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D | [
"m : since you represent a large japanese company , then your company must be in japan and handle all your marketing in japan..",
"m : so your company is in australia , but why you handle your marketing in japan ?",
"m : ok , that 's great , but since your company is in britain , why do n't you have agreements with agents in australia and greece ?",
"m : great , your 're company is exactly the one we are looking for because your company is in britain ."
] | m : excuse me . are you anita handley ? f : yes , that 's me . how can i help you ? m : i represent comfort tour . we 're looking for a british company to help us with marketing in britain . f : ah , so you are looking for a british agent to represent you here ? is that right ? m : yes , exactly . f : well , that 's perfect . we already represent a number of companies , so i 'm certainly interested in discussing a partnership of some kind . m : oh , what other partnerships do you have ? f : well , we represent a large japanese company and we have agreements with agents in australia and greece . we handle all their marketing in britain . | train_64 |
B | [
"m : i am so sorry that the lady in red was so rude that she said you were not big enough for the clothes .",
"m : i am so sorry that the lady in red was so rude .",
"m : i am so sorry that the lady in red ignored you .",
"m : i am so sorry that the lady in red wasted your time by talking about irrelevant things to you ."
] | m : ma'ma , come in , please . f : excuse me , are you a manager ? m : yes , what can i do for you ? f : well , i have received such poor service from your employees this morning . i felt i had to let you know . m : i 'm sorry , ma'am , please tell me what happened . f : i was asking that woman over there in the black dress where the men section was , and she completely ignored me while continuing to talk on her cellphone . m : that 's not ok . f : there 's more , i waited outside the changing room for 10 minutes , only to find the person inside was another staff member . m : that should never happen , i ... f : i 'm not finished yet . when i came out of the changing room 1/3 employee . the lady in red said i looked fat , i was so embarrassed . | train_640 |
D | [
"f : oh , you have a bad memory . you put off giving me the book for a week .",
"f : sorry , i was away on business for a week . that 's why i did n't wait for the book .",
"f : since your boss forgot to give me the pen again , i guess i 'll have to wait a few more days .",
"f : your boss must be so busy that he forgot to give me the book ."
] | f : thank goodness you 're here , i 've been waiting for 3 days to get the book . m : well , do n't blame me , it was my boss who forgot all about it . | train_6400 |
C | [
"m : my exam results are really unsatisfying . i could n't sleep well .",
"m : i do n't bothered by the poor test results . i had a good dream last night .",
"m : i did really well in the exam .",
"m : i did well in the exam two months ago ."
] | m : guess what the exam results were , it turned out that i came first . f : that 's great . i 'm sure you could n't fall asleep last night . | train_6401 |
A | [
"m : oh , you 're eating chocolate .",
"m : the fruit you 're eating does n't even look like cookies .",
"m : oh , i thought you are eating cookies . i did n't realize it is chocolate , but it does n't smell like fruit .",
"m : ah , the cookies you are eating do n't smell like fruit at all ."
] | m : what are you eating ? it smells like fruit . f : it 's not fruit , it is a kind of chocolate but it looks like cookies . | train_6402 |
A | [
"m : i also want to join your group to walk to school .",
"m : you walk to school alone ? call me next time and i can give you a lift .",
"m : riding to school is environmental friendly .",
"m : which bus do you take to go to school ?"
] | m : hi julie , they 're got ta school by bike or on a school bus ? f : neither , is not far and i have a group that goes with me . we can talk while walking . | train_6403 |
A | [
"m : as a policeman , i will help you .",
"m : but i 'm a shop manager . you should n't have reported the theft to me .",
"m : although i am a policeman , you should n't have reported the theft to me .",
"m : i am only your neighbour , you should n't have reported the theft to me ."
] | m : how can i help you madam ? f : yes , officer . i want to report a robbery , it happened about 2 hours ago . | train_6404 |
C | [
"f : although you are still handsome , but you seem to be ill .",
"f : eating a lot every day is bad for health . no wonder you do n't look well .",
"f : i should learn from you . you really look better than before .",
"f : i ca n't understand why you look better without exercise ."
] | f : good to see you , you look fitter and better . m : thanks . i had a lot of exercise and have been drinking vegetable juice everyday . | train_6405 |
C | [
"f : oh , you mean you were born in 1982 and you are 4 years older than tom ?",
"f : i ca n't believe that you were born in 1986 and you are 4 years older than tom .",
"f : oh , that means you were born in 1986 , right ?",
"f : since you are 4 years older than tom , so you must have been born in 1978 ."
] | f : john , when was tom born ? m : he was born on may seventh 1982. he is 4 years older than i am , but our birthdays are on the same day . | train_6406 |
B | [
"f : let 's go there at 8:45 for the sports meeting will start 15 minutes later .",
"f : ok , see you at 8:30 .",
"f : ok , we will meet at 8:30 before the business meeting starts .",
"f : hurry up ! we have already late for the conference at 8:15 ."
] | f : the sports meeting starts at 8:30 . m : it has been delayed to 8:45 , but to get a good seat we should aim to get there 15 minutes earlier . | train_6407 |
B | [
"m : sounds great ! i 'll try the dish of the day since it 's made with local beef .",
"m : sounds great ! i 'll try the dish of the day .",
"m : thanks for your dinner . i have had a wonderful time in your house .",
"m : you have a beautiful garden . look at all the vegetables you have grown ."
] | m : so what do you suggest ? f : maybe you would like to try our dish of the day , it 's made with local vegetables . | train_6408 |
A | [
"f : my hair does n't look good in the photo .",
"f : i do n't like my eyes .",
"f : i think my hair does n't suit my shirts and jeans .",
"f : so i do n't like my dress ."
