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C | [
"m : thanks for you advice . i have been traveling a lot lately . though i slept early last night , i still very tired now .",
"m : thanks for you advice . i worked late last night , but now i 'm not tired at all . i need talk to someone .",
"m : you are right . i worked late last night , so i 'm very tired now . i need to take a rest in a more comfortable position .",
"m : thanks for you advice . this seat is comfortable enough to fall asleep . but i 'm not tired at all ."
] | m : how long before we land , do you know ? f : it 's 3:00 o'clock now , so there is still an hour left . why do n't you get some sleep in the mean time ? i 'll wake you up when we reach kennedy airport . m : ok. i stayed up past midnight writing the report . i 'm a bit worn out . f : why do n't you put the seat back ? you will feel more relaxed . | train_3159 |
D | [
"m : cheer up , do n't be sad , we can win the next round in the basketball game .",
"m : you do n't need to be embarrassed , you 've done well in the football game .",
"m : well , i feel bore too , because the ball game is really boring .",
"m : do n't feel embarrassed about that , maybe i did n't describe it clearly ."
] | m : i 'm really bored at the moment . f : let 's play a game . i 'll describe someone and you try to guess who it is . ok , this man is tall and thin , he has blue eyes and curly brown hair . m : does he have a mustache or a beard ? f : good question , yes , he has a mustache , but no beard . m : sounds like mike , does n't it ? f : yes , you 're right . now , you describe someone we both know . m : ok , she 's not very tall , but she is a little heavy , she has blonde hair . f : i do n't think i know anyone like that . m : and she wears fashionable shoes , in fact , she wears fashionable clothes too . f : this does n't sound like anyone i know . i give up , tell me who she is . m : she 's your mother . f : huh , that 's actually a pretty good description , but it 's embarrassing that i could n't figure that out , my own mother . do you think appearance is the most important thing about a person ? | train_316 |
D | [
"m : a dozen pink roses for my mother .",
"m : yes , a dozen red carnations . it 's for my father .",
"m : a dozen yellow carnations for my mother .",
"m : yes , a dozen red carnations , thanks ."
] | f : hello , sunshine flower shop . this is shareen speaking . m : this is tom hanks . i 'd like to order some flowers for my mother and have them sent to her apartment . f : fine , mr hanks . what kind of flowers do you want ? m : i 'd like to send a dozen red carnations . f : a dozen red carnations ? our long stem red carnations are selling for 12 pounds a dozen this weekend . they are really quite nice . | train_3160 |
A | [
"f : do you mean no.84 , mw street ?",
"f : no.48 , mw road . that 's fine .",
"f : no.84 , wm street . ok .",
"f : no.84 , mw street is the address of the last customer . your place is no.84 , wm street ."
] | f : hello , sunshine flower shop . this is shareen speaking . m : this is tom hanks . i 'd like to order some flowers for my mother and have them sent to her apartment . f : fine , mr hanks . what kind of flowers do you want ? m : i 'd like to send a dozen red carnations . f : a dozen red carnations ? our long stem red carnations are selling for 12 pounds a dozen this weekend . they are really quite nice . m : alright then , i 'll take those . f : i need your complete address , mr hanks . m : the address is number 84 mw street . for the card , just write something simple . how about `` dear mom , all my love , tom '' ? | train_3161 |
B | [
"m : you must call me to confirm the information . by cash .",
"m : you must call my mom before delivering the flowers . by cash .",
"m : ypi should call me before delivering the flowers . by cash .",
"m : remember help me write a letter . by cash ."
] | f : hello , sunshine flower shop . this is shareen speaking . m : this is tom hanks . i 'd like to order some flowers for my mother and have them sent to her apartment . f : fine , mr hanks . what kind of flowers do you want ? m : i 'd like to send a dozen red carnations . f : a dozen red carnations ? our long stem red carnations are selling for 12 pounds a dozen this weekend . they are really quite nice . m : alright then , i 'll take those . f : i need your complete address , mr hanks . m : the address is number 84 mw street . for the card , just write something simple . how about `` dear mom , all my love , tom '' ? f : of course . ok , when should they arrive ? m : they should be there before 5 o'clock in the afternoon on june seventeenth . my mom 's telephone number is 8456086363. please call her first before you deliver them . f : that should be no problem . just one more question , mr hanks . how do you intend to pay for it ? | train_3162 |
B | [
"m : the lilys are for my mom . bye .",
"m : the flowers are for my mom . bye .",
"m : i have paid for the flowers in cash . bye .",
"m : the flowers should be delivered to my home . bye ."
] | f : hello , sunshine flower shop . this is shareen speaking . m : this is tom hanks . i 'd like to order some flowers for my mother and have them sent to her apartment . f : fine , mr hanks . what kind of flowers do you want ? m : i 'd like to send a dozen red carnations . f : a dozen red carnations ? our long stem red carnations are selling for 12 pounds a dozen this weekend . they are really quite nice . m : alright then , i 'll take those . f : i need your complete address , mr hanks . m : the address is number 84 mw street . for the card , just write something simple . how about `` dear mom , all my love , tom '' ? f : of course . ok , when should they arrive ? m : they should be there before 5 o'clock in the afternoon on june seventeenth . my mom 's telephone number is 8456086363. please call her first before you deliver them . f : that should be no problem . just one more question , mr hanks . how do you intend to pay for it ? m : you can put it on my visa card . the number is kh 3272645 . f : got it . bye . | train_3163 |
B | [
"f : so , you made the call this afternoon just to complain that your camera 's battery runs out very quickly ?",
"f : oh , really ? you mean your camera 's screen always goes black ? could you tell me how long this has been happening ?",
"f : okay , this is canon camera company in shanghai , and i have learned that your camera 's button does n't work properly .",
"f : so , you are sending this e-mail to complain that your camera 's screen always goes black ? okay , i see ."
] | f : hello , this is canon camera company in beijing . good morning . what can i do for you ? m : well , i am making this phone call to complain about a digital camera made by your company . f : what is the problem with it ? m : the screen always goes black . | train_3164 |
B | [
"f : so , it started two days ago and you just had the camera for a week , right ?",
"f : okay , i see . you bought it only a month ago and it is still under guarantee .",
"f : really ? it is not under guarantee although you just had the camera half a month ?",
"f : so , you just had the camera for a month but its screen always goes white ?"
] | f : hello , this is canon camera company in beijing . good morning . what can i do for you ? m : well , i am making this phone call to complain about a digital camera made by your company . f : what is the problem with it ? m : the screen always goes black . f : could you tell me how long this has been happening ? m : it started a week ago . f : then is it still under guarantee ? m : yes , i bought it only a month ago . | train_3165 |
A | [
"m : you apologize for causing my trouble ? oh , you are so sincere . thank you very much .",
"m : really ? you do n't apologize for causing my trouble ? oh , you are so impatient .",
"m : you mean you do n't want to tell me the place of the repair center ? oh , you are so rude !",
"m : the repair center is not at 1553 palace street on the seventh floor ? oh , you are so rude ."
] | f : hello , this is canon camera company in beijing . good morning . what can i do for you ? m : well , i am making this phone call to complain about a digital camera made by your company . f : what is the problem with it ? m : the screen always goes black . f : could you tell me how long this has been happening ? m : it started a week ago . f : then is it still under guarantee ? m : yes , i bought it only a month ago . f : ok. can you tell me where you bought it and the type of camera ? m : i bought it in xidan shopping market . its model number is ixus210 . f : 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 . m : where is your repair center ? f : it 's at 1553 palace street on the seventh floor . we apologize for causing you trouble . | train_3166 |
B | [
"m : i met her shanghai now , but she lives in hangzhou now .",
"m : i met her there in shanghai and she is living there now .",
"m : she is still in new york now .",
"m : she is now moving to california ."
] | m : may , you 'll never guess who i met at the cafeteria . julius wong . f : you mean our former monitor in high school ? m : yes . f : how is she doing ? i still remember how excellent she was as chairman of the students union . m : she graduated from fudan university and then got her masters degree at stanford university and found a job in an accounting company in new york after graduation , but she quit her job several months ago and moved back to shanghai . f : oh , why ? | train_3167 |
B | [
"m : she asked us to attend her are lesson is we are free .",
"m : she asked us to vistit her when we are free .",
"m : yes , she asked us to work at fudan university .",
"m : she asked us to vistit her in communication university since she is now working there ."
] | m : may , you 'll never guess who i met at the cafeteria . julius wong . f : you mean our former monitor in high school ? m : yes . f : how is she doing ? i still remember how excellent she was as chairman of the students union . m : she graduated from fudan university and then got her masters degree at stanford university and found a job in an accounting company in new york after graduation , but she quit her job several months ago and moved back to shanghai . f : oh , why ? m : she said she was bored with working under high pressure and she wanted to make a contribution to our country . f : so what is she doing now ? m : she gives art lessons at fudan university , her old school . and she asked us to visit her if we are free . f : oh , i 'd love to . | train_3168 |
A | [
"m : okay , so the robber has dark skin and short brown hair .",
"m : okay , so the robber has dark skin and long black hair .",
"m : okay , so the robber is a woman and she has dark skin and short brown hair .",
"m : okay , so the robber has brown skin and short black hair ."
