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train_7100
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Dad, dad.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Uh, what?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'The movie is over. You slept through the best part.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Ah, I must have fallen asleep during the last few minutes.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "You did. He were out for so long. You should've brought your pillow and blanket. So what did you think about it?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well, overall, I'm a little disappointed with the movie. The story was not believable. You have to admit."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Ah, I thought it was fantastic. I mean, you have to admit that the special effects were awesome. And the acting wasn't bad, either."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What about the airship officer? He was strange. He was always talking to himself.'}
7
train_7101
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hi, I have a reservation under the name Sally.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Hi, Sally, a room for 12 people at 7:30 PM. Is that right?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Yes, we've got two more people coming, though. Is that OK?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'No problem. Your room can easily fit as many as 16 people.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Perfect. Thanks. Can I have a look at the menu while I wait for my friends?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Of course. May I ask when your friends will be arriving?'}
5
train_7102
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Good afternoon, Sir. You're here to see about a Temporary Loan, right? The loans we offer are for purchasing income-generating assets. Is that what you require?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, that's exactly what I need. How about terms for these?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Well, we offer 60 - day or 90 - day loans. The balance of the loan is to be repaid in full by the end of the specified period.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Is there any flexibility on that?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Unfortunately, not.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'OK. In my position, I think the best way to go would be for the 90 - day loan. That would give us a little more time to sort out the repayment plan.'}
5
train_7103
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hey, could you help me try and figure out how to get ready for my job interview?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'The most important thing to do is to make sure you know the company and what services or products it provides. Do you know all about them?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Yes, I pretty much understand the company.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well, after you've done your research, you have to decide whether the company is casual or formal. Have you decided what they are yet?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Yes, I've been observing them."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'When you are choosing what to wear, keep all of that in mind. Have you chosen what to wear?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I already have something to wear.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I would always be ready to go shopping with you! Should we talk about other basics?'}
7
train_7104
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What are the most popular sports in your country?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Swimming in summer and skating in winter. What ' s your favorite sport?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Jogging and bowling. Do you know how to practise Bungfu?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "No I don't But l do Taijiquan or Shadow boxing. People everywhere in China usually do Taijiquan early in the morning. It can help people keep fit. It has a history of over three hundred years."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Is it easy to learn?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes. it is I can teach you if you like.'}
5
train_7105
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Tim ' s smiles are interesting."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, they are shy and gentle but very powerful.'}
1
train_7106
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Mike, shall we book two tickets online?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Fine. Shanghai and Beijing are thousands of miles away. How about bullet train? Faster and relatively cheap, I think.'}
1
train_7107
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Should I tell EDD that I have found a job?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Is this a temporary job or something more permanent?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What difference does it make?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'When you get your next Continued Claim Form, you should just write down where you worked and note that you no longer need unemployment.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'If I take a short job and then get laid off, will I be starting over trying to get unemployment?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Just because you work for a week doesn't mean that you will be losing your benefits."}
5
train_7108
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Can I help you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, my brakes are not working well.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "What's wrong with them?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I hear a noise and feel vibrations when step on the brake.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'The front brake?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I think so.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What kind of car is it?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Toyota Corolla 2002.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Write down your name and address, give me the key, and I will check it out.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Do you charge for checking it out?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'No.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'How long is it going to take?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'About half an hour.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'll wait."}
13
train_7109
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Finally we're on board!"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes. It was so crowded. I'm worn-out. Let's find our seats."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Are they window seats or aisle seats?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Let me see. . . yes, one window seat and one aisle.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Ok. But can I trade my seat with you? I prefer the one near the window. I'm a terrible flyer. I always get airsick and can never relax until after I've landed."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That's fine. I'd like to be on the aisle anyway. It's easier to get in and out."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Thanks. Where shall we put our luggage?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I think the smaller carry-on bag can go in the overhead compartment, and the others can go under the seat.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Good idea.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Don't forget to keep the seat belt on."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Ok. Hope it's a pleasant trip."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes!'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'And no hijackers.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Oh, you have too wild of an imagination.'}
13
train_7110
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Dad, how do you say this word?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Sword, say it'sword'."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What does this word mean?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Look it up in the dictionary.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Dad, can you just tell me what it means? I'm too lazy."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "No, honey, go and read it. You'll learn."}
5
train_7111
