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A | [
"f : sounds good . my parents would happy to see us at new years .",
"f : yeah . we can buy many things and drive to my parents ' during the new years holiday .",
"f : sure , you can go to visit your college friends at new years .",
"f : visiting your parents at new years is a great idea . what do you think we should bring them ?"
] | m : i was thinking about our travel plans . why do n't we make our vacation longer and bike across europe ? we could still end our trip in austria or we could go all the way to greece . f : that sounds a lot harder than taking a train or a car . m : it is n't so bad really , lots of people do it . we 're both pretty strong physically and have good bikes . we could spend the whole summer on our trip instead of visiting your parents for half of it . we could promise to visit them for new years . | train_733 |
C | [
"m : you 'll only have steak ? is that enough for you ?",
"m : well , i 'll have salad and a glass of wine , too .",
"m : you 'll have a glass of wine ? i 'll order that , too .",
"m : so you just ordered some soup and nothing else ?"
] | m : are you ready for your business dinner ? f : yes , we 're going to the seafood palace . m : well , you 'll have some nice ocean views . but are you sure you want to eat seafood during a business meeting ? f : oh yeah . i guess it is kind of messy . maybe i should just stick to salad . m : salad could be a problem there , too . they never cut the lettuce small enough and it served in a big bowl . you ca n't really cut the lettuce yourself without making a lot of noise . f : i guess you 're right . m : maybe you could order soup or steak . f : well , i 'm definitely going to have a glass of wine . | train_2975 |
A | [
"f : i know that . she was very excited to tell me about your life in this city last time when i met her .",
"f : there are some problems in your marriage , you need to overcome them .",
"f : lisa made a mess of your business , so you are going to fix it right now .",
"f : lisa told me she found a more comfortable city to live , she liked the new place ."
] | f : how are you settling in ? m : oh , we 're still in a bit of mass . but lisa seems to like it here . | train_5053 |
D | [
"f : i 'm frightened .",
"f : are you feel embarrassed ?",
"f : i 'm confused .",
"f : i feel embarrassed ."
] | m : you quarreled with your mother last night , did n't you ? f : yes , i did . i came to see my mistake , but i still find it difficult to speak to her . m : just say sorry to her . i think she will forgive you . | train_5054 |
C | [
"m : so , you mean you plan to stay three days and you will check out on december 23rd ?",
"m : ok , i see . you will check in on december twenty-second and check out on december 25th .",
"m : so , you plan to stay 4 days and you will check out on december 27th ?",
"m : oh , i see . you would like a single room and will check out on december 27th ."
] | 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 . m : what date would you check in ma'am ? f : december twenty-third , please . m : how long do you plan to stay ? f : four days . | train_971 |
A | [
"f : i see . the second point you mentioned is that you want us to give more details and facts .",
"f : i think the second point you mentioned , asking us to give more details and facts , is the most important of the two key points .",
"f : this is the second point that the professor mentioned , introducing the main idea . do you remember that ? do n't forget to follow word master on radio 2 .",
"f : please keep in mind the second and last point the professor mentioned , concluding the passage ."
] | 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_2128 |
C | [
"f : i think so . i will have a talk with my parents and find out about school in america with them .",
"f : ok , wait a minute . i will turn on the reading lamp right now , though there is bright .",
"f : it 's a good idea . let 's make some coffee first , and i would like some sugar please .",
"f : thank you so much , but the kettle is not boiling . we can make some coffee after a while ."
] | m : hello , ingrid . what are you trying to do here ? all these advertisements in papers . my goodness , you 're not looking very happy , are you ? f : my parents want me to study in england . they threw all these to me and asked me to find out about schools in england . m : hang on , i 'll switch on your reading lamp . it 's so dark here . f : i can hardly understand these advertisements , and i do n't know what to do . m : do you really want to study in england ? f : well , my parents want me to . how can i know which school is better ? m : the kettle is boiling . why do n't we make some coffee ? and then we can look at the papers together . ok , just a minute . would you like some sugar ? | train_3293 |
A | [
"m : alright , if your sister is n't coming , i think we can invite mr. jason to have dinner with us .",
"m : well , if your sister is n't coming , then we it 's just two of us for tomorrow 's lunch .",
"m : alright , that 's fine , if you sister will have an appointment , i think we can invite other people to the birthday party next sunday .",
"m : what a pity that your sister 's in another town now , the party last night should have been a surprise for her !"
] | m : hey , is your sister coming to dinner tonight ? f : no , she is n't . she has to work late on fridays | train_2891 |
D | [
"f : really ? david has been there for 8 months ? oh , he is your classmate , and you must very miss him .",
"f : yeah , he did n't know where all the best restaurants were . david is my boyfriend and i am worried about him .",
"f : he seems to have gotten really uncomfortable there ? oh , david is your former co-worker , and you must be sad to hear it .",
"f : yeah , it was a nice change from life in london . david is your former co-worker , i think you must miss him ."
] | f : how was your tripï¼ m : berlin was great . david really likes living there . we had a good time hanging out . the 5 days went by fast . f : how long has david been there ? m : 6 months . he seems to have gotten really comfortable there . he knew where all the best restaurants , cafes and nightclubs were , and the people there seemed really relaxed . it was a nice change from life in london . | train_2591 |
A | [
"f : wow , it 's great that you can speak japanese .",
"f : wow , it 's great that your father can speak japanese .",
"f : wow , it 's great that you can teach english .",
"f : wow , it 's great that you can do business ."
] | m : is this the student job center ? f : it certainly is . how can i help you ? m : well , i 'm actually looking for a part-time job . do you have anything available at the moment ? f : are you a registered student ? this service is only available to full-time students . m : yes , i am . i 'm doing the degree in business studies . f : what 's your name ? m : allen patterson . that 's patterson , patterson . f : and your address , allen ? m : room b659 international house . f : do you have any special skills ? m : well , i speak some japanese . | train_191 |
B | [
"m : i also think it is boring just like you . and the money is only $ 20 a week .",
"m : if you think it is well-paid , maybe i can ask my manager to give that job to you .",
"m : it is well paid because you have to go to play in a desert , that can be a challange .",
"m : it is a tough job but it is interesting . you can play new music all the time ."
] | f : hi , george . what have you been doing lately ? i have n't seen you around much . where have you been ? m : oh , i was playing the piano for a group of germany . i just got back . f : it must be exciting to play the piano and travel all the time . m : well , playing the piano is great , but the traveling is no fun . i have just been to my manager . and he has offered me a job playing on the coast for the summer . f : a seaside town ? m : yes , but i do n't think i 'm going to take it . f : why not ? not enough money ? m : no , it 's not bad . the money is good . about $ 200 a week . it 's just that we will be working in the hotel , playing for the tourists and they just want the same old music over and over to dance to . and i get so bored . it 's not like playing the music . it 's like being a machine . f : i would n't mind being a machine for that money . | train_3237 |
B | [
"m : you ' right ! google starts making money in 2003 .",
"m : well . in 2006 , linkedin starts making money .",
"m : yes , xiaomi starts making money in 2006 .",
"m : we start to earn money by baidu in 2008 ."
] | f : good evening , i 'm mary bradley . on today 's program , our special guest is reid hoffman , the man who started the amazingly successful in popular website , linkedin . reid , you were the first ceo of linkedin . tell us a little about your website . m : we basically provide a professional networking service , aimed at those looking to make connections within the business community . f : oh , so it 's like twitter or facebook for people looking for jobs , sharing photos , meeting people or chatting . that kind of thing ? m : not exactly . as a networking service , of course you can meet people and check with one another . photos can be shared as well . but in order to make connections , you need to be introduced by someone else first . f : so if we did n't know each other , i would need someone who does know you to send an introduction message first . and you could either accept or reject it . m : that 's right . f : in my notes , it says your website started in two thousand three . it only took you 3 years to make money . and by two thousand seven , you reached 10,000,000 users . tell us about the most recent changes in your company . | train_2370 |
C | [
"f : because you 've been a member of our store for 7 years . you only need to pay 6 dollars for the t-shirt .",
"f : because you 've been a member of our store for 7 years , you only need to pay 10 dollars for the t-shirt .",
"f : since you have been our member for 6 years , you only need to pay 10 dollars for this t-shirt .",
"f : although you 've been a member of our store for 7 years , you need to pay 12 dollars for the t-shirt ."
