Office . Can I help you ?
B: Hi . This is Taylor Wright calling . I ’ Ve got an appointment with Doctor Bell at 9.00 tomorrow morning . I ’ Ve got to cancel this appointment . My father-in-law passed away suddenly last night .
Assumption: The speaker is not concerned about his health; The speaker defers his visit to the doctor; The speaker has plan to bring his father to the doctor.


Conversation:
A: Excuse me , which one is of the highest quality here ?
Assumption: The speaker is a rich man and means to spend money.


Conversation:
A: Excuse me , which one is of the highest quality here ?
B: This one . It is of the best quality and excellently tailored as well . You may try it on .
Assumption: The person is a regular customer of the stores and hence the speaker is all set with the clothings


Conversation:
A: Excuse me , which one is of the highest quality here ?
B: This one . It is of the best quality and excellently tailored as well . You may try it on .
A: That is nice . But I don't quite like the collar .
Assumption: The customer is not satisfied.;The speaker has already have a similar kind.


Conversation:
A: Excuse me , which one is of the highest quality here ?
B: This one . It is of the best quality and excellently tailored as well . You may try it on .
A: That is nice . But I don't quite like the collar .
B: The collar ? It is just the collar that is popular with young people in Shanghai .
Assumption: The customer wants something unique


Conversation:
A: It's time for you to wake up .
Assumption: The alarm rang many times.


Conversation:
A: It's time for you to wake up .
B: Give me five more minutes . I'm really tired this morning .
Assumption: The person is disinterested to go to work


Conversation:
A: It's time for you to wake up .
B: Give me five more minutes . I'm really tired this morning .
A:  I'm sorry , but it's time for you to get ready for school .
B:  I get that , but let me just sleep for a little bit longer .
A: You're not going to get up in five minutes if I let you fall back asleep .
Assumption: The person is always late.


Conversation:
A: May I ask you how much this position pays per year ?
Assumption: The speaker is sitting infront of an interview panel.


Conversation:
A: May I ask you how much this position pays per year ?
B: This job pays sixty-five thousand dollars per year .
Assumption: The company doesn't  pay a monthly salary.


Conversation:
A: May I ask you how much this position pays per year ?
B: This job pays sixty-five thousand dollars per year .
A: What kind of benefits does this job have ?
Assumption: The speaker is in probation  period.


Conversation:
A: May I ask you how much this position pays per year ?
B: This job pays sixty-five thousand dollars per year .
A: What kind of benefits does this job have ?
B:  This job provides full medical , dental , and disability .
Assumption: The speaker provides jobs to specially angled people.


Conversation:
A: May I ask you how much this position pays per year ?
B: This job pays sixty-five thousand dollars per year .
A: What kind of benefits does this job have ?
B:  This job provides full medical , dental , and disability .
A: What type of vacation time do we get ?
Assumption: The speaker often goes on leave


Conversation:
A: May I ask you how much this position pays per year ?
B: This job pays sixty-five thousand dollars per year .
A: What kind of benefits does this job have ?
B:  This job provides full medical , dental , and disability .
A: What type of vacation time do we get ?
B: You get 3 weeks paid vacation that you may use as you wish .
Assumption: The listener has to go on loss of pay


Conversation:
A: May I ask you how much this position pays per year ?
B: This job pays sixty-five thousand dollars per year .
A: What kind of benefits does this job have ?
B:  This job provides full medical , dental , and disability .
A: What type of vacation time do we get ?
B: You get 3 weeks paid vacation that you may use as you wish .
A: Do we have a 401K ?
B: We offer a 401K with some matching funds available depending on length of service .
A: What type of professional development do you offer ?
Assumption: The company provides educational loan


Conversation:
A: May I ask you how much this position pays per year ?
B: This job pays sixty-five thousand dollars per year .
A: What kind of benefits does this job have ?
B:  This job provides full medical , dental , and disability .
A: What type of vacation time do we get ?
B: You get 3 weeks paid vacation that you may use as you wish .
A: Do we have a 401K ?
B: We offer a 401K with some matching funds available depending on length of service .
A: What type of professional development do you offer ?
B: We provide up-to-date training on state of the art equipment .
Assumption: The speaker hires a trainer


