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train_900 | #Person1#: Hi, I heard you're looking for a different apartment.
#Person2#: Yeah. The place I'm in now is really terrible.
#Person1#: It was OK when I was there.
#Person2#: The boiler keeps breaking and when it does, we lose the heat for several days at the time.
#Person1#: Why doesn't the owner replace it?
#Person2#: ... | #Person2# complains to #Person1# that the apartment is terrible and #Person2# want s to move into a highrise near the university. But #Person1# tells #Person2# it's pretty noisy and advises #Person2# to try the apartment at Windsor. #Person2# will check a few places before making the decision. | choose an appartment |
train_901 | #Person1#: Uh, hi. Do you need some help with those weights? I can move them for you.
#Person2#: Uh, no. I can do it myself. I just have to put them back over there.
#Person1#: No, let me help you. Uh, Oh, Hmpf.
#Person2#: Oh, it's okay.
#Person1#: Oh, my back!
#Person2#: It's okay, it's okay. Are you okay?
#Person1#: ... | Justin helps Rachel move the weights but hurt his back. He lies down to have a rest and they introduce themselves to each other. Rachel is from Utah and is a teacher. Justin is from Salt Lake City. Rachel thinks Justin should dial 911 for help. | get hurt |
train_902 | #Person1#: Hello, Mike. What are you doing in this part of London?
#Person2#: Well, in fact, I'm looking for a flat round here.
#Person1#: A flat? Do you want to move?
#Person2#: Yes, actually, believe it or not, Mandy and I are getting married.
#Person1#: It's great! Congratulations. When did you decide?
#Person2#: On... | Mike plans to rent a suitable flat because he's getting married to Mandy. #Person1# says #Person1#'s brother lent some money so they could buy a flat, and Mike'll talk to his family about it. | rent a flat |
train_903 | #Person1#: Honey, how long have we been living here?
#Person2#: About 10 years. What's wrong?
#Person1#: I am thinking about redecorating our house.
#Person2#: That would cost a lot of money. But we do need to do some changes to the house.
#Person1#: Right. What about repainting the living room in yellow?
#Person2#: Go... | #Person1# suggests redecorating the house but #Person2# says it costs much money. Then they decide to do some changes to the house. | redecorate the house |
train_904 | #Person1#: What are you doing, Mum?
#Person2#: I'm planting cabbage.
#Person1#: What's that in your hand?
#Person2#: Cabbage seed. You see, I put some soil in the box, sow the seed carefully like this, and then cover it with more soil. I'll keep the box in the shade so that the sun doesn't burn the little plants.
#Pers... | Mum's planting cabbage and teaches #Person1# how to do it. She puts soil, sows seeds, and covers them. Then she'll water them and put the powder in the soil. | plant cabbage |
train_905 | #Person1#: I want to buy some meat.
#Person2#: What kind would you like?
#Person1#: I want one pound of ground beef.
#Person2#: That's going to be about $2. 48.
#Person1#: That will be fine.
#Person2#: What else can I get for you?
#Person1#: Let me also have three pounds of chicken breasts.
#Person2#: That's goi... | #Person1# buys one pound of ground beef and three pounds of chicken breasts from #Person2#. | meat shopping |
train_906 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Brown. I've come to see Mr. Brown.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mr. Green.
#Person1#: Is he in?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but he's not in, he's gone out on business.
#Person1#: Oh! I just drop in on him for a chat.
#Person2#: Please come in for a cup of coffee.
#Person1#: No, thank you. ... | Mr. Green comes to see Mr. Brown, but he's gone out. Mr. Green asks Mrs. Brown to tell him to phone. | visit someone |
train_907 | #Person1#: Morning, Bob. Fancy meeting you here!
#Person2#: Morning, Jenny. Haven't seen you for ages!
#Person1#: Well, I thought I'd come to see you, so here I am.
#Person2#: You did give me a surprise. How have you been?
#Person1#: Fine, just fine. And you?
#Person2#: Not so well. I've come down with the flu.
#... | Jenny comes to see Bob. She's fine but Bob has the flu. They decide to have a drink tonight. | social meeting |
train_908 | #Person1#: I heard Tom was caught stealing something again in the supermarket.
#Person2#: Really? He deserves it! They should teach him a good lesson.
#Person1#: But the word is his brother would go bail for him. Last time it's his father who went bail for him.
#Person2#: Then he is really lucky. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Tom was caught stealing but his relatives went bail for him. | stealing |
train_909 | #Person1#: Are you feeling better today, Bill?
#Person2#: Well, it's hard to say. I cough a lot in the evening.
#Person1#: You'd better give up smoking. It's bad for your health.
#Person2#: You're right, but you know, it's hard to give up an old habit.
#Person1#: But you should make up your mind first.
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# advises Bill to quit smoking, but Bill says he needs something to keep awake. #Person1# suggests sleeping early and getting up early, and #Person2# will try it. | bad habit |
train_910 | #Person1#: What would you have for dessert?
#Person2#: Well, what do you have?
#Person1#: Cakes, fruits and ice cream
#Person2#: Give me ice cream and cake.
#Person3#: I will have cake and fruits
#Person1#: Ok. thanks. and which would you liket to drink, coffee or tea?
#Person2#: I prefer tea.
#Person3#: I want ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# and #Person3# order dessert and drinks. Then #Person2# pays the bill, and #Person3# thanks #Person2# for the dinner. | restaurant service |
train_911 | #Person1#: Hello, Jim. Looking forward to seeing you. It's not a bad journey, really.
#Person2#: But what do I do when there? How can I get to your place?