] | f : the t shirt is $ 12 . but , if you have a membership card at our store , we will take $ 2 off the price . m : that 's great . i 've been a member of your store for 6 years . | train_6522 |
C | [
"f : it does n't matter . still thanks for your invitation . we had a lovely time in your house tonight .",
"f : alright , sir , i can order something else . then give me some chicken please .",
"f : alright , sir . i will order something else .",
"f : what a pity , my dear , i really love it ."
] | f : i think i 'll have the chicken , please . m : i 'm very sorry , madam . i 'm afraid there is n't any left . | train_6024 |
C | [
"m : ok. i 'll call back later as you suggested . thank you for telling me .",
"m : ok. i 'll send brian robinson a e-mail like you said . thank you .",
"m : sure . i 'd like to speak to someone else . gina bowers would be great .",
"m : sure . i 'd like to speak to someone else . brian robinson is available , right ?"
] | f : hello , xyz accounting . m : hello , could i speak to brian robinson , please ? f : mister robinson is in a meeting right now . can i put you through to his voicemail ? m : no thanks , i 'll try back later . i just have a couple of quick questions about my tax return . f : oh , maybe another accountant could help you . i think gina bowers could answer your questions . i 'll transfer you if you like ? | train_3736 |
B | [
"f : i had a good time on the train during the last holiday .",
"f : sunbathe sounds good ! i might enjoy it too .",
"f : where are you flying to this summer holiday ?",
"f : i 'd like to travel around the world by walking ."
] | m : i 'd go on a boat trip around the world . f : oh , i would n't . i get so bored . i 'd rather fly or drive . m : no , i 'd like to relax on the boat , sunbathe all day long and have a waiter bring me a cold drink just when i want 1 . | train_5136 |
D | [
"f : $ 50 for a night ? that 's expensive .",
"f : $ 120 for a week is a little bit expensive .",
"f : $ 150 for a month is a reasonable price .",
"f : so it would be $ 150 if i only rent for three weeks , right ?"
] | f : do you rent room by the week ? you see , i 'm not sure whether i will stay for a whole month . m : yes , the rents are higher , however . it 's $ 50 a week , but only $ 160 a month . | train_6912 |
A | [
"m : sorry , miss james . i did n't know that you do n't like being compared to a camel .",
"m : since you do n't like being compared to a camel , i wo n't draw this kind of picture next time .",
"m : so you do n't like animals such as camels , do you ? then why are we going to the zoo today ?",
"m : i think sometimes you are stubborn , so i drew a camel with a person 's head for you ."
] | f : ok. everyone get on the bus . it 's time to set off . m : but miss james , michael has n't arrived yet . can we just wait for him just a little longer ? f : i 'm sorry , bil . i think we just ca n't . we 'll be very late getting to the art gallery . m : i know miss , but michael was really looking forward to seeing those paintings . f : yes , i know . i did n't realize he had a strong interest in that . m : yes , he is . he paints and draws all the time . last week he painted a picture of you . f : of me ? how wonderful . i really would love to see it . m : well , you can see it anytime you like . he painted on the wall in the park near our school . you walk past there every day . you must have seen it . f : what ? you mean that painting of a camel with a person 's head ? is that supposed to be me ? m : yes , miss . he said you remind him of a camel because you 're so determined . f : ho . did he ? you know , some people consider the camel to be an especially stupid animal . | train_3231 |
D | [
"m : me too . it looks really nice .",
"m : i like the style of it a lot too . the 2 pieces match perfectly .",
"m : to be honest , the shoes do n't go well with your dress .",
"m : to be honest , it does n't really go well with your dress ."
] | m : i do n't think your hat matches your dress . f : but i like its style . | train_6804 |
B | [
"m : yeah , she has changed a lot . as you said , she used to have short hair .",
"m : yeah , she has changed a lot .",
"m : you 're right . she wears glasses now , but she did n't wear glasses when i knew her .",
"m : you 're right . she has long hair now . but she used t have short hair ."
] | m : who is the girl sitting in the office of the director ? f : do n't you know her ? she used to be the secretary of your section . m : oh my goodness . i can hardly recognize her . f : yes . she used to wear glasses and have long hair . | train_5430 |
C | [
"f : oh , i am glad to hear that you liked the hotel room . why do you like it ?",
"f : so you arrived hotel at 8:00 and you were disappointed with the food , right ?",
"f : i see . you were pretty satisfied with the location of the hotel , were n't you ?",
"f : so you were unhappy about the location because it was far away from the patella palace , right ?"
] | f : hello , i work for sunny tour holidays . and i 'm interviewing people about their holidays . would you mind answering a few questions for our survey ? m : no , not at all . f : thanks a lot . first , could you tell me about travel arrangements for your last holidays ? did you experience any difficulties in your journey ? m : well , our plane did n't take off on time . it was delayed 5 hours . so we did n't get to lhasa until 4:00 in the morning , and we were very tired when we got there . but we managed to book a car at the airport through a car rental platform . and it dropped us off at the hotel in time around 7:00 o'clock for breakfast , so that was alright . f : and how was the hotel ? m : well , we were a little disappointed with the room , but the patella palace was just a stone thrown away . | train_174 |
A | [
"m : really ? you mean we are on the fourth floor and i should go downstairs and turn left ?",
"m : so , you mean i should go downstairs and turn right because the johnsons are on the third floor .",
"m : really ? it is on this floor ? so , now we are on the second and the johnsons are also on the second floor .",
"m : really ? you mean it 's not on this floor and it 's on the second floor . we are on the fourth floor and i should go downstairs and turn left ."
] | m : excuse me , i 'm looking for the johnsons . f : oh , it 's not on this floor . it 's on the third floor . go downstairs and turn left . | train_5431 |
B | [
"f : you mean the los angeles times first published in 1851 , september ?",
"f : los angeles times was first published in december , 1881 .",
"f : oh , i got it . the los angeles times first published in december 1877 .",
"f : washington post was started in december 1881 ."
] | f : look , here is a copy of the washington post . do you know when it was founded ? m : i happened to have a book right here about the development of newspapers . let me see . oh , it was founded in december eighteen seventy-seven by stilson hutchens . f : which newspaper is elder , the new york times or the washington post ? m : the new york times . it was founded in september eighteen fifty-one by henry raymond and george jones . f : how about the los angeles times ? m : it was first published in december eighteen eighty-one , under the direction of nathan cole junior and thomas guardineer . | train_2338 |
D | [
"m : yeah , you look all right . do you want to share some happy things with me ?",
"m : i 'm glad that you are in the best of health .",
"m : i 'm so surprised that you are not feeling very well . because you never study .",
"m : yeah , i can tell that you are not feeling very well ."
] | m : nancy , how are you feeling this morning ? you 're not looking very good . f : no . i 'm not in the best of health . | train_1561 |
D | [
"m : remember you just need to turn three times .",
"m : remember you just need to turn one time after you see a drugstore .",
"m : remember you just need to turn two times .",
"m : remember you just need to turn one time ."
] | f : could you please tell me how to get to the hospital nearby ? m : well go straight and at the crossing , you 'll see a supermarket , then turn right and the hospital is just beside a drugstore . f : thank you very much . | train_6666 |
D | [
"f : ok , i will take the pills once a day .",
"f : is it necessary that i take 2 pills three times a day ?",
"f : ok , i 'm going to take my body temperature twice a day as you requested .",
"f : got it , so i should take three pills twice a day , am i right ?"