Conversation:
A: May I ask you how much this position pays per year ?
B: This job pays sixty-five thousand dollars per year .
A: What kind of benefits does this job have ?
B:  This job provides full medical , dental , and disability .
A: What type of vacation time do we get ?
B: You get 3 weeks paid vacation that you may use as you wish .
A: Do we have a 401K ?
B: We offer a 401K with some matching funds available depending on length of service .
A: What type of professional development do you offer ?
B: We provide up-to-date training on state of the art equipment .
A: Where do I sign up for my benefits package ?
Assumption: The speaker is appointed


Conversation:
A: Oh dear , my weight has gone up again .
Assumption: The speaker is obese


Conversation:
A: Oh dear , my weight has gone up again .
B:  I am not surprised , you eat too much .
Assumption: The listener is fond of food


Conversation:
A: Oh dear , my weight has gone up again .
B:  I am not surprised , you eat too much .
A: And I suppose sitting at the desk all day at the office doesn't help .
Assumption: The listener works in a software company


Conversation:
A: Oh dear , my weight has gone up again .
B:  I am not surprised , you eat too much .
A: And I suppose sitting at the desk all day at the office doesn't help .
B:  No , I wouldn't think so .
A: I do wish I could lose weight .
Assumption: The speaker is not ready to do any exercise


Conversation:
A: Oh dear , my weight has gone up again .
B:  I am not surprised , you eat too much .
A: And I suppose sitting at the desk all day at the office doesn't help .
B:  No , I wouldn't think so .
A: I do wish I could lose weight .
B:  Well , why don't you go on a diet ?
Assumption: The person has to consult dietician


Conversation:
A: Oh dear , my weight has gone up again .
B:  I am not surprised , you eat too much .
A: And I suppose sitting at the desk all day at the office doesn't help .
B:  No , I wouldn't think so .
A: I do wish I could lose weight .
B:  Well , why don't you go on a diet ?
A: I've tried diets before but they've never worked .
Assumption: The  person has not consulted the right doctor


Conversation:
A: Oh dear , my weight has gone up again .
B:  I am not surprised , you eat too much .
A: And I suppose sitting at the desk all day at the office doesn't help .
B:  No , I wouldn't think so .
A: I do wish I could lose weight .
B:  Well , why don't you go on a diet ?
A: I've tried diets before but they've never worked .
B: Perhaps you should excercise more . Why don't you go to an exercise class .
Assumption: The person needs a trainer


Conversation:
A: Do you have a reservation , sir ?
Assumption: The listener is hungry so he came directly ; The visit was unplanned


Conversation:
A: Do you have a reservation , sir ?
B:  No , I am afraid we don't .
A: I'm sorry . The restaurant is full now . You have to wait for about half an hour . Would you care to have a drink at the lounge until a table is available ?
Assumption: The restraint is a favourite eatery place


Conversation:
A: Do you have a reservation , sir ?
B:  No , I am afraid we don't .
A: I'm sorry . The restaurant is full now . You have to wait for about half an hour . Would you care to have a drink at the lounge until a table is available ?
B:  No , thanks . We'll come back later . May I reserve a table for two ?
Assumption: The listener has change of plan; The listener is too hungry to wait.


Conversation:
A: Do you have a reservation , sir ?
B:  No , I am afraid we don't .
A: I'm sorry . The restaurant is full now . You have to wait for about half an hour . Would you care to have a drink at the lounge until a table is available ?
B:  No , thanks . We'll come back later . May I reserve a table for two ?
A:  Yes , of course . May I have your name , sir ?
B: Bruce . By the way . Can we have a table by the window ?
Assumption: The family wants to have a picturesque view


Conversation:
A: Do you have a reservation , sir ?
B:  No , I am afraid we don't .
A: I'm sorry . The restaurant is full now . You have to wait for about half an hour . Would you care to have a drink at the lounge until a table is available ?
B:  No , thanks . We'll come back later . May I reserve a table for two ?
A:  Yes , of course . May I have your name , sir ?
B: Bruce . By the way . Can we have a table by the window ?
A:  We'll try to arrange it but I can't guarantee , sir .
Assumption: The restraint doesn't have a window


Conversation:
A: What is your most preferred training method ?
Assumption: The training is online


Conversation:
A: What is your most preferred training method ?
B:  Well , I prefer active rather than passive training . For example , I like the training offered by a financial software company from which we bought the newest updated virgin . They sent the programmers to demonstrate how to do and then ask us to practice . All employees receiving this training were in the same meeting room , so we could communicate with each other . We had a lot of fun learning together . It helps to build up the work relation among colleagues .
Assumption: The speaker is a team leader.


