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train_300 | #Person1#: Would you like me to show you our new cleaning unit? It's a clever design.
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to see that. What does it clean exactly?
#Person1#: It washes the solvent off all the metal parts - the blades, trays etc. - and then sends it back into the system.
#Person2#: What does the unit consist of?
#P... | #Person1# introduces a new cleaning unit to #Person2# and explains it. | cleaning unit introduction |
train_301 | #Person1#: Have we sold out all the newspapers for today?
#Person2#: Yes. What a good job we have done!
#Person1#: Why are so many extra gifts left here?
#Person2#: Many customers didn't want them.
#Person1#: How about giving them to that old man?
#Person2#: Good idea.
#Person1#: By the way, do you think it's a good id... | #Person1# and #Person2# have sold out all the newspapers for today. They're talking about strategies to attract more customers. | work discussion |
train_302 | #Person1#: Hi, Janice. Our first weekend after being employed is coming. Show me your plan.
#Person2#: My mom phoned me this morning, and asked me to go back home to have housework chores.
#Person1#: What are you assigned to do?
#Person2#: God knows. Speaking of chores, I would rather do some washing than cooking.
#Per... | Janice'll go back home and do chores this weekend. #Person1#'ll iron #Person1#'s shirt and trousers. They think weekends are less attractive than expected. | weekend |
train_303 | #Person1#: Tom! How are you? We missed you at the party last night. Are you OK?
#Person2#: I don't know. I didn't really feel like going out. I guess I'm feeling a little homesick.
#Person1#: Come on. We'Ve been through this already! Look, I know the adjustment was hard when you first got here, but we agreed that you w... | Tom tells #Person1# he felt homesick so he didn't go to the party yesterday. #Person1# invites him to get suited up and hit a dance club tonight. Tom cheers up. | homesick |
train_304 | #Person1#: Look what you've done!
#Person2#: I'm very sorry, sir. I'll bring you a cloth immediately.
#Person1#: Yes, and hurry up!
#Person2#: I'd like to apologize for my carelessness. May I clean it up for you?
#Person1#: No, I'll do it myself.
#Person2#: Here is my card, sir. Could you send me the cleaning bill and ... | #Person2# stained #Person1#'s clothes by accident. #Person1#'s angry. #Person2# apologizes and promises to pay for the cleaning bill. | accident |
train_305 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Mark, this is Lucy.
#Person1#: What's up?
#Person2#: I have a friend. He is my best friend and he wants to learn English. He would pay about 100 yuan per hour. Are you interested?
#Person1#: I don't know.
#Person2#: So I take it you are not interested.
#Person1#: No, Lucy. Don't get me wron... | Lucy's lawyer wants to learn English from Mark. Mark hesitates because he'll be busy. Lucy tells him her friend can always arrange the schedule around Mark's so Mike agrees. They'll meet to make a schedule. | phone call |
train_306 | #Person1#: Do you know who's just got married? Old Mc Donald.
#Person2#: Never! He's over 80, isn't he?
#Person1#: He's nearly 90.
#Person2#: Good gracious! Are you sure?
#Person1#: I am. Whatsmore, his wife is 84.
#Person2#: Is she really?
#Person1#: Yes, she is. And guess what, he is her sixth husband.
#Person2#: Rea... | #Person1# tells #Person2# old Mc Donald has just married an 84-year-old woman. | gossip |
train_307 | #Person1#: Hello Mary. I haven't seen you for ages. Are you still seeing Paul?
#Person2#: No. We broke up last month. I'm taking a break from dating for a while.
#Person1#: Did you break up amicably? Sometimes couples row a lot before splitting up.
#Person2#: We just decided to stop seeing each other. It was all very a... | #Person1#'s getting engaged with Mike while Mary broke up with Paul amicably. #Person1# then tells Mary their friends' gossips. And they find a guy and decide to invite him over. | relationships discussion |
train_308 | #Person1#: Hello, may I speak with the property manager, please?
#Person2#: Hello, this is the property manager. How may I help you?
#Person1#: During that horrible rainstorm last night, my roof began to leak.
#Person2#: What room was the leak in?
#Person1#: It was in our bedroom.
#Person2#: Are you on the top floor, o... | #Person1# reports the leak of #Person1#'s bedroom roof to the property manager. The manager'll send a roofer out as soon as possible. | a leak roof |
train_309 | #Person1#: How's it going?
#Person2#: I'm fine, thank you.
#Person1#: Did you need help with something?
#Person2#: If I could, I would like to view the apartment sometime today.
#Person1#: That won't be possible today.
#Person2#: Why is that?
#Person1#: You can only view the apartment with an appointment.
#Person2#: I ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# people can't view apartments without appointments. #Person1# helps #Person2# make an appointment for Friday at 6 pm. | appoint a view |
train_310 | #Person1#: Could I meet with you to discuss the project?
#Person2#: Good idea. We could meet on Monday or Tuesday. Which day would you prefer?
#Person1#: Tuesday would be good for me.
#Person2#: OK. Do you think we should meet in the morning or in the afternoon?
#Person1#: I think the afternoon would be best.
#Person2#... | #Person1# and #Person2# would meet with the whole committee to discuss the project plans on Tuesday afternoon. | arrange a meeting |
train_311 | #Person1#: Hi. I just lost my purse when I was shopping on the street. I guess somebody stole it from me.
#Person2#: Sorry to hear that. Could you tell me what were in your purse?
#Person1#: My mobile phone, passport and some cash.
#Person2#: When did you come to America?
#Person1#: Just a couple of days ago.
