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train_900 | #Person1#: Hi, I heard you're looking for a different apartment.
#Person2#: Yeah. The place I'm in now is really terrible.
#Person1#: It was OK when I was there.
#Person2#: The boiler keeps breaking and when it does, we lose the heat for several days at the time.
#Person1#: Why doesn't the owner replace it?
#Person2#: Well, she said it's cheaper to keep fixing it. She is a nice enough person, just sort of stingy in any case. I'm sick of being cold.
#Person1#: Can you get your deposit back if you move?
#Person2#: If I give one-month notice, I can get the whole thing back.
#Person1#: So what kind of place are you looking for?
#Person2#: I think I'll try to get into one of those highrises near the university. There is nothing really special but at least they are new and functional.
#Person1#: I heard those buildings are pretty noisy. The walls are thin and you can hear everything going on in the other apartment.
#Person2#: Oh. That will never do. I need some place quiet to finish my thesis. I guess I'll have to look at some more ads. Maybe new isn't necessarily better.
#Person1#: Why don't you try some of those apartment at Windsor? They're supposed to be nice.
#Person2#: Oh, aren't they awfully expensive?
#Person1#: Not really. You'll he surprised at how reasonable some of them are. The problem with being out there is the bus doesn't run that way.
#Person2#: That definitely won't be a problem. I can afford a car right now. I guess I'd better check a few places here in the city before I make a decision. | #Person2# complains to #Person1# that the apartment is terrible and #Person2# want s to move into a highrise near the university. But #Person1# tells #Person2# it's pretty noisy and advises #Person2# to try the apartment at Windsor. #Person2# will check a few places before making the decision. | choose an appartment |
train_901 | #Person1#: Uh, hi. Do you need some help with those weights? I can move them for you.
#Person2#: Uh, no. I can do it myself. I just have to put them back over there.
#Person1#: No, let me help you. Uh, Oh, Hmpf.
#Person2#: Oh, it's okay.
#Person1#: Oh, my back!
#Person2#: It's okay, it's okay. Are you okay?
#Person1#: I just need to lie down here. Uh. Do you come here often?
#Person2#: Yeah. I usually come five times a week.
#Person1#: Oh, oh man. By the way, my name's Justin.
#Person2#: I'm Rachel.
#Person1#: Uh, so, where are you from?
#Person2#: I'm originally from California ... Are you sure you're okay?
#Person1#: (Said in agony) Yeah, um, I'm okay. Where are you from?
#Person2#: Um, I spent most of my life in a small town in Utah called Spanish Fork actually.
#Person1#: Oh, um, I just need to lie here.
#Person2#: Um, so, where are you from, Justin? I'm going to call the manager.
#Person1#: No, no, no, no, no! I just need to rest. Oh yeah, I'm from, from, uh, from Spanish Fork.
#Person2#: Wait. Are you sure? You're just not thinking right.
#Person1#: No, no, no. Not Spanish .... Ah, No, I'm from Salt Lake City. So, what do you do for a living anyway? Are you a body builder or something?
#Person2#: No, no. I'm a teacher.
#Person1#: Oh, so what do you teach?
#Person2#: I teach math and science, and it doesn't take a science teacher to tell me that you need a doctor.
#Person1#: No, I'm okay, I'm okay. I'll stand here in a minute. Uh, could I have your phone number? You know, just in case.
#Person2#: I don't think so. I think 911 is the number you need at this point.
#Person1#: (Crying in pain) Ohhhh! | Justin helps Rachel move the weights but hurt his back. He lies down to have a rest and they introduce themselves to each other. Rachel is from Utah and is a teacher. Justin is from Salt Lake City. Rachel thinks Justin should dial 911 for help. | get hurt |
train_902 | #Person1#: Hello, Mike. What are you doing in this part of London?
#Person2#: Well, in fact, I'm looking for a flat round here.
#Person1#: A flat? Do you want to move?
#Person2#: Yes, actually, believe it or not, Mandy and I are getting married.
#Person1#: It's great! Congratulations. When did you decide?
#Person2#: Only last week. It was when we were staying with her family in Scotland. Now we're trying to find a suitable flat.
#Person1#: It will be great to have you as neighbours. I hope you manage to buy one soon.
#Person2#: Oh, we aren't looking for one to buy. We don't have enough money yet. We want to find somewhere to rent.
#Person1#: Yes, of course. That's what we did at first. In fact, in the end my brother lent us some money. That's how we managed to buy ours.
#Person2#: Really? Perhaps I'll talk to my family about it. Now, what about a coffee? There's a good place just round the corner.
#Person1#: What a good idea! | Mike plans to rent a suitable flat because he's getting married to Mandy. #Person1# says #Person1#'s brother lent some money so they could buy a flat, and Mike'll talk to his family about it. | rent a flat |
train_903 | #Person1#: Honey, how long have we been living here?
#Person2#: About 10 years. What's wrong?
#Person1#: I am thinking about redecorating our house.
#Person2#: That would cost a lot of money. But we do need to do some changes to the house.
#Person1#: Right. What about repainting the living room in yellow?
#Person2#: Good idea. I like the countryside style.
#Person1#: Great minds think the same. And we can also ask someone to draw a picture on the wall.
#Person2#: It sounds great. And the curtain should be changed too.
#Person1#: OK. Maybe we should make a blue program first. | #Person1# suggests redecorating the house but #Person2# says it costs much money. Then they decide to do some changes to the house. | redecorate the house |
train_904 | #Person1#: What are you doing, Mum?
#Person2#: I'm planting cabbage.
#Person1#: What's that in your hand?
#Person2#: Cabbage seed. You see, I put some soil in the box, sow the seed carefully like this, and then cover it with more soil. I'll keep the box in the shade so that the sun doesn't burn the little plants.
#Person1#: Is that all?
#Person2#: No. Later, in a few weeks' time I'll put the little plants in the earth. Then I'll water them to stop the soil from getting too dry. Several weeks after that, I will plant them in rows in the field.
#Person1#: Do you have to feed plants like you feed chickens? Or do they grow up by themselves?
#Person2#: In fact they grow better if you feed them. When the plants are in the ground I'll put some powder on the soil. The powder is made from fish, blood and bones. It'll make the cabbage plants grow big and strong.
#Person1#: Like me! | Mum's planting cabbage and teaches #Person1# how to do it. She puts soil, sows seeds, and covers them. Then she'll water them and put the powder in the soil. | plant cabbage |
train_905 | #Person1#: I want to buy some meat.
#Person2#: What kind would you like?
#Person1#: I want one pound of ground beef.
#Person2#: That's going to be about $2. 48.
#Person1#: That will be fine.
#Person2#: What else can I get for you?
#Person1#: Let me also have three pounds of chicken breasts.
#Person2#: That's going to be $4. 05 a pound.
#Person1#: Can you tell me the total cost of the chicken breasts?
#Person2#: That will be $12. 15.
#Person1#: That's all I'm going to get today.
#Person2#: That's fine. Let me get your meat. | #Person1# buys one pound of ground beef and three pounds of chicken breasts from #Person2#. | meat shopping |
train_906 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Brown. I've come to see Mr. Brown.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mr. Green.
#Person1#: Is he in?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but he's not in, he's gone out on business.
#Person1#: Oh! I just drop in on him for a chat.
#Person2#: Please come in for a cup of coffee.
#Person1#: No, thank you. Please tell him to phone me when he comes back. | Mr. Green comes to see Mr. Brown, but he's gone out. Mr. Green asks Mrs. Brown to tell him to phone. | visit someone |
train_907 | #Person1#: Morning, Bob. Fancy meeting you here!
#Person2#: Morning, Jenny. Haven't seen you for ages!
#Person1#: Well, I thought I'd come to see you, so here I am.
#Person2#: You did give me a surprise. How have you been?
#Person1#: Fine, just fine. And you?
#Person2#: Not so well. I've come down with the flu.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Take care of yourself.
#Person2#: It's really great to see you again. How about a drink tonight?
#Person1#: Sounds wonderful. When shall we make it?
#Person2#: How about seven?
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: I'll pick you up.
#Person1#: Thank you. | Jenny comes to see Bob. She's fine but Bob has the flu. They decide to have a drink tonight. | social meeting |
train_908 | #Person1#: I heard Tom was caught stealing something again in the supermarket.
#Person2#: Really? He deserves it! They should teach him a good lesson.
#Person1#: But the word is his brother would go bail for him. Last time it's his father who went bail for him.
#Person2#: Then he is really lucky. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Tom was caught stealing but his relatives went bail for him. | stealing |
train_909 | #Person1#: Are you feeling better today, Bill?
#Person2#: Well, it's hard to say. I cough a lot in the evening.
#Person1#: You'd better give up smoking. It's bad for your health.
#Person2#: You're right, but you know, it's hard to give up an old habit.
#Person1#: But you should make up your mind first.
#Person2#: You know, I often have to work til late at night. I need something to keep me awake.
#Person1#: Why don't you go to bed and get up early? You'll have the same time for work.
#Person2#: Thank you for your advice! I'll try it. | #Person1# advises Bill to quit smoking, but Bill says he needs something to keep awake. #Person1# suggests sleeping early and getting up early, and #Person2# will try it. | bad habit |
train_910 | #Person1#: What would you have for dessert?
#Person2#: Well, what do you have?
#Person1#: Cakes, fruits and ice cream
#Person2#: Give me ice cream and cake.
#Person3#: I will have cake and fruits
#Person1#: Ok. thanks. and which would you liket to drink, coffee or tea?
#Person2#: I prefer tea.
#Person3#: I want coffee.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Thank you, please wait a minute.
#Person2#: Well, Waiter, give me the bill, please.
#Person1#: 32 dollars, sir.
#Person2#: Here's 35, keep the change.
#Person1#: Thank you very much sir, please come agian.
#Person3#: It's a nice restaurant, thank you for the dinner.
#Person2#: You are welcome. | #Person1# helps #Person2# and #Person3# order dessert and drinks. Then #Person2# pays the bill, and #Person3# thanks #Person2# for the dinner. | restaurant service |
train_911 | #Person1#: Hello, Jim. Looking forward to seeing you. It's not a bad journey, really.
#Person2#: But what do I do when there? How can I get to your place?
#Person1#: Don't worry. When you get to Waterloo, take the underground to Regents Park. I'll meet you there at the gate, which will be obvious when you get there. You can't miss it. By the way, when are you leaving?
#Person2#: I am ready now. I'll get the... the 1138, a southern train, I think it is. That's non-stop to Waterloo and do I get the underground there?
#Person1#: That's it. You will go straight there on the underground. You want the Bakerloo line to Regents Park. It's only about 4 stops. Make sure you get a northern underground though. You want northern Bakerloo, OK?
#Person2#: OK, I'll be there soon.
#Person1#: Oh, by the way, I'll be with Tom. We're going to play badminton later at the college badminton club. Hey, would you like to join the club? Its gym is modern and quite bright and it has some great special services for members. Oh, if you want to catch your train, you'd better go now. It must be nearly 11:30 already.