#Person1#: Don't worry. When you get to Waterloo, take the underground to Regents Park. I'll meet you there at the gate, which will be obvious when you get there. Yo... | #Person1# will meet #Person2# at the gate in Waterloo and tells #Person2# to make sure to get a northern underground. #Person1# will play badminton with Tom and invites #Person2# to join the club. #Person2# finds it's so late that #Person2# has to hurry up. | ask the way |
train_912 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello, I'm a local student and I'm reading about the flat that you posted on the website. Is it still available?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: How about the rent? Do you want the rent weekly or monthly?
#Person1#: The rent is 50 a week and you have to pay weekly on Mondays.
#Person2#: O... | #Person2# wants to rent the flat, and #Person1# tells #Person2# some information. #Person2# will look at the flat tomorrow. | rent a flat |
train_913 | #Person1#: Hello, it's Emma McDonald here, from AB electronics. I'd like to book a room for the twenty-fifth, please.
#Person2#: Certainly, would you like a single or a double room?
#Person1#: A room for 3, please.
#Person2#: The rooms for 3 are $150 per night, including breakfast.
#Person1#: Oh, I see, but my company ... | #Person2# helps #Person1# book a room for 3 and gives #Person1# a discount. | hotel service |
train_914 | #Person1#: Hey Roy. I've been thinking for a long time.
#Person2#: Oh yeah. About what, Cindy?
#Person1#: About the future. About what I want to be.
#Person2#: Em, I'm sure there are a lot of things that you can do, like doctor, professor, hostess.
#Person1#: Em, maybe. I'd like a job in which I can often travel.
#Pers... | Roy advises Cindy to be an air hostess or an interpreter, but Cindy wants to be an international business woman. Roy doesn't think she's a business person though Cindy says she can change. | future career |
train_915 | #Person1#: How long have you played the piano? You're great.
#Person2#: Thanks, I've been playing since I was 9 and now I'm 17. I have to practice for 2 hours every day, but I love it.
#Person1#: That's good. Since you do it so much, I wouldn't be able to sit still that long. Why do you like it?
#Person2#: Well, now th... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s been playing the piano since the age 9 and #Person2# feels good when playing. #Person1# says #Person1# feels the same way when playing soccer. | play the piano |
train_916 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mister Thompson. My name is Mary Brown.
#Person2#: Good morning, Miss Brown, take a seat please.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Well Miss Brown, could you please tell me about yourself?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. I'm 18 years old and just graduated from Peterson Secretary school. I read your ... | Mary Brown tells Mister Thompson she can do all the secretary work and Mister Thompson thinks she's qualified for the job. Miss Brown is satisfied with the salary and Mister Thompson will tell her the results soon. | job interview |
train_917 | #Person1#: Hello, I'm calling about the apartment you advertised.
#Person2#: Yes. What kind of apartments are you interested in?
#Person1#: I'm interested in a one bedroom, do you have any available?
#Person2#: Yes, I have one. When do you need it?
#Person1#: Sometime around next week. How much is the rent?
#Person2#: ... | Blanca is interested in a one-bedroom apartment and is satisfied with its rent. #Person2# will take Blanca to look at it tomorrow. | rent an apartment |
train_918 | #Person1#: Hey Linda, did you get that letter about the new options for food service next year?
#Person2#: Not yet, are there a lot of changes?
#Person1#: There sure are, instead of paying one feet to cover all meals for the whole school year. We are now able to choose how many meals a week we want, and can contract ju... | Tom tells Linda the school has new options for food service. They can choose how many meals they want and it's better for everyone. Linda thinks the system is complicated and Tom agrees. Tom will go with the 10 meal plan because he doesn't eat at school all the time. | new meal plan |
train_919 | #Person1#: Good morning. Mrs.Smith.
#Person2#: Good morning! Can you help me, please? I'm looking for some books for my mother.
#Person1#: Well, what kind of books does she like?
#Person2#: She's very fond of detective stories?
#Person1#: I see. Has she read any detective stories?
#Person2#: Oh, yes!
#Person1#: Do you ... | Mrs. Smith wants to buy some books for her mom. #Person1# recommends Mrs. Smith a detective book and she wants more. | book selection |
train_920 | #Person1#: Hey, Jimmy, you've been sitting in front of the TV all day. Anything interesting on TV?
#Person2#: Not really. Quite boring right now, actually. Mostly infomercials and public service announcements.
#Person1#: Why don't you turn off the TV and get outside? You need to get some fresh air.
#Person2#: I know, I... | #Person1# invites Jimmy to go out but Jimmy refuses because Jimmy's favorite show is coming. Jimmy introduces it to #Person1# and they decide to see the show together. | show invitation |
train_921 | #Person1#: Hello, who is speaking?
#Person2#: Hello, this is John. I want to speak to Linda.
#Person1#: This is her.
#Person2#: Hi, Linda, I'm just calling to invite you to a dinner party tomorrow evening.
#Person1#: Really? What time and where?
#Person2#: 7:30 PM at London-Chinese restaurant. I \ ' ll be at your place... | John invites Linda to a dinner party at the London-Chinese restaurant and asks her to dress formally. John will pick her up tomorrow. | invitation |
train_922 | #Person1#: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless!
#Person2#: I ' m in the middle of something right now. I ' ll be there in a second.
#Person1#: This can ' t wait! I need your help now!
#Person2#: Alrig... | #Person1#'s boss and her husband will come for dinner. #Person1# asks #Person2# to help and they are getting prepared for their coming by cleaning the room and buying groceries. | preparation for dinner |
train_923 | #Person1#: I ' m going to be moving out soon.
#Person2#: You still have time on your lease.
#Person1#: There ' s no way that I can stay here.
#Person2#: That ' s not going to be all right.
#Person1#: I don ' t understand why.
#Person2#: I ' m going to have to keep your deposit
#Person1#: Why can ' t I have it back?
