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D | [
"f : clean the sink carefully !",
"f : please wipe and mop the kitchen walls .",
"f : i have swept the floor .",
"f : you must sweep the floor ."
] | m : mom , can i go out to play ? f : well , did you get your saturday 's work done ? m : um , do i have to , mom ? f : you know the rules . no playing until the work is done . m : so what is my work ? f : well , first , you have to clean the carpet of the family room and the hall and be sure to dust everything . oh , and do n't forget to wipe the walls . m : ok . f : and after that , sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room . m : ok , ok . | train_3249 |
C | [
"f : really ? you did n't tell him that you had waited a raise for 3 years !",
"f : so , you told him that one of your coworkers had n't been promoted for 10 years .",
"f : really ? you had n't gotten a raise for 3 years ! no wonder you want to look for a new job .",
"f : really ? he did n't ask why you decided to leave your previous job ?"
] | 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 . | train_325 |
C | [
"f : sweep and mop the tale in the kitchen .",
"f : you should polish the table in that bedroom .",
"f : do n't forget to polish the table in the living room .",
"f : do n't forget to polish the floor in the living room ."
] | m : mom , can i go out to play ? f : well , did you get your saturday 's work done ? m : um , do i have to , mom ? f : you know the rules . no playing until the work is done . m : so what is my work ? f : well , first , you have to clean the carpet of the family room and the hall and be sure to dust everything . oh , and do n't forget to wipe the walls . m : ok . f : and after that , sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room . m : ok , ok . | train_3250 |
D | [
"m : after the work is done , i will water the flowers .",
"m : i will go out for my dinner after the work is done .",
"m : i will go out to watch a movie .",
"m : i will go out to eat after the work is done ."
] | m : mom , can i go out to play ? f : well , did you get your saturday 's work done ? m : um , do i have to , mom ? f : you know the rules . no playing until the work is done . m : so what is my work ? f : well , first , you have to clean the carpet of the family room and the hall and be sure to dust everything . oh , and do n't forget to wipe the walls . m : ok . f : and after that , sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room . m : ok , ok . f : and make your bed and pick up all your toys in your room and put them away and ... m : more ? f : yeah , and then , how about going out for lunch and getting a big ice cream ? but you probably wo n't want to do that . m : yes , yes , of course i will . you know that . f : ok , while you 're doing your work , i 'll be out in the yard taking care of my flowers . | train_3251 |
B | [
"m : yes . it was a very exciting game . i watched it last night .",
"m : i did n't watch the game last night , but i 'm glad that you enjoyed it .",
"m : oh , we both are going to watch the game tonight .",
"m : i did n't watch the game last night , but my wife did ."
] | f : did you watch tv last night ? m : yes , i did . f : it was a good game , was n't it ? m : oh , i did n't watch the football match . i wanted to , but my wife preferred to watch the old movie . f : what a pity . it was quite exciting . both teams played very well . | train_3252 |
B | [
"f : so you saw the whole movie , but your wife did n't , right ?",
"f : so none of you watched the complete movie , did you ?",
"f : why did your wife see the whole movie but you did n't ?",
"f : oh , nobody watched the whole game , you just saw the beginning ."
] | f : did you watch tv last night ? m : yes , i did . f : it was a good game , was n't it ? m : oh , i did n't watch the football match . i wanted to , but my wife preferred to watch the old movie . f : what a pity . it was quite exciting . both teams played very well . m : how did it finish ? f : it finished in a draw . what was the movie like . m : it was quite good but we missed the beginning of it , because we had to eat first . | train_3253 |
B | [
"f : why did you read a book since you liked the movie ?",
"f : my wife stopped watching the movie and read a book last night .",
"f : i read a book last night , so i did n't watch the game .",
"f : my wife watched the game after finishing reading the book ."
] | f : did you watch tv last night ? m : yes , i did . f : it was a good game , was n't it ? m : oh , i did n't watch the football match . i wanted to , but my wife preferred to watch the old movie . f : what a pity . it was quite exciting . both teams played very well . m : how did it finish ? f : it finished in a draw . what was the movie like . m : it was quite good but we missed the beginning of it , because we had to eat first . f : did your wife enjoy it ? m : no . after half an hour , she stopped watching and started to read a book . | train_3254 |
D | [
"f : are you sure you have to energy to go down the stream without breakfast ?",
"f : why did you have to tidy up your sister 's room ?",
"f : sounds funny that you had to feed animals first rather than yourself",
"f : you are so energetic for tidying up your room so early ."
] | f : hey , mike , you 're back . how was your summer camping ? m : life in the great outdoors is n't exactly what i expected . f : what did you do everyday ? m : first , everyone had to get up at 5:30 am . next , we had to make our beds before our camp adviser came to inspect the place . then we had breakfast around 6:30 am . after that , we had some free time , so i 'd go down to the nearby stream to fish for a couple of hours . but yesterday , the only thing i caught was an old shoe and a tree branch . then i slipped and fell in the stream and lost my fishing pole . in the afternoon , there were different activities we could choose from like swimming , horseback riding , and hiking . | train_3255 |
C | [
"f : are you alright ? it must be very hurt to be hit by a tree branch .",
"f : do you mean that you lost your fishing pole the day before yesterday ?",
"f : it 's not rare losing your fishing pole . it also occurred to me once .",
"f : it 's hilarious that you slipped and lost your shoes but still held the fishing pole ."
] | f : hey , mike , you 're back . how was your summer camping ? m : life in the great outdoors is n't exactly what i expected . f : what did you do everyday ? m : first , everyone had to get up at 5:30 am . next , we had to make our beds before our camp adviser came to inspect the place . then we had breakfast around 6:30 am . after that , we had some free time , so i 'd go down to the nearby stream to fish for a couple of hours . but yesterday , the only thing i caught was an old shoe and a tree branch . then i slipped and fell in the stream and lost my fishing pole . in the afternoon , there were different activities we could choose from like swimming , horseback riding , and hiking . | train_3256 |
D | [
"m : we have known each other very well before . i feel sad that you did n't recognize me .",
"m : it is terrible that you did n't recognize me , since i have told you what i look like on the telephone .",
"m : you can find the description of me in the telex , why ca n't you recognize me ?",
"m : you are right . i have already gave you the description of myself in the telex ."
] | f : excuse me . you are mr. green from manchester , are n't you ? m : yes , i 'm glad you recognized me . f : a man with white hair and a beard , is n't that how you describe yourself in the telex ? so it 's easy to spot you in any crowd . let me introduce myself . i am tan ling , source manager of yellow river import and export corporation . how do you do ? | train_3257 |
D | [
"f : ok. since we are late for school , you do n't need to carry neither a bag nor a small suitcase .",
"f : it is interesting that you will take a bag or a suitcase to school . you must be a good teacher .",
"f : when you move house , you will need not only a bag but also an unaccompanied luggage .",
"f : good for you . both a bag and a small suitcase are convenient for you . you are so smart ."
] | f : excuse me . you are mr. green from manchester , are n't you ? m : yes , i 'm glad you recognized me . f : a man with white hair and a beard , is n't that how you describe yourself in the telex ? so it 's easy to spot you in any crowd . let me introduce myself . i am tan ling , source manager of yellow river import and export corporation . how do you do ? m : how do you do ? f : well , mr. green , do you have any unaccompanied luggage ? m : no . i always travel with this bag or with small suitcase only . | train_3258 |
A | [
"m : thanks a lot . the suite is big enough for me , as well as the hotel . you are so considerate .",
"m : thanks for the big suite and the big hotel . it must cost a great amount of money in new york .",
"m : although the hotel is not big , the suite is big enough for me . i will take a bus to go there .",
"m : the hotel is big enough but the suite is not . but i believe i will still enjoy my trip in new york ."
] | f : excuse me . you are mr. green from manchester , are n't you ? m : yes , i 'm glad you recognized me . f : a man with white hair and a beard , is n't that how you describe yourself in the telex ? so it 's easy to spot you in any crowd . let me introduce myself . i am tan ling , source manager of yellow river import and export corporation . how do you do ? m : how do you do ? f : well , mr. green , do you have any unaccompanied luggage ? m : no . i always travel with this bag or with small suitcase only . f : let 's go then . this way to the front door . let me carry your bag . m : no , i would n't dream of letting a lady carry things for me . surely i 'm not so old as that yet . f : of course not . you look young and energetic in spite of your white hair , mr. green . m : thank you . i 'm glad to hear that . f : the car is waiting outside to take us to the hotel . i reserved a suite for you at the phoenix , one of the biggest in dublin . m : do you mean one of the largest suite or one of the biggest hotel ? f : actually , both the hotel and the suite are rather big . but the biggest ones are n't always the best ones . | train_3259 |
B | [
"m : why did you choose yoga over tai chi now ?",
"m : i did n't know that you played volleyball in the past .",
"m : oh , you played table tennis in the past .",
"m : why do you join the volleyball club now ?"
] | m : what made you join the tai chi club , monica ? f : i used to like to play volleyball and tennis . now , i just want to try a sport , which is not that intense for a change . | train_326 |
C | [
"m : you lost your way ? where do you want to go ?",
"m : where did you lose your wallet ?",
"m : let me see if anyone found your passport .",
"m : let me see if anyone found your passport . how could you lose it since you only got it for a week ?"
