[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] We're lucky today.

[Assistant] Yes, there aren't any clouds in the sky and we've got such a beautiful view here. Look! This is St James Park. And there's Buckingham Palace

[User] Where's Hyde Park?

[Assistant] It's on the other side of the Palace.

[User] That's the place where people make speeches on Sundays, isn't it?

[Assistant] Yes, you're right. Politicians of all kinds, religious people, and one or two madmen.

[User] Well, are we going there today? I want to take shots there.

[Assistant] Sure. I can see you're enjoying your trip today.

[User] Of course. Everything's so striking and fascinating.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Hi, John, how was your vacation?

[Assistant] Awesome, we went to Australia and New Zealand.

[User] That must have been wonderful. Do anything interesting?

[Assistant] Well, we went bungee jumping when we were in Australia.

[User] Wow! Isn't that dangerous?

[Assistant] A little, but the rush was worth it.

[User] Tell me about it.

[Assistant] We jumped off a bridge and fell 500 feet before the bungee cord caught us.

[User] 500 feet! I would never be able to do that.

[Assistant] Yeah, it was scary, but exhilarating.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] How's the food?

[Assistant] It's pretty good.

[User] Well I don't think so. I don't like it at all!

[Assistant] I'm afraid you're being too particular about your food.

[User] I eat dog food when my parents are out.

[Assistant] We're in the same boat! I'Ve eaten fast food the whole week. I hate it now.

[User] Poor us! All this junk food lacks nutrition!

[Assistant] Let's dine out tonight for a change!

[User] Good idea!


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] I'm afraid we can't increase salary this year, money is just too title.

[Assistant] I'm not sure I can't agree, dan.

[User] Why not?

[Assistant] Surely, there are other ways to save money.

[User] What are you talking about, we tried everything!


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] I'm sure you never dare to go against your wife.

[Assistant] Why should I go against her? She always seems to have better ideas.

[User] Have you ever got the goods on her for wrong doings?

[Assistant] Get the goods on her? She never allows me to go to her office. And she is a good woman. She has been faithful all these years.

[User] Well, it's nice to have a husband like you.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] I'm calling to say good-bye.

[Assistant] When do you leave?

[User] I'm catching the eleven o'clock train.

[Assistant] Take care of yourself and don't forget to keep in touch.

[User] Goodbye. Thanks again for everything.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Can we have two tickets for this evening's film?

[Assistant] Sure.Which one?

[User] Titanic.

[Assistant] Where do you want to sit?

[User] Front, please.

[Assistant] Are these seats all right? They're in the second rows.

[User] Do you have seats in the fourth or fifth rows?

[Assistant] Sorry.We Ve nothing further back.

[User] All right.We ll take the second row.By the way, how much is it?

[Assistant] Thirty yuan.

[User] Fairly expensive.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Hi, come on in. Can I take your coat?

[Assistant] Sure, thanks. I brought you a bottle of wine as well.

[User] You're the first guest to arrive. I'll just put your coat away and then I'll get you something to drink.

[Assistant] Should I take my shoes off?

[User] Whatever you prefer.

[Assistant] This is a very nice place. How long have you been living here now?

[User] Just over three weeks. Would you like a drink?

[Assistant] Sure, what do you have?

[User] I've got white wine, red wine, gin and tonics, ginger ale, lemonade, orange juice, and sprite.

[Assistant] I'll have a glass of red wine please.

[User] One glass of red wine coming up!

[Assistant] So how many people are coming for the dinner tonight?

[User] There's just going to be 6 of us tonight.

[Assistant] Oh, I thought there were going to be eight. who isn't coming?

[User] Marcia and Paul called to cancel at the last moment. Paul was running late and Marcia wasn't feeling well.

[Assistant] That's too bad.They re such good company.

[User] I think there's someone at the door. Excuse me while I go and get that.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] The weather is really miserable. It has been raining hard all day long.

[Assistant] Yes, it's so cold.

[User] Do you think the rain is going to let up soon?

[Assistant] Yes, I think so. The rainy season will be over soon.

[User] How long does the rainy season last?

[Assistant] About two months.

[User] I can hardly stand these wet and cold days. It seems that it doesn't bother you very much.

[Assistant] I'm used to this kind of days.

[User] But I prefer warm weather.

[Assistant] Spring will come soon. And we will have some pleasant weather then.

[User] I hope so.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Would you like to go skating with me this afternoon?

[Assistant] Oh, I'd love to. But we're going to clean our dormitory. I can't be absent.

[User] Maybe another time. People say that boys dormitories are in a mess, is it true?

[Assistant] In fact, our dormitory is much worse than they can be described.

[User] It's hard for me to imagine. How can you stand that?

[Assistant] You'll get used to it gradually.

[User] Oh my God, don't you know that such living environment is not healthy?

[Assistant] Yes, we do. That's why we have a cleaning every three months.

[User] Three months? Incredible!


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] How long can I keep these books?

[Assistant] A month. Don't forget to return them by the due date.

[User] What if I can't finish them by then?

[Assistant] Bring them back to the circulation desk and renew them.

[User] Any terrible fines?

[Assistant] Sure.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Are you excited about your trip next month?

[Assistant] Yes and no. I can t wait to go to Europe, but at the same time I am terrified.

[User] Why?

[Assistant] Well, I have acrophobia. I have a chronic fear of flying.

[User] Oh really? I have an uncle who is also terrified of flying. It s not that bad though, I mean, it is pretty scary to be in this big machine flying through the air at seven hundred miles per hour. I actually have arachnophobia.

[Assistant] You re scared of spiders? I actually have two more phobias. Acrophobia and glossophobia.

[User] I guess that explains why you are afraid of flying, but public speaking is not that bad.

[Assistant] Are you kidding? When I get on stage, my palms start to sweat, I get really nervous and I can hardly speak.

[User] Well, I must confess I am a bit claustrophobic. I hate being in an elevator for more than 5 seconds.

[Assistant] We are such weirdos right?


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Hello, Rachel. It's glad to see you here.

[Assistant] Hi, Ross. Glad to see you, too.

[User] I'm going to throw a party tomorrow night. Would you like to come?

[Assistant] A party? Yes. I'd love to. Thank you for inviting me. Will Monica come?

[User] Of course.

[Assistant] That's great! What time will it start at?

[User] At 6 o'clock.

[Assistant] OK. I'll come. See you then.

[User] See you.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] How could you have done that without asking me first?

[Assistant] I didn't realize you felt so strongly about it.

[User] Well, you should have thought.

[Assistant] I'm sorry. I'll ask next time.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?

[Assistant] Oh, that sounds great!

[User] I'll pick you up at... say, 7,30?

[Assistant] Yes, that would be perfect.

[User] See you tonight then.

[Assistant] Yes. Thank you for inviting me.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] How are you getting along with your paper?

[Assistant] I haven't finished it. It is very difficult.

[User] You should hand it in before next Sunday.

[Assistant] Oh, I know. I will try my best.

[User] I believe you can do a good job.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Would you like to come to our party?

[Assistant] I'd like to. But I'm not myself today.

[User] what happened? You look so pale.

[Assistant] It's the end of the world for me.

[User] What makes you say that?

[Assistant] Today, I'm told I failed three courses.

[User] Oh, that's too bad. Work harder next term.

[Assistant] I'm such a fool that duplication of effort is only a waste of time to me.

[User] Don't loose heart. Everything will be fine.

[Assistant] I hope so.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] I had a terrible journey back from Bangkok last week.

[Assistant] Really? Why? What happened?

[User] Well, first of all, the taxi that was taking me from the client's office to the airport broke down on the freeway.

[Assistant] Oh, no.

[User] Yes, and the driver didn't speak any English or Chinese and he didn't have a phone on him-can you believe it? - and his radio didn't work. So there was no way he could get in touch with the office to get them to send another taxi.

[Assistant] So what did you do?

[User] Well, I actually thumbed a lift.

[Assistant] You what?

[User] Yes, I stood on the side of the freeway and stuck my thumb out, and a passing truck stopped and took me to the airport.

[Assistant] Wow, good for you.

[User] Yes, except he drove really slowly, and I missed my flight.

[Assistant] Oh, no!

[User] Yes, so I had to wait three hours for the next one. I didn't get home till four in the morning, and when I got home I realized I'd left my house keys in my hotel in Bangkok.

[Assistant] You really have bad luck, don't you?

[User] Seems like it.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Do you have change for a hundred?

[Assistant] Sure.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Have you read the new rules about using cell phone at work?

[Assistant] Yes, not bad. Like turn your cell phone ringer off and find a private place to make calls which it's showing your respect to your co-workers.

[User] Well, but for this one, don't bring your cell phone to meetings, I think it is not reasonable. What if there are some important calls?

[Assistant] Well, this one is not compulsory. It is just suggestion.

[User] I didn't pay attention to that.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Do you know about All Fools Day?

[Assistant] On that day, people play all kinds of tricks on others, and the one easily taken in is called April fool.

[User] April fool!

[Assistant] April the first is coming.Be careful!


