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A | [
"f : yeah , go ahead . asking your parents for a motorbike can solve your problem .",
"f : yeah , go ahead . as my friend suggests , you should ask your parents for a motorbike .",
"f : yeah , go ahead . having your parents drive you to school can solve your problem .",
"f : yeah , go ahead . talking with your parents about living in the village can solve your problem ."
] | m : you 'll never guess my mom and dad have just decided we 're going to live in a village . it 's so inconvenient there . f : why have they done that ? m : dad says it 'll cut our living costs because houses are n't so expensive there , but i do n't see it . i mean we 'll spend more on petrol getting to the city , wo n't we ? f : but your mom and dad work at home and you 've got your student card for the bus and it 's quiet living there . m : buses do n't often go to the countryside nowadays , i 'll be stuck out there like with no social life . f : well , how about asking your parents for a motorbike to drive to school ? that way they do n't have to drive you everywhere . m : that 's perfect . | train_298 |
D | [
"m : i need to finish the work first , but i do want to move to the new house .",
"m : i do n't want to move . this new house is too small and far away from the sports center .",
"m : i am only interested in the book right now . besides , the new house is really small .",
"m : i do n't want to move . although the new house is big , i like where we live now ."
] | f : i went to look at those new houses near the sports center this afternoon . m : oh , yes ? f : they 're really nice . there is a lot of space and each house has got 3 bedrooms and a separate shower room . m : hmm ... f : and there is a garden at the back . john , will you put down your book ? are n't you interested ? m : not especially . f : but why i thought you wanted to move ? | train_2980 |
A | [
"f : ok. tomorrow you should go with me to see the new house .",
"f : so you are not sure . maybe you will change your mind after you see that car ?",
"f : so you are so interested in this house that you ca n't wait to buy it .",
"f : so tomorrow you 're going to look at the house and buy it ?"
] | f : i went to look at those new houses near the sports center this afternoon . m : oh , yes ? f : they 're really nice . there is a lot of space and each house has got 3 bedrooms and a separate shower room . m : hmm ... f : and there is a garden at the back . john , will you put down your book ? are n't you interested ? m : not especially . f : but why i thought you wanted to move ? m : you are the one who wants to move . f : but you said the last time your brother stayed . it is impossible to live without an extra bedroom . m : i did n't say that . i like this flat . i can walk to work . f : you could still walk to work if we move . m : it is farther away and it is being far more noisy near the sports center . f : but it is not exactly quiet living on this main road . it is simply that we need more space . john , will you at least come and have a look at the new houses ? m : very well then . but do not expect to change my mind . | train_2981 |
D | [
"f : sorry for not telling you my address before , i will tell you right now .",
"f : how can you forget my address even with the map ?",
"f : okay , but next time you should bring the map that jim gave to you .",
"f : maybe you can be a little more careful next time . if you remembered to take the map , you should have arrived my home ."
] | f : hello . m : hello , susan . this is jim . i 'm calling from the bus stop at pine street . i have been searching for your house for about 30 minutes now , but i ca n't find it . i forgot to bring the map you gave me . f : ok , wait right where you are . i 'll come and get you . m : that 's not necessary . if you tell me the directions once again , i 'll probably be all right this time . | train_2982 |
B | [
"f : okay , go the bank next to the bus stop and you can see my house on the corner .",
"f : go across the street where stands the bank at the corner , and you can see my house .",
"f : all right , go the corner beside the bus stop on this street , there stand a bank and my house .",
"f : the shoe shop is the on the corner across the street , and bank is on this street ."
] | f : hello . m : hello , susan . this is jim . i 'm calling from the bus stop at pine street . i have been searching for your house for about 30 minutes now , but i ca n't find it . i forgot to bring the map you gave me . f : ok , wait right where you are . i 'll come and get you . m : that 's not necessary . if you tell me the directions once again , i 'll probably be all right this time . f : ok. can you see a bank on the corner ? m : yes , there 's one across the street . | train_2983 |
B | [
"f : okay , do n't forget that the house is the seventh on your left .",
"f : great , i will wait you on the seventh , remember my house is on your right .",
"f : excuse me , do you know where is the seventh house on the right ?",
"f : my house is the seventeenth on your right so you have to walk for a while ."
] | f : hello . m : hello , susan . this is jim . i 'm calling from the bus stop at pine street . i have been searching for your house for about 30 minutes now , but i ca n't find it . i forgot to bring the map you gave me . f : ok , wait right where you are . i 'll come and get you . m : that 's not necessary . if you tell me the directions once again , i 'll probably be all right this time . f : ok. can you see a bank on the corner ? m : yes , there 's one across the street . f : well , cross the street and walk past the shoe shop . my house is the seventh house from the corner on your right . m : ok , thanks . i 'm sure i 'll be able to find it this time . | train_2984 |
B | [
"m : so you wo n't go just because you do n't want to visit hong kong ? we can change to another destination .",
"m : it 's a pity that you give up the travel plan . but the test is more important .",
"m : it 's a pity that you give up the travel plan . but your maths test is more important .",
"m : you can put off your test ? great ! we can go to hong kong together ."
] | f : hey , peter . i 'm sorry . m : hi , diana . what 's wrong ? f : we were going to hong kong this weekend . but i 'm afraid i ca n't go . m : how come ? f : i have a really big geography test and i have to study for it . | train_2985 |
C | [
"m : ok. i 'll cancel my trip to hong kong to help you with the test .",
"m : sure . i will take the book to your friend peter .",
"m : sure . i will take the book to your friend .",
"m : why do you want me to teach a geography lesson ? i am going to beijing this weekend ."
] | f : hey , peter . i 'm sorry . m : hi , diana . what 's wrong ? f : we were going to hong kong this weekend . but i 'm afraid i ca n't go . m : how come ? f : i have a really big geography test and i have to study for it . m : we can go next weekend instead ? f : no , i do n't want to ruin your weekend . you go ahead and please take the book i bought to my friend sally . tell her i have to study all weekend , because i ca n't afford to fail the test . | train_2986 |
C | [
"f : thanks for coming . think about the travelling routine i suggest , call me if you want .",
"f : oh , honey , thank you ! i 'd like to go with you today !",
"f : ok , sir , if you need more information about your business trip , call me then .",
"f : have a nice trip , sir . your first flight is at 8:00 am today ."
] | m : what is my schedule for tomorrow , lisa ? f : well , your flight leaves from heathrow at 7:10 am from terminal 2 and arrives in frankfurt at 8:40 am . m : and then ? f : then you can take the shuttle bus into town . m : oh , yes , of course . and the meetings , when do they begin ? f : the meetings will start at 10:00 am and end at 3:00 pm with a short lunch break . after the meetings , it will have some time for afternoon tea . your flight back will leave at 5:00 pm . it gets back here at 6:30 pm . m : that 's fine . then i will be able to have dinner with my wife . | train_2987 |
B | [
"m : what ? the meeting will start at 8 am and end at 3 pm . what a long day it will be !",
"m : so the meeting will end at 3pm . do i have enough time to have afternoon tea ?",
"m : ok , i knew , when the meeting finished at 5 pm . can you call me then ?",
"m : oh , it is too late if the meeting will end at 6:30 pm . i do n't have time to catch the flight ."
] | m : what is my schedule for tomorrow , lisa ? f : well , your flight leaves from heathrow at 7:10 am from terminal 2 and arrives in frankfurt at 8:40 am . m : and then ? f : then you can take the shuttle bus into town . m : oh , yes , of course . and the meetings , when do they begin ? f : the meetings will start at 10:00 am and end at 3:00 pm with a short lunch break . after the meetings , it will have some time for afternoon tea . your flight back will leave at 5:00 pm . it gets back here at 6:30 pm . | train_2988 |
A | [
"f : yes , we are going to a dance club . i am excited about that since it is a new one .",
"f : since you know we are going to a bar , why do n't you dance on the dance floor ?",
"f : we are going to a dance club indeed , and we have been there for many times .",
"f : cheer up , the restaurant we are going to go is one of the best ones in the town ."
] | f : uh , where do you think you 're going ? m : we 're going to the new club , right ? oh , man . i ca n't wait to get out on the dance floor and ... | train_2989 |
D | [
"f : so you went to the slot company right after work ? how could someone drive your car wrong ?",
"f : so you went to the slot company after work and then police thought you were stealing a car . it 's too funny .",
"f : since you went straight home from work , how did your car get stolen in the restaurant ?",
"f : that sounds funny . why did you go to the restaurant after work ? if you didn ’ t go to the restaurant , you wouldn ’ t get into so much trouble ."
] | f : why are you at the police station ? what happened to you ? m : well , i went to a restaurant after work and after i finished dinner . i went to my car . i tried to open the door . but my key broke in the lock . so i called a slot company and they opened the car for me , then i drove the car home . and when i got home , i found out that this was n't my car , so i drove back to the restaurant and the owner of the car and the police were there . they arrested me and took me here . | train_299 |
A | [
"m : why do you think their color looks old ? they are really stylish and suits my jacket well .",
"m : i do n't think my jeans are too big , because i am not going to dance on the dance floor .",
"m : you mean their color looks old ? but they are perfect for the restaurant we are going to go .",
"m : yes , i think my jeans are in style , too . let 's go to the theater now , i ca n't wait anymore ."