] | m : uh , you just called the police . before we can help you , we need to check on a couple of things . could you describe the man who robbed you in the street in a bit more detail please ? f : yes , he had dark skin and short brown hair ? | train_3169 |
A | [
"f : yeah , in the game we are playing , the person 's appearance you describe is more important than anything else .",
"f : right , person 's appearance is more vital , so we mentioned lucy and your father , who 's next we are going to talk about ?",
"f : yes , we should focus on more the character of person , for example , you should tell me more when you mentioned mike 's mother just now .",
"f : well , a person 's career is really important , so we should talk more about the person you mentioned a few minutes ago , that 's alice , right ?"
] | m : i 'm really bored at the moment . f : let 's play a game . i 'll describe someone and you try to guess who it is . ok , this man is tall and thin , he has blue eyes and curly brown hair . m : does he have a mustache or a beard ? f : good question , yes , he has a mustache , but no beard . m : sounds like mike , does n't it ? f : yes , you 're right . now , you describe someone we both know . m : ok , she 's not very tall , but she is a little heavy , she has blonde hair . f : i do n't think i know anyone like that . m : and she wears fashionable shoes , in fact , she wears fashionable clothes too . f : this does n't sound like anyone i know . i give up , tell me who she is . m : she 's your mother . f : huh , that 's actually a pretty good description , but it 's embarrassing that i could n't figure that out , my own mother . do you think appearance is the most important thing about a person ? m : no , but it 's more important than a person 's character in the game we 're playing . | train_317 |
B | [
"m : all right . so you remember that the robber was wearing a black t-shirt .",
"m : all right . so you remember that the robber was wearing a white t-shirt .",
"m : all right . so you remember his trousers ' style .",
"m : all right . so you remember his jeans ' color ."
] | m : uh , you just called the police . before we can help you , we need to check on a couple of things . could you describe the man who robbed you in the street in a bit more detail please ? f : yes , he had dark skin and short brown hair ? m : but did you notice his clothing ? f : ah , he was wearing a white t-shirt , but i ca n't remember what his trousers looked like ? m : was he wearing jeans ? f : let me think . oh , i do n't remember at all . | train_3170 |
B | [
"m : i 'm going to new york university .",
"m : i 'm going to new york go on a business trip .",
"m : i am going to enjoy a broadway drama on new york .",
"m : my father will going to new york to sign a business contract ."
] | m : next week i 'm going to new york to sign a business contract . what would you suggest i see while i 'm there ? f : you should definitely see the un building and from there , you could walk over to broadway and see a movie or drama . | train_3171 |
C | [
"m : i will take a map at the train station .",
"m : ok , i will ask visitor 's office for help as soon as i get lost .",
"m : ok , i will get a map on visitor 's office .",
"m : i will take a map at the un office directly ."
] | m : next week i 'm going to new york to sign a business contract . what would you suggest i see while i 'm there ? f : you should definitely see the un building and from there , you could walk over to broadway and see a movie or drama . m : how about new york 's universities ? i 'm especially interested in learning about their schools there and the courses they offer . f : columbia university and new york university are two of the best schools in the city . i 'm sure they offer excellent courses . m : do you have a map of the city ? f : yes , i have one right here in fact . i can give you this one but i 'd also suggest that you stop at the visitor 's office near the train station . they will have good up-to-date maps and they can give you more tourist information about the city . | train_3172 |
A | [
"f : thanks a lot . now i am more clear about my future plan .",
"f : it 's good to talk about my future plan with you . i will quit university and get a job as you suggest .",
"f : you should take my suggestion seriously . as a graduate of the university , i think you should choose another major .",
"f : ok. i 'm not going to waste time on doing part time jobs , like you advised ."
] | f : i ca n't decide whether to go to university or get a job . what do you think ? m : well , if i were you , i 'd go on studying . f : but i do n't even know what to study . m : if i had the chance again , i 'd study computer . you 're good at science subject . f : that 's what my parents want me to do . m : you should take their advice . they know what 's the best for you . f : but my friends will have jobs and lots of fun while i spend all my time studying . m : but if you go to university , you 'll still have time for fun . f : what you say makes sense . but you know , i still have to ask my parents for pocket money and i hate to do so at this age . m : if you try to find a part time job , you will have some money , too . | train_3173 |
A | [
"f : it seems that you had a good time when you were studying in the college several years ago .",
"f : your subject is computer science , can you tell me more about it ?",
"f : before you graduated from college , did you enjoy your subject of computer ?",
"f : it 's so good that we met each other in the university , my darling ."
] | f : i ca n't decide whether to go to university or get a job . what do you think ? m : well , if i were you , i 'd go on studying . f : but i do n't even know what to study . m : if i had the chance again , i 'd study computer . you 're good at science subject . f : that 's what my parents want me to do . m : you should take their advice . they know what 's the best for you . f : but my friends will have jobs and lots of fun while i spend all my time studying . m : but if you go to university , you 'll still have time for fun . | train_3174 |
A | [
"m : remember , i really do n't want you to focus on having some fun . think about my advice more seriously .",
"m : you should not do any part time job . focus on studying .",
"m : do not study computer . i mean it .",
"m : having fun is not something that you should consider now . you should decide your future major , my daughter ."
] | f : i ca n't decide whether to go to university or get a job . what do you think ? m : well , if i were you , i 'd go on studying . f : but i do n't even know what to study . m : if i had the chance again , i 'd study computer . you 're good at science subject . f : that 's what my parents want me to do . m : you should take their advice . they know what 's the best for you . f : but my friends will have jobs and lots of fun while i spend all my time studying . m : but if you go to university , you 'll still have time for fun . f : what you say makes sense . but you know , i still have to ask my parents for pocket money and i hate to do so at this age . m : if you try to find a part time job , you will have some money , too . f : you 're right . thank you for the advice . | train_3175 |
C | [
"f : alright , i am going to work , do n't forget to meet me at 2 o'clock",
"f : well , wish everything goes well with your work , and remember to meet me at 3 o'clock on time .",
"f : okay , wish everything goes well with your work today .",
"f : rebecca has to work today , so do n't forget we are going to meet each other at 12 o'clock because i have to wait for her to finish all her work ."
] | f : what time is it , steven ? m : uh , it 's 7:30. are n't you going to finish your breakfast ? f : i do n't have much time . i 've got a lot to do downtown today . m : if you 're coming into the city , we may have lunch together . f : ok. let 's say 1 o'clock . i 'll go to the gym . i have an aerobics class until 11:45. oh , and it would have to be some place quick . m : how come ? f : i have a hair appointment at 2:30 . m : oh , ok. what else are you doing today ? f : i 'm meeting rebecca to do some shopping at 5:30 pm . m : tough day . f : well , it is my day off , you know . m : ok , ok. enjoy your morning . i 'll see you later . f : you better get going to . you 're not even dressed yet . m : do n't worry about me . i 'll get to work on time . | train_3176 |
D | [
"m : well , meeting at 2:30 is fine to me , i 'll see you there and have afternoon tea with you together .",
"m : okay , i 'll see you at 1 o'clock and have the aerobics class together .",
"m : well , let 's meet at 11:45 and have the aerobics class with you together .",
"m : alright , i 'll meet you at 1 o'clock , see you later ."
] | f : what time is it , steven ? m : uh , it 's 7:30. are n't you going to finish your breakfast ? f : i do n't have much time . i 've got a lot to do downtown today . m : if you 're coming into the city , we may have lunch together . f : ok. let 's say 1 o'clock . i 'll go to the gym . i have an aerobics class until 11:45. oh , and it would have to be some place quick . | train_3177 |
D | [
"f : well , we are living in the center of the city , so since today we are going to the countryside , i think it will take a long time to go there .",
"f : alright , where we live is close to the gym , so i wo n't be late for the fitness class we have together .",
"f : that 's awesome , but you know we are living out of the city , so perhaps i 'll be late for a few minutes fot the aerobics class .",
"f : that 's great , but you know we are living out of the city , so perhaps i 'll be late for a few minutes ."
] | f : what time is it , steven ? m : uh , it 's 7:30. are n't you going to finish your breakfast ? f : i do n't have much time . i 've got a lot to do downtown today . m : if you 're coming into the city , we may have lunch together . | train_3178 |
A | [
"m : thank you all the same , waitress . i will dial 114 now to get the number .",
"m : thank you . could you call a waiter to answer the phone ? i need the waiter 's help .",
"m : thank you , brooke 's sister . but , why do n't you know where he is ?",
"m : thank you , doctor johnson 's assistant . i will dial 112 now ."
] | f : excuse me , mr brooke , i almost forgot there was a phone message here for you . professor johnson called and asked you to call him back . m : where is he now ? do you know ? f : he 's staying in the blackwood hotel room 509 . m : thank you . do you happen to have the number of the blackwood hotel ? f : i 'm sorry i do n't , but you can get it from information just dial 114 . | train_3179 |
D | [
"f : at he age of 13 , how do you feel when you first saw the book from your uncle ?",
"f : lucky you ! those rare coins you picked from road must arouse your interest to collect coins .",
"f : when you get the stamps book from your uncle , you were 12 , were n't you ?",
"f : so you have been started to collect coins since you got the book from your uncle ."
] | f : professor jones , you 're a well-known professor of mathematics at the city college . may i ask you a few questions about your favorite hobby ? m : sure , i like collecting coins the most . f : how long have you been collecting coins ? m : since i was 12 years old when my uncle gave me a book with spaces to put coins into . | train_318 |
D | [
"m : maybe i shoud go to the blackwood hotel directly to get in touch with mr johnson .",
"m : maybe i shoud dial 509 directly to get in touch with mr johnson . thank you .",
"m : yes , i will dial 114 to find the telephone number of the hotel to get in touch with mr. frank .",
"m : thank you . i will dial 114 to find the telephone number of the hotel right now ."
