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B | [
"m : the bed has n't been moved yet . that 's the only thing before lunch .",
"m : that would be nice . then i 'll just wait for my dinner , thank you .",
"m : i 've just had my dinner . please help me put away the books .",
"m : you would bring my dinner ? that would be so lovely of you ."
] | f : well , mister lee , i 've moved your bed to the other side of the room , and i 've put your books in order on the shelf . is there anything else you 'd like before i leave for the evening ? m : only my dinner , when will that be ready , miss yang ? f : since your foot is hurting , would you like it brought to your room ? i 'll ask miss wang to bring it in half an hour . | train_586 |
D | [
"f : so i can see the bank at the end of 5th street , right ?",
"f : zhongshan street is across from the bank , right ?",
"f : so i can see the bank on zhongshan street , right ?",
"f : the no.1 hospital is across from the bank , right ?"
] | f : excuse me , officer , how do i get to the no.1 hospital ? m : cross zhongshan street and turn left . go on one block on fifth street and you 'll see the building opposite a bank . | train_5860 |
D | [
"f : but honey , you need to be more careful next time .",
"f : fine . you need to pay more attention to the parking sign next time .",
"f : ok. you need to finish your work on time next time .",
"f : fine . you need to be more careful next time ."
] | m : madam , did i do anything wrong ? f : sir , did n't you see the stop sign here ? you drove right past it . may i see your driver 's license , please ? m : ok. here you are , but i really did n't see the sign . | train_5861 |
D | [
"f : i was afraid that i could n't understand the lessons .",
"f : i was worried that you came back late . so you were having meetings .",
"f : how were the lessons ? i worried that they did n't go well .",
"f : you came back so late . i thought something happened to you ."
] | f : i 'm glad you 're back . i was so worried about you . what took you so long ? m : i had 2 lessons . both of them were very long . | train_5862 |
D | [
"m : why do you find old cartoons exciting ?",
"m : why do you like old cartoons ?",
"m : you think those old cartoons are interesting and only old people watch them ? but why ?",
"m : oh , you think those old cartoons are silly . only babies watch them ."
] | m : you know , i still like those old cartoons . bugs bunny is my favorite character . f : really ? i only watch action movies . i think those old cartoons are silly . only babies watch them . | train_5863 |
B | [
"m : so the owner of the snack place told you that he is closing down the store .",
"m : i like that snack place . hope it will open again .",
"m : food from taiwan is really delicious . you should have a try .",
"m : when do you think the economy can turn better ?"
] | m : i drove by the taiwanese snack place and i noticed that it 's closed . i think it went out of business . f : you ca n't be serious . i just ate there yesterday and the owner did n't say anything about closing down . | train_5864 |
D | [
"m : i am going to travel tomorrow . i can use these old suitcases .",
"m : i need these suitcases for a project .",
"m : the new suitcases are for me ? i can use these new suitcases to pack things for school .",
"m : i can use these old suitcases to pack things for school ."
] | f : jerry , you 're leaving for school tomorrow . what can i do to help ? m : please ask dad where my boxes are . f : you can use these old suitcases here instead . | train_5865 |
B | [
"m : oh , you are busy with your research .",
"m : you are writing a paper now , right ?",
"m : you have written a paper , now you are revising it , right ?",
"m : you are studying for a test now , right ?"
] | m : how was your homework coming along ? f : do n't ask . after i finish writing this paper , i 've got to start my research for another paper that 's due next week . and i do n't know when i 'll have time to prepare for my test that 's in 2 days . | train_5866 |
B | [
"f : l 'm sorry the lady 's room is available but a long way from here .",
"f : i 'm really sad that i 'm not able to use the lady 's room right now .",
"f : i ca n't understand why i have to sign up for using the lady 's room when there is n't one .",
"f : you mean there is no lady 's room so i ca n't use it immediately ."
] | f : excuse me ? m : yes . f : is there a lady 's room around here ? m : there is , but unlucky for you . it has a big out of use sign on it . | train_5867 |
B | [
"m : so after you move to new york , do you prefer to live inside the city ?",
"m : i did n't expect you would prefer to live in the suburb .",
"m : you mean your husband prefers to live in the suburbs , do n't you ?",
"m : although you prefer to live near your office , your husband prefers to live in the suburbs , does n't he ?"
] | m : have you decided where you 're going to live after you move to london ? f : i would like a house in a suburb to save on expenses , but my husband wants a flat in the center of the city near his office . | train_5868 |
B | [
"m : which clinic should i go to for a cold ?",
"m : i 'm very relieved about the management of your nursery .",
"m : i 'll send my son to your nursery .",
"m : can i borrow harry potter series here ?"
] | m : miss richardson , my daughter did n't sleep well last night . will you give her some extra attention today ? f : do n't worry , mr cruise . all the kids will be taking good care of here . | train_5869 |
C | [
"f : okay , i see . you mean this rugby game is a monthly event and the two rugby teams are from oxford and harvard , right ?",
"f : yeah , it 's the chinese version of the oxford in cambridge boat race , and the two rugby teams are from yale and cambridge .",
"f : yeah , it 's the the american version of the oxford in cambridge boat race , and the two rugby teams are from yale and harvard .",
"f : really ? you mean it is regarded as the glory fight for the 3 universities and the two rugby teams are from yale and harvard ?"
] | m : alice , fancy that . f : yeah , bruce . fancy meeting you here . m : i am here to refresh myself . i would like to feast my eyes on an excellent rugby game . f : what is that ? m : it is the rugby game between at yale and harvard university a yearly event.it is also regarded as the glory fight for the 2 universities . it is the american version of the oxford in cambridge boat race . | train_587 |
A | [
"f : yes . maybe he needs to make sure what kind of roles he can act .",
"f : yes . it is a wonderful film . but you think he is playing the same type of role .",
"f : as what we are talking about , you sister thinks he is still the worst .",
"f : i think he can be a good actor . but your sister does n't think like it ."
