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B | [
"f : you need to return me 3 pounds .",
"f : i will pay you the extra 3 pounds then .",
"f : it is 5 pounds cheaper .",
"f : could you pay me 8 pounds ?"
] | f : excuse me . the skirt i bought yesterday was too small for my mom . could i please exchange it for a medium size ? m : well , the small size is 25 pounds , while the medium one is 28 pounds . | train_4329 |
C | [
"m : of course . this bus is running so slow .",
"m : you are right . the bus can not start now .",
"m : yes , the car is making a strange noise .",
"m : sure . there is a strange noise in the street ."
] | f : frank , do you hear that strange noise ? | train_433 |
B | [
"f : fried chicken is the specialty of this restaurant . we can try it today .",
"f : good idea . i 'll wash some vegetables for the salad .",
"f : sorry miss , our hotel does not have any double beds at the moment .",
"f : you ca n't play games in your room all the time . you should make potato soup with me ."
] | f : i want to try out a new recipe for dinner tonight . how does potato soup sound ? m : i do n't really like potatoes . can you try something else ? f : how about a pasta dish ? m : i 've been trying to eat less pasta . how about green salad with some cheese on it ? | train_4330 |
D | [
"f : ok. i will call you later .",
"f : you mean i should attend a basketball match . are you kidding me ?",
"f : i 'll pass on your message to your company .",
"f : i 'll pass on your message to my husband ."
] | m : hello . is mister williams there , please ? f : i 'm sorry , my husband is n't home right now . could i take a message ? m : my name is pete anderson . i 'm calling about the company basketball match . could you ask your husband to give me a call ? | train_4331 |
D | [
"m : dear daughter , try hard to play the piano .",
"m : dear classmates , you should try hard on your math .",
"m : they will understand you . your violin playing will improve a lot if you try to master this song .",
"m : they will understand you . the only thing you need to do is try to master this song ."
] | f : this piece is too difficult for me . can i practice an easier one at home ? m : your piano playing will improve a lot if you try to master this song . f : ok. i hope my parents wo n't get tired of hearing the same thing all week . | train_4332 |
B | [
"f : oh , she broke her leg . and now she is still walking in a stick .",
"f : oh , she broke her leg . that 's too bad . good to know that she 's better .",
"f : she has broke up withe you ? how was the things happened ?",
"f : she was in bed with the flu ? you must take her to the hospital ."
] | f : how is your girlfriend ? i am too occupied in a deadline driven assignment these days to contact her . m : much better . she is off the walking stick now . | train_4333 |
C | [
"m : you always workout in the afternoon , right ?",
"m : you always get up at 6:00 and workout at 6:30 in the morning ? that 's early .",
"m : you always workout at 6:00 in the morning ? that 's early .",
"m : you always workout at night , right ?"
] | m : i usually workout at 6:00 in the morning , but sometimes i go after dinner around 7:00. when do you go to the gym ? f : my mornings are too busy . i have to wait until i get off work at 3:00 pm . | train_4334 |
C | [
"f : oh , really ? you guess you 'll have to study with me ? ok. i will look at the homework .",
"f : yeah , her birthday is not coming up pretty soon but i will go shopping to buy a gift for her .",
"f : yeah , her birthday is coming up pretty soon and i will go shopping to buy a gift for her .",
"f : really ? you want to look at the chinese homework with me ? but i will go to hannah 's birthday party ."
] | m : sylvia , would you like to look at the math homework with me ? f : now ? i have to go to the mall . i 'm going to buy a gift for hannah . m : oh , that 's right . her birthday is coming up pretty soon . i guess i 'll have to study alone | train_4335 |
B | [
"f : where our parents tent is ?",
"f : where our tent is ?",
"f : where to set up the tent ?",
"f : how to recognize different trees ?"
] | m : i ca n't find our tent . these trees all look the same to me . is n't the tent supposed to be under that tree over there ? f : silly ! that 's a pinetree . our tent is near an oak tree and is close to a river . m : oh , i remember . it was near the grass , too . | train_4336 |
D | [
"m : thanks . i just found my car keys on the bookcase .",
"m : thanks . i just found my car keys in my pocket .",
"m : oh , my room keys are on the coffee table . but where are my car keys ?",
"m : oh , my car keys are on the coffee table ."
] | m : where are my car keys ? they 're usually on the bookcase , but i ca n't find them . do you have any idea where they might be ? f : i found them in the pocket of your coat when i did the laundry this morning . i put them on the coffee table . | train_4337 |
D | [
"f : i agree with you . there is no dark cloud and today is a fine day !",
"f : yeah , as there is no dark cloud , today will be cloudy and warm .",
"f : i am not surprised that the there are many dark clouds , because the weather forecast says it 's will be rainy .",
"f : yeah , since there are so many dark clouds , it will be rainy ."
] | f : hey , joe . do you think it 's going to rain today ? m : well , see the dark clouds over there . it 's very likely , but the weather forecast says it 's going to be a good day . i think they will make another mistake this time . | train_4338 |
C | [
"f : oh , you mean i have a strong french accent ? but i am not from france .",
"f : so , you mean i speak english very well but certainly have an accent ?",
"f : really ? you mean i speak english very well and hardly have an accent ?",
"f : i am not surprised that you think i must be from france , but i am from japan ."
] | f : i ca n't remember whether i told you or not , but i am from france . m : really ? you hardly have an accent . | train_4339 |
D | [
"f : we can not deal with the bus . we should ask a repairman to help us .",
"f : of course . let us wait and add some water to the pot .",
"f : sure . we will wait for a while and then add some oil to the pot .",
"f : ok. we can wait and add some water . i hope it works ."
