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train_600 | #Person1#: Are you new to this school?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm new.
#Person1#: Is this your first year in college?
#Person2#: I transferred from another school.
#Person1#: Where did you transfer from?
#Person2#: I was at PCC before.
#Person1#: Why did you transfer?
#Person2#: I was going to go here first, but my grades wer... | #Person2# transferred from PCC to #Person1#'s school because #Person2#'s grades weren't good enough first. | transfer school |
train_601 | #Person1#: Have you seen the news that there is a serious flood in the South?
#Person2#: Yes. I've got to cancel my traveling plan.
#Person1#: What a pity! I know you've been longing for it these months.
#Person2#: The only thing I can do now is waiting for another chance. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# cancels the traveling plan because of the flood in the South. | travel plan cancelled |
train_602 | #Person1#: Did you make it to school today?
#Person2#: I always do. Did you go to school today?
#Person1#: No, I didn't.
#Person2#: You should have, but have you seen any movies lately?
#Person1#: That was an odd change of subject.
#Person2#: Maybe it was, but answer the question.
#Person1#: No, not recently.
#Person2#... | #Person1# didn't go to school today. #Person2# will go to the movies with #Person1# instead of going to school tomorrow. | conversation between friends |
train_603 | #Person1#: Could I speak to the apartment manager?
#Person2#: I am the apartment manager. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I wanted to know if that apartment on Main Street is still for rent.
#Person2#: I haven't rented it out yet. Would you like to see it?
#Person1#: Yes, I want to see it.
#Person2#: How about today at ... | #Person1# calls the apartment manager to see the apartment on Main Street. They will meet at 6 pm today, #Person1# has to bring the driver's license. | see the apartment |
train_604 | #Person1#: How's your new job going?
#Person2#: Really well, thanks.
#Person1#: How are you finding your new boss?
#Person2#: She's not bad. She's a bit bossy, but I'm sure I'll get used to her.
#Person1#: Would you rather have her or your old boss back?
#Person2#: She's far better than my old boss. He didn't know how ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about #Person2#'s new boss. #Person1# asks #Person2# several questions about #Person2#'s workplace and colleagues. #Person2# misses the old co-workers and prefers to work independently. | new job |
train_605 | #Person1#: IMPF Bank, Li Lan speaking, how may I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, Ms. Li, this is Mr. Peng.
#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Peng, how nice to hear from you again. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: We'll be coming in tomorrow to make a rather large cash withdrawal, it's for payroll.
#Person1#: I see. How much exa... | Mr. Peng calls Li Lan at IMPF Bank to withdraw 500, 000 RIB. Mr. Peng can get the money tomorrow. | cash withdrawal |
train_606 | #Person1#: I was supposed to meet with you at half past one.
#Person2#: Yes, I see. What did you need to see me about?
#Person1#: There's a problem with my schedule.
#Person2#: What's the problem?
#Person1#: Two of my classes occur at the same time.
#Person2#: Well, I can see that's a problem.
#Person1#: Is it at all p... | #Person1# will meet #Person2# at 1.30 because two of #Person1#'s classes occur at the same time. #Person2# will find #Person1# one of the two classes on a different day. | change classes |
train_607 | #Person1#: Good morning, Star Airline. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like to confirm a reservation, please. My name is Wang Lin. My flight is KF98.
#Person1#: I see. You are leaving for Berlin on July 23rd with Mr. Smith, right?
#Person2#: What? I am afraid you have made a mistake, I am leaving on July 21st alo... | Wang Lin calls Star Airlines to confirm a reservation. Wang is leaving on July 21st alone, by KF98. | confirm reservation |
train_608 | #Person1#: Today more and more people advocate lifelong learning. But people have different views about lifelong learning. How do you understand lifelong learning?
#Person2#: I think lifelong learning is the concept that it's never too soon or too late for learning
#Person1#: Does that mean studying all the time?
#Pers... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about how they understand lifelong learning. They both advocate lifelong learning. #Person1# is learning French to develop #Person1#'s career. | lifelong learning |
train_609 | #Person1#: May I have your order, please?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have a share of steak.
#Person1#: OK. How do you like your steak, do you like it rare, medium or well done?
#Person2#: I like it well-done, please.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: One Whisky.
#Person1#: It will be ready right away. | #Person1# serves #Person2# to order a well-done steak and one whiskey. | order food |
train_610 | #Person1#: I need a taxi.
#Person2#: We could easily provide you with a private vehicle, if you'd prefer.
#Person1#: No, the taxi will do.
#Person2#: Perhaps you'd like to take a beautiful limousine.
#Person1#: No, thank you. Taxis and I get along just fine.
#Person2#: No private vehicle, no limo. Got it. Where are you... | #Person1# is seeing a show at Rockefeller Center. #Person1# calls #Person2# to order a taxi instead of a private vehicle or limo. | order a taxi |
train_611 | #Person1#: Did you go to the basketball game on Friday?
#Person2#: No, I couldn't make it.
#Person1#: You missed a really good game.
#Person2#: Oh, really? Who won?
#Person1#: Our school did. They played really well.
#Person2#: Too bad I was busy. I really wanted to go.
#Person1#: Yeah, you should have. It was really e... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the basketball game on Friday. #Person2# feels sorry that #Person2# didn't go. | basketball game |
train_612 | #Person1#: how is your house hunting going?
#Person2#: not very well. I haven't found anything within my price range yet.
#Person1#: how much are you looking to spend?
#Person2#: I can only afford about 300 pounds a month.
