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train_1600 | #Person1#: I would like you to meet my family. Can you come to dinner next week at my parents'place?
#Person2#: Yeuks! Do they know anything about me?
#Person1#: Actually, I've told them a lot about you. They are excited to meet you.
#Person2#: I'm a little nervous!
#Person1#: I think you'll like them. My family is pre... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to meet #Person1#'s family. #Person1# asks about who will be there at dinner. | family dinner |
train_1601 | #Person1#: Hi, John. What brings you to town?
#Person2#: Hi, Mary. Lily wanted me to buy her some things for the party.
#Person1#: What do you think of the traffic today?
#Person2#: It's pretty bad.
#Person1#: Yeah. You can say that again. It's noisy too.
#Person2#: I am glad I did not drive a car. | John comes to town and thinks the traffic is bad today. | daily conversation |
train_1602 | #Person1#: So how did you meet Bill?
#Person2#: I met him through a computer bulletin board.
#Person1#: Oh, really? Which bulletin board?
#Person2#: It was one I used down at the local coffee house called the San Francisco Net. It's been around since around 1991.
#Person1#: I've heard about that, but I've never tried i... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# met Bill through a computer bulletin board. Then they share their opinions about talking on a network with a stranger. #Person1# will tag along and watch how #Person2# talks on the internet. | social networking |
train_1603 | #Person1#: have you ever thought about your ideal home?
#Person2#: I have, actually ; I'Ve always wanted to build my dream home myself.
#Person1#: what would it be like?
#Person2#: well, it would be spacious and located next to a park, because a nice view is important to me.
#Person1#: how many rooms would it have?
#Pe... | #Person2# describes #Person2#'s ideal home to #Person1#, which is spacious and located next to a park. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the number of rooms, how #Person2# would decorate the dream house, and the number of TVs. | ideal home |
train_1604 | #Person1#: Julia, Julia, Julia. My daring Julia, what's wrong with you?
#Person2#: Steven, are you talking to me?
#Person1#: Yes, I have called you three times. What makes you in a daze?
#Person2#: I was thinking about the accident I saw in the morning. I was petrified when two cars collided. I witnessed the traffic ac... | Steven called Julia but Julia didn't reply because she was thinking about the traffic accident she witnessed. Steven asks about the casualties and who should take the responsibility. | traffic accident |
train_1605 | #Person1#: Hello. I need to disconnect my phone, please.
#Person2#: All right. Where do you live, sir?
#Person1#: At 345 Lincoln Avenue. Oklahoma City.
#Person2#: Very well. Why do you want to disconnect your phone, sir?
#Person1#: I'm moving to a new home.
#Person2#: O. K. May I have your name please?
#Person1#: John ... | Mr. Smith wants to disconnect his phone because he is moving to a new home. #Person2# helps and asks for some information. | disconnect the phone |
train_1606 | #Person1#: Come on in. Let me show you the house. Isn't it something? Spacious, bright and clean. And the walls were newly painted. Have you ever seen such a nice house?
#Person2#: Not really.
#Person1#: This is the kitchen. Every - thing's new.
#Person2#: It's great! | #Person1# shows #Person2# the house. #Person1# thinks that the kitchen is great. | see the house |
train_1607 | #Person1#: Good morning, and welcome to Live Tech. It is my honor to make this presentation for you. Let me begin by explaining some of our digital cameras'selling points. You will see immediately that they are very stylish, but what you can't see is the cutting-edge technology inside. All of our cameras are light, com... | #Person1# is making a presentation about digital cameras' selling points and explains the advantages and functions to #Person2#. #Person2# takes a picture and thinks the quality of the photos will speak for themselves. | Live Tech |
train_1608 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Have a seat please.
#Person2#: I would like to know the state of the residential property market right now because I have an apartment to sell.
#Person1#: Sure, here is my business card. I'm James Wilson. Let me explain to you how things are. In recent months, the demand for residential pr... | Mr.Johnson wants to know the state of the residential property market because he has an apartment to sell. James explains the current demand is high. Mr.Johnson tells him the address and describes the square footage of his property, the orientation, and the view. They agree on a 1% commission of the transaction price a... | house selling |
train_1609 | #Person1#: Could I see that automatic camera?
#Person2#: Of course. This camera is easy to operate.
#Person1#: Where is it made?
#Person2#: It's made in China.
#Person1#: Is it expensive?
#Person2#: Not very expensive.
#Person1#: I'll take this one.
#Person2#: OK. Do you want any film?
#Person1#: Yes, give me two rolls... | #Person2# introduces the automatic camera to #Person1# and #Person1# will buy the camera and some films. | automatic camera |
train_1610 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I need some storybooks in easy English. Do you have anything like that?
#Person2#: Well, there are a lot of storybooks upstairs in our children's section. Some are written for young children, others for teens. Maybe some of them will suit your needs.
#Person1#: I'll go take a look. Thanks for your... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the location of the storybooks. | storybooks |
train_1611 | #Person1#: Hey, Devi, have you thought about where would you like to go to dinner on Friday for your birthday?
#Person2#: I am not sure. I don't know that many restaurants around here.
#Person1#: You know, we could look online at the local Internet sites.
#Person2#: Good. Let's take a look!
#Person1#: What kind of food... | #Person1# and Devi to look online at the local Internet sites and decide a restaurant for Devi's birthday. | choose a restaurant |
train_1612 | #Person1#: I really like the record you lent me the other day.
#Person2#: I'm glad you like it.
#Person1#: And thank you very much for letting me keep it so long.
#Person2#: Not at all.
#Person1#: I'm most grateful. Everyone in our class enjoyed it.
