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train_9559 | #Person1#: Did you hear the news about Tom and his wife?
#Person2#: No. . . . what happened?
#Person1#: Well, Jane told me that Tom has been having an affair! I heard his wife caught him at a hotel with another woman!
#Person2#: Really? That's a shocker! I always thought Tom was a loyal, devoted family man.
#Person1#: Hey Mary, did you hear about Tom?
#Person3#: No, what happened? Is he okay?
#Person1#: Well, keep this under your hat, but it seems Tom has been having an affair! Everyone's talking about it!
#Person3#: You know, to be perfectly honest, I'm not really keen on office gossip. For one thing, how do we even know the rumor is true? Did you hear it straight from the horse's mouth?
#Person1#: Not exactly. Jane said that Phyllis told her that they overheard a conversation between Katy and her friend Samantha about Tom's affair.
#Person3#: Well, that doesn't sound like a very accurate source. I really think you should take this rumor with a grain of salt. | #Person1# tells #Person2# and Mary that Tom has been having an affair. Mary isn't interested and thinks the rumor may not be true. |
train_9560 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, ma'am. Can I help you find anything?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm just looking.
#Person1#: We have a special on these skirts this week. Would you like to try one on?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't need any skirts.
#Person1#: How about a blouse? This one here is the latest fashion.
#Person2#: No, thank you.
#Person1#: Why not try on this lovely pair of shorts? I'm sure they'd look fabulous on you.
#Person2#: No doubt. Look, I'm just browsing. If I need your help, I'll let you know.
#Person1#: Take a look at this dress! Don't you think it's perfect for you, ma'am? Uh, where are you going, ma'am? Ma'am? | #Person1# keeps enthusiastically asking #Person2# to try on clothes. #Person2# refuses and says she's just browsing. |
train_9561 | #Person1#: Man, I'm hungry. Do you know a good place to have lunch?
#Person2#: Yes, I know a great place. What types of food do you like?
#Person1#: Mexican, Japanese or Chinese would be great.
#Person2#: Oh, I know a place where you might like to eat.
#Person1#: Is it close by?
#Person2#: It's down a block on the right; can I show you the way?
#Person1#: OK, I'd love the company.
#Person2#: This will work out well. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. | #Person1# is hungry. #Person2# will take #Person1# to a place close by to have lunch. |
train_9562 | #Person1#: Did you bring some lunch with you?
#Person2#: Yes , I packed it myself .
#Person1#: Wow, that looks beautiful.
#Person2#: It's my health-conscious lunch, good for my health and beauty .
#Person1#: I might try it myself . | #Person2# brought #Person2#'s health-conscious lunch. #Person1# might have a try. |
train_9563 | #Person1#: I want to buy some cloth to make a curtain. Which one is better?
#Person2#: What about the twill? It washes well and won't lose shape.
#Person1#: What about the cotton one?
#Person2#: Well, it's cheap and actually the color fades easily when washed. | #Person1# wants to buy some cloth to make a curtain. #Person2# recommends the twill. |
train_9564 | #Person1#: Why didn't you come to my party last night?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I couldn't make it. I had to go to visit my grandmother at the hospital.
#Person1#: Is your grandmother ill?
#Person2#: No, she was hit by a car.
#Person1#: I'm so sorry to hear that. Was it serious?
#Person2#: No, the driver stopped his car in time and just hit her slightly. But the doctor suggested she stay in hospital for several days, so how was the party?
#Person1#: It was great. Everyone enjoyed themselves there.
#Person2#: How many people went to your party?
#Person1#: About 20. I invited all my friends and a few classmates. Oh, it's already 6:00 o'clock PM now. How about going to eat now?
#Person2#: That's a good idea. There is a new Chinese restaurant down the street. How about going there?
#Person1#: I just had some Chinese food today. How about French food or Italian food?
#Person2#: I prefer the latter.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# didn't go to #Person1#'s party last night because #Person2#'s grandmother was hit by a car and #Person2# had to visit her at the hospital. Then they talk about the party. |
train_9565 | #Person1#: What are those socks you're wearing? They look strange.
#Person2#: These are the sensorial fitness smart socks. They have computer chips in them that send data to a smartphone app.
#Person1#: They don't look very comfortable.
#Person2#: They're extremely comfortable. Plus, they're helping me reach my fitness goals. I'm training to run a marathon and these socks are able to give me information about how fast I'm running, as well as where my feet are landing on the ground. When I first started using them, they told me I was running incorrectly.
#Person1#: Have you ever run a marathon before?
#Person2#: No, this will be my first one. I've done a half-marathon, but that's it. Eventually, my goal is to try out for the Olympics. | #Person2# explains to #Person1# that the sensorial fitness smart socks help to reach #Person2#'s fitness goals for a marathon. |
train_9566 | #Person1#: There are many interesting stories about how a baby learns to say its first word. Now, Mark, would you like to share your story with us?
#Person2#: OK. Here's my story. I was about 18 months old, I think, and I had just started saying my first word. Every time a truck went by, I would shout a word that sounded like truck, but to everyone else, it sounded nothing like it. My parents tried to correct me, but failed. Then about 3 months later we traveled to New York as we were waiting for our plane at the airport. I looked out of a huge window. At that very moment, I saw the largest truck in the world. I had to tell someone about this. I turned my father, who was standing next to about 1000 people waiting for various flights and screamed truck, truck. My father tried hard to shut me up, but I was so excited. I kept screaming my special word. My poor mother decided she didn't know this baby and ran into the ladies room where she hid until I finally stopped. Well, I learn how to say truck correctly and soon I was talking like a normal child. However, my parents will never forget the very first word I produced in my life. | Mark shares his story of how he learned to say the first word, truck, when he was about 18 months old. |
train_9567 | #Person1#: Good morning! What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm thinking of travelling to Suzhou in July. Could you recommend some tourist programs for that?
#Person1#: With pleasure. We arrange two kinds of tourist programs for Suzhou, a six-day tour by train and a five-day flying journey.
#Person2#: How much does a six-day tour by train cost?
#Person1#: Five hundred yuan.
#Person2#: Does that include hotels and meals?
#Person1#: Oh, yes, and admission tickets for places of interest as well.
#Person2#: That sounds reasonable. What about the five-day flying journey? How much is that?
#Person1#: Eight hundred and fifty yuan.
#Person2#: Covering all expenses?
#Person1#: Yes. But there is no half fare for children. They must pay full fare. | #Person2# is thinking of traveling to Suzhou. #Person1# introduces two tourist programs for Suzhou, a six-day tour by train and a five-day flying journey. |
train_9568 | #Person1#: I really think if I can get my foot in the door at this company it will do wonders for my career. Do you think you can help me polish my interview style?
#Person2#: Sure. Doing your homework and preparing for an interview really pays off.
#Person1#: I ' Ve researched the company and think I ' m perfect for the job but I ' m not sure how to get it across to them.
#Person2#: Well first you have to have more confidence.Employers look for people who are interested, enthusiastic and sure of themselves.
#Person1#: I know I have what it takes but Im worried that my work experience won ' t sufficient. Should I inflate my experience?
#Person2#: No, you should always be upfront and honest about your weaknesses. However by focusing on your strong points and maintaining a positive attitude about your abilities, you can take the attention | #Person1# wants to work for this company and asks #Person2# to help to polish the interview style. #Person2# thinks #Person1# should be confident, upfront, and honest. |
train_9569 | #Person1#: Hey, did you hear about Jessica's party this weekend?
#Person2#: Yeah, but I'm still waiting for my invitation.
#Person1#: Oh really? She gave me mine earlier today.
#Person2#: Well, she'll probably just give me my invitation later on today.
#Person1#: Yeah, so are you planning on going?
#Person2#: I think so. It sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun.
#Person1#: It really does, I can't wait.
#Person2#: What time does the party start?
#Person1#: It starts at 8 o'clock.
#Person2#: Oh, well, how many people has she given invites to so far?
#Person1#: I'm not sure, but I don't think she's given out that many.
#Person2#: Well, hopefully she'll give me my invite later on today. | #Person1# has received the invitation to Jessica's party. #Person2# hasn't but hopes to receive it later today. |
train_9570 | #Person1#: Look, that bamboo groves are flourishing. Let's go and play there.
#Person2#: Wait! Look at that board, what's on it?
#Person1#: ' Please don't enter the bamboo groves. ' We're not allowed to go in.
#Person2#: Then we'd better not go.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# suggests playing in the bamboo groves. #Person2# finds it's not allowed. |
train_9571 | #Person1#: Seat 30B is right here, sir. You may take your seat. I'll put your bag in the above compartment.
#Person2#: Thank you, miss. Will dinner be served on the plane?
#Person1#: Yes, sir. I'll bring you a menu shortly after we take off.
#Person2#: That would be nice. Could you also get me a pillow and a blanket, please?
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: How long will this flight last?
#Person1#: It is a six-hour flight with an-hour layover in Los Angles.
#Person2#: Good. I'll have plenty of time to nap on the plane. | #Person1# leads #Person2# to his seat. #Person2# asks for the dinner and orders a pillow and a blanket. |
train_9572 | #Person1#: She is really pretty, isn't she? Her skin looks so baby-smooth!