#Person2#... | #Person1# reports to #Person2# that #Person1# lost a purse. #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s emergency contact person to contact her if any clues are found. | lost a purse |
train_312 | #Person1#: Can you show me how to use this phone?
#Person2#: Yes, I can help you with that. Pick up the receiver and hit one of the buttons. Do you hear a tone?
#Person1#: No, I don't hear anything.
#Person2#: Next you dial 9 on the keypad. You should hear the tone change. Did you hear it change?
#Person1#: I'm not sur... | #Person2# shows #Person1# how to use the phone to make outside and inside calls. | make phone calls |
train_313 | #Person1#: Could I ask some questions regarding to the social benefits?
#Person2#: Go ahead, please.
#Person1#: How long is my paid vacation every year?
#Person2#: You'll have 10 days paid vacation every year.
#Person1#: What about the insurance and housing policies?
#Person2#: We will provide you with life insurance, ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the social benefits of #Person1#'s offer. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the paid vacation, insurance and housing policies, the frequency of the bonus, and training opportunities. #Person2#'ll give #Person1# the final answer soon. | social benefits |
train_314 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me where I can go fishing?
#Person2#: I like fishing too. I usually fish near the lake.
#Person1#: I want to go fishing today, but I have left my rod and fishing line at home.
#Person2#: What a shame. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# usually fishes near a lake. #Person1# wants to go fishing but has left the equipment at home. | go fishing |
train_315 | #Person1#: Would you show me this brooch?
#Person2#: Yes, I would.
#Person1#: What is this made of?
#Person2#: It's sapphire. We have only one brooch of this type. Will you try it on?
#Person1#: Yes, I will. But how much is it?
#Person2#: Only 700 yuan.
#Person1#: It's expensive for me.
#Person2#: How about this one? T... | #Person2# likes a sapphire brooch but it's too expensive. #Person1# recommends another one which is cheaper but also genuine. | shopping |
train_316 | #Person1#: Is it possible that I have a business trip abroad and work in American once in a while?
#Person2#: Yes. We are a foreign-invested company and there are many chances to go abroad.
#Person1#: Is there any training program for the employees to make a further study?
#Person2#: Sure. We attach great importance to... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about chances of going abroad and the training program for their employees. | job interview |
train_317 | #Person1#: I'm trying to decide what school to apply for.
#Person2#: Are you thinking about a public school or a private one?
#Person1#: I'm not sure. What's the difference between them?
#Person2#: Public schools are usually state funded, whereas private schools usually get their funding elsewhere.
#Person1#: Which is ... | #Person1#'s deciding what school to apply for. #Person2# offers information about public schools and private ones. | school application |
train_318 | #Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you, Mr. King?
#Person2#: I'm leaving for Shanghai tomorrow morning. When do I have to settle my bill?
#Person1#: Is it all right for you to pay the bill this evening?
#Person2#: That will do. Where shall I go to pay the money?
#Person1#: At the Cashier's Counter of our hotel, ... | Mr. King's leaving for Shanghai and he wants to pay the hotel bill this evening. #Person1#'ll have the bill ready around six o'clock. Mr. King's satisfied with the service of the hotel. | check out |
train_319 | #Person1#: What's the matter, Alice?
#Person2#: Sorry, Mr. Harrison. I missed my train.
#Person1#: Why did you miss the train?
#Person2#: Because I left home a little late.
#Person1#: Did you get up late or something?
#Person2#: No. My aunt called me at the last minute.
#Person1#: Tell her not to call you in the mornin... | Alice's late for the class because she missed the train. Mr. Harrison says she will not pass the class if being late again. | late for class |
train_320 | #Person1#: What do you like to do in your spare time?
#Person2#: I like to be with people. Last weekend I went to a Japanese friend's place. What about you?
#Person1#: I like spending time in my room, reading, writing and thinking.
#Person2#: Oh, I just remembered something important. You said you like writing, right? ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their hobbies, which reminds #Person2# of#Person1# likes writing. #Person2#'s father is a magazine editor and he wants to read articles about #Person1#'s views on British culture. | daily casual talk |
train_321 | #Person1#: Hi, Ms. Rowling, how old were you when you started to write? And what was your first book?
#Person2#: I wrote my first book when I about six. It was about a small tiger. And I've been writing ever since.
#Person1#: Why did you choose to be an author?
#Person2#: Well, if you want to achieve happiness, step on... | Ms. Rowling tells #Person1# about her experience of being a writer and ideas for the Harry Potter books. | an interview with Ms. Rowling |
train_322 | #Person1#: Let's see. That's two pairs of trousers, one lady's dress and one man's overcoat.
#Person2#: And this sports shirt too, all cleaned and ironed. When will they be ready?
#Person1#: Is Sunday morning soon enough?
#Person2#: Well, yes, but I need that coat earlier.
#Person1#: We do have a special quick service ... | #Person2# sends some clothes to #Person1#'s store to have them cleaned and ironed. #Person2# needs the coat earlier so he has a special quick service. | at a laundry |
train_323 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Is there an airline flying to New York this afternoon?
#Person2#: Sorry, sir. I can't sell you a ticket. Our computer is down.
#Person1#: If your computer is down, just write me a ticket.
#Person2#: Sorry, I can't. The computer is the only one allowed doing so.
#Person1#: Hmm... Then what do all y... | #Person1# wants an airline ticket to New York this afternoon, but the computer is down and #Person2# can do nothing without it. #Person1#'s being unreasonable. | buy plane tickets |
train_324 | #Person1#: Hi, Gary. How handsome you are in the blue coat!
#Person2#: Thank you. I'm very glad to hear that.
#Person1#: I like your new coat very much. Where did you get it?
