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A | [
"f : are you sure you want nothing for dessert ? ok , if you are full as you said .",
"f : it 's not a chinese restaurant , so i understand you want salad as dessert .",
"f : you want some ice cream , because you are not full ? sure , as you wish .",
"f : you are too full to have dessert , dr. yang ? me , too . thanks for inviting me ."
] | m : it was very nice of you to invite me . f : i 'm very glad you could come , doctor wong . what would you like ? m : this is my first time at a chinese restaurant . could you tell me the different features of chinese food ? f : generally speaking , beijing food is a bit oily . shanghai food is rather light and hunan dishes are very spicy . m : chinese dishes are delicious . they have a very nice color , too . f : would you like some dessert ? m : no , thanks . i 'm quite full . | train_1629 |
A | [
"m : i know what you mean . our appointment with mr. o'neill will be delayed , we 're in a big trouble .",
"m : i know you are thinking about the uncompleted report , we can get to beijing by 6:00 .",
"m : don ' t you worry about the bad weather ! it won ' t make our flight be delayed !",
"m : it ' s no use worrying about it . the appointment with mr. bob smith will be delayed by 11 hours !"
] | m : sofia , i 've just confirmed our flight online and it looks like will be delayed by an hour . the flight is now scheduled to leave at 4:00 due to the heavy wind . f : then we 're in trouble . we wo n't be able to get to chicago by 6:00 for the dinner with mr. o'neill . | train_163 |
C | [
"m : haha , i 've been here before , so i know that beijing meals have a light taste .",
"m : you must like the light taste of shanghai food , so i invite you here to try it .",
"m : well , if shanghai food is as light-tasted as you said , i may not be so into it .",
"m : oh , yes . hunan meals have a light taste and shanghai food is very spicy ."
] | m : it was very nice of you to invite me . f : i 'm very glad you could come , doctor wong . what would you like ? m : this is my first time at a chinese restaurant . could you tell me the different features of chinese food ? f : generally speaking , beijing food is a bit oily . shanghai food is rather light and hunan dishes are very spicy . | train_1630 |
B | [
"f : so you like the taste of chinese food , though you find its color not nice .",
"f : i 'm glad that you think chinese food is delicious . come again next time .",
"f : yeah , all chinese meals are as spicy as you feel , including beijing food .",
"f : not all chinese food is as oily as you think , but shanghai food really is ."
] | m : it was very nice of you to invite me . f : i 'm very glad you could come , doctor wong . what would you like ? m : this is my first time at a chinese restaurant . could you tell me the different features of chinese food ? f : generally speaking , beijing food is a bit oily . shanghai food is rather light and hunan dishes are very spicy . m : chinese dishes are delicious . they have a very nice color , too . f : would you like some dessert ? m : no , thanks . i 'm quite full . f : did you enjoy the meal ? m : it 's the most delicious dinner i 've ever had . | train_1631 |
C | [
"f : that 's depressed that it seldom rains in the spring .",
"f : it is really good that it is seldom sunny in the spring .",
"f : it always makes me feel upset because it is seldom sunny .",
"f : it 's always sunny and so hot in the spring that people even do n't want to go out ."
] | f : i hate spring in this city . it 's always raining . we hardly get any sunshine . m : you 're right . it 's terrible . | train_1632 |
D | [
"m : i 'm glad to hear that you think climbing is challenging but not tiring .",
"m : you 're right . it 's really interesting to climb mountain .",
"m : fine . just as what you have said , swimming really makes people feel tired .",
"m : it 's a pity that you think climbing is tiring ."
] | f : i hate spring in this city . it 's always raining . we hardly get any sunshine . m : you 're right . it 's terrible . f : summer will soon be here . i like summer very much . m : summer ? i ca n't stand it . it 's too hot , especially if you have to take the bus to work like i do . f : well . i ca n't imagine that , but i really hate the rain . m : i do n't mind it really . f : but summer in qingdao is lovely , especially the beach . i usually spend the summer there . peter and i go there every summer . you can come with us next time , brian . i 'm sure you will enjoy lying on the beach very much . m : no , thanks . i prefer a more active holiday . f : for example ? m : well , i was thinking of climbing mountain huang . f : climb the mountain ? oh , after a day of climbing , you will be very tired and wo n't want like to do anything . | train_1633 |
C | [
"f : i ca n't understand that you prefer to lie on the beach .",
"f : i see , you 'd like to do active activities during weekdays .",
"f : i see , men always prefer to do some active activities .",
"f : why do you always choose to stay at home during summer holiday ?"
] | f : i hate spring in this city . it 's always raining . we hardly get any sunshine . m : you 're right . it 's terrible . f : summer will soon be here . i like summer very much . m : summer ? i ca n't stand it . it 's too hot , especially if you have to take the bus to work like i do . f : well . i ca n't imagine that , but i really hate the rain . m : i do n't mind it really . f : but summer in qingdao is lovely , especially the beach . i usually spend the summer there . peter and i go there every summer . you can come with us next time , brian . i 'm sure you will enjoy lying on the beach very much . m : no , thanks . i prefer a more active holiday . | train_1634 |
B | [
"f : this is wuyi mountain scenic area . let 's enjoy the beautiful scenery together .",
"f : okay , then i will choose one with good quality for you .",
"f : please hand in your homework .",
"f : since you do n't want to spend more money , i 'll find you a cheaper one for you ."
] | f : which type of washing machine have you decided on ? m : i 'm still not sure . f : we have many brands . little swan is domestic . philipson , panasonic are imported . m : which one is of the highest quality ? f : it 's hard to say . some customers preferred domestic ones , because they are cheaper . and others believe imported ones are more dependable . i think they are the same quality , but the price is quite different . m : i do n't care what the price is if the quality is guaranteed . | train_1635 |
A | [
"f : so you choose a washing machine in good quality .",
"f : why do you care most about brands ?",
"f : why do you choose the type first ?",
"f : so you want a washing machine with both good quality and low price ."
] | f : which type of washing machine have you decided on ? m : i 'm still not sure . f : we have many brands . little swan is domestic . philipson , panasonic are imported . m : which one is of the highest quality ? f : it 's hard to say . some customers preferred domestic ones , because they are cheaper . and others believe imported ones are more dependable . i think they are the same quality , but the price is quite different . m : i do n't care what the price is if the quality is guaranteed . | train_1636 |
C | [
"f : the only one i recommended has the highest quality .",
"f : it 's hard to say . you can choose between the two brands i told you .",
"f : it 's hard to say which one in those three brands is the best in quality .",
"f : i think that philipson , the domestic one , is the best in quality ."
] | f : which type of washing machine have you decided on ? m : i 'm still not sure . f : we have many brands . little swan is domestic . philipson , panasonic are imported . m : which one is of the highest quality ? | train_1637 |
B | [
"m : so the last thing you did is giving your name ?",
"m : what did you do after giving your name first ?",
"m : why did they give you a test first ?",
"m : what did you do after getting new books first ?"
] | m : what did you have to do on your first day of school ? f : first , i had to go to reception and give my name . | train_1638 |
A | [
"m : so you went to the reception to give your name ? and then ?",
"m : so you went to the reception to take a test ? and then ?",
"m : so you went to the secretary 's to give your name ? and then ?",
"m : so you went to the test room to give your name ? and then ?"
] | m : what did you have to do on your first day of school ? f : first , i had to go to reception and give my name . | train_1639 |
A | [
"f : oh , your brother is here to travel . how nice !",
"f : so he is here in the city to study , is n't he ?",
"f : so he is here in the city to study , is n't he ?",
"f : why is your brother here in winter ?"
] | f : are you staying by yourself again this summer vacation ? m : no , i 'm not . my brother and sister are staying with me right now . f : really ? what are they doing this summer ? m : well , my brother is on vacation now . he always wants to come and visit the city . | train_164 |
A | [
"f : really ? michael arranged for you to work at his uncle 's institution ? oh , we are classmates but i did n't know it .",
"f : so , you mean you intened to go home and now you did n't change your mind ? okay , as your teacher , i have learned it .",
"f : really ? michael arranged for you to work at his brother 's institution ? oh , we are colleagues but i did n't know it .",
"f : so , that 's the reason why you are writing to tell them you 'll stay here this winter ? oh , we are classmates but i did n't know it ."
] | f : hi , jack . who are you writing to ? m : i 'm writing to my parents , telling them i 'll stay here this summer . f : you 're not going home ? i thought you were going on a trip to japan with your family . m : well , i intended , but i thought again in changed my mind . f : tell me . i 'm interested in knowing what keeps you from joining your beloved family and staying here ? m : michael arranged for me to work at his uncle 's institution . | train_1640 |
C | [
"f : really ? you mean it is not voluntary work and you work for money , not for experience , right ?",
"f : so , michael arranged for you to work at his father 's institution and you work for experience , right ?",
"f : ok , i see . you mean it is voluntary work and you work not for money , but for experience , right ?",
"f : so , you work for fun and now you are writing to your sister , telling her you 'll stay here this summer ?"