] | f : i hate to say it , but jackie is n't doing well in the film . m : well , i think he 's only playing a different type of role . my sister thinks he is still the best . | train_5870 |
A | [
"f : oh , you will help nick move house ?",
"f : oh , you will help nick move house on monday ?",
"f : so you will help nick hold a house-warming party ?",
"f : so you will go shopping with me ? i 'm so excited ."
] | f : do you have any plans for this saturday ? m : uh ... i 'm kind of busy . why do you ask ? f : i was wondering if you could go shopping with me this weekend . m : i 'd like to , but nick is moving this weekend . and i promised to give him a hand . | train_5871 |
A | [
"m : well . i 'll help you change your dress to a larger size .",
"m : all right . i 'll change your dress for another color .",
"m : well . i 'll help you change your dress to a smaller size .",
"m : here is the style you like . you just picked the wrong style ."
] | f : excuse me . can i exchange this dress , please ? i bought it this morning , but i got the wrong size . it is too small for my daughter . m : ok , we have larger sizes , but not in red . what about this blue one ? f : oh , good , she likes that color , too . actually , this blue dress is an even better choice for her birthday present . | train_5872 |
A | [
"f : that means mother is coming back on july 12th .",
"f : oh , she would come back on july 10th . let 's get prepared .",
"f : i forgot . mother would return on july 8th .",
"f : mother would return on july 12th . she said so when she left ."
] | f : mother has been away for days . she 's coming back on july tenth , right ? m : well , she said she 'd returned 2 days before that . but just this morning , she called to say that her work would keep her there for 4 more days . | train_5873 |
A | [
"m : i can buy the stamps at window no . 1 .",
"m : i ca n't buy the stamps at window no . 1. stamps are also sold at window number 2 and number 3 .",
"m : i can buy the stamps at window no . 2 .",
"m : i can buy the stamps at window no . 3 ."
] | m : i want to buy some stamps , please . f : stamps are not sold at window number 2 or number 3. you can buy them at window number 1 . | train_5874 |
D | [
"f : so i can find a cafe behind the bank .",
"f : your home is really far from the bank .",
"f : so the restaurant is next to the bank .",
"f : so it is next to a bank ."
] | f : excuse me . could you tell me where the bookstore is ? m : turn right and it 's beside the bank . | train_5875 |
B | [
"m : i do n't think it is a great idea to paint white for the wall as an artist .",
"m : as a house painter . i have to say your tastes are good .",
"m : you can paint it yourself as a house painter .",
"m : i do n't think it is a great idea to paint white for the wall as a cleaner ."
] | m : if you can make up your mind about the colour , i can start on the outside of your house next monday . f : well , right now i think i want white for the door and light green for the wall , but i have n't decided yet . | train_5876 |
B | [
"m : sure . i 'll get you a cup of coffee right away .",
"m : sure . i 'll get you a glass of juice right away .",
"m : no problem . here is a cup of tea for you .",
"m : here is the tea you asked for . we are run out of juice . i will go to the store and buy some ."
] | m : do you prefer coffee or tea ? f : neither . juice is ok. thank you . | train_5877 |
A | [
"f : bike is fine , but make sure you ride faster next time .",
"f : you should fix your car . it 's not the first time it broke down halfway .",
"f : you 're late even though you rode so fast . maybe bus would be better .",
"f : you caught the bus today , so you arrived just on time ."
] | f : why are you so late for work ? did your car break down or you missed the bus again ? m : no . i rode my bike this time and i rode a little slowly . | train_5878 |
B | [
"f : but i want you to buy some junk food instead of organic fruit .",
"f : but i just want you to buy some good quality food .",
"f : but i just want you to buy some cheap food , not organic fruit .",
"f : that 's true , but i just want you to buy some cheap food instead of good quality food ."
] | m : hey , i 'll go shopping for food this weekend . f : ok. make sure you get organic fruits and vegetables . i do n't want to eat stuff with a lot of chemicals in it . m : are you serious ? how can i afford that kind of stuff ? | train_5879 |
B | [
"f : so , the 3 universities take turns to be the host and the rugby game is usually held in october every year ?",
"f : so , the rugby game is usually held in november every year and the 2 universities take turns to be the host ?",
"f : really ? this rugby game started in one thousand and seventy-five and it is usually held in november every year ?",
"f : okay , i see . this rugby game has been held 135 times and it is usually held in december every year , right ?"
] | m : alice , fancy that . f : yeah , bruce . fancy meeting you here . m : i am here to refresh myself . i would like to feast my eyes on an excellent rugby game . f : what is that ? m : it is the rugby game between at yale and harvard university a yearly event.it is also regarded as the glory fight for the 2 universities . it is the american version of the oxford in cambridge boat race . f : that must be a big shot , i do not care about sports that much in the spare time . can you tell me more ? m : you are finding the right person , my pleasure . this rugby game started in one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five and has been held 133 times . usually taking place in november . the 2 universities take turns to be the host . | train_588 |
A | [
"f : i will not hide behind the door because i just found you there .",
"f : i lost my keys yesterday and i found it behind the door at last .",
"f : dad , i want to hide under the bed , which is hard to be found .",
"f : you hid in the closet just now , which took me an hour to find you ."
] | f : 5,4,3,2,1. here i come ! now , where could you be ? not under the table , not under the bed , not in the closet . there you are , behind the door . m : you found me , mommy . now , it 's your turn to hide . | train_5880 |
B | [
"m : i will fix your car , but you need to take a taxi to the train station .",
"m : i will drive you to the airport .",
"m : i can give you a lift and drive you to the train station .",
"m : i can help you complete your work , but you need to take a taxi to the train station ."
] | f : are you busy tonight ? i was wondering if you could drive me to the airport . m : the airport ? but that 's so far away . f : it would really help me out . my car is n't working . | train_5881 |
D | [
"f : your dog is in my garden now !",
"f : oh , you dog is in the park ?",
"f : my cat is in your house .",
"f : well , i made a mistake ! your dog is in your house ."