#Pe... | #Person1# is moving out but #Person2# refuses to return the deposits because the lease is not over. | deposit conflicts |
train_924 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Give me a Big Mac, a small order of French fries and a medium Coke.
#Person1#: You'll need to wait a few minutes for the fries. They are still in the fryer.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: Your total comes to $ 7.
#Person2#: Here's a twenty. Could you give me some more napkins?
... | #Person1# helps #Person2# order a Big Mac, some French Fries, and a coke. | order |
train_925 | #Person1#: You'v been work here for nearly a month, how do you feel about the job?
#Person2#: Not bad. Thank you for your help. I am always busy with this job, I feel a bit tired.
#Person1#: I had the same feeling when I first came to work here. but after a period of time, I feel better, I am sure you'll get used to th... | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s feeling of working here. #Person2# feels busy and admires #Person1#'s efficiency, and #Person1# says #Person2# will get used to it soon. | green hand feeling |
train_926 | #Person1#: Hello, Barneys Garage.
#Person2#: Hello. Mr. Higgins, please.
#Person1#: He just stepped out. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: Oh yes, this is Penny's Pet Boutique. Please remind him that his appointment for his dog's shampoo and cut is on Saturday morning at 11 am.
#Person1#: I'll make sure he receives the ... | #Person1# leaves the message of Higgins' reservation at Penny's Pet Boutique to Barneys Garage. | leave a message |
train_927 | #Person1#: I'd like to help pitch in with dinner.
#Person2#: Really? You're joking.
#Person1#: No. I'd like to do something special for you on your birthday.
#Person2#: I'd like that. Alright, put on this apron first.
#Person1#: OK. . . Now how can I help, hon?
#Person2#: Hmm, let me see. . . Boil some water.
#Person1#... | #Person1# wants to help on #Person2#'s birthday and #Person2# is surprised and instructs #Person1# to boil water, take out food, and dice vegetables. | help pitch |
train_928 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Professor, I have a problem and need to leave class early.
#Person2#: Why do you have to leave early?
#Person1#: I am not feeling well.
#Person2#: Could you make it up by attending my other section this week?
#Person1#: Yes, it's all taken care of.
#Person2#: Are you leaving right away or can you ... | #Person1# wants to leave early and Professor asks the reason and #Person1#'s make-up plan. | leave and make-up plan |
train_929 | #Person1#: Did you move into your new apartment?
#Person2#: Yes, but I'm afraid it's still a mess. I haven't put anything away yet.
#Person1#: Don't worry. It'll probably take you about three weeks to get everything organized.
#Person2#: Don't say that. It looks like a dump now. I can't stand it.
#Person1#: Have you ta... | #Person1# asks the new condition of #Person2# and #Person2# hasn't organized everything yet. #Person2# also has some complaints about the new place. | new neighborhood |
train_930 | #Person1#: I hear you're moving to New York.
#Person2#: Yes, I found a very good job down there.
#Person1#: Well, we'll certainly miss you in Boston.
#Person2#: I'm going to miss you folks, too.
#Person1#: Let's keep in touch.
#Person2#: OK. I'll drop you a line as soon as I get there. | #Person2# is moving and saying goodbye to #Person1#. | farewell |
train_931 | #Person1#: Alice, I never knew you had such a lovely voice. You really can sing, can't you?
#Person2#: Thanks, Mark. I used to be a member of the school choir.
#Person1#: No wonder you can control your voice so well. You are a professional singer.
#Person2#: Well, you are flattering me. I wouldn't say I am a profession... | Mark compliments Alice's lovely voice and singing. Alice tells him that she learns from a professional teacher. | compliment |
train_932 | #Person1#: What are you going to do after you return from Washington?
#Person2#: I'm going to stay in the city.
#Person1#: What will you do all day?
#Person2#: I'm going to work with my father at the store. In the evening, I'll read books. On weekends, I'll go to the beach with my family.
#Person1#: Have you ever worke... | Peter and Mary discuss their summer plans. Mary will work at a family store and Peter will go camping, and their friend John will go to the mountains. | summer plan |
train_933 | #Person1#: Is there a daily passenger ship to Dalian?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: How many days does it take to Dalian?
#Person2#: About one day. It arrives in Dalian at 10:00 a. m. tomorrow.
#Person1#: How many ports do we call at on our passage to Qingdao?
#Person2#: Four ports.
#Person1#: The ship is going very fast.... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the ship to Dalian and the port information. They both hope that the weather stays fine. | travel by ship |
train_934 | #Person1#: George, is your chicken OK?
#Person2#: It tastes great, but it is really dry. Is your fish all right?
#Person1#: My fish is very dry.
#Person2#: I wonder if they left it sitting around too long before they served it.
#Person1#: That's exactly what I was thinking had happened.
#Person2#: Are your vegetables O... | #Person1# and George discuss and found the condition of their food is unsatisfying. They want to tell the waiter the problem | unsatisfactory food |
train_935 | #Person1#: Can I make a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. For what time?
#Person1#: 7 o'clock tonight and there will be 5 persons.
#Person2#: OK, sir. Five persons at 7:00.
#Person1#: Do you have a VIP room?
#Person2#: Sorry, sir. We have only tables in the main dinning room left. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help reserve a VIP room but there is none left. | reservation |
train_936 | #Person1#: Which kind of sport do you like to watch?
#Person2#: Basketball, football, table tennis. I will watch them on TV.
#Person1#: So you must like NBA game.
#Person2#: Yeah, it is my favorite. Many Chinese people including women and children would like to concern the game. I think they want to see the performance... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes watching basketball, football, table tennis, and participating in tennis, and skiing. #Person1# prefers indoor sports. #Person1# invites #Person2# for tennis. | sports |
train_937 | #Person1#: What kind of person do you think you are?