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Tell me something about yourself and your past experience.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I have eight years of experience working in the IT industry. For the past two years, I have been working as a project manager for a dotcom. I am also MI certified. I'm looking for a team environment where I can join the excitement of building a company."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What experience have you had that qualifies you for this position?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I have worked on a variety of projects and jobs in the high tech industry. I wanted to have the experience of working for a dotcom and have learned something about being in on the ground floor of a business.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What attracted you to this job?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I've been searching for a while now to find a company that had a business model and corporate philosophy like yours. I am interested in working for a company that provides products and services to the K - 12 education market. My background is in this field, and my strength is in building relationships and solving problems. I am excited and interested in the idea of developing business relationships through e-commerce."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What qualities do you think are important to this position?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'To have a combination of technical and business knowledge and to be very results-oriented. My past record shows that I have those qualities and more. Because of my business acumen and technical know-how, the teams I have managed accomplished outstanding results, including booking more than $ 50 million in online revenue.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'When have you been most motivated?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'When I have a specific project to complete, I like to know the specifics of a project from beginning to end. I like definite deadlines and I like to meet those deadlines. I expect some deviation from the original plan, but I try to stay focused and not let myself drift too far. I have great attention to detail and like to take my time and do it right the first time.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Why did you leave your last position?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I've set some goals for myself and my career, and unfortunately I'm at a standstill in my current situation. I have begun to explore options available before I spend too much time in a job where I can't advance. My goal is to continue to take on new responsibilities and be a key contributor to the success of an online venture."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What are your salary expectations?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. I'd like to postpone that discussion until later."}
13
train_7112
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What part did you get in the play this time?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I got a character part, some old lady who shows up in a few scenes.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I wish I had a character part. Those are my favorite.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Are you kidding? You got the leading role.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I know, but I've done that so Ay times. It's getting old. The leading guy is always the same macho A."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I would trade you if I could but I don't think I'd be a very convincing macho A."}
5
train_7113
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "OK. Steven, you're looking at a picture. Please describe what you see!"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Uh, I can see a red double decker bus. It's the kind of bus you'll see very often in London. In fact I know this bus is from London because I can see the names, Chelsea, Sloan Square, Victoria, Herring Cross. These are all areas in London. Um, so obviously the bus is in London."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'OK. Have you ever been on a double decker bus?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yeah, yeah, yeah. many times. Many times. When I was younger, you used to get double-decker all over England but now you only tend to see them in the big cities.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Oh, really. Mm! How much is the fare?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well, it depends on the journey. It's. . I guess it's not too expensive, but the minimum price you would pay is, for a short journey, is about a pound."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Mm, yeah, who can you see on the bus? Can you pick out anyone on the bus who looks interesting?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Hmm, yeah, well this girl here at the back, that's leaning on the door, um, she looks really bored, actually. Maybe she is going to work or something and she doesn't want to go!"}
7
train_7114
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hi! I see you are having fun with your new computer and internet connection.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "There's so much I want to do. I'Ve just finished sending lots of emails to friends and family all over the world. I just ran a search for music to download."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I can give you the name of a few useful website to visit.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Thanks. That would be very helpful. I'Ve discovered that it can take a long time to find exactly what you want. There's too much information on the net."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'When you sent your emails, did you attach any files to them?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, I did. There's an anti-virus program with my email account that scans all attachments, so I'm sure I haven't sent anything nasty to anyone."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'When you use the internet, be careful not to give out your email address very often. If you do, you might get a lot of spam-unwanted email from companies trying to sell you things.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That's good advice. I should also be careful about giving out confidential information about myself, such as my password and credit car number."}
7
train_7115
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': ". . . The rings please. May this ring be blessed so he who gives it and she who wears it may abide in peace, and continue in love until life's end."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'With this ring I thee wed. Wear it as a symbol of our love and commitment.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Honey, that's my pinkie. The ring goes on the ring finger!"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'This one?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "That's my index finger!"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Oh, right. This one, right?'}
5
train_7116
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hey Jack. Are you excited about starting work?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yeah. I'm really looking forward to it."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What was more exciting, starting college or starting work?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "They're pretty similar, but in different ways. I really can't decide. How about you?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'For me, I think starting school was more exciting.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Does that mean work isn't that great?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "It's different for everyone, but because I knew school was going to be so much fun, I really got excited about it."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "But work is a huge portion of our lives. I'm looking forward to making it fun."}
7
train_7117
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Ok. . . I'll talk to you later. Bye"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Carrie, are you ok? You seem a bit down.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I just got off the phone with my boyfriend. He is always getting upset and losing his temper over nothing. It's so hard to talk to him at times."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Maybe it's just that he is stressed out from work or something. He does have a pretty nerve wracking job you know."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Yeah but, he is always in a really foul mood. I try to find out what's bothering him or get him to talk about his day but, he always shuts down and brushes me off."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Men are like that you know. They can feel nervous, anxious or on edge and the only way they can express it is by trying to hide it through aggressiveness.'}
5
train_7118
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'have you adapted to the lifestyle in China?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'yeah, almost. But there is one thing.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'what?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I still wonder what privacy meant for Chinese people. I don't mean to say that there's no privacy in China, but. . ."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'what is it?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'some of my Chinese colleagues just share their personal stories in front of others.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'that makes you feel uncomfortable?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'yeah. we never do that in a public office.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "perhaps that's because we hold different ideas about privacy."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'i have felt that. One day when i was in a queue, reading a newspaper story, the man behind me peered through my shoulder and stared at the newspaper I was holding.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "well, that's not rare. I've seen people reading at others'newspaper while taking a metro or a bus."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'just stare at the newspaper holding in the hands of the one next to him?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'yeah.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Oh, I'm shocked."}
13
train_7119
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'And so, that concludes my outline for our marketing strategy next year. Thank you very much for your time.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Hey, that was quite the presentation! Honestly, I was completely blown away by your strategy outline. I've gotta say, Alex, you really wowed me today."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Aw, come on ; it was nothing. I'm just doing my job."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'No, I think you deserve some recognition here ; I mean, if I look back on your previous presentations, this is a huge improvement.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Well, Kristin did give me a hand with the slides. She's a real wiz on PowerPoint."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'And I saw that you took on board my feedback about pricing strategies. I really appreciate you taking the time to think though my suggestions.'}