] | m : hello , my dear , you look sad . what happened ? f : uh , hello . my name is sally , sally miller . i ca n't find my passport . i got it last month . it 's my first one you know . i have already reported it to the police and they said i should come here . as anyone found it yet ? | train_3260 |
D | [
"f : thank you . i know the police here can help me find my wallet .",
"f : thank you . please hurry up . i need my wallet and my flight will get off in 10 minutes .",
"f : thank you . please help me find out if my wallet is in the lost property office .",
"f : thank you . please help me find out if my passport is in the lost property office ."
] | m : hello , my dear , you look sad . what happened ? f : uh , hello . my name is sally , sally miller . i ca n't find my passport . i got it last month . it 's my first one you know . i have already reported it to the police and they said i should come here . as anyone found it yet ? m : what did you say ? what was your name ? f : miller , sally miller . m : oh , you are in the book . i think i can help you . | train_3261 |
D | [
"f : you are probably right . i should go to the police to find my wallet .",
"f : thank you so much ! i know that you can find my wallet .",
"f : why ca n't you find my passport ? you are the police .",
"f : thank you so much ! i know that you can find my passport ."
] | m : hello , my dear , you look sad . what happened ? f : uh , hello . my name is sally , sally miller . i ca n't find my passport . i got it last month . it 's my first one you know . i have already reported it to the police and they said i should come here . as anyone found it yet ? m : what did you say ? what was your name ? f : miller , sally miller . m : oh , you are in the book . i think i can help you . | train_3262 |
A | [
"f : it sounds like we have a lot to do for our homework .",
"f : our homework is quite simple for me . we only need to write an essay with two thousand words .",
"f : so we only need to write an essay with two thousand words , right ?",
"f : thank god we do n't need to write a report afterwards ."
] | f : sorry , i 'm a bit late . so have you worked out what to do with this homework ? m : not yet . i 've just been here myself . f : can you remind me just what the task is exactly ? m : well , there are 2 , no , 3 parts . first , we 've got to write an essay about ways of collecting data . then ... f : what 's the title of the essay exactly ? m : i 've got it here . discuss the 2 main methods of collecting data in social science research . f : and how many words do we have to write ? m : 1500 words . then for the second part of the homework , we have to choose one method of data collection and carry a small scale study . f : and then we have to write a report on the study ? m : that 's right . 3 to 4 thousand words . | train_3263 |
A | [
"f : oh , we only need to write fifteen hundred words .",
"f : we need to write fifty hundred words ? that 's a lot .",
"f : that 's ok. all we have to do is writing an essay with fifteen hundred words , and we can finish our homework then .",
"f : oh , we need to write an essay with three to four thousand words ."
] | f : sorry , i 'm a bit late . so have you worked out what to do with this homework ? m : not yet . i 've just been here myself . f : can you remind me just what the task is exactly ? m : well , there are 2 , no , 3 parts . first , we 've got to write an essay about ways of collecting data . then ... f : what 's the title of the essay exactly ? m : i 've got it here . discuss the 2 main methods of collecting data in social science research . f : and how many words do we have to write ? m : 1500 words . then for the second part of the homework , we have to choose one method of data collection and carry a small scale study . | train_3264 |
C | [
"f : yeah , you 're right . they traveled in groups . there were n't many societies then .",
"f : yeah , you 're right . they lived in caves . there were n't many societies then .",
"f : yeah , i know that you think they live in caves . but a new exhibit at the american museum on natural history shows that the ice age people were surprisingly advanced .",
"f : yeah , you 're right . they lived in houses instead of caves ."
] | m : hi , jane . what 's so interesting ? f : what ? oh , hi , tom . i am reading an article on the societies of the ice age . m : the ice age . there were n't many societies then , just a bunch of cave people . | train_3265 |
A | [
"m : that is pretty smart to face their homes toward the south to use the sun for heat .",
"m : only a few of them lived together in a large house to keep warm . most people did live in caves .",
"m : that is pretty smart to keep fires burning all the time . but they did live in caves .",
"m : that is pretty smart to face their homes toward the south to use the rain and cloud to keep damp ."
] | m : hi , jane . what 's so interesting ? f : what ? oh , hi , tom . i am reading an article on the societies of the ice age . m : the ice age . there were n't many societies then , just a bunch of cave people . f : that 's what people used to think . but a new exhibit at the american museum on natural history shows that the ice age people were surprisingly advanced . m : oh , really ? in what way ? f : well , the ice age people created language , art and music as we know it . and they did n't live in caves . they built their own shelters . m : what did they build them with ? the odd weather would have killed most of the trees , so they could n't have used wood . f : in some of the warmer places , they did build houses out of wood . m : how did they stay warm ? f : well , it says that in the early ice age , they often faced their homes toward the south to use the sun for heat . | train_3266 |
B | [
"f : well , i 'll lend you the magazine , although you 're not interested in it .",
"f : no problem , i 'll lend you the magazine .",
"f : i think i can talk more about the article with you . maybe you 'll be interested in it then .",
"f : i think i can read the article together with you . maybe you 'll be interested in it then ."
] | m : hi , jane . what 's so interesting ? f : what ? oh , hi , tom . i am reading an article on the societies of the ice age . m : the ice age . there were n't many societies then , just a bunch of cave people . f : that 's what people used to think . but a new exhibit at the american museum on natural history shows that the ice age people were surprisingly advanced . m : oh , really ? in what way ? f : well , the ice age people created language , art and music as we know it . and they did n't live in caves . they built their own shelters . m : what did they build them with ? the odd weather would have killed most of the trees , so they could n't have used wood . f : in some of the warmer places , they did build houses out of wood . m : how did they stay warm ? f : well , it says that in the early ice age , they often faced their homes toward the south to use the sun for heat . m : that is pretty smart . can i read that magazine article when you have finished ? i am really interested in it . | train_3267 |
B | [
"m : yes , the place is near the bus stop , and the living room window of french style is awesome .",
"m : i agree with you . the bedroom window of french style also attracts me most .",
"m : the french window in bedroom is really attractive , but the place is far from the bus stop .",
"m : the safety of building is really important , though you do n't like the location ."
] | f : hello , i am miss gear . i ... m : oh , good morning , miss gear . come in , please . we have talked on the phone . you 'd like to rent the place ? f : yes , i 'd like to have a look at this house . m : that 's quite good . let me show you around the place . how do you like the location ? f : the place is very convenient . as it 's only a 5 minutes ' walk from the nearest bus stop . this must be the bedroom . oh my god . i love the french window . | train_3268 |
B | [
"f : sorry , i do n't have free time the day after tomorrow . i ca n't discuss with the landlord in that day .",
"f : i think it 's a good idea . i will discuss the price with the landlord tomorrow .",
"f : you mean you can give me a discount but i have to pay the rent at once , right ?",
"f : of course . i will discuss with my boyfriend , because he dislikes the gothic window ."
] | f : hello , i am miss gear . i ... m : oh , good morning , miss gear . come in , please . we have talked on the phone . you 'd like to rent the place ? f : yes , i 'd like to have a look at this house . m : that 's quite good . let me show you around the place . how do you like the location ? f : the place is very convenient . as it 's only a 5 minutes ' walk from the nearest bus stop . this must be the bedroom . oh my god . i love the french window . m : i am very glad that you like it . f : the living room is big and the kitchen is ok . m : and this is a very safe building , too . f : that 's good . the advertisement says the rent is $ 350 a month , right ? could you think about giving me a discount on the price ? m : i am afraid i ca n't decide it . as for the price , you should discuss with the landlord instead of me . he will be here tomorrow . | train_3269 |
C | [
"f : well , tai chi teach me to use the least to achieve the most .",
"f : not really . yoga actually helps me balance my life .",
"f : not really . i want to learn about how to balance my life .",
"f : well , tai chi teach me to defeat someone stronger than you ."
] | m : what made you join the tai chi club , monica ? f : i used to like to play volleyball and tennis . now , i just want to try a sport , which is not that intense for a change . m : why did n't you choose yoga ? it 's very popular nowadays , and also involves less physical intensity . f : well , another reason why i chose tai chi , was because i always have a fascination with chinese culture . m : how does tai chi relate to chinese culture ? i thought is just a way of exercise . f : it 's more than that , the core concept of tai chi is to find balance in your life , like if you eat too much , you 'll become overweight . but if you do n't eat enough , you 'll suffer other health problems , the key is , never too much , nor too less . m : wow , that 's deep , but you get tired after you do tai chi ? i know you have heavy work . | train_327 |
B | [
"m : $ 250 a month is not very expensive , so it 's difficult to cut down the rent .",
"m : you are welcome . i 'm not the owner of the house , so you can think twice .",
"m : do n't worry . although the house is not belong to me , i can decide the discount .",
"m : i know you are not very satisfied with this house which does n't have the french window ."
] | f : hello , i am miss gear . i ... m : oh , good morning , miss gear . come in , please . we have talked on the phone . you 'd like to rent the place ? f : yes , i 'd like to have a look at this house . m : that 's quite good . let me show you around the place . how do you like the location ? f : the place is very convenient . as it 's only a 5 minutes ' walk from the nearest bus stop . this must be the bedroom . oh my god . i love the french window . m : i am very glad that you like it . f : the living room is big and the kitchen is ok . m : and this is a very safe building , too . f : that 's good . the advertisement says the rent is $ 350 a month , right ? could you think about giving me a discount on the price ? m : i am afraid i ca n't decide it . as for the price , you should discuss with the landlord instead of me . he will be here tomorrow . f : many thanks . i 'd like to talk it over with my boyfriend this evening . after all , it 's a good place . | train_3270 |
A | [
"f : i did n't know steven can paint so well that even famous artists find them well drawn .",
"f : steven is a normal 11 year-old boy . no wonder they find his paintings just so so .",
"f : you mean famous artists find my husband steven 's drawings very strange . why ?",
"f : yeah , my dad steven is a famous painter . famous artist all think he draw very well ."
