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train_7400
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Good morning, madam. Can I help you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I want to buy some cleansing milk. What would you recommend?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Your complexion is on the oily side. I suggest you use cleansing gel.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Anything that can keep my skin clean will do.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How do you prefer this one? It cleans thoroughly without striping your natural protective oil. The gentle formula keeps skin soft and healthy.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Hm. . . the smell is too strong, I can't stand it. I'm very sensitive to fragrance."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "We've also got a fragrance-free one, specially designed for sensitive skin. I'm sure you'll like it."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'll try that. Do you have facial cream to go with that?"}
7
train_7401
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Tom and Helen got married at last.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "How did you know that? I heart Tom's father didn't agree with that."}
1
train_7402
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'm thinking about redecorating my bedroom. I bought this magazine in order to get some ideas. What do you think of this?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That looks good. The room in the picture is bigger than your bedroom, so you wouldn't be able to put all the furniture in your room."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'd like to have the bad and the wardrobe."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'You would fit both of them in your bedroom. Perhaps you could also get the dressing table. I think that one would look good in your bedroom.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Yes, it would. It's very expensive though."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Everything in this magazine seems expensive. You could probably find something similar in a discount furniture store.'}
5
train_7403
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I want to buy a ticket to Sydney tomorrow.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Right now fight BW159 is the only one available, it is a non-direct one.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "What's the exact information?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'It departs at 4:40 pm tomorrow and arrives in Sydney at 10:20 am. the next morning by way of Melboume.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'How long is the layover in Melboume?'}
5
train_7404
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Now, Miss Childs passed on your resume to me and I'Ve had the chance to look it over and I must say I'm quite impressed."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Thank you very much. I'Ve tried to keep it short and clear. If there's any questions please feel free to ask me."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Well yes, I do have a number of questions, but perhaps first you could give me a brief overview I'd like to get a little bit of an idea of your background."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, of course. Well as you can see from the resume I'm 27 and grew up in Brooklyn, New York, although our family moved to London when I was quite young, at around 16."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Ah I see, so you were actually educated in Europe?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes precisely. Although I was born in the US, I would definitely call London home. But as you see I'Ve actually spent a lot of my life moving from country to country. My Father was in the oil business"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Very interesting. So it seems you had quite an adventurous childhood.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Absolutely! We were never still for too long. But now I'm really looking to settle down."}
7
train_7405
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hello! Is your taxi engaged?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'No, this taxi is free.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Please take me to the Honging Hotel.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "OK. Please get in. I'm glad to serve you."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Could you get there in twenty minutes?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'It will take half an hour to get to the hotel.'}
5
train_7406
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Tomorrow I will be the new owner of all dad's assets."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'It still feels really strange to me.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I know. I miss him terribly.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'How does it feel to be in charge of so much money?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I thought I would feel like I was in the lap of Luxury.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I guess you could choose that if you wanted.'}
5
train_7407
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Our supervisor Lester does. Actually, Lester is kind of like the kitchen god.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'The kitchen god? What does he do?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'He just stays in the kitchen and watches you. Before the Chinese New Year, the kitchen god tells his boss whether you were good or bad this year. Just like Lester does!'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Oh, no! I did a lot of bad things this year. I hope the kitchen god isn't like Lester--he blabs my mistakes to everybody!"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Actually, there's a way to keep the kitchen god from telling the bad things you did."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What is it? Tell me! Will it work for Lester, too?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I think so! Just serve a lot of sweet dishes next week. That will make the kitchen god say sweet things about you!'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Hmm. Are you sure that will work? I already tried giving chocolate to Lester.'}
7
train_7408
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How do you usually part your hair?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'To the right.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "( The hair stylist cuts the customer's hair. ) Almost done. I just have to even things up a bit. ( She shows the customer the results. ) Will that do?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Looks good.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Would you like a shave?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'No, thanks.'}
5
train_7409
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How does the political system work in your country?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "We have hundreds of constituencies and the votes in each one elect a member of parliament. Most people call them mp's."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Each mp belongs to a political party, right?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Almost all of them do. A few are independent. That means that they do not belong to a party. If one party more than half of the mp's. they form a government. That means that they choose a prime minister can cabinet members."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "What's a cabinet?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "This is a small group of people-perhaps 25 mp's who are usually ministers. They make all the big decision and discuss laws and policy."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Can any mp make a law?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Any mp can present a law to parliament. The proposed law is debated and voted on. If it is accepted, it becomes law.'}
7
train_7410
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Excuse me, driver, you have kept us waiting for 15 minutes. Can't we start the tour right now?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I am sorry, sir, there are still 5 minutes remaining. . . OK, it's time. We will take a roll call before starting the fantasy sightseeing."}
1
train_7411
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Thanks for coming to see me today.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "It's no problem. I was really missing you anyway."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I missed you too.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Why haven't you tried to come see me then?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I've been really busy."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Doing what?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Working.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I would've come to see you sooner, but I've been busy too."}
7
train_7412
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Good afternoon. Can I help you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, I would like to check in.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Do you have a reservation?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, my name is Steven Smith. I have a reservation from October 2nd to October 6th. I called last week.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Wait a moment, please. Oh, yes, Steven Smith. It's for a single room with a bath. Is that right?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, that's right."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Now, Mr. Smith, could you fill out this registration form, please?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'OK. By the way, where is the restaurant?'}
7
train_7413