] | f : frank , do you hear that strange noise ? m : yes , i noticed it a while ago . it seems to be coming from the engine . f : what should we do ? m : i do n't know . perhaps we should slow down and stop at the next parking lot to see what the matter is . f : ok. let 's do that . m : oh , it is red hot ! we have run out of water . f : how is the engine itself ? is it ok ? m : i think it 's alright . let 's wait till it cools down a bit and then add some water . | train_434 |
A | [
"f : that 's all right . just bring me the book tomorrow . please do n't forget .",
"f : it does n't matter to lose that book . you have n't promised to give it to me .",
"f : i forget that you brought me the book yesterday .",
"f : you 're so happy . i suppose you brought the wrong book on purpose ."
] | f : did you remember to bring the book you promised me ? m : i 'm sorry . it 's completely slipped my mind . i 'll bring it tomorrow . | train_4340 |
D | [
"f : yeah . i am as angry as you ! he was in a tv series and he did n't tell us .",
"f : do n't be so impatient . tom just has a bad memory . forgive him .",
"f : do n't be so surprised . he was wonderful in the play at the arts festival .",
"f : yes ! i ca n't believe it , either . it 's possible that tom may be a big movie star in the future ."
] | f : can you believe tom from our class acted in the movie i watched last night ? m : are you kidding ? you mean tom ? the tom who could n't even remember a line in the play we put on at the arts festival ? | train_4341 |
C | [
"f : you plan to leave the company in 5 years ? but you are running the company , are n't you ?",
"f : why do you plan to manage the company in five years ? are n't you running the company now ?",
"f : i see . you mean that you plan to manage the company in five years , right ? you seems to be determined .",
"f : so you plan to start your company in five years ? i thought you are running the company now ."
] | f : so , mr. smith , where do you see yourself in 5 years ? m : to tell you the truth , i see myself running this company . | train_4342 |
C | [
"m : you used to understand john 's humor . but now you ca n't . what 's wrong with you ?",
"m : i 'm happy that you really appreciate john 's humor .",
"m : you ca n't appreciate john 's humor ? how things happened to you ?",
"m : why you do n't have any sense of humor ?"
] | m : john is certainly the funniest person in class . he can always make us laugh . f : really ? i think i still have to get used to his sense of humor . | train_4343 |
B | [
"f : i 'm sorry to hear that your wife was sick . hope she gets better soon .",
"f : that 's great news . he must be very exciting visiting his daughter .",
"f : i did n't know his wife just had another baby . congratulations to them !",
"f : i 'm not surprised he went visiting his daughter at her new house ."
] | f : i saw george at the hospital today . i wonder if his wife is ill . m : no , his wife is fine . his daughter just had a baby and he was visiting her . | train_4344 |
C | [
"f : i do n't want to read downstairs .",
"f : thank you . i 'll stay sleeping downstairs .",
"f : thank you , i can remain sitting upstairs then .",
"f : are you sitting downstairs ?"
] | f : where are my glasses , frank ? m : there on your desk . i saw them just now . f : will you go and bring them for me ? i ca n't see anything without them . m : ok. remain seated and i 'll go downstairs for them . | train_4345 |
B | [
"m : thank you , it 's so nice of you to buy me my favorite green peaches .",
"m : it 's so nice of you to buy me my favorite red peaches !",
"m : it 's ok , i 'll just eat up the red peaches that are left on the living room table .",
"m : thanks mom , it 's so thoughtful of you to bring me some red apples ."
] | m : where are the peaches , mom ? f : they are on the table in the living room . m : but there are only some green ones left . i only like red peaches . f : oh , so you 'll have to wait . as i do n't work tomorrow , i 'll go to the market in the morning . | train_4346 |
A | [
"f : it is a really nice snack bar .",
"f : let 's go to the snack over there .",
"f : i want take some photos .",
"f : it is really a fancy restaurant ."
] | f : a double cheeseburger with everything on it , some large curly fries and a medium pepsi . m : ok. your total is $ 6.88 . | train_4347 |
D | [
"f : you can go there with tom 's three sons .",
"f : you can go there with tom 's five sons .",
"f : so there are totally six people to go to school .",
"f : so there are totally six people ."
] | m : where will you go tomorrow ? f : i want to take tom to the museum and my brother 's family will go with us , including his wife and his son . m : i 'd like to go there , too . and i think we can go together . | train_4348 |
A | [
"m : i think he will work overtime until 9 o 'clock .",
"m : my father has had enough food and has gone to the company to work overtime .",
"m : dad , can you teach me to do my physics homework after dinner ?",
"m : dad , i 'm glad you could wait for me at the school gate . let 's go home now ."
] | f : have you finished your homework , jaune ? it 's time for supper . m : i 'm coming , mom . but where is dad ? is he late again from work ? f : yes . | train_4349 |
C | [
"m : i 'll go to the palace hotel by subway as you suggest .",
"m : i 'll go to the palace museum by bus as you suggest .",
"m : i 'll go to the palace hotel by bus as you suggest .",
"m : i 'll go to the palace hotel by taxi as you suggest ."
] | m : what 's the best way to get to the palace hotel , subway or taxi ? f : i 'd take the bus if i were you . | train_435 |
D | [
"f : ok , let 's go to the bank together .",
"f : i do n't own any credit card .",
"f : how much money do you earn every year ?",
"f : i agree . i will also bring some small money with me ."
] | f : frank , how much money shall we take with us ? m : we need n't take much cash . some small change in my bank card will be enough . | train_4350 |
D | [
"f : yes , the ticket was too expensive .",
"f : though getting tickets would take too much time , you will come as well .",
"f : you do n't care for davinci 's paintings .",
"f : why do you think of getting tickets would take too much time ?"
] | m : did you go to the italian high-tech exhibition in tianjin university last month ? f : yes , it was wonderful . i particularly like the works by davinci . m : i wish i had gone , but i heard we would have to wait for 2 hours to get tickets . | train_4351 |
B | [
"m : great ! i believe that you 'll love this new dish on the menu .",
"m : you wo n't regret , because this is a good bargain . half the price , can you imagine ?",
"m : yeah , this is a good bargain . here you are . you 'll enjoy the fish .",
"m : you 'll be pleased by this healthy dish . there is no pork in it ."