] | f : look at this photo of me in my red dress . i hate it . m : it 's a lovely dress . what 's wrong with it ? f : the dress is alright , but my hair is really a mess . m : but your eyes are beautiful and the dress is great , so what 's the problem ? | train_6409 |
A | [
"f : your first impression about cambridge is the british culture there ? you are really fond of it .",
"f : so what impressed you most before graduating from cambridge university is british culture .",
"f : the first thing to come up in your mind is the college 's reputation . well , i can understand .",
"f : the first thing is the college 's achievement ? no wonder you went to study there last year ."
] | f : you are graduating this summer . what do you plan to do after graduation ? m : i do n't want to work yet , so i think i will continue my studies . i want to go to the university of cambridge . f : that 's a famous university , but studying in britain will cost a lot of money . why do you want to go to cambridge ? m : first of all , i 'm crazy about british culture . | train_641 |
B | [
"f : you mean mr. black is a short man with black hair , right ?",
"f : oh , i see , mr. black wears glasses , right ?",
"f : so mr. black is a short man with black hair , right ?",
"f : ok , i know , mr. black is a short man and wears glasses , right ?"
] | m : have you seen mister black yet ? f : no , i have n't . what 's he like ? is he is short man ? m : no , he is quite tall and has brown hair and wears glasses . he is quite nice to students . | train_6410 |
C | [
"m : oh , my god ! it 's about 6:00 p.m. now . the post office is off duty .",
"m : that 's really good . it 's about 5:40 p.m. now . i still have 50 minutes left .",
"m : that 's really good . it 's about 5:40 p.m. now . i still have 20 minutes left .",
"m : that 's really good . it 's about 5:20 p.m. now . i still have 10 minutes left ."
] | m : i 'm in trouble . i have to get these letters to the post office before it closes at 6:00 pm and it 's almost 6:00 pm already . f : take it easy , this clock is 20 minutes fast . | train_6411 |
C | [
"f : you are right , my keys are in the handbag . i left it at home .",
"f : you are right . i have left my keys at home .",
"f : ok. i should call the restaurant and ask for it then .",
"f : i wish my mobile phone is still at that restaurant ."
] | f : oh no , where are my tease ? they 're not in the handbag . i must have left them at home . m : relax joan . we still had them when we were eating in the restaurant , so i bet they are on the table in the restaurant . | train_6412 |
A | [
"f : bad luck . you will rent the club for the next party in august .",
"f : do you plan to hold a party in april ? your next party will be held in may , right ?",
"f : so you did n't rent the club , because it was already booked until the start of the month .",
"f : did you book a ticket for a party ? or you can get it for the next party in may ."
] | f : did you rent that club for the party this april ? m : no , it was already booked until the end of the month . maybe i can get it for the next party in august . | train_6413 |
C | [
"f : all right . unlike me , you never watch the news .",
"f : oh , i ca n't understand why you do n't like watching sports games .",
"f : wow , my favorite program is also sports !",
"f : we 're both the same when it comes to not watching fashion shows ."
] | f : jim , what kind of programs do you usually watch ? m : i often watch news and fashion shows , even advertisements . but i like watching sports games most . | train_6414 |
D | [
"f : do you mean this new fridge is the least expensive , but it cost you $ 2,000 ?",
"f : why do you say the bed is the least expensive ? is n't the new fridge only $ 2,000 ?",
"f : even though you said the washing machine was the least expensive , the new fridge was also a bargain at $ 2,000 .",
"f : so according to you , the washing machine is the least expensive ?"
] | f : how much did you pay for this new fridge ? m : oh , it was a little over $ 1000 plus tax . it was much more expensive than our washing machine , but not nearly as much as our bed . | train_6415 |
A | [
"m : all right . he does have a good sense of humor .",
"m : i agree with you . although he does have a good sense of humor , that could n't makes up for his lack of manners .",
"m : he does eats more than other people . and his jokes are very boring .",
"m : i agree with you . his manners are just fine . and his jokes are very boring ."
] | m : i wish uncle jim would n't talk with his mouth full of food . f : well , i love his jokes and that makes up for his lack of manners . | train_6416 |
B | [
"f : why did you stop playing tennis ?",
"f : you liked to play baseball when you were young . my little brother , too .",
"f : oh , you used to play baseball . i play baseball three times a week , so you may join me .",
"f : i never thought that you played basketball in the past ."
] | f : i play basketball three times a week , what 's your favourites sport patrick ? m : i played baseball as a young kid but i have n't picked up a bat in years . i 'm much more into tennis these days . | train_6417 |
C | [
"m : why do you think the play starts at 7:15 pm ?",
"m : my ticket also says the play starts at 7:25 pm .",
"m : then we must get in the theater five minutes before 7:30 pm .",
"m : let 's meet at the front gate at 7:30 pm ."
] | m : when does the play start ? my ticket says 7:30 pm . f : well , that 's when it officially starts . they actually check tickets fifteen minutes earlier , and if you 're not seated when the lights go down five minutes before that , they wo n't let you in . | train_6418 |
B | [
"m : i do n't want to buy anything because i 'm already in the restroom .",
"m : okay , i 'm gon na buy something right now and come back for your keys .",
"m : i just knocked on the restroom door and a lady was inside .",
"m : do n't worry . i 'll find the key to open the conference room ."
] | m : i need to use the restroom , but the door is locked . no one is in there because i already knocked on the door . can you give me the key ? f : well , the restroom is for customers only . you 'll need to buy something before i can give it to you . | train_6419 |
C | [
"m : do n't be so surprised . it 's just a plan . there 's a year before my graduation .",
"m : with your support , i plan to go to work after graduating from cambridge .",
"m : thank you ! your support means a lot to me . i 'll make application myself .",
"m : you seem worried about my graduation plan next summer . why is that ?"
] | f : you are graduating this summer . what do you plan to do after graduation ? m : i do n't want to work yet , so i think i will continue my studies . i want to go to the university of cambridge . f : that 's a famous university , but studying in britain will cost a lot of money . why do you want to go to cambridge ? m : first of all , i 'm crazy about british culture . f : what else ? m : it is one of the world 's oldest universities and leading academic centers . its reputation for outstanding academic achievement is well known around the world , i think i can learn a lot there . f : it seems that you have thought about this carefully . i 'll support your decision . | train_642 |
D | [
"m : why do you feel sad when it 's hot ?",
"m : you can calm down when it 's hot , right ?",
"m : why do n't you feel angry but sad when it 's hot ?",
"m : why do you feel angry when it 's hot ?"