Conversation:
A: What is your most preferred training method ?
B:  Well , I prefer active rather than passive training . For example , I like the training offered by a financial software company from which we bought the newest updated virgin . They sent the programmers to demonstrate how to do and then ask us to practice . All employees receiving this training were in the same meeting room , so we could communicate with each other . We had a lot of fun learning together . It helps to build up the work relation among colleagues .
A:  Well , that is also very efficient , right ?
B:  Of course , it is much better than just giving us some reading materials or information via the internet .
Assumption: The speaker wants one to one meeting


Conversation:
A: What is your most preferred training method ?
B:  Well , I prefer active rather than passive training . For example , I like the training offered by a financial software company from which we bought the newest updated virgin . They sent the programmers to demonstrate how to do and then ask us to practice . All employees receiving this training were in the same meeting room , so we could communicate with each other . We had a lot of fun learning together . It helps to build up the work relation among colleagues .
A:  Well , that is also very efficient , right ?
B:  Of course , it is much better than just giving us some reading materials or information via the internet .
A:  That ’ s boring . Once we were asked to watch a video on how to operate the punches , all of us seemed to fall into sleep by the end of the video .
Assumption: The training has to be interactive


Conversation:
A: what are you watching on the telly ?
Assumption: The listener is idling his/her time


Conversation:
A: what are you watching on the telly ?
B: there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes .
Assumption: The speaker is fond of web series


Conversation:
A: what are you watching on the telly ?
B: there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes .
A: which one is that ?
Assumption: The speaker is a stranger to telly


Conversation:
A: what are you watching on the telly ?
B: there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes .
A: which one is that ?
B: the office . Have you watched it ?
A:  I've seen the British version and loved it , but have never seen the American version .
Assumption: The speaker knows many languages


Conversation:
A: what are you watching on the telly ?
B: there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes .
A: which one is that ?
B: the office . Have you watched it ?
A:  I've seen the British version and loved it , but have never seen the American version .
B: it's almost exactly the same . I think it's a hilarious show .
Assumption: The channel telecasts all kinds of series


Conversation:
A: what are you watching on the telly ?
B: there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes .
A: which one is that ?
B: the office . Have you watched it ?
A:  I've seen the British version and loved it , but have never seen the American version .
B: it's almost exactly the same . I think it's a hilarious show .
A: what are you watching now ?
B: they're just showing highlights of American Idol from last night right now .
Assumption: The speaker is not an American


Conversation:
A: what are you watching on the telly ?
B: there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes .
A: which one is that ?
B: the office . Have you watched it ?
A:  I've seen the British version and loved it , but have never seen the American version .
B: it's almost exactly the same . I think it's a hilarious show .
A: what are you watching now ?
B: they're just showing highlights of American Idol from last night right now .
A: I can't stand American Idol ! I think it's really over-rated .
Assumption: The speaker is an enemy of America


Conversation:
A: what are you watching on the telly ?
B: there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes .
A: which one is that ?
B: the office . Have you watched it ?
A:  I've seen the British version and loved it , but have never seen the American version .
B: it's almost exactly the same . I think it's a hilarious show .
A: what are you watching now ?
B: they're just showing highlights of American Idol from last night right now .
A: I can't stand American Idol ! I think it's really over-rated .
B: I couldn't agree with you more .
A:  have you got satellite , cable , or digital TV ?
Assumption: There are many private networks


Conversation:
A: what are you watching on the telly ?
B: there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes .
A: which one is that ?
B: the office . Have you watched it ?
A:  I've seen the British version and loved it , but have never seen the American version .
B: it's almost exactly the same . I think it's a hilarious show .
A: what are you watching now ?
B: they're just showing highlights of American Idol from last night right now .
A: I can't stand American Idol ! I think it's really over-rated .
B: I couldn't agree with you more .
A:  have you got satellite , cable , or digital TV ?
B:  we have digital TV . It's amazing though---even with 100 channels , there's often nothing on that I'd want to watch !
Assumption: There are channels of different languages and subjects


