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B | [
"f : so you are teaching medicine as a preparation for being a doctor .",
"f : wow , i did n't expect that you want to be a doctor . wish you succeed .",
"f : a gardener ? that 's why you do the current job despite the low pay .",
"f : you find teaching interesting , because you dream of being a teacher ."
] | f : why do n't you get another job for a change ? m : but i like my job , you know , i like fresh air , and the pay is not bad . f : look , digging gardens is not a job for a university graduate , if i were you i 'd take some kind of direction lawyer teaching . m : teaching ? anything but that . it 's so boring . f : come on , you really must think of the future . m : i 'll tell you what . i 'd like to be a doctor . | train_3752 |
A | [
"m : how did you like your test drive of the new car ?",
"m : how much did you pay for the new car ?",
"m : we ca n't test drive a new car here . this is the repair shop .",
"m : you must be very tired . this radio program was recorded for three hours"
] | m : welcome back , madam . how did you find the drive ? it 's a bit different from your own car , is n't it ? f : well , i certainly liked the radio control . i always think i 'm going to have an accident every time i change stations in my car . | train_5556 |
C | [
"f : sure . i 'd love to make another one with you , dad .",
"f : i 'd love that dear . but we need to pick up our daughter now .",
"f : ok , brother . let 's have some desert ! but do n't tell our mom .",
"f : i hate cakes , but my brother likes it . dad , will you make one with me ?"
] | m : just smell that , will you ? cool , is n't it ? f : uhm , i think it 'll be great . m : better than that popcorn we made when we burnt the pan . do you remember ? mom made us promise never to make it at home again . f : she did n't need to . it was seriously bad . we 'll just have to remember to get this pizza out . m : yeah , in the 15 minutes it 'll be ready . f : yes , what do you think we should have for dessert ? i fancy some cakes . m : let 's make one ! | train_412 |
D | [
"f : i would like to go out with you this weekend , but i usually stay in dormitory during weekends .",
"f : i usually watch music videos during weekends . but this weekend i 'd like to go out to play with you .",
"f : during weekends , i usually go skating . i like skating just like you like cba games .",
"f : usually , i go skating during weekends . how about going with me next weekend ?"
] | f : it 's saturday tomorrow , so what 's your plan ? m : i 'm so exhausted this week . i 'll stay at home and relax myself . f : you mean you 'll get some sleep and watch several nba games huh ? m : yes , especially the game of cavaliers . f : why do you love nba games so much ? m : nba games are exciting , the outcome can be changed in only a few seconds . and there are fascinating skills , how about you ? what will you do this weekend , go skating as usual ? | train_249 |
D | [
"m : yes . the mcdonald 's in new york sells the most hamburgers everyday .",
"m : yes . the mcdonald 's in los angeles sells the most hamburgers everyday .",
"m : it 's unbelievable right ? the mcdonald 's in los angeles sells the more hamburgers everyday than hong kong .",
"m : it 's unbelievable right ? the mcdonald 's in hong kong sells the most hamburgers everyday ."
] | m : do you know the first mcdonald 's restaurant had no seats for customers to sit on ? f : in that case , people had to stand eating , did n't they ? m : no , most people bought the food and took it away . and that 's the way mac and dick thought of to avoid washing the dishes . f : that 's a good idea , but who are mac and dick ? m : they were two brothers who ran the first mcdonald 's . later a businessman called ray kroc asked to buy their business . f : did the two brothers agree ? m : yes , they sold the business to ray for $ 27,000,000 . f : so today there are so many chain stores of mcdonald 's , right ? m : exactly , but which mcdonald 's do you think sells the most hamburgers in the world every day ? f : i guess a certain one in new york . m : no , no . it 's the hong kong 's mcdonald 's . f : it 's hard to believe . | train_3924 |
D | [
"m : although the express will leave in 40 minutes , there is not a train leaving for new york , right ?",
"m : so the express will leave for new yokk in 30 minutes , right ?",
"m : although the express will leave in 20 minutes , there is not a train leaving for new york , right ?",
"m : so the express will leave in 20 minutes , right ?"
] | m : is there a train leaving for new york ? f : yeah , there 's an express that leaves in 20 minutes . | train_6227 |
B | [
"m : i am so hungry . how can you want to see the movie first ?",
"m : as your wish , how about some chinese food ?",
"m : sure , as the movie has ended , we can go shopping over there .",
"m : now we have watched the film , how about eating in mexican restaurant ?"
] | f : the movie does n't start until later . i was thinking we could get some food first . m : i 'm not that hungry . i still need to get my mom a christmas present . maybe we could check out a few stores . f : sure . let me just grab a snack before we go . | train_6499 |
A | [
"f : i like soup only .",
"f : i will have chicken .",
"f : why do you like soup ? i do n't like soup at all .",
"f : i 'd like to have special thai rice ."
] | f : a tiring work day is finally over . hey , mike , look at this . i like it a lot . m : i do too . it 's my favorite kind of food . let 's call qiang mai restaurant for home delivery . f : great idea . their food is always good . i eat there a lot . m : well , what would you like tonight ? f : i feel like having some soup . m : and i think i will have chicken and special thai rice . | train_3842 |
A | [
"f : yeah , i think you are right . so , let 's ask a stranger for help .",
"f : yeah , we can not ask for help from a passerby . oh , let 's make a call next .",
"f : so , as i might have thrown it into the lake , let 's ask a stranger for help .",
"f : yeah , none of them had the travel brochure . let 's buy a travel brochure ."
] | 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 . m : if you really want to go , i can stay in a cafe and wait for you there . f : well , i wo n't make you wait . let me send you to the nearest clinic . i 'll call the tourist center to ask about its location . do you know where the travel brochure is ? i ca n't find it in my bag . m : you just held it in your hand . f : right , i might have thrown it into the dustbin . so where can i find a new one ? m : we can ask for help from a passerby . many of them had the travel brochure . | train_2218 |
A | [
"m : you 're welcome.it 's my pleasure to pick you up from the library .",
"m : ok , i 'll remember to pick you up at your home this afternoon .",
"m : if you go to the library at 8:00 , i 'll pick you up at 9:00 .",
"m : you can wait for me at the bus stop tomorrow , then we 'll go downtown by bus ."
] | m : shall i pick you up from home tomorrow ? f : well , i 'm going to be at the library until 8:00. so we could meet in town . m : i can pick you up from the library . then you wo n't have to get a bus . f : thanks . | train_4725 |
C | [
"f : yeah , i ca n't believe that the shops still open cause today is january 1st .",
"f : sorry , sir . we are about to close because today is christmas eve .",
"f : but the restaurants are closed because today is december 24th .",
"f : sorry , sir . the shopping mall is closed today because it 's december 25th ."
] | f : come on , dad . the shops will be closed if we do n't hurry . m : do n't worry and the shops are open until midnight on christmas eve . | train_1885 |
D | [
"m : really ? you 've not learned a lot from it and you think the book is boring ?",
"m : so , you come only to return the pencil borrowed from me and you think the book is just so-so ?",
"m : well , i 'm not longing to know what you think of it , but i 'm very happy you think the book is very interesting .",
"m : oh , i am very happy that you think the book is very interesting and you 've learned a lot from it ."
] | m : nice to see you marry , come in , please . f : thank you tom , but i am afraid not now , i come only to return the book borrowed from you . m : wonderful i 've been waiting for you a long time and longing to know , what you think of it ? f : it is very interesting and i 've learned a lot from it . | train_1375 |
C | [
"m : i still find it really strange to put paintings in a shopping center until now .",
"m : exactly . but a creative place for the exhibition will be more attractive for this place is ordinary .",
"m : yes , and i could never guess where the exhibition is until i got that cool shopping center .",
"m : no , it 's a cool exhibition about history ."