#Person2#: I'm glad.
#Person1#: Would you mind my keeping it for anoth... | #Person1# thanks #Person2# for the record that #Person2# lent and wants to keep it for more time. | record |
train_1613 | #Person1#: Good day. How can we assist you?
#Person2#: I need to get a Letter of Credit. Is this the right window?
#Person1#: It certainly is. Do you have your contract and Import License?
#Person2#: Yes, right here in my brief case. Just a moment, please.
#Person1#: Thanks. What you need to do now is deposit 100 % of ... | #Person2# wants a Letter of Credit. #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s contract and Import License and charges #Person2# 250 RIB. | Letter of Credit |
train_1614 | #Person1#: Good morning. I came in answer to your advertisement for a salesperson.
#Person2#: I see. Will you walk this way, please? What experience have you had?
#Person1#: I'm afraid I haven't had any experience in just this sort of work. I'm studying business administration in college. I want to get a job that would... | #Person1# comes in answer to #Person2#'s advertisement for a salesperson. #Person2# asks #Person1# about #Person1#'s working experience, education background, the course #Person1# completed, #Person1#'s favourite course, the reasons for why #Person1# wants to work in their company, #Person1#'s plans and expectations, a... | job interview |
train_1615 | #Person1#: How do you understand the organizational structure of a company?
#Person2#: The organizational structure is the company's framework of communication and authority.
#Person1#: Is it true that just like a human skeleton that defines their shapes, companies have structures that define theirs?
#Person2#: Yes, yo... | #Person2# explains the organizational structure of a company to #Person1#. | organizational structure |
train_1616 | #Person1#: Anna, come in, please.
#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Green. What would you like me to do?
#Person1#: I need a bus ticket to Seattle.
#Person2#: What time do you want to leave, Mr. Green?
#Person1#: Well, tomorrow morning, as early as I can. I have an appointment before noon.
#Person2#: There's a bus every thirty minut... | Mr. Green wants Anna to help him book a bus ticket to Seattle at 6:30 tomorrow morning and a round-trip ticket back at 5:45 pm. | bus ticket |
train_1617 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: I made a reservation last week by the name of Benjamin. We've just arrived.
#Person1#: A minute, please. Benjamin... Oh, yes, here it is. One double room for a whole week. Here is the registration card. Would you please fill this form out, sir?
#Person2#: Love ... | #Person1# gives #Person2# the registration card and tells the room number. Room 8715 is on the 7th floor because 8 is a lucky number in China. | room reservation |
train_1618 | #Person1#: Ok, so what happened when you got to the airport?
#Person2#: Well, I waited in a queue for ages and finally it was my turn to come up to the desk. I was asked to present a visa.
#Person1#: Yes, you need a visa. Your travel agent should have told you.
#Person2#: But I think I was there six years ago. | #Person2# waited for too long at the airport without a visa prepared | wait in a queue |
train_1619 | #Person1#: What are you reading, Bill?
#Person2#: It's this week New Scientist. Why?
#Person1#: I was just wondering. It looks interesting. But I've never actually read myself. It's for real scientists, or can ordinary people like me understand it?
#Person2#: Always for anyone, really. It usually has articles or storie... | Bill is reading New Scientist and introduces it to #Person1# that everyone can understand it. Bill tells that this one is special because its color and image are moving so #Person1# cannot buy it on market. Then they discuss the first video phones about the price and who wants it. | New Scientist |
train_1620 | #Person1#: Hey, I know you. You're James, right? James Roberts.
#Person2#: Amanda Brown. Wow! It's been a long time.
#Person1#: Yeah. Oh, are you going to the class reunion in two weeks?
#Person2#: Uh, I heard about it, but I'm not sure. Where is it?
#Person1#: The reunion is going to be held at the Mountain Country Cl... | Amanda Brown meets James Roberts and tells James about the class reunion in two weeks. James asks about the starting time, the cost, types of entertainment and the organizer. Then James told Amanda that he was turned down by the organizer's wife. Amanda gives James her number to let him ask her out and James thinks Ama... | class reunion |
train_1621 | #Person1#: I've got a new boss.
#Person2#: Oh, what's he like?
#Person1#: Well, he's got dark hair and brown eyes.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: And a white sports car.
#Person2#: Um, that's good.
#Person1#: Yes, but he's got a wife and 3 children as well. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the appearance, and family of #Person1#'s new boss. | new boss |
train_1622 | #Person1#: I want to buy a wallet.
#Person2#: Here are all the wallets with various designs. How about this one ? It is quite fashionable.
#Person1#: May I pick it up?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Do you have one of better quality?
#Person2#: This one is much better, but it is also much more expensive.
#Perso... | #Person2# recommends wallets to #Person1# and #Person1# buys the one with better quality and higher price. | shopping |
train_1623 | #Person1#: Hi, Lisa!
#Person2#: Hi, Kate!
#Person1#: I'm looking for the registration. Do you know where the registration is?
#Person2#: Yes, it's right over there in Room 133 on the right.
#Person1#: Excuse me, is this registration?
#Person3#: Yes, I need some information for your registration card.
#Person1#: O... | Kate tells Lisa the room number for registration. #Person3# asks Lisa some information for registration. | registration |
train_1624 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for your casual short-sleeved shirts. Can you tell me where those are?
#Person2#: Right over here, sir. What size do you wear?
#Person1#: Medium.
#Person2#: These here are all mediums.
#Person1#: Thank you. I think I'll take this one, and these pants as well. They're a present for ... | #Person2# shows #Person1# where shirts are and asks #Person1#'s size. #Person1# buys a shirt and pants as gifts for a friend. | shopping |
train_1625 | #Person1#: Has your son started school yet, Tom?