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Good morning. My name's Pat Green."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Good morning. Mr. Green. My name is Helen. What can I do for you?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I read in the poster that you're looking for a student to work as a language assistant."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes. Are you interested in the job?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I think so. But before I apply, could you tell me more about the work?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Have you eve worked with tape recorders before?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I used cassette recorders a lot when I studied English in high school.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Good. There are many different kind of language labs, but ours is a small one. If you decide to take the job, I'll explain how to operate the system, Are you sure?"}
7
train_7414
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Julia, the apartment I looked at today is pretty decent-around 120 square meters.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Great. Where is it?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'A new two-bedroom apartment, around 100 to 120 square meters, in the Sanlitun area.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What about the surrounding area?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Very quiet and safe. And it's got a lot of trees and plants."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That's good. Is the location easily accessible?"}
5
train_7415
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Sally, were you able to get that report all typed up?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Not yet, Mr. Black. Mrs. Farnsworth asked me to type some letters for her. They'll be finish pretty quick and then I'll start on that."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Don't forget I need it in the morning. I have to take it along to Chicago to the regional meeting."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Don't worry, I'll get it done. My husband's on a business trip, too. He's in Detroit today, and tomorrow he'll be in Boston. So I'm planning to stay late. After it's typed up, I'll leave it on your desk. I must finish it by 8:00."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'm sorry to make you so late."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "It's all right, Mr. Black. Really, I don't mind at all. Besides, I can make a little extra money. My husband's birthday is next month. I want to buy him a new watch."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What kind are you going to get for him, a Bulova?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "No, I thought I'd get a Rolex or an Elgin. I don't really know much about watches."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I've got one of those Seiko digitals. I really like it."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Do you think my husband would like one like that?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'm sure he would. The only problem is that they're a little bit heavy."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "If they're that good, I think I'll go ahead and get him one."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Well, at least he won't get a tie. That's what I usually get."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Remember, it's the thought that counts."}
13
train_7416
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'David. have you ever placed an ad in the Campus Daily?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes. I once did that to sell my bike I no longer needed.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'When was that?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Last May. I think. Why do you ask?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'm thinking of selling my old book since I am going to graduate."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Are they in good condition?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Pretty good.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Well. you can call Berne Li. He is the head of the advertising department of the paper.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Do you know what rates they charge?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Last May it was 10 yuan for the first 30 words and 50 fen for each word added.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': '10 yuan for the first 30 words. That is not too bad.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yeah. it's reasonable."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Do they charge extra for pictures?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "No. that's free. But they do charge you more if you Want to put in a bow or something."}
13
train_7417
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Jenny, remember this: a job worth doing at all is worth doing well.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Oh, yes, I certainly won't forget it. But don't expect me to stick to the job just because it pays a few more bucks. A life of continuous exploration is a life worth living."}
1
train_7418
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hey, hey, neighbor. What are you doing with my trees? My wife planted that tree 25 years ago. Get off that ladder.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Listen. Even though the trees are in your yard, some of the branches hang over into mine, and I am getting sick and tired of raking up your leaves and picking up all the branches that fall off during storms throughout the year. And the walnuts off this tree ... they litter my yard and damage my lawnmower when I cut the grass. And my dog eats them, and he ends up with terrible diarrhea.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Still. You can't cut off those branches."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Watch me. It's completely legal. I check the city code and law regarding this issue, and I am well within my rights."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'm not sure about that. Anyway, It's just not right. You didn't say anything to us about it ..."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I don't have to."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Yeah, but you could have said something. Anything! I mean I want to stay on friendly terms with you, but the basic courtesy of informing your neighbors is the least you could have done.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Okay. I'm cutting down your branches. You've been informed ... now, stand back!"}
7
train_7419
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hello, this is the 911 emergency operator.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Help! Help! Please, help me!'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Sir, please calm down and explain exactly what is happening.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Calm down? My car broke down on the freeway! I have a woman passenger and she's about to have a baby!"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Relax, sir, and explain exactly where you are.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm in the southward lane of the Lincoln freeway, about 15 miles from the Washington tunnel."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Okay. Now, what's the nearest landmark to your location?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Um, I see a Starbucks...'}
7
train_7420
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Say, Rason, what are you watching?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "An old Japanese film. I wonder if I'm going to spend all my next year there, I'd better start familiarizing myself with the culture."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'You mean you are accepted into the program?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "That's wonderful. You must be excited."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Excited and nervous. You know I owe a lot to Professor Mercheno. He wrote a letter of recommendation for me and he bought me a set of practice tapes and a book which goes with them. Just so I can work on my basic conversation skills.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How much Japanese can you understand?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Not a lot at present. But I signed up for intensive Japanese this semester.'}
7
train_7421
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'So what do you usually do in your free time?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "At the moment, I'm spending most of my free time learning German. I also enjoy playing the violin. How about you?"}
1
train_7422
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Did you get a present for Molly's birthday?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, she loves to listen to Johnny Holden's music. And she's got all his CDs. Then I saw this book that introduces Johnny Holden's life, so I got her this."}
1
train_7423
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'are you good at cooking?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "no, but I'm pretty good at eating!"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'do you prefer chinese food or Western food?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'well, to be honest with you, Chinese food is really different from western food.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'are you used to the food here?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm not really used to it yet."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "what's your favorite Chinese dish?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'like most foreigners, I really like Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. I eat them almost every day.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'have you tried traditional Chinese dumplings yet?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I tried once, but they are quite difficult to eat with chopsticks.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "you know, foreigners are not expected to use chopsticks proficiently. If you do, you'll give your Chinese friends quite an impression."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "that's good to know. I'd like to try more Chinese food, but since I can't read any of the menus in the restaurants near my home, it's difficult to try new food."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'if you want, I can introduce you to some typical Chinese dishes.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'that would be great. I really only want to taste real Chinese food, not just the food that foreigners like to eat!'}