] | m : do you know there was a new art exhibition in the city ? f : no , i do n't , is it being held at the city exhibition center ? m : i thought it was there at first or at one of the popular art galleries , but no , and you would never guess where it is . f : come on , tell me . m : it 's taking place inside the metropolitan shopping center . f : seriously ? that 's so unusual . m : yeah , i thought it was ridiculous , but now i find it kind of cool . f : what are they showing at the exhibition ? paintings ? | train_621 |
B | [
"m : do you not feel well because of the exam the day after tomorrow ?",
"m : why do n't you feel well ?",
"m : you 've invested too much in the exam for the day after tomorrow , so you are very ill .",
"m : since you ca n't sleep well , why do n't you go to the movies with me ? i 'm going to the movies alone again ."
] | m : hey , amy . i 'm getting together with sarah and pool tonight , and a few of our other friends are going to join us . we 're going out to eat , and then we 'll watch a movie . why do n't you come with us ? f : oh , stewart . i 'd love to , but i have to prepare for a test tomorrow . m : uh , come on ! we 're planning on having dinner around 6:30 , and then seeing a movie at 7:30. we should be home by 10:30 , 11:30 at the latest . come on ! f : ay ... i do n't think i should . i have n't been feeling well lately . | train_3003 |
B | [
"m : the birthday cake you make looks good , but remember to set the table .",
"m : thank you for making the birthday cake , but i did n't find the party hats .",
"m : i 'm sure that everyone comes to sally 's party will love the biscuits you make .",
"m : the party hats are cute . thank you for making them for willy 's birthday party ."
] | m : is everything ready for billy 's birthday party ? f : yes , i finished baking the birthday cake and i 've set the table . did you find the party hats ? | train_1808 |
C | [
"f : welcome to our hotel . i hope you enjoy your stay in this city .",
"f : before december 17th , you will publish the score of our paper . i am a little curious if i can get a high score .",
"f : ok , we will write it as soon as possible and submit it on time .",
"f : this dress fits you very well . it 's 20 % off now ."
] | f : how many pages to expect us to write for this paper ? m : less than 10 pages . f : when should we hand it in ? m : before december seventeenth . | train_4390 |
C | [
"m : ok. i 'll find some flats near the bus station for you three guys as you wish .",
"m : a flat near the university with one bedroom . just wait a moment , please .",
"m : i got the requirements . here 's the list of flats near the university . have a look .",
"m : you want a flat near the supermarket far away from the university ? no problem ."
] | f : excuse me . we 'd like to rent a flat near the university . m : ok. how many people are you looking for somewhere for ? f : 2. we 'd like something as cheap as possible . m : ok. how many rooms do you need in the flat ? f : we 'll need 2 bedrooms , the kitchen and dining room can be separate or combined . | train_3618 |
C | [
"m : thanks . the job is very relaxing and not demanding at all .",
"m : thank you . the job is challenging , so i do n't think i will take it .",
"m : thank you . i think it 's a very challenging job for me .",
"m : thanks . i am sure it is a relaxing and interesting job ."
] | f : to start with , tell me about your education please . m : alright . i shall graduate from columbia university of foreign studies next year . i major in international trade . f : are you single or married ? m : i 'm still single . i 'd rather secure mycareer before settling down in a family . f : that 's the kind of man we 're looking for . our promotion work needs much travel so do you mind many business trips ? there will be 6 to 10 times traveling abroad a month . m : 6 to 10 ? oh , that is indeed . f : ok. so i would say this work is indeed demanding . m : err , i think it will be a challenge for me , but i am glad to take it . f : it has been pleasant talking with you . we 'll notify you of our final decision within one week . | train_1902 |
A | [
"m : oh , i see . you will go there by train to see your uncle because he is not well these days .",
"m : okay , i see . you will go there by plane to see your uncle because you very miss him .",
"m : so , you will leave to see your uncle tomorrow because he is not well these days .",
"m : so , you will leave to see your dad the day after tomorrow because you need his help ."
] | m : hello . f : hello , sam . it 's me , jane . my uncle has n't been well these days . i 'm going to see him the day after tomorrow . m : oh , really ? where does he live ? f : he lives in dalian . and i 'm going there by train because i do n't like the bus . | train_1057 |
B | [
"f : i have breakfast in my office .",
"f : i do n't have to wait for buses and taxis in bad weather .",
"f : my office is far away from the subway station .",
"f : i do n't have to wait for buses and taxis in bad weather , but the subway is not convenient for me ."
] | m : hi , jesse , i thought you 'd be on your way to work by now , are you taking the day off ? f : no no . i do n't have to leave home so early , since i started traveling by subway . m : oh , is that so ? f : yes , i can spend an extra half hour in bed . have breakfast at home and still be on time for work . it 's really very good . i mean , this subway . m : is n't it expensive ? f : well , yes , a bit , but it 's so convenient . my office is not far from the station there . m : you seem to be completely sold on the subway . f : you 'd feel the same as i do if you had to wait in line in all kinds of weather for buses and taxis , sometimes . m : i suppose so . | train_1732 |
B | [
"f : ok , i remember , simon will attend a party on saturday evening and he 's going to the football match on sunday .",
"f : i remember , simon will attend a party on saturday evening .",
"f : oh , i see . simon will have a piano class on saturday evening and he 's going to the football match on sunday .",
"f : simon is going to a football match on saturday night and he is going to a birthday party on sunday , right ?"
] | m : well , mom , thanks for having simon stay for a couple of days . f : that 's ok , phillip . what have i got to do ? m : well , saturday 's busy . in the morning , he 's got his piano class . f : right . and in the afternoon , he 's going to a birthday party , is n't he ? m : no , that 's in the evening . he 's going to the football match in the afternoon . remember ? | train_4265 |
A | [
"f : alright , i 'm glad to hear that you like your job !",
"f : well , i 'm glad to hear that you like your job , because being a doctor must be not easy .",
"f : well , i understand that you want to be a manager because you can get rich .",
"f : well , i guess you want to be a business man because you were once a private tutor of a business man 's son , right ?"
] | f : so , mark , you 've decided to go into education . what made you decide to choose that field ? m : i guess i just think it 's the right choice for me . i used to have a part time job as a tutor and i really liked it . f : that 's great . there are just a couple of things you should probably consider . first of all , you know you 're not likely to get rich by teaching school . right ? m : yeah , i know it 's not a very high paying job . helping people learn is just really satisfying for me . | train_3223 |
C | [
"m : yeah , as we have so many old products , let 's find a larger space for them , daisy .",
"m : you mean ms.harper wants us to choose bright colors , though there 's plenty room .",
"m : sounds reasonable . maybe ms.harper will agree that we should display fewer items .",
"m : so you think that we should show fewer items as they are all old versions , debbie ?"
] | m : diana , can you give me a hand ? i 'm supposed to place all these new products in the display case , but they 'll never fit . f : yeah , i see what you mean . but did miss harper mean to put them all on display , or just one of each as a sample for the customers to see ? m : oh , i get it ! so maybe i should just select a single example of each model instead of one of each color for each model . f : check with miss harper first . but in my opinion , that 's the only way you 'll be able to do it . | train_449 |
B | [
"f : it 's a pity that you did n't visit the zoo for three days in san diego .",
"f : although you did n't visit the zoo this time , you will have a chance next time .",
"f : what a pity ! you all went to the famous zoo . why did n't you visit the museum ?",
"f : so not only did you not go to the museum , but you also did n't go to the beach , did you ?"