] | f : they told me steven is a very special boy , and he seldom plays with the children . what do you think of him ? m : oh , yes . he is a very special boy in many ways . he does n't have the normal abilities for the boys of his age . it 's very difficult for him to read and write in my class . for example , many 8 year-old boys can do much more than he can . but of course , he has a special gift . f : in drawing ? m : yes . he 's always been good at it . steven can look at any building for about 5 minutes and then draw it perfectly . f : tell us something about some of the drawings he 's done . m : well , his drawings are most about famous buildings , like the gulf palace in venice and kremlin in moscow . they 're wonderfully drawn . famous artists looked at his drawings and said that steven 's an excellent painter . | train_3271 |
D | [
"m : as a neighbor , i have been to his exhibition . he can only draw portraits well .",
"m : we sit together , so i know steven can read well , but he does poor in painting .",
"m : though i found steven quite normal in my class , he is also very gifted in drawing .",
"m : he is a genius painter , though he is not good at reading and writing at my class ."
] | f : they told me steven is a very special boy , and he seldom plays with the children . what do you think of him ? m : oh , yes . he is a very special boy in many ways . he does n't have the normal abilities for the boys of his age . it 's very difficult for him to read and write in my class . for example , many 8 year-old boys can do much more than he can . but of course , he has a special gift . f : in drawing ? m : yes . he 's always been good at it . steven can look at any building for about 5 minutes and then draw it perfectly . f : tell us something about some of the drawings he 's done . | train_3272 |
C | [
"f : yes , steven can draw as well as famous artists , though his talent is limited in human portraits .",
"f : steven can draw famous buildings after a few minutes ' looking , though artists find them strange .",
"f : yeah , he is so gifted that he can draw famous buildings after looking at them for a few minutes .",
"f : my little brother steven is as good as other boy in his class . you said he can write as well as them ."
] | f : they told me steven is a very special boy , and he seldom plays with the children . what do you think of him ? m : oh , yes . he is a very special boy in many ways . he does n't have the normal abilities for the boys of his age . it 's very difficult for him to read and write in my class . for example , many 8 year-old boys can do much more than he can . but of course , he has a special gift . f : in drawing ? m : yes . he 's always been good at it . steven can look at any building for about 5 minutes and then draw it perfectly . f : tell us something about some of the drawings he 's done . m : well , his drawings are most about famous buildings , like the gulf palace in venice and kremlin in moscow . they 're wonderfully drawn . famous artists looked at his drawings and said that steven 's an excellent painter . f : and he just looks at these buildings for a few minutes and draws them ? m : that 's right . it 's very strange , is n't it ? he has such a special gift in one thing , but finds other things difficult . | train_3273 |
A | [
"m : really ? you mean you were there for tour ? oh , actually i were in china for a meeting .",
"m : really ? you mean you usually have a tour 3 or 4 times a year ? oh , i were just in china for a tour .",
"m : really ? you mean you were there for business ? oh , actually i were in china for a meeting .",
"m : really ? you were in shanghai for tour ? oh , actually i were in china for a lecture ."
] | f : it 's a terrible day , is n't it ? m : yes , it is . this is why our flight was delayed for 2 hours . my parents should be worried about me . they are waiting for me at london airport . f : where did you come from ? m : beijing . i was there for a 2 weeks ' conference on space technology . f : how interesting ! i was there for tour . you see , i usually have a tour twice or 3 times a year . | train_3274 |
B | [
"m : so , you mean you usually have a tour twice or 3 times a month and you visited four cities in china ?",
"m : so , you visited six cities in china ? you went to beijing , nanjing , shanghai , xi'an , hangzhou , and guangzhou ?",
"m : really ? you visited five cities in china but you did n't go to nanjing , shanghai , xi'an , or hangzhou ?",
"m : so , you visited six cities in china ? you went to suzhou , nanjing , shanghai , xi'an , hangzhou , and guangzhou ?"
] | f : it 's a terrible day , is n't it ? m : yes , it is . this is why our flight was delayed for 2 hours . my parents should be worried about me . they are waiting for me at london airport . f : where did you come from ? m : beijing . i was there for a 2 weeks ' conference on space technology . f : how interesting ! i was there for tour . you see , i usually have a tour twice or 3 times a year . m : really ? which places did you visit in china ? f : apart from beijing , we went to nanjing , shanghai , xi'an , hangzhou , and guangzhou . | train_3275 |
A | [
"f : really ? you have n't had time to visit tour sites ? oh , let 's talk more about the tour sites on this plane to england .",
"f : really ? you mean it 's your first trip to china ? okay , i see . let 's talk more about china on this plane to china .",
"f : really ? you have had much time to visit tour sites ? oh , let 's talk more about the tour sites on this plane to england .",
"f : really ? you mean you seldom go to china every year ? ok , i see . let 's talk more about china at this beijing airport ."
] | f : it 's a terrible day , is n't it ? m : yes , it is . this is why our flight was delayed for 2 hours . my parents should be worried about me . they are waiting for me at london airport . f : where did you come from ? m : beijing . i was there for a 2 weeks ' conference on space technology . f : how interesting ! i was there for tour . you see , i usually have a tour twice or 3 times a year . m : really ? which places did you visit in china ? f : apart from beijing , we went to nanjing , shanghai , xi'an , hangzhou , and guangzhou . m : did you enjoy it ? f : very much . it was one of the most exciting tours i 've ever made . was this your first trip to china ? m : oh , no . i go almost every year . unfortunately , it 's always on space related business . i have n't had time to visit tour sites . | train_3276 |
D | [
"m : well , as a teacher i agree with you that tests mean that students like you should do extra work , because tests usually are more hard than homework .",
"m : yeah , i agree with you that tests mean that we should do more extra work , the next class is going to start , we can talk that later .",
"m : well , i think you are right , teachers and schools give us tests for no reasons , and i 'm going to bed now , do n't forget to turn off the light when you come to sleep .",
"m : yeah , i think we students really should konw that ."
] | m : do you usually feel nervous , anxious or scared during tests , jane ? f : i used to . m : how did you get over it then ? f : believe it or not , tests do n't mean that we should do extra work . teachers and schools give us tests for very important reasons . knowing it is very important for you . | train_3277 |
D | [
"f : oh , failing the test is not a shame , and as i mentioned schools give us tests for no reasons , so just let it go .",
"f : i 'm sorry to hear that you ca n't control youself , but if you do n't , you 'll fail in the basketball game .",
"f : well , try not to feel anxious about tests just like me , i never feel nervous or scared duing tests .",
"f : well , do n't feel anxious about tests , you should be more confident then you can get good results ."
] | m : do you usually feel nervous , anxious or scared during tests , jane ? f : i used to . m : how did you get over it then ? f : believe it or not , tests do n't mean that we should do extra work . teachers and schools give us tests for very important reasons . knowing it is very important for you . m : i see , but sometimes it ca n't help . | train_3278 |
C | [
"m : yeah , schools need to check the level of those teachers by giving students tests , i guess that 's why you never feel nervous during tests , right ?",
"m : well , schools really need to know that their students have learnt and help teachers be well prepared for the class , so i guess that 's the reason you always feel confident during tests .",
"m : that makes sense , schools really need to know that their students have learnt and help teachers be well prepared for the class .",
"m : right , schools usually provide their students extra work by giving them tests so as i said , tests mean you should do extra work ."
] | m : do you usually feel nervous , anxious or scared during tests , jane ? f : i used to . m : how did you get over it then ? f : believe it or not , tests do n't mean that we should do extra work . teachers and schools give us tests for very important reasons . knowing it is very important for you . m : i see , but sometimes it ca n't help . f : giving a test is a way for a teacher to see what the students have learned , and to find out who is having trouble . then he can decide on the teaching plan . | train_3279 |
B | [
"m : so yoga makes you easier to concentrate , is n't it ?",
"m : so tai chi makes you easier to concentrate , is n't it ?",
"m : tai chi makes you more energetic but hard to concentrate , right ?",
"m : what ? you get better appetite and gain more weight because of tai chi ?"
] | m : what made you join the tai chi club , monica ? f : i used to like to play volleyball and tennis . now , i just want to try a sport , which is not that intense for a change . m : why did n't you choose yoga ? it 's very popular nowadays , and also involves less physical intensity . f : well , another reason why i chose tai chi , was because i always have a fascination with chinese culture . m : how does tai chi relate to chinese culture ? i thought is just a way of exercise . f : it 's more than that , the core concept of tai chi is to find balance in your life , like if you eat too much , you 'll become overweight . but if you do n't eat enough , you 'll suffer other health problems , the key is , never too much , nor too less . m : wow , that 's deep , but you get tired after you do tai chi ? i know you have heavy work . f : quite the opposite . after playing tai chi , my mind is more relaxed and it 's much easier for me to get focused . | train_328 |
A | [
"m : oh , mary and susan will go with you to south asia . i think that 's fine .",
"m : wow , you 're going to africa with your husband this summer holiday .",
"m : so you will go to south asia with your parents as you 're still a minor .",
"m : as long as mary , susan and her husband will travel with you , it 's ok ."