Conversation:
A: what are you watching on the telly ?
B: there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes .
A: which one is that ?
B: the office . Have you watched it ?
A:  I've seen the British version and loved it , but have never seen the American version .
B: it's almost exactly the same . I think it's a hilarious show .
A: what are you watching now ?
B: they're just showing highlights of American Idol from last night right now .
A: I can't stand American Idol ! I think it's really over-rated .
B: I couldn't agree with you more .
A:  have you got satellite , cable , or digital TV ?
B:  we have digital TV . It's amazing though---even with 100 channels , there's often nothing on that I'd want to watch !
A: do you watch a lot of TV then ?
B: I guess so . I'm bit of a couch potato . How about you ?
Assumption: The person is not a job holder


Conversation:
A: what are you watching on the telly ?
B: there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes .
A: which one is that ?
B: the office . Have you watched it ?
A:  I've seen the British version and loved it , but have never seen the American version .
B: it's almost exactly the same . I think it's a hilarious show .
A: what are you watching now ?
B: they're just showing highlights of American Idol from last night right now .
A: I can't stand American Idol ! I think it's really over-rated .
B: I couldn't agree with you more .
A:  have you got satellite , cable , or digital TV ?
B:  we have digital TV . It's amazing though---even with 100 channels , there's often nothing on that I'd want to watch !
A: do you watch a lot of TV then ?
B: I guess so . I'm bit of a couch potato . How about you ?
A:  I don't have a TV at home , so I rarely watch anything . Is there anything worth watching after the office ?
Assumption: The speaker is poor


Conversation:
A: what are you watching on the telly ?
B: there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes .
A: which one is that ?
B: the office . Have you watched it ?
A:  I've seen the British version and loved it , but have never seen the American version .
B: it's almost exactly the same . I think it's a hilarious show .
A: what are you watching now ?
B: they're just showing highlights of American Idol from last night right now .
A: I can't stand American Idol ! I think it's really over-rated .
B: I couldn't agree with you more .
A:  have you got satellite , cable , or digital TV ?
B:  we have digital TV . It's amazing though---even with 100 channels , there's often nothing on that I'd want to watch !
A: do you watch a lot of TV then ?
B: I guess so . I'm bit of a couch potato . How about you ?
A:  I don't have a TV at home , so I rarely watch anything . Is there anything worth watching after the office ?
B: there's actually a documentary on the history channel later on that I'd like to watch . Do you want to stay and watch it with me ?
Assumption: The speaker curious to know about channels


Conversation:
A: Good afternoon , ma'am . Can I help you find anything ?
B:  No , thanks . I'm just looking .
Assumption: The woman came for window shopping


Conversation:
A: Good afternoon , ma'am . Can I help you find anything ?
B:  No , thanks . I'm just looking .
A: We have a special on these skirts this week . Would you like to try one on ?
Assumption: The storekeeper sell women garments


Conversation:
A: Good afternoon , ma'am . Can I help you find anything ?
B:  No , thanks . I'm just looking .
A: We have a special on these skirts this week . Would you like to try one on ?
B:  No , thank you . I don't need any skirts .
A: How about a blouse ? This one here is the latest fashion .
Assumption: The speaker is a fashion designer


Conversation:
A: Good afternoon , ma'am . Can I help you find anything ?
B:  No , thanks . I'm just looking .
A: We have a special on these skirts this week . Would you like to try one on ?
B:  No , thank you . I don't need any skirts .
A: How about a blouse ? This one here is the latest fashion .
B:  No , thank you .
A: Why not try on this lovely pair of shorts ? I'm sure they'd look fabulous on you .
B:  No doubt . Look , I'm just browsing . If I need your help , I'll let you know .
A:  Take a look at this dress ! Don't you think it's perfect for you , ma'am ? Uh , where are you going , ma'am ? Ma'am ?
Assumption: The store keeper is persistent in making a sale


Conversation:
A: You say your products are aimed at the green consumer . In what ways are they environmentally-friendly ?
Assumption: The speaker is searching for good products


Conversation:
A: You say your products are aimed at the green consumer . In what ways are they environmentally-friendly ?
B:  We produce household cleaning products - detergents and so on . They are all phosphate-free , which minimises damage to the environment .
Assumption: The speaker is an environmentalist