] | f : excuse me , mr brooke , i almost forgot there was a phone message here for you . professor johnson called and asked you to call him back . m : where is he now ? do you know ? f : he 's staying in the blackwood hotel room 509 . m : thank you . do you happen to have the number of the blackwood hotel ? f : i 'm sorry i do n't , but you can get it from information just dial 114 . | train_3180 |
C | [
"f : thank you for the pay for the information . it 's my pleasure to help you , sir .",
"f : you can make a phone call through the cell phone over there .",
"f : you can make a phone call through the public phone over there .",
"f : yes , the change is for you to get the bus to the hotel ."
] | f : excuse me , mr brooke , i almost forgot there was a phone message here for you . professor johnson called and asked you to call him back . m : where is he now ? do you know ? f : he 's staying in the blackwood hotel room 509 . m : thank you . do you happen to have the number of the blackwood hotel ? f : i 'm sorry i do n't , but you can get it from information just dial 114 . m : oh , and could i trouble you to change a dollar ? f : alright . here is your change . by the way , the public phone is over there on your right . m : i see , thanks . | train_3181 |
D | [
"m : okay , then you go to the first floor of the hospital to get your medicine .",
"m : you had better get on the plane as soon as possible .",
"m : these are to be sent to japan .",
"m : then i 'll register the type of mail for you ."
] | f : i want to mail this package to korea . m : how would you like to send it ? f : first class , please . m : it will cost you 20 pounds because your package is too heavy . it will take 2 days to get there . f : 20 pounds ? is there a cheaper way ? m : yes , there is . it 's the package post way , but it will take you 10 days longer than the first class to get there . f : ok , i think i 'd like this way . | train_3182 |
A | [
"m : it 's the package post way . reconfirm !",
"m : ok.you choose first class to mail .",
"m : package post is the fastest one .",
"m : it 's the third class post way ."
] | f : i want to mail this package to korea . m : how would you like to send it ? f : first class , please . m : it will cost you 20 pounds because your package is too heavy . it will take 2 days to get there . f : 20 pounds ? is there a cheaper way ? m : yes , there is . it 's the package post way , but it will take you 10 days longer than the first class to get there . f : ok , i think i 'd like this way . | train_3183 |
C | [
"f : really ? you thought i were bringing the book ? oh , i did n't bring it . let 's continue to read the newspaper .",
"f : oh , this is unbelievable . well , let 's continue to prepare for a picnic , although now i am not really hungry .",
"f : oh , this is unbelievable . well , let 's continue to prepare for a picnic , because now i am really hungry .",
"f : you mean you have got some folding desks in the car ? okay , i see . let 's continue to unload the car ."
] | f : did you know it was going to rain today ? m : absolutely not . this comes as a total shock to me , especially since the paper said mostly sunny . f : well , i guess the paper must have meant mostly sunny somewhere else . but since we 've come all this way , why do n't we just move the blanket under that tree ? m : that 's a good idea . it looks like it 's still dry there as long as it does n't start to come down any harder . f : you did n't happen to bring a spare blanket , did you ? this one is all wet now . m : no . but i have got some folding chairs in the car . will they do ? f : they 'll be just fine . i 'm really hungry . so while you are there , how about bringing me the food ? m : i thought you were bringing the food . | train_3184 |
A | [
"f : really ? you mean you have got some folding chairs in the car ? oh , i think they will be fine .",
"f : they 'll be just fine . oh , this blanket is not all wet now . you mean you have some raincoats in the car , right ?",
"f : they 'll be just fine . you mean you happen to bring a spare blanket and you have some food in the car , right ?",
"f : really ? since the paper said mostly rainy , you have got some folding chairs in the car ?"
] | f : did you know it was going to rain today ? m : absolutely not . this comes as a total shock to me , especially since the paper said mostly sunny . f : well , i guess the paper must have meant mostly sunny somewhere else . but since we 've come all this way , why do n't we just move the blanket under that tree ? m : that 's a good idea . it looks like it 's still dry there as long as it does n't start to come down any harder . f : you did n't happen to bring a spare blanket , did you ? this one is all wet now . m : no . but i have got some folding chairs in the car . will they do ? | train_3185 |
B | [
"f : oh , although i am not really hungry , let 's go to a restaurant next .",
"f : so , you mean we will go to a restaurant next ? oh , that 's great .",
"f : you mean we will drive back home and you did n't think i were bringing the food ?",
"f : oh , why do you ask me the name of that shop i like ? we will listen to the weather forecast next ."
] | f : did you know it was going to rain today ? m : absolutely not . this comes as a total shock to me , especially since the paper said mostly sunny . f : well , i guess the paper must have meant mostly sunny somewhere else . but since we 've come all this way , why do n't we just move the blanket under that tree ? m : that 's a good idea . it looks like it 's still dry there as long as it does n't start to come down any harder . f : you did n't happen to bring a spare blanket , did you ? this one is all wet now . m : no . but i have got some folding chairs in the car . will they do ? f : they 'll be just fine . i 'm really hungry . so while you are there , how about bringing me the food ? m : i thought you were bringing the food . f : this is unbelievable . so what now ? m : what is the name of that restaurant you like so much ? | train_3186 |
B | [
"f : i do n't want to stay home , i think we should go out to find them , i know where they go .",
"f : maybe you are right , we can only wait at home . i 'll prepare some cothes for them .",
"f : maybe we should go home , they may not come back to school after playing in the sea .",
"f : i know they are in the mountains but there is nobody now . where did the children go ?"
] | f : the children have been playing in the mountains for a long time . why have n't they come back ? i am really worried about them . m : look at the sky . black clouds are gathering and strong winds are blowing . it seems a heavy rain will fall soon . f : they have n't brought anything to protect themselves . they will be caught in the rain i think . m : do n't be worried too much about them . anyhow , they 're old enough now . they ought to be able to take care of themselves . f : i 'm afraid they will catch a cold if they are caught in the rain . you see it 's a little cold now . m : shall we bring some umbrellas or raincoats for them ? f : how can you find them since we do n't know where they are ? m : well , we can only stay home and wait for them . | train_3187 |
B | [
"f : they will come back home from the sea very soon .",
"f : yes , the weather looks terrible , it must rain soon .",
"f : there is no wind , maybe the rain will not be too heavy .",
"f : let us come back while the weather is good still ."
] | f : the children have been playing in the mountains for a long time . why have n't they come back ? i am really worried about them . m : look at the sky . black clouds are gathering and strong winds are blowing . it seems a heavy rain will fall soon . | train_3188 |
B | [
"m : do n't worry , they will not be caught in the heavy rain . it is sunny outside .",
"m : do n't worry about the children , they wo n't be caught in the heavy rain .",
"m : you can ask them if they pass the exams directly , they are in their bedrooms .",
"m : darling , do n't worry , i 'll not catch a cold . the weather is not cold outside ."
] | f : the children have been playing in the mountains for a long time . why have n't they come back ? i am really worried about them . m : look at the sky . black clouds are gathering and strong winds are blowing . it seems a heavy rain will fall soon . f : they have n't brought anything to protect themselves . they will be caught in the rain i think . m : do n't be worried too much about them . anyhow , they 're old enough now . they ought to be able to take care of themselves . f : i 'm afraid they will catch a cold if they are caught in the rain . you see it 's a little cold now . | train_3189 |
B | [
"f : can i ask that why your friends have so many stamps for you ?",
"f : can i ask how many you 've spent on buying coins from amateurs ?",
"f : can i ask that which small shop of stamps you usually go ?",
"f : can i ask that how you found the other stamps collectors ?"
] | f : professor jones , you 're a well-known professor of mathematics at the city college . may i ask you a few questions about your favorite hobby ? m : sure , i like collecting coins the most . f : how long have you been collecting coins ? m : since i was 12 years old when my uncle gave me a book with spaces to put coins into . f : how did your interest grow ? m : i finished that book one year later and continued to search for rare and old ones . f : where do you find your coins ? m : sometimes i get them from a small shops but i usually buy them from other people who collect coins . | train_319 |
C | [
"f : i do n't like tea or coffee either . so you wo n't drink them whether it is day or night , right ?",
"f : i 'm sorry i made so much noise making coffee that you could n't sleep well all night .",
"f : you 're right . tea and coffee can keep you awake .",
"f : you 'll have your coffee later . it 's too hot now ."
] | f : would you like some tea or coffee ? m : no , thank you . it 's very late now . i wo n't be able to sleep well if i drink some tea or coffee . | train_3190 |
A | [
"f : you must be tired to work at these reports at this late hour .",
"f : you should go to finish those reports and stop watching tv now .",
"f : you should go for a coffee first and then work at these reports .",
"f : you can drink your tea and listen to the radio now , you can start your work tomorrow morning ."
] | f : would you like some tea or coffee ? m : no , thank you . it 's very late now . i wo n't be able to sleep well if i drink some tea or coffee . f : then what about some water ? m : yes , please . f : do n't work too late since you are not in good health . you should be careful with your health . m : i know , but i have to finish these reports tonight . our manager will use them at the meeting tomorrow morning . | train_3191 |
C | [
"f : i can look up some information on the internet to help you finish the report .",
"f : there is no tea at home . let me get you a cup of coffee .",
"f : i 'm sorry to interrupt your work . i 'll turn down the tv soon .",
"f : i 've turned down the tv so you can go to sleep now ."