] | f : hi , jack . who are you writing to ? m : i 'm writing to my parents , telling them i 'll stay here this summer . f : you 're not going home ? i thought you were going on a trip to japan with your family . m : well , i intended , but i thought again in changed my mind . f : tell me . i 'm interested in knowing what keeps you from joining your beloved family and staying here ? m : michael arranged for me to work at his uncle 's institution . f : how much will you be paid ? m : judy , i do n't do it for money , but for experience . besides , it 's voluntary work . | train_1641 |
B | [
"m : really ? you mean you 'll fly to hawaii 3 days after and you will leave for home tonight ?",
"m : ok , i see . you mean you will leave for home tomorrow and you will fly to hawaii 2 days after .",
"m : okay , i see . you will leave for home tomorrow . oh , actually i 'll not stay here this summer , either .",
"m : really ? you will leave for home two days after ? oh , i 'll be a manager in michael 's uncle 's orphanage ."
] | f : hi , jack . who are you writing to ? m : i 'm writing to my parents , telling them i 'll stay here this summer . f : you 're not going home ? i thought you were going on a trip to japan with your family . m : well , i intended , but i thought again in changed my mind . f : tell me . i 'm interested in knowing what keeps you from joining your beloved family and staying here ? m : michael arranged for me to work at his uncle 's institution . f : how much will you be paid ? m : judy , i do n't do it for money , but for experience . besides , it 's voluntary work . f : you work without payment ? that 's really something . what kind of work is it ? m : i 'll be a teacher in one of his uncle 's orphanages . when will you leave for home ? f : tomorrow . we 'll fly to hawaii 2 days after . | train_1642 |
A | [
"m : really ? you mean you will send me postcards ? oh , you will go to america two days after !",
"m : really ? you mean you will not send me postcards ? oh , you will go to america two days after !",
"m : oh , thanks . and you mean you will fly to hawaii 12 days after and go to japan two days after ?",
"m : oh , i hope you can have a nice business trip , as you will go to china two days after to attend a meeting ."
] | f : hi , jack . who are you writing to ? m : i 'm writing to my parents , telling them i 'll stay here this summer . f : you 're not going home ? i thought you were going on a trip to japan with your family . m : well , i intended , but i thought again in changed my mind . f : tell me . i 'm interested in knowing what keeps you from joining your beloved family and staying here ? m : michael arranged for me to work at his uncle 's institution . f : how much will you be paid ? m : judy , i do n't do it for money , but for experience . besides , it 's voluntary work . f : you work without payment ? that 's really something . what kind of work is it ? m : i 'll be a teacher in one of his uncle 's orphanages . when will you leave for home ? f : tomorrow . we 'll fly to hawaii 2 days after . m : have a nice vacation . f : i 'll send you postcards . | train_1643 |
D | [
"m : okay ! let ' s eat quickly so that we can go back to class . give me a bite of your ice cream later .",
"m : yes , sir . it ' s my great pleasure to serve you . your hot water will be here very soon .",
"m : the daily special is chicken salad that you like ! it looks like you ' re in luck today , my friend .",
"m : oh my dear friend ! i miss you so much ! it ' s been too long since last time we 've had dinner together !"
] | m : well , here , we are not too crowded . f : great . let 's order quickly so we can chat a little . m : ok. what are you in the mood for ? f : something light . i went out for pizza at lunch and i 'm still full . m : there are 3 salads or you could have soup and a sandwich . f : what are you having ? a hamburger i suppose . m : no . actually i ate out last night too . we had fast food at mcdonald 's . then a late snack at kentucky fried chicken . f : oh , dear . well , maybe you should have the chicken salad . m : yes , i think so . look , the daily special is spaghetti . that sounds good . f : oh , the prices are great , too . i 'll have that as well . m : now let 's decide on drinks . f : i 'll just have coffee and a glass of iced water . m : er , coke is fine with me . f : here comes the waitress . let me order first . | train_1644 |
A | [
"f : it ' s my first time to eat italian fast food ! i expect it so much . what about you ? have you tried italian fast food ?",
"f : i have to say that kentucky fried chicken is not like it used to be . i hope the daily special burger is as good as ever .",
"f : we haven ' t been to mcdonald ' s here for a long time . give me a drink of the hot water you ordered later .",
"f : it ' s said that the italian fast food restaurant here is very good ! chicken , in particular , the daily special , is very tasty ."
] | m : well , here , we are not too crowded . f : great . let 's order quickly so we can chat a little . m : ok. what are you in the mood for ? f : something light . i went out for pizza at lunch and i 'm still full . m : there are 3 salads or you could have soup and a sandwich . f : what are you having ? a hamburger i suppose . m : no . actually i ate out last night too . we had fast food at mcdonald 's . then a late snack at kentucky fried chicken . | train_1645 |
B | [
"f : ok ! we have spaghetti , coffee , coke and iced water . haven ' t you had hamburgers for a long time ? do you want it ?",
"f : alright ! we order the daily special spaghetti , coffee , coke and iced water . do you want anything else ?",
"f : we 've ordered a pizza , chicken salad and iced water . i ' d like to order something more , i ' m so hungry now .",
"f : let me see ! that 's all we ordered : soup , hamburger and cola . i ' d also like to have a sandwich , the daily special ."
] | m : well , here , we are not too crowded . f : great . let 's order quickly so we can chat a little . m : ok. what are you in the mood for ? f : something light . i went out for pizza at lunch and i 'm still full . m : there are 3 salads or you could have soup and a sandwich . f : what are you having ? a hamburger i suppose . m : no . actually i ate out last night too . we had fast food at mcdonald 's . then a late snack at kentucky fried chicken . f : oh , dear . well , maybe you should have the chicken salad . m : yes , i think so . look , the daily special is spaghetti . that sounds good . f : oh , the prices are great , too . i 'll have that as well . m : now let 's decide on drinks . f : i 'll just have coffee and a glass of iced water . m : er , coke is fine with me . | train_1646 |
C | [
"f : you have prepared so long for the final exam , you are sure to get a good mark .",
"f : did you have any difficulty in preparing your speech report ?",
"f : i 'm really glad you finished your article . you can have a good rest .",
"f : i ca n't believe you started writing your article yesterday ."
] | f : hello , tom . i have n't seen you for sometime . how are you doing ? m : oh , not too bad . i have been busy writing an article f : really ? have you finished it ? m : yes , i finished it yesterday . | train_1647 |
B | [
"m : i 'd love to , but i have to keep working tonight .",
"m : sounds good . i can relax by going to the concert and listening to music .",
"m : it 's too bad you ca n't go to the concert . you can relax tonight and continue writing your article tomorrow .",
"m : i am so busy that i will go to see a new movie with my girlfriend tonight ."
] | f : hello , tom . i have n't seen you for sometime . how are you doing ? m : oh , not too bad . i have been busy writing an article f : really ? have you finished it ? m : yes , i finished it yesterday . f : congratulations . are you doing something this evening ? m : no , nothing important . why ? f : well , do you feel like going to relax yourself ? besides , i like music very much . | train_1648 |
D | [
"f : ok , we meet at 6:00 and set off for the concert .",
"f : i 'll wait for you at the gate of the concert hall at 6:30 .",
"f : we can meet at 7:00 at the restaurant then to have dinner together .",
"f : ok , we 'll meet at 7:00. that would be a good time ."
] | f : hello , tom . i have n't seen you for sometime . how are you doing ? m : oh , not too bad . i have been busy writing an article f : really ? have you finished it ? m : yes , i finished it yesterday . f : congratulations . are you doing something this evening ? m : no , nothing important . why ? f : well , do you feel like going to relax yourself ? besides , i like music very much . m : great . i 'll meet you at your house at 7:00. is that ok ? | train_1649 |
B | [
"m : that 's nice . i work at the university in the morning .",
"m : well , i work as a waiter at the restaurant in the morning .",
"m : well , i work as a waiter at the restaurant in the afternoon .",
"m : that 's nice . i work at a bookstore every afternoon ."
] | f : are you staying by yourself again this summer vacation ? m : no , i 'm not . my brother and sister are staying with me right now . f : really ? what are they doing this summer ? m : well , my brother is on vacation now . he always wants to come and visit the city . f : what about your sister ? m : she has a part-time job at the university . f : and do you have anything special to do ? m : nothing special . i work as a waiter in the morning and in the afternoon i read books bought from a bookstore days ago . what about you june ? are you in school this summer ? f : yes , i am . | train_165 |
B | [
"m : ok. five people are enough for the chinese hotpot .",
"m : sure . there are seven people for the indian food . it will be great .",
"m : good . six people will have the japanese food together .",
"m : that is good . seven people will go for chinese food on tuesday ."
] | f : hi , sam . would you like to come for indian food with us next friday ? m : sure . i love indian food . who else is coming ? f : jane , susan , pete and 2 colleagues of mine . | train_1650 |
C | [
"m : ok. i believe that pete can choose a good hotel for us .",
"m : ok. since susan suggested the chinese restaurant , we will go there .",
"m : susan must choose a good one because she has a good taste .",
"m : sure . if jane suggested the restaurant , we can go there on tuesday ."