] | f : uh , where do you think you 're going ? m : we 're going to the new club , right ? oh , man . i ca n't wait to get out on the dance floor and ... f : ha ! you 're not seriously going out like that , are you ? m : hey , you 're just messing around with me , are n't you ? yeah , i know i look good . just let me get my jacket . f : jason , you look ridiculous . your jeans are too tight , and they look like they were washed too many times , back in the 80s . and why are you wearing that funny hat ? | train_2990 |
D | [
"m : no , my shirt is not like a dead animal . you are not able to appreciate it because you know nothing about baseball .",
"m : you mean my jacket is like a dead animal ? but i think it is stylish and suits my hat of los angeles yankees very well .",
"m : i do n't think my hat is like a dead animal . come on , do n't worry about that , give it to me and let 's go to the hotel .",
"m : well , if you think my jacket is like a dead animal , why do n't you buy me a new one ? everything you buy suits me well ."
] | f : uh , where do you think you 're going ? m : we 're going to the new club , right ? oh , man . i ca n't wait to get out on the dance floor and ... f : ha ! you 're not seriously going out like that , are you ? m : hey , you 're just messing around with me , are n't you ? yeah , i know i look good . just let me get my jacket . f : jason , you look ridiculous . your jeans are too tight , and they look like they were washed too many times , back in the 80s . and why are you wearing that funny hat ? m : what ? you 've never heard of the new york yankees ? f : i 'm a huge baseball fan . i know who the yankees are , but why are you wearing that hat backwards ? what are you 10 years old ? and that jacket looks like a dead animal . | train_2991 |
D | [
"m : i know you are crazy about painting pictures , but why do you dislike baseball ?",
"m : you are really crazy about fancy clothing brands . how about the clippers hat i am wearing ?",
"m : i know you are crazy about baseball , but let 's go to my parent 's home first , ok ?",
"m : yes , i am crazy about baseball , too . next time let 's watch a baseball game together ."
] | f : uh , where do you think you 're going ? m : we 're going to the new club , right ? oh , man . i ca n't wait to get out on the dance floor and ... f : ha ! you 're not seriously going out like that , are you ? m : hey , you 're just messing around with me , are n't you ? yeah , i know i look good . just let me get my jacket . f : jason , you look ridiculous . your jeans are too tight , and they look like they were washed too many times , back in the 80s . and why are you wearing that funny hat ? m : what ? you 've never heard of the new york yankees ? f : i 'm a huge baseball fan . i know who the yankees are , but why are you wearing that hat backwards ? what are you 10 years old ? and that jacket looks like a dead animal . | train_2992 |
D | [
"f : yes . i have been nervous for a long time since i had a new computer .",
"f : yes . i have been nervous for a long time since i knew my exam results .",
"f : yes . i have been nervous for a long time since i planned a trip to england .",
"f : yes . i have been excited for a long time since i planned a trip to england ."
] | f : the exams are finally over . i 'm so excited about summer vacation . i have made all the arrangements for my summer vacation . m : what are you planning to do ? f : well , my family and i are planning to go to england . we 've been talking about going there for years and ... we finally went to an agent and planned the whole thing out . m : wow , that does sound exciting . | train_2993 |
B | [
"f : so you will have to work this summer even if you do n't want to make any money .",
"f : so you will have to work this summer . where are you going to work ?",
"f : so you will study this summer because you 've got enough money fot next year .",
"f : so you will travel this summer because you already planed it for a long time ."
] | f : the exams are finally over . i 'm so excited about summer vacation . i have made all the arrangements for my summer vacation . m : what are you planning to do ? f : well , my family and i are planning to go to england . we 've been talking about going there for years and ... we finally went to an agent and planned the whole thing out . m : wow , that does sound exciting . f : how about you ? what 's your plan ? m : i have n't really got any plans to travel anywhere . in fact , i intend to get a part-time job to save a little money for next year . | train_2994 |
C | [
"m : yes . though i want my parents to pay a new computer for me . anyway i am glad to work with you .",
"m : yes . i have to be independent although i want our parents to pay a new computer for me .",
"m : yeah , i guess so . since we 're classmate , do you have any idea about finding a part-time job in sunmmer vacation .",
"m : yes . i have to be independent although i want my parents to pay a new computer for me as other classmate did ."
] | f : the exams are finally over . i 'm so excited about summer vacation . i have made all the arrangements for my summer vacation . m : what are you planning to do ? f : well , my family and i are planning to go to england . we 've been talking about going there for years and ... we finally went to an agent and planned the whole thing out . m : wow , that does sound exciting . f : how about you ? what 's your plan ? m : i have n't really got any plans to travel anywhere . in fact , i intend to get a part-time job to save a little money for next year . f : that sounds all right . m : you know , i really want to buy a new computer next term . so i have to save as much money as possible . f : why do n't you ask your parents for some money ? m : i 'd rather my parents did n't pay for it . i 'd feel better about it if i bought it with my own money . f : it 's good to be independent . sounds like you have a great goal this summer . | train_2995 |
A | [
"m : you 're working on a company party ? sounds so cool . how is the preparation going ?",
"m : oh , it 's december now . do you need a hand to prepare for the new year 's party ?",
"m : i did n't know your birthday is coming soon . let me help you plan your birthday party .",
"m : i know the company party you are busy with . only famous businessmen will be invited ."
] | m : what are you doing , jane ? f : i am planning a party . m : a party ? what party ? your birthday party ? f : of course not . my birthday is in december , do n't you remember ? it 's the company 's party . the general manager wants to invite some famous scientists , bankers and professors from universities to the party . these people are very important to the development of the company . | train_2996 |
C | [
"m : it 's my pleasure to have you help me plan the new year 's party !",
"m : sure , just tell me what i need to do for your birthday party .",
"m : you have my ears . just go ahead . i 'm ready to do anything you say .",
"m : are you sure you do n't need any help with the preparation ? fine ."
] | m : what are you doing , jane ? f : i am planning a party . m : a party ? what party ? your birthday party ? f : of course not . my birthday is in december , do n't you remember ? it 's the company 's party . the general manager wants to invite some famous scientists , bankers and professors from universities to the party . these people are very important to the development of the company . m : have you finished all the planning ? f : finished ? you must be joking . i have just started . i still need to get a lot more information and i 'll have to write many invitation letters . m : can i help you ? f : would you ? that would be very nice . let me tell you what to do first . | train_2997 |
B | [
"m : oh , i 'll wait for you to deliver the sofa this weekend .",
"m : ok. between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm next wednesday , right ?",
"m : fine . we will wait for you to deliver the chair next wednesday .",
"m : the next weekend is fine . we will wait for your delivery ."
] | f : hello . you have reached the furniture warehouse . how can i help you ? m : hello . yes , i need to schedule a delivery of a sofa next week . i ordered it online yesterday , but i wo n't be home this weekend to receive it . f : that 's no problem , sir . what day next week would be best for you ? m : how about wednesday ? f : ok , wednesday . wednesday is july twenty fifth , right ? m : yes , i believe so . f : great . our team can deliver the sofa sometime between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm . | train_2998 |
B | [
"m : yes , your new furniture looks good enough . but why do n't you have an arm chair ?",
"m : your new office is really good . but how about your job ? what will you do in this office ?",
"m : your new office looks good , it seems you have everything in it except for a sofa .",
"m : sorry to know that there is coffee maker in this room . but your new job sounds great ."
] | f : hi , bob . come in ! this is my new office . m : wow , it 's great . there 's so much furniture , a sofa , arm chair . f : how about my desk ? is n't it beautiful ? m : yes , look at that . is that a new computer ? f : yes , it is . the latest model . m : but there are n't any windows here . f : no , no . there are some windows . there over there . m : is that new times magazine on your desk ? f : yes , it is . there are some more copies in the cupboard . m : it 's a great magazine . i love it . f : yes , lots of good information . would you like a cup of coffee ? m : sure . is there a coffee maker here , too ? f : yes , there is . i have everything in this office . | train_2999 |
A | [
"f : although you think it ’ s good but a little expensive , i still ca n't lower price .",
"f : i also think it 's good but a little expensive , but because its material is imported from france , it 's worth the price .",
"f : so you think it 's stylish but a little uncomfortable , do n't you ?",
"f : i 'm afraid i ca n't agree with you . i do n't think it 's a little old-fashioned ."
] | m : excuse me . how much is this suit ? f : it 's on sale today for $ 750 . it 's normally $ 900 . m : wow , that is pretty expensive ! i was thinking that it might be 4 or 500 . f : this material is imported from italy . it 's the finest in the world , and if you bought a suit made of this material at many department stores , you would pay about $ 2000 . m : uh-hah . but is n't that the point of coming to a market like this , to get a discount compared to the expensive department stores ? besides i saw a suit just like this one a few stalls down , and they were selling it for $ 600 . i still thought that it was too expensive . f : it 's possible that the suit you saw was the same color is this one but made of a different material . unfortunately , our prices are final , and we think there are the lowest anywhere in the city . m : could i try it on first ? f : of course , sir . the dressing room is down there to your left . m : yes , i see it . could i also take a tie to try on ? i 'm not actually looking to buy one , but i do want to see how the suit looks on me if i wear a tie . f : no problem . i 'll have my assistant bring you a few ties that we give our customers for this exact purpose . m : great ! i 'll be back in a minute . so , how do i look ? f : you look very handsome , sir . this suit is made for you . m : thank you . i like it very much . it fits perfectly and the style will never go out of fashion . the only thing is that i still think it is a bit too expensive . ca n't you lower the price by just a little ? | train_3 |
B | [
"m : since walking is good for breathing , i 'll walk more in the future .",
"m : yeah , mountain climbing is really good for breathing .",
"m : oh , i just learned that playing tennis is good for breathing .",
"m : i got it ! yoga , rather than mountain climbing , is good for breathing , right ?"