] | m : miss , can i interest you in the pork special were serving tonight ? it 's only $ 7.99 , half the usual price , and it 's very tasty . f : oh , really ? i 'll try it . | train_4352 |
C | [
"f : yes , you should . but take the hat with you for the sunshine outside right now .",
"f : it 's getting windy now , though it 's rainy this morning . weather changes a lot .",
"f : you really should . now you can see it 's raining cats and dogs . here is the umbrella . take it with you .",
"f : i told you to wear sunglasses , because the weatherman said it would be sunny all day today ."
] | f : your coat is all wet . is it raining heavily outside ? m : yes , i should have listened to the weatherman , but the sunny and windy weather this morning deceived me . | train_4353 |
A | [
"f : why did you visit yellowstone park this year ?",
"f : why did you visit yellowstone park in december this year ?",
"f : why did you visit yellowstone park last year ?",
"f : why did you visit yellowstone park the year before last ?"
] | f : did you go to yellowstone park for vacation last year ? m : i could n't make it last december , but i finally went there 3 months later . i plan to visit again next year . | train_4354 |
A | [
"m : so you are upset because your purse was stolen .",
"m : so you are happy because your purse was stolen .",
"m : so you are happy because you are given a parking ticket .",
"m : so you are happy because you could n't find a parking space ."
] | m : you look upset . what 's wrong ? f : i 'll never take my car downtown again . m : did you get another ticket ? or could n't you find a parking space ? f : i wish it were just that . my car was broken into . i lost my purse . | train_4355 |
D | [
"f : you seem so tired today that you even do n't want to have lunch .",
"f : do n't be so disappointed . i was just few minutes late to start preparing dinner .",
"f : why are you are in such hurry ? you seem hungry . did n't you have lunch at noon ?",
"f : why are you so hungry today ? i said to set the table first . the lunch will be ready soon ."
] | m : is lunch ready , mom ? f : any minute . go and set the table . m : ok , but do hurry ! i ca n't wait one more minute . | train_4356 |
D | [
"m : so math is your favorite subject , right ?",
"m : why did n't you like english now ?",
"m : so physics is your favorite subject , right ?",
"m : so english is your favorite subject , right ?"
] | m : what 's your favorite subject , lily ? f : i used to like math , but now i feel it 's so difficult for me . and physics , too . i fall in love with english . | train_4357 |
A | [
"m : do you like making tea very much ?",
"m : then i 'll wait for you to get off work tomorrow , and we 'll have coffee together .",
"m : ok , i 'll be waiting for your tea tomorrow .",
"m : so you 're going to make a cup of tea tomorrow morning ?"
] | m : hello betty . do you want a cup of coffee ? i 've just made some . f : no , thanks , tom . i 'll make myself a cup of tea in a minute . | train_4358 |
A | [
"f : sure . i am so happy that i am going to have a dog as a pet .",
"f : sure . i have always wanted to have a cat .",
"f : sure . i am so happy that i am going to have a fish as a pet .",
"f : sure . although i have a fish , i still want to have a dog ."
] | f : lucy has a pet cat and david has a fish . i 've always wanted a pet . can i get a dog for my birthday this year ? m : yes , but you must promise to walk it every day . | train_4359 |
D | [
"m : okay , so it takes about 20 minutes to get there by taxi .",
"m : okay , so it takes about 30 minutes to get there by taxi .",
"m : okay , so it takes about 40 minutes to get there by bus .",
"m : okay , so it takes about 30 minutes to get there by bus ."
] | m : what 's the best way to get to the palace hotel , subway or taxi ? f : i 'd take the bus if i were you . m : why is that ? f : there is a bus stop near the hotel . if you take the subway you will have to change trains , and taxis are kind of expensive . m : ok , so how long will it take ? f : about 30 minutes i guess . | train_436 |
C | [
"f : bob 's computer is broken . could i use your computer , david ?",
"f : bill 's computer is broken . could i use your computer , david ?",
"f : sorry to hear that . your computer is broken .",
"f : sorry to hear that . your tv is broken ."
] | f : could i use your computer , david ? m : sorry , mary . mine 's broken . you can use bill 's or bob 's . | train_4360 |
A | [
"m : i just do n't understand why the traffic is still so heavy even though it 's not rush hour .",
"m : i 'm have some serious health problems if i keep stucking in this awful boston traffic .",
"m : you are right . i love the lifestyles in new york . it 's so relaxing and there 's never traffic jams .",
"m : i agree . the traffic is so heavy here in los angeles ."
] | f : what happened ? m : we 're stuck again . why are we so unfortunate ? i 'm really fed up with traffic jams . f : calm down honey . do n't you forget we are in new york ? there always traffic problems in big cities . | train_4361 |
B | [
"m : like you , i think it 's useful to work in college .",
"m : so you think it 's useful to work in college , do n't you ?",
"m : why do you think it 's difficult to work in college ? i think it 's very useful .",
"m : do you think it 's unnecessary to work in college ? but i think it 's very useful ."
] | f : adam , do you want to work while in college ? m : no . i think working is totally unnecessary . besides , i have too many classes to go to and there are clubs , sports and after school activities . what about you ? f : i think totally differently . | train_4362 |
D | [
"m : i did n't feel well and arrived at the hospital 20 minutes late .",
"m : i set off late this morning .",
"m : yeah , i got lost on my way to the hospital .",
"m : no wonder i got lost ."
] | f : henry , what happened ? why did it take you so long to get here ? m : i actually set off early today and arrived at the hospital 20 minutes ago . but i just could n't find directions . f : i 'm not surprised . the hospital is too large . | train_4363 |
A | [
"m : ok , i see . can you tell me more about the hotel since you work at hotel and are familiar with it ?",
"m : really ? ours is a four star hotel ? you work in a post office . why do you know much about the hotel ?",
"m : ok , i see . our hotel includes breakfast in the cost of the room . can you tell me more about the hotel since you work at hotel and are familiar with it ?",
"m : really ? there is a bank and a self service laundry near by and you work in a cafe ."