#Person2#: Well, it's just that she put a lot of makeup on her face. Actually, natural beauty comes from within.
#Person1#: Ah, I can smell jealousy in the air.
#Person2#: She has nothing that deserves my jealousy. I don't have to put things on my face and I still look pretty. Don't you think so?
#Person1#: Yeah, right. But what did you put on your face last night? Those little greenish things.
#Person2#: They are cucumbers. They are natural skin soothers, natural healers of the skin. Haven't you heard them say on TV that. . . eh. . . they soften the skin, wipe out the roughness, counter irritation and build strength and resilience?
#Person1#: Yeah, yeah, yeah! They wipe out tight, tired feelings and remove lines and age signs. Blah, blah. . . See, I can even recite it.
#Person2#: That's right. You have learned a lot, haven't you? | #Person1# thinks a lady is pretty but #Person2# thinks it's due to makeup. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is jealous. #Person2# denies that but also put cucumbers on the face to look pretty yesterday. |
train_9573 | #Person1#: Hey man! How's it hanging?
#Person2#: Hey man! Everything is just groovy baby!
#Person1#: Did you go to the roller rink on Saturday? I heard it was far out, man!
#Person2#: I wanted to, but I ran into this foxy lady that just moved to my block! I was chatting her up a bit and then we mellowed out at her place.
#Person1#: Right on, right on! Well, Jim went to the rink with Sherry and he said it was dy-no-mite! He was low on bread, but Sherry paid for everything.
#Person2#: Gravy! Jim is such a jive turkey man. He is always hitting me up for cash. Anyway, you wanna book and go grab some grub?
#Person1#: Yeah man, I'm starving! | #Person2# didn't go to the roller rink because he met a foxy lady. #Person1# tells him Jim went to the rink with Sherry who paid for everything. |
train_9574 | #Person1#: Hi, long time no see. How have you been?
#Person2#: Oh, I've been fine, but I'm having some trouble with my son.
#Person1#: Tell me all about it.
#Person2#: Oh, he's 14 and in the past few months, he's become quieter and a bit secretive. He locks himself in his room and I think he's running around with the wrong crowd.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. What makes you think that?
#Person2#: Well, he's become friends with a couple of older boys who are in a band. And one night last weekend, he came home really late, way past his curfew.
#Person1#: Really? What happened?
#Person2#: He told me that his friend's car broke down and they had to walk home.
#Person1#: I see what you mean. I understand why you're concerned. Have you tried talking to your son about it?
#Person2#: I haven't yet. I just keep hoping it's just a phase he's going through.
#Person1#: You may be right, but it doesn't hurt to find out more about what's going on in his life.
#Person2#: You're right. I should talk to him. Sometimes, it's not easy being a parent. Thanks. It helps to get it off my chest. You're always so easy to talk to.
#Person1#: I don't know about that, but my door is always open. Stop by anytime. | #Person2# is worried about #Person2#'s 14-year-old son who has become quieter and a bit secretive. #Person1# advises #Person2# to talk to him to find out more about what's going on in his life. |
train_9575 | #Person1#: Did you hear? The state is thinking of legalizing gambling in our city! Soon we are gonna have amazing hotels and casinos here which will be good for our business!
#Person2#: Are you serious? Gambling is a vice industry built on deception and fed by the intentional exploitation of human weakness for the sole purpose of monetary gain! It disgusts me.
#Person1#: What are you talking about? How does it exploit people?
#Person2#: Well, to begin with, Gambling is addictive, ruins marriages, destroys families and bankrupts communities. Once you are addicted it is very difficult to stop. People have lost their houses, cars and been left out on the street after becoming addicted. Secondly, it exploits because men become addicted to gambling most often because of the action and risk. Women gamble to escape, and senior citizens will start gambling for the social interaction. Underage gamblers often start gambling on sports with friends and then illegal bookies.
#Person1#: Geez! Now that I think about it, maybe legalizing gambling isn't such a good idea! Although, I have been to Las Vegas, and I didn't become addicted or anything like that.
#Person2#: You cannot predict who will become addicted to gambling. Now excuse me, I have a protest rally to organize! | #Person1# thinks legalizing gambling in their city will be good for the business. #Person2# is disgusted by the idea and explains to #Person1# how it exploits people. #Person1# is kind of persuaded. #Person2# will organize a protest rally. |
train_9576 | #Person1#: Can I borrow your Cds for our school dance?
#Person2#: Oh, you don't ask much, do you?
#Person1#: I promise I will personally guard every single one and they will come back in perfect condition.
#Person2#: I'll tell you what. Your class can rent them from me for the night and buy back any damaged ones.
#Person1#: That sounds fair. That's still cheaper than paying a band to come play for us.
#Person2#: Not as fun though. A live band is way more exciting!
#Person1#: Our class doesn't have enough money. We already checked into it.
#Person2#: Let me know with your next dance. I know a band that may give you a break for the publicity. | #Person1# wants to borrow #Person2#'s CDs for the school dance because #Person1# cannot afford to pay for a band. #Person2# will rent them to #Person1#. |
train_9577 | #Person1#: Could you tell me what university you went to, Mr. Liu?
#Person2#: I went to the University of Edinburgh and Peking University
#Person1#: Did you? And what did you study at Edinburgh?
#Person2#: I have a Ph.D. degree in Natural Language Processing, NLP.
#Person1#: Well I should call you Dr. Liu. Would you mind telling me how old you are?
#Person2#: Oh, of course not. I'm twenty-six.
#Person1#: And could you tell me what internships you have had?
#Person2#: Yes, I have worked in a microspot research asia for the last years and google this year.
#Person1#: Well that is very impressive. May I ask you salary?
#Person2#: I got $ 2000 a week. | Dr. Liu tells #Person1# he has a Ph.D. in NLP and has internships in leading companies. |
train_9578 | #Person1#: What's your favorite magazine?
#Person2#: Off hand, I'd say the Reader's Digests is my favorite.
#Person1#: What kind of magazine is it?
#Person2#: It's instructive and inspiring.
#Person1#: Really? It is a weekly, isn't it?
#Person2#: No, it's a semimonthly.
#Person1#: Does it enjoy popularity among the young generation?
#Person2#: Yes, it's so popular that it's sold out as soon as it reaches the bookstores.
#Person1#: Oh, I think I should try to read one. | #Person2#'s favourite magazine is Reader's Digests. #Person1# would like to have a try. |
train_9579 | #Person1#: Quite a few people are laid off these days.
#Person2#: Yeah. It is not easy for them to find another job.
#Person1#: University graduates have difficulty finding a job too. There seems to be more and more competition in the job market
#Person2#: It is strange that some people are quitting their jobs in order to find a better one. What do you think? Do you want to quit your job?
#Person1#: No. Not now. I think I'll try to keep this one. | #Person1# and #Person2# agree that it's not easy for people to find jobs. |
train_9580 | #Person1#: What do you think of smoking?
#Person2#: It's harmful not only for yourself but for others.
#Person1#: What in your opinion can be done to stop smoking?
#Person2#: Stop producing cigarettes.
#Person1#: But that'll affect the national economy.
#Person2#: That's right. But I don't think there are better ways.
#Person1#: How about painting a warning on each cigarette packet?
#Person2#: Maybe it can take effect. | #Person2# suggests stopping producing cigarettes to stop smoking. #Person1# suggests putting a warning on each packet. |
train_9581 | #Person1#: Would you please tell me something about the agriculture and industry of New Zealand?
#Person2#: The agriculture in New Zealand is highly mechanized. The industry mainly focuses on the manufacture of agriculture and stockbreeding products.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: If you need any further information, please don't hesitate to ask me.
#Person1#: OK, I will. | #Person2# introduces the agriculture and industry of New Zealand to #Person1#. |
train_9582 | #Person1#: You look so happy, Anna. Any good news?
#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve won the first prize in the math contest.
#Person1#: Really? Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thank you, Paul.
#Person1#: By the way, would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow evening? Tomorrow is my birthday.
#Person2#: Good, happy birthday to you!
#Person1#: Not so soon. It's not my birthday today. Well, you'll come, won't you?
#Person2#: Sure, I will. Thank you for inviting me.
#Person1#: My pleasure. | Paul congratulates Anna for winning the first prize and invites her to his birthday party tomorrow. |
train_9583 | #Person1#: Do you know how to go to the Fragrant Hills in Beijing? I heard that they are very famous in China.
#Person2#: Yes. Especially in autumn, the red leaves of the maple trees make the whole mountain red.
#Person1#: That must be very beautiful.
#Person2#: Yes, it can make people feel as if they were in the land of fairies.
#Person1#: Really? Have you ever been there?
#Person2#: A couple of times.
#Person1#: Can you go there with me? I'd like someone who is familiar with that area to go with me.