] | f : how often should i take the pills , and how many should i take , doctor ? m : take 3 pills after lunch and before you go to bed in the evening . | train_6339 |
C | [
"f : i 'm glad that you want to buy some books on cooking .",
"f : i 'm sorry to hear that you give up starting a small company .",
"f : i 'm glad that you want to start a small company .",
"f : i 'm glad that you buy so many books on history because you want to do some research for a paper ."
] | m : i was looking for books on small business startups and i think these are perfect . i 'm going to start my own company in my back office . f : that sounds interesting . so you 'd like to check all these out ? m : yes , for a few days at least . | train_4228 |
D | [
"m : in other words , michael will appear as an player in the match that starts at 3:00 p.m. on sunday ?",
"m : the match will start at 3 p.m. on sunday . as a soldier , michael does n't have to go that early .",
"m : you mean michael is the referee , but he wo n't go to the match that starts at 3pm on sunday , right ?",
"m : michael is the referee ! i 'm so happy ."
] | m : what time does the match start on sunday ? f : well , most people turn up at about 1:45 pm but things wo n't start until 2:00 pm . m : cool . how many other people are going to turn up ? f : i think 12 people should come along on sunday and that 's out of a total membership of 49 . m : it 'll be good to get some exercise ? f : oh yeah , you 'll be doing a lot of running . we 're playing an army team . the soldier is normally give us a pretty good game . m : does it get a bit rough ? f : not really . the referee michael keeps things under control . | train_2646 |
C | [
"f : yeah , if you want to apply for the camp which will be held next year , you must have an educational background .",
"f : yes , you are right , working experience is required to apply for the camp , anyway , you have to be employed .",
"f : exactly , to apply for the camp , you must be able to speak one foreign language .",
"f : yes , if you want to apply for the camp which will be held next near , foreign language ability is required ."
] | f : hi , there . on last week 's program , we interviewed the man behind the idea of the international camps . so i thought that this week , you 'd be interested to hear more about one of the camps which will be held later this year . over to you , michael . m : thank you . yes , to apply for the camp , you do n't have to be a student . you do n't even have to be employed . but you must be able to speak one foreign language . | train_2685 |
B | [
"m : you 'll catch the train . i will call you tomorrow morning , so you wo n't get up late .",
"m : take it easy . it is normal for newcomers to be nervous before they go to school .",
"m : although you are a newcomer to the school , you do n't look nervous at all .",
"m : amy , i ca n't believe you are not ready for the coming exam . no wonder you are nervous ."
] | 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 . | train_1591 |
D | [
"f : maybe i should give up the job in the lab ? the class will take 4 hours , i ca n't go there after class .",
"f : maybe i can drop the classes on friday so that i can keep my part time job in the supermarket .",
"f : working in the lab after the biology 201 class in the morning every friday is a good idea , thanks .",
"f : yes , it is a good idea to work in the lab later after the class . i will talk to the lab professor later on ."
] | f : i ca n't decide which classes to take . i do n't like any of the ones i 've signed up for and two of the ones i really have to take are at the same time . m : pass me the course schedule book . which classes are at the same time ? f : biology 201 and introduction to chemistry . the both required classes . m : let 's find out if either of them is offered next semester . look here , the chemistry classes . you can just take it in the spring . f : yes , that 's true and the biology class is in a series so i need to take 201 this semester . the only problem with taking chemistry next semester is that it meets every day at 8:00 am . m : what 's wrong with that ? is that too early for you ? f : not too early , but i was trying not to take classes on fridays . i want to work in the lab that whole day . i might be able to work for one of my professors . m : maybe you can start work after the class is over . it 's only an hour lecture . i 'm sure the professor will understand . | train_1892 |
A | [
"m : wow , that 'll be great . why he is planning to buy a new computer ?",
"m : thanks for mr. john 's information . that helps a lot .",
"m : got it . and when is the meeting with mr. john ?",
"m : good . i 'd like to talk with mr. john about buying new computer . thank you !"
] | f : hello mister white , this is marianne and mister evans 's office . m : hello , mary ? do you have any plan ? f : mister evans would like to set up an appointment with you . m : about what ? f : he hopes to talk about buying some new computers with you . | train_1156 |
B | [
"m : ok , i will finish this delicious breakfast in ten minutes , dad .",
"m : ok , i 'll take this bread back to the supermarket right away .",
"m : so you want me to throw away the stones i picked up in the street yesterday ?",
"m : so you want me to give this bread back to tom ?"
] | f : take a look at this bread , honey . m : oh , it 's as hard as a rock . f : did you buy it in the supermarket ? m : no , i bought it in the grocery store this morning . shall i throw it away ? f : you 'd better take it back . | train_5976 |
D | [
"m : wow , the books in this library are so interesting !",
"m : yes , i have a fever and i want to buy some medicine .",
"m : so people with ear problems can come to this hospital .",
"m : that 's great ! i need the doctors in this hospital ."
] | f : good morning , young man . what 's your name , please ? m : my name is zhang ming . i 'm 12 years old now . can you introduce your doctors ? f : we doctors in this hospital fly to different poor places . people with eye problems can come to us . we give medicine to the poor or do operations on them free . | train_825 |
D | [
"m : yes , working as a flight attendant is boring .",
"m : yes , working as a flight attendant is not dangerous but poorly-paid .",
"m : yes , working as a flight attendant is not dangerous at all .",
"m : yes , working as a flight attendant is dangerous ."
] | f : hey roy . i 've been thinking for a long time . m : oh yeah . about what , cindy ? f : about the future . about what i want to be . m : em , i 'm sure there are a lot of things that you can do , like doctor , professor , hostess . f : em , maybe . i 'd like a job in which i can often travel . m : well , what about being an air hostess ? you could travel a lot . f : no , i 've thought of that . air hostess worked really hard . it 's so tiring . in planes are n't safe nowadays . they make crash because of bad weather or even be used as weapons if they fall into the wrong hands . | train_169 |
D | [
"m : so , you think it would be satisfaction of arguing things with others ? and you think happiness is talking with others ?",
"m : really ? you think it would not be satisfaction of enjoying things with others and happiness is sharing things with others ?",
"m : really ? not just those moments of sharing ? okay , i see . in your opinion , happiness is solving problems , right ?",
"m : just those moments of sharing ? okay , i see . in your opinion , happiness is sharing things with others ?"
] | m : the guest for today is sue walter . she is a famous judge in court . good morning , sue . f : good morning , sean . i am glad to be here today . m : your new book , my world , will be published next week . would you please tell us the theme of your book ? f : well , i want people who have challenges in their lives to believe that despite their difficulties , they can still accomplish a lot . one of my suggestions is to always ask for help . m : right . what 's the best part of being a judge in court ? f : having a voice in the decision making process . there is something extremely satisfying about that . m : you 've been on the children 's program , so how do you explain your job to kids ? f : i gave a very simplified version of what a judge does . i talked to them about how the law helps people solve their problems . m : what 's your idea of happiness ? f : i think it would be satisfaction of enjoying things with others . meaning when you give it to others whether it 's time , attention a gift anything , just those moments of sharing . | train_1681 |
D | [
"f : i believe you have team spirit for your best subject is p.e. , which needs to work with others .",
"f : yes , mr. smith , logical mind is one of the most important abilities needed to get this job .",
"f : skills in math are important . are you sure you can do this job ? you hate math as you said .",
"f : yes , a logical mind is very needed in this job . so how can you show me you 're logic ?"
] | f : sit down , please , mister johnson . can you tell me more about your school work ? m : ok. my best subject was history and my second best was geography . however , my favorite subject was math and the results i got in my math paper were often quite good . f : do you think that these subjects will help you get this job ? m : of course . i understand that you produce computers and prepare software , and working with computers needs a logical mind rather than great skills in math . that 's especially true when it comes to writing programs . and i think my results show that i have such abilities . | train_2352 |
C | [
"f : call him . the airplane is ready to take off .",
"f : all right . let 's check in . david , please show the assistant your passport .",
"f : all right . but i do think you should call him because the train is about to leave .",
"f : all right , and could you please give me the food david just bought ? he is in the toilet right now ."