#Person2#: Well, I got it from the department store where there are many clothes, from shirt to skirt, from jacket to coat.
#Person1#: Oh. I know... | Gary tells #Person1# he managed to bring down the price of his new blue coat to half. #Person1# requests Gary to help #Person1# bargain for a cool hat. | bring down price |
train_325 | #Person1#: Did you have any kind of punishment in your life and studies?
#Person2#: Yes, just once.
#Person1#: What was the reason?
#Person2#: I once played truant when I was in college because I intended to organize a donation activity for the disaster-hit areas in Sichuan. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# once was punished because #Person2# played truant in college. | punishment |
train_326 | #Person1#: I have to do some shopping.
#Person2#: What are you going to look for?
#Person1#: I'm trying to buy a new bedroom set.
#Person2#: What store are you going to?
#Person1#: I'm not sure.
#Person2#: You don't know?
#Person1#: I have no idea where to find one.
#Person2#: Would you like me to tell you where... | #Person1# wants a new bedroom set. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got #Person2#'s from IKEA. | buy a bedroom set |
train_327 | #Person1#: hey, Lily, what are you doing?
#Person2#: waiting for someone.
#Person1#: you mean the boy you met on MSN?
#Person2#: you're right. He is so funny and I think I'm in love with him.
#Person1#: you must be joking. You can't fall in love with someone you've never met!
#Person2#: I know, but I keep thinking... | Lily tells #Person1# she's in love with a boy she met on MSN. #Person1# suggests she shouldn't take it too seriously and should enlarge her circle of real friends. | online affection |
train_328 | #Person1#: Gordon, you're ever so late.
#Person2#: Yes, I am sorry. I missed the bus.
#Person1#: But there's a bus every ten minutes, and you are over an hour late.
#Person2#: Well, I missed several buses.
#Person1#: How on earth can you miss several buses?
#Person2#: I, ah. . . , I got up late.
#Person1#: Oh, co... | Gordon's over an hour late and tries to make excuses, but #Person1# doesn't believe him at all. | be late |
train_329 | #Person1#: Make yourself at home.My house is always open to you.
#Person2#: I've been looking forward to seeing you.
#Person1#: Would you care for a drink?
#Person2#: Just a cup of soda for me,please.
#Person1#: What are you going to do next month?
#Person2#: I'm thinking of going to Europe.
#Person1#: Oh,really?... | #Person2# is being a guest at #Person1#'s home. #Person2# tells #Person1# next month #Person2#'s traveling to Europe. | casual talk |
train_330 | #Person1#: Why do you want to be a teacher?
#Person2#: It's a job I have been dreaming of for many years. While it is difficult, I am convinced that there is nothing more noble and rewarding than this profession.
#Person1#: Do you know about our school?
#Person2#: Yes, a little. I know your school is one of the best... | #Person2# wants to be a teacher because it's #Person2#'s dream job. | job interview |
train_331 | #Person1#: I am having a hard time at my job.
#Person2#: What's wrong, Julia?
#Person1#: My colleagues quickly get promotions, while I always get sidelined. I don't know what to do anymore.
#Person2#: Don't give up so soon.
#Person1#: But I don't know what else I can do. I am willing to work hard. Sometimes I make ... | Julia's having a hard time at her job. #Person2# takes Lincoln as an example to inspire her to never give up. | cheer up |
train_332 | #Person1#: Are you studying any languages here?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm studying in the Foreign Languages Department.
#Person1#: What are you majoring in?
#Person2#: I'm majoring in English.
#Person1#: Is it difficult to learn?
#Person2#: Yes. The language is hard to learn, but it's interesting.
#Person1#: Do you kno... | #Person2# majors in English. #Person1# thinks learning the culture of a nation is important if people want to learn its language. | language learning |
train_333 | #Person1#: How was your doctors' appointment?
#Person2#: It was fine. He says that I'm pretty healthy overall. But I told him that I have trouble sleeping sometimes and he offered me sleeping pills.
#Person1#: Did you take them?
#Person2#: No, I'm afraid they're harmful to my health.
#Person1#: So what are you going to... | #Person2# has trouble sleeping sometimes and is going to see the psychologist. #Person1# offers some good suggestions that #Person2# may try. | sleep well |
train_334 | #Person1#: I need to make a plane reservation.
#Person2#: We can book your trip right now, what is your destination?
#Person1#: I need to fly to New York City.
#Person2#: What date would you like me to book this plane ticket for you?
#Person1#: I need a flight on July fourth.
#Person2#: You can fly out of Los Angeles I... | #Person1# books an afternoon plane ticket to New York City on July fourth with #Person2#'s assistance. | book plane tickets |
train_335 | #Person1#: Hi, where are you working now?
#Person2#: In a clothing factory, but I'm trying to find another job.
#Person1#: Really, why?
#Person2#: You know, I've been working there for more than 6 years, but I can't even buy a house.
#Person1#: But do you like the job and the people?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. The job ... | #Person2# wants to find another job because #Person2# cannot afford a house though #Person2# likes the job. #Person1# suggests #Person2# apply for a loan instead. | apply for loan |
train_336 | #Person1#: I wrote this song last night. I've been feeling very creative lately.
#Person2#: It was interesting. I've never heard a song about bees before.
#Person1#: I was just thinking about these last night and how they buzz around the flowers. I had to pick up my guitar and start composing.
#Person2#: I bet you have... | #Person1# shares #Person1#'s original songs with #Person2# and invites #Person2# to join #Person1#'s band. | band invitation |
train_337 | #Person1#: Can I help you with anything?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend.
