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train_6155 | #Person1#: Hello, Anna speaking!
#Person2#: Hey, Anna, this is Jason.
#Person1#: Jason, where have you been hiding lately? You know it's been a long time since your last call. Have you been good?
#Person2#: Yes. How are you, Anna?
#Person1#: I am fine. What have you been doing?
#Person2#: Working. I've been really busy... | Jason hasn't called Anna for a long time. He calls her to tell her he got a promotion and he feels good about it. Anna invites him to come over to her house tonight to get drunk. | get a promotion |
train_12456 | #Person1#: Mister Ewing said we should show up at the conference center at 4:00 o'clock, right?
#Person2#: Yes, he especially asked us not to be late. Some of the people from our east york branch office are coming, and he wants to make a good impression on them. How are you getting there?
#Person1#: I was thinking of t... | #Person1# and #Person2# plan to take the underground together to the conference center because Mr. Ewing asks them not to be late. | conference center |
train_2434 | #Person1#: This place is great. I'm surprised there are so many things here.
#Person2#: Yes, but it takes a while to find things. It's not organized as carefully as a regular store.
#Person1#: What's the difference between an outlet and a regular store?
#Person2#: Usually a clothes company will send their overstock ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the difference between an outlet and a regular store. #Person1# thinks an outlet is a good deal and will make the most of it to buy clothes for the family. | outlet |
train_7068 | #Person1#: Good game?
#Person2#: Not bad. But too hot for me today.
#Person1#: Yes, I know. Kind of hard to concentrate, isn't it?
#Person2#: Absolutely. Who were you playing with?
#Person1#: Oh, just on my own. I just joined, so I don't really have any partners.
#Person2#: Really? Oh, well, in that case we should play... | Bob and Jane find out they have the same handicap. Bob says carts are better than caddies but Jane says caddies give more work to local people. Bob says one caddy fainted and the member had to carry him back. | Golf |
train_6335 | #Person1#: Mr. James. I know that office hour is up now, but could you work during the weekend and finish the translations?
#Person2#: Well, unfortunately I have got something to do this weekend. But let me see...
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. However, if you could help me out, I'll double the pay for the hours worked.
#Pe... | #Person1# needs the translations and will double the pay for Mr. James to finish them this weekend. | extra work |
train_285 | #Person1#: Let' s got out tomorrow night. We can go to a bar and try to find you a girlfriend.
#Person2#: I don' t think that' s a good idea. I am just not good with approaching someone and starting up a conversation.
#Person1#: Maybe you just need a few pick-up lines, you know, break the ice.
#Person2#: Pick-up lin... | #Person1# teaches #Person2# how to start up a conversation with girls at the bar. It is about a few pick-up lines to break the ice. #Person2# thinks pick-up lines don't work but finally gets it. | start a conversation |
train_5161 | #Person1#: May's birthday is coming. Shall we buy her a birthday present or let her choose one for herself?
#Person2#: I think a surprise party may be better. But I forget when her birthday is.
#Person1#: You are such a good father. It's next Sunday.
#Person2#: Sorry. What shall we get for her?
#Person1#: What about a ... | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to buy their daughter a phone as a birthday present. They intend to buy it online but the computer goes frozen, so they have to go to the store. | a birthday present |
train_3262 | #Person1#: Do you have anything particular on this evening?
#Person2#: No, I've got a lot of time to kill.
#Person1#: Well, then, won't you come over to dinner and have a game of mahjong afterwards?
#Person2#: With pleasure.
#Person1#: You are not so eager about majang before.
#Person2#: That's because I didn't know th... | #Person2# becomes interested in mah-jong and #Person1# thinks it is hard to shut this hobby off. | playing majang |
train_5179 | #Person1#: Well, you seem to enjoy speaking English.
#Person2#: You can't help learning when you're using it all day. You'll see. A few weeks'study in the school will have a similar effect on you.
#Person1#: I hope so. You see, at the moment I find it difficult to get used to the teacher's speed and accent. I'm awful... | #Person2# is worried about using English throughout the class. #Person1# thinks using English in class is a good way to practice English. | improve English |
train_3975 | #Person1#: Could you just hold this for me?
#Person2#: What are you doing? Is anything wrong?
#Person1#: Yes, but I've nearly fixed it . Just take it , will you?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, of course. I'm sorry-I wasn't thinking. . . . . | #Person1# requests #Person2# to hold something while #Person1# fixes it. | request |
train_5296 | #Person1#: Hello. Is everything OK? Can I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, wonderful! You speak English! I need to exchange this foreign currency.
#Person1#: That's no problem. Is it cash?
#Person2#: It's Traveller's Cheques, is that possible?
#Person1#: Of course. If you could sign your name on the bottom line here, and write... | #Person2# wants to exchange the foreign currency and #Person1#, who can speak English, helps #Person2#. | exchanging the currency |
train_11814 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm trying to get to the courthouse and I think I'm going the wrong way. Should I have turned left on Monroe Street?
#Person2#: No, no. You're all right. Just keep going straight on Fourth Avenue until you get to the Post Office, and turn left there. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the courthouse. | asks for directions |
train_1512 | #Person1#: Would you tell me how I send this parcel to shanghai, China? It contains only books.
#Person2#: You might send it as printed matter.
#Person1#: I wonder if you could have ensured here.
#Person2#: Of course. How much would you want to ensure this books for?
#Person1#: Let me see. I think I can have the ensure... | #Person1# sends a parcel with books and pays #Person2# ten dollars to insure the parcel. | send a parcel |
train_407 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, you look a little stuck. Can I help?