] | f : would you like some tea or coffee ? m : no , thank you . it 's very late now . i wo n't be able to sleep well if i drink some tea or coffee . f : then what about some water ? m : yes , please . f : do n't work too late since you are not in good health . you should be careful with your health . m : i know , but i have to finish these reports tonight . our manager will use them at the meeting tomorrow morning . f : can i help you with something ? m : no , i 'm afraid you ca n't . just turn down the tv set a little so that it wo n't be so noisy . | train_3192 |
C | [
"f : great ! it is 9:00 am now . we still have 20 minutes to go .",
"f : great ! it is 9:20 am now . we still have 20 minutes to go .",
"f : great ! it is 8:40 am now . we still have 20 minutes to go .",
"f : great ! it is 8:40 am now . we still have 50 minutes to go ."
] | f : there is only 20 minutes left . i 've got an appointment . i 'm meeting a friend in the city of westminster at 9:00 am . i hope not to miss it . m : well , i 'm going there , too . i can give you a lift if you like . | train_3193 |
B | [
"m : you 're welcome . you 'll drive you to the park . then you can meet your parents .",
"m : you 're welcome . you 'll drive you to the park . then you can meet your friend .",
"m : you 're welcome . i 'll drop you at an underground station .",
"m : you 're welcome . i 'll take the underground with you . but i 'm afraid that you will not meet her friend on time ."
] | f : there is only 20 minutes left . i 've got an appointment . i 'm meeting a friend in the city of westminster at 9:00 am . i hope not to miss it . m : well , i 'm going there , too . i can give you a lift if you like . f : could you really ? that would be kind . m : where are you meeting your friend ? f : near the park . but if you can drop me at an underground station that will be fine . m : the park 's not far out of my way . i 'll take you there . f : that 's very kind of you . | train_3194 |
B | [
"m : your father works in a computer company ? good for him !",
"m : your father works in a restaurant ? that 's nice .",
"m : so your father chose to work in a computer company instead of a restaurant ?",
"m : your father works in a university ? that 's nice ."
] | m : what will you do after graduation , rose ? f : i 'd like to be a computer programmer . m : a computer programmer . why ? f : i want to make more money . i see my parents working in the restaurant every day but they do n't earn much . | train_3195 |
B | [
"f : yes . but i am so glad that i won the computer competition last month .",
"f : yes . but i am so glad that i won the computer competition last week .",
"f : yes , it was difficult , so i guess it 's ok that i failed in the computer test held last week .",
"f : yes . i am so glad that i got the job in the computer company last week ."
] | m : what will you do after graduation , rose ? f : i 'd like to be a computer programmer . m : a computer programmer . why ? f : i want to make more money . i see my parents working in the restaurant every day but they do n't earn much . m : ah , i see , but are you good at operating computers ? f : yes , i got the first place in the computer competition last week . m : that job is n't easy i think . | train_3196 |
B | [
"f : i guess so . i want to be a computer programmer now because my parents are both in this field , and i will run a restaurant in the future .",
"f : i guess so . i 'd like to be a computer programmer now because i want to earn more money .",
"f : i guess so . i want to be a computer programmer now because i want to get the first place in the competition and i just failed last week .",
"f : i guess so . i 'd like to be a computer programmer now because my parents are both in this field , and i want to earn more money ."
] | m : what will you do after graduation , rose ? f : i 'd like to be a computer programmer . m : a computer programmer . why ? f : i want to make more money . i see my parents working in the restaurant every day but they do n't earn much . m : ah , i see , but are you good at operating computers ? f : yes , i got the first place in the computer competition last week . m : that job is n't easy i think . | train_3197 |
B | [
"f : yes . working as a computer programmer is interesting and easy .",
"f : yes . working as a computer programmer can be hard .",
"f : yes . working as a computer programmer is difficult so i want to work in a restaurant .",
"f : yes . although working as a computer programmer is easy , it can be boring sometimes ."
] | m : what will you do after graduation , rose ? f : i 'd like to be a computer programmer . m : a computer programmer . why ? f : i want to make more money . i see my parents working in the restaurant every day but they do n't earn much . m : ah , i see , but are you good at operating computers ? f : yes , i got the first place in the computer competition last week . m : that job is n't easy i think . | train_3198 |
B | [
"f : if you want to learn how to teach drive , please come here tomorrow since it is late at night now .",
"f : it is good to know that you want to learn how to drive a car , i can give you some recommendations .",
"f : you mean you want to learn how to drive a car , but you do n't want to know anything about driving courses ?",
"f : you want to know something about the car-repairing courses since you want to learn repairing cars ."
] | f : good afternoon , what can i do for you ? m : yes , please . i would like to know something about the driving courses . | train_3199 |
B | [
"m : thank you , and thank you for buying so much things in our shop .",
"m : thank you , looking forward to your next visit to our restaurant .",
"m : thank you , i 'm sorry that the roast duck in our restaurant does n't taste good today..",
"m : thank you , then we can go together after class ."
] | f : merry christmas , michael . m : merry christmas , tina . nice to see you . the roast duck here really tastes good . by the way , do you have any activities planned for this special day ? f : yes . first , i 'm going to get ready for the grand march . i 've already prepared some colorful clothes for it . then , later in the evening , i 'm going to church with my family to pray and sing . m : it sounds like fun . hope you have a nice time today . f : thank you . you too . | train_32 |
C | [
"f : i like your shoes made in france . they look very fashionable .",
"f : you 've had these spanish shoes for three years . you can exchange them for a new pair .",
"f : i think your shoes made in germany are of good quality .",
"f : i like your german hat . it makes you look fashionable ."
] | m : i like your hat , you look like someone from france . f : thank you , it 's my new style . m : what do you think of my shoes ? they were made in germany . | train_320 |
A | [
"f : good choice . weekend courses are special made for people who only have time on weekends , just like you .",
"f : if you want to take full-time winter courses since you are free during weekends as well as winter .",
"f : do you mean that you would like to take full-time summer courses to learn how to repair cars ?",
"f : since you have chose the weekend courses , i have to tell you the courses will start at 9:00 everyday ."
] | f : good afternoon , what can i do for you ? m : yes , please . i would like to know something about the driving courses . f : well , we have short full time courses during the summer . are you interested in them ? m : no , i am free only at weekends . f : then there are weekend courses . the course starts at 8:00 every saturday and sunday morning . m : sounds fine . what about the coaches ? | train_3200 |
D | [
"m : does it mean i can learn for 5 hours everyday from 10:00 to 15:00 ?",
"m : 6 hours every week is enough . i am going to take courses during weekdays .",
"m : that means i can get 10 hours of training every week in one day .",
"m : it is 5 hours for one day , and 10 hours in total for the two days in one weekend ."
] | f : good afternoon , what can i do for you ? m : yes , please . i would like to know something about the driving courses . f : well , we have short full time courses during the summer . are you interested in them ? m : no , i am free only at weekends . f : then there are weekend courses . the course starts at 8:00 every saturday and sunday morning . m : sounds fine . what about the coaches ? f : we have very excellent coaches here and some of them have been teaching for 20 years . m : good . how many hours of training should i have each day ? f : 3 hours in the morning and 2 in the afternoon . it ends at 6:00 pm . | train_3201 |
A | [
"m : thank you . is there anyone besides me asking about the plane to new york ?",
"m : does anyone else ask about planes to new york besides me ? there 's no plane to go there !",
"m : since i asked about how to book a ticket to london , i 'll take one .",
"m : thank you , since i want to go to washington , i asked planes to washington ."
] | m : excuse me , miss , is there a plane to new york ? f : uh , let me see . one just left half an hour ago and the next one will be in 2 hours . | train_3202 |
D | [
"f : ok , 3 single tickets , $ 1500 please ,",
"f : ok , give you 3 single tickets to washington , and you should pay $ 1300 .",
"f : ok , three return tickets to washington , $ 2400 , please .",
"f : ok , here are 3 return tickets , you should pay $ 2400 ."
] | m : excuse me , miss , is there a plane to new york ? f : uh , let me see . one just left half an hour ago and the next one will be in 2 hours . m : you mean it will take off at 11:00 o'clock . am i right ? f : yes , you are right . it will stop at washington for 10 minutes . do you want to buy your ticket now ? m : oh , yes . how much ? f : $ 500 each , single . and a return ticket is $ 800 . m : ok. give me 3 return tickets . | train_3203 |
C | [
"m : really ? you are 14 now and you began to play when you were 9 ?",
"m : so , now you are 18 but you have been learning the piano for 10 years !",
"m : so , you have been learning the piano for 8 years and now you are just 15 !",
"m : really ? your mom found a british teacher for you and now you are just 15 ?"
] | m : tina , how long have you been learning the piano ? f : for 8 years . i began to play when i was 7. my father found a teacher for me who is from the uk . | train_3204 |
C | [
"m : really ? your teacher is not very excellent but you go to learn the piano every day ?",
"m : really ? she has never won the award and you just go to learn the piano once a week ?",
"m : so , you have a very excellent teacher and you go to learn the piano once a week ?",
"m : so , your teacher has won few awards and you just go to learn the piano once a month ?"