] | f : we ca n't find david . where is he ? the train is about to leave . m : do n't worry . maybe he is buying some food at the shop on the platform . | train_7020 |
D | [
"f : it 's such a pity that jessica wo n't make it to the wedding party .",
"f : yes , linda will host my birthday party tonight .",
"f : really , i guess rose will arrive a bit early at my party then .",
"f : oh , i did n't know that . it 's a pity that rose wo n't be able to attend the party ."
] | f : peter , i 'd like to invite you and your wife to my birthday party tomorrow evening . i 'm also going to invite rose , maggie , jessica and her husband . m : thank you very much linda , but i heard rose has gone to holland on a business trip . | train_4638 |
A | [
"m : thank you all the same , waitress . i will dial 114 now to get the number .",
"m : thank you . could you call a waiter to answer the phone ? i need the waiter 's help .",
"m : thank you , brooke 's sister . but , why do n't you know where he is ?",
"m : thank you , doctor johnson 's assistant . i will dial 112 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_3179 |
B | [
"m : yes . i thought it will open around 7:45. but it is not 7:45 yet .",
"m : you are right . the office is still not open until 8:00 .",
"m : actually , the office is open now , at 8:00 .",
"m : okay . because it 's only 8:15 now ."
] | m : well , i wonder why the office is still not open . f : but it 's not 8 yet . in fact , it 's only 7:45 . | train_6778 |
B | [
"f : i 'm shocked , too . i ca n't believe the lion just killed the photographer like that !",
"f : i know how you feel , because i was also surprised when i saw the photographer was n't hurt .",
"f : do n't be so surprised . it 's normal that the lion could catch the zebra .",
"f : you should be surprised . the photographer was facing so many tigers and was n't hurt ."
] | f : what a great shot ! m : who 's playing tonight ? f : playing ? i 'm watching a tv documentary about nature photography . m : what does that have to do with basketball ? f : it does n't , i was commenting on the picture i just saw . it 's a photo of a lion jumping . m : ok , i like lions , but what 's so impressive about that . f : well , the photographer was in the path of a running lion when it rushed out of the bushes , the photographer dropped to the ground on his back , and the lion jumped right over him . it was chasing a zebra and the photographer ... m : shot the lion with a gun ? f : no , he took a picture really quickly , as the lion jumped over , that 's what i meant by great shot . m : i 'm surprised the guy was n't attacked . | train_584 |
A | [
"m : i 'll wait for you to drive me to see the doctor . it 's so kind of you .",
"m : sure , i shall arrive soon . wait for me and i 'll drive you to the hospital .",
"m : which bus goes to the hospital ? my teeth are aching more seriously .",
"m : ok , let walk there . i have a temperature , but i think i can manage it ."
] | f : hello . m : susan ? f : yes , peter is that you ? m : yes . f : hi . how are you ? m : as a matter of fact , i 'm rather weak , that 's why i 'm calling you . i 've had a stomachache and a terrible headache for 2 days . now i think i need a doctor . f : do you have a temperature ? m : no , i do n't . but i feel like i 'm burning up . i think i need a doctor , but i 'm not sure how to get one . f : did you take out any medical insurance when you first came to university ? m : yes , i did . f : good our university clinic has excellent doctors . i have a lunch break at noon and i 'll drive over and pick you up . m : oh , i feel so bad . could n't you get a doctor to come here ? f : that 's a little difficult . go back to bed , i 'll pick you up just afternoon . | train_1943 |
A | [
"m : do n't worry about the traffic jams .",
"m : do n't worry about the train tickets .",
"m : do n't worry about the traffic jams . the traffic will be smooth soon .",
"m : you are right . i have a bad driving habit ."
] | m : do you think we can catch the train if we keep driving at this speed ? f : yes , but i 'm afraid the road may become crowded soon . | train_6933 |
A | [
"m : yes . and we can park our car here in this parking lot . it is a long way to the top of the mountain .",
"m : yes . we 'll get the tickets very soon since we are on the top already . our hiking ends here .",
"m : we need to check everything in the parking lot , because we wo n't go back before driving to the top .",
"m : here is the ticket booth . after buying the tickets , we are heading down to the mountain foot ."
] | m : did you grab everything from the car ? we should check before we leave this area . we have a long day of hiking ahead of us . f : yes , i did it already . where should we go now ? m : we 're going up to the top part of the mountain . f : is that where we get the tickets ? | train_624 |
D | [
"m : i want to buy some potato chips .",
"m : do you have anything else to eat ?",
"m : yes , bring me this cake . i do n't like coffee at all .",
"m : yes , bring me this cake ."
] | m : i 'll have a cup of coffee , please . f : would you like a piece of cake with it ? our cook has just made a very nice chocolate one , and the price is reasonable . | train_5484 |
C | [
"m : ok. i should ask the way when i arrive at rain avenue .",
"m : so i 'll drive to mass hospital and ask again .",
"m : ask the way again at mass hospital . no problem .",
"m : thank you , and i 'll ask the clerk at the farmers bank for the way ."
] | 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 ? m : i guess i got a little lost in the middle . f : well , perhaps the best thing for you is to find your way up to mass hospital and ask again . | train_1952 |
B | [
"m : well . i think that collecting umbrellas is very unusual even if i have never heard of any unusual hobbies",
"m : well . i think that collecting umbrellas is very unusual .",
"m : well . i think that collecting umbrellas is very expensive even if i have never heard of any unusual hobbies",
"m : well . i think that collecting umbrellas is very interesting even if i have never heard of any unusual hobbies"
] | m : my doctor says i need an outside interest to get my mind off my work . can you suggest a hobby ? f : well , electronics might be fun , but you do n't want a hobby that requires a lot of expensive equipment , do you ? m : no , i do n't want to buy expensive equipment . i just want to do something that is relaxing and enjoyable . do you think collecting umbrellas would be interesting ? f : collecting umbrellas ? i 've heard of a lot of unusual hobbies , but i 've never heard of that one . you do n't play a musical instrument , do you ? | train_492 |
B | [
"m : really ? he was 6 months old when you got there and you went to new york to spend some time with the baby ?",
"m : really ? he was 5 months old when you got there and you went to new york to spend some time with the baby ?",
"m : really ? he was the most ugly baby you have ever seen and you went to new york to look after your sister ?",
"m : so , you stayed in new york for 3 months and you you went to new york to find a new job ? okay , i see ."
] | m : i have n't seen you for a long time . where have you been ? f : i went to new york to visit my sister and stayed there for 2 months . actually , i really went to meet my new nephew . m : that 's great . how old is he ? f : well , he was 5 months old when i got there and he could possibly be the most beautiful baby i have ever seen . | train_3439 |
B | [
"m : which clinic should i go to for a cold ?",
"m : i 'm very relieved about the management of your nursery .",
"m : i 'll send my son to your nursery .",
"m : can i borrow harry potter series here ?"
] | m : miss richardson , my daughter did n't sleep well last night . will you give her some extra attention today ? f : do n't worry , mr cruise . all the kids will be taking good care of here . | train_5869 |
D | [
"m : you paid $ 226 in total .",
"m : you paid $ 229 in total .",
"m : you paid $ 229 without tax .",
"m : so , you paid $ 232 in total ."
] | f : i bought an air cleaner that was on sale . it was $ 229 . m : including tax ? f : no , i paid another $ 3 for the tax . | train_6151 |
C | [
"f : it is 5:00 pm in new york .",
"f : it is 7:00 pm here .",
"f : it is 7:00 pm in new york .",
"f : it is 10:00 pm in new york ."