#Person2#: The thing is, I've got all of this information here, all of these leaflets, but I can't make head nor tail of them!
#Person1#: I see. What is it exactly that you are interested in?
#Person2#: I'm not sure which would be better for me ; buying so... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# cannot decide which one to invest. #Person1# calculates the benefits of buying insurance and the Savings Deposit, and finds can get more from the latter. | investment |
train_5317 | #Person1#: What are you doing, Jane?
#Person2#: I am planning a party.
#Person1#: A party? What party? Your birthday party?
#Person2#: Of course not. My birthday is in December, don't you remember? It's the company's party. The general manager wants to invite some famous scientists, bankers and professors from universi... | Jane is planning the company's party and has to get a lot more information and write invitation letters. #Person1# will help her. | planning the party |
train_4312 | #Person1#: Hello. I want to purchase an old music box.
#Person2#: We have a good variety. What decade would you like?
#Person1#: I was hoping I could find something made in the '20s.
#Person2#: There are six on this table.
#Person1#: I hope at least one of them has dancing figures.
#Person2#: Many people like the ... | #Person1# is looking for an old music box made in the '20s with dancing figures. #Person2# tells #Person1# there's no warranty for the music boxes. | Old music box |
train_2087 | #Person1#: I need some more amenities, please.
#Person2#: I'm not sure I'm following you, sir.
#Person1#: Specifically, I'm talking about the little things, like soap and shampoo.
#Person2#: Oh, now I understand! So, you've already used up all your amenities?
#Person1#: No, I'm not even halfway through my supply.
#Pers... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for some more amenities because he wants to bring some souvenirs for his friends, but he doesn't want to pay for a hotel souvenir. | some more amenities |
train_12280 | #Person1#: We're forming a study group to prepare for the finals. Do you want to join us?
#Person2#: But the semester just started? Why the rush?
#Person1#: After you try it once this way, I don't think you'll ever put off studying till the end again.
#Person2#: How often do you meet?
#Person1#: We plan to get together... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to join a study group for finals. #Person2# agrees. | study group |
train_11675 | #Person1#: Pardon me, officer. I want to go to Bums Park. Would you please tell me how to get there?
#Person2#: Yes, Miss. Bums Park is about half a mile from here. Do you want to take a bus or walk? The bus stop is on the other side of the street if you want to take a bus.
#Person1#: Well, I'd like to walk if it's wit... | #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to Bums Park. | show the way |
train_12366 | #Person1#: Good morning. I ' m from the New York book review. Could I ask you some questions about your latest book?
#Person2#: Sure. Take a seat... what would you like to know?
#Person1#: First, I ' Ve heard that your latest book is based on a true story.
#Person2#: That ' s correct. It ' s a murder mystery based on a... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s lastest book is based on a true story and #Person2# always visits places and always bases the characters on people #Person2# has met. #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s business card and will give #Person1# an advance copy of the collection of mixed stories. | the lastest book |
train_5097 | #Person1#: Hi Rose, what are you busy with right now?
#Person2#: Hi Jack, I'm working on these documents. The manager wants them for half an hour.
#Person1#: Well, Rose, may I say something with you right now?
#Person2#: Is there something you need?
#Person1#: Are your free this weekend?
#Person2#: Yes, I have nothing ... | Jack plans to pay a visit to Rose's home and have a chat with her this weekend. Rose agrees and invites him to dinner. | pay a visit |
train_8056 | #Person1#: I would like to have a new suit made. something in a dark blue wool.
#Person2#: Certainly, sir. Double or single breasted?
#Person1#: I think I would like the pants pleated. I am not sure about the jacket though as I'm a little overweight.
#Person2#: I see, sir. For a gentleman of your size I would recomm... | #Person1# wants to have a new suit made. #Person2# recommends a style and takes #Person1#'s measurements. | new suit |
train_1593 | #Person1#: Hello, may I speak to Alice please?
#Person2#: This is she. How's it going?
#Person1#: I've been trying to call you all day.
#Person2#: Sorry about that. I was cleaning up.
#Person1#: It's okay.
#Person2#: So what were you calling me about?
#Person1#: Oh, I just wanted to see if you wanted to hang out tomorr... | #Person1# speaks to Alice and invites her to hang out tomorrow. Alice explains why she didn't answer the phone. | invitation |
train_5355 | #Person1#: The boss had an informal discussion with me this morning, I feel really down.
#Person2#: What's up? ?
#Person1#: Well, actually I failed to meet a deadline last week and I forgot to answer an e-mail for a VIP customer yesterday.
#Person2#: Anything that distracts you from work?
#Person1#: Yes, everything... | Lucy's down because she failed to meet a deadline.She feels overwhelmed by the daily work. #Person2# tells her not to push herself so hard. | work predicaments |
train_8174 | #Person1#: Okay, let's begin. Hello, everyone. My name's Karl Roberts, and I'll be your teacher for this class, Intercultural Communication.
#Person2#: ( quietly ) I don't understand what the teacher is saying.
#Person1#: Uh, to begin with, please take a look at the syllabus in front of you. As you all should know by n... | #Person2#'s new teacher Karl is talking about the course's syllabus, but #Person2# cannot catch his meaning because he speaks too fast. | meeting new teacher |
train_2367 | #Person1#: Consumer Credit Department. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I need some info on car loans. Such as payment periods, interest rates, things like that, please.
#Person1#: Certainly. Do you currently bank with us?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I have a Current Account, a credit card and a mortgage with you already.
#Per... | #Person2# asks Consumer Credit Department about car loans and wants a 2-year loan. #Person1# tells #Person2# the interest of it is 5.29% and the repayment can be done by installment. | car loans |
train_7381 | #Person1#: Which season do you like best?