] | m : tina , how long have you been learning the piano ? f : for 8 years . i began to play when i was 7. my father found a teacher for me who is from the uk . m : ah , are you still learning it from that teacher ? f : yes , i go to her home every saturday . m : no wonder you can play so well . f : yes , my teacher is very excellent and she has won many awards . | train_3205 |
B | [
"m : wow , an underground , wide and long cave is really special . it would be better if there are strange rocks and stream .",
"m : i ca n't wait to visit this cave . it is such a special underground , wide and long cave with strange rocks and stream .",
"m : i understand . this cave is narrow and short , but it is the strange rocks and stream inside make the cave uncommon .",
"m : this uncommon cave is underground , wide and long with strange rocks and stream . it is a great plan to visit it next month ."
] | f : ladies and gentlemen , we 'll pay a visit to a cave tomorrow . m : what fun is it to visit the cave you mean ? f : it 's an uncommon cave . it 's underground , wide and long and in the cave there 's rocks of different shapes which looked like a lion , a tree , a bell or something else . | train_3206 |
C | [
"m : why local people disagree on building roads leading to the cave ? it is good for them since more tourists will go and spend money there .",
"m : it is true that roads or railways ca n't be built on weak ground . but that is unnecessary since we can walk there within 15 minutes .",
"m : because roads or railways can not be built on the ground that is not strong , so it will take much more time to get to the cave , right ?",
"m : it is impossible to build roads or railways leading to the cave because the local government can not afford it . so we will go there by ship ."
] | f : ladies and gentlemen , we 'll pay a visit to a cave tomorrow . m : what fun is it to visit the cave you mean ? f : it 's an uncommon cave . it 's underground , wide and long and in the cave there 's rocks of different shapes which looked like a lion , a tree , a bell or something else . m : what else can we do there besides seeing the rocks ? f : there 's a stream running through the cave . you can row boats there . m : how will we get there and will it take a long time ? f : about 60 miles away from here . first , we get to the town nearest to the cave in a passenger car and then we take an about 15 minute walk . m : may i understand that the cave is in a place far from the town ? f : not really . since the ground is not strong , it 's impossible to build roads or railways . | train_3207 |
D | [
"m : thank you for reminding me that it is very far from the town and we can buy food there conveniently .",
"m : but i will not know if i like the taste because you said there is no restaurant opened by local people .",
"m : i agree . foods there must be expensive even though there is a railway linking the cave to the town .",
"m : i think i may be one of the people who do n't like the taste of local food . i will bring some food with me ."
] | f : ladies and gentlemen , we 'll pay a visit to a cave tomorrow . m : what fun is it to visit the cave you mean ? f : it 's an uncommon cave . it 's underground , wide and long and in the cave there 's rocks of different shapes which looked like a lion , a tree , a bell or something else . m : what else can we do there besides seeing the rocks ? f : there 's a stream running through the cave . you can row boats there . m : how will we get there and will it take a long time ? f : about 60 miles away from here . first , we get to the town nearest to the cave in a passenger car and then we take an about 15 minute walk . m : may i understand that the cave is in a place far from the town ? f : not really . since the ground is not strong , it 's impossible to build roads or railways . m : are there any restaurants where we can stay for lunch and have a rest ? f : there are some . they are mostly opened by the local people . so if you are not used to the local food , i 'd suggest you take some food yourself . | train_3208 |
B | [
"m : thank you for reminding me to bring some guns . we will drive 3 hours to the cave , during which guns are necessary .",
"m : it is true that we should bring some clothes . and our clothes may get wet while we are rowing boats in the cave .",
"m : do you mean that we should walk for one hour to get to the cave with many clothes and food ? that will be tiring !",
"m : why should we bring some tools ? it is just a long and narrow cave without stream . we can finish visiting is safely ."
] | f : ladies and gentlemen , we 'll pay a visit to a cave tomorrow . m : what fun is it to visit the cave you mean ? f : it 's an uncommon cave . it 's underground , wide and long and in the cave there 's rocks of different shapes which looked like a lion , a tree , a bell or something else . m : what else can we do there besides seeing the rocks ? f : there 's a stream running through the cave . you can row boats there . m : how will we get there and will it take a long time ? f : about 60 miles away from here . first , we get to the town nearest to the cave in a passenger car and then we take an about 15 minute walk . m : may i understand that the cave is in a place far from the town ? f : not really . since the ground is not strong , it 's impossible to build roads or railways . m : are there any restaurants where we can stay for lunch and have a rest ? f : there are some . they are mostly opened by the local people . so if you are not used to the local food , i 'd suggest you take some food yourself . m : what else should we take ? f : oh , your question reminds me of one thing that i have to mention . bring with you some clothes in case it is cold in the cave . is everyone clear about that ? | train_3209 |
B | [
"f : after we having lunch at home , we will go to the mall .",
"f : i really like the food in this restaurant . it will be a delicious lunch .",
"f : by the time we get our coats , we 'll have lunch .",
"f : this fashion show is great . i want to buy the clothes these models wear ."
] | m : i like your hat , you look like someone from france . f : thank you , it 's my new style . m : what do you think of my shoes ? they were made in germany . f : very cool . so where do you get all your fashion ideas ? m : mostly from fashion shows and magazines . f : what about you ? m : my sister is a fashion designer , sometimes she let me wear her clothes . f : do you want to go to the mall with me after eating lunch ? m : of course . so what are you going to order ? f : let me see what 's on the menu . uhm , i think i 'll have the spanish style eggs . you ? m : the french toast . | train_321 |
C | [
"f : do n't worry about getting up late . you are not a newcomer now , so do n't be nervous .",
"f : though you are new here , you have already gotten along with your classmates .",
"f : it 's ok. you are a newcomer to the school and everybody will help you .",
"f : why did n't you prepare for the lessons ? you are not a newcomer now , are you ?"
] | f : hello , you were getting ready for tomorrow 's lessons , are n't you ? m : yes , i 'm a little bit nervous . i have no idea what will happen in the class and how i 'll get along with my classmates . | train_3210 |
A | [
"m : thanks . i will have 10 minutes to hand in homework before class . i kept that in mind .",
"m : ok. i will have 10 minutes to do morning exercises before class . i know that already .",
"m : ok. i will have 30 minutes to hand in homework before class . i kept that in mind .",
"m : thanks . i will have 10 minutes to copy words and expressions before class . i know that already ."
] | f : hello , you were getting ready for tomorrow 's lessons , are n't you ? m : yes , i 'm a little bit nervous . i have no idea what will happen in the class and how i 'll get along with my classmates . f : i understand your feelings . just take it easy . you 'll make a lot of new friends soon . m : thank you . by the way , what time does the first class begin ? f : at 8:00 o'clock but before class we have 10 minutes to hand in homework and then 20 minutes for morning reading . | train_3211 |
C | [
"m : ok. i must arrive at school an hour early , at 7:00 , right ?",
"m : sure . i need to arrive at school an hour early , at 7:30 , right ?",
"m : ok. i need to arrive at school half an hour early , at 7:30 , right ?",
"m : sure . i remember that . i need to arrive at school at 8:00 , right ?"
] | f : hello , you were getting ready for tomorrow 's lessons , are n't you ? m : yes , i 'm a little bit nervous . i have no idea what will happen in the class and how i 'll get along with my classmates . f : i understand your feelings . just take it easy . you 'll make a lot of new friends soon . m : thank you . by the way , what time does the first class begin ? f : at 8:00 o'clock but before class we have 10 minutes to hand in homework and then 20 minutes for morning reading . m : i know . thanks a lot . f : not at all . i have to go home now . see you tomorrow . | train_3212 |
C | [
"f : really ? you will not miss today 's football game ? well , i just suggest visiting some places .",
"f : really ? you 'll miss today 's baseball game ? well , i just suggest going out to lunch .",
"f : oh , i see . you ca n't miss today 's football game . but i just suggest going out to lunch .",
"f : really ? you can miss it ? well , i suggest going out to lunch and visiting some places ."
] | f : bob , why do n't we go out to lunch today and visit some friends ? m : i 'll miss today 's football game . i ca n't miss it . | train_3213 |
C | [
"m : really ? you do n't have better things to do with your sunday afternoons ? okay , i am going to play football .",
"m : really ? you have better things to do with your saturday afternoons ? okay , i am going to play games .",
"m : really ? you have better things to do with your sunday afternoons ? well , i am going to watch a football game .",
"m : really ? you do n't think it 's too rough for you ? why do n't you come with me ? i am going to watch a football game ."
] | f : bob , why do n't we go out to lunch today and visit some friends ? m : i 'll miss today 's football game . i ca n't miss it . f : honestly , bob , do n't you ever get tired of football games ? m : this will be one of the best games of the year . why do n't you watch it with me ? you might like it . f : i have better things to do with my sunday afternoons . besides it 's too rough for me . | train_3214 |
B | [
"m : never mind , i just rang you up two times .",
"m : you did n't answer my first call , so i tried two more times .",
"m : yeah , you missed two calls , but anyway , you answered my third call .",
"m : can you believe that ? i rang you up four times !"
] | m : i tried to phone you last night , mrs white . in fact , i rang you up three times . but nobody answered . f : well , we went to the cinema after dinner . | train_3215 |
B | [
"m : there was n't anything you found interesting in the film . really ?",
"m : it seems that you enjoyed it very much . i 'd like to see this movie next time .",
"m : i 'm happy that you loved the film . let 's go to the cinema again tomorrow .",
"m : the film seemed boring . you even slept in the cinema during the film ."