5
train_7120
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hi, Jone, how are you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Terrible.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "What's wrong?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Someone robbed my apartment last week. The robber took $ 550.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Oh, no! Did you call the police?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'No.'}
5
train_7121
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Melanie, can you help me with something? We need to finalize the account with the Mexican Embassy and, I need some advice on phrasing this letter correctly in English.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Sure Tracy, let me just get my laptop.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Okay, so. . . To Whom It May Concern, I am writing.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Um, Tracy? I think that's a little too formal. I know you want to be polite but you've already made contact with them, so in English you can be more relaxed in the opening. . ."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Okay, more relaxed. Got it. Hey, Sally, what's up? It's Tracy here, just."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Okay Tracy, now it's too relaxed! You've still got to show some respect. How about starting with ' Dear Ms. Cooper, I'm writing to confirm. . . ?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Great, okay. ' Dear Miss Cooper, I'm writing to confirm the final quotation for the full page back cover color advertisement you requested for the spring issue of Voila magazine '."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That's great. . ."}
7
train_7122
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Room service. Can I help you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, tomorrow is my friend's birthday. Could I arrange a birthday party for him through you?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Certainly.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I want to order a large birthday cake, several kinds of cold dishes, pastries and fruits.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Any drinks?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I've got whiskey and brandy but I need some beer and soda. That's all."}
5
train_7123
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Taxi.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Get on, PLS. Where do you wanna go?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Thank you. Pls hurry, I am late. Can I get to the Battery Park before 4?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'All right, Miss. I think we will get there if there are no delays on the way.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How exactly do you figure out the car fare?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'According to the kilometer rate, the first five kilometers are 4 dollars and every kilometer extra costs 50 cents.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Oh, I see.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Here we are, Miss.'}
7
train_7124
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "hi, Betty. what's up?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'nothing special. how about you? Are you used to the life here in the States?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'everything has been fine for the past several months.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'great!'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'well, I wish someone could talk to me about Western table manners'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'sounds interesting. Where did you get the idea?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'as you know, table manners in China are quite different from those of Westerners.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "absolutely. that's because both of us have distinctive cultural features."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "for example, in China, it's okay to talk while eating. However, you may regard it as rude."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'yes. this must be a huge difference.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'can you think of anything else?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'sure. We tend to think that the slower on eats, the more polite one seems.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I didn't know that before."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'and we never sip or slurp the soup loudly. we quietly like little mouthfuls.'}
13
train_7125
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'm looking for a budget hotel in Orlando. Have you ever stayed at the Comfort Hotel?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes. . . I wouldn't recommend it."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Why not?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Granted, it's cheap, but the place is filthy, the beds are uncomfortable, there's no A / C, the breakfast is pretty skimpy. . . and the staff couldn't care less about the guests."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Oh. I guess you get what you pay for. How long did you stay there?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Just one night, when my flight was canceled due to bad weather. It's bearable if you just need a place to crash, but you definitely don't want to book a vacation there. Unless you enjoy sharing your room with cockroaches."}
5
train_7126
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Calvin, how much money did you spend last weekend?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Lily, I'm not sure. Let me check, I think I spent $ 50."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Why don't you help me save money? You are always spending money."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I know that I should learn how to save more, but I hope that we can spend a little on ourselves sometimes.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'm sorry. I guess I'm too extreme when it comes putting money in the bank."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That's okay. I'm sorry, too. It's a good idea to prepare for the future possibilities."}
5
train_7127
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'd like to talk to you for a second, please."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Okay, Mark, What's up?"}
1
train_7128
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "How's it going?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm fine. Thanks for asking."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What did you need?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I would like to make a withdrawal.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How much money would you like to withdraw?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I want to take out $ 300.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Which account are you making this withdrawal from?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I want it taken from my checking account.'}
7
train_7129
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hello, my name is Clark. May I speak to Mr. Allen, please?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'This is Rick Allen speaking. Can I help you?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Mr. Allen, I have just received your note which informs me that you have offered the accountant position to another candidate. May I ask why I was defeated?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'We have thought of you very carefully, but the other candidate has more experience.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Experience is indeed very important, but don't you think capability is more important than it?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Of course, I think so. But how can you prove to me that you are more capable?'}
5
train_7130
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Can I help you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'd like to buy a skirt."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What style would you prefer?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I like one with flowers on its brim.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Do you like this one?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'It seems too short.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What about this one?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'It looks nice. How much is it?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': '70 yuan.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Is there any cheaper one?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'This one is only 50 yuan.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I think I'd better take that one you showed me just now. It is better than this one although this one is cheaper."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'All right.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Here is the money.'}
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train_7131
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hello, Mr. Hao. I am calling to tell you that you are not selected as our employee. Sorry.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Although I am a little shocked, I can deal with it pretty well. I didn't perform as well as I should have in the interview."}
1
train_7132
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hello, IBA Bank, how can I help you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Hello, I'd like to talk to someone about making a withdrawal."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'You can withdraw money from your account either over the counter or via the ATM.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, but the problem is that I have a Savings Account with you, and I need to take some money from that. Do I really have to give 90 days notice if I want my money?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Actually, you only need to give 7 days notice if you wish to withdraw funds. Of course, you will lose some interest due to the withdrawal.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That's not a problem. I'll pop in later today to make a formal request. Thanks!"}