13
train_7424
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'If you can choose, will you marry a foreigner or a Chinese?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Why? Did tom pop the question?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Not yet. But I wonder if I can get my parents' consent."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Let me guess, your parents want you to marry a Chinese man, right?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "You are right. It is giving me a real headache. I feel like I'm between a rock and a hard place."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I used to have the same problem when I was with my ex.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Oh, how did you deal with it?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I just let it go and continued dating with my Korean boyfriend. But finally we broke up.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Oh, it's a pity. What was the matter?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Simple. We had personality clashes and there were too many cultural differences.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Like what?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'He hoped to live in the Korean way and asked me to give up working and stay at home to take care of the family.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Oh, I see. In their culture women should put family first.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, he said it would be better for me and for the whole family. But I simply can not quit working.'}
13
train_7425
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'You should have been at home and enjoyed a big meal.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes. I should have gone to buy the ticket in advance. But now. . .'}
1
train_7426
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Wow, it all looks so good. I'm not sure what to choose."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I can recommend the spare ribs. They are very tasty here.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Actually, I ate too much pork yesterday. I fancy a change.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Ok why don't you order the braised fish then?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'That sounds like a good idea. It looks very big though.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Don't worry. I'll help you eat it."}
5
train_7427
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "He's honest, hardworking and responsible. I simply can't find any shortcoming of his as an employee."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I rather doubt it. You're cheated by his appearance, I think."}
1
train_7428
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Happy birthday, Tom, This is for you.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Thanks, Ms. Wang.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "You know, in china, we usually don't open presents until the guests have gone."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Really? I've already opened this one. Say! This is swell! Look, Mom, a billfold. \n#Person3#: It's very nice. You really shouldn't have done it, though, Ms. Wang."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Ms. Wang, it's a custom to bring a birthday gift as you have done. Is it the same in China?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, it is.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Well, dinner is ready. Please come to the dining room.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Oh, they all went out! Did you make a wish?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Yes , but I doubt if I get it, I haven't yet."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Where did that custom come from?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I've no idea."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'You cut the cake and pass it around while I go get the ice cream.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Would you like some more coffee, Ms. Wang?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Than you. But I'll take it black this time."}
13
train_7429
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Good morning, sir. May I help you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, thank you. I want to get a handbag.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Do you want it for yourself or for your girlfriend?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'No, I have no girlfriend.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Please excuse me for what I said just now. What do you think of this one?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I am afraid it is too big.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Sorry. It is the smallest size we have.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Too bad. But, is there any other leather store nearby?'}
7
train_7430
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "So, Emily, you're ready for the trip, right?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, I am.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'But you seem to be a little bit nervous.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, I am a little nervous. But I think it'll be a great experience and hopefully my English will improve a lot."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Oh, I'm sure it will. My English improved a lot when I went to Australia last year. England is a great place to visit. And you'll be in London, right?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That's right."}
5
train_7431
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Excuse me, where can I get the 7:30 flight to Chicago?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm sorry, but the 7:30 flight to Chicago has just left."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Oh, no, I missed the flight.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm afraid so."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I don't believe it. I have to get to my brother's wedding. When is the next flight?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Let me see. It's at 9:00."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Not until 9:00? Are you sure?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes. Would you like to book a ticket?'}
7
train_7432
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Hi, Jesse, I thought you'd be on your way to work by now, are you taking the day off?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "No no. I don't have to leave home so early, since I started traveling by subway."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Oh, is that so?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, I can spend an extra half hour in bed. Have breakfast at home and still be on time for work. It's really very good. I mean, this subway."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Isn't it expensive?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well, yes, a bit, but it's so convenient. My office is not far from the station there."}
5
train_7433
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Let's plan the dinner for the end of the year."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I've been talking to some of the other kids in the class and quite a few of them want to go to a pizza restaurant."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Hmm, I think I've had enough of pizza. I eat it at least twice a week. It'd be good to have something different."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well, there's that Chinese restaurant, the Bamboo House."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "It's closing next week for a month to go into build a new kitchen or something. I remember going to someplace with a singer and guitarist. And it was great."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "But there'll be at least 20 of us. We'll be so noisy that we won't hear the music."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "You're right. Hey, we haven't thought about the cost."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Some people will want to go to a cheap place and others can afford somewhere more expensive.'}
7
train_7434
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hi, Rachel, how are you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Don't ask. I've had a terrible morning."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Oh no, what happened?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "It's my car. I came out of the house this morning and found that the back window had been broken into pieces."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Oh no, that's awful. What were they after? The car's MP3 player?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yeah, I guess that might have been it. Because they did take that. It would have been OK if that had been all they got. But they got away with my handbag, too. I'd somehow stupidly managed to leave it on the back seat."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Oh, no. Was there much in it?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'No, not really, but there was a spare set of keys in there and my home address. Fortunately, I took my new iPhone with me.'}