Conversation:
A: You say your products are aimed at the green consumer . In what ways are they environmentally-friendly ?
B:  We produce household cleaning products - detergents and so on . They are all phosphate-free , which minimises damage to the environment .
A: What about the packaging ?
B:  We try to use as little packaging as possible . Also , all our bottles are made of recyclable plastic and we use recycled fibre in our boxes . That's what our customers want .
Assumption: The speaker doesn't sell plastic; The speaker sells only biodegradable items


Conversation:
A: Excuse me , Alex ?
B:  What can I do for you , Kim ?
A: I was wondering if you could get together with me to go over the payroll .
Assumption: The person wants a company to eat a roll in the bakery


Conversation:
A: I don't know about you , but I'm famished . Are you interested in getting a bite to eat ?
Assumption: The speaker had a long day


Conversation:
A: I don't know about you , but I'm famished . Are you interested in getting a bite to eat ?
B: That sounds great . I'm absolutely starving ! What kind of food are you in the mood for ?
Assumption: The speaker is poor and had not eaten for a long time


Conversation:
A: I don't know about you , but I'm famished . Are you interested in getting a bite to eat ?
B: That sounds great . I'm absolutely starving ! What kind of food are you in the mood for ?
A: I'd love something spicy . Maybe we could get some Sichuan Hotpot .
Assumption:  It's regular lunch time for the speaker


Conversation:
A: I don't know about you , but I'm famished . Are you interested in getting a bite to eat ?
B: That sounds great . I'm absolutely starving ! What kind of food are you in the mood for ?
A: I'd love something spicy . Maybe we could get some Sichuan Hotpot .
B: You're a woman after my own heart . I don't know many people who can handle spicy food . Are you sure you are up for hotpot .
Assumption: The speaker has a girl friend


Conversation:
A: I don't know about you , but I'm famished . Are you interested in getting a bite to eat ?
B: That sounds great . I'm absolutely starving ! What kind of food are you in the mood for ?
A: I'd love something spicy . Maybe we could get some Sichuan Hotpot .
B: You're a woman after my own heart . I don't know many people who can handle spicy food . Are you sure you are up for hotpot .
A:  Sure . If I could , I would eat hotpot every day !
Assumption: It's a meal


Conversation:
A: I don't know about you , but I'm famished . Are you interested in getting a bite to eat ?
B: That sounds great . I'm absolutely starving ! What kind of food are you in the mood for ?
A: I'd love something spicy . Maybe we could get some Sichuan Hotpot .
B: You're a woman after my own heart . I don't know many people who can handle spicy food . Are you sure you are up for hotpot .
A:  Sure . If I could , I would eat hotpot every day !
B:  Ok , you're really all eyes when it comes to talking about food , aren't you ?
Assumption: The listener is fond of food


Conversation:
A: I don't know about you , but I'm famished . Are you interested in getting a bite to eat ?
B: That sounds great . I'm absolutely starving ! What kind of food are you in the mood for ?
A: I'd love something spicy . Maybe we could get some Sichuan Hotpot .
B: You're a woman after my own heart . I don't know many people who can handle spicy food . Are you sure you are up for hotpot .
A:  Sure . If I could , I would eat hotpot every day !
B:  Ok , you're really all eyes when it comes to talking about food , aren't you ?
A:  Well , let's stop dragging our feet and find a Sichuan Hotpot restaurant for dinner !
Assumption: The speaker is in a hurry; The speaker has made a decision


Conversation:
A: I don't know about you , but I'm famished . Are you interested in getting a bite to eat ?
B: That sounds great . I'm absolutely starving ! What kind of food are you in the mood for ?
A: I'd love something spicy . Maybe we could get some Sichuan Hotpot .
B: You're a woman after my own heart . I don't know many people who can handle spicy food . Are you sure you are up for hotpot .
A:  Sure . If I could , I would eat hotpot every day !
B:  Ok , you're really all eyes when it comes to talking about food , aren't you ?
A:  Well , let's stop dragging our feet and find a Sichuan Hotpot restaurant for dinner !
B: Let me think about it for a minute . Let's see ... oh the name of the restaurant is on the tip of my tongue ! Give me a second and it'll come to me .
Assumption: The speaker is browsing for a new restraint