] | m : i tried to phone you last night , mrs white . in fact , i rang you up three times . but nobody answered . f : well , we went to the cinema after dinner . m : oh , did you ? what film did you see ? f : the red rose . m : did you like it ? f : yes , very much . it was a wonderful film . | train_3216 |
A | [
"m : haha , your husband slept all the time during the film . sounds interesting .",
"m : why did n't he go to the cinema ? so you watched the film alone .",
"m : it 's good that you two both loved the film .",
"m : at least your husband woke up in the middle of the film and did n't miss the climax ."
] | m : i tried to phone you last night , mrs white . in fact , i rang you up three times . but nobody answered . f : well , we went to the cinema after dinner . m : oh , did you ? what film did you see ? f : the red rose . m : did you like it ? f : yes , very much . it was a wonderful film . m : how about your husband ? did he enjoy the film ? f : he did n't even see it . he slept all the time . | train_3217 |
C | [
"m : you do n't look well . do n't worry . you still have many days to prepare for a long composition .",
"m : you can go to the teacher 's office . you can ask the teacher to help you with your french composition .",
"m : i can help you with your long composition in english which is due to tomorrow .",
"m : maybe , lily can help you with your long composition in french which is due to tomorrow ."
] | m : you do n't look very happy . what seems to be the problem ? f : i 've got to write a long composition for my english class and i just ca n't come up with any idea and it 's due tomorrow . | train_3218 |
A | [
"f : good idea . i visited the pyramids of egypt last year . i can write this in my composition .",
"f : good idea . my sister visited the pyramids of egypt last year . i can ask her for help .",
"f : good idea . i visited the pyramids of egypt last month . i can write this in my composition .",
"f : good idea . i visited the pyramids of egypt last week . i can write this in my composition ."
] | m : you do n't look very happy . what seems to be the problem ? f : i 've got to write a long composition for my english class and i just ca n't come up with any idea and it 's due tomorrow . m : that should n't be too difficult . remember those pictures you were showing me last week . the ones from your voyage last winter . f : sure , i 've got them here some place . m : why do n't you write about your impressions of the pyramids in egypt and camel ride you took ? | train_3219 |
C | [
"m : there are many famous places here in china .",
"m : american coffee culture is more interesting than chinese tea culture . let 's take a look at american coffee culture .",
"m : chinese tea culture is broad and profound .",
"m : let 's talk about the different kinds of tea in the world ."
] | m : i have found that chinese people really enjoy drinking tea . f : yeah , tea is an important part of chinese culture . m : i know there are many kinds of tea , such as longjing tea , biluochun tea and oolong tea . f : yeah , qimen black tea , huangshan maofeng tea , and jasmine tea are also very famous . | train_322 |
D | [
"f : yes , you are right . maybe i should take a trip as you suggested .",
"f : yes , i should try to get organized my sister 's trip . and then , it can be my own composition .",
"f : your advice is really good . i should write about my sister 's trip .",
"f : your advice is really good . i should write about my trip ."
] | m : you do n't look very happy . what seems to be the problem ? f : i 've got to write a long composition for my english class and i just ca n't come up with any idea and it 's due tomorrow . m : that should n't be too difficult . remember those pictures you were showing me last week . the ones from your voyage last winter . f : sure , i 've got them here some place . m : why do n't you write about your impressions of the pyramids in egypt and camel ride you took ? f : that sounds like a good idea . i can also tell about our visit to north africa , the holy land and all of the historical places we visited . m : well , now that you 're feeling better about this . i think i 'll be on my way . i 've got to finish my composition too . | train_3220 |
D | [
"m : i 've got to pack my bag for a trip . i have finished my composition .",
"m : my own composition has finished . so , i need to have a good rest .",
"m : i 'm going to write my own composition . i am glad that yours has finished .",
"m : i 'm leaving now . i 'm going to write my composition ."
] | m : you do n't look very happy . what seems to be the problem ? f : i 've got to write a long composition for my english class and i just ca n't come up with any idea and it 's due tomorrow . m : that should n't be too difficult . remember those pictures you were showing me last week . the ones from your voyage last winter . f : sure , i 've got them here some place . m : why do n't you write about your impressions of the pyramids in egypt and camel ride you took ? f : that sounds like a good idea . i can also tell about our visit to north africa , the holy land and all of the historical places we visited . m : well , now that you 're feeling better about this . i think i 'll be on my way . i 've got to finish my composition too . f : thanks for your help . once i get organized , it wo n't be so difficult . | train_3221 |
A | [
"f : oh , that 's great for you to be a teacher !",
"f : well , being a manager must be not easy , right ? i know you used to have a part time job as a assistant , so i think you can do it .",
"f : being a doctor is really good , i know that you used to have a part time job in hospital and you enjoyed your job .",
"f : oh , that 's great for you to be a teacher , but as i remember you used to do a part time job as a tutor and you do n't like it ."
] | f : so , mark , you 've decided to go into education . what made you decide to choose that field ? m : i guess i just think it 's the right choice for me . i used to have a part time job as a tutor and i really liked it . | train_3222 |
A | [
"f : alright , i 'm glad to hear that you like your job !",
"f : well , i 'm glad to hear that you like your job , because being a doctor must be not easy .",
"f : well , i understand that you want to be a manager because you can get rich .",
"f : well , i guess you want to be a business man because you were once a private tutor of a business man 's son , right ?"
] | f : so , mark , you 've decided to go into education . what made you decide to choose that field ? m : i guess i just think it 's the right choice for me . i used to have a part time job as a tutor and i really liked it . f : that 's great . there are just a couple of things you should probably consider . first of all , you know you 're not likely to get rich by teaching school . right ? m : yeah , i know it 's not a very high paying job . helping people learn is just really satisfying for me . | train_3223 |
C | [
"m : really ? you can not send it right now although you know how to use the coffee machine ?",
"m : ok , i see . it 's your second day and you know how to use the phone system .",
"m : oh , that 's great ! since you know how to use the fax machine , you should send it now .",
"m : oh , as it 's not your first day , i am not surprised that you know how to use the fax machine ."
] | m : are you new here ? f : yes . it 's my first day . my name is monica marten . m : i 'm wilson leach . that 's my order form you 're working on . f : i just finished it . do you want to fax it to the head office ? m : that would be great . do you know how to use the fax machine ? f : sure , i can send it right now . | train_3224 |
A | [
"m : oh , that 's amazing ! you can type about 70 words a minute !",
"m : really ? you ca n't speak any spanish , either ? and you can type about 60 words a minute ?",
"m : ok , i see . you studied spanish at high school and you can type about 70 words a minute !",
"m : really ? you can type about 80 words a minute ? well , i need to make some phone calls to america and mexico ."
] | m : are you new here ? f : yes . it 's my first day . my name is monica marten . m : i 'm wilson leach . that 's my order form you 're working on . f : i just finished it . do you want to fax it to the head office ? m : that would be great . do you know how to use the fax machine ? f : sure , i can send it right now . m : oh , monica . i need to make some phone calls to china and mexico . f : what can i do to help ? m : well , i 'm ok calling china . the problem is that i ca n't speak any spanish . can you ? f : no problem . i studied it at college . you just have to tell me what to say . m : that 's really good . by the way , what 's your typing speed ? f : i can type about 70 words a minute . | train_3225 |
B | [
"m : so , you mean i do n't have to tell you what to say ? okay , as i am a new comer in the office , i will take your advice .",
"m : that 's great ! i am very surprised that you can speak at least two languages .",
"m : wow , you can speak at least two languages ! actually , i also can speak some spanish .",
"m : really ? you did n't study it at college and you will take the report to the head office ?"
] | m : are you new here ? f : yes . it 's my first day . my name is monica marten . m : i 'm wilson leach . that 's my order form you 're working on . f : i just finished it . do you want to fax it to the head office ? m : that would be great . do you know how to use the fax machine ? f : sure , i can send it right now . m : oh , monica . i need to make some phone calls to china and mexico . f : what can i do to help ? m : well , i 'm ok calling china . the problem is that i ca n't speak any spanish . can you ? f : no problem . i studied it at college . you just have to tell me what to say . | train_3226 |
B | [
"m : thanks . i need books about animals in row c .",
"m : thanks . row c must has the books i need .",
"m : thanks . row j must has the books i need .",
"m : thanks . row g must has the books i need ."
] | m : excuse me , i am writing an essay about ancient greece . are there any books on this topic that you can recommend ? f : geese ? you want to write about ancient geese ? i 've never heard of such a thing . anyway , it would be with a book of some animals , that 's row j. or you want to try science , that 's in row g . m : animals ? but greece is a country , not an animal . f : oh , greece . well , you know , today must be your lucky day . we have just received a new collection of books on that very topic . there are writers over here in row c . | train_3227 |
C | [
"f : here you are . the book with a statue on the cover , by milton pike .",
"f : here you are . the book with a soldier on the cover , by robin smith .",
"f : here you are . the book with a soldier on the cover , by milton pike .",
"f : here you are . the book with a stadium on the cover , by milton pike ."