] | f : hi , sam . would you like to come for indian food with us next friday ? m : sure . i love indian food . who else is coming ? f : jane , susan , pete and 2 colleagues of mine . m : i have no plans for friday , so indian food would be great . which restaurant do you have in mind ? f : susan suggested the one on main street . she says it is very good . | train_1651 |
C | [
"m : sure . the japanese restaurant is opposite a drugstore .",
"m : ok. i know the chinese restaurant on main street . i will find it .",
"m : i see . it is the one on main street . the food there are really good .",
"m : i know . the japanese restaurant on oxford street is good ."
] | f : hi , sam . would you like to come for indian food with us next friday ? m : sure . i love indian food . who else is coming ? f : jane , susan , pete and 2 colleagues of mine . m : i have no plans for friday , so indian food would be great . which restaurant do you have in mind ? f : susan suggested the one on main street . she says it is very good . m : which one is that ? f : you know , the one just on the corner with oxford street . there is a large drug store next door . | train_1652 |
A | [
"f : no problem . we will meet on friday .",
"f : ok. meet you at the cinema on friday .",
"f : great . we will have chinese food on saturday .",
"f : sure . we are going to eat chinese food on sunday ."
] | f : hi , sam . would you like to come for indian food with us next friday ? m : sure . i love indian food . who else is coming ? f : jane , susan , pete and 2 colleagues of mine . m : i have no plans for friday , so indian food would be great . which restaurant do you have in mind ? f : susan suggested the one on main street . she says it is very good . m : which one is that ? f : you know , the one just on the corner with oxford street . there is a large drug store next door . m : oh , yes . i know which one you mean . i have never been there , but i looked at their menu once and it did look good . f : ok then . i think we will all meet outside . m : what time ? f : at 8:00 o'clock . i will make the reservation . m : that 's good . see you on friday . | train_1653 |
A | [
"f : okay . fllow campus center walk in the garden , then turn right onto the bridge . and i should turn left after the bridge , right ?",
"f : ok , i see . follow campus center walk in the garden , then turn left onto the bridge . and i should take a right after the bridge , right ?",
"f : okay , follow company center walk in the garden , then turn right onto the bridge . and i should go straight after the bridge , right ?",
"f : okay , i see . fllow campus center drive in the garden , then turn right onto the bridge . and i should turn left after the bridge , right ?"
] | f : excuse me , can you tell me how to get to the language arts building ? m : sure . follow campus center walk in the garden , then turn right onto the bridge . f : ok . m : take a left after the bridge . the language arts building is the first building on the right . it 's across from the physical education building . | train_1654 |
B | [
"f : so , the language arts building is the second building on the right and it is on the right of the bridge ?",
"f : so , you mean the language arts building is the first building on the right and it is opposite the physical education building ?",
"f : ok , i see . you mean the language arts building is the first building on the left and it is at the end of campus center walk ?",
"f : so , you mean i should turn a right after the bridge and the language arts building is opposite the physical education building ?"
] | f : excuse me , can you tell me how to get to the language arts building ? m : sure . follow campus center walk in the garden , then turn right onto the bridge . f : ok . m : take a left after the bridge . the language arts building is the first building on the right . it 's across from the physical education building . | train_1655 |
D | [
"m : so it is 10:00 now and i have already finished my homework .",
"m : so it is 10:30 now and i have already finished my homework .",
"m : so it is 10:10 now and i am so lucky because i have already finished my homework .",
"m : so it is 10:10 now ."
] | m : oh , it 's already 10:30 now . i have n't finished my homework yet . f : do n't worry . the clock on the wall is 20 minutes fast . | train_1656 |
A | [
"f : wait . you will go out with alice ?",
"f : you will go out with rose at 10:00 ?",
"f : you mean you will go out with sally at 10:00 ?",
"f : so you will go out with alice at 10:00 ?"
] | m : oh , it 's already 10:30 now . i have n't finished my homework yet . f : do n't worry . the clock on the wall is 20 minutes fast . m : great . please tell alice to wait for me till 11 o'clock . | train_1657 |
B | [
"f : so you will go out to attend a party with rose .",
"f : so you will go out to attend a party .",
"f : so you will go to celebrate your birthday with rose .",
"f : so you will go to have lunch with me together with rose ."
] | m : oh , it 's already 10:30 now . i have n't finished my homework yet . f : do n't worry . the clock on the wall is 20 minutes fast . m : great . please tell alice to wait for me till 11 o'clock . f : where are you going ? m : we 're going to sally 's birthday party . | train_1658 |
B | [
"m : really ? you think your study is not very challenging as your major is law ?",
"m : yeah , business is such a difficult subject . and you mean your major is business ?",
"m : really ? you think business is such an easy subject ? and you mean your major is politics ?",
"m : so , your major is business because you think it does n't require the knowledge of many other fields ?"
] | m : hey , mandy . are you doing alright in your first year of college so far ? f : yes , grandpa , i 'm really enjoying my college life . m : i 'm glad you are . how is your study going ? f : it 's very challenging you know . i mean , business is such a difficult subject . it requires the knowledge of many other fields such as politics and law but i like it . | train_1659 |
C | [
"f : yes . i am really excited about starting french .",
"f : although i am just getting started , i love learning spanish very much .",
"f : yes . learning japanese is really exciting for me .",
"f : i am going to learn japanese by myself at home ."
] | f : are you staying by yourself again this summer vacation ? m : no , i 'm not . my brother and sister are staying with me right now . f : really ? what are they doing this summer ? m : well , my brother is on vacation now . he always wants to come and visit the city . f : what about your sister ? m : she has a part-time job at the university . f : and do you have anything special to do ? m : nothing special . i work as a waiter in the morning and in the afternoon i read books bought from a bookstore days ago . what about you june ? are you in school this summer ? f : yes , i am . m : oh , are you taking french in spanish again ? f : well , i 'm not taking them , but i 'm starting japanese . m : really ? that 's exciting . | train_166 |
C | [
"f : really , dad , you mean when you were in college , you once took part in the running club ? oh , that 's great !",
"f : really ? when you were in the swimming club of your college , you met some of your best teachers ?",
"f : really ? you met some of your best friends when you were in the swimming club of your college ?",
"f : so , when you were in college , you were in the running club ? oh , it is a pity that i 've not joined the running club ."
] | m : hey , mandy . are you doing alright in your first year of college so far ? f : yes , grandpa , i 'm really enjoying my college life . m : i 'm glad you are . how is your study going ? f : it 's very challenging you know . i mean , business is such a difficult subject . it requires the knowledge of many other fields such as politics and law but i like it . m : well , do n't forget to make friends , though . have you joined any clubs at school ? f : i have . i 've joined the running club and the writing club and i 've made quite a few friends already . m : nice.i met some of my best friends when i was in the swimming club of my college . | train_1660 |
A | [
"m : okay , i see . you mean your favorite thing about going to college is being independent . it 's really a good thing for you .",
"m : so , you 've not made quite a few friends already and your favorite thing about going to college is the challenge of your study ?",
"m : really ? you do n't think it is cool but your favorite thing about going to college is all kinds of people you meet ?",
"m : okay , i see . you are not really enjoying your college life but your favorite thing about going to college is being independent ."
] | m : hey , mandy . are you doing alright in your first year of college so far ? f : yes , grandpa , i 'm really enjoying my college life . m : i 'm glad you are . how is your study going ? f : it 's very challenging you know . i mean , business is such a difficult subject . it requires the knowledge of many other fields such as politics and law but i like it . m : well , do n't forget to make friends , though . have you joined any clubs at school ? f : i have . i 've joined the running club and the writing club and i 've made quite a few friends already . m : nice.i met some of my best friends when i was in the swimming club of my college . f : cool . i really appreciate the fact that i get to meet all kinds of people in college . but what i love the most about college life is that it allows me to be independent . | train_1661 |
D | [
"f : really ? you do n't go on the same days every week ? okay , i see . let 's continue to talk about my diet .",
"f : really ? you go to supermarket every monday and sunday ? oh , let 's continue to talk about our cooking skills .",
"f : really ? you never go to supermarket every thursday ? okay , i see . let 's continue to talk about your shopping habit .",
"f : so , you go to supermarket every thursday and sunday ? oh , let 's continue to talk about your shopping habit ."
] | f : how do you manage to cook your own meals all the time ? m : well , i guess my planning ahead and making sure that i always have enough ingredients at home . f : you must go to the supermarket a lot then . m : yeah , i used to go every other day , but it still took a lot of time , so i only go twice a week now . f : do you go on the same days every week ? m : i do actually . i go on every thursday and sunday . | train_1662 |
C | [
"f : really ? you used to go to the supermarket twice a week but now you go to there every other day ?",
"f : really ? you mean although it does n't take a lot of time , now you go to the supermarket twice a week ?",
"f : really ? you think it still took a lot of time , so you only go to the supermarket twice a week now ?",
"f : really ? you do n't go to the supermarket a lot ? you just go to the supermarket twice a month ?"