] | m : do you think people 's moods are affected by the climate they live in ? f : well , i think there 's certainly something in it . because when the weather is hot , i easily lose my temper , but when it 's cooler i feel much calmer . and if it 's raining , i always feel sad . | train_6420 |
C | [
"m : the pasta is famous in chines food .",
"m : i remember you did n't like antonio 's warm bread .",
"m : then we 'll order your favorite bread this time .",
"m : lily told me that you hate salad ."
] | f : let 's go to antonio 's for dinner . i love their warm bread . m : how strange ! i 've never heard of someone going to an italian restaurant just for the bread . f : well , they have tasty pasta and salads , too . but the bread is the best . | train_6421 |
D | [
"f : you mean your computer has a virus and you have n't backed up any files , have you ?",
"f : you mean your computer screen is broken , so you have n't backed up any files , have you ?",
"f : so your computer 's hard disk crashed , but you did n't back up any files , did you ?",
"f : so your computer 's hard disk crashed , right ?"
] | m : something is wrong with my computer . all i 'm getting is a black screen . f : what 's the matter ? did it get a virus ? m : no , i think my hard drive crashed . luckily , i have backed up all my files . | train_6422 |
A | [
"f : the juice is in the fridge between the milk and the beer .",
"f : this is the milk for you .",
"f : the juice is on the table between the milk and the beer .",
"f : why do you like beer so much ?"
] | m : do you know where the juices ? f : it 's in the fridge between the milk and the beer . m : thanks , i found it . | train_6423 |
A | [
"m : i agree with you that jane is really lucky to marry a famous director .",
"m : well , i also know that unknown director .",
"m : hollywood welcomes everyone who wants to go , and maybe you can meet a famous director there as amy did .",
"m : you are right ! jane is so lucky to marry a famous writer ."
] | m : do you remember that jane went to hollywood a few months ago ? f : yes and she never came back . m : well , she met a famous director and now they 're getting married in a few weeks . f : wow , that happens only once in a lifetime . | train_6424 |
A | [
"m : i ca n't afford forty dollars for a tie .",
"m : you want to put a pair of jeans around your neck as a tie ?",
"m : i want to buy a pair of shoes . the store is having a sale .",
"m : the jeans you recommended me last time are very good ."
] | m : how much is that tie ? f : forty dollars . m : what ? i can buy a pair of shoes or jeans for that much money . f : but how would shoes or jeans look around your neck ? | train_6425 |
D | [
"f : when are you going to the beach this vacation ?",
"f : so you are going to prepare for the graduation thesis at school for the whole vacation ?",
"f : i thought you had a good time at home last year .",
"f : well , enjoy your time at home !"
] | f : victor , what are you going to do during the winter vacation ? go to the beach like last year ? m : no , i 'll go home for most of the vacation , but i 'll come back a couple of days before school begins . | train_6426 |
C | [
"m : i will go there at 6:30. it 's 6:00 now so come back in half an hour sir .",
"m : 7:00 will be okay . will you serve lunch ?",
"m : okay . we will meet at 7:00. it 's 6:30 now .",
"m : dinner will be served at 7:30. it 's 7:00 now ."
] | m : when do you begin serving dinner ? f : let me see . it 's 6:30 now so come back in half an hour sir . | train_6427 |
C | [
"f : i want to buy a map . can i find it in the store ?",
"f : thank you for driving me here . i 've been looking for this place .",
"f : it would be great . i really need to find this place .",
"f : you ca n't give me the address ? never mind ."
] | f : excuse me , this is the address , how do i find it ? m : right , you 'll need a street map . here 's one and i 'll show you where it is . | train_6428 |
D | [
"f : he must be back as it 's 4:30 pm now .",
"f : you said he will back at 3:30 pm ?",
"f : okay , i can wait him for half an hour , as it 's 4:30 pm now .",
"f : okay , now is 3:30 pm and i will go to the mall first and be back one hour later ."
] | f : can i sit here and wait for the doctor please ? m : sure but you may have to wait for a while . f : when will the doctor return ? m : he said he 'd be back around 4:30 pm , so an hour from now . | train_6429 |
C | [
"f : the charge is not a problem . just take me from cbd to the suburb .",
"f : i want to go home . darling , come to pick me at outside the city limits .",
"f : i 'll go to the library . will it be over 20km from outside the city to there ?",
"f : i 'll pay . i 'm now near a faraway town alone . can you come quickly ?"
] | f : hello , can i get a taxi ? we 're just outside the city limits . m : no problem , ma'am , where exactly are you going ? there is an extra charge for anything over 20 kilometers . | train_643 |
B | [
"f : i am really looking forward for this spanish history lecture .",
"f : thanks for reminding , i will meet you at the lecture hall .",
"f : this course is very educational , do n't you think so ?",
"f : this hall is so amazing !"
] | m : there is a lecture in the hall this evening on french history . i thought you might be interested . f : oh , that sounds great . i 've been looking forward to a lecture like that . m : do n't forget to get there early or there wo n't be any seats left . | train_6430 |
B | [
"m : so i have to wear gloves because it 's snowing and very cold ?",
"m : yes , it 's cloudy now .",
"m : yes , it 's cloudy , but it looks like it 's going to snow , does n't it ?",
"m : it 's raining . that 's why it 's so cold ."
] | m : do i need gloves ? f : well , it 's not very cold . i do n't think you need gloves . just bring an umbrella . look at how cloudy it is . it looks like it 's going to rain . | train_6431 |
C | [
"m : ok. let 's go there by underground .",
"m : why do n't we cycle to the library now ?",
"m : yes , no problem . i like cycling .",
"m : ok. let 's drive there ."