#Person2#: Sure. I'd be very glad to be your tour guide. | #Person2# introduces Fragrant Hills in Beijing to #Person1# and promises to go there with #Person1#. |
train_9584 | #Person1#: Hello. This is Doctor Bell's Office. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi. This is Taylor Wright calling. I'Ve got an appointment with Doctor Bell at 9. 00 tomorrow morning. I'Ve got to cancel this appointment. My father-in-law passed away suddenly last night.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Cancelling the appointment is no problem. Thank you for your call.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. Good bye. | Taylor Wright calls #Person1# to cancel an appointment with Doctor Bell. |
train_9585 | #Person1#: I need help finding a gift for my daughter.
#Person2#: Would she like a laptop?
#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea.
#Person2#: A Mac is a very popular brand.
#Person1#: She mentioned a Mac. How much is it?
#Person2#: A 15 - inch Pro model is $ 2, 100 plus tax.
#Person1#: That sounds like a great price. I'll take one.
#Person2#: This is a gift she'll cherish for years. How do you want to pay?
#Person1#: I'll use my VISA.
#Person2#: We're almost through. Just sign here, please.
#Person1#: Just take it home and plug it in?
#Person2#: She'll be online 20 minutes after she opens the box.
#Person1#: She's going to be so pleased with this.
#Person2#: Remember us for all your computer needs. | #Person1# buys a Mac from #Person2# as a gift for #Person1#'s daughter. |
train_9586 | #Person1#: Let me take care of the check today.
#Person2#: Why? It's unfair. How about going dutch?
#Person1#: You paid the last time, because I didn't have any money, remember?
#Person2#: Oh, come on, I almost forgot. Don't worry about it. I didn't mind picking up the tab last time.
#Person1#: But you really should let me treat one time, I feel like I own you one if I didn't.
#Person2#: Ok, but it's only for this time.
#Person1#: What's the damage?
#Person2#: It's 12 dollars 80 cents all together. But don't forget the tip, it usually 15 %.
#Person1#: Check, please. | #Person1# insists on taking care of the check today because #Person2# paid the last time. #Person2# agrees. |
train_9587 | #Person1#: Room service. May I come in?
#Person2#: Come in please.
#Person1#: Mr. Green?
#Person2#: Yes. Put them on there please.
#Person1#: OK. If you need anything, just call the Room service.
#Person2#: Thank you. By the way, what shall we do with the plates when we finish our meal?
#Person1#: Just leave them outside the door. We will take care of it.
#Person2#: I see. Thanks a lot. | #Person1# brings Mr. Green's food to his room and tells him to leave the plates outside the door after eating. |
train_9588 | #Person1#: I am past my stop. Would you please let me get off?
#Person2#: I am sorry. It's not allowed. You have to wait till the next station.
#Person1#: Well, that's OK.
#Person2#: Can you please slow down? I am not in a hurry.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# is past #Person1#'s stop but it's not allowed to get off now. |
train_9589 | #Person1#: I'm sorry, I'm engaged at 2 p. m.
#Person2#: If you don't mind, let's make it a little later. What about three or four?
#Person1#: Sorry, the whole afternoon is filled up here. Will tomorrow do?
#Person2#: All right. | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to make it tomorrow. |
train_9590 | #Person1#: Hello. I need to reserve a room.
#Person2#: Not a problem. May I have your name, please?
#Person1#: Of course. I'm John Sandals.
#Person2#: Hi, sir. My name is Michelle. Could you tell me when you need the room?
#Person1#: Right now. I plan to be there in April from the 14th to the 17th.
#Person2#: Perhaps you didn't know that we have new room rates. Do you find that acceptable, sir?
#Person1#: Maybe. How much is a room?
#Person2#: The price per night is $ 308.
#Person1#: That sounds fine to me.
#Person2#: Fantastic! Would you like a smoking or nonsmoking room?
#Person1#: I hate cigarettes! Nonsmoking.
#Person2#: That'll be nonsmoking. Now, do you approve of a single queen-size bed?
#Person1#: That'll be no problem.
#Person2#: I'm happy to hear that, sir. Your reservation is all set except for your phone number.
#Person1#: Sure! My number is 626-555-1739.
#Person2#: 626-555-1739. Thank you for doing business with us, Mr. Sandals. | Michelle helps John Sandals reserve a nonsmoking room with a single queen-size bed from April 14th to 17th for $308 per night. |
train_9591 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm checking in. The last name is Rama.
#Person2#: Yes, here is your reservation. You have a standard room reserved for two nights. Is that right?
#Person1#: Actually, no. It should be a suite. I had booked a non-smoking king.
#Person2#: Oh, my mistake. The reservation is for a suite and it is a non-smoking room with a king bed. I'm sorry for the error.
#Person1#: That's okay. I'm here a little early. Is it possible to check in right now?
#Person2#: Sure, that's no problem. May I have your credit card? We need a credit card on file for your room charges and incidentals.
#Person1#: Here it is.
#Person2#: Okay, now if you could please verify the room rate here, initial next to the X, and sign right here. How many keys will you need?
#Person1#: Oh, just one.
#Person2#: Okay, you're all set. You're in room 1201. Take the elevators to the 12th floor and it will be on your left. Do you need any help with your bags?
#Person1#: No, I'm fine. Thanks.
#Person2#: Enjoy your stay. | Rama booked a non-smoking suite with a king bed. #Person2# asks for Rama's credit card and helps Rama check in. |
train_9592 | #Person1#: Excuse me, have you got any laundry? The laundryman is here to collect it.
#Person2#: Yes, I have. Here are my blouse, coats and stockings.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. My husband also has some laundry. This is his suit and here is his pajamas.
#Person1#: Are they to be dry-cleaned?
#Person2#: Oh, no. Only the suit and coat are to be dry-cleaned. I want to have my blouse tomorrow evening. And I'd like the collar and cuffs starched.
#Person1#: Yes, but not too stiff, right?
#Person2#: Exactly. Is it possible to have my overcoat dry-cleaned, too?
#Person1#: There are a few spots on it. I am afraid you will not have it tomorrow. Dry-cleaning usually takes three days.
#Person2#: Oh, no. I also need this tomorrow evening.
#Person1#: In that case, I suppose I could ask the dry-cleaner to clean up the spots for the moment, and have it well pressed. You might get it back on time then.
#Person2#: That's a good idea.
#Person1#: By the way, a cotton came off your shirt you gave me the day before yesterday.
#Person2#: Yes, I noticed it yet.
#Person1#: The laundry has sewed on a new button for you.
#Person2#: Oh, thanks a lot.
#Person1#: I am afraid the new one is not exactly the same as the others.
#Person2#: Never mind, it doesn't matter.
#Person1#: If you have any more laundry, please just leave it in the laundry bag behind the bathroom door. The laundryman comes to collect it every morning. | #Person2# has some laundry and needs her blouse and overcoat tomorrow evening. #Person1# will ask the dry-cleaners to clean up the spots on her overcoat and tells #Person2# the laundry has sewed on a new button for #Person2#'s shirt. |
train_9593 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you help me figure out how to get to the Wudaokou subway station from here?
#Person2#: Sure. . . first you're going to have to buy a ticket to ride on the subway. The Wudaokou station is on the lightrail, so you'll have to transfer. Be sure you buy a combination ticket for the regular subway and the lightrail. It should cost you 5 yuan.
#Person1#: An after I buy the ticket, where should I go?
#Person2#: You can take the red line train from here, but you'll have to transfer to the blue line at Fuxingmen transfer station. After you transfer, take the blue line that is heading north towards Fuchengmen.
#Person1#: So I transfer from red to blue, then how long do I ride the blue?
#Person2#: You'll take the blue line until you reach Xizhimen. That's a big station, so there will likely be a lot of people getting off at that stop. You can transfer to the lightrail there, you'll have to exit the subway and present the unused portion of your combination ticket to the Ticketmaster, they'll give you a new ticket to use on the lightrail system.
#Person1#: It sounds so complicated!
#Person2#: No, not the really, don't worry about it, like I said there'll be a lot of people there doing the same thing that you are doing, so just follow the crowd, There's only one direction to go, so you won't get on the wrong train. Head north on the Yellow line, and you'll see Wudaokou in just a couple of stops. | #Person1# wants to get to the Wudaokou subway station. #Person2# tells #Person1# to buy a combination ticket for the regular subway and the light rail, take the red line first, and transfer to the blue line. #Person1# thinks it's complicated. #Person2# suggests #Person1# following the crowd. |
train_9594 | #Person1#: What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I need to return a book.
#Person1#: Can I do anything else for you?
#Person2#: I want to check these books out.
#Person1#: Is that all?
#Person2#: That's all.
#Person1#: May I see your library card, please?
#Person2#: It's right here.
#Person1#: Will that be all for today?
#Person2#: Yes. That's it.
#Person1#: These are due back in two weeks.
#Person2#: All right. Have a good night. | #Person1# helps #Person2# to return a book and check some books out. |
train_9595 | #Person1#: Hello, can I start you off with anything to drink?
#Person2#: Yes, may I have some water, please?
#Person1#: Sure, would you like any appetizers today?
#Person2#: May I get an order of barbeque wings?
#Person1#: No problem, can I get you anything else?
#Person2#: No, thank you, that'll be all for now.