5
train_7133
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Let's sit here and order some coffee while I'll show you some pictures."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Good idea. But I'd prefer tea, please."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'This is Ted, my roommate. We live in the dormitory.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Is this your room? You certainly have a lot of books. How did you ever manage to put them in such a good order?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Ted did this for me. He is a neat person.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Do you like living in the dormitory?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Yes. Ted is a very good guy. Sometimes I leave my books and clothes lying around and he gets angry. Sometimes he turns his radio up too loud and makes much noise, then I get angry. But on the whole we can get well along.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Where did you take this picture?'}
7
train_7134
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Morning. Gall. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes. We had a great time. And some friends went along with us.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Where did you stay? In a hotel?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'No. We camped in the mountains, near Snowdon. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Sounds great. Was the weather good?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "The sun shone nearly every day and it didn't rain at all."}
5
train_7135
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "What's the date today Mr. Brown. I don't have a calendar."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Today is Tuesday, 25th September, 2001.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': '25th Sep? Oh, I have an appointment tonight.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What time is your appointment?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "It is at 8 o'clock ."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What time is now? Do you have the correct time?'}
5
train_7136
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Wow, the view from the peak is so grand!'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Look, most of the maple leaves have turned red.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Did you ever see this kind of beautiful scene?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Of course, my father used to take me to Xiang Shan or somewhere like that as a child.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "But my father did not. He didn't have much time."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Honey, I'm sorry. I promise you, this summer vacation, I will take you to Huang-Shan Mountains. It is more beautiful and magnificent."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Really? It's a deal. Have you ever been there?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, I went there five years ago. You were still a baby at that time.'}
7
train_7137
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Um, sorry to bother you, um. . . my name is Rachel. I'm new here. Can I ask you a favor?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Hi Rachel, welcome on board. I'm afraid I can't help you right now. I'm getting ready for a very important meeting."}
1
train_7138
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hello, I bought a China dress in your shop this morning.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I bought one size up by mistake.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Oh, did you?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I wonder if you can change it to one size down.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, of course. Will you come with receipt?'}
5
train_7139
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I have read your notice on the wall so I come to see if there is anything I need.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Well take your time. There are so many things to sell.'}
1
train_7140
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Well, Mike, nowadays there's much talk about nanometer. But what on earth is it?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Nanometer is a length scale. It's one billionth of a meter, roughly ten times the size of an individual atom."}
1
train_7141
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'd like to congratulate you on your wonderful performance."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Thank you very much.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I read about you in the newspaper and decided to come and hear you play. I have travelled many miles and I'm very glad I made the effort. You play the piano beautifully! What are your next plans?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "At present I'm giving a lot of concerts. Fortunately, people want to come and hear me play. But I'm getting very tired of traveling."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Why are you working so hard?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm planning to start a school, so I'm trying to save as much money as possible."}
5
train_7142
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'The Bistro, may I help you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Hello. We had reservations for tonight, but we need to cancel. One of the people in our party is sick.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Oh, I'm sorry. Your name?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Hanson. We'd like to reschedule for next week. Friday if possible."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Friday is very crowded. There's a wedding party. We don't have anything until 9 o'clock."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Hmm...That's too late."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What about next Thursday?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'That looks much better.'}
7
train_7143
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "OK, Mr. Taylor. Let's go ahead and begin. First of all, tell me about your last job?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Well. I worked for 5 years at Hi-Tech Computers.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "OK, Hi-Tech. How about your website authoring skills? Oh, we are looking for someone to create and manage our company's website."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Hmm, uh...websites, website. Hmm...I don't think I've read that book."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Huh? And what about the experience with making a flash?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well. I think sometimes computers flash if that's what you mean."}
5
train_7144
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'd like this letter to go by EMS. What's the rate?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': '$7.65 for up to 2 pounds.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Thank you. I hear the EMS is the next day service. Is that true?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well, it's true within America, but now you are in Beijing. The letter has to go through customs and get registered there. Anyway, it's faster and safer than ordinary mail."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Then how long will it take to get to New York?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'It depends. Usually 3 to 5 days.'}
5
train_7145
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "We're going to have a party tonight. That's great. But what kind of drinks should we get?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I know that beer is your favorite, but I don't think everyone likes it. How about some soft drinks?"}
1
train_7146
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Have you been to the new Chinese market?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'No, I only shop at small local stores. That place looks huge.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'You should really go. It has everything you could need to make your Vietnamese food too. They have imported items from several countries. The vegetables are pretty fresh and the meat is of good quality.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'But how are the prices?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "There are great deals, especially for dried foods. I bought a 10-pound-bag of rice for $5, and I found 2 pounds of special noodles for a dollar. There are hundreds of sauces in jars. I even found a Thai sauce there that I couldn't find anywhere else. I think you'll be very happy with what you find at this market."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Well, I will check it out on Monday. I wonder if they have the pho noodles that I like a lot.'}
5
train_7147
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Oh hello nice to see you again. Did you have a good holiday? I was thinking of ringing you to ask you about it?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, it was lovely. We had to set off really early because the plane took off at 6:00 AM. But then we were on the beach in the sun by lunchtime.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Great and what did you do most days?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Well, we usually slept in. It was very nice not having to get up early and then we stayed up late at night. Going out to discos and nightclubs. During the day we usually lay on the beach or looked round the town.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'And what about the food?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well, we didn't usually have any breakfast. By the time we got downstairs at the hotel. They had cleared away all the breakfast things. We tried out different restaurants for lunch and most of them were very good. The fish was particularly nice. And we usually stayed in for dinner at the hotel."}