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Daniel, I can't catch up with the English teacher very well.

[Assistant] What's the problem?

[User] You are quite good at English, can you help me with it.

[Assistant] That's OK. But you'd better take an additional course in some English schools.

[User] English school? What is that?

[Assistant] This kind of school is good at helping people to improve their English.

[User] Is that different from our school's English course?

[Assistant] Yes, before you start your training, they will test you on your English first.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Have you ever seen coco?

[Assistant] I've seen her on TV but not in the flesh.

[User] I'm so familiar with her songs, but I don't know what kind of person she is in real life.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Joseph, who is that woman?

[Assistant] That's Susan.

[User] What does she do for work?

[Assistant] She's a lawyer.

[User] Is she American?

[Assistant] No, but she speaks English fluently.

[User] She's really tall. Do you know her?

[Assistant] Yes, I know her. We're friends.

[User] Who's that man standing next to her?

[Assistant] Which man?

[User] That short guy on her right. What's his name?

[Assistant] Oh, that's Matt.

[User] He's really good looking.

[Assistant] Yeah.

[User] Do you know him?

[Assistant] I don't know him, but I think my sister does.

[User] Is he married?

[Assistant] Yes, he's married.

[User] I remember now. I met him before.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] I'Ve gotta hand it to you, you really did a good job!

[Assistant] So glad that you think so!

[User] I think you deserve a promotion.

[Assistant] Oh, really? Thanks a lot... well, I still have a lot to learn, I guess.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Are you going abroad to study?

[Assistant] I'll have to think about it.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Billy, you are late again.

[Assistant] I'm sorry I'm late. I overslept. Is the manager here today?

[User] Yes he s in his office.

[Assistant] Oh, I hope he didn't notice me.

[User] Don't take any chances. It'd be best if you told him and promised not to be late again. He's already mad at you for last 2 times. Any more and he might fire you.

[Assistant] You said it. It won't happen again. Do you really think he'd fire me?

[User] I think he might. You'd better go to his office.

[Assistant] You are probably right. I'll go right now and apologize. I try hard not to be late but it is difficult with Beijing traffic.

[User] Good luck!


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Sam, what shall I do with my stocks? Will I lose money?

[Assistant] There's a possibility.

[User] What do you mean by that?

[Assistant] I mean if you don't sell your shares now, it's quite likely that you'll end up losing your shirt.

[User] Is that so?

[Assistant] Absolutely. Take my word for it.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Ann invited us to dinner this saturday afternoon.

[Assistant] What should we take?

[User] How about a china vase?

[Assistant] Good idea!


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Which of the two do you think is better? I mean, what's the difference between them?

[Assistant] Well... this one costs more, but it has a much better sound.This part of it is made of wood, not plastic. And there's a tone control, too.

[User] I only want it for the kitchen. I like to listen to the news at breakfast time.

[Assistant] Hmm... well, the other one is good for the money. It's much cheaper. We sell clot of them and all our customers are satisfied with them.

[User] Hmm... I'd like the cheaper one, please. Can I pay hy cheque?

[Assistant] Certainly.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Did you have a good weekend?

[Assistant] Yes, thanks. Did you?

[User] Not bad. What did you do?

[Assistant] I went to Tamshui. You?

[User] I wasn't feeling too well, so I stayed at home.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] What do you do for a living?

[Assistant] I'm a doctor.

[User] Really? Do you like it?

[Assistant] Yes, I do. It's very interesting. What's your job?

[User] I'm a bus driver.

[Assistant] Oh, do you enjoy it?

[User] No, I don't really like it. It's boring.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] I'm sorry, Sam. I don't want to go to the folk concert.

[Assistant] How about going to the theatre?

[User] I don't like going to the theatre.

[Assistant] Well, what do you like doing?

[User] Travelling, swimming, going to the cinema. And you?

[Assistant] I like painting, sailing, watching football and talking to you.

[User] I like talking to you, too.

[Assistant] Do you want to go to an exhibition? There is one at the Xinghai Exhibition Hall tomorrow.

[User] That's a good idea.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] You want to go to the movies tonight?

[Assistant] Sure! What s playing?

[User] The new Twilight movie!

[Assistant] Twilight? As in the vampire movies? No way, I am watching that, but I don t understand why everyone is so excited about these films about vampires. It doesn t make sense.

[User] Of course it does. It s like a modern tale of Romeo and Juliet. You can see a couple who are in love but can t be together because they are so different. And in the fact that immortality and super human strengthen this really sexy and there you have it! Plus the cast is hip, young people that make the movie even more enticing.

[Assistant] I don t buy into that. I think it s just a fad. Pretty soon this will pass and everyone will be into wear-wolves or zombies!


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] What kind of person do you consider yourself to be?

[Assistant] I think I'm polite, careful, relaxed and shy.

[User] Oh, I don't think you're shy! You are always chatting with new people when we go to a party.

[Assistant] Well. Yes, but those people always start talking to me. I never talk to them first. Perhaps I'm not as shy as I think. Anyway, you're certainly not shy!

[User] You're right. I love going out and making new friends.

[Assistant] So, you'll be at my birthday party on Friday?

[User] Of course!


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Let's invite Bobbie and John to our party, OK?

[Assistant] You can never do that.

[User] Why?

[Assistant] There's been bad blood between them since Bobbie took away John's girlfriend.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] You look really wiped out?

[Assistant] I had meetings back to back all morning. And phone rang off the hook from the minute I walked into the office.

[User] Not a good day. I hate to tell you that Mr. Thomas wants to see the profit's statement for new project tomorrow morning.

[Assistant] I can't believe it. I guess I'll be here until 10 again tonight.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Is this a photo of your family?

[Assistant] Yes, it is.It was taken just before I was leaving for college.

[User] You look so lovely.

[Assistant] How time flies! I'll not see twenty again.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Can you speak Japanese?

[Assistant] Yes, I can, but not very well.

[User] Where did you learn it?

[Assistant] At school. And I'm still learning it now.

[User] How long have you been learning it?

[Assistant] About three years.

[User] Can you speak any other languages?

[Assistant] I'm afraid not.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Mary, do you remember when we met?

[Assistant] I won't ever forget it! I was sitting in the cafeteria all by myself...

[User] And I came up and asked to sit by you...

[Assistant] Oh, it seems like it was just yesterday.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] May, we are fools to hang out at noon. It's dying hot today. My skin is too weak to be exposed under the summer sun.

[Assistant] Do you have any sunscreen lotion?

[User] You know, honey, I used it all on the way over.

[Assistant] I think I'm getting a heart stroke.

[User] The heat is driving crazy and I hate my new hat.

[Assistant] Why? It's brand new, and it's perfect on you.

[User] But I bought it to get rid of the heat. Now it does nothing but burning my head.

[Assistant] Beauty costs, honey.

[User] Laugh all you want, whatever. We need to get out of the heat.

[Assistant] Walking under the sun is certainly not the way.

[User] Give me a break. It's not funny.

[Assistant] Right. Sorry. Anyway, the radio said that it'll rain later today.

[User] Hope so! Good thing is that autumn is just around the corner.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Do you know much about computers?

[Assistant] Not a great deal.

[User] I've just been reading an article about them. They'll be used for all sorts of things now.

[Assistant] For accounting system and things like that, you mean?

[User] Yes, but they are used for other things, too. Do you remember when we went to buy a ticket for the flight to Paris.

[Assistant] Yes?

[User] The man asked where we want to go, then he type out the information on the form and waited for a reply. A few moment later, he gave us two tickets.

[Assistant] Of course, his machine must have been connected to a computer.

[User] That's right.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] It's time for me to go now.

[Assistant] Would you like me to go with you?

[User] I'd rather you stayed in the office and did these things.

[Assistant] Do you want to type that letter?

[User] I'd rather you typed it.

[Assistant] Do you want to tell her?

[User] I'd rather you told her.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Which season do you like best?

[Assistant] I like spring.

[User] Why?

[Assistant] Oh, everything comes back to life in spring and the weather gets warmer.

[User] I like spring, too.We can go for a walk and enjoy the fresh air.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] John, my father isn't there at all. Are you kidding?

[Assistant] Poor fellow! What's the date today, buddy?

[User] It's... OH, it's the first of April, April Fools Day.

[Assistant] You forgot all about it, didn't you?


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] I've booked an air ticket to Venice.

[Assistant] How long will you be there?

[User] I'd like to stay there for a week.

[Assistant] So you'll have a tour of the famous city.

[User] Certainly.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Oh, the ink is spilled on the desk.

[Assistant] Did it spill on your clothes?

[User] No, but the table cloth was dirty.

[Assistant] That's OK.

[User] I'm afraid it's too hard to wash off the stain.

[Assistant] It's no big deal.

[User] I really feel great shame. Let me buy a new one for you.

[Assistant] Don't be silly, forget about it.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Are you a happy married man?

[Assistant] Yes, I am. My wife and I understand each other.

[User] You are a lucky man. How about Mr. Smith.

[Assistant] I don't know. But they say that Mrs. Smith wears the pants in the house.