#Person2#: Wow, you're right and it's just after half past. I didn't realize it was so late. I have less than 10 minutes. I better take my bag right now and run. See you around 12:30. Bye.
#Person1#: Bye. | #Person1# will meet #Person2# at the gate in Waterloo and tells #Person2# to make sure to get a northern underground. #Person1# will play badminton with Tom and invites #Person2# to join the club. #Person2# finds it's so late that #Person2# has to hurry up. | ask the way |
train_912 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello, I'm a local student and I'm reading about the flat that you posted on the website. Is it still available?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: How about the rent? Do you want the rent weekly or monthly?
#Person1#: The rent is 50 a week and you have to pay weekly on Mondays.
#Person2#: OK. Is it near public transport?
#Person1#: Oh, yes, it's only 5 minutes walk to the underground station.
#Person2#: Great. May I come over to see it tomorrow afternoon at about 3:00 pm?
#Person1#: Sure. See you tomorrow.
#Person2#: See you. | #Person2# wants to rent the flat, and #Person1# tells #Person2# some information. #Person2# will look at the flat tomorrow. | rent a flat |
train_913 | #Person1#: Hello, it's Emma McDonald here, from AB electronics. I'd like to book a room for the twenty-fifth, please.
#Person2#: Certainly, would you like a single or a double room?
#Person1#: A room for 3, please.
#Person2#: The rooms for 3 are $150 per night, including breakfast.
#Person1#: Oh, I see, but my company uses the hotel regularly. We normally get a discount.
#Person2#: Oh sorry, that will be $100 per night, then. $120 with breakfast.
#Person1#: Oh, I don't want breakfast. | #Person2# helps #Person1# book a room for 3 and gives #Person1# a discount. | hotel service |
train_914 | #Person1#: Hey Roy. I've been thinking for a long time.
#Person2#: Oh yeah. About what, Cindy?
#Person1#: About the future. About what I want to be.
#Person2#: Em, I'm sure there are a lot of things that you can do, like doctor, professor, hostess.
#Person1#: Em, maybe. I'd like a job in which I can often travel.
#Person2#: Well, what about being an air hostess? You could travel a lot.
#Person1#: No, I've thought of that. Air hostess worked really hard. It's so tiring. In planes aren't safe nowadays. They make crash because of bad weather or even be used as weapons if they fall into the wrong hands.
#Person2#: How about being an interpreter? You are really good at languages. And you could travel to international meetings.
#Person1#: No, I don't think so. Interpreting didn't sound interesting to me.
#Person2#: Well, what are you interested in?
#Person1#: Well, maybe I'll become an international business woman. It's so challenging.
#Person2#: But you don't like thinking about money?
#Person1#: Well, I could change.
#Person2#: Em, I don't know. Cindy, I just don't see you as a business person. | Roy advises Cindy to be an air hostess or an interpreter, but Cindy wants to be an international business woman. Roy doesn't think she's a business person though Cindy says she can change. | future career |
train_915 | #Person1#: How long have you played the piano? You're great.
#Person2#: Thanks, I've been playing since I was 9 and now I'm 17. I have to practice for 2 hours every day, but I love it.
#Person1#: That's good. Since you do it so much, I wouldn't be able to sit still that long. Why do you like it?
#Person2#: Well, now that I have more experience I write my own music. I feel creative and I enjoy making people happy as they listen to me.
#Person1#: That's cool. I feel that way when I play soccer. When I play I feel good about using my skills and people like to watch me, you know what I mean?
#Person2#: Exactly. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s been playing the piano since the age 9 and #Person2# feels good when playing. #Person1# says #Person1# feels the same way when playing soccer. | play the piano |
train_916 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mister Thompson. My name is Mary Brown.
#Person2#: Good morning, Miss Brown, take a seat please.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Well Miss Brown, could you please tell me about yourself?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. I'm 18 years old and just graduated from Peterson Secretary school. I read your ad. in the newspaper and I know that you're looking for a secretary.
#Person2#: Could you please tell me what you can do?
#Person1#: I can do whatever a secretary is expected to do, such as typing receiving phone calls, sending faxes or writing reports.
#Person2#: Well, it seems that your qualifications for the job are excellent. Could you tell me what kind of salary you're expecting?
#Person1#: I saw in the ad. that this position offers a salary of around $800 a month.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: That would be fine with me.
#Person2#: Is there anything you would like to know about the job?
#Person1#: No, not so far.
#Person2#: Good. Thank you for coming Miss Brown. I've enjoyed meeting and talking with you, we'll let you know the result as early as possible.
#Person1#: I appreciate the time you have given me. | Mary Brown tells Mister Thompson she can do all the secretary work and Mister Thompson thinks she's qualified for the job. Miss Brown is satisfied with the salary and Mister Thompson will tell her the results soon. | job interview |
train_917 | #Person1#: Hello, I'm calling about the apartment you advertised.
#Person2#: Yes. What kind of apartments are you interested in?
#Person1#: I'm interested in a one bedroom, do you have any available?
#Person2#: Yes, I have one. When do you need it?
#Person1#: Sometime around next week. How much is the rent?
#Person2#: Well, the rent is $650, with a $300 security deposit. Gas and water are included, but you pay for electricity.
#Person1#: Sounds good. May I come over tomorrow to take a look?
#Person2#: Sure, what time would you like to come?
#Person1#: How about 10:00 AM?
#Person2#: Good. May I have your name, please?
#Person1#: My name is Blanca.
#Person2#: Blanca, I'll see you tomorrow. | Blanca is interested in a one-bedroom apartment and is satisfied with its rent. #Person2# will take Blanca to look at it tomorrow. | rent an apartment |
train_918 | #Person1#: Hey Linda, did you get that letter about the new options for food service next year?
#Person2#: Not yet, are there a lot of changes?
#Person1#: There sure are, instead of paying one feet to cover all meals for the whole school year. We are now able to choose how many meals a week we want, and can contract just for that amount. We still have to pay the whole year at the beginning, but we can choose to buy 7, 10, 14 or 21 meals per week. They give you a card with a number of meals you get each week marked on it.
#Person2#: That's a big change Tom, and a complicated system.
#Person1#: Yeah, but it will be much better for people who don't eat 3 meals a day 7 days a week in the cafeteria, because they don't have to pay for meals they don't eat.
#Person2#: So, what's the deal for those who do eat at school all the time?
#Person1#: It better for them, too, because the more meals you contract for, the cheaper each one is.
#Person2#: I see, it still sounds rather complicated.
#Person1#: True, it took me several hours to figure it out. I decided to go with the 10 meal plan.
#Person2#: Why is that?
#Person1#: Well, I never eat breakfast and I often go away on weekends, so the 10 meal plan gives me lunch and dinner every weekday at a fairly low price, and I won't be paying for meals I don't usually eat. | Tom tells Linda the school has new options for food service. They can choose how many meals they want and it's better for everyone. Linda thinks the system is complicated and Tom agrees. Tom will go with the 10 meal plan because he doesn't eat at school all the time. | new meal plan |
train_919 | #Person1#: Good morning. Mrs.Smith.
#Person2#: Good morning! Can you help me, please? I'm looking for some books for my mother.
#Person1#: Well, what kind of books does she like?
#Person2#: She's very fond of detective stories?
#Person1#: I see. Has she read any detective stories?
#Person2#: Oh, yes!
#Person1#: Do you know if she's read this one?
#Person2#: I'm not sure, but she probably won't remember if she has! She's very forgetful!
#Person1#: Ah! She has a bad memory. How old is she?
#Person2#: She's eighty-seven.
#Person1#: I suggest you take this book.It ' s very exciting.
#Person2#: Thank you.That' s a good idea.she likes exciting books. Can you suggest another one? | Mrs. Smith wants to buy some books for her mom. #Person1# recommends Mrs. Smith a detective book and she wants more. | book selection |
train_920 | #Person1#: Hey, Jimmy, you've been sitting in front of the TV all day. Anything interesting on TV?
#Person2#: Not really. Quite boring right now, actually. Mostly infomercials and public service announcements.
#Person1#: Why don't you turn off the TV and get outside? You need to get some fresh air.
#Person2#: I know, I know.But my favorite show is on in a couple of minutes. It's the series finals, and I wouldn't miss it for the world!
#Person1#: Really? What's the series about?
#Person2#: Well, it's about how an immigrant girl achieve her dream in America. It's a sitcom but really quite smart and really funny. I think you'd like it.
#Person1#: It sounds interesting, but I am not a big fan of TV shows. They're time consuming and don't have much depth.
#Person2#: I believe some shows are quite informative and interesting. Take this show for example, it examines American xenophobia and how it might conflict with the American dream, with hilarious results.
#Person1#: Really? that's interesting!
#Person2#: Yeah.Oh, here it comes! why don't we watch it together? they are going to have a court debate in this episode. It should be good.
#Person1#: OK, I'll give it a go. | #Person1# invites Jimmy to go out but Jimmy refuses because Jimmy's favorite show is coming. Jimmy introduces it to #Person1# and they decide to see the show together. | show invitation |
train_921 | #Person1#: Hello, who is speaking?
#Person2#: Hello, this is John. I want to speak to Linda.
#Person1#: This is her.
#Person2#: Hi, Linda, I'm just calling to invite you to a dinner party tomorrow evening.
#Person1#: Really? What time and where?
#Person2#: 7:30 PM at London-Chinese restaurant. I \ ' ll be at your place at seven to pick you up if you need a ride.
#Person1#: Yes, please, I'll need a ride. I'll be waiting for you then.
#Person2#: See you tomorrow at seven. Make sure your dress a little formally. I heard the restaurant is kind of upscale.
#Person1#: Thank you, see you then.
#Person2#: See you. | John invites Linda to a dinner party at the London-Chinese restaurant and asks her to dress formally. John will pick her up tomorrow. | invitation |
train_922 | #Person1#: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless!
#Person2#: I ' m in the middle of something right now. I ' ll be there in a second.
#Person1#: This can ' t wait! I need your help now!
#Person2#: Alright, alright. I ' m coming.
#Person1#: Ok, here ' s a list of chores we need to get done. I'll do the dishes and get all the groceries for tonight. You can sweep and mop the floors. Oh, and the furniture needs to be dusted.
#Person2#: You know what, I have to pick something up at the mall, so why don ' t you clean the floors and I'll go to the supermarket and get all the groceries.
#Person1#: Sure that ' s fine. Here is the list of all the things you need to get. Don't forget anything! And can you pick up a bottle of wine on your way home?
#Person2#: Hey, honey I ' m back. Wow, the house looks really good!
#Person1#: Great! Can you set the table?
#Person2#: Just a sec I ' m just gonna vacuum this rug real fast
#Person1#: Wait! Don ' t turn it on... | #Person1#'s boss and her husband will come for dinner. #Person1# asks #Person2# to help and they are getting prepared for their coming by cleaning the room and buying groceries. | preparation for dinner |
train_923 | #Person1#: I ' m going to be moving out soon.