#Person2#: I like spring best. It is neither too cold nor too hot. Freezing days make me lazy and stuffy days make me lazier. How about you?
#Person1#: I prefer summer, especially the summer evenings. When the sun comes down, it is so nice to take a walk and breathe. After a ... | #Person2# likes spring best. #Person1# prefers summer, especially the summer evenings. #Person2# wonders how #Person1# gets through the stuffy daytime. | favorite season |
train_3988 | #Person1#: I heard that you went to the concert the day before? How did you like it?
#Person2#: It was terrific. The concert was really a hit. The symphony orchestra was so good that I was completely absorbed in their performance.
#Person1#: Who was the conductor?
#Person2#: Oh, speaking of the conductor, he is indeed ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the concert was terrific and the conductor Menuhin is indeed a genius who is also a legendary violinist. | concert |
train_1407 | #Person1#: Great party, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yeah, it really is. I like it very much!
#Person1#: By the way, my name is Liu Wei. Nice to meet you!
#Person2#: Hi, I'm Susan Marshall. You can call me Susan. Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: You look so young. What do you do, Susan?
#Person2#: Well, I'm a college student at Ox... | Liu Wei and Susan introduce themselves to each other at a party. | self-introduction |
train_2738 | #Person1#: What are you going to bring to the party tonight? I was thinking about going to the grocery store to pick up some vegetables.
#Person2#: Oh, there is no need to do that. I have a vegetable garden in my backyard. We can just pick some from there.
#Person1#: I thought that was something only old people did. Wh... | #Person2# will bring the vegetables from #Person2#'s garden to the party, and agrees to help #Person2#, who is amazed by it, to start a garden. | private vegetable garden |
train_6624 | #Person1#: How's it going?
#Person2#: Great. Thank you.
#Person1#: What can I help you with?
#Person2#: I need to cancel a check.
#Person1#: What's wrong with the check?
#Person2#: I accidentally wrote the check for too much.
#Person1#: How much did you write the check for?
#Person2#: The check was written for $ 150.
#... | #Person2# cancels a check with the help of #Person1#. | cancel a check |
train_7028 | #Person1#: We came too early. There're still three hours before the performance starts.
#Person2#: I know. Sorry, I shouldn't have rushed you, but I just couldn't stay at home and wait.
#Person1#: Never mind. What about taking a look around the theater?
#Person2#: Why not? I'd love to do that.
#Person1#: Here we go. Th... | #Person1# and #Person2# came too early for a performance, so they go to visit a museum of the Beijing Opera art. #Person1# introduces the handmade costumes to #Person2# and takes #Person2# to hear people practicing operas. | social meeting |
train_11739 | #Person1#: Welcome to York Garden Center. How can I help you?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a plant for my mom's birthday. What's this one called?
#Person1#: Sweet William. Its name comes from the writer William Shakespeare.
#Person2#: That's interesting. What color will the flower be on this one?
#Person1#: This type is ... | #Person2# wants to buy a plant for mom's birthday. #Person1# recommends Sweet William, whose flower comes every spring. #Person1# then talks about the way to grow it and charges #Person2# $8. | plant for birthday |
train_8831 | #Person1#: This is my friend Jenny.
#Person2#: What's her last name?
#Person1#: It's Snow.
#Person2#: What color are her eyes?
#Person1#: They're blue.
#Person2#: What color is her hair?
#Person1#: It's brown.
#Person2#: How old is she?
#Person1#: She's 42. | #Person1# gives #Person2# some brief information about Jenny. | introduce a friend |
train_6211 | #Person1#: Okay Rebecca, well I think you'Ve given me a clear impression of your positive qualities, but let's talk a little bit about your weaknesses.
#Person2#: Okay, well it's always more difficult to describe them isn't it?
#Person1#: Definitely, but if you had to pinpoint one weakness what would it be?
#Person2#: ... | Rebecca tells #Person1# her weakness is that she tends to get frustrated if she doesn't see progress in her work or career, but she emphasizes that she would never shirk her responsibilities. | job interview |
train_1170 | #Person1#: Have we handed out all the water?
#Person2#: Yes. So what else to do now?
#Person1#: Nothing. The teacher said the only thing left was to get back all the disposable cups later.
#Person2#: I see. How do you like the game?
#Person1#: Terrific. There is one girl said, It is the best game I've ever watched.
#Pe... | #Person1# thinks the game was terrific and speaks highly of Clive and the other team. #Person2# agrees. They have handed out all the water and will get back the disposable cups. | game |
train_1174 | #Person1#: Hi, Sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hello, there. I'd like to know about Clean Collection. My company in the US is going to send me a cheque. It's for my wages, but I'm not too sure about how to cash it here.
#Person1#: Right. If the cheque is coming from the US, into a local currency account it will ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# it will take 7 working days to cash a cheque from the US, and it can be accelerated by applying for a check from a bank in Shanghai. | cash a check |
train_28 | #Person1#: Have you had any experience with sales work?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. In fact, I had worked for a foreign trade company for nearly two years, where I established business ties with several firms.
#Person1#: What exactly did you do at that company?
#Person2#: Visit customers, dispatch consignments and things l... | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2# and asks #Person2# several questions, including experience with sales work, the work at the previous company, and why #Person2# left there. | an interview |
train_6095 | #Person1#: Flowers for my favorite girl.
#Person2#: How did you know that I love red roses?
#Person1#: That's a secret. Here, let me help you with your coat, and we'll be on our way.
#Person2#: ( at the dance ) That band is playing good music. Shall we dance?