] | 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 . f : well , did you take any pictures ? m : yes , i have them with me . do you want to look at them ? f : sure , i love looking at photos . m : this one is of my daughter and me on the beach , and this was taken in a museum before i left . f : did you go to the famous zoo there ? m : no , i hope to have a chance next time . | train_1430 |
A | [
"f : but your dog is barking too loud . you need to stop your dog !",
"f : you should take good care of the cat .",
"f : i ask you to go to sleep now .",
"f : stop your dog barking ! my rabbit is scared !"
] | f : hey ! can you get your dog to shut up ? some people are trying to sleep around here . m : now wait a minute ! blackie is just barking because your cat is screaming all over the place ! | train_5035 |
C | [
"m : okay , sir . you like a single room , right ?",
"m : sorry , madam . we do n't have double rooms but you like double room .",
"m : oh , i see . you would like a standard room , right ?",
"m : oh , you would like a standard room and the rate for a standard room is 97 $ a night ."
] | m : hello , reservation desk . how can i help you ? f : i 'd like to book a room . m : and what kind of room would you like ma'am ? and we got single rooms , double rooms , standard rooms , sweets and delux sweets . f : what 's the rate for a standard room ? m : $ 79 a night . f : i 'd like a standard room . | train_970 |
A | [
"f : you are 22 now .",
"f : you are 20 now .",
"f : you are 16 now .",
"f : why you came this school when you were 22 ? now you 're 24 ."
] | f : how long have you been at the school ? m : i 've been here for about 2 years . i came here when i was 22 . | train_6304 |
C | [
"m : so you fell down on the ground when you tried to run away .",
"m : so you saw an old man when you tried to run away .",
"m : when you tried to run away , you could n't run fast .",
"m : you did n't try to run away . so you could n't run fast ."
] | m : hello helen , you look bad . is everything ok ? f : yes , i 'm fine , thanks . i 'm just a bit tired this morning . that 's all . m : why is that ? did you stay up last night ? f : not at all , but i had this dream and it woke me up so i did n't get much sleep . i dreamt of walking through a forest at night . i could n't see anything . m : that sounds frightening . f : in my dream , i saw white light behind some trees . it was a strange light because it seemed to get bigger and then smaller as if it was alive . at first i just stood where i was . but then the light seemed to move toward me and i could see something in it like the face of an old man . i tried to run away , but my feet felt very heavy , and i could n't run fast enough . that 's when i woke up i was shaking all over . | train_3871 |
A | [
"m : nice to meet you too . welcome to our school . this is my first time to meet you .",
"m : good to see you . do you also work here ? you are n't a freshman , right ?",
"m : good afternoon . do n't you remember we have the same class ?",
"m : well . i do n't know who you are . are you looking for the chemistry school ."
] | m : good morning , i 'm andrew . you seem to be new here . can i help you ? f : nice to meet you my name is jenny . actually , i 'm a freshman and i 'm looking for the law school . | train_7076 |
D | [
"f : yeah . i help you correct pronunciation mistakes in english and you teach me french .",
"f : yes , because i can improve your spelling and you can teach me spanish in return .",
"f : you need me to correct your grammatical mistakes and i need your german ability .",
"f : you are not at english grammar , so i can teach you that and you teach me mandarin ."
] | f : excuse me . can you speak chinese ? i like chinese very much . m : yes , i 'm from taiwan . i came here to study political science , but my english needs improving . i make too many grammatical mistakes . f : i want to study mandarin and international relations . maybe we could do a language exchange . m : you mean , you and i ? | train_3026 |
A | [
"f : oh , i see . you think that is unavoidable , but i worry the damage to the environment a lot .",
"f : really ? you think that is avoidable ? but i worry the location of the hotel a lot .",
"f : so , you mean i should think of all the tourists that it will bring to the area , but i worry the damage to the environment a lot .",
"f : yeah , that is true . but i am not really concerned about these new hotel development and i worry the solution to the issue a lot ."
] | f : i 'm really concerned about these new hotel development . the first issue is that they were have to cut down the trees in the area . m : yes , but i think that is unavoidable , besides , think of all the jobs that it will bring to the area . | train_5027 |
A | [
"m : well , learning a foreign language is always difficult , especially the spanish .",
"m : to tell the truth , learning a foreign language is always difficult , especially you are learning chinese , that 's really hard to understand .",
"m : well , since you are taking the chinese course now , could you tell me something about the learning material in the class ?",
"m : you 're taking the japanese course currently , i guess that 's why your pronunciation is so good ."
] | m : hey , tina ! how 's the spanish course going ? f : tough . our teacher is using a lot of authentic material . you know , stuff off the radio and tv , he even tapes conversations with his friends and uses them in class . | train_2774 |
B | [
"m : thanks mrs daniels . my teacher have not found this problem .",
"m : yes . teacher .",
"m : you 're right , my good classmate .",
"m : you 're right . i want to buy these books ."
] | m : mrs daniels , i 'm confused about this essay . i thought i was supposed to write about my own life . f : you 're supposed to write about the book . but if you 'd like to relate it to your own life , you can . the main part of your essay should be about the book . | train_2653 |
D | [
"m : why do you want to go to the cafe ? you are so free these days .",
"m : so you are busy with your chinese study for the commming exam this friday .",
"m : you are so free these days . have you been to the library ?",
"m : which level of the chinese test you will have next week ?"
] | m : hi miya , how are you ? f : i 'm very well , thanks . but i 'm crazy busy these days . how are you ? m : fine , thanks . why are you so busy ? f : i have a chinese test next week . | train_924 |
A | [
"m : ok , you can trust the skill of our hair-dressing salon .",
"m : you have nothing special to do . i 'll give you the same style as usual .",
"m : although you did n't change your hair , you are still the most beautiful in this night club .",
"m : i wonder if the special party in tomorrow night is also a fashion show ."
] | m : how would you like your hair today ? the same style as usual ? f : i have a special party to attend tonight , and i 'd like to change my style . | train_5059 |
A | [
"m : so you advise that i choose a different color , right ?",
"m : since you think i do n't need a suit , you advise me to choose a different color , right ?",
"m : why do you suggest me to try on the suit ? i do n't need a suit at all .",
"m : since you think i do n't need a suit , you advise me to reconsider the style , right ?"
] | m : with this new job , i 've got to start dressing more professionally . f : maybe you need is suit . m : yes , i think so . what about this one ? f : well , the style is fine . you might want to reconsider the choice of color . | train_5791 |
A | [
"m : i ca n't afford forty dollars for a tie .",
"m : you want to put a pair of jeans around your neck as a tie ?",
"m : i want to buy a pair of shoes . the store is having a sale .",
"m : the jeans you recommended me last time are very good ."
] | m : how much is that tie ? f : forty dollars . m : what ? i can buy a pair of shoes or jeans for that much money . f : but how would shoes or jeans look around your neck ? | train_6425 |
B | [
"f : well , since you lost him when you went to the bathroom in the park , i think he is still in the park .",
"f : alright , you lost him near the cafe , so we should find him on the streets near the cafe .",
"f : you said you lost milo when you were parking your car , so we should find him near the parking lot .",
"f : since you lost milo when you sold some products to the coffee shop , we should find him there ."
] | m : i lost my dog . can you help me look for him ? f : yes , of course . when was the last time you saw him ? m : i tide him up right here as i went to grab some coffee . when i came back outside , he was gone . | train_2827 |
A | [
"f : yeah . the day after tomorrow is jane 's birthday . we should buy her a present .",
"f : of course . jane 's birthday is tomorrow , so we should buy her something .",
"f : yeah . you are right about her birthday from the beginning . what should we buy ?",
"f : oh , today is jane 's birthday . we should buy her a present as soon as possible ."