#Person1#: Okay, let me know when you're ready to order your food.
#Person2#: I'm ready.
#Person1#: Okay, what can I get you?
#Person2#: May I have the fettuccini Alfredo?
#Person1#: Will that be all?
#Person2#: Yes, that's it. | #Person1# helps #Person2# order some water, barbeque wings, and fettuccine Alfredo. |
train_9596 | #Person1#: Oh, no, it's a quarter to eight now. The school bus is coming in five minutes. Hurry up or we'll miss it.
#Person2#: Come on. Relax. You forget? The time has been adjusted. We have double five minutes left. | #Person2# reminds #Person1# the time for the school bus has been adjusted. |
train_9597 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Are you being attended to?
#Person2#: I'm looking for 56 cushions. Do you have one of this size?
#Person1#: Yes, we do. But what color do you want?
#Person2#: Dark and light yellow woven together.
#Person1#: Please move over here, sir. How about this one?
#Person2#: Mm...I like the color and the pattern. But do you have another one so that I can choose?
#Person1#: I'm sorry, we don't. If you really want to buy, we can give you 6% off, since this is the last blue one left. It's a real bargain.
#Person2#: But I must make sure that there isn't anything wrong with cushions first.
#Person1#: Fine, go ahead, please.
#Person2#: (A few minutes later.) Are you sure I can get 6% discount?
#Person1#: Absolutely sure.
#Person2#: Then I'll take it. As far as the size, color and the pattern are concerned, and they are just what I appreciate. By the way, can you have it shipped to me in Denmark?
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. Leave your name and address with us, please.
#Person2#: All right. Thanks a lot.
#Person1#: You are very welcome. | #Person2# is looking for 56 cushions. #Person1# recommends one and can give #Person2# a 6% off. #Person2# takes it and asks #Person1# to ship it to #Person2# in Denmark. |
train_9598 | #Person1#: Good morning! Colly Chemicals. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning! I'd like to speak to Mr. Brown, please.
#Person1#: I'm sorry he is not in at the moment. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: OK. My name is Tom Morton. That's M-O-R-T-O-N. I'm phoning from Everbrite Travel about Mr. Brown's trip to Austrialia. He's booked on Flight NO. BA1279 to Sydney on Monday. That's April 4th. The flight leaves from Gate 4. Oh, no. Sorry, it leaves from Gate 1 at 10:30.
#Person1#: Hmm.
#Person2#: That's 10:30. But he must be there at least two hours earlier to check in.
#Person1#: And how will he get his tickets?
#Person2#: Oh, we'll send them around this afternoon. But if there is any problem, he can call me at 33486220.
#Person1#: OK. I will make sure he gets your message.
#Person2#: Thank you. Goodbye.
#Person1#: Goodbye. | Tom Morton calls Mr. Brown but Mr. Brown is not in so Tom leaves a message about Mr. Brown's trip to Australia. |
train_9599 | #Person1#: Hello, Professor White, I got my grade in the mail this morning, but I think there might be a mistake in my mark.
#Person2#: Yeah, I've got several calls just like yours. There must be a problem with the computing system. It should be straightened out in a couple of hours. | Professor White tells #Person1#, who calls to query #Person1#'s grade, there must be a problem with the computing system. |
train_9600 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to the Public Library?
#Person2#: The Public Library? But there are so many public libraries in London. Which one do you want to go to?
#Person1#: The nearest one.
#Person2#: That's rather far away, too. You'd better take a bus. Take the No. 7 bus to the zoo, then change to the No. 9 bus and get off at the end.
#Person1#: And where's the No. 7 bus-stop, please?
#Person2#: Go straight down the street, and turn left at the traffic lights. Then take the second turning on the right, and you'll find the bus-stop near the corner. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: Not at all. | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the nearest public library. |
train_9601 | #Person1#: What happened to your brother?
#Person2#: It seems that he has gone ape over the girl.
#Person1#: Your parents must be worrying about him.
#Person2#: Yes, he's been like this for two weeks. We don't know what to do.
#Person1#: Have you talked to him?
#Person2#: Yeah. But he just didn't listen. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s brother has gone ape over a girl. |
train_9602 | #Person1#: Good moming, Sir.
#Person2#: Good morning.
#Person1#: Where would you like to go?
#Person2#: To the airport please.
#Person1#: Here we are.
#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it?
#Person1#: Nine pounds twenty.
#Person2#: Here's ten pounds. Keep the change.
#Person1#: Thank you. Sir
#Person2#: You're welcome, Goodbye! | #Person1# takes #Person2# to the airport. |
train_9603 | #Person1#: Sis, why did you ask me to come to this bargain market? It's so crowded, and you can't find anything that you really want.
#Person2#: You just don't get it. Looking for bargains can be really interesting.
#Person1#: Are you serious? How can that be?
#Person2#: Bargaining is a game, or even a battle. You feel like a winner when you get a good price.
#Person1#: Come on. You know, you can never really win. The salesperson never loses. They make their living out of it.
#Person2#: That's true. But I just love it. Come here!
#Person1#: Oh, this silk carpet is really beautiful. Look at the pattern, and how delicate it is!
#Person2#: You do have great taste. That's the most expensive stuff here.
#Person1#: Really? Oh, this one. I like the cloisonn vase.
#Person2#: Are you kidding me? I bought a same one last week. It's surprising that there is something we both like. Well, what do you think of these ceramic cups?
#Person1#: Come on. They look so cheap. Something else, please.
#Person2#: What about this picture? I think Benjamin would like it.
#Person1#: Don't underestimate his taste. I don't think he'd like it.
#Person2#: Don't be so sure. He loves the vase I bought here last week.
#Person1#: Yeah. Well, anyway, it's up to you. But I can tell that you come here often.
#Person2#: Absolutely. That's why I can always get a good price. | #Person1# doesn't understand why #Person2# asks #Person1# to come to this bargain market at first, but then finds something beautiful and interesting. #Person2# loves the market and comes here often so #Person2# can always get a good price. |
train_9604 | #Person1#: There are so many record players here. That is hard to choose.
#Person2#: Look at this one. It has a radio and cassette player and built in speakers.
#Person1#: I'd rather get one with separated speakers. They give a clear sound.
#Person2#: Yes, but we shouldn't get any thing too big. Remember it has to fit in with our living room furniture.
#Person1#: That's right. Now this one looks alright? It's a hetachee or do you prefer this one? It's sony.
#Person2#: Let's have the salesmen for a demonstration. | #Person1# and #Person2# are choosing a record player. #Person2# suggests having the salesmen for a demonstration. |
train_9605 | #Person1#: I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for everything you did for me.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure. I enjoyed working with you.
#Person1#: I wouldn't be able to make it without your help.
#Person2#: Then keep up the good work. | #Person1# thanks #Person2# for #Person2#'s help. |
train_9606 | #Person1#: All right then, Ms. Montgomery. I'll get those plans over to your office by Thursday afternoon.
#Person2#: Great. That will give me time to talk with my staff before I make final decision.
#Person1#: That's what I was thinking. I'll have them there by Thursday.
#Person2#: Good news. Thanks for getting things done so quickly. | #Person1# will get the plans over to Ms. Montgomery's office by Thursday afternoon. |
train_9607 | #Person1#: Thanks for the pizza. It was delicious.
#Person2#: It's okay.
#Person1#: Next time, it's on me.
#Person2#: Don't be silly.
#Person1#: I'm serious.
#Person2#: Alright. Next time, we can try some other flavors.
#Person1#: Certainly. The vegetarian pizza looks pretty good. It must be very delicious.
#Person2#: Definitely. I really like Italian food. | #Person2# treated #Person1# to pizza. #Person1# will treat #Person2# to some other flavors next time. |
train_9608 | #Person1#: These things are always soooo boring. Heard any gossip? Anybody making the big bucks?
#Person2#: Rich struck it rich in advertising. And he and Cath got married and just had a child.
#Person1#: That's no news. Those two were high school sweethearts anyway.
#Person2#: Teresa Jones got a boob job.
#Person1#: Uh, I can see that. And Erica Falls has lost a lot of weight.
#Person2#: I've got something. You saw Taylor Smith? Looks terrible, doesn't he? I heard he. . . | #Person1# and #Person2# are gossiping about others, including Rich, Teresa, Erica, and Taylor. |
train_9609 | #Person1#: Do you know Sally?
#Person2#: Sally. She is a bachelor girl. She is an excellent designer. Many of the company's advertisements are her child trains.
#Person1#: Why is she still single? She must have a face that would stop clock.
#Person2#: Oh, quite the other way round. She is a knock-out. She devotes much of her time to her career. | #Person2# tells #Person1# Sally is single because she devotes much time to her career. |
train_9610 | #Person1#: Hello, is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. I would like to check in.
#Person1#: Have you made a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes.I am Belen.
#Person1#: So your room number is 201. Are you a member of our hotel?
#Person2#: No, what's the difference?
#Person1#: Well, we offer a 10% charge for our members. | #Person1# helps Belen to check in and tells Belen about their membership discount. |
train_9611 | #Person1#: How wonderful it is to be in love! It's love at first sight! Oh. he's my Romeo!