] | f : how do you manage to cook your own meals all the time ? m : well , i guess my planning ahead and making sure that i always have enough ingredients at home . f : you must go to the supermarket a lot then . m : yeah , i used to go every other day , but it still took a lot of time , so i only go twice a week now . | train_1663 |
D | [
"m : really ? you go to the supermarket probably twice a week and you arrange your meals most of the time by cooking at home ?",
"m : really ? you mean you never go to the supermarket and you arrange your meals most of the time by ordering food delivery ?",
"m : okay , i see . you order food delivery sometimes , but you arrange your meals most of the time by going to restaurants .",
"m : really ? you never order food delivery and you arrange your meals most of the time by going to restaurants ? ok , i see ."
] | f : how do you manage to cook your own meals all the time ? m : well , i guess my planning ahead and making sure that i always have enough ingredients at home . f : you must go to the supermarket a lot then . m : yeah , i used to go every other day , but it still took a lot of time , so i only go twice a week now . f : do you go on the same days every week ? m : i do actually . i go on every thursday and sunday . f : why these 2 particular days ? m : i shop for the following week on sunday . on thursday i shop for the weekend . f : i see . sounds like a good plan . m : yeah , how often do you go to the supermarket ? f : oh , i go probably twice a month . i order food delivery sometimes , but mostly i just eat out at restaurants . | train_1664 |
A | [
"m : so , you always have much work to do and you do n't go to the supermarket more often because you are too busy to go ? okay , i see .",
"m : so , you do n't go to the supermarket more often because you are too busy to go . but you should go to the supermarket and cook less .",
"m : so , you have much work to do , but it 's easy to find the time ? and you do n't go to the supermarket more often because you think it 's expensive ?",
"m : well , it 's hard but it 'll save you a lot of money . by the way , you do n't go to the supermarket more often because you do n't like the products there ?"
] | f : how do you manage to cook your own meals all the time ? m : well , i guess my planning ahead and making sure that i always have enough ingredients at home . f : you must go to the supermarket a lot then . m : yeah , i used to go every other day , but it still took a lot of time , so i only go twice a week now . f : do you go on the same days every week ? m : i do actually . i go on every thursday and sunday . f : why these 2 particular days ? m : i shop for the following week on sunday . on thursday i shop for the weekend . f : i see . sounds like a good plan . m : yeah , how often do you go to the supermarket ? f : oh , i go probably twice a month . i order food delivery sometimes , but mostly i just eat out at restaurants . m : you should go to the supermarket and cook more often . it 's not that hard and it 'll save you a lot of money . f : i know , but i always have much work to do . it 's hard to find the time . | train_1665 |
C | [
"m : your bird can finally say hello now .",
"m : you bird finally learns a new skill . singing is interesting . next time you can teach him to say hello .",
"m : sing a song ? wow , that 's really new skill .",
"m : the bird 's new skill is dancing ! show me ."
] | f : eddie , you 've got to come over and see my parrot . it 's learning so many words now . m : really ? last time i saw him all he could say was something that sounded like hello . f : well , now , he can a sing a song too . | train_1666 |
A | [
"f : i 'll prepare everything in my house and you just need to come after school today .",
"f : i will send you the link , so you can watch the video online after school today .",
"f : come to my house after school , i will take videos of you .",
"f : my bird would be waiting for you to teach him more words after school today ."
] | f : eddie , you 've got to come over and see my parrot . it 's learning so many words now . m : really ? last time i saw him all he could say was something that sounded like hello . f : well , now , he can a sing a song too . m : which song did you teach him ? f : calorie . you know that popular song by a group of girls right ? actually i did n't teach goby the words . i was dancing to the song on the radio and he just picked it up . m : that 's a pretty smart bird . i 'll come over after school today . let 's take a video of him and put it on line . | train_1667 |
C | [
"f : ok. since you will pick up your dad at four , i can stay for 3 hours .",
"f : sure . you will pick up your dad at six , and i can stay for 4 hours .",
"f : no problem . please remember to pick up your dad at six . do not be late .",
"f : of course . we will pick up your dad at the bus station at two ."
] | m : hey , charlie , do you want to come to my house after school and play video games with me ? i just got a cool new game . we will go pick up my dad at the airport at 6:00 but you can stay for 2 hours . | train_1668 |
C | [
"m : since you are bored with my new car , let us try something funny .",
"m : since you are curious about the game , let us go to the shop together .",
"m : i know you will be curious about the game . i can not wait to show you .",
"m : do not be confused about the new car . i will help you with it ."
] | m : hey , charlie , do you want to come to my house after school and play video games with me ? i just got a cool new game . we will go pick up my dad at the airport at 6:00 but you can stay for 2 hours . f : sure , jack . i just have to finish my homework first . what 's the game that you got ? m : it 's a game where you create your own character . you can choose how you look and dress and act . f : interesting . i 've never played something like that . it sounds really different . | train_1669 |
A | [
"f : ok , i see . your hometown has colorful nightlife .",
"f : really ? you do n't enjoy your hometown because it 's really very big ?",
"f : ok , i see . your hometown has colorful nightlife and it 's a really small city .",
"f : so , you are not from toronto . in your hometown , it 's not expensive to live there ."
] | f : where in canada are you from ken ? m : i 'm from toronto . f : oh , i 've never been there . what 's it like ? m : it 's a big city , but it 's not too big . the nightlife is colorful . i enjoy it . | train_167 |
D | [
"f : as his classmate , i will help him with his study",
"f : from a doctor 's point of view , he would be in bad health .",
"f : as a teacher , i think his grades are very good , although he often stays up late .",
"f : recently , other teachers told me that his performance was not good , as parents , you must care about him ."
] | f : mister williams , these days , david has been looking tired all the time . he has been falling asleep in class . i wonder if you should take him to see a doctor . m : thanks , miss jones . i know what the problem is . he 's recently been going to bed far too late . f : when does he go to bed ? m : usually around 11 o'clock . sometimes even later . f : that 's much too late . can you help him get in bed earlier ? say around 9:30 or no later than 10 o'clock . m : we 'll try . you know both david 's mother and i often have to stay up late because of our work and recently david seems to have also got into our bad habit of going to bed late . f : yes , but david has to get up very early for school . i 'm really worried about his health and his studies . m : yes , you 're right . we 'll try to change our habits to set a good example for david . | train_1670 |
C | [
"f : it 's too late to go to bed at nine .",
"f : it 's too late to go to bed at ten .",
"f : it 's too late to go to bed at eleven .",
"f : you ca n't let him sleep eleven hours a day ."
] | f : mister williams , these days , david has been looking tired all the time . he has been falling asleep in class . i wonder if you should take him to see a doctor . m : thanks , miss jones . i know what the problem is . he 's recently been going to bed far too late . f : when does he go to bed ? m : usually around 11 o'clock . sometimes even later . | train_1671 |
B | [
"f : you should take david to school .",
"f : i hope you could change his bad habit .",
"f : i would like to change his habit .",
"f : hope you can help david with his studies ."
] | f : mister williams , these days , david has been looking tired all the time . he has been falling asleep in class . i wonder if you should take him to see a doctor . m : thanks , miss jones . i know what the problem is . he 's recently been going to bed far too late . f : when does he go to bed ? m : usually around 11 o'clock . sometimes even later . f : that 's much too late . can you help him get in bed earlier ? say around 9:30 or no later than 10 o'clock . m : we 'll try . you know both david 's mother and i often have to stay up late because of our work and recently david seems to have also got into our bad habit of going to bed late . f : yes , but david has to get up very early for school . i 'm really worried about his health and his studies . m : yes , you 're right . we 'll try to change our habits to set a good example for david . | train_1672 |
B | [
"f : so you have always been a designer since you are young .",
"f : so you are a designer when you are young .",
"f : so you are a teacher and have never been a designer .",
"f : so you are a construction worker and have never been a designer ."
] | f : phil , you said you 're a teacher . and did you study education in college ? m : no , i studied construction . actually i worked as a designer when i was younger . that was a really great job . but i kind of came into teaching just to try something different . | train_1673 |
A | [
"f : so you mainly write reports with your laptop .",
"f : so you mainly download musics with your laptop even if you do n't have one .",
"f : so you mainly watch movies with your laptop even if you do n't have one .",
"f : so you mainly write reports with your laptop even if you do n't like laptop at all ."
] | f : phil , you said you 're a teacher . and did you study education in college ? m : no , i studied construction . actually i worked as a designer when i was younger . that was a really great job . but i kind of came into teaching just to try something different . f : do you like electronic products ? m : yeah , i do . my favorite is my laptop . i think everyone should have a laptop now because it 's so useful . i can watch movies , download music from the internet and most important , i can write reports on my students on my laptop . it 's just amazing what you can do today . | train_1674 |
B | [
"f : so you like digital camera best .",
"f : so you like digital camera best after your laptop .",
"f : so you like your laptop first besides your mp4 player .",
"f : so you like your ipad best ."