#Person2#: You still have time on your lease.
#Person1#: There ' s no way that I can stay here.
#Person2#: That ' s not going to be all right.
#Person1#: I don ' t understand why.
#Person2#: I ' m going to have to keep your deposit
#Person1#: Why can ' t I have it back?
#Person2#: Because you ' re leaving before your lease is over.
#Person1#: You have to give it back to me.
#Person2#: You ' re not going to get it.
#Person1#: But I ' m not able to live here anymore.
#Person2#: I can ' t help you with that. | #Person1# is moving out but #Person2# refuses to return the deposits because the lease is not over. | deposit conflicts |
train_924 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Give me a Big Mac, a small order of French fries and a medium Coke.
#Person1#: You'll need to wait a few minutes for the fries. They are still in the fryer.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: Your total comes to $ 7.
#Person2#: Here's a twenty. Could you give me some more napkins?
#Person1#: Sure. Your cash back is $ 13. And we'll bring out your fries in two minutes.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order a Big Mac, some French Fries, and a coke. | order |
train_925 | #Person1#: You'v been work here for nearly a month, how do you feel about the job?
#Person2#: Not bad. Thank you for your help. I am always busy with this job, I feel a bit tired.
#Person1#: I had the same feeling when I first came to work here. but after a period of time, I feel better, I am sure you'll get used to this busy job.
#Person2#: I also feel that work efficiency here is very high. and you have strong working ability and professional skill, it seems that you know all, that's really wonderful!
#Person1#: You know the phrase the survival of the fittest. We have no choices.
#Person2#: That's right, I have to work. | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s feeling of working here. #Person2# feels busy and admires #Person1#'s efficiency, and #Person1# says #Person2# will get used to it soon. | green hand feeling |
train_926 | #Person1#: Hello, Barneys Garage.
#Person2#: Hello. Mr. Higgins, please.
#Person1#: He just stepped out. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: Oh yes, this is Penny's Pet Boutique. Please remind him that his appointment for his dog's shampoo and cut is on Saturday morning at 11 am.
#Person1#: I'll make sure he receives the message.
#Person2#: That's fine.
#Person1#: Thanks for calling. | #Person1# leaves the message of Higgins' reservation at Penny's Pet Boutique to Barneys Garage. | leave a message |
train_927 | #Person1#: I'd like to help pitch in with dinner.
#Person2#: Really? You're joking.
#Person1#: No. I'd like to do something special for you on your birthday.
#Person2#: I'd like that. Alright, put on this apron first.
#Person1#: OK. . . Now how can I help, hon?
#Person2#: Hmm, let me see. . . Boil some water.
#Person1#: Easy. I could do that with my eyes closed. ( after a while ) Done.
#Person2#: Not bad. Okay, now take some meat and potatoes from the fridge.
#Person1#: How many potatoes do you need?
#Person2#: Three. And bring four bell peppers.
#Person1#: Gotcha. . . OK. Here they are.
#Person2#: Now wash them, then dice the potatoes and bell peppers.
#Person1#: Where's the peeler? | #Person1# wants to help on #Person2#'s birthday and #Person2# is surprised and instructs #Person1# to boil water, take out food, and dice vegetables. | help pitch |
train_928 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Professor, I have a problem and need to leave class early.
#Person2#: Why do you have to leave early?
#Person1#: I am not feeling well.
#Person2#: Could you make it up by attending my other section this week?
#Person1#: Yes, it's all taken care of.
#Person2#: Are you leaving right away or can you stay for a few more minutes?
#Person1#: I can stay a few more minutes.
#Person2#: OK, but please make sure that you get all of your make-up work completed.
#Person1#: Thanks, Professor. I've got it covered!
#Person2#: Go do what you have to do, but make sure it doesn't happen again. | #Person1# wants to leave early and Professor asks the reason and #Person1#'s make-up plan. | leave and make-up plan |
train_929 | #Person1#: Did you move into your new apartment?
#Person2#: Yes, but I'm afraid it's still a mess. I haven't put anything away yet.
#Person1#: Don't worry. It'll probably take you about three weeks to get everything organized.
#Person2#: Don't say that. It looks like a dump now. I can't stand it.
#Person1#: Have you taken a walk around your neighborhood yet?
#Person2#: Unfortunately, yes.
#Person1#: What do you mean by that?
#Person2#: I took a long walk through the neighborhood this morning on my way to the train station. It took me 20 minutes.
#Person1#: Yes, but you only pay 800 dollars a month. Emm, it's hard to decide which is better, shorter commuting time or lower rent.
#Person2#: I thought paying a lower rent would be better, but now I'm not sure.
#Person1#: Is there a supermarket nearby?
#Person2#: Yes, if you consider 7-11 is a supermarket.
#Person1#: Sounds like you better buy a bicycle.
#Person2#: That's right, or I'm going to spend a lot of time walking. | #Person1# asks the new condition of #Person2# and #Person2# hasn't organized everything yet. #Person2# also has some complaints about the new place. | new neighborhood |
train_930 | #Person1#: I hear you're moving to New York.
#Person2#: Yes, I found a very good job down there.
#Person1#: Well, we'll certainly miss you in Boston.
#Person2#: I'm going to miss you folks, too.
#Person1#: Let's keep in touch.
#Person2#: OK. I'll drop you a line as soon as I get there. | #Person2# is moving and saying goodbye to #Person1#. | farewell |
train_931 | #Person1#: Alice, I never knew you had such a lovely voice. You really can sing, can't you?
#Person2#: Thanks, Mark. I used to be a member of the school choir.
#Person1#: No wonder you can control your voice so well. You are a professional singer.
#Person2#: Well, you are flattering me. I wouldn't say I am a professional, but I did receive some training at school. My music teacher used to be a professional singer.
#Person1#: Well, a good teacher makes good students.
#Person2#: You are quite right. | Mark compliments Alice's lovely voice and singing. Alice tells him that she learns from a professional teacher. | compliment |
train_932 | #Person1#: What are you going to do after you return from Washington?
#Person2#: I'm going to stay in the city.
#Person1#: What will you do all day?
#Person2#: I'm going to work with my father at the store. In the evening, I'll read books. On weekends, I'll go to the beach with my family.
#Person1#: Have you ever worked?
#Person2#: No, but I can learn. What are you going to do this summer?
#Person1#: I'm going to camp. I've gone to camp for four summers.
#Person2#: I've never gone to camp. What do you do there?
#Person1#: We do many things. In the morning, we go swimming and boating. In the afternoon, we play basketball or tennis. We sit around a camp fire at night. We sing or tell stories.
#Person2#: That sounds wonderful.
#Person1#: It is wonderful. What's John going to do this summer?
#Person2#: I think he's going to the mountains with his parents.
#Person1#: Well, so long, Mary. Have fun.
#Person2#: You too, Peter. Give my regards to John. I'll see you in September. | Peter and Mary discuss their summer plans. Mary will work at a family store and Peter will go camping, and their friend John will go to the mountains. | summer plan |
train_933 | #Person1#: Is there a daily passenger ship to Dalian?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: How many days does it take to Dalian?
#Person2#: About one day. It arrives in Dalian at 10:00 a. m. tomorrow.
#Person1#: How many ports do we call at on our passage to Qingdao?
#Person2#: Four ports.
#Person1#: The ship is going very fast.
#Person2#: Perhaps she makes about 25 knots an hour.
#Person1#: The sea is calm and peaceful. A sea trip is always enjoyable in fine weather like this.
#Person2#: Yes. I hope it will remain fine all the way. | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the ship to Dalian and the port information. They both hope that the weather stays fine. | travel by ship |
train_934 | #Person1#: George, is your chicken OK?
#Person2#: It tastes great, but it is really dry. Is your fish all right?
#Person1#: My fish is very dry.
#Person2#: I wonder if they left it sitting around too long before they served it.
#Person1#: That's exactly what I was thinking had happened.
#Person2#: Are your vegetables OK?
#Person1#: The vegetables are kind of mushy.
#Person2#: So are mine. I think they left them cooking too long.
#Person1#: The food here is usually good, so I think that we should tell the waiter that there is a problem.
#Person2#: I think that you are right. Maybe they can give us a free dessert or something. | #Person1# and George discuss and found the condition of their food is unsatisfying. They want to tell the waiter the problem | unsatisfactory food |
train_935 | #Person1#: Can I make a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. For what time?
#Person1#: 7 o'clock tonight and there will be 5 persons.
#Person2#: OK, sir. Five persons at 7:00.
#Person1#: Do you have a VIP room?
#Person2#: Sorry, sir. We have only tables in the main dinning room left. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help reserve a VIP room but there is none left. | reservation |
train_936 | #Person1#: Which kind of sport do you like to watch?
#Person2#: Basketball, football, table tennis. I will watch them on TV.
#Person1#: So you must like NBA game.
#Person2#: Yeah, it is my favorite. Many Chinese people including women and children would like to concern the game. I think they want to see the performance of coming and YiJianLian, the Chinese players in NBA.
#Person1#: What kind of sport do you like to participate in?
#Person2#: I am good at tennis and skiing. What about you?
#Person1#: I prefer the indoor sports, such as bowling, badminton and squash.
#Person2#: Moderate exercise is really important for health. 'Life lies in movement. '
#Person1#: How about playing tennis with me?
#Person2#: Good idea. I will take the racket. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes watching basketball, football, table tennis, and participating in tennis, and skiing. #Person1# prefers indoor sports. #Person1# invites #Person2# for tennis. | sports |
train_937 | #Person1#: What kind of person do you think you are?
#Person2#: Well, I am always energetic and enthusiastic. That's my strongest personality.
#Person1#: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
#Person2#: Em, as I have said, I'm diligent and industrious. On the other hand, sometimes I'm too hard-working and I put myself under too much pressure to make things perfect.
#Person1#: What qualities would you expect of persons working as a team?
#Person2#: To work in a team, in my opinion, two characteristics are necessary for a person. That is, the person must be cooperative and aggressive.
#Person1#: How do you spend your leisure time?
#Person2#: I like playing games and having sports. They are my favourite hobbies.
#Person1#: So, what kind of sport do you like most?
#Person2#: Oh, it's hard to narrow it down to just one. I mean, I like all kinds of sports, basketball, swimming, bike riding and so on. Maybe it is just the reason why I am so energetic and vigorous. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# on personality, teamwork, and hobbies. #Person2# is energetic, enthusiastic but sometimes too exacting. #Person2# thinks cooperative and aggressive are necessary for teamwork. #Person2# likes playing sports in leisure time. | interview |
train_938 | #Person1#: What does Human Resources Department do?
#Person2#: Hiring, firing, training, insurances, benefits, retirement plans, salary, vacation.
#Person1#: They take care of a lot of things.
#Person2#: But most of time, they provide assistances.
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Say if the Engineering Department wants to hire a person, they will request HR to find candidates.