] | m : it is jane 's birthday tomorrow . f : are you sure ? i think it should be the day after tomorrow . m : well , let me see . oh , i 'm sorry . you 're right . it is the day after tomorrow . shall we buy her a present ? | train_3645 |
A | [
"m : ok , i 'll just leave the basket here in the classroom and i 'll go put the papers to where they should be .",
"m : ok , i 'll go pick up the paper and put it in the playground again .",
"m : yes madam , i 'll put the paper in the dustbin here in the classroom .",
"m : yes madam , i 'll go leave the basket here at the back of the school ."
] | f : do n't throw paper on the floor , mike . m : where shall i put it , miss ? f : put it in the wastepaper basket , please . m : but tom and bill put all their papers in the basket a few minutes ago . now it 's full . f : then take the basket outside and empty it . m : yes , miss . f : where did you empty the basket , mike ? m : in the playground , miss . f : that 's not right . the dustbin is at the back of the school . now pick up the paper and put it in the dustbin . | train_4108 |
B | [
"m : why did you come back at 8:00 ? your laptop has been stolen during the night .",
"m : you 're back a little late . it 's eleven o'clock . your laptop has been stolen .",
"m : you mean you 're back at ten ? your laptop has been stolen during the night .",
"m : i came back at eleven o'clock . you came home much early than me . your mobile phone has been stolen ."
] | m : when was your laptop stolen ? f : it was about 10:00 o'clock . i left home at 8:00 and when i came back at 11:00 , it was gone . | train_5709 |
D | [
"m : okay , i 'll buy it at the price you want . here , it 's $ 600 .",
"m : you want $ 900 for the suit ? it 's too expensive !",
"m : although the material is imported from france , it is not worth the $ 750 you want .",
"m : so , you do still want $ 750 for the suit ?"
] | m : excuse me . how much is this suit ? f : it 's on sale today for $ 750 . it 's normally $ 900 . m : wow , that is pretty expensive ! i was thinking that it might be 4 or 500 . f : this material is imported from italy . it 's the finest in the world , and if you bought a suit made of this material at many department stores , you would pay about $ 2000 . m : uh-hah . but is n't that the point of coming to a market like this , to get a discount compared to the expensive department stores ? besides i saw a suit just like this one a few stalls down , and they were selling it for $ 600 . i still thought that it was too expensive . f : it 's possible that the suit you saw was the same color is this one but made of a different material . unfortunately , our prices are final , and we think there are the lowest anywhere in the city . | train_2 |
D | [
"f : if you want to get other school information , you can go to our desk .",
"f : thanks for calling , crystal travel agency is happy to serve you .",
"f : please go slowly . i hope you 'll consider our crystal travel agency again .",
"f : you are welcome . i 'm looking forward to calling me back ."
] | f : hello , this is katrina travel agency . may i help you ? m : yes , this is edgar . i 'll have a holiday . and i 'm thinking about traveling abroad with my parents . can you give me some advice ? f : of course . may i ask how long you will plan to travel . m : about a week . f : ok. what do you have in mind ? m : i 'd love to go to europe . f : you are very lucky we have a special offer for european tours . m : great . can i have some extra information ? f : sure , for family tours , we have 5 european cities on the list . and we 'll see big ben in london , eiffel tower in paris and other places of interest . m : that 's just what i am thinking of . i 'll talk about this with my parents and call you back . thank you . | train_3882 |
C | [
"m : you mean you like watching films on tv best because you do n't like sports programs ?",
"m : so you like watching sports on tv best because you like playing better than watching , do n't you ?",
"m : so you like watching sports on tv best , do n't you ?",
"m : i did n't realize that you like watching game shows on tv most and do n't like playing sports ."
] | m : hi lucy , what 's your favorite tv program ? f : i like sports programs best , especially tennis . i really prefer playing to watching . | train_3952 |
D | [
"m : you want me to eat cookies with you ? but i 'm not going to the snack bar .",
"m : so you want me to bring you a pound of cookies ? i 'll do that .",
"m : although you want me to go for a walk with you , i 'm not going to the snack bar .",
"m : well , no problem . since you want me to bring you something , i will ."
] | m : i 'm going to the snack bar , are you coming with me ? f : no , could you bring me back something ? i want some cookies . m : how much do you want ? f : about half a pound . | train_6713 |
B | [
"f : will we go to a police station first ? the traffic is good .",
"f : thank you . i 'm glad i meet a responsible taxi driver when the traffic is really heavy .",
"f : you are a good driver . can you take me to the park quickly ?",
"f : waiter , it would take at least another 5 minutes , right ?"
] | f : can you take me to the fairy lands restaurant quickly ? i 'm already 5 minutes late . m : i 'll try , but the traffic is so heavy , it would take at least another 15 minutes . | train_4611 |
D | [
"m : ok. i should crack the egg first and then boil some water .",
"m : you are right , getting some cooking oil is the easiest way .",
"m : ok ! crack the egg first and then heat up some water .",
"m : i knew to sart with boiling water , but how ? and then what ?"
] | m : hey ! can i ask you for a favor ? f : sure . m : i 'm trying to learn how to cook . eating out so much has really been costing me a lot of money . f : that 's a good idea . what do you want to make ? shall i teach you how to roast a chicken ? m : well , maybe later . right now i have this pack of eggs . unfortunately , i have never made eggs before . f : what ? you do n't know how to cook eggs ? m : no . my mom always made everything for me . that 's why i 'm asking for your help . f : ok , i 'll help you . start by boiling some water , that 's the easiest way to cook an egg . | train_850 |
C | [
"f : i will follow your instructions and take my medications on time .",
"f : it 's 101. i will wait for the food in my hotel room . thank you .",
"f : it 's 101. i will wait for the repairman in the room . thank you .",
"f : what 's the specials in your restaurant today ?"
] | f : excuse me , but the shower in my room does n't work . m : sorry for that . we will send a repairman as soon as possible . what is your room number ? | train_6954 |
C | [
"f : oh no ! although the lady 's room is fine , it is too far from here .",
"f : but i have signed up for using the lady 's room , so i can use it now , right ?",
"f : oh no ! i ca n't use the lady 's room now .",
"f : so i am not able to use the lady 's room right now , but i can use it when someone is out , right ?"
] | f : excuse me . m : yes . f : is there a lady 's room around here ? m : there is . but unlucky for you , it has a big out of use sign on it . | train_5407 |
B | [
"f : so you ate bread and milk for breakfast and nothing else since then .",
"f : your breakfast was bread and milk . there should n't be any problem .",
"f : a cheeseburger and meat , that 's a lot for your breakfast .",
"f : you had a putting and two cans of coke for breakfast ?"
] | f : henry , you do n't look very well . are you ok ? m : i 'm afraid i have a serious stomachache . f : there is nothing wrong with your lunch ? what did you eat before that ? m : you know i had bread and drank a little milk for breakfast . but that was n't enough for me . i felt hungry . so i bought a cheeseburger and an ice cream . | train_810 |
A | [
"m : thank you . now i understand that i need to wait 15 minutes .",
"m : so i have to wait 20 minutes .",
"m : i 'll wait here for 25 minutes for the next bus .",
"m : oh dear , i just missed the bus ? so i have to wait 15 minutes more ."
] | m : when does the next bus leave ? f : you just miss one by 5 minutes . buses leave every 20 minutes , so you 'll have to wait a little . | train_5847 |
D | [
"m : i like lisa and lily 's voice , their beautiful voices make me feel comfortable .",
"m : lisa and gell not only are different in character but also have different voice .",
"m : lisa and gell just like twins , they have a lot in common .",
"m : yes , lisa and gell are different in character ."
