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train_200 | #Person1#: What do you want to know about me?
#Person2#: How about your academic records at college?
#Person1#: The average grade of all my courses is above 85.
#Person2#: In which subject did you get the highest marks?
#Person1#: In mathematics I got a 98.
#Person2#: Have you received any scholarships?
#Person1#: Yes,... | #Person2# asks #Person1# several questions, like academic records, the highest marks, scholarships, club activities, and skilled sports. | ask questions |
train_201 | #Person1#: What a lovely day, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, it's nice and bright.
#Person1#: I hope it stays like this.
#Person2#: I hope so too.
#Person1#: Is the weather usually like this here?
#Person2#: It's usually a bit hotter than today.
#Person1#: What's the weather like in winter?
#Person2#: It's pretty cold and i... | #Person1# and #Person2# talks about local weather and weather in #Person2#'s hometown. They will hear the weather report. | weather |
train_202 | #Person1#: I can't believe the cost of apartments in New York City.
#Person2#: Oh, you didn't know that apartments here are considered valuable, even if they are small and crowded?
#Person1#: Of course I had heard about that, but now I know how expensive it is to rent a place here.
#Person2#: I don't mind paying high r... | #Person1# is surprised at the expensive rent in New York, but #Person2# thinks the city is exciting and the salary is high. | rent |
train_203 | #Person1#: Mr. Rogers?
#Person2#: Mr. : Yes?
#Person1#: I'm not feeling too well.
#Person2#: Mr. : Would you like to go to the nurse's?
#Person1#: Yes, I would.
#Person2#: Mr. : Here's a hall pass for it. Do you need someone to walk you there?
#Person1#: I can manage on my own. Thanks.
#Person2#: Mr. : I'll drop by lat... | #Person1# isn't feeling well. Mr. Rogers gives #Person1# a hall pass. Mr. Rogers will check on #Person1#. | feeling not well |
train_204 | #Person1#: I like NBA very much.
#Person2#: Did you watch NBA games before you came to the U. S. ?
#Person1#: No, I didn't.
#Person2#: What a pity!
#Person1#: Do you like NBA?
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Who do you like best of the NBA players?
#Person2#: Kobe.
#Person1#: So do I.
#Person2#: Let's go to watch... | #Person1# and #Person2# like NBA and Kobe. They plan to watch an NBA game. | NBA |
train_205 | #Person1#: Hi, Kate.
#Person2#: Hi, Don. What a surprise!
#Person1#: Yeah, I saw someone walking like you, but I wasn't sure. We haven't seen each other for how long? Almost three months? But you look quite different now.
#Person2#: Have you noticed what has changed?
#Person1#: Oh, you look quite slender and more vivac... | Kate becomes slender and more vivacious and she tells Don that she eats less and takes dancing classes. Don will join Kate's dance class next week. | lost weight |
train_206 | #Person1#: Mom, you know that Andrea and I sometimes worry about you.
#Person2#: Really? Why would you worry about me? I'm just fine.
#Person1#: You're almost 70 years old, Mom! Don't you think it would be better for you if you moved in with us?
#Person2#: No way! I like my apartment, and I like to be independent.
#Per... | #Person1# and Andrea worry about #Person1#'s mom living alone, so #Person1# asks #Person1#'s mom to move in. #Person1#'s mom refuses. | worry about someone |
train_207 | #Person1#: Hey, Wen! Welcome to D. C. ! Glad you came out to visit!
#Person2#: Thanks for inviting me. Actually, I've never been anywhere with so many black people before. It's different.
#Person1#: Howard is eighty percent black. But there are whites, and even Asians here. Thankfully, it's also coed.
#Person2#: Great!... | Wen thinks D.C. is different with so many black people. #Person1# invites Wen to a black fraternity party. | an invitation |
train_208 | #Person1#: Hi, my name is Ted, what's yours?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: I said, I'm Ted, who are you?
#Person2#: Huh? Oh, my name is Laura.
#Person1#: Do you somewhere often, Laura?
#Person2#: Huh? I can't hear you, the music's too loud.
#Person1#: Let's go outside and talk. So Laura, do you come here often?
#Person2#... | Ted and Laura are talking at a party. Laura sometimes goes to the place with her friends and has drinks. It is Ted's first time and he thinks the music is too loud, he would rather socialize in a park. | a party |
train_209 | #Person1#: Good morning, Miss.
#Person2#: Morning. Can I help you?
#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to know how to use the library. You know, I'm a new student here.
#Person2#: All you need is your student identification card to check out books.
#Person1#: Yes. Here's my identification.
#Person2#: That's all you need.
#Person1... | #Person1# asks #Person2# how to use the library. #Person2# tells #Person1# regulations. #Person1# will find book on physics. | using the library |
train_210 | #Person1#: Albert and I need a lot of things to furnish our house. But I don't know where the best place to shop is. Can you give me some advice?
#Person2#: Sure, Carolyn. I'm happy to help you. What kinds of things do you need right now?
#Person1#: Well, we have most of the furniture already. We mostly need kitchen ut... | Carolyn asks #Person1# some places to shop to furnish the house. #Person1# suggests Office Depot for office supply. #Person1# also suggests K-mart and Wal-mart because the kitchen utensils and bathroom accessories have good prices there. #Person1# thinks Price Club is not suitable for Carolyn since they stay in America... | furnishing the house |
train_211 | #Person1#: Good morning and welcome. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Could you tell me something about safety deposit box rental, please? I need somewhere safe to keep some insurance documents ; I just simply don't feel comfortable keeping them at home or in the office.
#Person1#: We have 3 different types of boxes. We ... | #Person2# asks #Person1# about a safety deposit box. #Person2# chooses the smallest safe box for the documents and feels comfortable giving the extra key to his wife. | a safe box |
train_212 | #Person1#: Why not go to the supermarket today, the coupon will be past due in three days.