] | f : dad , i want to travel around south asia this summer holiday . do you agree ? m : i am not sure , lucy . you are only 18 . f : but i wo n't be traveling by myself . m : who would like to go with you ? f : mary and susan . | train_3280 |
B | [
"m : you mean you will travel alone and stay at cheap hotels . that 's not safe .",
"m : if the hotels are as cheap as you said , the cost can be managed more easily .",
"m : i see . you want to stay at expensive hotels with husband for honeymoon .",
"m : since you 'll go with sarah and stay at her home during the trip , i think it 's ok ."
] | f : dad , i want to travel around south asia this summer holiday . do you agree ? m : i am not sure , lucy . you are only 18 . f : but i wo n't be traveling by myself . m : who would like to go with you ? f : mary and susan . m : where would you stay ? f : we stay in youth hotels . m : they are not expensive , are they ? f : no , they 're cheap and we may meet lots of young people there . | train_3281 |
B | [
"f : come on , i 'm 24 , yet you still do n't want me to meet many young people .",
"f : alright . i will go and ask my mom as you suggested . hope she 'll agree .",
"f : you disagreed ! i 'll go to mom to discuss my africa trip later as you said .",
"f : thanks , darling , you agreed ! let me arrange the north asia itinerary for us ."
] | f : dad , i want to travel around south asia this summer holiday . do you agree ? m : i am not sure , lucy . you are only 18 . f : but i wo n't be traveling by myself . m : who would like to go with you ? f : mary and susan . m : where would you stay ? f : we stay in youth hotels . m : they are not expensive , are they ? f : no , they 're cheap and we may meet lots of young people there . m : i do n't know what to say . f : just say yes , please . m : how long are you going to stay there ? f : 3 weeks to a month . m : i 'm still not sure . you ought to speak to your mother . | train_3282 |
B | [
"f : yeah . it was an exciting day in world basketball . and you are a good journalist , jerry .",
"f : wow , we are all excited for this sports event . oh , jerry , you are a good announcer .",
"f : really ? you mean italy is leading haiti 3 to 1 ? oh , you are a good athlete , jerry .",
"f : really ? the game is with 40 minutes left to go ? okay . jerry , you are a good announcer ."
] | f : that concludes the consumer report for tonight . let 's go over now to jerry ryan and find out what 's happening in the world of sports . jerry ? m : thanks , sarah . and good evening , sports fans . it was an exciting day in world soccer . mexico defeated france 7 to 6 in the close game that offered spectators plenty of excitement . the game between canada and argentina ended in a tie , 3 to 3. and in a game that still in progress , italy is leading haiti 2 to 1 , with 30 minutes left to go . | train_3283 |
A | [
"f : so , you mean italy is leading haiti 2 to 1 and the game score between mexico and france is 7 to 6 ? oh , that 's amazing .",
"f : so , italy is leading haiti 2 to 2 and the game score between mexico and france is 7 to 6 ? oh , that 's amazing .",
"f : so , the game between canada and argentina did n't end in a tie and the game score between canada and argentina is 7 to 6 ?",
"f : yeah , it 's was an exciting day in world baseball . the game score between italy and haiti is 7 to 6 ! that 's really amazing ."
] | f : that concludes the consumer report for tonight . let 's go over now to jerry ryan and find out what 's happening in the world of sports . jerry ? m : thanks , sarah . and good evening , sports fans . it was an exciting day in world soccer . mexico defeated france 7 to 6 in the close game that offered spectators plenty of excitement . the game between canada and argentina ended in a tie , 3 to 3. and in a game that still in progress , italy is leading haiti 2 to 1 , with 30 minutes left to go . | train_3284 |
D | [
"f : really ? you mean there is no game that is still in progress ? and the score between canada and argentina is 2 to 1 ?",
"f : so , mexico defeated france 9 to 6 in the close game and the score between canada and argentina is 6 to 7 ?",
"f : really ? you mean the game is just with 3 minutes left to go and the score between canada and argentina is 3 to 3 ?",
"f : so , the score between canada and argentina is 3 to 3 and the game between canada and argentina ended in a tie ?"
] | f : that concludes the consumer report for tonight . let 's go over now to jerry ryan and find out what 's happening in the world of sports . jerry ? m : thanks , sarah . and good evening , sports fans . it was an exciting day in world soccer . mexico defeated france 7 to 6 in the close game that offered spectators plenty of excitement . the game between canada and argentina ended in a tie , 3 to 3. and in a game that still in progress , italy is leading haiti 2 to 1 , with 30 minutes left to go . | train_3285 |
A | [
"f : it depends on the weather and transportation , but usually within five days .",
"f : ems is next day service everywhere , so your letter can arrive beijing tomorrow .",
"f : it will take two days to new york , and the rate is $ 7.65 for up to 3 pounds now .",
"f : it will take only one day to london . ems is the next day service everywhere ."
] | m : i 'd like this letter to go by ems . what 's the rate ? f : $ 7.65 for up to 2 pounds . m : thank you . i hear the ems is the next day service . is that true ? f : well , it 's true within america , but now you are in beijing . the letter has to go through customs and get registered there . anyway , it 's faster and safer than ordinary mail . m : then how long will it take to get to new york ? | train_3286 |
D | [
"m : i know it is cheaper than ordinary mail , but i need to check the rate first since you do n't know it .",
"m : i can understand that it is slower than ordinary mail , but i really need to send my package fast .",
"m : yes , ems is faster and safer than ordinary mail , but it is not the next day service within america .",
"m : i know it is faster and safer than ordinary mail , so i would like to send my letter through ems ."
] | m : i 'd like this letter to go by ems . what 's the rate ? f : $ 7.65 for up to 2 pounds . m : thank you . i hear the ems is the next day service . is that true ? f : well , it 's true within america , but now you are in beijing . the letter has to go through customs and get registered there . anyway , it 's faster and safer than ordinary mail . | train_3287 |
D | [
"m : i don ' mind ems is slower than others since $ 7.65 is a good price .",
"m : i ca n't believe i have to pay $ 50.30 only for a letter to beijing .",
"m : $ 15.30 is acceptable since it will arrive new york the next day .",
"m : ok , $ 15.30 . where should i get regestered ? i want to send it now ."
] | m : i 'd like this letter to go by ems . what 's the rate ? f : $ 7.65 for up to 2 pounds . m : thank you . i hear the ems is the next day service . is that true ? f : well , it 's true within america , but now you are in beijing . the letter has to go through customs and get registered there . anyway , it 's faster and safer than ordinary mail . m : then how long will it take to get to new york ? f : it depends . usually 3 to 5 days . m : i see . how much does that come to ? f : that 'll be $ 15.30 . | train_3288 |
A | [
"f : yeah , it might be exciting and here 's your chance to find out how good you are . the purpose of putting on a show is to enjoy ourselves .",
"f : yeah , as you sing in school every sunday , you can do it . the purpose of putting on a show is to attend the competition .",
"f : yeah , it might be not exciting . but the purpose of putting on a show is just to make some money .",
"f : yeah , although everyone says you have a bad voice , you can attend it . the purpose of putting on a show is to enjoy ourselves ."
] | m : have you decided who to do it ? f : we have 3 in mind . and of course , we 've been thinking about you . m : me ? why me ? f : you sing , do n't you ? everyone says you have a wonderful voice . m : well , i have sung a little , but i 've never really appeared on a stage . f : i thought you sang in church every sunday . m : that 's different . there are so many others singing , too . f : then , here 's your chance to find out how good you are and not just to sing , but to act and dance , too . m : oh , it might be exciting . | train_3289 |
A | [
"m : it seems that you take pity on animals . you are so kind .",
"m : since you take pity on animals , you eat meat every day .",
"m : ok. you can have the steak if you are on a diet .",
"m : i know you are not a vegetarian , you just do not like the taste ."
] | m : fancy , a big juicy steak stacy ? f : no thanks , i do n't eat meat . m : since when you became a vegetarian ? f : i watched a documentary about all the animals we keep for eating a few years ago , and it 's just brutal . | train_329 |
D | [
"f : so , you never sing in church every sunday ? okay , i see . let 's continue to discuss the concert .",
"f : yeah , that 's not different . let 's continue to discuss the musical play .",
"f : yeah , there are so many others dances , too . well , let 's continue to discuss the chinese opera .",
"f : okay , i see . let 's continue to discuss the musical play ."
] | m : have you decided who to do it ? f : we have 3 in mind . and of course , we 've been thinking about you . m : me ? why me ? f : you sing , do n't you ? everyone says you have a wonderful voice . m : well , i have sung a little , but i 've never really appeared on a stage . f : i thought you sang in church every sunday . m : that 's different . there are so many others singing , too . | train_3290 |
A | [
"m : yeah , that 's true . i sing in church every sunday .",
"m : yeah , i have sung a lot and i often appear on a stage .",
"m : yeah , i sing in church every sunday but everyone says i have a bad voice .",
"m : yeah , i sing in school every sunday but i ca n't sing very well ."