] | m : i can never tell of it 's lisa or gell on the phone . their voices are so similar . f : that 's about the only thing they have in common for sisters . | train_6448 |
A | [
"m : that sounds great ! you can try diving in our hotel .",
"m : you never swam before ? well , you can try swimming here .",
"m : you want to try water skiing here for the first time ? go ahead .",
"m : oh , you have tried diving before . how about water skiing ?"
] | m : so if you 're interested in water sports , this hotel has 2 boards , diving boards and its own beach . you can learn to water ski there , and guests can dive too . f : good , i 'm quite a strong swimmer , but i have always wanted to try diving . so that would suit me fine . i tried water skiing once , but i did n't like it . | train_565 |
B | [
"m : we are talking about who will go to the party , why have you been formally dressed ?",
"m : alright , let 's stop talking about what you will wear to the party . just get yourself ready soon .",
"m : since we are talking about whether the party is formal , why have you been dressed ?",
"m : since you have been ready , let 's stop talking about what you will wear to the party ."
] | m : are you ready yet ? everyone will be waiting for us . f : i know . i ca n't find my boots . m : we 're just going for an informal party . just wear your normal dress shoes . f : alright , i suppose they look quite good with my dress . | train_6999 |
C | [
"f : really ? you mean last month when your son slipped into the pool , you were swimming in the water ?",
"f : so , your son ran off with your wife and when your son slipped into the pool , you were resting near the pool ?",
"f : so , when your son slipped into the pool , you were looking for a nice spot near the pool with your wife ?",
"f : so , your daughter and you were looking for a nice spot near the pool when your son slipped into the pool ?"
] | f : i heard something terrible happen to your son last weekend . m : yes , my family went swimming with mr henry and his son last saturday . when we got there , my wife and i started looking for a nice spot near the pool . my son ran off by himself and went over to the pool . the next thing we knew , he was in the water . | train_3447 |
C | [
"m : why do n't you want to go and catch the first bus ?",
"m : i 'm glad that you 've decided to stay a bit longer even though you wanted to leave at first .",
"m : i do n't get it why you do n't want to stay a bit longer .",
"m : i 'm not surprised that you wo n't stay longer and wanted to catch the first bus ."
] | f : i really have to be going . m : why ? stay a little longer . f : no , i must catch the last bus . | train_5619 |
D | [
"m : so you will work a half day this weekend . i feel sorry for you .",
"m : it is good for you to stay at home this weekend .",
"m : ok. i hope you can enjoy your trip to the beach tomorrow .",
"m : that is fine . enjoy your trip to the beach next weekend ."
] | m : hi , iris , what are you still doing here ? i thought you were working a half day , so you could prepare for your trip to the beach . f : that was my plan , but the weather report is calling for rain this weekend . it supposed to be nicer next weekend . m : so will you go next weekend instead ? f : yeah . i think i 'll stay at home this weekend and work a half day next friday . i 'd rather go when the weather is better . | train_2641 |
C | [
"f : yeah , it 's a pity that i know little about sport games . i 'm so sorry . but you know we both like those boring games .",
"f : yeah , it is a pity that i throw away the sports section without reading it . but i do n't always throw away the sports section .",
"f : yeah , it is a pity that i throw away the sports section without reading it . but i think you can find another way to kill time .",
"f : yeah , it 's a pity that i seldom watches news on tv and i always throw away the politic section . you know it 's boring ."
] | m : excuse me , where is the newspaper ? f : why do you want to read the newspaper ? you always watch the news on tv . m : i know , but i wo n't be leaving for another hour . i want to read the newspaper to kill time . i want to read the sports page . f : i 'm sorry . i put it in the garbage half an hour ago . both barbara and i read it . you never read the paper but just watch tv , so i threw it away . m : oh , i found it , but i ca n't find the page i want . f : oh , i 'm sorry , mike . i always throw away the sports section . you know we both hate those boring games . m : what a pity ! | train_1264 |
A | [
"f : good on you ! hope you can enjoy your art class in the thursday afternoon .",
"f : so , whom are you going with to the museum in the thursday ?",
"f : it is a pity that you have to practice the piano in the wednesday afternoons .",
"f : it is a pity that you have to go to an art class in the thursday morning ."
] | f : mark , i remember last week you told me that you wanted to learn a foreign language . here is an ad that you may be interested in . jackson college language school . they have german , russian and spanish . is there a language that you want to learn ? m : yes , the last one . i want to go to spain and settle down there . where do they offer the courses ? f : their classes are given in different places . you could go to their branch school called new century . it 's just 3 blocks away . m : that 's really close . i can get there by bike . f : yes , by the way , would you like to go with me to the history museum this thursday ? m : i 'd like to but i have to practice the piano in the morning and then i have an art class in the afternoon . | train_3821 |
D | [
"m : well , although his job is not cool , he is a nice person .",
"m : yes . jim will be a good actor in channel 5 .",
"m : well , although he does n't have a job , he will be a nice husband .",
"m : so you think jim will be a good husband , right ?"
] | m : so what do you want to do ? get another drink here or call it a night ? f : i 'll have another beer . let me buy this round . m : ok. thanks . so how was your date the other night ? f : great . jim took me to the cinema to see a film . i think he 's really nice . and he 's got a cool job . he 's a television producer . you know , he went to the national film and television school and he 's been working at channel 4 for a year now . m : sounds impressive . so you think it might get serious ? f : yeah , we have a good connection . i think he 's marriage material . we 'll see how it goes , but i 'm already thinking we could have a long term future ahead of us . | train_3428 |
C | [
"f : i want to travel in a mountain .",
"f : i want to travel on the river c .",
"f : i want to travel on the river d .",
"f : i want to travel in a park ."
] | m : hello , tourist information , what can i do for you ? f : hello . i 'm phoning about the boat trips on the river d ? can you tell me which days they are ? m : sure , they go every friday and sunday . | train_748 |
D | [
"f : yes , as you mentioned , it is exciting !",
"f : yeah , i know how you feel , the street is noisy !",
"f : bob , the bus station is close to my house , so convenient .",
"f : you 're right . it 's a nice neighborhood here ."
] | m : hi , i 'm mike . i just moved in next door . f : oh hi , come on in . i 'm barbara . would you like something to drink ? m : thanks , some tea would be nice . i really like your tea set . where did you get it ? f : oh , there is a supermarket not far from here . i bought it on sale . but there is also a teahouse around the corner . m : it 's a nice neighborhood here . | train_1622 |
A | [
"f : this soccer game will be very competitive , i 'm looking forward to the wonderful performance of the players .",
"f : our host team scored the first goal in this soccer game .",
"f : i think sun yang will win the gold medal in this swimming game .",
"f : that player could n't finish the marathon running race , he gave up ."
] | f : what ? the visiting team scored the first goal . m : yes , ours are behind . | train_6862 |
B | [
"m : sorry , madam . you can get a menue next door . this is a furniture store .",
"m : thanks for you understanding . here is the menu , enjoy your meal .",
"m : sorry sir , our movie tickets have been sold out .",
"m : sorry miss , our hotel does n't have any single rooms available ."
] | m : good evening , madam , would you please sit here ? i 'm afraid there are no other seats free at the moment . f : i 'd prefer to sit alone , but i suppose this will do . have you got a menu , please ? | train_5759 |
C | [
"f : yeah , this controller is huge but there are too few buttons . and you just want to ask me for some medicine , right ?",
"f : well , as you know how to use it , why do you want to ask me for some information ? you have got all the information !",
"f : yeah , this controller is huge and there are too many buttons . and you want to ask me for some information , right ?",
"f : well , you did n't tell me you 'd like to be able to move and control it yourself , and you just want to ask me for some money , right ?"