#Person2#: Hey, Julie. How's it going?
#Person1#: Oh, Mary. You've surprised me!
#Person2#: Who were you talking to?
#Person1#: Um, I was just thinking aloud.
#Person2#: You look so happy. I see a twinkle in your eyes.
#Person1#: Come off it, Mary.
#Person2#: Oh, you have a crush on someone, don't you? Maybe those are wedding bells in your eyes!
#Person1#: You certainly do like teasing me, Mary. Well I'm in love with someone. The question is, how do I get his attention?
#Person2#: Well, that's easy. Walk up to him and kiss him.
#Person1#: I guess I asked the wrong person. | Julie has a crush on someone and asks Mary's advice to get his attention but finds she asks the wrong person. |
train_9612 | #Person1#: Amy, what's your favorite sport?
#Person2#: Ah, it's hard to say. I loved swimming when I was in primary school, but I like running best at the moment.
#Person1#: You run very fast, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, but not the fastest in my class. Lily runs much faster than I.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: Yes, Lily runs the fastest of all. what about you, Mike? What do you like?
#Person1#: You like running, but I like jumping, both the high jump and the long jump.
#Person2#: Did you take part in the sports meet last year?
#Person1#: Yes, I took part in both the high jump and the long jump. And I won the first prize in the long jump last year.
#Person2#: You are also going to take part in the long jump this year, right?
#Person1#: Yes, and I'll try to make a better record.
#Person2#: Good luck. | #Person2# likes running but runs slower than Lily. Mike likes jumping. He won the first prize in the long jump last year and will try to make a better record this year. |
train_9613 | #Person1#: Officer, officer, I leave something important to report. I have just had my money stolen.
#Person2#: Before you begin, why not take a seat and calm down a little? Don't be too excited. It won't help us catch the thief.
#Person1#: Yes, you are completely right. Where should I start?
#Person2#: At the beginning, when did it take place?
#Person1#: About 10 minutes ago.
#Person2#: And where exactly was this?
#Person1#: It was probably on the moving stair coming up from the underground at Xi'an. I think somebody had been following me from the time I left the bank.
#Person2#: The bank?
#Person1#: Well, you see. I went to a bank to exchange some travelers checks for money. So I can buy my airline tickets back home.
#Person2#: Yes, yes. How much did you exchange?
#Person1#: About $4500 worth.
#Person2#: And how much was stolen?
#Person1#: All of it.
#Person2#: I see. | #Person1# reports to #Person2# about #Person1#'s stolen money. It took place 10 minutes ago on the moving stair coming up from the underground at Xi'an after #Person1# exchanged $4500 at the bank. |
train_9614 | #Person1#: How is your mother feeling these days?
#Person2#: Much better, thanks Miss Wang, the operation went smoothly and the doctors says she'll recover in no time and she'll probably come home at the weekend.
#Person1#: That's wonderful, when will you come back to class?
#Person2#: I still need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning for her coming home.
#Person1#: OK, take care of your mother and yourself, the whole class are expecting you. | #Person2# tells Miss Wang #Person2#'s mother is feeling much better but #Person2# still needs a week to take care of her. |
train_9615 | #Person1#: Hello, miss. I'm Sam and I am with the local paper. Now, I'm working on a report on difficulties living in the UK. May I ask you some questions?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: What's your name and how long have you been in the UK?
#Person2#: I'm Li Jie from China. I have been here for 4 years by March of two thousand and nineteen.
#Person1#: Wow, pretty long. So do you think you can handle everything in your daily life?
#Person2#: No, not really. I sometimes feel puzzled when talking with the natives.
#Person1#: Would you share some examples?
#Person2#: Uh, for example, my friends told me there is fat chance of losing weight with British food. Gosh! What on earth will I be like, losing weight or gaining weight? I was confused. Then they laughed and told me fat chance means unlikely to happen.
#Person1#: Yes, the idiom is always a headache to most international students. | Sam with the local paper asks Li Jie some questions. Li Jie has been in the UK for 4 years but still feels puzzled when talking with the natives. |
train_9616 | #Person1#: Please put your baggage on the counter and open it, let me have a look.
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Please examine it.
#Person1#: Anything subject to duty in your suitcase?
#Person2#: No, sir. Nothing except my personal belongings, such as clothes, notebooks and some gifts.
#Person1#: Any cigarettes or liquor?
#Person2#: I have cigarettes for my own use.
#Person1#: I think you'll have to pay some duty on these cigarettes because they exceed the quota. And this article is liable for duty.
#Person2#: How much duty should I pay?
#Person1#: One hundred dollars.
#Person2#: Here is the money.
#Person1#: Just a moment. I'll make out your duty memo. ( Writing and giving the memo to Mr. Green ) Take it and pay the girl over there.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# examines #Person2#'s baggage. #Person2# has to pay some (100 dollars) duty for his cigarettes which exceeds the quota. #Person1# makes out a duty memo for #Person2# to pay. |
train_9617 | #Person1#: did you watch the Oscars on Sunday night?
#Person2#: no, but I heard about that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt didn't attend.
#Person1#: yes, that was surprising. I heard that they got into a fight and then decided not to go.
#Person2#: they must be the most famous celebrity couple in Hollywood.
#Person1#: they're also one of the richest couples. They have so many money and they can buy almost anything they want.
#Person2#: I also heard that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes made an appearance at the Oscars.
#Person1#: did either one of them win an Oscar this year?
#Person2#: I think Tom might have been nominated for one of his films, but I don't think he won anything.
#Person1#: Tom Cruise may be handsome, but I think he's a bit crazy, don't you?
#Person2#: yes, his marriage to Katie is actually quite scandalous.
#Person1#: I still think that they only got married to get more publicity for their movies and themselves.
#Person2#: people in show biz can have such an easy life ; I don't know why they have to make it so complicated.
#Person1#: I would never want to be a celebrity because the paparazzi would also be after you.
#Person2#: that's true. I guess it would be difficult to have people taking pictures of you everywhere you go.
#Person1#: thank goodness we're not rich and famous!
#Person2#: being famous, I can do without, but I wouldn't mind being rich. | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the Oscars, which Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt didn't attend. They also talk about the marriage of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes which #Person1# thinks, it is for more publicity. They think it is difficult for celebrities to stand paparazzi. |
train_9618 | #Person1#: Very glad to know something about you, then what are you going to do when you finish.
#Person2#: Oh, I ' ll go to shanghai to practice there.
#Person1#: That ' s a good idea. It must be easy to find a job in shanghai.
#Person2#: I think so, you know there is a great deal of opportunity for business there.
#Person1#: And English is very useful in your job.
#Person2#: I think it will be very useful in many ways. Beside, shanghai is an important trade center, not only in China, but also in the world, English is useful in almost all walks of life.
#Person1#: You will be a very promising one.
#Person2#: That ' s my wish. | #Person1# thinks it is a good idea that #Person2# wants to practice in Shanghai. With #Person2#'s English skill #Person1# believes #Person2# will soon be a promising one in Shanghai. |
train_9619 | #Person1#: My wife's birthday is today. I need some flowers.
#Person2#: We have lots of fresh red roses.
#Person1#: How much do the roses cost?
#Person2#: $ 20 a dozen.
#Person1#: That sounds good. Last year I paid $ 30.
#Person2#: Yes, you came here on the right day. They're on sale today.
#Person1#: Give me a dozen.
#Person2#: Very good. Would you like anything else?
#Person1#: No, I'll just give her the roses and a card.
#Person2#: She should be very pleased with these roses. | #Person1# buys a dozen of roses as his wife's birthday present for 20$. It is 10 dollars cheaper than last year. #Person2# explains that because it is on sale today. |
train_9620 | #Person1#: What would you like for dessert?
#Person2#: What do you have?
#Person1#: I have apple pie, ice cream, chocolate cake and fruit cocktail.
#Person2#: Can I have apple pie with ice cream?
#Person1#: Of course. I made apple pie this morning, so it's lovely and fresh.
#Person2#: I love you home made apple pie. It's delicious. Can I have another glass of lemonade as well?
#Person1#: Sure. Can you get it yourself? It's in the refrigerator.
#Person2#: Ok. Would you like a drink too?
#Person1#: Yes. I'll have an ice tea. You'll see it next to the lemonade.
#Person2#: Are you having any dessert?
#Person1#: I'll have apple pie too, but without ice cream. I have to watch my weight. | #Person2# is having the apple pie made by #Person1# and a lemonade. #Person1# will have ice tea and an apple pie without ice cream because #Person2# is watching weight. |
train_9621 | #Person1#: Laura told me today that she has a friend with a car for sale.
#Person2#: Oh, she did? Then it's a used car of course.
#Person1#: Yes, it's used, but she said it was in very good shape. It's a small foreign car.
#Person2#: What else did she tell you? Did she tell you how many miles there are on it?
#Person1#: She thinks it has about twenty-five or thirty thousand miles.
#Person2#: That's not bad. What about the price? Did she tell you how much her friend wants for the car?