#Person1#: looks like you're not going to get more than a bedroom in a shared flat with that.
#Pe... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# can only afford about 300 pounds a month on rent in London. #Person1# will help #Person2# to find a roommate. They talk about the details of renting, including time, furnish, utilities, and discounts. | rent a house |
train_613 | #Person1#: What's the temperature today?
#Person2#: It's about 5 degrees centigrade.
#Person1#: What's the weather forecast for tomorrow?
#Person2#: The weatherman says it's going to snow tomorrow.
#Person1#: Are you used to the climate here?
#Person2#: I think I'll soon get used to it.
#Person1#: What is the average t... | #Person1# asks #Person2# the temperature today and tomorrow, Beijing's climate, and #Person2#'s favorite season. | temperature and climate |
train_614 | #Person1#: What kind of account do you prefer? Checking account or savings account?
#Person2#: I would like to open a checking account.
#Person1#: Ok, please just fill out this form and show us your ID card.
#Person2#: Here you are. | #Person1# serves #Person2# to open a checking account. | open an account |
train_615 | #Person1#: My wife and I are thinking about taking our parents with us on a vacation. Do you have any suggestion about where to go?
#Person2#: The choice of destination is very important. It will too energetic for the old people if you make an excursion or go to climb mountains. But they'll be interested in going to th... | #Person1# and his wife will take their parents on a vacation. They will go visit first and do some shopping. #Person2# gives some advice on things to bring and schedule. | vacation with parents |
train_616 | #Person1#: Did you hear who won the election?
#Person2#: I can't believe that Obama won.
#Person1#: I couldn't be happier to know that he's our new President.
#Person2#: I know! He just made history!
#Person1#: You voted for him, right?
#Person2#: I did. Did you?
#Person1#: I voted for him.
#Person2#: I am so happy tha... | #Person1# and #Person2# both voted Obama. They are glad that Obama becomes President. They have faith in him. | President Obama |
train_617 | #Person1#: Oh, dear!
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I do hope I haven't hurt you.
#Person1#: Oh, no. I was just a little startled. That's all right. It's quite all right.
#Person2#: But it isn't all right. I made you drop your shopping bags. Let me pick these bags up.
#Person1#: You must have been in a great hurry. Never mind.
... | #Person2# is going to catch the bus and goes into #Person1#. #Person1# drops shopping bags. #Person2# feels sorry. | catch a bus |
train_618 | #Person1#: Well, we'll certainly stay here again next time we're passing through.
#Person2#: Good. Do let us know in advance and we'll try to get you the same room.
#Person1#: That would be lovely. It may be quite soon in fact.
#Person2#: Oh? How is that?
#Person1#: Well. We are driving to the South of Spain in the nex... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# will stay at the same place again next time passing through. #Person2# promises to get #Person1# the same room. | conversatio in hotel |
train_619 | #Person1#: Well, what do you think is the reason most people do so badly at reaching goals?
#Person2#: They lose focus. Everybody's life is busy. There is so much happening in everybody's life. That what happens is they might have a goal and then something will get in the way of that. Maybe their goal is that they want... | #Person1# asks #Person2# why most people cannot reach goals. #Person2# says it is because people lose focus or do not set goals. | reach goals |
train_620 | #Person1#: Hi, Betty. How are things going with you?
#Person2#: Not bad. I need a summer job.
#Person1#: I was reading the wanted ads. Here's something for you. Wanted: Waitress for a new restaurant.
#Person2#: Thank you. I'll have a try. | #Person1# tells Betty there is a waitress wanted for a new restaurant. | summer job |
train_621 | #Person1#: Are you doing anything special tonight?
#Person2#: I have nothing tonight. Anything I can do for you?
#Person1#: How about going to the movies? It will do you good to get your mind off your work for a while.
#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea. But what is playing?
#Person1#: I've looked up the entertain... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the Beijing Opera. They will go to the nearby restaurant first. | watch Beijing Opera |
train_622 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hi Steve. This is Mike. What are you doing?
#Person1#: Oh, hi. I was just watching TV.
#Person2#: There's nothing to watch right now.
#Person1#: I know. I was watching a re-run. I have nothing to do and I was bored.
#Person2#: Me too. Let's get together and do something.
#Person1#: I'... | Steve and Mike are bored. They will meet for lunch at 11.30 tomorrow and go to a live outdoor concert. | go to concert |
train_623 | #Person1#: Hi, could you help me find a place where I could buy some lunch?
#Person2#: Sure! What kind of food would you like?
#Person1#: I was thinking of pizza or something else Italian, maybe.
#Person2#: I know the perfect place!
#Person1#: Good! Where is it?
#Person2#: It's right past that last building on the... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help buy pizza or something Italian. #Person2# will go with #Person1#. | buy pizza |
train_624 | #Person1#: Did you meet the new girl in our sales department. She is taking the place of Maggie during her maternative leave.
#Person2#: Did they finally fill that post, how come I haven't seen her? She must have not been inducted yet.
#Person1#: I guess not, They haven't officially introduced her to the whole staff ... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the new girl who takes place of Maggie in the sales department. | conversation between colleagues |
train_625 | #Person1#: Did you hear something?
#Person2#: Oh, it is my cell phone ringing. I set it in the vibration mode.
#Person1#: It is a good habit to set your cell phone to vibrate. It is very annoying to hear the loud and sudden ring tone in quiet offices.