] | m : you really have a good figure . how many sports do you do in your spare time ? f : quite a few . walking , playing tennis , mountain climbing , yoga and some others . i like yoga best . m : why do you like playing tennis ? f : it 's fun and good for developing coordination . m : what 's mountain climbing good for ? f : many things , especially breathing . | train_30 |
B | [
"f : you mean someone drove your car and you had a car accident , so you went to the police station ?",
"f : it must be because you drove the wrong car . the police took you to the police station because they thought you were a thief .",
"f : how could you drive the wrong car before dinner and be taken to the police station ?",
"f : so you went to the police because someone stole your car ? you were reporting the loss of your car , right ?"
] | f : why are you at the police station ? what happened to you ? m : well , i went to a restaurant after work and after i finished dinner . i went to my car . i tried to open the door . but my key broke in the lock . so i called a slot company and they opened the car for me , then i drove the car home . and when i got home , i found out that this was n't my car , so i drove back to the restaurant and the owner of the car and the police were there . they arrested me and took me here . | train_300 |
A | [
"m : can i take a look at the new times on your desk ? i can sit there on the sofa .",
"m : i love reading new york times . can i take a look on the only one on your desk ?",
"m : why do n't you have a desk and put these new times on it ? it must be great .",
"m : the times are amazing . it can make up a littel for the defect of no windows here ."
] | f : hi , bob . come in ! this is my new office . m : wow , it 's great . there 's so much furniture , a sofa , arm chair . f : how about my desk ? is n't it beautiful ? m : yes , look at that . is that a new computer ? f : yes , it is . the latest model . m : but there are n't any windows here . f : no , no . there are some windows . there over there . m : is that new times magazine on your desk ? f : yes , it is . there are some more copies in the cupboard . | train_3000 |
D | [
"m : thank you for the magazines . maybe i can buy you a new coffee maker to you since you do n't have it in your office .",
"m : are you sure you will lend your computer to me ? thank you so much . though it is an old one , i am really in need .",
"m : thank you , but you do n't have to make a cup of coffee . it would be inconvenient for you since you do n't have a maker .",
"m : i am very greatful for the your hand-made coffee . again , it is really a great new office with everything well equipped ."
] | f : hi , bob . come in ! this is my new office . m : wow , it 's great . there 's so much furniture , a sofa , arm chair . f : how about my desk ? is n't it beautiful ? m : yes , look at that . is that a new computer ? f : yes , it is . the latest model . m : but there are n't any windows here . f : no , no . there are some windows . there over there . m : is that new times magazine on your desk ? f : yes , it is . there are some more copies in the cupboard . m : it 's a great magazine . i love it . f : yes , lots of good information . would you like a cup of coffee ? m : sure . is there a coffee maker here , too ? f : yes , there is . i have everything in this office . m : you 're lucky . f : yes , i am . you 're welcome anytime . now , let 's make the coffee . | train_3001 |
D | [
"m : i plan to prepare for the exam the next day with my friends and go to the cinema the day after tomorrow .",
"m : are you sure you want to prepare for the exam the day after tomorrow ? my friends and i are going to have a big birthday party for sara",
"m : are you going to prepare for the exam the day after tomorrow tonight ? my friends and i are going to have dinner and see a movie .",
"m : i still hope you come . my friends and i are going to have dinner and see a movie ."
] | m : hey , amy . i 'm getting together with sarah and pool tonight , and a few of our other friends are going to join us . we 're going out to eat , and then we 'll watch a movie . why do n't you come with us ? f : oh , stewart . i 'd love to , but i have to prepare for a test tomorrow . | train_3002 |
B | [
"m : do you not feel well because of the exam the day after tomorrow ?",
"m : why do n't you feel well ?",
"m : you 've invested too much in the exam for the day after tomorrow , so you are very ill .",
"m : since you ca n't sleep well , why do n't you go to the movies with me ? i 'm going to the movies alone again ."
] | m : hey , amy . i 'm getting together with sarah and pool tonight , and a few of our other friends are going to join us . we 're going out to eat , and then we 'll watch a movie . why do n't you come with us ? f : oh , stewart . i 'd love to , but i have to prepare for a test tomorrow . m : uh , come on ! we 're planning on having dinner around 6:30 , and then seeing a movie at 7:30. we should be home by 10:30 , 11:30 at the latest . come on ! f : ay ... i do n't think i should . i have n't been feeling well lately . | train_3003 |
D | [
"f : the movie starts at six . i 'll go with you , so you do n't have to go to the movie alone .",
"f : so you 're going to the 7 o'clock movie alone ?",
"f : since the movie will start at 7:30 , i 'll go with you . the exam is the day after tomorrow .",
"f : do you mean the movie will start at 7:30 ?"
] | m : hey , amy . i 'm getting together with sarah and pool tonight , and a few of our other friends are going to join us . we 're going out to eat , and then we 'll watch a movie . why do n't you come with us ? f : oh , stewart . i 'd love to , but i have to prepare for a test tomorrow . m : uh , come on ! we 're planning on having dinner around 6:30 , and then seeing a movie at 7:30. we should be home by 10:30 , 11:30 at the latest . come on ! | train_3004 |
C | [
"m : really ? you mean we will meet here at 9:00 o'clock this afternoon ? oh , today is sunday , not saturday !",
"m : so , we 'll meet at 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning ? today is saturday , and now i am looking forward to tomorrow !",
"m : at 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning ? oh , today is saturday , so you mean we will meet here on sunday ?",
"m : so , you 'll not pick me up and we will meet here tomorrow morning . today is friday , so we will meet on saturday ?"
] | m : listen , boys and girls . we 're going to meet at the gate of the zoo at 10:00 on sunday morning . f : but i do n't know the way to the zoo . m : have n't you ever been to the zoo ? f : no , never . my family moved to the city last month . m : ok. let me think it over . you can come here first . i will pick you up at the school gate . f : when should we meet here ? m : at 9 o'clock . f : ok , i 'll see you at 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning . | train_3005 |
C | [
"f : so , as my family moved to the city last week , you will meet me at my house ?",
"f : you mean i can not come here first and you will meet me at the gate of the zoo ?",
"f : really ? i can come here first and you will pick me up at the school gate ?",
"f : you will pick me up at the school gate ? but actually i know the way to the zoo ."
] | m : listen , boys and girls . we 're going to meet at the gate of the zoo at 10:00 on sunday morning . f : but i do n't know the way to the zoo . m : have n't you ever been to the zoo ? f : no , never . my family moved to the city last month . m : ok. let me think it over . you can come here first . i will pick you up at the school gate . | train_3006 |
B | [
"f : you will pick me up because i am too young ? but actually i often go to the zoo !",
"f : you will pick me up because i am new to the city ? oh , thank you very much .",
"f : you will pick me up at the office because i am new to the city ? you are so nice .",
"f : so , although i have been to the zoo , you will pick me up as i live near your home ."
] | m : listen , boys and girls . we 're going to meet at the gate of the zoo at 10:00 on sunday morning . f : but i do n't know the way to the zoo . m : have n't you ever been to the zoo ? f : no , never . my family moved to the city last month . m : ok. let me think it over . you can come here first . i will pick you up at the school gate . | train_3007 |
B | [
"m : thanks for coming to see me . i 'm not busy , so i 've been staying at home for days .",
"m : of course , i 'll wait and see if i can recover , but for now , how much are these drugs ?",
"m : i think it 's not flu . my throat and nose are all fine , but give me drugs for headache .",
"m : i 've done most of my current works , so i come to your office for a sick leave , boss ."
] | m : hi , there . i think i 'm coming down with something . i need some medicine to get me through the next few days . f : wow , you look terrible . what 's going on ? m : well , my throat hurts . my nose has been running and i have a bad cough . it could just be cold , but i do n't know for sure . f : you should take some cold medicine and get some rest . you do n't look well . m : i have a very important job and i ca n't miss any work . so , give me something strong . f : all right . but if you have the flu , only rest will help . if you 're still sick in 3 days , you should go see a doctor . | train_3008 |
A | [
"f : are you sure you wo n't rest at home ? you really look sick .",
"f : good to know that you 'll take a sick leave as you look ill .",
"f : it 's fine you do n't need any drug . you just look a bit sleepy .",
"f : your throat is perfectly fine ? but you sounds unhealthy ."
] | m : hi , there . i think i 'm coming down with something . i need some medicine to get me through the next few days . f : wow , you look terrible . what 's going on ? m : well , my throat hurts . my nose has been running and i have a bad cough . it could just be cold , but i do n't know for sure . f : you should take some cold medicine and get some rest . you do n't look well . m : i have a very important job and i ca n't miss any work . so , give me something strong . | train_3009 |
B | [
"f : well , i just went to the beach and the weather was really nice .",
"f : i just watched a film on tv , but the weather outside was great .",
"f : well , i played in the park with my friends yesterday .",
"f : i just watched a film on tv because it was rainy outside ."