Conversation:
A: I don't know about you , but I'm famished . Are you interested in getting a bite to eat ?
B: That sounds great . I'm absolutely starving ! What kind of food are you in the mood for ?
A: I'd love something spicy . Maybe we could get some Sichuan Hotpot .
B: You're a woman after my own heart . I don't know many people who can handle spicy food . Are you sure you are up for hotpot .
A:  Sure . If I could , I would eat hotpot every day !
B:  Ok , you're really all eyes when it comes to talking about food , aren't you ?
A:  Well , let's stop dragging our feet and find a Sichuan Hotpot restaurant for dinner !
B: Let me think about it for a minute . Let's see ... oh the name of the restaurant is on the tip of my tongue ! Give me a second and it'll come to me .
A: Well ... ? Have you thought of it yet ?
Assumption: There is no new restraint in the vicinity


Conversation:
A: I don't know about you , but I'm famished . Are you interested in getting a bite to eat ?
B: That sounds great . I'm absolutely starving ! What kind of food are you in the mood for ?
A: I'd love something spicy . Maybe we could get some Sichuan Hotpot .
B: You're a woman after my own heart . I don't know many people who can handle spicy food . Are you sure you are up for hotpot .
A:  Sure . If I could , I would eat hotpot every day !
B:  Ok , you're really all eyes when it comes to talking about food , aren't you ?
A:  Well , let's stop dragging our feet and find a Sichuan Hotpot restaurant for dinner !
B: Let me think about it for a minute . Let's see ... oh the name of the restaurant is on the tip of my tongue ! Give me a second and it'll come to me .
A: Well ... ? Have you thought of it yet ?
B: No ...
A: Never mind . There's an authentic tasting hotpot restaurant not far from the China World Trade Towers on Chang An Street . Have you been there ?
Assumption: They are for traditional Chinese food


Conversation:
A: I don't know about you , but I'm famished . Are you interested in getting a bite to eat ?
B: That sounds great . I'm absolutely starving ! What kind of food are you in the mood for ?
A: I'd love something spicy . Maybe we could get some Sichuan Hotpot .
B: You're a woman after my own heart . I don't know many people who can handle spicy food . Are you sure you are up for hotpot .
A:  Sure . If I could , I would eat hotpot every day !
B:  Ok , you're really all eyes when it comes to talking about food , aren't you ?
A:  Well , let's stop dragging our feet and find a Sichuan Hotpot restaurant for dinner !
B: Let me think about it for a minute . Let's see ... oh the name of the restaurant is on the tip of my tongue ! Give me a second and it'll come to me .
A: Well ... ? Have you thought of it yet ?
B: No ...
A: Never mind . There's an authentic tasting hotpot restaurant not far from the China World Trade Towers on Chang An Street . Have you been there ?
B: That's it ! That's the one I was thinking of ! I told you I'd remember it !
Assumption: The speaker decides on a Chinese restaurant


Conversation:
A: I lost my wallet .
Assumption: The speaker lent his money


Conversation:
A: I lost my wallet .
B:  I'm sorry , that's bad luck .
Assumption: The speaker is not expecting  money back


Conversation:
A: Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little ?
Assumption: The person needs physiotherapist


Conversation:
A: Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little ?
B:  Sure . If you want to stretch your legs , a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body , like this . It ’ s a very simple exercise , but very effective .
Assumption: The speaker is a doctor


Conversation:
A: Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little ?
B:  Sure . If you want to stretch your legs , a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body , like this . It ’ s a very simple exercise , but very effective .
A: I need to excise my arms too . How can I do that ?
Assumption: The speaker needs a therapy for entire body


Conversation:
A: Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little ?
B:  Sure . If you want to stretch your legs , a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body , like this . It ’ s a very simple exercise , but very effective .
A: I need to excise my arms too . How can I do that ?
B: One good way is to do push-ups . Another way is to use weights . Make sure you grip the weights firmly . You don ’ t want to drop them on your feet !
Assumption: The  listener is nominated for olympics


Conversation:
A: Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little ?
B:  Sure . If you want to stretch your legs , a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body , like this . It ’ s a very simple exercise , but very effective .
A: I need to excise my arms too . How can I do that ?
B: One good way is to do push-ups . Another way is to use weights . Make sure you grip the weights firmly . You don ’ t want to drop them on your feet !
A:  When I do push-ups , should I bend my elbows so that my nose touches the ground ?
B:  You don ’ t need to bend your elbows that much . Bend them so that your arms are at a 90 degree angle . The most important think is to remember to keep your body straight . Many people bend their bodies at the waist , which reduces the effectiveness of the exercise .
Assumption: The trainer has good experience.