#Person1#: Three thousand dollars.
#Person2#: Three thousand! That's almost too good to be true. Did she say why her friend wants to sell it?
#Person1#: He lives in the city and you know how expensive it is to keep a car in the city.
#Person2#: Well, we can see it for ourselves. Did she tell you when we can go and look at it?
#Person1#: No, but she gave me her friend's telephone number. I can call him and make an appointment. | #Person1# is telling #Person2# that Laura's friend has a car on sale today. #Person2# says the mileage for the car is about twenty-five to thirty thousand and the price is about 3000 dollars. They plan to call Laura's friend to take a look at the car. |
train_9622 | #Person1#: I think I've got a virus on my computer. Do you know how to get rid of it? I haven't had one before.
#Person2#: I'm afraid not. Why don't you call the Help Desk? Someone there will be able to help you.
#Person1#: Have you got the number? I'll call them right now. | #Person2# advises #Person1# to call the Help Desk to solve the computer virus. |
train_9623 | #Person1#: I am trying to decide what school to apply to?
#Person2#: Are you thinking about a public school or a private one?
#Person1#: I am not sure. What's the difference between them?
#Person2#: Public schools are usually state funded, whereas private schools usually get their funding elsewhere.
#Person1#: Which is better?
#Person2#: One isn't necessarily better than the other. It depends a lot on the school administration and the teachers.
#Person1#: I hear you have to wear uniforms at private school.
#Person2#: Yes, sometimes. | #Person1# is applying to schools. #Person2# tells #Person1# the differences between a private school and a public school. Which one is better depends on the school's administration. |
train_9624 | #Person1#: Do you like the Harry potter books and movies?
#Person2#: Not really!
#Person1#: Why not? They are very fun and exiting.
#Person2#: Maybe, but I think they are just for kids.
#Person1#: No, that's not true. Many adults like the Harry potter books too.
#Person2#: Maybe they don't agree with my taste. | #Person2# doesn't like Harry Potter and thinks they are for kids. #Person1# disagrees. |
train_9625 | #Person1#: Do you object to drinking black tea, Mr. Zhang?
#Person2#: Yes, that is why I never drink it.
#Person1#: Do you drink green tea, then?
#Person2#: Very seldom, because tea has tannin which may be harmful to one's health.
#Person1#: But if the tea is good and well prepared, it will do much good.
#Person2#: What good is it for?
#Person1#: Not only can it appease one's thirst, but it can also refresh one when tired.
#Person2#: That's true, but it must not be allowed to stand long.
#Person1#: Why is it so?
#Person2#: Because if you drink a kind of tea which has been prepared for some time before, it will do you harm. | Mr. Zhang does not drink tea because he thinks tannin is harmful. But #Person1# thinks that tea can be good if it is well prepared. Mr. Zhang agrees, but he states if you let the tea stand too long it will still do you harm. |
train_9626 | #Person1#: Both our countries are quite small. How would you describe the landscape in your country?
#Person2#: My country is well know for being very flat. There are some hills in the southeast of the country.
#Person1#: Is it really completely flat?
#Person2#: Pretty much. The land rises and falls only a few meters. The southeast, the hills rise to a height of a few hundred meters. There are mountains over 1000 meters high in your country.
#Person1#: Yes, there are. They are not very big compared with the mountains in other countries.
#Person2#: The coast of your country is very varied. The coast of my country is just made up of sandy beaches.
#Person1#: That doesn't sound too bad. Great for sunbathing! The coast of my country changes even within a few kilometers. There are cliffs, then sandy beaches. Then rocks. There are lots of caves in the cliffs. There are also many small islands off the coast, but few people lives on them.
#Person2#: There are many lakes and rivers in your country too. We also have many rivers, but only a few lakes.
#Person1#: We also have waterfalls in the mountains. They make the landscapes look very scenic. The landscape has been shapes by millions of years of erosion, especially by water. | #Person2#'s country is known for being flat. The coast is made up of sandy beaches. But in #Person1#'s country, there are mountains that rise over 1000 m. the coast is varied and there are cliffs, rocks, caves and waterfalls in the mountains. |
train_9627 | #Person1#: How was your trip to Brazil? Did you learn anything?
#Person2#: I had no idea how seriously that country takes soccer!
#Person1#: Tell me about it.
#Person2#: Okay. In the middle of their streets there are parks, big soccer fields as far as you can see.
#Person1#: Really?
#Person2#: That's not all. They use them! Every night men, women, children all out there till 3 and 4 a. m.
#Person1#: Are you serious?
#Person2#: I don't know how they function the next day! It's like they eat and breathe soccer! | #Person2# tells Brazil takes soccer seriously and soccer fields are built in the middle of the streets. People played in the field till 3 and 4 a.m. #Person1# is surprised by the fact. |
train_9628 | #Person1#: Dear Anna. I really love you.
#Person2#: I love you, too.
#Person1#: I want to take care of you forever. Will you marry me?
#Person2#: Oh. My God! Are you serious?
#Person1#: Am I too abrupt? Did I scare you? Or you don't want. . .
#Person2#: No! I have been expecting this moment for a long time. I mean my answer is'yes'.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm so happy. I will try my best to love you and protect you. I promise.
#Person2#: I trust you. We'll be happy.
#Person1#: Let me wear you this diamond ring.
#Person2#: It's so beautiful. | #Person1# proposes to Anna, which surprised Anna, for she has been expecting for a long time. Anna says yes and wears the diamond ring. |
train_9629 | #Person1#: You are saying he will be promoted to the general manager?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Are you sure?
#Person2#: Yes. I bet my bottom dollar that he will get promoted.
#Person1#: Just because he gets on well with everybody?
#Person2#: Partly, and he's also a hard working man. | #Person2# tells #Person1# a man will be promoted. For he is hard working and gets along with people. |
train_9630 | #Person1#: Hello, Susan, it's me, An.
#Person2#: Hi, An. How are you?
#Person1#: I am fine. I am going swimming this afternoon. Are you coming with me?
#Person2#: I am afraid I can't this afternoon. I take my daughter to her tennis class at the club on Wednesday afternoons.
#Person1#: Maybe I can meet you at the club and we can play tennis together.
#Person2#: Ok, I'll meet you at the club at two thirty. | Susan declines An's invitation to go swimming. Then they plan to play tennis together at two-thirty. |
train_9631 | #Person1#: Welcome back, soccer fans. My name is Rick Fields and, as always, I am joined by my commentating wingman, Bob Copeland.
#Person2#: And we're on the brink of soccer history today, as Ecuador and Brazil are tied one-one as we begin the second half of the 2022 World Cup!
#Person1#: The ref calls the players for the kick off, and here we go! Ecuador quickly passes the ball to the midfield, but, oath, it's out of bounds.
#Person2#: That will be a throw in for Brazil. Adriano has the ball and makes a long pass to Robin, and the ref has called him offside.
#Person1#: No question about it. He was offside by a mile! We have a goal kick for Ecuador. Edison Mendez heads it to Valencia, he shoots! Deflected by the defender and we have a corner kick.
#Person2#: Delgado takes the corner. We have a foul! Oh no, Did, the goalkeeper, has fouled the Ecuadorian player! He gets a yellow card and that will be a penalty kick!
#Person1#: This is the perfect opportunity for Ecuador to get ahead in this match and become World Champions! He gets ready for the kick. He shoots! and he. . . | #Person1# and #Person2# are giving a commentary on 2020 Soccer World Cup between Ecuador and Brazil. Since the Brazilian goalkeeper gets a yellow card, Ecuador has a chance to be World Champions. |
train_9632 | #Person1#: Steven, can you give us a summary about your work? What do you get from your work?
#Person2#: I have accumulated a wealth of practical experience in work as a chief advertisement designer. Moreover, I realized teamwork is the key to success.
#Person1#: Why do you think so?
#Person2#: I think building team spirit among the coworkers is very important. I believe we can accomplish a miracle if we stick together.
#Person1#: Very good. Anything else?
#Person2#: My advantage is that I have strong sense of responsibility. But I lack patience.
#Person1#: I must praise you for your modesty and diligence. What's your plan next?
#Person2#: I will listen and learn more when I start my new job. I plan to become more professional in my field.
#Person1#: I've got to commend you ; you really did a good job.
#Person2#: Thanks for your compliment, but there is still plenty more to learn. | Steve is at a Job interview, he is very experienced in his field as chief advertisement designer, along with realization of the importance of team work. #Person2# praised him for his modesty and past work. |
train_9633 | #Person1#: I hate working on Christmas Eve! Whoa! Get a load of this guy! Come in central, I think we have got ourselves a situation here.
#Person2#: License and registration please. Have you been drinking tonight, sir?
#Person3#: I had one or two glasses of eggnog, but nothing else.
#Person1#: Step out of the vehicle, please. Sir, what do you have in the back?
#Person3#: Just a few Christmas gifts, to this season, after all!
#Person2#: Don't take that tone with me. Do you have an invoice for these items?
#Person3#: Umm. . . no. . . I make these in my workshop in the North Pole!