[User] You mean she bosses her husband around?

[Assistant] That's right. She is pretty, but she wants to control everything in his life.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] The country is strong only in appearance. Don't you think so?

[Assistant] Yes. In fact there are quite a large number of people who have no food to eat and no place to live in.

[User] You can say that again. The government must open it's eyes to the fact.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Elaine's back from school. I think it might be a nice gesture if you asked her out. I suppose she's not good enough for you, is that it?

[Assistant] Look, Elaine Robinson and I do not get along.

[User] How do you know? You haven't seen her since high school. I guess your evenings, whatever you do with them, are just too valuable.

[Assistant] That has nothing to do with it...

[User] I guess I'll just have to tell Mr. Robinson that you're too busy every evening – doing God knows what... God don't go on like this. If you absolutely refuse to take her out...

[Assistant] I do.

[User] Then I will simply have to invite all the Robinson's over for dinner on Thursday.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] It smells like an ashtray in here!

[Assistant] Hi honey! What's wrong? Why do you have that look on your face?

[User] What's wrong? I thought we agreed that you were gonna quit smoking.

[Assistant] No! I said I was going to cut down which is very different. You can't just expect me to go cold turkey overnight!

[User] Look, there are other ways to quit. You can try the nicotine patch, or nicotine chewing gum. We spend a fortune on cigarettes every month and now laws are cracking down and not allowing smoking in any public place. It's not like you can just light up like before.

[Assistant] I know, I know. I am really trying, but I don't have the willpower to just quit. I can't fight with the urge to reach for my pack of smokes in the morning with coffee or after lunch! Please understand?

[User] Fine! I want a divorce!


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Jack, could you check your calendar?

[Assistant] Sure, what's going on?

[User] We're planning a weekend camping trip, and we want to know which weekend is best for everyone.

[Assistant] Let me see... The weekend after next looks pretty good.Otherwise, I'm all booked up.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] It is reported that the temperature is going to drop dramatically tonight.

[Assistant] Really?

[User] Yes. So you'd better dress warmly before you go out.

[Assistant] I will. Thanks for telling me.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] What's wrong, Dave? You look down today.

[Assistant] I didn't pass the English exam. How to learn English well? Can you give me some suggestions?

[User] Well, English is a paper tiger. Its natural enemy is adequate practice.

[Assistant] I have done a lot of reading comprehension exercises, and I also spend much time in memorizing English words.

[User] I suggest you read English texts aloud every day, and try to speak more. That will be beneficial to cultivate your sense of the language.

[Assistant] Really? I'll have a try. Maybe I will get high marks next time.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] The answer for number 6 is C, 7 is B, 8 is A...

[Assistant] Ms. Lee, could you tell me what number 7 is again? I didn't catch you.

[User] Sure. 7 is B. Any others?

[Assistant] No, thank you.


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[User] Look! That man who is baking bread is so handsome.

[Assistant] Watch his bread, it seems to be delicious. He had a lot on the ball.

[User] Oh, my god! He's so perfect.


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[User] I don't know what I'm going to do. I need to find a job. If I don't, I won't be able to stay here next semester.

[Assistant] Have you tried university part-time jobs?

[User] What do you mean?

[Assistant] I mean in the library, or in some information center.Often the university hires foreign students for part-time positions.

[User] Yes, I know. I tried that.They don't have anything now. So what can I do?

[Assistant] Well, since you're a foreign student, it's hard.That s because it's actually illegal for you to work in America.

[User] I know that. You don't have to tell me that. That's my problem. I know I have the right to work for the university. That's legal.But they don't have a job for me. And it's illegal for me to get a job elsewhere.

[Assistant] Anyway, there must be some solution.You know there are many people working illegally in New York.

[User] But I need a pretty decent job. I need to make enough to pay my rent at least.

[Assistant] I have an idea.

[User] What?

[Assistant] Since you're Chinese, maybe you can find part-time work in Chinatown.

[User] I already had that idea.

[Assistant] Well, why don't you go and look down there?

[User] But I don't know what I would do.

[Assistant] It may be part-time work as a waitress or something.It would be illegal, but sometimes waitresses make a good salary.

[User] Maybe. I don't know.

[Assistant] I will ask my friends for you.Maybe someone knows a company that needs part-time people.That s another thing you should do. Ask all your friends to ask around for you.You might find something.

[User] I have to find something.Otherwise I have to go back to Taiwan. I'll be broke in two months.


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[User] I have some photos here taken by myself. Would you like to see them?

[Assistant] Sure. Speaking of photos, what type of film will be the best? You know, I'm planning a tour to Jiuzhaigou Valley.

[User] I would get Fuji 200 film for taking photos of natural beauty.

[Assistant] Thank you so much. You're an expert.


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[User] Excuse me, Professor, is there a time when I could meet with you?

[Assistant] I could meet with you tomorrow anywhere from two until four ; what time works out best?

[User] I would like to come in at three o'clock.

[Assistant] I am glad that that works out ; can you find my office?

[User] Yes, I can.

[Assistant] Just follow the walkway to the outside and climb the stairs to the third floor.

[User] I got it.

[Assistant] If you do get lost, just ask someone in the building to point the way.

[User] Thank you, I'll be there.

[Assistant] If you need to cancel your appointment, please give me a call!


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[User] At what age do children start school in your country?

[Assistant] At five.

[User] Do boys and girls go to school together?

[Assistant] Yes, they do.

[User] Do you think this is a good idea?

[Assistant] Yes, I do.

[User] Do some children go on to university?

[Assistant] Yes, they do.

[User] What examinations do they take first?

[Assistant] O levels and A levels.

[User] How long do you usually stay at university?

[Assistant] Three or four years.


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[User] Are you okay, man? You don't look very well.

[Assistant] Ugh, I feel terrible. I went out last night with Trevor, and things got a little out of hand.

[User] Nice! So, where did you guys go?

[Assistant] We hit a couple of local bars, and met up with some friends. Everything was cool until Mike came along, and it turned out that it was his birthday yesterday!

[User] Oh no! Mike's birthday is a drinkfest for sure!

[Assistant] Tell me about it! We drank everything in the bar!

[User] Is that why you missed work today?

[Assistant] Yeah. I woke up this morning feeling really nauseous. I threw up like five times.

[User] Www!

[Assistant] I was so dehydrated that I drank like a gallon of water, and my head has been pounding all day. I swear, I'm never gonna drink again!

[User] Too bad man, tonight is Tracy's going away party and she asked if you were gonna go.

[Assistant] Oh, yeah. I'm there!


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[User] Hey Claire, you've been really quiet these last few days. Is something wrong?

[Assistant] 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.

[User] Well, stress is a real thing. It's not an imaginary condition.

[Assistant] It's seriously affecting my life! I can't sleep, I don't have much of an appetite and my husband says I've been kind of short tempered. Other people seem to handle stress okay... why am I so weak?

[User] You're not weak... you're stressed out! Stress has been a part of the human condition for millions of years. Back when we still lived in the trees we had to watch out for predators... and as you might imagine, that was pretty stressful.

[Assistant] Yeah, but I don't see any tigers or leopards roaming around our office. My stress is just about silly paperwork!

[User] But you're actually having the same reaction as our tree-dwelling ancestors! It's called the flight or fight response. Each time you feel like something's threatening you, your body decides whether to run away or fight... it causes all sorts of chemical reactions in the body.

[Assistant] So a deadline will cause that same reaction?

[User] It could. Modern humans actually have more flight or fight responses than our ancestors did. They just had a couple of close calls every day, but today, we have dozens or even hundreds!

[Assistant] So the life of a cave woman was less stressful than my life?


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[User] Hey, Mary, what's up?

[Assistant] Not much. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time that we decided to meet again tonight.

[User] Oh, that's exciting. What's this guy like? Is he hot?

[Assistant] Well, I ddin't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found him extremely funny and witty. I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes! We have so much in common. We like the same teams, music, and most amazingly, we both love Chinese food! I have the feeling that we are going to be great friends.

[User] It seems you two are a good match. What qualities do you look for in a friend?

[Assistant] There's nothing definite I think. I don't have a list or anything, but when I first meet somebody, I can usually tell whether or not that person is going to be a good friend. It seems I have a radar helping me spot new friends.

[User] Well, that's something I've never heard of. But if you ask me what I value most in a friend, I would have to say honesty.

[Assistant] I agree. You can't expect a close relationship with a dishonest person. Those are the people that will turn their back on you when you are in need.

[User] Yeah, I know. A friend in need is a friend indeed. I don't need fair-weather friends either.


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[User] I must be going now.

[Assistant] Really? Can't you stay a little longer?

[User] No, I really must go now.My family are expecting me home soon.

[Assistant] Be seeing you then!

[User] See you!


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[User] When you are in a restaurant you want the waiter to bring the bill, what do you do to attract his attention?

[Assistant] I just make eye contact with him and nod my head. Then I tell him when he comes over to the table. Why do you ask?

[User] I went out with my girlfriend to a nice restaurant last night and I noticed that many people shouted for the bill.