] | f : oh no , i meant to call my mom , but it 's too late to call today . m : yeah , your mom lives in london . not here in new york . there are 5 hours ahead of us , so it 's already midnight there . | train_5184 |
B | [
"m : no problem . i 'm so glad that you have no lesson . and you can meet your sister tomorrow morning .",
"m : no problem . enjoy your two lessons tomorrow morning .",
"m : no problem . enjoy your two lessons tomorrow afternoon .",
"m : no problem . you can look after your sister , because you have no lesson ."
] | f : hello , tom . i 'm afraid i need your help . m : sure , what 's the matter ? f : my sister mary is coming to see me tomorrow morning , but i forgot that i 've got 2 lessons . could you meet her for me please ? | train_2257 |
A | [
"f : i will not hide behind the door because i just found you there .",
"f : i lost my keys yesterday and i found it behind the door at last .",
"f : dad , i want to hide under the bed , which is hard to be found .",
"f : you hid in the closet just now , which took me an hour to find you ."
] | f : 5,4,3,2,1. here i come ! now , where could you be ? not under the table , not under the bed , not in the closet . there you are , behind the door . m : you found me , mommy . now , it 's your turn to hide . | train_5880 |
D | [
"f : yeah , this book on dogs seems to be interesting . this bookstore has many interesting books .",
"f : really ? it is only $ 26.0 ? wow , we can continue shopping online at home now .",
"f : yeah , it seems to be not interesting , and we can find something interesting in this pet shop .",
"f : yeah , it is very cheap . i think we can continue shopping online at home now ."
] | f : where are you going , les ? m : to the pet shop . i want to buy some cat food for grace 's birthday . she loves her cats and i 'm sure she 'd like to get some cat food . f : but it 's grace 's birthday , not her cats ' . she enjoys reading . let 's get her a book . m : ok. let 's go to the book shop then . f : i prefer shopping online . it 's easier . m : ok. let 's use dad 's computer . how about this book on cats . it seems to be interesting . it is only $ 6.00 . | train_2173 |
C | [
"m : you mean you have had a traffic accident .",
"m : how loong have you been moved to another place ?",
"m : your working hour is quiet unusual .",
"m : though your working hour is quiet unusual , i have see you often ."
] | f : hi , don , so nice to see you . m : pam , where have you been for the last 3 months ? i never see you anymore . f : oh , i 've been working strange hours these days . i do n't see much of anyone anymore . | train_2130 |
A | [
"f : really ? you have n't had time to visit tour sites ? oh , let 's talk more about the tour sites on this plane to england .",
"f : really ? you mean it 's your first trip to china ? okay , i see . let 's talk more about china on this plane to china .",
"f : really ? you have had much time to visit tour sites ? oh , let 's talk more about the tour sites on this plane to england .",
"f : really ? you mean you seldom go to china every year ? ok , i see . let 's talk more about china at this beijing airport ."
] | f : it 's a terrible day , is n't it ? m : yes , it is . this is why our flight was delayed for 2 hours . my parents should be worried about me . they are waiting for me at london airport . f : where did you come from ? m : beijing . i was there for a 2 weeks ' conference on space technology . f : how interesting ! i was there for tour . you see , i usually have a tour twice or 3 times a year . m : really ? which places did you visit in china ? f : apart from beijing , we went to nanjing , shanghai , xi'an , hangzhou , and guangzhou . m : did you enjoy it ? f : very much . it was one of the most exciting tours i 've ever made . was this your first trip to china ? m : oh , no . i go almost every year . unfortunately , it 's always on space related business . i have n't had time to visit tour sites . | train_3276 |
A | [
"m : you may have to cancel the picnic . what a pity !",
"m : just go and buy an umbrella later .",
"m : it 's raining . i think you will need to cancel this afternoon 's picnic .",
"m : oh , you need to write a weather report then ."
] | m : you look down , what 's the matter ? f : can you believe that ? it 's sunny right now , but the weather report says there will be rain this afternoon . i ca n't go for a picnic this afternoon . | train_6565 |
D | [
"f : there are only paintings from two international traditional painters ? i was hoping more .",
"f : so i can see some paintings of two international modern artists . that 's sounds good .",
"f : i know the three local painters in the festival . they are good at modern style human portait .",
"f : you mean three best local artists will show their paintings next week . i 'm getting excited ."
] | m : liberty park . good morning , how can i help you ? f : i would like to know more about art festival next week . what can i do at the festival ? m : oh , you can do lots of things ! you can listen to music , look at paintings by local and international painters , joined the picnic in the park or watch play . f : wow ! what paintings can i see at the festival ? m : there are best , local painters are showing their paintings . two of them are very traditional and like to paint landscapes . the third local painter is a modern artist and her paintings show the world in a different way - the way she sees it . you can also see new and old paintings from france , japan , brazil and norway . | train_1486 |
C | [
"f : sure . so you will be leaving until july 22nd , right ?",
"f : sure . could you please tell me why you are leaving on july 22nd not 23rd ?",
"f : sure . so you will be leaving until july 23rd , right ?",
"f : sure . we will keep the room for you until 24th after you leave ."
] | f : hello , globe hotel . can i help you ? m : yes , i have a reservation from the eighteenth to the twenty-first july for a double room with bath and balcony . i would like to change it from the eighteenth to the twenty-third july . | train_293 |
A | [
"m : no problem . we 're not far , so you wo n't miss your musical tonight .",
"m : do n't worry , . i will send you to the golden theatre for your musical .",
"m : your movie starts at 7pm , so i 'm sure that you wo n't be late for that .",
"m : sure , darling . i will send you home now since you feel uncomfortable ."
] | f : can you take me to the opera house , please ? m : sure , you 're going to see a musical that 's playing there ? f : yes , but it starts at 6:00 , do you think will get there in time ? | train_1348 |
B | [
"f : with so many errors in the fake book , why do think its still worth reading ?",
"f : i agree . though the book is cheaper , it 's not worth buying .",
"f : so you think the book costs less and is interesting .",
"f : you 're right . your book is only 6 yuan cheaper than mine , yet it has many errors . it 's not worth buying ."
] | f : i bought a harry potter book yesterday . it 's 46 yuan . m : that 's so expensive . i only spent 20 yuan on it . f : really ? the price of this book is 46. is yours fake ? m : maybe . now i know why there are so many errors in it . | train_6284 |
A | [
"m : you should give me a discount , because you have lived here for twenty years .",
"m : you have lived here for twelve years , why you want to sell your house ?",
"m : good to know that you have lived here for twenty years and will not sell the house .",
"m : you mean you are still single and have lived here for only two years ?"
] | m : excuse me , are you the person who has a house for sale ? f : yes , i am , come in . let me show you around . m : thank you very much . how long have you lived here ? f : i 've lived here since i was married , my husband and i had our twentieth wedding anniversary yesterday . | train_1010 |
A | [
"m : thanks a lot . the suite is big enough for me , as well as the hotel . you are so considerate .",
"m : thanks for the big suite and the big hotel . it must cost a great amount of money in new york .",
"m : although the hotel is not big , the suite is big enough for me . i will take a bus to go there .",
"m : the hotel is big enough but the suite is not . but i believe i will still enjoy my trip in new york ."
] | f : excuse me . you are mr. green from manchester , are n't you ? m : yes , i 'm glad you recognized me . f : a man with white hair and a beard , is n't that how you describe yourself in the telex ? so it 's easy to spot you in any crowd . let me introduce myself . i am tan ling , source manager of yellow river import and export corporation . how do you do ? m : how do you do ? f : well , mr. green , do you have any unaccompanied luggage ? m : no . i always travel with this bag or with small suitcase only . f : let 's go then . this way to the front door . let me carry your bag . m : no , i would n't dream of letting a lady carry things for me . surely i 'm not so old as that yet . f : of course not . you look young and energetic in spite of your white hair , mr. green . m : thank you . i 'm glad to hear that . f : the car is waiting outside to take us to the hotel . i reserved a suite for you at the phoenix , one of the biggest in dublin . m : do you mean one of the largest suite or one of the biggest hotel ? f : actually , both the hotel and the suite are rather big . but the biggest ones are n't always the best ones . | train_3259 |
A | [
"f : well , could you please call the supplier and ask if they can supply the part ?",
"f : well , i will call the supplier by myself and ask if they can supply the part of my car .",
"f : ok. i will give you a call at the first day of the week .",
"f : ok. you should order a new part for my car as soon as possible ."