5
train_7148
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Andrew, you are late again. What's the matter?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I got stuck in the heavy traffic.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How long does it take you to come here?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'It depends. If I ride my bike, it will take me about 50 minutes.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How about taking the bus?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'If I am lucky, I will spend only half an hour on my way. But if it is not my day, it will take almost an hour.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "That really wastes a lot of time. Why don't you move to a neighborhood closer to our company?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'It is a little far from downtown.'}
7
train_7149
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'm glad these batteries are on sale."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm sorry. These batteries are not on sale."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "But that's what the ad said."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm sorry. If you look at the ad again, you'll see that the other brand is on sale."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Oh. You're right. I misread the ad."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, many people make that mistake.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Well, you can't blame them. It's a confusing ad."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "You're right. Many ads are like that."}
7
train_7150
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Mr. Wang, I've had scheduled for your two days stay in Shanghai. You can make some changes if it does not suit you."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'All right. Please read it to me.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'On Friday morning, Mr. Wang, the director of Shanghai Research Institute, will visit you at the hotel. In the afternoon, you will discuss some problems with Mr. Yang, vice manager of computer corporation.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Very good.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "On Saturday, you'll leave the hotel for sightseeing. Miss Lu will be your guide."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Oh, that's great."}
5
train_7151
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Good morning everyone. Thank you for attending the meeting today. I'm sure you all have a copy of the agenda. So let's get started with the first issue."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "We're here today to present to you the results of our marketing research regarding the consumer behavior."}
1
train_7152
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "The air quality in this city is horrendous! The pollution levels were so high that we weren't supposed to go outside with a face mask again!"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Exhaust fumes from vehicles cause a great deal of damage to the environment.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'On top of that, there are a few large chemical factories in the suburbs, which are contributing to the high pollution levels in the water and the air in this city.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "As much as I love this city, I think I'm going to have to find a greener city to live in. Living in a polluted city like this just can't be good for my health."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I know what you mean. However, there are so few places left that have not been affected by global warming. If it's not the pollution, then it's the natural disasters, deforestation, or the greenhouse"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What is the greenhouse effect exactly?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "It's the gradual rise in the earth's temperature."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I see, so it's similar to global warming?"}
7
train_7153
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Excuse me. I'd like to check out, please."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Of course, sir. Did you have anything from the minibar?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'No.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Ok, the total would be $ 367 and 65 cents.How would you pay?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "By American express, if that's ok."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Of course, sir. Will you need taxi?'}
5
train_7154
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What seems to be the trouble, Mr. Brown?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm in pretty bad shape, Dr. Ford."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Oh, in what way?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "No appetite, always on edge, and I can't sleep well."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Did you lose any weight?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, I have lost quite a few pounds since last month.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'When was the last time you had a check-up?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'About two month ago.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Let me take your blood pressure. You look anemic.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What? Is that very bad?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Well, Mr. Brown, I'm happy to say it's nothing serious. You're just a little run-down from overwork."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What am I supposed to do?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I think all you need is just a vacation. Try to get outdoors more and be sure to get more rest.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Thank you, doctor. I'll do as you say."}
13
train_7155
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Ticket, please. Do you have a seat preference?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes. I want a window seat definitely, in the smoking section.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Sure. Please put your baggage on scale.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "What's the weight limit?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': '20kg. Yours is not overweight. Here is your boarding pass and baggage tag. Please go to the satellite hall to wait for boarding.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Thank you.'}
5
train_7156
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Nice to meet you here. How come you dropped into this company today?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "My boss sent me here to take some business documents back to his office. I didn't know you were working here. What a surprise. How long have you been doing this?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Two years or so.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'That is great. Do you have to work the night shift?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "No, in most cases I don't have to unless there is something urgent to deal with. I work five days a week."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Do you enjoy work here?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "It is hard to say. But I've to start by working as a trainee before I really become an experienced marketing assistant. Sometimes, I am really under great pressure when it gets busy."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Take it easy. I'm sure you will gain enough experience while working as a marketing assistant. I hope you haven't been given much trouble in the job."}
7
train_7157
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'May I take a look at the shoes over there?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Certainly. What's your size?"}
1
train_7158
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Excuse me, What time does the next bus for Boston leave?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "It leaves at 8 o' clock."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I see. Are there any seat available?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Just a moment please. Yes. You can have a seat.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Good. How much is it when we take it?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'It thirty eight dollars.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "All right. Here's forty dollars."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Here's your ticket and change."}
7
train_7159
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Are you ready?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Ready for what?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Ready for the big switch.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What are you talking about?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'The nation is switching to digital TV.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Oh. Of course I'm ready."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Did you buy the converter?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "No, I don't need a converter because I bought a digital TV."}
7
train_7160
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How often do you use the internet?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I use it almost every day, but I usually only use it to check my email. I don't often surf the net. You use the internet a lot, don't you?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Yes. I use it to find products and components at the lowest price for my company. It can be frustrating when the connection is poor.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "So, you're online eight hours a day."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Yes, I like the job though. Sometimes, I help other people in the office if they're having trouble online."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'How useful do you think the internet is as a source of information?'}