] | m : have you decided who to do it ? f : we have 3 in mind . and of course , we 've been thinking about you . m : me ? why me ? f : you sing , do n't you ? everyone says you have a wonderful voice . m : well , i have sung a little , but i 've never really appeared on a stage . f : i thought you sang in church every sunday . | train_3291 |
A | [
"m : oh , it maybe a little difficult . what kind of school in england do you prefer ?",
"m : wow , that 's great ! i also want to tourism in england . no wonder you are so happy .",
"m : your parents do n't want you to study in england . why do you still find out about schools ?",
"m : i think the online advertisements about how to prepare a test is useless ."
] | m : hello , ingrid . what are you trying to do here ? all these advertisements in papers . my goodness , you 're not looking very happy , are you ? f : my parents want me to study in england . they threw all these to me and asked me to find out about schools in england . | train_3292 |
C | [
"f : i think so . i will have a talk with my parents and find out about school in america with them .",
"f : ok , wait a minute . i will turn on the reading lamp right now , though there is bright .",
"f : it 's a good idea . let 's make some coffee first , and i would like some sugar please .",
"f : thank you so much , but the kettle is not boiling . we can make some coffee after a while ."
] | m : hello , ingrid . what are you trying to do here ? all these advertisements in papers . my goodness , you 're not looking very happy , are you ? f : my parents want me to study in england . they threw all these to me and asked me to find out about schools in england . m : hang on , i 'll switch on your reading lamp . it 's so dark here . f : i can hardly understand these advertisements , and i do n't know what to do . m : do you really want to study in england ? f : well , my parents want me to . how can i know which school is better ? m : the kettle is boiling . why do n't we make some coffee ? and then we can look at the papers together . ok , just a minute . would you like some sugar ? | train_3293 |
C | [
"m : amy , it 's not that i do n't want to help . i really do n't know about american schools .",
"m : although you can understand these advertisements , choosing the proper school is still confusing .",
"m : you mean you feel confused to choose the proper school , right ?",
"m : yes , it 's quite bright in the room , so i 'll switch off your reading lamp ."
] | m : hello , ingrid . what are you trying to do here ? all these advertisements in papers . my goodness , you 're not looking very happy , are you ? f : my parents want me to study in england . they threw all these to me and asked me to find out about schools in england . m : hang on , i 'll switch on your reading lamp . it 's so dark here . f : i can hardly understand these advertisements , and i do n't know what to do . | train_3294 |
C | [
"f : let 's get the boarding pass right away .",
"f : i hate this train we take . it 's slow .",
"f : we 're in first class on this plane .",
"f : the plane is not smooth and quiet at all ."
] | f : can you feel that the plane 's taking off now ? m : no , nothing at all . it 's smooth and quiet . | train_3295 |
B | [
"m : not yet . plane is fast and as safe as traveling by train . but i prefer trains .",
"m : not yet . but it 's very comfortable and fast by air .",
"m : no . so it 's very comfortable and fast by train .",
"m : no . it is fast but terrible by air ."
] | f : can you feel that the plane 's taking off now ? m : no , nothing at all . it 's smooth and quiet . f : how do you like traveling by air ? m : oh , it 's speedy and very comfortable . i must say , i prefer it to traveling by train . f : do you ever suffer from airsickness ? | train_3296 |
D | [
"m : oh , you got airsickness , it is terrible .",
"m : horrible . i prefer by train to traveling by air .",
"m : it is a really terrible air crashes .",
"m : nice . i really enjoy going out by air ."
] | f : can you feel that the plane 's taking off now ? m : no , nothing at all . it 's smooth and quiet . f : how do you like traveling by air ? m : oh , it 's speedy and very comfortable . i must say , i prefer it to traveling by train . f : do you ever suffer from airsickness ? m : no . i 've never had such a feeling . f : do you think air travel is just as safe as traveling by rail ? m : probably not . f : what kind of sensation do you have when the plane drops into an air pocket ? | train_3297 |
A | [
"f : well , i really hope you can come to class today . as your teacher , i hope every student can come to class .",
"f : really ? you will not be at the class today ? as your teacher , i hope every student can come to class .",
"f : so , you mean you missed the experiment this morning ? as your mom , i am very angry to hear it .",
"f : so , you had a final term exam for your literature course ? as your friend , i think you should come to class today ."
] | f : good afternoon , steven . are you coming to class today ? we missed you in the lab yesterday . m : uh ... sorry , miss smith . i had a mid term exam for my literature course and i ... i had to do some last minute revision for it . yes , i will certainly be at the class today , though . sorry , i missed the experiment yesterday . | train_3298 |
C | [
"f : ok , i see . you did a very different experiment in chemistry 101 last time and you missed english course yesterday .",
"f : really ? you mean you think it is a good excuse ? oh , you missed chemistry course yesterday !",
"f : so , you mean although you missed chemistry course yesterday , you probably would n't miss too much ?",
"f : so , you mean you did a very similar experiment in chemistry 102 last time and you missed literature course yesterday ?"
] | f : good afternoon , steven . are you coming to class today ? we missed you in the lab yesterday . m : uh ... sorry , miss smith . i had a mid term exam for my literature course and i ... i had to do some last minute revision for it . yes , i will certainly be at the class today , though . sorry , i missed the experiment yesterday . f : hmm ... i do n't really think reviewing for an english literature exam is a very good excuse , do you ? m : no , you 're right . it is n't a good excuse at all . it 's just that i did a very similar experiment in chemistry 101 last time , so i felt i probably would n't miss too much . | train_3299 |
B | [
"m : oh , then you are going to go to the church alone , are n't you ?",
"m : so , going to church is your family tradition , right ?",
"m : oh , you are going to attend a party in the evening , sounds great .",
"m : wow , i will take part in the march this evening , too !"
] | 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 . | train_33 |
A | [
"f : ok. let us go to my home and i will cook for you .",
"f : sure . i will cook the steak at my home . let us go .",
"f : good . we can watch a documentary while eating steak .",
"f : great . let us look for another restaurant for delicious steak ."
] | m : fancy , a big juicy steak stacy ? f : no thanks , i do n't eat meat . m : since when you became a vegetarian ? f : i watched a documentary about all the animals we keep for eating a few years ago , and it 's just brutal . m : i see , but it 's hard to find a vegetarian friendly restaurant in this small town , is n't it ? f : yeah , so most of the time i cook for myself . m : wow , it 's been years since i tried some homemade food . what do you say we go back to your place and you cook something for me ? f : only if you do n't mind if all you eat is leaves and fruits . m : perfect , let 's go . | train_330 |
C | [
"f : you mean you felt you probably would miss too much ? do n't worry . i will help the man with your study .",
"f : so , you mean you did n't miss the experiment yesterday and you are not telling the truth at first ?",
"f : so , you mean you also think it is not a good excuse at all and you are not telling the truth at first ? okay , i see .",
"f : so , although you think reviewing for a chinese literature exam is not a very good excuse , you will still be absent today ?"
] | f : good afternoon , steven . are you coming to class today ? we missed you in the lab yesterday . m : uh ... sorry , miss smith . i had a mid term exam for my literature course and i ... i had to do some last minute revision for it . yes , i will certainly be at the class today , though . sorry , i missed the experiment yesterday . f : hmm ... i do n't really think reviewing for an english literature exam is a very good excuse , do you ? m : no , you 're right . it is n't a good excuse at all . it 's just that i did a very similar experiment in chemistry 101 last time , so i felt i probably would n't miss too much . | train_3300 |
B | [
"f : of course we have , we promise we will provide the most suitable travel plan that include the british museum and the tower of london for your three days sightseeing .",
"f : yes , we have , and we will provide the most suitable travel plan that include the british museum and the tower of london for you .",
"f : yes , we have , and we will provide the most suitable travel plan that include westminster abbey and saint paul 's for your one week sightseeing .",
"f : of course we have , we promise we will provide the most suitable travel plan that include hyde park for your three days sightseeing ."
] | f : may i help you ? m : yes , i 'd like to take a one day sightseeing tour around town and i particularly want to visit the british museum and the tower of london . do you have any tours that include both of them ? | train_3301 |
C | [
"m : well , although the price will include a rest in the afternoon , i think it 's a little expensive for spending 40 pounds to visit all these places .",
"m : okay , that 's prefect price with a lunch included , which means i just need to spend 50 pounds to travel all these places .",
"m : okay , that 's reasonable price with a lunch included .",
"m : alright , it 's great that the price include tea at 9:50 am and 5:30 pm , i 'll pay for the 60 pounds by my credit card ."
] | f : may i help you ? m : yes , i 'd like to take a one day sightseeing tour around town and i particularly want to visit the british museum and the tower of london . do you have any tours that include both of them ? f : yes , this one does . you visit the tower and westminster abbey in the morning . right after lunch , the tour takes a stop at saint pauls . then the rest of the afternoon is spent at the museum . m : how long does the tour take ? f : about 7 hours . where are you staying , by the way ? m : at the hyde park hotel . f : let 's see . the bus stops there at 9:50. you should be back by 5:30 in the afternoon . m : what is the cost of the tour ? f : it 's 30 pounds including lunch . | train_3302 |
A | [
"m : that 's great , i think i am going to choose chinese speaking guides .",
"m : well , i think i 'll choose french guides for my one week 's sightseeing .",
"m : alright , i 'll choose english guides , my friend and i can both understand english .",
"m : okay , i think i am going to choose chinese speaking guides for my three days ' sightseeing ."