] | m : hello , tom wilson 's . can i help you ? f : hi . it 's emma lloyd here . i 'm calling about my motorbike . is it ready to be collected yet ? m : can you remind me what 's the brand of the bike ? f : it 's a city zip . it 's blue . m : oh yes , we had to order in some parts . but they still have n't arrived yet i 'm afraid . f : do you know when the bike will be ready to pick up ? m : sorry , i do n't know . but our cooler suppliers and find out if they 've sent out the spare parts yet . once the parts are here , we can fix the bike in 2 or 3 days . f : ok , i 'll give you a call at the end of the week then . m : sure . | train_2488 |
C | [
"m : yeah , of course you can join the maths course , my daughter .",
"m : yeah , of course you can join the physics course , but since this is your first day as a secretary , you should help me send those domuments to mr. johnson first .",
"m : alright , just join us , and if you have any questions , you can ask other students there or you can ask me .",
"m : alright , just join us , you are welcomed to take our fitness course !"
] | m : my program is a course in automotive repair . we teach people from the age of 16 through to adults . we 're located on a high school campus . it 's vocational , which means that we train people in specific skills that they could use in a job . f : i like classes , because it 's more like the real world than when you 're sitting there reading a textbook , not knowing what you 're going to be using it for . m : today 's a work day . so when i go back into the shop , i have all my students working on a project . first , jack is going to get the air tools out and jack up a car . he 's going to take a tyre off that car with the air impact . every student is an individual that comes into my program . all of them think that they 're going to be able to fix their own cars . they all have it as a goal that they 're going to get out of the program . and then , as part of my introduction to the class , i 'll let them know some of the other things that they 'll all get , which include consumer understanding of how the car works . f : ok. i 'll register for this course today . can i join now ? | train_1567 |
D | [
"m : he 's out of the hospital . he 's home .",
"m : he was cured and on the school .",
"m : he is still in the hospital for extra more days .",
"m : he is still in the hospital . i 'll see him tomorrow"
] | f : i just bought a new dress . what do you think of it ? m : you look really great in it . so are you going to a job interview or a party ? f : no , i was invited to give a talk in my school . m : so how much did you pay for it ? f : i pay just $ 70 for it . i saved $ 30 . m : that 's really a bargain . f : you 're right . well , what did you do while i was out shopping ? m : i watched tv for a while and then i did some reading . it was n't a very interesting book so i just read a few pages . then i took a shower . f : i thought you said you were going to see mike . m : i 'll go and visit him at his home tomorrow . he 'll return home tomorrow morning . f : i 'm glad he can finally returned home after that accident . | train_2784 |
A | [
"m : as a secretory , it is not too bad to deal with e-mails for most of working time .",
"m : you mean making coffee takes around 75 % to 80 % of your time but no phone calls ?",
"m : i understand your main job is dealing with e-mails , but why do n't you drink coffee ?",
"m : handling telephones is not bad . at least you do n't need to deal with e-mails ."
] | m : isabel , how many people work for rolls royce ? f : rolls royce group is a big company . but our office here in france is small , only four people , two directores from germany , one engineer and myself . m : so what is a typical day ? how much time do you spend on the telephone and the email ? f : well , first of all , i make myself a big cup of coffee . then the telephone and daily affairs . ok , it 's not too bad . but i have a lot of emails to write and read . so this may be takes around 75 % to 80 % of my time . | train_3118 |
D | [
"f : i see . the talk next month will be given in the hall .",
"f : ok. i will let you use the conference room for the talk .",
"f : i wonder why you choose the lecture theatre for the talk this week ?",
"f : sure . you will give us the talk in the lecture theatre , right ?"
] | f : hello , mr. james . i 'm calling about your talk next month . it 's getting close and there are a couple of things i need to check with you . m : ok . f : i need to know if you 'd prefer to give your talk in the hall , the conference room or the lecture theater . m : i prefer the later if that 's possible . | train_2490 |
A | [
"f : if it is for 14 people , i believe this one is the right size that you are looking for .",
"f : so you are looking for a cake for 12 kid at your son 's birthday party ?",
"f : this is the perfect cake that you are looking for your son 's birthday party for 14 kids .",
"f : twenty ? let me see . i think this big birthday cake is perfect for teenagers like your son ."
] | m : good morning , i 'd like to buy a cake . f : no problem sir , we have many cakes here , what size would you like ? m : well , it 's for my coworker 's birthday , there are 14 people in the office . | train_1004 |
D | [
"f : you are such a cautious person . do n't worry . you will not lose your library card .",
"f : that 's okay . i know you are not a careless person . you never lose anything .",
"f : you are such an impatient person . but you have kept your library card in a good condition for a long time .",
"f : that 's okay . but you seem to be a little bit careless . pay attention next time ."
] | m : i was looking for books on small business startups and i think these are perfect . i 'm going to start my own company in my back office . f : that sounds interesting . so you 'd like to check all these out ? m : yes , for a few days at least . f : no problem then . i 'll just need to see your library card . m : i 'm afraid i 've lost it . f : that 's alright . could you just tell me your library account number ? m : i 'm sorry . i do n't remember it . f : we can look it up for you . just give me your username for the library website and i 'll find your account number . m : oh , dear . i do n't usually use the website . | train_4229 |
C | [
"m : there goes the bell .",
"m : yes , i want to see about getting a private room not in such a hurry .",
"m : yes , i need a general physical checkup .",
"m : my room is in 213 of this hotel ."
] | m : i want to see about getting a private room as soon as possible . also , please put a no visitors sign on my door when you leave . f : i 'll take care of both things , but first i have to give you an examination so that i can fill out your chart . | train_5244 |
D | [
"f : i agree that visist as many places as possible is the most important thing during family , especially you have been china , a big country .",
"f : yes , privacy is important . it is the fourtith wedding anniversary of martha 's parents , you should leave some private space for them .",
"f : yes , you should spend time with your children during , because your wife and children are the only ones took part in this family trip .",
"f : i also think that having some privacy during family trips os very important . we are family , but we are individuals at the same time ."
] | f : larry , it 's great to see you . how are you ? m : i 'm great . i just came back from vacation with martha 's family . f : where did you go ? m : well , her parents were celebrating their thirtieth wedding anniversary . so they paid for all of us to go to spain . f : that 's awesome . how many people went ? m : there were 12 adults , and 6 kids . f : wow , if you put more than 4 members of my family together , it would be a disaster . m : mine , too . but my wife 's family is wealthy enough to make sure everyone gets a lot of space . they rented a farm . and martha and i had our own cottage . so we played with the kids during the day . but it was easy to get privacy when we wanted it . that 's very necessary on family trips . | train_2310 |
A | [
"m : wow , the three places you mentioned are so attractive !",
"m : sorry , the two tourist attractions on the blue route sound boring .",
"m : i think the three tourist spots are not suitable for the train tour .",
"m : i ca n't understand why the white house is n't included in the four attractions ."
] | m : i want to book a bus tour for the middle of june . f : well , we have red and blue routes . the main attractions on the red route are the white house , the lincoln memorial and the smithsonian museum . | train_4226 |
C | [
"m : you are welcome . remember take the bus no.4 .",
"m : no worries . taking the subway will help you know more about ny .",
"m : you are welcome . the london underground train is really convenient .",
"m : no worries . taxi pick-up point is over there ."