] | f : morning , mr. johnson . do you need some more medication ? m : no , my leg is feeling fine actually . but this bed is really uncomfortable . f : you told me that you 'd like to be able to move and control it yourself . m : that 's true . but i do n't know how to use it . this controller is huge and there are too many buttons . | train_4065 |
D | [
"m : you have to set up the tables and chairs now .",
"m : yes , the only thing you need to do is to check the microphones .",
"m : you have put the cups in place . then it 's time to mop the floor .",
"m : hurry up and set the cups !"
] | m : is everything ready for the meeting ? f : almost . i 'm done with the tables and chairs and i 've set up microphones as well . the only thing left to do is put the cups on the table . | train_5479 |
B | [
"f : thursday is fine . we should hold the party on thursday .",
"f : great ! we can have the birthday party on saturday .",
"f : fine . we will hold grandpa 's birthday on friday .",
"f : great ! we can have the graduation party on saturday ."
] | m : it 's grandpa 's birthday next week . we must have a surprise party . f : a party ? do you mean you want to have loud music and food everywhere ? m : well , no , but grandpa will . you know he loves jazz . f : ok , well , how about having it at a hotel ? m : hotels are expensive , and it 's too cold for a garden party at this time of year . we really should have it here at our house . f : ok , i suppose you 're right . what food should we have ? m : oh , i 'll make some pizzas , and i 'm sure grandma will make a birthday cake . f : yes , i 'm sure she will . i 'll make some salad , then . what do you think i should get him ? m : let me think . no scarves or hats . i 'm giving him a scarf and grandpa just bought a hat last month . what about a book ? he reads a lot . f : ok , good idea . oh , what day should we plan to have the party ? m : well , the birthday is on thursday . so we could do it on friday . no , saturday . saturday is the best day for a party . | train_3729 |
C | [
"m : you are right , i should eat all this food first .",
"m : i only like apple juice , warm water is not suitable for me .",
"m : ok , i will drink some warm water .",
"m : i wo n't take any medicine because it dose no good for my cold ."
] | m : i need to take some medicine . i think i got a cold . f : well , you might want to drink some water first . i have n't seen you have anything to drink all day even while we were having lunch . | train_6182 |
C | [
"m : so you have to pay me $ 29.95 as extra money .",
"m : the extra money is $ 35.25 , you pay in cash or card ?",
"m : thank you madam , you have to pay me $ 5.3 extra .",
"m : there will be an extra $ 5.3 to get this pair of shoes ."
] | f : excuse me , do you think i can return these gloves ? m : what 's the problem with them ? f : they 're too small . m : did n't you try them on before you bought them ? f : well , as a matter of fact , i received them as a gift . m : ok , i see . i 'm afraid i ca n't give you a cash return , but you can change them . f : i believe you sell these gloves for $ 29.95 . m : yes , i 'll take the gloves of the same price for you to choose . f : but that pair looks nice . may i have a try ? m : it 's for $ 35.25 . if you like to take that pair , you 'll pay some extra money . f : ok , i will . | train_1093 |
C | [
"f : okay , i wo n't leave the office until you give me the spare car keys .",
"f : i hope your store can help me find my wallet as soon as possible .",
"f : thank you . i 'll go to the front desk and get the spare key right now .",
"f : thank you so much for helping me check in ."
] | m : can i help you madam ? f : yes , thank you . i seem to have lost my room key . m : take it easy . you can go to the front desk to get the spare one . | train_4968 |
D | [
"m : the professor will be back at 12:00 ? that 's early .",
"m : the professor will be back at 13:00 , right ?",
"m : you already contacted him at 14:00 ? that 's great .",
"m : ok. remember to contact him at 14:00 after his lunch ."
] | m : by the way , jane , did you talk to the professor about our new health program ? f : i contacted his office at 12:00 o'clock , but his secretary said he would be out for lunch until 2:00 pm . | train_4885 |
D | [
"f : jerry went to the new restaurant last night , but the next day he did n't feel sick .",
"f : although jerry went to that restaurant last month , it took him a week to get sick .",
"f : why did n't jerry get sick when he went to that restaurant last week ?",
"f : you mean jerry went to that restaurant last week and also got sick ?"
] | m : you look rather pale . are you feeling well ? f : not very . i was sick most of the night . i did n't sleep very well . m : what seems to be the matter ? is it the flu ? f : no , i think it was something i ate . we ate at that new restaurant last night and i must have eaten something that did n't agree with me . m : was it that new restaurant over on fourth street ? f : as a matter of fact it was . why do you ask ? m : jerry ate there last week and had the same kind of problem . he was sick the next day , too . | train_4275 |
C | [
"f : thanks a lot . you are an excellent manager .",
"f : thanks a lot . your husband is an excellent policeman .",
"f : thanks a lot . you are an excellent policeman .",
"f : thanks a lot . you are an excellent husband , honey ."
] | f : i think my wallet was stolen , sir . m : do you have any reason to believe that your wallet was stolen ? f : yes , i left it on the table half an hour ago . but when i came back from the restroom , it was gone . m : are you sure you left your wallet on the table ? f : of course , sir . i plan to pay the bill before i went to the restroom . m : is this your wallet ? we founded in the restroom . | train_4164 |
B | [
"f : really ? you thought the food here was strange and there was not always plenty to eat ?",
"f : oh , i see . you thought the food here was simple but there was always plenty to eat .",
"f : so , you did n't connect with each other in a meaningful way but the food here was wonderful ?",
"f : ok , i see . it was easy for you to be accepted at first and you thought the food here was simple ."
] | f : paul , let 's talk about your work experience in south america . what took you there ? was it to improve your spanish ? m : well , i just wanted to find out more about the way people lived there . my spoken spanish was already pretty good . in fact , i ended up teaching english there . f : i see , how did you do that ? m : i found an agency that ran volunteer projects . construction was a choice . then there was tourism , which i actually chose to do . and then there was work with local farmers , otherwise known as agriculture . f : it sounds like a good chance to experience a different kind of life . m : yes , but it was hard for me to be accepted at first . however , when people became more comfortable with me . we really connected with each other in a meaningful way . f : that 's wonderful . what did you think of the food there ? m : it was simple . but there was always plenty to eat . | train_195 |
C | [
"f : ok. i will pay for the gas , since the electricity and water are included .",
"f : fine . $ 300 is a good price for the rent , i can pay for the electricity .",
"f : ok. since the electricity is not included in the rent , i will pay for it .",
"f : great . i will pay $ 300 for the rent and another $ 300 for the water ."
] | f : hello , i 'm calling about the apartment you advertised . m : yes . what kind of apartments are you interested in ? f : i 'm interested in a one bedroom , do you have any available ? m : yes , i have one . when do you need it ? f : sometime around next week . how much is the rent ? m : well , the rent is $ 650 , with a $ 300 security deposit . gas and water are included , but you pay for electricity . | train_1401 |
C | [
"f : mahjong is as beneficial as reading , especially as you find them both interesting now .",
"f : haha , mahjong can be such an addiction . as you are busy tonight , see you tomorrow .",
"f : that wo n't happen to mahjong.once getting addicted to it , you 'll always be addicted .",
"f : why have you always been so eager about playing mahjong ? i see no charm in it at all ."