7
train_7435
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Mary, when we get out of the elevator, could you call the repair shop to ask if my car has been repaired? I'm going into a meeting right away, so I don't have time to call them."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Sure, Mr. Walters. By the way, if your car is still being repaired, how are you going to get to work tomorrow? Is your wife going to take you?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'No, she goes in a different direction.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I can call a taxi for you if you want.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "No, thanks. I'm considering taking the bus."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That might be a good idea. You could get off right in front of our building and you wouldn't have to worry about parking."}
5
train_7436
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Okay, well I ' m sure you have a number of questions to ask me regarding the position."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, well Miss Childs did give mean overview of the position over the phone, but there were some details I ' d like to clarify."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Well feel free to ask me anything, and I ' ll try to fill in the details."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Could I first ask about the remuneration package?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Yes, of course. That ' s quite an important point, isn ' t it? As a junior sub editor we offer a starting salary of 150, 000 HK dollars per annum. This doesn ' t include a generous housing allowance also."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I understand. And are there other bonuses included?'}
5
train_7437
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hello, thank you for taking the time to interview me.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Hi there, I ' m Bill Gotcha, the owner of Gotcha Enterprises. Did you find your way here OK?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Your assistant gave wonderful directions.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Why are you switching jobs at this point in your career?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Our Company is moving overseas and I wish to stay in the United States.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What are you best at?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I am good at organizing systems that have been having problems.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What is your biggest challenge in terms of skills?'}
7
train_7438
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Hi! Fiona? I almost didn't recognize you. You are much thinner since I last saw you."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes. I have lost about ten kilos.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How did you do it?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I am on a diet. And I do more exercise regularly.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "What's the secret then?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'It lies in perseverance.'}
5
train_7439
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Good morning, sir. May I see your passport?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, of course. Here it is.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Thank you. Are all these yours?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "No, some of them are my friend's. Do you want her passport, too?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Yes, please. Do you have any carry-on items?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Do you want me to put it on the belt, too?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Yes, please. Would you please open this big suitcase?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "OK. Just a moment. It's just some clothes and toiletries."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'OK. Do you have anything to declare?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I think there is nothing.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Any fresh food, live plants, or animals?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Oh, no. None of that.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Thank you. You may lock up your suitcase. Here are your passports.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Thanks a lot.'}
13
train_7440
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Not always. Sometimes we don't understand her. Then she has to repeat what she said."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'It must be interesting to study English.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Mario and I are the best students in the class. Miss. Parker says that my pronunciation is very good.'}
5
train_7441
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Well, I can't believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week, and they did not even call us in advance."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "John, they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside. That's their custom."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I know, but it is hard for me to get used to your relatives coming to visit us, and without warning.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Don't your relatives visit other relatives?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Yes, but Americans never visit without calling in advance, and they almost never stay overnight.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I think that maybe Chinese families are closer than your families.'}
5
train_7442
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Francis, you have done an outstanding work in the past six months. In view of your achievement, I trust you're now indispensable part of our company and you deserve an officer director title."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I am so happy to know that I could make some contribution to our company.'}
1
train_7443
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Morning, Tom.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Hi, Mary.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'You seem to be in a hurry.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes. I'Ve got a meeting in a minute."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Okay. I won't hold you up then."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Right. I'll see you later."}
5
train_7444
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': '. . . Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter, Ed! Give us some good news. How are things looking for us in terms sales this month?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Uh well. . . would you like the bad news first or the really bad news?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "What? Ed, don't tell me you only have bad news!"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well sir, our sales have dropped, no plunged, fifty percent in the past month alone. We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast. The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory, or getting rid of our staff. If we consider redundancies, it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages. It's a real mess."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'For crying out loud. . . How fast are we losing money?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Um. . . how can I put this? Let's just say that at this pace, we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "What! Geez! How could this have happened? So what's the bad news?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Oh, that's the really bad news. Our supplier suffered QC problems and, well, half of our production is faulty. We're going to have to recall all itemssold in the last quarter. And the worst part? We're going to have to shoulder this cost."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Are you joking? Get the supplier on the line now! They have to assume the costs of this mess!'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'We tried that, sir. The factory has gone under and the owner apparently has fled the country.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "We're doomed!"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'There is some really good news though!'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Really? What!'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I got offered a new job!'}
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train_7445
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Three other people started to bid. One called himself Buddhabuyer, so I knew he meant business. I raised my bid twice, but it kept going up.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'How high did the price go?'}
1
train_7446
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Well, humans could never make something like that.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Those poor Egyptians slaves worked so hard and you want to give aliens all the credit!'}
1
train_7447
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Hey, David. Where did you get the sofa? It's so beautiful. Look at the color, I really love this yellow, so bright! It must be very expensive."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Not really. To be honest, it's very cheap. I only spent $ 100."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Are you kidding? $ 100 for this big leather sofa?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes. I bought it in Johnson thrift store.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Is it a used one?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, it is.'}
5
train_7448