] | m : well , can you give me more details please ? f : yes , ours is a three star hotel . there is a post office and a self service laundry near by . and our hotel does n't include breakfast in the cost of the room , so you can start today at the cafe next to the hotel . | train_4364 |
B | [
"m : ok. we can have something to eat now . we are not in a hurry anyway .",
"m : no problem . let me take this one . and i think i 'll get you a newspaper after we get on the plane .",
"m : do we have everything we need ? we will leave home for the airport in a few minutes .",
"m : i think we 've got everything . then i 'll go for the check and leave the department ."
] | m : we 'd better hurry . i think that 's our flight . f : have i got time to get a newspaper ? m : well , i do n't think we have time . look . f : alright . well , you take that bag and i 'll take this one . | train_4365 |
A | [
"f : thank you for returning 5 pounds to me . i really need it .",
"f : thanks again for paying the five-pound bill for me . and i just lost 10 pounds .",
"f : thanks again for lending me 10 pounds .",
"f : thank you for returning 10 pounds to me ."
] | m : does this bill belong to you ? f : oh , thanks . i 've just lost 5 pounds . m : i 'm glad that i found the owner , otherwise i would have to go to the lost and found . | train_4366 |
B | [
"f : so , you will travel to london by car because there is no fast train ?",
"f : oh , i got it . since it 's too expensive for you , you will travel to london by bus .",
"f : ok , i see . you mean there is a fast train and it 's too cheap for you , so you will travel to london by train .",
"f : ok , i see . since it 's too expensive for you , you will travel to london by bus the day after tomorrow ."
] | m : mary , i 'm going to london tomorrow . f : oh , yes . are you going by bus ? m : it 's the best way . there is a fast train but it 's too expensive for me . | train_4367 |
D | [
"m : so it 's stormy at midday tomorrow , and it 's been starting tonight , right ?",
"m : although the weather forecast is not for storms , it is cloudy at midday tomorrow .",
"m : oh , it 's cloudy at midday tomorrow , and there is no storm according to the weather forecast .",
"m : wow , so it will be cloudy at midday tomorrow . hope the information is accurate , then we can go picnic ."
] | m : it does n't sound as though we were able to go on our picnic tomorrow , as the weather forecast is for storms . f : that 's first thing in the morning . the wind will blow the storm away by about 10:00 am so it will be cloudy with some sunshine by midday . | train_4368 |
B | [
"f : i work longer in the shop . but i feel more relaxed than working in an office .",
"f : besides , i feel tired of dealing with many different clients .",
"f : the farm i work on is nearby . come and visit .",
"f : so i quitted the shop job and i 'm now working in an office ."
] | f : how is your new job going ? m : well , it takes a lot of time to put all the fruit on the shelf and the shop is open from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm . so it 's much more tiring than working 9:00 to 5:00 in an office . | train_4369 |
C | [
"f : really ? this public performance does n't strengthen your confidence ? but you have taken part in a chinese speaking competition !",
"f : so , you mean you this public performance does n't test your english although you have taken part in an english speaking competition ?",
"f : wow , you have taken part in an english speaking competition and you have learned a lot .",
"f : so , you have taken part in a debate and this public performance does n't bring you more opportunities ."
] | f : congratulations on winning the speech contest , peter ! m : thank you . f : could you tell me some important factors in delivering a successful speech ? m : well , basically 4 points . pronunciation , intonation , a well written essay and proper body language . f : but how do you use body language properly ? m : the key point is that body language should be a natural aid to the ideas you express . do n't use body language simply because you think you should do so . f : i see . by the way , how do you benefit from such an experience ? m : a lot ! this public performance tests my english , strengthens my confidence and may bring me more opportunities . | train_437 |
A | [
"f : sure , no problem . but i 'm surprised that your teacher is ok with you being late .",
"f : i 'm surprised that your classmate will be an hour late at school .",
"f : ok , i will tell your teacher miss jones that you will be school an hour early tomorrow .",
"f : i 'm not surprised that your sister will be an hour late at school tomorrow ."
] | m : i 'd be grateful if you could do this for me . f : that depends . m : i may be an hour late tomorrow . i do n't want my family to know , but miss jones knows about it and she 's ok with it . oh , and could you give my homework to wear tomorrow ? | train_4370 |
A | [
"f : ok , i will wait for you in the canteen on thursday morning .",
"f : you will leave for london thursday afternoon , we can talk it on friday .",
"f : we can talk the lecture on wednesday since i will attend it in next monday .",
"f : we can meet each other at the train station on thursday morning ."
] | m : i 'll attend a lecture on wednesday . let 's discuss this further at the friday meeting . f : unfortunately , i 'll be leaving for london thursday afternoon . maybe we can talk that morning over breakfast . m : sounds great . | train_4371 |
B | [
"m : let 's meet on wednesday then .",
"m : let 's meet on friday . it would be fine .",
"m : let 's meet on thursday . is that ok ?",
"m : friday is not ok. i 've got a lot to do on friday . let 's meet at thursday . i will free on thursday ."
] | f : hi michael , it 's carol . i 'm going to change wednesday 's arrangements . some things come up . could we do it a day later ? m : well , the only other possibility would be friday . i 've got a lot to do on thursday . f : ok . | train_4372 |
A | [
"f : okay . i have to pay $ 42 including the rate for the room and the telephone bill .",
"f : no problem . i will pay $ 30 for the telephone bill .",
"f : do you mean i just need to pay $ 12 for the rate for that room ?",
"f : will i need to pay $ 42 without the telephone bill ?"