] | f : may i help you ? m : yes , i 'd like to take a one day sightseeing tour around town and i particularly want to visit the british museum and the tower of london . do you have any tours that include both of them ? f : yes , this one does . you visit the tower and westminster abbey in the morning . right after lunch , the tour takes a stop at saint pauls . then the rest of the afternoon is spent at the museum . m : how long does the tour take ? f : about 7 hours . where are you staying , by the way ? m : at the hyde park hotel . f : let 's see . the bus stops there at 9:50. you should be back by 5:30 in the afternoon . m : what is the cost of the tour ? f : it 's 30 pounds including lunch . m : are there any chinese speaking guides ? my friend here can understand only a little english . f : no problem . besides english speaking guides , we also have chinese speaking guides and french speaking guides . | train_3303 |
C | [
"m : i 'm sorry for that the bill is not clear enough , madam , but i 'm happy that the bills are correct .",
"m : i apologize for that i sent your bill to the wrong address , fortunately the bills are correct .",
"m : i 'm so sorry , madam , and i promise i wo n't send you the incorrect bills again .",
"m : i 'm so sorry for sending you the incorrect bills , and i promise it will be the only one , i wo n't do that again ."
] | m : oh , madam , what can i do for you ? f : i 'm sorry to say the bill you sent me was incorrect . m : incorrect , madam ? that 's very strange . f : yes , i know . and what 's more , this is n't the first time | train_3304 |
B | [
"f : alright , next time you should be more careful you wo n't get me the wrong dishes .",
"f : okay , i hope you could get the computer working properly later so there wo n't be any problems .",
"f : well , next time i hope the computer will work properly so i could receive the bills , because up to now i have never reiceve any bills .",
"f : alright , i hope you could know how to use the new computer next time , so i could get my cash back ."
] | m : oh , madam , what can i do for you ? f : i 'm sorry to say the bill you sent me was incorrect . m : incorrect , madam ? that 's very strange . f : yes , i know . and what 's more , this is n't the first time . m : really , madam ? i find it very hard to believe . f : look . it 's happened 5 or 6 times in the past 3 months . m : ah , well , i must apologize , madam . it 's the new computer . f : well , do n't you think it 's about time you got it working properly ? it 's most inconvenient . m : i agree entirely . i 'm very sorry about it . i promise it wo n't happen again . | train_3305 |
D | [
"m : alright , i will get a better computer so you could get the money back .",
"m : okay , i will pay you extra money for the loss you bought our products .",
"m : alright , i will send you the correct bills later when the broken computer is repaired .",
"m : well , i will send you the correct bills later as soon as i get the computer working properly ."
] | m : oh , madam , what can i do for you ? f : i 'm sorry to say the bill you sent me was incorrect . m : incorrect , madam ? that 's very strange . f : yes , i know . and what 's more , this is n't the first time . m : really , madam ? i find it very hard to believe . f : look . it 's happened 5 or 6 times in the past 3 months . m : ah , well , i must apologize , madam . it 's the new computer . f : well , do n't you think it 's about time you got it working properly ? it 's most inconvenient . | train_3306 |
B | [
"f : you have no appointment , so go for a lunch , what do you think ?",
"f : yeah , well . then let 's wait for a while to have lunch with howard .",
"f : we have finished the list , so let 's call our friend here for a party .",
"f : i eat too much during lunch . it 's only 1:00 , let 's walk for a while ."
] | f : have we done everything on the list ? m : we have n't booked our hotel room yet . but i 'll do that by telephone tonight . f : we were going to look for another chair for the living room , but i 'm too tired to think about that now . let 's have lunch . m : what time is it ? it 's only 12:30. i told howard we 'd meet him a little before 1:00 . f : oh , i 've forgotten about howard . do we have to have lunch with him ? m : you said you would n't mind . he wo n't be in town more than a day or 2. and i want him to meet you . besides , i think you 'll like him . | train_3307 |
B | [
"f : yeah , i remember . though howard rarely opens his mouth , what he says is funny .",
"f : then let 's go and meet howard before he leaves the town . he is a nice friend , i know .",
"f : i agree . it 's 1:00. we can ask howard to help us book the room after we have lunch .",
"f : as howard is leaving and you told him to meet at dinner , i 'd like to join you tonight ."
] | f : have we done everything on the list ? m : we have n't booked our hotel room yet . but i 'll do that by telephone tonight . f : we were going to look for another chair for the living room , but i 'm too tired to think about that now . let 's have lunch . m : what time is it ? it 's only 12:30. i told howard we 'd meet him a little before 1:00 . f : oh , i 've forgotten about howard . do we have to have lunch with him ? m : you said you would n't mind . he wo n't be in town more than a day or 2. and i want him to meet you . besides , i think you 'll like him . f : well , it 's just that i 'm too tired to do much talking after all that walking around town . m : do n't worry . there was no problem talking with howard . he always has plenty to say . | train_3308 |
A | [
"f : before 1:00. we do n't have much time to prepare . hurry up .",
"f : we 've done everything on the list , so let 's meet him before 1pm .",
"f : the appointment is at 1:00 ? it 's 11:00 , so we still have time .",
"f : i forgot we 'll meet him after 1:00. i 've just book the hotel room ."
] | f : have we done everything on the list ? m : we have n't booked our hotel room yet . but i 'll do that by telephone tonight . f : we were going to look for another chair for the living room , but i 'm too tired to think about that now . let 's have lunch . m : what time is it ? it 's only 12:30. i told howard we 'd meet him a little before 1:00 . | train_3309 |
C | [
"f : you are right ! now it 's 11:00. we can start the meeting 10 minutes later .",
"f : we 've been told to start the meeting at 11:10 and it 's exactly 11:10 .",
"f : i know it 's 11:10 and i 'm late for the meeting , but i want to explain .",
"f : it 's 11:15 now , so we still have 15 minutes before the meeting ."
] | f : i 'm so sorry i 'm late , mister stone . m : i think i did ask miss jones to inform everyone that the meeting started at 11:00 sharp , now 10 minutes have passed already . | train_331 |
D | [
"m : you are right . nancy can practice her spanish in africa . she enjoys that .",
"m : that is true . nancy can bathe in the sun on the beach of china .",
"m : yes . she dose not need to pay this 8-week trip . that is so wonderful .",
"m : right . bathing in the sun is the main reason that nancy enjoys her new job ."
] | f : have you heard that our boss wants nancy to accept a 6-week job in acapulco ? m : she 'll really like that , especially since all of her cost will be paid and she can practice her spanish , too . f : yes , but most of all , she 'll get to spend her free time bathing in the sun on those lovely beaches . | train_3310 |
A | [
"m : yes . our boss said it to me yesterday . i think it is a good chance for her .",
"m : sorry , i think you have mistaken me for someone else . my name is not nancy .",
"m : of course . all the co-workers in our department know that nancy is going to china .",
"m : yes , i feel happy for her . nancy is the best student in our class , she should go to america ."
] | f : have you heard that our boss wants nancy to accept a 6-week job in acapulco ? | train_3311 |
C | [
"m : although you think it can save time , i do n't know how to surf the net .",
"m : surfing the net is not a waste of time . and i have never surfed the net before .",
"m : mom , it is not a waste of time . i can use the net to do a lot of things .",
"m : surfing the net is fun . but you never told me that it is a waste of time ."
] | f : tom , why are you surfing the net again ? it 's a real waste of time i 've told you . | train_3312 |
B | [
"f : wow . it seems that you are reading the news online . you should spend more time on the net .",
"f : ok. since you are looking for information for your homework , you can use it .",
"f : are you doing the shopping online ? but you do n't know how to surf the net .",
"f : it seems you are looking for information for your homework in a dictionary ."
] | f : tom , why are you surfing the net again ? it 's a real waste of time i 've told you . m : i 'm doing my homework , mom . i need to write a paper and i 'm looking for the information on the net . | train_3313 |
C | [
"f : this e-email is great . but you do n't know how to surf the net . i will help you , tom .",
"f : thanks for recommending e-shopping to me , dad . i will shop on the net from now on .",
"f : wow . thank you . this e-shopping is so amazing . i can not believe it . let 's have a try .",
"f : since you have finished your homework , you can show me the e-card ."
] | f : tom , why are you surfing the net again ? it 's a real waste of time i 've told you . m : i 'm doing my homework , mom . i need to write a paper and i 'm looking for the information on the net . f : really ? m : yes . you see , you can find a lot of information by entering the keywords and searching for them . f : that 's fantastic . m : and the net can also help you do shopping . it 's called e-shopping . f : how can i do shopping without going to the shops ? m : it 's easy . first , you log on to an online shopping delivery service , which will give you the pictures of different goods . then you simply point and click around the screen for the goods you want . the goods will be sent to you . | train_3314 |
A | [
"m : thanks for helping me finish the research about the reading habits .",
"m : well , thanks for the information about the evening school .",
"m : wow , 7 or 8 hours every day ! it seems that you had a good reading habits .",
"m : i 'm so glad to have someone to share the reading experience . thank you !"