#Person2#: You are right. Some ring tone is just terribly loud. Y... | #Person2#'s phone rings. Then #Person1# and #Person2# talk about ring tones in offices. They will write a report to the boss. | ring tone |
train_626 | #Person1#: Hi, Kerry. Do you follow the news every day?
#Person2#: Sometimes.
#Person1#: How do you follow the news?
#Person2#: Well, here in Japan, mostly on the radio or the internet.
#Person1#: Oh, really? OK. What radio station?
#Person2#: NPR. But on the military station.
#Person1#: OK, and what Internet websites ... | #Person1# asks Kerry how and what news he follow. They also talked about the accuracy of the news and how the public gets the news. | news |
train_627 | #Person1#: OK, Neil. I am a student journalist from senior grade. I know you just came to this new school a few months ago. Can I interview you for the school newspaper?
#Person2#: OK, I'm ready.
#Person1#: Neil, how do you usually get to school in the morning?
#Person2#: I usually go to school with my friends. We live... | #Person1# is a student journalist and interviews Neil for the school newspaper. Neil is a new student and he tells #Person1# how he gets to school, his favorite subjects, and he feels about school. | interview new student |
train_628 | #Person1#: This is a wonderful pie. Is it homemade?
#Person2#: It is, but I didn't make it. Jack did.
#Person1#: I didn't know your husband cooked.
#Person2#: Every week he makes something wonderful. He makes great fresh bread. Sometimes we give some to our neighbors.
#Person1#: What else does your amazing husband do?
... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that her husband makes something delicious every week, and makes dinner every night. #Person2# and her husband both do the cleaning. | conversation between friends |
train_629 | #Person1#: Have you seen the new show that everyone's talking about?
#Person2#: It's called stranger things, I watched it this weekend and it was so cool.
#Person1#: I haven't seen it yet, but yeah, everyone is talking about it, what's it about?
#Person2#: Well, it's sort of a science fiction tale about a boy who gets ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the new show called stranger things. #Person2# recommends it to #Person1#. | new show |
train_630 | #Person1#: What happened? I've been waiting for 2 hours.
#Person2#: Sorry, we landed on time, but I couldn't exit the airplane with everyone else.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#: Security stopped me. Just before we landed, a little girl dropped her backpack in my seat when I went to brush my teeth. I guess the flight at... | #Person1# asks #Person2# why #Person2# has been late for 2 hours. #Person2# tells #Person1# that the security stopped #Person2# because of luggage. Then they go to a restaurant. | at the airport |
train_631 | #Person1#: Hello, can I get a taxi? We're just outside the city limits.
#Person2#: No problem, ma'am, where exactly are you going? There is an extra charge for anything over 20 kilometers.
#Person1#: The Roxy Club downtown, there are 6 of us, though. Do you have any bigger cars so we don't need to take two taxis?
#Pers... | #Person2# is going to the Roxy Club with five people. #Person2# asks #Person1# for a taxi. #Person1# asks for $3 more and will send the taxi now. | call a taxi |
train_632 | #Person1#: I've received your letter of application and I see your current job is as a sales assistant at Ray Stones book shop? Why have you applied for this position?
#Person2#: Well, I've really enjoyed my work at Ray Stones. I've always been interested in books and usually the customers are really nice. And I like t... | #Person2# used to work as a sales assistant at Ray Stones book shop but now applies for a job at EI books. #Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks #Person2#'s personality and main strengths. | interview |
train_633 | #Person1#: Nowadays fewer and fewer people go to the movie theaters to see films. So I am afraid that the film studios are really getting hard time to survive.
#Person2#: What you said is true. But the film producers there are more flexible ways to get more audience. For example, to make more movie Ccds, so people will... | #Person1# thinks the film studios are hard to survive, but #Person2# thinks they can make more movie Ccds to get more audience. | movie Ccds |
train_634 | #Person1#: Do you believe in god?
#Person2#: Not at all. I ' m an agnostic. do you?
#Person1#: I ' m not sure. Why don ' t you believe there is a god?
#Person2#: I think everything has a scientific explanation rather than a theological one.
#Person1#: I basically believe in science over theology. I mean, I believe in e... | #Person2# is agnostic, while #Person1# basically believes in science over theology. They think many religions people don't appear to be acting in accordance with their religious beliefs. | religious belief |
train_635 | #Person1#: Good coming, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Good coming. I would like to open a new account. I want to deposit 500 dollars.
#Person1#: Very good, sir. What kind would you like?
#Person2#: Could you tell me how many kinds there are in your bank?
#Person1#: Besides the checking account, there's a month... | #Person1# introduces to #Person2# the account types in the bank and helps #Person2# open the monthly savings account. | opening the account |
train_636 | #Person1#: OK, guys. Here's the plan. Get the ball to the goal, and keep it away from Rich and Taylor!
#Person2#: Why? Are they good?
#Person1#: They played ball at school. Here we go. Yi-jun, go out for a pass!
#Person2#: I'm ready! Whoa, what a hard throw! I can't get that!
#Person1#: Catch it, Yi-jun! Run to the bal... | #Person1# tells Yi-jun the plan but Yi-jun gets hurt when conducting the plan. | play the ball |
train_637 | #Person1#: Good morning, Family. We'll have our board meeting this afternoon. Can you write the agenda on the notice board?
#Person2#: What will you discuss at the meeting?
#Person1#: We'll talk about the financial report for the first half of the year.
#Person2#: And anything else?
#Person1#: We'll also discuss the pe... | #Person1# asks Emily to write the agenda of the board meeting on the notice board. | agenda |
train_638 | #Person1#: Did you read this? It says that the number one new years resolution make is to spend more time with friends and family.