] | f : i would like to check out now . my name is tom , room 112 . m : yes , here we are . the rate for that room is $ 30 . you made a long distance call and the telephone bill is $ 12 . | train_4373 |
A | [
"m : ok , then let 's have dinner after watching the movie .",
"m : ok , then let 's have dinner after meet tony .",
"m : ok , let 's type the reports before watching the movie .",
"m : ok , let 's help tony with his work before 3:15 ."
] | m : do you want to go to the movies this afternoon ? f : ok. what time ? m : if we go to the 3:15 show , then we 'll be able to meet tony for an early dinner . f : 3:15 is fine . that 'll give me time to finish typing these reports first . | train_4374 |
A | [
"f : you are so kind . thanks but no . i 'll continue on this bus to home .",
"f : we have been waiting for half an hour , but the bus still does n't come .",
"f : thanks a lot but i 'll be home at the next stop .",
"f : thank you for making the delicious dinner for me , it 's time for me to take a bus home ."
] | m : i am getting off at the next stop . f : lucky you . i have 10 more . this traffic is horrible . m : why not get off with me and go home after rush hour ? | train_4375 |
B | [
"f : it is really a bad car crash . this is not funny at all .",
"f : cool . it is a creative car advertisement .",
"f : did you see the funny guy ? i would say the messages that those cars are not very safe .",
"f : i do n't think the car advertisement is interesting ."
] | m : oh , this is funny . watch what happens to the guy 's car . f : that is a pretty funny ad . m : i know . i guess the messages that those cars are very safe , even if they crash . | train_4376 |
B | [
"f : good ! you want to earn money to buy a computer during the holiday .",
"f : good ! for the first time , you decided to go on holiday to earn money .",
"f : why do you ask your parents for money again and again ?",
"f : i do n't have any extra money to lend you ."
] | m : i want to buy a car this year . f : but how do you pay for it ? asking your parents for money again ? m : no , i 'm going to work during my holidays . | train_4377 |
A | [
"m : the whole class will go on a trip and you 'll go on a guided tour of the city . wonderful !",
"m : most of the kids in your class wo n't go for that trip ? why ?",
"m : the whole class will go on a trip and you 'll go on a guided tour of the country , right ?",
"m : why do n't you go to see the eiffel tower in that city ?"
] | m : so how many kids from your class are going ? f : everyone is going , dad . i 'll go on a guided tour of the city , including the eiffel tower and boating on the sin . | train_4378 |
B | [
"m : i 'm glad you are going to work as a manager here .",
"m : but we only pay $ 3.50 per hour for the typist , this is the price .",
"m : can your typewriter help us improve typing speed ?",
"m : can you type faster than 60 words per minute ?"
] | m : can you type ? f : yeah , about 70 words a minute . m : that 's great . then i 'll pay you $ 3.50 an hour . f : i ca n't work for less than $ 4 . | train_4379 |
C | [
"f : really ? basically 2 point ? and proper body language is the important factor in delivering a successful speech ?",
"f : so , you failed the speech contest because you believe pronunciation and intonation are the important factors in delivering a successful speech ?",
"f : oh , i see . all of the above are the important factors in delivering a successful speech . they are the basic 4 points .",
"f : so , all of the above are the important factors in delivering a successful speech , except the pronunciation and intonation ."
] | f : congratulations on winning the speech contest , peter ! m : thank you . f : could you tell me some important factors in delivering a successful speech ? m : well , basically 4 points . pronunciation , intonation , a well written essay and proper body language . | train_438 |
C | [
"f : that 's $ 70 in total .",
"f : that 's $ 60 for each person .",
"f : ok , that would be $ 50 in total .",
"f : ok , here 's your $ 50 change ."
] | m : oh , hello . how much is the ticket for tonight 's performance of the concert ? f : full price is $ 35 or $ 25 for students . m : i 'll get 2 tickets . here are the student cards . | train_4380 |
B | [
"f : i live at 5 bremen street . this is mrs. jeff . what 's wrong with my electric power bill ?",
"f : this is ms. white speaking . i live at 5 bremen street . what 's wrong with my gas bill ?",
"f : i live at 5 bremen street . this is mrs. jeff . i 'm calling to find out my gas bill for this month and pay the gas bill .",
"f : i live at 5 bremen street . this is mrs. jeff . i 'm calling to open a new account and find out my gas bill for this month ."
] | f : i 'm calling about my gas bill for last month , because there are some charges on there that i 'm concerned about . m : i can review it with you , but first , what 's your home address and the last name on the account ? | train_4381 |
B | [
"f : alright . i really love this this skirt if its real color is blue .",
"f : alright . then this blue dress is perfect .",
"f : fine , but i can not accept this yellow dress .",
"f : fine , but this green dress looks so terrible ."
] | f : i like this dress very much , but its color . m : you know , madam , the bright yellow lights in the shop make things a little different here . that 's why the blue dress appears green . | train_4382 |
C | [
"f : you are right . she is just like anyone else .",
"f : you are right . she always keeps her word . it is very rare in the entertainment field .",
"f : you are right . she is so honest . she always keeps her word .",
"f : you are right . she is tougher than men , although she is not very honest ."
] | f : i really admire jennifer , not because she 's a woman in the tough mill world of international politics , but because she 's so honest . m : yeah . certainly , there are n't many people as true to their words as she is . | train_4383 |
A | [
"f : well , you should go for a physical examination first .",
"f : can i take your order now , sir ?",
"f : it seems you are badly ill , darling .",
"f : how long does your fever last ?"
] | f : what seems to be the matter , young man ? m : i 've got a cold for a few days . f : are you eating normally ? m : no . i just had a glass of water from morning till now . | train_4384 |
B | [
"m : $ 60 for one skirt is too expensive .",
"m : so it 's $ 30 each , what a bargain !",
"m : $ 40 for 2 shirts is a good price .",
"m : so it 's $ 30 cheaper than the tag price ."