#Person2#: Next week, it's going to be quite a shock for him!
#Person1#: He'll get used to it. They always do. I still remember when my daughter started. Are you going with him on his first day?
#Person2#: You bet. I wouldn't miss it! | Tom tells #Person1# he will go with his son on the first day of school. | social communication |
train_1626 | #Person1#: Any plans tonight?
#Person2#: Not really, do you?
#Person1#: Well, I am wondering if we took a hang-out for a drink or something. You know, I just came back from a really tough interview. I was quite nervous during the interview. I really want to have the job. Right now, I am still a little on the edge. I ... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to have a drink because #Person1# had a tough interview. #Person1# tells that he did well in the paper exam but the questions he was asked were strange. | social communication |
train_1627 | #Person1#: Do you know Sally?
#Person2#: Sally? She is a bachelor girl. She is an excellent designer. Many of the company's advertisements are her child trains.
#Person1#: Why is she still single? She must have a face that would stop a clock.
#Person2#: Oh, quite the other way round. She is a knock-out. She devotes ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# Sally is an excellent designer but she is still single because she devotes herself to her career. | gossip |
train_1628 | #Person1#: I was looking for books on small business startups and I think these are perfect. I'm going to start my own company in my back office.
#Person2#: That sounds interesting. So you'd like to check all these out?
#Person1#: Yes, for a few days at least.
#Person2#: No problem then. I'll just need to see your libr... | #Person1# wants to borrow some books and tells #Person2# that #Person1# lost the library card and forget the card number and library website username. | borrow books |
train_1629 | #Person1#: Hi. Very glad to meet you here.
#Person2#: Hi. Have we met before?
#Person1#: Aren't you the woman who gave the computer lecturer at the city library last winter?
#Person2#: Yes, it's me. You look familiar. Were you there in my class then?
#Person1#: Yes, sure. I'm so glad I took your lecture and I've benefi... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# has benefited a lot from #Person2#'s computer lecture. After retirement, #Person1# feels happy while learning computer and exchanging emails with #Person1#'s grandchildren. #Person2# thinks that giving lecture is a change of space after work. | lecture |
train_1630 | #Person1#: Did you see those robots? They were so smart. I can't believe how many different kinds there were at the technology show. They could do so many things too. Even activities that I thought could only be done by human hands.
#Person2#: It's really amazing.
#Person1#: I understand why they say that China's futur... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about robots at the technology show. #Person2# is afraid that robots will make people unwilling to socialize, while #Person1# believes that robot technology needs to be developed to become more competitive. | robots |
train_1631 | #Person1#: Phil, you said you're a teacher. And did you study education in college?
#Person2#: No, I studied construction. Actually I worked as a designer when I was younger. That was a really great job. But I kind of came into teaching just to try something different.
#Person1#: Do you like electronic products?
#Perso... | Phil tells #Person1# he was a designer before becoming a teacher. Phil likes his laptop because he can watch movies, download music, and write reports on it. He also likes to use his digital camera to take photos. | daily conversation |
train_1632 | #Person1#: Alice, what's your favorite movie of the year twenty seventeen?
#Person2#: I must say it's Wonder Woman. When the movie was released in June last year, my parents were eager to take me to see it.
#Person1#: Why did your parents want to take you to watch it so much?
#Person2#: They considered it quite a diffe... | Alice tells #Person1# her favorite movie is Wonder Woman which her parents took her to watch because it involves in a female hero and is directed by female. Alice also watched other movies directed by women. | movie |
train_1633 | #Person1#: So, Claire, you're into drama.
#Person2#: Yes, I have a master's degree in drama and theater. At the moment, I'm hoping to get on to a PhD program.
#Person1#: What excites you about drama?
#Person2#: Well, I find it's a communicative way to study people and you learn how to read people in drama. So usually I... | Claire wants to get on to a PhD program in drama because she thinks that it is a communicative way to study people and wants to bring Asian theater to the world's attention. | drama |
train_1634 | #Person1#: How long will it take for our order to be delivered?
#Person2#: Let's see. You are importing fifty containers of textiles from China. They should be able to place your order before the end of next week. It will take 2 days for shipping to the port city of Ningpo. The freight will take 3 weeks on the open oce... | #Person2# says that #Person1#'s order of fifty containers of textiles will arrive in Los Angeles approximately a month from today with no tariff. | shipment |
train_1635 | #Person1#: Could you tell me something about your family?
#Person2#: OK. There are five people in my family, Father, mother, elder brother, younger sister and I.
#Person1#: Are your brother and sister still in school?
#Person2#: My brother has found his job and my sister is still in college.
#Person1#: What does your f... | #Person2# is introducing #Person2#'s family to #Person1#. There are five members, father, mother, elder brother, younger sister, and #Person2#. | family |
train_1636 | #Person1#: Now people are talking about world recession which started more than a year ago. Can you give us your personal assessment of the situation of the global economy?
#Person2#: As you know, we are in a very special time. This is a very hard time for many countries ' economics, both developed and developing. I th... | #Person2# thinks there is a synchronized slowdown of major economies and the US economy is in trouble due to the terrorist attack. They face many challenges because there is still much uncertainty. | global economy |
train_1637 | #Person1#: May I know where you are going?
#Person2#: Yes. I want to go to Beijing Hotel.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. You are going in the wrong direction.
#Person2#: Oh no! What shall I do?
#Person1#: Don't worry. You can get off at the next stop and go across the street through the overpass. The bus stop is right there.