#Person2#: Sure. Can we use it in Today Supermarket?
#Person1#: Let me check. Yes, we can.
#Person2#: I really don't know what to buy. | #Person1# and #Person2# will use a coupon for a supermarket. | a coupon |
train_213 | #Person1#: Help! Help!
#Person2#: What's the trouble, ma'am?
#Person1#: I was taking a walk when a young man came at me from nowhere and snatched the bag off my hands and ran away.
#Person2#: What did the young man look like?
#Person1#: Well, he's young, tall and thin.
#Person2#: To which direction did he run?
#Person1... | #Person2# was robbed and she describes the robber's appearance and the running direction to #Person1#. | a robber |
train_214 | #Person1#: What else should we do now after the floors are done and after the furniture is in?
#Person2#: We need to redo the curtains and paint all the walls and ceilings.
#Person1#: I'm the painter. You can be in charge of going to curtain shops to choose curtains. That will probably be pretty expensive too. Having g... | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to redo the curtains and to paint the walls and ceilings. They also want to find an interior decorating company to redecorate the kitchen in ivory and light green. But they have a quarrel because neither of them wants to cook. | furnishing the house |
train_215 | #Person1#: Do you have some good ideas of losing weight?
#Person2#: First of all, you should pay attention to what you eat. Don't eat too much food with high calories, such as chocolate, ice cream and the like.
#Person1#: Any more?
#Person2#: Stay away from fried foods. Fried foods are fried in oil or fat.
#Person1#: G... | #Person2# suggests #Person1# have less food with high calories and fried foods and to exercise more to lose weight. | losing weight |
train_216 | #Person1#: Hello, I want to order an Easy-own package. What would you recommend?
#Person2#: Which function do you use more, making calls or sending short messages?
#Person1#: About the same. But I'm looking for a job, so I have to answer the phone often.
#Person2#: Then I recommend this package to you. You can receive ... | #Person2# recommends an Easy-own package for #Person1# based on that #Person1# has to answer the phone often. | an Easy-own package |
train_217 | #Person1#: Could you tell me something about your previous job?
#Person2#: Yes. I worked in a small machinery factory. My work was very simple and there was not much work to do.
#Person1#: Didn't you like it?
#Person2#: No, I thought it was too dull. I'm capable of more responsibilities, so I decided to change my job.
... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to talk about the previous job and why #Person2# disliked it. #Person2# explains the reasons for choosing the company. | a job interview |
train_218 | #Person1#: How about your study at college?
#Person2#: I was doing quite well at college. I completed my MBA degree in international trade with first-class honors.
#Person1#: Why did you select your college?
#Person2#: I selected my college because it had an excellent academic reputation.
#Person1#: What do you like do... | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions, like #Person2#'study, why choosing the college and recreations in his spare time. #Person2# answered. | ask some questions |
train_219 | #Person1#: What kind of job are you interested in?
#Person2#: I want a job in which I can use English, I would also like to be able to have some responsibility in my work.
#Person1#: I really appreciate that I would expect my secretary to be able to work independently and take over some of my ordinary responsibilities,... | #Person2# prefers a job where #Person2# can use English and have some responsibility. #Person1# expresses some expected requirements for a secretary. #Person2# thinks #Person2# can do the job. | a job |
train_220 | #Person1#: What are you doing this weekend?
#Person2#: My brother-in-law is having a small get-together at his house and he invited me.
#Person1#: Is it a family thing or just friends?
#Person2#: A bit of both. Some cousins, aunts and uncles will be there, but also some friends from the neighborhood.
#Person1#: Is your... | #Person2#'s brother-in-law invites #Person2# to attend a small get-together with #Person2#'s relatives and friends. #Person1# is confused about #Person2#'s family relationship. | a small get-together |
train_221 | #Person1#: Good morning. I'm Mickey Huang, I have an appointment with Mr. wilson.
#Person2#: Is this about the Sales Assistant position?
#Person1#: That's right. My appointment is for 11 o'clock.
#Person2#: Mr. wilson is on the line right now. Please have a seat. He'll be right with you.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#... | #Person1# will have an appointment with Mr. Wilson about the sales assistant position. | an appointment |
train_222 | #Person1#: You'v been work here for nearly a month, how do you feel about the job?
#Person2#: Not bad. Thank you for your help. I am always busy with this job, I feel a bit tired.
#Person1#: I had the same feeling when I first came to work here. but after a period of time, I feel better, I am sure you'll get used to th... | #Person2# thinks the job is busy and tiring. #Person1# comforts #Person2# and #Person2# admires #Person1#'s professional skills and strong working abilities. | feelings about job |
train_223 | #Person1#: How may I help you?
#Person2#: I need to check these books out.
#Person1#: Do you have your library card?
#Person2#: Here it is.
#Person1#: It appears that you have late fees.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, really.
#Person2#: How much do I owe?
#Person1#: You owe $ 24. 50 in late fees.
#Person2#: I don't... | #Person1# helps #Person2# check books out, but #Person2# needs to pay late fees first. #Person2# will pay them later. | check books out |
train_224 | #Person1#: Do you have any particular hobbies, Tom?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I love playing badminton, table tennis and computer games. And playing the games has become my favorite.
#Person1#: I hear many teenagers will spend hours and hours sitting at computers. And they don't care about their own health at all. How about ... | Tom likes playing computer games most. #Person1# thinks sitting in front of a computer for hours is meaningless. Tom agrees and wants to practice self-control. | hobbies |
train_225 | #Person1#: What are you here for today?
#Person2#: I need to fight this ticket that I got.
#Person1#: Is the arresting officer here?