#Person1#: Congratulations, that is very exciting. Do you know what kind of ring you're looking for?
#Person2#: Not really. I'm not too good at this kind of stuff.
#Person1#: Do you know what she likes?
#Perso... | #Person2# wants an engagement ring for his girlfriend. #Person1# recommends some gorgeous ruby rings. #Person2# chooses a gold one with a smaller stone and will ask his mom for advice. | buy an engagement ring |
train_338 | #Person1#: Dad, can you take me shopping this weekend? I need to find a dress.
#Person2#: The big dance is this weekend? Wow, sure, I can do that. When is it?
#Person1#: It's at the end of the month.
#Person2#: Wow, I cannot believe you were almost done with high school. I still remember your first day of kindergarten.... | #Person1# wants her dad to take her shopping to buy a dress for the high school big dance. Her dad is nostalgic about her growth. | shopping |
train_339 | #Person1#: Hi Mike, could you please tell me something about your study experiences?
#Person2#: OK. I studied in Australia for 5 years, in America for a year and in Japan for more than 3 years.
#Person1#: Is that so? Did you also study in your home country Canada?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I went to primary school in ... | Mike tells #Person1# his study experiences around the world, then introduces fun activities when he was in America. | study experiences |
train_340 | #Person1#: What is the schedule for tomorrow?
#Person2#: Let me see, a meeting with bill lines at 10:00 in the morning and all the paperwork is ready, and then a trip to the national lab at 3:00 in the afternoon and at 7:00 in the evening we'll have dinner with Mr. Cooper manager of LG company.
#Person1#: Another busy ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the schedule for tomorrow. #Person1# asks #Person2# not to plan anything for Saturday. | schedule |
train_341 | #Person1#: Hello, I want to ask you how to draw money.
#Person2#: There is quite a long line in front of the bank windows. Please use this machine.
#Person1#: How to use it?
#Person2#: Please plug your bank card here and then operate by steps.
#Person1#: What can I do if the card doesn't come out after I plug it?
#Pers... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to draw money from the machine, then #Person1# keeps imaging situations where the machine is broken. | draw money |
train_342 | #Person1#: How are those jeans?
#Person2#: They fit me well and I like the style, but I find them a little bit too long.
#Person1#: What if you roll them up a little?
#Person2#: I guess I could, but then they would look different.
#Person1#: I see, we can make them shorter for you if you want.
#Person2#: Yeah, that wou... | #Person2# likes new jeans but they are too long. #Person1# offers to make them shorter. #Person2#'ll pick them up tomorrow. | buy jeans |
train_343 | #Person1#: Hello, I want to know how much it costs to have a manicure and pedicure.
#Person2#: Usually it's 60 dollars for a manicure, and 80 dollars for a pedicure. But with this special discount, the total for both is only one hundred and 20 dollars, and you can get them painted.
#Person1#: That's nice. I'd like to g... | #Person2# tells #Person2# doing a manicure and pedicure together is one hundred and 20 dollars. #Person2# finishes the operation and takes #Person1# to the drying section. | manicures and pedicures |
train_344 | #Person1#: Hi there. Welcome to Lincoln Corporate Services. How can we help?
#Person2#: Hi. I was wondering what kind of fixed asset loans you have? Do you have Fixed Asset Loans?
#Person1#: Yes, we do. You'll go through the acceptance application, then a first review, then an evaluation and examination and finally get... | #Person1# introduces how to apply for fixed asset loans and gives #Person2# a brochure to know more. | enquiry on loans |
train_345 | #Person1#: Doctor, save my baby, please
#Person2#: What symptoms does he have?
#Person1#: He has had a fever for one day. Just now at home, he had febrile convulsions with teeth and fists clenched and eyes turned up. We were at a loss what to do. We called an ambulance and brought the baby here.
#Person2#: How long did... | #Person1#'s baby has a fever and febrile convulsions. The doctor asks about the symptoms and duration. Then the doctor examines the baby and says there is no need for hospital admissions since it's not serious, and tells #Person1# what #Person1# needs to do. | seeing doctor |
train_346 | #Person1#: Lucy, I ' d like to fix the light in the corridor, it keeps flashing, which drives me crazy. Would you like to help me with the ladder?
#Person2#: Monica, wait a moment. I think we ' d better call the repair man to do it.
#Person1#: I think I can handle it by myself.
#Person2#: I ' d like you to have a look ... | Monica wants to fix the light by herself, and Lucy stops her by advising her to look at the safety manual. | safety discussion |
train_347 | #Person1#: Hi, Becky, what's up?
#Person2#: Not much, except that my mother-in-law is driving me up the wall.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: She loves to nit-pick and criticizes everything that I do. I can never do anything right when she ' s around.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: Well, last week I invit... | Becky complains that her mother-in-law likes to criticize everything she does for example the food Becky made and how they raise the kids. #Person1#'s mother-in-law did the same thing on children rasing. | complaints about mother-in-law |
train_348 | #Person1#: Do you take a bus to and from work?
#Person2#: Yeah, everyday. And there ' s only one choice. All the other buses are going the other direction.
#Person1#: Hmm. I have the same problem. When I leave work, it ' s always rush hour. So the buses are always crowded.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah, it ' s terrible. I will t... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about crowded buses. #Person1# says #Person1# once stood on one foot on a full bus as he decided not to wait for another one, and #Person2# says he tried desperately to not accidentally put hands on a girl since the bus was too full. | crowded bus |
train_349 | #Person1#: Tomorrow I'll take you to some places that I'm sure you will have interest in.
#Person2#: Where else haven't I been to yet?