#Person2#: Why would that be funny?
#Person1#: Well, think about it. We are a society that is always on the go, not because we have to, but because we want to.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: We... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the new year resolution. #Person1# thinks the resolution is worthless but #Person2# thinks #Person1# should resolve to stick to the goals and objectives. #Person1# thinks #Person2# doesn't make it either. | new year resolution |
train_639 | #Person1#: I just had a terrible week.
#Person2#: What a shame!
#Person1#: I fell down and hurt my arm.
#Person2#: That's too bad.
#Person1#: Then my son drove into a tree.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that.
#Person1#: The dog bit the delivery boy.
#Person2#: What a pity!
#Person1#: And a storm blew our roof away.
#Per... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s terrible week. | terrible week |
train_640 | #Person1#: Hey, Rose, how are you feeling?
#Person2#: Much better today.
#Person1#: Oh, Look at the baby. It's so beautiful. Is it a boy or a girl?
#Person2#: It's a girl.
#Person1#: Can I hold it for a moment?
#Person2#: Sure. She is a peaceful child.
#Person1#: Oh, how adorable! She's got your eyes.
#Person2#: So the... | Rose's just given birth to a baby and feels weak. #Person1# visits her and thinks the girl is beautiful. | childbirth |
train_641 | #Person1#: The final examination will be held at the end of this month. Have you made good preparation?
#Person2#: Sure. I've reviewed all the lessons I have learned this academic year.
#Person1#: Are you sure you can do well this year?
#Person2#: I am 100 % certain.
#Person1#: According to what you did last time, I ha... | #Person2# has prepared well for the final examination but #Person1# doubts. | examination preparation |
train_642 | #Person1#: I can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job.
#Person2#: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying.
#Person1#: But I don't even know what to study.
#Person2#: If I had chance again, I'd major in English. You're good at language.
#Person1#: That's what my parents want me to do.
#Person2#: You shou... | #Person1# can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job. #Person2# suggests #Person1# go to university to major in English and find a part-time job. | advice |
train_643 | #Person1#: Can you help me set up my voicemail message? I just got this service and I am not really sure what I am supposed to say.
#Person2#: Sure! You just basically gotta let the caller know who they called, and ask them for their contact information so you can call them back.
#Person1#: Ok, so can I say, ' This is ... | #Person2# helps Abby set up the voicemail message and tells Abby what she should say is letting the caller know who they called and asking them for their contact information. | voicemail massage |
train_644 | #Person1#: Tell me something about your work experience.
#Person2#: Well, I have been in the computer engineering field for 6 years now. I am familiar with both hardware and software and with hands-on experience in system development including system analysis and design.
#Person1#: What systems have you worked on?
#Per... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s work experience, the systems #Person2# has worked on and #Person2#'s strengths. | job interview |
train_645 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, San Felice Hotel. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book a room, please.
#Person1#: Certainly. When for, madam?
#Person2#: March the 23rd.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying?
#Person2#: Three nights.
#Person1#: What kind of room would you like, madam?
#Person2#: Er. . . double ... | Mrs Ryefield wants to book a room for three nights and #Person1# from the San Felice Hotel helps her. | book a room |
train_646 | #Person1#: Would you like to book a table, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, would you arrange it for me the day after tomorrow?
#Person1#: Sure, when?
#Person2#: Six o'clock in the afternoon.
#Person1#: For how many guests, please?
#Person2#: Six.
#Person1#: How much would you like to spend?
#Person2#: We don't care about money. W... | #Person1# helps #Person2# book a table for the day after tomorrow and introduces to #Person2# the dinner courses. | book a dinner |
train_647 | #Person1#: I think I may rent out this apartment that I found.
#Person2#: Oh, really? Where'd you find it?
#Person1#: I was looking through the ads today, and I found it in there.
#Person2#: In the ads? Are you serious?
#Person1#: Yeah, and it's affordable too.
#Person2#: I'd like to hear about this apartment.
#Person1... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# may rent out this apartment that #Person1# found in the ads. #Person2# thinks the rent is amazing. | rent an apartment |
train_648 | #Person1#: Here's your roast chicken, ma'am.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Excuse me, waiter, could you bring me some barbecue sauce?
#Person2#: Certainly. ( He brings her the sauce ) Here you are. Can get you anything else?
#Person1#: I'm fine for now, thanks. | #Person1# offers #Person2# roast chicken and barbecue sauce. | bring barbecue sauce |
train_649 | #Person1#: Good morning, Sir.
#Person2#: Morning.
#Person1#: Is this where I catch the bus for the zoo?
#Person2#: Yes. You can take No. 846 from here, but you have to get off at Nanchengmen stop and change to No. 106.
#Person1#: That's a little troublesome.
#Person2#: Actually, if you go to the bus stop in the next bl... | #Person2# shows #Person1# where to catch the bus for the zoo. | show the way |
train_650 | #Person1#: Will you be voting?
#Person2#: Yes. Will you?
#Person1#: I already have.
#Person2#: How did you do that?
#Person1#: I mailed in an absentee ballot.
#Person2#: Why is that?
#Person1#: I can't vote on Tuesday.
#Person2#: What's the reason for that?
#Person1#: I have to go to work.
#Person2#: You can just go to... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# mailed in an absentee ballot as #Person1# can't vote on Tuesday. | vote |
train_651 | #Person1#: Good evening, sir. Welcome to the Comfort Inn.