] | m : how much are these shirts ? the tag price is $ 50 . f : the regular price is $ 40 each , but you can have 2 of them on sale today for $ 60 . | train_4385 |
C | [
"m : since i am finished with that magazine , i will watch a show next .",
"m : i 'm finally finished with that magazine . let me take a shower .",
"m : ok , i will continue reading . i shall finish this article before you come out .",
"m : now that you wo n't take a shower , i will continue reading next ."
] | f : are you finished with that magazine ? m : not yet . this article is pretty long . i 'm only about halfway done with it . i 've read everything else though . can i give it to you in 30 minutes or so ? f : yeah . sure . i 'll just take a shower . | train_4386 |
D | [
"m : you just argued with the man . i do n't think you win . maybe you need some stress from work in order to improve your ability to argue .",
"m : you ca n't leave your work to the man because your work is not hard and you are not stressed out .",
"m : calm down . it 's a little bit rude for you to shout at another woman , although you have a stressful day from cleaning and cooking at home .",
"m : calm down . it 's a little bit rude for you to shout at another woman , although you have a stressful day from work ."
] | m : i 've never seen you shout at someone before . are you alright ? f : i 'm sorry , but that woman was being so rude . it 's been a long day , and i 'm a little stressed out from work . | train_4387 |
D | [
"f : my cat 's main color is gray , and its feet are black .",
"f : so you mean my cat was sitting on that grey fence two hours ago . are you sure that 's my cat ? my cat 's main color is black .",
"f : my cat 's main color is white , and its feet are black .",
"f : are you sure that 's my cat ? my cat 's main color is black ."
] | f : have you seen my cat ? he is black with white feet . m : he was sitting on that grey fence an hour ago . i think he was trying to catch a bird . | train_4388 |
B | [
"m : it is $ 59 for one chair .",
"m : it is $ 65 for one chair .",
"m : it is $ 62 for one chair .",
"m : it is $ 65 for two chairs ."
] | m : hi , would you like some help ? f : well , i 'm looking for something i saw at a friends house a few days ago . it 's a chinese style wooden chair . m : you 're in the right store , but i should tell you the prices gone up . in the past they were $ 62 each , but the new ones are $ 3 more . f : ok. i 'll take one . | train_4389 |
A | [
"m : yeah , i have learned a lot from this competition expect the chance to test my chinese .",
"m : why do you not agree with me ? actually this competition brings me a lot except more opportunities .",
"m : yeah , this competition brings me a lot except the chance to test my chinese . i am very happy that i won the debate .",
"m : yeah , this competition brings me a lot except the chance to test my english . and there are 3 points important factors ."
] | f : congratulations on winning the speech contest , peter ! m : thank you . f : could you tell me some important factors in delivering a successful speech ? m : well , basically 4 points . pronunciation , intonation , a well written essay and proper body language . f : but how do you use body language properly ? m : the key point is that body language should be a natural aid to the ideas you express . do n't use body language simply because you think you should do so . f : i see . by the way , how do you benefit from such an experience ? m : a lot ! this public performance tests my english , strengthens my confidence and may bring me more opportunities . f : i quite agree with you . | train_439 |
C | [
"f : welcome to our hotel . i hope you enjoy your stay in this city .",
"f : before december 17th , you will publish the score of our paper . i am a little curious if i can get a high score .",
"f : ok , we will write it as soon as possible and submit it on time .",
"f : this dress fits you very well . it 's 20 % off now ."
] | f : how many pages to expect us to write for this paper ? m : less than 10 pages . f : when should we hand it in ? m : before december seventeenth . | train_4390 |
B | [
"m : let me go back to work and give you a reply after i have dinner with jenny .",
"m : thanks . it 's the first time that i eat out for lunch with her , i 'm quite nervous .",
"m : thanks . it 's the first time that i eat out for lunch with mary , i 'm quite nervous .",
"m : thanks , i 'm going to pick up jenny and take her do dinner ."
] | f : leo , a girl is waiting for you in the hall . m : it must be jenny . i made a dinner date with her yesterday . would it be alright if i go now ? f : sure . it 's time for lunch . | train_4391 |
C | [
"m : no , that 's tomorrow . now we are having a meeting about wildlife protection .",
"m : yeah , the exhibition that we are about to see is about wildlife protection .",
"m : no , we will go see the exhibition tomorrow .",
"m : no , that 's tomorrow . now we are attending a lecture about wildlife protection ."
] | m : we 're going to listen to a lecture about environmental protection . f : really ? i thought we were going to see an exhibition . | train_4392 |
B | [
"f : i feel better now , doctor .",
"f : you can buy this tie for your father . it 's the best-seller at our store .",
"f : i 'd like a twin room .",
"f : we have a beautiful scarf . you can take one for your mother ."
] | f : good afternoon , sir . what can i do for you ? m : tomorrow is father 's day . do you have anything to recommend ? | train_4393 |
D | [
"m : okay , dad , i know . i 'll tell the truth next time . i wo n't lie .",
"m : so dad you think i should read the paper every day and believe everything it says ?",
"m : okay dad , i 'll question everything around me .",
"m : you 're right , mom . i 'll learn to question what i see ."
] | m : mom , i 'm telling you that global warming is n't real . i read a news article about it . f : boy , you 'll believe anything you read , wo n't you ? m : come on . do you mean newspapers lie ? f : you should n't accept everything you read or see on the news . it 's a good idea to question it . | train_4394 |
C | [
"f : i 'm too heavy to be energetic . i ate too much recently .",
"f : maybe i 've exercised too much .",
"f : i 'm on a diet , so i have to eat less and gain less energy .",
"f : everyday , i eat only one meal before i do a lot of exercises ."
] | m : what 's wrong ? why are you so tired ? f : i 'm trying a new diet to lose weight , but i feel tired and weak all day . m : that 's not a good choice . i suggest you do more exercise . anyway , you are not overweight at all . | train_4395 |
B | [
"f : ok , although i booked a non-smoking room , i like this room .",
"f : ok , i do n't like this room .",
"f : but we are at the front desk , i wo n't book a non-smoking room .",
"f : although we are outside the hotel , i can smell smoke here ."