#Person2#: Yes, he is, Your Honor.
#Person1#: Plead your case.
#Person2#: I was told by the officer that I ran a red light. That information isn't true.
#Person1#: Why would the officer l... | #Person2# fights for a ticket. #Person1# lets #Person2# go because the camera didn't take the picture of #Person2#'s license plate. | fight the ticket |
train_226 | #Person1#: All right. I want to bring everybody in on this project. When can we start working on this?
#Person2#: Well, we could probably get started with a strategy meeting tomorrow morning at 8: 00.
#Person1#: I tell you what, 8: 00 is no good for me, but why don't you guys get started and I'll come by at around 8: 4... | #Person2# tells #Person2# they will start working on the project tomorrow morning. #Person1# will arrive late. | a project |
train_227 | #Person1#: Excuse me, how can I get to the bank? Bank of America; I mean. I don't know the way.
#Person2#: Well, go straight ahead till you see a supermarket. The bank is just at the other side of the street.
#Person1#: Is it far from here?
#Person2#: Let me see. Er, it's 4 blocks away. Not very far, not very near.
#Pe... | #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to Bank of America. #Person2# tells #Person1# the direction and the options. #Person1# will take the streetcar. | ask the direction |
train_228 | #Person1#: Excuse me, ah, was my bedroom cleaned this morning?
#Person2#: Yes, Madam. All the rooms are cleaned in the morning, Madam.
#Person1#: Well, then I have a bit of a problem
#Person2#: Is your room not satisfactory, Madam?
#Person1#: No, it's not that. It's just that I can't find my necklace.
#Person2#: I'm so... | #Person1# lost her necklace after her room was cleaned. #Person2# will report it to the manager. | lost necklace |
train_229 | #Person1#: There is an element there about competition then, isn't there? Because British railways are a nationalized industry. There's only one railway system in the country. If you don't like a particular kind of big beans, you can go and buy another. But if you don't like a particular railway, you can't go and use a... | #Person2# thinks it is good for the railways to be nationalized because more and more cars appear and the railways gain less and less. #Person1# thinks what #Person2# copes is two extremes: trying not to lose too much money and providing the best services. | a nationalized industry |
train_230 | #Person1#: Compared with the yellow one, you look more beautiful in this white skirt.
#Person2#: Thank you. I like the white one better. But how much will you charge me?
#Person1#: It costs $100, but I'd like to take off 30%, and that's it. | #Person1# and #Person2# think the white skirt is better. #Person1# gives the price. | buy a skirt |
train_231 | #Person1#: OK. We have to make a decision. Who is the best one interviewed for the job?
#Person2#: Um, let's see. First we saw Frank. He's very polite and relaxed. But he wasn't well dressed. He wasn't even wearing a tie.
#Person1#: That's true, dressing well is important. Well, let's think about the others. What about... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the best one interviewed. They discuss Frank, Susan and David, and they think David's appearance and personality are the best candidate for receptionist. | the best interviewee |
train_232 | #Person1#: Good afternoon! Did you call for a plumber?
#Person2#: Yes, yes I did. Please come in! I'm so glad you came! This old house is falling apart! Come on into the
#Person1#: I see. Let me have a look. It seems that your toilet is clogged, and that's why it won't flush. Let me just get
#Person2#: Oh, that must ... | #Person2# called for a plumber, so #Person1# comes to #Person2#'s house and finds the toilet is clogged. #Person1# suggests changing the water pipes and gives the price. | a plumber |
train_233 | #Person1#: Did you hear what happened in the Scott case? Some of the sensitive material were leaked to the press. Now every newspapers is all over it.
#Person2#: Oh. . . I bet the firm is fuming. Do they know who spilled the beans?
#Person1#: I'm sure they have their suspicions; there were only a few of the senior le... | #Person2# and #Person1# talks about information leak of Scott's case. They discuss about the suspects and legal consequences. | leaking information |
train_234 | #Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like to buy a gift for my younger brother. He's going to take a trip to South America.
#Person1#: By air or by sea?
#Person2#: By air. So my gift should be quite light. What can you suggest?
#Person1#: How about this wallet? It's made of fine leather.
#Pe... | #Person2# wants to buy a gift for #Person2#'s younger brother and #Person1# finally recommends a handkerchief. | buy a gift |
train_235 | #Person1#: I am trying to decide what school to apply to?
#Person2#: Are you thinking about a public school or a private one?
#Person1#: I am not sure. What's the difference between them?
#Person2#: Public schools are usually state funded, whereas private schools usually get their funding elsewhere.
#Person1#: Whic... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the differences between a public school and a private school to help #Person1# choosing a school. | school application |
train_236 | #Person1#: This is ridiculous! I can't believe you've been sleeping with someone else! How could you do this! You know what? I'm out of here!
#Person2#: Wait! Doctor how is this possible? I haven't cheated on my boyfriend!
#Person3#: I have something to confess. . . I'm sorry Veronica, I lied.
#Person2#: Wait. . . w... | The doctor tells a lie to #Person1# and #Person2# that #Person2# is pregnant because the doctor is jealous of #Person2#'s boyfriend. The doctor sat behind #Person2# every day and watch her in the cheerleading squad from high school because he loves #Person2#. | a lie |
train_237 | #Person1#: So Kim, have you ever had anything stolen?
#Person2#: Stolen? No, why?
#Person1#: My uncle just had his motorcycle stolen a few nights ago. I was just thinking about how clever criminals are these days.
#Person2#: Criminals are clever? They're only successful when people are careless.
#Person1#: I don't ... | #Person1# tells Kim that the motorcycle of #Person1#'s uncle was stolen. The thieves were so clever because they convinced everyone that the motorcycle was parked illegally and even convinced a bystander to help them. | being stolen |
train_238 | #Person1#: Have you received your TOFEL test results yet?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. I passed !