] | f : hello . m : this is jim evans from the market research company . may i ask you a few questions ? f : oh , i suppose . m : do you read any newspapers and if so , which ones ? f : i read the new york times and the wall street journal . m : about how many hours a week do you read newspapers then ? f : oh , about 2 or 3 . m : ok. now , do you read books regularly and if so , what type ? f : well , novels are my favorite . but to tell you the truth , i have n't read one in quite a while . i 'm taking a class at night , so the only books i 've been reading lately , our textbooks . m : and how long do you spend a week reading textbooks ? f : not enough . i guess 7 or 8 hours . | train_3315 |
B | [
"m : that means you spent an hour per day on reading newspaper .",
"m : wow , 2 or 3 , that 's quite a long time for reading newspaper .",
"m : you spent 4 or 5 hours on reading newspaper ? that 's quite long .",
"m : 7 or 8 hours on the new york times only ? why you like it so much ?"
] | f : hello . m : this is jim evans from the market research company . may i ask you a few questions ? f : oh , i suppose . m : do you read any newspapers and if so , which ones ? f : i read the new york times and the wall street journal . m : about how many hours a week do you read newspapers then ? f : oh , about 2 or 3 . | train_3316 |
B | [
"m : 4 or 5 hours per day on reading newspaper ! they are your favorite .",
"m : why you like novels and how many hours you spent on reading them ?",
"m : wow , that 's unusual . why you like textbooks most ?",
"m : so , what is the main story of the book you are reading these days ?"
] | f : hello . m : this is jim evans from the market research company . may i ask you a few questions ? f : oh , i suppose . m : do you read any newspapers and if so , which ones ? f : i read the new york times and the wall street journal . m : about how many hours a week do you read newspapers then ? f : oh , about 2 or 3 . m : ok. now , do you read books regularly and if so , what type ? f : well , novels are my favorite . but to tell you the truth , i have n't read one in quite a while . i 'm taking a class at night , so the only books i 've been reading lately , our textbooks . | train_3317 |
A | [
"m : oh , i see . you should spent sometime on reading textbooks if you are taking night class .",
"m : why are you reading the textbooks ? i thought the newspapers are your favorite .",
"m : so , what is the main story of the navel that you are reading these days ?",
"m : since you only read new york times , which season are you reading now ?"
] | f : hello . m : this is jim evans from the market research company . may i ask you a few questions ? f : oh , i suppose . m : do you read any newspapers and if so , which ones ? f : i read the new york times and the wall street journal . m : about how many hours a week do you read newspapers then ? f : oh , about 2 or 3 . m : ok. now , do you read books regularly and if so , what type ? f : well , novels are my favorite . but to tell you the truth , i have n't read one in quite a while . i 'm taking a class at night , so the only books i 've been reading lately , our textbooks . | train_3318 |
C | [
"f : cool . i will watch the tv show about world 's homeless population .",
"f : how is that ? the article is about world 's female population .",
"f : could you send the article to me ? i would like to read news about homeless population .",
"f : are you sure you get information about homeless population from radio ?"
] | f : what are you looking at , jim ? m : i 'm reading an article about the world 's homeless population . | train_3319 |
D | [
"m : it 's hot today , so i asked amy to inform everyone of the 12 o 'clock meeting .",
"m : you deserve credit for not being late for such a heavy rain today .",
"m : it 's windy today . waiting for the bus to go to work is not a good choice .",
"m : i know it 's raining today , but the others are not late . that 's no excuse ."
] | f : i 'm so sorry i 'm late , mister stone . m : i think i did ask miss jones to inform everyone that the meeting started at 11:00 sharp , now 10 minutes have passed already . f : i 'm really sorry , mister stone . it 's raining cats and dogs , and i had to wait ages for a taxi . | train_332 |
D | [
"m : yes . india only have 1 million homeless people .",
"m : i thought there are 2 million homeless people in india .",
"m : well . i do n't think there are 3 million homeless people in india .",
"m : right . the figure for india top the list with 3 million homeless people ."
] | m : you know what ? our own country , the usa , ranks number one among these countries . f : certainly not . india tops the list with three million homeless people . | train_3320 |
A | [
"f : you are right . there is the highest percentage of homeless people in us .",
"f : all right . french have the highest percentage of homeless people .",
"f : it 's wrong . usa ranks number two among these countries .",
"f : but we can see that germany has the most homeless people among these countries ."
] | m : you know what ? our own country , the usa , ranks number one among these countries . f : certainly not . india tops the list with three million homeless people . m : well , it depends on how you look at it . although we have a million fewer homeless people than india . we have the highest percentage of homeless people . | train_3321 |
B | [
"f : of course . forget about it and let 's join the halloween party .",
"f : it must be . come one , the party is n't over . just enjoy it !",
"f : do n't worry , tom . finish this project and you can leave office .",
"f : i 'm happy that you come to my house . the party is about to start ."
] | f : how 's it going , vic ? m : oh , ok. this party is not much fun , is it ? f : i 'm enjoying myself , are n't you ? m : i do n't know . i 'm a little bored i guess . f : you 're just feeling a little down , because it 's christmas and you 're all by yourself . it happens to everyone . m : maybe , that 's it . | train_3322 |
A | [
"f : i can understand your loneliness at christmas , so you should enjoy this party more !",
"f : it 's normal you know only me here , tom , as this is your first time in this boring party .",
"f : poor you . it ca n't feel good being alone at christmas . finish this work and let 's go dinner .",
"f : you do n't like christmas , no wonder you feels down and does n't show up in this party ."
] | f : how 's it going , vic ? m : oh , ok. this party is not much fun , is it ? f : i 'm enjoying myself , are n't you ? m : i do n't know . i 'm a little bored i guess . f : you 're just feeling a little down , because it 's christmas and you 're all by yourself . it happens to everyone . m : maybe , that 's it . | train_3323 |
A | [
"f : yes . i am sure the towel for £7.95 is in good quality .",
"f : yes . £3.80 is not expensive for the towel .",
"f : yes . £7.95 for a towel in too cheap and it may be in bad quality .",
"f : yes . i am sure the towel for £5.35 is in good quality ."
] | f : we do n't have much time . we have to be back at work in 20 minutes . m : really ? have you got everything you need ? f : yes . what about you ? what else do you want ? m : razors , soap , a towel . ah , and a toothbrush . f : the razors and soap are over there . m : hmm ... â£2.75 for 10 razors . that 's cheap . f : hmm ... that 's nice . look ! do you want this soap ? m : no , i do n't . look at this . â£3.80 for soap . that 's expensive . there , â£1.20 , that 's cheap . i 'll have this kind . now , where are the towels ? f : here they are . m : how much are they ? f : these are â£70.95 each and these , â£9.65 . m : and this one , this one is â£5.35 . f : but it does n't feel nice . you 'd better buy something better than that . m : ok , then . i 'll take this one , â£7.95 . it 's not too expensive and it 's of better quality . | train_3324 |
B | [
"f : it is 3 now . we should leave this bookshop .",
"f : yes . there are too many people in this restaurant .",
"f : the restaurant is so good and the service is fast .",
"f : do you remember you have a class at 3 here in language center ?"
] | f : service is really slow here . i 've been trying to get the waiter 's attention for 10 minutes . m : i hope he can serve us soon . i 'm starving and i have a class at 2 o'clock . | train_3325 |
D | [
"f : you are telling the truth . the classes are a bit small . but i have learned a lot of chinese there .",
"f : i also think the classes are too large . by the way , i am in the third course , and you ?",
"f : you are right . the classes should be a little larger since many people learn chinese there .",
"f : i agree with you . the classes are too large . we do n't have chance to practice in class ."
] | f : service is really slow here . i 've been trying to get the waiter 's attention for 10 minutes . m : i hope he can serve us soon . i 'm starving and i have a class at 2 o'clock . f : me , too . i recognize that you were holding an english book . you must be a student at the english language center . m : yeah , i 'm in the fourth course . are you studying there , too ? f : yes , i 'm in the fifth course . i took the fourth course last month . m : i just came here 2 weeks ago . do you like the institute ? f : it 's pretty good . i think i 've learned a lot of english so far . m : yeah , i only wish the classes were a little smaller , because we do n't get enough chance to talk . but i like my teachers a lot . | train_3326 |
D | [
"f : yeah , it will not be late . as there will be no taxi , i think you can pick me up then .",
"f : yeah , you know what it 's like after a sports event . the traffic will not be busy . do n't worry .",
"f : really ? you are very busy ? oh , i think you can pick me up then , because the traffic will be heavy .",
"f : so , as the traffic will be heavy then and you are not busy , you can pick up me then ?"
] | m : shall i pick you up then ? f : i do n't know . the traffic will be really bad at that time . you know what it 's like after a concert . i was thinking of catching the train . m : hmm ... it will be late . wo n't that be a bit dangerous ? i 'm not busy you know . | train_3327 |
C | [
"m : so , you 've not thought of getting a taxi ? okay , i will pick you up .",
"m : so , you think your original idea is not the best and you will take a taxi ?",
"m : so , you think your original idea is the best and you will go home by train ?",
"m : so , as then there 's no the traffic to worry about , you will go home by train ?"
] | m : shall i pick you up then ? f : i do n't know . the traffic will be really bad at that time . you know what it 's like after a concert . i was thinking of catching the train . m : hmm ... it will be late . wo n't that be a bit dangerous ? i 'm not busy you know . f : that 's really kind of you . i 've also thought of getting a taxi , but then there 's still the traffic to worry about . i think my original idea is the best . | train_3328 |
A | [
"f : by throwing colored powder and colored water at each other ! that ' s funny !",
"f : why do you prepare special traditional medicines to celebrate the christmas ?",
"f : oh amy , you go to visit holi in india to celebrate the festival ?",
"f : i 've never heard of that . throw colored powder and water at each other to celebrate birthday ."