] | f : wow , what 's that smell ? i booked a non smoking room , but i can smell smoke in here . m : oh , did you ? i 'll call the front desk and check for you if we have a non smoking room available . | train_4396 |
C | [
"f : you have solved such a mystery . you deserve this second place .",
"f : do n't be sad . you have achieved such a high score , i 'm sure you come first next time .",
"f : you must studied very hard to achieve such a high score .",
"f : you won a prize on being second in the competition ? congratulations ."
] | f : tommy , you came 1first in the exam . how did you make it ? m : oh , it is still a mystery to me . | train_4397 |
B | [
"f : so why do you want to move to the countryside ?",
"f : when will you live in the large city ?",
"f : you will move to another large city from this big city , right ?",
"f : when will you have a holiday ? we should travel to the countryside ."
] | f : are you afraid of moving to such a big city , especially as you have lived in a small village for 39 years from the day you were born ? m : not really , i 'll enjoy myself . | train_4398 |
A | [
"f : it seems that you like to get in touch with nature very much .",
"f : you think that you can get in touch with nature when skiing , right ?",
"f : you hate hiking ? and why do you like wild animals ?",
"f : so you often make friends when hiking , but why do n't you like hiking ?"
] | f : do you go hiking often ? m : i go as much as i can . i love hiking , because i can really get in touch with nature . | train_4399 |
B | [
"m : that 's horrible . i ca n't imagine five people died in the air crash .",
"m : do n't worry . although 123 people died in the air crash , it was only an accident .",
"m : it was so scary that 123 passengers all died .",
"m : it was so scary that 128 people died in the air crash ."
] | m : are you looking forward to your trip to china and ? f : i ca n't wait to see china , but ... m : but what ? f : i 'm scared of the journey . i read a news report yesterday . it said a plane with 128 passengers crashed and only 5 of them survived . | train_44 |
D | [
"m : really ? your daughter has made a decision about college ? and your daughter always takes your advice , which makes you worried .",
"m : so , your daughter ca n't decide about high school . and your daughter will not go to college , which makes you worried .",
"m : so , you are worried about your son . and your daughter ca n't decide about college , which makes you worried , too .",
"m : ok , i see . your daughter ca n't decide about college , which makes you worried . well , i think you do n't need to be worried about it ."
] | m : is there anything wrong ? f : i am worried about my daughter . she has n't made a decision about college . | train_440 |
A | [
"m : five hundred yuan , a 20 % discount for members .",
"m : do you need pepper in your patty ?",
"m : this meeting is over , please clean the meeting room .",
"m : you can have dinner in the next store . we 're a clothing store ."
] | m : you look smart in this gray jacket . f : thank you . but how much will you charge me ? | train_4400 |
D | [
"m : that 's a good idea to see the new exhibition on friday . i do n't think the weekend would be better .",
"m : i would like to watch a baseball game on friday . you did n't tell your nephew that you would take him to a baseball game , right ?",
"m : actually i have to work late to complete your report this friday",
"m : so i am going to finish your report on friday ."
] | f : the museum is open late on fridays . we could see the new exhibition after work . m : the weekend would be a lot better . i have to work late this week to finish a report . f : no problem . i told my nephew , i 'd take him to a baseball game on saturday , though . | train_4401 |
C | [
"m : i never thought it would always be rainy this year , so it 's very wet this year .",
"m : why do you think water conservation is very important ? it rains a lot this year .",
"m : you 're right . water conservation is very important .",
"m : although i understand the importance of washing , my wife thinks our children need bath every other day ."
] | f : it 's a very dry year . are you using less water at your home ? m : i do , but my wife does n't . she thinks our children needed daily bath . f : water is very important for kids , but maybe she could give them a bath every other day . | train_4402 |
B | [
"f : so it 's $ 10 in total , right ?",
"f : so it 's $ 30 in total , right ?",
"f : the t-shirt and jeans are $ 20 in total , right ?",
"f : the t-shirt is $ 10 and jeans are $ 30 , so it 's $ 40 in total , right ?"
] | m : hello , madam , we have some really nice t-shirts on sale . let me see , what about this dark blue jeans ? they will look great with that t-shirt , and they 're only $ 20 . f : how much is the t-shirt ? i love both the t-shirt and jeans . m : the t-shirt is $ 10 . | train_4403 |
D | [
"m : have your brother served in an army ?",
"m : is smoking allowed in the office ?",
"m : how many times do you eat at a restaurant every week ?",
"m : sure . the chicken is the best seller in our restaurant ."
] | m : may i have your order now ? f : yes , i 'd like a dish of chicken and a glass of milk . | train_4404 |
A | [
"f : thanks . i can keep it until next friday .",
"f : thanks . i can keep it until this saturday .",
"f : thanks . i will finish the book this saturday and return it next friday .",
"f : thanks . i will return your book next tuesday ."
] | f : today is saturday . i will return the book next tuesday . m : take your time , you can keep it for 3 more days . | train_4405 |
A | [
"m : so you mean i should let his dog out of the hot car , right ?",
"m : although you mean i should lock the car doors , i left nothing in the car .",
"m : why do you say i should let his dog out of the hot car ? today is n't warm at all .",
"m : although you mean i should take my baby into the store with me , today is n't warm at all and my car would not be too hot for him very soon ."
] | f : sir , i think you left your baby in the car . that 's not safe . m : that 's my dog . i 'm just going into the store for a few minutes . f : ok , but on a warm day like this , your car would be too hot for him very soon . | train_4406 |
B | [
"m : this book is $ 3.50 for a copy , and you 'll pay $ 10 for three .",
"m : you want to take three books ? then you need to pay 30 dollars for them .",
"m : you need to pay $ 20 for two as this book costs $ 10 .",
"m : the book costs 15 dollars . you need to pay 30 dollars for two ."