#Person2#: Well, I am always energetic and enthusiastic. That's my strongest personality.
#Person1#: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
#Person2#: Em, as I have said, I'm diligent and industrious. On the other hand, sometimes I'm too hard-working and I put mysel... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# on personality, teamwork, and hobbies. #Person2# is energetic, enthusiastic but sometimes too exacting. #Person2# thinks cooperative and aggressive are necessary for teamwork. #Person2# likes playing sports in leisure time. | interview |
train_938 | #Person1#: What does Human Resources Department do?
#Person2#: Hiring, firing, training, insurances, benefits, retirement plans, salary, vacation.
#Person1#: They take care of a lot of things.
#Person2#: But most of time, they provide assistances.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Say if the Engineering Departmen... | #Person2# answers #Person1# the functions of the Human Resource Department and #Person2# tells #Person1# examples. | Human Resource Department |
train_939 | #Person1#: Is my car ready yet?
#Person2#: I don't know, sir. What's the number of your car?
#Person1#: It's LF 312 G.
#Person2#: When did you bring it to us?
#Person1#: I bought it here three days ago.
#Person2#: Ah yes, I remember now.
#Person1#: Have your mechanics finished yet?
#Person2#: No, they're still working ... | #Person1# comes to check if his car has been repaired and #Person2# shows him it is still under repairing. #Person2# suggests he buy a new one. | car repairment |
train_940 | #Person1#: Hey, Michael. Remember me? I'm Becky. We used to work at Lemans together.
#Person2#: Oh, sure. How are you? Long time no see. How are things at Lemans?
#Person1#: It's about the same. I've been thinking of making a change myself. Do you mind if I ask you a few things about your job at the university?
#Person... | Becky and Michael meet after a long time. Becky wants to change the job and asks Michael some questions on salaries. Micheal loves his job. | salary comparison |
train_941 | #Person1#: This facility is great, don't you think?
#Person2#: Yes, it is better than last year. They have done a very good job this time.
#Person1#: I'm glad our booth is on the first floor. More people can see our display.
#Person2#: If someone wants to find us, they can look at this floor plan. It shows where all th... | #Person1# and #Person2# thinks the facility is good but they think the booth location for Cortex and Rolly is awkward for Darren McDowell. #Person1# plans to go for lunch, but #Person2# ate earlier and will not go. | booth allocation |
train_942 | #Person1#: Would you like me to help you on your new project?
#Person2#: I would love the help! Would you prefer helping with the writing part or is programming more your thing?
#Person1#: I would enjoy helping with the writing portion.
#Person2#: Perfect! You'll be working alone on that portion. Do you like to work al... | #Person2# will help #Person1# with the writing part alone but #Person1# cannot join the meeting tomorrow, so #Person2# asks #Person1# to send background information before the meeting. | work arrangement |
train_943 | #Person1#: Well, that was an interesting documentary!
#Person2#: For sure! I didn't really understand some of the technical jargon they used in the film when they talked about social security in the US.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Well, they mentioned how people put away money in something called a 401K?
#Person1#... | #Person1# and #Person2# watch a documentary they liked but #Person1# doesn't understand some jargon about 401k in the US and #Person2# explains it. Then they talk about retirement plans respectively in their countries. | retirement plan |
train_944 | #Person1#: I am sorry for damaging your car, sir.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. Just leave it to the insurance companies.
#Person1#: The car park in this community is over crowded, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yeah, more and more cars. People should try to take public transportation.
#Person1#: There aren't enough buses in ... | #Person1# damaged #Person2#'s car and they complain about parking and transportation. #Person1# shares the experience of another car accident and #Person2# finds out that was #Person2#'s wife's car. | car accident |
train_945 | #Person1#: What do you consider to be your strong points?
#Person2#: I think I'm tough not only physically but mentally.
#Person1#: Why do you say that?
#Person2#: I have been playing football since high school. At present, I'm a member of a community football club.
#Person1#: Really? Are you still playing?
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# about strength, weakness, and teamwork. #Person2# is a tough football player but is a workaholic. #Person2# prefers to work alone but also do teamwork. | personality |
train_946 | #Person1#: Excuse me, does the No. 8 bus go to the Wang Fu Jing Department Store?
#Person2#: No, it doesn't. You'll have to change to a No. 3 bus at Sha Tan. Or, if you don't mind walking, you can take this bus and get off at the Workers Club Building and walk across to Wang Fu Jing.
#Person1#: I think I'd rather take ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to Wang Fu Jing and #Person2# tells #Person1# the detailed routine through bus. | ask direction |
train_947 | #Person1#: There are so many people in your house. What are they doing?
#Person2#: We are having a party. I am the host and my wife is the hostess.
#Person1#: Are they your guests?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. They are all my friends.
#Person1#: Who is that man?
#Person2#: He is Professor Zhang. He is a Chinese teacher. H... | #Person1# asks #Person2# what they are doing and then asks about some people in the house party. | knowing new people |
train_948 | #Person1#: What do you think of this brown coffee table?
#Person2#: It's nice, but it doesn't match the color of our room.
#Person1#: How about this?
#Person2#: Oh no, this type of coffee table gets dirty very easily and it's difficult to clean.
#Person1#: And you are really difficult to please. All right, let's look a... | #Person1# and #Person2# decides between which coffee table to buy and choose an inexpensive one. They argue about if #Person1# is lazy. | purchase |
train_949 | #Person1#: This is Officer Belford. You reported a break-in just now?
#Person2#: Yes, I did.
#Person1#: I'll need a little more information about it.
#Person2#: Just the facts.
#Person1#: What time did it happen?
#Person2#: It must have been sometime between 12:00 and 1:30 because I was home until almost 12:00 and I ju... | #Person2# reported a break-in and Officer Belford asks the details. #Person2# was robbed of jewellry and a TV with her husband's name. | robbery report |
train_950 | #Person1#: Dr. Carter's Office.