] | f : do you have anything particular on this evening ? m : no , i 've got a lot of time to kill . f : well , then , wo n't you come over to dinner and have a game of mahjong afterwards ? m : with pleasure . f : you are not so eager about majang before . m : that 's because i did n't know the fun of playing it then . why is majang ? such a popular game , do you know ? f : i 've got no idea . i only know that foreigners are beginning to take an interest in it , besides their old card games . m : that 's right . some of them are already experts . f : indeed they are . but the cham about majang is once you 're interested in it , you ca n't shut it off . m : yes , once i went crazy over other hobbies such as stamp collecting and reading , but i find them very boring now . f : i 'm sure your former hobbies are more beneficial . m : i ca n't deny that and i ca n't help it , either . | train_3144 |
A | [
"m : yes , i can find some friends in the club through learning french like you .",
"m : yes , i can find friends in english learning even i do n't go to clubs .",
"m : you mean you 're going to join a club to help me make some friends .",
"m : yes , i will follow your advice to make some friends through sport ."
] | f : how are you doing , andrew ? m : not well . i 've been feeling pretty lonely lately . f : but you have so many friends . how could you be lonely ? m : you know what they say , a friend to all as a friend to none . i do n't feel like i really know any of my friends . in fact , i should probably call them acquaintances , not friends . f : what about me ? i 'm your friend . m : i know you are , but you 're my girlfriend . i wish i had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes . f : i know what you mean , i find it difficult to make new friends , too . it 's not as easy as it was when we were young , is it ? m : not at all . f : i 've made a lot of new friends since i started learning english . maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends . | train_1170 |
A | [
"m : let 's continue talking about the paintings . have you seen other paintings that have beautiful colors ?",
"m : so you do n't like the boat we 're talking about , even though you bought a painting of some boats .",
"m : oh , you bought a painting of some boats . let 's talk more about the paintings .",
"m : wow , you like the mountains and you bought a painting of some mountains , right ?"
] | f : do you like this painting ? m : yes , it 's lovely . i like the color of the houses . f : i nearly bought the one of some boats and there was a really beautiful one of the mountains , but that was too big . | train_4737 |
D | [
"m : really ? you did n't enjoy seeing the live models , but you liked the designer wear best about the show ?",
"m : so , you liked the live models best about the show ? okay . but i was not really interested in the designer wear section .",
"m : so , you are sure it lived up to your expectations and you liked the clothes recycling best about the show ?",
"m : so , you enjoyed seeing the live models , and you liked the clothes recycling best about the show ?"
] | m : that was a cool exhibition ! f : i knew you 'd like it . i believe it will help us with our school cloth project . i got lots of ideas now . m : i was really interested in the designer wear section . it 's totally special . f : yes , it 'd be great to wear something so special . but what impressed me most was the part that showed you how to recycle clothes . m : yeah , but i ca n't see myself wearing any of my dad 's old things just now . i did n't expect the show to be so interesting . f : i enjoyed seeing the live models , though i 'm not sure whether it lived up to my expectations . | train_3576 |
B | [
"m : since you usually study for about an hour before you go to bed at night , why did n't you ever get a perfect score in math ?",
"m : wow ! you usually study for about two hours before a rest at night !",
"m : you usually study for about two hours before you go to bed at night . no wonder you can do this math problem .",
"m : although you usually study for about three hours before you go to bed at night , you never got a perfect score in math , did you ?"
] | m : can you help me with this math problem ? f : actually , i do n't know how to do it , either . you should probably just ask the teacher . m : i thought you always got 100 % on all your math tests . f : i usually do , but sometimes i need help , too . m : how long do you usually study for a test ? f : about 2 hours the night before , and then an hour or so earlier in the week . | train_1579 |
A | [
"m : what a pity that it is aimed at teenagers only . yes , he is .",
"m : it 's a film that lacks musical performances . yes , he is .",
"m : the new film is uninteresting . yes , he is .",
"m : it is aimed at old only . yes , he is ."
] | m : i think the new film that fitzgerald directed is quite good . the only problem is that it 's aimed at teenagers only . it holds no interest for any other age group . f : i like the great musical performances in fitzgerald 's film . he 's also a gifted violinist and guitarist , is n't he ? | train_535 |
B | [
"m : i 've lost five pounds . i will continue with my exercise .",
"m : you are right , i should continue with my exercise .",
"m : it is important to make warming-up exercises before running .",
"m : the most important thing for me now is to have a good rest , i should start to exercise one month later ."
] | m : the scale shows no hint of losing weight . i wonder if my running is really worth it . f : it is always very hard when you are starting out . it may work later only if you stick to it . | train_6859 |
D | [
"f : the party will start in ten minutes .",
"f : the party will start in 30 minutes .",
"f : the party will start in 15 minutes . the party will begin at 8:00 .",
"f : the party will start in 15 minutes , in 7:15 ."
] | f : it 's 7:15. we have to be at the restaurant by 7:30 for the surprise party . we 'll never make it there with all this evening traffic . m : sure , we will . but the party will almost be over by then . | train_6043 |
C | [
"m : of course . this bus is running so slow .",
"m : you are right . the bus can not start now .",
"m : yes , the car is making a strange noise .",
"m : sure . there is a strange noise in the street ."
] | f : frank , do you hear that strange noise ? | train_433 |
D | [
"f : although you are not good at organizing , you are not in an electrical engineering major , are you ?",
"f : you live in beijing . how could you not be good at learning new things ?",
"f : since you are not good at public speaking , but since you live in beijing , you can learn it .",
"f : although you are not good at speaking in public , it does n't matter ."
] | f : can you tell me a little bit about yourself ? m : my name is david and i live in shanghai . i was born in 1980. my major was electrical engineering . f : what kind of personality do you think you have ? m : well , i approach things very enthusiastically and i do n't like to leave things half done . i 'm very organized and most capable . f : what would you say are your weaknesses and strengths ? m : well , i 'm afraid i 'm a poor speaker . however , i 'm fully aware of this , so i 've been studying how to speak in public . i suppose my strengths are that i am persistent and quick to learn . | train_3561 |
A | [
"f : wow , could you ask your friend if the zoo needs more volunteers ? i would like to join you .",
"f : from which tv program did you know that a zoo needs volunteers for 3 weeks on the holiday ?",
"f : i also read newspaper , but i did not find any information about volunteers needed in hospital .",
"f : your friend told you the news that you can work together with him in that zoo ? that is pretty cool ."
] | f : have you got any plans for the coming holiday ? m : yes , a very special plan . i will be doing volunteer work in a zoo for 2 weeks . f : volunteer work in a zoo ? how did you hear that they needed volunteers ? from the newspaper or tv ? m : neither . a friend of mine working there told me the other day . | train_3930 |
D | [
"m : no . i 'll call you back tomorrow .",
"m : no . i 'll not call you back in the afternoon , maybe tomorrow .",
"m : no . i 'll call you back during lunch .",
"m : no . i 'll call you back in the afternoon ."
] | m : i 'll be at a lunch meeting for the next hour and a half . will you please tell anyone who calls that i will call them back later this afternoon ? and if anyone comes to the office , it just have them wait until i come back . f : yes , mr. roberts . what if they are there waiting for a long time ? should i offer them anything ? | train_3081 |
C | [
"m : youstill think he is helpful after he asked me to organize the meeting room by thursday .",
"m : you mean my boss is cruel because he asked me to organize the meeting room by thursday .",
"m : i think so ! but what can i do ? he is theboss after all ! and a cruel boss !",
"m : no , he is not hard-working at all . he gave all his work to me . but i am still feel relax ."