#Person2#: Hello. I have a reservation, under the name Lee, Leo Lee.
#Person1#: Mmmm. I'm not sure if we have you down here. How do you spell your last name?
#Person2#: It's L-e-e.
#Person1#: Oh, right. You're in our system. I was just looking under Li. So, we'V... | #Person1# has got Lee down for a Business Suite for three days and helps Lee check in. | check in |
train_652 | #Person1#: Hello, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hello. I'm sorry to tell you that I've lost my credit card this morning. I want to report the loss and replace a card.
#Person1#: Don't worry. I will help you soon. Please fill in this form first. And write down your name, your account number and the amount in your ca... | #Person2# lost the credit card. #Person1# helps #Person2# lock the card and asks #Person2# to renew the account and get a new card a week later. | lose the card |
train_653 | #Person1#: how do you feel about wearing name logos or slogans on your clothing?
#Person2#: I've never really thought about it before. I guess it doesn't bother me.
#Person1#: do you think advertising has an influence on the choices you make when you're shopping?
#Person2#: I guess so. I usually buy name-brand clothing... | #Person2# usually buys name-brand things while #Person1# tries to avoid name-brand items. | advertising influence |
train_654 | #Person1#: I must point out that trials of new medicine are expensive and you can never guarantee success.
#Person2#: But there is a very good chance in this case. I hope you will go ahead in view of the potential benefit to mankind. | #Person1# and #Person2# have different ideas on trials of new medicine. | new medicine trials |
train_655 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Andrea.
#Person2#: Hello, Andrea, this is Alex. I have some very good news for you. Miranda was very satisfied with you and said she's very much looking forward to working with you. Isn't that wonderful? Congratulations dear! How does it feel to be Miranda's new assistant? I imagine that you'l... | Alex calls Andrea to congratulate her on that she will become Miranda's new assistant. Andrea will come to work on Wednesday. | new job |
train_656 | #Person1#: So that's the plan. Now may I ask your opinion about it, Mr. Grey?
#Person2#: Well, in my view, the plan is not very good. But it can get the company moving again.
#Person1#: Er... There might be sonic strong points there, but they may not be easily carried out. | Mr. Grey thinks #Person1#'s plan isn't very good but can keep the company moving. | plan |
train_657 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Could I ask you some questions?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: I work for an advertising agency and I'm doing some research. It's for a new magazine for people like you.
#Person2#: People like me? What do you mean?
#Person1#: People between 25 and 35 years old.
#Person2#: Ok.
#Person1#: Right. U... | #Person1# is doing some research and interviews Robinson. Robinson tells #Person1# his wife exercises and visits friends on Friday. Robinson and his wife go sailing together on Saturday and they go for a walk on Sunday. | weekend activities |
train_658 | #Person1#: Dr. Brook, I just don't know what's wrong me. I always feel tired and weak. My wife finally persuaded me to visit you to find out what the trouble is.
#Person2#: From what is written here I can see that you had a very bad cold three years ago and that you also had a small operation last year. Did you have an... | #Person1# always feels tired and weak and comes to visit Dr. Brook. #Person1# says he usually stays at home for several days when he's ill and once he stayed for two weeks without seeing a doctor. Brook will make some further tests. | health check |
train_659 | #Person1#: Hello, Martha.
#Person2#: Hello.
#Person1#: Did you have a nice holiday?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Where did you go?
#Person2#: I went to Fiji.
#Person1#: Fiji? Was that nice?
#Person2#: Very nice.
#Person1#: And how long did you stay there?
#Person2#: For two weeks.
#Person1#: And you had a good time... | Martha tells #Person1# Matha went swimming and sailing in Fuji which is a beautiful place with friendly people. | a nice holiday |
train_660 | #Person1#: Keep going! You can do it! You are strong. Don't give up!
#Person2#: I didn't know this exercise class was going to be so hard. I need water.
#Person1#: Hey, what are you doing? I didn't say you could take a break! You are here to lose weight, right? You aren't going to get healthy by drinking water.
#Person... | #Person1# encourages #Person2# to keep exercising but #Person2# thinks the class is too difficult to insist on. | difficult exercise |
train_661 | #Person1#: Can you tell me how to reach the bank,please?
#Person2#: Which bank? There are two: the Allied Irish Bank and the Bank of Ireland.
#Person1#: I have an AIB pass card and I want to get money from the bank.
#Person2#: You need to go to the Allied Irish Bank which is near the local shopping center, Dunnes Store... | #Person2# shows #Person1# the ways to the Allied Irish Bank. #Person1# feels it's difficult and #Person2# draws a map for #Person1#. | show the way |
train_662 | #Person1#: Hi! Nice to meet you, Nancy! Where were you yesterday?
#Person2#: I didn't come because I was sick.
#Person1#: You still look a little sick. You ought to go back to bed.
#Person2#: I am going home now.
#Person1#: Did you drive today?
#Person2#: Oh, No, I don't have a car.