] | m : how will we get to the park ? by underground or by car ? f : neither . why do n't we just cycle there ? | train_6432 |
A | [
"f : ok. good luck on preparing the english exam at home .",
"f : sure . let 's watch a movie together .",
"f : sure . let 's go and take some pictures together .",
"f : why do you want to stay at home and watch a movie ? we should go outside ."
] | f : let 's go to the pictures . m : i do n't think there are any good movies on now . i think i 'll just stay at home and prepare for my english exam . | train_6433 |
B | [
"m : mom , this tv show is really interesting . you should watch it with me .",
"m : i promise i will finish it soon .",
"m : i have finished my paper so i am playing computer games for a while .",
"m : i have done the paper ."
] | f : jim , why are you still working on the computer ? do n't you know that you have to go to school tomorrow ? m : mom , i know it 's very late now but i have to stay up until i finish the paper . f : i have told you not to watch tv . why you have to put off your task every time . | train_6434 |
B | [
"f : thanks ! my train is about to leave at 10:10 .",
"f : thanks ! i think we can make it because my flight will take off at 10:15 .",
"f : thanks ! but i do n't think we can make it because my train will leave at 10:15 .",
"f : hurry up ! my flight will take off at 10:30 and the traffic is heavy ."
] | f : oh my god ! it 's a quarter to ten ! my flight will take off in half an hour . sir could you please drive faster ? m : sure . you need n't worry . the traffic is light and we 'll reach the airport in ten minutes . | train_6435 |
C | [
"m : so , you mean your family did n't go to climb mount hua ? that 's a big pity . actually , i also think my vacation is not good .",
"m : really ? no one was worn out upon reaching the top ? that 's great , and i also have a wonderful vacation .",
"m : ok , i see . it is a good vacation . and i think my vacation is also very wonderful .",
"m : wow , that 's great ! you know , i went to sanya and spent two weeks there and i think my vacation is too tiring ."
] | f : hi john , how is your summer vacation ? m : well , i went to sanya and spent a whole week there . it ca n't be better . what about you ? f : my family went to climb mount hua and everyone was worn out upon reaching the top . | train_6436 |
D | [
"m : great ! this dish is very popular in our restaurant . and i 'm glad to hear that you sleep well every night .",
"m : as your doctor , i 'm so glad that you sleep well every night .",
"m : as a professional shop assistant , i recommend this pillow for you , although you always sleep well .",
"m : okay , i 'm doctor lee and i 'll give you some pills ."
] | m : hello , what can i do for you ? f : well , i have some difficulty sleeping . i often wake up at 3:00 o'clock in the morning and no matter how hard i try i just ca n't fall asleep again . | train_6437 |
C | [
"m : honey , i 'm having dinner with my secretary tonight and i 'll be back later .",
"m : my secretary told me that he was very grateful to you because you helped him a lot in his work .",
"m : you 're right . i 'm planning to hire a secretary .",
"m : mary you must hand in your paper to me at ten o 'clock tomorrow morning ."
] | m : mary , would you help me type this work plan ? i 'm too busy to do it myself . f : ok but why do n't you hire a secretary ? | train_6438 |
A | [
"m : so , you mean you go to gym on saturdays ?",
"m : ok , i see . you never do that every weekend and you go to gym on fridays .",
"m : really ? you do n't work all week days and go to gym on mondays ?",
"m : ok , i see . you are going to the gym to make friends and you go to gym on saturdays ."
] | m : what are you guys going to do this weekend ? f : we 're going to the gym to workout . m : you do that every weekend , do n't you ? f : usually , we work all week days and workout on weekends . | train_6439 |
D | [
"m : since you say it 'll be over 20km for sure , you 'll have to pay extra charge .",
"m : noted . you have 4 people , so you need a bigger car for extra of $ 5 .",
"m : though you do n't need a bigger car , you 'll pay more as weekend rate .",
"m : no problem . i will assign a bigger car for you guys for $ 3 more ."
] | f : hello , can i get a taxi ? we 're just outside the city limits . m : no problem , ma'am , where exactly are you going ? there is an extra charge for anything over 20 kilometers . f : the roxy club downtown , there are 6 of us , though . do you have any bigger cars so we do n't need to take two taxis ? m : yes , on the weekends , we do . however , it 's $ 3 more to have the bigger car sent you away . f : that will be fine , and we should be well under the 20 kilometers to our destination . | train_644 |
C | [
"f : how many years have you worked abroad ?",
"f : why are you planning to go to canada ?",
"f : definitely ! let 's make an appointment .",
"f : definitely ! let 's make an appointment after i return from canada ."
] | f : is that you , tom ? long time no see . what have you been doing all these years ? m : hi lucy . i have n't seen you in a million years . i actually worked abroad for a few months and i 've just returned from canada . how are things with you ? f : everything is fine except that we have been missing you . m : we really need to get together sometime . | train_6440 |
C | [
"f : then we will meet at 10:00 am the day after tomorrow .",
"f : then we will talk about your holiday plan at 10:30 am tomorrow .",
"f : then we will meet at 10:30 am tomorrow .",
"f : then we can talk about your program at 11:30 am today ."
] | f : can i have an interview with you about my study program at 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning , doctor johnson ? m : i 'm sorry , miss brand . i 'll be meeting my students then . what about thrity minutes later ? f : ok , we 'll meet then . thank you . m : you 're welcome . | train_6441 |
C | [
"m : do you want to visit bill with me together this weekend ?",
"m : you have hosted a wonderful dance party .",
"m : great , it will be the first time for me to host a dance party and i 'm so excited that you can come .",
"m : no worries , i 'm going to help you with the party ."