#P... | #Person1# shows the correct direction to the Beijing Hotel for #Person2#. | direction |
train_1638 | #Person1#: Wei! This is a first time you didn't bargain!
#Person2#: Bargain? I'd feel way too guilty.
#Person1#: But you could have saved money.
#Person2#: From a sweet ma?! It's not worth it. Plus, I'd happily pay more for these things I bought!
#Person1#: F. Y. I . , there is a flea market nearby, but maybe you're do... | Wei bought something without bargaining and asks #Person1# to take her to a flea market. | bargain |
train_1639 | #Person1#: Did you promise me to get the bread?
#Person2#: Well, I remember walking pass the baker shop.
#Person1#: But you forgot to get the bread.
#Person2#: I'm afraid so. I don't remember you telling me about it.
#Person1#: Well, I certainly did.
#Person2#: What would you let me do now?
#Person1#: You are free. You... | #Person2# forgot to get the bread for #Person1# and offers some cereal to #Person1#. | bread |
train_1640 | #Person1#: Can you pick up some things from the store for me?
#Person2#: Of course, what do you need?
#Person1#: I need a few things, I'll give you the list.
#Person2#: Is there something else you need that you can think of?
#Person1#: Everything I need is on the list.
#Person2#: Do you want me to make any other stops ... | #Person1# appreciates #Person2# picking up things from the store and medicine from the pharmacy for #Person1#. | pick up things |
train_1641 | #Person1#: I would like to pick a time to look at houses with you.
#Person2#: Would mornings or afternoons be best for you?
#Person1#: It is easier for me to take off work in the afternoon.
#Person2#: It is best if we can go during the week ; does that work for you?
#Person1#: Because of work, I can only go look at hou... | #Person1# and #Person2# will look at houses at the weekend. #Person2# will fax #Person1# a schedule as soon as #Person2# contacts the owners to confirm the times. | houses |
train_1642 | #Person1#: There is a tornado warning on. My mother just told me she heard it on the radio.
#Person2#: What is a tornado warning?
#Person1#: It means that a tornado has been seen somewhere in the area.
#Person2#: Really? In New Berlin?
#Person1#: No. Not necessarily in town. But in southern Wisconsin somewhere. A torna... | #Person1# says that there is a tornado warning on, which means that a tornado has been seen somewhere in southern Wisconsin. #Person1# explains to #Person2# the two stages of a tornado. The first is a 'tornado watch' and the second is a 'tornado warning'. #Person1# also indicates that not so many people die in tornadoe... | tornado |
train_1643 | #Person1#: The band is pretty good. How do you like the music?
#Person2#: It's very nice. I haven't heard live music in a while. This is fun.
#Person1#: Well, then, may I invite you for the next dance?
#Person2#: Of course. But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer. . .
#Person1#: Don't worry. I'm not much of a dancer my... | #Person1# invites #Person2# for the next dance. They both think that the other side dances well. #Person2# loves the waltz. | dance |
train_1644 | #Person1#: Oh, hi Pam. When did you get back from Canada? How was it?
#Person2#: The day before yesterday. I only visited Montreal and Ottawa, but I had a great time.
#Person1#: Which city did you like better?
#Person2#: That's hard to say. . . I think Ottawa is prettier. It has better sightseeing, too. A lot of museum... | Pam came back from Canada the day before yesterday. He thinks that Ottawa is prettier and Montreal is more exciting with better nightlife. | Canada |
train_1645 | #Person1#: well, I finished my last final today.
#Person2#: the end of all the hard work for my master's. what a nice feeling to get my degree!
#Person1#: do you want to attend the convocation?
#Person2#: certainly. After years of hard work, I wouldn't miss it. By the way, where can I find cap and gown?
#Person1#: do y... | Mary feels very nice to get her degree and will attend the convocation and have the cap and gown made. #Person1# takes some photos for her. | convocation |
train_1646 | #Person1#: So, have you seen all three The Lord of the Rings movies?
#Person2#: Yes, but I didn't really like the third one at all.
#Person1#: That's the Return of the King, right?
#Person2#: Yeah. Even though the customs were brilliant, I didn't think it was as good as the first two. What did you think?
#Person1#: I t... | #Person2# thinks that the third one of The Lord of the Rings movies was not as good as the first two. #Person1# didn't read the books before watching the movies so #Person1# got a bit confused. | movies |
train_1647 | #Person1#: Are you a happy married man?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. My wife and I understand each other.
#Person1#: You are a lucky man. How about Mr. Smith.
#Person2#: I don't know. But they say that Mrs. Smith wears the pants in the house.
#Person1#: You mean she bosses her husband around?
#Person2#: That's right. She is p... | #Person2# is a happy married man but Mrs. Smith bosses Mr. Smith's around. | wife |
train_1648 | #Person1#: I'd love that. I'm so glad I quit. It's time for a change.
#Person2#: Does that mean you're going to take my advice?
#Person1#: Yes. I'm looking for a position as a chef.
#Person2#: I might be able to help. . .
#Person1#: I'm sure you have great connections.
#Person2#: We'd like to open another restaurant. .... | #Person2# would like to open another restaurant with #Person1# as the head chef and manager, but Giovanni is afraid that no one will cook as well as his mother did. #Person1# will convince him that Americans can make good Italian food. | chef |
train_1649 | #Person1#: Hello. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: I've just had some money sent from Germany, in Euros.
#Person1#: OK, could you give me your details and I'll see if it has cleared. We need your banking details and some ID. A passport or something like that?