5
train_7161
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Do you know much about computers?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Not a great deal.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I've just been reading an article about them. they'll be used for all sorts of things now."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'For accounting system and things like that, you mean?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Yes, but they are used for other things, too. Do you remember when we went to buy a ticket for the flight to Paris.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes?'}
5
train_7162
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Nick! How's it going?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Oh, hey. . .'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What are you doing in this neighbourhood? Do you live around here?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Actually, my office is right around the corner.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'It was great to meet you last week at the conference. I really enjoyed our conversation about foreign investment.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yeah, yeah, it was really interesting. You know, I'm in a bit of a hurry, but here's my card. We should definitely meet up again and continue our discussion."}
5
train_7163
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Did you have any hobbies?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, reading is my hobby.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What kind of books do you like to read most?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Many kinds of books. When I was a child in elementary school, I enjoyed reading fables and science fiction. When I became to a teenager at middle school, I was interested in detective mystery stories. Now I like reading romance stories.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Are you in love?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Why?'}
5
train_7164
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'The new computer software is driving me crazy! I really need a break!'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I know what you mean, Carol. I'Ve had nothing but trouble with it. They say it's supposed to be easy!"}
1
train_7165
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How nice it is here.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "You can say that again. The sun is shining and there is a pleasant breeze. It's so lovely."}
1
train_7166
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I just finished reading this article 'Getting Old Gracefully'. It's a very good article."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What does it say?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'A lot of things. There is a part about how old people should accept being old and stop feeling restless. You really should read it.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Thank you. But I don't think I'll bother."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Why not? What this article says makes good sense to me. If you read it, I'm sure you'll agree with me."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I don't think I'll have any trouble with getting old. But perhaps you can keep the article for a while, I may read it later."}
5
train_7167
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Professor, I'm concerned about my grades. Do you have a minute?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Of course, how can I help you?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I want to know if I am doing OK.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Let's pull out your scores so far. Do you think you are doing OK?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I am afraid that I might not be doing all that well.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm seeing that you are doing OK in some areas, but not so well in others."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I think I could take better notes and read a little more.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'You can greatly improve your grades by always reflecting on what you can improve on.'}
7
train_7168
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Are you almost finished with my hair?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm almost finished."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How much longer is it going to be?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm done now. Do you like it?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I absolutely love it.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'You really like it?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Yes, I truly do.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm glad you like it."}
7
train_7169
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What an attractive blouse, You look so pretty in this blue dress!'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Really? Thank you. I bought it in Spring Street yesterday.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "It's very nice. It goes well with your skirt."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Thank you. It's very nice of you to say so."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Not at all. This dress certainly shows your good taste.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That's quite a compliment coming from you."}
5
train_7170
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hello! How do I restock my minibar?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "You've drunk everything, sir?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I finished it all.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Do you want the whole minibar, or just certain items?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Send me up three bottles each of Perrier and Jim Beam.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That's three Jim Beams and three Perriers. Anything else, sir?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'The apples in my room were delicious. Bring me a few more, please.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Okay. Are you sure there isn't anything else?"}
7
train_7171
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Boris, look at this sentence. ' Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of foods you love. ' It's interesting, isn't it?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'd rather say it's confusing. what are those ' strict nutrition philosophies ' about?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I believe they are careful calculations on proteins, vitamins and calories.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Probably, Iris. That must be the job of nutritionists.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Healthy eating is not about depriving oneself of the foods one loves. So we are free to have whatever foods we love. It is unbelievable.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Oh, believe it or not, I came across an article the other day, saying that pizza is a healthy food.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Seriously?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, I felt exactly the same way as you did just now. Scientists must be crazy in saying so.'}
7
train_7172
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hello, is this apartment management?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Can I help you?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Yes, this is the tenant of apartment ten. I guess my kitchen sink is clogging up again, and so is the bathtub.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Alright. I'll send someone over tomorrow."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Um, I'd really appreciate it if you send someone over to fix it today. It's really a bother. I can't cook or take a shower."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Fine, I'll be up in a few minutes."}
5
train_7173
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'm Mary Kell. May I ask your name?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'My name is Zhuang Lingy. How are you, Miss Kelly?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'm glad to meet you, Mr. Zhuang. Sit down, please."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Thank you. Miss Kelly.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What are your qualifications for being a clerk typist?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I can type 120 words a minute and I take shorthand at 80 words a minute.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Would you be willing to take a typing and shorthand test?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, I would. ( After testing )'}
7
train_7174
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hello, can I speak to Mr. Green?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, speaking.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "This is Steven speaking. I'd like to buy a stock."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What stock do you want to buy and how many?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'd like to buy 1 000 shares of Duson."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Let me get the asking price of the stock. Just a moment. Oh, now the asking price is $ 90 each share. By the way, what is the offering price?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Let me see. The offering price is near or at $ 88.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Then the difference between the asking price and the offering price is $ 2. It's hard to take place today."}
7
train_7175