] | f : is that your dog in my garden ? it is digging up my flowers and chasing my cat . m : i 'm afraid that you made a mistake . we keep our dog in our house all the time , except walking him in the park . it must be another dog that looks like our dog . | train_5882 |
D | [
"f : so you 're from america , but you have n't been to australia yet , have you ?",
"f : so you come from australia , and you have n't been to britain yet , have you ?",
"f : so you come from france , and you have n't been to australia yet , have you ?",
"f : so you come from france , are n't you ?"
] | f : how many countries have you been to ? m : america , australia and britain . i 'll go back home in france tomorrow . | train_5883 |
A | [
"m : i 'm afraid of seeing horror movie , too !",
"m : i know the pictures in this book is horrible .",
"m : i 'm so glad that you enjoyed it because this movie is vey interesting .",
"m : i 'm so surprised that you enjoyed it because this movie is vey boring ."
] | m : did you enjoy the movie ? interesting or boring ? f : i was too scared . most of the time , i could n't even watch it . | train_5884 |
C | [
"m : 4 : 45 or 5 : 15 ? i wo n't be off work by that time , i 'm afraid i will be late .",
"m : 5:00 or 5 : 30 ? it 's the first time we went to jim 's new restaurant , so we 'd better not arrive late .",
"m : i guess we should leave now , so we can get there at 5:00 to 5 : 30 .",
"m : 4 : 00 or 4 : 30 ? that 's too early , i 'm afraid i will be late ."
] | m : what time is it ? f : it 's 4:45 . m : should n't we be at jim 's house by 5 o'clock ? f : 5:00 or 5:30. he said it did n't make any difference . | train_5885 |
A | [
"m : thank you . i did n't expect you , as strangers , to help me .",
"m : although we are strangers , thank you very much for telling me the way to the bank .",
"m : ah ! my dear friend , let 's go to the barbershop . i know the way !",
"m : after all these years of living next door , you do n't know where the barber shop is !"
] | m : excuse me . i wonder if you can help me . f : sure . what is it ? m : i want to have my haircut , but i ca n't find the barbershop . f : i know where one is . come on ! i 'll show you . | train_5886 |
D | [
"f : tennis is my favorite sport , too ! we should go together the next time .",
"f : why do n't you like swimming now ?",
"f : why do you like golfing best ?",
"f : swimming is my favorite sport , too ! we should go together the next time ."
] | f : sir , what 's your favorite sport ? m : hmm ... it 's hard to say . i like golf a lot and tennis better , but i guess swimming . | train_5887 |
D | [
"f : cabbage , celery and carrots . $ 12 , please .",
"f : what size do you need ? i 'll then pack for you .",
"f : mushroom soup , ok. what else would you like to order ?",
"f : do you want to order any drink ?"
] | f : are you ready to order now , sir ? m : yes , i 'll have tomato soup , roast beef , mashed potatoes and peas . | train_5888 |
A | [
"f : thank you for changing your seat .",
"f : you can meet my friend and sit between us .",
"f : you can sit between me and my friend .",
"f : you do not need to move over one seat . it 's nice of you to sit with us ."
] | f : excuse me . is this seat taken ? m : no , it is n't . f : would you mind moving over one ? so my friend and i can sit together . m : no , not at all . | train_5889 |
D | [
"m : really ? you bet the scene ca n't be fantastic and you think it is boring ?",
"m : yeah , the two companies are counting much on it and the game is fantastic .",
"m : yeah , it can not be seen as a kind of competition and the game is noisy .",
"m : yeah , both universities are counting much on it and the game is fantastic ."
] | m : alice , fancy that . f : yeah , bruce . fancy meeting you here . m : i am here to refresh myself . i would like to feast my eyes on an excellent rugby game . f : what is that ? m : it is the rugby game between at yale and harvard university a yearly event.it is also regarded as the glory fight for the 2 universities . it is the american version of the oxford in cambridge boat race . f : that must be a big shot , i do not care about sports that much in the spare time . can you tell me more ? m : you are finding the right person , my pleasure . this rugby game started in one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five and has been held 133 times . usually taking place in november . the 2 universities take turns to be the host . f : i know there are always cut throat competitions between the 2 universities , can it be seen as a kind of competition ? m : yeah , exactly . both universities counting much on it . f : i bet the scene must be fantastic . | train_589 |
A | [
"f : ok , you really need to visit your grandmother .",
"f : since it is your grandmother 's birthday this saturday , let 's talk about planning a birthday party .",
"f : i know it is your grandmother 's birthday this saturday , but we are talking about having a class reunion .",
"f : ok , you really need to visit your grandmother because it is your grandmother 's birthday this saturday ."
] | f : it is your grandmother 's birthday this sunday . you and sally should visit her . m : ok , i will call my sister and make a plan to go together . | train_5890 |
C | [
"f : are you still teaching in beijing ? but you were in shanghai .",
"f : you mean you are a student in a middle school . i remember that you studied in a school when you were in beijing .",
"f : so you are still a teacher in shanghai , but you were in beijing .",
"f : being a teacher in shanghai is a good choice . so you were teaching at no.50 middle school ."
] | f : i remember that you taught in a school when you were in beijing . m : yes , that 's right . i was a teacher at no.15 middle school . f : what do you do now ? m : i do the same thing in shanghai now . | train_5891 |
A | [
"m : i 'm so sorry , i did n't know that she would be annoyed by that .",
"m : i do n't think she had to go on a diet .",
"m : she did n't like the restaurant ? no wonder she bashed out of the door .",
"m : i 'm not surprised that she was annoyed by me ."
] | m : i just do n't understand what 's the matter with emily . one minute everything was going great and the next , she just walked out of the restaurant . f : next time you should n't tell a lady that she should go on a diet . | train_5892 |
A | [
"f : you 're doing your homework . but i want you to clean the dining room .",
"f : your sister is doing her homework . that 's why i want you to do gardening .",
"f : why do you and your sister do homework while i want you to clean the dining room ?",
"f : i want you to do your homework . your sister has just finished her homework and is cleaning the living room ."