] | f : phil , you said you 're a teacher . and did you study education in college ? m : no , i studied construction . actually i worked as a designer when i was younger . that was a really great job . but i kind of came into teaching just to try something different . f : do you like electronic products ? m : yeah , i do . my favorite is my laptop . i think everyone should have a laptop now because it 's so useful . i can watch movies , download music from the internet and most important , i can write reports on my students on my laptop . it 's just amazing what you can do today . f : any other products you especially like ? an mp4 player or an ipad ? m : no , i suppose i would have to say my digital camera . i 'm absolutely useless had taking photographs . i always miss the main part of the picture , however , with a digital camera , i can keep taking photos again and again until i know i 've got the one i actually want . the digital camera is perfect for me . i can choose only the photos i want . | train_1675 |
B | [
"m : you were my college schoolmate so you must have known that i like mp4 best .",
"m : yes . i know that you usually take photos for your websites with your cameras . they are really beautiful .",
"m : you usually take photos with your cell phone for your websites , right ?",
"m : so you like electronic products a lot and usually take photos by your phone for your websites ."
] | f : phil , you said you 're a teacher . and did you study education in college ? m : no , i studied construction . actually i worked as a designer when i was younger . that was a really great job . but i kind of came into teaching just to try something different . f : do you like electronic products ? m : yeah , i do . my favorite is my laptop . i think everyone should have a laptop now because it 's so useful . i can watch movies , download music from the internet and most important , i can write reports on my students on my laptop . it 's just amazing what you can do today . f : any other products you especially like ? an mp4 player or an ipad ? m : no , i suppose i would have to say my digital camera . i 'm absolutely useless had taking photographs . i always miss the main part of the picture , however , with a digital camera , i can keep taking photos again and again until i know i 've got the one i actually want . the digital camera is perfect for me . i can choose only the photos i want . f : yeah , i agree . i use cameras a lot for my website . i could n't make it without them . | train_1676 |
C | [
"m : so , you mean the dictionaries are at the bottom of the shelf and english textbooks are under the dictionaries on the third shelf from the top ?",
"m : so , you mean the dictionaries are on the top shelf and chinese textbooks are under the dictionaries on the second shelf from the top ?",
"m : so , you mean the dictionaries are on the top shelf and english textbooks are under the dictionaries on the second shelf from the top ?",
"m : so , you mean the dictionaries are on the second shelf from the top and there are no english textbooks ? oh , it 's a pity there is no english textbook ."
] | m : excuse me , i 'm looking for some english textbooks . f : they 're right over there under the dictionaries on the second shelf from the top . | train_1677 |
A | [
"m : so , you mean those books are mainly for conversation practice ? oh , that 's great . i need some books for reading practice .",
"m : really ? you mean those books are not mainly for conversation practice ? but i just need some books for conversation practice .",
"m : really ? you mean these books here do n't focus on grammar ? oh , actually i need some books on grammar .",
"m : you mean this book has long passages to read an answer questions about ? oh , i just need some books for reading practice ."
] | m : excuse me , i 'm looking for some english textbooks . f : they 're right over there under the dictionaries on the second shelf from the top . m : do you have any textbooks to help improve students reading skills ? f : let 's see . these books here focus on grammar and those are mainly for conversation practice . here you are . this book has short passages for students to read an answer questions about . | train_1678 |
D | [
"m : really ? in your old book , my world , your suggestion is believing in themselves for people with difficulties .",
"m : so , for people with difficulties , you want them to believe they can not accomplish a lot and your suggestion is writing a book .",
"m : oh , i got the theme of your new film , my world . and your suggestion for the people with difficulties is always asking for help , right ?",
"m : ok , i see . you suggestion for the people with difficulties is always asking for help . actually , i am interested in your suggestion ."
] | m : the guest for today is sue walter . she is a famous judge in court . good morning , sue . f : good morning , sean . i am glad to be here today . m : your new book , my world , will be published next week . would you please tell us the theme of your book ? f : well , i want people who have challenges in their lives to believe that despite their difficulties , they can still accomplish a lot . one of my suggestions is to always ask for help . | train_1679 |
D | [
"f : so , you mean it is wet in the fall in your hometown . and it 's pretty warm in the winter and very hot and wet in the summer .",
"f : so , it is sunny in the fall in your hometown . but we can seldom see the clear sky .",
"f : really ? it is cold in the fall in your hometown . but it 's not pretty cold in the winter .",
"f : oh , i see . it is sunny in the fall in your hometown ."
] | f : where in canada are you from ken ? m : i 'm from toronto . f : oh , i 've never been there . what 's it like ? m : it 's a big city , but it 's not too big . the nightlife is colorful . i enjoy it . f : is it expensive there ? m : yeah , a little bit . f : and what 's the weather like in toronto ? m : well , it 's pretty cold in the winter and very hot and wet in the summer . it 's nice in the spring and fall though . you can always see the clear sky then . | train_168 |
C | [
"m : so , you talked about how the television helps people solve their problems and you explain your job by making children 's programs ?",
"m : really ? you gave a very simplified version of what a lawyer does and you explain your job by getting involved in legal decisions ?",
"m : okay , i see . you explain your job to kids by explaining the function of the law in simple words . it 's a good way for kids to understand .",
"m : so , as you 've not been on the children 's program , you just explain your job to kids by explaining the function of the law in simple words ?"
] | m : the guest for today is sue walter . she is a famous judge in court . good morning , sue . f : good morning , sean . i am glad to be here today . m : your new book , my world , will be published next week . would you please tell us the theme of your book ? f : well , i want people who have challenges in their lives to believe that despite their difficulties , they can still accomplish a lot . one of my suggestions is to always ask for help . m : right . what 's the best part of being a judge in court ? f : having a voice in the decision making process . there is something extremely satisfying about that . m : you 've been on the children 's program , so how do you explain your job to kids ? f : i gave a very simplified version of what a judge does . i talked to them about how the law helps people solve their problems . | train_1680 |
D | [
"m : so , you think it would be satisfaction of arguing things with others ? and you think happiness is talking with others ?",
"m : really ? you think it would not be satisfaction of enjoying things with others and happiness is sharing things with others ?",
"m : really ? not just those moments of sharing ? okay , i see . in your opinion , happiness is solving problems , right ?",
"m : just those moments of sharing ? okay , i see . in your opinion , happiness is sharing things with others ?"
] | m : the guest for today is sue walter . she is a famous judge in court . good morning , sue . f : good morning , sean . i am glad to be here today . m : your new book , my world , will be published next week . would you please tell us the theme of your book ? f : well , i want people who have challenges in their lives to believe that despite their difficulties , they can still accomplish a lot . one of my suggestions is to always ask for help . m : right . what 's the best part of being a judge in court ? f : having a voice in the decision making process . there is something extremely satisfying about that . m : you 've been on the children 's program , so how do you explain your job to kids ? f : i gave a very simplified version of what a judge does . i talked to them about how the law helps people solve their problems . m : what 's your idea of happiness ? f : i think it would be satisfaction of enjoying things with others . meaning when you give it to others whether it 's time , attention a gift anything , just those moments of sharing . | train_1681 |
D | [
"m : so , you did n't give any version of what a judge does . okay , i see . let 's continue to talk about the importance of law in daily life .",
"m : really ? you gave a very difficult version of what a judge does ? well , let 's continue to talk about a judge 's reflection on your job and life .",
"m : you talked to them about how the computer helps people solve their problems ? ok , let 's continue to talk about the success of a children 's program .",
"m : so , you gave a very simplified version of what a judge does . okay , let 's continue to talk about a judge 's reflection on your job and life ."
] | m : the guest for today is sue walter . she is a famous judge in court . good morning , sue . f : good morning , sean . i am glad to be here today . m : your new book , my world , will be published next week . would you please tell us the theme of your book ? f : well , i want people who have challenges in their lives to believe that despite their difficulties , they can still accomplish a lot . one of my suggestions is to always ask for help . m : right . what 's the best part of being a judge in court ? f : having a voice in the decision making process . there is something extremely satisfying about that . m : you 've been on the children 's program , so how do you explain your job to kids ? f : i gave a very simplified version of what a judge does . i talked to them about how the law helps people solve their problems . | train_1682 |
A | [
"f : i see , but you must have a rest or break , no matter how busy you are .",
"f : i understand your life is hard as you have no job in recent months .",
"f : since you are not busy at all , why have you been so quiet recently ?",
"f : you are busy writing the new stories as they must be finished tomorrow ?"
] | f : you 've been working constantly . do n't push yourself so hard , or you 'll end up in the hospital . m : i 'm not always as busy as i am right now . it 'll slow down in about half a month . f : so what are you busy with ? m : some new stories . i must finish them in a week and the editors are all waiting . | train_1683 |
C | [
"f : you rest a lot recently , but you 'll have my writing soon , editor .",
"f : see ? you have no writing task tonight , let 's go gym together .",
"f : come on , some exercise can help you write more efficiently .",
"f : i feel sick , doctor . can i go to your office for a check tonight ?"
] | f : you 've been working constantly . do n't push yourself so hard , or you 'll end up in the hospital . m : i 'm not always as busy as i am right now . it 'll slow down in about half a month . f : so what are you busy with ? m : some new stories . i must finish them in a week and the editors are all waiting . f : but you will need to take a break once in awhile . let 's go to the gym tonight . m : tonight ? i 'm afraid i ca n't . i must write at least 5000 words tonight . | train_1684 |
D | [
"f : we both love running and i like dancing , but i ca n't swim .",
"f : i love swimming and lift-weighting . pity you do n't like the latter .",
"f : we can enjoy running and swimming tonight , but i do n't dance .",
"f : so we have the same preference of running and swimming ."