#Person1#: Yes?
#Person2#: The Engineering Manager and his team will interview the candidates. HR will also be involved with the interview, but basically arranging the schedule and explaining the benefits.
#Person1#: OK.
#Person2#: Then the Engineering Manager will choose the candidate.
#Person1#: I see. | #Person2# answers #Person1# the functions of the Human Resource Department and #Person2# tells #Person1# examples. | Human Resource Department |
train_939 | #Person1#: Is my car ready yet?
#Person2#: I don't know, sir. What's the number of your car?
#Person1#: It's LF 312 G.
#Person2#: When did you bring it to us?
#Person1#: I bought it here three days ago.
#Person2#: Ah yes, I remember now.
#Person1#: Have your mechanics finished yet?
#Person2#: No, they're still working on it. Let's go into the garage and have a look at it. Isn't that your car?
#Person1#: Well, it was my car.
#Person2#: Didn't you have a crash?
#Person1#: That's right. I drove it into a lamp post. Can your mechanics repair it?
#Person2#: Well, they're trying to repair it, sir. But to tell you the truth, you need a new car. | #Person1# comes to check if his car has been repaired and #Person2# shows him it is still under repairing. #Person2# suggests he buy a new one. | car repairment |
train_940 | #Person1#: Hey, Michael. Remember me? I'm Becky. We used to work at Lemans together.
#Person2#: Oh, sure. How are you? Long time no see. How are things at Lemans?
#Person1#: It's about the same. I've been thinking of making a change myself. Do you mind if I ask you a few things about your job at the university?
#Person2#: No, not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Well, I was wondering what the salaries are like? I mean. . . are they much lower than the corporate world?
#Person2#: Well, I can't speak for all universities, but my salary is a definitely lower than at Lemans. I just don't think the salaries are comparable when you leave a major corporation.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's what I thought. But, I've heard that the perks are better. I was wondering if that was really true.
#Person2#: I'd have to say yes and no on that. I don't get a big end-of-the-year bonus like I did at Lemans but I get to take classes for free if I want to. I've always wanted to get a graduate degree so I'm taking classes now to do that.
#Person1#: Oh, that's great. It sounds like you're really happy with your move.
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess I am. Working at a university is really suits me. | Becky and Michael meet after a long time. Becky wants to change the job and asks Michael some questions on salaries. Micheal loves his job. | salary comparison |
train_941 | #Person1#: This facility is great, don't you think?
#Person2#: Yes, it is better than last year. They have done a very good job this time.
#Person1#: I'm glad our booth is on the first floor. More people can see our display.
#Person2#: If someone wants to find us, they can look at this floor plan. It shows where all the companies have their booths.
#Person1#: Let me see that. I didn't get one when I came in.
#Person2#: Really? They didn't give you one with your ticket?
#Person1#: No.
#Person2#: That's strange.
#Person1#: Where do you go for lunch around here?
#Person2#: Are you hungry?
#Person1#: Not too bad. But I will be soon.
#Person2#: I went across the street. There is a good Chinese restaurant next to the hotel.
#Person1#: I can't see Cortex on this floor plan. Don't they have a booth here?
#Person2#: They must. Let me look at that. Here it is. Cortex. It's on the second floor, next to the Roll booth.
#Person1#: Oh, that will be uncomfortable for them.
#Person2#: For whom? Cortex?
#Person1#: Yes. Cortex just stole Darren McDowell from Rolly. And probably Darren will be here. So he will have to spend the whole show standing next to his old Cortex coworkers.
#Person2#: I've never met Darren. But you're right. That would probably be uncomfortable.
#Person1#: When you reserve a booth, you should check who your neighbors will be. Don't you think?
#Person2#: Yes, maybe. If you're Darren McDowell, you should probably check.
#Person1#: Yes. Well, I think I'll go get lunch. Will you join me?
#Person2#: No, I'll stay here at the booth. I ate earlier. Are you going to the Chinese restaurant?
#Person1#: Maybe. I will look around. | #Person1# and #Person2# thinks the facility is good but they think the booth location for Cortex and Rolly is awkward for Darren McDowell. #Person1# plans to go for lunch, but #Person2# ate earlier and will not go. | booth allocation |
train_942 | #Person1#: Would you like me to help you on your new project?
#Person2#: I would love the help! Would you prefer helping with the writing part or is programming more your thing?
#Person1#: I would enjoy helping with the writing portion.
#Person2#: Perfect! You'll be working alone on that portion. Do you like to work alone?
#Person1#: That is OK sometimes.
#Person2#: Our first meeting is next Monday. Could you meet with us at that time?
#Person1#: No, I can't be there.
#Person2#: Please send me your background information before the meeting so I can look at it.
#Person1#: I can send that information to you.
#Person2#: OK. I look forward to working with you. Enjoy your week! | #Person2# will help #Person1# with the writing part alone but #Person1# cannot join the meeting tomorrow, so #Person2# asks #Person1# to send background information before the meeting. | work arrangement |
train_943 | #Person1#: Well, that was an interesting documentary!
#Person2#: For sure! I didn't really understand some of the technical jargon they used in the film when they talked about social security in the US.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Well, they mentioned how people put away money in something called a 401K?
#Person1#: Yeah, I know it sounds weird, but a 401k is a type of retirement plan that allows employees to save and invest for their own retirement. Through a you can authorize your employer to deduct a certain amount of money from your paycheck and invest it in the plan. Everyone tries to contribute as much as possible so that when you retire, you can rest peacefully on your nest egg.
#Person2#: That's interesting and logical I guess. In my country, we also have to contribute to a government-run retirement fund, but most people don't really trust it so they just invest in properties or things like that.
#Person1#: That seems a bit unstable don't you think?
#Person2#: Yeah, but corrupt governments in the past have created distrust among banks and financial institutions, so now people prefer to have money hidden in a jar or a piggy bank.
#Person1#: I'Ve been thinking of doing that lately! I don't want some banker to run off with my money! | #Person1# and #Person2# watch a documentary they liked but #Person1# doesn't understand some jargon about 401k in the US and #Person2# explains it. Then they talk about retirement plans respectively in their countries. | retirement plan |
train_944 | #Person1#: I am sorry for damaging your car, sir.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. Just leave it to the insurance companies.
#Person1#: The car park in this community is over crowded, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yeah, more and more cars. People should try to take public transportation.
#Person1#: There aren't enough buses in this city, are there?
#Person2#: Yeah, sometimes I really feel like writing a letter to the mayor.
#Person1#: That's too much of hassle. We just want a little bigger parking space.
#Person2#: Have you taken this to the property management, yet?
#Person1#: No. but I'm gonna. You know, several months ago, I backed into red Honda when parking.
#Person2#: Where? On the road?
#Person1#: No, right here in the parking lot. It was parked right here in your space. The left rearview mirror was smashed.
#Person2#: Is the car owner a lady with deafening voice?
#Person1#: Yes! How do you know that?
#Person2#: That's my wife! | #Person1# damaged #Person2#'s car and they complain about parking and transportation. #Person1# shares the experience of another car accident and #Person2# finds out that was #Person2#'s wife's car. | car accident |
train_945 | #Person1#: What do you consider to be your strong points?
#Person2#: I think I'm tough not only physically but mentally.
#Person1#: Why do you say that?
#Person2#: I have been playing football since high school. At present, I'm a member of a community football club.
#Person1#: Really? Are you still playing?
#Person2#: Yes. I practice every weekend with my teammates.
#Person1#: I see. You must be tough.
#Person2#: I never get tired. I think this comes from practicing football.
#Person1#: What do you consider to be your weak points?
#Person2#: Frankly speaking, I'm a typical Chinese workaholic. I don't mind working late at night. Due to that, I tend to leave the office late.
#Person1#: What kind of people are you reluctant to work with?
#Person2#: So far I haven't met any particular kind. However, I may rule out those who prefer chatting to working.
#Person1#: Do you prefer to work alone or as part of a team?
#Person2#: It depends on the type of work. Usually I prefer to work alone, because I'm self-motivated. But I can work either way. If necessary, I don't hesitate to join the team. | #Person1# interviews #Person2# about strength, weakness, and teamwork. #Person2# is a tough football player but is a workaholic. #Person2# prefers to work alone but also do teamwork. | personality |
train_946 | #Person1#: Excuse me, does the No. 8 bus go to the Wang Fu Jing Department Store?
#Person2#: No, it doesn't. You'll have to change to a No. 3 bus at Sha Tan. Or, if you don't mind walking, you can take this bus and get off at the Workers Club Building and walk across to Wang Fu Jing.
#Person1#: I think I'd rather take the bus. Where did you say I should change?
#Person2#: Sha Tan, when you get off the bus, walk back to the corner and turn left, you'll see the bus stop just ahead of you on the left-hand side of the street. But remember to take the No. 3 bus. The others don't go to Wang Fu Jing.
#Person1#: Change to the No. 3 bus at Sha Tan. Thanks a lot.
#Person2#: Not at all. | #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to Wang Fu Jing and #Person2# tells #Person1# the detailed routine through bus. | ask direction |
train_947 | #Person1#: There are so many people in your house. What are they doing?
#Person2#: We are having a party. I am the host and my wife is the hostess.
#Person1#: Are they your guests?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. They are all my friends.
#Person1#: Who is that man?
#Person2#: He is Professor Zhang. He is a Chinese teacher. His wife is a teacher, too. Their daughter is a college student.
#Person1#: Who is that young man?
#Person2#: He is her boyfriend. He is a young doctor. His name is Karl Black. | #Person1# asks #Person2# what they are doing and then asks about some people in the house party. | knowing new people |
train_948 | #Person1#: What do you think of this brown coffee table?
#Person2#: It's nice, but it doesn't match the color of our room.
#Person1#: How about this?
#Person2#: Oh no, this type of coffee table gets dirty very easily and it's difficult to clean.
#Person1#: And you are really difficult to please. All right, let's look at some others.
#Person2#: Look, this one matches our room and it's inexpensive. Don't you think so?
#Person1#: Moreover, it's easy to clean, right? You are really lazy.
#Person2#: I only want to save you the trouble of looking after me.
#Person1#: Sounds ridiculous! | #Person1# and #Person2# decides between which coffee table to buy and choose an inexpensive one. They argue about if #Person1# is lazy. | purchase |
train_949 | #Person1#: This is Officer Belford. You reported a break-in just now?
#Person2#: Yes, I did.
#Person1#: I'll need a little more information about it.
#Person2#: Just the facts.
#Person1#: What time did it happen?
#Person2#: It must have been sometime between 12:00 and 1:30 because I was home until almost 12:00 and I just got back at 1:30.
#Person1#: What did they get?
#Person2#: Well, what I know now is some jewellery and the television.
#Person1#: OK. Good, you're making a list. By the way, did you have your belongings marked?
#Person2#: Yes. My husband put his name on the TV.
#Person1#: By the way, where is your husband?