] | m : excuse me , i am writing an essay about ancient greece . are there any books on this topic that you can recommend ? f : geese ? you want to write about ancient geese ? i 've never heard of such a thing . anyway , it would be with a book of some animals , that 's row j. or you want to try science , that 's in row g . m : animals ? but greece is a country , not an animal . f : oh , greece . well , you know , today must be your lucky day . we have just received a new collection of books on that very topic . there are writers over here in row c . m : i see . that 's a lot of books , which do you suggest ? f : well , the one by robin smith is excellent but it is very long . it 's the one with the statue on the cover . there is also one by milton pike . it has a painting of a soldier on the front . as you can see , it 's not very thick , so it should n't take too much time to read . but probably the best book is the one with the picture of ancient olympic stadium . it has won several history works rewards . m : well , it 's hard to decide , but i 'm afraid i do n't have enough time for a lot of reading . i think i 'll get the book by milton pike . | train_3228 |
C | [
"m : sure . i do n't really enjoy reading , so i 'll choose the shortest book .",
"m : sure . i do n't have much time to read , but i 'll choose the longest one .",
"m : sure . i do n't have much time to read , so i 'll choose the shortest book .",
"m : sure . i 'll choose the shortest book because the book has won many awards ."
] | m : excuse me , i am writing an essay about ancient greece . are there any books on this topic that you can recommend ? f : geese ? you want to write about ancient geese ? i 've never heard of such a thing . anyway , it would be with a book of some animals , that 's row j. or you want to try science , that 's in row g . m : animals ? but greece is a country , not an animal . f : oh , greece . well , you know , today must be your lucky day . we have just received a new collection of books on that very topic . there are writers over here in row c . m : i see . that 's a lot of books , which do you suggest ? f : well , the one by robin smith is excellent but it is very long . it 's the one with the statue on the cover . there is also one by milton pike . it has a painting of a soldier on the front . as you can see , it 's not very thick , so it should n't take too much time to read . but probably the best book is the one with the picture of ancient olympic stadium . it has won several history works rewards . m : well , it 's hard to decide , but i 'm afraid i do n't have enough time for a lot of reading . i think i 'll get the book by milton pike . f : ok. could i have your library card please ? | train_3229 |
A | [
"m : i share the same idea with you , the black tea is heavy .",
"m : why do you think black tea is sweet ?",
"m : i share the same idea with you , the green tea is heavy .",
"m : why do you think that the black tea is light ?"
] | m : i have found that chinese people really enjoy drinking tea . f : yeah , tea is an important part of chinese culture . m : i know there are many kinds of tea , such as longjing tea , biluochun tea and oolong tea . f : yeah , qimen black tea , huangshan maofeng tea , and jasmine tea are also very famous . m : how are they different from each other ? f : they taste different , because they 're made differently . black tea is heavy but green tea is light . | train_323 |
A | [
"f : fine . but i do n't think it 's ok for us to be late getting to the art gallery .",
"f : i know that michael does n't want to go to the art gallery , so we should go without him .",
"f : fine . we should wait for michael and go to the zoo together .",
"f : i did n't know that michael has already gone to the art school ."
] | f : ok. everyone get on the bus . it 's time to set off . m : but miss james , michael has n't arrived yet . can we just wait for him just a little longer ? f : i 'm sorry , bil . i think we just ca n't . we 'll be very late getting to the art gallery . m : i know miss , but michael was really looking forward to seeing those paintings . | train_3230 |
A | [
"m : sorry , miss james . i did n't know that you do n't like being compared to a camel .",
"m : since you do n't like being compared to a camel , i wo n't draw this kind of picture next time .",
"m : so you do n't like animals such as camels , do you ? then why are we going to the zoo today ?",
"m : i think sometimes you are stubborn , so i drew a camel with a person 's head for you ."
] | f : ok. everyone get on the bus . it 's time to set off . m : but miss james , michael has n't arrived yet . can we just wait for him just a little longer ? f : i 'm sorry , bil . i think we just ca n't . we 'll be very late getting to the art gallery . m : i know miss , but michael was really looking forward to seeing those paintings . f : yes , i know . i did n't realize he had a strong interest in that . m : yes , he is . he paints and draws all the time . last week he painted a picture of you . f : of me ? how wonderful . i really would love to see it . m : well , you can see it anytime you like . he painted on the wall in the park near our school . you walk past there every day . you must have seen it . f : what ? you mean that painting of a camel with a person 's head ? is that supposed to be me ? m : yes , miss . he said you remind him of a camel because you 're so determined . f : ho . did he ? you know , some people consider the camel to be an especially stupid animal . | train_3231 |
D | [
"m : sure , welcome to our restaurant ! the green apples you want are only $ 20 .",
"m : our fruit shop is on sale ! the green apples you want are only $ 2.40 for 2 kilos .",
"m : this outdoor market has high prices . the green grapes you want are $ 24 for 1 kilo .",
"m : ok , i see . you have a good eye for fruit . would you like anything else in our fruit shop ?"
] | m : hello madam , what can i do for you ? f : i 'd like some of the yellow apples you have in the front window . 2 kilos of those please . | train_3232 |
D | [
"m : okay , here are your green apples , grapes and bananas .",
"m : madam , these are your green apples , peaches and a watermelon .",
"m : you have green apples , grapes and a watermelon . here you are !",
"m : these apples , grapes and a watermelon are yours . thanks for your coming !"
] | m : hello madam , what can i do for you ? f : i 'd like some of the yellow apples you have in the front window . 2 kilos of those please . m : ok , i see . you have a good eye for fruit . they are the best value only $ 2.40 for 2 kilos . would you like anything else ? f : yes , please . i also need a kilo of grapes . do you have any grapes ? m : these local green grapes here are only $ 5 a kilo and the seedless black grapes are $ 4 . 00 . f : i 'll have one kilo of seedless grapes , please . now let me think . there was something else i need to get , but what was it ? m : bananas ? peaches ? f : no . m : melons ? f : oh , yes . watermelons . that 's what i want . m : they 're right behind you and they are $ 2 a kilo . f : ok. let me have this big one right here . m : i 'll just weigh it for you , madam . 3 kilos . is that large enough for you ? f : yes . i think i 've got everything i need now . here is the money . | train_3233 |
C | [
"m : thank you , it is $ 10.40 for your green apples .",
"m : you should pay $ 12.40 for a cake .",
"m : it ' s $ 12.40 for all of your stuff .",
"m : it ' s a good deal to pay $ 13.40 for a steak ."
] | m : hello madam , what can i do for you ? f : i 'd like some of the yellow apples you have in the front window . 2 kilos of those please . m : ok , i see . you have a good eye for fruit . they are the best value only $ 2.40 for 2 kilos . would you like anything else ? f : yes , please . i also need a kilo of grapes . do you have any grapes ? m : these local green grapes here are only $ 5 a kilo and the seedless black grapes are $ 4 . 00 . f : i 'll have one kilo of seedless grapes , please . now let me think . there was something else i need to get , but what was it ? m : bananas ? peaches ? f : no . m : melons ? f : oh , yes . watermelons . that 's what i want . m : they 're right behind you and they are $ 2 a kilo . f : ok. let me have this big one right here . m : i 'll just weigh it for you , madam . 3 kilos . is that large enough for you ? f : yes . i think i 've got everything i need now . here is the money . | train_3234 |
D | [
"f : it must be a great experience to work in a hotel and play the piano for a group of british . tell me more about that .",
"f : i know you do n't like working in summer , especially play the guitar for a group of people in such warm weather .",
"f : i know you hate travelling all the time . what have you done during the three months since you went back from italy ?",
"f : you mean you hate travelling all the time ? travelling is one of my favorite things ! i hope i can get a similar job someday ."
] | f : hi , george . what have you been doing lately ? i have n't seen you around much . where have you been ? m : oh , i was playing the piano for a group of germany . i just got back . f : it must be exciting to play the piano and travel all the time . m : well , playing the piano is great , but the traveling is no fun . i have just been to my manager . and he has offered me a job playing on the coast for the summer . | train_3235 |
C | [
"f : yes , i agree that you do n't get a good pay by that job , you can only get $ 40 working for a whole week .",
"f : you said you do n't like working in a seaside town , so i am amazed that you are going to take the job .",
"f : though you hate playing the same piece again and again , maybe you can take this job for the money .",
"f : if you hate playing the same piece again and again , just tell the friend who offers you the job you wo n't go ."
] | f : hi , george . what have you been doing lately ? i have n't seen you around much . where have you been ? m : oh , i was playing the piano for a group of germany . i just got back . f : it must be exciting to play the piano and travel all the time . m : well , playing the piano is great , but the traveling is no fun . i have just been to my manager . and he has offered me a job playing on the coast for the summer . f : a seaside town ? m : yes , but i do n't think i 'm going to take it . f : why not ? not enough money ? m : no , it 's not bad . the money is good . about $ 200 a week . it 's just that we will be working in the hotel , playing for the tourists and they just want the same old music over and over to dance to . and i get so bored . it 's not like playing the music . it 's like being a machine . | train_3236 |
B | [
"m : i also think it is boring just like you . and the money is only $ 20 a week .",
"m : if you think it is well-paid , maybe i can ask my manager to give that job to you .",
"m : it is well paid because you have to go to play in a desert , that can be a challange .",
"m : it is a tough job but it is interesting . you can play new music all the time ."