#Person1#: Not many but these ones. They are the Folk Antique Handicrafts and Collectibles Exhibition Halls!
#Person2#: Sounds great! How many kinds of folk collections they have?
#Pers... | David tells #Person2# tomorrow he will take #Person2# to the Folk Antique Handicrafts and Collectibles Exhibition Halls. David introduces the number of collections displayed in different rooms and kinds of collections. #Person2# can't wait to visit. They will start from the Folk Collection Exhibition House and #Person1... | exhibition tour |
train_350 | #Person1#: Excuse me, but can you tell me the way to the railway station?
#Person2#: Just go straight along this street, turn left at the first crossing and walk straight ahead about 100 meters. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: About how long will it take me to get there?
#Person2#: It's about 20 minutes'walk, I think.
#P... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the railway station and the bus #Person1# can take to get there. | asking for directions |
train_351 | #Person1#: Hello Mr. Fang! It's good to see you again. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: Hello, Miao Ping. I'd like to open a Foreign Currency Account today.
#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem, Mr. Fang. Have you got your Certificate of Use of Foreign Exchange Account and the Foreign Exchange Account Opening... | Miao Ping helps Mr. Fang open a US dollar account and tells him they will transact immediately after checking and verifying his materials. | opening an account |
train_352 | #Person1#: Hello, Jason, there is going to be a screening of Final Destination 3 at our campus cinema tomorrow. I plan to go to see it.
#Person2#: Is it a horror movie?
#Person1#: Yeah, I love horror movies. Would you like to go with me tomorrow?
#Person2#: No way. I will be scared out of my wits.
#Person1#: That's fun... | #Person1# invites Jason to watch a horror movie with #Person1#. Jason refuses because he doesn't want to be scared. They discuss the genres they like and decide to watch a romantic comedy called The Notebook. | movie discussion |
train_353 | #Person1#: Did everyone fill out their entry permits?
#Person2#: Yes. The videographer has already started filming my parents trying to speak English with the flight attendants.
#Person1#: Speaking of flight attendants, they keep smiling at me. I wonder why. . .
#Person2#: It'll be the year 2000! The flight attendants ... | Jack and #Person1# are on a plane talking about the flight attendants. Then Jack proposes to #Person1# suddenly which surprises #Person2#. | proposal |
train_354 | #Person1#: Why are you in such a hurry?
#Person2#: I should finish it as soon as possible.
#Person1#: Don't worry, do it step by step
#Person2#: Why can I learn it?
#Person1#: Don't worry, do it step by step.
#Person2#: I feel I really stupid. | #Person1# encourages #Person2# who feels self-abased in learning. | encouragement |
train_355 | #Person1#: I hear that there is a festival called Duanwu in China.
#Person2#: Yes. It is also called Dragon Boat Festival.
#Person1#: Why are you celebrating this festival?
#Person2#: We celebrate it to commemorate a great patriotic poet of China, Qu Yuan.
#Person1#: What do you do on that day?
#Person2#: We'll have ri... | #Person2# introduces #Person1# to the origin and customs of the Dragon Boat Festival. | Dragon Boat Festival |
train_356 | #Person1#: Who is responsible for the accident? Is it Tony's fault?
#Person2#: No. I don't suppose he's to blame. The man in the other car made a big mistake.
#Person1#: You mean Tony is the victim? No, I don't think so. He's equally responsible because he tried to overtake you.
#Person2#: Yeah. I think everyone should... | #Person1# and #Person2# agrees that everyone is responsible for the accident. | accident |
train_357 | #Person1#: That was a great party. Thanks for staying behind to help me clear up.
#Person2#: It certainly was a great party. It's a pity that a glass and a plate got broken and someone spilled a drink over here.
#Person1#: I expected that something might get broken. That doesn't bother me. That spilled drink won't leav... | #Person1# helps #Person2# clear up the things after a party. #Person2# thinks it was great except that someone spilled a drink. Then they discuss how to clean the spilled drink and talk about the people and food at the party. The stain is cleaned up as they talk. | after a party |
train_358 | #Person1#: It's taking you forever to do my hair.
#Person2#: Give me a minute.
#Person1#: You should've been done already.
#Person2#: There you go.
#Person1#: I don't think that you're done.
#Person2#: What's wrong?
#Person1#: My hair looks hideous.
#Person2#: What's so bad about it?
#Person1#: It doesn't look good at ... | #Person1# is unsatisfied with the haircut made by #Person2# and refuses to pay for it. | haircut |
train_359 | #Person1#: Don't be too sad. If you really think that you have no feeling with him, then, in my opinion, getting divorced maybe is the best way to solve the problem.
#Person2#: I know clearly at the bottom of my heart. I just can't set my mind at rest because of the child. She's little. She cannot understand us and acc... | #Person1# encourages #Person2# to divorce but #Person2# is worried about her daughter. #Person1# suggests her telling the white lie. | getting divorced |
train_360 | #Person1#: Do you know who Ammo Hung is?
#Person2#: Of course. He is now 50 years old. And he started out studying alembics, singing, dancing and martial arts at the age of nine, and has tarred in 140 kung fu films. He has also become an independent producer and director.
#Person1#: You know only one aspect of him. Do ... | #Person2# tells about the things #Person2# knows about Ammo Hung including his achievement and career, and #Person1# says Ammo Hung also puts on a cooking show and introduces it. | cooking show |
train_361 | #Person1#: Mary, today a man from an intermediary gave me a call.
#Person2#: What did he say?
#Person1#: He said he saw my job-seeking information on the Internet, and could offer me an appropriate job.
#Person2#: What kind of intermediary is it?