#Person1#: Congratulations! I knew you could do it.
#Person2#: Well, I certainly couldn't have done it without your help. You are the best tutor I've ever had.
#Person1#: Thank you , but it was your hard work that did it.
#... | #Person2# passed the TOFEL test with the help of #Person1#. | pass a test |
train_239 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, sir.
#Person2#: Good afternoon. I have a reservation under the name of Hilton.
#Person1#: Could you spell that, please?
#Person2#: Sure. It's H-I-L-T-O-N.
#Person1#: One moment, please. Ah yes, Mr. Hilton, you booked a single room for three nights. Is that correct?
#Person2#: Yes, that's... | Hilton makes a reservation and #Person1# helps him check in and gives him the key and the receipt. | a reservation |
train_240 | #Person1#: This one looks great! I love the seashore.
#Person2#: So do I. The sun . . . the sand . . . the ocean!
#Person1#: And listen to this! What do you think of sailing, swimming, windsurfing, and fishing?
#Person2#: Oh, Tom! They sound fantastic. I really like all those things.
#Person1#: Yeah . . . me, too. ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the seashore. #Person2# likes everything but fishing. Both of them prefer to live in a cabin near the sea. | the seashore |
train_241 | #Person1#: Tom, what are you going to do this weekend?
#Person2#: I have no idea. Usually I stay at home and watch TV. Sometimes I play computer games. Do you have any good ideas?
#Person1#: Let's go to the cinema. I haven't seen a movie for a long time. I heard Ice Age 4 is really popular. Let's go and see it.
#Person... | Tom and #Person2# are planning for this weekend. They would rather play tennis than watch movies. They will meet at gym. | weekend plan |
train_242 | #Person1#: Hello, how may I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, I seem to have a problem with my computer.
#Person1#: Alright. Let's see. What about tomorrow morning about 10:00?
#Person2#: Oh, no. That won't do I'm afraid. I've got a very important report on the computer that must be finished and handed in by 9:00 AM tomorrow... | #Person2# is calling #Person1# to repair the computer. They can't agree on a time tomorrow, so #Person1# agrees to go there in a few minutes because #Person2# is in a hurry to write a report. | repair a computer |
train_243 | #Person1#: Welcome to tonight's Legendary Lives. I'm Shirley Morgan. Tonight, we are quite honored to invite David Hopkins, a well known chef with 30 years of cooking experience. Last year, his new book, Secrets in the Kitchen got on a New York Times best seller list for 6 months. Welcome to our program, David.
#Person... | #Person1# welcomes David to attend the program as a well-known chef and asks some questions to him. She asks David what is the difference between a cook and a chef, what is a day for a chef and is there any tips for average cooks. David thinks that cooking should involve passion and creativity. | attend a program |
train_244 | #Person1#: Can you help me find some books? I need them for my class. I'm writing a report about US history.
#Person2#: Of course. Do you know how to use our computers? Our entire book collection is on our website. You can look up the books you need, then I'll walk you over to their location in the main building.
#Pers... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to find the books related to the #Person1#'s topic with computer, #Person2# says #Person1# can only check out up to three books at a time. | find some books |
train_245 | #Person1#: Mom, I'm a little worried about college. I just don't know what to study. I don't know what my major should be.
#Person2#: That can be a difficult decision, John.
#Person1#: How can I decide?
#Person2#: Well, I'd start with your interests. It will help you if you study something that you are interested in. W... | John asks his mom how to choose a major. Mom tells John to consider based on his interest, expecting income and scholarship offers. Mom thinks John will make rihgt decision. | choose a major |
train_246 | #Person1#: I'm glad you could find time to meet with me, Mr. Johnson. I can't think of a nicer environment for our meeting today, the ambiance here is lovely!
#Person2#: No problem, if possible I always combine business with pleasure. Now, let's hear more about these chocolates you're offering.
#Person1#: Well, as you ... | Mr. Johnson meets #Person2# offering gourmet chocolates that have low tariff and unique taste, made in Scotland where the government is supportive of creating new export markets, and the ingredients of chocolates are buttermilk, cacao beans, sugar, and Haggis. | chocolates |
train_247 | #Person1#: Excuse me. What should I wear if I want to go to an interview?
#Person2#: You should wear a tie to go with your suit.
#Person1#: I am afraid I would tense up during the interview.
#Person2#: It doesn't matter. Just do your best to sell yourself. | #Person2# advises #Person1# to wear a tie with a suit and do the best in an interview. | an interview |
train_248 | #Person1#: Mr. Black, I'd like to take some time off. I'Ve been feeling exhausted these days.
#Person2#: That's no problem. Let me see. . . You still have ten days annual leave left, is that right?
#Person1#: Yes. I was wondering if I could take another two weeks off.
#Person2#: That's long leave. How's your project co... | #Person1# asks Mr. Black's permission to take some time off. Mr. Black reminds #Person2# makes sure to tie up loose ends of the project, and says Mr. Smith will be in charge during the absence. | ask for leave |
train_249 | #Person1#: I would like to make an offer on this house, but I don't know much about the process.
#Person2#: As your realtor, I am here to take care of this process. How much were you planning on offering?
#Person1#: I really like the house and will pay the full asking price of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
... | #Person1# follows #Person1#'s realtor's advice and offers a price lower than the full asking price of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars on a house that #Person1# really likes. | make house offer |
train_250 | #Person1#: There is a tornado warning on. My mother just told me she heard it on the radio.
#Person2#: What is a tornado warning?
#Person1#: It means that a tornado has been seen somewhere in the area.
#Person2#: Really? In New Berlin?