] | f : tom , would you come here to help me clean the dining room ? your sister is busy in the garden . m : sorry , mom . i 'm doing my homework now . | train_5893 |
B | [
"m : i did n't expect that tomorrow will be the same as today . it will be rainy .",
"m : so tomorrow will be colder than today , right ?",
"m : it 's very cold today . i did n't expect that tomorrow will be even colder than today .",
"m : it 's cloudy today . i 'm so happy that tomorrow will be warmer than today ."
] | m : what a beautiful day ! i 've never seen the sunshine like this . f : well , enjoy it while it lasts tomorrow it 's supposed to get cooler . | train_5894 |
C | [
"f : happy you join with up to climb the mountains .",
"f : happy you join with up to discover the forest .",
"f : ok. let 's meet at my house sunday moring and then go to the river .",
"f : i really want to go to river with you . but i have something to do then ."
] | f : what are you doing this weekend , mark ? m : well , i wanted to go to the mountains or the forest , but i 've got no one to go with . f : i 'm going to the river do you want to come with me ? m : i 'd love to , thanks . | train_5895 |
A | [
"f : i am so sorry that you car broke down .",
"f : your phone ran out of power so you found somewhere to charge it and this is the reason why you are late right ?",
"f : i am so sorry that you car broke down . you are so lucky without getting late because of it .",
"f : you lost your way so you are late , right ?"
] | f : why do you come here so late ? i called you , but you did n't pick up . m : i 'm sorry . my phone ran out of power . my car broke down on the way and i had to fix it . | train_5896 |
D | [
"m : since your birthday is may 7th , it 's next thursday , is n't it ?",
"m : your birthday is may 5th . that 's next thursday , is n't it ?",
"m : since your birthday is may 6th , it 's next thursday , is n't it ?",
"m : i did n't expect your birthday to be may 5th ."
] | f : it 's my birthday next week . i 'll be 16 . m : which day ? f : may fifth . that 's next tuesday . sorry , wednesday . | train_5897 |
D | [
"m : ok then , let 's go buy some bread since we do n't have any .",
"m : ok then , let 's go buy some cheese since we do n't have any .",
"m : we 've got enough eggs ? great !",
"m : let 's go get some eggs then ."
] | m : what do we need at the shop ? f : well , we 've got enough bread and cheese , but we need more eggs . | train_5898 |
C | [
"f : it 's good to hear that you had a relaxing train trip .",
"f : luckily you bought ipad with you , so that you could kill time on train with it .",
"f : sixteen-hour trip was too long . no wonder you felt bored .",
"f : such an exciting trip , indeed ."
] | f : welcome back . how was the train ride ? m : well , it was a 16-hour trip . i forgot to take my book and there was nothing to do on the train . f : why did n't you watch a movie on your ipad ? m : it broke last week . | train_5899 |
C | [
"f : yeah , it has lot of customers just because it 's owners provide free laptops for use .",
"f : although they make sofas comfortable to sit on , there are no wi-fi .",
"f : yeah , you are right , by making sofas comfortable to sit on , it can has many customers .",
"f : anyway . i hate the cafe owners attract customers by engaging them in stimulating conversation ."
] | f : here 's your cup of coffee , bob . m : thanks . but what took you so long , catherine ? f : sorry , bob . i bumped into somebody i knew in the cafe and stopped for a chat . m : ok , well . catherine , did you know that coffee houses were originally a meeting place for lively debates and intellectual discussions ? f : really ? i did n't know that , bob . so how long ago was this debating society formed ? m : the first coffee house was set up in oxford in one thousand six hundred and fifty , but they quickly became popular and soon they were all over london too . you paid a penny to get in , and this included access to newspapers and stimulating conversation . f : but i have to say , while i was getting our coffees earlier , there was nobody else in the cafe talking except me and my friend . everybody was sitting on their own , typing away on their laptops . so the spirit of those 17 century coffee houses has disappeared then ? no more lively debates and intellectual discussions ? m : it seems so . as douglas fraser , bbc business and economy editor says , the coffee shop 's free wi-fi is transporting its customers to different destinations far from the person beside them . as you can see , so many people sit along plugged into their laptops , and they 're all doing different things working , writing , messing about on social media . f : i think at the cafe owners should turn off the free wi-fi . i do n't think people should be allowed to sit all day using the internet , occupying tables and not talking to anybody , especially when some of them do n't even buy a coffee . m : that 's a bit extreme , catherine . cafe owners needs customers and they encourage people to stay by having comfortable sofas and newspapers to read and the free wi-fi . | train_59 |
A | [
"f : yeah , whether it is in yale or in harvard , students celebrate the event by waving flags and showing logos .",
"f : yeah , whether it is in oxford or in harvard , students celebrate the event by throwing bottles and singing .",
"f : yeah , the students celebrate the event by waving flags and dancing . but the stadium is not full of audience !",
"f : yeah , none of these teams has their own colors but students celebrate the event by waving flags and showing logos ."
] | m : alice , fancy that . f : yeah , bruce . fancy meeting you here . m : i am here to refresh myself . i would like to feast my eyes on an excellent rugby game . f : what is that ? m : it is the rugby game between at yale and harvard university a yearly event.it is also regarded as the glory fight for the 2 universities . it is the american version of the oxford in cambridge boat race . f : that must be a big shot , i do not care about sports that much in the spare time . can you tell me more ? m : you are finding the right person , my pleasure . this rugby game started in one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five and has been held 133 times . usually taking place in november . the 2 universities take turns to be the host . f : i know there are always cut throat competitions between the 2 universities , can it be seen as a kind of competition ? m : yeah , exactly . both universities counting much on it . f : i bet the scene must be fantastic . m : you set it . the stadium is full of audience . whether it is in yale or in harvard , students have their own way of celebrating , such as waving flags , singing or showing logos . both teams have their own colors and choirs . | train_590 |
D | [
"f : sorry , we do n't have beef though you want it .",
"f : we do n't have noodles , but since you want , we 'll make it for you .",
"f : although today 's food does n't smell tasty , you may have fried fish .",
"f : i see . you 'll probably have fried fish ."