] | m : hi susan , have you got any plans for the weekend ? f : no , not really . why ? m : well , bill and i were thinking of having a dance party . would you like to come ? f : i sure would . just tell me the time and the place and i will be there . | train_6442 |
B | [
"m : wow ! you have read the whole textbook ? no wonder why you got an a on the test .",
"m : so you mean that you have attended every lecture and it helped you get an a on the test ?",
"m : wow ! you have reviewed all the notes ? no wonder why you got an a on the test .",
"m : so you mean that you have attended every lecture but it did n't help you to improve your grades ?"
] | m : i 'm really surprised you got an a on the test . you did n't seem to have done much reading . f : now you know why i never missed the lectures . | train_6443 |
C | [
"f : yeah , it 's probably because of the cold bath i took that caused my backache .",
"f : when you told me that i should wear more ? i am fine , i 'll stay late as usual .",
"f : i really should have listened to you . i wore too little clothing to defend cold .",
"f : yeah . it 's probably because i slept in a cold room last night that caused my backache ."
] | f : i think i 've caught a cold . i must go to bed early tonight . m : i 've told you again and again to wear more clothes . | train_6444 |
C | [
"m : oh , i feel angry about you because i find that you did n't turn in your homework yesterday .",
"m : oh , i feel worried about you , but this is the second time you have n't done your homework .",
"m : oh , i feel worried about you . you 've been a little stress by your grandma 's death .",
"m : oh , i feel sorry about you . we 've been in school for 8 months now and this is the first time you have n't done your homework ."
] | m : i find that you did n't turn in your homework today . f : i 'm sorry . m : is everything ok ? we 've been in school for 4 months now and this is the first time you have n't done your homework . f : i 've been a little stress by my grandma 's death . | train_6445 |
C | [
"m : what would you like to eat ?",
"m : let 's go to the furniture store later .",
"m : let 's buy this chair !",
"m : have you finished your work today ?"
] | m : honey , what do you think of this kind of wooden chair for our restaurant ? f : it looks great , but it 's kind of small just like the chairs in my company . how about this green one here ? | train_6446 |
C | [
"f : do you have other appointments on wednesday when we can talk again ? do n't you need to attend the lecture on wednesday ?",
"f : okay . we can talk the matter again on thursday over lunch .",
"f : so let 's discuss it again on thursday morning .",
"f : cool . i will arrange further discussion on friday . but you will be leaving for beijing thursday afternoon , right ?"
] | 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_6447 |
D | [
"m : i like lisa and lily 's voice , their beautiful voices make me feel comfortable .",
"m : lisa and gell not only are different in character but also have different voice .",
"m : lisa and gell just like twins , they have a lot in common .",
"m : yes , lisa and gell are different in character ."
] | m : i can never tell of it 's lisa or gell on the phone . their voices are so similar . f : that 's about the only thing they have in common for sisters . | train_6448 |
B | [
"f : no one got the flu lately and you should be fine .",
"f : you should n't have studied so late last night , which is bad for your health .",
"f : even though you studied late last night , you still look energetic today .",
"f : do n't worry . i also have difficulty in sleeping , but i do n't feel ill ."
] | f : oh , man , i feel awful . i think i 'm coming down with that flew everybody 's been lately up with . do you have it , too ? m : no . i mean i probably look terrible because i stayed up all last night studying , but i should be fine after some sleep . | train_6449 |
C | [
"f : we still have a year to prepare for exams . so let us make a plan for winter vacation .",
"f : when we finish the exams two weeks later , we will have the winter vacation .",
"f : i have already made the plan , since we just have two weeks before exams .",
"f : in this summer , we are going to take a trip to china after the exams . i feel so happy ."
] | m : well , jenny , the school year is almost over . we just have 2 more weeks before exams . what do you plan to do this summer ? | train_645 |
D | [
"m : he did n't allow you to take a day off ? that 's strict .",
"m : he denied your application for annual vacation ? how could he do that ?",
"m : he agreed to give you a pay rise ? congratulations !",
"m : you probably picked the wrong time to ask for a pay rise ."
] | m : i heard you talked with the boss yesterday . how did it go ? f : yeah , it went pretty well . he just told me straight if you want a better salary , going work somewhere else . | train_6450 |
D | [
"m : we are in the library , so i did nothing just now .",
"m : since we are in the drugstor , i did nothing just now .",
"m : i 'm sorry our customers will complain in the restaurant because i forgot to put salt in the soup .",
"m : i 'm sorry our customers will complain in the restaurant ."
] | f : do you realize what you just did ? m : no , what did i just do ? f : you put so much salt in the soup . our customers will be complaining all night . | train_6451 |
B | [
"m : well , so you are walking to work recently .",
"m : oh , so you have to take bus . now i see .",
"m : i like taking bus to work .",
"m : is this your bike ? so cool !"
] | m : if i were you , i 'd ride a bike to work . taking a bus during rush hour is really terrible . f : thanks for your advice , but i 've lost my bike recently . | train_6452 |
B | [
"f : you are right . the environment of the restaurant is too noisy .",
"f : you are right . the environment of the restaurant is great .",
"f : i agree with you . i hate the service of the restaurant .",
"f : i agree with you . the food of our schools ' dining hall is bad ."
] | f : the food in this restaurant does n't taste good . i 'd rather eat in the schools ' dining hall . m : but the food is n't everything . is n't it pleasant to have dinner with light music without people sitting around you laughing and talking loudly ? | train_6453 |
A | [
"f : that 's a lot of clocks , seems you really have difficulty waking up .",
"f : as a heavy sleeper , no wonder you put so many clocks in your kitchen .",
"f : really ? i did n't know you like collecting clocks and put them in your living room .",
"f : i 'm surprised that you get up late every day since you are such a light sleeper ."
] | f : hey , you have so many clocks in your bedroom . are you crazy or what ? m : no , i am a heavy sleeper . i want to make sure i can wake up in the morning . | train_6454 |
D | [
"f : tom has such a nice personality . i really like him .",
"f : i 'm so glad to hear that tom is your good friend .",
"f : i 'm so happy to know that you mother wants him to come to your birthday party .",
"f : ca n't you see that everyone dislikes tom ? your mother is the only one who wants him to come ."