[Assistant] That seems a little impolite in such a restaurant.

[User] That's what I thought. I just thought I'd ask you and see what you thought of it. Anyway, what did you do yesterday evening?

[Assistant] Well, it was a warm evening, so I stretched my legs. I walked along the canal for a couple of miles. Actually, several other people had the same idea. I saw Bill.

[User] Did you? How is he these days?

[Assistant] He seemed ok. We didn't stop and chat because we were on opposite banks of the canal. We just waved at each other.

[User] I need to move some furniture. Could you help me to lift it?

[Assistant] Of course. What do you want to move first?

[User] Let's move the sofa. Can you get a grip on the bottom at that end? I'll lift this end. I want to move it sideways in that direction.


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[User] Guess what?

[Assistant] What?


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[User] I don't like this movie. It's a bomb.

[Assistant] Look, I've already paid for the tickets, so whether you like it or not we're going to finish watching it.

[User] Well, give me the Walkman. I'll listen to the music then.

[Assistant] Come on. Give it a chance. The movie just started.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Excuse me, Miss.

[Assistant] Yes. May I help you?

[User] I'm a graduate student here in mathematics. I've just come from China and I've never used a western library before. I'll be here for five years, so I'd like to learn to use the library as efficiently as possible. I wonder if someone might have time to show me around.

[Assistant] I'd be very glad to show you around, but I'm very busy right now. Could you come back about 3 thirty?

[User] Sure. 3 thirty this afternoon.

[Assistant] Good. See you later.

[User] Thank you. Good-bye.


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[User] Don't open any of my forwards! I got a virus!

[Assistant] Don't tell me you got the dreaded Bush virus. I've heard that that bug is threatening to infect the world.

[User] Yes, that's exactly the bug I got. Though, I do kind of like the pictures.

[Assistant] Those clothes do suit him better.

[User] Wait a second-are these pictures copyrighted?

[Assistant] Probably not. It's off the Internet. What difference does it make?


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[User] Say, do you go to see your grandparents often?

[Assistant] Of course, my grandpa is generous and kind.My grandma cooks the most delicious Chinese dishes in the world.

[User] You are very lucky.


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[User] I need some flowers for my girlfriend.

[Assistant] No problem. Would you like some artificial carnations?

[User] Oh, no. Carnations are not very elegant.Artificial flowers have no passion.

[Assistant] How much did you want to spend?

[User] Money is no object.

[Assistant] Our most elegant flower is Golden Lily.

[User] I will take ten.

[Assistant] Do you want to add some baby's breath for that? They are equally popular now.

[User] Of course. Can I have it delivered to my girlfriend's house this afternoon?

[Assistant] Yes, but there is a five dollars delivery charge.

[User] That's ok. Here is the address.


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[User] Julie, what's on the tube?

[Assistant] nothing but bench of commercials. These days the amount of commercials is amazing.

[User] yeah. Maybe we can change to another channel. what about the sports channel? Let's see if there's a game on.

[Assistant] okay. Nope, it's a replay of yesterday's soccer match between Brazil and Spain.

[User] it was a good game, but not good enough to watch again. Keep surfing.

[Assistant] alright. Hmm, this movie is a rerun... I don't know how many times I've seen this show... Commercial again... and a replay of the talk show... oh no, this show is terrible, you don't wanna watch it.

[User] oh, what is it?

[Assistant] it's a total rip-off of an American reality show, but the imitation is unbearably clumsy.

[User] oh, I know this kind of shows. Sometimes they really piss me off. If I wanted reality, I'd go outside.

[Assistant] yeah... it seems what we have on TV now are either repeats, or commercials, or low-quality shows. There's really nothing to watch.

[User] I don't get it. We have more than 100 channels and there's still nothing good on! Maybe we should just turn off the TV, get outside, and do something real.

[Assistant] cool.


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[User] That woman is a thorough drag!

[Assistant] What is it?

[User] She keeps spitting on the ground.

[Assistant] Maybe there's something wrong with her.


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[User] To be a revolutionary needs great courage!

[Assistant] He must be courageous enough to fly in the face of established authorities.

[User] Galileo is one of them.

[Assistant] So are Copernicus and many others.


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[User] Did you go to the bank to withdraw money?

[Assistant] Today is so hot, besides I had so much housework to do. My friend came for a visit and stayed for two hours. I didn't forget, but I had no time at all.

[User] So you didn't. Is that right?

[Assistant] Yes. I'm sorry.

[User] Why didn't you just answer my question directly? Why would Chinese answer questions this way? I simply asked if you did it or not. It's a very simple question. And Chinese often give the reason before they would give a direct answer.

[Assistant] Yes, I'm sorry. I know it bothers you very much. But I don't know why Chinese sometimes would do this.

[User] You know, today I asked a student if he brought his dictionary with him. It's a rule I made for the class that everyone brings a bilingual dictionary with them because sometimes they don't understand me. The funniest thing is that this student gave me a lot of reasons and no direct answer.

[Assistant] But you know if he brought it or not, right?

[User] Yeah, after all the explanations like, it's too heavy, I was in a hurry... whatever.


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[User] Uncle, have a heart, please lend your new car to me. Only once.

[Assistant] Where are you going?

[User] I have a big date tonight.

[Assistant] You have got a car, haven't you?

[User] Oh, please. Only once lend your new car to me.


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[User] Betty and I will throw a dinner party this weekend, we'd like you to come.

[Assistant] That would be very nice. Only that I'll be a little late. Is that OK?

[User] Sure. We'll be looking forward to that day.

[Assistant] So will I. Thank you.


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[User] I think it's going to be a nice day.

[Assistant] It's certainly a big improvement over yesterday.

[User] But it'supposed to get cloudy and windy again this afternoon.

[Assistant] Well, the worst of the winter should be over.


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[User] David, I heard you lost your job.

[Assistant] Yeah, you remember that assignment I wanted? When I heard the manager had given it to someone else, I blew my top. So the manager fired me.

[User] Well, that'll teach you to control your temper.


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[User] You look very professional in the suit.

[Assistant] The company regulates that men should wear a suit and tie in business meeting. Company policy is not negotiable.

[User] I appreciate it. It is related to company image.


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[User] Do you know Mark?

[Assistant] Yeah! He is a nice guy. He is very helpful and always bends over backward to help those who are in need of help.

[User] Can you introduce him to me?

[Assistant] Sure.


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[User] Did you tip the bellboy?

[Assistant] Yes, but I don't think it was enough. He looked disappointed. I gave him three dollars.

[User] That sounds about right to me, fifty cents a bag. If they think you don't know better, they'll try to get more.

[Assistant] It's the same in Balloon. But I definitely think we over-tipped the cab driver. The fare was twenty dollars, and you gave him a five-dollar tip. That's twenty-five percent of the total! Too much!

[User] I disagree. He was polite and informative, and he drove smoothly. One should reward good service.

[Assistant] I'll sign for dinner and charge it to our room.Let's see.The bill is one hundred dollars. That seems reasonable. How much tip should I leave?

[User] Remember last month when we were in Europe? Maybe Californians use that same system they add the waiter or waitress into the bill, so you don't have to leave anything extra.


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[User] Thomas, would you be so kind as to lay the table for me? I'm busy in the kitchen.

[Assistant] Of course! Where are the things?

[User] They're all here.

[Assistant] Right! I'll do it straight away.

[User] Thanks a lot. I'm most grateful.


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[User] William told you that his grandmother is sick, huh? What exactly did he say?

[Assistant] He said his grandmother got cancer and has only a few weeks to live. It's really so sad! But when I talked to him on the phone, it sounded like he was holding up really well.

[User] It didn't sound like he was too upset, huh? What did you tell him?

[Assistant] I asked if there was anything I could do to help his family, and I told him that I could be a shoulder for him to cry on.

[User] Well I hate to tell you this Jen, but both of William's grandmothers passed away more than five years ago.


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[User] The boss announces the pay raise today, right? How much do you think we'll get?

[Assistant] No idea. Your guess is as good as mine.

[User] It better be more than last year.

[Assistant] Well, anything is better than nothing. Wait and see.


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[User] Do you like to dance?

[Assistant] Sometimes, if there's music playing.

[User] What kind of dancing do you like?

[Assistant] It all depends. If it's rock music I'll do disco, and if it's romantic music I'll do ballet.


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[User] Mom, what are you doing?

[Assistant] I'm clipping coupons.

[User] Still clipping coupons?

[Assistant] It's a good way to save money.

[User] Saving money? How much money can you save by those 1 or 2 dollar discount coupons?

[Assistant] How much? Last week I save $ 10 on food.


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[User] Sorry! Excuse me! I got your message.

[Assistant] Taylor? Taylor! Is this a joke? Is it really you? But... but... everyone said you were dead!

[User] That's OK. Just let it out. I'm OK! I was out of town with... Femi.

[Assistant] Oh, Taylor! I'm so... so happy. But then... who's that?

[User] Taylor Smith. But not me. The pallbearers are carrying out the casket. It would be rude to just leave. Let's follow.