] | m : did you go out with your family yesterday , marsha ? f : we 'd plan to go to the park , but then the weather forecast said it was going to be rainy and windy , so we did n't organize anything and just watched a film on tv , but that forecast was actually wrong , was n't it ? m : yeah , i went to the beach for a while . it was great to be outside in warm sunshine . there were n't many people around . | train_301 |
B | [
"f : you said it 's a flu and you have little work , so just get some rest at home .",
"f : remember to take medicine regularly and observe your physical condition .",
"f : it 's weird you have a bad cough yet no throat hurt . go to see a doctor .",
"f : since you look very well , taking some simple medicine will help efficiently ."
] | m : hi , there . i think i 'm coming down with something . i need some medicine to get me through the next few days . f : wow , you look terrible . what 's going on ? m : well , my throat hurts . my nose has been running and i have a bad cough . it could just be cold , but i do n't know for sure . f : you should take some cold medicine and get some rest . you do n't look well . m : i have a very important job and i ca n't miss any work . so , give me something strong . f : all right . but if you have the flu , only rest will help . if you 're still sick in 3 days , you should go see a doctor . m : thanks for your help . | train_3010 |
C | [
"m : well . i just want to look for a jacket for january .",
"m : well . i just want to look for a coat for april .",
"m : well . i just want to look for a jacket for september .",
"m : well . i just want to look for a coat for september ."
] | m : hi , there . i 'm looking for a jacket for the fall . do you have any suggestions ? f : sure , do you need something that you can wear in the rain or are you looking for something lighter ? | train_3011 |
D | [
"f : so many pockets are the most important to you .",
"f : so being light and warm are the most important to you .",
"f : so protection from wind and rain is not important to you .",
"f : so protection from wind and rain is the most important to you ."
] | m : hi , there . i 'm looking for a jacket for the fall . do you have any suggestions ? f : sure , do you need something that you can wear in the rain or are you looking for something lighter ? m : well , it does rain a lot here . what is the difference between the 2 ? f : if you look at this black jacket here , you can see that it is made of heavier material . it has more pockets , too . this green one is much lighter . m : so , what if i want something that will protect me from the wind and the rain ? | train_3012 |
A | [
"m : thank you ! it is around 7 pm , could you please quickly ? i 'm starving !",
"m : it time for lunch ! would you please add some dessert for us ?",
"m : thank you , i 'd like my breakfast to takeaway . it 's 8 am , i 'm going to be late .",
"m : thank you , dad . i 'll wait for your dinner by watching the tv program : see u at seven ."
] | f : what will you be having this evening ? m : i think i 'll start with some soup , and then i 'll have the steak . f : and how would you like your steak cooked , sir ? m : medium rare , please . also i 'd like the vegetables instead of the salad . f : sure . and what will you be having to drink ? m : i think i 'll have a glass of your red wine with some ice water as well . f : coming right up , sir . | train_3013 |
C | [
"f : ok , salad and regular water , anything else ?",
"f : i 'll bring you some red wine with warm water back soon .",
"f : ok , sir . your wine will be here in 10 minutes .",
"f : is regular water enough for you and this lovely lady ?"
] | f : what will you be having this evening ? m : i think i 'll start with some soup , and then i 'll have the steak . f : and how would you like your steak cooked , sir ? m : medium rare , please . also i 'd like the vegetables instead of the salad . f : sure . and what will you be having to drink ? m : i think i 'll have a glass of your red wine with some ice water as well . | train_3014 |
D | [
"m : oh , how terrible it is ? have you called the police or check cctv around to find who stole rusty ?",
"m : but i think you shut the backyard gate everyday .",
"m : when did you find that the front door was left open ?",
"m : do you know who left the gate open ?"
] | m : what 's wrong with you , lucy ? f : our dog rusty is lost . someone left the backyard gate open and he got out . my daughter is so upset right now . | train_3015 |
C | [
"m : would yo please send me the picture of the white and black rabbit that you lost ? so i can keep an eye on it .",
"m : oh , yeah , that brown cat with white spots . he hide away from me all the time .",
"m : oh , yeah , you 've show me the photo of a brown dog with spots weeks ago .",
"f : i did n't see any white cat with brown spots around . sorry ."
] | m : what 's wrong with you , lucy ? f : our dog rusty is lost . someone left the backyard gate open and he got out . my daughter is so upset right now . m : have you called the local dog shelters ? f : well , they have n't seen him . they said they would call me if they find our dog , but i do n't expect miracles . it 's 2 days and ... m : we can always look for miracles . does he have any identification on him ? f : he 's wearing his sweater . he 's brown with white spots and ... sorry , 'm not thinking straight . you know , he 's a big part of our family . we got him when he was a little puppy . i 'm just worried he was stolen or is injured somewhere . | train_3016 |
A | [
"m : i saw rusty in my yard two days ago , he likes neighbors ' yards !",
"m : the cat might be at neighbor 's yard , you know cats , they are good at hiding games .",
"m : honey , do n't be too worry , the local cat shelters called me ten minute ago .",
"m : do n't worry . one of our classmate runs a pet shop . you can go there and find a new cat if you want ."
] | m : what 's wrong with you , lucy ? f : our dog rusty is lost . someone left the backyard gate open and he got out . my daughter is so upset right now . m : have you called the local dog shelters ? f : well , they have n't seen him . they said they would call me if they find our dog , but i do n't expect miracles . it 's 2 days and ... m : we can always look for miracles . does he have any identification on him ? f : he 's wearing his sweater . he 's brown with white spots and ... sorry , 'm not thinking straight . you know , he 's a big part of our family . we got him when he was a little puppy . i 'm just worried he was stolen or is injured somewhere . m : i understand . i used to pet dogs , too . let 's walk around the neighborhood . hey , look ! there he is . f : rusty ! come here boy ! oh , glenn , i ca n't thank you enough . i owe you a big favor . | train_3017 |
B | [
"f : you are such a big comedy lover , just like me ! what comedy do we have in the cinema ?",
"f : yeah , we need a comedy to help us relax .",
"f : well , it 's our tradition to watch a comedy on friday to celebrate the incoming weekend .",
"f : it 's so tired preparing for the test . a comedy would be relaxing ."
] | m : hi , linda , this is john . what are you doing tonight ? f : hi , john . nothing much . it 's friday and i 'm bored . i do n't have any plans yet . what do you have in mind ? m : how about going to the movies ? f : is there a good movie to see ? m : let me surf the internet . do you want to see a comedy or a drama ? f : nothing sad or depressing . i had a hard work week . i want to see something funny . m : i agree . work was stressful for me , too . there are n't any new comedies right now . i only see dramas and horror movies . | train_3018 |
A | [
"m : sure ! maybe we should go to the comedy club to buy our tickets first .",
"m : it 's saturday . i know the comedy club provides discount on weekends , so let 's go there tonight .",
"m : you mean we can have a comedy night at your house ? ok. let me buy some snacks .",
"m : sounds good . do you know which website has the best comedies ?"
] | m : hi , linda , this is john . what are you doing tonight ? f : hi , john . nothing much . it 's friday and i 'm bored . i do n't have any plans yet . what do you have in mind ? m : how about going to the movies ? f : is there a good movie to see ? m : let me surf the internet . do you want to see a comedy or a drama ? f : nothing sad or depressing . i had a hard work week . i want to see something funny . m : i agree . work was stressful for me , too . there are n't any new comedies right now . i only see dramas and horror movies . f : hey , let 's go to a comedy club . my favorite comedian is performing tonight at the local theater . it starts at 7:00 pm . let 's do dinner , too . | train_3019 |
B | [
"f : but it was rainy outside yesterday . why did you go to the beach ?",
"f : you were so lucky to go to the beach in a sunny day like yesterday .",
"f : it was a pity that you did n't go anywhere to enjoy the sunshine yesterday .",
"f : it was windy yesterday , but i still go to the beach . it was chilly ."
] | m : did you go out with your family yesterday , marsha ? f : we 'd plan to go to the park , but then the weather forecast said it was going to be rainy and windy , so we did n't organize anything and just watched a film on tv , but that forecast was actually wrong , was n't it ? m : yeah , i went to the beach for a while . it was great to be outside in warm sunshine . there were n't many people around . | train_302 |
C | [
"f : i 'll come to pick you at 5:00 am .",
"f : no problem . i 'll arrive at your house at 5:00 pm in time .",
"f : sure . let 's meet at 5:00 pm .",
"f : we meet directly at the theatre at 7:00 pm ."
] | m : hi , linda , this is john . what are you doing tonight ? f : hi , john . nothing much . it 's friday and i 'm bored . i do n't have any plans yet . what do you have in mind ? m : how about going to the movies ? f : is there a good movie to see ? m : let me surf the internet . do you want to see a comedy or a drama ? f : nothing sad or depressing . i had a hard work week . i want to see something funny . m : i agree . work was stressful for me , too . there are n't any new comedies right now . i only see dramas and horror movies . f : hey , let 's go to a comedy club . my favorite comedian is performing tonight at the local theater . it starts at 7:00 pm . let 's do dinner , too . m : ok. i 'll meet you at your house at 5:00 pm . | train_3020 |
B | [
"m : it is great that she is going pay more rent . you seem happy .",
"m : i am sorry to hear that christine is moving out . what happened ?",
"m : is christine going to buy a house for you ? that is wonderful .",
"m : you look so happy because she is going to move out ."