#Person1#: No. Not necessarily in town. But in southern Wisconsin somewhere. A torna... | #Person1# explains to #Person2# the details about tornados in terms of two stages which are a tornado warning and a tornado watch. #Person1# further explains the sound of tornados and the causes of such sound, as wells as the danger of tornado. Then #Person1# continues expressing the danger of tornado by giving a perso... | a tornado warning |
train_251 | #Person1#: Did you do anything fun over the weekend?
#Person2#: I didn't want to go out last weekend, so I decided to stay at home and watch a movie.
#Person1#: Why didn't you want to go out?
#Person2#: I was very tired after working all week. Sometimes on the weekend I don't have enough energy to go out to a movie the... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# didn't go out last weekend and stayed at home watching a downloaded movie. | last weekend |
train_252 | #Person1#: I heard you are going to move.
#Person2#: Yes, I found a better house near my office. I'm very satisfied with it. But I'm worrying.
#Person1#: What are you worried about?
#Person2#: I'm worrying about how to move all of my household stuff. You know, I have a lot of stuff.
#Person1#: You can call a mover.
#Pe... | #Person2# is going to move but worried about how to move the household stuff. Then #Person1# suggests #Person2# leave everything for the movers, and leaves #Person2# a phone number of a reputable mover. | call a mover |
train_253 | #Person1#: This is my admission card, and these are the books.
#Person2#: OK, a moment, please.
#Person1#: By the way, can I renew the borrowing?
#Person2#: For which one?
#Person1#: Sense and Sensibility, English version.
#Person2#: Yes, of course.
#Person1#: Can I just do it here?
#Person2#: Sorry. No, you cannot. Yo... | #Person2# helps #Person1# return books. #Person1# renews the borrowing of one book as well as pays 3 Yuan because of overdue. | return books |
train_254 | #Person1#: Tom, aren't you a little too old to be trick-or-treating?
#Person2#: What are you talking about? Where is your Halloween spirit? Didn't you ever dress up in a costume and go around the neighborhood trick-or-treating with your friends?
#Person1#: Of course, I did, but when I was ten! Trick - or-treating is fo... | #Person1# thinks Tom is too old to be trick-or-treating but Tom insists on doing it. | trick-or-treating |
train_255 | #Person1#: He's only interested in harassing you. How can he expect us to have so much time to waste?
#Person2#: I almost want to send him a virus to shut his stupid computer down.
#Person1#: As obnoxious as Bean is, we should still try to finish this case.
#Person2#: True-well, do you have any forwards for me to send ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are complaining Bean is obnoxious. | an obnoxious man |
train_256 | #Person1#: Would you mind if I make a suggestion?
#Person2#: Of course not, go ahead.
#Person1#: Maybe you should try to quit smoking. You know it is very bad for your health.
#Person2#: Well, sure it is. Actually, I have been cutting down the amount since two months ago. I used to smoke a pack of cigarettes for a sing... | #Person1# suggests #Person2# try to quit smoking, while #Person2# has been cutting down smoking amount since two months ago. | quit smoking |
train_257 | #Person1#: Life's so boring.
#Person2#: Well, most of the time it is, I guess.
#Person1#: What do you think will make you happy?
#Person2#: I think money will make me happy.
#Person1#: You heard people say that money doesn't guarantee happiness.
#Person2#: It will for me. Then I can do all the things I want to do.
#Per... | #Person1# would be happy if #Person1# didn't have to work. #Person2# thinks money doesn't equal happiness but it can take away many responsibilities. | money and happiness |
train_258 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Do you study Chinese at the university here?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. But my characters are very bad.
#Person1#: It takes a long time to learn Chinese writing.
#Person2#: Are you Chinese?
#Person1#: Yes, I am. I am from Taiwan. I came here to study political science.
#Person2#: How do you like it?
#P... | #Person2# studies Chinese but #Person2#'s characters are very bad, #Person2# thinks the hard part now is pronunciation. #Person1# needs to improve English writing since #Person1# makes too many grammatical mistakes. #Person2# suggests they do a language exchange, where they will spend 90 minutes a week on every Monday ... | a language exchange |
train_259 | #Person1#: How can I help you today, Alice?
#Person2#: Well, I came to talk to you because I want to apply for a scholarship.
#Person1#: Oh, good. You're an excellent student. I'd be very willing to help you with that.
#Person2#: Thanks. I really appreciate it. In fact, I do need a letter of recommendation for this sch... | Alice wants to apply for a scholarship offered by the American Minority Students Scholarship Association since she is eligible for it that she is Asian American, a student in junior year and has GPA 3. 92. To get the scholarship, Alice must write an essay on the topic--The Place of Ethnic Minorities in a Democratic Soc... | apply for scholarship |
train_260 | #Person1#: What is your major?
#Person2#: My major is Business Administration, I am especially interested in Marketing.
#Person1#: Which university are you attending?
#Person2#: I attended Suzhou University.
#Person1#: Have you received any degrees?
#Person2#: Yes. I received my Bachelor degree in Business Administrati... | *#Person1# interviews #Person2# who has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration has received good training in English, computer and finance, is good at English, and is familiar with Microsoft Office, but hasn't got any certificate of computer skills. | an interview |
train_261 | #Person1#: Jane, we are going to have a board meeting next Friday. Will you please arrange it for me?
#Person2#: Certainly, Mr. Robert. But can I have your plan?
#Person1#: Sure. Actually it's a routine board meeting. The things to be discussed are all written here.
#Person2#: Very good. May I keep it? I need it to dra... | Jane is helping Mr. Robert arranging a board meeting in the conference room, saying she will check the room in advance, make him a special agenda and take the minutes accurately, as well as make a seating plan according to a list of names of board members Mr. Robert will write. | a board meeting |
train_262 | #Person1#: How are your stocks doing, Jim?