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'May I help you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, I've come in apply for the position as head of claim department."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'm Smith, the manager of Human Resources Department. May I ask your name?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'My name is Zhang Due.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Would you tell me what education background you have?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I graduated from Beijing College of Foreign Trade. My major was International Trade.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Do you have any experience in this field?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, I have been working in Lush Insurance Company for four years.'}
7
train_7176
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I heard you want to apply for the position as a foreign bank staff member, is it true?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, it's true."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What about the foreign bank?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "It's a branch of the Bank of America in Beijing."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What are the requirements?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'The applicant must be alert and quick at figures, and like meeting the public.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Would you be using English every day in this job?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes. Because the customers are mostly Americans.'}
7
train_7177
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I want to get in shape. I feel like a fence sitter, not really fat, but not really healthy.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I know what you mean. I fit into my clothes, but I'm not always comfortable."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Would you like to get in shape together?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What do you have in mind?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "How about going to the gym? There's one really close to work."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I know the one you mean. Do you know how much the memberships are?'}
5
train_7178
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Stand back from the door, please. There're plenty of seats in the rear."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "What's the fare, please?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'One yuan fifty cents. Drop it in the box here.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Is this the right bus to Zizhuyuan Park?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Take a No. 2. This is No. 12.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "But somebody told me this was the right bus to take. I want to go to Tian'anmen Square, you see."}
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train_7179
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I need to buy some fruit.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'All the fruit are pretty fresh here.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How much are the pears?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "They're four yuan per kilo."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Give me one kilo of those, please. Do you have any fresh plums?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, we do. They are eight yuan per kilo.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "It's a bit too expensive. We can get it for six yuan in the shop next here."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Take much and you can have them six yuan per kilo.'}
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train_7180
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Would you mind if I ask you whether you are married or not?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "To be frank, I was married once, and now I'm single."}
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train_7181
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I think the position is pretty good. And the neighbors seem nice. However, considering the walls have to be repaired, and the shelves must be repainted, your asking price is a little too high. Could you give us a better price?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm sorry, but several people are interested in his flat, so I think we can get the price we were asking for. I'll show you another flat on Fifth Avenue this afternoon. It's cheaper than this one, but it's a bit small."}
1
train_7182
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Morning, Peter. Late again!'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Oh, I'm so sorry. I can't tell you how sorry I am."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Mm, what's the excuse this time?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I must have turned the alarm clock off and gone back to sleep again.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Yeah, and last week,the car was broken.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, I know.'}
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train_7183
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'My back really hurts. Do you have any medicine?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I can give you some painkillers. But don't you think you should go to the hospital?"}
1
train_7184
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "What's that book you just picked up?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'The sociology text professor Smith uses in his course.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'You had better read it if you want to pass the course.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "But it is too expensive. I simply can't afford it."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How much does it cost?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'It costs 40 dollars.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Did you check the used book section here? Maybe they have one.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "No, they don't. I have asked."}
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train_7185
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "If you had signaled your intention to return a little sooner, this wouldn't have happened."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "But I signaled in time! Just look at the mess you've made of my car! You were driving carelessly and your speed was above the limit! You're the one who's to blame!"}
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train_7186
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Have you seen Mr. Li?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "No, I haven't. Is he looking for me?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Yes, he is. He wants to talk to you.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'To me? About what?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "There's an opening in the sales department. He wants to talk to you about it."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Oh, that's great! What kind of this job is it?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "He hasn't told me exactly. But it will be a better job than this."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Thank you for your help.'}
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train_7187
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "First. I'd like you to tell me a bit about your experience."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well. I left school after I'd done my A-levels."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What subjects did you take?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'French. German and Art.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Art?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well. I really wanted to study Art. But a friend of my father's provided with me a job-he's an accountant in the city."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I see. In your application, you say that you only spent nine months with this firm of accountants. Why was that?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well, honestly, I didn't like it, so I got a place at the Art College a year ago."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Did your father mind?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well, he was rather disappointed at first. He's an accountant too, you see."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Have you any brothers or sisters?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Two brothers, both at school. One's eleven; the other's fifteen."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Right. What do you do in your spare time?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I like jazz and folk music; I go to the theater occasionally and act a bit myself. I read quite a lot, and I've done a bit of photography. Also, I've traveled a lot -all over Europe."}
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train_7188
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "You look a bit worried, Susan, what's wrong?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I just seem to be putting on some weight these days.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Oh dear! That's quite a problem. Can I offer you some advice?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Of course, what do you think I should do?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I suggest you go on a diet or at least stop eating too much of the things your mother prepared for you, and...'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "And take exercise, right? A lot of people have told me the same thing, but somehow I just can't get up early in the morning."}
5
train_7189