] | m : all the food smells so tasty today . what 's on the menu ? f : well . fish , pork , chicken , vegetables and noodles . i 'd rather have some beef . m : i think i 'll have the fried fish . i love fried fish . | train_5900 |
B | [
"f : you should go to the library more often .",
"f : thank you , could you please teach me how to use the computer in the library ? this is my first time here .",
"f : please remain silence in the classroom .",
"f : let me find you someone in the computer shop ."
] | f : excuse me . could you help me find the sun also rises , a novel by ernest hemingway ? m : why do n't you search for it on the computer over there ? it 's much easier than looking through the titles on the shelves . | train_5901 |
C | [
"m : take your time . our students are the best . the quality of susan 's homework is often very good .",
"m : do n't worry . our daughter often finish her homework well .",
"m : it 's okay . our daughter will be fine , although the quality if often very poor .",
"m : not a big deal . susan 's teacher did n't talk to you , right ?"
] | m : darling , why are you so worried ? f : oh , i just talked to our daughter susan 's teacher . she told me that susan often does n't finish her homework . and when she does , well , the quality is often very poor . | train_5902 |
C | [
"f : you are so worried about the traditional lion dance performance tonight .",
"f : you are really interested in the traditional dragon dance performance tonight .",
"f : i want to know why you are really interested in the traditional lion dance performance tonight ?",
"f : why you are puzzled about today 's performance ?"
] | f : there is a traditional lion dance performance tonight . do you want to watch it ? m : i 've been wanting to see one for a long time . | train_5903 |
D | [
"f : so a bad trip in mexico last week . it had been raining for 2 days .",
"f : what a pity . but the roads were very clean when you traveled in mexico last month .",
"f : did you go to mexico four days ago ? it had been snowing for 4 days .",
"f : that 's just too bad . i thought you had lots of fun in mexico last month ."
] | f : was the driving pleasant when you had a tour in mexico last month ? m : no , it had been raining for 4 days . when we arrived there , the roads were very muddy . | train_5904 |
B | [
"f : thanks for opening the doors at 8:45 .",
"f : it 's ok. but do n't be late for half an hour next time . opening the doors at 9:30 is not allowed .",
"f : thanks for opening the doors at 9:00 today .",
"f : i do n't know that you open the doors at 9:30 everyday ."
] | f : i got to work right on time and jason has been here since 8:45. so there were 2 people here , doing nothing waiting for you to come . m : i 'm sorry for being late for half an hour . i know it 's my job to open the doors at 9:00 . | train_5905 |
A | [
"m : ok , i see . you want to turn it into a pool . now the backyard is being used as a storage place .",
"m : really ? you do enjoy swimming in winter ? but now the backyard is being used as a garden and i think we can turn it into a pool .",
"m : ok , i see . you want to turn it into a pool although you do not enjoy swimming in summer . now the backyard is being used as a storage place .",
"m : really ? but i was thinking of turning it into a parking lot . now the backyard is being used as a swimming pool ."
] | m : our backyard is such a waste to be used as a storage place . i was thinking of turning it into a garden . what do you think about that ? f : how about a swimming pool ? i do enjoy swimming in summer . | train_5906 |
B | [
"m : it sounds nice that you 'll drive to london .",
"m : enjoy your train trip to london .",
"m : you need to hurry for your plane to london .",
"m : why are you going to london by train ? it 's more expensive ."
] | f : i 'm going to london by train next week . m : why not go there by plane ? it 'll be much faster . f : i know , but i 'm short of money . | train_5907 |
D | [
"m : sorry , miss . we ca n't do that in our hotel . why do n't you go to the bank across the street and ask ?",
"m : sorry , miss . we ca n't do that in our library . why do n't you go to the bank across the street and ask ?",
"m : sure . we will change your paper money into coins right away .",
"m : sure . we will change your coins right away ."
] | m : may i help you , miss ? f : yes . i have some coins that i need to change . | train_5908 |
D | [
"f : thank you , my good friend . it very nice of you .",
"f : thank you , my dear classmate .",
"f : are you strange with me ? i was your classmate .",
"f : i got it . you are very nice ."
] | f : excuse me . can you tell me the way to the main square ? m : oh , it 's far from here . you may get there by taxi . | train_5909 |
D | [
"m : you 're right . i 'll leave china next year .",
"m : you 're right . i 'll leave china in one month .",
"m : no , i wo n't leave china in 2 weeks . i 'll stay in china for another ten years .",
"m : yeah , i 'll leave china in 2 weeks ."
] | f : david , where did you get so many old books ? m : some graduates were selling their used books . they were really cheap , so i bought some . f : but are n't you leaving china in 2 weeks ? how can you finish reading so many books ? | train_591 |
C | [
"m : today is sunday . so , they closed .",
"m : oh , tomorrow is sunday .",
"m : but , today is saturday .",
"m : today is monday . they should open now ."
] | m : the post office should be open today . they only close on sundays . f : oh , then . it 's good that i did n't wait until tomorrow to send this letter . | train_5910 |
B | [
"f : it 's normal . chinese is more difficult . but you are learning very quickly .",
"f : that 's true . chinese is more challenging .",
"f : really . i thought it is more challenging for you to learn english , rather than chinese .",
"f : do you think french is more difficult than chinese ?"
] | f : how are your chinese lessons going ? m : oh , i 'm learning very slowly . i think chinese is more difficult than english and french . | train_5911 |
A | [
"m : come on , the shelf is n't tall , so it 's not difficult for me to get the teddy bear .",
"m : at least i got my book on the shelf .",
"m : the teddy bear was put at the bottom of the shelf , so i could easily get it .",
"m : i brought the cup from the shelf for you ."
] | m : mom , i climbed to get the teddy bear from the top of the shelf . f : my goodness.you may have hurt yourself . you must n't do that next time . | train_5912 |
C | [
"f : it is hot in here .",
"f : it is warm in here .",
"f : it 's really cold in here .",
"f : it 's really cold there but warm in here ."
