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D | [
"m : have your brother served in an army ?",
"m : is smoking allowed in the office ?",
"m : how many times do you eat at a restaurant every week ?",
"m : sure . the chicken is the best seller in our restaurant ."
] | m : may i have your order now ? f : yes , i 'd like a dish of chicken and a glass of milk . | train_4404 |
B | [
"f : i 'm glad that the island of bali is known for its good weather , because my parents and i do n't like rainy days when we are traveling .",
"f : that 's great , bali is known for its surfing and diving , i like diving and my huasband likes surfing .",
"f : that 's great , bali is known for its surfing and diving , my friends will love it .",
"f : awesome ! my parents and i both like shopping , that 's a really good news that bali is famous for the shopping centers ."
] | m : universal travel agency , may i help you ? f : yes , my husband and i want to take a vacation to an island somewhere . do you have any places to recommend ? m : certainly , off the top of my head . i would suggest the island of bali . f : why bali ? m : at this time of year . most places have a lot of rain , but it is the dry season in bali . there are also many excellent restaurants and hotels to choose from , plus , bali is known for its surfing and diving , and i must say that the shopping is absolutely great . | train_3698 |
C | [
"m : you got only one phone interview last month , why do you still have to wait a few months ?",
"m : feel bad about your interview ? no worry , the results come soon after graduation next week .",
"m : i see . so you can know the exact results in less than a month . i hope everything will be fine .",
"m : since you got the interviews all in yesterday , it 's quick to know their results within a month ."
] | m : how was your interview , emily ? f : it was pretty good . two weeks ago , i had my phone interview with teach for america . and then this weekend , i had the in-person interview . m : how was the in-person interview ? i heard it 's really stressful . f : it was . it lasted all day . when we started , we were in a group of 10 people or so . we each had prepared a 5 minute lesson . then we had to discuss a problem in a group and reach a solution . and finally , we interviewed one on one . it was really a long day . m : yeah , i can imagine . when do you hear back ? f : they said 3 to 4 weeks . so it 's worth waiting . | train_776 |
A | [
"f : i guess you are right . i did n't study hard enough .",
"f : yes . maybe i have studied too much . i should relax myself because i have kept up with my classmates .",
"f : yes . i should have played more and relaxed myself because i have kept up with my classmates .",
"f : yes . although i did n't study hard enough , i have kept up with my classmates ."
] | f : it 's too difficult for me to keep up with my classmates . m : you should play less and study more i 'm afraid . | train_5702 |
B | [
"f : oh , you are a german , so you speak fluent german .",
"f : so you acquired german when you lived in germany .",
"f : your teacher taught great german .",
"f : you and your dad used to live in germany ? now i understand why you speak german ."
] | f : you can speak german ? where did you learn it ? m : i used to live in germany with my mother when i was little . | train_5810 |
D | [
"f : i will , you are a heroic people , thank you .",
"f : i will , you are really energetic .",
"f : oh , how sympathetic you are . tell you a good news , my husband is out of danger now .",
"f : i will , your sympathy makes me feel warm ."
] | m : susan , i was shocked to hear about your husband 's illness . i 'm so sorry . f : thanks . i appreciate your sympathy . i hope he 'll be alright , but this is his second heart attack in 5 years . he is not very strong physically . m : i understand how worried you must feel , but i 'm sure things will come out all right . is there anything i can do for you ? i 'll be glad to look after the kids while you go to the hospital . f : thanks a lot . i might take you up on it tomorrow if you do n't mind . m : not at all . and please tell your husband we 're all thinking about him and wishing him a fast recovery . | train_52 |
B | [
"m : but where is the hospital ? i want to go there .",
"m : thank you , once i get to the hotel , i 'll call you back .",
"m : so , it will take me less than 10 minutes to get to the hotel .",
"m : you mean i 'll find the post office in 5 minutes ."
] | m : i 'm in front of the people 's hospital now . how do i get to the green hotel from here ? f : cross the street and walk straight along , you 'll see a post office in about 10 minutes . m : is the hotel near the post office ? f : yes , it 's only a 5-minute walk from there to the hotel . | train_6095 |
D | [
"f : i hate the weather in new york , but i can leave the city tomorrow and go to london .",
"f : i 'm glad that i decided to come to london today , though the climate here is terrible .",
"f : yeah , new delhi here is too cold . i like london , but unfortunately , i know nobody there .",
"f : anyway , i 'm more familiar with new delhi here and the weather is somehow tolerable ."
] | m : hi , rosie . how was your new york visit ? f : fantastic . i love the weather in new york . summers are mostly cool , but it is very hot here in new delhi . m : it will probably rain tomorrow . f : i hope so . my uncle lives in london . it has a beautiful climate . m : yes , london is a wonderful city . | train_3623 |
B | [
"m : thank you . i 'm very sorry to ask you to buy a glass , although i did n't break the drinking glass i bought there .",
"m : thank you . i 'm very sorry to ask you to buy a glass .",
"m : thank you . although i ask you to attend a conference in prague , your conference is in beijing , is n't it ?",
"m : thank you , since your conference is in beijing , i want to ask you to pick out a doll for me ."
] | m : is your conference in prague ? could i ask you a favor ? f : sure , as long as it is n't about picking out dolls for all your relatives . m : no , i broke a drinking glass i bought there , so could you get me one ? f : ok . | train_5583 |
A | [
"m : yeah , it 's quite expensive .",
"m : you are right . its quality is bad , although it 's very cheap .",
"m : you 're right . the price is fine . we can afford it .",
"m : i agree with you . i do n't like its design , although it 's very cheap ."
] | m : i really like this table , marie . the wood is beautiful and it looks like it will last 100 years . f : i agree with you , but i 'm not sure we can afford it right now , thomas . | train_6388 |
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 |
D | [
"f : ok. a single room . right ?",
"f : ok. a twin room . right ?",
"f : ok. a double room with smoking place . right ?",
"f : ok. a double room . right ?"
] | f : good evening . how can i help you ? m : do you have any rooms ? f : yes , would you like a single room , a double room or a twin room ? m : i need a room for myself and my wife . so a double room , please . oh , we do n't smoke . so a non-smoking one , please . | train_2339 |
A | [
"f : i 'm happy that you like my meals . come over to my house again next time .",
"f : thank you for coming . sorry that i did n't have time to cook for you today .",
"f : i 'll tell our chef that you like his meals . do you want to order something else ?",
"f : it 's time to have dinner with the manager now , boss . you need to leave office ."
] | m : oh , ann , that was a wonderful dinner . that 's the best meal i 've ever had . f : thank you . m : can i give you a hand with the dishes ? f : i 'll do them myself later . would you like some coffee ? m : thanks a lot . i 'd love some . oh , ann , i did n't realize you were such a good cook . | train_4115 |
C | [
"f : i agree with you . we will go to england by train .",
"f : you are right . let 's go to london by train .",
"f : yes . let 's go to hangzhou by train . it 's safe .",
"f : yes . we should fly to hangzhou . it 's quicker"
] | f : we could have flown to hangzhou , but i prefer traveling on rail . i like very much to watch the beautiful scenery by the window . m : i like traveling by train too . i think it had something to my sense of safety . | train_1909 |
B | [
"f : my car just broke down halfway , so i did n't fasten the safty belt .",
"f : yes , thank you . so i just got slight injured in this accident , right ?",
"f : i must have knocked my arm on the window in the accident .",
"f : i was almost killed by the tree even though my car did n't go into it ."
] | m : well , how do you feel now ? f : a bit cold and my headaches terribly . i must have knocked it on the windscreen when my car went into the tree . m : well , you 've got a cut on your head . you were lucky that you had fastened your safety belt . otherwise , you could have been killed or hurt badly . | train_1213 |
D | [
"m : great , i 'm going to love the chicken soup as lunch .",
"m : great , i 'm sure i 'm going to enjoy the tomato and beef soup .",
"m : great , i 'm sure i 'm going to love the lettuce soup .",
"m : i 'm allergic to beef , please do n't put it in any of your dishes ."