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to make an appointment to see Dr. Carter, please.
#Person1#: Is this your first visit?
#Person2#: Yes it is.
#Person1#: Okay. Could I have your name please?
#Person2#: Yes. My name is Ronald Schuller.
#Person1#: And may I ask who referred you to our office?
#Pers... | Ronald wants to make an appointment with Dr. Carter to check a swelled ankle. Dr. Carter asks for some information and they arrange it on Thursday. But after knowing he is stuck in a paint can Dr. Carter asks him to come in today. | urgent case |
train_951 | #Person1#: Oh, we still haven't decided what to get him.
#Person2#: I know. It's hard. What does he need?
#Person1#: Well, darling, the other day he said that he needed a car.
#Person2#: Yeah, right. Well, I think that's a little beyond us.
#Person1#: Yeah, it'd be fun, but it's just a little too expensive.
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# and #Person2# want to get something special but affordable for an old man's sixtieth. They deny a car, a tie, and a computer and make no-decision. | gift |
train_952 | #Person1#: Hey Taxi! Ah great. Thanks for pulling over.
#Person2#: Where to?
#Person1#: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art, and ....
#Person2#: Sure. Hop in. No problem. Hang on!
#Person1#: Uh. Excuse me. How long does it take to get there?
#Person2#: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't t... | #Person1# who is a tourist wants to go to the National Museum of Art and asks #Person2# the duration and the fee of getting there and the opening time of the museum. Then #Person1# asks #Person2# for restaurant recommendation and directions. | guidance for new-comers |
train_953 | #Person1#: Miguel, why haven't you finished your science homework all week?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Ms. Perry. My house burned down last weekend. My family and I have been sleeping at my grandma's all week. I'm very stressed. I can't do my homework because my grandma's house is so loud and I lost my textbook.
#Person1#: ... | Miguel's house was burnt down and he is stressed. Ms. Perry asks him to go to her office at lunchtime for this. | talk on homework |
train_954 | #Person1#: Happy birthday, Jimmy. Are you ready for the next present?
#Person2#: You mean there's more besides the watch?
#Person1#: Come with us. It's in the car. Now, here we are. You've been talking about this for months.
#Person2#: Oh, it's a new computer. It's just what I want. I'm so happy about it. Thank you so ... | #Person1# sends Jimmy a computer for his birthday and Jimmy is happy. | birthday gift |
train_955 | #Person1#: Hello, Lucy. When are you going off to Beijing?
#Person2#: This evening.
#Person1#: How are you getting there, by air or by train?
#Person2#: By train. It leaves at 5:00 and arrives in Beijing at 7:10 tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: Oh, only 14 hours. Is anybody seeing you off this evening?
#Person2#: Yes, my p... | #Person1# asks Lucy's plan for leaving for Beijing and Lucy tells #Person1# the details and her parents will see her off. | farewell before flight |
train_956 | #Person1#: Hello there, welcome to Wine World. Let me know if I can help you out at all.
#Person2#: Um, yes, please, I could really use some help. I'm going over to my boss'house for dinner tonight and don't know what kind of wine I should bring.
#Person1#: OK, do you know what kind of food will be served?
#Person2#... | #Person2# is going over to the home of #Person2#'s boss whose wife is Japanese, so #Person2# wants to buy a bottle of wine. #Person2# wants Chardonnay but it is denied by #Person1#. #Person1# recommends Sauvignon Blanc but it is denied by #Person2#. At last #Person2# decides on Rhone Valley white. | wine selection |
train_957 | #Person1#: Where's Bill? The ambassador is already here. The meeting is set to start at 9 am.
#Person2#: He's late again. Traffic is probably holding him up. You know, he commutes from the suburbs. It's not easy commuting every day. We should cut him some slack.
#Person1#: Even though the trafic is bumper-to-bumper o... | Bill is late and an ambassador is waiting. #Person1# and #Person2# assumes Bill overslept because he lives far away and commutes every day by train. | Bill's commuting |
train_958 | #Person1#: Hi, Mike, what gives?
#Person2#: Hi, Bill, this is my new car.
#Person1#: Hey, great set of wheels.
#Person2#: You like it, huh?
#Person1#: Who wouldn't? Wow, that's out of this world.
#Person2#: It is special, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yeah, too cool. How much did they sold you for?
#Person2#: Lots. Looks... | Mike gets a new car with great wheels and he will go for a spin with Bill. | new car trial |
train_959 | #Person1#: Sally, I'm tired of this Western food. I really miss my mother's Sichuan cooking.
#Person2#: I'm sure you do miss that type of cooking. But can't you try to get used to Western food?
#Person1#: I have tried. But Americans like butter, bread, sugar, and cream too much.
#Person2#: I suppose you're right, Le... | Lee misses Sichuan food and Sally persuades Lee to get used to Western food. Lee cannot because the food was fattening and Sally agreed. | different diet |
train_960 | #Person1#: Dutton Hotels. How may I help you today?
#Person2#: I wanted to check rates and availability for your San Francisco location.
#Person1#: Certainly, I can help you with that. Will that be the downtown or waterfront location?
#Person2#: The waterfront location.
#Person1#: What date do you plan to check in?... | #Person1# at Dutton Hotels helps Rama reserve a standard non-smoking room with a courtyard view from October 12th to 15th. #Person1# takes credit card information to make a reservation and then gives Jeff Rama the confirmation number. | room reservation |
train_961 | #Person1#: Lily, how long have you been here?
#Person2#: I came to China in June, so it has been 7 months.
#Person1#: Wow, that's a long time. But you haven't spent Spring Festival in China yet, right?