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[User] Okay, next question. If Eric asked you out on a date, what would you say?

[Assistant] Duh! I would say yes! Eric is the most popular kid in school! Okay, my turn. What would you do if you won the lottery?

[User] Let's see... If I won the lottery, I would buy two tickets for a trip around the world.

[Assistant] If you buy me a ticket I will go with you for sure!

[User] My dad will freak out if I even mention a trip like that!

[Assistant] Alright this is a good one. What would your mom say if you told her you are going to get married?

[User] If I told her that, she would faint and have me committed!


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[User] Wow, there are so many lanterns to appreciate.

[Assistant] Now. you can see why it's called the Lantern Festival.

[User] Yes, it deserves its name.

[Assistant] Did you notice the characters on the lanterns?

[User] Sure. But you know that I can't read any Chinese characters. What do they say?

[Assistant] They are puzzles. It's a tradition to solve the puzzles on the lanterns during the Lantern Festival.

[User] It's interesting and I want to buy one home.


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[User] Do you have s second?

[Assistant] Sure. What do you want?

[User] I want to tell you I've put in my notice.

[Assistant] Really? Why?

[User] I've been thinking about this for several months, well before the Spring Festival holidays.

[Assistant] And the holidays provided you a chance to think over all this and make a decision?

[User] Yeah, after receiving my yearly bouns, I want to search out better opportunities in the spring job market. I've been working in the company for nearly a year and a half and I still haven't received a pay rise. It's unfair.

[Assistant] Absolutely. With your expertise and experience, you're clearly working below your pay grade.

[User] That's exactly why I decided to quit the job and find a new one.


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[User] Hi Joe. You met my new assistant, right?

[Assistant] Emm... yes. But I wasn't too impressed. I found her a little stuck up.

[User] You are kidding, but she's so helpful.

[Assistant] Tom... you are her boss, you down. Of course, she's helpful to you.

[User] Come on. She's like that with everyone.

[Assistant] I don\'t think so actually. She never even says hello to me.


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[User] What a boring film!

[Assistant] The acting of the heroine is too artificial.

[User] And the plot is so simple.


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[User] So, John, what do you do for a living?

[Assistant] I'm a sales manager in a publishing company.

[User] Oh, really? That sounds interesting, what kinds of book do you publish?

[Assistant] Oh, mostly fiction, lots of romance, science fiction, biography, stuff like that.

[User] Oh, What a cool job! How long have you worked there?

[Assistant] About two years now.


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[User] Are you planning on studying abroad?

[Assistant] I'd like to, but I'm not sure if I'll have enough money.


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[User] I feel pity for the old man.

[Assistant] I feel the same way.

[User] It must be dreadful to grow old.

[Assistant] It sure is.He has no one to turn to, very miserable indeed.


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[User] Dad, you keep talking about family in New Zealand. Who are they?

[Assistant] Well, that's your uncle Bill, his wife and two of their daughters.

[User] Is uncle Bill your brother?

[Assistant] No, your uncle Jack is my brother, Bill is my brother-in-law, your mom's brother.

[User] So his two daughters are my cousins?

[Assistant] That's right, Sarah and Jane are both your cousins although they are step-sisters.

[User] What are step-sisters?

[Assistant] Sarah is your uncle Bill's older daughter. When she was young, Bill's first wife, Sarah's mom died. Three years later Bill married again.

[User] So uncle Bill's wife is Jane's mother but not Sarah's mother. Right?

[Assistant] Yes. She is Sarah's step-mother.

[User] And when are they coming to visit us?

[Assistant] They want to travel to Europe next year, and will visit us at the same Ae.


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[User] I'm worried sick that she will leave me tomorrow.

[Assistant] It's no use arguing the toss.

[User] Maybe I'll have to face the music.


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[User] I like pop music very much.

[Assistant] What?

[User] I said I like pop music very much.It s so lovely.

[Assistant] Is it?


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[User] I'll help you, Lucy. Look at what I've got here. In this small bottle, there's a magic love potion.

[Assistant] A magic love potion?

[User] Yes. If you put a few drops on someone's eyelids while he's asleep, he'll fall in love with the first person he sees when he wakes up.

[Assistant] It can't be true.

[User] Take my word for it.

[Assistant] So what am I going to do?

[User] Just come to our house and stay over. You'll sit by his bed and greet him like a beautiful red rose, Good morning!

[Assistant] That sounds like a blue rose! My sitting by his bed?

[User] Don't be so shy, Lucy.


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[User] All right, let's see who's ruining my TV time.

[Assistant] What are you going to do? Call my boss and chew him out?

[User] Is your boss named Vic? Your pager says, This is Vic. Here I come!

[Assistant] Impossible. My pager is really old. It doesn't display messages.

[User] Here, see for yourself. That's really strange! It's almost the same as when I...

[Assistant] Gosh, you're right! It's from some guy named Vic. I wonder who he is...


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[User] I'd like to say good-bye to everyone.

[Assistant] What time are you going?

[User] My plane leaves at seven twenty-five.

[Assistant] Well, good-bye and have a good trip!

[User] Good-bye. Remember to look me up if you're ever in Washington.


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[User] Well, what brings you here?

[Assistant] I came to see my aunt.

[User] Does she live nearby?

[Assistant] Yes. She lives on the next block.


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[User] Don't talk too much, Tom. We are on duty today, we should hurry up.

[Assistant] OK.

[User] Tom, your task is to clean the blackboard.

[Assistant] How about yourself?

[User] I'm going to sweep the floor first.

[Assistant] Daniel, I am not tall enough to reach the of the blackboard.

[User] Stand on the chair, Pig Tom. Use your brain.

[Assistant] OK, I've finished cleaning the blackboard.

[User] How about the podium?

[Assistant] Oh, I forgot about it. I'll get it.

[User] Be quick, please. Our teacher and classmates will come soon.

[Assistant] I will be done before they come.


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[User] I think he deserved his gold.

[Assistant] Did you see his last dive.

[User] Yes, it's perfect!

[Assistant] He's diving for the gold.


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[User] Jim, I heard you took a trip to San Diego. Is that right?

[Assistant] Yeah, I just got back this morning.

[User] That sounds really nice. What did you do there?

[Assistant] Well, we were only there for three days, so we didn't do too much. We went shopping and went out to dinner a few times. And at night we walked around the city with some friends.

[User] Did you take any pictures?

[Assistant] Yes, I have them with me. Do you want to look at them?

[User] Sure, I love looking at photos.

[Assistant] This one is of my wife and me on the beach, and this one is our daughter Emily standing next to my wife.

[User] Your daughter looks like her mother.

[Assistant] I know, they look very similar.

[User] Where was this picture taken?

[Assistant] That was taken at the train station before we left.

[User] Did you have time to go to the zoo?

[Assistant] No, not this time. We went there last time.

[User] It looks like you all had a nice time.

[Assistant] Yeah, it was a lot of fun.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Are you interested in history?

[Assistant] Yes, I am. I enjoyed studying it at school, though I had trouble remembering all the dates, so my teacher never gave me good marks.

[User] I love history, but I'Ve always thought that learning the reasons behind events is more important than remembering exactly when they happened.

[Assistant] I wish you had been my history teacher! I might have got better marks!

[User] Some people say that history repeats itself.

[Assistant] What does that mean? The same events never happen twice, do they?

[User] The idea is that the people and dates change, but the reason why things happen stay the same.

[Assistant] I see. I think I'd agree with that statement. People often seem to make the same mistakes over and over again.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Nice day today, isn't it?

[Assistant] Yes, beautiful weather we're having.

[User] We can't complain about the weather recently.

[Assistant] Yes, the sun shines day after day. It's neither too hot nor too cold.

[User] I wonder how long this weather can last.

[Assistant] I hope it will last fine Sorrow. I'm going to have a picnic with my family.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Excuse me, Sir, May I have the time, please?

[Assistant] Beg your pardon?

[User] Er... I'd like to know what time it is now.

[Assistant] Oh, Let me see... It's three forty-five. Er... wait, My watch is five minutes fast. So it should be three forty

[User] Thank you. By the way, what day is today?

[Assistant] Today is Friday. Are you new in Beijing?

[User] Yes, I've just come from the States, yesterday in fact. I'm still a bit confused about the time.

[Assistant] Welcome to Beijing. This is my business card. I'm an engineer. If you need any help in Beijing, just give me a call.

[User] Oh, that's very nice of you. I don't want to sound pushy, but I still l have one more question.

[Assistant] Go ahead.

[User] What's the date today?

[Assistant] It's October the 1st, our National Day. I'd like to talk some more, but I've got to get going now. It was nice talking to you, though.

[User] Yeah, it was nice to meet you. Hope I run into you again sometime.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] I really enjoyed that film! What about you?

[Assistant] So did I. At first, I thought it was going to be boring, but then it turned to be good.

[User] What part of the film do you like best?

[Assistant] Well, the scene of the hero's struggle with enemies impressed me the most.

[User] I loved it, too. To tell you the truth, I even dropped tears.