] | f : you 've been working constantly . do n't push yourself so hard , or you 'll end up in the hospital . m : i 'm not always as busy as i am right now . it 'll slow down in about half a month . f : so what are you busy with ? m : some new stories . i must finish them in a week and the editors are all waiting . f : but you will need to take a break once in awhile . let 's go to the gym tonight . m : tonight ? i 'm afraid i ca n't . i must write at least 5000 words tonight . f : we wo n't stay there for too long . besides you may get inspired there . m : you 're right . so what do you usually do at the gym ? f : run and swim . those are my favorite sports . sometimes i go to a dance class there , though i 'm not very good at it . what about you ? m : i like running and swimming too , but i do n't dance . sometimes i like to lift weights . | train_1685 |
D | [
"m : it 'll be a challenge to stay at least 3 hours until 10pm at the gym .",
"m : sounds cool . less than two hours would be good for me tonight .",
"m : you agree with it ? about two and a half hours from 8pm to 10:30pm .",
"m : then we agree to stay for about 2.5 hours . see you then at 6:30pm ."
] | f : you 've been working constantly . do n't push yourself so hard , or you 'll end up in the hospital . m : i 'm not always as busy as i am right now . it 'll slow down in about half a month . f : so what are you busy with ? m : some new stories . i must finish them in a week and the editors are all waiting . f : but you will need to take a break once in awhile . let 's go to the gym tonight . m : tonight ? i 'm afraid i ca n't . i must write at least 5000 words tonight . f : we wo n't stay there for too long . besides you may get inspired there . m : you 're right . so what do you usually do at the gym ? f : run and swim . those are my favorite sports . sometimes i go to a dance class there , though i 'm not very good at it . what about you ? m : i like running and swimming too , but i do n't dance . sometimes i like to lift weights . f : when do you think we should get going ? m : how about 6:30 pm ? we can return at about 9:00 pm and then i can go on writing . f : that 's fine with me . | train_1686 |
A | [
"f : in that case , i 'll call later , after john comes back from the lunch .",
"f : you mean john is taking a nap during the afternoon work ? well .",
"f : as he 's having lunch and wo n't return before 2pm , i 'll come later .",
"f : john has had lunch and is now taking a message ? can i wait here ?"
] | f : hello , this is elisa speaking . may i speak to john please ? m : i am sorry , but john is out for lunch . would you like to leave a message ? f : er , when will he come back ? m : he usually comes back by 1:00 pm . he usually takes a nap before work begins in the afternoon . | train_1687 |
D | [
"m : he just left 10 minutes ago at 11:50. maybe call an hour later .",
"m : it 's already 1pm now , so he 'll be taking a nap in half an hour .",
"m : well , as john is sleeping , you can call 0.5 hour later at 1pm .",
"m : yeah , half an hour . it 's reasonable to call him right at 1pm then ."
] | f : hello , this is elisa speaking . may i speak to john please ? m : i am sorry , but john is out for lunch . would you like to leave a message ? f : er , when will he come back ? m : he usually comes back by 1:00 pm . he usually takes a nap before work begins in the afternoon . f : then i 'll call again in half an hour . | train_1688 |
B | [
"m : let me see , so if i pay by quarter , it cheaper than pay by year . it can save me 15 pounds !",
"m : that means if i pay by year , it will save me 15 pounds a year . sounds good .",
"m : wow , that will save me 25 pounds if i pay by month ! that 's a real bargain .",
"m : sounds good ! i just pay 35 pounds for the whole year ! i 'd like to join this library ."
] | m : excuse me , can i join the library ? f : are you a student of our college ? m : no , i 'm not . but i hear that it 's open to the public . f : that 's right . m : ok. does it cost anything to join ? f : well , it 's free for students of our college while it is 125 pounds per year or 35 pounds per quarter for the public . | train_1689 |
D | [
"m : yes , working as a flight attendant is boring .",
"m : yes , working as a flight attendant is not dangerous but poorly-paid .",
"m : yes , working as a flight attendant is not dangerous at all .",
"m : yes , working as a flight attendant is dangerous ."
] | f : hey roy . i 've been thinking for a long time . m : oh yeah . about what , cindy ? f : about the future . about what i want to be . m : em , i 'm sure there are a lot of things that you can do , like doctor , professor , hostess . f : em , maybe . i 'd like a job in which i can often travel . m : well , what about being an air hostess ? you could travel a lot . f : no , i 've thought of that . air hostess worked really hard . it 's so tiring . in planes are n't safe nowadays . they make crash because of bad weather or even be used as weapons if they fall into the wrong hands . | train_169 |
D | [
"m : what ? only 2 at a time ! that 's ridiculous !",
"m : great ! so you mean i can borrow 10 at most ?",
"m : fine . as a students here , why can i only borrow 6 at a time ?",
"m : fair enough . then i 'll check out these 6 this time ."
] | m : excuse me , can i join the library ? f : are you a student of our college ? m : no , i 'm not . but i hear that it 's open to the public . f : that 's right . m : ok. does it cost anything to join ? f : well , it 's free for students of our college while it is 125 pounds per year or 35 pounds per quarter for the public . m : how many books can i borrow at a time ? f : students here can borrow 10 books and 2 magazines . but for public members like you , it 's only 6 books . | train_1690 |
D | [
"m : well , why do n't you want to go to rome again ? i thought you liked there .",
"m : well , since you never been to milan , do you want to go there ?",
"m : well , since you have been to florence several times , what do you think of there ?",
"m : well , what do you think of milan ?"
] | m : hello , barbara . welcome back . you look great . f : rod , it 's lovely to see you again . m : how was your trip ? f : fun , but tiring . milan was interesting . it 's bigger than i expected , noisier and dirtier too . m : and florence ? what did you think of florence ? f : well , i did n't go there . have you been there ? m : no , i 've never been to italy . i 'd really like to go to rome . well , the cars in the car park . is this all your luggage ? f : yes , but the suitcase is very heavy . | train_1691 |
D | [
"m : so you always take books to travel , like this time ?",
"m : so you are taking 20 shoes to milan now ?",
"m : why do you take stones to travel ?",
"m : why do you take so many shoes ?"
] | m : hello , barbara . welcome back . you look great . f : rod , it 's lovely to see you again . m : how was your trip ? f : fun , but tiring . milan was interesting . it 's bigger than i expected , noisier and dirtier too . m : and florence ? what did you think of florence ? f : well , i did n't go there . have you been there ? m : no , i 've never been to italy . i 'd really like to go to rome . well , the cars in the car park . is this all your luggage ? f : yes , but the suitcase is very heavy . m : barbara , what 's in it ? books or stones ? f : just 20 pairs of shoes . | train_1692 |
C | [
"f : i want to work with other girls , so i do n't mind share a room with others .",
"f : i want to have my own room . and if i have to share it with others , i do n't mind .",
"f : but , i still want to have my own room . i do n't want to share with others .",
"f : i like to live near the city center . and i want to share a room with others ."
] | m : hello , nora . i heard about a flat that might interest you girls . it 's near the central bus station on the main road and about 75 pounds a week . quite reasonable . the problem is , it 's only got 2 bedrooms , but i expect two of you could share . f : well , as long as it is n't me , i 've got to have my own room because i 'd be working at home m ost of the time . any other information ? m : yes , it 's got a very big and well equipped kitchen . and i know you like cooking so that 's another point in its favor . but there is a small sitting room and not much furniture yet , so let me know quickly if you want it or it will be taken . | train_1693 |
A | [
"f : it has a big kitchen . perfect . i enjoy cooking very much .",
"f : it has good furniture but it does n't have a kitchen . is that right ? what a pity !",
"f : it has a large sitting room but it does n't have a kitchen , right ?",
"f : it has a big kitchen and a big sitting room . right ? that 's really nice ."
] | m : hello , nora . i heard about a flat that might interest you girls . it 's near the central bus station on the main road and about 75 pounds a week . quite reasonable . the problem is , it 's only got 2 bedrooms , but i expect two of you could share . f : well , as long as it is n't me , i 've got to have my own room because i 'd be working at home m ost of the time . any other information ? m : yes , it 's got a very big and well equipped kitchen . and i know you like cooking so that 's another point in its favor . but there is a small sitting room and not much furniture yet , so let me know quickly if you want it or it will be taken . | train_1694 |
C | [
"f : really ? you want me to help you take out the garbage ?",
"f : do you mean that you need to take your dog for a walk ?",
"f : so you want me to walk your dog oscar , right ?",
"f : what i need to do is sweeping the front steps , am i right ?"
] | m : ok , mrs thomas . i finished cleaning up the leaves in the yard . f : oh , thank you , james . m : i also swept the front steps and took out the garbage . is there anything else i can help you with ? f : can you also take my dog oscar for a walk ? m : sure . | train_1695 |
D | [
"m : is your son here on monday to help you with the housework ?",
"m : you mean every tuesday your son will be here to help you ?",
"m : it 's great that your daughter can come and help you every saturday .",
"m : you mean every thursday after your injury your son will be here to help you ?"