] | f : good morning , room service . may i help you ? m : yes , i 'd like to have supper in my room , please . f : ok , sir . we offer different types of cuisine , chinese , american , french and italian , which one would you prefer ? m : the first , please . what would i have for supper then ? f : rice , chicken , tomato and egg soup , and some lettuce . m : that will be fine . when can i get it , please ? f : within 20 minutes . may i have your name and room number , please ? m : sure . it 's adam green , in room 408 . f : let me repeat your order . mr. green , in room 408. rice , chicken , beef , tomato and egg soup and some lettuce for supper . right ? m : oh , no beef . f : ok . | train_837 |
A | [
"f : wow ! it 's amazing that you went to visit the boy with cancer which you knew from the newspaper . it is very kind of you to do such thing .",
"f : so you learned about the boy with cancer on the internet and went to visit him when you were in san diego , right ?",
"f : i can ’ t believe that you spent a month in san diego to look after the cancer boy you knew from the newspaper !",
"f : why did you spend only three days in san diego when you learned about the boy with cancer from your daughter ?"
] | f : jim , i heard you took a trip to san diego is that right ? m : yes , my daughter emily was admitted by san diego university . so i drove her there . f : did you spend some time visiting the city on the trip ? m : yes , but i was only there for 2 days . so i did n't do too many things . f : what did you do there ? m : we looked around san diego university . we went to the beach . we walked around the city . we also dropped in on a brave boy suffering from cancer . my daughter and i read about him in a newspaper , if you want to know more about the boy . you can read some news about him on the internet . | train_1428 |
D | [
"f : yeah , we have a dark one .",
"f : yeah , we have a more expensive one .",
"f : yeah , we have a more complex one .",
"f : yeah , we have a cheaper one ."
] | f : can i help you ? m : yes , how much for the tie ? i love the pattern . f : oh , i love those ties . they 're selling well . they 're $ 30.50 each . m : the price is a bit high . have you got anything cheaper ? | train_1786 |
C | [
"f : there is no problem . ten days of summer vacation , is that so ?",
"f : there is no problem . seven days of summer vacation , is that so ?",
"f : there is no problem . seven days of winter vacation , is that so ?",
"f : there is no problem . fourteen days of summer vacation , is that so ?"
] | f : international travel agency , may i help you ? m : yes , my wife and i want to take a holiday this winter , to someplace warmer . f : i understand . how long do you want to take ? m : only a week between christmas and new year . that 's the problem , you see . | train_3476 |
B | [
"m : it 's a pity i did n't try your meals today . i 'll bring the ingredients next time i come to your home .",
"m : sure . i would be happy to come to your house again , and my wife would be happy , too .",
"m : excuse me , i want to order another plate of spaghetti and salad . can you give me the menu ?",
"m : haha , thanks for coming and bringing the gifts . you are always welcome to come to my home ."
] | f : let me help you to some more fish . m : the fish is delicious . but i 've had enough now . i 'd like to have some soup . f : here it is . help yourself . m : thanks . i did n't know you were so good at cooking . if my wife were here , she would be surprised as i am . f : well , bring your wife if you come here next time . i have n't seen her for quite some time . | train_3460 |
D | [
"m : actually i have no idea when my semester ends .",
"m : i think you should take your vacation somewhere else .",
"m : i think you should to reschedule the trip for my class will over on august 1st .",
"m : i think you should to reschedule the trip ."
] | m : i just called the travel agent . it 's all set on july first . i 'm heading for the mountains . f : have you checked the academic calendar carefully ? you know , my class wo n't be over till july seventh . | train_5089 |
D | [
"m : yes , i agree . pretty good skills make top boxers .",
"m : i 'd also say a very quick brain is the most important . top bxers can then react faster and smarter than others .",
"m : according to you , the fitness is even more important than good dynamic visual activity and skills .",
"m : so , you mean that it 's most important for top boxes to have great physical conditions ."
] | m : today we have jane couch with us . good evening and welcome , jane . f : good evening . m : now this is a question that everyone would like to ask you . how did you get interested in boxing ? f : i saw a little television program about women boxing about 6 years ago . and at that moment , i said to myself , i 'm going to do that . and it just changed my life . but my parents disagreed at first . m : and were you interested in sport at school ? f : no , nothing . i was n't ever fit or anything . i just do n't look after myself at all . m : what do you think is the most important for a top boxer ? f : believe it or not , anyone can fight . but to make it to the top , you have to know your skills . and you have to have a quick brain and the fitness . the fitness side of it is the most important . | train_525 |
A | [
"f : i 'm sorry , we 've got the right person for that position .",
"f : i 'd like to book two single rooms .",
"f : we want to hire a general manager for the shopping center .",
"f : i 'd like to place an advertisement in your newspaper , how much does it cost ?"
] | f : hello , west bay hotel , can i help you ? m : oh , good morning . i 'm ringing about your advertisement in the mirror . f : is that the one for temporary staff ? m : that 's right . | train_5356 |
C | [
"m : you could read chapters during class . it 's the best way to learn .",
"m : you are doing great . i bet you always read chapters before class .",
"m : actually , reading chapters before class is better for your studying .",
"m : well , i suggest that you try to read chapters after class ."
] | f : hi , professor smith . m : hi , justine , how are you ? f : i am ok , but i 'm doing badly in your class . i am wondering how to do better . m : i think comeing prepared class may do something to improve your grades . f : how can i prepare for class ? m : have you checked out my web page ? all of my lecture notes are on my web page . you can download the notes and read them ahead of time . f : really ? wow , that would be very helpful . m : another good idea is to read each chapter in the book before class . f : i usually do n't read the chapter ahead of time . i thought hearing the lecture first was better than reading first . | train_1129 |
D | [
"m : yes , our train to wuhan will leave at five .",
"m : my train will leave at nine and yours is at ten .",
"m : well , your train to nanjing will leave at nine .",
"m : we both leave at nine , that 's coincidental ."
] | m : excuse me , is this seat taken ? f : no , i do n't think so . m : thanks . i am waiting for the train at 9:00 o'clock to shanghai . where will you go ? f : what a coincidence ! we are on the same train . | train_1483 |
B | [
"m : so you only like collecting albums in your free time , do n't you ?",
"m : what kind of french songs do you like ? could you recommend some to me ?",
"m : oh , the only thing you do in your spare time is to visit music stores .",
"m : so you enjoy french music because the variety is quite limited in french music stores ?"
] | m : veronique , when you are not studying , what do you like to do ? f : i like listening to music by french singers . go into any french music store and you 'll find the top 10 albums by us , german and english artists . it 's good to have variety , but i love french music . | train_3571 |
B | [
"m : you are so busy ! i am working on the exam and i have a few questions , but our assistant is not present right now .",
"m : you are so busy ! it 's too bad that our assistant is not present right now .",
"m : i know our assistant is in her office but i do n't like her .",
"m : i have just asked our assistant in the office and she said i should do it alone ."
] | m : hi , mary . f : oh , hi . sorry , but you are ? m : peter , peter parker from your math class . f : oh , peter , how are you ? m : fine , thanks . actually i 'm working on our assignment and i ca n't seem to figure out the last problem . and the teaching assistant is out of town . so i was wondering if you could help me . f : you mean like now ? i have swimming practice in a few minutes . and then i have to study for a biology exam . i could meet you right after dinner . | train_787 |
B | [
"m : yeah . i really hate talking about how to live longer .",
"m : yeah . i love talking about how to live longer .",
"m : yeah . i love talking about how to drink green tea .",
"m : yeah . i love talking about how to keep energetic and live shorter ."