[Assistant] Actually, tears also came to my eyes.

[User] It has got this year's Oscar Award.

[Assistant] It deserves it. The film gave us a lot of inspiration.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] I just got a letter from an old high school buddy.

[Assistant] Really? That's nice.

[User] He usually keeps me posted.

[Assistant] I've been completely out of touch with my old friends.

[User] It's hard to keep up contact when people move around so much.

[Assistant] Yes, people just seem to drift apart.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] What did you think of the film?

[Assistant] I liked it. I thought it was great.

[User] Yes, I liked it, too. Did you like the acting?

[Assistant] Yes. I thought it was excellent. Didn't you?

[User] Not really. I thought it was disappointing.

[Assistant] It's a nice cinema, isn't it?

[User] Do you think so? I don't like it very much. I found it rather uncomfortable.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] John's very late.Do you think he's coming?

[Assistant] Well, it doesn't seem like it.He must have forgotten.

[User] I suppose you're right.He can't have remembered.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] I don't know why bucks have such a great charm that a great many people are after nothing else.

[Assistant] They want to be filthy with dough and think it the only source of their happiness.

[User] But many rich guys don't think they are truly happy. There is always some empty feeling deep inside them.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] What are you using for bait today?

[Assistant] We are fishing with worms. The fish seem to like them.

[User] Is that so? We're using lures, and the fish are biting those too.

[Assistant] Looks like a lucky day for everyone.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] How is your ankle?

[Assistant] My what? Oh, that, right as a trivet.

[User] Please be careful next time.

[Assistant] I will, thank you.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Do you know something about Mount Tai?

[Assistant] Yes. But not too much. It is considered as the head of five sacred mountains in China.

[User] Five sacred mountains? Why people call them so?

[Assistant] Because in history, the Chinese emperors used to climb onto these mountains and pay tribute to their ancestors and pray for good harvest and prosperity for the whole nation.

[User] Got it. Can we see any things left by them?

[Assistant] Definitely. There are many wall paintings and inscriptions on the huge rocks on the mountain.

[User] I want to see them. How can I go there?

[Assistant] That is easy. You can go directly to Tai'an city and buy a ticket to Mount Tai.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Mary, this is your homeroom. It's 213. Remember that.

[Assistant] What's a homeroom?

[User] You sit in there, listen to the morning announcement with other kids, and then you go to your classes.

[Assistant] Cindy, I'm scared.

[User] But I have to go to my homeroom.

[Assistant] Do we have the same classes today?

[User] No.

[Assistant] Do you think the school can put us in the same homeroom?

[User] Stop worrying, Mary. You'll do just fine.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Helen, you must be excited at going to America to study.

[Assistant] Yeah, I've been looking forward to it for ages.

[User] What do your classmates think of it?

[Assistant] They give me a lot of congratulations.

[User] How long will you study there.

[Assistant] Oh, maybe three years. I will study and get the master degree first. Then I will decide whether I will stay there or come back.

[User] Which university will you go to?

[Assistant] Chicago University. My major is Economics.

[User] Good luck!

[Assistant] Thank you!


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Look! Someone is celebrating his birthday.

[Assistant] This must be his 21st birthday. No doubt about it.

[User] Why? Do you know that guy?

[Assistant] No. Well, in America, 21 is the age when you're allowed to drink. So, many guys celebrate it in bars.

[User] That's interesting. But it would be really expensive, I suppose. Just think about all the drinks.

[Assistant] No. If it's your birthday, then you don't need to pay a cent. Just blow out the candles and open the gifts. That makes the birthday a special day. Your friends will take care of everything.

[User] Wow. That's wonderful.

[Assistant] What about in China? What'd you do to celebrate your birthday?

[User] Nowadays, it's no difference from America. But in old times, we have traditional ways to celebrate it.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] have you adapted to the lifestyle in China?

[Assistant] yeah, almost. But there is one thing.

[User] what?

[Assistant] I still wonder what privacy meant for Chinese people. I don't mean to say that there's no privacy in China, but...

[User] what is it?

[Assistant] some of my Chinese colleagues just share their personal stories in front of others.

[User] that makes you feel uncomfortable?

[Assistant] yeah. we never do that in a public office.

[User] perhaps that's because we hold different ideas about privacy.

[Assistant] i have felt that. One day when i was in a queue, reading a newspaper story, the man behind me peered through my shoulder and stared at the newspaper I was holding.

[User] well, that's not rare. I've seen people reading at others newspaper while taking a metro or a bus.

[Assistant] just stare at the newspaper holding in the hands of the one next to him?

[User] yeah.

[Assistant] Oh, I'm shocked.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Excuse me, Miss.

[Assistant] Yes. May I help you?

[User] I'm a graduate student here in mathematics. I've just come from China and I've never used a western library before. I'll be here for five years, so I'd like to learn to use the library as efficiently as possible. I wonder if someone might have time to show me around.

[Assistant] I'd be very glad to show you around, but I'm very busy right now.Could you come back about 3,30?

[User] Sure. 3:30 this afternoon.

[Assistant] Good. See you later.

[User] Thank you. Good-bye.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] what's your apartment like?

[Assistant] it's furnished two bedroom flat in a three-story building on campus.

[User] what is it like living in on-campus housing?

[Assistant] it's not as bad as I thought it would be. The freshmen that live nearby are really loud, especially on the weekends. But, the rent is much cheaper than private housing, so it's worth it.

[User] did you have to pay a deposit?

[Assistant] no, but we do have to pay 9 months rent in 6 months, so for the first months we pay 1/2 month's rent each month.

[User] do you have to pay utilities on top of your monthly rent?

[Assistant] no, it's all included. Besides, students don't have to pay council tax, so we're saving quite bit of money by living here.

[User] how long is your contract for?

[Assistant] that's the bad thing---the contract ends in June, so we'll have to find a new apartment soon.

[User] have you started looking again yet?

[Assistant] not yet. I'm hoping we'll be able to find something cheap once all the students leave the city for the summer.

[User] Good luck!


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Have you seen the news that there is a serious flood in the South?

[Assistant] Yes. I've got to cancel my traveling plan.

[User] What a pity! I know you've been longing for it these months.

[Assistant] The only thing I can do now is waiting for another chance.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] You should have seen the T. V. show that was on last night, the topic it covered was really interesting, animal rights.

[Assistant] Do you really believe in that? If they are going to focus on something, they should do it on civil rights.

[User] Yes, but we can't deny that animals are vulnerable, defenseless, and are completely at the mercy of human beings.

[Assistant] I understand your point, but we continue to have transgressions against human rights. If so much attention weren't devoted to the topic of animals, we would then concentrate more on saving a human being instead of protecting a koala.

[User] You can't compare apples and oranges. I believe that both topics are important and that we can't ignore them, the mistreatment of animals can cause a great environmental imbalance. I believe that governments should prohibit activities like poaching.

[Assistant] Well, you are right on that point. This is the reason that I don't buy leather and I try to buy synthetic products.

[User] As long as you don't treat it better than your wife, it's fine.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Excuse me. May I take a picture of you and your little boy?

[Assistant] What's it for?

[User] It's for a book.

[Assistant] Oh, that's a nice idea. Well, it's fine if you take our picture.

[User] Thank you. I appreciate your help.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Just dab it all over your face and then take a look at the symbols that appear.

[Assistant] Yeah... hearts, stars and some weird looking things.

[User] Those are money bags, and they represent your financial situation.

[Assistant] So decode this for me, Madame Psycho.

[User] That's Madame Psychic to you.

[Assistant] I'm waiting...

[User] Well, you have three hearts — lucky in love tonight. Dress up and go on a date!


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Mary, how was your date with john?

[Assistant] it's ok. It seems we have a lot in common.

[User] oh, really. That is great news. What does he look like?

[Assistant] he is tall and slim, fair-haired.

[User] sounds like he is pretty cute. What do you think of him?

[Assistant] he is a nice guy and very considerate. I was impressed with how smart he was and he has a great sense of humor.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Did you go to the concert last weekend?

[Assistant] No, I didn't. And you? Was it good?

[User] Yes, I did. I enjoyed it a lot.There was a folk singer, a violinist and a pianist.

[Assistant] How much was the ticket?

[User] I only paid two dollars for mine.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Hi, nice to hear from you, when does your plane leave?

[Assistant] It leaves in 20 minutes.

[User] Good.

[Assistant] Can you pick me up from the airport?


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Will you help me take these things to the car?

[Assistant] OK, which car do you want me to put them in?

[User] Bring them to my wife's car.

[Assistant] Which one is hers?

[User] The blue SUV in front of the Honda.

[Assistant] What should I take first?

[User] That chair over there, but please be careful with it. It was a gift from my mother-in-law.

[Assistant] Don't worry, I won't drop it. Wow, it's really heavy. I don't think I can move it by myself.

[User] Let me help you with that. I don't want you to hurt your back.

[Assistant] Where are you taking all this stuff?

[User] Didn't I tell you? We're moving to Florida?

[Assistant] You're moving now? I knew you were moving, but I thought you said you were moving next month.