] | f : i really do n't like the way tom controls the conversation all the time . if he is going to be at the christmas party , i wo n't come . m : i 'm sorry you feel that way . but my mother insists that he come . | train_6455 |
B | [
"m : it looks like jenny will be here around 1:50 pm .",
"m : it looks like jenny will be here around 2:00 pm .",
"m : jenny will left at 2:00 pm and be here at 2:30 .",
"m : it looks like jenny will be here around 2:30 pm ."
] | m : i wonder if jennie will be here by 2:30 pm . f : her father said she left home at 1:30 pm . it usually takes her half an hour to come to our place . | train_6456 |
B | [
"m : why do you think the reasonable tip leaving to the actress is 20 % of the dinner price ?",
"m : why do you think the reasonable tip leaving to the waitress is 20 % of the dinner price ?",
"m : do you know how to reduce the price ?",
"m : do you know how to order a dinner ?"
] | m : what is a reasonable tip to leave to the waitress ? f : it 's up to you . i usually leave 20 % of the dinner price . | train_6457 |
B | [
"m : why not buy a new one first ? maybe it does n't need replacing .",
"m : that 's a good idea to sell the television first .",
"m : what about mending it ? it 's cheap to have it mended .",
"m : or we can keep it first . we may sell it in the future ."
] | m : guess what , the television is n't working again . f : i had it mended many times . it 's really not cheap to have it fixed . perhaps it needs replacing . m : maybe we can sell it first . f : i agree . | train_6458 |
B | [
"f : it 's too short that you can only keep the book for one week .",
"f : it sounds great that you can keep the book for three weeks .",
"f : it 's too short that you can only keep the book for two weeks .",
"f : it sounds great that you can keep the table lamp for three weeks ."
] | f : the book is so interesting . m : if you like , i can lend it to you . i borrowed it from the library one week ago . and there are still 2 weeks left . | train_6459 |
A | [
"f : no , i do n't need it . i can just use english to do that . it is my mother tongue .",
"f : no . i am a native chinese speaker . it is easy for me to teach chinese .",
"f : i do n't think i need it . english can help me with the exams . do not be worry .",
"f : i am not sure of my mother tongue , either . i feel so confused about that ."
] | m : well , jenny , the school year is almost over . we just have 2 more weeks before exams . what do you plan to do this summer ? f : i 'm going to teach english to some immigrants in the universities community service program . m : that sounds interesting , do n't you need to speak a foreign language for a job like that ? | train_646 |
C | [
"m : although you are a house agent , you can not pay your rent in a few more days .",
"m : although you are the house owner , thank you very much for letting me pay my rent in a few more days .",
"m : since you are the house owner , then i will follow what was said before .",
"m : although you let me pay my rent in a few more days , you are only a house keeper ."
] | m : miss brown , may i have a word with you ? f : certainly . m : i hate to do it , but i have to ask if i could pay my rent in a few more days . f : well , i 'm afraid not . i think both of us should follow what was said before . | train_6460 |
C | [
"f : wow , that 's the picture you are looking for your bathroom .",
"f : the price of this 40-inch television is good , but the picture quality is poor .",
"f : this television is perfect for your large living room .",
"f : i thought you do n't like movies ."
] | f : this one has a 50 inch screen . the picture quality is amazing . m : yeah , i love watching movies . i just hope it will fit in my living room . | train_6461 |
A | [
"m : well , i guess you are right . love does make people happy .",
"m : well , i guess you are right . money does make people happy .",
"m : i do n't agree with you . i think that love makes people happy .",
"m : well , i guess you are right . success does make people happy ."
] | m : it 's money that makes people happy . f : well , i do n't think money can always make people happy . loving and being loved make people happy . | train_6462 |
C | [
"f : we have watched rheads last night .",
"f : lucy have watched arl harbor last night .",
"f : titanic ! how romantic !",
"f : we have watched harbor last night , and titanic the day before yesterday ."
] | f : how was the movie you watched last night ? m : well , i liked the movie . but my roommate is a real airhead . he thought the titanic was the same boat the japanese sank during world war 2 . | train_6463 |
B | [
"f : okay ! i am a reporter but i 'm not with the local newspaper . so , i will ask you some different questions .",
"f : thanks . i am a reporter of the local newspaper .",
"f : thanks . professor zhang , do you mind if i ask you a few questions of education ? because i am a teacher .",
"f : okay ! my name is alice gray and i am a student . so you can call me alice ."
] | f : good morning , professor wang , my name is susan gray . i 'm with the local newspaper . do you mind if i ask you a few questions ? m : not at all . go ahead please . | train_6464 |
A | [
"f : i hope waitress can send our clothes soon to our room .",
"f : dear , i do n't feel hungry now .",
"f : we should ask them to clean table . did you tell them to send a menu to 310 ?",
"f : or we can cook at your house . maybe send a menu later ."
] | f : dear , i feel hungry now . how about you ? m : so do i. let me call room service . hello , room service , please send a menu to 320 right away . | train_6465 |
A | [
"m : great ! i 'll pay $ 108 by card .",
"m : okay . i want to buy these three types and i 'll pay $ 30 by card . because each one is 10 dollars as you said .",
"m : wow , it 's quite expensive . i 'll get two for $ 108 , as you said each type is 54 dollars .",
"m : okay . after 10 % discount , i 'll pay you $ 120 for four types ."
] | m : may i have that type please ? how much does it cost ? f : it 's $ 30 . but today we offer a 10 % discount , if you purchase more than 3 . | train_6466 |
A | [
"m : oh . that 's why he wants to borrow a sleeping bag .",
"m : do you know when fred is going camping ? he wanted to borrow my sleeping bag this morning .",
"m : is that the reason why fred wants to borrow max 's sleeping bag ?",
"m : does he know what a sleeping bag can be used for ? he does n't want to try camping at home ."