] | f : i 'm sorry , but would you mind closing the window ? it 's cold in here . m : of course not . | train_5913 |
C | [
"f : i agree with you that the temple of heaven has been damaged during various wars .",
"f : i do n't think the old summer palace is well-preserved during various wars .",
"f : i ca n't image that you think the summer palace is well-preserved even suffered various wars .",
"f : most people hold the same idea as you that the peking duck was the target of wars ."
] | f : the summer palace is one of the most famous imperial gardens in china . during various wars , it suffered extensive damage though . m : it 's a surprise that the summer palace is so well preserved . | train_5914 |
C | [
"f : really ? why did you criticize jane ?",
"f : well , you should n't have made jane angry . but fortunately you did n't have a fight .",
"f : did you really have a fight with jane ? i can not understand you .",
"f : but you look happy right now . did you really have a fight with jane ?"
] | f : what 's the matter , sweetie ? you look a little upset . m : well , jane criticized me and said that i was selfish and lazy , so we got into a fight . | train_5915 |
C | [
"m : as your student , i am very glad that you will go to a large company .",
"m : as your teacher , i am very glad to hear that you will go to a large company after graduation .",
"m : you 're a student , so it 's normal to hesitate .",
"m : as your employer , i am very glad to hear that you will go to a large company ."
] | m : what will you do after graduation ? f : i do n't know whether to go out on my own or work for a large company . | train_5916 |
A | [
"f : i watched the weather report that said it was cool here last week .",
"f : you have been working overtime all week . it 's really a difficult week .",
"f : if you like cold weather so much , you can move to australia , it is winter now .",
"f : the temperature looked fine last week in my hometown , but it was hot here last week , too ."
] | f : i ca n't believe how hot it is here today . m : if you think this is bad , you should have been here last week . | train_5917 |
A | [
"m : oh my god ! she is so brave to start her own company .",
"m : i hope she can enjoy her journey in london .",
"m : oh my god ! she is so brave to start her own restaurant .",
"m : i 'm so sorry to hear that . she must be so upset to be fired . maybe she can set up her own travel agency in the future ."
] | m : i have n't seen linda rivera for a long time . has she been away on a holiday ? f : oh , you have n't heard . she set up her own travel agency . | train_5918 |
B | [
"f : yes . you should go to anna 's office to have a good rest .",
"f : yes . you should go to anna 's office to ask for sick leave .",
"f : you are having a fever . why not go to anna 's office to ask for sick leave ?",
"f : yes . you should go to anna 's office and talk with your teacher ."
] | f : jack , you do n't look well . what is wrong ? m : i 'm afraid i 've got a cold . i feel weak . f : i think you should ask for leave . all you need now is a good rest . m : you 're right . i 'll go to anna 's office right now . | train_5919 |
A | [
"f : all right . i hope your mother can recover soon . then you can come to china again .",
"f : all right . i 'm glad that your mother has n't recovered yet , which means you can stay in china .",
"f : maybe you can find a job in china because your mother has recovered .",
"f : i 'm confused . you want to work in america . but your mother has n't recovered in china ."
] | f : david , where did you get so many old books ? m : some graduates were selling their used books . they were really cheap , so i bought some . f : but are n't you leaving china in 2 weeks ? how can you finish reading so many books ? m : i 'll take them back to america . i 'll continue to improve my chinese , so they 'll be very helpful . f : when will you come to china again ? m : i do n't know , maybe several years later or maybe next year , that all depends . f : depends on what ? m : it depends on whether my mom recover or not . if she is still ill. i can not leave her to work in china . | train_592 |
A | [
"m : so you want to go to oxford .",
"m : so you do n't want to go to oxford .",
"m : the train will go to london instead of liverpool .",
"m : you need to go back to change your ticket to london ."
] | m : let me see your ticket . this ticket is for oxford . f : yes , that 's right . m : but this train does n't go to oxford . it goes to liverpool . f : oh , no . then i 'll have to get off and change at london . | train_5920 |
C | [
"f : help ! my purse is missing , sir .",
"f : thank you for fixing my tooth hole , dentist .",
"f : a hole ? that could n't be possible !",
"f : are you sure that there is a hole in my dog 's tooth ?"
] | m : now open your mouth wider . f : ah . m : oh , good girl . well , i can see what 's happening . there is a hole in your tooth . | train_5921 |
A | [
"f : you should go to the movies for a relax .",
"f : you 've been watching movies to relax for a long time . come back to study .",
"f : you will keep on studying ? are you crazy ?",
"f : why will you check out the books next ?"
] | f : come to the movies with us , matt . you 've been in the library all day . you need to relax . m : you are right , jenny . i 've been studying for so long . i need to take a break . | train_5922 |
D | [
"f : lily told me the match is supposed to begin at 2:30 .",
"f : the movie will begin at 3:00 , we need to hurry up .",
"f : the game will finish at 4:00 , we can go to library first then to have dinner .",
"f : sorry , i misread the time . the game starts at 4:00 ."
] | f : we do need to hurry up . it 's already 2:30. the match is supposed to begin in 30 minutes . m : you must have been told the wrong time . i am sure the match begins at 4:00 . | train_5923 |
A | [
"f : oh , you usually work in the garden on sunday afternoons .",
"f : oh , you usually go shopping on sunday afternoons .",
"f : oh , you usually work in the garden on sunday mornings and read the newspaper on sunday afternoons .",
"f : oh , you usually read the newspaper on sunday afternoons ."
] | f : what do you usually do on sundays ? m : i go shopping in the morning , work in the garden in the afternoon and read the newspaper after dinner . | train_5924 |
D | [
"f : your company has a good business .",
"f : the next class is english .",
"f : oh my god . i have to wait for another 4 days .",
"f : how about buy another book ?"
] | m : can i help you ? f : yes , i 'm looking for how to manage your company . it was published this year . it should be very popular . m : yes , it 's in high demand . you have to wait for another 2 days . | train_5925 |
B | [
"f : even though you have to feed your dog , you ca n't miss the class once a week .",
"f : so the reason you 're missing class is because it 's boring , right ?",
"f : even if you do n't find the class interesting , you should n't miss it once a week .",
"f : if you think this class is interesting , why are you skipping it ? just because you prefer to study by yourself ?"