] | f : chris , i read an article about the secrets of leading a long life last night . m : how do you feel like ? f : great fun . it points out that taking a cold shower every morning is believed to be good to our health . m : did you have a try ? f : yes , i have been trying it for about one month . i feel extremely energetic now . m : really ? in fact , i heard this on the radio one month ago , but i only prefer to wash my face with cold water . have you got to know about any other secrets ? f : yes . it said that japanese people have a very long life . they drink , you know , a lot of green tea . miso soup consisting of green vegetables and grain is also very popular in japan . m : oh , i 've also heard that the french have a long life because of drinking a glass of red wine every day . f : that 's true . a good amount of alcohol is actually good for our health . | train_2301 |
B | [
"m : yes , but all the 4 eggs are broken , so we need to borrow from the neighbors .",
"m : yes , we 've already got 4 eggs in the fridge . but , that is n't enough . we still need more .",
"m : yes , we 've already got 6 eggs in the fridge . that 's enough .",
"m : yes , we 've already got 8 eggs in the fridge . that 's enough ."
] | m : are you ready to go shopping ? f : just a few minutes . i need to make a list of the things that we need . m : good idea . remember to write down tea , eggs , red pepper and potatoes . f : but we 've already got 4 eggs in the fridge . | train_2185 |
A | [
"m : this coat costs me $ 150 .",
"m : this coat costs me $ 175 .",
"m : this coat costs me $ 200 .",
"m : this coat costs me $ 150 at a 10 % discount ."
] | m : i bought this $ 200 coat at a 25 % discount . f : it 's a good deal . you 're lucky . | train_5482 |
A | [
"m : lily also told me that she had no time to finish all the questions , it was difficult .",
"m : it 's easy for you to get a high score .",
"m : the first page was difficult , the other questions are easy .",
"m : you could n't leave the classroom until the exam is over but you finished all the questions in an hour . it 's really cool ."
] | m : what did you think of the final exam ? f : i was expecting it to be easy , but at the end of the first hour i was still on the first page . i had no time to get to the last question . | train_5264 |
D | [
"m : maybe i shoud go to the blackwood hotel directly to get in touch with mr johnson .",
"m : maybe i shoud dial 509 directly to get in touch with mr johnson . thank you .",
"m : yes , i will dial 114 to find the telephone number of the hotel to get in touch with mr. frank .",
"m : thank you . i will dial 114 to find the telephone number of the hotel right now ."
] | f : excuse me , mr brooke , i almost forgot there was a phone message here for you . professor johnson called and asked you to call him back . m : where is he now ? do you know ? f : he 's staying in the blackwood hotel room 509 . m : thank you . do you happen to have the number of the blackwood hotel ? f : i 'm sorry i do n't , but you can get it from information just dial 114 . | train_3180 |
A | [
"m : the charges in your airport are unreasonable .",
"m : i 'll be at the airport soon .",
"m : your bus is coming .",
"m : this subway station is a transfer station ."
] | m : how much should i pay for the overweight ? f : their charge for extra baggage is calculated by one point 5 % of the standard ticket fare for economy class . | train_6866 |
A | [
"f : of course the first thing you need to do is to get some knowledge of the language .",
"f : of course the first thing you need to do is to find a good teacher and by the way , travel has no use in learning languages .",
"f : of course the first thing you need to do is to have more practice instead of learning by travelling .",
"f : of course the first thing you need to do is to get some knowledge of the language and by the way travel has no use in learning languages ."
] | m : betty , you speak several languages , do n't you ? f : yes , i speak spanish and french . m : and what helped you most in learning those languages ? f : well , i studied both languages in high school and i 'm still studying spanish here at the university . but i think that travel has probably been the most help to me . you see , i 've been lucky that i 've lived in europe . believe me , i did n't speak very well before i moved there . m : you 're right , practice is very useful . f : i always go to the movies , and whenever i can i watch tv or listen to the radio in the language i 'm trying to learn . m : but i think without some knowledge of the language first . you ca n't understand all these . | train_1729 |
A | [
"m : oh , your sit is right over a wing on this plane .",
"m : you 're welcome . you can sit in my place if you like a window seat for this train journey .",
"m : oh , your sit is far away from the window on this plane . you can sit in my place .",
"m : you can sit in my place if you like a window seat in this restaurant . it is really nice ."
] | m : you can sit in my place if you like a window seat . f : oh , it 's very kind of you , but mine is right over a wing . i would be able to see anything . thanks anyway . | train_5577 |
C | [
"m : so you got an cd from your mom .",
"m : it is so nice that your dad gave you a new bike .",
"m : it is nice that your mom gave you a new bike .",
"m : so you did n't get any birthday from your friends ."
] | m : what did you get for your birthday lucy ? f : i got a lot of cards from my friends and a new cd from my sister . but the one i like the most was from my mom , a new bike . | train_7044 |
A | [
"m : sounds good . i can return them in 7 days and get all my money back if i am not satisfied with the pants .",
"m : sounds good . i can get 80 % of the paid money and a new pair of pants if i bring the pants within 7 days .",
"m : sounds good . i do n't not need to return them and i can get all my money back if i am not satisfied with the pants .",
"m : i should pay $ 70 more and get another pair of pants . how terrible ! i wo n't shopping in your shop again ."
] | m : what is your policy on returns ? f : if you bring them back with your receipt within 7 days , you 'll get all your money back . if it is over 7 days , you 'll get back 80 % of what you paid . also , if you want to change the pants , just bring them in and will do them for free . | train_391 |
B | [
"m : i think i can manage to ride there .",
"m : no problem ! i 'll walk to sun college .",
"m : sure . walk to fire square and then rainbow avenue .",
"m : not exactly . but i 'm driving my car . i can quickly get to fire square and ask ."
] | m : excuse me madam , can you tell me how to get to sun college ? i 'm walking . f : well , i think the simplest way for you is to go up to main street over there , turn left on main street and keep going for about 20 minutes . when you get to water square , turn right , keep on past the mass hospital to the end of the road , and then take a left turn . you 'll be on rain avenue . walk 2 blocks until you see the farmers bank . cross the street and almost immediately take a left turn , again . the entrance to sun college is down a few yards on your right , can you remember all that ? | train_1950 |
B | [
"f : i like reusable bags , also because grocery stores give them for free .",
"f : yes ! with reusable bags , we can do many things other than shopping .",
"f : reusable bags are multi-functional , but they are n't as strong as plastic .",
"f : reusable bag is lighter and easier to carry , though it only has one use ."
] | f : more and more people are using reusable grocery bags now . m : they 're much stronger than plastic bags . and i can fit more in them , too . f : grocery stores like them , too . because they can make money by selling them . m : what 's more , you can use them for more than one purpose . i heard that only 3 % of plastic bags ( ? ) . imagine all that waste . | train_2100 |
A | [
"m : i really enjoyed talking about hotline service with you .",
"m : i hate talking about hotline service with you .",
"m : i really enjoyed talking about daily life with you .",
"m : i really enjoyed talking about amusement program with you ."
] | m : hotlines are very common in today 's life . do you think so ? f : of course . m : most of them are about amusement , in my opinion . but some of them are very important in our daily life . f : is that true ? m : certainly . a free hotline offering help to teenagers , was opened in nanjing . f : can you tell me something more about it ? m : it is the first part of the national hotline system to help to protect teens ' rights . young people who have psychological problems or questions on legal issues , can call for help . more than 100 experts are ready to offer help . f : then ... what is the telephone number ? m : call 961961 , if you are in nanjing . and 025961961 , if you are outside . f : oh , it will be a help to teenagers . | train_2670 |
A | [
"m : you 're right , subway is the best choise .",
"m : so , you like bus better .",
"m : why do you never take the subway ?",
"m : you 're right . the most convenient transportation is car ."