#Person1#: Fine, what do you call this?
#Person2#: Foxtrot. ... | #Person1# gives red roses to #Person2# and admires her dance when they are dancing. | courtship |
train_4466 | #Person1#: Welcome to our hotel's indoor swimming pool. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: You see this is the first time for me to use the swimming pool. I've got no idea about the water temperature of the pool. I'm afraid it might be a little cold.
#Person1#: You don't need to worry about that. madam. We have a warm m... | #Person1# introduces the warm massage pool, including its water temperature, depth, and locker rooms. #Person2# can't wait to have a try. | swimming pool |
train_3137 | #Person1#: Hi, Carlos. What are you doing this afternoon?
#Person2#: Working. Why?
#Person1#: Well. I was just wondering if you would come by and give me a hand with the fliers for next week's party.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Melissa. I really can't today. I'Ve just got too much going on. Maybe tomorrow. | Carlos refuses to help Melissa today because he has got too much going on. | busy |
train_1329 | #Person1#: How many people are in your family?
#Person2#: As you know, china has a single-child policy. Therefore, there's just my husband, my daughter and I. What about in your family?
#Person1#: I have one daughter and one son. Then there's my husband and I. What about your parents? Do they live with your family?
#Pe... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the number of their own family members and discuss marriage affairs. | daily casual talk |
train_3486 | #Person1#: My stomach's growling again!
#Person2#: You'll never lose weight if you listen to your stomach.
#Person1#: Just a little steak, uh. . . snack? A bowl of clam chowder?
#Person2#: You want to be beautiful, don't you? Think about the butter and flour in. . .
#Person1#: You're right. But if I get too thin, my mo... | #Person1# is hungry but #Person2# tells #Person1# not to eat if #Person1# wants to lose weight. Then they talk about why people are obsessed with being thin. | go on a diet |
train_1590 | #Person1#: Frank ' s getting married, do you believe this?
#Person2#: Is he really?
#Person1#: Yes, he is. He loves the girl very much.
#Person2#: Who is he marring?
#Person1#: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think.
#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding?
#Person1#: Not yet. | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Frank is getting married to the girl he met in Spain. | marriage |
train_10955 | #Person1#: I don't understand how the inventor earns money from the invention. After all, anyone can copy and sell it. Really, what is a patent? A piece of paper? A philosophy? You can't see it.
#Person2#: I am glad you asked that. Actually when an inventor has a patent, it's enforceable by the laws in the country wher... | #Person2# tells #Person1# what a patent is and the court can award the inventor's compensation and orders to stop the manufacture and sale of goods. The other person can counter-sue pretending that they were the original inventor and a patent is valid for 20 years. | inventions and patent |
train_8450 | #Person1#: Mom, I'm hungry.
#Person2#: Look in the fridge.
#Person1#: I'm looking, there's nothing to eat, it's almost empty.
#Person2#: Are you sure? I went to the market yesterday.
#Person1#: I don't see anything.
#Person2#: I bought lots of oranges and apples.
#Person1#: I don't want fruit, I want something tasty.
#... | #Person1#'s mum let #Person1# grab some fruits in the fridge. But #Person1# wants to eat something tasty. | eat fruits |
train_11351 | #Person1#: Hi Sue. How's it going?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Frank. Just fine. How are your classes?
#Person1#: Pretty good. I'm glad this is my last term here though.
#Person2#: Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.
#Person1#: I was, but now I'm getting tired of it. I'm ready for the real world.
#Person2#: What ar... | Frank tells Sue he's glad this is his last term because he's tired of school. Frank wants to be a computer programmer and then start his own business. | future plan |
train_4914 | #Person1#: Hi I came in on flight 513. Everyone else took their luggage off the conveyor belt, but mine didn't seem to be there.
#Person2#: Let me check the computer. Uh-oh, Looks like your luggage is on its way to Paris.
#Person1#: You're kidding. What am I going to do?
#Person2#: Well, we can give you this lovely sha... | #Person1# cannot find #Person1#'s luggage on the conveyor belt. #Person2# apologizes to #Person1# and gives #Person1# a shaving kit because #Person1#'s luggage is on its way to Paris. #Person1# accepts the situation cheerfully. | lost luggage situation |
train_6228 | #Person1#: I have with me this evening, Louise Graham, a group leader at Ravens Field Outdoor Adventure Center for children. Louise, how long have you been there?
#Person2#: Well, before I first went there 2 years ago, I thought I'd probably only stay for a year. But after 6 months or so. I really started to enjoy the ... | Louise Graham, a group leader at Ravens Field Outdoor Adventure Center for children tells #Person1# his working experiences, the best thing about his job, and his feelings towards the job. | interview |
train_1561 | #Person1#: I'm not sure about this soup, Carl. It has no taste.
#Person2#: No! I don't think so, Maria. It tastes fine to me. We've been to this place before, and I don't feel the soup tastes any different.
#Person1#: Well, I still think it needs something. Salt?
#Person2#: No, certainly not. What about pepper? If anyt... | Maria thinks the soup lacks certain tastes. Carl thinks Maria starts to have a strong taste recently. | different tastes |
train_77 | #Person1#: The new baby must be keeping you up at all hours of the night.
#Person2#: She's been pretty good since my mother moved in, and she's sleeping for a longer time at night. It's my thoughts as a mother that keep me awake at night. | #Person2# says since her mother moved in, her baby's been pretty good. | new-born baby |
train_9772 | #Person1#: What's up? You don't look too good.
#Person2#: Yeah, my head hurts, that's all. I'Ve been in physics class all day. It's killer!