] | f : everyone knows you 're clever , but you missed the class at least twice a week . m : it 's just that the class is boring . and for me , it 's sometimes a waste of time . also i 've been working like a dog to pay for my school education . | train_5926 |
C | [
"f : great ! we will enjoy the film . you 're so nice and i do n't need to go to the cinema alone .",
"f : it 's a good choice for you to go to the cinema with me instead of watching tv at home .",
"f : all right . hope you enjoy your tv at home . what programs do you want to watch ?",
"f : no problem . see you at 2 o'clock . thanks again for going to see a movie with me ."
] | f : what is your plan for this afternoon , mark ? m : nothing special . why do you ask , rosa ? f : there is a new movie on today . would you like to see it with me ? m : well , it is so hot outside today . i would rather watch tv at home . | train_5927 |
D | [
"f : you mean he is hungry now .",
"f : oh , that 's bad . the baby is ill .",
"f : the baby stops crying . although he is very lonely , he never cries .",
"f : the baby is crying again . he is alone and we should be with him ."
] | f : the baby is crying again . m : leave him alone and he 'll stop soon enough . f : how can you say that ? perhaps something is wrong with him . let 's go and see . m : ok. look , nothing serious . he just wants us to be with him . | train_5928 |
D | [
"f : sure . i will finish my work during lunch time .",
"f : sure . but i have to eat with my boss today , sorry .",
"f : i need to take out my food , thank you .",
"f : sure . i 'll go with you the next time at lunch time ."
] | m : want to go to lunch today ? that new restaurant across from the office is supposed to be good . f : i ca n't . i brought my own lunch today because the boss told me to finish some writing . i need to stay in the office . m : alright . maybe next time . | train_5929 |
D | [
"m : do you mean you booked movie tickets at 3:00 on the phone ?",
"m : do you mean you booked movie tickets at 3 o'clock at the ticket office ?",
"m : great , you 've booked movie tickets for three o'clock through the internet !",
"m : great , you have booked movie tickets through the internet !"
] | m : mandy , could you make a call to the cinema to see if there are still some seats left for the movie this afternoon ? f : i have already booked the tickets online for the 2:00 o'clock movie . i am thinking of picking them up from the ticket office after we have lunch at the restaurant . what do you think ? | train_593 |
B | [
"f : the rainy season will end in january .",
"f : the rainy season will end in february .",
"f : the dry season will end in february .",
"f : the rainy season will end in november ."
] | f : it 's january and it 's been raining the whole month . how long does the rainy season last here ? m : about 4 months . it begins in early november and lasts until february . | train_5930 |
C | [
"f : the problem of your car is really serious . i may need a day to fix it since you are not in a hurry .",
"f : i may finish it longer than an hour . you can take the subway to your home since you are not in a hurry .",
"f : i am sorry that i ca n't finish it sooner . i am afraid you have to take a taxi to go somewhere else .",
"f : i may finish it longer than an hour . you can wait for me , right ?"
] | m : hi , my car 's been making a strange noise and it seems to be losing power . f : ok. i will have a look at it and should be able to tell you what 's wrong in about an hour . m : an hour ? i 'm in a bit of a hurry . do you think you can finish with any sooner ? | train_5931 |
B | [
"f : three belts cost $ 60 , so one belt is $ 20 . great !",
"f : it 's a good deal to buy three ties for 72 dollars .",
"f : well , a 20 % discount of 72 dollars is 57.60 dollars . you mean i can buy three ties at this price .",
"f : oh , 90 dollars is too much for two ties ."
] | f : may i have a look at that tie , please ? what 's the price ? m : it 's $ 30 . but today we offer a 20 % discount if you buy more than 2 . | train_5932 |
B | [
"f : it 's fine that you will arrive at 8:15 .",
"f : it 's bad that you will arrive at 8:45 .",
"f : it 's fine that you will arrive at 8:30 .",
"f : fine . our appointment is at 8:45 ."
] | f : is n't our appointment at 8:30 ? m : yes , it is . but i 'm afraid i will have to be 15 minutes late . | train_5933 |
D | [
"f : will there be an overtime since it ended in a tie ?",
"f : it 's a pity that your team lost the football match .",
"f : congratulations on your team 's winning .",
"f : it 's a pity that you lost . but i 'm sure you 'll will win next time ."
] | f : what did you do yesterday afternoon ? m : we had a basketball match . f : what was the result of the match ? m : all of us have tried our best , but we had bad luck . | train_5934 |
A | [
"f : it 's on the fourth floor of the hospital . i 'll tell you when the doctor leaves .",
"f : you 're welcome , her room is 304 , located on the fourth floor of the hospital .",
"f : you are welcome , checkout time is 10:00. here 's your key to room 403 .",
"f : can i make a dinner reservation for 2 people ? i 'm coming with my friend betty jones ."
] | m : excuse me , miss . i 'm from greenland restaurant and i 'm here to see betty jones . could you tell me her room number ? f : let me check . oh . she is in room 403. her doctor is seeing her now . you can go to visit her later . m : thanks . | train_5935 |
D | [
"f : i know maine always has sunny days .",
"f : so i guess you mean that your vacation to japan is better than the previous one .",
"f : really ? it 's very terrible to miss the flight when you go to japan .",
"f : really ? it 's very terrible to experience mosquitoes and rainy days on vacation ."
] | f : how was your vacation ? did you go away ? m : yes , we went to maine . unfortunately , the flies and mosquitoes were bad and it rained most of the time . it 's too bad because i used to enjoy going there . | train_5936 |
A | [
"m : you 're so nice . then i 'm going to use your umbrella .",
"m : it 's ok. i 've brought my own umbrella .",
"m : alright , i 'll take your umbrella and we can go out together .",
"m : thank you for lending me your raincoat ."