#Person2#: I have my passport right here, and here a... | Mr. Jurgen wants to withdraw 5,000 Euros worth of local currency from the remittance of 20,000 Euros in his bank account. | money |
train_1650 | #Person1#: Excuse me, could I ask a favour?
#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.
#Person1#: Could you tell me where the canteen is?
#Person2#: Sure, I can take you there actually.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't want to trouble you.
#Person2#: It's fine. I was heading there anyway. | #Person2# will take #Person1# to the canteen. | canteen |
train_1651 | #Person1#: What's your name?
#Person2#: My name is Wang Lin. My English name is Linda.
#Person1#: A nice name, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yeah, like it very much. My name has become a part of me.
#Person1#: Where do you live?
#Person2#: I live in the Haitian District.
#Person1#: Oh, It's really far from here. May I ask how o... | #Person1# is asking Wang Lin about her address, age, and birthplace. | personal information |
train_1652 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, sir, is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. I can't find my sweater. I have my laundry sent to you yesterday but when the washing is done. I find my swatter missing.
#Person1#: Well, it's our fault. We are sorry for that. Would you please fill out the form? We will pay for you.
#... | #Person2# finds his sweater missing after washing. #Person1# will pay for him. | sweater |
train_1653 | #Person1#: Mr. Smith, I would like to get right to the point here. First, we need to talk about how much each company will pay.
#Person2#: Well, we want to have the largest share. Our company is much larger than yours, and we have been in business longer.
#Person1#: Let's look at that another way. The major point is th... | Mr. Smith wants to have the largest share, while #Person1# doesn't want to be placed in an inferior position. If Mr. Smith takes a 75 % position, #Person1# would take a back seat. | company |
train_1654 | #Person1#: Hey, Ken. . . I need to talk to you.
#Person2#: Sure. . . what's up?
#Person1#: Can we step into the conference room? This is a more private conversation.
#Person2#: Sure. . .
#Person1#: Ok. . . I'm just going to lay it all out on the table, What do you think of Vincent's management style?
#Person2#: Well, V... | #Person1# asks Ken about his opinion of Vincent's management style because #Person1# doesn't think Vincent is the man for the job of CEO. Ken confesses that he has had doubts about his abilities before. #Person1# thinks they could introduce a vote of no confidence at the next board meeting. | CEO |
train_1655 | #Person1#: Hey Mark. What are you doing?
#Person2#: Just watching some TV.
#Person1#: Anything interesting on?
#Person2#: Not really. Just watching the sports highlight on ESPN.
#Person1#: So I take it you're pretty bored too.
#Person2#: Just killing time until I find something to do. What are you going to do?
#Person1... | Both #Person1# and Mark are bored on Saturday. So they decide to go to Starbucks and think of something to do together. | bored |
train_1656 | #Person1#: Kenvir? Hi, it's Alice. I'm very sorry that I have a big favor to ask you again.
#Person2#: How big, Alice? Last time you said that, I ended up working overtime 4 nights.
#Person1#: Well, I've got a huge load of typing and Mr. Brown has insisted I get it done by tomorrow afternoon. Could you help me to type ... | Alice asks Kenvir to help her finish half of the typing. Kenvir tells her that it is the last time. | typing |
train_1657 | #Person1#: I'm a bit worried about you going shopping by yourself this afternoon.
#Person2#: Oh don't worry, I'll be fine.
#Person1#: But what will you do if you need to know the price of something?
#Person2#: If I need to know the price, I'll just look at the label.
#Person1#: Ok, but what will you do if you want to c... | #Person1# is a bit worried about #Person2# going shopping alone. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# will be fine. | going shopping alone |
train_1658 | #Person1#: Susan, we're going to need those data before tomorrow.
#Person2#: I know. I'm just waiting for confirmation on one of them. I can get them to you by tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: Yeah? All right. Thanks, Susan.
#Person2#: That's all right. | Susan can get the data to #Person1# by tomorrow morning. | data |
train_1659 | #Person1#: I'd like to buy these shoes.
#Person2#: O. K. Let me see. That will be $ 104. 99.
#Person1#: The price tag says $ 99. 99.
#Person2#: Yes, miss, but there is a five percent sales tax in Maryland.
#Person1#: Oh, of course. How silly of me to forget.
#Person2#: No problem. How would you like to pay for these?
#... | #Person1# will buy the shoes by cash including a 5% sales tax in Maryland. | sales tax |
train_1660 | #Person1#: Thank you for your application, Mr. Sweeney. Mr. Jacobs would like to set up an interview for early next week. Do you have time?
#Person2#: Yes, ma'am. I could come in any day next week, except for Friday morning.
#Person1#: Fine. Let me take a look at his schedule. He's free on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30. Co... | #Person1# sets up an interview with Mr. Sweeney for Mr. Jacobs on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30. | interview |
train_1661 | #Person1#: Do you want a taxi?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Where to?
#Person2#: Do you know where Dawanglu is?
#Person1#: Yes, I know it.
#Person2#: You can take me there?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. Step in, please!
#Person2#: That's good.
#Person1#: Buckle up the belt, please.
#Person2#: Let's go. | #Person2# wants to take #Person1#'s taxi to Dawanglu. | taxi |
train_1662 | #Person1#: May I speak to the apartment building manager, please?
#Person2#: I'm the manager. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I was hoping that the apartment on Main Street was still available.
#Person2#: Why, yes, it is. Would you like to get a look inside the apartment?
#Person1#: Yes, it would be nice to see the apar... | The apartment building manager will take #Person1# to see the apartment on Main Street at 6. The manager needs to see #Person1#'s driver's license. | apartment |
train_1663 | #Person1#: Hello, Sir. Can I help you with anything?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to use the ATM to make a payment. But I need to pay 3 parties at once.