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Is the environment a big issues in your country? It is in mine.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'It is in mine too. The biggest issue is water. The climate is dry and so water conservation is very important.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What methods do you use to conserve water?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Water is rationed. We can only use a certain amount each month. It means that we cannot use some modern household items, like washing machines. They use too much water.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I see. I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country. Of course, my country is more agricultural and has much less industry.'}
5
train_7449
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What a beautiful view.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'It sure is. The Grand Canyon is truly a masterpiece. No man could ever make anything like this.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What is that below?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'It is the Colorado River. You can go down the river in a boat if you wish.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'No. Thank you. It looks a bit too dangerous for me.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'There is a beautiful state park here. I can see why so many people come out here to camp.'}
5
train_7450
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hi Isabel! You wanted to see me?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes Anthony, come on in. Have a seat.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Is everything okay? You seem a bit preoccupied.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Well, Anthony, this is not going to be an easy conversation. The company has made some decisions which will have a direct impact on your employment.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Okay. . .'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I don't want to beat around the bush so I'm just gonna come out with it. We are going to have to let you go."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "What? Why? I mean. . . just like that? I'm fired?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm sorry but, to be honest, you are a terrible employee!"}
7
train_7451
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Have you signed up to join the company's Christmas party?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Sure, I have. Will you join?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I will. You know, as a newcomer, I think it might be a good opportunity to get to know people from the other departments of our company in a more relaxed atmosphere.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "You are right. Our company's Christmas party has always been an amazing occasion for everybody to relax and get to know each other better. It is also a time to make new friends and do some networking."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I hope that it is not a formal one when the boss is there.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'No, it will not be formal at all. It is a fun time. You will love the game show. Please dress casually. Usually there is an over abandon of drinks, so be careful with that.'}
5
train_7452
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'May I help you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Could I check out this book?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Let me see your library card.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I need to get one.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "You can apply for one right now, if you'd like."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Okay. Let me do that right now.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Could you fill out this application?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm finished. Here you go."}
7
train_7453
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Hi! Ed, what's up?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Nothing.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Doesn't look like it to me."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Just get out of my face!'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Woo, easy.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Leave me alone!'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What are you so ticked off about?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I don't want to talk about it."}
7
train_7454
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'm here to open a Current Account with your bank."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That's no problem at all, but could you fill in this and I'll need to see some ID."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Here you go. Is there a minimum amount I need to pay in?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, there needs to be at least 1 RMB paid in to open a new account. Also, you will need to choose a secret identity code to ensure no one else can enter your account.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "OK, how long does it need to be? I'm not very good with remembering long numbers."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Just 6 digits.'}
5
train_7455
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'You must like to dance, right.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'd love to. Do you often come here to dance?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Yes, I like the old style dance, such as waltz , rumba and so on. They are quite graceful.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "You are waltzing quite wonderfully. It's great to dance with a experience and talent partner."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Thank you for saying. I think you are light on your toes too. Oh, the music starts again, would you like to have another dance, miss?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Ok, that would be great. Do you like modern dance? I don't care for it."}
5
train_7456
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "it's getting cold."} {'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."}
13
train_7457
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Have you any beef today?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, we've got a very tender new shipment from the mainland. It is a weekend special."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How much is it a pound?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'One pound and fifty pence a pound.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Good. I'll get three pounds of it."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Here it is. Four pounds and fifty pence in all.'}
5
train_7458
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Are there pets allowed in this apartment?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'No dogs or cats or any other fur type animal, but other pets are allowed.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What about a boa constrictor?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well. . . is that a pet? Isn't that something from the zoo?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'If I had one, could I rent this apartment?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I was more thinking of nice little fish or frogs or turtles or a pet rock.'}
5
train_7459
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Are the expressions of sight draft, time draft, usance draft and letter of credit adequate terms to express the different methods of payment?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'No. These terms need to be amplified.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What if the sale is made on the basis of sight draft?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Then the shipping documents have to be attached. That way, both parties confirm the documents that will accompany the draft and constitute evidence of shipment in compliance with the contract terms.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Therefore, we must be very careful in building up clear expressions and complete understanding on both sides of trade.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, that's very important."}
5
train_7460
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What a beautiful day!'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'The weather is so crazy. It rained cats and dogs last night, but cleared up in the morning.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I was worried about canceling the climbing.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Honey, wait for me. I am too tired to move a step further.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What about taking the cable car?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Attaboy, that's just what I am thinking."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Wow, What a long queue this is!'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Honey, be patient. It's better to wait than to climb with my legs broken."}
7
train_7461
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I am calling to ask the position of HR manager. Could you tell me more about it?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes. We are looking for someone who are well-educated and have all-round experience as a manager.'}
1
train_7462