] | m : how do you go to work in london ? by bus , or by the underground railway ? f : buses are always crowded and are often stuck in traffic jams . the private cars ca n't help at all . so i prefer to use the subway . | train_5628 |
C | [
"m : so you took this picture at home .",
"m : so you took this picture in the kitchen .",
"m : so you painted the picture at school .",
"m : so you took this picture at your school ."
] | m : what are you doing , little sarah ? f : i am looking at my pictures . dad . i painted them in class . | train_1491 |
A | [
"f : ok. are you leaving at seven fifty ?",
"f : why do you leave at half past seven ?",
"f : why are you going to leave at 7:20 ?",
"f : it is 7:50 now . you should leave ."
] | f : are you going to leave ? it 's already 7:30 . m : no . i am going to wait another 20 minutes . | train_6277 |
A | [
"f : are you going to the cocktail party later ? that sounds very good .",
"f : you 're going to see somebody off later ? why are n't you off in a hurry ?",
"f : you 're going to make dinner later , are n't you ? but it 's only five o'clock .",
"f : even if you are going to the cocktail party later , do n't worry . it 's only five o'clock ."
] | m : how was the party last night ? f : nice . i had a good time and met some very nice people . but where are you off to in such a hurry ? m : i 've been invited to a cocktail party . it 's 6 o'clock now . i 'm late . | train_4271 |
D | [
"m : yes . we 've all graduated from high school for 8 years .",
"m : yes . we 've all graduated from high school for 10 years .",
"m : yes . we 've all graduated from junior high school for 20 years .",
"m : yes . we 've all graduated from high school for 20 years . how time flies !"
] | m : our high school will be celebrating its one hundred fiftieth anniversary next sunday . shall we go back for a visit ? f : good idea , it 's two decades since we left . | train_6547 |
B | [
"f : the most important thing for you is eat well , and the second one is rest well .",
"f : please have a good rest .",
"f : the most important thing for you is take enough exercise .",
"f : the most important thing for you to do right now is to have a well-balanced diet ."
] | f : well , good morning , tom . i have n't seen you for a long time . what seems to be the trouble now ? m : i feel very tired . i 've got a bad headache , and i ca n't sleep well almost every night . f : have you been eating properly ? eating the right kind of food is very important for your health , you know ? m : well , i have n't been eating too well , i guess . i have a lot of work to do , and i usually only have enough time to have a sandwich , and a cup of coffee for lunch . f : and what about dinner ? m : sometimes i 'm too tired to eat anything at all . f : it 's too bad , you must have a well balanced diet . but i think the most important thing for you to do right now , is to have a good rest . m : yes , i agree . | train_3757 |
C | [
"m : when we finish making the birthday cake , we can start preparing for the birthday party .",
"m : oh , i forget it , cooking a huge dinner is not easy .",
"m : okay , i 'll put candles on it right away . i think i will be a little tired after all this preparation for this birthday party .",
"m : the party is almost ready , but the food is not enough . let 's prepare some more ."
] | m : is everything ready for billy 's birthday party ? f : yes . i finished making the birthday cake and i put everything on the table . did you find the party hats ? m : yes , i did . i put one for each child on the table . i put up the big `` happy birthday '' sign , too . f : thanks , honey . do you think we have enough for the kids to eat and drink ? m : i 'm sure we do . here 's enough food to feed an army . f : that birthday cake looks beautiful , but you have n't put any candles on it yet . | train_10 |
D | [
"m : i believe mom can cook the special dinner for christmas day .",
"m : grandpa will appreciate your special dinner , mary . it means a lot to him .",
"m : your friend is so considerate to cook the special dinner for mom 's birthday , mary .",
"m : you are so sweet to cook the special dinner , mary . mom will be very happy ."
] | m : marry , tomorrow is your mom 's fiftieth birthday . do you know ? f : of course i do . how should we celebrate it ? m : first of allï¼a birthday present . what about buying her a beautiful skirt ? f : that 's a good idea . it would make her look younger . and a big birthday cake too , with 50 candles . m : that 's right . shall we have a special dinner ? f : how about a chinese dinner ? m : fine , where should we have it ? f : we can have it at home . i 've learned to cook a few dishes from a chinese friend . i 'm sure mom would like them . | train_3547 |
D | [
"f : i should n't have turned to the assistant . i am really sorry .",
"f : i mixed up the telephone numbers so i bother you . sorry .",
"f : i made a wrong complaint about my low bill of telephone . really sorry .",
"f : i made a wrong complaint . i am really sorry . it 's my fault ."
] | m : hello . this is the china telephone company . what can i do for you ? f : is this the complaints department ? m : yes , it is . f : i want to complain about the bill i received this month . i do n't think i 've made that many phone calls . have their rates gone up ? there must be a mistake in your billing . m : alright madam , tell me your phone number and i 'll check it for you . f : my number is 63513516 . m : thank you . please hold on for a moment . f : alright . m : hello ? f : yes , i 'm still here . m : well , there does n't seem to be any problems with your account . the billing is accurate . you must have overlooked the international call you made to europe . f : let me see . right . i 'm sorry , it 's my mistake . but it is still very expensive . m : well , why do n't you apply for the international dial service ? it 's free of charge . f : can i do that ? m : sure . you can . the rates are cheaper as you do without assistance from the operator . f : i see . well , thank you very much and i 'm sorry for bothering you . m : it 's no bother at all . that 's what we 're here for . thanks for calling . | train_114 |
D | [
"f : you are welcome , it 's so nice of you to help me hand in my paper with yours .",
"f : you are welcome , i 'll turn your paper in tomorrow morning after i get to school .",
"f : you are welcome , just text me which bank should i go pay your gas bill .",
"f : you are welcome , but i did n't know you had to turn in your paper this early . mine dues in two weeks ."
] | m : i need to get my paper in , but i also have to go to pay the telephone bill this afternoon . f : do n't worry . i 'll pay the telephone bill for you , you just turn in your work . m : thanks , it 's so nice of you . | train_4824 |
B | [
"m : sarah is an music teacher . i think she will help jim .",
"m : sarah is an art teacher . i think she will help jim .",
"m : sarah is an art teacher , but she ca n't help jim .",
"m : sarah can teach writing . and she is my best friend ."
] | f : i just received a beautiful mother 's day gift from our son . m : what did he give you this year ? f : he drew a picture and wrote i love you on it , it was really moving . it 's hard to believe he 's already 9 years old now . do you want to have a look at the picture ? m : oh yes , please . f : here , is n't he good at drawing ? m : that 's amazing . i really did n't know he control so well . he really has a gift for it . f : what do you think about having him attended drawing class ? m : that 's a really good idea . f : do you know any good teachers who control well ? m : you know , my friend david 's sister sarah is an art teacher . naturally , she draws pictures for children 's books . i 'll call and find out if jim can join her class . f : ok . | train_683 |
A | [
"m : that 's great , i think i am going to choose chinese speaking guides .",
"m : well , i think i 'll choose french guides for my one week 's sightseeing .",
"m : alright , i 'll choose english guides , my friend and i can both understand english .",
"m : okay , i think i am going to choose chinese speaking guides for my three days ' sightseeing ."
] | f : may i help you ? m : yes , i 'd like to take a one day sightseeing tour around town and i particularly want to visit the british museum and the tower of london . do you have any tours that include both of them ? f : yes , this one does . you visit the tower and westminster abbey in the morning . right after lunch , the tour takes a stop at saint pauls . then the rest of the afternoon is spent at the museum . m : how long does the tour take ? f : about 7 hours . where are you staying , by the way ? m : at the hyde park hotel . f : let 's see . the bus stops there at 9:50. you should be back by 5:30 in the afternoon . m : what is the cost of the tour ? f : it 's 30 pounds including lunch . m : are there any chinese speaking guides ? my friend here can understand only a little english . f : no problem . besides english speaking guides , we also have chinese speaking guides and french speaking guides . | train_3303 |
C | [
"m : why you still have $ 9 ?",
"m : you wanted $ 7 at first .",
"m : $ 7 is enough for you .",
"m : you need at least $ 8 ."