#Person1#: I can take you home. Woul... | Nancy tells #Person1# she didn't come yesterday because of sickness. #Person1# takes Nancy home. | sickness |
train_663 | #Person1#: Thank you, Thank you and welcome to everyone's favorite game show, Unbelievable Trivia. Today's contestant, Julie Jones, has just entered our bonus round and is trying to win our grand prize, $30,000 in cash and an all-expense paid, six-day vacation to China. Okay, Julie. In order to win the grand prize, you... | Julie Jones participates in the game show, Unbelievable Trivia. #Person1# introduces the rules of the game and asks Julie four questions. Julie answers correctly and gives the correct information, so she'll enjoy the all-expense paid to China. | win the game |
train_664 | #Person1#: Hello, Happy Time Catering Services, Vitoria speaking. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello, Victoria. This is Joe Smith from country holidays. I wondered if you could do some catering for us next week, we are having a small reception. It's to launch our summer holiday advertising campaign. Will you be free?... | Joe Smith calls Happy Time Catering Service and wants some catering for next week. Victoria asks his requirements and will send him confirmation of the arrangements by the end of this week. | catering service |
train_665 | #Person1#: So how long have you been living in London?
#Person2#: Er, a couple of years. How long have you been working here?
#Person1#: Only a few months. I moved down here for the job. There was no work for me where I came from.
#Person2#: Where did you come from then?
#Person1#: I came from a small village called Ar... | #Person2#'s lived in London for several years while #Person1# just moved there from Arnside for the job a few months ago. | London life |
train_666 | #Person1#: Still feeling ill?
#Person2#: Yes. And that medicine hasn't helped. Not a good start to our vacation, I'm afraid.
#Person1#: Do you have any idea what caused it?
#Person2#: Well, I thought it might be last night's dinner.
#Person1#: But I am fine. Could it be the heat? It's enough to make anyone ill.
#Person... | #Person1# and #Person2# are having a vacation but #Person2# feels ill. | feeling ill |
train_667 | #Person1#: Can I help you, Miss?
#Person2#: No, thanks, I'm just looking. How much is that necklace?
#Person1#: 2,999 dollars.
#Person2#: Too expensive! My sister's birthday is tomorrow. I'm thinking what I should buy for her.
#Person1#: You'll find that the prices of our goods are quite reasonable.
#Person2#: Well, th... | #Person1# helps #Person2# choose a necklace for her sister as a birthday present. | birthday present |
train_668 | #Person1#: And how will you be paying for your room, Ms. White?
#Person2#: By credit card.
#Person1#: Both rooms on the same card?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Your card number please?
#Person2#: 4434 1234 5678 9902.
#Person1#: Double one, zero two?
#Person2#: No, double nine zero two.
#Person1#: 4434 1234 5678 9... | #Person1# helps Ms. White book the room and Ms. White pays by credit card. | payment |
train_669 | #Person1#: Yes, sir. What'll it be for you?
#Person2#: Two hamburgers and French fries.
#Person1#: Is there anything else?
#Person2#: Give me two cokes also, please.
#Person1#: Is this to go or to eat here?
#Person2#: We'll eat here.
#Person1#: Here you are. That's eight fifty.
#Person2#: And can I have some ket... | #Person1# helps #Person2# order hamburgers, French fries and cokes. | order the meal |
train_670 | #Person1#: Good morning, International Student Office. May I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to talk to the director about my plan to go home next week.
#Person1#: Are you one of the students from England?
#Person2#: No, I'm from the United States. I came last May.
#Person1#: I see. The director can see you next Monday. ... | #Person2# wants to talk to the director about the plan to go home next week. #Person1# helps #Person2# book the time. | make an appointment |
train_671 | #Person1#: What's up? Are you still studying?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'll be at it all night.
#Person1#: When's the big test?
#Person2#: Not for 3 days. But I have too many things to remember before then.
#Person1#: You're taking this Spanish class so seriously. Don't you think you should lighten up a bit?
#Person2#: I can't... | #Person2# studies hard to get a good grade and wants to apply for a nursing program. #Person1# suggests #Person2# take a break. | study hard |
train_672 | #Person1#: What can I do for you, Sir?
#Person2#: I'm Tom in room 508, and I want a wake-up call tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: At what time?
#Person2#: 6:15 am, please.
#Person1#: No problem, we have a computer wake-up service. Please dial 2 first and then the time. That is to say, dial 2 and then 0615.
#Person2#: I see... | Tom wants a wake-up call tomorrow morning. #Person1# asks Tom to dial 2 first and then the time. #Person1# also tells Tom how to change the wake-up time. | wake-up call |
train_673 | #Person1#: Mr. Sharp, thank you for giving me this interview. So, my first question is, are you happy with your life?
#Person2#: Am I happy? You may know you are the first person to have asked me this question directly. The others dared not because they were afraid I might say yes. They wanted me to say no so that they... | #Person1# interviews Mr. Sharp. Mr. Sharp tells #Person1# he's happy and he doesn't write similar stories. His stories are drawn from life. | interview |
train_674 | #Person1#: Hi Miya, how are you?
#Person2#: I'm very well, thanks. But I'm crazy busy these days. How are you?
#Person1#: Fine, thanks. Why are you so busy?
#Person2#: I have a Chinese test next week.
#Person1#: Come on, I believe you can pass it, your spoken Chinese is good enough.
#Person2#: Uh, speaking is one thing... | Miya's crazy busy because of a Chinese test. #Person1# believes Miya can pass it and invites her to have a coffee. | preparing a test |
train_675 | #Person1#: Hello Tom, do you mean your going away?
#Person2#: Oh yes, I've booked the ticket and it's time for me to go back home.
#Person1#: Well, how long have you been in China?
#Person2#: I've been here for 2 years.
#Person1#: Did you enjoy your stay?
#Person2#: Yes, indeed. I should say. I've had a wonderful time ... | Tom will go back home next Sunday and comes to say goodbye. #Person1# invites him for dinner before he leaves. | farewell dinner |
train_676 | #Person1#: We need to have a serious talk.