] | f : john , it 's raining outside . take the umbrella with you . m : but it 's yours . what will you use if i take it away ? f : never mind . i can use the raincoat . besides , i wo n't have to go out today . | train_5937 |
B | [
"f : it sounds great that you will go on a trip this holiday .",
"f : it 's a pity that you must stay at home this holiday .",
"f : it 's a pity that you stayed at home last holiday , but it 's great that you can go on a trip this time .",
"f : it sounds great that you will buy a car this holiday ."
] | f : where are you and your family going for your holiday ? m : well , we 're trying to save money to buy a car so we decided not to go out this year . | train_5938 |
D | [
"m : you mean you will be able to get to the airport in time to catch the 10:00 o'clock flight and you do n't need to hurry up ? and you will buy a ticket for the 10 o'clock flight .",
"m : really ? you mean you not realize that now but you will go to the airport immediately ?",
"m : i mean you wo n't be able to get to the airport in time to catch the 9:00 o'clock flight if you do n't hurry up . and you say you will change the ticket to a different flight .",
"m : yeah . you will change the ticket to a different flight ."
] | m : jane , you wo n't be able to get to the airport in time to catch the 10:00 o'clock flight if you do n't hurry up . f : i realize that now . i 'll have to get my ticket changed . | train_5939 |
D | [
"f : since the movie starts at three , let 's go to the cinema first .",
"f : ok , since we should be there at 11 o'clock . let 's go to the bookstore first .",
"f : ok , since we should be there at 11 o'clock . let 's go to the restaurant first .",
"f : ok , let 's go to the restaurant first ."
] | m : mandy , could you make a call to the cinema to see if there are still some seats left for the movie this afternoon ? f : i have already booked the tickets online for the 2:00 o'clock movie . i am thinking of picking them up from the ticket office after we have lunch at the restaurant . what do you think ? m : ok , well , the smiths want to move our appointment forward by half hour earlier , that means we should be there at 11:30 . | train_594 |
A | [
"f : good idea . next time i can see this cotton field from the plane window.the view may be more beautiful than it is now from a train window .",
"f : sir , welcome aboard , this is an introduction about cotton fields . do you need one ?",
"f : you can take many beautiful photos in this cotton field .",
"f : we sat far from the train window and could n't see the cotton field ."
] | f : wow , look out of the window . how beautiful the big field of cotton is . m : of course . you see , it is better to take a train than a plane , if you want to see all the village scenery . | train_5940 |
C | [
"f : so you are going to make some plans at the weekend ?",
"f : well , go luck on your math test . i 'm sure you will get a good grade after studying for it all weekend .",
"f : well , go luck on your test . i 'm sure you will get a good grade after studying for it all weekend .",
"f : playing football with friends at the weekend ? sounds great !"
] | f : do you have any plans for the weekend ? m : i plan to play football with my friends but there is an english test next week . so i have to study for it all weekend . | train_5941 |
A | [
"f : let 's go for a picnic next time . it is raining so heavily .",
"f : there are so many cats and dogs outside . we should go to the picnic with them .",
"f : let 's go for a hike next time . it is raining so heavily .",
"f : yeah , we really do n't have time for that although the weather is perfect ."
] | f : it 's raining cats and dogs outside . i think we have to put off our picnic . m : yes , i think so . what a pity . | train_5942 |
C | [
"m : i like playing basketball with my friends too .",
"m : it is nice you play table tennis with your parents often .",
"m : it is nice you play table tennis with your friends often .",
"m : i like playing tennis with my friends too ."
] | f : ted , do you often play basketball in your spare time ? m : i used to , but now i often play table tennis . what about you , mary ? f : i like playing tennis with my friends . | train_5943 |
C | [
"f : thanks , police .",
"f : thanks . i 've been a conductor on the bus for years .",
"f : thanks , you drive bus well .",
"f : you owned a big shop ."
] | f : excuse me , do you stop at third and highland ? m : yes , madam . passengers , please move to the back door . f : could you please tell me when to get off ? m : sure . | train_5944 |
D | [
"f : juliet . there will be 3 people coming to the party .",
"f : juliet . there will be 5 people coming to the party .",
"f : juliet . there will be six people coming to the party . i 'd like to book a table for a party of 6 for tuesday evening .",
"f : juliet . there will be six people coming to the party . i 'd like to book a table for a party of 6 for wednesday evening ."
] | m : hello , this is red rose restaurant . what can i do for you ? f : oh , hello . i 'd like to book a table for a party of 6 for wednesday evening . m : alright . party of 6 for wednesday evening . may i have your name , please ? | train_5945 |
B | [
"m : i have to work in us as soon as possible .",
"m : i have to work in paris soon .",
"m : i have to visit my friend there .",
"m : why do you spend your vacation there ."
] | f : it said that you 're leaving new york . is that true ? m : yeah , i am moving to paris . i got a new job there . f : we 'll miss you . | train_5946 |
B | [
"f : i am waiting foryour arrival .",
"f : i am cleaning the room for you .",
"f : before cleaning the room for you , i will help you find a desk .",
"f : i 'll help you to finish your paper ."
] | f : sorry , mr thompson . i did n't expect you to arrive so soon . just a minute . your room will be ready soon . m : that 's ok. just find a desk for me . you see , i have to sit down and finish my papers by noon . | train_5947 |
B | [
"m : it 's so nice that you are already in the kindergarten .",
"m : alright . you just stay at hospital and concentrate on the operation . i 'll pick up johnny .",
"m : are you on your way home ? i will arrive later .",
"m : you had a car accident ? do you need to me to go to the hospital and see you now ?"
] | m : helen , will you please pick up johnny from the kindergarten ? i am stuck in a traffic jam . f : that 's terrible , honey . but an injured miner has just arrived and it seems that i will have to operate on him at once . | train_5948 |
D | [
"m : but mom , i can only find grass at the farm . the elephants do n't like grass .",
"m : thank you , mom . i 'll buy something delicious in the hotel for the sloth .",
"m : thank you , mom . i might get some grass for the sheep .",
"m : thank you , mom . i might get some bananas from the zoo keepers ."
] | m : i like the monkeys very much . mom , ca n't you get something to feed them ? f : here is 1 pound . you can buy whatever you want . | train_5949 |
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