#Person1#: It's a recruiting agency which specializes in introducing tale... | #Person1# tells Mary a man from an intermediary recommends a job on telemarketing to #Person1# for free. Mary asks #Person1# to verify the offer carefully. | a job offer |
train_362 | #Person1#: Peter, listen to the lyrics of this song.
#Person2#: What's so special about this song?
#Person1#: It's from the musical that is so popular in New York right now. Do you like it?
#Person2#: Not very much. It sounds too emotional to me.
#Person1#: That's why it is so popular. It was recorded by Barbara Tutin.... | #Person1# wants to interest Peter in musicals by inviting him to the school drama club, but Peter prefers giving #Person1# an education in jazz. | music preference |
train_363 | #Person1#: Is your turn, Sir. I ' m sorry that you have to wait. Saturday is busy day for us.
#Person2#: I suppose so. Hair cut, please.
#Person1#: How so you want to your hair cut? Any particular way?
#Person2#: I'd just like to trim. Don't cut too short.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. How about the sideburns?
#Person2#: I thin... | #Person2# wants to get a haircut and tells #Person1# his requirements on trimming off certain parts. After the haircut #Person2# asks #Person1# to shave as well. | haircut |
train_364 | #Person1#: Would you go to the bookstore with me?
#Person2#: It sounds a good idea. Let's go.
#Person1#: Do you know Jeffery has published his second detective novel?
#Person2#: Yes. I heard about that. And I know you want to buy it, but I'm not interested in detective novels.
#Person1#: So what are you interested in?
... | #Person1# is interested in Jeffery's detective novels, while #Person2# is interested in Magazines about fashions. | book preference |
train_365 | #Person1#: Hello, my name is Bill Martin and we have a reservation for party tonight.
#Person2#: Yes, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I need to cancel that. We have had a last minute change of plans.
#Person2#: I see. Would you like me to reschedule you for another night?
#Person1#: OK, we will let you know as early ... | Bill Martin wants to cancel the reservation for the party tonight and asks for a refund on the cancellation. | cancelling reservation |
train_366 | #Person1#: I am so busy today.
#Person2#: Can I help you?
#Person1#: I'm not sure. Perhaps you could do the shopping.
#Person2#: I'll be glad to help.
#Person1#: Or maybe make the beds.
#Person2#: All you have to do is ask for help.
#Person1#: Thanks. That's terrific!
#Person2#: I'm ready and willing to help. | #Person1# is busy and #Person2# is very willing to help. | willingness to help |
train_367 | #Person1#: Good morning, is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Can you enlarge the picture?
#Person1#: Yes, what size do you want?
#Person2#: I want it enlarged to 5 inches.
#Person1#: No problem. Come and get your picture on Friday. | #Person2# requests #Person1# to enlarge the picture. | enlarging the picture |
train_368 | #Person1#: I simply couldn't help giving him the fish-eye when I knew all that.
#Person2#: But Ben is not a bad man. I know him from A to Z.
#Person1#: However, he disappointed us very much this time.
#Person2#: I can understand that. But. . . | #Person2# supports Ben while #Person1# complains about him. | personal opinions |
train_369 | #Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to have a haircut.
#Person1#: Very well. Please sit down here. Do you want me to cut your hair very close?
#Person2#: Please cut the sides shorter, but not so much at the back.
#Person1#: It's such a hot season, isn't it? May I sugge... | #Person1# cuts #Person2#'s hair by thinning out the top without cutting the front based on #Person1#'s suggestions and #Person2#'s requirements. | haircut |
train_370 | #Person1#: Hi, I need to talk with the property manager right away!
#Person2#: This is the property manager. What seems to be the problem?
#Person1#: This morning, when we woke up, there was water pouring in from the ceiling!
#Person2#: Could you tell me what room had the leak?
#Person1#: There were several rooms, but ... | #Person1# calls the property manager to fix the leaks in their rooms, and the manager decides to send the assistant manager to check things out. | leaks in rooms |
train_371 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: My wife and I want to go to Beijing for a tour. Can you arrange it?
#Person1#: Yes, we can arrange that.
#Person2#: I'd like to know what kind of tour your travel agency has.
#Person1#: Our travel agency provides all kinds of tours, ranging from individual tour to group package tou... | #Person2# helps #Person1#, who wants to visit specific places, arrange a tour to Beijing on September 28th. | tour arrangement |
train_372 | #Person1#: Hello. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. Is my laundry ready? My room number is 210.
#Person1#: I'm afraid it is still being washed.
#Person2#: Can you take the stain off?
#Person1#: Yes, we can. But you need wait a moment.
#Person2#: That's right. Can I get it back in the afternoon? I really need them tonig... | #Person2# requests #Person1# to get the laundry ready and pressed by the afternoon. | laundry |
train_373 | #Person1#: Miss Liu, please come in.
#Person2#: What can I do for you, sir?
#Person1#: Copy this report for me.
#Person2#: OK. But which size should I use?
#Person1#: You should use the A4 paper is all right.
#Person2#: I see. Should I have it bound?
#Person1#: It is unnecessary.
#Person2#: That is all right. | #Person1# asks Miss Liu to copy a report for him. | copying a report |
train_374 | #Person1#: I've never been to a restaurant like this before.
#Person2#: It's really different, isn't it?
#Person1#: That's a good word to describe it.
#Person2#: I hope you're hungry because the pizza here is huge as well as to die for.
#Person1#: I am hungry. I think I could eat a lot by myself.
#Person2#: Well, let's... | #Person2# takes #Person1# to an unusual restaurant and they decide to order a Californian pizza. | restaurant talk |
train_375 | #Person1#: This hotel in India just got ranked the number one hotel in the world!