#Person1#: I liked physics. It's all math, really, arcs, curves, velocity, cool stuff.
#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, but today's lesson was all about the creation of the universe.
#Person... | #Person2# thinks the physics class is killer, instead, #Person1# liked physics and #Person1# explains about Big Bang theory and Edwin Hubble, saying there is evidence that the creation of the universe comes from an explosion. | Big Bang theory |
train_5323 | #Person1#: What shall we do when we find a shortage in the shipment?
#Person2#: You should do one of the two things - either to lodge a claim with the shipowner or with the insurance company.
#Person1#: Shall we leave it to the brokers?
#Person2#: Yes. They usually do it.
#Person1#: Do they charge for that?
#Person2#: ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# in detail about how to lodge a claim when a shortage is found and how to prove the ownership of the goods. | lodge a claim |
train_6198 | #Person1#: How is everything going with your girlfriend?
#Person2#: Didn't I tell you? It's over!
#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I did't know that you had split up. What happened?
#Person2#: It was a few things. The first thing that happened was that we were supposed to go out for a romantic dinner for our one... | #Person2# tells #Person1# he had split up with his girlfriend because she cheated on him. #Person1# comforts #Person2# that he won't have a problem finding another girlfriend. | break up |
train_8219 | #Person1#: What date will our field trip be on?
#Person2#: The science field trip is next Monday at 8 o'clock in the morning. Do you want to make note of that on your calendar?
#Person1#: Yes, I will make note of that.
#Person2#: Next Monday is December 2nd. The buses will leave at 8, but we must begin loading at 7
#Pe... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the schedule of their field trip and asks #Person1# to check the bulletin board for extra information. | field trip |
train_9212 | #Person1#: Hello, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to go on a sailing holiday this summer in Italy.
#Person1#: Have you been sailing before?
#Person2#: No. I wanted to go to Sweden last year, but I didn't have enough money.
#Person1#: Well, it is quite expensive. Sailing holidays start at about three hundred po... | #Person2#'d like to go on a sailing holiday in Italy. #Person2# hasn't been sailing before and prefers to sail in a lake in the mountains. #Person1# recommends the Aqua Center. | sailing holiday |
train_10500 | #Person1#: I'm sorry, Sam. I don't want to go to the folk concert.
#Person2#: How about going to the theatre?
#Person1#: I don't like going to the theatre.
#Person2#: Well, what do you like doing?
#Person1#: Travelling, swimming, going to the cinema. And you?
#Person2#: I like painting, sailing, watching football and t... | #Person1# and Sam decide to go to the exhibition at the Xinghai Exhibition Hall tomorrow. | go to exhibition |
train_8694 | #Person1#: Sophie, what was high school like in America?
#Person2#: It was great. Lots of fun. I had lots of friends and I learned quite a bit at school.
#Person1#: OK. What did you do in high school, any clubs or anything?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'd rowed for the school. I played basketball and tennis with friends and I was... | Sophie tells #Person1# about the clubs she attended in her high school in America. Sophie enjoys rowing the most and she may start up again. | America high school |
train_4453 | #Person1#: I'd like to discuss some problems that I am having with this tour.
#Person2#: I am sorry you are having a difficult time. What may I help you with?
#Person1#: Your Tour Company doesn't seem to know the small town very well. We were always getting lost.
#Person2#: How did you like your room?
#Person1#: The ro... | #Person1# complains about the tour guide, the room, and the food of the tour to #Person2#. #Person2# promises to improve the service and return 20% of #Person1#'s expenses. | complaint |
train_5588 | #Person1#: I have never bought a house before and don't know how to make an offer.
#Person2#: The process of actually making the offer is something that I will take care of for you. What price were you considering offering?
#Person1#: I love this house and would be willing to pay the full asking price of three hundred ... | #Person1# loves the house and is willing to pay $350,000. #Person2# suggests make it $320,000. #Person2# tells #Person1# the seller usually responds quickly and now #Person1# just needs to wait. | Making an offer |
train_9236 | #Person1#: How did your interview go?
#Person2#: Pretty well. I don't know if I'll get the promotion or not, but I feel good about it.
#Person1#: If you get the promotion, what will your new title be?
#Person2#: If I get the promotion, I will be a senior engineer instead of an assistant engineer.
#Person1#: Will you ge... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s promotion interview. #Person2#'ll be a senior engineer and get a pay-raise if #Person2# succeeds. #Person2# talks about the interview questions and admires #Person2#'s boss who is a good leader. #Person2#'ll inform #Person1# about the results. | promotion interview |
train_6507 | #Person1#: So am I on the right road to Piccadilly Circus?
#Person2#: I think so, ' cause I remember the policeman told me this is the very way.
#Person1#: What did he say?
#Person2#: Just head straight up the street about two blocks and then turn left.
#Person1#: That's it. I think we're one block beyond. | #Person1# and #Person2# think they are on the right road according to the policeman's words. | right road |
train_8785 | #Person1#: Do you like music?
#Person2#: Well, it depends.
#Person1#: Do you think the music is well-matched?
#Person2#: No, I think the music is too fast.
#Person1#: How about the words of the song?
#Person2#: It sounds nice.
#Person1#: I like it. Naturally it can arouse your feelings.
#Person2#: Yes, I think s... | #Person1# and #Person2# talks about a song. They both enjoy it because it's emotional and full of energy and hope. | music |
train_1364 | #Person1#: We'd like to welcome everyone to the Michelson Tools factory site, and thank everyone for being here today. My name is Paul Shafer, I'll be showing you around today. Please feel free to ask questions at any point during our tour, I'll be happy to answer questions for you.