] | f : do you have money with you ? i 've run out of mine . m : how much do you need ? f : about $ 9 . oh , no , 7 will be ok . | train_5370 |
C | [
"f : i totally agree with you . go ahead to have a talk with your mother helen .",
"f : yeah , i think this is something abnormal . you really should talk with her father .",
"f : talking to her father would be great , of course . go on , then . i 'll support you .",
"f : now you know that you need to be a good dad and spend more time with helen ."
] | f : you look very anxious this evening . is there anything wrong ? m : i 'm worried about my 15 year old niece helen . f : what 's worrying you . m : i 've seen a big change in her . she used to be very outgoing and sociable , but now she is having problems with other children at school . now , she is totally someone else . f : really ? m : yes . now , she is quiet and does n't want to talk to anyone else . her teacher said things are going backward in her study . f : her parents must be very anxious about her . m : no , not really . both of them are too busy to worry about their daughter . i think i need to talk to them and ask them to spend more time with helen . f : take it easy . it is something natural . i was outgoing when i was a little girl , but became very shy in teenage years . so do n't be nervous about your niece . m : maybe you are right , but i will talk with my brother anyway . | train_2197 |
A | [
"f : well , boss , i see . if the plane arrives on time , and then you 'll be back around 5:30 pm .",
"f : oh , my boss , you mean if the train arrives on time , and then you 'll be back around 5:30 pm ?",
"f : oh , my teacher , you mean if the plane arrives on time , and then you 'll be back around 6:30 pm ?",
"f : really ? honey , you mean you are now at the bus station to meet mr. dale ?"
] | m : i 'm now at the airport to meet mr. dale , who is arriving at 3:00 pm . there will be some calls for me while i 'm away . so please take a message . f : certainly . what time will you be back ? m : well , if the plane arrives on time , and then i 'll be back around 5:30 pm . | train_3634 |
D | [
"f : tennis is my favorite sport , too ! we should go together the next time .",
"f : why do n't you like swimming now ?",
"f : why do you like golfing best ?",
"f : swimming is my favorite sport , too ! we should go together the next time ."
] | f : sir , what 's your favorite sport ? m : hmm ... it 's hard to say . i like golf a lot and tennis better , but i guess swimming . | train_5887 |
C | [
"f : so , you need 4 recommendation letters and your drama teacher , mrs.watson , has given the recommendation letter to you ?",
"f : so , now your math teacher , mrs.watson , has turned hers in but now you are waiting on your chinese teacher ?",
"f : so , you asked your english teacher and your math teacher ? and your english teacher , mrs.watson has turned hers in ?",
"f : so , you have not turned in your grades and your sat score ? and now your are waiting on your english teacher , mrs.watson ?"
] | f : what are you doing ? m : i 'm working on my college application . i just started writing my personal statement , but i 'm having a hard time . f : what does it have to be about ? m : it 's basically just an essay about why i want to go to college and what i hope to do there . it 's difficult to write , because i do n't know what to major in yet . i know i want to go to college . i just do n't have an idea of why i want to go . f : why not just tell the truth in your essay ? m : you mean i should write about the fact that i do n't know what to do with my life ? f : yeah . i mean , i doubt if anyone really knows what career they want to have when they first go to college . you have years to figure that out . m : i guess i could write about that . f : what else do you need to do to finish your application ? m : i need 2 recommendation letters . i asked my english teacher and my math teacher . mrs. watson turned hers in , but i 'm waiting on my math teacher . i wanted to ask my drama teacher , mr. bennett , but i 've only had one class with him , so i decided not to . i already turned in my grades and my sat score . | train_1572 |
D | [
"f : really ? as her grandfather , you bought a set of knives and forks for tanya . and now she said that she needs no cushions .",
"f : ok , i see . her mother bought a set of knives and forks for her . and we do n't need to get a present for tonya .",
"f : yeah , i am her grandmother and i bought a set of knives and forks for tanya because she 's moving into her old flat soon .",
"f : really ? you mean her mother bought a set of knives and forks for her ?"
] | f : we need to get a present for tonya . she is our only granddaughter and she 's moving into her new flat soon . now , she said that she needs some cushions , but i do n't know what color her sofa is ? m : i know that her mother has bought her a set of knives and forks , so why do n't we get her a set of glasses ? | train_2394 |
C | [
"f : yeah , and mom will come back at 7:00 .",
"f : yeah , and dad will come back at 6:30 .",
"f : yeah , and mom will come back at 6:30 .",
"f : yeah , and mom will come back at 6:00 ."
] | f : anything interesting on now ? m : no , i was reading a local news report about a big fire . f : where was the fire ? m : in the center of the city . f : has anyone got injured ? m : yes , at least 30 people were injured . fortunately , no deaths have been reported . f : thank goodness . tom , i need to go out in about 15 minutes and i will come back around 7:00. could you make supper tonight ? m : ok , when will mom come back for supper tonight ? f : she will get home around 6:30. i 'll come back for supper , too . m : i 'll get supper ready right before you get back . | train_1068 |
C | [
"m : noted , ma'am . a pair of pool shoes of large size from page 14 .",
"m : i 'll order a large-sized page-14 swimming cap for you , ma'am .",
"m : ok. a small swimming cap from page 14. the red and blue one .",
"m : sure . what color of swimming suits from page-14 do you want ?"
] | m : good morning , swim shop , kevin speaking . how can i help you ? f : hello , i 'd like some information . i have got your order brochure here . can you give me some prices ? m : of course , please tell me the page number you 're looking at . f : ok. the first thing is on page 14. it the maru swimming cap . the red and blue one . m : ok. the small and medium sizes are 22 pounds 65 , and the large one is 26 pounds 40 . f : right , i 'd like to order that , please . size small . | train_3511 |
B | [
"f : oh , you are collecting leaves to earn money from your mother .",
"f : maybe i can help you collect in the leaves .",
"f : so you 're cutting the grass . that 's always my dad 's job .",
"f : it rained yesterday , so why are you still watering flowers ?"
] | f : hey martin , i just did some running in the park . what are you doing ? m : there was a windstorm last night , so it blew this mess everywhere , what 's up ? f : i just wanted to see if you 'd like to see the latest movie with me tonight ? why do you have to do this kind of work ? m : my father and i have a deal . i help around the house and he pays me . once i get these leaves into bags . i have to cut the grass . tomorrow , i will water the flowers in the garden . | train_397 |
C | [
"m : thanks for lending me money to open a restaurant . you are my best friend .",
"m : you are so sweet to help me open this restaurant . thanks , mom .",
"m : thanks , mom . you support means a lot to me . i will never forget your help .",
"m : ok , boss . i will open another restaurant in the downtown . it will be successful ."
] | m : i was thinking of starting my own business . f : what kind ? m : i know you wanted me to take over your restaurant business , but to be honest , i ca n't stand working in the food industry . f : do n't worry , i knew that along time ago . m : i thought maybe you and dad could lend me some money to open a skateboarding shop . f : that 's possible , do you have a business plan ? m : not in writing , but i 've thought of all the details . f : so what would you sell ? m : we 'd sell skateboards , clothing , shoes and other kinds of things . f : what would make your shop different from all the others ? m : i thought we could make own t shirts . f : it sounds ok to me , but you 'll have to talk to your father about this too . | train_986 |
D | [
"m : do you think it ' s too far away from your office ? but you can ' t have cats anywhere else !",
"m : you love this one right ? you ' d be happiest to have dogs in our apartment !",
"m : i know it ' s too expensive and noisy for you . but you can live downstairs as you like .",
"m : alright ! i know how much you love this apartment . let ' s go together !"