#Person1#: No problem at all. With this service, you can pay up to 10 parties at one time. Are these parties on your current beneficiaries list?
#Person2#: They are, y... | #Person1# guides #Person2# to use the ATM to make a payment to 3 parties at once. | ATM |
train_1664 | #Person1#: Good evening, sir, madam. A table for two?
#Person2#: No, thank you. But we have a small problem. Can you help us?
#Person1#: Sure. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: We are looking for a hotel. Are there any hotels near here?
#Person1#: Yes, there are some hotels in the street. The nearest one is next to the... | #Person2# asks #Person1# if there're any inexpensive hotels nearby. #Person1# tells #Person2# that there's a traditional family-style hotel two-minute drive away. | hotel |
train_1665 | #Person1#: Packages Express. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Hi. I sent a package last Thursday, and I'd like to track my order.
#Person1#: No problem. I can check the shipment on the computer for you. This Monday's order... Let me see. Ah, it's here, last Thursday. Do you have your order number?
#Person2#: Sure. It's ... | #Person2# wants to track the package #Person2# sent last Thursday. #Person1# tells #Person2# that it arrived safely on Tuesday morning. | package |
train_1666 | #Person1#: Graham, why are you always on the phone with Jane?
#Person2#: Because we are partners in our science lab. Why are you so jealous?
#Person1#: The other night when you came home there was lipstick on your right cheek. How do you explain that?
#Person2#: My aunt Mary just flew in from Cleveland and she laid ... | Amy is jealous because Graham is always on the phone with Jane, and there was lipstick on his cheek the other night. Gramham tells the reasons to her and then Amy believes in their love. | love |
train_1667 | #Person1#: Where do you live, Kim?
#Person2#: I live in an apartment downtown.
#Person1#: Oh, that's convenient, but . . . how much crime is there?
#Person2#: Not much. But there is a lot of traffic. I can't stand the noise sometimes! Where do you live?
#Person1#: . I have a house in the suburbs.
#Person2#: Oh, I ... | Kim lives in an apartment downtown while #Person1# has a house in the suburbs. They decide to trade places one weekend. | trade places |
train_1668 | #Person1#: more and more Chinese are marrying foreigners.
#Person2#: that's true. But I have a low opinion of those women who go out with foreigners.
#Person1#: oh, why?
#Person2#: I think some Chinese women marry foreigners for money while others just want to live abroad. There is no true love between them.
#Person... | #Person2# has a low opinion of the women who go out with foreigners because #Person2# thinks some Chinese women marry foreigners for money while others just want to live abroad. #Person1# doesn't agree with #Person2# and believes some mixed marriages are based on true love. | intercultural couples |
train_1669 | #Person1#: Betty, would you please read this letter of application I've just written? I'd like to have your opinion.
#Person2#: I'd be glad to tell you what I think.
#Person1#: Good ! I'm interested in your advice.
#Person2#: If I were you, I would change the beginning . You should write about your education first b... | Betty advises #Person1# to write about #Person1#'s education first, say something about #Person1#'s work experience in the second part, and talk about #Person1#'s family in the last part. | letter of application |
train_1670 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order now, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, let me have this roast beef special.
#Person1#: You have a choice of vegetables, green peas, lima beans or spinach.
#Person2#: I will have the green peas and make sure the beef is well done.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. What would you want to drink, coffee, tea or... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to order a roast beef special, a cup of coffee, and a dish of Vanilla ice cream. | order food |
train_1671 | #Person1#: Where's Mrs. Johnson?
#Person2#: Just call her Lisa, Mary. She's cooking dinner.
#Person1#: I see. Can I sit down?
#Person2#: Of course! Make yourself at home.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Johnson.
#Person2#: Please, just call me Tom.
#Person1#: Okay, Tom.
#Person2#: Where's Cindy?
#Person1#: She's upst... | Mary is talking with Tom. They are about to have dinner. | dinner |
train_1672 | #Person1#: Damn it , I'm running out of money again, I really need to balance my budget and handle my money better.
#Person2#: You did spend too much, and most of the expense was kind of unnecessary.
#Person1#: But I make it.
#Person2#: No , you don't have to spend every penny you make , you could save some every mon... | #Person1# is running out of money again because #Person1# thinks #Person1# works hard so #Person1# deserves to enjoy. #Person2# suggests #Person1# start saving right now. | save money |
train_1673 | #Person1#: Did you read the story in the paper, Robin?
#Person2#: What story, Grandma?
#Person1#: Due to lack of money for repainting the building and for the furniture needed, the plans for the community center have been put off.
#Person2#: Is that a serious problem, Grandma?
#Person1#: It is. Especially for my friend... | The plans for the new community center have been put off while the old one is too noisy. It is a serious problem for Grandma's friend Nat. Robin suggests Grandma get her friends to work. | community center |
train_1674 | #Person1#: I have just received a letter from Beck.
#Person2#: Really? What does he say?
#Person1#: Beck says that the wheat is ready for harvest, and he's thinking of buying some fields next year.
#Person2#: Oh, he must be doing the work well.
#Person1#: Yes, I think he is, he's proud of having the largest farm in Ore... | Beck says that the wheat is ready for harvest. #Person1# is thinking of visiting Beck next week to help with the harvest. #Person1# and #Person2# both like farm work. | farm |
train_1675 | #Person1#: Service is really slow here. I've been trying to get the waiter's attention for 10 minutes.
#Person2#: I hope he can serve us soon. I'm starving and I have a class at 2 o'clock.