#Person2#: Is it really necessary to... | Paul Shafer'll show #Person2# around the Michelson Tools factory site. Paul explains the importance of wearing protective gear and tells #Person2# the tour should last about half an hour. | visit a site |
train_12298 | #Person1#: I've been at this for two weeks now and nothing's turned up.
#Person2#: You're right. I think it's time to seek professional help.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: I know you don't want to pay for a job, but I think it's time we consulted a headhunter.
#Person1#: You're right, I don't want to pay, but... | #Person1# can't find a job. #Person2# suggests #Person1# consult a headhunter and recommends Cooke & Co. #Person1# asks if there is anyone else. | headhunter |
train_6641 | #Person1#: Good morning, Madam. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'Ve come to inquire about a 6, 000- dollar remittance from California. Has it arrived?
#Person1#: May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: My name is Jenny Clinton.
#Person1#: I see. Wait for a moment please. I am sorry, Mrs. Clinton, but the remittance d... | Jenny Clinton inquires about the remittance sent a week ago. #Person1# tells Jenny the remittance hasn't arrived yet and advises her to leave the phone number for contact when the remittance arrives. | remittance inquiry |
train_2702 | #Person1#: The idea about Friday the Thirteenth is totally ridiculous. I don't believe it at all.
#Person2#: Maybe you can't be so sure.
#Person1#: Why not? The whole idea is superstitious.
#Person2#: But some people use this occasion to create trouble. Have you heard of the Black Friday Virus on the computer? It is de... | #Person1# thinks the idea about Friday the Thirteenth is ridiculous and criticizes the Black Friday Virus creators. | social criticism |
train_7153 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I'd like to check out, please.
#Person2#: Of course, sir. Did you have anything from the minibar?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: Ok, the total would be $ 367 and 65 cents.How would you pay?
#Person1#: By American express, if that's ok.
#Person2#: Of course, sir. Will you need taxi?
#Person1#: That's ok... | #Person1# checks out at the hotel with #Person2#'s assistance. | check-out |
train_10193 | #Person1#: I like that photo on the wall.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you. It's a photograph that I took on my vacation last month.
#Person1#: Did you take it by yourself? I didn't know you can photograph so well.
#Person2#: Oh yes, I've been taking photos for 5 years.
#Person1#: That's great, do you have anymore of your phot... | #Person2# shows #Person1# the photographs #Person2# took on #Person2#'s vacation. #Person2# shows more photos and shares #Person2#'s experiences and feelings. #Person1# appreciates them much. They will go to play badminton. | photographs |
train_2606 | #Person1#: Are you ready to go to the concert?
#Person2#: Yes. Should we go there by bus so we aren't late?
#Person1#: Actually, why don't we go there by bike? We could get stuck in traffic if we travel by bus in rush hour.
#Person2#: That's true. Cycling is good for our environment, too. Let me just get my helmet then... | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to go to the concert by bike. #Person1# suggests wearing a round helmet. #Person2#'s new bicycle has problems with the brakes and the height of the saddle, so #Person1# helps to fix them. | bicycle |
train_8483 | #Person1#: Excuse me! Do you mind if I sit here?
#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Are you going somewhere, or are you meeting someone?
#Person1#: I'm on my way to Washington. And you?
#Person2#: I'm on my way to San Francisco.
#Person1#: Really? I think San Francisco is probably the mos... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their destinations when waiting for their flights. They agree San Francisco is the most exciting city in the US. | flights |
train_7316 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. Thank you for the opportunity to interview for this position.
#Person2#: Hello, have a seat. I'm Bill Gotcha. I am assuming you found your way here with no trouble?
#Person1#: Actually, I am very familiar with the area so there was absolutely no problem.
#Person2#: I am curious as to why you ... | #Person1# tells Bill that #Person1# is interested in switching fields, good at teamwork, and is impatient with #Person1#'s self. Bill appreciates hearing that. | job interview |
train_11455 | #Person1#: I'm hungry.
#Person2#: So am I.
#Person1#: Where should we go eat today?
#Person2#: How about we go eat in the cafeteria?
#Person1#: I never bought food from the cafeteria.
#Person2#: You haven't? They have a lot of good stuff.
#Person1#: What do they have?
#Person2#: They sell everything.
#Person1#: Well, I... | Both #Person1# and #Person2# are hungry. #Person2# suggests cafeteria and explains why. #Person1# agrees. | daily talk |
train_2602 | #Person1#: In foreign trade, language differences are very important.
#Person2#: Yes. If people can not communicate with each other easily, they can not understand each other's way of thinking.
#Person1#: Fortunately, there is a widely-spoken commercial language, namely English.
#Person2#: Many exporters speak French a... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about language differences that contain the nation's culture, view of life, way of thinking, and are very important in foreign trade. | language differences |
train_2980 | #Person1#: Operator. Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to make a person-to-person call to Beijing, China. The number is 2135367 8, and I want to speak to Mr. Zhang.
#Person1#: To Mr. Zhang in at 2135-3678?
#Person2#: Yes, that's right.
#Person1#: May I have your name and telephone number?
#Person2#: My name is Luo Ga... | Luo Gang calls the operator to speak to Mr. Zhang. Luo gives a number but corrects it after the operator tells him to check again. | call the operator |
train_7707 | #Person1#: Well, what's the matter with you?
#Person2#: I've got a sore throat and my chest hurts.
#Person1#: Have you got a headache?
#Person2#: Yes, I ache all over.
#Person1#: Are you coughing much?
#Person2#: A little bit.