] | f : i forgot to tell you that fred called last night to borrow your sleeping bag . m : why did he want my sleeping bag ? is he going camping ? f : no , he wants to experience camping at home . | train_6467 |
D | [
"m : it 's a good idea . let 's go to buy the ticket to the movie that begins at 10:00 pm .",
"m : it 's a good idea . let 's go to buy the ticket to the movie that begins at 9:00 pm .",
"m : it 's a good idea . let 's go to the restaurant at 8:30 pm .",
"m : it 's a good idea . let 's go to buy the ticket to the movie that begins at 8:30 pm ."
] | m : i 'm really tired , but i do n't want to miss the film that comes on at 10:00 pm . f : there is one that begins 1 and half hours earlier . why not go to watch it now ? | train_6468 |
D | [
"m : well , joe won more prizes in painting than carol and she can draw better in your cd .",
"m : well , carol would be the first , joe can write more beautiful calligraphy .",
"m : yes , you can have a pleasant communication with her and finish your calligraphy together .",
"m : yes , you can have a pleasant communication with her and finish painting ."
] | f : i do n't know whether to ask joe or carol to draw for my new book . m : they 're both good at drawing . but i think joe is better . he is better at communicating with others . f : then i 'll call joe first . | train_6469 |
D | [
"m : you are telling the truth . they will be interested in reading chinese .",
"m : that is true . writing chinese will help your students make great progress .",
"m : you are right . your students will like speaking chinese . it is so interesting .",
"m : it sounds good . speaking is the most interesting part of learning a language ."
] | m : well , jenny , the school year is almost over . we just have 2 more weeks before exams . what do you plan to do this summer ? f : i 'm going to teach english to some immigrants in the universities community service program . m : that sounds interesting , do n't you need to speak a foreign language for a job like that ? f : no , i do n't . i just have to present the language simply and give the students a chance to practice speaking . m : come to think of it . that 's the way i was taught to speak chinese , but speaking chinese did n't help me learn to read and write chinese . f : my students wo n't want to read and write english , at least not now . they are more interested in speaking . | train_647 |
C | [
"m : really ? i did n't know he went shopping with his mom .",
"m : oh , i did n't know he was going on a date with his roommate in the cinema .",
"m : oh , i did n't know he had a girlfriend . is it the first time they went on a date ?",
"m : you saw him looking for his girlfriend in the library ?"
] | f : i ran into our friend mark yesterday on the street . m : was he shopping there ? i heard he wanted a new t-shirt . f : no , he was meeting his girlfriend sarah there . they were going to see a movie . | train_6470 |
C | [
"f : thank you , i just need to sell the trouser for my daughter .",
"f : my son said the trousers were too tight for him , so i have to change for bigger ones .",
"f : here is the receipt . i 'll wait here when you change larger trousers . thanks .",
"f : you are the best tailor nearby . please make these trousers larger ."
] | f : these trousers turned out to be too small for my daughter , so i 've brought them back for larger ones . m : certainly , madam . we will take them back if you have your receipt with you . | train_6471 |
B | [
"f : yes , the table is in the middle of the room .",
"f : the table near the back window is bigger .",
"f : oh , you are right . the back window is much larger .",
"f : the sofa near the back window is bigger , but the table there is small ."
] | f : let 's sit here by the front window . m : we 'd better sit at a larger table , then we can open the map . f : shall we sit here at the table near the back window ? m : ok . | train_6472 |
B | [
"m : the professor said the deadline for the paper was two o 'clock today .",
"m : yes , the deadline is twelve o 'clock today . hurry up !",
"m : finished typing mine at 6:00 o'clock this morning , you must be very tired .",
"m : it 's 12:00 now , you have to finish typing your term paper at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon ."
] | m : have you finished your term paper ? i handed mine in last week . f : i finished typing mine at 2:00 o'clock this morning . i have to submit it by noon today . | train_6473 |
A | [
"m : you should take some medicine to make you active .",
"m : you 're my best colleague . i 'll massage you",
"m : you 're my best friend . i 'll massage you",
"m : you should take some medicine cure you cough ."
] | m : hello , mrs. white , what can i do for you ? f : i do n't know what 's the matter with me . i 'm always feeling tired . i 'm usually worn out at the end of the day . | train_6474 |
A | [
"f : but why it never rains in summer in shanghai ? i really hate it .",
"f : shanghai has so much rain in summer . i really hate it .",
"f : i do n't like autumn in shanghai . it rains too much , just like in summer .",
"f : why shanghai does n't rain in spring ?"
] | f : i really hate shanghai in the summer . it 's so hot and we never get any rain , do we ? m : no . but in spring we do . in fact we get too much rain then . | train_6475 |
B | [
"m : thanks for your advice . i 'm surprised that you hate this article .",
"m : thanks for your appreciation on my article .",
"m : yeah , my aunt anna is a good singer and she knows nothing about writing .",
"m : yeah , these simple sentences are written by my aunt anna , who is a great singer ."
] | f : this article is really good . was it written by you ? m : yes , but i did n't write all of it . i got some help from my sister anna . she told me how to make it better . f : i really love some of the sentences in it . | train_6476 |
D | [
"f : do n't worry , it 's already twelve o'clock , but the store wo n't close for another half an hour .",
"f : the store will close in one and a half hours and the bread it sells is not good at all .",
"f : the store will close in an hour and the bread it sells is not good at all .",
"f : yeah , the store will close in an hour ."
] | m : i 'm going to the store around the corner for some bread . it sells very nice bread . f : then you 'd better hurry up . it closes at noon on sundays . m : it 's already 11:00 o'clock now . i must get going . bye . | train_6477 |
C | [
"f : let 's go to buy some food .",
"f : we will wait you for another 20 more minutes and then we will have a picnic .",
"f : we will wait you for another 10 more minutes at the entrance of the park where we will have a picnic .",
"f : come here to look at this nice park ."