] | f : you looked tired today , john . what 's wrong ? m : i have so many things to do . i am so stressed out . f : well , just relax . you told me that you have one day off today . you said you would take our daughter to the park . m : yeah , but all i can think about is the deadlines i need to meet . f : what deadlines ? m : well , i have to have the meeting room organized by friday . f : what else ? m : i also need to come up with a marketing plan for our dairy products and sign a contract with the sales department by saturday . f : it sounds to me that your boss is just taking too much advantage of you . | train_3376 |
B | [
"m : you will be late , because the school play will start at 6:45 .",
"m : yeah , the school play will start at 7:00 .",
"m : although the school play will start at 7:00 , you will be late since it is 6:55 now .",
"m : the school play will start at 7:15 , but we will be late ."
] | f : when will the school play start ? m : at 7 o'clock , but please arrive by 6:45 . f : all right . i wo n't be late . | train_5328 |
D | [
"m : thanks for cleaning the kitchen , mom . i 'll do it next time .",
"m : you need to clean the bedroom because i did n't clean it .",
"m : you do n't need to clean the living room because i already cleaned it .",
"m : thank you so much for cleaning the living room ."
] | m : mom , i 've cleaned the bedrooms , the kitchen except for . f : i know , the living room , right ? do n't worry . i 'll clean it . | train_4478 |
A | [
"f : why did you visit yellowstone park this year ?",
"f : why did you visit yellowstone park in december this year ?",
"f : why did you visit yellowstone park last year ?",
"f : why did you visit yellowstone park the year before last ?"
] | f : did you go to yellowstone park for vacation last year ? m : i could n't make it last december , but i finally went there 3 months later . i plan to visit again next year . | train_4354 |
B | [
"f : there are lots of spiders in this basement , let ' s get out of it !",
"f : let ' s get out of this basement , i can not stand it anymore !",
"f : there is no thanksgiving decoration on that sofa in your bedroom .",
"f : we did n't find thanksgiving decorations in your living room ."
] | f : why are we down here again ? m : we 're looking for a box marked christmas decorations . what 's the matter ? f : i do n't like cold dark places . i feel like i 'm in a scary movie , also i hate rats . m : what 's wrong with rats ? f : they are dirty creatures that spread disease . m : i do n't see them that way . there like us i think . they 're very social and they get sad when their alone . f : ears strange . hey , is that the box on the shelf ? m : no , those are the halloween decorations . f : ah , i just walked right into a spider web . m : did you know that even though almost all spiders have poison , less than 1 % are harmful to humans ? f : whatever . there are the thanksgiving decorations on that sofa . m : there it is . under that bench , can you hand me that pole by the latter ? i can use it to drag the box out . f : here you are . i 'm going to stand on this chair until you 're ready to go back up to the living room . m : stop worrying . there are hardly any spiders down here . | train_702 |
C | [
"f : hope you can have a good time . i do enjoy visiting some cultural relics in nanjing .",
"f : okay , maybe i can come with you because i want to visit my friend in nanjing again .",
"f : yeah , i hope jim can come with you . attending a lecture in beijing really makes me feel tired .",
"f : yeah , i hope jim can come with you . attending a lecture in nanjing really makes me feel tired ."
] | m : would you like to come with me to visit beijing next week ? i want to visit a few of the cultural sites there . f : i just came back from their last week . i had to attend a lecture there . m : then i 'll ask my friend jim , he might be interested . | train_4813 |
D | [
"m : ok , i want to buy this new love novel , how much is it ?",
"m : the museum has exhibits from different periods , i like them very much .",
"m : i want to borrow all these newspapers and magazines , i will turn them back in 4 weeks .",
"m : sure , i will turn these books back on time ."
] | m : how long can i keep these ? f : newspapers and magazines are not allowed to be taken out . these books are due in 2 weeks , and do n't forget to return them on time . | train_5354 |
B | [
"m : so , you mean she did n't go back to chicago and now works in a factory ?",
"m : ok , i see . you mean now she works in a school , as a teacher in a small town .",
"m : ok , i see . she is now a teacher in a big town and she works in a school .",
"m : so , you mean she is now an accountant in a small town and she works in a company ?"
] | m : hi , alice . what are you doing ? f : i am looking at some old school photographs . m : can i have a look ? when was this photo taken ? f : that photo was taken more than 7 years ago . m : who is this girl ? f : that 's lily . at first i did n't like her because i thought that she was too serious . she always had high marks in math . one day i found that she was very friendly and helpful . then we became good friends . m : what does she do now ? f : i heard she went back to chicago and is now a teacher in a small town . | train_2232 |
C | [
"m : i have arrived at the restaurant hours before .",
"m : i 'm on the way home .",
"m : i 'm on the way .",
"m : i am still at home ."
] | m : hi , maggie . i 'm coming , but it 's snowing and the traffic is moving slowly . f : ok , david . take your time . we 'll wait for you so we can have dinner together . | train_5229 |
B | [
"f : fine . i 'll come to the laundry tomorrow since today 's machines are fully booked .",
"f : thanks . i will order them online and i want to look some clothes in this shop now .",
"f : thanks . these pairs of jeans fit me just fine . i 'll take them .",
"f : fine . i 'll come to mail the letter tomorrow ."
] | f : hi , do you have these jeans in a size 8 ? m : i 'm sorry , ma'am . my computer says that we just sold our last pair . but you can order them online and they 'll be sure to arrive in 3 to 5 days . | train_6109 |
A | [
"f : you mean i have to hand in my homework before the morning reading .",
"f : you mean i have to hand in the homework after the morning reading .",
"f : so i have to go to the teacher 's office before the morning reading because i do n't have to hand in my homework before the morning read .",
"f : so i have to do some morning excise before the morning reading because i do n't have to hand in my homework before the morning read ."
] | m : hi , tracy . you 're getting ready for tomorrow 's lessons , are n't you ? f : oh , yes , but i 'm a bit nervous . i do n't know what will happen in class or how i 'll get along with my new classmates . m : i can understand , just take it easy . you 'll make a lot of new friends very soon . f : thank you . i 'll try my best to get used to my new school life as soon as possible . by the way , what time does the first class begin ? m : at 8:00 o'clock . but before that , we have 10 minutes to hand in our homework and then 20 minutes for morning reading . | train_1293 |
A | [
"m : maybe it 's the fried chicken you bought from the street store that caused you sick .",
"m : so you bought some fried chicken on your way home and you did n't feel sick at all ?",
"m : why did you buy an ice cream from the street store ? did n't you just have lunch at that time ?",
"m : i think it 's the piece of cake you bought from the street store that caused you sick ."
] | m : hi , julie . i have n't seen you in class for a week . where have you been ? f : hi , mr.jones . i 've been ill since last sunday . in fact , i 'm still not feeling well . m : yes , i can see that . what was the problem ? f : the doctor thinks it was food poisoning . i went to a nice restaurant for lunch with a few of my classmates last sunday . it was a great meal . so many dishes , barbecued beef , roast mutton and lots of vegetables . m : sounds delicious . f : yeah , it was . but on my way home i got some fried chicken to eat from a street store . not long after i got home i started feeling sick . | train_2820 |
D | [
"m : how was your review for the exam ? i heard you did n't do lots of revision for it .",
"m : did you complaint to your friends last tuesday . you must think it was unfair .",
"m : you will get a good mark in the exam . actually no one complained about the paper .",
"m : you are great . sounds like your exam worked well , because you did n't feel the exam was difficult ."
] | m : hey penny . have you had a good week ? how did your exam go last tuesday ? f : fine , thanks richard . i did a lot of revision for it . some of my friends complained the paper was difficult , but i thought it was fair . | train_6119 |
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