#Person2#: That's right, but I am going to stay in China this year to see how Chinese people spend their most importan... | #Person1# asks Lily about her duration in China. Lily wants to do a research on Spring Festival. And #Person1# invites Lily to spend the festival with #Person1#'s family this year. | festival invitation |
train_962 | #Person1#: Who do you work for at the moment?
#Person2#: Um, I work for the BBC World Service. I've been with the BBC for 5 years. Before that, I worked as an interpreter for the EU.
#Person1#: As you know this job is based in Geneva. Have you ever lived abroad before?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I have. In fact I was born in ... | #Person1# is interested in #Person2#'s job. #Person2# works for BBC now and travels a lot for pleasure. | job and leisure |
train_963 | #Person1#: What color should we paint this room, honey?
#Person2#: How about red?
#Person1#: Red in the dining room? No way.
#Person2#: Why not? I think red is a great color for a wall.
#Person1#: But red makes you fat.
#Person2#: What are you talking about?
#Person1#: I was reading a magazine article that said warm co... | #Person1# and #Person2# decides on painting the house and #Person1# denies red because red makes people fat. | room color |
train_964 | #Person1#: Liberty Park. Good morning, how can I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to know more about art festival next week. What can I do at the festival?
#Person1#: Oh, you can do lots of things! You can listen to music, look at paintings by local and international painters, joined the picnic in the park or watch pl... | #Person2# asks information about the art festival and #Person1# at Liberty Park tells #Person2# what #Person2# can do by introducing the painters, paintings, and the place. | exhibition information |
train_965 | #Person1#: My boss told me never to go to work again!
#Person2#: I can't believe it, why?
#Person1#: I don't know. What he told me that I was so confused.
#Person2#: Did you usually go to work late?
#Person1#: Well, I often did.
#Person2#: When you were working, did you think about other things?
#Person1#: Sometimes.
#... | #Person2# analyzed that #Person1# is fired because #Person1# did not use time well nor learned new things. | dismissal reason |
train_966 | #Person1#: The coffee pot is empty. No matter how many signs we post, someone keeps drinking the last cup without making a fresh pot. What's the point of rules if nobody follows them?
#Person2#: I know. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I'm upset about the microwave. It looks like a bomb went off in there.
#Person1#: Yeah.... | #Person1# and #Person2# complain about how people treat the coffee pot and the microwave. They think of ways to change the situation but they are not optimistic about them. | misbehavior |
train_967 | #Person1#: Do you have any questions?
#Person2#: Yes, do I have to work a whole year before I can take a vacation?
#Person1#: Yes, after you ' Ve been here a year, you qualify for a three-day vacation
#Person2#: Only three days?
#Person1#: That's the company policy.
#Person2#: What happens if I use up my sick days befo... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the company policies of vacation and sick leave which are the same as the last place #Person2# worked at. | company policy |
train_968 | #Person1#: Hello? This is John Smith. Can I speak to Mr. White, please?
#Person2#: This is Mr. White speaking.
#Person1#: Hi. I understand that you have a house for sale, haven ' t you?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I ' d like to know more about it.
#Person2#: Can you come to my office this afternoon at 3 o ' clock?
#Pers... | John Smith will come to Mr. White's office to talk about the house for sale. | set an appointment |
train_969 | #Person1#: Jeff, look at this listing! It says there is a cozy studio apartment for rent, and it's only $ 700 per month. What do you think?
#Person2#: Well I think I can afford that apartment. But are pets allowed?
#Person1#: Hmm... let me look. Yes, it says it's a pet-friendly building.
#Person2#: That's great. That m... | Mr. Twinkles tells Jeff a $700-per-month apartment allowing pets is for rent. Jeff thinks it's great. | apartment for rent |
train_970 | #Person1#: Good morning, miss.
#Person2#: Good morning, sir.
#Person1#: Could you tell me please where can I find a currents exchange?
#Person2#: Right here, how can i help you today, sir?
#Person1#: I'd like to exchange 5000 Singapore dollars into the US dollars please.
#Person2#: Do you have an account this bank, sir... | After #Person1# shows his account number and passport, #Person2# helps #Person1# exchange 5000 Singapore dollars into US dollars. | currency service |
train_971 | #Person1#: Can you connect me to Mary. Smith Hotel room?
#Person2#: Mrs. Smith has not checked in yet.
#Person1#: Can you leave a message for her to call her office?
#Person2#: Yes, I'll see that she get the message when she checks in. | #Person1# calls Mary, but #Person2# says she's not checked in, so #Person1# leaves a message. | phone call |
train_972 | #Person1#: I'm starving! It would be truly appreciated if you bought me a burrito.
#Person2#: I'm a little short. I don't have enough for you.
#Person1#: I'm starving, as I didn't eat yet today.
#Person2#: I really don't have enough money.
#Person1#: My stomach feels so empty.
#Person2#: Well, why don't you ask Bob for... | #Person1# keeps asking #Person2# to buy food for #Person1#. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# doesn't have enough money and it's not #Person2#'s fault. | ask for food |
train_973 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I need to refill this prescription.
#Person2#: It says on the bottle here that you can have two refills.
#Person1#: Yes, I need to refill it today.
#Person2#: Alright. I'm sorry, Miss. According to our file, this prescription has already been refilled twice.
#Person1#: I was worried about that. I ... | #Person1# wants to refill the prescription but #Person2# says it's already been refilled twice, so #Person1# needs to get a new prescription. #Person1# says it's emergent and #Person1#'s doctor is out of town. #Person2# suggests seeing another doctor but #Person1# thinks it's expensive. #Person1# thinks the whole thing... | refill a prescription |
train_974 | #Person1#: Hey, where's Cindy?
#Person2#: She told me that she's got tennis practice today.