] | m : lisa , i 'm afraid it will take me 10 more minutes to get to the park . f : ok , david , we 'll wait for you at the entrance of the park . we can not begin the picnic without you . after all , you have all the food . m : i 'm so sorry . | train_6478 |
C | [
"m : why do you choose to wear a formal suit ?",
"m : why do n't you like to wear jeans and a shirt ?",
"m : why do you choose to wear jeans and a shirt ?",
"m : why do you choose to wear a red dress ?"
] | f : i do n't know what to wear on monday . m : what about that red dress you wore last week ? it looks beautiful . f : i do n't want to look too formal . i think i 'll just wear jeans and a shirt . | train_6479 |
A | [
"m : you know so much about teaching a foreign language . that is amazing .",
"m : it is so interesting to talk about plans after graduation . thanks , dad .",
"m : taking final exams is very important to me . i feel nervous , mom .",
"m : you are the best teacher in the school . you teach a foreign language very well ."
] | m : well , jenny , the school year is almost over . we just have 2 more weeks before exams . what do you plan to do this summer ? f : i 'm going to teach english to some immigrants in the universities community service program . m : that sounds interesting , do n't you need to speak a foreign language for a job like that ? f : no , i do n't . i just have to present the language simply and give the students a chance to practice speaking . m : come to think of it . that 's the way i was taught to speak chinese , but speaking chinese did n't help me learn to read and write chinese . f : my students wo n't want to read and write english , at least not now . they are more interested in speaking . m : you sound very knowledgeable about all of this . how do you know so much ? f : i took a teaching english as a second language course last year when you were in china . i 've also talked with the program administrators quite a lot . i think i would like to be an esl teacher when i graduate . | train_648 |
B | [
"m : your advice is really great . qinghua university is a really good place for me to study sport .",
"m : your advice is really great .",
"m : i would like to give you a suggestion .",
"m : do not make a complaint anymore . complaint is useless ."
] | m : i would like to become an engineer in the future , but i have n't decided which university to apply to . what should i do ? f : in that case , i would suggest you enter qinghua university . | train_6480 |
C | [
"m : you just hurt your leg yesterday , so you need a good rest .",
"m : i 'm sorry to hear that you hurt your leg three days ago .",
"m : you must have had a hard time for you hurt your leg a week ago .",
"m : i 'm sorry to see you so late for you had been in hospital a week ago ."
] | m : hello , mary , i heard yesterday that you had been in hospital for 3 days . f : i just hurt my leg a week ago , but nothing serious . and the doctor told me i would be fine in a week . | train_6481 |
A | [
"f : let 's buy some strawberries !",
"f : you just want to eat oranges , right ?",
"f : why do you just want to eat apples ?",
"f : why do n't you like strawberries ?"
] | m : should we buy some fruits ? i do n't want to eat just apples and oranges anymore . let 's buy something new . f : sure , how about some strawberries ? they 're in season . m : good idea . | train_6482 |
D | [
"m : why you want to get a ticket for a movie ?",
"m : you are trying to get a model job .",
"m : i want to be a part in your play .",
"m : if want to try to get a part in the play , you can put up a little weight ."
] | m : i know you 're going to be disappointed , but i wanted to tell you that we chose anna to be the leader . she 's got a little more experience with shakespeare , and she 's also the right body type for the role . f : well , this has got to be the first time i did n't get a part because i 'm too thin . | train_6483 |
B | [
"f : your room is so clean . i 'm surprised .",
"f : now i understand , the room has n't been cleaned for a while .",
"f : let me clean the room .",
"f : it 's a long time since you cleaned your room last month ."
] | f : your room is in such a mess . when was the last time you cleaned it ? m : it was when linda came over last month . she 's been so helpful that i simply ca n't do without her . | train_6484 |
A | [
"m : i 'm sorry to hear that , that young man must steal your money .",
"m : oh ! the old lady you meet at the street could steal your money .",
"m : jack , i think you just left your money in the bus .",
"m : do n't be sad , that young lady was accident bumped into you ."
] | m : jane , you do n't look very happy . what 's wrong ? f : i went to the bank to get some money just now . but when i get off the bus , a young man bumped into me . i found my money gone later . | train_6485 |
B | [
"f : yeah . you 're right . i 'm so glad that julia stays in love with tony .",
"f : i 'm sorry that julia will break up with tony .",
"f : i 'm so happy that julia wo n't break up with tony .",
"f : so julia wo n't break up with tony and she will help him stop drinking ."
] | f : i hear julia has decided to leave her boyfriend , because he is drinking too much and too often . m : what pity ! tony was a kind man before he formed the habit of drinking . | train_6486 |
D | [
"m : sorry . someone called me . can you call me back later ?",
"m : ok. i can stay in my room and wait for your reply .",
"m : please let me know the result after i finish the meeting .",
"m : thank you ! i 'd like to check in as soon as possible to prepare for the meeting ."
] | f : good evening , sir . what can i do for you ? m : i 'm richard johnson from washington . i 've been here for a meeting . i 'm told a room has been booked for me , has n't it ? f : just a moment please , sir . | train_6487 |
D | [
"m : why do you think it will take us 50 minutes in all and 20 mintues to complete the walk ?",
"m : yeah , i also think without any break , it will take us 42 minutes to complete the drive .",
"m : yeah , as we have no break , it will take us 22 mintues to complete the walk .",
"m : i agree with you . it will take us 42 minutes in all , including a 20 minutes break . so we will spend 22 mintues in completing the walk ."
] | m : how long do you think it will take us to complete the walk ? f : 42 minutes in all , including a 20 minutes break . | train_6488 |
D | [
"f : yeah . the red one looks great on you . you should wear that one .",
"f : yeah . the yellow one matches your suit . you should wear that one .",
"f : yeah . although the blue tie looks great on you , it does n't match your suit . you should change another one .",
"f : yeah . the blue one looks great on you . you should wear that one ."
] | m : which tie should i wear for the interview ? how about the red one ? f : i think the red one does n't match your suit . you can wear the blue one . m : let me have a try . the blue one looks better and i will wear it . | train_6489 |
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