#Person1#: Now, let me listen to your chest. Ah, you have a temperature. Breathe deeply. That... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s symptoms. #Person1# gives #Person2# a physical check and will prescribe some pills for #Person2#. | see a doctor |
train_10409 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm Mary Smith.
#Person2#: Hello, I'm the landlord. John Taylor.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you Mr. Taylor.
#Person2#: Please, call me John.
#Person1#: O. K. , John. Well, can I have a look at the place?
#Person2#: Sure. Come on it. We just finished rebuilding everything.
#Person1#: Oh, it hasn't been paint... | Mary is looking at the place that John is renting out and they are going to sign the lease tomorrow. | Renting |
train_11754 | #Person1#: You didn't show up in the morning meeting. What's up?
#Person2#: Well, I just came in. I worked overtime yesterday. Some statistics and very important documents seemed to be inaccurate. So I stayed to double check them. The boss was aware of my very late work of last night. So before he left office, he told ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# didn't show up in the meeting because of staying up yesterday to check statistics and documents and #Person2# thinks working overtime is not always a pleasant experience. | office talk |
train_4756 | #Person1#: Hello. Welcome!
#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to have my nails manicured.
#Person1#: This way please. We offer multiple manicure services here. Do you want a full service?
#Person2#: I don't need the full service.
#Person1#: But the full service will make your nails look much prettier and it is on discount now.... | #Person1# recommends a full service for #Person2# to have the nail manicured but #Person1# only needs painting and polishing. | manicure nails |
train_12394 | #Person1#: How do you like Hong Kong, Mr. Green?
#Person2#: Very much.
#Person1#: Are you staying at a hotel?
#Person2#: Yes, at the Star Hotel, next door to this building.
#Person1#: Oh, yes.
#Person2#: It's nearly one o'clock! I'm hungry. Is there a good restaurant nearby?
#Person1#: Yes, there are several. Would you... | Mr. Green likes Hong Kong and stays at the Star Hotel. He invites Miss Jiang to have lunch and she recommends Brown's. | restaurant choice |
train_6246 | #Person1#: Are you going to the movie theater with me tonight?
#Person2#: Is there anything good playing?
#Person1#: Titanic is playing tonight. It's a blockbuster.
#Person2#: Really? I want to go, too.
#Person1#: OK, let's meet at the movie theater entrance tonight. Don't be late.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: ( A... | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to watch Titanic tonight. After watching, #Person2# feels so touched. | movie |
train_9068 | #Person1#: Hello sir, how can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need this prescription please.
#Person1#: Let's see. Okay, so 50 mg of Prozac, would you prefer this in capsule or tablet?
#Person2#: Capsules are fine.
#Person1#: Okay, you should take 1 capsule 3 times a day. Be sure not to take it on an empty stomach, and a... | #Person2# needs a prescription in capsules. #Person1# tells #Person2# how to take them. #Person2# also needs some eye drops and some condoms that aren't registered in the system. | prescription |
train_7471 | #Person1#: have you adapted to the lifestyle in China?
#Person2#: yeah, almost. But there is one thing.
#Person1#: what?
#Person2#: I still wonder what privacy meant for Chinese people. I don't mean to say that there's no privacy in China, but. . .
#Person1#: what is it?
#Person2#: some of my Chinese colleagues ju... | #Person2# feels uncomfortable about Chinese people sharing personal stories in front of others or reading other's newspapers while taking public transportations. #Person1# tells #Person2# perhaps it's because they hold different ideas about privacy. | cultural shock |
train_6525 | #Person1#: Hello, Can I speak to Tom, please?
#Person2#: I'm afraid he is not in at the moment.
#Person1#: May I ask what time he will come back?
#Person2#: I think he will come back at 3 p. m. Do you want to call later? Or would you like to leave a message for him?
#Person1#: I'd like to leave a message. Please ask hi... | A phones for Tom. #Person2# tells A Tom isn't available, so A requests #Person2# to leave a message. | phone call |
train_11036 | #Person1#: Hi, David! What are you doing?
#Person2#: Oh, just looking at these club notices. I'm thinking of joining one. Hey-why don't we join a club together? How about the Tennis Club?
#Person1#: Actually, I'm not good at tennis at all. . .
#Person2#: Neither am I. It's just that the best-looking girls are in that c... | David and Joanna aren't good at tennis but David wants to join the Tennis Club because of the best-looking girls. They will join the Cinema Club. | join a club |
train_5663 | #Person1#: shall we dance?
#Person2#: sure. i suppose you dance much.
#Person1#: oh. no as a matter of fact, i haven't danced for a long time.
#Person2#: but i can see you dance wonderfully well.
#Person1#: thanks for flattering me. i think you dance much right?
#Person2#: no, just occasionally
#Person1#: oh, i like th... | #Person1# and #Person2# are dancing and #Person2# flatters #Person1#'s dance. | dance |
train_4139 | #Person1#: are you looking for a course?
#Person2#: yes, but I'm not sure which one to sign up for.
#Person1#: what kind of program are you looking for? Full-time or part-time?
#Person2#: I have to work during the day, so I want to find a part-time course that I can do in the evenings.
#Person1#: what kind of course ar... | #Person2# wants to have a part-time group online course and #Person1# asks #Person2# to sign up for a pre-sessional interview in order to find out which course #Person2# is qualified for. | looking for course |
train_1517 | #Person1#: are you good at cooking?
#Person2#: no, but I'm pretty good at eating!
#Person1#: do you prefer chinese food or Western food?
#Person2#: well, to be honest with you, Chinese food is really different from western food.
#Person1#: are you used to the food here?