#Person2#: You are under arrest, sir. You have the right to remain silent. You better not pout, you better not cry. Anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to an attorney, if you cannot afford one, the state will appoint one for you.
#Person3#: You can't take me to jail! What about my sleigh? It's Christmas Eve! I have presents to deliver! Rudolph! Prancer! Dancer! Get help! | #Person3# is drunk driving on Chirstmas Eve got stopped by two police officers, then aressted and can not deliver gifts. |
train_9634 | #Person1#: Is that room service?
#Person2#: Yes. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: The maid has just delivered some laundry to my room. But it's not mine at all.
#Person2#: I am sorry. sir. We will send someone immediately. | #Person1# calls room service because the laundry is not #Person1#'s. |
train_9635 | #Person1#: What type of music do you like to listen to?
#Person2#: I like listening to different kinds of music.
#Person1#: Like what, for instance?
#Person2#: I enjoy Rock and R & B.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: I like the different instruments that they use.
#Person1#: That's a good reason to like something.
#Person2#: Yeah, I think so too. | #Person1# wants to know what types of music #Person2# likes and why. #Person2# likes Rock and R & B because of the different instruments they use. |
train_9636 | #Person1#: How many people does your company employ?
#Person2#: We have over sixty employees. We have about forty factory workers and technical people and the rest are admin and sales staff. We started off with only ten people, so our workforce has grown a lot.
#Person1#: What's your annual turnover?
#Person2#: It was just over two million euros last year. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that they have 60 employees and the annual turn over last year is two million euros. |
train_9637 | #Person1#: You're going to have coffee, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes. I could use a cup of coffee.
#Person1#: Are you going to have anything to eat?
#Person2#: French toast sounds good. What are you going to order?
#Person1#: I'll have that too. | #Person2# are going to have a cup of coffee. French toast for both #Person1# and #Person2#. |
train_9638 | #Person1#: Would you please wait this letter to see with the postages?
#Person2#: Do you want to sent this letter by ordinary or registered mail?
#Person1#: By ordinary airmail please.
#Person2#: Anything valuable in it?
#Person1#: A post order for four hundred dollars.
#Person2#: In that case, you'd better have it registered.
#Person1#: Will I be informed that my friend gets the letter?
#Person2#: Yes. When your friend gets it, he'll sent the receipt which you send it by mail. then you can be sure he's received.
#Person1#: All right. I have a registered then. | #Person1# wants to send a post order for 400 dollars, so #Person2# suggests #Person1# have the letter registered. |
train_9639 | #Person1#: What can I do for you, Miss?
#Person2#: Have you a bus tour? I have one day left so I think the best way is to take a bus tour.
#Person1#: That's right. The bus tour is really efficient and cheap.
#Person2#: What time does the next bus leave?
#Person1#: 9 : OO. Don't worry, Miss, we have buses every 15 minutes. | #Person2# wants to take a bus tour and is served by #Person1#. |
train_9640 | #Person1#: When can I get high speed internet installed?
#Person2#: You're going to have to make an appointment.
#Person1#: Can I make one right now?
#Person2#: When would you like the installation to be done?
#Person1#: I'm off this Friday.
#Person2#: The only time we can come on Friday is at 3
#Person1#: I'm going to need it installed earlier than that.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but we're booked up on Friday.
#Person1#: Is Saturday any better?
#Person2#: Saturday is perfect. What time would you like?
#Person1#: Is 11
#Person2#: That's perfect. See you on Saturday. | #Person1# wants to get high-speed internet, so #Person1# makes an appointment with #Person2# on Saturday to install it. |
train_9641 | #Person1#: Hi, Ann.
#Person2#: Hi. You look excited. What's happening?
#Person1#: I just heard that our school will hold a singing contest in 5 days.
#Person2#: And you're planning to enter?
#Person1#: Of course. This is a great chance for me to show off my beautiful voice.
#Person2#: Is there a prize?
#Person1#: I heard that the winner gets a Panda Radio.
#Person2#: Do you think you have a chance?
#Person1#: A chance? Not just a chance, I'm a hundred percent certain. Everyone says my voice is beautiful.
#Person2#: But you haven't practised all that much.
#Person1#: I still have 5 days to practise. It's in the bag!
#Person2#: Don't be too sure. You're still going to need some help.
#Person1#: Yeah, maybe. | #Person1# is going to enter a singing contest and excited because #Person1# is confident to be the winner. Ann thinks #Person1# will need some help. |
train_9642 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm a transit passenger for this flight. Can you tell me where to go?
#Person1#: Let me see. Oh, you're at the wrong gate. Your plane leaves from Gate No. 8.
#Person2#: Really? I hope it hasn't left without me.
#Person1#: No, don't worry. Just follow me. | #Person2# is a transit passenger. #Person1# shows #Person2# the right gate. |
train_9643 | #Person1#: Hello, Ms. Murphy?
#Person2#: Yes? Who's calling?
#Person1#: It's John Anderson. I'm afraid I'm going to be out sick today. I'Ve got a nasty cold. I hope you don't mind, ma'am.
#Person2#: No, that's no problem. I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Get some rest. If you need to see a doctor, let me know. | John is calling Ms. Murphy to tell her he got a cold. |
train_9644 | #Person1#: I'm sorry I have to ask you these questions, ma'am, but we want to catch the person who shot your husband.
#Person2#: It was about 2 a.m. We had been sleeping for a couple of hours when we heard a noise downstairs. | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about the crime. |
train_9645 | #Person1#: Hi, Jeanie. Why have you come to school an hour early?
#Person2#: I wanted to get a front row seat and review one more time before the test. Why are you here so early, Jack?
#Person1#: I get out of my car here this time every day. You seem to be nervous about your lessons. Have you finished your review?
#Person2#: I've only been studying night and day for the last week. If I don't get an A in this class, I won't get the support of my country.
#Person1#: This class is really just a review for me. I've been learning it for two years.
#Person2#: That's lucky for you.
#Person1#: Jeanie, can you guess what the test will be like? Will it be difficult?
#Person2#: I hope not. But I'm still worried about it.
#Person1#: Well, cheer up. Hope for good luck.
#Person2#: Thanks for wishing me luck. | Jeanie cames an hour earlier to school to review before the test, and Jack is there. Jack has been learning the class for two years and he wishes Jeanie good luck. |
train_9646 | #Person1#: Hi, Kevin. How is it going?
#Person2#: Ah, not so great.
#Person1#: What's wrong?
#Person2#: I've got a big problem with the Shakespeare course which is required for my major.
#Person1#: Is that all filled up?
#Person2#: No, there's plenty of room, but I have to take the starter course before I can take Professor Miller's Shakespeare course. It is only offered in the evening.
#Person1#: You don't like evening classes?
#Person2#: That's not the point. I work in the cafe every evening. I need the money to pay my tuition.
#Person1#: You can ask someone that could switch hours with you. Maybe just switch a couple of evenings since the course probably only meets two times a week.
#Person2#: I wish I could. My boss just did me a favor by putting me on evenings. And he'll hit the ceiling if I ask to change again.
#Person1#: Wait a minute. I have an idea. Have you checked the course over at the community college? They might offer an introductory course during the day.
#Person2#: That's a great idea. I'm free this afternoon. I'll go over and check it out.
#Person1#: Their courses are actually cheaper.
#Person2#: Thanks for your advice. I'll let you know what happens.
#Person1#: Sure. Good luck! | Kevin's starter course clashes with his part-time job. #Person1# suggests he check the course at community college because they might offer the introductory course during the day. Kevin will check it out this afternoon. |
train_9647 | #Person1#: Hey, Emily. I think I left my grammar book in the class today. I think one of the students took it. Uh, do you have some of their phone numbers?
#Person2#: Yeah. Um, who do you want to call?
#Person1#: Well, Brittany was sitting next to me, so I'll call her first. What is her number?
#Person2#: Hm, um. Hang on a minute. [ Okay. ] Oh, here it is. It's, um, eight eight-seven-zero zero-zero-one-nine (870-0019).
#Person1#: ... okay, zero-zero-one-nine (0019). Got it. I'll call her first. And, uh, what about James?
#Person2#: Yeah. Um, okay. It's six-one-four one-four-eight-zero (614-1480).
#Person1#: Okay, six-one-four fourteen eighteen (614-1418), right?
#Person2#: No, it's fourteen eighty (1480).
#Person1#: Oh, okay. And, um, yeah, um, uh ... What's her name? You know, the girl, um ... You know.
#Person2#: Which one? [ Embarrashed laugh ... ] You mean Audrey? The girl you really like?
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: I can tell you like her.
#Person1#: Come on. Are you kidding? No, no. I mean, we're like brother and sister.
#Person2#: Ah, yeah, right, right. Well, uh, if you want, here's your SISTER's phone number. It's five-five-eight six-zero-one-six (558-6016).
#Person1#: Yeah, six-zero-one-zero (6010). Got it. Bye.
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: Six-zero-one-six (6016).
#Person1#: Six-zero-one-six (6016).
#Person2#: Alright. I hope your sister's not mad that you called.
#Person1#: No problem.
#Person2#: Bye.