#Person1#: Me, too. I recognize that you were holding an English book. You must be a student at the English language center.
#Perso... | #Person1# and #Person2# are students at an English language center. #Person1# thinks the institute is good while #Person2# wishes the classes can be smaller. | institute |
train_1676 | #Person1#: What are you surfing on the internet, John? You are smiling. Are you seeing a film?
#Person2#: No. You know Christmas Day is coming. I am choosing some lovely cards for my friends.
#Person1#: You mean you won't buy cards from the shops.
#Person2#: Mom, it's a new way to express your friendship and love.
#Per... | John is choosing some lovely Christmas cards for his friends on the internet. His mother plans to choose one for John's grandmother. | cards |
train_1677 | #Person1#: Good morning, native tongue translations. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I was wondering how much it would cost to translate a document from English into Arabic?
#Person1#: Well, it depends on the kind of document how long it is and when you need it returned. We don't do any translations of textbooks.
#Pers... | #Person2# wants to know how much it would cost to translate a cookbook from English into Arabic. #Person1# tells her that Arabic is difficult, so they would charge between 5 and 10 cents per word. | Arabic |
train_1678 | #Person1#: I'm here with Margaret Seabrook, the CEO of creative toys. In today's show, we're going to discuss the hottest new toy of two thousand seventeen, the Super Spinner. Margaret, welcome.
#Person2#: Thank you, Brian. It's great to be here.
#Person1#: OK, so tell us about this new toy.
#Person2#: Well. It's simil... | Margaret Seabrook is telling the audience about the new toy, the Super Spinner. It is similar to a relaxation ball in its function, but it's useful for anyone who has problems focusing. It's popular with children as well as adults. | toy |
train_1679 | #Person1#: I've come to hear about your offer.
#Person2#: We have the offer ready for you. Let me check. 10 boxes with 50 brooches per box, at 20, 000 yuan ; 20 boxes with 50 waistbands per box, at 30, 000 yuan ; 15 boxes with other ornaments per box, at 7, 500 yuan, for shipment in June. The offer is valid for five da... | #Person2# gives #Person1# an offer of ornaments. #Person1# thinks the price is higher than other companies. #Person2# asks #Person1# to consider design and quality. They agree on a 5% reduction. | negotiation with price |
train_1680 | #Person1#: Did you have any kind of punishment in your life and studies?
#Person2#: Yes, just once.
#Person1#: What was the reason?
#Person2#: I once played truant when I was in college because I intended to organize a donation activity for the disaster-hit areas in Sichuan. | #Person2# talks about being punished because of playing truant for a charity activity. | punishment in college |
train_1681 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like to buy a keepsake for my girlfriend. Could you make a recommendation for me?
#Person1#: I'd like to. How do you like the hat?
#Person2#: It's not special. It can be seen everywhere.
#Person1#: How about the umbrella? It's made of wood and paper. It's very beautiful.... | #Person2# buys a 50 yuan wooden umbrella as a keepsake for his girlfriend from #Person2#. | keepsake for girlfriend |
train_1682 | #Person1#: Hi, can I help you?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm just looking.
#Person1#: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Greg.
#Person2#: Sure, I'll let you know if I need anything. Hm, this mattress is very firm. Jack will probably like it.
#Person1#: Did you find something you like?
#Person2#:... | #Person2#'s mattress is saggy. Greg recommends one with a lifetime warranty and offers a 10% frame discount and a financing plan. | buy a mattress |
train_1683 | #Person1#: So who does he think he is, anyway, I can't believe the way that my boss has been ordering everyone around lately, I mean, it's now like he is the CEO, or anything.
#Person2#: Um. . . Actually I am guessing you didn't get the MEMO. Your boss was selected to fill the vacancy in the CEO slot. He actually is th... | #Person1# complains about the style of CEO. #Person2# says that the boss is already a CEO candidate. #Person2# answers #Person1#'s question about the CEO's function in a company. | discussion about CEO |
train_1684 | #Person1#: I would love to be famous and have thousands of adoring fans.
#Person2#: Really? I'm not sure that I would like all the attention. There have been numerous cases of paparazzi interfering with star's private live in recent years.
#Person1#: I love being photographed! If I were famous, I'd do interviews for al... | #Person1# wants to be famous, to be photographed and interviewed, and do some charity, while #Person2# doesn't like attracting attention or gossip and reminds #Person1# to speak with caution. #Person1# needs a spokesperson. #Person2# supports #Person1#. | to be famous |
train_1685 | #Person1#: Would you like to stretch your legs?
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: Let's get a soft drink.
#Person2#: Do we have enough time?
#Person1#: Yes, we do.
#Person2#: The performance is excellent.
#Person1#: It's a new concert hall and the acoustics are great.
#Person2#: I couldn't agree more.
#Person1#: Is this y... | #Person1# and #Person2# take a break for drinks during the symphony concert. | a symphony concert |
train_1686 | #Person1#: Which film shall we see?
#Person2#: There is nothing good at the moment. Let's do something different. Would you like to go to a concert?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd love to. Here is a good one, Mozart and Beethoven. It's on the Festival Hall.
#Person2#: Fine! Do you want anything to eat now?
#Person1#: No, I'm not ... | #Person1# and #Person2# go to a concert and have a drink first. | go to concert |
train_1687 | #Person1#: Lousy weather, isn't it?
#Person2#: It has stopped snowing, but it's even colder.
#Person1#: Look at the ice there hanging from the eaves.
#Person2#: And the streets are covered with snow.
#Person1#: Do you know what the temperature is today?
#Person2#: I missed today's weather forecast over the TV.