] | f : hi , george . what have you been doing lately ? i have n't seen you around much . where have you been ? m : oh , i was playing the piano for a group of germany . i just got back . f : it must be exciting to play the piano and travel all the time . m : well , playing the piano is great , but the traveling is no fun . i have just been to my manager . and he has offered me a job playing on the coast for the summer . f : a seaside town ? m : yes , but i do n't think i 'm going to take it . f : why not ? not enough money ? m : no , it 's not bad . the money is good . about $ 200 a week . it 's just that we will be working in the hotel , playing for the tourists and they just want the same old music over and over to dance to . and i get so bored . it 's not like playing the music . it 's like being a machine . f : i would n't mind being a machine for that money . | train_3237 |
C | [
"f : sure , i 'll find someone to repair the dvd player which you bought yesterday .",
"f : sorry , you ca n't return it back . but we can change it into another one , if you like .",
"f : sure , can i have you receipt ? you know , we need the receipt if you want to return it back .",
"f : sorry , there is no working problems with the dvd player . i ca n't change it ."
] | f : next , please . m : hi , i bought this dvd player here last saturday , but it 's not working properly . f : what 's the matter with it ? m : well , several things . first of all , the remote does n't work . f : did you put batteries in it ? m : yes , of course . but it still did n't work . i could n't change any of the functions on the display . it also does n't fast forward when i 'm playing a dvd . f : well , i 'm sure that it 's just a problem with this one player . i 've never seen this with any of the models made by this brand . do you want any of exchange it or return it ? m : i 'd like to return it . | train_3238 |
D | [
"m : i 'd like to change it . though i forgot put the battery in the remote , the fast-forward function still does n't work well .",
"m : i 'd like to return it . i heard that this brand of the cd players work not well all the time .",
"m : i 'd like to change it into a new one . the cd player works not well for several problems , i like it though .",
"m : i 'd like to return it . there are several problems with the dvd player . i am really disappointed at the product !"
] | f : next , please . m : hi , i bought this dvd player here last saturday , but it 's not working properly . f : what 's the matter with it ? m : well , several things . first of all , the remote does n't work . f : did you put batteries in it ? m : yes , of course . but it still did n't work . i could n't change any of the functions on the display . it also does n't fast forward when i 'm playing a dvd . f : well , i 'm sure that it 's just a problem with this one player . i 've never seen this with any of the models made by this brand . do you want any of exchange it or return it ? | train_3239 |
C | [
"f : really ? you told the manager your early boss made excuses about the economy ? but he promoted you anyway .",
"f : really ? you told the manager your early boss made some excuses about the politics ?",
"f : do n't worry . you will get the offer . let 's talk more details about your interview . what else did the manager ask you ?",
"f : really ? you thought your boss had a pattern of only promoting women ? let 's talk about the sex discrimination ."
] | m : how was your interview ? f : pretty good , the manager asked me the usual questions , then he asked me why i decided to leave my previous job . m : what did you say ? i told him that i had n't gotten a raise for 3 years . i also told him that one of my coworkers quit her job because she had not been promoted for 8 years . f : did he want to know the reasons ? m : yes , i told him that my boss made some excuses about the economy . i thought he had a pattern of only promoting men , though . f : that 's sex discrimination . so when will you hear back about that job ? m : in a couple of days . | train_324 |
D | [
"f : wow , you went to london street with your uncle who lives in york .",
"f : sounds like you had a good time living with your uncle in oxford .",
"f : it 's a pity you did n't watch any show while living with uncle in london .",
"f : so lucky that your uncle lives in london , as there are many activities ."
] | f : where did you stay in london ? m : we stayed with my uncle . he lives in london . f : what did you do in london ? m : we went shopping in oxford street . oxford street is one of the best places to shop in london . i bought a great pair of jeans there . f : what else did you do ? m : we went to see a musical . we saw the show cats . it was wonderful . i love the songs and the dancing . | train_3240 |
B | [
"f : so you did n't go shopping in london , but watch ball matches instead .",
"f : musical is cool . and you also did some shopping , which i did n't expect .",
"f : did you buy anything in york street when you went shopping there ?",
"f : you mean all you did in london was waking on city walls . it 's boring ."
] | f : where did you stay in london ? m : we stayed with my uncle . he lives in london . f : what did you do in london ? m : we went shopping in oxford street . oxford street is one of the best places to shop in london . i bought a great pair of jeans there . f : what else did you do ? m : we went to see a musical . we saw the show cats . it was wonderful . i love the songs and the dancing . | train_3241 |
D | [
"f : i like the cats part . i know it 's a wonderful musical that 's famous worldwide .",
"f : seems you also enjoyed the time in york town with uncle in west england .",
"f : after all , you only went shopping in oxford street in york town with your aunt .",
"f : anyway , good to know you did n't miss the big tower york in south england ."
] | f : where did you stay in london ? m : we stayed with my uncle . he lives in london . f : what did you do in london ? m : we went shopping in oxford street . oxford street is one of the best places to shop in london . i bought a great pair of jeans there . f : what else did you do ? m : we went to see a musical . we saw the show cats . it was wonderful . i love the songs and the dancing . f : did you go anywhere else in england ? m : we went to stay with my aunt in york . f : where 's york ? m : york is in the northeast of england . there 's a big church there and a castle and very old walls around the city . f : like the great wall of china ? m : a little bit , but york city walls are much smaller . it was fun walking around the city on the walls . | train_3242 |
D | [
"f : yes , tom . i just came back to work today after my annual leave .",
"f : we met yesterday , but i forgot to ask you what 's the teacher like today ?",
"f : haha . we both like to exercise in this gym , so we see each other a lot .",
"f : uh , because i have n't exercised in a gym for a month . i 'm busy ."
] | f : hey , tyler . long time no see . m : sylvia , i have n't seen you here at the gym for ages . | train_3243 |
B | [
"m : we are both too busy recently , but we still have time to work out .",
"m : we have n't seen each other for a while . i really miss you .",
"m : we almost exercise every day , so we see one another a lot recently .",
"m : amy , i have n't seen you for a while because you are lazy ."
] | f : hey , tyler . long time no see . m : sylvia , i have n't seen you here at the gym for ages . f : yeah , i 've just been too busy to work out . | train_3244 |
D | [
"f : i agree with you . i also think the morning math class is my favorite .",
"f : you are right ! i really like the 8:30 o'clock math class .",
"f : i do n't know zack whose favorite is the morning math class .",
"f : it 's really surprising that zack likes the morning math class ."
] | f : hey , tyler . long time no see . m : sylvia , i have n't seen you here at the gym for ages . f : yeah , i 've just been too busy to work out . m : how 's school going ? f : everything is ok , except for an 8:00 o'clock math class i have . m : 8:00 o'clock math class . a friend of mine is also in that class . f : really ? what 's his name ? m : zach peterson . do you know him ? f : i think so . m : he tells me that the morning math class is his favorite . | train_3245 |
C | [
"m : i looked after my baby .",
"m : i stayed at home all day , and slept the whole day .",
"m : i stayed at home all day .",
"m : i did some shopping ."
] | f : hello , george . i wanted to speak to you yesterday , but you were n't at your usual place for lunch . m : no , i had a free day from the newspaper office , because i worked so much overtime last week . f : oh , i see . you had a holiday . m : well , i stayed at home and looked after the baby . f : what ? you took care of the baby ? whose baby ? m : oh , it was my sister 's baby . she wanted to go shopping in the morning , so i stayed at home and did a lot of useful things . f : oh ? | train_3246 |
D | [
"f : i want to invite you to dinner at my home .",
"f : i want to ask you to a concert , but i noticed you were there , too .",
"f : i want to invite you to go on a holiday with me .",
"f : i want to ask you to a concert ."
] | f : hello , george . i wanted to speak to you yesterday , but you were n't at your usual place for lunch . m : no , i had a free day from the newspaper office , because i worked so much overtime last week . f : oh , i see . you had a holiday . m : well , i stayed at home and looked after the baby . f : what ? you took care of the baby ? whose baby ? m : oh , it was my sister 's baby . she wanted to go shopping in the morning , so i stayed at home and did a lot of useful things . f : oh ? m : yes , i mended my radio , washed a shirt and some socks and cleaned out the drawers of my desk . f : i do n't call that a holiday . i wanted to ask you to a concert last night . the one at the town hall near where we lived . m : that 's funny . my officer called me in the afternoon and asked me to go and write an article about the concert . i notice that you were n't there , but your friend mary was . | train_3247 |
D | [
"m : what made you decide to stay in indonesia for so many years ?",
"m : since we are in china now , what 's the biggest different among this 3 countries ?",
"m : why did you leave indonesia and come to england last year ?",
"m : can you tell us why you left indonesia and came to england ?"
] | m : you 've been in this country for a long time now . you must have noticed quite a few differences between living in indonesia and living in england . what 's the most obvious thing that you 've noticed ? f : in what way ? culturally or educationally ? m : well , let 's begin with families . f : oh , families . yes , there 's lots of differences . m : what sort of differences ? family size or customs ? f : well , in indonesia , they have such a variety of types of people . some of them are nuclear families . some of them have quite a lot of children , depending on their religion . m : does it depend on where they live ? f : yes , but then , of course , religion is also depending on their area . m : so which groups tend to have the largest families ? f : muslims usually have . m : sort of 5 or 6 or bigger than that ? f : well , i left indonesia a long time ago , but from the people that i know , i think 4 children is the average . though there can be 6 . | train_3248 |
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