] | m : hey , nancy . why do you look so worried ? f : hi , mike . christine and i had a big argument and she decided to move out . | train_3021 |
B | [
"m : i feel bad for that you have a messy and unreliable boss .",
"m : you are telling the truth . christine is messy and unreliable .",
"m : you are right . christine is a messy but caring co-worker .",
"m : it is true . your classmate christine is messy but considerate ."
] | m : hey , nancy . why do you look so worried ? f : hi , mike . christine and i had a big argument and she decided to move out . m : i 'm sorry to hear that . what did you argue about ? f : i told her that she needs to help clean up around the apartment . she got upset and said she is moving out , but it 's the truth . she never helps around house . i had to say something since we 're roommates and i 'm tired of cleaning her mess . m : i totally understand . i like things neat and organized , too . f : but the bigger problem is that she never pays her rent on time . she is late every month . i ca n't put up with her any longer . | train_3022 |
A | [
"m : ok , i see . you made a new friend today . that 's cool !",
"m : really ? your teacher was absent today and you met an old friend . her name is cindy ?",
"m : ok , i see . you made a new friend today . her family moved here from london , britain .",
"m : really ? your friend moved to seattle ? and both of you do n't like drawing ?"
] | m : jane , how was school today ? f : oh , daddy , it was fun . i made a new friend . her name is cindy . she 's a new student . her family moved here from seattle , washington . cindy and i have a lot in common . we both like drawing , playing with dogs and eating pizza . | train_3023 |
B | [
"m : why do you say it was not fun ? you made a new friend and both of you like drawing , playing and making pizza !",
"m : wow , both of you like drawing , dogs and eating pizza !",
"m : ok , i see . cindy and you do n't have a lot in common but both of you like drawing , dogs and eating pizza .",
"m : really ? cindy is not a new student . both of you like drawing , dogs and making pizza ."
] | m : jane , how was school today ? f : oh , daddy , it was fun . i made a new friend . her name is cindy . she 's a new student . her family moved here from seattle , washington . cindy and i have a lot in common . we both like drawing , playing with dogs and eating pizza | train_3024 |
D | [
"m : good to hear that you like to learn english and political science like me .",
"m : hey , you want to study american literature ? that 's also my preference .",
"m : you prefer french and international relations ? it is a good combination .",
"m : wow , i do think international relations is a good choice for you to learn ."
] | f : excuse me . can you speak chinese ? i like chinese very much . m : yes , i 'm from taiwan . i came here to study political science , but my english needs improving . i make too many grammatical mistakes . f : i want to study mandarin and international relations . maybe we could do a language exchange . | train_3025 |
D | [
"f : yeah . i help you correct pronunciation mistakes in english and you teach me french .",
"f : yes , because i can improve your spelling and you can teach me spanish in return .",
"f : you need me to correct your grammatical mistakes and i need your german ability .",
"f : you are not at english grammar , so i can teach you that and you teach me mandarin ."
] | f : excuse me . can you speak chinese ? i like chinese very much . m : yes , i 'm from taiwan . i came here to study political science , but my english needs improving . i make too many grammatical mistakes . f : i want to study mandarin and international relations . maybe we could do a language exchange . m : you mean , you and i ? | train_3026 |
C | [
"m : oh , the class is about to end , let 's keep discussing at a restaurant .",
"m : i 'll talk to you later after we finish your birthday party , my daughter .",
"m : two hours each time at this same cafe . that sounds perfect to me .",
"m : you suggest only one hour at this cafe next time . i would be ok ."
] | f : excuse me . can you speak chinese ? i like chinese very much . m : yes , i 'm from taiwan . i came here to study political science , but my english needs improving . i make too many grammatical mistakes . f : i want to study mandarin and international relations . maybe we could do a language exchange . m : you mean , you and i ? f : yes , why not ? i mean , if you often come to this cafe too , we could meet here and practice chinese and english . m : sounds like a good idea . how often would you like to do it ? f : let me see . i think i could spend 2 hours a week in language exchange . | train_3027 |
C | [
"f : then it 's three hours in total every week , half for french and half for korean .",
"f : sure , let 's do two hours with chinese every friday morning as your said .",
"f : you mean two hours from 9:30am to 11:30am every monday . i 'm ok with it .",
"f : no problem , so it 's three hours on monday and three hours on tuesday ."
] | f : excuse me . can you speak chinese ? i like chinese very much . m : yes , i 'm from taiwan . i came here to study political science , but my english needs improving . i make too many grammatical mistakes . f : i want to study mandarin and international relations . maybe we could do a language exchange . m : you mean , you and i ? f : yes , why not ? i mean , if you often come to this cafe too , we could meet here and practice chinese and english . m : sounds like a good idea . how often would you like to do it ? f : let me see . i think i could spend 2 hours a week in language exchange . m : how would we spend the 2 hours ? f : firstï¼ we could spend an hour working on your english . m : and then the next hour , i would help you with your chinese . f : right . but when is it convenient to meet ? m : i am free from now until 11:30 every monday morning . and you ? | train_3028 |
C | [
"f : you are a spanish , how can you not know spanish ? you need it here at chile .",
"f : oh , you are a british . welcome to new york and what do you need from me ?",
"f : that 's absolutely not correct , but i understand why you think so as an american .",
"f : our guest from america , you should know not everybody in china speaks english ."
] | f : good afternoon . can i help you ? m : yes , thank god . you speak english ? f : you are a traveler to spain ? m : yes , i 'm from new york and i thought all people can speak a little english . | train_3029 |
B | [
"f : why do you feel nervous about singing alone ? you sing just by yourself every sunday .",
"f : if you feel nervous singing alone , you should view the contest as a chance to exercise .",
"f : sorry to know that you dislike singing , maybe you can try singing at the community center .",
"f : though your voice is not great , i think it is acceptable . why do n't you like your voice ?"
] | f : are you going to take part in the school singing contest ? m : no , i do n't think so . f : why not ? you have a great voice and you sing at her local community center every sunday , do n't you ? m : thanks , well . yes , i do sing at the community center , but that is with a whole bunch of other people . i get really nervous singing in front of many people just by myself . | train_303 |
D | [
"f : it 's not good that you have a fever , but luckily your head is not aching .",
"f : a toothache , but no headache or stomachache . ok , let me have a look .",
"f : you 've had a headache for days , darling ? but it 's too early in the morning .",
"f : a bad headache ? that does n't sound good . i can take you to a hospital ."
] | f : good afternoon . can i help you ? m : yes , thank god . you speak english ? f : you are a traveler to spain ? m : yes , i 'm from new york and i thought all people can speak a little english . f : well , what seems to be wrong . m : i have a serious stomachache . i 've been up all night with it . and now i 've got a bad headache as well . | train_3030 |
A | [
"f : maybe shrimp and fish are fine , but you had too much of them yesterday .",
"f : so you only consumed a little shrimp and fish yesterday . that is weird .",
"f : you ate only mutton and fish yesterday ? that 's not a good combination .",
"f : shrimp and mutton , i see . are you allergic to any of these two materials ?"
] | f : good afternoon . can i help you ? m : yes , thank god . you speak english ? f : you are a traveler to spain ? m : yes , i 'm from new york and i thought all people can speak a little english . f : well , what seems to be wrong . m : i have a serious stomachache . i 've been up all night with it . and now i 've got a bad headache as well . f : i see . do you think it 's because of something you have eaten ? m : oh , i think so . i had too much shrimp and fish . it 's delicious , but does n't agree with me . | train_3031 |
D | [
"m : i 'll attend a party . i 'm tom .",
"m : someone was ill the day before yesterday . i 'm tom .",
"m : i have to work . i 'm tom .",
"m : someone in our party is ill. i 'm tom ."
] | f : the bistro , may i help you ? m : hello . we had reservations for tonight , but we need to cancel . one of the people in our party is sick . f : oh , i 'm sorry . your name ? | train_3032 |
B | [
"m : my party will be held at 7:00 p.m. on friday .",
"m : my party will be held at 7:00 p.m. on thursday .",
"m : i will depart at 7:00 p.m. on thursday .",
"m : my party will be held at 9:00 p.m. on tuesday ."
] | f : the bistro , may i help you ? m : hello . we had reservations for tonight , but we need to cancel . one of the people in our party is sick . f : oh , i 'm sorry . your name ? m : hanson . we 'd like to reschedule for next week . friday if possible . f : friday is very crowded . there 's a wedding party . we do n't have anything until 9 o'clock . m : hmm ... that 's too late . f : what about next thursday ? m : that looks much better . f : what time is best for you ? m : 7 o'clock pm . f : ok , mr. hanson . we 'll see you then | train_3033 |
A | [
"f : oh , you just came back from london . no wonder you know nothing about the accident .",
"f : you went to washington ? never mind . let me tell you some details of the accident .",
"f : london ? for business ? anyway , you did n't see the helicopter crush over the street .",
"f : you just went to huston ? it 's lucky you miss the car accident here on this street ."