#Person2#: What, by some silly website that specializes in top ten lists just to sell more ads?
#Person1#: No, by Travel + Leisure magazine.
#Person2#: Oh, really? They really know their stuff. Hey, that looks more like a palace!
#Person1... | #Person1# shows #Person2# the hotel in India which got ranked the number one hotel worldwide. #Person2# wants to make their reservations at that hotel and they discuss the details, and #Person2# is surprised at the price. | making a reservation |
train_376 | #Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to know something about the weather in New York this week.
#Person1#: Well, it's fairly hot and there's much rain in the evenings.
#Person2#: I see, thanks very much for your help. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the weather in New York. | weather information |
train_377 | #Person1#: What happened? I've been waiting for almost an hour.
#Person2#: Vm sorry, but I had car trouble.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Couldn't you have telephoned?
#Person2#: I was going to, but I didn't have any change for a pay phone.
#Person1#: You could've gotten some change in a store.
#Person2#: But I was ou... | #Person2# is late because #Person2# had car trouble and couldn't get change to phone anyone. | being late |
train_378 | #Person1#: How are your home-stay families chosen?
#Person2#: We have special requirements that our families must meet before they are invited to have our international students. We require that the family lies live within a reasonable distance of the school, have enough living space for the student, and live in a clea... | #Person1# asks #Person2# how home-stay families are chosen. #Person2# also says that the family will treat the student as a guest and the student should obey house rules. #Person2# also talks about the experience of living with the family. | home-stay enquiry |
train_379 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir. I am coming to apply for the position of accountant.
#Person2#: Oh, please sit down. What university did you graduate from?
#Person1#: I graduated from Tianjin College of Commerce.
#Person2#: What was your major at college?
#Person1#: My major was accounting.
#Person2#: Can you name some... | #Person1# wants to apply for the position of accountant. #Person2# interviews #Person1# and asks about #Person1#'s educational background. #Person1# is engaged in accounting currently and #Person1#'s work involves various routine bookkeeping and basic accounting tasks. #Person1# also explains the balance sheet and the ... | job interview |
train_380 | #Person1#: Hey, that's a very nice hairdo you're wearing!
#Person2#: Oh you're exaggerating. I'm never really good at making hairdo.
#Person1#: You did it yourself? Wow, you are good!
#Person2#: Thanks for saying so, but my husband thinks otherwise.
#Person1#: He's just got no idea of how good you are. | #Person1# compliments #Person2#'s hairdo, which #Person2#'s husband doesn't like. | hairdo |
train_381 | #Person1#: Guess what? Paul and Susan are engaged.
#Person2#: Really? When did that happen?
#Person1#: A week ago? They met last summer and now just sink. They will be married soon.
#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding?
#Person1#: No, not yet. But Susan says they'd like to get married in November or Dece... | #Person1# tells #Person2# Paul and Susan, who met last summer, are engaged. | engagement |
train_382 | #Person1#: Hello, is this the ABC Company?
#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?
#Person1#: We have just arrived from Tokyo and we've been looking for our reserved car of your company all over, but we cannot find it.
#Person2#: What is your reservation number?
#Person1#: Our reservation number is J-221.
#Person2#: Let m... | #Person1# calls #Person2# to ask the location of their reserved car, but #Person2# hasn't arranged it. | car reservation |
train_383 | #Person1#: Thanks for coming shopping with me.
#Person2#: I'm so honored that you thought to ask me.
#Person1#: I've never given a speech in front of a thousand people before.
#Person2#: You're going to do great. And you're going to look great.
#Person1#: Thanks. Now let's decide which one of these suits looks best... | #Person2# helps #Person1# to pick a suit for #Person1#'s speech which needs to be tailored before Friday. | buying a suit |
train_384 | #Person1#: Steven, would you like to go dance with us tonight?
#Person2#: John, I am just not in the mood for this.
#Person1#: You look so upset. What's going on?
#Person2#: I lost the table tennis game yesterday.
#Person1#: Oh, what a pity!
#Person2#: I just don't want to play table tennis any more.
#Person1#: I... | Steven lost the table tennis game and feels upset. John encourages him but Steven thinks he needs time to recover. | losing a game |
train_385 | #Person1#: What are you going to do for your year abroad, Tim?
#Person2#: Study study study! I want to learn a lot.
#Person1#: You're going to take courses?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to take some university courses there.
#Person1#: Sounds hard.
#Person2#: Yes, but I think it's probably for the best.
#Person1#: W... | Tim tells #Person1# he plans to study, make friends, and enjoy activities during the year abroad. | future plan |
train_386 | #Person1#: I was thinking of starting my own business. I know you wanted me to take over your restaurant business but I can't stand working in the food industry.
#Person2#: OK, but what do you really want to do?
#Person1#: I want to sell skateboards, clothing and shoes.
#Person2#: You want to run a clothing shop?
#Pers... | #Person1# wants to start a skateboarding shop and make their own T-shirts by lending money from #Person2# and #Person1#'s dad. | starting a business |
train_387 | #Person1#: Hey, Peter. I'm sorry.
#Person2#: Hi, Diana. What's wrong?
#Person1#: We were going to Hong Kong this weekend. But I'm afraid I can't go.
#Person2#: How come?
#Person1#: I have a really big geography test and I have to study for it.
#Person2#: We can go next weekend instead?
#Person1#: No, I don't want to ru... | Diana cannot go to Hong Kong because she has a test and she asks Peter to go without her. | change in plan |
train_388 | #Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I am looking for a flat for 2 people near the university.