] | f : excuse me . i need to get to cambridge today . m : would you like to go by train or by bus ? f : i am not sure . which one is better ? m : the bus is cheaper , but also slower . it will take about 2 and half hours . f : and how long does the train take ? m : if you take the fast train , it will take about 50 minutes . f : where do i catch the train ? m : the trains for cambridge leave from kings cross station . they run every half hour . most trains to cambridge go from platform 9 . f : how do i get to kings cross station ? m : the best way is to take an underground train directly to kings cross station . the underground station is just round the corner from here . f : can you show me on the map ? m : just turn right when you leave , and then turn right again at the first crossroads . the entrance to the underground station is about 50 meters further on . f : thank you very much . | train_3627 |
A | [
"f : so the car was out of gas , but how can we get gas now ?",
"f : i do n't know why the car broke down . i can see that the gas is still full .",
"f : oh , the engine has broken . no wonder it stopped even though the gas is full .",
"f : the bus was out of gas ? but we have n't arrived the stop yet ."
] | f : come on , why do you stop your car here ? it 's still a long way from the town . m : i did n't stop the car . the car stopped itself . let me have a look and find out what the matter is . f : is it out of gas ? it was running so well . m : out of gas ? yeah , it 's possible . oh , yes , it is . | train_1304 |
A | [
"f : okay . actually , i am very happy to learn that you think my teaching methods are unusual .",
"f : really ? you do n't want to talk to me about my teaching methods and you think my teaching methods are ineffective ?",
"f : oh , i did n't suppose you want to talk to me about my unusual teaching methods ! and i am so surprised that you think my teaching methods are unusual .",
"f : actually , i suppose you want to talk to me about my unusual studying methods . but you think my teaching methods are risky ?"
] | m : mrs. boddington , take a seat please . f : thank you , mr. wilshire . nice to see all of you again . m : mrs. boddington , do you know why you are here ? f : well , i suppose you want to talk to me about my , ah , unusual teaching methods , right ? m : emm , in a way , yes , miss . | train_3507 |
A | [
"m : really ? you mean you were there for tour ? oh , actually i were in china for a meeting .",
"m : really ? you mean you usually have a tour 3 or 4 times a year ? oh , i were just in china for a tour .",
"m : really ? you mean you were there for business ? oh , actually i were in china for a meeting .",
"m : really ? you were in shanghai for tour ? oh , actually i were in china for a lecture ."
] | f : it 's a terrible day , is n't it ? m : yes , it is . this is why our flight was delayed for 2 hours . my parents should be worried about me . they are waiting for me at london airport . f : where did you come from ? m : beijing . i was there for a 2 weeks ' conference on space technology . f : how interesting ! i was there for tour . you see , i usually have a tour twice or 3 times a year . | train_3274 |
D | [
"f : why are hiding my questions ? are they too direct to you to answer ?",
"f : why do these people make up successful stories for you even though you are not ?",
"f : iyou care too much about your privacy , you should show your real life instead of making up stories .",
"f : i see that , some people are always making up stories for you to catch more attentions ."
] | f : mr. sharp , thank you for giving me this interview . so , my first question is , are you happy with your life ? m : am i happy ? you may know you are the first person to have asked me this question directly . the others dared not because they were afraid i might say yes . they wanted me to say no so that they could make up stories about me . f : what kind of stories ? m : brian sharpe , author of over 100 historical novels , lives in a lonely house 30 miles away from sydney . but is he happy ? ( ? ) . f : is that why you have refused many interviews ? m : i 'm tired of being told that i must be unhappy because i 'm rich and successful . i 'm not unhappy . | train_814 |
D | [
"f : sorry , we do n't sell mobile phones .",
"f : i 'm afraid you have to go to a bank if you want to draw some money .",
"f : since you need some change to take a bus , i 'd be happy to help .",
"f : let me see if i can help you change some money ."
] | f : good afternoon , may i help you , sir ? m : could you do me a favor please and change this note for me ? f : do n't you want to buy anything in my shop ? m : sorry , i just need some change . i have got to phone someone . | train_993 |
D | [
"f : no problem . a first class for your return flight , 500 dollars .",
"f : i 've booked business class for your return flight on the 28th .",
"f : economy class for flights to and from shanghai . $ 500 in total .",
"f : 441 on july 7th . also economy class like the return one ?"
] | f : good morning , northwind airways . may i help you ? m : yes , do you have any afternoon flights to shanghai on july seventh ? f : one moment please . yes , there is a flight at 12:45 pm and one at 4:40 pm . m : either of those would be fine . can you tell me how much a return flight would cost ? i 'll be returning on july twenty-first . f : economy , business , or first class ? m : economy , please . f : ok , that will be $ 500 . which afternoon flight would you like to take on july seventh ? m : the 441 . | train_1249 |
A | [
"f : yeah . i never noticed that she could n't finish the task as required , especially she could n't finish her work on time .",
"f : well . it will be a big problem , if she ca n't finish her work as the standard of the loose deadlines .",
"f : are you sure that she failed in a job interview again ? but she always finish her stories on time .",
"f : why does she always go to work late ? sarah worked as a driver for a month , right ?"
] | m : sarah worked as a journalist for a month , but she could n't handle it successfully . f : why ? m : she was n't able to finish her stories on time for the strict deadlines . | train_6915 |
A | [
"m : yeah . i do hope that jack will give me some furniture when he moves out .",
"m : well , actually i will get a new truck from jack tomorrow when he moves out .",
"m : well . i hope jack will give me some furniture when he move tomorrow .",
"m : i am moving tomorrow because i found a place with a great view ."
] | f : hi , sam , can you help me this weekend ? i need help moving a new sofa into my house . m : hey , jennifer , no problem . i 'm free this weekend and my truck is great for moving stuff . where did you get the sofa ? f : my friend jack is moving next week , but his new apartment is very small . so he is giving me his sofa . m : it 's good that your place is large enough to fit the sofa . where will you put it ? f : i have space in the living room . my current sofa is a little old and dirty , so i 'm just going to throw it away . m : yeah , my sofa gets dirty easily as well . hey , i know jack from work . where is he moving ? f : he is actually just moving across the street . even though he wo n't have much space , he will have a great view . m : and you get a new sofa ? f : yup , it will be nice to get rid of my old one . m : maybe jack needs to get rid of some other furniture when he moves . f : i guess you can find out next week . | train_1125 |
C | [
"m : no , that 's tomorrow . now we are having a meeting about wildlife protection .",
"m : yeah , the exhibition that we are about to see is about wildlife protection .",
"m : no , we will go see the exhibition tomorrow .",
"m : no , that 's tomorrow . now we are attending a lecture about wildlife protection ."
] | m : we 're going to listen to a lecture about environmental protection . f : really ? i thought we were going to see an exhibition . | train_4392 |
B | [
"f : i got it.i will do the homework for friday as your teaching way .",
"f : thank you , teacher . i will read the next chapter .",
"f : okay , doctor . i wo n't read the next chapter .",
"f : cool . you are the best lawyer i have ever met . i do n't need to prepare to discuss what i have read ."
] | f : could you please explain the homework for monday again , mr. tung ? m : certainly . read the next chapter and prepare to discuss what you 've read . | train_4415 |
C | [
"f : even if mr green take me to a product presentation , i do n't buy it .",
"f : professor green , i 'm so sorry that i did n't finish the paper on time .",
"f : i promise i will change the current situation , please do n't fire me .",
"f : boss , you knew my department had the best performance last month ."
] | f : i 'm so sorry i 'm late , mister stone . m : i think i did ask miss jones to inform everyone that the meeting started at 11:00 sharp , now 10 minutes have passed already . f : i 'm really sorry , mister stone . it 's raining cats and dogs , and i had to wait ages for a taxi . m : is finding excuses the only thing you 're good at ? you should know there wo n't always be sunshine waiting for you outside , and look at last month 's performance of your department ! how many products have you and your team sold out if i may ask ? f : i 'm sorry . m : i did n't pay you to apologize , if you ca n't change the current situation . i 'm afraid you 're not needed here anymore . | train_333 |
B | [
"f : shy ? are you kidding me ? he was a boy who got along well with other boys .",
"f : really ? i did n't know that he was shy at primary school before .",
"f : really ? how did you know that he was naughty but good at all subjects ?",
"f : yes , indeed . he was a careless boy , but he was good at all subjects ."