] | m : ok , mrs thomas . i finished cleaning up the leaves in the yard . f : oh , thank you , james . m : i also swept the front steps and took out the garbage . is there anything else i can help you with ? f : can you also take my dog oscar for a walk ? m : sure . f : here is such a prince . ever since i broke my leg i t has been so difficult to take care of things around the house . my daughter leah helps out on mondays and tuesdays and my son robbie on thursdays , but i 'm so happy you can come on saturdays . | train_1696 |
D | [
"f : that 's great . it 'll be easier to visit your grandmother when you have the bike .",
"f : if you have this bike , it 's really convenient for you to go to this woman 's house .",
"f : do you see any difference between playing basketball and learning to ride a bike ?",
"f : you want to ride your bike to practice playing basketball , do n't you ?"
] | m : ok , mrs thomas . i finished cleaning up the leaves in the yard . f : oh , thank you , james . m : i also swept the front steps and took out the garbage . is there anything else i can help you with ? f : can you also take my dog oscar for a walk ? m : sure . f : here is such a prince . ever since i broke my leg i t has been so difficult to take care of things around the house . my daughter leah helps out on mondays and tuesdays and my son robbie on thursdays , but i 'm so happy you can come on saturdays . m : well , i appreciate the weekend work . i 'm saving up to buy a bike so i can ride to my basketball practice . | train_1697 |
D | [
"m : is leah coming to help you next week ?",
"m : i ca n't come here tomorrow , let my friend robby take care of you .",
"m : after i 'm gone , is alison coming to help your son next week ?",
"m : after i 'm gone , is alison coming to help you next week ?"
] | m : ok , mrs thomas . i finished cleaning up the leaves in the yard . f : oh , thank you , james . m : i also swept the front steps and took out the garbage . is there anything else i can help you with ? f : can you also take my dog oscar for a walk ? m : sure . f : here is such a prince . ever since i broke my leg i t has been so difficult to take care of things around the house . my daughter leah helps out on mondays and tuesdays and my son robbie on thursdays , but i 'm so happy you can come on saturdays . m : well , i appreciate the weekend work . i 'm saving up to buy a bike so i can ride to my basketball practice . f : will you still be able to work for me after you get your bike ? m : of course , but do n't forget i 'm away next weekend visiting my grandfather . my sister allison will come by instead . f : ok . | train_1698 |
D | [
"f : well , i 'm just excited . i really prefer this beach camping to forest one .",
"f : i 'm stressful , too , jack . actually , i do n't really like camping in the forest .",
"f : it seems that we need to take many things to go camping in the desert .",
"f : why ? what special things should we bring for the forest camping ?"
] | f : i 'm really looking forward to going camping this summer , jason . when i get into the forest , i feel like i can finally relax . it 's better than any beach . m : me too , sarah . i ca n't wait to sit by a fire and sleep in the forest under the stars . the one thing i find stressful , however , is the packing . | train_1699 |
C | [
"f : maybe there 's too much crowd .",
"f : the traffic is no longer jammed .",
"f : yes , it should be traffic jam .",
"f : it should be a matter of schedule ."
] | f : gosh , we 've been waiting for ages ? what 's the matter ? m : who knows ? it always leaves on time more or less . but in the middle of winter , you have to expect the delay here sometimes . in fact , the trains also sometimes get delayed by snow on the lines or the planes by fog on the runway . actually , it 's probably rain that 's holding up things for us right now . f : well , i heard on the radio before i came out that there were some jams this morning , so even when we do finally get moving we 'll probably find that it 's going slow , especially as the rush hours now about to start . m : oh , bad luck ! | train_17 |
B | [
"m : yes , you are not good at interpreting at all .",
"m : well , but you are good at interpreting so much .",
"m : yes , though you are not good at interpreting , you still organize meetings well .",
"m : yes , you are not good at interpreting . oh , i know you are good at dealing with money ."
] | f : hey roy . i 've been thinking for a long time . m : oh yeah . about what , cindy ? f : about the future . about what i want to be . m : em , i 'm sure there are a lot of things that you can do , like doctor , professor , hostess . f : em , maybe . i 'd like a job in which i can often travel . m : well , what about being an air hostess ? you could travel a lot . f : no , i 've thought of that . air hostess worked really hard . it 's so tiring . in planes are n't safe nowadays . they make crash because of bad weather or even be used as weapons if they fall into the wrong hands . m : how about being an interpreter ? you are really good at languages . and you could travel to international meetings . f : no , i do n't think so . interpreting did n't sound interesting to me . | train_170 |
D | [
"f : i understand . it would be difficult to make a fire in the desert in winter this time .",
"f : yeah , we do n't have sleeping bags to take , so it 'll be a challenge to sleep outside .",
"f : we have so many things to pack . that 's why i 'm not looking forward to camping .",
"f : the packing list is long and the car is not big enough . yes , that is really annoying ."
] | f : i 'm really looking forward to going camping this summer , jason . when i get into the forest , i feel like i can finally relax . it 's better than any beach . m : me too , sarah . i ca n't wait to sit by a fire and sleep in the forest under the stars . the one thing i find stressful , however , is the packing . f : why is that ? m : we have to bring sleeping bags , clothes , food , water , games and so much more , but we do n't have enough room in our car for extra stuff . it 's really frustrating . | train_1700 |
B | [
"f : our car is big enough , but too old , sam . let 's buy a new one .",
"f : you agree , right ? i 've been looking for an appropriate new car .",
"f : tony , we already have a big car . you do n't need to buy a new one .",
"f : marie wants a new car like ours , which can store almost everything ."
] | f : i 'm really looking forward to going camping this summer , jason . when i get into the forest , i feel like i can finally relax . it 's better than any beach . m : me too , sarah . i ca n't wait to sit by a fire and sleep in the forest under the stars . the one thing i find stressful , however , is the packing . f : why is that ? m : we have to bring sleeping bags , clothes , food , water , games and so much more , but we do n't have enough room in our car for extra stuff . it 's really frustrating . f : that 's why i want a car with far more enough space like marie antonis . they store all their camping things inside . m : yeah , sounds like we have to save up money for a new car . | train_1701 |
C | [
"f : i want to have the picnic by the lake .",
"f : it 's good under the tree , but we also have to go out because the weather is cool .",
"f : it 's too hot . the best choice is under the tree .",
"f : we can set the picnic beside the walking paths ."
] | f : where should we set a bar picnic ? by the lake ? it looks so blue and clear , just like the sky . m : i know , but it 's hot today . let 's have the picnic under the trees over there instead of by the lake . the trees will keep the sun off us so it wo n't be as hot . f : good idea . it 's a sunny day for a picnic in the park but i would n't want to be running around too much . m : you 're right . i take my dog for a walk on the walking path here to get some exercise , but only when it 's cooler outside . | train_1702 |
A | [
"f : the weather is really hot outside .",
"f : yes , it 's cloudy all over the day .",
"f : yesterday it was hot , but today it 's cool .",
"f : it 's windy now . it 's cool !"
] | f : where should we set a bar picnic ? by the lake ? it looks so blue and clear , just like the sky . m : i know , but it 's hot today . let 's have the picnic under the trees over there instead of by the lake . the trees will keep the sun off us so it wo n't be as hot . f : good idea . it 's a sunny day for a picnic in the park but i would n't want to be running around too much . m : you 're right . i take my dog for a walk on the walking path here to get some exercise , but only when it 's cooler outside . | train_1703 |
B | [
"m : sorry , we do n't have any apartment with twin bed .",
"m : ok. this is the key for the apartment with a twin bed .",
"m : ok. this is the key for the apartment with a double bed .",
"m : sorry , we do n't have a queen-sized bed like you asked ."
] | f : excuse me , sir , can you help me ? i need to buy a bed for my new apartment . m : of course , what size bed do you need ? f : it 's a small apartment so i do n't want anything too big . m : well , you should get a twin bed . that 's the smallest size for an adult . it only fits one person . a bigger size bed is a double bed for 2 people . then there are queen size and king size beds . those are very large . there are much too big for you . f : ok. thanks so much i 'll get the smallest one . | train_1704 |
C | [
"m : well , honey , i think we should have a queen-sized bed .",
"m : mom , i think we should have a double bed , do n't you think ?",
"m : sure . here is the key for your apartment . thanks for visiting .",
"m : sure . here is the key for your apartment with the queen-sized bed ."
] | f : excuse me , sir , can you help me ? i need to buy a bed for my new apartment . m : of course , what size bed do you need ? f : it 's a small apartment so i do n't want anything too big . m : well , you should get a twin bed . that 's the smallest size for an adult . it only fits one person . a bigger size bed is a double bed for 2 people . then there are queen size and king size beds . those are very large . there are much too big for you . f : ok. thanks so much i 'll get the smallest one . | train_1705 |
B | [
"m : no , thank you . i will go to his office and meet him there as he is in there right now .",
"m : no , thank you . i will call him until he comes back from lunch .",
"m : no , thank you . i will wait for him until he finishes the meeting .",
"m : no , thank you . i will go to have lunch with him ."