#Person2#: He's on a trip to Canada. And I haven't told him about the robbery.
#Person1#: I see, where did you put your jewellery?
#Person2#: I put it in the refrigerator. But all my good jewellery is in the safe box in the bank.
#Person1#: OK. I'll be in touch with you as soon as we have found anything about it. | #Person2# reported a break-in and Officer Belford asks the details. #Person2# was robbed of jewellry and a TV with her husband's name. | robbery report |
train_950 | #Person1#: Dr. Carter's Office.
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to make an appointment to see Dr. Carter, please.
#Person1#: Is this your first visit?
#Person2#: Yes it is.
#Person1#: Okay. Could I have your name please?
#Person2#: Yes. My name is Ronald Schuller.
#Person1#: And may I ask who referred you to our office?
#Person2#: Uh, I drove past your office yesterday.
#Person1#: Okay. How about the day after tomorrow on Wednesday at 4:00 O'clock?
#Person2#: Uh. Do you happen to have an opening in the morning? I usually pick up my kids from school around that time.
#Person1#: Okay. Um ... how about Tuesday at 8:00 A.M. or Thursday at 8:15 A.M.?
#Person2#: Uh, do you have anything earlier, like 7:30?
#Person1#: No. I'm sorry.
#Person2#: Well, in that case, Thursday would be fine.
#Person1#: Okay. Could I have your phone number please?
#Person2#: It's 643-0547.
#Person1#: Alright. And what's the nature of your visit?
#Person2#: Uh ...
#Person1#: Yes sir.
#Person2#: Well, to tell the truth, I fell from a ladder two days ago while painting my house, and I sprained my ankle when my foot landed in a paint can. I suffered a few scratches on my hands and knees, but I'm most concerned that the swelling in my ankle hasn't gone down yet.
#Person1#: Well, did you put ice on it immediately after this happened?
#Person2#: Well yeah. I just filled the paint can with ice and ...
#Person1#: And so after you removed the paint can ... Sir, sir, Mr. Schuller, are you still there?
#Person2#: Well that's part of the problem. Uh, the paint can is still on my foot.
#Person1#: Look, Mr. Schuller. Please come in today. I don't think your case can wait. | Ronald wants to make an appointment with Dr. Carter to check a swelled ankle. Dr. Carter asks for some information and they arrange it on Thursday. But after knowing he is stuck in a paint can Dr. Carter asks him to come in today. | urgent case |
train_951 | #Person1#: Oh, we still haven't decided what to get him.
#Person2#: I know. It's hard. What does he need?
#Person1#: Well, darling, the other day he said that he needed a car.
#Person2#: Yeah, right. Well, I think that's a little beyond us.
#Person1#: Yeah, it'd be fun, but it's just a little too expensive.
#Person2#: There's the usual kind of thing, like a wallet or tie.
#Person1#: Oh, please, not for his sixtieth. I think we should get him something more expensive than that, don't you? I mean, we want to get something good, something...
#Person2#: Something unusual?
#Person1#: Yeah.
#Person2#: Well, how about a computer? We could get him a computer. That way we could keep in touch on email.
#Person1#: No, no, no. You know him. He says he's too old to learn how to use a computer. He isn't, of course, but I don't think he'd ever use it. | #Person1# and #Person2# want to get something special but affordable for an old man's sixtieth. They deny a car, a tie, and a computer and make no-decision. | gift |
train_952 | #Person1#: Hey Taxi! Ah great. Thanks for pulling over.
#Person2#: Where to?
#Person1#: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art, and ....
#Person2#: Sure. Hop in. No problem. Hang on!
#Person1#: Uh. Excuse me. How long does it take to get there?
#Person2#: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than twenty minutes for the average driver. [Oh]. And I'm not average. I have driving down to an art, so we should be able to cruise through traffic and get there in less than fifteen minutes.
#Person1#: Okay. Uh, sorry for asking [Yeah?], but do you have any idea how much the fare will be?
#Person2#: Oh, it shouldn't be more than 18 dollars ... not including a ... uh-hum ... a tip of course.
#Person1#: Oh, and by the way, do you know what time the museum closes?
#Person2#: Well, I would guess around 6:00 O'clock.
#Person1#: Uh, do you have the time?
#Person2#: Yeah. It's half past four. [Thanks] Uh, this IS your first time to the city, right?
#Person1#: Yeah. How did you know?
#Person2#: Well, you can tell tourists from a mile away in this city because they walk down the street looking straight up at the skyscrapers.
#Person1#: Was it that obvious?
#Person2#: Well ...
#Person1#: Oh, before I forget, can you recommend any good restaurants downtown that offer meals at a reasonable price?
#Person2#: Umm ... Well, the Mexican restaurant, La Fajita, is fantastic. [Oh] It's not as inexpensive as other places I know, but the decor is very authentic, [Okay] and the portions are larger than most places I've been to.
#Person1#: Sounds great! How do I get there from the museum?
#Person2#: Well, you can catch the subway right outside the museum. There are buses that run that way, but you would have to transfer a couple of times. And there are taxis too, but they don't run by the museum that often.
#Person1#: Okay. Thanks. | #Person1# who is a tourist wants to go to the National Museum of Art and asks #Person2# the duration and the fee of getting there and the opening time of the museum. Then #Person1# asks #Person2# for restaurant recommendation and directions. | guidance for new-comers |
train_953 | #Person1#: Miguel, why haven't you finished your science homework all week?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Ms. Perry. My house burned down last weekend. My family and I have been sleeping at my grandma's all week. I'm very stressed. I can't do my homework because my grandma's house is so loud and I lost my textbook.
#Person1#: Oh, no! Let's talk more about it during lunch. Can you come to my office then?
#Person2#: Yes, but I might be a little late. My grandma's kitchen is too small to make food, so I need to buy lunch. | Miguel's house was burnt down and he is stressed. Ms. Perry asks him to go to her office at lunchtime for this. | talk on homework |
train_954 | #Person1#: Happy birthday, Jimmy. Are you ready for the next present?
#Person2#: You mean there's more besides the watch?
#Person1#: Come with us. It's in the car. Now, here we are. You've been talking about this for months.
#Person2#: Oh, it's a new computer. It's just what I want. I'm so happy about it. Thank you so much, Mum and Dad. | #Person1# sends Jimmy a computer for his birthday and Jimmy is happy. | birthday gift |
train_955 | #Person1#: Hello, Lucy. When are you going off to Beijing?
#Person2#: This evening.
#Person1#: How are you getting there, by air or by train?
#Person2#: By train. It leaves at 5:00 and arrives in Beijing at 7:10 tomorrow morning.
#Person1#: Oh, only 14 hours. Is anybody seeing you off this evening?
#Person2#: Yes, my parents are going with me to the station to see me off.
#Person1#: That's good! How long are you staying in Beijing for your holiday?
#Person2#: Only four days. Well, I must be off now. See you when I get back.
#Person1#: OK. Good luck and have a good trip!
#Person2#: Thanks. Goodbye! | #Person1# asks Lucy's plan for leaving for Beijing and Lucy tells #Person1# the details and her parents will see her off. | farewell before flight |
train_956 | #Person1#: Hello there, welcome to Wine World. Let me know if I can help you out at all.
#Person2#: Um, yes, please, I could really use some help. I'm going over to my boss'house for dinner tonight and don't know what kind of wine I should bring.
#Person1#: OK, do you know what kind of food will be served?
#Person2#: Well, his wife is Japanese. He said she makes really good sushi.
#Person1#: Hmm, that's a bit of a challenge. Sushi is notoriously difficult to pair with wine. Well, let's see. have to be a white wine, of course.
#Person2#: Why? Wouldn't a red wine go well with sushi?
#Person1#: No, I don't think so. Sushi is a very delicately flavored food, and red wine would be a jarring contrast. You need a white wine, which has more subtle flavors, to complement the fish.
#Person2#: I see. So should I get a bottle of Chardonnay? That's a white wine, right?
#Person1#: Yes, Chardonnay is a white wine, but I'm not sure it'd be your best bet. Chardonnay is one of the more fullbodied whites, and tends to be a bit oaky. I'd suggest that you go for something brighter, like this Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.
#Person2#: Sauvignon Blanc? What's that?
#Person1#: That's another varietal, or type of grape, just like Chardonnay.
#Person2#: Let's see. The label says it's got 'attractive citrus and grassy aromas that give way to crisp, mineral flavors and a bonedry finish. Serve chilled. ' Oh, no, how long will it take to chill the wine? I'm on my way to the dinner now.
#Person1#: It's OK, don't worry, we'll just choose a wine from the cooler. We don't have quite as extensive a selection over here, but. . . this Rhone Valley white would be lovely.
#Person2#: All right. What varietal is that?
#Person1#: Well, this is a French wine, so they don't always specify the varietal on the label. The French believe that the soil a grape is grown in is one of the most important factors in the final flavor of the wine. This wine is probably a blend of a few different types of grapes, mostly Viognier, I'd guess.
#Person2#: And you think this is a good wine?
#Person1#: Yes, this is one of our best-sellers. It's not quite as dry as the Sauvignon Blanc we were looking at earlier, which means it's more approachable. It's light and crisp, with a bit of a vanilla aroma.
#Person2#: Perfect! I'll take it! | #Person2# is going over to the home of #Person2#'s boss whose wife is Japanese, so #Person2# wants to buy a bottle of wine. #Person2# wants Chardonnay but it is denied by #Person1#. #Person1# recommends Sauvignon Blanc but it is denied by #Person2#. At last #Person2# decides on Rhone Valley white. | wine selection |
train_957 | #Person1#: Where's Bill? The ambassador is already here. The meeting is set to start at 9 am.
#Person2#: He's late again. Traffic is probably holding him up. You know, he commutes from the suburbs. It's not easy commuting every day. We should cut him some slack.
#Person1#: Even though the trafic is bumper-to-bumper out there, I don't think it's heavy traffic that makes Bill late. He takes the train, remember?
#Person2#: Oh, that's right. Well, the train shouldn't be late. That means there is only one explanation. . . . Bill must have overslept.
#Person1#: Well, to be fare, since he's coming all the way from Lancaster, he's got to get up much earlier than the rest of us. He must get start on his commute about six thirty, no telling what time he actually gets up.
#Person2#: That's right, because he's got to get to the train station from his house, then take the blue line into the city, then switch trains to the red line. In all, the trip's got to take more than 2 hours.
#Person1#: Why doesn't he just drive to work?
#Person2#: It's too difficult to park your car in the city. Also, the traffic coming in from the suburbs is a nightmare. | Bill is late and an ambassador is waiting. #Person1# and #Person2# assumes Bill overslept because he lives far away and commutes every day by train. | Bill's commuting |
train_958 | #Person1#: Hi, Mike, what gives?
#Person2#: Hi, Bill, this is my new car.
#Person1#: Hey, great set of wheels.
#Person2#: You like it, huh?
#Person1#: Who wouldn't? Wow, that's out of this world.