] | f : how much is the book ? m : $ 10 each . f : i 'd like to buy three of them . | train_4407 |
A | [
"f : yes , they do . it is a blue shirt .",
"f : yes , the blue lights makes it like a green shirt .",
"f : yes , they do . it is a yellow shirt actually .",
"f : yes , they do . it is a blue hat ."
] | f : in the shop , i thought this shirt was green . but out here in the sunlight , i see it 's really blue . m : yes , the bright yellow display lights in the shop make things look a little different , do n't they ? | train_4408 |
C | [
"m : i ca n't wash your clothes this time . it 's not my duty .",
"m : can you fold my clothes ? they are all cleaned now .",
"m : i hate doing my own laundry .",
"m : you will wash clothes for me ? you are the best ."
] | m : can you do a load of laundry for me ? my clothes are all dirty . f : you need to learn how to wash your own clothes then , i 'm tired of doing it for you all the time . i 'll teach you . it 's very easy . | train_4409 |
A | [
"m : ok , i see . you actually mind your daughter always disagrees with you . that 's really a big problem .",
"m : so , you actually mind your daughter is a teenager already ? but she agrees with you about everything !",
"m : really ? you do n't want to give her any tips ? well , i think you actually mind your daughter may not be able to go to college .",
"m : so , you actually mind your daughter always disagrees with you . i think you should not encourage her to make up her mind by herself ."
] | m : is there anything wrong ? f : i am worried about my daughter . she has n't made a decision about college . m : do n't worry , that 's just part of being a teenager . f : i do n't actually mind that . but she disagrees with me about everything . m : you should encourage her to make up her mind by herself instead of trying to tell her what to do and what not to do . f : but i just want to give her some tips . | train_441 |
D | [
"f : this week i will see a movie and read a novel .",
"f : do you like jazz or classical music ?",
"f : i think the new film is more interesting than the first one .",
"f : i think the original music made these two movies get more box office ."
] | m : what a boring movie ! i do n't think it is as good as the first one . f : you 're right , although the first one is 30 years old now and the novel is even older . m : at least they kept all the original music . | train_4410 |
A | [
"m : i suggest you buy the second pair that makes you feel comfortable .",
"m : i agree with you that the color of second pair did look good .",
"m : i think the third pair is too wide to fit .",
"m : the first pair is black , you do n't like the color ."
] | m : have you found any pairs of shoes that fit ? f : well , i like the black pair , but my heels kept slipping out of them . the second pair was comfortable , but the color did n't look good at all . and this pair is a little tight in the front . | train_4411 |
A | [
"f : then i should start recording at six .",
"f : i 'll record the 4:00 nhl game for you .",
"f : mlb at 6 o'clock . no problem .",
"f : ok. the 7:00 mlb game will be ready when you get back ."
] | m : honey , i 'm going golfing this afternoon , so i 'll need you to record the basketball game . f : ok. which one is that again ? i see the nhl at four , the nba at 6:00 , and the mlb game at 7:00 . m : it 's the secnd one . | train_4412 |
C | [
"m : so , you mean the salad is almost ready to serve . but the noodles are not ready although i began to bake it two minutes ago .",
"m : okay ! the noodles are almost ready to serve and the salad does n't need to be prepared .",
"m : really ? it still needs to be prepared ? but the noodles are almost ready to serve !",
"m : so , the salad is almost ready to serve but the noodles are not almost ready to serve ?"
] | f : how much longer is the garlic bread going to take ! the noodles are almost ready to serve . m : i began to bake it a minute ago , so it 'll still be a while . how about the salad ? f : it still needs to be prepared . | train_4413 |
A | [
"f : you are going to work in new york ? that 's wonderful .",
"f : you are going to work in washington ? that 's wonderful .",
"f : when are you going to leave for new york to visit your friend ?",
"f : when are you going to leave for new york to have the vacation ?"
] | f : i heard you 're leaving . m : yeah , i am moving to new york . i 've got a new job . | train_4414 |
B | [
"f : i got it.i will do the homework for friday as your teaching way .",
"f : thank you , teacher . i will read the next chapter .",
"f : okay , doctor . i wo n't read the next chapter .",
"f : cool . you are the best lawyer i have ever met . i do n't need to prepare to discuss what i have read ."
] | f : could you please explain the homework for monday again , mr. tung ? m : certainly . read the next chapter and prepare to discuss what you 've read . | train_4415 |
C | [
"m : do you mean you usually have breakfast at 8 am and occasionally at 7 am ?",
"m : so you usually have breakfast at seven , even these days ?",
"m : you usually have breakfast at seven o'clock !",
"m : my god ! so why do you have breakfast at ten in the morning recently ?"
] | m : what time do you usually have breakfast ? f : around 7:00. but lately , i 've been having trouble getting up in the morning , so i 've been eating breakfast at 8 , 9 , even as late as 10 . | train_4416 |
C | [
"m : i 'll call the taxi to the countryside for you .",
"m : be careful when you drive to countryside .",
"m : remember it 's bus line 12 that goes to downtown . do n't miss it .",
"m : do you have the $ 8 for bus ticket ?"
] | f : what 's the best way to downtown ? m : if you 're in a hurry , you should take a taxi , but it 's very expensive . f : i 'm in no particular hurry . m : well , take a bus then , it will cost you only about $ 5 . f : that 's a good idea . | train_4417 |
C | [
"f : you mean that i should bring a cold drink for relaxing .",
"f : you say scott and tina like to play jokes on each other . really ?",
"f : as you say , humor indeed can help ease embarrassing situations .",
"f : i agree with you that humor can be a good tool in embarrassing situations . that 's how i usually do . so i never feel nervous with people ."
] | f : with scott and tina both up for the same job , i feel nervous when they 're in the same room . m : i just try to act normally . like tell them a joke or something , that usually breaks the ice . | train_4418 |
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