] | m : hello , may i speak to mr brown ? f : i 'm sorry , he 's out for lunch . would you like to leave a message ? | train_1706 |
D | [
"f : ok. i will tell you where he is when you come again .",
"f : ok. i will tell mr. brown your message .",
"f : ok. i will wait for your call in 15 minutes as he will be back by then .",
"f : ok. i will wait for your call ."
] | m : hello , may i speak to mr brown ? f : i 'm sorry , he 's out for lunch . would you like to leave a message ? m : uh , what time do you expect him back ? f : say in half an hour . m : thank you . i 'll try back later . | train_1707 |
C | [
"m : england must be a beautiful place . why did you plan to stay there for only 6 months ?",
"m : okay . i am glad that you can join our program . tell us more about working in your own country italy .",
"m : great . why are you still living in italy now ? i bet that you really like there .",
"m : cool . is there any interesting things when you lives and works in america ?"
] | m : hello and welcome to our program , working abroad . our guest this evening is a londoner , who lives and works in italy . her name 's susan hill . susan , welcome to the program . you live in florence . how long have you been living there ? f : since nineteen eighty two , but when i went there in nineteen eighty two , i plan to stay for only 6 months . | train_1708 |
B | [
"m : good for you . you worked for one of australia 's top companies named ferragamo for only six months .",
"m : obviously you worked for ferragamo for six years , right ?",
"m : that 's a good choice . after the five-year work in ferragamo , you are still not a free designer .",
"m : you are lucky , but you did n't accept the job of ferragamo ."
] | f : since nineteen eighty two , but when i went there in nineteen eighty two , i plan to stay for only 6 months . m : why did you change your mind ? f : well , soon after i arrived in florence , i got a job with one of italy 's top companies , ferragamo , so i decided to stay . m : oh , lucky . do you still work for ferragamo now ? f : no , i left there in nineteen eighty eight . i 've been a free designer since then . i 've designed for some italian companies as well as to american companies and in the last 5 years i 've also been designing for the british company burberry . | train_1709 |
C | [
"m : oh , yes . being a doctor is challenging , unlike being a business woman .",
"m : oh , you are right . you will be a good interpreter in the near future .",
"m : but , why do you want to be an international business woman ? you do n't like thinking about money .",
"m : but , why do you want to be an business woman ? it 's not challenging at all ."
] | f : hey roy . i 've been thinking for a long time . m : oh yeah . about what , cindy ? f : about the future . about what i want to be . m : em , i 'm sure there are a lot of things that you can do , like doctor , professor , hostess . f : em , maybe . i 'd like a job in which i can often travel . m : well , what about being an air hostess ? you could travel a lot . f : no , i 've thought of that . air hostess worked really hard . it 's so tiring . in planes are n't safe nowadays . they make crash because of bad weather or even be used as weapons if they fall into the wrong hands . m : how about being an interpreter ? you are really good at languages . and you could travel to international meetings . f : no , i do n't think so . interpreting did n't sound interesting to me . m : well , what are you interested in ? f : well , maybe i 'll become an international business woman . it 's so challenging . | train_171 |
B | [
"m : that 's really cool . most of your design are shoes .",
"m : yeah . i can see that you designed mostly handbags for these companies .",
"m : you are great . you have designed for some australian companies .",
"m : wonderful . i also bought some jackets which you designed mostly ."
] | m : oh , lucky . do you still work for ferragamo now ? f : no , i left there in nineteen eighty eight . i 've been a free designer since then . i 've designed for some italian companies as well as to american companies and in the last 5 years i 've also been designing for the british company burberry . m : what have you been designing for them ? f : mostly handbags and sometimes shoes and leather jackets . | train_1710 |
B | [
"f : thank you . i think italian design is getting more popular .",
"f : i am glad that i can share my industry which has become more competitive .",
"f : thanks for your invitation . unfortunately , the quality of products has become poorer .",
"f : you are welcome . do you know australian quality and design is still famous around the world ?"
] | m : how 's your industry changed since nineteen eighty two ? f : it 's become a lot more competitive because the quality of products from other countries has improved a lot , but italian quality and design is still world famous . m : well , thank you for talking to us , susan . | train_1711 |
C | [
"f : now that you know how to do this project , let 's discuss when to draw a picture .",
"f : although you know how to do this project , i think we should continue to discuss it .",
"f : do n't worry , we are discussing what to do for the project and i will help you .",
"f : we 're talking about being an artist , not this project , because you already know how to do this project ."
] | f : what are you going to do for the project ? m : i do n't know . i was hoping you could help me think of something . | train_1712 |
C | [
"f : why were you surprised to hear my first suggestion ? do n't you know how to do this project ?",
"f : although you were a little hesitant about my first suggestion , you know how to do this project , do n't you ?",
"f : do n't hesitate about my first suggestion . you have to believe in yourself .",
"f : even if you know how to do this project , do n't be uninterested in my first suggestion , ok ?"
] | f : what are you going to do for the project ? m : i do n't know . i was hoping you could help me think of something . f : well , you 're such a good artist . you could talk about watercolor while you 're doing one in front of the class . m : maybe , but what if i make a mistake in front of everyone ? | train_1713 |
A | [
"m : rest assured , according to your second suggestion , i will make more preparations beforehand and present merits and flaws about different materials .",
"m : although i know how to do this project , i will do more preparation according to your second suggestion .",
"m : according to your second suggestion , i need to work more with talented students , although i know how to do this project .",
"m : i 'll consider your second suggestion to draw in front of the classroom , but i know how to do this project ."
] | f : what are you going to do for the project ? m : i do n't know . i was hoping you could help me think of something . f : well , you 're such a good artist . you could talk about watercolor while you 're doing one in front of the class . m : maybe , but what if i make a mistake in front of everyone ? f : come on , you 're really talented . besides you would n't have to do much preparation before hand . m : true . f : or how about this ? you could bring in a photo , a pencil drawing and watercolor of the same subject . something simple so it would n't take so much time to do like a flower . then you could show the advantages and disadvantages of working with different materials . m : i could do that ahead of time . f : you could , but remember it would take a lot more time . | train_1714 |
C | [
"m : i 'd appreciate it if you could confirm my room in hilton hotel .",
"m : ok , that will be fine if you can reserve a room for our academic conference .",
"m : that 's great ! i would like to reserve a room for our sales meeting .",
"m : i 'm so sorry that i want to change my room that can accommodate about 100 people ."
] | f : hello mabel hotel . what can i do for you ? m : hello , this is george damon . our company will be having a sales meeting in january , and we need to book a room for about 200 people . does your hotel have something that can accommodate that number ? f : yes sir , we have a couple of rooms for groups of that size . | train_1715 |
C | [
"m : thank you so much . i like the room 13. i think it will bring me good luck .",
"m : ok , the room 19 which can accommodate about 100 people is suitable for me .",
"m : that 's great ! i 'll have the room 19. i think it will bring me good luck .",
"m : it 's really lucky that the room 26 which i want to choose is available in february ."
] | f : hello mabel hotel . what can i do for you ? m : hello , this is george damon . our company will be having a sales meeting in january , and we need to book a room for about 200 people . does your hotel have something that can accommodate that number ? f : yes sir , we have a couple of rooms for groups of that size . m : good , we 'll need chairs , a stage and a projection screen . f : then i would suggest room 13 . m : well , i do n't like the room number . f : oh , sorry sir , room 19 and room 26 are also available . m : i prefer something ending with nine . f : i see , i 'll reserve that for you right now . | train_1716 |
C | [
"f : i heard about third-hand smoke among young smokers today . it 's frightening .",
"f : that 's what today 's newspaper says about two-hand smoke .",
"f : that 's what today 's newspaper says about third-hand smoke .",
"f : i heard about third-hand smoke from some smoking parents ."
] | f : bob , i 'm sure you know about secondhand smoke . m : of course , i do . f : but have you heard about thirdhand smoke ? m : third hand smoke ? i 'm afraid not . what is it then ? f : well , it 's here in today 's paper . parents may think they are protecting children from secondhand smoke when they smoke outside their home or only when the children are not there . but now researchers are warning about what they call third hand smoke . when you smoke dangerous matter from cigarettes gets into your hair and clothing . as babies are the weakest when you come to a baby . you pass it to the baby and increase the chances of disease in the baby . m : is that so ? in that case . i have to say that i should never get close to a baby . | train_1717 |
B | [
"m : i would keep away from babies because i have just become a father .",
"m : i 'm sorry , i 'm a smoker .",
"m : since i wear dirty clother , i would keep away from babies .",
"m : i never smoke ."
] | f : bob , i 'm sure you know about secondhand smoke . m : of course , i do . f : but have you heard about thirdhand smoke ? m : third hand smoke ? i 'm afraid not . what is it then ? f : well , it 's here in today 's paper . parents may think they are protecting children from secondhand smoke when they smoke outside their home or only when the children are not there . but now researchers are warning about what they call third hand smoke . when you smoke dangerous matter from cigarettes gets into your hair and clothing . as babies are the weakest when you come to a baby . you pass it to the baby and increase the chances of disease in the baby . m : is that so ? in that case . i have to say that i should never get close to a baby . f : that 's right . actually , all smoking parents should do the same or better give it up completely | train_1718 |
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