] | f : have you heard there 's a car accident just in the opposite of the street ? m : no . i have just returned from london . | train_3034 |
B | [
"m : the driver was drunk ? he should take the consequences . fortunately , nobody was hurt .",
"m : how could the driver took alcohol before driving ? he should be blame for the accident .",
"m : i see . so the car was overloaded , and three of the passengers lost their lives in the accident .",
"m : poor driver . the accident was not his fault , just that there were too many cars on the street ."
] | f : have you heard there 's a car accident just in the opposite of the street ? m : no . i have just returned from london . f : 2 people lost their lives at once . m : the road condition needs improving for long . f : it was late and there were few cars . m : that may make a driver careless than during rush hour . f : right . and it said that the driver drank too much . | train_3035 |
A | [
"m : alright , thank you for telling me about that , i 've known the appointment , i 'll see him later .",
"m : thanks for you advice , but i think you should tell elson about mr.evans ' appointment with him .",
"m : you should n't bargain with me here , you need to tell bob about mr.evans ' appointment with him .",
"m : so when is the appointment , because today i will be busy with my english homework ."
] | f : hello , mr. white . this is maria and mr. evans ' office . m : hello , mary . do you have any plan ? f : mr. evans would like to set up an appointment with you . | train_3036 |
C | [
"f : alright , i 'll let him know to go the school to meet you at tomorrow 's 1:00 pm .",
"f : well , i 'll tell him to meet you at 3:00 pm tomorrow so you could play tennis with him .",
"f : okay , i 'll tell him to meet you at tomorrow 's 3:00 pm so you could discuss with hime about it .",
"f : alright , he will be informed that meet you at 3:00 pm the day after tomorrow to talk about buy new shoes ."
] | f : hello , mr. white . this is maria and mr. evans ' office . m : hello , mary . do you have any plan ? f : mr. evans would like to set up an appointment with you . m : about what ? f : he hopes to talk about buying some new computers with you . m : sure , i 'd be glad to . what time friend did he have in mind ? f : he 'd like to do it as soon as possible , sir . how about tomorrow at 3:00 pm ? m : hmm ... yeah , that 'll be great . tell him i 'll see him then . | train_3037 |
B | [
"m : why was your taxi late for 15 minutes ?",
"m : so your bus was late for 15 minutes , wasn ’ t it ?",
"m : i can ’ t believe your bus was late for 30 minutes .",
"m : what ? why was your bus late for 45 minutes ?"
] | m : tired again , samantha . f : oh , sorry， james . i 've had such a busy week and this morning was just . uh ... i woke up really early at 5:30 am and then i could n't get back to sleep . so i got up . m : what ? at 5:30 am on a saturday morning ? f : yes , then i had a shower and went out to catch a bus into town . instead of 8 o'clock am , it did n't come until 8:15 am and it was raining hard . | train_3038 |
D | [
"m : oh , you only found some information on the computer in the library , right ?",
"m : why did you borrow the book on kings and queens in the library ?",
"m : so you wanted to search for books about plants but got nothing , right ?",
"m : you searched for some books but got nothing ? that ’ s too bad !"
] | m : tired again , samantha . f : oh , sorry， james . i 've had such a busy week and this morning was just . uh ... i woke up really early at 5:30 am and then i could n't get back to sleep . so i got up . m : what ? at 5:30 am on a saturday morning ? f : yes , then i had a shower and went out to catch a bus into town . instead of 8 o'clock am , it did n't come until 8:15 am and it was raining hard . m : oh , dear . what happened next ? f : when i got to town , it was 9:15 am . so first of all , i went to the library , but it was closed . so i waited until 10:00 am for it to open . m : why did you go to the library ? f : i needed some information for my school project , but i spent 2 hours looking for something about the kings and queens of england . but all the books i needed were out of the library . | train_3039 |
B | [
"m : i 'm afraid i ca n't catch you since you and cathy have been practicing together for some days .",
"m : i 'm happy to join you , but can you tell me what you and the other two persons have practiced ?",
"m : thank you for inviting me to join you , helen and johnson , i would think about it and tell you later .",
"m : if i join you , we will be a group of five . tnakn you for inviting me , but i enjoy singing alone more ."
] | f : are you going to take part in the school singing contest ? m : no , i do n't think so . f : why not ? you have a great voice and you sing at her local community center every sunday , do n't you ? m : thanks , well . yes , i do sing at the community center , but that is with a whole bunch of other people . i get really nervous singing in front of many people just by myself . f : you could form a group with someone , that way you may feel more relaxed . m : that sounds like a good idea . f : actually , mary , john and i are going to take part in the contest as a group . why do n't you join us ? it would be more balanced to have 2 girls and 2 boys and i 'm sure we will sound great . | train_304 |
A | [
"m : so you were still at the library at 11:00 , weren ’ t you ?",
"m : i guess you were on a bus at 11:00 , am i right ?",
"m : i bet your were at home at 11:00 , weren ’ t you ?",
"m : oh , you found a book and left the library at 11:00 ."
] | m : tired again , samantha . f : oh , sorry， james . i 've had such a busy week and this morning was just . uh ... i woke up really early at 5:30 am and then i could n't get back to sleep . so i got up . m : what ? at 5:30 am on a saturday morning ? f : yes , then i had a shower and went out to catch a bus into town . instead of 8 o'clock am , it did n't come until 8:15 am and it was raining hard . m : oh , dear . what happened next ? f : when i got to town , it was 9:15 am . so first of all , i went to the library , but it was closed . so i waited until 10:00 am for it to open . m : why did you go to the library ? f : i needed some information for my school project , but i spent 2 hours looking for something about the kings and queens of england . but all the books i needed were out of the library . m : why did n't you go to the book shop in stanley street ? f : i 've did n't have enough money on me , so i caught the bus home at 12:30 . | train_3040 |
B | [
"f : yeah . i walked all the way home from the library .",
"f : terrible , right ? the bus broke down halfway .",
"f : yeah . the bus broke on my halfway to the library .",
"f : the bus broke , so i entered a bookshop on the way home ."
] | m : tired again , samantha . f : oh , sorry， james . i 've had such a busy week and this morning was just . uh ... i woke up really early at 5:30 am and then i could n't get back to sleep . so i got up . m : what ? at 5:30 am on a saturday morning ? f : yes , then i had a shower and went out to catch a bus into town . instead of 8 o'clock am , it did n't come until 8:15 am and it was raining hard . m : oh , dear . what happened next ? f : when i got to town , it was 9:15 am . so first of all , i went to the library , but it was closed . so i waited until 10:00 am for it to open . m : why did you go to the library ? f : i needed some information for my school project , but i spent 2 hours looking for something about the kings and queens of england . but all the books i needed were out of the library . m : why did n't you go to the book shop in stanley street ? f : i 've did n't have enough money on me , so i caught the bus home at 12:30 . m : what time did you get home ? f : not until 2:00 pm . the bus broke down and i had to walk the rest of the way home . m : oh , dear . | train_3041 |
B | [
"m : ok. it 's so quiet . why has n't the plane taken off yet ?",
"m : ok. now i know that the engines are noisy . when will the plane take off ?",
"m : ok. so the crew has finished warming up and we will soon be at vancouver , right ?",
"m : it 's so quiet . there is nobody like us who is on his way to the flight ."
] | m : what 's the terrible noise ? f : the engines . the crew is warming them up . we 're about to take gold from vancouver . | train_3042 |
D | [
"m : no , thank you . i am trying to read something . could you please be quiet ?",
"m : no , i do n't . why do i need headphones when i am watching a film in my own home ?",
"m : no , thank you . i do n't want to watch anything during my flight . i just want to relax .",
"m : sure , thank you . i will be watching this movie during my whole flight ."
] | m : what 's the terrible noise ? f : the engines . the crew is warming them up . we 're about to take gold from vancouver . m : now , my ears hurt . i suppose that 's the atmospheric pressure . how many things can happen to us in an airplane ? f : nothing serious . it 's going to happen to you just sit back and relax . m : a minute later . f : excuse me . do you want headphones for the movie ? | train_3043 |
D | [
"m : oh , i did n't know that there will be a stopover in new york .",
"m : so the flight will have a stopover in vancouver , right ?",
"m : so this is a direct flight to chicago , right ?",
"m : oh , i did n't know that there will be a stopover in chicago ."
] | m : what 's the terrible noise ? f : the engines . the crew is warming them up . we 're about to take gold from vancouver . m : now , my ears hurt . i suppose that 's the atmospheric pressure . how many things can happen to us in an airplane ? f : nothing serious . it 's going to happen to you just sit back and relax . m : a minute later . f : excuse me . do you want headphones for the movie ? m : we sure do . by the way , this is a direct flight , is n't it ? f : no . there is a stopover in chicago . | train_3044 |
A | [
"m : yes . and i will finish it in a few days .",
"m : no . i will finish it in several months .",
"m : i 've finished it a few days ago . yes .",
"m : no . it will take me two months to finish it ."