] | m : i hate to look for an apartment again . f : me too . we 've been looking for one for 3 months , but none of them has suited us . m : anyway , we have a 2 o'clock appointment to see the one on main street . i 'm sure you will agree with me this time . f : really ? m : yes , the manager said it 's an upstairs unit . f : that 's good . i do n't want to live under people with loud feet . m : and it 's a corner unit . f : that 's great . we wo n't have neighbors on both sides of us . m : no pets are allowed . f : perfect . we do n't have to listen to dogs barking in the evenings . m : and there are only 6 units in the whole building . f : sounds like there is no better place than this one in the world . m : the rent is only $ 2,000 a month . f : perfect . i think we should rent it even without seeing it . | train_482 |
A | [
"m : ok. i 'll go the disney world by taxi , and then go to see you at the space center .",
"m : i understand . so after i arrive by train , i 'll grab a taxi to disney world to meet you .",
"m : since you recommend bus , i will take the bus to disney world gate to see you .",
"m : wow , you will pick me up at the airport ? then you can drive us to disney world ."
] | m : janet , it 's oscar . did i wake you up ? f : no , but i 'm going to get up then . m : sorry , listen . i 'll arrive in florida on the fifteenth orlando airport . do you want to meet me then ? f : sure , welcome to florida , and how are you going to disney world ? m : i will take a taxi at the airport , how about meeting there ? f : why do n't we meet at the kennedy space center . it 's not that far from my company . | train_373 |
C | [
"f : you are so worried about the traditional lion dance performance tonight .",
"f : you are really interested in the traditional dragon dance performance tonight .",
"f : i want to know why you are really interested in the traditional lion dance performance tonight ?",
"f : why you are puzzled about today 's performance ?"
] | f : there is a traditional lion dance performance tonight . do you want to watch it ? m : i 've been wanting to see one for a long time . | train_5903 |
C | [
"f : i agree with you , my fellow worker . let 's go for dinner .",
"f : i agree with you , my good friend . let 's go for dinner .",
"f : i agree with you , my good friend . let 's go for lunch .",
"f : i agree with you , my travel companion . let 's go for dinner ."
] | m : hi , kerry . how are you doing ? f : hi , andrew . i 'm ok i suppose , not too bad . m : how 's your job going ? f : oh , that 's not ok. i 've moved to a new office and i just hated . the people are unfriendly . actually , i 'm looking for a new job . m : oh , really ? me too . i 'm just so bored with my job . i 've been there for too long . f : so what kind of job are you looking for ? m : well , i do n't know for sure . maybe something in the travel industry . i 'd love to work somewhere nice and warm . spain is my first choice . f : i see . it would be lovely to go and live abroad , would n't it ? hey , maybe we should go there together to set up a travel business . m : the problem is i do n't speak spanish . it 'll be difficult for me to start a business there . f : i do n't speak spanish , either . but it does n't matter . we should give it a try . m : well , one day maybe . anyway , let 's go for lunch . we have n't seen each other for quite some time . | train_4199 |
C | [
"m : since many plants not only live in the rainforest , we can continue to talk about plants .",
"m : although many animals live in the rainforest , fortunately the rainforest is still safe . let 's talk about animals .",
"m : you are right . rainforest are home to many plants and animals . people should make efforts to protect them !",
"m : although there are many animals and plants in the rainforest , it is good that the rainforest is still in a safe period ."
] | m : most of the world 's rainforests are in danger . they are disappearing at a high rate . f : yeah , many plants and animals exist only in rainforests . | train_5608 |
B | [
"f : thank you , so that will be 170 un in total .",
"f : great ! here is 155 un . please keep the change .",
"f : great ! here is 153 un .",
"f : the yellow sweater costs me 155 un . that 's still too expensive !"
] | m : good morning . can i help you , ma'am ? f : good morning , i 'm looking for a coat for my younger sister . her birthday is coming . i want to give her a good coat . could you show me some ? m : how about this one ? f : it 's nice . i like it ! m : which color do you want ? f : blue is her favorite color , but i think she looks better in yellow . do you have a yellow one ? m : yes , we have . which size would you like , medium or large ? f : neither , i would like a small . m : na , i 'm sorry . all the small yellow coats have just sold out . what about the green one ? it looks nice , too . f : ok. how much is it ? m : 170 un . i can give you 10 % off . | train_429 |
D | [
"f : are you suggesting that you enjoy walking down a hill ?",
"f : let 's discuss the trip together on top of the skyscraper . it would only take us less than a minute by lift .",
"f : we should climb stairs instead of taking the lift .",
"f : i 've never climbed so many stairs in my life !"
] | f : oh dear ! i wish we had taken the lift . m : if i had known it was so far up , i would n't have suggested walking . | train_5736 |
B | [
"m : really ? you mean the film will begin at 7:00 but we still have 30 minutes and it takes us only 15 minutes to get there .",
"m : really ? you mean the film will begin at 7:20. we still have 20 minutes and it takes us only 15 minutes to get there .",
"m : ok , i see . the film will begin at 7:15 , but it takes us only 20 minutes to get there .",
"m : the film will begin at 7:20. why do you say we have no minutes ?"
] | m : hurry up , jenny . it 's already 7:00. we 'll be late for the film . f : do n't worry , dear . we still have 20 minutes and it takes us only 15 minutes to get there . | train_6578 |
B | [
"m : let 's go to that hospital later .",
"m : she is going to see a doctor at this hospital .",
"m : her house is really beautiful . i really like living here .",
"m : go and clean the classroom please ."
] | m : what is wrong with you mrs rolling ? f : i do n't know it exactly but i always feel tired . i 'm usually worn out all day long . | train_5121 |
C | [
"f : okay , thanks for choosing our bank .",
"f : okay , there are your pills . thanks for choosing our drugstore .",
"f : okay , thanks for choosing our post office . i 'll help you to send this package to saint louis .",
"f : okay , thanks for choosing our post office . i 'll help you to send this package to new york ."
] | f : i can help the next person in line . m : that 's me . i , i need to mail this package . f : ok , great ! where is it going ? m : it 's going to saint louis , missouri , and i needed to get there as fast as possible . it 's my mother 's birthday present , and her birthday is tomorrow . i do n't want it to be late . f : ok sir , i can do that . will have to deliver it overnight which will cost extra money ? let 's see it will be $ 32.50 to get the package there tomorrow , will you pay with a credit card or cash ? m : i have cash and please mark fragile on the box . f : what is in here , sir . is there anything dangerous ? any liquids or chemicals ? m : no , there is just a box of chocolates and a cup . but i do n't want the cup to break . | train_995 |
B | [
"m : i hope you can save up $ 100 for the computer soon . because it only costs $ 110 .",
"m : i hope you can get $ 300 in a few weeks as you are saving up for the computer .",
"m : i 'm so glad that you bought that new computer and i do hope you can become a manager there soon .",
"m : you do n't need to serve people food at the japanese now because you can learn about food at school ."
] | m : can you afford to buy that new computer yet ? f : no . i still need another $ 300 ? m : how will you manage to get it ? f : i serve people food at the indians now . | train_6690 |
C | [
"m : so your secret of cooking spaghetti is to cook it a little longer without salt , right ?",
"m : it turns out that your secret of cooking spaghetti is to add salt to the boiling water and cook it longer .",
"m : so the secret of cooking spaghetti is to add some salt to the boiling water .",
"m : so the secret of cooking spaghetti is to add spaghetti without salt before the water boils , which i 'll try again next time ."
] | m : your spaghetti always tastes so good and soft . what 's your secret ? do you boil it longer ? f : no , i just add some salt when the water starts to boil , you should try that sometimes , make sure you add the salt before you put the spaghetti in . | train_4840 |
D | [
"m : i often help repair computers . i can help you , although i did n't major in computer science in college .",
"m : my job requires me to know about computers well . i can help you , although i did n't major in computer science in college .",
"m : i can help you , although i did n't major in computer science in college .",
"m : i can help you because i majored in computer science in college ."