[User] Yes, that's true, but my wife found a new apartment on the Internet the other day and she wants to move right away.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Have you received your TOWEL test results yet?

[Assistant] Yes, I did. I passed!

[User] Congratulations! I knew you could do it.

[Assistant] Well, I certainly couldn't have done it without your help. You are the best tutor I've ever had.

[User] Thank you, but it was your hard work that did it.

[Assistant] You deserve credit, too. I've learned so much from You.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] You didn't come to work yesterday.What happened?

[Assistant] I had to look after my son at home.

[User] What's wrong with him?

[Assistant] He has a fever.

[User] Is he getting better now?

[Assistant] I think so.Thank you.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] It sure is hot today.

[Assistant] That's for sure. I feel like I'm melting.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] how's it going?

[Assistant] I'm in a good mood today, actually. How about you?

[User] to be honest, I'm a bit fed up.

[Assistant] what's wrong?

[User] there's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around.

[Assistant] I see! Do you want to ask her out?

[User] sure, but how?

[Assistant] you can ask her out for drink after work.

[User] but for what reasons? She doesn't even know who I am.

[Assistant] then you've got a lot of homework to do. You need to get her notice first.

[User] easier said than done.

[Assistant] you can start by meeting her at the bus stop and saying hello to her.

[User] but I always get tongue-tied when I see her.

[Assistant] that's something you need to overcome. Men should make the first move as most of girls prefer being chased.

[User] I see. I'll try.

[Assistant] good luck!


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] It's getting late. I'm afraid I have to leave.Thank you for a most wonderful evening.

[Assistant] Don't mention it.Don t forget to take your daughter along next time.

[User] OK.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Lisa, would you like to go to the library with me?

[Assistant] OK. Do you think we can go buy a newspaper first?

[User] Sure. First we'll go buy a newspaper and then we'll go to the library.

[Assistant] Are we going to walk or drive?

[User] The weather is really nice today. Let's walk.

[Assistant] The weather is good now, but I think it's suppose to rain this afternoon.

[User] Alright, then let's take an umbrella. Is your brother coming with us?

[Assistant] No, he's still sleeping.

[User] Wow, it's already 10:00 AM. He must have been up late last night.

[Assistant] Yeah, he didn't come home until 12:00 AM.

[User] I hope he can come later.

[Assistant] I hope so too. I'll give him a call when we get there.

[User] How do we get to the library from here?

[Assistant] It's straight down this road on the left, next to the museum. It takes about 10 minutes.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Hi, Lucy, you are very popular with people around you, what are your tricks?

[Assistant] Thank you for saying so. I don't know, probably because I like sharing my experience and knowledge with them. I think this kind of communication helps to improve our work efficiency and also helps to get along with colleagues.

[User] Sharing knowledge can be very settled and some second stances. People may think you are telling them how to do their work. If they take it personally, they feel angry at you and even become reluctant to support you at work.

[Assistant] That is true. Some people will misunderstand your intention and lets you do it in the long threatening way. For example, it is not sensible at all to arguing with the others or correcting someone in front of other people. To show your friendliness and willingness to share is much more important than to show off.

[User] You are quite right. Thank you for sharing your experience with me. I learned a lot.

[Assistant] You're welcome.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] how was your education going on in Australia?

[Assistant] I'm going to graduate this summer.

[User] where are you going to work then, in Australia or back in China?

[Assistant] I'm planning to return to China after graduation.

[User] why are you choosing to leave a foreign country? Many people are reluctant to leave the superior living environment abroad.

[Assistant] well, I think personal development is much more important than simply having a superior living environment.

[User] yeah, China's developing so fast and development opportunities can be found almost in every corner of the country.

[Assistant] absolutely, many Chinese enterprises are going global, and they are in great need of excellent returnees to help them with their overseas business.

[User] the rapidly expanding economy has encouraged many students to pack their bags AMD head for home.

[Assistant] that's right. Most of the Chinese students pursuing higher education in Australia intend to return to China.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] How do you like this dress?

[Assistant] It's nice. But what kind of dress are you looking for?

[User] Something attractive and dressy. Maybe a little sexy too. New Year's Eve is a special occasion and it only happens once a year, right?

[Assistant] Of course. It's common too that we wear something special for our Chinese New Year.

[User] People here always wear the best clothes they have. Many people go out and buy clothes especially for New Year's Eve.

[Assistant] Any other common customs of your New Year?

[User] Before the New Year, we always send greeting cards to our relatives and friends to wish them a happy year. On the street and in stores people usually greet others with a Happy New Year. It's also common for people to make a New Year's resolution.

[Assistant] What's that?

[User] It's when people quit a bad habit or do something they find hard to do. Many people resolve to quit smoking, lose weight, or stop nagging their wife, etc. However, it usually lasts only for a few days!

[Assistant] By the way, where are you going on New Year's Eve?

[User] We're going to a night club for dinner and dancing, then we'll go down to the city square for the big celebration. There's always a fireworks display put on by the local government. We all want you to come too.

[Assistant] Thanks a lot.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] My name's McDonald.

[Assistant] Is that spelt M, A, C or M, C?

[User] It's M, C, capital D.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Hey, you wanna see a movie tomorrow?

[Assistant] Sounds like a good plan. What do you want to see?

[User] How about Legally Blonde.

[Assistant] Ah, my girlfriend wanted to see that movie. I have to take her later so I don't want to watch it ahead of time. How about The Cube?

[User] Isn't that a scary movie?

[Assistant] How scary can it be? Come on, it'll be fun.

[User] Ok. I'll give it a try.

[Assistant] That's the spirit. I'll see you tomorrow after class.

[User] Ok. See you tomorrow.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Could you help me to register for a class?

[Assistant] Do you know what class you want to take?

[User] Are there any Psychology classes available?

[Assistant] I believe there are still two Psychology classes open.

[User] On what days are the classes?

[Assistant] There is one class on Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4.

[User] Can you tell me about the other class?

[Assistant] It's from 10-12 on Monday and Wednesday.

[User] You're positive that these are the only classes left?

[Assistant] These two are the only ones.

[User] The class on Monday and Wednesday will be fine.

[Assistant] Very good.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Which season do you like best?

[Assistant] Autumn. Autumn is the best season in Beijing.

[User] I like autumn, too. Where I'm from, Autumn is the best time of year.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] How would you like your hair cut?

[Assistant] I want it short.

[User] Then, I'll just trim it.

[Assistant] It will do.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Lucy, you're back. How was your first day of school?

[Assistant] It was great. I had a really good time.

[User] What classes did you have?

[Assistant] Well, I had English from 9 o'clock to 11 o'clock, art from 12 o'clock to 2 o'clock, and math from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock.

[User] What do you think about the teachers?

[Assistant] To be honest, I liked all of them, except for the math teacher. Though he must be quite young, he seem like an old person. He's so boring!

[User] That's too bad. How was your English teacher?

[Assistant] She was great. In today's class, she gave us a lecture on how to be a good student. She told us not to arm for exams, and to pay more attention on communicating than memorizing.

[User] Where is she from?

[Assistant] She said that she's from a small town in the middle of America.

[User] Were you able to understand everything that she said?

[Assistant] Not everything, but nearly. She speaks very clearly and doesn't use very complex words so that it is easy for us to understand her.

[User] She sounds like a good teacher. Do you think you'll pass her class?

[Assistant] Yes... with flying colors!

[User] What does that mean?

[Assistant] It's a new phrase that she taught us today. It means that I will not only pass the class, but I will do extremely well!

[User] If you like the class this much already, I'm sure you will.

[Assistant] I hope so.

[User] did she give you any homework?

[Assistant] not today. She said she wanted us to relax tonight instead of doing homework,

[User] no wonder you like the class so much.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] I know you're sleepy and I hate to bother you, but I think you're late for work.

[Assistant] Oh, no. I forgot to turn the alarm clock on!

[User] Don't worry. I can give you a lift.

[Assistant] Thank you. You save me.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Annie, what is troubling you? You look unhappy.

[Assistant] A man is pursuing me. He was my schoolmate in college, and he has been carrying a torch for me for three years.

[User] Do you like him?

[Assistant] Yes, I do like him.

[User] Then why are you hesitating?

[Assistant] You know that I have had a series of miserable relationships. Last summer, I fell in love with John. But the romance blossomed for six or seven weeks, and then wilted.

[User] One love drives out another. You shouldn't be afraid to start a new relationship.

[Assistant] Maybe you are right.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] How's work?

[Assistant] The same as usual.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] The police need our help finding a robber.

[Assistant] How do you know?

[User] The TV news is reporting a bank robbery.

[Assistant] Do they know what the robber looks like?

[User] Yes, he's 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, black hair, and about 30 years old.

[Assistant] What race is he?

[User] They didn't say.

[Assistant] The TV news doesn't tell us the race anymore.

[User] Of course not. That would be racist.

[Assistant] But how can we identify someone if we don't know their race?

[User] Don't ask me.