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I've been told that you are a very successful businessman abroad. I wonder how you managed to achieve such success?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Oh, through a lot of hard work, of course.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I suppose that in a foreign country it was difficult at first, wasn't it?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Surely it was, especially when you only knew few people and little English.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "You mean you didn't know much English then?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Right. I only knew a few English sentences.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "That's incredible. Could you tell me what you did to make a start?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'First, I worked as a servant.'}
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train_7190
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "It's getting freezing."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes. I bought a scarf yesterday. It's really nice and warm. Have a look."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Oh, it's made of wool. I like the striped pattern."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, I adore simple fashions. How does it look on me?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "It looks great, but you need something to go with it. It's too plain on its own."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'How about this blue sweater?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "That's a good idea. When did you buy it? Is it a name brand?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, but I bought it when it was on sale, 50% off the original price. OK, what do you think?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'That looks lovely. Just one more thing---you need a pair of earrings.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I've got a pair of pearl earrings. Here it is."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Perfect!'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'You have good fashion sense, Karen.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Thanks. We should be ourselves. There are so many fashion victims out there.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, but with our sense we'll always look good."}
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train_7191
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'm exhausted. My new exercise class is so hard,"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I think it is easy. I could work in your class with no problem.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'You thing so?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Oh, without a doubt. When is the next class?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Tomorrw morning. Try it.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'No problem.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Are you going to this class this morning?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Of course, easy. No sweat.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "You're no able to move after this class."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Are you kidding me? It's going to be up a piece of cake."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Well, I don't believe you!"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'You want to bet?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Yeah, what't the bet?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I bet I can go one hour in your class this morning and not feel a thing.'}
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train_7192
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Jack, our teacher let me ask you which circus tickets you've decided to buy."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well, there wasn't much choice of them. There weren't enough of the 12 pounds 50 seats for all of us, which is what I was planning to buy. And although there were lots of seats at 15 pounds 50, these were only on weekday afternoons, which I know wasn't suitable for us. So I'm afraid I've gone for the ones at 17 pounds 50. I know it's more than we wanted to pay. But at least we won't be right the back."}
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train_7193
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Doesn't that cloud look like a bear?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'No, it looks like a dog to me. That one over there looks like a bear.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "No, it doesn't. That one looks like a cat."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "The sun is setting. Let's leave, so we can make it to my mom's on time for dinner."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "OK. Where's the car? At the garden gate?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'We parked it on the other side of that mountain.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'No, I think we parked it behind that hill.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Oh, I see it. It's straight ahead by that tree."}
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train_7194
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Thank you for calling target.com. My name is Angela and I'd be happy to assist you today. What is the name on the account?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Mark Sanchez.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Thank you, Mr. Sanchez. What's your email address?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "It's [email protected]."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Thank you. How may I help you today?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I ordered some gifts from your website last week, but they haven't arrived yet. They were supposed to be here 2 days ago."}
5
train_7195
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Amelia, I'll quit my job."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Really, why?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "This company is small and many workers have been dismissed last month. And I can't continue working for a company that may let me go."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "But surely they wouldn't fire you. You are one of the most experienced managers here."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Well, to be honest. I've gotten a better offer."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That's great news. Congratulations. Where will you be located?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "The head office is in New York, but I'll be dealing with overseas companies. I look forward to that and at the same time, having a chance to use English more."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm sorry to bring this up now, but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go."}
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train_7196
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hello, Anna. Are you free this Friday evening?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, why?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'There is a get-together at my home. Would you like to join us?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Who else will be there?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Oh, there all our friends. Peter, Paul, Daniela and some other classmates.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Is Jack coming?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "No. I didn't invite him. I know you 2 are on bad terms."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Thank you. Shall I bring something to the get-together?'}
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train_7197
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hi, how are you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "It's nice to meet you. Thanks for coming."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "It's my pleasure."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I wanted to meet with you to discuss your daughter.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Is she acting up in class?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Not at all. She's a joy to have in my class."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Is she really?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'She is absolutely wonderful.'}
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train_7198
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Can I help you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'En, I am looking for a porter, do you know where I can find one?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'There are so many here.The men with red hats are the porters.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "What's the charge?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Well, it depends how many pieces of luggages you have.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Thank you.'}
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train_7199
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I would like to buy some local handcrafts as gifts to my friends and relatives.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'There are many stores selling handcrafts in Paris. Our store is wellknown for vase, table wear and jewelry boxes. You can take your time and choose whatever you like.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Well, the tapestry is delicate and beautiful.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'You have made an excellent choice, it is our newcomer. The tapestry is on hot sell with the design and quality. The design on it is traditional Paris architecture.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How much is it?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': '100 frances.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Mmm, it is reasonable. Look at this set of table wear, it is so beautiful!'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'We have a piece of table clothing to go with it. It is a brocade one with pretty stars.'}
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