#Person2#: Oh, all right. I lost a bunch of money in the last two years, but this year has been pretty good.
#Person1#: Yeah, I lost money investing in the internet too.
#Person2#: Just goes to show that you should buy companies not ideas.
#Person1#: I changed my strategy arou... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their stocks and investment options, and about Ted losing his kids' college money. | stocks |
train_263 | #Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Fill it up with regular, please.
#Person1#: Should I take a look at your battery?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm in a hurry.
#Person1#: Your car is ready.
#Person2#: Good! How much is it?
#Person1#: 250 yuan, please!
#Person2#: That is expensive.
#Person1#: You should know about t... | #Person1# helps #Person2# fill up the car for 250 yuan. | fill it up |
train_264 | #Person1#: Can I ask you a question?
#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.
#Person1#: How do you get along with the American students in your classes?
#Person2#: I don't have much contact with them.
#Person1#: Really? Why not? Don't you go up and talk to them?
#Person2#: No, I don't. I'm too afraid of making mistakes in English. ... | #Person1# is advising #Person2# makes a talk with the American students to practice English since #Person2# is afraid of being laughed at making mistakes in English. | practice English |
train_265 | #Person1#: What's the date today Mr. Brown. I don't have a calendar.
#Person2#: Today is Tuesday, 25th September, 2001.
#Person1#: 25th Sep? Oh, I have an appointment tonight.
#Person2#: What time is your appointment?
#Person1#: It is at 8 o'clock.
#Person2#: What time is now? Do you have the correct time?
#Person1#: I... | #Person1# asks Mr. Brown about the date. #Person1# remembers an appointment tonight and leave. | an appointment |
train_266 | #Person1#: Can I help you, Miss?
#Person2#: Do you have anything which can prevent wrinkles and freckles?
#Person1#: What is your skin type?
#Person2#: My skin is kind of oily.
#Person1#: This nutrition cream is for anti-wrinkling and whitening which is a newcomer brand.
#Person2#: How much is it?
#Person1#: $ 60. The ... | #Person1# is helping #Person2# to get a nutrition cream to prevent wrinkles, and a gel to prevent freckles. | wrinkles and freckles |
train_267 | #Person1#: Why don't you begin by telling me something about yourself?
#Person2#: What do you want to know?
#Person1#: The usual, you know, something about your background and experience and anything personal that you feel is pertinent.
#Person2#: Well, I was born in Shanghai and went to school there, right up through ... | #Person2# comes from a professional family and has been working with computers for more than five years. #Person2# specializes in computer technology and had a company for a while. #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s credentials, they will get back to #Person2#. | background and experience |
train_268 | #Person1#: Who is Cindy's husband?
#Person2#: Cindy's husband is Ron.
#Person1#: How many children do Cindy and Ron have?
#Person2#: They have two children-one son and one daughter-as well as one daughter-in-law and one son-in-law.
#Person1#: Do they have any grandchildren?
#Person2#: Yes, they have three grandchildren... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for information about Cindy and Ron's family which have two children and three grandchildren. | family information |
train_269 | #Person1#: What is your long-term goal in this career?
#Person2#: My long-term goal is to become an expert in this field.
#Person1#: What would you do to achieve that?
#Person2#: In order to achieve that objective. I would work step by step and make further study. | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s long-term goal and plans. | a long-term goal |
train_270 | #Person1#: Bill, I'm expecting a big increase in turnover with the coming of the Mid-Autumn Festival. But wholesales are unwilling to supply my orders unless I pay them an advance of 50 % of the full price, for my business is fairly new. I hope that you can make me an advance on loan.
#Person2#: Do you have stocks or a... | #Person1# requests a loan against personal security, but it doesn't work. #Person2# suggests providing a reliable guarantor and thinks they can grant the loan if Mr. Macready is #Person1#'s guarantor. #Person2# suggests #Person1# borrow on overdraft instead of on loan. | grant the loan |
train_271 | #Person1#: Say, have you heard about Jennie?
#Person2#: No, what happened?
#Person1#: She's had her baby.
#Person2#: Oh, that's wonderful! When?
#Person1#: A couple of weeks ago.
#Person2#: Was it a boy or a girl?
#Person1#: A girl.
#Person2#: Oh, that's great! That's what she wanted, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yeah, she alw... | #Person1# tells #Person2# Jennie's had a baby girl, and Jennie like girls. | a baby |
train_272 | #Person1#: Suppose the company offer you a pay raise of 50%, would you be so determined to leave and look for a job as well?
#Person2#: Yes, I've set my mind down on it. I'd like to find a job with full scope to show my ability. | #Person1# refuses a pay raise and determines to leave the company. | dimission |
train_273 | #Person1#: You don't look very happy. What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: I've got to write a long composition for my English class, and I just can't come up with any ideas, and it is due tomorrow.
#Person1#: That shouldn't be. too difficult. Remember those pictures you were showing me last week?
#Person2#: Sure.
... | #Person2# can't come up with any ideas of the composition. #Person1# advises #Person2# to write a composition about the camel ride. #Person2# is very grateful. | a composition |
train_274 | #Person1#: Reception. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm Mrs. Browning calling from room 203.
#Person1#: Yes, Madam. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm not clear about the checkout time. I mean how soon do I have to leave my room?
#Person1#: Normally it's by 12 noon on the day when you'll leave.
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# answers Mrs. Browning's question about checkout time, and extends it to 2 p.m. | checkout time |
train_275 | #Person1#: Hi, Ruth. This is Steve speaking. How was the football game yesterday?
#Person2#: Great. Why did you miss it? Steve?
#Person1#: My parents didn't let me go because I had a fever. I'm still in bed.
#Person2#: Too bad you weren't there. We all went together-- Jenny, Jimmy, George and I.