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Welcome to ABC electronics. First, let me go over what we do in the department during a typical workday.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Ok. I understand that we basically work form 8: 30 to 5:30 with an hour-long lunch break from 12 to 1, right?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "That's right, although we do expect you to do a little overtime if there's something important to do. The lunch break is flexible. You can go a little earlier or a little later if you prefer."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That's fine. Is it OK to have a coffee break during the working day?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Of course. The main thing is that all our work must be completed on schedule. We even allow our employee to go home early if they finish their work early.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'How often do you have meetings?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'You should attend a department meeting every Monday morning. There are other meetings for people working together on certain projects. Department heads also attend an interdepartmental meeting each wee'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'Ve met some of my colleagues already. I'm sure we'll get on well together."}
7
train_7463
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Room service. May I help you?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, the food you have just sent here is cool. Would you please heat them up?'}
1
train_7464
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How may I help you, miss?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I want to change my hairstyle. What would you suggest?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Would you like to have a perm?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Do you think it will suit me?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Oh, absolutely.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Ok, I'll have it for a change."}
5
train_7465
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "What's wrong with you, young man?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I've got a headache and a cough."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I see. You've got a cold."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What should I do, doctor?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Take this medicine three times a day.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes.'}
5
train_7466
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Mom, I am going to work at a bank in downtown Chicago. I'm going to move there from New York in two months."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That's great! I thought you liked your old job. Why did you get a new job?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I liked my co-workers, but working in a hospital was a very stressful job. I had to work long hours and I am scared of blood! Plus, I had to drive almost an hour to the hospital every morning.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Will you make more money working at the bank?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'No, I will make a little less. But if I work hard, I will get promoted.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I thought you were going to look for a new job in California, where your family live. We miss you, and you never have enough time to visit us. Why can't you work at a bank in California?"}
5
train_7467
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'The company is going to recruit some people.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Really? Are there any vacant positions?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Yes. The position of senior secretary had fallen vacant.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What happened to Kitty? She was an excellent senior secretary.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'She has just got married. And she wants to be a full-time housewife. So she left'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What a pity! Do you have any idea who will be the new senior secretary?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Not yet. The company has advertised the position.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What qualifications are needed?'}
7
train_7468
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Dad, can we go to that hotel next to the river again this year?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Your mother didn't like it."}
1
train_7469
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hey, Charlie. How was your football game the other day?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Great! Our team played hard and out Huasheng Team.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Congratulations! But hold on, there. Taishan Team, you know, is difficult to play.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "You're right. It will be a close game. But I've got a good feeling about this game. Our team is sure to win!"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Don't be too sure. Remember, we don't know who will win before the last game."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well, let's wait and see."}
5
train_7470
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Did you go out today?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "With my bad luck? What good would it have done if I'd gone out?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "If you'd looked for a job,you might have found one."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "But I've been looking for one over a year. Today wouldn't have been any different."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I know how bad you feel, but if you don't keep on looking, you'll never get a job."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "If I'd stayed in Puerto Rico in the first place, I wouldn't have had so much trouble."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What would you have done? There are more people out of work there than there are here.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I could have had a farm of my own if I'd stayed there."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'You? Up the mountains, with nobody to talk to, but the children?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I don't like the city. There are too many people. There's too much noise, too much dust."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I like here.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, because your brother's here. This is really your home."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Well, maybe we should go to Puerto Rico for a visit anyway. You could see Andis Nanco.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "You really mean that? I'd like to see the island again and feel the sunshine and here everyone's speaking Spanish."}
13
train_7471
[{'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 takng 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_7472
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'ABC Rent-a-Car. May I help you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I would like to rent a car. What kind of car do you have?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'We have Volkswagen, Pinto, Plymouth and Datsun.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What is the rate?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Twenty dollars per day for Volkswagen, Pinto and Datsun, and twenty-seven dollars for Plymouth.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'How about mileage and gas?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'There is no charge for mileage. And fill up the gas when you return the car to us as it is not included.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "OK. I'll try a Pinto. I want to rent a car for one week."}
7
train_7473
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "hey, Mary, what's up?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'not much. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time that we decided to meet again tonight.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "oh, that's exciting. What's this guy like? Is he hot?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found his extremely funny and witty. I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes! We have so much in common. We like the same teams, music, a"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'it seems you two are a good match. What qualities do you look for in a friend?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "there's nothing definite I think. I don't have a list or anything, but when I first meet somebody, I can usually tell whether or not that person is going to be a good friend. It seems I have radar h"}
5
train_7474
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "You shouldn't have told her the truth. What can we do now?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I'm sorry , It's all my fault."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "You are always like this. I've told you many times not to tell her."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Sorry, I had no intention.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "It's too late to say sorry now. Oh, what am I going to do?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I know I was an idiot, But if there is anything I can do to make up, Please do tell me.'}
5
train_7475
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'May I ask what the name is the girl?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Which one?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'The tallest one.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "She is Xiao Li. She's come here to see her brother."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Oh, it's so. She looks very lovely. Could you give me some else information on her?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "OK. She's a costume designer and works in a garment mill."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How do you think about her?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'She looks very beautiful. She is a nice girl.'}
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train_7476