] | f : could you send me your story now ? m : ok , by fax or by email ? f : the former , please . there is something wrong with my laptop . m : but did n't you buy it just a several months ago ? f : not that one , i bought that one for my younger brother . m : what 's wrong with your laptop ? f : i ca n't get into the system . i know nothing about computers . i need help . m : maybe i can come over and have a look . f : do you know how to solve the problem ? m : i majored in computer science when i was in college . f : in that case , print your story and bring it here . | train_3967 |
B | [
"m : we are in grade 11 , so we have to take a job .",
"m : all right . we have to attend this class .",
"m : although we are in different classes , we have to do the same project .",
"m : i do n't understand why every grade 11 student has to take acca ."
] | f : did you get your new schedule ? let me see . i want to know if we are in some of the same classes . m : sure . hey , luck , we 're both in cap together . i 'm not sure what it is , but let 's sit together . f : it is called career and personal planning . every grade 12 student has to take it . | train_136 |
B | [
"f : yes , this is word master on radio 3 , a radio program for sharing personal feelings .",
"f : since this radio program is about language skills , do you have anything else to share ?",
"f : as a radio program discussing language skills , do you remember the two key points the professor just said ?",
"f : yes , this is a program promoting community service , and you just made a point to promote community service . what 's next ?"
] | f : this is word master on radio 4. today we have professor danny sheffield from arkansa community college . ok , danny , could you tell us how to produce a good piece of writing in college ? m : well , one of the basic things about any writing is to remember 3 key points . number one , say what you 're going to say . so you 're telling the reader what you 're going to write about and maybe also your opinion in the beginning part . the second thing is say it . and here 's where you provide details and facts to support what you have stated . and the third part is say it again . conclude the main parts of your article and restate the key points that you 've made and what you want your readers to understand . | train_2127 |
C | [
"m : nancy called and said she would prepare knives and forks for the picnic .",
"m : yeah , you can call her to bring some wine for picnic next month .",
"m : do you need me to remind you of calling nancy to take some wine later in case you forget it ?",
"m : the report said it would be sunny in the afternoon so we can definitely taste nancy 's homemade sandwiches ."
] | m : did you listen to the weather report this morning ? f : yes , i did it will be cloudy in the afternoon . i hope that it wo n't rain . m : have you made the sandwiches yet ? f : no , i have n't . i 'll start right away . did you get the soft drinks ? m : yes , i did . they are in the refrigerator . f : would you put plastic knives and forks in the picnic basket ? and do n't forget the paper plates , and napkins . m : oh , nancy called awhile ago , she told me that she would like to bring something for the picnic . f : i 'll call her right away and ask her to bring a bottle of wine . | train_3982 |
C | [
"f : but need we have good chairs ? you do n't suggest yet .",
"f : why do n't suggest us if we should keep our feet flat on the floor .",
"f : ok , i got it , crossing our legs does n't be suggested so i will not do that .",
"f : ok , i will remember that not only good chairs does n't be suggest but also the crossing our legs ."
] | f : our guest today is dr. lia kwan . dr. kwan works with computer related injuries and problems . dr. kwan , do you see more computer-related problem these days ? m : oh , definitely yes . people are doing more and more with computers and that means more physical problems . f : so what can we do ? m : well , how you sit at the computer is very important . first , have a good chair . it should support your back well . f : ok , a good chair . m : and also your feet should be flat on the floor when you 're sitting . you should n't cross your legs . f : ok. i do n't always keep my feet flat on the floor at the computer . m : i know , it 's hard sometimes . anyway , you should n't sit too close to the screen either . f : is half a meter away enough ? m : not exactly . you should sit about an arm 's length away . | train_2051 |
C | [
"f : do you just want a red one which is $ 5.50 which is the same as the green one .",
"f : please pay $ 11 in total for two red phones .",
"f : no problem . it is $ 11 for two red ones which are the cheaper ones .",
"f : okay . you can spend $ 13.6 for two green ones which are cheaper than red ones ."
] | m : how much are these bags ? f : the red ones sell for $ 5.50 each , and the green ones for $ 6.80 each . m : i 'll take two of the cheaper ones then . | train_5580 |
B | [
"f : why did he leave at 8:00 ?",
"f : ok , i will wait him at the front gate from 8:00 then .",
"f : ok , so he should be arrived at 7:30 .",
"f : got it , he will probably arrive late since he left at 8:10 ."
] | f : i wonder if simon will be here by 8:00 , he supposed to be . m : his wife said he left at 7:30 , so he should be here by 8:10 at the latest . | train_4946 |
A | [
"m : so your records ca n't play because you have broken them by accident , right ?",
"m : so your records ca n't play because you ca n't find them ? but you bought them yesterday .",
"m : so your records ca n't play because you left them in the coffee 's ? you bought them yesterday .",
"m : so your records ca n't play because you have broken them by accident , right ? but you bought them yesterday ."
] | m : how about playing some of the records you bought this afternoon ? f : impossible . m : well , what happened ? f : i put them on my bed and then went to the coffee for a drink . when i came back , i sat on them without care . | train_6575 |
D | [
"m : let 's find the keys together .",
"m : i 'll drive you to work after you clean up the room .",
"m : it 's really a mess after the party . you can catch your bus to work now and clean your room later .",
"m : alright . go to work now . the bus is about to come ."
] | m : what happened in here ? the living room is a disaster . did you throw a party or something ? f : i ca n't find my keys . i 've looked everywhere . i 'm late for work and now i have to take the bus . i 'll clean up later . | train_6986 |
D | [
"f : you 're right . but i 'm still not sure of the amount of seats .",
"f : i 'm so glad that you like my idea . let 's be ready to invite my parents .",
"f : all right . i will not worry about whether my parents will come or not .",
"f : all right . i will not worry about whether my friends will come or not ."
] | f : i have no idea whether they will come or not . m : there is no need to worry about it . we have enough seats for them . | train_5209 |
A | [
"f : so let 's name her victoria .",
"f : so let ' name our son victoria .",
"f : we should let grandma name our son .",
"f : we need to continue to search for the right name for our son ."
] | f : my mom thinks that we should name the baby after her . what do you think ? m : i think your mom is a little too selfish . plus , i do n't really think betty betson sounds like a name i 'd want to have . f : ok , i just had to ask . i did n't like the idea much either . i really love the name laura , though . m : that 's nice but i think we should give her a really strong name so she stuff . how about helga or josephine ? f : those names make me think of unattractive women . elga sounds like a lady who could carry me under her arm . m : that 's the idea . i do n't want anyone thinking they can mess with my daughter . i want her to be able to stand up to people , especially any boys who might try to look at her . f : i do n't think a name has that much power , dear . m : ok , i see your point . i 'll just have to take care of the boys myself . i know this baby is going to be beautiful . f : that 's right . let 's not give her an ugly name . how about something more elegant like victoria ? m : i like that . | train_2623 |
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 |
D | [
"f : that 's exactly why i came so early . i need to arrange the room .",
"f : i came early and ordered in advance , so when my friends arrive , the lunch will be ready .",
"f : i know you 're a popular restaurant , so i came early to wait for a table .",
"f : ok. let me finish ordering meals before everybody else comes ."
] | f : hi , i have a reservation under the name sally . m : hi , sally , a room for 12 people at 7:30 pm . is that right ? f : yes , we 've got two more people coming , though . is that ok ? m : no problem . your room can easily fit as many as 16 people . f : perfect . thanks . can i have a look at the menu while i wait for my friends ? m : of course . may i ask when your friends will be arriving ? f : i 'm sure most of them will arrive on time . i got here early because i wanted to arrange the food in advance . m : i see . here is the menu . | train_2619 |
B | [
"f : so , you will travel to london by car because there is no fast train ?",
"f : oh , i got it . since it 's too expensive for you , you will travel to london by bus .",
"f : ok , i see . you mean there is a fast train and it 's too cheap for you , so you will travel to london by train .",
"f : ok , i see . since it 's too expensive for you , you will travel to london by bus the day after tomorrow ."