] | f : hi , jack . it 's several months since i last saw you . m : hi , sue . i 've been busy with my book . f : have n't you finished it yet ? m : i will have in a few days . f : are you going to advertise it yourself ? | train_3045 |
B | [
"f : well . selling books yourself is tiring . you 'd better ask someone else for help .",
"f : good . go to market it yourself .",
"f : yes . why will you ask your friends to advertise the book ?",
"f : why you have n't decided yet ?"
] | f : hi , jack . it 's several months since i last saw you . m : hi , sue . i 've been busy with my book . f : have n't you finished it yet ? m : i will have in a few days . f : are you going to advertise it yourself ? m : hmm ... some friends suggested i should , but i 'm still in 2 minds about it . f : if i were you , i would . m : thank you for your advice . i think i 'll market it | train_3046 |
B | [
"f : yeah , my job is poorly paid . although it 's interesting , i still want to change my job .",
"f : yeah , my job is boring .",
"f : yeah , my previous job was boring . but my current job is very interesting .",
"f : yeah , my job is challenging . i prefer boring jobs ."
] | f : oh , my ! i 'm bored with this job . m : hey ! there 's a job that 's perfect for you in today 's paper . you might be interested in it . | train_3047 |
B | [
"f : wow , great . i 'd like to be a translator from japanese to chinese .",
"f : wow , great . i 'd like to be a translator .",
"f : wow , great . i 'd like to be an assistant . i hate my current job as a translator .",
"f : wow , great . i 'd like to be a travel agent . i hate my current job as a translator ."
] | f : oh , my ! i 'm bored with this job . m : hey ! there 's a job that 's perfect for you in today 's paper . you might be interested in it . f : oh , what is it ? what do they want ? m : wait a minute . ah , here it is . the china trip agency is looking for a translator from chinese to english . | train_3048 |
A | [
"f : that 's great . i have relevant experience , which is necessary for the new job .",
"f : oh , but i have no relevant experience , which is necessary for the new job .",
"f : that 's great . i get a fresh mind , which is necessary for the new job .",
"f : that 's great . i have excellent writing skills , which are necessary for the new job ."
] | f : oh , my ! i 'm bored with this job . m : hey ! there 's a job that 's perfect for you in today 's paper . you might be interested in it . f : oh , what is it ? what do they want ? m : wait a minute . ah , here it is . the china trip agency is looking for a translator from chinese to english . f : well , i got a degree and plenty of experience . what else are they looking for ? m : just that . a university degree and two to three years of experience as a translator in a professional environment . the person should have a lively and open mind , effective communication skills , and the ability to work alone or as part of a team . | train_3049 |
C | [
"m : today is tuesday , so you will have a practice , right ? i 'll find you at mary 's after school , see you later .",
"m : oh , i almost forget today is wednesday . you practice on wednesdays and fridays , so it is today , right ?",
"m : i 'm sorry , maybe i ca n't join your practice tomorrow , because i have other things to do on thursdays .",
"m : it 's good to know you 've been practicing on weekends . today 's thursday , and i can join you this weekend ."
] | f : are you going to take part in the school singing contest ? m : no , i do n't think so . f : why not ? you have a great voice and you sing at her local community center every sunday , do n't you ? m : thanks , well . yes , i do sing at the community center , but that is with a whole bunch of other people . i get really nervous singing in front of many people just by myself . f : you could form a group with someone , that way you may feel more relaxed . m : that sounds like a good idea . f : actually , mary , john and i are going to take part in the contest as a group . why do n't you join us ? it would be more balanced to have 2 girls and 2 boys and i 'm sure we will sound great . m : all right , let 's try it then . f : cool . so far , we have been practicing together every tuesday and thursday after school . so we just had a practice yesterday . why do n't you come tomorrow ? we do it at johns . | train_305 |
B | [
"m : you 're right . i think the long vacation attracts you , although there is no other welfare benefit .",
"m : yeah , go and apply for it . you 're attracted by the good welfare benefits .",
"m : i agree with you . the safe environment is very attractive , although there is no other welfare benefit .",
"m : you 're attracted by the good welfare benefits . but you ca n't apply for it because you have no relevant experience ."
] | f : oh , my ! i 'm bored with this job . m : hey ! there 's a job that 's perfect for you in today 's paper . you might be interested in it . f : oh , what is it ? what do they want ? m : wait a minute . ah , here it is . the china trip agency is looking for a translator from chinese to english . f : well , i got a degree and plenty of experience . what else are they looking for ? m : just that . a university degree and two to three years of experience as a translator in a professional environment . the person should have a lively and open mind , effective communication skills , and the ability to work alone or as part of a team . f : well , if i stay on my present job much longer , i wo n't have any mind or skills left . what about the salary ? m : it depends on the applicant 's education and experience . in addition to basic salary , there 's a list of benefits . have a look for yourself . f : um , travel and social security , plus paid vacation . hey , this is n't bad . i really want the job . | train_3050 |
A | [
"f : all right . so you hate online shopping because you need to wait for packages .",
"f : all right . so you hate online shopping because you need to tracking the parcel .",
"f : all right . so you love online shopping because you need to plan ahead .",
"f : all right . so you love online shopping because you enjoy waiting for packages ."
] | m : want to go with me to get some pizza , sophie ? f : no , black . i 'm waiting for a package to be delivered . m : this is why i hate shopping online . it would be faster to just get what you want from the store . now you have to sit here all day . is n't mom home ? | train_3051 |
C | [
"f : you 're right . i should go to the store , as you suggest .",
"f : you 're right . i should clean the house , as you suggest .",
"f : you 're right . i should download an app , as you suggest .",
"f : you 're right . i should download an app , as your mother suggests ."
] | m : want to go with me to get some pizza , sophie ? f : no , black . i 'm waiting for a package to be delivered . m : this is why i hate shopping online . it would be faster to just get what you want from the store . now you have to sit here all day . is n't mom home ? f : no , mom went to work . m : just download an app to keep track of your package . you can just come back when you get a delivery notice . | train_3052 |
C | [
"f : then you can go to get some pizza , my son .",
"f : then you can go to get some pizza , my sister .",
"f : then you can go to get some pizza , my brother .",
"f : then you can go to get some pizza , my customer ."
] | m : want to go with me to get some pizza , sophie ? f : no , black . i 'm waiting for a package to be delivered . m : this is why i hate shopping online . it would be faster to just get what you want from the store . now you have to sit here all day . is n't mom home ? f : no , mom went to work . m : just download an app to keep track of your package . you can just come back when you get a delivery notice . f : no , thanks , mr. bossy . even if they leave the package for a short time , someone could steal it . m : goodness ! you just do n't want to be seen with your little brother ! f : it 's not that . i really did plan to stay home and wait for this package . why do n't we just have pizza delivered ? m : great . more waiting . | train_3053 |
A | [
"m : sorry , i do n't meet your requirements . you may talk to another interviewee now .",
"m : you are going to make website yourself ? you do n't have to . i can manage it for you .",
"m : you are going to call me , right ? i can manage company 's website for you .",
"m : i know how to manage website and make flash . why do you need to talk with another interviewee ?"
] | f : ok , mr. taylor . let 's go ahead and begin . first of all , tell me about your last job ? m : well . i worked for 5 years at hi-tech computers . f : ok , hi-tech . how about your website authoring skills ? oh , we are looking for someone to create and manage our company 's website . m : hmm , uh ... websites , website . hmm ... i do n't think i 've read that book . f : huh ? and what about the experience with making a flash ? m : well . i think sometimes computers flash if that 's what you mean . f : ok , mr. taylor . i think i have all the information i need . m : oh , and i really like computer games . i played them everyday . f : right , right . thanks , mr. taylor . we 'll be in touch . | train_3054 |
A | [
"f : sure . here is your room key . you want a double-bed room .",
"f : ok. you want a smoking room with one bed , right ?",
"f : sure . you want a smoking room with double-bed , do n't you ?",
"f : ok. here is your room key . your double-bed room is on the 7th floor ."
] | f : hello . holiday inn . may help you ? m : yes , i 'd like to book a room for 2 on the seventh of june . f : ok. let me check . well , would you like a smoking or non-smoking room ? m : well , how much is the non-smoking room ? f : $ 80 , plus the 10 % room tax . m : ok , that 'll be fine . | train_3055 |
D | [
"f : ok. it 'll be 80 dollars in total . here is your room key .",
"f : fine . the price of the room is 90 dollars in total .",
"f : ok. the price of your one-bed room is 88 dollars .",
"f : fine . it 's 88 dollars in total . here is your room key ."
] | f : hello . holiday inn . may help you ? m : yes , i 'd like to book a room for 2 on the seventh of june . f : ok. let me check . well , would you like a smoking or non-smoking room ? m : well , how much is the non-smoking room ? f : $ 80 , plus the 10 % room tax . m : ok , that 'll be fine . | train_3056 |
D | [
"f : great . the light of the sun can tell us how old it is .",
"f : that is true . we can know the age of a tree from its size .",
"f : yes . from the color of a tree , we can figure out how old it is .",
"f : you are right . people can know the age of a star from its size ."
] | f : how do you know how old a star is ? m : for most stars , we find its age from how big it is . we can know its size from the amount of light it puts out and its color . then the size tells us how long a star will live . big stars live a short life , while small stars live much longer . | train_3057 |
B | [
"f : you are right . since the scientists have already found the answer , there is an end in space .",
"f : you are telling the truth . there are still unsolved problems in the universe nowadays .",
"f : that is right . although there are unsolved problems , scientists can solve them tonight .",
"f : yes . since you think there are some unknown stars , why do not you have faith in scientists ?"