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Welcome to skateboarding camp. Are you ready to sign up?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I want to, but I don't a skateboard. I prefer to ride my bike."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Well, we have skate parks and biking parks here.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Sounds great, but I don't have any protective equipment."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "We have all the safety equipment you'll need."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Great. How much is the camp?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "If you sign up for one week,it's $600, but if you sign up for 2 weeks, the price drops down to $500 per week. Housing and 3 meals a day are also included in the weekly price. We also have a professional skateboarder coming to the winter camp. The camp is only offered during the summer or winter."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Great. I also have a special VIP card for this summer's camp. Will that save me even more money?"}
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train_7477
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Can I be of any help?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Oh, thank you, Sam. You can be a great help. You know Steve's parents will come to dinner today. This is the first time they have come to visit our new house since our marriage."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Good. What would you like me to do?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well, I can't make up my mind about what to have for dessert. I made 2 apple pies last night but I tasted one of them this morning and it didn't taste good at all."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "You'd better make the pies over again if you don't want Steve's parents to make faces over there desert."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Oh, they wouldn't do that. There are too polite. They would just make me as if nothing was wrong and then complain to Steve about it later."}
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train_7478
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "It's so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for you?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I didn't know you were having problems. Maybe it's easier for me because I already speak 2 languages, but also I really work at it."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would help?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well, you might try reading newspapers and I always talk to Americans when I get a chance though sometimes it's hard."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'But how do you meet Americans? I only know other foreign students.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'How about sitting next to an American at lunch? Or have you ever thought of asking someone over to your house for dinner?'}
5
train_7479
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "What do you know about Einstein's childhood?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'He studied the violin between the age of 6 and 13.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How was little Albert in primary school?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Well, he was rather shy and couldn'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."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Maths and science?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yeah, he began teaching himself maths and science at the age of 10.'}
5
train_7480
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What are your plans for this afternoon, Mike? Mary and I are going to the cinema. Do you want to come to?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Sorry, Tina. I'm meeting Jane. She is writing an article and she asked me to help collect material for it."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'An article? About what?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Oh, just about supermarkets. I'm going to see her at the library at 2:30."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Oh, well. Let's meet for supper, shall we? How about this one restaurant we went to last Tuesday?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Good, I'll see you there at about 6:00."}
5
train_7481
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Good Morning, Room Service. May I help you?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, I'd like to have supper in my room, please."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'OK, Sir. We offer different types of cuisine, Chinese, American, French and Italian, which one would you prefer?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'The first, please. What would I have for supper then?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Rice, chicken, tomato and egg soup, and some lettuce.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'That will be fine. When can I get it, please?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Within 20 minutes. May I have your name and room number, please?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Sure. It's Adam Green, in room 408."}
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train_7482
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'David, the woman in this picture holding an animal, is this at a zoo or in a garden?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'No. The woman in the picture is my aunt Joanna. She took that picture in the mountains.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What does she do?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "She's a biologist. She studies animal species that are brought into our state from other states or countries. Because of her work, she often travels around the world."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Her work sounds very interesting.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, but it's not easy. She often has to sleep in the wild."}
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train_7483
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Good morning, doctor Smith's office. What can I do for you?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Hello, this is Bob speaking, there's a pain in my stomach. I'd like to make an appointment to see the doctor this afternoon."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Let me see. I'm afraid he is busy at that time."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'How about tomorrow?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Sorry, but he'll be busy too tomorrow morning, and our office won't open in the afternoon. Will the day after tomorrow be ok?"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Ok, morning please, as soon as possible.'}
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train_7484
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hi, Mark, how was the camping?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'It was great in the end, but we had a terrible time at the beginning.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Why?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'First, we left the house early on Saturday morning, but after only half an hour my car broke down.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Oh, no.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Fortunately, there was a garage nearby, and the repairman fixed the problem. But when we arrived at the forest, it was getting dark. We drove around the forest for about an hour and finally found the camp side. But it was completely dark by then. Unfortunately, it started raining, so we drove down the road for 2 hours and found a hotel.'}
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train_7485
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': '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?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "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."}
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train_7486
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Good evening, Do you have a reservation?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes. The reservation under Mr. Watson.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Ah, yes, a table for four at 8'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Em, no, thanks. I think we'll go straight to the table, By the way. may I check my overcoat here?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Certainly, sir. We'll keep it in the cloakroom for you. Here is your number. When you leave, show it to the waiter behind the counter, please."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Thank you. Could you show us to our table now?'}
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train_7487
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hello, Anna. Come in and sit down.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Hello, doctor.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "What's the matter?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I've got a backache."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Do you often suffer from backache?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "No, I don't. I've never had a bad one before."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'When did it start?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'About four days ago.'}
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train_7488
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hi, good morning, Miss? what can I help you with?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Good morning I'd like to mail this box of books to Taiwan."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'OK, please put it on this scale.Airmail or by sea?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'How long does it take to reach Taiwan by sea?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Usually about two month.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That's too long.How long does it take to reach Taiwan by airmail?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'About ten days.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Then how much is that by airmail?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Let me see.It ' s 57 dollars, 20 cents, including tax."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "That's a little bit expensive."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Although it's expensive to send it by airmail, it's quicker and safer than by sea."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I guess I have to send it by airmail.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Do you want to ensure the contents, Miss?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, please.'}