#Person1#: Bye. | #Person1# asks Emily about students' phone numbers because #Person1# thinks his grammar book was taken by someone. Emily tells #Person1# Brittany's and James's numbers. #Person1# also asks Audrey's number. Emily makes fun of #Person1#. |
train_9648 | #Person1#: Friday is a public holiday. Shall we spend our weekend in New York? We could leave Thursday night.
#Person2#: I'd rather go on Friday. My uncle will drop in on Thursday evening. I haven't met him for several years, you know. | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss when to leave for New York. |
train_9649 | #Person1#: Tom, you look thoughtful and unhappy recently. What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: Lily broke up with me last week. In fact, she dumped me.
#Person1#: Why? I mean, why did she part company with you after seven years together?
#Person2#: She said it was because we had very different ideas about life.
#Person1#: Do you believe her excuse?
#Person2#: Of course not. I knew she had fallen in love with another guy. It is difficult to see her move on so quickly.
#Person1#: Come on, buddy, cheer up. Why not do some sports with me? Violent exercise might help to shake you out of your disappointment in love.
#Person2#: Thank you, Steven. You are really a good friend. | Tom is unhappy recently because Lily broke up with him. Steven invites him to do some sports to shake out of disappointment. |
train_9650 | #Person1#: Do you have to leave soon?
#Person2#: No. Actually I can stay longer. Dave called to say that there is a beautiful Chinese girl who's going to pick me up at the school gate tonight at ten thirty instead of eight thirty.
#Person1#: Oh, that's better. So you don't have to rush.
#Person2#: Yeah. You know what Dave just said?
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: He said I should put on something very nice, because this girl will be my next target.
#Person1#: He knows you very well.
#Person2#: He always makes fun of me. He always says things like that. You know the new coming teacher, a Chinese Canadian. He said she would really be my chance.
#Person1#: I'm sure you have chances everywhere. You're handsome, talkative, and got a sense of humor. You must be very popular.
#Person2#: No, you're kidding. I'm not taking it seriously. | #Person2# can stay longer because a Chinese girl will pick him up later. #Person1# thinks #Person2# can have chances everywhere because he is attractive. |
train_9651 | #Person1#: oh, no, it seems that I've lost my train ticket.
#Person2#: are you kidding? The train leaves in an hour. Where did you put it?
#Person1#: it was in my pocket, but now I can't find it.
#Person2#: is it in the other pocket?
#Person1#: no, it is not here. Damn it! I'm going to have to buy another ticket.
#Person2#: let's go to the inquiry desk first to check whether anyone has got it and turned it in.
#Person1#: ok.
#Person3#: how may I help you, sir?
#Person1#: I'm wondering if anyone has turned in a train ticket. I just lost my ticket for Beijing tonight.
#Person3#: let me see... I'm sorry. Nothing's been turned in. Do you want to buy another one?
#Person1#: yes. If I don't make it to Beijing tomorrow morning, my wife would kill me. How much is it cost?
#Person3#: 150 yuan for hard seats.
#Person1#: Fine.
#Person3#: ... Sir?
#Person1#: where is my wallet? Someone has stolen my wallet! | #Person1# lost his train tickets, so he has to buy another ticket. When he is going to pay, he finds his wallet was stolen. |
train_9652 | #Person1#: The Blacks got divorced.
#Person2#: Really? Why?
#Person1#: Mr. Black has been getting a little on the side.
#Person2#: Really? I am surprised. He doesn't look like a guy who'd ever cheat on his wife, does he?
#Person1#: No, he doesn't. Anyway, his wife found out that he has been two-timing for a long time.
#Person2#: Well, I am really surprised. By the way, have you done anything behind my back?
#Person1#: No. The only thing I've ever done behind your back is zipping you up.
#Person2#: I like that joke, but I hope it's true. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the Blacks got divorced. #Person2# is surprised because #Person2# thinks Mr. Black doesn't look like a two-timing guy. |
train_9653 | #Person1#: Hey, Rose, how are you feeling?
#Person2#: Much better today.
#Person1#: Oh, Look at the baby. It's so beautiful. Is it a boy or a girl?
#Person2#: It's a girl.
#Person1#: Can I hold it for a moment?
#Person2#: Sure. She is a peaceful child.
#Person1#: Oh, how adorable! She's got your eyes.
#Person2#: So they say.
#Person1#: When are you returning home?
#Person2#: Well. The doctor said I have to remain here for at least two more days because I'm rather weak after childbirth.
#Person1#: You can use some time off. You've been working too hard anyway. | #Person1# is visiting Rose who just gave birth to a baby. Rose needs to rest for at least two more days until she can go home. |
train_9654 | #Person1#: Mr. Green, I'd like to introduce you to Mr. Brown.
#Person2#: How do you do, Mr. Brown? It's a pleasure to get to know you.
#Person1#: My pleasure, Mr. Green. I look forward to an excellent relationship with your company.
#Person2#: I propose a toast to the health of everyone here and to the success of our negotiation.
#Person1#: Okay, let's make a toast. | Mr. Green and Mr. Brown greet each other and make a toast. |
train_9655 | #Person1#: Has Yien sold his house yet?
#Person2#: Yes, he has. He sold it last week.
#Person1#: Has he moved to his new house yet?
#Person2#: No, not yet. He's still here. He's going to move tomorrow.
#Person1#: When? Tomorrow morning?
#Person2#: No. Tomorrow afternoon. I'll miss him. He has always been a good neighbour.
#Person1#: He's a very nice person. We will all miss him.
#Person2#: When will the new people move into this house?
#Person1#: I think that they will move in the day after tomorrow.
#Person2#: Will you see Yien today, Janey?
#Person1#: Yes, I will.
#Person2#: Please give him my regards. Poor Yien! He didn't want to leave this house.
#Person1#: No, he didn't want to leave, but his wife did! | #Person2# tells Janey that Yien has sold the house and will move out tomorrow. They both think Yien is a good neighbor. |
train_9656 | #Person1#: Hey, Blake! Are you still listening to Mozart?
#Person2#: Yes.Do you like it?
#Person1#: It's great. and I' ve heard that listening to Mozart can make you more intelligent.
#Person2#: Really? I've never heard that before. I just like it.
#Person1#: Is classical music your favorite?
#Person2#: Yes. What about you?
#Person1#: I Iike pop music best. Classical music is a bit too heavy for me. I can't get fully relaxed in it.
#Person2#: Pop music doesn't have any depth for me.
#Person1#: Yeah, that's why I can enjoy myself in it.
#Person2#: Did you always like pop music.
#Person1#: I think so, since I was in primary school. How long have you been interested in classical music.
#Person2#: I didn't like it at all until I started to learn violin when I was eight. From then on. classical music has been an important part of my life.
#Person1#: oh, I didn't know you can play the violin. Do you still play.
#Person2#: Sometimes, but these days I'm often too busy. | #Person1# usually listens to Mozart because #Person1# likes classical music. #Person2# likes pop music best and thinks classical music is too heavy. #Person1# didn't like classical music until #Person1# started to learn the violin at eight. |
train_9657 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Canon Camera Company in Beijing. Good morning. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: Well, I am making this phone call to complain about a digital camera made by your company.
#Person1#: What is the problem with it?
#Person2#: The screen always goes black.
#Person1#: Could you tell me how long this has been happening?
#Person2#: It started a week ago.
#Person1#: Then is it still under guarantee?
#Person2#: Yes, I bought it only a month ago.
#Person1#: OK. Can you tell me where you bought it and the type of camera?
#Person2#: I bought it in Xidan Shopping Market. Its model number is IXUS210.
#Person1#: OK. You can bring it to our repair center to let the staff look at it first. If there is a problem with the camera, you can have it replaced or get a refund.
#Person2#: Where is your repair center?
#Person1#: It's at 1553 Palace Street on the seventh floor. We apologize for causing you trouble. | #Person2# is calling to complain that the screen of the camera always goes black. #Person1# asks #Person2# to go to the repair center so that #Person2# might have the camera replaced or get a refund. |
train_9658 | #Person1#: Helen, how do you like your new apartment?
#Person2#: Well, I wish I had moved in, the man who lives upstairs often plays the piano till midnight. I really cannot stand it.
#Person1#: Why don't you ask him to stop?
#Person2#: I've tried, but it doesn't work, he never listens to me. What's worse, he isn't the only one that I cannot stand. The woman who lives next to me often comes over to borrow things, but she seldom returns anything.
#Person1#: Then, don't lend her anything.
#Person2#: Now I don't even open the door when she knocks, but it makes me uncomfortable. I'm afraid I'll have to move again.
#Person1#: You can move in with my sister Susan. The girl Jennifer, who is sharing her apartment has moved out, so she has a free room now.
#Person2#: That's great, your sister is such a good girl. Everyone likes her. I'll call her and move as soon as possible. After all, I need to sleep well at night, in order to do well in the coming exam. | #Person2# is not satisfied with the new apartment because #Person2#'s two neighbors are unbearable. So #Person1# advises #Person2# to live with #Person1#'s sister Susan. #Person2# gladly agrees. |
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