] | f : how do you know how old a star is ? m : for most stars , we find its age from how big it is . we can know its size from the amount of light it puts out and its color . then the size tells us how long a star will live . big stars live a short life , while small stars live much longer . f : i 've always wondered if there is an end in space . do you think scientists have found the answer ? m : this is a difficult question . the truth is that we have no idea . we currently do n't have a way of testing it . but some scientists will come up with a way in the future . i have faith in it . | train_3058 |
C | [
"f : ok. thanks for attending this meeting , now i have a better understanding of literature .",
"f : ok. thanks for coming to this interview . our readers will love your answers about the literature .",
"f : you are right . now our interview is going to end , thanks for your time and your answers .",
"f : you are right . this book really tells us a lot about literature . i enjoy reading with you together ."
] | f : how do you know how old a star is ? m : for most stars , we find its age from how big it is . we can know its size from the amount of light it puts out and its color . then the size tells us how long a star will live . big stars live a short life , while small stars live much longer . f : i 've always wondered if there is an end in space . do you think scientists have found the answer ? m : this is a difficult question . the truth is that we have no idea . we currently do n't have a way of testing it . but some scientists will come up with a way in the future . i have faith in it . f : the last question is from our readers . do you believe there is other life in different parts of the universe ? m : there are so many planets in the universe . life may exist on other planets , but will we ever find or research them ? i think that 's very unlikely . | train_3059 |
D | [
"m : it is cool to practice at the local community center , i 've never sung there . i 'm sure i will join you tomorrow .",
"m : do you practice in john 's house just for tomorrow or you practice on his house every monday and friday ?",
"m : thank you , i will find you at the school canteen after school tomorrow . but i think i prefer singing alone .",
"m : it is good to practice in john 's house , but will his parents be bothered if we practice singing in their house ?"
] | f : are you going to take part in the school singing contest ? m : no , i do n't think so . f : why not ? you have a great voice and you sing at her local community center every sunday , do n't you ? m : thanks , well . yes , i do sing at the community center , but that is with a whole bunch of other people . i get really nervous singing in front of many people just by myself . f : you could form a group with someone , that way you may feel more relaxed . m : that sounds like a good idea . f : actually , mary , john and i are going to take part in the contest as a group . why do n't you join us ? it would be more balanced to have 2 girls and 2 boys and i 'm sure we will sound great . m : all right , let 's try it then . f : cool . so far , we have been practicing together every tuesday and thursday after school . so we just had a practice yesterday . why do n't you come tomorrow ? we do it at johns . | train_306 |
C | [
"f : i also think it is exciting to find life elsewhere , let us go to school and tell our teachers .",
"f : since you are a scientist , why do you think it is impossible to find life elsewhere ?",
"f : it is interesting that you think it is impossible to find life elsewhere in the universe .",
"f : why do you think it is easy to find life elsewhere , since you are my best teacher in school ."
] | f : how do you know how old a star is ? m : for most stars , we find its age from how big it is . we can know its size from the amount of light it puts out and its color . then the size tells us how long a star will live . big stars live a short life , while small stars live much longer . f : i 've always wondered if there is an end in space . do you think scientists have found the answer ? m : this is a difficult question . the truth is that we have no idea . we currently do n't have a way of testing it . but some scientists will come up with a way in the future . i have faith in it . f : the last question is from our readers . do you believe there is other life in different parts of the universe ? m : there are so many planets in the universe . life may exist on other planets , but will we ever find or research them ? i think that 's very unlikely . | train_3060 |
D | [
"m : so he was hit by a truck when he was playing in a garden .",
"m : so he was hit by a truck when he was walking on the road .",
"m : so he was hit by a truck when he was running after a ball .",
"m : so he was hit by a car when he was running after a ball ."
] | m : hi , megan . how are you ? have you seen the doctor ? f : no , it 's not about me . it 's about bonzo . m : what happened ? f : i was playing football with bonzo in the garden , and the ball went over the garden into the road . when bonzo was running after it , he got hit by a car . | train_3061 |
D | [
"m : you must be very upset since your pet oscar was having an operation .",
"m : you must be very upset since you love your pet oscar so much .",
"m : your brother must be very upset since he loves your pet bonzo so much .",
"m : you must be very upset since you love your pet bonzo so much ."
] | m : hi , megan . how are you ? have you seen the doctor ? f : no , it 's not about me . it 's about bonzo . m : what happened ? f : i was playing football with bonzo in the garden , and the ball went over the garden into the road . when bonzo was running after it , he got hit by a car . m : oh , no ! did n't the drivers see bonzo ? f : not really . bonzo was running too fast . we took him to the pet hospital immediately . but there was nothing they could do . | train_3062 |
A | [
"m : so let 's have some coffee together .",
"m : so let 's go to the hospital together . because i should visit him after your brother was hit by the car .",
"m : so let 's so some shopping together . because you have to calm down after your brother was hit by the car .",
"m : so let 's have some coffee together . because you have to calm down after your brother was hit by the car ."
] | m : hi , megan . how are you ? have you seen the doctor ? f : no , it 's not about me . it 's about bonzo . m : what happened ? f : i was playing football with bonzo in the garden , and the ball went over the garden into the road . when bonzo was running after it , he got hit by a car . m : oh , no ! did n't the drivers see bonzo ? f : not really . bonzo was running too fast . we took him to the pet hospital immediately . but there was nothing they could do . m : oh , poor dog . i know how much he meant to you . f : i have had him since he was 2 months old . he was like one of my family . m : i know you are very sad , but you ca n't be alone like this anymore . let 's go out and do some shopping , which is your favorite . f : i would like to have a cup of coffee to calm down . | train_3063 |
C | [
"m : yeah . your friends are all very friendly and they could have fun in your birthday party this saturday evening .",
"m : alright , i hope we could prepare a big surprise for alice 's birthday , she was looking forward to it .",
"m : well , i 'm really excited about the party . and i am happy about that so many people will come .",
"m : yeah , i saw the big box , i think it 's present for alice 's birthday party this saturday evening ."
] | m : i ca n't wait for my birthday party this saturday evening . i hope it will be better this year . i 'm hoping for something surprising and a lot of gifts . f : it will be . there will be a lot of people at your party . | train_3064 |
B | [
"f : oh , i am pretty surprised about that , they really did a lot things for bob 's birthday party this saturday evening .",
"f : wow , you know that ? i am really excited about that what they have prepared for you , just like you .",
"f : to tell the truth , i 'm as excited as you are , i also want to know the result of the test we did yesterday .",
"f : you are so calm , do n't you want to know what they have prepared for alice 's birthday party this saturday evening ?"
] | m : i ca n't wait for my birthday party this saturday evening . i hope it will be better this year . i 'm hoping for something surprising and a lot of gifts . f : it will be . there will be a lot of people at your party . m : i know my friends are preparing to give me a big surprise these days . f : how do you know ? m : i saw tom wrapping a big box with alice , bob and annie | train_3065 |
A | [
"m : excuse me , did you bring the sleeping pills from the doctor you just met ?",
"m : why does the psychologist say you are unhealthy ?",
"m : did you bring the sleeping pills from the doctor you met , yesterday ?",
"m : you just met your friend . how is your friend now ?"
] | m : how was your doctors ' appointment ? f : it was fine . he says that i 'm pretty healthy overall . but i told him that i have trouble sleeping sometimes and he offered me sleeping pills . | train_3066 |
D | [
"m : you can talk to me . i do n't think the drugs you take make you sleep well .",
"m : you can talk to me . your headache may be the only reason for your anxiety .",
"m : you can talk to me . you have too much work to do . so , you may feel tiring and fall asleep soon .",
"m : you can talk to me . you are too anxious to sleep ."
] | m : how was your doctors ' appointment ? f : it was fine . he says that i 'm pretty healthy overall . but i told him that i have trouble sleeping sometimes and he offered me sleeping pills . m : did you take them ? f : no , i 'm afraid they 're harmful to my health . m : so what are you going to do ? f : i think i will schedule an appointment with the psychologist . maybe i ca n't sleep because i have too much anxiety . talking to someone may help . | train_3067 |
A | [
"f : your suggestions are very good . maybe i need to do some outdoors in the morning to help me sleep .",
"f : your suggestions are very good . maybe i need to do some outdoors in the evening to help me sleep .",
"f : why do you suggest me to talk more often to others ?",
"f : why do you suggest me not using the computer before 8:00 pm ?"
] | m : how was your doctors ' appointment ? f : it was fine . he says that i 'm pretty healthy overall . but i told him that i have trouble sleeping sometimes and he offered me sleeping pills . m : did you take them ? f : no , i 'm afraid they 're harmful to my health . m : so what are you going to do ? f : i think i will schedule an appointment with the psychologist . maybe i ca n't sleep because i have too much anxiety . talking to someone may help . m : you know i used to have trouble sleeping and i found a few things that help . if i exercise outdoors in the morning , it relaxes me all day . also , if i do n't use my phone or computer after 8:00 pm , then i can easily fall asleep at 10 . | train_3068 |
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