#Person2#: It is special, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yeah, too cool. How much did they sold you for?
#Person2#: Lots. Looks like I'll have to moonlight for the next two years.
#Person1#: I can imagine.
#Person2#: Hey, let's go for a spin. You can try it out.
#Person1#: I'd love to.
#Person2#: Ok, let's go. | Mike gets a new car with great wheels and he will go for a spin with Bill. | new car trial |
train_959 | #Person1#: Sally, I'm tired of this Western food. I really miss my mother's Sichuan cooking.
#Person2#: I'm sure you do miss that type of cooking. But can't you try to get used to Western food?
#Person1#: I have tried. But Americans like butter, bread, sugar, and cream too much.
#Person2#: I suppose you're right, Lee. Maybe that's why so many Westerners are overweight.
#Person1#: It's interesting that Americans work very hard at their jobs, do not take naps during the day, and yet they can be so heavy.
#Person2#: You see, because we are often busy working, we eat too much fast food, and that food is very fattening. | Lee misses Sichuan food and Sally persuades Lee to get used to Western food. Lee cannot because the food was fattening and Sally agreed. | different diet |
train_960 | #Person1#: Dutton Hotels. How may I help you today?
#Person2#: I wanted to check rates and availability for your San Francisco location.
#Person1#: Certainly, I can help you with that. Will that be the downtown or waterfront location?
#Person2#: The waterfront location.
#Person1#: What date do you plan to check in?
#Person2#: I'd like to check in on October 12th and check out the 15th.
#Person1#: Okay, let me see what we have. For how many?
#Person2#: One. And, if possible, I'm looking for a non-smoking room.
#Person1#: Sure, we have a non-smoking queen with an ocean view for $189 or a standard room with a courtyard view for $139 a night.
#Person2#: I'd like to book the standard room.
#Person1#: Okay, your last name?
#Person2#: Rama.
#Person1#: And, your first name?
#Person2#: Jeff.
#Person1#: Okay, I have you booked in a standard non-smoking queen, checking in on October 12th and departing the 15th. What major credit card would you like to use to guarantee the reservation?
#Person2#: A Visa.
#Person1#: The number and expiration?
#Person2#: It's 7388-2424-3535-1818 and the expiration is 05/08.
#Person1#: Your confirmation number is PD672. Is there anything else I help you with?
#Person2#: No, that's all. Thanks.
#Person1#: Have a nice day and thanks you for calling Dutton Hotels. | #Person1# at Dutton Hotels helps Rama reserve a standard non-smoking room with a courtyard view from October 12th to 15th. #Person1# takes credit card information to make a reservation and then gives Jeff Rama the confirmation number. | room reservation |
train_961 | #Person1#: Lily, how long have you been here?
#Person2#: I came to China in June, so it has been 7 months.
#Person1#: Wow, that's a long time. But you haven't spent Spring Festival in China yet, right?
#Person2#: That's right, but I am going to stay in China this year to see how Chinese people spend their most important festival. In fact, I'm doing a business research about Spring Festival for my company.
#Person1#: Really? Maybe you can come to spend it with my family.
#Person2#: Can I?
#Person1#: My parents would be happy to have you. You will love it. Though we live downtown, we always spend Spring Festival in our hometown.
#Person2#: You mean in the countryside?
#Person1#: Yes, I believe you will learn a lot about Chinese culture this winter holiday. We will have a big family meal and eat things like fish and dumplings, and we give children lucky money in red envelopes.
#Person2#: That sounds interesting. I can't wait! | #Person1# asks Lily about her duration in China. Lily wants to do a research on Spring Festival. And #Person1# invites Lily to spend the festival with #Person1#'s family this year. | festival invitation |
train_962 | #Person1#: Who do you work for at the moment?
#Person2#: Um, I work for the BBC World Service. I've been with the BBC for 5 years. Before that, I worked as an interpreter for the EU.
#Person1#: As you know this job is based in Geneva. Have you ever lived abroad before?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, I have. In fact I was born in Argentina and I lived there until I was 11.
#Person1#: That's interesting, have you traveled much?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. I've been to all over Europe and many parts of South America.
#Person1#: Why did you go to these places?
#Person2#: Well, mostly for pleasure. But 3 years ago, I went back to Argentina to cover various political stories in Buenos Aires for the BBC. | #Person1# is interested in #Person2#'s job. #Person2# works for BBC now and travels a lot for pleasure. | job and leisure |
train_963 | #Person1#: What color should we paint this room, honey?
#Person2#: How about red?
#Person1#: Red in the dining room? No way.
#Person2#: Why not? I think red is a great color for a wall.
#Person1#: But red makes you fat.
#Person2#: What are you talking about?
#Person1#: I was reading a magazine article that said warm colors make you want to eat more, blue would be better.
#Person2#: But I like eating. Let's paint the room red.
#Person1#: Not a chance. | #Person1# and #Person2# decides on painting the house and #Person1# denies red because red makes people fat. | room color |
train_964 | #Person1#: Liberty Park. Good morning, how can I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to know more about art festival next week. What can I do at the festival?
#Person1#: Oh, you can do lots of things! You can listen to music, look at paintings by local and international painters, joined the picnic in the park or watch play.
#Person2#: Wow! What paintings can I see at the festival?
#Person1#: There are best, local painters are showing their paintings. Two of them are very traditional and like to paint landscapes. The third local painter is a modern artist and her paintings show the world in a different way - the way she sees it. You can also see new and old paintings from France, Japan, Brazil and Norway.
#Person2#: When is the art exhibition?
#Person1#: Oh, there are 2 actually. The local painters will show their paintings at 11:00 AM on Saturday and the international exhibition starts at 3:00 PM on Sunday. Would you like to know where it is?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: The local exhibition is in Building 4 and the international exhibition is in Building 8. | #Person2# asks information about the art festival and #Person1# at Liberty Park tells #Person2# what #Person2# can do by introducing the painters, paintings, and the place. | exhibition information |
train_965 | #Person1#: My boss told me never to go to work again!
#Person2#: I can't believe it, why?
#Person1#: I don't know. What he told me that I was so confused.
#Person2#: Did you usually go to work late?
#Person1#: Well, I often did.
#Person2#: When you were working, did you think about other things?
#Person1#: Sometimes.
#Person2#: Could you use a computer?
#Person1#: No, I can only use a typewriter.
#Person2#: Well, I think I know why. You didn't use your time well and you didn't learn new things. | #Person2# analyzed that #Person1# is fired because #Person1# did not use time well nor learned new things. | dismissal reason |
train_966 | #Person1#: The coffee pot is empty. No matter how many signs we post, someone keeps drinking the last cup without making a fresh pot. What's the point of rules if nobody follows them?
#Person2#: I know. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I'm upset about the microwave. It looks like a bomb went off in there.
#Person1#: Yeah. Nobody ever cleans up, do they?
#Person2#: And nobody ever covers their food.
#Person1#: We should have paper towels next the microwave. People might be better about covering their food if there are paper towels nearby.
#Person2#: That might work better than these useless signs in the break room. It would be easier for people to clean up after they've heated their food, too.
#Person1#: I'll tell you one place where signs work: the parking lot.
#Person2#: That's because the sign warns people they will have to pay a fine if they park in the wrong place. | #Person1# and #Person2# complain about how people treat the coffee pot and the microwave. They think of ways to change the situation but they are not optimistic about them. | misbehavior |
train_967 | #Person1#: Do you have any questions?
#Person2#: Yes, do I have to work a whole year before I can take a vacation?
#Person1#: Yes, after you ' Ve been here a year, you qualify for a three-day vacation
#Person2#: Only three days?
#Person1#: That's the company policy.
#Person2#: What happens if I use up my sick days before the end of the year? If I ' m sick an extra day or two, will my pay be deducted?
#Person1#: Yes. That's the company policy.
#Person2#: It was the same as the last place I worked at. I was hoping you ' d be different. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the company policies of vacation and sick leave which are the same as the last place #Person2# worked at. | company policy |
train_968 | #Person1#: Hello? This is John Smith. Can I speak to Mr. White, please?
#Person2#: This is Mr. White speaking.
#Person1#: Hi. I understand that you have a house for sale, haven ' t you?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I ' d like to know more about it.
#Person2#: Can you come to my office this afternoon at 3 o ' clock?
#Person1#: OK. I will be there.
#Person2#: Thank you for calling. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Bye. | John Smith will come to Mr. White's office to talk about the house for sale. | set an appointment |
train_969 | #Person1#: Jeff, look at this listing! It says there is a cozy studio apartment for rent, and it's only $ 700 per month. What do you think?
#Person2#: Well I think I can afford that apartment. But are pets allowed?
#Person1#: Hmm... let me look. Yes, it says it's a pet-friendly building.
#Person2#: That's great. That means I can bring my cat, Mr. Twinkles. Where is the apartment located?
#Person1#: It says it's located in the suburbs. | Mr. Twinkles tells Jeff a $700-per-month apartment allowing pets is for rent. Jeff thinks it's great. | apartment for rent |
train_970 | #Person1#: Good morning, miss.
#Person2#: Good morning, sir.
#Person1#: Could you tell me please where can I find a currents exchange?
#Person2#: Right here, how can i help you today, sir?
#Person1#: I'd like to exchange 5000 Singapore dollars into the US dollars please.
#Person2#: Do you have an account this bank, sir?
#Person1#: Yes, here is my account number.
#Person2#: May i please see ID?
#Person1#: Sure, here is my passport, by the way what is the rate today?
#Person2#: Today's rate is 2. 57 Singapore dollars for 1 US dollar, here is your money, sir. Please count it and sign your name here.
#Person1#: Yes, it is the credit demand. Where can I cash travellers'cheques?
#Person2#: You can cash them here, how much do you want to cash?
#Person1#: 900 dollars.
#Person2#: How would you like it?
#Person1#: I need 8 hundreds and the rest in 10s please?
#Person2#: Ok, here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you, have a nice day.
#Person2#: Thank you, have a good day. | After #Person1# shows his account number and passport, #Person2# helps #Person1# exchange 5000 Singapore dollars into US dollars. | currency service |
train_971 | #Person1#: Can you connect me to Mary. Smith Hotel room?
#Person2#: Mrs. Smith has not checked in yet.
#Person1#: Can you leave a message for her to call her office?
#Person2#: Yes, I'll see that she get the message when she checks in. | #Person1# calls Mary, but #Person2# says she's not checked in, so #Person1# leaves a message. | phone call |
train_972 | #Person1#: I'm starving! It would be truly appreciated if you bought me a burrito.
#Person2#: I'm a little short. I don't have enough for you.
#Person1#: I'm starving, as I didn't eat yet today.
#Person2#: I really don't have enough money.
#Person1#: My stomach feels so empty.
#Person2#: Well, why don't you ask Bob for some money? I'm hungry too.
#Person1#: I'll be getting money on Friday, and I'll get it back to you then.
#Person2#: Okay, so on Friday, you can buy yourself something to eat.