[Assistant] Then they also shouldn't tell us if the robber is male or female, because that is sexist.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] What are the pop groups that you like?

[Assistant] Oh, there are so many good ones! I loved the Spice Girls. They were so cool!

[User] I agree! I cried for a week when they broke up.

[Assistant] I was really sad too, but at least I can still listen to their Cds.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] David, imagine meeting you here!

[Assistant] Janice, I found you stole my vegetables at four o'clock this morning. Is that true?

[User] All right! I stayed up yesterday and waited for your vegetables. I stole your peaches and flowers.

[Assistant] It is so hard to prevent them from being stolen. I also got something this morning.

[User] How many vegetables do you steal today?

[Assistant] I stole many from Fred's farm, and from yours. I planned to have a dog on farm.

[User] So funny. By stealing, I forgot all my sorrows and pressure from work.

[Assistant] I could not agree with you more. For us, there are so many unhappy things and I am so bored ; however, I got lots of fun from stealing.

[User] I really want to be far away from the reality now.

[Assistant] But we still need to go back to it. Don't overdo it.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Mom?

[Assistant] Mm?

[User] Can my friend, Tom Mitchum, come home with me for lunch tomorrow?

[Assistant] Of course, Jim. Have I met Tom before?

[User] Mm — hmm. You met him last summer. He is small and very smart.

[Assistant] Oh, yes. I remember Tom. His family comes from Maine, right?

[User] Yes.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Do you know who's just got married? Old Mc Donald.

[Assistant] Never! He's over 80, isn't he?

[User] He's nearly 90.

[Assistant] Good gracious! Are you sure?

[User] I am. Whatsmore, his wife is 84.

[Assistant] Is she really?

[User] Yes, she is. And guess what, he is her sixth husband.

[Assistant] Really? Quite a woman, isn't she?


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] I wanna register for this mathematics course.

[Assistant] I'm sorry registration has closed.

[User] Closed? The clerk told me I could come back and register any time during the first week of classes.

[Assistant] Well, that's not possible. The computer's official student account has already been sent to the state. And that's what our budget is based on. Who told you that anyway?

[User] Some woman in here when I tried to register three weeks ago. She said I just had to pay a late fee.

[Assistant] She must have been a part-time worker. They didn't have much training. Why didn't you register then?

[User] She said I couldn't until I had my birth certificate. Here it is.

[Assistant] Huh, that is no reason to demand a birth certificate. We only need to establish residency, you know, a phone bill with your name and address on it would have been fine.

[User] Serious? Only the proof of my address.

[Assistant] Yes, I am afraid she gave you the wrong information.

[User] But it's unfair.

[Assistant] Well, I sympathize with your problem, but, to be honest, I don't think there is any thing anyone can do for you. You were trapped in the system.If you want, you can talk to the director. She will help you if she can.

[User] Great.

[Assistant] Don't get your hopes up.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend?

[Assistant] Sorry, I thought you knew.

[User] But you should have told me you were in love with her.

[Assistant] Didn't I?

[User] You know you didn't.

[Assistant] Well, I'm telling you now.

[User] Yes, but you might have told me before.

[Assistant] I didn't think you'd be interested.

[User] You can't be serious. How dare you not tell me you were going to marry her?

[Assistant] Sorry, I didn't think it mattered.

[User] Oh, you men! You're all the same.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Will you give your friends a buzz and put out a feeler to see if they like to offer me a loan?

[Assistant] Give them a buzz? What can I say to them? Say that you want a loan?

[User] I just want to make sure that there is possibility of giving us a loan.

[Assistant] And they, too, want to make sure their loan is worthwhile.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Hello, Jim. Where are you going?

[Assistant] To the cinema. What about coming with me?

[User] No, thanks. I'm going home. My wife's expecting me.

[Assistant] What a pity. I believe it's a very good film.

[User] Do you go to the cinema a lot?

[Assistant] Once a week. Most nights I sit at home and watch telly

[User] Do you know what's on tonight by any chance?

[Assistant] No, I'm sorry I don't. I never read the papers till I get home.

[User] Oh, I see. By the way, where are you going for your holidays this year?

[Assistant] I don't know yet. My wife's going to her mother's for a couple of weeks. She Livesay the sea, you know.

[User] Oh, does she? That's convenient.

[Assistant] Yes, but I want to go to the country.

[User] Don't you like the sea?

[Assistant] Yes, very much. But I need peace and quiet when I'm on holiday. What are coughing to do?

[User] I'm going to stay at home.

[Assistant] Aren't you going to have a holiday abroad this year?

[User] No, I want to buy a car, and that's going to take every penny I've got.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Hi charles, I want you know that I finally found an apartment in Haitian.

[Assistant] You did? that is great!

[User] Yeah, I am having a party this saturday night, a sort of house warming, and i want to invite you. are you busy?

[Assistant] No I am free, I will be there, what time the thing starting?

[User] Around seven.

[Assistant] Ok, great, should I bring anything?

[User] No, but thanks for offering, actually could you bring some fold-up chairs for people if you have any? I am afraid not everyone's going to have a seat, do you have any?

[Assistant] sure, I will be happy to bring a few, what is the address?

[User] Don't worry, I will come to pick you up at about 6 thirty.

[Assistant] Got it.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Hey, Dora! What kind of books do you like to read?

[Assistant] I read everything I can get my hands on but I like love stories best. What do you think about the love stories?

[User] I hate to tell you this, but they are nothing but sob stories.

[Assistant] I don't think so. I like them. Then what's your favorite book?

[User] I'm fond of history books.

[Assistant] Oh, the history books are dull to me.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] What? I don't get it...

[Assistant] Many of the slower dances are danced to the lyrics of tragedies. He meant that you turned it into a comedy.

[User] Well, I'm glad I made everyone happy.

[Assistant] He meant it in a good way. You added a little spice to the performance.

[User] I'm glad you guys all have such a good sense of humor. Ha-ha...

[Assistant] Of course! That's why I always say, Eat, drink and be Greek!


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Is anybody in?

[Assistant] How can I help you?

[User] I have a headache.

[Assistant] Let me take your temperature with a thermometer.

[User] OK.

[Assistant] I think you have a small fever.

[User] I thought so. I felt dizzy this morning.

[Assistant] You should've called in sick! Next time, have either of your parents call the school office.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Can you tell me a little about Paris?

[Assistant] Sure. What do you expect to know?

[User] I want to see some of the famous places like Eiffel Tower, the Seine River...

[Assistant] And you shouldn't miss the Louvre Museum. You can stay there for at least a whole day.

[User] That's a good idea. I almost forget it.What else?

[Assistant] The night life there. It's so romantic!

[User] Oh, wonderful! How is the weather?

[Assistant] I went there in August, and it was hot. But I was told autumn is the best season.

[User] Sounds exciting. I can't wait.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] This shirt you gave me is not my favorite brand.

[Assistant] Don't look a gift horse in the mouth! That was the best they had.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Which film shall we see?

[Assistant] There is nothing good at the moment.Let s do something different.Would you like to go to a concert?

[User] Yes, I'd love to.Here is a good one, Mozart and Beethoven.It s on the Festival Hall.Shall we go there?

[Assistant] Fine! Do you want anything to eat now?

[User] No, I'm not hungry.

[Assistant] Well, let's go and have something to drink instead. I know a good place. It's a little expensive, but it's fun.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Did you take my money from the table?

[Assistant] Absolutely not! I'm not a thief.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Both our countries are quite small. How would you describe the landscape in your country?

[Assistant] My country is well know for being very flat. There are some hills in the southeast of the country.

[User] Is it really completely flat?

[Assistant] Pretty much. The land rises and falls only a few meters. The southeast, the hills rise to a height of a few hundred meters. There are mountains over 1000 meters high in your country.

[User] Yes, there are. They are not very big compared with the mountains in other countries.

[Assistant] The coast of your country is very varied. The coast of my country is just made up of sandy beaches.

[User] That doesn't sound too bad. Great for sunbathing! The coast of my country changes even within a few kilometers. There are cliffs, then sandy beaches. Then rocks. There are lots of caves in the cliffs.

[Assistant] There are many lakes and rivers in your country too. We also have many rivers, but only a few lakes.

[User] We also have waterfalls in the mountains. They make the landscapes look very scenic. The landscape has been shapes by millions of years of erosion, especially by water.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Any idea about James? He's a pain in the neck.

[Assistant] Guess what? He has just got the sack.

[User] Oh, is that so?

[Assistant] Exactly.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Is this your new teacher?

[Assistant] Yes, it is.

[User] Is she short?

[Assistant] No, she's average.

[User] What color are her eyes?

[Assistant] They're dark gray.

[User] What color is her hair?

[Assistant] It's blond.

[User] And how old is she?

[Assistant] I don't know.


[System] Star is a friendly chatbot companion ready to engage in everyday role-playing conversations.

[User] Do you know that Mary's marriage is on the rocks?

[Assistant] Really? I'Ve never heard of it!

[User] I saw her husband have it out with her yesterday.

[Assistant] I think Mary must be sad, because she loves her husband very much.