#Person2#: I'm not really used to it yet.
#Person... | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s opinions about Chinese food. #Person2# likes Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao chicken and wants to try typical Chinese dishes. #Person1# invites #Person2# to have Beijing duck. | Chinese food |
train_10719 | #Person1#: Have you settled in?
#Person2#: Yes, I feel quite at home now. I haven't got used to the food yet, but I'm enjoying the life on campus.
#Person1#: Good. Now we'd better make sure you enjoy your studies. We offer a very wide range of options on the foundation course, as you know; but you can only take six mod... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about #Person2#'s course choice. #Person2# wants to do computer science and thinks #Person2# cannot benefit much from a foundation level course such as computer programming because #Person2# has learned it. #Person2# thinks physical science and electronics, and the art and design would be h... | course advice |
train_11636 | #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# thinks people are kind here but are not down #Person1#'s way. | discuss people |
train_6171 | #Person1#: Why am I being charged $ 10 for a movie that I never ordered?
#Person2#: Sir, according to your file, you spent Monday evening watching'Titanic. '
#Person1#: Well, the file is wrong. I was at a great concert that night.
#Person2#: Well, this wouldn't be the first time that a file was wrong. Just a moment, pl... | #Person1# questions the charge of a movie he never ordered. #Person2# deletes the $10 and adds a $2 service charge. #Person1# is dissatisfied with that. | charge |
train_8646 | #Person1#: Today we are going to discuss how to write better.
#Person2#: Excuse me.
#Person1#: Ah, Tom, you're late again.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mrs. Green.
#Person1#: What's the excuse this time?
#Person2#: I must have turned off my alarm clock and gone back to sleep again.
#Person1#: If you had gone to bed earlier, y... | Tom is late for school and forgets to bring his homework again. He explains that he must have turned off his alarm clock. Mrs. Green forgives him. | late for school |
train_5696 | #Person1#: I'm sorry you didn't win, Don.
#Person2#: So am I. What a disappointment!
#Person1#: Come on, cheer up!
#Person2#: No, I feel terrible. And so do our classmates.
#Person1#: But you tried your best, didn't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I did.
#Person1#: You won't give up trying, will you?
#Person2#: No, I won't. I'll ... | #Person1# cheers up Don who lost the game and suggests practising together. Don agrees. | cheer up |
train_7018 | #Person1#: God, I didn't realize. I didn't, I didn't know. . .
#Person2#: . . . Who you were with? I didn't know whom you were with.
#Person1#: Excuse me?
#Person2#: Sorry, it's from the Godfather. It's when the, when the movie producer realizes Tom Higgins had emissary of Vito Corleone, it's just before the horse's he... | #Person1# suspects that #Person2# is spying on #Person1# and is angry with #Person2#. #Person2# denies and explains to #Person1# that #Person2# just wants to buy some children's books which can only be found in #Person1#'s book store in the neighborhood. | interpersonal relationship crisis |
train_8165 | #Person1#: Do you want to get some lunch with me?
#Person2#: Sure. You mean from the coffee shop in the mall?
#Person1#: I eat there every day. Let's eat somewhere else for a change. I was thinking of Romano's. And don't worry, today it's on me. I got a reward from my boss for my good work.
#Person2#: Great. That's ver... | #Person1# offers #Person2# a lunch at Romano's since #Person1# got a reward. They will walk there. | Offering a lunch |
train_11979 | #Person1#: Hi Leo. You seem sleepy. Are you OK?
#Person2#: Oh, my neighborhood is so noisy. I can't sleep much.
#Person1#: Why? What's going on in your neighborhood?
#Person2#: The road near my house has been under construction for half a year. It's still not done.
#Person1#: Is it really loud?
#Person2#: Oh, it's terr... | Leo can't sleep much because the road near his house has been under construction. #Person1# advises him to hold a neighborhood meeting. | neighborhood meeting |
train_476 | #Person1#: Stay with me, kids. Don't get lost.
#Person2#: I am not Dad. I never get lost in the supermarket.
#Person3#: I am not a kid anymore, Mom.
#Person1#: Anyway, stay with me. I want to check out some daily necessities.
#Person3#: No, Mom. I want to go to the video products section. The new album of Westlife ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# and #Person3# to stay with her while shopping. However they want to go to different sections, so they separate and then meet at lunch. | in the supermarket |
train_11870 | #Person1#: Well, Jenny, the school year is almost over. We just have two more weeks before exams. What do you plan to do this summer?
#Person2#: I'm going to teach English to some immigrants in the university's community service program.
#Person1#: That sounds interesting. Don't you need to speak a foreign language for... | Jenny plans to teach English to some immigrants in the university's community service program this summer and she tells #Person1# that students are more interested in speaking. | English teaching |
train_4243 | #Person1#: What sort of experience do you have?
#Person2#: I used to work as a mechanic and I was responsible for the maintenance of all the company vehicles.
#Person1#: Where was your last job?
#Person2#: I worked in Hanson Paper Company.
#Person1#: Why did you quit your last job?
#Person2#: Because the company is far... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# on work experience and the reason #Person2# quited #Person2#'s last job. | Job Interview |
train_6796 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Dr. Tyler, your secretary said I should come right in.
#Person2#: Please do, Jenny. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I need to get your signature on my schedule card here, on the line above advisor's approval.
#Person2#: Sure, but let's look at it over together first. How many courses do you have he... | Jenny'll take six courses and she needs Mr. Tyler's signature on the schedule card. Tyler's worried that six courses will be difficult to handle but Jenny thinks she can manage. Tyler asks Jenny to meet him again after the first week. | course advice |
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