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train_7489
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Excuse me, sir, I'm afraid you can't park your car here."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Why not? It's my parking space."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'm afraid not, sir."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Oh? That's a surprise. Let me see... D 0411 Our dog's birthday. Yes, I'm sure this my parking space!"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'But I saw a red car always parking here before.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Oh, we've just repainted our car. It was red."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Maybe. But the car of this space has a broken rearview mirror on the left.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yeah. It used to. We got that fixed yesterday too.'}
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train_7490
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Hi Jim. Do you have a minute?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Sure, what ' s up?"} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Some of us are going to start a soccer team. Would you like to join us?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I don ' t know anything about it. Soccer isn ' t as popular in my country as it is here."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "That ' s all right. We ' ll teach you."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Is it anything like American football?'}
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train_7491
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Could you please tell me how I can go job-hunting in the web?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Generally speaking, job seekers can enter the websites either of job agencies or of some units for job advertisements.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How should I contact them?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'You can e-mail your application materials for application to the websites of job agencies for enrollment in their database.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Can I get a quick reply from the sites?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes, usually it takes a short time, but you have to await the choice of the units for a while.'}
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train_7492
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Hi, Dan. What's new?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Where have you been? I've been trying to get in touch with you for two days."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I went to Salt Lake City on business. What's up?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I got fired.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "How come? Last time I saw you. You told me it was a good job, and you'd like to take it as a career. That was only one month ago. Why this sudden change?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "It's a long story. In a word, I didn't do a good job of it. I messed up a business deal, a deal that would have made ten million dollars and I messed it up."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'What are you going to do now?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "I am trying to find a job asap. Lily doesn't know yet. I didn't tell her. I spent the past three days at the coffee shop next to your office, and she thought I went to work as usual."}
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train_7493
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'hi, Bob, I am so glad that you came.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "of course I'd come. I couldn't think of a better chance to see all my old friends."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "yeah. It's hard to believe that it's been ten years since graduation. It feels just yesterday we collected our diplomas."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'how time flies. But hey, how are things going with you?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "oh, where to start? There have been ups and downs. I'm still trying to find my place in this world. It's only recently that I've been able to start settling down. How about you? You still with Jenn"}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'yeah, Jenny and I got married right after graduation. It was tough the first years trying to make ends meet. I was supporting us both while she continued her studies. But now things are getting better'}
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train_7494
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I want to find an old music box.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'We have a great selection. What decade are you looking for?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Do you have anything made in the 1920s?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'We have six.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Do any of them have dancing figures?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Actually, two of them have dancing figures.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "That's fantastic. I think I like this one."}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'A good choice. I prefer that one myself.'}
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train_7495
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Good evening, do you have a reservation?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Yes, we'Ve got a reservation. The name is Ann."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Let me see. Ok, this way, please.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'This is your table.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'And would you like to order now?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Yes.'}
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train_7496
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Excuse me, will you change me some money, please?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Of course.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "I'd like to change these dollars into RIB. Would you please tell me the exchange rate between American dollar and RIB?"} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Sure. At present one dollar is equal to 6. 4392 yuan. How many dollars would you like to change?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': '500 dollars, please.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Please wait for a moment. . . Now here is your Chinese currency. See if it's right. It's 3, 220 yuan. Please keep this exchange memo. You may need it for converting when you leave China."}
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train_7497
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I think that I would enjoy living here, but I would like to make improvements.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'What would make this apartment better for you?'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I think that it would look better with a better quality carpet.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'You can have a different carpet, but you have to pay more if it costs more.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How much more would it cost to upgrade?'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'It could vary quite a bit, between 2 and 10 dollars per square yard.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'Do you think that I could have a different paint color in my apartment?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'I have to see a sample. Bring me one this week, please.'}
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train_7498
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'How about the hiking? It was freezing yesterday, are you all ok?'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Can't be better, it was wonderful. We had a lot of fun there. There was so much joy and walk and breathe the winter air. We arrived at the park at 9 o'clock in the morning and didn't leave till 3 o'clock in the afternoon."}
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train_7499
[{'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'I wish our competition will quit poaching our people, when Susan resigned last week to work for the Sunburst, she was our fourth employee to leave us for them.'} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Have you ever considered that perhaps we have a morale problem among our employees? If everyone is discontent with their work, of course they won't stick arround."} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': "Well, those do leave will soon find out the grass isn't as green on the other side of sense as they thought it was, I know Sunburst is suffering from inbreeding."} {'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': 'Inbreeding is a big drawback from snitching most of their employers from one or two companies.'} {'role': 'USR', 'utterance': 'With Susan leaving, we should probably look to someone new on board.'}]
{'role': 'SYS', 'utterance': "Our human resource department is working on it, it's not easy to recruit new employees every few month, it's hard to find qualified people."}
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