#Person1#: It must have... | Steve had a fever. He calls Ruth to ask about the football game yesterday. Although it was cold outside, Ruth thinks that was great. | the football game |
train_276 | #Person1#: Hello. This is the emergency 911 operator.
#Person2#: Help. Help. Please help me!
#Person1#: Yes sir. Please calm down and explain exactly what is happening.
#Person2#: Calm down! My car is stalled on the freeway, I have a lady passenger, and she's going into labor.
#Person1#: Now relax sir. Explain exactly ... | #Person2# calls 911 for help, saying #Person2#'s car is stalled on the freeway and a lady passenger is going into labor, stating the nearest landmark to the location is McDonalds'. After #Person1# just sent an ambulance, the lady has had a boy. | an emergency call |
train_277 | #Person1#: Sorry, I'm late. Did you hear about the trains?
#Person2#: Yes, I heard they were running late.
#Person1#: Well, I realized I might be late, so I tried to find a bus and on my way I bumped into Jerry. He offered me a lift on his motorbike. But unfortunately, he was exhausted by flameout, so in the end, I had... | #Person1# explains that #Person1# had to walk due to the late of the train and the flameout of Jerry's motorbike. | the late trains |
train_278 | #Person1#: Hi, Queenie, how are you enjoying yourself at university?
#Person2#: Hi, Jack, it's a lot of work. But I am having a good time. Are you planning to attend college next year?
#Person1#: Yeah. Can you tell me what facilities they have for disabled students? My wheelchair doesn't always allow me to get into bui... | Jack asks Queenie the facilities for disabled students at university. Queenie suggests Jack inquiry the Student Services. Queenie says that the newer buildings have wheelchair access, but the older buildings have not been upgraded, and all the buses have facilities to bring wheelchairs on board, so he could probably us... | special facilities |
train_279 | #Person1#: Susan, I've got a few questions. Let's see. Can you type?
#Person2#: No,I can't type.
#Person1#: What about shorthand?
#Person2#: I don't know. I've never tried.
#Person1#: So you can't take shorthand and you can't type. What can you do, may I ask?
#Person2#: Well, I can play the piano and the violin.
#Perso... | Susan, an actress who can play musical instruments but can't type, is wrongly interviewed for a secretary by #Person1#. | a wrong place |
train_280 | #Person1#: Is it your first time to join the sports meeting of Junior High School?
#Person2#: Yes, and it's great. What are the events at the sports meeting?
#Person1#: Long-distance race, dash, hurdle race, relay race, standing long jump, high jump, shotput and so on.
#Person2#: Our neighbor, Bruce, will take part ... | It is the sports meeting of Junior High School. #Person1# and #Person2# cheer for their neighbor Bruce in the relay race. | cheer for Bruce |
train_281 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: My daughter. She is missing. I don't know where she is.
#Person1#: What dose she look like?
#Person2#: She has blond hair and blue eyes.
#Person1#: What was she wearing?
#Person2#: She has a yellow dress on and red sneakers.
#Person1#: When did you last see her?
#Person2#: I... | #Person2#'s daughter is missing for fifteen minutes. #Person2# tells her appearance characters to #Person1#. | the missing daughter |
train_282 | #Person1#: I can't wait to retire.
#Person2#: And then what?
#Person1#: And then I'm moving to Florida where I can play golf all day, every day!
#Person2#: That sounds boring to me.
#Person1#: What do you plan on doing after you retire?
#Person2#: Yes, I think I will do something new. I've always wanted to be a te... | #Person1# wants to play golf after retirement while Ruth wants to be a teacher. | after retirement |
train_283 | #Person1#: You are saying he will be promoted to the general manager?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes. I bet my bottom dollar that he will get promoted.
#Person1#: Just because he gets on well with everybody?
#Person2#: Partly, and he's also a hard working man. | #Person1# and #Person2# bet whether a man will get promoted. | the general manager |
train_284 | #Person1#: Isn't this great? I always wanted to own a farm, live out in the country, grow my own food!
#Person2#: This is very beautiful. Though I have to confess, I don't know the first thing about farming!
#Person1#: That's fine! Don't worry about it!
#Person2#: What was that?
#Person1#: Relax, it was just a goat... | #Person1# wants to own a farm and knows some livestock. #Person2# thinks the farm is beautiful but #Person2# can't stand the countryside after seeing the livestock. | in the countryside |
train_285 | #Person1#: Let' s got out tomorrow night. We can go to a bar and try to find you a girlfriend.
#Person2#: I don' t think that' s a good idea. I am just not good with approaching someone and starting up a conversation.
#Person1#: Maybe you just need a few pick-up lines, you know, break the ice.
#Person2#: Pick-up lin... | #Person1# teaches #Person2# how to start up a conversation with girls at the bar. It is about a few pick-up lines to break the ice. #Person2# thinks pick-up lines don't work but finally gets it. | start a conversation |
train_286 | #Person1#: God, I didn't realize. I didn't, I didn't know...
#Person2#: ... Who you were with? I didn't know whom you were with.
#Person1#: Excuse me?
#Person2#: Sorry, it's from the Godfather. It's when the, when the movie producer realizes Tom Higgins had emissary of vito corleon, it's just before the horse's head... | #Person1# thinks #Person2# was spying on #Person1# because #Person1# is #Person2#'s competitor. But #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# came into the store is because #Person1#'s store is the only place selling a children's book. | a store |
train_287 | #Person1#: How often do you exercise? Do you play any sports?
#Person2#: I do sports at school, that's about 3 hours every week. But that's all. I don't do any sports outside of school.
#Person1#: Not even any cycling or walking?
#Person2#: Very rarely. Because my mom takes me to school in the car.