#Person1... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing snowing weather and will skate together tomorrow. | snow and skating |
train_1688 | #Person1#: OK, Ann, you spent quite a bit of time in Australia recently so why don't you talk about that?
#Person2#: I really liked living in Australia. I was an international student and I studied education at the university of Sydney. And living in Sydney was fantasticbecuase I could go to the beach anytime I wanted ... | Ann tells #Person1# about her life in Australia. Ann is an international student who likes to go to the beach and clubs. Ann talks about a trip to Frasier Island and a dangerous diving experience. Ann wants to go back and live one more year in Australia. | live in Australia |
train_1689 | #Person1#: What do you like to do in your spare time?
#Person2#: I like playing chess.
#Person1#: Do you have any hobbies besides playing chess?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not.
#Person1#: Do you have any hobbies like playing tennis or things like that?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I like playing basketball.
#Person1#: Can you tell m... | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s hobbies. #Person2# likes playing chess and basketball. | hobby |
train_1690 | #Person1#: Let me tell you what happened to my homework.
#Person2#: OK, go ahead--what is the excuse THIS time?
#Person1#: Actually, I did it, but then it got lost.
#Person2#: Could you have gotten it done at another time?
#Person1#: Yes, I could.
#Person2#: You have never missed an assignment before--when will you be ... | Because #Person1# lost #Person1#'s homework, #Person2# asks #Person1# to make it up and reminds #Person1# not to do it again. | homework got lost |
train_1691 | #Person1#: who is your favorite NBA star?
#Person2#: Kobe Bryant, of course.
#Person1#: Kobe? I know him, the key guy of the Lakers, a heck of a NBA player. He is on fire when he breaks through enemy defense.
#Person2#: He is competent both in driving the lane and shooting jumpers, but what really makes him formidable ... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Kobe's basketball skills. In a match Kobe played in Beijing, #Person2#'s friend Lee got an autograph from Kobe while #Person2# got photographs. | talk about Kobe |
train_1692 | #Person1#: What a good day!
#Person2#: Yes. It's really wonderful here The grass is greener and the air is fresher than those in the city.
#Person1#: Right. Let's go out and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery.
#Person2#: Great, let's go.
#Person1#: Wow, what a beautiful lake! The green hills and clear water really pro... | #Person1# and #Person2# go out and see beautiful natural sceneries. They feel happy and think they should walk into nature more frequently. | walk into nature |
train_1693 | #Person1#: Can you believe me?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Please count on my love.
#Person2#: I will.
#Person1#: I'll be yours through endless time.
#Person2#: I see. And I'll always be devoted to you.
#Person1#: Thank you. I know I've nothing to offer you, but I'll never give you reason to cry.
#Person2#: I'll never ... | #Person1# and #Person2# pour out their love to each other. | say love |
train_1694 | #Person1#: I don't think we've met.
#Person2#: No, I don't think we have.
#Person1#: My name is Dick Brown.
#Person2#: How do you do? Mr. Brown. I am Susan Heywood.
#Person1#: Mr. Smith often talked about you.
#Person2#: Really? I am glad to meet you.
#Person1#: I'm honored to know you. | Dick and Susan meet for the first time and greet each other. | say hello |
train_1695 | #Person1#: Bye, mom!
#Person2#: Wait, Jimmy, it's cold outside. Put a hat on!
#Person1#: OK. Bye!
#Person2#: No, wait, you will be too cold without mittens.
#Person1#: Alright. See ya!
#Person2#: Hold on, with that wind, you're going to catch a cold. Wear this scarf.
#Person1#: Ok, see you after school. . .
#Person2#: ... | It's cold outside. Jimmy's mother keeps putting more clothes on Jimmy, but Jimmy can't breathe. | put on clothes |
train_1696 | #Person1#: Can you tell me about a nice restaurant to go to?
#Person2#: Of course! How much would you like to spend on your meal?
#Person1#: My date is quite sophisticated. She would expect nothing less than the best.
#Person2#: Well, how about our own hotel restaurant? It's conveniently located and has a three-star ra... | #Person1# wants to go out to a restaurant with #Person1#'s sophisticated date. #Person2# recommends Gramercy Tavern. #Person1# takes it. | a nice restaurant |
train_1697 | #Person1#: We'Ve got a lot of work to do now, but take your time over this project. We don't want to make any mistakes.
#Person2#: Ok. I should have it finished by Friday afternoon. Then I can check those account over the weekend. We need to have them finished by Monday, right?
#Person1#: That's right. We'll finish the... | #Person1# and #Person2# will finish one project on time by Monday. Then, they will have enough time for the Macy project. #Person1# goes back to the meeting which has lasted for long and asks #Person2# to ensure that everyone sticks to the deadlines. | busy work |
train_1698 | #Person1#: He has come to life in the end.
#Person2#: Oh, thank God. We all felt frightened by the bad new about him.
#Person1#: Yes. Fortunately, an ambulance passed in the nick of time, and we got him away to hospital.
#Person2#: Right. Unless, who know what will happen.
#Person1#: Wish him to be healthy soon. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that someone comes to life. #Person2# feels relieved. | good news |
train_1699 | #Person1#: Hello, Sir. We haven't seen you for quite a while. So, what is it today that we can do for you?
#Person2#: I need a Deposit Certificate to handle some stuff in land.
#Person1#: I see, yes, I can do that now. I'm sure you know, as I may have told you before, you should pay an extra 20 RMB handling fee for thi... | #Person2# needs a Deposit Certificate. #Person1# takes 20 RMB from #Person2#'s account for the service. | pay handling fee |
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