#Person2#: About what?
#Person1#: Your attendance or rather lack of it.
#Person2#: OK, so I've missed a few classes.
#Person1#: A few classes? I've been told you've missed 6 out of 8 times in 2 different classes. That's really setting yourself up to fail. You're about to be in... | #Person1# has a serious talk with #Person2# and tells #Person2# #Person2#'s missed too many classes and #Person2# might need to return to #Person2#'s country. | missing class |
train_677 | #Person1#: Hi Jenny, I'm calling to ask you if you want to go to the park with us tomorrow.
#Person2#: I'd like to but I cannot. I'm leaving for New York tomorrow.
#Person1#: Are you going there to see a friend?
#Person2#: No, I'm going there for work.
#Person1#: Will you go by train or plane?
#Person2#: Neither. David... | #Person1# invites Jenny to go to the park tomorrow but Jenny is leaving for New York for work. | leave for work |
train_678 | #Person1#: Hi, I would like to purchase a one way ticket to Brussels, please.
#Person2#: Certainly sir, this is our train schedule. We have an express train departing every morning and an overnight train that departs at nine pm.
#Person1#: How long does it take to get there?
#Person2#: About twelve hours. We currently ... | #Person1# would like to purchase a one-way ticket to Brussels. #Person2# recommends a sleeper on the overnight train which takes twelve hours and serves food. #Person1# takes it. | ticket |
train_679 | #Person1#: Isn't it past your bedtime already?
#Person2#: I am not sleepy.
#Person1#: It's getting late, and you have to wake up early tomorrow.
#Person2#: There is no way that I can fall asleep right now.
#Person1#: Try listening to some soft music.
#Person2#: It won't work. I'm nowhere close to being tired.
#Person1#... | #Person1# insists that #Person2# should go to sleep, even if #Person2# is not tired. #Person2# eventually agrees. | sleep |
train_680 | #Person1#: Doctor, I have the worst toothache!
#Person2#: How long have you had this pain?
#Person1#: For about a week or so, but it ' s gotten really bad in the last couple of days.
#Person2#: Did you do anything that might have aggravated your tooth?
#Person1#: You know, I was eating jawbreakers in the movies the oth... | #Person1# has had a toothache for a week. #Person2#, the doctor, asks #Person1# about the details. | toothache |
train_681 | #Person1#: Good morning, May. Good girl, you are reading English books again.
#Person2#: Good morning. There is no reason to miss so beautiful a morning. Is that a new bird?
#Person1#: Oh, yes, my daughter bought it yesterday. We call her Lulu.
#Person2#: It looks so cute. Is it a parrot?
#Person1#: Yes. Just look at h... | #Person1#'s daughter bought a new parrot. May thinks it's cute and teaches it some English words. | parrot |
train_682 | #Person1#: The product's selling points is its advanced technoledge.
#Person2#: Unfortunately, it's just too expensive for majority of consumer to afford.
#Person1#: Why is the price so high?
#Person2#: It's not just that the price is high, it's that the overhead to update an entire computer system to be compatible is ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a product with advanced technology. #Person2# says it is expensive because the overhead to update an entire computer system to be compatible is costly. | technology |
train_683 | #Person1#: How about going to the cinema tonight?
#Person2#: That's great. What's on tonight?
#Person1#: I am not sure about the name of the film, but I know it's a romantic one.
#Person2#: Romantic? I am afraid I like thrillers better.
#Person1#: Don't you think it's too bloody?
#Person2#: On the contrary, very exciti... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a romantic film, but #Person2# prefers thrillers. | film |
train_684 | #Person1#: Hi, Jack, how have you been?
#Person2#: Not very well.
#Person1#: Why? Looks like you're feeling very down! What happened?
#Person2#: Nothing.
#Person1#: Come on. For a man who's feeling so, down, there're usually two reasons. Either his career is going downhill, or he has a broken heart. Since you're so suc... | Jack is down because he broke up with Jane. #Person1# tells him to cheer up, but Jack thinks it's hard to forget her at moment. | break up |
train_685 | #Person1#: Your mp3 looks so cool. Where did you get it?
#Person2#: I bought it online.
#Person1#: Really? Do you often shop online?
#Person2#: Yes. I buy most of my daily necessities online.
#Person1#: I've never tried E-shopping. Is it better than shopping at an actual store?
#Person2#: Yes, much better. You can log ... | #Person2# bought #Person2#'s mp3 online. #Person1# has never tried E-shopping and #Person2# tells #Person1# it's much better than shopping at an actual store. #Person1# might have a try. | online shopping |
train_686 | #Person1#: Is there anything I can help you with?
#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I am really far behind on this project. Could you help me with the extra typing or xeroxing?
#Person1#: I can do either one.
#Person2#: Good. That would be very helpful. Can you start with those pages over there?
#Person1#: No problem.
#Person... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to help with the project. #Person1# is happy to do so. #Person1# is interested in working on special projects. #Person2# will notify #Person1# in the future. | project |
train_687 | #Person1#: How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to look at some of your products. I think what I am using now does not fit me well.
#Person1#: We have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers.
#Person2#: What do you have in foundation?
#Person1#: Our foundation is of very super quality. We ... | #Person2# wants to buy some new cosmetics. #Person1# shows her the foundation and a lipgloss, and #Person2# decides to take them. | product |
train_688 | #Person1#: Hello, Sunshine Travel Agency.
#Person2#: Hello. Is there a package tour to Beijing?