#Person1#: You're Mary, right?
#Person2#: How did you know?
#Person1#: Cindy told me about you in our gym class.
#Person2#: I see. Do you live in this neighborhood, too?
#Person1#: My house is next door to yours.
#Person2#: Oh, ... | Alex met Mary and they find out Cindy mentioned them to each other. | social meeting |
train_975 | #Person1#: Hi Bob, how's business?
#Person2#: Just okay.
#Person1#: Okay, enough small talk. Let's get down to business.
#Person2#: Good idea.
#Person1#: Since we're good friends, you don't have to pay me.
#Person2#: No, I can't accept it. Business is business. | #Person1# thinks Bob doesn't need to pay since they're friends. Bob doesn't accept it. | business talk |
train_976 | #Person1#: The world changes, the family changes too.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: People now like a small family composed of two parents and one child.
#Person2#: That is called a nuclear family.
#Person1#: I don't like such a family.
#Person2#: What kind of family are you like?
#Person1#: I like a family c... | #Person1# tells #Person2# people now have nuclear families composed of parents and one child, but #Person1# likes traditional families. | discuss the family |
train_977 | #Person1#: John's father got married again.
#Person2#: Married whom?
#Person1#: If I tell you. , you must be completely taken aback.
#Person2#: Come on. Tell me what happened.
#Person1#: He married a girl who is only eighteen!
#Person2#: Is that true? But anyhow, it's none of our business, isn't it? | #Person1# tells #Person2# John's father married an 18-year-old girl. #Person2# thinks it's none of their business. | gossip |
train_978 | #Person1#: Henry, I want to ask you something.
#Person2#: Say what you want to say.
#Person1#: You see. The wage is not paid yet, I am wondering if you could possibly lend me some money.
#Person2#: I am sorry. But I do not have any money to lend to you. | #Person1# wants to borrow some money from Henry but Henry doesn't have any. | borrow money |
train_979 | #Person1#: hi, I'm Lucas, I just moved in next door.
#Person2#: oh, hi Lucas, come on in. I'm Barbara. Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: nice to meet you too.
#Person2#: would you like something to drink? I've got tea and some grape juice.
#Person1#: thanks. Some tea would be nice. Chinese tea is great. I really like your t... | Lucas moved in Barbara's next door and Barbara invites him to have a drink. She tells him she got the tea set from a supermarket nearby and the neighborhood is quiet and convenient. Barbara invites Lucas to go to the gym together. | a new neighbor |
train_980 | #Person1#: What are you reading?
#Person2#: Oh, it's the latest novel by ray blue. It's a sic-fi thriller.
#Person1#: I thought he usually wrote horror books.
#Person2#: He does. He's good at this genre too. It's a captivating read.
#Person1#: We're going to the bookshop. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: Yes, I wo... | #Person2#'s reading a sci-fi thriller. #Person1# invites #Person2# to the bookshop. #Person2# agrees because both of them want to buy books. | talk about books |
train_981 | #Person1#: Doctor, I feel much better now. Will I be albe to go home some time this week?
#Person2#: That's good to hear. You've had an ideal recovery from your operation. We're going to send you home tomorrow.
#Person1#: Do you think I can get back to work very soon?
#Person2#: Don't be in such a hurry. I'm confident ... | #Person2# says #Person1# can go home tomorrow but can't work very soon. #Person2# advises #Person1# to rest well, have regular meals, stop smoking, take medicine and have a consultation. | doctor's advice |
train_982 | #Person1#: Thomas, could you do me a favor?
#Person2#: What's up?
#Person1#: Could you pick up Mrs. David from Ford Company at the Capital Airport?
#Person2#: Why don't you go?
#Person1#: I'm supposed to do it, but the general manager called me last night. He said he couldn't come back to Beijing as scheduled, so he as... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to pick up Mrs. David because #Person1# has to attend the meeting. #Person2# agrees. | pick up someone |
train_983 | #Person1#: I feel like to wear my hair in this way.
#Person2#: Oh, it's really popular these days.
#Person1#: Do you think it's suitable for me?
#Person2#: Honestly speaking, I think the one next to it suits you better.
#Person1#: Even though I really like it, it's just too modern for me.
#Person2#: That's not true. Lo... | #Person1# picks a hair but #Person2# recommends a more modern one. #Person2#'ll color #Person1#'s hair claret-red and it will take at least three hours. | hair service |
train_984 | #Person1#: What did you say?
#Person2#: I said it's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk?
#Person1#: Well, I feel a little tired.
#Person2#: Come on! Rest breads rust.
#Person1#: Then can you wait a few minutes? I want to finish writing this letter.
#Person2#: I hope it won't be too long. It would be a shame not to... | #Person2# invites #Person1# to a walk. #Person1#'ll finish the paper first and then meet #Person2# in the park. | hang out |
train_985 | #Person1#: IBA Bank, Business Banking Department. Ling Ming speaking. How may I help you?
#Person2#: Ms. Ling! It's Mr. Gwent, from Montgomery Computers.
#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Gwent. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Some money has been sent from our Head Office in Berlin. Could you check whether you have receive... | Mr. Gwent calls Ms. Ling to check whether the remittance is received. Ling says that's ready for withdrawal. | bank service |
train_986 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to return these slacks.
#Person1#: Alright. Do you have your receipt?
#Person2#: Yes. Here it is. I bought them last week.
#Person1#: And why are you returning them?
#Person2#: I bought them to go with a blouse of mine. But they don't really match.
#Person1#: I se... | #Person2# wants to return the slacks because they don't match her blouse but #Person1# says the slacks were on sale so #Person2# can't return it. Since #Person2# is a regular customer, the manager agrees to make an exception so #Person1# gives her store credits. | return slacks |
train_987 | #Person1#: What forms should I fill out to collect unemployment?