] | f : hey , robbie . you 're completely wet and covered with powder . so many colors ! i mean , you look like a rainbow . what happened ? m : i 've just come back from visiting my family . you know , we 're from india and today is our spring festival day . we call it holly . f : that 's all very interesting . but i still do n't understand why you look like that ? m : well , we celebrate holly by throwing colored powder and colored water at each other . and we light big fires , too , to show thanks to the gods . | train_3329 |
C | [
"f : even if mr green take me to a product presentation , i do n't buy it .",
"f : professor green , i 'm so sorry that i did n't finish the paper on time .",
"f : i promise i will change the current situation , please do n't fire me .",
"f : boss , you knew my department had the best performance last month ."
] | f : i 'm so sorry i 'm late , mister stone . m : i think i did ask miss jones to inform everyone that the meeting started at 11:00 sharp , now 10 minutes have passed already . f : i 'm really sorry , mister stone . it 's raining cats and dogs , and i had to wait ages for a taxi . m : is finding excuses the only thing you 're good at ? you should know there wo n't always be sunshine waiting for you outside , and look at last month 's performance of your department ! how many products have you and your team sold out if i may ask ? f : i 'm sorry . m : i did n't pay you to apologize , if you ca n't change the current situation . i 'm afraid you 're not needed here anymore . | train_333 |
D | [
"f : ok , nancy , just let me know when it is february 2nd , i want to celebrate the festival .",
"f : that ' s so mystical to celebrate the christmas when there is a full moon .",
"f : well , we also celebrate the christmas at the end of winter just like you guys .",
"f : at the end of winter ? are you kidding me ? that must be very cold to be wet with water !"
] | f : hey , robbie . you 're completely wet and covered with powder . so many colors ! i mean , you look like a rainbow . what happened ? m : i 've just come back from visiting my family . you know , we 're from india and today is our spring festival day . we call it holly . f : that 's all very interesting . but i still do n't understand why you look like that ? m : well , we celebrate holly by throwing colored powder and colored water at each other . and we light big fires , too , to show thanks to the gods . f : interesting . but are n't you afraid that you 'll catch a cold and get ill ? i mean , you 're completely wet . m : actually , the things we throw at each other helped to keep us healthy . f : what do you mean ? m : well , the colored powders we throw are made from traditional indian medicines . f : and the coloured water , too ? m : the coloured water comes from the yellow flowers called palash , and they 're good for you , too . f : amazing . it sounds like a lot of fun . m : it really is . next year , if you 're interested , i 'll bring you along . f : that would be great . i 'll make sure i keep february second free . m : actually , holly is n't like christmas . the date changes from year to year . it 's always celebrated at the end of the winter season , on the last full moon day of the month . | train_3330 |
C | [
"m : i know you worry about if it will cause illness when we celebrate the christmas .",
"m : as you are interested in taking part in our christmas celebration , i will call you then .",
"m : oh my god . you are interested in taking part in it , i know it ! i know you well .",
"m : i ' m not a foolish belief as you think , we just want to celebrate the new year ."
] | f : hey , robbie . you 're completely wet and covered with powder . so many colors ! i mean , you look like a rainbow . what happened ? m : i 've just come back from visiting my family . you know , we 're from india and today is our spring festival day . we call it holly . f : that 's all very interesting . but i still do n't understand why you look like that ? m : well , we celebrate holly by throwing colored powder and colored water at each other . and we light big fires , too , to show thanks to the gods . f : interesting . but are n't you afraid that you 'll catch a cold and get ill ? i mean , you 're completely wet . m : actually , the things we throw at each other helped to keep us healthy . f : what do you mean ? m : well , the colored powders we throw are made from traditional indian medicines . f : and the coloured water , too ? m : the coloured water comes from the yellow flowers called palash , and they 're good for you , too . f : amazing . it sounds like a lot of fun . m : it really is . next year , if you 're interested , i 'll bring you along . f : that would be great . i 'll make sure i keep february second free . m : actually , holly is n't like christmas . the date changes from year to year . it 's always celebrated at the end of the winter season , on the last full moon day of the month . f : ok , just let me know when it is . anyway , you 'd better go inside and get changed . | train_3331 |
A | [
"f : you always play computer on weekends .",
"f : i remember that you should finish your science projet .",
"f : did n't you say you planned to come to my house for dinner ?",
"f : you said you never play computer on weekends ."
] | f : hi , john . what are your plans for the weekend ? m : huh ? my plans ? nothing really . probably read some books or play on my computer . why ? | train_3332 |
C | [
"f : i 'd like to know you better .",
"f : you mean you 're sure to come to dinner and help me with my science . thanks .",
"f : please come and help me with my project !",
"f : i am inviting you to discuss a problem ."
] | f : hi , john . what are your plans for the weekend ? m : huh ? my plans ? nothing really . probably read some books or play on my computer . why ? f : well , i want to invite you to my home for dinner . so we can get to know each other better . m : you want to invite me to dinner ? but we 've been in the same class for the past 2 years and you 've never even spoken to me before . f : yes , i know . we seldom have the chance to talk . i 'm always playing with my friends and having fun , while you always have your face in a book . m : yeah . well , i guess i can come . thanks . actually , i do feel like relaxing . i have been working all week on science project . f : really ? i have n't even started it yet . science is so boring . m : you have n't started it yet ? listen , maybe you should spend this weekend doing the project . it really is a lot of work . we can have dinner next weekend . f : no , no . it has to be this weekend . hey , i know , you 're good at science and have already done the project . so after dinner , maybe you can do my project . m : do your project ? f : i ... i mean , help me do my project . just bring your books and the project plan . it should n't take you ... ah ... i mean us , long to finish . m : us ? yeah , i see . listen , mary , i 've just remembered . i 'm busy this weekend , so i wo n't be able to make it to dinner . | train_3333 |
C | [
"m : in april ? then i have no time to study tem-4 !",
"m : okay , i see , students will go to beijing in march !",
"m : alright , how many visitor will come in march ?",
"m : well , bob will come to visit me in may !"
] | m : now , cathy , do we know when the visitors from india are coming ? f : we offered them 3 choices , the end of march , the middle of april and the beginning of may . and they chose the earliest one , which is good actually with the exams coming up in may . | train_3334 |
A | [
"m : well , then we have 10 visitors are coming !",
"m : only 8 apples ? these are too less to share !",
"m : got it ! 10 visitors are coming on may 23th .",
"m : you mean 12 visitors are coming here tomorrow ! ?"
] | m : now , cathy , do we know when the visitors from india are coming ? f : we offered them 3 choices , the end of march , the middle of april and the beginning of may . and they chose the earliest one , which is good actually with the exams coming up in may . m : right . and how many are coming ? did you say about 12 ? f : yes , they said 12 at first , but changed to 10 this morning . | train_3335 |
D | [
"f : yes , finally , we could go to a party on the 1st day !",
"f : i think it ' s too boring for us to go sightseeing !",
"f : i don ' t want to go to visit schools with you in july !",
"f : it ' s a good plan to visit schools on the sec day !"
] | m : now , cathy , do we know when the visitors from india are coming ? f : we offered them 3 choices , the end of march , the middle of april and the beginning of may . and they chose the earliest one , which is good actually with the exams coming up in may . m : right . and how many are coming ? did you say about 12 ? f : yes , they said 12 at first , but changed to 10 this morning . m : good . we have 8 weeks to prepare . here are my suggestions . on the first day , a welcome party . then they can visit the schools in the district on the second and third days . | train_3336 |
B | [
"f : finally , bob is going to london ! good for him !",
"f : the visitors will go to the coast on the final day .",
"f : the visitors went to the coast on the final day .",
"f : bob and joe will like to go to scotland on the final day ."
] | m : now , cathy , do we know when the visitors from india are coming ? f : we offered them 3 choices , the end of march , the middle of april and the beginning of may . and they chose the earliest one , which is good actually with the exams coming up in may . m : right . and how many are coming ? did you say about 12 ? f : yes , they said 12 at first , but changed to 10 this morning . m : good . we have 8 weeks to prepare . here are my suggestions . on the first day , a welcome party . then they can visit the schools in the district on the second and third days . f : we 've got to remember this group wants to look at how computers are being used in the classroom . m : exactly . so i want to ask mr. goodman to give them a talk on this on the afternoon of the third day . f : that 'll fit in very nicely . m : and on their last day , they want to do some sightseeing . we could take them on a tour of london . but many of them may have been there already . and schottland will be too far away . f : why not take them for a walk along the coast ? it should be interesting . m : good idea , cathy . i 'm sure they 'll like it . | train_3337 |
C | [
"f : oh , you are going to france to visit your friends and only stay there , are n't you ?",
"f : so you are going to work for a company the whole vacation , right ?",
"f : you are going to travel around europe ? that sounds wonderful !",
"f : oh , you will travel around europe by yourself . why do n't you find a company ?"
] | f : so what are your plans for this summer ? m : i could work for that company again , but i have a great chance to do some traveling and learn more about the world . my friend bill is going to travel around europe this summer . he has some relatives in france . he wants to visit and he also plans to go to germany , lithuania and latvia . all i need to pay for is my air tickets and meals . | train_3338 |
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