#Person1#: That's not nice.
#Person2#: You can always go home and make something to eat.
#Person1#: I can't go home yet, because I have things to do here.
#Person2#: Sorry. That's not my fault. | #Person1# keeps asking #Person2# to buy food for #Person1#. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# doesn't have enough money and it's not #Person2#'s fault. | ask for food |
train_973 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I need to refill this prescription.
#Person2#: It says on the bottle here that you can have two refills.
#Person1#: Yes, I need to refill it today.
#Person2#: Alright. I'm sorry, Miss. According to our file, this prescription has already been refilled twice.
#Person1#: I was worried about that. I couldn't remember if I had it refilled twice yet or not.
#Person2#: Well, it looks like you have. You will need to see your doctor to get a new prescription.
#Person1#: Listen. This is an emergency. I tried to call my doctor, but he is out of town. So I can't see him in time. I need this medicine. It is for skin condition. I've run out. Can you just refill it once more?
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Miss. We can't do it. We must follow the prescription. And this prescription has run out.
#Person1#: But I need it. Please. Refill it for me just this once. I can go to the doctor around ten days from now. Then I'll have another prescription.
#Person2#: Miss, I understand your problem. But it is against the law for us to sell certain medicines without a prescription. It's the law. I can't do anything about it. We never sell medicine unless we have a proper prescription. Never.
#Person1#: But I have a prescription. I just need more of it.
#Person2#: A prescription must be valid. It cannot be an expired prescription. I'm sorry, Miss. It's the law. You will have to find another doctor who will prescribe this for you.
#Person1#: Oh, it will be so expensive! I have a special medical plan, and I can only see one doctor. It will cost me a lot of money to see another doctor.
#Person2#: Miss, I just can't help you on this. I'm a pharmacist, not a doctor. And there are other customers I need to help now. I know it is frustrating when this happens. But there is nothing I can do about it. I'm sorry.
#Person1#: This is ridiculous! In Taiwan, it is much easier to get medicine when I need it.
#Person2#: Maybe that's true. I don't know. But I'm sure in Taiwan you have prescriptions too. | #Person1# wants to refill the prescription but #Person2# says it's already been refilled twice, so #Person1# needs to get a new prescription. #Person1# says it's emergent and #Person1#'s doctor is out of town. #Person2# suggests seeing another doctor but #Person1# thinks it's expensive. #Person1# thinks the whole thing is ridiculous but #Person2# insists on a new prescription. | refill a prescription |
train_974 | #Person1#: Hey, where's Cindy?
#Person2#: She told me that she's got tennis practice today.
#Person1#: You're Mary, right?
#Person2#: How did you know?
#Person1#: Cindy told me about you in our gym class.
#Person2#: I see. Do you live in this neighborhood, too?
#Person1#: My house is next door to yours.
#Person2#: Oh, Cindy did mention you before. You're Alexander Newman.
#Person1#: Just call me Alex. Alex and Alexander are the same thing. | Alex met Mary and they find out Cindy mentioned them to each other. | social meeting |
train_975 | #Person1#: Hi Bob, how's business?
#Person2#: Just okay.
#Person1#: Okay, enough small talk. Let's get down to business.
#Person2#: Good idea.
#Person1#: Since we're good friends, you don't have to pay me.
#Person2#: No, I can't accept it. Business is business. | #Person1# thinks Bob doesn't need to pay since they're friends. Bob doesn't accept it. | business talk |
train_976 | #Person1#: The world changes, the family changes too.
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: People now like a small family composed of two parents and one child.
#Person2#: That is called a nuclear family.
#Person1#: I don't like such a family.
#Person2#: What kind of family are you like?
#Person1#: I like a family composed of many people. It includes grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles, and children.
#Person2#: It's a traditional family. It may be too large to live well.
#Person1#: We can live well, I think. | #Person1# tells #Person2# people now have nuclear families composed of parents and one child, but #Person1# likes traditional families. | discuss the family |
train_977 | #Person1#: John's father got married again.
#Person2#: Married whom?
#Person1#: If I tell you. , you must be completely taken aback.
#Person2#: Come on. Tell me what happened.
#Person1#: He married a girl who is only eighteen!
#Person2#: Is that true? But anyhow, it's none of our business, isn't it? | #Person1# tells #Person2# John's father married an 18-year-old girl. #Person2# thinks it's none of their business. | gossip |
train_978 | #Person1#: Henry, I want to ask you something.
#Person2#: Say what you want to say.
#Person1#: You see. The wage is not paid yet, I am wondering if you could possibly lend me some money.
#Person2#: I am sorry. But I do not have any money to lend to you. | #Person1# wants to borrow some money from Henry but Henry doesn't have any. | borrow money |
train_979 | #Person1#: hi, I'm Lucas, I just moved in next door.
#Person2#: oh, hi Lucas, come on in. I'm Barbara. Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: nice to meet you too.
#Person2#: would you like something to drink? I've got tea and some grape juice.
#Person1#: thanks. Some tea would be nice. Chinese tea is great. I really like your tea set. Where did you get it?
#Person2#: oh, there is a supermarket not far from here. But there is also a tea house around the corner, where you can get tea and a tea set as well.
#Person1#: oh yeah, I saw the tea house the other day. I think I might go and have a look sometime. It's a nice neighborhood here.
#Person2#: you are right about that. It's quiet and very convenient. You can get to the bus and the subway stations within ten minutes'walk. There's a grocery store, a book store, a gym, and many restaurants
#Person1#: there's a gym nearby? That's exciting! I really want to start to go to gym as soon as possible. I've been lazy this summer holiday and have put on some weight.
#Person2#: well, if you want we can go together sometime. Actually I was thinking of going this afternoon, if you like, you can join me and I can show you the neighborhood along the way.
#Person1#: that would be wonderful. Thanks! | Lucas moved in Barbara's next door and Barbara invites him to have a drink. She tells him she got the tea set from a supermarket nearby and the neighborhood is quiet and convenient. Barbara invites Lucas to go to the gym together. | a new neighbor |
train_980 | #Person1#: What are you reading?
#Person2#: Oh, it's the latest novel by ray blue. It's a sic-fi thriller.
#Person1#: I thought he usually wrote horror books.
#Person2#: He does. He's good at this genre too. It's a captivating read.
#Person1#: We're going to the bookshop. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: Yes, I would. I need to buy a textbook for my course and, as you know, I love browsing through the latest paperbacks.
#Person1#: Me too. I need something to read on the flight to new york. I can never sleep on planes. Sarah wants to pick up some children's books for her daughter.
#Person2#: I want to look at nelson Mandela's autobiography.
#Person1#: This is sure to be a worthwhile read. | #Person2#'s reading a sci-fi thriller. #Person1# invites #Person2# to the bookshop. #Person2# agrees because both of them want to buy books. | talk about books |
train_981 | #Person1#: Doctor, I feel much better now. Will I be albe to go home some time this week?
#Person2#: That's good to hear. You've had an ideal recovery from your operation. We're going to send you home tomorrow.
#Person1#: Do you think I can get back to work very soon?
#Person2#: Don't be in such a hurry. I'm confident that you'll be completely recovered in 4 to 6 weeks.
#Person1#: Is there anything I should do?
#Person2#: You'd better have a good rest for a week. Be sure to have regular meals. Stay away from alcohol. Give up smoking at least a little while.
#Person1#: Should I take some medicine?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm going to give you some. Take one tablet of this medicine three times a day before meals. For that one, two tablets. And remember to come to the outpatient department for a consultation in two weeks, please.
#Person1#: It's very kind of you.
#Person2#: You're welcome. We wish you a speedy recovery. Goodbye. | #Person2# says #Person1# can go home tomorrow but can't work very soon. #Person2# advises #Person1# to rest well, have regular meals, stop smoking, take medicine and have a consultation. | doctor's advice |
train_982 | #Person1#: Thomas, could you do me a favor?
#Person2#: What's up?
#Person1#: Could you pick up Mrs. David from Ford Company at the Capital Airport?
#Person2#: Why don't you go?
#Person1#: I'm supposed to do it, but the general manager called me last night. He said he couldn't come back to Beijing as scheduled, so he asked me to attend the meeting for him.
#Person2#: I see. I'll do it for you.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. It's very kind of you. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to pick up Mrs. David because #Person1# has to attend the meeting. #Person2# agrees. | pick up someone |
train_983 | #Person1#: I feel like to wear my hair in this way.
#Person2#: Oh, it's really popular these days.
#Person1#: Do you think it's suitable for me?
#Person2#: Honestly speaking, I think the one next to it suits you better.
#Person1#: Even though I really like it, it's just too modern for me.
#Person2#: That's not true. Look over there! That lady chose the same one and she is surely older than you.
#Person1#: Okay then. And I also want to have my hair colored.
#Person2#: Which color do you like?
#Person1#: Claret-red.
#Person2#: Nice choice.
#Person1#: How long will it take? I hope it won't be too long.
#Person2#: I hope not but it will take at least three hours.
#Person1#: Now it's my son's turn to wait. | #Person1# picks a hair but #Person2# recommends a more modern one. #Person2#'ll color #Person1#'s hair claret-red and it will take at least three hours. | hair service |
train_984 | #Person1#: What did you say?
#Person2#: I said it's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk?
#Person1#: Well, I feel a little tired.
#Person2#: Come on! Rest breads rust.
#Person1#: Then can you wait a few minutes? I want to finish writing this letter.
#Person2#: I hope it won't be too long. It would be a shame not to take advantage of such lovely weather.
#Person1#: It won't be long. No more than ten minutes. Why don't you go ahead and I'll meet you in the park?
#Person2#: OK! See you later! | #Person2# invites #Person1# to a walk. #Person1#'ll finish the paper first and then meet #Person2# in the park. | hang out |
train_985 | #Person1#: IBA Bank, Business Banking Department. Ling Ming speaking. How may I help you?
#Person2#: Ms. Ling! It's Mr. Gwent, from Montgomery Computers.
#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Gwent. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Some money has been sent from our Head Office in Berlin. Could you check whether you have received the remittance yet?
#Person1#: Of course. Do you know which bank it was sent through and the amount and currency?
#Person2#: Deutsche Bank. It was 25, 000 US dollars.
#Person1#: Yes, here it is. That's received and cleared, so it's available for withdrawal. | Mr. Gwent calls Ms. Ling to check whether the remittance is received. Ling says that's ready for withdrawal. | bank service |
train_986 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to return these slacks.
#Person1#: Alright. Do you have your receipt?
#Person2#: Yes. Here it is. I bought them last week.
#Person1#: And why are you returning them?
#Person2#: I bought them to go with a blouse of mine. But they don't really match.
#Person1#: I see. Oh, wait. Ma'am, I'm sorry. These slacks were on sale.
#Person2#: Yes, they were thirty percent off.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but we don't allow returns on sale items.
#Person2#: I know many stores have that policy. But I have returned sale items here before.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but we usually don't do it. It is our policy.