#Person1#: Well. There are several places available and the rent ranges from 80 to $150 a month. What are your requirements?
#Person2#: I think of flat for no more than $100 a month is good. I prefer to ... | #Person2# wants a flat for 2 people near the university which is under $100 a month. #Person1# recommends two flats and #Person2# decides to see the nearer one. | house renting |
train_389 | #Person1#: I like that picture you put up on the wall yesterday.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you. It's a photograph that I took on my vacation last year.
#Person1#: You took it yourself? I didn't know you were a photographer.
#Person2#: Oh yes, I've been taking pictures for years.
#Person1#: It sounds interesting! Do you have... | #Person1# compliments #Person2#'s photograph and #Person2# has been taking pictures for years. #Person1# asks #Person2# about the backgrounds when #Person2# took the pictures and the equipment #Person2# use. | photographer |
train_390 | #Person1#: Darling, I'm going to stop by Bergner's first. It's got some quality stuff. Who knows, some of their dresses might be on sale.
#Person2#: Bergner's?
#Person1#: It's a fairly well known store like Penny's. I need to get something for Lisa's birthday. She's into name brands. Any suggestions?
#Person2#: A Gucci... | #Person1# tells #Person2# they need to buy Lisa a gift and #Person2# recommends some brands. Then #Person1# suddenly remembers #Person1# hasn't called Helen who is with #Person1#'s phone and asks #Person2# #Person1#'s telephone number. | during shopping |
train_391 | #Person1#: Oh, Eric. Could you please turn the TV off? I'm trying to study.
#Person2#: Oh, come on. I've just got home from work. I need to relax.
#Person1#: That's not the point. You don't have to relax with the sound so loud.
#Person2#: Well, do you mind closing your bedroom door? So I won't have to turn the TV off.
... | #Person1# asks Eric to turn the TV off and Eric finally agrees to watch later. | turning off TV |
train_392 | #Person1#: Mom! I hate eating vegetables!
#Person2#: You don ' t have to eat them. I don ' t mind.
#Person1#: Thanks mom! Can I have dessert now? I love chocolate cake!
#Person2#: No dessert for you unless you eat all your vegetables.
#Person1#: But I don ' t like them! It ' s not fair!
#Person2#: You can have some fru... | #Person1# hates eating vegetables but #Person2# says #Person1# cannot eat dessert unless #Person1# finishes the vegetables. #Person1# agrees to eat peas and carrots. | eat vegetables |
train_393 | #Person1#: This is our rock-bottom price, Mr. Lee.
#Person2#: If that's the case. there's not much point in further discussion. We might as well call the whole deal off.
#Person1#: What I mean is that we'll never be able to come down to your price. The gap is too great.
#Person2#: I think it unwise for either of us to ... | #Person1# and Mr. Lee are discussing the price, and they finally agree to meet each half-way again and split the difference. | bargain |
train_394 | #Person1#: Good morning, Ms. Chan. What can I get you today?
#Person2#: Good morning, Mr. Church. I'd like some lamb chops for the children's lunch.
#Person1#: Shoulder chops, Ms. Chan?
#Person2#: Yes. I'll take four shoulder chops and I'd like a small chicken.
#Person1#: Would you like to choose a chicken?
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# helps Ms. Chan get some lamb chops for the children's lunch and a small chicken. | buying food |
train_395 | #Person1#: Hi, boss. You wanted to see me?
#Person2#: Zina. Look, I know when I hired you, I told you I'd pay you a salary. But I just can't.
#Person1#: Excuse me? I hope I didn't just hear what I think I just heard.
#Person2#: I know it's awkward, but you're going to be thanking me later. I'm going to make you rich.
#... | Zina is suprised when #Person2# tells Zina that he'll not pay her a salary. | awkward news |
train_396 | #Person1#: Hello, is Jack there?
#Person2#: Speaking.
#Person1#: Jack! It's Rose here.
#Person2#: Hi, Rose. How's everything?
#Person1#: Fine, thanks. I'm having several friends over for dinner this Saturday. And I was wondering if you have the time to join us.
#Person2#: Sounds good. What time do you want me to come?
... | Rose calls Jack and invites him for dinner this Saturday. | dinner invitation |
train_397 | #Person1#: How do you like this waltz?
#Person2#: It's very nice, I like it very much.
#Person1#: Well, then, may I invite you for the first dance?
#Person2#: My pleasure. But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer, and I suppose you dance often.
#Person1#: Me? Oh, no. In fact, I took up dancing quite recently.
#Person2#:... | #Person1# invites #Person2# for the first dance. #Person1# compliments #Person2#'s beautiful dance, and #Person2# says #Person1# is a good leader. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes disco best. Then they go for a drink. | dancing |
train_398 | #Person1#: Here's your drink, sir.
#Person2#: No, that's not right. I didn't order a coffee. I ordered a cola.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm terribly sorry, sir. I'll go and get you cola right away.
#Person2#: Waiter!
#Person1#: Yes, sir. I'll bring your drink right away.
#Person2#: It's not that. There's an animal in my soup.
#P... | #Person2# ordered a cola, but #Person1# gives him a coffee, and #Person2# finds an animal in the soup. | wrong order |
train_399 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mary!
#Person2#: Good morning, John!
#Person1#: I want to have a few friends over for a dinner party to celebrate my birthday. Would you be able to come the next weekend on Saturday?
#Person2#: I'd be delighted to, John. Saturday did you say?
#Person1#: Yes, if that's all right for you.
#Person... | John invites Mary to his dinner party to celebrate his birthday the next weekend on Saturday, and Mary agrees. | birthday party invitation |
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