] | f : what do you know about einstein 's childhood ? m : he studied the violin between the age of 6 and 13 . f : how was little albert in primary school ? m : well , he was rather shy and could n't get along with the other boys . he used to ask lots of questions . he did not enjoy school much . he was poor in all subjects , other than maths and science . | train_3903 |
C | [
"m : do not worry . the winter here in chicago is hot , you should not wear winter coat .",
"m : sure . since you are in los angeles , you do not need any winter coat .",
"m : you are right . here in los angeles , the winter is not very cold .",
"m : you are right . since you are in london now , you need buy some summer clothes ."
] | m : good morning , madam . are you being helped ? f : no , i 'm not . m : where ? i can certainly help you if you 'd like some advice . this skirt and scarves over here are back in style . f : oh , i 'm here to look for a winter coat . m : how about this one ? it 's made of very high-quality wool . f : it 's nice but actually i need something warmer . this would work if i were staying here in los angeles . but it 's too light for chicago winter . | train_3780 |
D | [
"f : okay , let 's find a restaurant and eat some steaks for the celebration of your promotion .",
"f : i do n't think drinking beer is the fisrt thing you should do after just finishing your marathon .",
"f : okay , let 's leave the hospital , do n't worry , you just got cold last night .",
"f : well , you 'd better not drink beer until you 're fully recovered ."
] | f : hello , bill . nice to see you again . i heard you went into hospital for a few days . i hope everything is ok . m : yes , fine . i was really nervous just before i had the operation , but strangely enough , the operation was over when i woke up . f : it must have really hurt afterward . m : well , the nurse gave me plenty of pain killers , but it did feel uncomfortable . i was n't permitted to eat anything for 48 hours . that was the worst thing . f : i bet you are ready for a nice big steak when you got out of hospital . m : i certainly was . however , the doctor gave me a list of food i could n't eat for another 72 hours . and steak was on the list . f : did they take good care of you in the hospital ? m : oh , yes . the nurses were very kind . though they were strict about what i could drink , in the end , i just drank water and nothing else . how i wish to drink some beer now ! | train_3597 |
B | [
"f : tony did n't save a man in the forest fire . why do you admire his luck ?",
"f : so you admire tony 's courage , do n't you ?",
"f : how can you admire tony 's medal ? he did n't win the medal for saving people in the forest fire .",
"f : although tony did n't save anyone in the forest fire , you still admire his courage , right ?"
] | f : tony was awarded a medal for rescuing several families from the forest fire . m : i really admire him . he was so brave . | train_5525 |
C | [
"m : oh , really ? you are in this hotel because you are waiting for the manager to bring your bill ?",
"m : ok , i see . you have just started your dinner in this restaurant . i hope you can enjoy your dinner .",
"m : okay . you can wait for a while in this restaurant and your bill will be brought soon .",
"m : really ? you have just finished your lunch and now you are in this park just want to stay alone ?"
] | m : excuse me . are you ready to order now , madam ? f : all i have just finished my dinner . i 'm waiting for the waiter to bring my bill . | train_6491 |
A | [
"f : good idea . do you know a good second-hand website that i can sell these shoes ?",
"f : you 're right . i 'm throwing my wife 's shoes away tomorrow .",
"f : yes , i know a shop that repairs shoes very well .",
"f : i would advise my wife to sell shoes online ."
] | f : i 've decided to get rid of some of my old shoes . do you have any suggestions ? m : yes . have you planned to throw them away ? why not sell them online ? | train_4490 |
D | [
"f : i tried . he still watches tv late at night as usual .",
"f : i tried , but it does n't work . the man living downstairs plays the piano at night every day .",
"f : i tried . he knocks on my door at midnight which scares me .",
"f : i tried , but it does n't work . he plays the piano at night still ."
] | m : ivy , how do you like your new apartment ? f : well , i wish i had n't 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 ? | train_2762 |
A | [
"f : thank you ! that 's sweet for being so considerable . and see you soon in classroom .",
"f : would you please take my luggage and this recorder to the room 2301. thank you .",
"f : thanks for bring my text books to school .",
"f : excuse me , where can i find a recorder ?"
] | f : tom ? m : yes ? f : will you please take this recorder to my office for me ? m : with pleasure , and let me carry some of the exercise books for you , too . | train_6082 |
C | [
"f : the laboratory is poorly equipped .",
"f : he is a good professor .",
"f : wow , you spent 2 days in the lab to finish the experiment .",
"f : after this experiment , where shall we go ?"
] | m : have you finished the assignment from professor smith ? i 'm sure you did n't have much difficulty with that experiment . f : well . yes , it was n't all that hard , but i did n't expect it would take me most of the day . m : most of the day ! i spent 2 days in the lab before i finally finished it . | train_6614 |
B | [
"m : you are right . since jason dose not like study , i should help him with his future plan .",
"m : that is right . i should talk with mark with his future plan . i feel worried about him .",
"m : good idea . i should talk to my wife about my two daughters . they are too naughty .",
"m : thanks for your advice . i will have a talk with mark about his plan for harvard university ."
] | f : jack , how have your two sons been doing at school recently ? m : do n't ask . mark never start studying and jason never stop studying . f : you are joking . i heard that jason is likely to be at the top of his class after his exams this year . m : yes , so his teachers say he 's been buried in his books every evening for months on end recently . he is hoping to go to harvard university . f : great . maybe he 'll become a university professor himself in the future . m : maybe , but sometimes i wish he 'd go out and enjoy himself for a change . f : how about the younger one ? m : well , mark 's teachers say he has ability , but he rarely does his best . he does his homework in 10 minutes every day and then rushes out to play football . f : but he can make his fortune at football . people can make a lot of money from sports now . m : my wife always worries about their future . she wants mark to study law . i do n't believe in forcing them . but i wonder how mark will progress over the next few years . f : perhaps you , you can have a talk with him now to find out what he 's thinking about his studies and future plans . | train_1031 |
C | [
"m : i should take some aspirins first .",
"m : i should take a pill and go to see a doctor tomorrow .",
"m : you are right . i need to see a doctor .",
"m : i can drive you to the hospital ."
] | m : my chest hurts , and i 'm having a hard time breathing . maybe i should take some aspirin . f : come on , honey . i 'm driving you to the hospital . you need to get checked out right away . | train_4713 |
B | [
"m : calm down . do n't be so excited about me passing exams .",
"m : do n't worry . i have talked to the teacher and i will study hard for exams this time .",
"m : why are you so surprised that i have passed all exams ?",
"m : stop worrying ! i have passed all exams ."
] | f : good day at school bobby ? m : yeah , pretty good , except for one little thing . f : then why do i have a sinking feeling in my stomach . failed exams , your teacher wants to talk to me or ? | train_6660 |
A | [
"f : thank you , could you please tell me where is the elevator of the library ?",
"f : i never stayed in a hotel before .",
"f : i often study in the library .",
"f : we should go to the museum together ."
] | m : what book would you like to check out ? please tell me the author and the name of the book . f : it 's called restoration ecology and it was published in 1998. is it in ? m : yes , it 's on the third floor . | train_7010 |
C | [
"f : the place you choose is too far from the window to see the accident outside .",
"f : theres no window seat available on this train . the passengers book them all .",
"f : so sorry , all the tables near the window are booked up . i 'm afraid you ca n't sit there .",
"f : two men are arguing in the smoking section . do you still like to sit there ?"
] | m : hello , i 'd like to reserve a table for 6:00 tonight . f : is there any place you would prefer to sit in ? we do have a smoking section . m : oh , would it be possible to reserve a table next to the window ? | train_4707 |
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