#Person1#: Did you k... | #Person2# does sports at school but doesn't do it outside of school, and doesn't do cycling or walking since #Person2#'s mother drives #Person2# to school. #Person2# eats biscuits for breakfast, potato chips for lunch, fish with vegetables or spaghetti for dinner, and snacks between meals. | sports and meals |
train_288 | #Person1#: Can you give me a ride to the airport tomorrow?
#Person2#: Depends on what time you need to be at the airport.
#Person1#: Well, my flight leaves at 10:30 in the morning.
#Person2#: Did you check in online already?
#Person1#: Yes, I checked in and I don't have any bags to check.
#Person2#: So we should leave ... | #Person1#'s flight leaves at 10:30. #Person1# asks #Person2# to give a ride to the airport. #Person1# will take a cab since #Person2# doesn't have time. | go to airport |
train_289 | #Person1#: You're watching TV again Peter.
#Person2#: I have washed all the bowls and plates.
#Person1#: But you haven't watered the flowers or fed the birds.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I forgot, I will do it now.
#Person1#: Your dad just did that for you.
#Person2#: Oh that was really nice of him. Well mom, I turned on the... | Peter is watching TV and forgot to do some housework. Peter turns off the TV and uses his computer instead. | I forgot |
train_290 | #Person1#: So here are your four ticket sir, is there anything else I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, I was wondering if I could get regular information about what's on?
#Person1#: Certainly, I can add your name to our mailing list. Would that be ok?
#Person2#: That would be very good. Yes, please. Oh, and there is som... | #Person1# helps #Person2# get regular information by adding #Person2#'s name to the mailing list, and will book special headphones for someone who is hard of hearing. | before the show |
train_291 | #Person1#: Hi, Jack. Who are you writing to?
#Person2#: I'm writing to my parents, telling them I'll stay here this summer.
#Person1#: You're not going home? I thought you were going on a trip to Japan with your family.
#Person2#: Well, I intended, but I thought again in changed my mind.
#Person1#: Tell me. I'm interes... | Judy and Jack are discussing summer vacation. Jack will stay because Michael arranged a voluntary work at Michael uncle's institution, while Judy will fly to Hawaii. | summer vacation |
train_292 | #Person1#: Was that the telephone ringing?
#Person2#: I didn't hear anything.
#Person1#: I thought I heard it ring 2 or 3 times.
#Person2#: Sometimes when the windows are open, you can hear the neighbor's phone.
#Person1#: Well, I'm expecting an important phone call and I don't want to miss it. | #Person1# heard the telephone ringing while #Person1# didn't. | telephone is ringing |
train_293 | #Person1#: Excuse me, did you find a green wool scarf? I was here about 5 minutes ago.
#Person2#: I can look.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: But I only have a gray scarf here. Sorry. Where were you in the store, Sir?
#Person1#: Well, first I was in the shoe section. Then I looked at sweaters and jackets.
#Person2#: Just... | Sue asks #Person1#'s location, helps #Person1# find #Person1#'s green wool scarf in the shoe section and tells #Person1# where the subway station is. | find a scarf |
train_294 | #Person1#: Yikes! What was that noise?
#Person2#: I had to blow my nose.
#Person1#: Did you have to blow right next to the phone?
#Person2#: Did you hear that?
#Person1#: Of course I heard that. I thought a plane had crashed into your house.
#Person2#: It wasn't that loud.
#Person1#: I will blow my nose sometime for yo... | #Person1# complains that the noise of #Person2#'s blowing nose was very loud. #Person2#'ll go into the bathroom to blow the nose. | phone call |
train_295 | #Person1#: Excuse me, but please empty your pockets of all the metal things and put them in this tray.
#Person2#: Including my keys?
#Person1#: Yes, and please step over there.
#Person2#: All right. What shall I do now?
#Person1#: Just open your bags so we can check them. After that you can pick them up right behind th... | #Person2#'s going through the security. #Person1# checks #Person2#'s bags and stamps #Person2#'s boarding pass. | airport security |
train_296 | #Person1#: I need to find a new furniture set for my living room.
#Person2#: Where are you going to find one?
#Person1#: I have no idea.
#Person2#: Do you want to know where I bought mine?
#Person1#: Where'd you get it from?
#Person2#: I got it from IKEA.
#Person1#: How much did it cost you?
#Person2#: It cost me a cou... | #Person1# wants a new furniture set. #Person2# got #Person2#'s at IKEA which is expensive but of high quality. | shopping |
train_297 | #Person1#: Can I take your order now, Madam?
#Person2#: Yes, what would you recommend?
#Person1#: I'm happy to recommend the fish, It testes delicious, and it is today's special. Our chef is from the coast, and love seafood. Today special is actually his favorite dish. so I'm sure it is a dish that you would love if yo... | #Person1# recommends the fish. #Person2# looks at the menu and orders the green bean dish, egg drop soup, and iced water instead. | order food |
train_298 | #Person1#: What game do you like?
#Person2#: I like board games. I like chinese chess and draughts.
#Person1#: I ' Ve never played Chinese chess before, but I ' Ve seen old men playing it in the street. It looks complicated.
#Person2#: It ' s about as complicated as chess. The basic rule and moves are simple enough, bu... | #Person2# likes board games such as Chinese chess and draughts while #Person1# likes cards. They both play bridge and they decide to call their friends and arrange a game. | games |
train_299 | #Person1#: Good evening. What'll you have?
#Person2#: I'd like a beer. What kind of beer do you have?
#Person1#: Draft beer and cans beer. Which do you prefer?
#Person2#: A draft beer please.
#Person1#: OK. Here you are.
#Person2#: Could I have some fruit?
#Person1#: Of course. Wait for a moment, please. | #Person2# orders a draft beer and some fruit. | shopping |
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