#Person1#: Well, let me see. We have a nice one on which we still have several unfilled places.
#Person2#: Does the tour have a Chinese-speaking guide?
#Person1#: Yes, sir.
#Person2#: What is the cost of the tour?
#Person1#:... | #Person2# wants to know more about the package tour to Beijing. #Person1# will introduce #Person2# the itinerary in detail. | tour |
train_689 | #Person1#: We'Ve been over this a thousand times. The data is irrefutable! Look, we'Ve done extensive research, built studies, and read the literature, and there is conclusive evidence to support my theory!
#Person2#: Horowitz, I beg to differ. Even in your most recent study, the investigative approach was flawed! You ... | Horowitz says there is conclusive evidence to support his theory but #Person2# disagrees. Horowitz believes the chicken came first but #Person2# believes the egg came first. | theory |
train_690 | #Person1#: You said you like classical music very much. Then who is your favorite opera star?
#Person2#: There are three of them, the Three Tenors.
#Person1#: Oh, you mean Pavarotti, Domingo and Carreras. Have you been to their live shows?
#Person2#: Yeah, it's really a unique experience. It's a solo concert by Pavarot... | #Person2# likes classical music very much and has been to a solo concert by Pavarotti. #Person1# went to the New Year's Concert in 2005. #Person2# also wants to go someday in the future. | classical music |
train_691 | #Person1#: I like to stay here.
#Person2#: Why?
#Person1#: People are very kind down your way. You're lucky.
#Person2#: Yes, do you always gather to welcome new comers?
#Person1#: Never.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yeah. People down our way hardly speak to each other. | #Person1# likes to stay here because people are kind down #Person2#'s way. | down one's way |
train_692 | #Person1#: Are you cold?
#Person2#: Yes, a little.
#Person1#: I wonder if we can change the temperature.
#Person2#: I tried before. There are no buttons on the air conditioning.
#Person1#: There must be buttons. How do they turn it on and off?
#Person2#: I think it is centrally controlled. They control it at the main d... | #Person1# and #Person2# are cold and want to change the temperature. The main desk tells #Person2# it's centrally controlled. #Person2# advises #Person1# to wear more clothes. | air conditioning |
train_693 | #Person1#: Hello, Kate! How are you doing?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks. How are you?
#Person1#: Fine. How are your term papers?
#Person2#: Oh my lord. I haven't really started them.
#Person1#: How could it be? They are due two weeks later.
#Person2#: I know but I was busy with my part-time job the last few days.
#Person1#:... | Kate tells Jason she hasn't started her term papers because she was busy with her part-time job. Jason wants to know how to balance work and study. Kate advises him to talk to his advisor. | work and study |
train_694 | #Person1#: Could I order dinner?
#Person2#: Of course. What would you like?
#Person1#: I want a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.
#Person2#: I'm so sorry. We ran out of filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?
#Person1#: That's too bad, but the porterhouse will be okay.
#Pers... | #Person1# is ordering dinner. #Person2# says they ran out of filet mignon and suggests the porterhouse. #Person1# accepts it but refuses chocolate-covered strawberries. | dinner |
train_695 | #Person1#: Even with volume sales our costs for the Exec User won't go down much.
#Person2#: Just what are you proposing?
#Person1#: We could take a cut on the price. But 25 % would reduce much our profit margin. We suggest a compromise 10 %.
#Person2#: That's a big change from 25 %! 10 % is beyond my negotiating limit... | Dana and Robert are discussing a deal. Dana suggests a reduction of 10%, but Robert says it's beyond the negotiating limit. They decide to talk again tomorrow. Dana proposes a structured deal but Robert still finds it hard to accept. | deal |
train_696 | #Person1#: How can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I am James Mason from Anderson and Associates Limited. I would like to see Mr. Smith.
#Person1#: Do you have an appointment?
#Person2#: Yes, he knows I'm coming. Our meeting is set for 2 o'clock.
#Person1#: I wonder if Mr. Smith forgot your meeting. I am afraid he left thi... | James Mason wants to see Mr. Smith. #Person1# says Ms. Terry will meet him on behalf of Mr. Smith. | appointment |
train_697 | #Person1#: What do you want to eat today?
#Person2#: I feel like having some dumplings. Let's go out to eat.
#Person1#: No need! I know how to make dumplings. Let's do it from scratch. Can you give me a hand in the kitchen? I don't think I can finish everything by myself.
#Person2#: Of course. What do you want me to do... | Steven feels like having some dumplings. #Person1# knows how to make it. #Person1# asks him to trim vegetables and #Person1# will cut up the meat. | dumplings |
train_698 | #Person1#: My stay is over. Here's the key to my room.
#Person2#: Thank you. And here's your receipt, sir.
#Person1#: Many thanks.
#Person2#: I hope your stay here was satisfactory, sir.
#Person1#: This could be a great hotel, once you get rid of the insects. The city itself is great.
#Person2#: I'm glad that the littl... | #Person1#'s stay is over. He tells #Person2# this could be a great hotel once they get rid of the insects. | hotel |
train_699 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hi Vicky.
#Person1#: Are you there yet?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I just got off the subway. I'm almost there. Sorry I'm late.
#Person2#: That's no problem. I just wanted to tell you I'm inside.
#Person1#: Where are you?
#Person2#: On the second floor.
#Person1#: Should I come to the secon... | Vicky tells #Person2# she got off the subway and almost arrives. #Person2# is on the second floor looking at some books. They will discuss what to do later when they meet. | appointment |
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