#Person2#: You need to fill out a special form to apply for unemployment benefits.
#Person1#: Where do I get the application form for unemployment benefits?
#Person2#: You can call the Employment Development Office and request a form.
#Person1#: What info... | #Person2# tells #Person1# to call the Employment Development Office to request a form, and provide the employer's information and prove the unemployment is not #Person1#'s fault. | unemployment benefits application |
train_988 | #Person1#: Hello, how are you? I am Jack.
#Person2#: Hello, I am Amy.
#Person1#: What brings you here?
#Person2#: I saw that your Corollas are on sale.
#Person1#: Yes, it is really a good deal. $ 1, 000 discount. I've never seen a sale as good as this one.
#Person2#: Tell me about Corollas.
#Person1#: Sure. It has 1. 8... | Amy saw Corollas are on sale and Jack says the Corolla has all power options and it costs $16000. Amy wants it $15000 and the manager agrees. | buy a car |
train_989 | #Person1#: So, tell me, what makes you think we should give you a raise?
#Person2#: I've got several good reasons. I've been here several years, my work has proven to be good, and I've noticed that people in comparable jobs get paid more than I do.
#Person1#: Salaries are confidential, how do you know how much money th... | #Person2# wants a raise because #Person2# has worked long and well. #Person2# thinks other people earn more because there're new cars around but #Person1# says those are company cars and it's hard to get a raise. | get a raise |
train_990 | #Person1#: Ann! Don't you see the children are making so much noise here? Why don't you keep them occupied and out their mother's hair?
#Person2#: OK! What about taking them outside and flying a kite.
#Person1#: Good idea! Well, Joan, I have something important to tell you. | #Person1# thinks the children are noisy. Ann suggests taking them outside. | deal with children |
train_991 | #Person1#: Why have you stopped production?
#Person2#: We've had a few problems. One of the bolts has worked loose and a blade has snapped off.
#Person1#: OK. Make sure the power is switched off then tighten up all the bolts on the unit and replace the broken blade. Why is there oil all over the floor?
#Person2#: I thi... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the reason why the production stopped and there's oil over the floor. #Person1# asks #Person2# how to deal with it. | explain reasons |
train_992 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I want to make a plane reservation to Shanghai, China.
#Person1#: May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: Feynman Black. I want to leave on October 15th.
#Person1#: OK. Let me see. Air China has a flight on October 15th at 10:00 in the morning.
#Person2#: Well, I need an econ... | #Person1# helps Black reserve a single economy plane ticket to Shanghai, leaving on October 15th at 10. | buy a ticket |
train_993 | #Person1#: Hi, Dave. This is Zina.
#Person2#: Zina? Zina the Snake?
#Person1#: I got your e-mail a couple of months back.
#Person2#: Yeah? Which one was that?
#Person1#: The one that said, You're a creep. From me you won't hear another peep. I hope you wreck your jeep.
#Person2#: Right. That one. Did it work? | Zina describes the details of the email Dave sent to her. | curse |
train_994 | #Person1#: Home at last. Tonight we have a lot of homework though.
#Person2#: Are you saying we don't have time to watch our favorite show tonight? Jane, you know I really don't like our teacher all that much. He gives far too much homework. He criticizes me in front of everyone all the time.
#Person1#: To tell the tru... | Both Jane and #Person2# don't like their teacher, but they soon realize it's not right to talk about their teacher like this behind his back. | discuss the teacher |
train_995 | #Person1#: There will be another sandstorm here tomorrow.
#Person2#: It's the fourth one this year. Isn't it horrible.
#Person1#: Yes. We should plant more trees and grass to stop the sand from spreading.
#Person2#: It may take many years for the trees to grow. I hope people will stop cutting down trees.
#Person1#: But... | In terms of the sandstorm, #Person1# prefers to plant more trees and grass, but #Person2# thinks stopping cutting down trees is quicker. | stop sandstorms |
train_996 | #Person1#: I had prepared dinner for eight people before Mary called and said that she and her husband could not make it.
#Person2#: That's all right. I am just going to tell you I have invited Tom and his girlfriend. | #Person2# invites two people that fill the absence of #Person1#'s dinner. | dinner guests |
train_997 | #Person1#: Hey Claire, you've been really quiet these last few days. Is something wrong?
#Person2#: I've been really stressed. It's the end of the year and I've got so much stuff to do! I feel like I'm drowning in work.
#Person1#: Well, stress is a real thing. It's not an imaginary condition.
#Person2#: It's serious... | Claire is pretty stressed and the stress seriously affects her life. #Person1# comforts her that stress is a part of the human condition and Claire's stress about the paper is similar to their ancestors' stress about the environment, which is called flight or fight responses. | discuss stress |
train_998 | #Person1#: Hoo, I'm getting tired, Jeanine, been a long day.
#Person2#: I'm not quitting yet. You know my favourite slogan, don't you?
#Person1#: Yeah, I know. Shop till you drop.
#Person2#: Right!
#Person1#: I'm getting a little short on cash. Let's just window shop a little.
#Person2#: Ok.
#Person1#: Hey, Jeani... | Marian and Jeanine are shopping, but Marian is tired and short on cash. Marian then finds a beautiful dress and Jeanine got Marian covered. | shopping |
train_999 | #Person1#: do you like animals? I really like dogs.
#Person2#: so do i. I don't like cats.
#Person1#: why? I think cats are ok.
#Person2#: I can't bear being near cats. They don't seem to like me either.
#Person1#: I like wild animals. I don't like spiders and snakes. I think spiders and snakes are disgusting.
#Pe... | #Person1# and #Person2# are sharing their different attitudes towards different animals. They have opposite preferences of some animals, like snacks and mice. | discuss animals |
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