] | m : mary , i 'm going to london tomorrow . f : oh , yes . are you going by bus ? m : it 's the best way . there is a fast train but it 's too expensive for me . | train_4367 |
C | [
"f : thank you , i 'm happy that you agree to lend me your ipad 4 .",
"f : thank you , i 'm happy that you are interested in my ipad 3 purchurs plan .",
"f : so you refuse to lend me some money ?",
"f : since you refuse to lend your ipad 3 to me , i 'll ask my friend instead ."
] | f : i 'm sorry to bother you dad but i need some help . m : what 's wrong ? f : i need $ 200 . i want to buy an ipad 4 , but i do n't have enough money . m : do n't you have an ipad ? f : yes , but it 's an ipad 3. i want an ipad 4 . m : i 'm sorry honey but i do n't think i can help you this time . if you do want an ipad 4 , go to find a part time job . | train_2867 |
C | [
"m : so , you mean although we have toured all the places here , you still want to see a castle ?",
"m : really ? the statue is from han dynasty at the end of this street and you want to see it ?",
"m : really ? you mean there is a statue from tang dynasty and you want to see a statue ?",
"m : you want to see the lake ? well , i do n't feel a little dizzy under such a big sun , and we can go now ."
] | m : i feel a little dizzy under such a big sun . shall we go to a cafe to have a rest ? f : sure . do you need any water ? m : no . f : you know , we have n't toured all the places here . there is a statue from tang dynasty at the end of this street , near a lake . | train_2216 |
C | [
"m : so he found a job , but he lost his job because of low work efficiency .",
"m : actually , he was so lucky to find a job , although everything he owned was stolen .",
"m : what a poor man . everything he owned was stolen .",
"m : actually , he was so lucky to find a job , because his family did n't want him to come back ."
] | f : what a great ending to such a sad story ! m : who wants that you 're talking about ? f : i was just reading an article about some people who helped a homeless person in new york city . well , the homeless person was a 33 year old man from an eastern european country , he had come to the us in september , looking for work . not only could n't he find any but he also fell asleep at a bus station and was robbed of everything he owned . for about a month , the poor guy had to live in homeless shelters and beg for food . one day he met a group of people in a park . they were from a local clothing store that was giving away shirts and pants to homeless people . when they found out about the young man 's problems , they immediately took him to a hotel . gave him a hot meal and found a way to buy him a plane ticket back to his country . | train_4249 |
B | [
"f : please sign your name at the top and wait for the interview .",
"f : yes , just sign here , at the bottom . then you 've done filling the form .",
"f : no , the rest of the form must be filled out by yourself .",
"f : you have n't printed your name . how you ask for information ."
] | m : let me see , i have printed my family name , first name , date of birth and address , anything else ? f : no , we 'll fill in the rest of it if you 'll just sign your name at the bottom . m : ok , here ? | train_4999 |
A | [
"f : you mean susan 's former roommate has moved out ? sounds good .",
"f : ah , susan 's former roommate comes back , so i ca n't live with susan .",
"f : yeah , my sister jennifer never sees susan before . let them meet once .",
"f : so your sister jennifer and your wife susan no longer lives together ."
] | m : helen , how do you like your new apartment ? f : well , i wish i had moved in , the man who lives upstairs often plays the piano till midnight . i really can not stand it . m : why do n't you ask him to stop ? f : i 've tried , but it does n't work , he never listens to me . what 's worse , he is n't the only one that i can not stand . the woman who lives next to me often comes over to borrow things , but she seldom returns anything . m : then , do n't lend her anything . f : now i do n't even open the door when she knocks , but it makes me uncomfortable . i 'm afraid i 'll have to move again . m : you can move in with my sister susan . the girl jennifer , who is sharing her apartment has moved out , so she has a free room now . | train_3673 |
C | [
"f : alright , before doing that , i need you to give these documents to the accountant in the office .",
"f : well , before doing that , i hope you remember that you should come to my office after class , i want to talk to you about your homework .",
"f : alright , could you tell me what is your favorite food in school ?",
"f : well , could you tell me how to get to the dormitory ? because now i am doing a survey of students ' living habits ."
] | f : hello , i 'm from the students ' union . we 're doing a survey of students ' eating habits . would you mind if i ask you a few questions ? m : not at all . | train_2267 |
A | [
"f : good . i 'm glad that the managing director is coming to the airport to meet me .",
"f : good . i 'm glad that the managing director is coming to the train station to meet me .",
"f : good . i ca n't wait to see my doctor at the train station .",
"f : good . i ca n't wait to see the secretary at the train station ."
] | f : have you completed the arrangements for the trip yet , brian ? m : i 've made the reservations , but there are still some details to make sure . your plane leaves at 8:30 , so i 'll pick you up at your house at 6:00 . f : 6:00 ? i 'll have to get up in the middle of the night ! m : i 'm sorry . you have to check in by 7:00 and i think there will probably be a long queue . f : oh , very well . what about my meetings ? m : first , the managing director is coming to the airport to meet you . | train_2777 |
C | [
"f : ok , i see . you had no work last night but you did n't sleep well .",
"f : really ? you do n't look so tired although you worked the whole night .",
"f : really ? you worked the whole night ?",
"f : ok , i see . you had to watch your movie last night , so you did n't sleep at all and you was sick ."
] | f : you look so tired . you must have slept late last night . m : yes , i had to finish my work last night , so i did n't sleep at all . | train_5150 |
D | [
"f : so , as a repoter , you once acted the scene about an angry lover yesterday ?",
"f : really ? as an actor , you are acting the scene about a happy lover ?",
"f : so , as a teacher , you usually have no breakfast and never go to the gym ?",
"f : really ? as an actor , you are acting the scene about an angry lover ?"
] | f : thank you for taking some time off from your busy schedule to answer a few questions about your life . m : it 's my pleasure . f : could you tell us about an average day in your life ? m : sure . i get up early at 7 in the morning and then i have breakfast . after breakfast i go to the gym ? f : are you studying anything now ? m : yes , i 'm watching a new film called the man about town . f : what do you do in the afternoon ? m : first , i have lunch then i go to the studio and shoot some scenes . f : which scene are you acting today ? m : i 'm acting the scene about an angry lover . | train_1883 |
C | [
"f : it 's wednesday today and the magazine will arrive today , right ?",
"f : it 's thursday today and the magazine will arrive today , right ?",
"f : i am looking forward to the magazine arriving on friday .",
"f : it 's friday today and the magazine will arrive tomorrow , right ?"
] | f : has the latest magazine arrived yet ? it 's already wednesday . m : sorry , it 's late . maybe not until the day after tomorrow . | train_5271 |
A | [
"m : lovely . now you can call your mommy to join us this afternoon .",
"m : then let 's go and pick your mommy now as the film starts at 2pm .",
"m : you never watch films with your aunt before . let 's take her this time .",
"m : as you do n't want to take your mommy , just take your elder brother ."
] | f : dad should we go to the cinema this afternoon ? m : go to the cinema ? well , i do n't know . f : helen always takes me to the cinema . m : well , i know your aunt helen always takes you , but what film will be on today ? f : no country for old men . m : no country for old men ? good , it 's an interesting film and it won oscar awards . when does it start ? f : let me look at the newspaper , it starts at 3:00 in the afternoon . m : well , should we take your mommy with us ? f : yeah . | train_1446 |
A | [
"m : fine . i 'll keep waiting for my order .",
"m : indeed . delivery men must be too busy to send my package since it 's christmas now .",
"m : the deliveryman is doing a good job .",
"m : do you celebrate the spring festival in your country ?"
] | m : i placed the order almost a week ago . why has n't the package arrived yet ? f : i guess there are not enough delivery men in china during spring festival . | train_5598 |
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