#Person2#: I just bought these slacks a week ago. And I am a regular customer here. Can you make an exception this time?
#Person1#: Well. Let me talk to the manager for a moment. Ma'am, the manager says I can do it this time.
#Person2#: Good. I'm a regular customer here. I am glad you can make an exception for me.
#Person1#: Please show me your receipt again.
#Person2#: Here it is.
#Person1#: I will have to give you store credit, Ma'am. If you find something else you like in the store, you can use the credit.
#Person2#: Store credit is okay with me. I'm sure I will find something I like. I shop here a lot.
#Person1#: We appreciate your business, Ma'am. | #Person2# wants to return the slacks because they don't match her blouse but #Person1# says the slacks were on sale so #Person2# can't return it. Since #Person2# is a regular customer, the manager agrees to make an exception so #Person1# gives her store credits. | return slacks |
train_987 | #Person1#: What forms should I fill out to collect unemployment?
#Person2#: You need to fill out a special form to apply for unemployment benefits.
#Person1#: Where do I get the application form for unemployment benefits?
#Person2#: You can call the Employment Development Office and request a form.
#Person1#: What information will I need to provide to apply for unemployment?
#Person2#: Be prepared to provide your employer's name and address and what dates you worked.
#Person1#: What else will the Employment Development Office need?
#Person2#: You need to be prepared to show that your unemployment is not your fault. If you have a termination notice, that would be great.
#Person1#: What will happen next?
#Person2#: The Employment Development Office will call you for an interview. | #Person2# tells #Person1# to call the Employment Development Office to request a form, and provide the employer's information and prove the unemployment is not #Person1#'s fault. | unemployment benefits application |
train_988 | #Person1#: Hello, how are you? I am Jack.
#Person2#: Hello, I am Amy.
#Person1#: What brings you here?
#Person2#: I saw that your Corollas are on sale.
#Person1#: Yes, it is really a good deal. $ 1, 000 discount. I've never seen a sale as good as this one.
#Person2#: Tell me about Corollas.
#Person1#: Sure. It has 1. 8 liter engine. This one comes with all power options, air condition, CD player, full size spare tire, automatic transmission and ABC. The window price is $ 17, 000, and I can give You for $ 16. 000.
#Person2#: Sounds good. How about $ 15, 000?
#Person1#: You must be kidding! You cannot get that price anywhere.
#Person2#: I am serious. $ 15, 000.
#Person1#: Can you put down a $ 2, 000 deposit, and I'll talk to my manager, see what we can do.
#Person2#: No. Just talk to your manager and let me know.
#Person1#: Okay, I'll be right back. . . Congratulations! The manager approved the final price $ 15, 000.
#Person2#: The price is fine if you give me free security system and free carpet mats.
#Person1#: You are really tough. You got a deal.
#Person2#: Thanks! | Amy saw Corollas are on sale and Jack says the Corolla has all power options and it costs $16000. Amy wants it $15000 and the manager agrees. | buy a car |
train_989 | #Person1#: So, tell me, what makes you think we should give you a raise?
#Person2#: I've got several good reasons. I've been here several years, my work has proven to be good, and I've noticed that people in comparable jobs get paid more than I do.
#Person1#: Salaries are confidential, how do you know how much money these ' other people ' make?
#Person2#: Well, I've noticed all the new cars around here, for one thing.
#Person1#: Those are company cars provided to the sales staff for their business trips. Also, some employees receive sales commissions. So good salesmen will naturally earn more.
#Person2#: That's understandable. Well, rather than comparing my salary with someone else's, perhaps we could talk about my job performance. Surely you've noticed the extra hours I've put in recently?
#Person1#: I see your point. However, it might be hard to get a raise approved. Profits were down last quarter, and the whole company is tightening its belt, so anything that affects the annual budget
#Person2#: That would be very good of you, Mr. White. | #Person2# wants a raise because #Person2# has worked long and well. #Person2# thinks other people earn more because there're new cars around but #Person1# says those are company cars and it's hard to get a raise. | get a raise |
train_990 | #Person1#: Ann! Don't you see the children are making so much noise here? Why don't you keep them occupied and out their mother's hair?
#Person2#: OK! What about taking them outside and flying a kite.
#Person1#: Good idea! Well, Joan, I have something important to tell you. | #Person1# thinks the children are noisy. Ann suggests taking them outside. | deal with children |
train_991 | #Person1#: Why have you stopped production?
#Person2#: We've had a few problems. One of the bolts has worked loose and a blade has snapped off.
#Person1#: OK. Make sure the power is switched off then tighten up all the bolts on the unit and replace the broken blade. Why is there oil all over the floor?
#Person2#: I think the valve is faulty. I couldn't regulate the pressure and the seal burst. I tried opening the emergency valve but it was jammed.
#Person1#: Clean up the mess first, then fit a new seal and check the valve. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the reason why the production stopped and there's oil over the floor. #Person1# asks #Person2# how to deal with it. | explain reasons |
train_992 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I want to make a plane reservation to Shanghai, China.
#Person1#: May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: Feynman Black. I want to leave on October 15th.
#Person1#: OK. Let me see. Air China has a flight on October 15th at 10:00 in the morning.
#Person2#: Well, I need an economy ticket.
#Person1#: Single or return?
#Person2#: Single. How much?
#Person1#: Economy fare for single ticket from New York to Beijing is 400 dollars.
#Person2#: OK. Here you are. Is my ticket confirmed then?
#Person1#: Yes. Please arrive at the airport one hour before departure.
#Person2#: OK. Thank you. | #Person1# helps Black reserve a single economy plane ticket to Shanghai, leaving on October 15th at 10. | buy a ticket |
train_993 | #Person1#: Hi, Dave. This is Zina.
#Person2#: Zina? Zina the Snake?
#Person1#: I got your e-mail a couple of months back.
#Person2#: Yeah? Which one was that?
#Person1#: The one that said, You're a creep. From me you won't hear another peep. I hope you wreck your jeep.
#Person2#: Right. That one. Did it work? | Zina describes the details of the email Dave sent to her. | curse |
train_994 | #Person1#: Home at last. Tonight we have a lot of homework though.
#Person2#: Are you saying we don't have time to watch our favorite show tonight? Jane, you know I really don't like our teacher all that much. He gives far too much homework. He criticizes me in front of everyone all the time.
#Person1#: To tell the truth, I don't really like him either. He's kind of boring and not very active. He always looks unhappy too.
#Person2#: Yes, and he also. . .
#Person1#: Do you think we should be talking about him like this behind his back?
#Person2#: Probably not. After all he is our teacher. We should try to find something nice to say. If you can't say something nice you shouldn't say anything at all.
#Person1#: I absolutely agree. It's getting dark. We should finish our homework now.
#Person2#: All right. I want to take a shower first, I'm exhausted. | Both Jane and #Person2# don't like their teacher, but they soon realize it's not right to talk about their teacher like this behind his back. | discuss the teacher |
train_995 | #Person1#: There will be another sandstorm here tomorrow.
#Person2#: It's the fourth one this year. Isn't it horrible.
#Person1#: Yes. We should plant more trees and grass to stop the sand from spreading.
#Person2#: It may take many years for the trees to grow. I hope people will stop cutting down trees.
#Person1#: But we need the wood.
#Person2#: But we can't destroy our forests to get the wood. | In terms of the sandstorm, #Person1# prefers to plant more trees and grass, but #Person2# thinks stopping cutting down trees is quicker. | stop sandstorms |
train_996 | #Person1#: I had prepared dinner for eight people before Mary called and said that she and her husband could not make it.
#Person2#: That's all right. I am just going to tell you I have invited Tom and his girlfriend. | #Person2# invites two people that fill the absence of #Person1#'s dinner. | dinner guests |
train_997 | #Person1#: Hey Claire, you've been really quiet these last few days. Is something wrong?
#Person2#: I've been really stressed. It's the end of the year and I've got so much stuff to do! I feel like I'm drowning in work.
#Person1#: Well, stress is a real thing. It's not an imaginary condition.
#Person2#: It's seriously affecting my life! I can't sleep, I don't have much of an appetite and my husband says I've been kind of short tempered. Other people seem to handle stress okay. . . why am I so weak?
#Person1#: You're not weak. . . you're stressed out! Stress has been a part of the human condition for millions of years. Back when we still lived in the trees we had to watch out for predators. . . and as you might imagine, that was pretty stressful.
#Person2#: Yeah, but I don't see any tigers or leopards roaming around our office. My stress is just about silly paperwork!
#Person1#: But you're actually having the same reaction as our tree-dwelling ancestors! It's called the flight or fight response. Each time you feel like something's threatening you, your body decides whether to run away or fight. . . it causes all sorts of chemical reactions in the body.
#Person2#: So a deadline will cause that same reaction?
#Person1#: It could. Modern humans actually have more flight or fight responses than our ancestors did. They just had a couple of close calls every day, but today, we have dozens or even hundreds!
#Person2#: So the life of a cave woman was less stressful than my life? | Claire is pretty stressed and the stress seriously affects her life. #Person1# comforts her that stress is a part of the human condition and Claire's stress about the paper is similar to their ancestors' stress about the environment, which is called flight or fight responses. | discuss stress |
train_998 | #Person1#: Hoo, I'm getting tired, Jeanine, been a long day.
#Person2#: I'm not quitting yet. You know my favourite slogan, don't you?
#Person1#: Yeah, I know. Shop till you drop.
#Person2#: Right!
#Person1#: I'm getting a little short on cash. Let's just window shop a little.
#Person2#: Ok.
#Person1#: Hey, Jeanine, get a load of that. It's beautiful.
#Person2#: Hahaha, and I thought you were tired.
#Person1#: You know . . I have a weakness for long dresses.
#Person2#: It sure looks special, looks expensive too.
#Person1#: Sure does. Hey, can I sponge a little cash of you?
#Person2#: Don't worry, Marian, I've got you covered.
#Person1#: Thanks, Jeanine, you are a real pal. Let's go in. | Marian and Jeanine are shopping, but Marian is tired and short on cash. Marian then finds a beautiful dress and Jeanine got Marian covered. | shopping |
train_999 | #Person1#: do you like animals? I really like dogs.
#Person2#: so do i. I don't like cats.
#Person1#: why? I think cats are ok.
#Person2#: I can't bear being near cats. They don't seem to like me either.
#Person1#: I like wild animals. I don't like spiders and snakes. I think spiders and snakes are disgusting.
#Person2#: I'm fond of snakes. I think they're great. I agree with you about spiders though. I think spiders are horrible. I think it's because they have so many legs.
#Person1#: I think bears are wonderful. Pandas are fantastic. I low the people who kill them for their fur.
#Person2#: I agree. I'm carzy about mice. I think they're so cute!
#Person1#: really? I don't see the attraction. I'm afraid of mice. | #Person1# and #Person2# are sharing their different attitudes towards different animals. They have opposite preferences of some animals, like snacks and mice. | discuss animals |